The Godfather

186 - The Opioid Crisis with Patrick Radden Keefe

Peter Attia MD

Referenced with a scene analogy to explain how lobbyists and influential figures can exert 'soft corruption' by sending the 'right messenger' to their targets.

Bobby Lee: Comedy, Skyrim, Sex Robots, Love, Fame, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #287

Lex Fridman

A film that Lex Fridman states he has seen, contrasting with his general lack of movie watching.

Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A film referenced by Michael Pollan when describing his extreme measures against a woodchuck.

Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #233

Lex Fridman

Cited as an example of media that celebrates violence and murder but simultaneously denigrates drug use, creating a hypocritical narrative.

RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death | Lex Fridman Podcast #228

Lex Fridman

RZA's favorite movie, appreciated for its themes of family, justice, and power, and its cinematic purity, which resonated with him during a period of family absence.

The 6 Books I Read In June 2022 | Deep Questions With Cal Newport

Cal Newport

The subject of Mark Seal's book 'Take the Gun, Leave the Cannoli', focusing on the filming of the first movie. It had its 50th anniversary recently.

Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast

Cal Newport

Classic film whose making is detailed in 'Take the Gun, Leave the Cannoli'.

Spotify Founder: How A 23 Year Old Introvert Built A $31 Billion Business!

The Diary Of A CEO

Brian Koppelman on Making Art, Francis Ford Coppola, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Considered by Brian Koppelman as the most important movie in American cinema, its making was fraught with doubt for its director.

How to Tame Your Inner Critic | Anne Lamott

Tim Ferriss

A classic film that Anne Lamott mentions loving.

The Blind Card Magician Phenom Who Will Blow Your Mind — Richard Turner

Tim Ferriss

A famous movie in which Tony Giorgio acted, portraying Bruno Tattaglia, the toughest head of the family.

Anne Lamott - Spiritual Fitness, Creative Process, and Redecorating the Abyss | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A classic film that Anne Lamott lists among her favorite movies.

Brian Grazer Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A film that Brian Grazer mentioned to Robert Evans as a reason for wanting to meet him, demonstrating specific research for curiosity conversations.

Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

Lex Fridman

Mob movie mentioned as a drama with action, rather than an action-first film.

E7: California's collapse, how SPACs are opening the markets for growth stocks & more

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a film watched during the summer, with its book adaptation also discussed.

Hurricane fallout, AlphaFold, Google breakup, Trump surge, VC giveback, TikTok survey

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a reference point for dramatic narratives.

MrBeast: Future of YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #351

Lex Fridman

A classic slow-paced movie that MrBeast finds difficult to watch due to his brain being trained for fast-paced content.

Michael Ovitz | All-In Summit 2024

All-In Podcast

A classic film cited as an example of influential storytelling that shaped culture, produced during an era when studios prioritized artistic merit.

Bobby Hundreds — Building an Iconic Streetwear Brand and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A book by Mario Puzo that Bobby Hundreds frequently gifts, admiring the author's dedication to his craft.

Bee AI: The Wearable Ambient Agent

Latent Space

Not explicitly mentioned, but implied context of storytelling and narrative.

Tim Ferris Vlog: Day 5 & 6 | Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss

The speaker discusses a favorite scene involving Al Pacino's character and Moe Greene.

Salvation or a Coup? Washington D.C. Is Under Siege | Tom Bilyeu Show

Tom Bilyeu

This media was not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.

Edward Norton Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A classic gangster film, which Edward Norton lists as one of the three best alongside 'Goodfellas' and 'A Prophet'.

Mike Shinoda Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

One of Mike Shinoda's favorite movies.