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When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the
The book was repeatedly highlighted as a gripping bestseller that offered an inside look at Sam Bankman‑Fried’s spectacular rise and fall, with the hosts noting the new afterword in the paperback edition. Several episodes mentioned its availability and encouraged listeners to purchase it from any retailer. The overall tone was enthusiastic, presenting the title as a must‑read for those interested in the saga.
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It was described as a gripping bestseller that provided an inside look at Sam Bankman-Fried's rise and fall, and was made available in paperback with a new afterward.
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What happened? Find out in Michael Lewis' gripping bestseller, Going Infinite: The inside story of Bankman-Fried's spectacular Rise and Fall.
Going Infinite is available in paperback with a new afterward.
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It was described as a gripping bestseller that provided an inside story of Bankman Freed's spectacular rise and fall. A new afterward was added to the paperback edition.
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Michael Lewis' gripping bestseller, Going Infinite. The inside story of Bankman Freed's spectacular Rise and Fall. Going Infinite is available in paperback with a new afterward.
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The book, which is available in paperback, details the spectacular rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. It includes a new afterward.
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Bankman Fried's spectacular Rise and Fall. Going Infinite is available in paperback with a new afterward. Buy it wherever books are sold.
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It was mentioned that the book is available in paperback with a new afterward. It was recommended to purchase it from any book retailer.
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Going Infinite is available in paperback with a new afterward.
The author had incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, and documented his rise to being one of the youngest billionaires and subsequent fall from grace. The author was criticized for not portraying Bankman-Fried as a villain, but instead providing an empathetic look at his character.
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This material just landed in my lap and I really did think when I was writing it, I never had more fun writing a book than I had writing this one.
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Episode: 568. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis?
The author had incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, and documented his rise to being one of the youngest billionaires and subsequent fall from grace. The author was criticized for not portraying Bankman-Fried as a villain, but instead providing an empathetic look at his character.
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This material just landed in my lap and I really did think when I was writing it, I never had more fun writing a book than I had writing this one.
I knew that some people were going to be a little bit upset with the book, but I thought basically it was going to be taken as a thrill ride and it would just be a fun read for everybody. What I wasn't prepared for was just the sheer volume of the anger.
I first heard about Sam Bankman-Freed at the end of 2021 from a friend who, oddly enough, wanted me to help him figure out who he was.
The argument that McCaskill put to Sam and a small group of Harvard students in the fall of 2012 went roughly as follows. You, student at an elite university, will spend roughly 80,000 hours of your life working.
The biggest success story from earning to give is Sam Bankman-Fried, who's now the richest person in the world under the age of 35. And he's publicly stated he's giving away 99% of his wealth or more and is already ramping up his giving.
Episode: 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America”...
This book tells the story of Sam Bankman-Fried's rise and fall, with the author having been around during the FTX downfall.
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That Michael Lewis book on Sam Bankman-Fried has just been published. It's called Going Infinite, The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
I'm curious whether Michael's information was helpful to you in any way?
So, John, it turned out that the writer Michael Lewis had been hanging around with Sam Bankman-Fried when FTX went under and he was writing a book about him.
Episode: 560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America”...
The book was published about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX collapse. The podcast host said they would interview Michael Lewis about the book sometime soon.
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That Michael Lewis book on Sam Bankman-Fried has just been published. It's called Going Infinite, The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
We are actually planning to interview Lewis about that book sometime soon.
It was described as a well-written book about FTX, even though the host disagreed with some of the author's viewpoints and biases. It was praised for its poetic and engaging storytelling.
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I just finished going infinite the book about FTX and even if yes there are parts like many other people where I thought he was being unfair and supporting SPF and I didn't agree with but his storytel...
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It was described as a well-written book about FTX, even though the host disagreed with some of the author's viewpoints and biases. It was praised for its poetic and engaging storytelling.
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I just finished going infinite the book about FTX and even if yes there are parts like many other people where I thought he was being unfair and supporting SPF and I didn't agree with but his storytelling is so good his sentence structure is so good his writing is so poetic that I will read it all day long no matter what it comes out with
The hosts said Lewis's book about Sam BankmanFried was timed with the trial, framed as a letter to the jury, and opened with a story about a Zoom call with Anna Wintour.
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He framed his book Going Infinite about Sam BankmanFreed as a letter to the jury, which is like kind of nonsense because obviously the jury is never allowed to read a book about the guy that they're g...
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Episode: CZM Rewind: The Last Sam Bankman-Fried Episodes (S...
The hosts said Lewis's book about Sam BankmanFried was timed with the trial, framed as a letter to the jury, and opened with a story about a Zoom call with Anna Wintour.
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He framed his book Going Infinite about Sam BankmanFreed as a letter to the jury, which is like kind of nonsense because obviously the jury is never allowed to read a book about the guy that they're going on a trial about.
And it's about a phone call that Sam has during his billionaire era with fashion industry icon Anna Wintour before the Met Gala.
The book was repeatedly listed among Michael Lewis's titles when he was introduced on the show, with the hosts noting it alongside his well‑known works. No specific analysis or endorsement of its content was offered, only a brief acknowledgment of its publication. The mentions served to inform listeners of Lewis's latest release rather than to recommend it.
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The book was cited as one of Michael Lewis's works when he introduced himself on the show.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
Episode: Hour 1 – Tua Tagovailoa Placed on IR, Shohei Gets...
Michael Lewis introduced his upcoming book "Going Infinite" while promoting his other works.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
Episode: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show
Michael Lewis was identified as the author of this book.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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The book was mentioned as one of Michael Lewis's titles when introducing him on the show.
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Author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show
He was introduced as the author of "Going Infinite," indicating it is a published book.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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Michael Lewis introduced himself and listed Going Infinite as one of his books.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
It's Michael Lewis author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show
He identified Going Infinite as one of his authored works, indicating his recent publication on Wall Street topics.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker
Episode: From Football to Fanaticism: The Robert Rozier Sto...
Michael Lewis introduced himself as the author of Going Infinite during the episode.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liar's Poker.
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The host introduced Michael Lewis as the author of Going Infinite, mentioning it alongside his other works.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of Going Infinite Moneyball the blind side and Liars poker
Arthur going infinite money ball the blind side and Liars poker on the latest season of my podcast against the rules
Episode: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show
The introduction referenced "Going Infinite" as a work by Michael Lewis.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: Hour 1 – Timing of McCaffrey Injury Announcement I...
The host cited Going Infinite as one of Michael Lewis's recent titles while introducing him.
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker.
Episode: Hour 1 – “Sports Tired” and Loving It, Joel Klatt
Michael Lewis introduced himself as the author of Going Infinite.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
The book was referenced in two episodes, first when an interview with Caroline Ellison's psychiatrist—featured in the book—was discussed in relation to the FTX fraud case. Later, host Neil Freiman noted that it was released alongside Sam Bankman‑Fried's trial and received criticism for portraying him in a somewhat sympathetic light. The discussion highlighted both the book's timely relevance and the controversy over its tone toward the central figure.
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It was released on the same day as the start of Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, and was described as being about him. It received criticism for portraying him in a somewhat sympathetic light.
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I caught a little of Michael Lewis on 60 minutes last night and he looked like a dude who knew he was about to sell a lot of Books he looked like a dude who's a lot about to sell a lot of books.
But he's also been getting a fair amount of heat on social media for he keeps portraying SPF and kind of this Sympathetic light everyone's like why are you sympathizing with this guy?
He's not the victim here so various curious to see what the entire book looks like because the Excurbs have been a little too lenient a lot of people are saying for SPF
The author introduced the title while promoting his own podcast, mentioning it alongside his other best‑selling works. He used the brief intro to frame the upcoming season's focus on American sports fans and the rise of sports betting. The mention was brief and primarily served as a self‑promo rather than a detailed endorsement.
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Michael Lewis's podcast, Against the Rules, was mentioned; the podcast explored the meaning of being a sports fan in America and the impact of the rise of sports betting. His book, Going Infinite, was mentioned in the podcast introduction.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis. Author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
On every season of my podcast Against the Rules, I take a broad look at various characters in American life. The referee, the coach, the expert.
On the latest season of my podcast Against the Rules, I'm exploring what it means to be a sports fan in America and what the rise of sports betting is doing to our teams, our states and ourselves.
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Michael Lewis, the author of "Going Infinite," among other books, discussed his podcast "Against the Rules" and its exploration of sports fans and the impact of sports betting in America.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
On the latest season of my podcast Against the Rules, I'm exploring what it means to be a sports fan in America. And what the rise of sports betting is doing to our teams, our states and ourselves.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
On every season of my podcast Against the Rules, I take a broad look at various characters in American life. The referee, the coach, the expert. My next season's all about fans and what the rise of sports betting is doing to them, to the teams, and even to my family. I'm heading to Las Vegas and New Jersey and beyond to understand America's newest form of legalized gambling.
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Michael Lewis, the author, was introduced at the start of a podcast segment. He briefly mentioned his book, 'Going Infinite', amongst others, while discussing his podcast, 'Against the Rules'.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liar's Poker.
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Michael Lewis, the author of this book, was mentioned in the podcast as he is the host of the podcast "Against the Rules."
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis, Arthur of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Hey there it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite moneyball the blind side and liars poker
on every season of my podcast against the rules i take a broad look at various characters in american life the referee the coach the expert my next season is all about fans and with the rise of sports betting is doing to them to the teams and even to my family i'm heading to los vegas and new jersey and beyond to understand america's newest form of legalized gambling
on every season of my podcast against the rules i take a broad look at various characters in american life the referee the coach the expert my next season's all about fans and with the rise of sports betting is doing to them to the teams and even to my family i'm heading to los vegas and new jersey and beyond to understand america's newest form of legalized gambling
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The podcast host, Michael Lewis, mentioned this book as one of his works, alongside 'Moneyball', 'The Blind Side', and 'Liar's Poker'. It was referenced during an introduction to his podcast.
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hey there it's michael lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker
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Michael Lewis, the author of "Going Infinite," was mentioned as the host of the podcast "Against the Rules." His other works, "Moneyball," "The Blind Side," and "Liars Poker," were also mentioned.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
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Michael Lewis, the author of "Going Infinite," among other books, discussed his podcast, "Against the Rules," which explores the changes in American sports fandom due to the rise of sports betting.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Episode: FULL SHOW: Irv Gotti Reveals He Has Suffered A Str...
Michael Lewis, the author of "Going Infinite," among other books, discussed his podcast, "Against the Rules," and its upcoming season focusing on sports betting and its impact on fans, teams, and his family.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
My next season is all about fans and what the rise of sports betting is doing to them, to the teams, and even to my family.
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Michael Lewis, the author of "Going Infinite," among other books, had a podcast where he explored what it means to be a sports fan in America and the impact of sports betting.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, Arthur of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Episode: DONKEY: New Jersey Woman Taunts Tiger At The Zoo,...
Michael Lewis, the author of Going Infinite, among other books, hosted a podcast episode exploring what it means to be a sports fan in America and the impact of sports betting.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, Arthur of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
It was described as a gripping best-seller that detailed the inside story of Sam Bankman-Fried's rise and fall, including an afterword about the trial and aftermath.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was a multi-billionaire before he turned 30. But when billions in customer funds went missing, FTX collapsed and Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for money launder...
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Episode: You're lost in the wilderness. Now what?
It was described as a gripping best-seller that detailed the inside story of Sam Bankman-Fried's rise and fall, including an afterword about the trial and aftermath.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was a multi-billionaire before he turned 30. But when billions in customer funds went missing, FTX collapsed and Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years for money laundering and fraud. What happened? Find out in Michael Lewis's gripping best seller Going Infinite, the inside story of Bankman-Fried's spectacular rise and fall.
Going Infinite is available in paperback with a new afterword. Buy it wherever books are sold.
Michael Lewis's book, Going Infinite, gives you the inside story of Sam Bankman-Fried's rise, his spectacular fall and the stunning implosion of FTX.
The number one bestseller from the author of Moneyball and the Big Short is now available in paperback with a new afterward on the trial and its aftermath. Buy it wherever books are sold.
The book was briefly referenced in two episodes when the host introduced Michael Lewis and his podcast, noting it as one of the author's works. No detailed analysis or recommendation was offered, and the mention served mainly to highlight Lewis's broader portfolio.
Episode: Best of The Herd
The host identified Michael Lewis as the author of Going Infinite among other titles. He listed the book as part of Lewis's bibliography.
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it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
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He noted that he was the author of Going Infinite, highlighting his role as a bestselling writer.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liar's Poker.
Episode: Hour 1 - Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson
He cited it alongside his other books as part of his authorial portfolio.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite moneyball the blindside and Liar's poker
Episode: Hour 3 - NFL top stories
Michael Lewis introduced his book Going Infinite along with three of his other titles during the show.
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Hey, this is Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: Best of The Herd
Colin introduced Michael Lewis as the author of Going Infinite, highlighting his recent work on sports and betting.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: The Favorites - NFL Week 2 Betting Preview
Michael Lewis listed it as one of his authored books.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite,
Episode: Best of The Herd
Michael Lewis introduced himself as the author of Going Infinite, highlighting his role as a prominent writer.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: Hour 2 - Herd Hierarchy
The host introduced Michael Lewis and listed Going Infinite among his wellknown titles.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Episode: 3 & Out - Jets-49ers Reaction, QB Play in Week 1,...
The host referenced Michael Lewis's upcoming book while introducing the author, indicating it was part of a list of notable sportsbusiness titles he's been hearing about.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker.
Episode: Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - TNF Reaction, C...
The host introduced Michael Lewis and listed Going Infinite among his wellknown titles.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Episode: Best of The Herd
The host introduced Michael Lewis and listed Going Infinite among his notable books.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
Episode: Hour 1 - The Chiefs are better this year
The book was cited as one of Michael Lewis's works during the episode.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liar's Poker.
Episode: 3 & Out - Chiefs-Ravens Reaction, Eagles-Packers P...
He identified himself as the author of Going Infinite and noted that his books have sold many copies.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite,
Episode: Hour 2 – Oklahoma State QR Codes
The host introduced Michael Lewis and listed Going Infinite among his works.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Money Ball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Episode: Hour 3 – College Football Reactions
The host introduced Michael Lewis as the author of Going Infinite, noting it among his other wellknown titles.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite Moneyball The Blind Side and Liars Poker
Episode: The Richard Sherman Podcast - Cowboys pay CeeDee &...
The host identified Michael Lewis as the author of Going Infinite while introducing him on the show.
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Hey, there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Episode: Hoops Tonight - Top 25 NBA Players: LeBron James S...
The host mentioned Michael Lewis's book "Going Infinite" while listing his works.
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Hey there. It's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker
Episode: Best of The Herd
Michael Lewis claimed he authored Going Infinite, a recent book about a Wall Street titan.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker.
Episode: Hour 1 - Jerry Jones needs a GM
He referenced Going Infinite as part of his list of authored books during his introduction.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker
Episode: Hour 3 - Mid Weak Major
The host introduced himself as the author of Going Infinite during the podcast.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker
Episode: 3 & Out - Roster Cut Day, The Kelce Brothers, Thre...
Michael Lewis identified himself as the author of Going Infinite while introducing himself on the show.
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Money Ball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Episode: 3 & Out - CeeDee Lamb gets paid, Trey Lance is rea...
He mentioned Michael Lewis as the author of Going Infinite, indicating it as a published work.
