TaleWind
by Andrew Rubenstein
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The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby
The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby
About this podcast
The TaleWind pod features interviews with authors of books related to science, technology, and business.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 22 episodes
- The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby · 26 min · Episode 22From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning—based on unprecedented access—with one of the world’s most brilliant…
- Going Public by Dakin Campbell · 32 min · Episode 21A behind-the-scenes tour of the high-stakes world of IPOs and how a visionary band of startup executives, venture capitalists, and maverick bankers has launched a crusade to…
- Intraterrestrials by Karen Lloyd · 35 min · Episode 20A biologist’s firsthand account of the hunt for life beneath earth’s surface—and how new discoveries are challenging our most basic assumptions about the nature of life on Earth…
- Lasers, Death Rays, and the Long, Strange Quest for the Ultimate Weapon by Jeff Hecht · 42 min · Episode 19The laser--a milestone invention of the mid-twentieth century--quickly captured the imagination of the Pentagon as the key to the ultimate weapon. Veteran science writer Jeff…
- Our Dollar, Your Problem by Kenneth Rogoff · 41 min · Episode 18A National Bestseller –– Recommended by Financial Times as “What to Read in 2025” Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America’s currency might not have reached today’s lofty…
- Air-Borne by Carl Zimmer · 34 min · Episode 17The fascinating, untold story of the air we breathe, the hidden life it contains, and invisible dangers that can turn the world upside down Every day we draw in two thousand…
- Formula by David Barry · 38 min · Episode 16Copies of the book are available for purchase at formulabydb.com, and TaleWind listeners may redeem the promo code “Belmont” for an exclusive discount. Formula is a novel about a…
- Gambling Man by Lionel Barber · 42 min · Episode 15The unputdownable first Western biography of SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, financial disruptor and personification of the 21st century’s addiction to instant wealth, from the…
- Doctored by Charles Piller · 41 min · Episode 14My conversation with investigative journalist Charles Piller about his recent book, Doctored. The description below is from Amazon: Nearly seven million Americans live with…
- How to Kill an Asteroid by Robin George Andrews · 36 min · Episode 13This conversation was recorded on February 14, 2025. One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Science Books of 2024, How to Kill an Asteroid is a gripping account of the…
- Focus: The ASML Way by Marc Hijink · 40 min · Episode 12For decades the most valuable technology company in Europe operated in the shadows. The chips manufactured by its machines, power our smartphones and AI assistants, make our…
- Pattern Breakers by Mike Maples Jr. and Peter Ziebelman · 37 min · Episode 11A conversation with Mike Maples Jr. about the book he co-authored, Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future. Based on extensive research and real-world examples…
- An American Sickness by Elisabeth Rosenthal · 35 min · Episode 10A New York Times bestseller in 2017, An American Sickness reveals the inner workings of the US healthcare system. Elisabeth Rosenthal explores why US healthcare costs are so…
- The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence A. Cunningham · 41 min · Episode 9Lawrence A. Cunningham is the Director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. He currently serves as a Director for several…
- The Highest Calling by David Rubenstein · 33 min · Episode 8Special family episode this week featuring my father, David Rubenstein, on his new book, The Highest Calling. From Simon and Schuster: For years, bestselling author David M…
- When the Heavens Went on Sale by Ashlee Vance · 41 min · Episode 7Disclaimer: The content in this episode should not be considered financial or investment advice. Although this could change in the future, at the time of recording and releasing…
- Cheaper, Faster, Better by Tom Steyer · 24 min · Episode 6The consequences of climate change—rising waters, extreme weather, record temperatures—are transforming our lives, as global warming accelerates more rapidly than scientists…
- How Life Works by Philip Ball · 38 min · Episode 5Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works—the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as…
- Boom and Bust by William Quinn and John D. Turner · 36 min · Episode 4A conversation with William Quinn about Boom and Bust, which he co-authored alongside John D. Turner. Published in 2020, Boom and Bust explores financial bubbles across a number…
- Lessons from the Titans by Rob Wertheimer, Scott Davis, and Carter Copeland · 46 min · Episode 3A conversation with Rob Wertheimer about the book he co-authored in 2020, Lessons from the Titans: What Companies in the New Economy Can Learn from the Great Industrial Giants to…
