Lehman Brothers
Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major investment bank and the largest structured note issuer before 2008, known primarily for its catastrophic bankruptcy during the financial crisis. Podcasts reference the firm as a pivotal case study in systemic financial risk, counterparty exposure, and leverage-driven institutional collapse. Its failure serves as a historical benchmark for discussing financial instability, regulatory oversight, and the broader economic consequences of the 2008 crisis.
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Episode Mentions
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Apr 15, 2026
Welcome to AI in the AM: RL for EE, Oversight w/out Nationalization, & the first AI-Run Retail Store
“Historical example of firm failure due to reputational damage from refusing to participate in previous bailout”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 23, 2026
Nischa Shah: #1 Financial Mistake People Make in Their 20s & 30s (Fix It With This Simple System)
“Used as example of expert analysts giving 'buy' rating months before 2008 collapse, illustrating difficulty of stock picking”
Masters in Business · Feb 27, 2026
Financial Products for Hedging with Vest Co-Founder Jeff Chang
“Largest structured note issuer pre-2008; bankruptcy highlighted counterparty risk in structured products”
Masters in Business · Feb 26, 2026
At The Money: Diversifying with Managed Futures ETFs
“Referenced as historical example of leverage-driven blowup risk in financial institutions”
Macroaggressions · Feb 25, 2026
#624: Bulls, Bears, & Birds
“Attended 2005 symposium; collapsed three years later during 2008 financial crisis”
Founder's Story · Feb 16, 2026
From Wall Street to Homelessness: How He Rebuilt Everything & Deployed $250M | Ep 308 with Frank Scarso Founder of Avanza Capital Holdings
“Referenced as catalyst for Scarso's departure from Wall Street after 21-year career in financial services”
Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby · Feb 14, 2026
From Dishwasher to 1,000+ Units — Then Nearly Losing It All ft. Jarek Tadla | Coffeez
“Referenced as catalyst for 2008 financial crisis when Tadla purchased properties at steep discounts”
American Scandal · Feb 10, 2026
Lehman Brothers | Too Big, Still Failing | 5
“Central subject of episode; 2008 collapse triggered global financial crisis and exposed systemic banking failures”
The Prestige TV Podcast · Feb 7, 2026
‘Industry’ S4E5: Golightly to Ghana
“Referenced via Margin Call film comparison; represents systemic financial collapse and institutional fraud”
The Find Out Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
How Is The Economy Really Doing?
“Referenced as trigger of 2008 financial crisis that caused widespread economic uncertainty and job losses”
American Scandal · Feb 3, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Reckoning | 4
“Major investment bank that filed for bankruptcy on September 15, 2008, marking the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history and triggering the financial crisis”
TBPN · Jan 31, 2026
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“Investment bank that collapsed during 2008 crisis when Warsh was Fed governor”
American Scandal · Jan 27, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Wolf at The Door | 3
“Central subject; investment bank that collapsed on September 15, 2008, after failed rescue attempts by multiple potential buyers”
American Scandal · Jan 20, 2026
Lehman Brothers | Lehman is Different | 2
“Central subject; investment bank facing collapse due to mortgage losses and hidden debt through repo 105 transactions”
American Scandal · Jan 13, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Gorilla of Wall Street | 1
“Central subject of the episode; investment bank that collapsed in 2008 after aggressive expansion into subprime mortgage securities”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Aug 29, 2025
What's Your Relationship ROI? with Social Dynamics Expert Jordan Harbinger
“Harbinger's law firm client that collapsed during 2008 financial crisis, triggering his career pivot”
Acquired · Jul 16, 2025
The Jamie Dimon Interview
“Investment bank that failed uncontrollably in September 2008, triggering systemic panic and bank runs across financial system”