Tesla
Mentioned in 784 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major electric vehicle manufacturer and key component of Elon Musk's corporate ecosystem, discussed across podcasts for its leadership in manufacturing efficiency, Full Self-Driving technology development, and expansion into humanoid robotics (Optimus). Podcast mentions also cover the company's proprietary in-vehicle entertainment systems, recent earnings challenges including a 46% profit decline and discontinuation of certain vehicle models, and significant capital expenditure increases for AI infrastructure. The company serves as a reference point in broader discussions of AI capabilities, autonomous vehicle advancement, and Musk's consolidated business strategy.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Tim Ferriss Show · Jul 16, 2026
#875: The Random Show — Tim and Kevin Talk Retreats, Mortality, AI Predictions, Supplements, Rock Climbing at (Almost) 50, and Not Waiting for “Someday”
“Historical investment example demonstrating power of buying companies you love; discussed in context of long-term equity holding”
TBPN · Jul 16, 2026
Stripe’s $53B PayPal Offer, OpenAI’s First Device, TBPN’s New Business Ideas | Diet TBPN
“Referenced as successful EV pioneer with decade-long monopoly; Model Y is top-selling car globally”
The Money Mondays · Jul 15, 2026
From Rocket Racing to Venture Capital: Granger Whitelaw on Building Wealth and Changing the World 🏦 E170
“Referenced as example of company to invest in if you use the product (40-40-20 strategy)”
Shift Key with Robinson Meyer · Jul 15, 2026
The Company That’s Raised $60 Million to Geoengineer the Planet
“Referenced as neighbor to Tandem PV's Fremont, California manufacturing facility”
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner · Jul 14, 2026
I Asked 5 AIs to Make Me Money (One Dominated) - Ep. #317
“Personal investment holding mentioned as part of never-sell investment philosophy”
Energy Gang · Jul 14, 2026
Can the LA Olympics in 2028 be a catalyst for clean energy? How the games could remake transport, power and clean air in the car capital of America
“EV manufacturer with visible charging infrastructure and autonomous vehicles (Waymo) being deployed in Los Angeles”
Embracing Digital Transformation · Jul 14, 2026
#367 How Mid-Sized Companies Can Beat the Giants with AI
“Mentioned as example of large company that dominates market perception but doesn't employ as many people as mid-tier businesses”
Charles Payne's Unstoppable Prosperity Podcast · Jul 11, 2026
Charles’ Take: Why Tech Stocks and Smart Bets Are Ready to Booming
“Implied as part of Magnificent 7 stocks experiencing underperformance relative to broader market”
This Week in Privacy · Jul 10, 2026
Did Apple Add A Keylogger to the App Store?
“Referenced as early adopter of in-cabin cameras, now becoming standard requirement for all EU vehicles starting July 2026”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Jul 10, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 7/10/26
“Part of Magnificent Seven; example of company with massive growth opportunity despite heavy borrowing”
Wall Street Week · Jul 10, 2026
The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom
“Elon Musk's other major company; governance concerns raised about divided CEO attention between Tesla and SpaceX”
The Information's TITV · Jul 10, 2026
Meta Debuts Muse Spark 1.1, Blue Origin to Raise $10B, Cursor Develops AI Agent
“Collaborating with XAI on Digital Optimist project as part of $2B partnership for AI development”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jul 3, 2026
AI Sovereignty Wars, Palantir-Nvidia Deal, SCOTUS Birthright Ruling, Newsom's CA Budget Lie
“Optimus humanoid robot cited as a near-term threat to warehouse and delivery labor, with Elon explicitly building it for that purpose.”
This Week in Startups · Jun 29, 2026
Chamath on why young people need more agency, risk, and adventure
“Cited alongside Facebook and Google as a company that built custom software internally rather than relying on traditional enterprise vendors.”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 26, 2026
Socialists Sweep NYC, China Catches Up in Coding, AI Memory Crunch, Micron's Blowout Quarter
“Linked to Megapod trademark filing; rumored to deploy modular AI compute at Supercharger network locations.”
The Journal. · Jun 16, 2026
How Elon Musk Made a Trillion Dollars
“Second-largest component of Musk's wealth (~$280 billion); electric vehicle company where Musk serves as CEO”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 16, 2026
The UFC hits America below the belt
“Mentioned as Elon Musk's company in context of his wealth accumulation and market valuation practices”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 16, 2026
6/16/26: Anthropic CEO Pressed On AI In Military Use, Gas Prices Here To Stay, MAGA Grandma Turns On Trump
“Shifting away from car production toward robotaxi and robot development; losing competitive advantage to Chinese EV makers in global markets”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 16, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Businesses Keep Leaving California, Passing of Gordon Wood, and Updates on Iran
“Mentioned as major employer headquarters that relocated from California due to regulatory and ideological hostility from state government”
Pivot · Jun 16, 2026
The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal
“Referenced as example of company that benefited from government grants and subsidies before becoming profitable”
Red Eye Radio · Jun 16, 2026
06-16-26 Part One - The Art of Iran's Deal
“Implied reference through Elon Musk discussion regarding billionaire wealth creation and innovation”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jun 16, 2026
1037. Andy, AJ (An0maly) & DJ CTI: UFC Freedom 250, Trump Announces US And Iran Reach Peace Deal & Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
“Elon Musk's primary asset contributing to his trillion-dollar net worth milestone”
The Journal. · Jun 15, 2026
The Great IPO Frenzy of 2026
“Mentioned as top 10 S&P 500 company with AI angle contributing to tech sector concentration”
The Money Mondays · Jun 15, 2026
How Rance 1500 Turned Music, Culture & Relationships Into Wealth 🎤 E168
“Referenced as investment opportunity for Tesla vehicle owners”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jun 15, 2026
Ep. 1796 - What Elon's Trillionaire Status Reveals About The Left's War On Success
“Received $465M DOE loan in 2010, repaid early; now world's most successful EV company; stock included in major index funds”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 15, 2026
Best of the Program | 6/15/26
“Musk's electric vehicle company forced global auto industry to adopt EVs; Musk open-sourced patents to accelerate industry transformation”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Jun 15, 2026
Funny Money with Comedian Josh Johnson: Senators Smooching, Lifestyle Creep and the Mental Gymnastics of Financial Goals
“Referenced as example of speculative tech company with CEO-driven narrative (fart mechanism) driving investor enthusiasm”
The Chris Plante Show · Jun 12, 2026
6-12-26 Hour 1 - The Trump UFC Fight Approaches
“Elon Musk company mentioned in context of stock performance criticism by progressive politicians”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jun 12, 2026
E389: The Future of Investing: Data Centers, AI & the Next Trillion-Dollar Companies
“Example of company that went public at $100B and grew to multi-trillion valuation; contrasts with modern mega-private companies”
Pivot · Jun 12, 2026
SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for You
“Elon Musk's company; hosts note brand damage and declining sales amid Musk's controversial statements”
Prof G Markets · Jun 12, 2026
The IPO Frenzy Has Begun — ft. Howard Marks
“Mentioned as startup competing in AI/technology space; example of high-growth, high-uncertainty investment”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 11, 2026
Trump’s Iran Crisis Just Took a Dangerous Turn as Markets Brace for Impact
“Referenced as example of wealth creation through public markets, with Musk using gains to influence political outcomes”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 6/11/2026
“Elon Musk company; IRGC threatened strikes against Musk businesses, suggesting knowledge of SpaceX IPO as pressure point”
The Journal. · Jun 11, 2026
Is SpaceX Worth the Hype?
“Elon Musk's other company; referenced as comparison for retail investor enthusiasm and valuation multiples”
Motley Fool Money · Jun 10, 2026
Will EV Stocks Make a Comeback in 2026?
“Referenced as exception to rule for automaker success; achieved high margins during pandemic supply constraints, now at parity with legacy automakers”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 9, 2026
Jason Calacanis: The Silicon Valley Vibes Are Still Pro-Trump
“Discussed as venture-capital-valued public company; Optimus humanoid robot and full self-driving are key value drivers despite current overvaluation relative to earnings.”
Pivot · Jun 9, 2026
Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul
“Referenced as government loan recipient that didn't yield equity stake; contrast to proposed AI company stakes”
Prof G Markets · Jun 9, 2026
Why A Hot Jobs Report Spooked Wall Street
“Referenced as potential portfolio swap target for SpaceX IPO; example of Musk's option-value valuation model”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 8, 2026
Trump's “Little Excursion" in Iran Becomes a 100-Day Disaster
“Referenced as company that benefited from EV subsidy programs despite broader market incentive goals”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 8, 2026
6/8/26: Chips Stocks Hammered, Trump Floats Gov Stake In AI Companies
“Referenced as example of Elon Musk's long-term company building despite problems; most successful EV maker globally”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Jun 8, 2026
Joscha Bach: AGI, Consciousness, and the Evolution of Intelligence
“Elon Musk example of capital allocation efficiency and technological innovation in electric vehicles and rockets”
The Journal. · Jun 3, 2026
Can the U.S. Keep Chinese Cars Out?
“Elon Musk mocked BYD's vehicles in 2010 video; company now faces serious competition from Chinese EVs”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 3, 2026
Bill Ackman: Investment Strategy, What the Market is Missing, How AI Breaks Businesses
“Cited as example of how founder leadership and low cost of capital enable business building”
Today, Explained · Jun 2, 2026
AI goes IPO
“Precedent for Musk's ability to turn unprofitable startup into world's most valuable car company; went public in 2010 after years of losses”
The Daily · Jun 2, 2026
How Elon Musk Engineered the World’s Biggest I.P.O.
“Elon Musk's successful IPO example; mainstreamed electric vehicles and generated 250x returns for early investors”
This Week in Startups · Jun 1, 2026
This Startup Fused Human Brain Cells with Silicon Chips | E2295
“Electric vehicle company cited as example of successful hardware-software integration”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 30, 2026
California Politics, Greek Mythology, and The Future of the West
“Elon Musk's electric vehicle company cited as example of American innovation and competency”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · May 29, 2026
Pope vs AI, Anthropic's Digital God, AI Job Loss Narrative Flips, Open Source Crackdown Coming?
“Elon Musk mentioned for rewriting training infrastructure in C for efficiency gains”
This Week in Startups · May 29, 2026
How to Raise a Seed Round in 2026: Ask Jason | E2294
“Referenced for Roadster pricing strategy and early adopter premium pricing model”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 29, 2026
Another Assassination Plot? (Ep. 2525)
“Referenced for AI-powered robotics (laundry folding) demonstrating how AI commoditizes specialized labor across industries”