Peter Thiel
Mentioned in 216 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A prominent venture capitalist and technology entrepreneur known for founding Palantir and leading Founders Fund investments across AI companies and startups. He is frequently discussed in podcasts for his influential frameworks on competition and monopoly power (from "Zero to One"), his contrarian views on technology stagnation and student debt, and his investments in companies like Anthropic and Do Not Pay. Thiel's name recurs across podcast discussions due to documented connections mentioned in the Epstein files and his broader influence on Silicon Valley investment strategy and ideology.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jul 31, 2026
Chip Stocks Crash, $20B Fund Margin Called, Frontier Labs: SLOW DOWN AI, Mamdani's Grocery Stores
“Quoted on monopolies pretending to be commodities, applied to Anthropic and OpenAI's competitive positioning strategy.”
TBPN · Jul 30, 2026
Leopold Sold, Ferrari Undefeated, Martin Shkreli Joins | Guillaume Verdon, Lulu Meservey, Michael Kim, Joon Sung Park, Karan Kunjur, Vlad Tenev
“Referenced as example of recovering from a failed hedge fund to build one of the most successful VC funds ever.”
TBPN · Jul 30, 2026
Martin Shkreli Breaks Down the Collapse of Situational Awareness
“Mentioned as an example of a brilliant investor who survived a rough hedge fund period and rebuilt successfully in venture.”
Sarah Westall - Business Game Changers · Jul 28, 2026
The New Initiative Reshaping Global Power | Patrick Wood & Courtenay Turner
“Co-funded Flock Safety; described as enemy within U.S. tech establishment”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jul 28, 2026
1049. Andy & DJ CTI: White House Posts Bizzare Video Online, Dead Internet Theory & Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down
“Referenced for hesitating when asked if human race deserves to exist; part of AI/tech elite discussion”
Founders · Jul 19, 2026
#425 The Merchant Bankers
“Quoted on finding value in unexpected places through first-principles thinking, principle underlying merchant banker success”
This Week in Startups · Jul 15, 2026
A Startup Is Trying to Buy PayPal… Craziest Deal of 2026! | E2312
“Cited as PayPal mafia member who backed Stripe early; his quote 'competition is for losers' referenced.”
Founders · Jul 10, 2026
#424 Peter Thiel on How to Build a Creative Monopoly
“Author of 'Zero to One'; discusses creative monopolies, definitive planning, and contrarian business thinking throughout episode”
My First Million · Jul 10, 2026
Brainstorming business ideas with a billion-dollar founder
“One of three Facebook seed investors; Pincus cites his macro investing philosophy and contrarian thinking”
Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice · Jul 10, 2026
The Legal Tax Moves That Help Rich People Get Richer | Mark J. Kohler
“Referenced as example of individual with $5 billion Roth IRA, demonstrating extreme wealth accumulation in tax-free retirement accounts”
Better Offline · Jul 8, 2026
Trashfuture x Better Offline: Goosed In The Shell
“Cited as another tech billionaire exhibiting AI-driven public unhinged behaviour, e.g. Pope CCP claims.”
This Week in Startups · Jun 24, 2026
Why the Future of Video Games is Moving Back to the Dinner Table
“Referenced for his conversation with Elon Musk about the rarity of new car/aircraft manufacturers as opportunity.”
Today, Explained · Jun 16, 2026
Why the Antichrist is back
“Suggested Greta Thunberg might be the Antichrist in interview; concerned about AI enabling authoritarian world government”
The Glenn Beck Program · Jun 16, 2026
JD Vance Tells Glenn About Iran, the Pope & His Faith Journey | Guest: Vice President JD Vance | 6/16/26
“Mentioned as spiritual influence on Vance's faith rediscovery during law school”
The Daily Stoic · Jun 13, 2026
A Stoic Masterclass for Ambitious People | Codie Sanchez
“Referenced for concept that commodified ideas lack competitive moat; importance of differentiation”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Stopping A.I. From Destroying America with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
“Mentioned as example of tech figure who might release dangerous AI without safety guardrails”
Today, Explained · Jun 8, 2026
Putin's plan to live forever
“Modern transhumanist pursuing immortality research; influenced by Fyodorov's philosophy”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jun 8, 2026
E385: Why Public Markets Need SpaceX, OpenAI & Anthropic
“Cited for his rule 'don't bet against Elon' due to execution capability; referenced as investor philosophy on exceptional founders”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 1, 2026
Trump’s Dumb Midterms Strategy and Platner’s Sexting Scandal
“Reported to have moved to Argentina citing socialism concerns, potentially withdrawing support from Vance”
DSR's Words Matter · May 28, 2026
The One and Only Way to Truly Defeat the Trump Crime Family
“Mentioned as potential future political figure who could continue authoritarian governance model”
Capitalisn't · May 28, 2026
You Can't Buy Trust - ft. Wikipedia Co-Founder Jimmy Wales
“Referenced for proposed AI-driven arbiter of truth to judge journalistic fairness”
The Find Out Podcast · May 28, 2026
We like to win
“Referenced as billionaire advocating for cheap labor market flooding over population growth”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 21, 2026
#2503 - Eric Weinstein
“Tech billionaire discussed as example of shift away from fundamental science funding toward engineering and AI”
The Home Service Expert Podcast · May 18, 2026
The Real Reason Most People Never Start (It's Not Discipline)
“Author of 'Zero to One'; recommended by Hardy as essential reading on category creation”
The Daily · May 17, 2026
Can We Reverse Aging?
“PayPal founder interested in cryogenic preservation and longevity science investments”
The Daily Stoic · May 17, 2026
How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)
“Interviewed by host; discussed dangers of contrarianism and importance of independent thinking vs. reflexive opposition”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · May 14, 2026
E369: Midas List VC: Why Smart VCs Are Buying Secondaries
“Created Thiel Fellowship as alternative credentialing to Ivy League; Singerman backed Valerian fund”
Odd Lots · May 14, 2026
Martin Wolf on the 'Terrifying' Superpower That the US Wields
“Represents AI-focused, future-oriented faction within Trump coalition contrasting with traditionalists”
BigDeal · May 13, 2026
Founder: How I Brainwashed Myself to Be a Billionaire at 34 | Ankur Jain
“Told Replit CEO the company wouldn't be big; later became friendly despite initial skepticism”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 13, 2026
Ben McKenzie (on cryptocurrency)
“VC investor who funded FTX; claimed he would invest again despite fraud; represents VC tolerance for failure”
Uncapped with Jack Altman · May 12, 2026
Uncapped #49 | Kevin Hartz & Bennett Siegel from A*
“Co-devised Thiel Fellowship in 2010; prescient about lowering founder age and dropping out trends”
Bloomberg Tech · May 8, 2026
CoreWeave Shares Drop After Forecast Sparks Growth Fears
“Backed Enhanced's public listing; investor in performance enhancement sports company”
The Shawn Ryan Show · May 7, 2026
#302 Joe Lonsdale - If China Takes Taiwan, AI Sets Back 10 Years
“Mentioned as hiring University of Austin graduates; co-founder of Palantir with Lonsdale”
Tech Won't Save Us · May 7, 2026
Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian
“Representative of cyber-libertarianism in 1990s-2000s; contrasted with Musk's state partnership model”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · May 6, 2026
VIVEK WINS NOMINATION??? Ohio Governors Race INTENSIFIES | America First Ep. 1677
“Associated with J.D. Vance and Silicon Valley influence on GOP; represents billionaire tech faction within Republican Party”
The Tech Report · May 5, 2026
How ‘Pathological’ Silicon Valley fanatics are blocking AI regulation | Timothy Noah
“Cited as extreme example of tech leader using religious apocalyptic rhetoric to oppose AI regulation, labeling regulators as antichrist”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 29, 2026
James Comey and Violent Threats Against Trump, with Victor Davis Hanson, and the TRUTH About AI Danger, with Tristan Harris | Ep. 1306
“Quoted hesitating when asked if human species should endure; discussed as representative of transhumanist views”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 29, 2026
4/29/26: Epstein Peter Thiel Plot Exposed, AOC Humiliates Trump Crony, Big Tech Israel Crackdown, Professor Pape On Iran War
“Subject of investigation for close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and influence on Trump administration policy”
The Daily · Apr 29, 2026
Why Even Some Democrats Hate California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal
“Technology investor and venture capitalist who relocated to Miami to avoid billionaire tax”
Better Offline · Apr 29, 2026
Palantir's Manifesto with June and Caleb from KTC
“Mentioned as Karp's ideological predecessor and Trump supporter; Karp publicly disagreed with him on Trump”
The a16z Show · Apr 27, 2026
Ben Horowitz on Venture Capital and AI
“Early Facebook investor who got favorable terms because market undervalued network effects”
The Tim Dillon Show · Apr 25, 2026
493 - The Palantir Manifesto & My Manifesto
“Palantir co-founder described as obsessed with Satan; partner with Karp in global governance vision”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Apr 24, 2026
Inside A Billionaire's AI Spy Network: The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden’s Surveillance Machine
“Example of billionaire known for employing private investigators against perceived enemies”
פודקאסט שולחן 4 · Apr 24, 2026
פרק 52:השחמט של טראמפ, הרובוטים מחליפים עובדים, פלנטיר, השקעה מפתיעה של ברקשיר
“Co-founded Palantir with Alex Karp; discussed for defense tech philosophy”
Top Comment · Apr 24, 2026
Haley Beck explained, and the crypto operation hijacking the BBC
“Announced new AI company designed to target journalists and articles, representing threat to journalism”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 23, 2026
E354: Why Most VCs Misunderstand Peter Thiel’s Power Law
“Central figure whose power law concept and investment philosophy are analyzed throughout episode”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Apr 23, 2026
Apple’s Next Chapter; SpaceX and Cursor Strike A Deal; Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
“Co-founded Palantir after 9/11; tech billionaire with ideological influence on company direction”
Pivot to AI · Apr 22, 2026
20260422 - Oh no! The Donald J. Trump data centre is in trouble
“Republican investor who backed Nugabauer's Glorify bank venture that failed in 2022”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 22, 2026
Katie Couric LIVE on Trump's AWFUL Polls, GOP's Gerrymander Faceplant, WHCD Drama
“Referenced as influential figure in JD Vance's political career and MAGA billionaire network”
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Talkin' Bout [Infosec] News · Apr 22, 2026
Tim Cook Announces Apple CEO Exit - 2026-04-20
“Backed Persona identity verification service selected by Anthropic for KYC”