Sam Altman
Mentioned in 415 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman is frequently discussed across podcasts for his leadership of the company's competitive positioning in generative AI development, including strategic decisions around products like ChatGPT, Sora, and responses to competitors like Anthropic. Podcast mentions highlight his public statements on AI industry trends, infrastructure challenges (particularly regarding chips and energy), and OpenAI's evolving business strategy, including debates over advertising and enterprise pivots. He is also referenced for his predictions about AI's transformative impact on startups and work, as well as his visibility in broader technology and policy conversations.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 16, 2026
Too Many Ks!
“ChatGPT founder targeted in firebomb attack by activist inspired by online AI criticism”
ACCESS · Apr 16, 2026
Canva’s CEO on what happens when AI does the design
“Subject of attacks on home; published blog post about AI industry reputational crisis and public sentiment”
"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
“Discussed regarding recent security incidents at his home and reflections on power dynamics in AGI control”
AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · Apr 15, 2026
Claude Is Melting Down. AI's Compute Crisis Explained.
“Criticized for raising billions for data centers while others dismissed need for massive compute investment”
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace · Apr 15, 2026
Defense Attorney: OpenAI Attack a 'Mental Breakdown' NOT Terror Plot | Crime Alert 04.15.26
“Target of firebombing attack at his San Francisco residence in alleged domestic terrorism plot”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 13, 2026
1PM ET 04/13/2026 Newscast
“Target of Molotov cocktail attack at his home; published blog post reflecting on AI democratization and past mistakes”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Apr 13, 2026
IKEA Just Found the AI Strategy Most Companies Missed
“Mentioned as facing litigation and internal challenges; hosts debate potential leadership succession at OpenAI”
Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Ep 754: Anthropic’s ‘scary’ new model, Microsoft Copilot’s ‘Code Red,’ OpenAI’s Superinteligence New Deal and more
“Targeted in two security incidents at San Francisco home; published blog post on AI policy and societal impact”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Apr 13, 2026
AI Is Killing Free Will: Ex-Twitter Ethical AI Lead Explains How to Protect Yourself
“Funding Worldcoin to own biometric verification layer; redefining AGI for profit motives”
Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Apr 13, 2026
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?
“OpenAI CEO whose recent New Yorker profile by Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz is discussed; subject of AI reality check analysis”
Elon Musk Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
The firebombing of Sam Altman's house
“Target of firebombing attack; published vulnerable blog post comparing AGI to Ring of Power”
No Agenda Show · Apr 12, 2026
1859 - "Splashdown"
“Firebombed at home; New Yorker investigation reveals pattern of dishonesty and board distrust”
IHIP News · Apr 11, 2026
Insider Reveals the Secret Lives of Tech Oligarch's & MTG Takes Down Trump
“Described as manipulative tech leader prioritizing profit over safety mission; met by Swisher”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Apr 11, 2026
SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246
“Discussed competitive pressure from Anthropic, Sora shutdown, warnings of cyber/bio attacks”
Offline with Jon Favreau · Apr 11, 2026
Sam Altman's Big Little Lies
“Primary subject of investigation; examined for pattern of telling different audiences contradictory narratives about AI safety and company direction”
Modern Wisdom · Apr 11, 2026
#1083 - Michael Smoak - 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People
“Jokingly referenced regarding tipping robots at automated checkout kiosks”
NPR News Now · Apr 11, 2026
NPR News: 04-10-2026 8PM EDT
“Target of Molotov cocktail attack at his San Francisco home”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 10, 2026
Anthropic's $30B Ramp, Mythos Doomsday, OpenClaw Ankled, Iran War Ceasefire, Israel's Influence
“Referenced as losing market position to Anthropic; hired Peter Steinberger to subvert Open Claw”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Anthropic’s Mythos Dilemma, Violence Against AI, Tokenmaxxing at Meta
“Home targeted by Molotov cocktail attack; subject of discussion regarding AI industry leadership and IPO strategy”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Apr 10, 2026
#469 — Escaping an Anti-Human Future
“Criticized for changing stance on AI risks and pursuing aggressive development despite safety concerns”
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 10, 2026
How To Not Get DUPED By AI w/ Expert Jeremy Carrasco - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 275)
“Responded to Haaski's ChatGPT sunglasses video, suggesting feature improvements rather than acknowledging model limitations”
Hard Fork · Apr 10, 2026
Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Shock Wave + Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz on Their Sam Altman Investigation + One Good Thing
“Subject of New Yorker investigation documenting patterns of deception and trustworthiness concerns”
AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · Apr 10, 2026
Everyone Hates AI. Now What?
“Proposing AI taxation, transition assistance, and worker ownership models in response to displacement concerns”
Pivot · Apr 10, 2026
Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Democratic Wins, and Musk vs. Altman
“Sued by Musk; proposing new AI social contract; withholding products due to safety concerns”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Apr 10, 2026
Bobbleheads on Spikes: The (Selfish) Case for Rules, with David Epstein
“Characterized as 'bad guy' in Anthropic vs. OpenAI narrative around AI regulation and ethics”
Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers · Apr 8, 2026
Claude Mythos Changes Everything
“Mentioned for recent Axios interview discussing upcoming Sput model and AGI timeline”
Timeline Earth · Apr 8, 2026
TLE 260 - Claude Abuse
“Mentioned in context of AI development and potential hidden ideologies”
The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026
Explaining War to Aliens | 04-08-26
“Discussed critically regarding AI development and character concerns; subject of Ronan Farrow investigation”
AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · Apr 8, 2026
Anthropic's Mythos AI Is Too Dangerous to Release. They're Using It Anyway.
“Subject of New Yorker article; associated with economic policy proposal on AI taxation”
Evidence Based Birth® · Apr 8, 2026
EBB 394 - Team EBB's Stance on AI in our Workplace
“Quoted as dismissing concerns about AI making children less intelligent; represents billionaire-led AI industry philosophy”
The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026
Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 04-08-26
“Subject of Ronan Farrow investigation; criticized as lacking humanity and disregarding safety concerns”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Apr 8, 2026
Perhaps Our Last Hour on Earth, with Katie Nolan and Michael Cruz Kayne
“Subject of extensive New Yorker investigation; criticized for moral compromises and joining Neon advisory board despite ethical concerns”
TBPN · Apr 8, 2026
Meta Tokenmaxxing, Intel Joins Terafab, Frontier AI vs. China | Diet TBPN
“Mentioned as AI leader attending DC gatherings; involved in model copying collaboration with competitors”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Apr 8, 2026
OpenAI's New Deal
“Conducted major interview with Axios; released Industrial Policy document; heavily teasing new Spud model capabilities”
TBPN · Apr 7, 2026
Tokenmaxxing, SF Street Name Auction, Corporate Retreat Gone Wrong | Riley Walz, Aditya Bandi, Zach Shore, Hongwei Liu, Zak Kukoff, Thomas Laffont
“Leading AI model development; collaborating on distillation prevention; AI safety discussions”
Global News Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
“Proposed companies pilot four-day work week with no pay loss as part of AI economy vision”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 7, 2026
4/7/26: Trump Threatens Iranian Civilization, US Strikes Kharg Island, Trump Trashes US Allies
“New Yorker profile discussed; declaring superintelligence and proposing new social contract”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 4, 2026
OpenAI buys TBPN, SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO?, Iran Disables Amazon Infrastructure
“Appeared on TBPN; personally driving TBPN acquisition; made competition argument about AI-native vs bolted-on AI”
This Week in Startups · Apr 3, 2026
AI Rebuilt Every YC W26 Startup. Should Founders Be Scared? | E2271
“Hired TBPN podcast network for communications to improve OpenAI's public perception”
Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle · Apr 3, 2026
E73 • Facing the Future Without Looking Away • CHARLIE TYRELL, co-dir. of ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ Now in Theaters from Focus Features
“CEO of OpenAI interviewed for the documentary about AI development and corporate perspectives on AI governance”
The a16z Show · Apr 3, 2026
Marc Andreessen on AI Winters and Agent Breakthroughs
“Mentioned as discussing universal basic income and rethinking social contracts; Andreessen disagreed”
Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
Marc Andreessen introspects on The Death of the Browser, Pi + OpenClaw, and Why "This Time Is Different"
“Mentioned regarding capital requirements and model performance thresholds; runs O1 with skip permissions”
TBPN · Apr 3, 2026
Open AI Acquires TBPN, Artemis II, The AI-Built $1.8B Company | Diet TBPN
“Invested in host's first company in 2013; president of Y Combinator when host attended; predicted rise of AI-enabled billion-dollar solo businesses”
TBPN · Apr 2, 2026
OpenAI Acquires TBPN
“Invested in host's first company in 2013; predicted one-person billion-dollar company; now acquiring TBPN”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 2, 2026
E339: From Zero to $100 Million in 18 Months: Inside Legora
“Referenced for quote 'the days are long but the decades are short' about work intensity”
Mile Higher · Apr 2, 2026
387: His Parents Demand Answers... Did OpenAI Cover-Up Suchir Balaji's Death?
“OpenAI CEO; briefly ousted then rehired with new board; appeared on Tucker Carlson to deny involvement in Balaji's death”
Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Apr 2, 2026
AI Reality Check: Can LLMs “Scheme”?
“Referenced as hoping LLMs can be scaled for general-purpose use without specialized planning systems”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Apr 2, 2026
Iran Targets U.S. Tech; Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop; Trump's Plans for Midterms
“Negotiating Middle East data center deals with Trump administration members; IPO planned for year-end”
Modern Wisdom · Apr 2, 2026
#1079 - Tristan Harris - AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make”
“Quoted on resource costs of growing humans vs AI; featured in 'The AI Doc'; racing toward AGI development”
This Week in Startups · Apr 1, 2026
Venture Roundtable: SpaceX IPO, AI's PR Crisis, and the Defense Tech Bubble | E2270
“Discussed regarding organizational instability and competition with Anthropic; recent leadership drama”