Why people recommend it
Walter Isaacson's acclaimed biographical work on the famous physicist is frequently cited by prominent podcast hosts and guests who reference his extensive catalog of historical studies. On StarTalk Radio, Neil Tyson listed Walter Isaacson among the premier biographical authors, specifically highlighting his best-selling volumes on Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and Benjamin Franklin. Similarly, Jay Shetty welcomed Walter Isaacson as a guest on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, introducing him as the celebrated writer behind definitive biographies on Leonardo da Vinci, Einstein, and Steve Jobs, while also transitioning the conversation to promote his newer release concerning gene editing and Jennifer Doudna. Later, on another episode of StarTalk Radio, Godfrey joined the program and mentioned that he had personally read Walter Isaacson's biographical account of Einstein, praising it as part of a distinguished collection of historical biographies that also included his notable study on Steve Jobs. Across these multiple podcast appearances, speakers consistently elevated Isaacson's literary portfolio, emphasizing his skill in chronicling the lives of history's most revolutionary thinkers, scientists, and innovators for contemporary audiences interested in science, genius, and human achievement.
Who recommended it
- Neil deGrasse Tyson Discussed
Neil deGrasse Tyson — 1 mention
“I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh And so one of many great biographies he's written including a Steve Jobs”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“I thought they because I know when I read I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh and so one of many great biographies he's written including a Steve Jobs”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“you've got the best-selling biographies of leonardo da vinci einstein steve jobs benjamin franklin and benjamin frank”
“walter is the author of best-selling biographies on leonardo da vinci einstein and steve jobs and has a new book out today which is called the code breaker jennifer doudna gene editing and the future of the human race”