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Every book Evan Spiegel recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Evan Spiegel has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of April 26, 2026.
  • Evan Spiegel has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 26, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of April 26, 2026.
  • The 3 books Evan Spiegel has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 26, 2026: Apple, Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries and The End of the World is Just the Beginning.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Evan Spiegel aired on April 26, 2026.

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Guest on Lenny's Podcast · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Evan Spiegel discussed several books on Lenny's Podcast when asked about recommendations and the ideas that informed his company's approach to innovation. He brought up Safi Bahcall's book Loonshots as the best academic overview or summary for nurturing crazy ideas, endorsing it as a worthwhile read. Spiegel also recommended David Pogue's The First 50 Years of Apple, stating that he had just finished it and found it great, specifically advising listeners to read the first half because of its interviews with early team members and their compelling stories. In addition, he mentioned Peter Zeihan's book The End of the World is Just the Beginning in response to a question about recommendations, highlighting its focus on the vulnerabilities inherent in global shipping and the economy.

Books Evan Spiegel recommended or discussed

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  1. Apple

    David Pogue · Recommended · 1 episode

    Apple by David Pogue is a comprehensive chronicle examining the history, evolution, and cultural impact of the technology giant through detailed reporting and retrospectives.

    Recommended
    “Well, you know what I just finished was The First 50 Years of Apple, uh, by David Pogue. I thought it was great. I would recommend the first half uh because you know he interviews like 150 early Apple team members and it the stories are just great”
    Lenny's Podcast Snapchat CEO: Why distribution has become the most important moat | Ev… 2026-04-26 Listen at 1:06:18
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries

    Safi Bahcall · Recommended · 1 episode

    Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries by Safi Bahcall examines how groups of people foster or reject radical innovations.

    Recommended
    “The best sort of like academic overview or summary I think comes from a guy Safi Belell who wrote a book called Loonshots. It's really worth reading.”
    Lenny's Podcast Snapchat CEO: Why distribution has become the most important moat | Ev… 2026-04-26 Listen at 18:20
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The End of the World is Just the Beginning

    Peter Zeihan · Recommended · 1 episode

    The End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan examines the fragility of modern globalization and the projected decline of international shipping networks.

    Recommended
    “there's a great book maybe relevant for this particular moment called the end of the world is just the beginning. Um which actually touches a lot on the vulnerability of global shipping.”
    Lenny's Podcast Snapchat CEO: Why distribution has become the most important moat | Ev… 2026-04-26 Listen at 1:06:41
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Snapchat CEO: Why distribution has become the most important moat | Evan SpiegelLenny's Podcast2026-04-263