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Every book Trae Stephens recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Shawn Ryan Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Trae Stephens appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show, where he referenced several well-known books during discussions about industrial history, socioeconomic disparities, and business strategy. He discussed J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy multiple times, drawing connections between the book's stories about the rise of industrialization in Ohio, college admissions disparities, and his own background and experiences. Additionally, Stephens mentioned Peter Thiel's book Zero to One, specifically highlighting the author's point about visionary founders avoiding mimetic behavior and how individuals are drawn into mimesis.

Books recommended by Trae Stephens

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  1. Hillbilly Elegy

    J D Vance · Discussed · 1 episode

    Hillbilly Elegy by J.D.

    Discussed
    “Some of the same stories that he talked about in Hillbilly Elegy about kind of the rise of industrialization in Ohio”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #245 Trae Stephens - Inside Anduril’s AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helme… 2025-10-16 Listen at 24:33
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Zero to One

    Peter A. Thiel, Blake Masters · Discussed · 1 episode

    Zero to One by Peter A.

    Discussed
    “Peter wrote a book called 0ero to1 ; in the book he said that uh you know we're all drawn into mimisis”
    The Shawn Ryan Show #245 Trae Stephens - Inside Anduril’s AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helme… 2025-10-16 Listen at 48:03
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#245 Trae Stephens - Inside Anduril’s AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helmet and Autonomous TechThe Shawn Ryan Show2025-10-164