
The Big Short
Workby Adam McKay, Charles Randolph · 2015
Heard in 13 episodes across 11 shows since Aug 2026
A 2015 biographical comedy-drama that depicts the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the United States housing bubble. The film follows several opportunistic investors who recognize the impending collapse and decide to bet against the housing market.
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Discussed inMarkets38%AI & Tech25%Business25%Politics13%
Episodes
13
across 11 shows
This week
4
episodes on 4 shows
Share of the conversation
0.1‰
5.6× its usual level
Share of the conversation
Mentions of The Big Short per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
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| Aug 8 | 0.07‰ | 1 |
| Aug 12 | 0.07‰ | 1 |
| Aug 28 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 1 | 0.06‰ | 1 |
| Sep 16 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 19 | 0.06‰ | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
| Sep 28 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
| Oct 2 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
| Oct 6 | 0.08‰ | 2 |
| Oct 7 | 0.11‰ | 1 |
Episodes
13 episodes featuring The Big Short, newest first
- Oct 7, 2026
Crowder chooses media independence over a reported $50 million dealThe Iced Coffee HourOct 7, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026
Tech giants push stocks to records as France’s schools ignite unrestMorning Brew DailyOct 7, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Market breadth weakens as mega-cap technology keeps indexes afloatThe Compound and FriendsOct 6, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Michael Lewis warns DOGE weakened the government America needsThe Bulwark DailyOct 6, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
Eisman warns AI debt could turn a market boom into a downturnProf G MarketsOct 2, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
Cal Newport shifts AI debate toward harms already hereDeep Questions with Cal NewportSep 28, 2026