Greenlights
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Greenlights has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Jan 2025 on Tim Ferriss. In the episode of "This Past Weekend," Theo Von references Matthew McConaughey's book "Greenlights" as part of a discussion on personal growth and life lessons. McConaughey also mentions it in "The Diary Of A CEO," highlighting it as a source of valuable anecdotes. These references indicate the book's relevance in conversations about storytelling and personal experiences.
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| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on Tim Ferriss |
| Author | Matthew McConaughey |
| Published | 2020 |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Subjects | Memoir, Self-help, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2020-11-08, New York Times bestseller |
| Genre | Memoir, Self-help, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2020-11-08, New York Times bestseller |
What do podcasts say about Greenlights?
2 quotes, recorded on Theo Von and The Diary Of A CEO.
Thank you for Greenlights.
Theo Von · · Hear itReferenced as the place where a great story appears, implying value/interest in the book’s anecdotes.
The Diary Of A CEO · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Greenlights?
3 shows discussed Greenlights in these episodes.
- Theo Von — 1 episode
Thank you for Greenlights.
Matthew McConaughey | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #625 - The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
Referenced as the place where a great story appears, implying value/interest in the book’s anecdotes.
Matthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! I Sabotaged My Own Career! - Tim Ferriss — 1 episode
Who talks about Greenlights on podcasts?
Greenlights came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Theo Von.
Which podcasts mention Greenlights most?
Tim Ferriss (1 episode), The Diary Of A CEO (1 episode) and Theo Von (1 episode) mention Greenlights most.
- Tim Ferriss — 1 episode · More books from Tim Ferriss
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode · More books from The Diary Of A CEO
- Theo Von — 1 episode · More books from Theo Von
What is Greenlights mentioned alongside?
Greenlights is most often mentioned alongside Matthew McConaughey, Richard Betts and The Millionaire Next Door.
Mentioned together: Matthew McConaughey, Richard Betts, The Millionaire Next Door, Rich Barton, Montana, Gridware, I Seem to Be a Verb, The End of the World is Just the Beginning, The Coming Wave, Wyoming