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24 alternatives to The Information's 411 — "Talking Our Books"

Tom talks to Gimlet's co-founder Matt Lieber

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Information's 411 — "Talking Our Books" launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Twenty Minute VC - Founder's Friday: Matt Lieber @ Gimlet Media▲74

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   2016 · content.libsyn.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Story in a Bottle - Matthew Lieber▲111

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   2015 · storyinabottle.charmingrobot.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
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   Gimlet Media breaks down how they produce podcasts

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4. 4
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5. 5
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6. 6
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7. 7
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8. 8
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9. 9
   Inside Podcasting▲126

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10. 10
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11. 11
    Mystery Show▲136

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12. 12
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13. 13
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    2015 · craftofmarketing.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
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15. 15
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16. 16
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17. 17
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23. 23
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24. 24
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