Amazon
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Amazon has come up in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including My First Million, The Toast. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
David RubensteinAmerican businessman, co-founder of private equity firm The Carlyle Group, philanthropist and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles
Rubenstein says Carlyle sold its Amazon stock at the IPO, a stake he estimates would now be worth $14 billion.
“We got some stock, but then we sold it at the IPO. That was stupid. That stock's probably worth $14 billion now”
My First Million: David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500B (Sep 14, 2026) · Listen from 15:31
Jackie OshryAmerican podcaster and co-host of The Toast, Claudia Oshry's sister
Jackie Oshry argued people are ungrateful for how Amazon has improved daily life, especially for new parents.
“Think about being a new parent, and instead of running out to Walgreens and Bye Bye Baby every other day, you get to be home with your child”
The Toast: The Clam Slam Heard Round The World: Friday, June 26th, 2026 (Jun 26, 2026) · Listen from 8:44
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- My First Million · 1 episode
- The Toast · 1 episode
Episodes
David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500BMy First Million · Sep 14, 2026 · 47 min
Sam Parr interviews Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein about building a $500 billion private equity firm, missing out on Amazon, historic documents and American history.
The Clam Slam Heard Round The World: Friday, June 26th, 2026The Toast · Jun 26, 2026 · 52 min
Sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry recap Love Island USA and discuss Tom Sandoval's assault allegations, an Aquamarine series, a Donkey spinoff, and Mitchell Musso's reunion snub.