The Library of Mistakes
Based in Edinburgh, the Library of Mistakes is a free public library designed to improve understanding of finance, one mistake at a time. In this podcast series the Library's Keeper, Professor Russell Napier, speaks to l...
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- Sandy Nairn2 eps
- Barry Eichengreen1 ep
- Costa Vayenas1 ep
Also: Russell Napier, Robbie Mochrie, Tom Levitt, Alice Sherwood, Paul Greatbatch, George Selgin, Jonathan Ford, Neil Collins, Joseph S. Moore, François Boutin-Dufresne, Robert Pickering, Andrew Milligan, Anja Shortland, Michael O'Connell, Manoj Pradhan, Charles Goodhart, Tom Paper
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- 🇨🇿CZ · History#399.4K to 115K
- 🇻🇳VN · History#794.2K to 52K
- 🇹🇭TH · History#1291.6K to 19K
- 🇸🇬SG · History#148784 to 9.6K
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16K to 196K🎙 Biweekly cadence·65 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
23K to 280K🇺🇸71%🇨🇿17%🇻🇳8%+2 more - Active Followers
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9.1K to 112K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 |  EP 69: The Weekend of AI – part two (with Eve Poole and Vladimir Maltsev) | Join Robbie Mochrie, organiser of our upcoming Weekend Of AI, in conversation with Eve Poole (author of Robot Souls) and Vladimir Maltsev (an ecomomist at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow). Eve and Vladimir are two of the expert speakers taking part in this exciting three-day event. In this episode, they offer provocative insights into what the rapid advance of AI may mean for students in particular. Recommended listening!The Weekend Of AI takes place at the Library of Mistakes in Edinburgh over three days from 30 October to 1 November. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-of-ai-tickets-2002195653096?aff=oddtdtcreatorThis podcast episode was hosted and produced by Leila Johnston & Fraser Allen. | 44m 24s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 |  EP 68: A Fabulous Debt (with Robin Wigglesworth) | Join Russell Napier in conversation with FT journalist Robin Wigglesworth discussing his fascinating new book on the history of bonds – A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World.Enjoy an entertaining and fact-packed gallop through the 400-year history of 'tradeable loans' – and hear about Robin's 'rock star' moment when he got to hold the world's oldest performing bond. Made from goatskin, it's still paying out interest four centuries on.Produced by Fraser Allen•Want to get a better understanding of how the markets really work? Explore our renowned Practical History of Financial Markets course: www.libraryofmistakes.com/course | 46m 54s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 |  EP 67 The Weekend of AI – part one (with Chris Stokel-Walker and Ellie Howard) Shelf Life#19 | Join Robbie Mochrie, organiser of our upcoming Weekend Of AI, in conversation with Chris Stokel-Walker (tech journalist and author of several books, including How AI Ate The World) and Ellie Howard (a commercial and financial operator who specialises in building and scaling technology businesse). Chris and Ellie are two of the expert speakers taking part in this exciting three-day event. In this episode, they offer fascinating insights into what the rapid advance of AI may mean for finance, business and society at large. Recommended listening!Part two, featuring two more speakers, follows later this month.The Weekend Of AI takes place at the Library of Mistakes in Edinburgh over three days from 30 October to 1 November. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-of-ai-tickets-2002195653096?aff=oddtdtcreatorThis podcast episode was hosted and produced by Leila Johnston & Fraser Allen | 41m 09s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 |  EP 66 Meet our new Librarian! (with Emily Holmes) Shelf Life #18 | It's back-to-school time for everyone at Library of Mistakes, Future Asset and Leavers' Money Skills. David Clarke, CEO of Didasko (which runs these three wonderful charities) is back from his summer holidays and brimming with enthusiasm as he looks forward to our autumn events. But first, we're excited to introduce you to our new Librarian, Emily Holmes. Discover what's already caught Emily's eye on the Library of Mistakes bookshelves, what her plans are and why she's no stranger to an ice cream scoop.Presented and produced by Fraser Allen & Leila Johnston.www.libraryofmistakes.com | 17m 04s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | shareholder wealth creationfinancial history+3 | Sandy NairnMichael O'Connell | University of StrathclydeGlobal Opportunities Trust plc+2 | — | shareholder wealth creationfinancial history+3 | — | 37m 44s | ||
| 7/31/26 | central bankinginterest rates+3 | Manoj PradhanCharles Goodhart | Library of Mistakes | — | real interest ratesageing societies+3 | — | 50m 31s | ||
| 7/24/26 | historical mapscartography+4 | Tom Paper | Mistakes On Maps | Edinburgh | mapscartographers+4 | — | 29m 21s | ||
| 7/17/26 | market valuationsAI+3 | Andrew MilliganSandy Nairn | Library of Mistakes | — | AImarket valuations+3 | — | 1h 14m 41s | ||
| 6/19/26 | financial crimeransomware+3 | Anja Shortland | We Know You Can Pay a MillionWealth of Nations | — | financial crimeransomware+5 | — | 44m 21s | ||
| 6/9/26 | stockbrokingbusiness structure+3 | Robert Pickering | Cazenove & Co.J.P. Morgan+1 | — | Cazenove & Co.Robert Pickering+3 | — | 1h 00m 24s | ||
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| 5/27/26 | wealthinvestment+4 | Joseph S. Moore | Library of Mistakes | — | wealthinvestment strategies+3 | — | 45m 07s | ||
| 5/18/26 | community buildingbusiness mistakes+3 | François Boutin-Dufresne | Observatoire des ErreursLibrary of Mistakes | MontrealEdinburgh+2 | Observatoire des ErreursLibrary of Mistakes+5 | — | 31m 03s | ||
| 4/20/26 | investmentfinance+3 | — | Future AssetHamilton Grammar School+2 | Edinburgh | Future Assetinvestment pitch+3 | — | 58m 08s | ||
| 4/10/26 | economic historyinternational currencies+3 | Barry Eichengreen | Golden Fetters – The Gold Standard and the Great DepressionMoney Beyond Borders – Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto | ScotlandCalifornia | Barry EichengreenRussell Napier+4 | — | 46m 20s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Swiss Franccurrency history+3 | Costa Vayenas | The Swiss Franc, from 1798 to 2055 | SwitzerlandUS dollar | Swiss Franccurrency+3 | — | 49m 13s | ||
| 3/26/26 | investmenteconomics+4 | — | — | Hay CastleUK | Weekend of Mistakesinvestment+4 | — | 34m 29s | ||
| 3/20/26 | financial marketshistory+3 | Russell Napier | Library of MistakesDidasko+2 | Hay-on-WyeEdinburgh | financial marketsRussell Napier+3 | — | 26m 32s | ||
| 2/13/26 | Adam SmithWealth of Nations+4 | Robbie Mochrie | Library of MistakesWealth of Nations | — | Adam SmithWealth of Nations+7 | — | 46m 18s | ||
| 2/4/26 | 19th century historyBritish commerce+3 | Tom Levitt | WH SmithBoots+5 | — | business historyBritish companies+5 | — | 40m 43s | ||
| 1/20/26 | mistakeslearning+4 | Alice SherwoodPaul Greatbatch | Library of MistakesWeekend Of Mistakes | Hay-on-Wye | mistakesHay-on-Wye+3 | — | 42m 42s | ||
| 12/11/25 | economicshistory of money+4 | George Selgin | Good Money – Birmingham Button Makers, the Royal Mint and the Beginnings of Modern Coinage 1775-1821 | — | moneycoinage+5 | — | 55m 00s | ||
| 12/1/25 | finance historyfinancial journalism+3 | Jonathan FordNeil Collins | Library of MistakesA Long Time In Finance | — | financepodcast+3 | — | 50m 23s | ||
| 11/13/25 |  EP 47: Money and Empire (with Perry Mehrling) | Join Russell Napier in discussion with author Perry Mehrling about the extraordinary life of Charles P. Kindleberger – central banker, US Department of State representative steering post-war German reconstruction, leading academic, and author of Manias, Panics And Crashes. Kindleberger was driven by the hope that, if he helped people understand how the dollar system really works, they would stop trying to destroy it. Perry's account is given additional nuance and insight through the friendship he developed with Kindleberger in his later years.Produced by Fraser Allen.www.libraryofmistakes.com | 53m 56s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 |  EP 46: Future Asset (with Jen Mair) Shelf Life #8 | There's a student takeover for this episode of Shelf Life as the talented duo of Megan Day and Emilie Stewart interview Jen Mair. Jen is Chair of Future Asset, the charity which encourages young women to consider a career in finance. She is also Strategic Initiative Lead at Franklin Templeton and has wonderful insights about working in the sector, ably quizzed by Megan and Emilie, who are both Future Asset alumni. We also have a big news update from David Clarke (CEO of Didasko) on what's happening at the Library, while Librarian Helen Williams picks out some of the Nobel Prize winners who feature in our collection.Shelf Life is presented and produced by Leila Johnston and Fraser [email protected]@libraryofmistakes.comwww.libraryofmistakes.com | 42m 23s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 |  EP 45: Errorist In Residence (with Robbie Mochrie) Shelf Life #7 | Once again, Leila Johnston and Fraser Allen are backstage at the Library of Mistakes, sampling highlights from the book collection, hearing about the many events and activities coming up, and meeting members of the team. In this episode we have an in-depth chat with the newest member of the gang, economist and author Robbie Mochrie, who has taken on the mantle of 'Errorist In Residence'. Among other things, Robbie tells us what he's got planned for our upcoming Adam Smith celebrations (2026 marks 250 years since the publication of The Wealth of Nations) and reflects on his book, How To Think Like An Economist. We also include a taste of a recent talk by the Deputy Director of the HM Treasury, Mario Pisani, plus our usual catch-ups with librarian Helen Williams and the CEO of Didasko, David Clarke.To get in touch with anything Shelf Life-related, feel free to email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or contact us through social media.www.libraryofmistakes.comProduced by Fraser Allen and Leila Johnston. | 42m 16s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Library of Mistakes
Peaked at #39 in CZ, currently #39 in CZ.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| CZ | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| VN | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| TH | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| SG | — | #148 | #148 | — |
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4 placements across 4 markets.
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4 placements across 4 markets.