This film or show by Martin Scorsese has come up 4 times on Lex Fridman. 4 of those mentions were genuine on-air recommendations, not just passing references. The people who brought it up: Dan Houser, Dana White, Daniel Negreanu, Lex Fridman. The earliest mention we indexed is from 2022-09-24 and the most recent from 2025-10-31. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.
Every time it came up
Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #484
“In some ways I prefer Casino, but the invention is really in Goodfellas. I love the end of Casino”— Dan Houser
The guest here is Dan Houser: Legendary video game creator, co-founder of Rockstar Games, and lead writer behind the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series. He has since founded a new company, Absurdventures, building new worlds across books, comics, audio, and games. Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on creating GTA and Red Dead Redemption, the craft of storytelling in games, and his new studio Absurdventures.
Dana White: UFC, Fighting, Khabib, Conor, Tyson, Ali, Rogan, Elon & Zuck | Lex Fridman Podcast #421
“what's your uh favorite movie about Vegas casino yeah it would have to be Casino no doubt about it”— Dana White
The guest here is Dana White: President of the UFC, the mixed martial arts organization he and the Fertitta brothers bought for $2 million in 2001 and turned into a global combat sports empire. He is widely regarded as the mastermind behind the UFC's rise. UFC president Dana White on building the UFC, fighting legends, Trump, Elon vs Zuck, gambling, and why fighting is in human DNA.
Daniel Negreanu: Poker | Lex Fridman Podcast #324
“casino I watch because anytime casino's on randomly I always watch it such a great movie”— Daniel Negreanu
The guest here is Daniel Negreanu: One of the greatest poker players of all time, a multi-bracelet World Series of Poker champion known for his table talk and daily vlogs. Often listed among the GOATs of the game. Poker legend Daniel Negreanu breaks down reads, ranges, solvers, resilience, and the mental game across a sprawling conversation with Lex Fridman.
Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
“I wonder also the interaction I wonder what the filming of um probably my favorite gambling movie is um casino with with Joe Pesci and De Niro”— Lex Fridman
The guest here is Will Sasso: Canadian comedian and actor known for his impressions and characters on MADtv (1997-2002), playing Curly in the 2012 film The Three Stooges. Co-host of the 10 Minute Podcast and the AI-curated comedy podcast Dudesy. Comedian Will Sasso talks MADtv, channeling Curly in The Three Stooges, depression, AI-curated comedy, and why love and human connection can't be uploaded.
