Rephonic
Artwork for Molly White's Citation Needed

Molly White's Citation Needed

Molly White
Sam Bankman-Fried
FTX
Alameda Research
Cryptocurrency
Caroline Ellison
Testimony
Sam Bankman Freed
Legal Strategy
Blockfi
Court Trial
Nishad Singh
FTX Trial
Legal Testimony
Bernie Madoff
Gary Wong
United States
Kelsey Piper
FBI
Bahamian Securities Commission
Alameda

Keep up with the happenings in the tech world without all the boosterism. Cryptocurrency critic, technology researcher, and software engineer Molly White publishes Citation Needed, a newsletter that features weekly explainers of developments in the cryptocurrency industry, with summaries of the latest disasters featured on her well-known project Web3 is Going Just Great. She also does deep dives i... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes119Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Tech NewsTechnologyNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Molly White's Citation Needed

Latest Episodes

Coinbase calls the shots in the Senate, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces rug pull allegations, and a crypto executive is breaking up with Trump. www.citationneeded.news/issue-99/ on January 19, 2026.

YouTube

In 2025, Trump brought tech executives into power to dismantle regulators and write their own rules. But the instabilities they’re creating may be their downfall. www.citationneeded.news/the-year-of-technoligarchy/ on January 7, 2026.

YouTube

Terra’s Do Kwon gets 15 years, crypto banks get the green light, and the Trump family’s crypto grift expands even as one of their treasury companies goes off the rails. www.citationneeded.news/issue-98/ on December 16, 2025.

YouTube

Convincing traders to pay $2 for $1 of bitcoin worked — for a while. As premiums evaporate, an unwind could be painful. www.citationneeded.news/digital-asset-treasury-companies/ on November 25, 2025.

YouTube

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Better Offline
Better OfflineCool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
This Machine Kills
This Machine KillsThis Machine Kills
TRASHFUTURE
TRASHFUTURETRASHFUTURE

Recent Guests

Ryan Salame
Former FTX executive who is serving time for campaign finance violations.
FTX
Episode: Guilty or coerced? Ryan Salame’s last interviews before prison
Lyn Alden
Engineer and financial analyst, general partner at EgoDeath Capital
EgoDeath Capital
Episode: Sexism in Bitcoin: an interview with Lyn Alden
Caroline Ellison
Former employee and girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, testified as a key witness in the FTX trial.
Alameda Research
Episode: The FTX trial, day six: A constant state of dread

Host

Molly White
Host of the Citation Needed Newsletter.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 244 ratings
  • Such great research & a compact recap.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sherri
    a month ago
  • Finally

    Finally, some sensible and level-headed reporting to cut through the noise of the crypto industry. 5/5

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadiantoot
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Citation Needed by Molly White really is the best podcast. [Edit: now some other shows seem to be inspired by Molly. Awesome!] I like the depth and breadth of subjects, definition of technical terms and synchronization with a written newsletter which is (also) worth a subscription. Web3 Is Going Just Great is a helpful criticism of over-hyped cryptocurrency marketing and a brilliantly produced recap of that is provided in this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Infini19A0
    United States3 months ago
  • The best resource

    Molly is an excellent resource for technically minded people interested in the crypto world but not following it obsessively. although her delivery is a little on the dry side each episode is dense with information and extremely well researched.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bertbrain
    United States3 months ago
  • Teo_1790

    She definitely knows her stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teo_1790
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There are mentions of a slightly dry delivery, yet it is generally received positively due to the thorough examination of issues.
Some feedback indicates a desire for a consistent focus on cryptocurrency rather than drifting topics, hinting at a need for alignment with audience expectations on content direction.
Listeners praise the content for its in-depth research and critical perspective on cryptocurrency, often noting its educational importance and the clarity with which complex topics are presented.
Many appreciate the focus on ethical discussions surrounding technology and finance, applauding the host's ability to contextualize current events without hype.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#98
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#170
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#236
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#188
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#61
Switzerland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#81
Hong Kong/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The FTX trial, day nine: Nishad Singh: "I have always been intimidated by Sam"
Q: What did Singh speculate was the reason why Bankman-Fried's meetings were tense?
Singh noted that Sam was on edge and appeared very upset with him for questioning the company's plans during the meeting.
The FTX trial, day nine: Nishad Singh: "I have always been intimidated by Sam"
Q: How did Caroline Ellison respond to your message?
Caroline Ellison said that it was the part about closing out accounts.
Sexism in Bitcoin: an interview with Lyn Alden
Q: What are your feelings around the embrace of Donald Trump and these various other figures by some of the prominent Bitcoin events?
It is rational for the industry to reach out to big names for broader influence, but some views may be off-putting for certain audience segments.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Molly White's Citation Needed

What is Molly White's Citation Needed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content features critical analyses and summaries of developments within the technology and cryptocurrency sectors, emphasizing the often neglected contexts surrounding these topics. Episodes spotlight notable events, market shifts, and ethical concerns, particularly in relation to cryptocurrency, with a focus on debunking hype and providing well-researched insights. Unique highlights include detailed examinations of political implications within tech narratives and the industry's impact on traditional finance, all while maintaining a skeptical and informative tone.

Where can I find podcast stats for Molly White's Citation Needed?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Molly White's Citation Needed. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Molly White's Citation Needed and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Molly White's Citation Needed get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Molly White's Citation Needed, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Molly White's Citation Needed?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Molly White's Citation Needed, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Molly White's Citation Needed have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Molly White's Citation Needed has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Molly White's Citation Needed?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Molly White's Citation Needed:

1. The 404 Media Podcast
2. Better Offline
3. Tech Won't Save Us
4. This Machine Kills
5. TRASHFUTURE

How many episodes of Molly White's Citation Needed are there?

Molly White's Citation Needed launched 2 years ago and published 119 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Molly White's Citation Needed?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Molly White's Citation Needed?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Molly White's Citation Needed from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Molly White's Citation Needed?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Molly White's Citation Needed. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Molly White's Citation Needed?

Recent guests on Molly White's Citation Needed include:

1. Ryan Salame
2. Lyn Alden
3. Caroline Ellison

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days