Episodes (Page 9)
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James debates Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, on whether college is a worthwhile investment versus alternative paths
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Tucker Max and James discuss concerns about potential civil conflict in America and widespread anxiety about social breakdown
Tucker Max
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Charles Duhigg discusses his book 'Supercommunicators' and his transition from The New York Times to The New Yorker, shaping his communication perspective
Charles Duhigg
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James recommends favorite movies including 'Lean on Me' and 'Argyle,' plus TV series like 'Pen15' and 'Atlanta'
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Jeremy Ryan Slate explores Ancient Rome's transition from Republic to Empire, analyzing Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Marcus Aurelius' reigns and decisions
Jeremy Ryan Slate
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James Altucher and producer Jay Yow share personal favorite things across diverse categories: Instagram accounts, AI websites, Kung Fu films, and books
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Jonathan Kellerman has sold over 100 million copies of books and transitioned from a 20-year career as a child psychologist to become an acclaimed thriller writer
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Amy Morin interviews James Altucher about the concept of quests and their transformative potential for personal growth and mental strength
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Astrophysicist Brian Keating and James explore the critical question of when to give up on something important to you
Brian Keating
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Noah Kagan, former 12th employee at Facebook and 4th at Mint, shares lessons from his new book Million Dollar Weekend on validating business ideas through rapid testing
Noah Kagan
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TED curator Chris Anderson has led the organization for over 20 years and introduces his book Infectious Generosity, reframing giving as a self-fueling cycle
Chris Anderson
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Physicist Brian Keating, author of Losing the Nobel Prize, discusses black holes, wormholes, and the origin of the universe with accessible explanations
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James and Cal Fussman examine the craft of memoir writing by analyzing how powerful opening and closing lines hook readers from the first sentence
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James discusses how obsession has driven his entire life for better and worse, reflecting on childhood fascinations that became lifelong patterns
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Brian Johnson's 451-chapter book Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential weaves hundreds of stories and philosophical wisdom into a cohesive daily excellence framework
Brian Johnson
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Crypto expert Omid Malekan, Columbia Business School professor and author, discusses Bitcoin ETF catalysts and recent market flash crashes
Omid Malekan
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Soulaima Gourani's journey from troubled childhood escape at age 13 to Silicon Valley success demonstrates resilience and ambition overcoming adversity
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James and Jay Yow reflect on 2023 lessons and discuss navigating unpredictable global politics, personal growth, and life uncertainties ahead
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Amy Morin, author of 'Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do,' explores mental strength, personal growth, and relationship dynamics with James in 80-minute conversation
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Nick Gray teaches James practical strategies for hosting memorable social events and overcoming awkwardness, transforming from party-avoider to successful event organizer
Nick Gray