James talks with Dr. Sheena Howard about comics, race, storytelling, and the real economics of publishing. They also discuss a life-threatening experience that changed how she sees risk, power, and resilience.
Mar 24
1 hr 30 min
Most people forget nearly everything they read—and no one ever teaches you how to fix that. Jim Kwik explains how memory, focus, and learning actually work, and how to train your brain for better decisions, productivity, and performance.
Mar 20
2 hr 2 min
Can you train your brain to feel like a genius? Nelson Dellis, a six-time USA Memory Champion, explains how memory, focus, and learning can all be improved with the right techniques. He shares practical ways to remember more, read better, and think more clearly—plus a look at the surprising limits of the mind.
Mar 17
1 hr 17 min
Psychotherapist and bestselling author Lori Gottlieb reveals what really happens inside therapy. From why therapists aren’t bored by your problems to the surprising dynamics between patient and therapist, this conversation explores the hidden psychology behind relationships, secrets, and personal change.
Mar 14
58 min
Fab 5 Freddy helped shape hip-hop from its earliest days—connecting graffiti, DJs, breakdancing, and art into a global cultural movement. In this episode, he shares how the culture began, how Blondie’s “Rapture” brought it to the mainstream, and what artists today can learn about creativity in the age of AI.
Mar 10
1 hr 16 min
Tony Hawk shares the story behind his rise from a passionate kid skating empty pools to one of the most influential athletes in the world. In this archival episode, he explains the mindset behind mastery, the business lessons from building the Tony Hawk empire, and the legendary moment he finally landed the 900.
Mar 7
50 min
In Part 2, Martin Shkreli and James explore the future of technology—from Bitcoin and stablecoins to AI energy demand, optical computing, and the limits of silicon chips. This conversation looks at where computation is heading and how it could reshape business and society.
Feb 27
24 min
Martin Shkreli became one of the most controversial figures in business history. In Part 1, he explains the pharma pricing scandal, media narratives, entrepreneurship, and the legal battles that followed. This episode explores risk, reputation, and how public perception can diverge from reality.
Feb 25
1 hr 13 min
How do couples keep attraction alive over years or decades? In the final episode with Dr. Nicole McNichols, James explores long-term desire, novelty, sex toys, aging, hormones, and communication. This conversation reveals why pleasure isn’t optional—it’s essential to wellbeing and relationships.
Feb 21
28 min
Why does anticipation sometimes feel better than sex itself? How does orgasm actually work in the body? And why are so many sexual “rules” just myths? In Part 2 with Dr. Nicole McNichols, James explores dopamine, anatomy, scheduling intimacy, the orgasm gap, and the science behind pleasure. This episode replaces performance myths with biology and communication.
Feb 19
1 hr 1 min
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