The James Altucher Show Podcast

The James Altucher Show

James Altucher
James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand
In this episode, I sit down with World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand to uncover how he stayed at the top for decades—and how you can master anything, at any age.
Jun 22
32 min
Gary Vaynerchuk: The Brutal Blueprint for Real Freedom
Entrepreneurship isn’t about Ferraris or fake followers—it’s about freedom. In this timeless conversation, James revisits his legendary episode with Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary breaks down how to turn patience, practicality, and micro-failure into a life on your terms. Whether you're building a business, flipping Jets gear on Amazon, or just tired of your cubicle, this is your wake-up call.
Jun 19
1 hr 9 min
Obsession, Chess, and the Myth of Mastery | James & Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam on the "New in Chess" Podcast
James sits down with New In Chess editor Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam to talk about obsession, aging, and why it’s so hard—and so necessary—to return to something you once loved. A candid look at chess, failure, and second chances.
Jun 15
1 hr 3 min
Michael Dell vs. Wall Street: Dorm Room to Billion-Dollar Battles
Michael Dell joins James to talk about building Dell from his dorm room, battling Carl Icahn, walking away from Steve Jobs, and how he’s preparing for a future powered by AI, edge computing, and gene tech. An unfiltered look at leadership, risk, and reinvention.
Jun 12
54 min
Part 5: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The Four Book Frameworks
In Part 5 of my 30-day writing series, I break down four powerful frameworks that can help you structure, write, and publish your book faster than you ever thought possible.
Jun 5
35 min
Shoveling Sh*t: Entrepreneurs’ Secrets to a $700M Exit with Michael & Kass Lazerow
James reconnects with entrepreneurs Michael and Kass Lazerow, whose journey spans selling Golf.com for $24 million, launching and pivoting Buddy Media into a $700 million Salesforce acquisition, and now investing in breakout brands like Liquid Death. This episode isn’t about startup clichés—it’s about emotional resilience, firing with kindness, how marriage can (barely) survive co-founding, and how to spot a trend before the world does.
Jun 3
1 hr 5 min
Part 4: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days – Self-Publishing, Traditional Deals, and Making Real Money
In Part 4 of my 30-day writing series, I reveal the real differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing—and how to market your book so it actually makes money.
May 30
39 min
Trump’s 2025 Tariff Revolution? Wilbur Ross Spills the Dirty Secrets on Trade, China, and Your Money!
James sits down with Wilbur Ross, former Secretary of Commerce and seasoned investor, for a candid and highly detailed discussion on tariffs, China, inflation, pharmaceutical policy, and the state of the U.S. economy.
May 28
47 min
How-to Thrive in the Future of Podcasting: Insights from PodcastOne Top Industry Executives, Kit Gray & Robert Ellin
Kit Gray and Robert Ellin, the powerhouse duo behind PodcastOne, explore where podcasting is headed next. From YouTube’s dominance to AI-driven analytics, they dissect the changing landscape of content creation, monetization, and brand-building
May 24
50 min
Part 3: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The 6 U’s, Clarity Tools, and Breaking Through Writer’s Block
In Part 3 of my 30-day writing series, I reveal the six principles that make every chapter compelling, how to overcome writer’s block, and the clarity tools pros use to publish with impact.
May 22
52 min
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