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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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