The James Altucher Show

Today, James is a guest on Mark Savant's "After Hours Entrepreneur" podcast. In this insightful interview, James shares his unique analysis on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as an assistant to humans, rather than a replacement along with the fascinating potential of AI in optimizing human efficiency across various domains. Throughout the interview, James offers real-world examples where...

Discover a world shrouded in mystery as you step into the shoes of New York City's top forensic investigator, Barbara Butcher. We've secured an exclusive podcast interview where Barbara takes you on an eerie journey, recounting tales from her critically acclaimed book, "What the Dead Know."Peek behind the crime scene tape and unearth lessons that only the silent can teach. With a career spanning o...

Join us for a captivating interview with acclaimed theologian Miroslav Volf as he unveils his groundbreaking book, "Life Worth Living: A Guide to Thinking Through What Really Matters." Alongside co-authors Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Volf challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the meaning and purpose of life. From exploring the complexities of human existenc...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the James Altucher Show. Our special guest for today is none other than Polina Marinova Pompliano, a former Fortune journalist, founder of the celebrated newsletter "The Profile", and now, author of the sensational new book Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful People. Polina breaks down the principles that power t...

Join James on a fascinating journey of self-discovery and exploration as he rekindles his passion for chess and strives to surpass his former master-level ranking. Today, James invites renowned biohacker and fitness expert Ben Greenfield to delve into physical and cognitive enhancements that can propel James toward his chess mastery goals. In his mid-50s, James is determined to reclaim his former...

Does your mind wander while reading a book? Do you have to go back pages and re-read because you have no idea what happened in the plot for a few minutes? Have you given up or lost your joy of reading because the task was too daunting? Today, James gives his tried-and-true method of speed-reading books to maximize the knowledge you retain and reduce the amount of time spent reading to a minimum. H...

Climb aboard as we take you on the rollercoaster of the latest crypto headlines and regulatory battles. The SEC is throwing punches, suing heavyweights like Binance and Coinbase. But don't believe the hype and panic-inducing headlines just yet! We have the ultimate insider, Omid Malekan, back on the show. Omid is the go-to guy for global finance, crypto, and Wall Street. He's spilled the beans on...

In this captivating episode, join James as he delves into the world of prolific writer, Joshua Lisec. With a staggering 78 books under his belt, Joshua's impressive track record has attracted the attention of Twitter trolls who can't resist taking a swipe. But Joshua isn't one to let negativity dampen his spirits. Instead, he channels his expertise into empowering others through his latest book, S...

Have you ever imagined yourself as Scott Bakula's character in Quantum Leap, traveling back in time into a disastrous scenario? For many of us, it would spell doom. Luckily, today's guest Cody Cassidy - author of How to Survive History: How to Outrun a Tyrannosaurus, Escape Pompeii, Get Off the Titanic, and Survive the Rest of History's Deadliest Catastrophes - is here to keep us alive. Cassidy ha...

Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Wall Street's most unexpected profits. In this episode, we interview Scott Patterson, acclaimed Wall Street Journal reporter and author of the fascinating book, Chaos Kings: How Traders Make Billions in the New Age of Crisis. Drawing upon his extensive research and insider knowledge, Scott reveals the secrets of how traders manage to transform unpr...

Today, we have a special guest who needs no introduction if you're a fan of science fiction, the talented writer of Silo - now an Apple+ TV series - Hugh Howey. Hugh Howey has an extraordinary journey that has taken him from working in bookstores to laboring as a roofer and even sailing on private yachts around the world. All the while, he was tirelessly crafting science-fiction novels and delving...

In April 2023, a seismic shift occurred in the world of art and creativity. The prestigious Sony World Photography Awards, renowned for celebrating human talent and vision, awarded a prize to an AI-generated photograph. This groundbreaking moment marked a turning point, showcasing the capabilities of generative AI in producing art that could rival human creations. It left many questioning the boun...

What does it sound like when you change your mind? That's the name of the book Seth Godin was about to publish when James interviewed him. He only printed 5,500 copies. And he's not printing anymore. He doesn't view a book as just pages surrounded by two covers. He makes a 3-dimensional object that's beautiful to look at and read."It's not new," he said on my podcast. "It's the best of the last fo...

Exponential Organizations 2.0, by Peter Diamandis & Salim Ismail, is a new book - and a new book format - that offers valuable insights into how companies can achieve exponential growth and impact by leveraging the latest technologies. You can now talk directly with the book that generated $1B for Procter & Gamble using OpenExO's chatbot, AI-X. You can register for free for the Exponential Organiz...

What a treat today's interview is. The legendary actress Sally Struthers and director Allan Piper talk with James about their new horror film eVil Sublet one week after its Best Feature debut win at the Coney Island Film Festival. Our guests discuss the rogue production techniques, filmed on location in Allan & his wife/star Jennifer Leigh Houston's apartment and a storage unit during the height o...

Why do we use money? How did we get to the point where billions of US dollars can be created by the Federal Reserve with the click of a button for bills that are never printed and have no relation to the finite assets those dollars used to be pegged against? Are cryptocurrencies and the digital blockchain the next evolution of worldwide finance? The answer - according to Omid Malekan - is trust, a...

Jon Morrow was facing an existential threat to the future of his livelihood's existence. He needed to figure out whether Chat-GPT was truly capable of authoring content that surpassed his team of copywriters at Smartblogger. After hundreds of hours of testing, Jon found his answer and made his choice: embrace the future. Jon has now published a book written completely by AI based on his exhaustive...

In this engaging episode of Ask Altucher, James welcomes a special guest, the renowned podcast host and relationship/networking expert, Jordan Harbinger. Together, they dive deep into a highly sought-after question from one of our dedicated listeners, Steve Blackburn. Steve's query resonates with many of us, as he asks a fundamental question that has the potential to transform our lives: "Since yo...

Dr. Brian Keating - the Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego - has been working in higher education for 25 years. Still, today he's facing an identity crisis. Brian has become disillusioned with how the university and accreditation system is organized, and he's...

James sits down with renowned author and psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy to discuss Dr. Hardy's highly anticipated book, 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less, the third book he's co-authored with the accomplished entrepreneur and coach, Dan Sullivan. The conversation began with Altucher delving into the title of the book, intrigued by the idea that achiev...

Today, James sits down with Michael Hearne, one of the visionaries behind the groundbreaking 9-part docuseries, "6 Figure Side Hustles."As the gig economy continues to gain momentum, more and more individuals are seeking opportunities to generate additional income and gain financial independence. In "6 Figure Side Hustles," Michael and his team of gig-economy experts explore the remarkable stories...

James has a brand new video writing course available that teaches you How to Write AND Publish a Book in 30 Days! Back in 2020, James began a series of 30-day book challenges on his Instagram Q&As and Side Hustle Friday episodes (Here and Here) and wrote a breakdown of the basics in a LinkedIn blog post. The feedback and enthusiasm from aspiring writers was larger than he'd expected and the concep...

In this insightful podcast episode, James interviews Wired editor Kevin Kelly on his latest book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I Knew Earlier. The conversation delves into various topics such as parenting by example, the genius of being the "only" rather than the "best", and the art of honing the skill of being a friend. The conversation also explores the concept of working on ideas...

Today, James sits down with longtime friend and best-selling author Ryan Holiday to discuss his latest book, The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids. Ryan's side of the conversation takes place in his charming bookshop - The Painted Porch in Bastrop, Texas - where he only sells books that he personally enjoys reading. Before diving into the heart of their conversa...

Today, James sits down with legendary humorist Dave Barry to explore the absurdity of Florida, his prolific career as a writer, and his creative process. With over 50 fiction and nonfiction books to his name, including his latest release Swamp Story, Dave is a master storyteller and has been entertaining readers with his sharp wit and hilarious observations for decades. James and Dave discuss the...