The James Altucher Show

Have you ever wondered who the brilliant minds are behind some of the biggest hits in the entertainment industry? Well, today we have a special treat for you...Today one of the masterminds behind several hit series including, "The Sopranos," "The Shield," and "Dexter," James Manos, joins The James Altucher Show. For the most part we can all say that we have enjoyed the "happily ever after" stories...

James' guest this week not only wrote his favorite investment book, Get Rich Carefully, but has been a colleague and close personal friend for many years. Host of Mad Money & Co-Anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street, Jim Cramer joins The James Altucher Show, and displays a side of himself that many people never get the opportunity to see. If you are familiar with and enjoy Jim's commentary on fina...

The stories and headlines that we hear and see about North Korea could be enough to keep anyone from traveling to the country. Or even the simple fact that Americans are generally NOT welcomed would be a clear warning to never travel there. But for our guest this week, that only enticed her more. This week, Wendy Simmons, professional photographer and worldwide traveler of over 85 countries, joins...

If you are tired of living in the dark, being lied to, and sick of wasting your time... then this is the show you have been waiting for... Ramit Sethi, author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, joins The James Altucher Show, to share his personal success story and how he has made a living out of doing what he loves most... inspiring others to find their passion. The workforce is being bombarded by re...

James says it's his worst interview ever and that he has never felt more awkward or embarrassed. We think it could be one of the best yet! We decided to play off of the awkwardness and embarrassing moments in the interview and bring to you something we know you haven't heard anywhere else. Enter, Biz Markie, hip-hop legend and James' hero. If you are familiar with the hit song "Just a Friend" then...

Each week, we get to hear little snippets of James Altucher's life, but we never get the full story. Today that changes. Today, Claudia turns the tables on James and interviews HIM. If you know James, you have heard him say that he has lost and made millions back and at times mention that he felt as if he was going to die. So Claudia jumps right into the questions that so many of us want to know m...

Noah Kagan, an American Internet entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo, joins The James Altucher Show. Noah gets asked the same question every time he gives an interview... "Why were you fired from Facebook?"But today... he shares it all with James and you get to hear the real story. Noah shares two secrets that he hasn't ever told in an interview before. He was fired as one of the first employees o...

Tim Ryan, U.S representative for the 13th district of Ohio and author of A Mindful Nation, joins The James Altucher Show. When you think of politics and Congress, meditation is not usually something that jumps out in your mind. But today, that is precisely the case. Tim joins The James Altucher Show to talk about how cutting stress... Being mindful and aware of others is the number one way to crea...

Today, James interviews his close friend and author of Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch, Jim Norton. You may know Jim from his various appearances on shows or even his own stand-up routines. But what you don't know is the process behind all his achievements. Here is where you meet the real Jim Norton. You'll learn how he overcame the darkest part of his life and decided to rise a...

In today's interview Judy Joo tells us how she went from being a high-paid Wall Street analyst to a low-paid chef. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience! Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow...

This week, Adam Braun, New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the charity Pencils of Promise, joins The James Altucher Show.  Today you will hear how Adam found his purpose in life and what near-disaster made him realize he was meant to live doing what he loved. "When you are pushed to your limit and you are faced with your own mortality, it's the expectation, almost knowledge that y...

This week, Kamal Ravikant, a serial entrepreneur and author of Live Your Truth, joins The James Altucher Show to talk about the secret to his success. Today's interview will reveal a side to Kamal that many people have not seen before. He shares his past... from his time in the military to the time he was bed-ridden. There are many life lessons and hardships that he has risen above... and it's her...

This week, Seth Godin, founder and CEO of Squidoo.com joins The James Altucher Show to talk about some of the ideas behind his many bestsellers. He'll also share how he got started on his entrepreneurial path. James starts the interview by asking Seth to introduce a side of himself that many people might not know about. You'll hear how his summer as a camp instructor was where he really discovered...

Today's show is a little different. Aaron is out so James asked his wife, Claudia, to join as his co-host to talk about their new book, The Power of No. How many times have you heard yourself saying "yes" to the wrong things - overwhelming requests, bad relationships, time-consuming obligations? How often have you wished you could summon the power to turn them down? James and Claudia talk about ho...

This week, Adam Carolla, American comedian and host of The Adam Carolla Show, joins The James Altucher Show. You probably know Adam best from his show on Comedy Central, The Man Show. But what you might not know is how the show actually originated. Today, Adam reveals the secret to the show that may shock many listeners. Like James, Adam chose a more unconventional path in life. He was a college d...

e is all over the media... but this is an interview you won't get anywhere else! Having started out with no money, living with six guys in a three-bedroom apartment, while sleeping on the floor, it's kind of hard to believe that this person would be able to retire by age 30.But this isn't just any person, it's Mark Cuban... and that is exactly what he did. His first passion in life was getting ric...

Divorce, success, failure, struggle... are these excuses or stepping stones? Today's guest has been through many situations similar to our host, James Altucher. Like James, Steve Scott has made his passions a reality by going around the gatekeepers of industries and finding a way to "choose himself."Steve has written a variety of books that deliver step-by-step strategies you can immediately imple...

This week James hosts his good friend and best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss. Before every interview, James spends hours reviewing his guest's work so he can come up with something different and something very special. This interview proved to be the most difficult in regard to preparation, so far. Not because Tim Ferriss doesn't have anything interesting to talk about (quite...

We are doing something a little different this week. There isn't a guest, but there will be a heated debate between James and Aaron. It's a sensitive topic for many individuals, so get ready...Kids that are graduating high school right now are beginning to apply for college. Unfortunately, they could be making one of the biggest mistakes of their lives. Hundreds of dollars of student debt, little...

This week, James asked one of his favorite guests, Stephen Dubner, to join the show and talk about his newest book, Think Like a Freak. Just like his previous bestseller, Freakonomics, you'll hear James and Stephen talk about how his new book also infuses the power of storytelling... If you don't already know the secret purpose, you'll hear it here! Stephen's newest book gives practical advice on...

This week, Austin Kleon, New York Times bestselling author, joins The James Altucher Show. James and Austin start the show with a discussion on embracing influence, which is the main theme in his book, Steal Like An Artist. This will truly open up your creativity and tap into your artistic side. Austin believes that you should open yourself up to influence and accept a mash up of what you let into...

Feeling stuck, frustrated, or faced with unbearable situations? Do you find it difficult to live in the present moment? If any of those apply to you, then this is the show to listen to! Ryan Holiday joins The James Altucher Show to talk about his brand-new book, The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph. You'll hear how you can build resilience in your life to help p...

  Willpower is pointless!   Do you agree? If you do then you will love this interview with Publisher and CEO of Owner Magazine, Chris Brogan.   James brings Chris on as a guest to talk about his new book, The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth: Entrepreneurship for Weirdos, Misfits, and World Dominators.   He breaks down what willpower really is... just our brains' programming language.    Just like J...

How can you make yourself stand out in a crowd?   Are you catching the right person's attention?   Well, here is the show where you can figure that out. Our guest this week is Paul Oyer, author of Everything I Ever Needed to Know about Economics I Learned from Online Dating.   Like our host James, Paul is an interesting guy who has found success by thinking outside the box.   Paul shares his disco...

Tom Shadyac, one of the most prolific comedy directors in Hollywood, joins The James Altucher Show. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience! Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltuche...