The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method, Scott Gosnell, the translator of two books by the mnemonist Giordano Bruno talks about the man, his writings and the application of his memory techniques to everyday life. Since recording this interview, a lot of people have asked if they should read Giordano Bruno. My answer: My opinion aside, listen to Scott's knowledge on this Magnetic Memory Metho...

Wanna Know Exactly How To Master Any Language?   I got good news for you. The amazing polyglot Luca Lampariello showed up in Berlin and we had a good long chat about language learning. And the best part is … We've got it on video! Take a look on YouTube or download the full MP4 . You'll find the full transcript below and can also download it as a PDF for future reference. Anthony: Hi, this is Anth...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, you'll learn how to find more Memory Palaces, even if you live in a small town and … … don't want to appear creepy to the locals. You can use the Method of Loci anywhere for language acquisition, and yet, what if you don't have access to a big city? What if you live in the boondocks? What if you're a prisoner and haven't seen daylight for a hu...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, we talk about how to use Memory Palaces to memorize foreign language vocabulary. In fact, one of the most important questions around memorizing vocabulary without struggle is raised and answered in-depth. Program Notes Today's question involves your language of focus. When memorizing foreign language vocabulary using a Memory Palace it can be...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method podcast, you'll learn how to make changes to a Memory Palace you've already created (and when not to do this at all). Please supplement the podcast episode with this video on re-using Memory Palaces:   You'll also likely encounter ghosting or confusion, often referred to in memory science as The Ugly Sister Effect .  Use that episode of the podcast and...

Program Notes As you all know, I focus on memorizing vocabulary. I also  share some ideas about memorizing poetry and decks of cards. And other ways to awaken the possibilities of your mind. Lots of other ways. But above all, my goal is to help people succeed in their target language studies. Or within their profession so that can excel with sophistication and ease. The method I teach involves cre...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, you'll learn the 7 best ways to make your memory sharper than a Swiss Army Knife . MacGyver , in case you've never seen the show, is a secret agent with a background in science. He's always building bombs and troubleshooting problems. His favorite tools? Duct-tape and a Swiss Army Knife. He also had a cool boss who was also his best friend. Ho...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, we discuss visuality, science and a new book on memorizing numbers and math. Note: If you are visiting by no later than Sunday, October 27th, then How to Learn and Memorize Math, Numbers, Equations and Simple Arithmetic is free on Kindle. If you don't own a Kindle, you can get a free app for most devices on the US Kindle Store . I want to than...

I'll bet you feel horrible when you procrastinate. You do? Good. That means that this podcast may be the most important episode you ever hear. Look, procrastination is a reality. And falling prey to it is understandable. Especially if you're a doer. Here's what happens: Many times when we start a new activity, we experience an initial rush. And everything seems not only possible, but nothing can g...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, I mention the Peg System as an alternative to the Method of Loci and the Memory Palace method. Do you really need an alternative? Probably not, but giving you options is so central to what we do here on the site and the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. So here's a brief rundown of what a Peg System is and when you might want to use one. The Peg...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Jonathan Levi talks about how to become a SuperLearner using speed reading and memory techniques . Tune in now and learn: * Why speed reading is not snake oil and Jonathan's amazing bucket, hose and water metaphor for understanding your memory. * Why long term memory functionally has no limit and how to maximize what you can place inside your...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, we're going to talk about how to memorize numbers. More specifically, we're going to talk about memorizing numbers using the Major Method . And even more specifically than that, we're going to talk about doing this in a way that will get the numbers you memorize into long term memory. But if you want to jump over to how to apply the Major Meth...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, MMM practitioner Rose goes into detail about how she memorized the Hindi alphabet using the most potent memorization tool known to humanity: The Memory Palace. Even if you don't want to learn Hindi, you'll learn a lot from this podcast, so be sure to tune-in. And in case you prefer to read, here's the … Prose Version Of Rose's Guest-Podcast! I...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Daniel Welsch discusses in detail how he memorized all 50 Spanish provinces using his first Memory Palace in one go. Amazing results anyone can achieve any place, at any age and at any time. Yes, even if you're a Spanish speaker:   Download this interview now and you'll also learn: * How to make great leaps towards fluency even without traveli...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast … The Truth … The Facts … And the Lies about … Memorizing Facts with Mnemonics Program Notes Dear Memorizer, This podcast episode is based on a note I received recently. It goes like this: Hello Anthony! First of all, congratulations for these great methods that you have developed, they really work and have been very helpful for me to memorize...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Timothy Moser of Master of Memory , Accelerated Spanish and Ace Productivity joins us for the second time. If you haven't heard that first interview, check it out. Timothy's ideas will make you more productive, especially when it comes to using memory skills . In this episode, we open the discussion further by talking more specifically about m...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, we talk about recalling things from your deep past in order to write autobiography and fiction (and throw Jung, Lacan and Freud into the mix for good measure). Program Notes This Magnetic Memory Method Podcast episode was inspired by the following question I received from a participant in my video course How to Learn and Memorize Poetry . Denv...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, learn how to make sure that your associative-imagery is doing the work it needs to do: recall the information that you need to succeed when using a Memory Palace strategy (I recommend the Magnetic Memory Method). Program Notes This episode is a response to emails that I often receive like this one: I am new to memorization as detailed as you p...

Dear Memorizers, Richard Gilzean, long time friend of the Magnetic Memory Method and the man behind the delightful blog peeleye , recently shared with me some great writing he has done to chronicle his adventures in using memory techniques and related skills like juggling. How are memory techniques and juggling related? Read on to find out. And a Magnetic thanks to Richard for not only sending thi...

In this very candid interview with polyglot Olly Richards , we're getting a look behind the scenes into the workings of one of the hardest working, most effective and interesting language learners on the scene. Tune in now and you'll learn: * The difference between the desire to communicate and the desire to learn a language and how bringing these two distinct quests together can give your study e...

In today's episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Kerstin Hammes talks about the real meanings of fluency and memory. Kerstin provides us with a number of fresh perspectives on what is really involved in learning a language and is a very inspiring figure in the language learning world. Tune in now to learn: * Exactly what it feels like to know multiple languages. * How learning a language...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Stephen Turnbull talks about Memneon, a fast-paced, exciting and tense memory game released by his company, Alchemista . Tune in to the Podcast now and learn: * Exactly how and why games like Memneon and Rubik's Cube involve memory. * The role of pattern recognition, how this relates to memory as well as to the controversial concept of right a...

In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method, we have a special interview with Phil Chambers. Phil is a World Mind Mapping Champion who works closely with the World Memory Championships as a scorer and statistician who does not believe that memory competitors have even come close to reaching their limits . As a memory skills trainer , Phil is also the founder and managing director of Learning Tec...

Subscribe to the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher . Dear Memorizers, As you learned about back in the post, What If I Wanted To Memorize 3000 Words? , there's really no memorization challenge that cannot be overcome. That said, there are a number of "painful truths" about memorizing that many people let get in the way of their progress. Let's look at some of these. 1. You will...

In this episode of the podcast, I tell you about the memorization process behind the writing of Lucas Parks and the Download of Doom , my first novel to feature a Memory Palace. Apparently it's  mesmerizing ! Tune in now and you'll learn: * How to turn a movie theater into a Memory Palace. * How to use your dreams to create stories for novels and screenplays (it's easy: just wake up and start writ...