The James Altucher Show

Ep. 90 - Jack Canfield: Success in the Face of Obstacles

10 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Chicken Soup for the Soul, his first book, consisted of inspirational, true stories about ordinary people's lives. As a high school teacher in an inne...

Ep. 89 - Maria Popova: A Museum of the World

05 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Popova, avid reader, writer hunter-gatherer, and curious mind-at-large joins James today on The James Altucher Show. James tells her he reads on...

Ep. 88 - Lewis Howes: Lewis' School of Greatness

03 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

James was recently in New York and caught up with his good friend and fellow podcaster Lewis Howes They decided to drop into the studio and record a p...

AA Ep. 202 - Casey Neistat: How to Get to 13 Million YouTube Views

31 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Neistat is an American film director, producer, and creator of popular YouTube videos. While he has worked in almost every aspect of video makin...

Ep. 87 - Tim Larkin: Necessary Violence

29 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Larkin talks with James today about pro-victim rights and personal safety. As a former military intelligence instructor who helped America's elite...

Ep. 86 - Seth Godin: It's Your Turn, Now What?

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Seth tells James that he had to write his new book What To Do When It's Your Turn because he had no choice. It's about what's holding you back, that v...

AA Ep. 195 - Jayson Gaignard: Uncommon Commonalities

25 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Building connections and building relationships are how you bring real value to the world around you. Jayson Gaignard is a super-connector. He's two d...

Ep. 85 - David Levien: I Just Have To

22 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

James and David Levien talk about the art and the science of writing books and screenplays, producing and directing movies, plus making this your full...

Ep. 84 - Ben Mezrich: The Art and Science of Being a Successful Author

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

James and Ben Mezrich dig deep into the art and science of writing books as a full-time career. His parents gave him two years to make a go at it, but...

AA Ep. 191 - Claudia Azula: Become an Idea Machine

17 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How do you transform your life? The answer is simple. Come up with 10 ideas a day. Every day. It doesn't matter if they are good or bad; the point is ...

Ep. 83 - Simon Rich: Man Crush

15 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

James has a man crush and he admits it on today's podcast. Simon Rich again joins James today for a very special episode. Simon's new TV show, Man See...

Ep. 82 - Amanda "F'ing" Palmer: Lead With The Truth

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about choosing yourself, Amanda Palmer has always blazed a path that pushes the boundaries of what most of us would be comfortable with. Her late...

AA Ep. 186 - Credit Card Debt

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"I lost my job and I've piled up a huge amount of credit card debt. I just got a new job but I'm only making $11/hr. What should I do?" James says - S...

Ep. 81 - Astro & Danielle Teller: Sacred Cows

08 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today James goes through therapy. As a father of two young children, he felt he was going to ruin his kids by going through a divorce. He felt he was ...

Ep. 80 - Tucker Max: Tucker's Brand New Million-Dollar Business

06 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

James asks Tucker Max back to talk about the book publishing business and his new hugely successful new venture, Book in a Box. Almost everyone would ...

AA Ep. 183 - Online Dating - Is It Worth it?

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"Online dating doesn't seem to be working. Is there anything wrong with me?" James says there's nothing wrong with the woman who asks this question. O...

Ep. 79 - Dick Yuengling: President of America's Oldest Brewery

02 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Pennsylvania brewer Dick Yuengling, president of D.G. Yuengling & Son, has seen a lot of change since its founding in 1829. One of the most amazing th...

Ep. 78 - Sam Shank: The Story of a Serial Entrepreneur

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Shank originally thought he wanted to be a Hollywood film director so he moved out to California to find his fame. He managed to get a job with th...

Ep. 77 - Jason Calacanis: Luck Comes To Those Prepared

26 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The world of startups is extremely exciting. One of the few people who has been able to put himself right in the middle of it is James' longtime frien...

Ep. 76 - Sally Hogshead: How Are You Different? How Does the World See You?

24 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How do people perceive you? Sally Hogshead, CEO of Fascinate, Inc. discovered a new way to measure how people perceive your communication. "You're eit...

Ep. 75 - Jay Jay Franch: Twisted Sister - The Price One Pays for Their Life is Enormous

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Jay French, guitarist, manager, and producer is most famous for his role as the founding member and one of the guitarists of the heavy metal band ...

Ep. 74 - Drew Fark: It's Not News - It's Fark

19 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

15 years young, Fark.com is still alive and growing.   With 45 million monthly downloads and 3 million unique visitors per month, it has an extremely...

Ep. 73 - Adam Grant: Are You a Giver, a Taker, or a Matcher?

17 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Grant, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School's youngest tenured professor, and author of one of the best books of 2013 - Give and Take: W...

Ep. 72 - Daniel O'Brien of Cracked.com: How to Fight Presidents

15 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel O'Brien's love of presidents started early. As he recounts the story in his hilarious book, How To Fight Presidents, it all started when his Am...

Ep. 71 - Sam Harris: Is Sam Harris the Smartest Person Alive?

12 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Harris, a brilliant and often controversial author and lecturer, joins James today to talk about science, religion, spirituality, and Ben Affleck....

Ep. 70 - Dave Berg: Behind the Curtain – An Insider's View to Jay Leno

10 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Berg spent 18 years as Jay Leno's co-producer of The Tonight Show.    Everyone knows The Tonight Show; say the name and you immediately get an ...

Ep. 69 - Alex Blumberg: Startup, More Art Than Science

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting's future is here and this time it's for real.   We've been podcasting for years now and we've grown a very successful business doing it, b...

Ep. 68 - Loretta Graziano Breuning: Meet Your Happy Chemicals

05 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Your ups and downs are caused by brain chemicals inherited from earlier mammals.   What's exciting about that is, you can enjoy more happy chemicals ...

Ep. 67 - Dave Asprey: Body Hacking and The Bulletproof Diet

03 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Biohacking is the art and science of taking control of your own biology and Dave's revolutionary diet will make you question everything you thought yo...

Ep. 66 - Netflix Co-Founder Mitch Lowe: Stealth Success

01 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Often many of the key people who help create great companies work behind the scenes, out of the publicity spotlight. Mitch Lowe is one of these people...

Ep. 65 - Carol Leiffer: The Woman Who Wrote for Seinfeld

28 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Carols' new book, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Crying offers great tips and tricks for getting ahead. Not everything in life is going to ...

Ep. 64 - Dan Ariely: Dishonesty, Irrationality, and Money

26 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions evoke an action, often an irrational one.    Irrationality is not all bad. Dan examines some of the positive effects irrationality has on o...

Ep. 63 - Tucker Max: Tucker's Surprise Announcement!

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Tucker Max, New York Times best selling author of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell promised James that he would talk about his private life publicly fir...

Ep. 62 - Tony Robbins: Money is Just A Game

18 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

James lands an interview with arguably the ultimate "Choose Yourselfer "and greatest modern-day motivational speaker, Tony Robbins.   Tony talks wit...

Ep. 61 - Trip Adler: Overnight Success - 7 Years in the Making

14 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One of Forbes recent 30 under 30 Trip Adler is a real life success story. Growing up in Palo Alto and graduating with a biophysics degree from Harvar...

Ep. 60 - Jim Lucerno: Star Wars – The Podcast Awakens

11 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, the Force may just be against you.   Jim Luceno author of three Star Wars novels and a couple of feet of other...

Ep. 59 - Brian Koppelman: Brian Ruined My Life

07 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

James and Brian, although having never met before, instantly bond. They both, albeit at different times, played poker at the legendary Mayfair Club an...

Ep. 58 - Clayton Anderson: Dream, Persevere, and Succeed

04 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Anderson is the definition of a person who persevered and "chose himself." He applied 15 times before NASA finally selected him to enter the a...

Ep. 57 - Daniel Roth: How to Make the Most Out of LinkedIn

31 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In the Choose Yourself era, there's no better resource than LinkedIn for connecting to new people and searching for fresh starts.   This episode of t...

Ep. 56 - Shane Snow: Hacks To Fast Track Your Business

29 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  Most people will tell you there are no shortcuts when it comes to achieving success as an entrepreneur.   Shane Snow, author of the book Smartcuts...

Ep. 55 - Jimmy Wales: The Man Who Created Wikipedia

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Type almost anything into Google and you'll notice that often the first or second search result is a Wikipedia page.   Wikipedia has become the world...

Ep. 54 - Gabriel Weinberg: The Man Who is Fighting Google

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in startups? Have you thought about creating one or have already started your own?If so, then you will be happy to hear that today'...

Ep. 53 - Ted Leonsis: Six Secrets to Achieving Happiness and Success

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

James calls him one of the most inspirational people that he knows and has followed his career forever.Growing up in a family that was not financially...

Ep. 52 - Simon Rich: The Story Behind the Youngest SNL Writer Ever

17 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

He is one of James' favorite writers... At just 30 years old, he has already written six books, two of which are being made into movies... one by Seth...

Ep. 51 - Marcus Lemonis: The Profit

14 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One of James' favorite shows starts its new season TONIGHT!We don't know how he did it, but he has somehow convinced the star of the show to be today'...

Ep. 50 - Dr. Geoffrey Miller: An Expert's Guide to Sex & Dating

10 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships, sex, dating... no matter who you are, these are concepts that affect you at some point in your life.Do you ever seek advice about these...

Ep. 49 - Kevin Harrington: The Greatest Salesman Ever

07 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself suckered into an infomercial... maybe even thinking, "Why didn't I come up with that?"What if you could have? What if you...

Ep. 48 - Marni Kirney and Kristen Carney: What Women Really Want

03 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have two special guests that decipher the Rubik's cube of the dating scene on a daily basis... Marni Kinry and Kristen Carney, hosts of the A...

Ep. 47 - Scott Adams: The Secret to Dilbert's Success

30 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been bored at work or in school and doodled on a notepad?Imagine if that doodle was your ticket to success? Well, it was for today's gue...

Ep. 46 - Chris Guillebeau: How to Find Your Life's Quest

26 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for today is one of the most extraordinary people that James has ever encountered.By the age of 35 he had already reached his goal of visiti...

Ep. 45 - Nassim Taleb: Why You Should Embrace Uncertainty

23 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Nassim Taleb, author of Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder, joins The James Altucher Show to talk about technology and how different systems ...

Ep. 44 - Jason SurfrApp: $1 Million Selling My Identity

19 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jason SurfrApp (formerly Jason Headsetsdotcom & Jason Sadler) is as unconventional a marketer and entrepreneur as you'll find anywhere. He's an idea m...

Ep. 43 - Peter Thiel: What the Future Looks Like

16 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to only one podcast this year than this has to be the one.  James and Peter talk about Peter's brand new book Zero To One, which James ...

Ep. 42 - Coolio: Entrepreneur's Paradise

11 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum artist Coolio joins The James Altucher Show to share his story of success.With more than 30 million records so...

Ep. 41 - Marina Franklin: The Secret No Comedian Will Ever Admit

09 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week has been featured on shows like NBC's Last Comic Standing and The Jay Leno Show.She has also worked with comedians like Amy Schume...

Ep. 40 - Seth Gold - Hardcore Pawn

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you are familiar with TruTV and their hit show Hardcore Pawn, then you already know todays guest.Seth Gold, a fourth generation pawnbroker joins Th...

Ep. 39 - James Manos: Dexter and The Sopranos - Enough Said

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Ep. 38 Jim Cramer and James Finally Talk

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 ye...

Ep. 37 - Wendy Simmons: What's Really Going On in North Korea?

19 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 36 - Ramit Sethi: I Will Teach You to Be Rich

15 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 35 - Biz Markie: The Best and Worst Interview You'll Ever Hear

08 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 34 - James Altucher's Life Story

06 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 table...

Ep. 33 - Noah Kagan: What It's Like to Lose $100 Million at Facebook

01 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Kagan, an American Internet entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo, joins The James Altucher Show.Noah gets asked the same question every time he gi...

Ep. 32 - Tim Ryan: The Congressman Who Meditates

30 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Ep. 31 - Jim Norton: The Art of Comedy

25 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 variou...

Ep. 30 - Iron Chef Judy Joo: How She Quit Wall Street To Choose Herself

22 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Ep. 29 - Adam Braun: How To Quit Your Job And Do What You Love

19 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 28 - Kamal Ravikant: How to Become an Angel Investor with Only $1000

11 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Ep. 27 - Seth Godin: Guts and Glory

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 26 - Claudia Alzula: The Power of No

27 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 N...

Ep. 25 - Adam Carolla: The Next President of the USA

20 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 24 - Mark Cuban: Enough Said

13 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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-bedr...

Ep. 23 - Steve Scott: How To Go From $0-$40,000 a Month Writing From Home

06 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce, success, failure, struggle... are these excuses or stepping stones?Today's guest has been through many situations similar to our host, James ...

Ep. 22 - Tim Ferriss: Possibilities and Experimentation

30 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 21 - College is a Scam

23 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Ep. 20 - Stephen Dubner: How to Think Like a Freak

16 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Ep. 19 - Austin Kleon: How To Be A Creative Genius

09 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Austin Kleon, New York Times bestselling author, joins The James Altucher Show.James and Austin start the show with a discussion on embraci...

Ep. 18 - Ryan Holiday: Turning Trials into Triumph

02 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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, th...

Ep. 17 - Chris Brogan: Are YOU a Freak?

25 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  Willpower is pointless!   Do you agree? If you do then you will love this interview with Publisher and CEO of Owner Magazine, Chris Brogan.   Jam...

Ep. 16 - Paul Oyer: Mastering Online Dating!

18 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 15 - Tom Shadyac: The Man Who Gave Away 50 Million Dollars and Moved Into a Trailer Park

11 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 14 - Gabrielle Bernstein: Miracles

08 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author, joins The James Altucher Show to give us an exclusive look into her new book Miracl...

Ep. 13 - Arianna Huffington: The New Way To Thrive

04 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Arianna Huffington, president, and Editor in Chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, joins The James Altucher Show to talk about her new ...

Ep. 12- Dan Harris: How To Be 10% Happier

28 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dan Harris, co-anchor of ABC News' weekend edition of "Good Morning America," joins The James Altucher Show to talk about his new book, 10%...

Ep. 11 - Ken Kurson: Who Will Be the Next President of the United States?

26 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Kurson, editor of The New York Observer, political consultant, journalist, and author, joins The James Altucher Show"You've created a 'Choose Your...

Ep. 10 - Steven Kotler: How to Be a Super-Human

21 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Steven Kotler, an American bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur joins The James Altucher Show to talk about his new book The Ri...

Ep. 9 - Hugh Howey: Is Self-Publishing the Next Gold Rush?

14 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hugh Howey, author of the New York Times bestseller Wool, joins The James Altucher Show.If you have ever wanted to write a book or any piec...

Ep. 8 - Anxiety: How to Deal with It

07 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, James and Aaron discuss the Stansberry Society Conference that was held this past weekend in Miami.James shares with Aaron the ne...

Ep. 7 - Matthew Berry: How to Create Your Fantasy Life

28 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Matthew Berry, Senior Fantasy Sports Analyst at ESPN, joins the show to talk about his New York Times bestseller, Fantasy Life.The world of...

Ep. 6 - Dr. Wayne Dyer: A Test to See If You Are Ordinary

21 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's a question many of us are too afraid to answer..   "Is this as good as it gets?" Perhaps you feel that way from time to time. You get stuck in a...

Ep. 5 - Lewis Howes: The Millionaire Who Couldn't Read

19 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard the stories about college dropouts who go on to become billionaires... like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerburg... And you might ...

Ep. 4 - Ylon Schwartz: A Poker Champion's Secret Revealed

14 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, James and Aaron Brabham chat with Ylon Schwartz: poker champion, chess master, and gamer extraordinaire.   He is without a doubt...

Ep. 3 - A. J. Jacobs: A Biblical Experiment

07 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, James' special guest is A.J. Jacobs, a journalist, lecturer, self-described human guinea pig and author of four New York Times be...

Ep. 2 - Gary Vaynerchuk: Millionaire by Age 35

31 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, which you can now access free of charge, James covered several interesting, unique, and useful topics... which I guarantee you wo...

Ep. 1 - Tucker Max: Buckle Up, We've Launched

23 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  On James' very first show, he covers several really interesting, unique, and useful stories, which I guarantee you won't hear anywhere else. Then ...

Robert Greene: How to Become a Master of What You Love

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Greene, best-selling author of Mastery, joins The James Altucher Show. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.co...

Greg Zuckerman: The Future of Fracking

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, James Altucher interviews Greg Zuckerman, author of .The Frackers ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com...

James Altucher & Marc Eck?: Secrets to Success

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have James Altucher interviews with Marc Eck?, author of the new best-seller, Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out. ------------What...

James Altucher and Ryan Holiday: Let’s Make the News Up

10 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, James Altucher interviews the bestselling author of Trust Me I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator Ryan Holiday., James and Ryan ta...

Taking Back America

10 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

James, the editor of the widely read letter, , and author of the new blockbuster hit, Choose Yourself,talks with Glenn "Kane" Jacobs.The Altucher Conf...