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by James Altucher · English

James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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Opus Dei: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church | Gareth GoreOpus Dei as an “officially sanctioned” Catholic personal prelature that, according to Gareth Gore, functions as a high-control abusive cult tied to dark money, human trafficking, and right-wing…26 May 2026 · 59 min · 18 chapters
Navy SEAL Dad Reveals How to Raise Confident Kids After Divorce | Brandon WebbBrandon Webb (Navy SEAL performance coach and divorced co-parent) discusses his parenting philosophy in Puddle Jumpers: building confidence and mental toughness using “ordinary magic” (letting kids…21 May 2026 · 1 h · 22 chapters
David Epstein: Why Constraints Make You More Creative (Not Freedom)David Epstein argues that creativity and breakthrough work come from constraints (limited options, rules, structures) rather than “freedom” or blank-slate thinking.13 May 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
Israel & US Just Wiped Out Iran’s Leadership – What Happens Next? with Brandon WebbBrandon Webb discusses the aftermath of Israel and the U.S. reportedly “wiping out” Iran’s top leadership, the resulting leadership confusion, likely next steps, and how the conflict could resolve…8 May 2026 · 16 min · 6 chapters
Jamie Siminoff: From Shark Tank Rejection to $1 Billion Ring Sale to AmazonJamie Siminoff’s journey from being rejected on Shark Tank to building Ring (doorbell + video security) into a $1B Amazon acquisition, plus lessons on entrepreneurship, simple solutions, and Ring’s…7 May 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Mental Strength in the Moment with Amy MorinMental strength “in the moment” for high anxiety and stress, using practical, research-backed techniques (50 strategies) to calm physiology, shift thinking, and take action instead of ruminating.28 Apr 2026 · 58 min · 29 chapters
Peter Diamandis Warns of the Emotional Pandemic — The 5 Forks That Will Split HumanityPeter Diamandis argues an “emotional pandemic” of fear will split humanity as AI accelerates abundance and disruption.23 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
From the Archive: Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Cal Newport“Deep life” for knowledge workers—prioritizing deep work (hard, distraction-free focus) to become rare and valuable enough that people can’t ignore you; eliminating shallow work (email, social media,…21 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 14 chapters
How to Start a Private Jet Charter Business With No Money | Kolin Jones of Amalfi JetsKolin Jones (Amalfi Jets) explains how to start and scale a private jet charter brokerage with little money, why private flying is operationally superior to commercial, and how Amalfi wins demand…16 Apr 2026 · 57 min · 34 chapters
From the Archive: Yuval Noah Harari on The Story Behind EverythingYuval Noah Harari discusses the “story behind everything”: why Homo sapiens rose to dominate other human species, how large-scale cooperation depends on shared fiction, and how future “umbrella…10 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 26 chapters
She Was Brainwashed. Then She Left Iran. Now She Has an $18M Portfolio | Kiana Danial, The Invest DivaKiana Danial (The Invest Diva) discusses Iran’s war/regime-change prospects and how investors should think about markets during geopolitical uncertainty, then explains her “triple compounding”…2 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 22 chapters
Thinking Sideways: Chess, AI, and Smarter Decisions with Jen ShahadeDecision-making “sideways” using chess lessons, plus how AI changes work, learning, and career risk; includes frameworks for saving/investing, upskilling, focus/flow, and avoiding cheating.31 Mar 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 30 chapters
From Wakanda to Jamaica: Dr. Sheena Howard on Black Panther, Abduction at 19, Abuse, and Owning Your Creative DestinyJames Altucher interviews prominent peak performers, exploring their personal struggles and "Choose Yourself" moments that led to their success in various fields.24 Mar 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 29 chapters
The Skills School Never Taught You - Train Your Brain with Jim KwikThe Skills School Never Taught You - Train Your Brain with Jim Kwik20 Mar 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 56 chapters
How to Improve Memory & Delay Alzheimer's with Nelson DellisNelson Dellis (six-time USA memory champion; Guinness record holder) explains how memory training techniques may help slow cognitive decline, and shares “Everyday Genius” skills for appearing…17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
From the Archive: Lori Gottlieb — What Your Therapist Is Really ThinkingTherapy “behind the scenes”—what therapists notice, how they think about “content vs process,” building the therapeutic relationship, and how termination, confidentiality, and risk (suicide) are…14 Mar 2026 · 55 min · 26 chapters
Fab 5 Freddy: How Hip-Hop Was BornIn this episode, James Altucher interviews Fab 5 Freddy, a pivotal figure in the birth of hip-hop culture.10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 29 chapters
From the Archive: Tony Hawk: Mastery, Failure, and the Trick That Changed SkateboardingInterviews with peak performers and exploration of their journeys toward success, emphasizing the "Choose Yourself" moment when they overcame struggles to reinvent their lives.7 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 27 chapters
Crypto's Quantum Challenges & Optical as the True Quantum-Class Winner – Martin ShkreliIn this episode, James Altucher continues his conversation with Martin Shkreli, shifting focus from personal controversies to technological advancements.27 Feb 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Martin Shkreli: From Most Hated Man to Optical Computing Visionary – Curiosity & DefianceIn this episode, James Altucher interviews Martin Shkreli, a controversial figure in business who became notorious for raising the price of a life-saving drug, Daraprim.25 Feb 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 31 chapters
Keeping the Spark Alive – Long-Term & Aging (a/k/a How to Maintain Great Sex) | Dr. Nicole McNichols Part 3In this episode of *The James Altucher Show*, host James Altucher interviews Dr. Nicole McNichols, an expert on relationships and sexuality.21 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
The Science & Mechanics of Pleasure (a/k/a How to Have Great Sex) | Dr. Nicole McNichols Pt. 2In this episode of The James Altucher Show, James Altucher continues his discussion with Dr.19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 28 chapters
From the Archive: Ramit Sethi on Building a Rich Life, Dream Jobs & Online BusinessesRamit Sethi on Building a Rich Life, Dream Jobs & Online Businesses14 Feb 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 28 chapters
What is Great Sex: Myths About Sex, and What Separates Good Sex and Bad Sex!In this episode of The James Altucher Show, host James Altucher dives into a candid discussion about the realities of sex with Dr. Nicole McNichols, a human sexuality professor.12 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters