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James Altucher

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11 episodes
Dec 21, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Why Peter Thiel’s Founder Rules Keep Paying Off

Peter Thiel discusses how to build innovative startups by creating unique technologies, finding small winnable markets, and developing differentiated approaches that can become monopolies, emphasizing the importance of doing something genuinely new rather than incrementally improving existing solutions.

1:08:04
Dec 18, 2025• The James Altucher Show

“If You’re Still Trying to Be Rational Now, You’re Crazy:” Comedian Tim Dillon on Being Informed vs. Being Ignorant

A candid exploration of media manipulation, political theater, and the comedic art of exposing societal absurdities through authentic, unfiltered storytelling that reveals the hidden narratives beneath surface-level narratives.

1:49:04
Dec 8, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Moon Hoaxes, Real Physics: Brian Keating on Evidence, Lasers, and the Van Allen Belts

Brian Keating breaks down moon landing conspiracy theories with scientific evidence, debunking claims about the Van Allen radiation belts, remote cameras, and why the US hasn't returned to the moon, while highlighting NASA's broader contributions to science and safety.

1:04:08
Dec 6, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Digital Social Hour Podcast by Sean Kelly: Why Gen Z Might Be the Most Talented Generation in History

James Altucher discusses how Gen Z might be the most talented generation in history, debunks the 10,000-hour rule, shares insights on entrepreneurship, mental health, and leveraging AI as a mentor, while exploring the importance of obsession, skill stacking, and continuous personal improvement.

57:48
Nov 22, 2025• The James Altucher Show

AI That Helps, Schools That Don’t, and How Not to Go Crazy with Prof. Brian Keating

An in-depth exploration of AI's potential and limitations, the state of education, and the importance of maintaining personal happiness amid political polarization, featuring insights from astrophysicist Brian Keating on topics ranging from university admissions to the transformative power of AI tools.

1:41:08
Nov 21, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Kent Heckenlively on Catastrophic Disclosure: UFO Whistleblowers, Government Spin, and James’s 85% Rule

Kent Heckenlively explores the current state of UFO and alien claims, examining whistleblower testimonies, congressional hearings, and intriguing evidence like Peruvian mummies while maintaining a skeptical yet open-minded approach to the possibility of extraterrestrial contact.

1:01:38
Nov 11, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Wisdom Takes Work: Ryan Holiday on What AI Can’t Teach You

James Altucher sits down with Ryan Holiday to discuss his book "Wisdom Takes Work," exploring how wisdom is not a static trait but an ongoing practice of curiosity, humility, and learning through experience, with a particular focus on the limitations of AI and the importance of doing hard things.

1:02:08
Nov 5, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Jeff Pearlman on Tupac Shakur: The Myths, the Music, and the Man Behind the Legend

Jeff Pearlman explores the myths, complexities, and untold stories of Tupac Shakur, tracing his evolution from a performing arts student to a poetic voice of West Coast hip hop and revealing how his Black Panther upbringing and artistic brilliance shaped his legendary, tragically short life.

52:26
Oct 29, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Former FBI Agent, Eric O’Neill on Spies, Lies, and the Cyber Wars We’re Already Losing

Former FBI agent Eric O'Neill reveals the dark underbelly of cybercrime, exploring how hackers exploit human psychology, the terrifying realities of the dark web, and practical strategies for protecting oneself in the digital age.

57:47
Oct 23, 2025• The James Altucher Show

I Know that She Knows that I Know that She Knows: Steven Pinker on the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life

Steven Pinker explores how "common knowledge"—what everyone knows that everyone else knows—shapes everything from romantic attraction and negotiations to financial panics and political polarization, revealing the hidden logic behind society's unspoken rules and signals.

1:07:50
Oct 16, 2025• The James Altucher Show

Obsession, Secrets, and Sleight of Hand: Inside the Hidden World of Modern Magicians with Ian Frisch

A journalist immerses himself in the world of young, modern magicians, learns their craft, and ultimately becomes inducted into their secret society while writing a book about their subculture.

1:26:14