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The James Altucher Show

James Altucher
Entrepreneurship
Bitcoin
Artificial Intelligence
Chess
Self-Publishing
Mental Health
Donald Trump
Book Writing
Social Media
Leadership
Podcasting
Stoicism
Writing
Family Dynamics
Tariffs
Education
Storytelling
Communication
Inflation
Technology

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 au... more

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Before building anything, Tom says you can find out in about a day whether people care about the problem, and he explains how to run that test with AI.

A Note from James:

Back in the ’90s, I built websites.

I actually built American Express’s firs... more

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Struggle is part of the price you pay, he says, and his own worst stretch came right after he took the top job.

A Note from James:

Carlos Gutierrez was diagnosed with ADHD at 65.

Sixty-five.

By then, he had already run Kellogg. He had already ser... more

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He admits he was so bad at firing people at Carlyle that he sometimes promoted them instead by mistake...

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On this show, I’m usually the one asking the questions.

But near the end of this conversation, David Rubenstein turned it ... more

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Before Cal Fussman interviewed Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and hundreds of other extraordinary people, he spent nearly a decade traveling the world without much of a ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Bilyeu
Quest Nutrition co-founder, Impact Theory founder, and game developer.
Impact Theory
Episode: Tom Bilyeu: What to Do If AI Threatens Your Career
Carlos Gutierrez
Former Kellogg CEO and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, author of Sheer Will
Kellogg
Episode: Carlos Gutierrez: ADHD Diagnosed at 65, Career Lessons
David Rubenstein
Author of Inside the Owner's Box, Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports
The Carlyle Group (owner)
Episode: David Rubenstein: Why Owners Care About Winning, Not Money
Cal Fussman
Writer at large at Esquire, interviewer of iconic figures
Esquire
Episode: The Art of a Great Question with Cal Fussman [From the Archive]
Bill O'Reilly
Author, former Fox News host, media commentator
No Spin News / Confronting America What Has to Change
Episode: Bill O'Reilly on Brokering a Secret Hostage Release Deal
Annie Duke
One of the world's leading poker players and author of Thinking in Bets
Thinking in Bets, Annie Duke LLC
Episode: Annie Duke on Why We Judge Decisions by Results, Not Logic [From the Archive]
Ron Johnson
Author of Shop Different, former head of Apple Stores
Apple (former)
Episode: The Friendliest Store in the Mall | Ron Johnson Built the Apple Store
Jon Morrow
Blogging expert, founder of Smart Blogger
Smart Blogger
Episode: Jon Morrow: The Man Who Changed the Rules [From the Archive]
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Basketball legend, author of Becoming Kareem
Self
Episode: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Becoming Kareem, the Skyhook, and the Search for a Self [From the Archive]

Host

James Altucher
Host of The James Altucher Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • Stead fast

    Altucher man of many brains and steadfastness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erd reddy
    United States3 months ago
  • For someone who thinks he is so smart, you'd think his episode descriptions wouldn't be so littered with spelling and grammatical errors. This guy suggests he is apolitical yet is constantly carrying water for Trump. He should just wear a MAGA hat already. Thumbs down.

    Podcast Addict
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    Daxacer
    5 months ago
  • Always enjoyable!

    One of the reasons we have podcasts - entertaining, enlightening, and educational. Been listening for years now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheJimPreston
    United States9 months ago
  • Scott Adam’s Episode

    Really appreciated episode. Podcast is so diverse and genuine. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lgobp
    United States9 months ago
  • An invitation to rethink failure

    What stayed with me here is how fear and failure aren’t problems to eliminate, but signals to listen to. When leaders stop treating mistakes as verdicts and start treating them as data, confidence compounds and creativity expands. That reframe alone changes how people move. You created space for that truth with real warmth and depth, and that’s what makes this conversation quietly powerful, not just motivating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Listeners praise diverse, thought-provoking guests and practical takeaways.
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Fans return for engaging, insightful interviews and actionable ideas.
Overall, listeners view the host as curious and genuinely invested in meaningful conversations.

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#89
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#241
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Talking Points

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Carlos Gutierrez: ADHD Diagnosed at 65, Career Lessons
Q: What advice would you give a 25-year-old trying to figure out which direction to go in?
He recommends finding a company whose products and people appeal to you, then committing for five or ten years rather than leaving too quickly. A strong company can offer development, travel, and a rewarding long-term career.
Carlos Gutierrez: ADHD Diagnosed at 65, Career Lessons
Q: What does your ADHD diagnosis at 65 mean for you, and what parts of your career suddenly made sense after the diagnosis?
Gutierrez says the diagnosis helped him recognize both the negative symptoms and the ways hyperfocus benefited him, such as concentrating intensely on a project or presentation for weeks. He also came to value empathy and self-understanding as strengths.
Tom Bilyeu: What to Do If AI Threatens Your Career
Q: What should I do to stop this, this may from happening?
Bilyeu says to become someone who uses AI as a tool, applying it to a goal that matters and can generate income. He also says displaced workers will need to find meaning and purpose beyond financial support.
Tom Bilyeu: What to Do If AI Threatens Your Career
Q: What would you do right now to kind of start a business?
Bilyeu would use AI as a research partner to identify existing customer pain points, develop and source a solution, and test demand before building the product.
Bill O'Reilly on Brokering a Secret Hostage Release Deal
Q: Can you describe that story?
Bill O'Reilly explains how he facilitated a meeting between Biden's foreign policy team and Donald Trump to discuss Gaza hostages, acting as moderator without offering opinions, which preceded the release of four hostages.

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A high-rotation interview series that features top performers from business, technology, media, and culture, focusing on how they navigated setbacks to reinvent themselves and build enduring impact. Episodes typically center on personal frameworks for decision-making, habit formation, productivity, and leadership, often weaving in practical tools, books, and actionable takeaways the audience can apply to their own careers. Notable strengths include a mix of heavyweight thought leaders and prolific storytellers, a willingness to explore failure as a data point, and a consistent emphasis on peak performance, resilience, and self-directed growth.

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