The James Altucher Show

When Bert Kreischer was little, he did some cute little kid thing on the baseball field. But his dad didn't think it was cute. Or appropriate. And Bert says that "who that kid was" is the core of his "natural personality." Which mirrors the fact that we all grow up somehow. And we all stay the same, too.    This is just one of many moments from my interview with Bert Kreischer. If you like this, then please subscribe and check out the full interview.    Thanks,   James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audien

This is a clip from my interview with comedian Bert Kreischer where we talk about being creative and not being afraid to post what you want online.   If you like this clip, check out my full interview with Bert Kreischer.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up

Bert took his shirt off on stage. He did an hour special on Netflix called "Secret Time" and he's topless the whole time. Someone even wrote him a 5-page letter explaining why it offended her. Bert didn't care. But what I thought was even funnier than that is the fact that he says he didn't know he was fat. "I thought I looked good." Here's Bert on the power of perception.   If you like this clip and want to hear more, subscribe and check out my full interview with Bert Kreischer.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast t

Bert Kreischer told me about his relationship with his dad. And he makes it sound funny (because he's a comedian), but then Bert says, "We all have issues with our dad." Which may or not be true, but at least, I feel comfort in hearing someone else share what they go through. Plus, Bert makes it funny. So there's that comedic relief.    If you like this clip, check out my full interview with Bert Kreischer.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James abou

Bert Kreischer is a comedian and storyteller. He said he had to learn how to tell stories because he wasn't "a hot chick." He needed a skill or a talent and then he'd be liked. So in the 9th grade, he started practicing. Now he's 45. And he's been doing stand-up for most of his life. In this interview, I ask him about his need for approval, what his dad thinks of his career, the changing landscape of TV and entertainment and how anyone can become a creative if they just use the right tools and lens. But I also split this episode up into smaller pieces, which you'll see on your podcast feed if you subscribe. Because the interview is so long (2 hours) I wanted to give you a chance to enjoy and learn and laugh without having to give such a big commitment to the show. And if you like it, hopefully, you'll come back and listen to the full episode or share the parts you like with your friends. Either way, thanks for being with me while I try something new today. -James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the

Bassem Youssef risked everything to create an impact. He was living in Egypt. And a revolution was happening. Everyday, he would go to the streets of the protests and try to help the wounded. Then he'd go home. And watch the news. That's when he saw how the media was lying to the people. So Bassem started a Youtube channel where he reported what was REALLY happening in his country. He did this with satire and comedy. He relieved the tension of the country. Egypt has 80 million people. And in weeks, 30 million were watching Bassem. And the weird part is he had no background in media. Bassem was a heart surgeon turned truth teller. And he was rewarded for it. In 2013, "TIME Magazine" named Bassem Youssef "one of the most influential people in the world." This podcast is about the revolution in Egypt and Bassem's journey through it. But it's also about creating content people want and need. And telling a story that changes lives.   Links and Resources Listen to Bassem's podcast "Remade in America" "Revolution fo

I have a trick to getting unstuck. I do it everyday. It works. And I've done it everyday for 16 years. I've written about and done talks. And then I went on Carolina Millan's podcast, "Beyond the Hustle." She read my book, "The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth" and said it really changed her life. So I wanted to share the interview with you. So you can become an idea machine and start to create new opportunities for yourself too. Links and Resources The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth by Me, James Altucher Also Mentioned Freelancer.com Daniel Craig Fifty Shades of Gray by E.L. James Simon Black Sovereignman.com  My interview with Seth Godin    I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Inst

Maria Menounos has two stories. Her career story and her brain tumor story. I asked about both. She's accomplished so much. You've seen her on E! News, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and the list goes on. "If i introduced you, it would take the full hour," I said. And soon we were talking about her fight with cancer, her surgery, and taking time off to be well. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesA

Rob Corddry is an actor and writer. He plays Joe in one of my favorite HBO shows, "Ballers." He's also been in "Hot Tub Time Machine," and was a correspondent on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart. This is where Rob developed his iconic character: the likable jerk. I wanted to understand how he created this character. Because he looks like he's having so much fun being it. And I think there's something to that... to learning how to like the character your living.    Links and Resources HBO's "Ballers" Also Mentioned "Entourage" "Sports Management" "Hot Tub Time Machine"  "The Daily Show" Rob Huebel "Do You Want to See a Dead Body" Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson "Childrens Hospital"  ER Rob Corddy's appearance on Ari Shaffir creator Steve Levinson (and his dad Papa Dave) Fantasy Football Ed helmes Upright Citizens Brigade "The Winners"   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subs

Joe Moglia completely reinvented himself. Twice...   He went from college football coach to CEO of Ameritrade and then BACK to football (his first love). He was at the top of the corporate ladder. And decided to climb down for a coaching internship at the University of Nebraska. I wanted to know why he wasn't afraid to change careers so drastically. And how he transferred the skills he learned from one industry to a completely different industry... creating a double reinvention.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to

Steve Cohen, my producer, emailed Taylor Swift's publicist asking if she'd come on the podcast. He knew she was going to say "no." But he still did it. Steve sends out 200 emails a day, knowing 100% will come back as a "no." I'm fascinated by this. What's the point? Where's the line between annoyance and persistence? I brought Steve on to go over this. I wanted to know the nuances and the subtleties. Because this skill is good for anyone to study. Businesspeople, salespeople, building relationships, finding your mentor, and so on. This is the art of the ask.   Links and Resources Taylor Swift Reverend Jesse Jackson Derek Jeter James Comey My Interview with Seth Godin  My Interview with T.D. Jakes  Omnicom Group Brian Grazer Conan O'Brien Marian Rivera Tyra Banks Bernie Madoff Choose Yourself by Me The Tim Ferriss Show The Moment with Brian Koppelman  Richard Branson Marc Maron Barack Obama The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz Getting There: A Book of Mentors by Gillia

This is the 5th anniversary of my book "Choose Yourself," which I am so proud of. The book took off in ways that I could not have expected. I self published it thinking only my family would read it and a few friends and now it has over a million copies published in 20 different countries. Plus, I get emails and letters everyday from people like you who say it's helped them either get unstuck or take a chance they were too scared to. Or anything. So I'm happy I get to celebrate it with you. There's a special announcement waiting for you in this podcast.   Enjoy!   - James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Also, sign up for a chance to win one of 100 signed copies of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself" at jamesaltucher.com/ChooseYourself   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio

So, this is a very special podcast for me. Because it's the 5th Year Anniversary of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself." This book changed my life. And so I want to bring you into the celebration! All the details are in this podcast. Plus you'll also hear the real truth behind why I published this book, how it's lead to new opportunities everyday, the financial struggles I dealt with in the roughest time of my life, my family hardships, etc. It's a real tell all. Writing it has helped me and now I hope you can use it to do something liberating and freeing in your own life.   Thanks! And enjoy   - James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Also, sign up for a chance to win one of 100 signed copies of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself" at jamesaltucher.com/ChooseYourself   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple

I interviewed "The Fonz!" aka, Henry Winkler. Henry played the Fonz on "Happy Days" for ten years. But after Happy Days ended, he got stuck. "I didn't have a plan b," he said. "I just lived my dream for the last ten years. And I did not have anything to replace it with. I was psychically in pain. When you don't know what you want, it literally hurts your head. I was sad. I didn't know what to do, so I did nothing." He went nine years without an acting job. "It was a rudderless time," he said. So I wondered how he got out of that rut. Because he did escape that pain... He's in "Arrested Development" and "Barry," which is a new Emmy nominated comedy airing on HBO. Links and Resources Barry on HBO Also Mentioned Happy Days Paul McCartney HBOGo Shakespeare Yale School of Drama Arrested Development Adam Sandler Gary Marshal Mitch Horowitz Bill Hader Sarah Goldberg My Interview with Brian Grazer Sherri Thomas Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park  Arthur Miller Alec Berg Stella Adler Ron Howard Robin Williams MacGyver

Lewis Howes is doing a TV show... he was told "no, not now" from Ellen Degeneres's team. And six months later told "yes" by Facebook. I wanted to know how he made it happen, what it's about and WHY he pressed forward. (A hint: it has to do with energy).    Links and Resources "Inspiring Life with Lewis Howes" "The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy" by Lewis Howes  "The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives" by Lewis Howes  Visit Lewis' website and subscribe to his newsletter  Listen to his podcast "The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes"  Follow Lewis on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram   Also Mentioned Comedian Steven Wright Jerry Seinfeld "Failing Up" by Leslie Odom Jr Ramit Sethi Gabby Bernstein Jay Shetty Gretchen Rubin Lewis on Ellen Degeneres Tom vs. Time (Tom Brady's Facebook show)  Jada Pinkett Smith's Facebook show  Tony Robbins Scott Adams' "talent stack" theo

Cal Fussman was the Editor at Large at Esquire for years where he got to interview Muhammad Ali, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Robert DeNiro and hundreds more. So he's really known as an all star interviewer. He asks big questions. And now he's interviewing me, which is also live on his podcast "Big Questions." He named the episode "James Altucher on Reaching For Your Future and Letting Go of Your Past." So, I guess that's what this episode is about. He said, "I'd like to go to the start and see the arch of your life." And I hope you let this episode be an invitation for you to explore your own story arch, too. Links and Resources Why Self-Help Guru James Altucher Only Owns 15 Things by Alex Williams The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo Esquire Amblin Partners - Steven Spielberg's Production Company  Seamless Melanie Whelan - CEO of SoulCycle Guiness Book of World Records My interview with Wolfgang Puck      I write about all my podcasts! Chec

This is a must listen for anyone interested in money, wealth creation, investing strategy, crypto, psychology, economics, etc. Roy Niederhoffer is a super investor. And founder of a billion dollar hedge fund. He started earning six-figures at age 13! He taught himself how to code and then started a software company with his friends. He used the money he made to fund his education at Harvard, where he studied neuroscience. And now he applies what he learned about the brain and human behavior to the market. And it only gets more impressive when you find out that he really came from humble beginnings (his father was a cop). So, this interview will cover everything from investing strategy to the future of currency PLUS book recommendations, methods to stay motivated and more.     Also Mentioned Monroe Trout Toby Cravel Paul Jones  Space Invaders video game TSR-80 Pac-Man Ms. Pac-Man Scott Adams Beethovens' Symphony No. 5  Daniel Kahneman author of "Thinking Fast and Slow"  "The Blank Slate" by Steven Pinker Jose

Seth Godin is best known as marketer and an author. But I think of him as one of the great thinkers we have today. He doesn't create for the masses. He creates for a core group of people. Seth says to imagine this (it's the essence of his creation, his art and his business): "You have a microphone, what are you going to do with it? My formula is I wake up in the morning and think about the people I seek to serve. That's all I do. And I don't reverse engineer it. I make it so that I can actually do my work." He asks himself, "What change am I trying to make here?" And he wants you to ask yourself this, too.   Links and Resources "Purple Cow" by Seth Godin "Gracefully" by Seth Godin Akimbo (Seth's new podcast)  Seth's blog "This Might Work" by Seth Godin Seth Godin's online course Alt-MBA    Also Mentioned Krista Tippett and her podcast "On Being"  Malcolm Gladwell's podcast "Revisionist History"  The Davinci Code Gangnam Style Chris Anderson Kevin Kelly's article "1,000 True Fans" "The Tipping Point" by Malcol

Bishop T.D. Jakes was not born with "Bishop" in his name. He's a preacher. The first one on my podcast. But he's ALSO an entrepreneur (His business is his church and he has an entertainment company called TDJ enterprises). Every week, Bishop T.D. Jakes gives sermons to tens of thousands of people on multiple platforms (online and off). And people watch from all over the country. So I asked him about that (building an audience, find what you love, pursuing it, etc.) And I asked about his business. He gave me so much knowledge about entrepreneurship. And his most recent book, "Soar!: Build Your Vision From the Ground Up" says how anyone (from beginner to expert) can adopt his principles. We packed so much valuable information into the hour we were together. Everything from reinventing the choices we make to "purpose over profit" to why failure is priceless. Links and Resources Soar!: Build Your Vision From the Ground Up by T.D. Jakes  Woman, Thou Art Loosed by T.D. Jakes  Identity: Discover Who You Are and Live

Five years ago I interviewed one of my all-time favorite authors and brilliant thinkers. Now, I'm bringing this interview about mastery back to the surface. Before you can master something, you have to know what that "something" is. We all want to master something. And live to our full potential. That's why we ask ourselves questions like, "What's my passion?" and "What do I love?" Robert Greene told me his theory: find your voice, connect with your likes and dislikes. He digs into these strategies but also talks about seduction, manipulation, regret, writing and why he thinks everybody has creative potential.   Links and Resources "48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene "Mastery" by Robert Greene "Art of Seduction: An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power" by Robert Greene Also Mentioned "FAQ ME" - a free ebook for my podcast listeners! You can access it at jamesaltucher.com/FAQ "11 Rings" by Phil Jackson "Influence" by Robert Cialdini Nicholas Tesla Y Combinator creator Paul Graham Steve Jobs Moza