The James Altucher Show

James talks with Kiana Danial about what the Iran conflict could mean for markets, what she believes ordinary Iranians actually want, and why real wealth comes from compounding skills, income, and investments together. It’s a smart mix of geopolitics, market psychology, and practical financial strat...

Jen Shahade joins James to talk about chess, poker, AI, focus, and how better decisions actually get made. They explore why most people think too narrowly, how to create better options, and why the real edge in life is often mental rather than technical.

James talks with Dr. Sheena Howard about comics, race, storytelling, and the real economics of publishing. They also discuss a life-threatening experience that changed how she sees risk, power, and resilience.

Most people forget nearly everything they read—and no one ever teaches you how to fix that. Jim Kwik explains how memory, focus, and learning actually work, and how to train your brain for better decisions, productivity, and performance.

Can you train your brain to feel like a genius? Nelson Dellis, a six-time USA Memory Champion, explains how memory, focus, and learning can all be improved with the right techniques. He shares practical ways to remember more, read better, and think more clearly—plus a look at the surprising limits o...

Psychotherapist and bestselling author Lori Gottlieb reveals what really happens inside therapy. From why therapists aren’t bored by your problems to the surprising dynamics between patient and therapist, this conversation explores the hidden psychology behind relationships, secrets, and personal ch...

Fab 5 Freddy helped shape hip-hop from its earliest days—connecting graffiti, DJs, breakdancing, and art into a global cultural movement. In this episode, he shares how the culture began, how Blondie’s “Rapture” brought it to the mainstream, and what artists today can learn about creativity in the a...

Tony Hawk shares the story behind his rise from a passionate kid skating empty pools to one of the most influential athletes in the world. In this archival episode, he explains the mindset behind mastery, the business lessons from building the Tony Hawk empire, and the legendary moment he finally la...

In Part 2, Martin Shkreli and James explore the future of technology—from Bitcoin and stablecoins to AI energy demand, optical computing, and the limits of silicon chips. This conversation looks at where computation is heading and how it could reshape business and society.

Martin Shkreli became one of the most controversial figures in business history. In Part 1, he explains the pharma pricing scandal, media narratives, entrepreneurship, and the legal battles that followed. This episode explores risk, reputation, and how public perception can diverge from reality.