James Altucher and Doug Hill debate whether college is a smart investment or a modern-day scam. From tuition inflation to trade school alternatives, they unpack the economics—and emotions—behind higher education.
Jul 23
27 min
James Altucher and Doug Hill go head-to-head on whether buying a house makes any financial sense. Spoiler: James says no—and he brings the math to prove it. Learn why renting might actually be the smarter move.
Jul 18
25 min
James talks with Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy about surviving tragedy, chasing mastery, and why discipline—not motivation—is what separates the greats. A raw look at what it takes to be the best.
Jul 11
1 hr
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate opens up about hitting rock bottom, leaving a toxic relationship, and discovering that winning doesn’t fix everything. She and James unpack what it really takes to rebuild your life—mentally, emotionally, and professionally.
Jul 8
1 hr 15 min
Humorist Dave Barry returns to share stories from his wild career, his latest memoir, and why writing—and comedy—have changed forever. Hear how Dave built his career by doing outrageous things, engaged his readers as allies, and navigates the new landscape of Substack and social media.
Jul 1
49 min
In this episode, I talk with Danny Rensch about how growing up in a cult, surviving trauma, and mastering chess all led to a life of purpose, reinvention, and global impact.
Jun 28
33 min
Robert Rosenkranz, author of The Stoic Capitalist, shares how stoicism guided his extraordinary business career. Learn to overcome cognitive distortions, embrace calculated risks, and apply timeless stoic principles for success and resilience.
Jun 25
1 hr 8 min
In this episode, I sit down with World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand to uncover how he stayed at the top for decades—and how you can master anything, at any age.
Jun 22
32 min
Entrepreneurship isn’t about Ferraris or fake followers—it’s about freedom. In this timeless conversation, James revisits his legendary episode with Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary breaks down how to turn patience, practicality, and micro-failure into a life on your terms. Whether you're building a business, flipping Jets gear on Amazon, or just tired of your cubicle, this is your wake-up call.
Jun 19
1 hr 9 min
James sits down with New In Chess editor Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam to talk about obsession, aging, and why it’s so hard—and so necessary—to return to something you once loved. A candid look at chess, failure, and second chances.
Jun 15
1 hr 3 min
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