

The James Altucher Show
James Altucher
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 authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
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Sep 4, 2018 • 6min
Retirement Goals
This is a clip from my interview with comedian Bert Kreischer about retirement goals and relationships. He brings up a question I've never thought of before, but really, it's something everyone should ask themselves. 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
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Sep 4, 2018 • 11min
Dad Issues & Drinking Problems
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
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Sep 4, 2018 • 19min
What's Your "Natural Personality?"
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
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Sep 4, 2018 • 6min
Create Something You Want to Create
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
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Sep 4, 2018 • 20min
The Power of Perception - Bert Kreischer on "Finding Out He Was Fat"
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
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Sep 4, 2018 • 2h 3min
387 - Bert Kreischer: Wanting to Be Liked & Learning How to Tell Hilarious Stories
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 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 Links and Resources "Something's Burning" Secret Time (streaming now on Netflix) The Machine Bert's Podcast "Bert Cast" Also Mentioned Gary Vaynerchuk Ryan Seacrest My interview with Coolio Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off Guy Fieri Rachel Ray The Travel Channel Shannen Doherty Beverly Hills 902010 "Just Go Away" by Motley Crue Tracy Morgan Forbes review of Bert Kreischer Freddy Soto Sebastian Maniscalco Tom Segura Bert on "The Joe Rogan Experience" Will Smith The Gist Mike Pesca (host of The Gist) The Bonfire with Big Jay "Skanks for the Memories" from Mike Vecchione Brian Regan Demetri Martin Sam Kinison Dave Chappelle Dave Attell Ari Shaffir Hannah Gadsby's special on Netflix "Nanette" "Shit My Dad Says" by Justin Halpern Rob Riggle Bert's Tracy Morgan story on "The Joe Rogan Experience" Tracy Morgan's Doug Flutie speech Wild West Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Norm Macdonald Louis CK Michael Ian Black Patreon Travelocity Casey Neistat's podcast "Couple Therapy" with Candice and Casey H3 Productions Grace Helbig's podcast "Not Too Deep" Jordan Peterson on Patreon First We Feast episode with Michael Cera Jim Gaffigan Kesha Lindsey Pelas
------------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 to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
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Aug 30, 2018 • 1h 1min
386 - Bassem Youssef: The Bravery to Speak Out (How He Risked Everything to Create An Impact)
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 for Dummies: Laughing Through the Arab Spring" by Bassem Youssef Follow Bassem on Twitter Tickling Giants - the documentary about Bassem directed by Sara Taksler Also Mentioned The Daily Show Jon Stewart "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell 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
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Aug 28, 2018 • 45min
385 - How Failure Turned Me Into An Idea Machine
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 Instagram
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Aug 23, 2018 • 59min
384 - Maria Menounos: Finding Wellness: A Battle With Brain Cancer
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
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Aug 21, 2018 • 43min
383 - Rob Corddry: The Idea of Character Building
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 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
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