The Craft of Memory Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Anthony Metivier, memory expert, author, and host of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. ANTHONY METIVIER Website: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AnthonyMetivierMMM Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnthonyMetivier THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Blog: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com

In this episode, I speak with Samantha Rose Hill, a writer and Hannah Arendt expert on memory, thinking and solitude in the works of Arendt. She has an upcoming book on Arendt's poetry, and is currently writing a book on loneliness which is to be published by Yale University Press. I highly recommend her writing, and for you all to subscribe to her blog which is linked below. SAMANTHA ROSE HILL Blog: https://samantharosehill.substack.com/ Website: https://www.samantharosehill.com/ THE CRAFT OF MEMORY BLOG Blog: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com Next Essay: Dante, and the Art of Memory in the Divine Comedy If you haven't already, please consider subscribing to my newsletter, "The Craft of Memory." I publish monthly essays on the history of the memory arts tradition. SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY A lot of work goes into creating this podcast. If you are enjoying the content, here are some practical ways to show support: Leave a 5-star rating and/or review on Spotify or Apple. Share this podcast with someone you think may be interested in mnemonics. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I discuss how to use the memory palace for memorizing texts verbatim. I explain the various methods for structuring palaces for chapters and how to manage them for easier navigation and retrieval. If you value my teaching and the work that I do, one of the best ways you can show support is by giving this podcast a rating and leaving a review. Every rating encourages me to continue publishing episodes on mnemonics. Thanks for listening! MEMORY COACHING SERVICES If you are interested in private online memory coaching on how to memorize texts verbatim, please send me an email at onlinememorytraining@gmail.com THE CRAFT OF MEMORY NEWSLETTER https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com If you want to read my reflections on technology and society as it relates to natural memory and mnemonics, please subscribe to my newsletter. CONTACT ME I do not have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. If you'd like to reach me, the best way to do so is via email (onlinememorytraining@gmail.com) or through my substack.

In this episode, I speak with Josh Summers, founder of Bible Memory Goal and host of the podcast, "Memorize What Matters." We discussed the various methods and techniques for memorizing Scripture, how to approach more challenging texts such as difficult names and cities, memory palace structure and design, and more.  JOSH SUMMERS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleMemoryGoal Podcast: Memorize What Matters (Spotify) | Memorize What Matters (Apple Podcasts) Website: https://www.biblememorygoal.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/biblememorygoal

In this episode, I speak with Simon Reinhard, 2x World Memory Champion (ML), renowned memory athlete and mental performance coach. We discuss memory sports in Germany, the development of his 4 digit number system, phonetics, memory training, how to improve in the names and words discipline, chess mnemonics, and much more.  SIMON REINHARD 1-1 Coaching / Courses: https://schoolofmemory.com

In this episode, I speak with Matthew Wilson, an American memory athlete, professor of economics at the University of Richmond, and finalist in the 2022 USA Memory Championship. We discuss chess mnemonics, techniques for Lumosity, 3 digit and 2 card systems, his memory training routine, how to prepare for USA memory competitions, and more.  MATTHEW WILSON YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattSwilson

In this episode, I speak with Jenny L. Davis, a sociologist at the Australian National University  and author of How Artifacts Afford: The Power and Politics of Everyday Things. We discuss the concept of affordance, its history, relationship to design, and how it may be considered in the design of memory training software. SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review. If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your support and appreciation, please consider leaving a rating and/or review. It helps the podcast grow and makes it easier for listeners to find and benefit from the episodes. The review does not need to be complicated, even one sentence makes a huge difference. JENNY DAVIS Website: https://www.jennyldavis.com/ Book: How Artifacts Afford: The Power and Politics of Everyday Things RONALD JOHNSON Contact Me: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftofmemory

In this episode, I speak with Loso, a URL battle rapper who has been ranked in the top 10 worldwide about his life as an artist and some of his techniques for memorizing extensive lyrics for battles and live performances.  SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review. If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your support and appreciation, please consider leaving a rating and/or review. It helps the podcast grow and makes it easier for listeners to find and benefit from the episodes. The review does not need to be complicated, even one sentence makes a huge difference. LOSO Website: www.everythingloso.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingloso RONALD JOHNSON Contact: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftofmemory

In this episode, I speak Joe Reddington, author of Advanced Memory Palaces and former computer scientist. He has thought deeply on the parallels between computer science and mnemonics an in particular, the various data structures and its relation to memory palaces. I believe he has made an significant contribution to the field. Be sure to purchase his book, it is one of the best works on memory palaces that I have come across.  SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review. If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your support and appreciation, please consider leaving a rating and/or review. It helps the podcast grow and makes it easier for listeners to find and benefit from the episodes. The review does not need to be complicated, even one sentence makes a huge difference. JOE REDDINGTON Book: Advanced Memory Palaces Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.reddington Github: https://joereddington.github.io  RONALD JOHNSON Contact: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftofmemory Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/craftofmemory

In this episode, I speak with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs, writer on creative thinking, mindful productivity, and metacognition. We discuss toxic productivity, memory techniques and technology, building habits, note-taking vs. note-making, and much more.  ANNE LAURE LE CUNFF Ness Labs: https://www.nesslabs.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anthilemoon SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review: If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your support and appreciation, please consider leaving a rating and/or review. It helps the podcast grow and makes it easier for listeners to find and benefit from the episodes. The review does not need to be complicated, even one sentence makes a huge difference.  RONALD JOHNSON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftofmemory Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/craftofmemory Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecraftofmemory