The James Altucher Show

Epizodes

• Charles Duhigg Lost 45 Lbs on a GLP-1 | Why Food Noise Vanishes 16.07.2026 50min

  Charles Duhigg joins James to explain why GLP-1 drugs may do more than suppress appetite. They talk about “food noise,” habit loops, keystone habits, identity change, and why the most important part of taking a GLP-1 may be using the temporary window it creates to build habits that last after the medication stops.
• From the Archive: Garry Kasparov on Deep Blue, Fear, and the Future of AI 12.07.2026 1h 7min

  Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov on Deep Blue, AI, fear, resilience, and the skill that matters most when the world changes: adaptability.
• Frank Miller on Push the Wall, Batman, and Having No Plan B 08.07.2026 41min

  Frank Miller joins James for a conversation about Batman, Daredevil, mythology, discipline, mentorship, and the craft behind great comic book storytelling. They discuss The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil, Ronin, Sin City, and Miller’s new book, Push the Wall, a memoir and guide to writing, drawing, and creative endurance.
• Dr. David Sinclair: The First Human Trial of an Age-Reversal Therapy 03.07.2026 49min

  Dr. David Sinclair returns to discuss ER-100, the first partial epigenetic-reprogramming therapy to enter human clinical trials. He explains how three Yamanaka factors restored visual function in animal studies, why the first trial targets optic-nerve diseases, and what this could mean for treating other diseases associated with aging.
• How to Find Sure Things on Kalshi | Prediction Markets #1 26.06.2026 22min

  James explains how prediction markets work and the two kinds of informational advantage he looks for before placing a trade. Using markets involving government disclosures, SpaceX launches, presidential speech patterns, and TSA passenger volume, he shows how data can reveal a gap between the market price and the probability you assign to an outcome.
• Zynga Founder Mark Pincus: Why All New Fails + How to Copy to Millions 25.06.2026 1h 21min

  Zynga founder Mark Pincus explains how to test demand before building, copy proven products intelligently, and use his “Proven–Better–New” framework to improve the odds of creating something people want. He also breaks down why Tribe failed, why consumer-app distribution is broken, and how AI agents could create a new kind of social network.
• From the Archive: The 7 Techniques to Influence Anyone of Anything | Robert Cialdini 19.06.2026 1h 7min

  In this From the Archive episode, James sits down with Dr. Robert Cialdini — the godfather of persuasion science and author of the three-million-copy bestseller Influence — to unpack the ideas behind his landmark follow-up, Pre-Suasion. The conversation centers on a deceptively simple question: What if the most important moment of persuasion happens before you ever make your pitch?
• From the Archive: Your Money Blueprint: Why You Keep Earning and Losing the Same Amount | T. Harv Eker 13.06.2026 58min

  Why do some people repeatedly earn money only to lose it again? In this early episode of The James Altucher Show, James talks with Secrets of the Millionaire Mind author T. Harv Eker about the unconscious “money blueprint” that shapes how much we earn, keep, and grow.
• The Viral Chess Cheating Scandal with Anal Beads: Ben Mezrich Reveals the Full Story 02.06.2026 59min

  James talks with Ben Mezrich about Checkmate, his new book on Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, chess.com, and the cheating scandal that became a global obsession. They break down what may have happened, why the evidence remains murky, and how one chess game turned into lawsuits, viral rumors, and a battle over genius, reputation, and power.
• Opus Dei: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church | Gareth Gore 26.05.2026 58min

  James talks with investigative journalist Gareth Gore about Opus Dei, the secretive Catholic organization behind his book Opus. Gareth explains how a bank collapse led him to allegations of dark money, political influence, recruitment, abuse, and a private meeting with Pope Leo.
• Navy SEAL Dad Reveals How to Raise Confident Kids After Divorce | Brandon Webb 21.05.2026 57min

  James talks with former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Brandon Webb about parenting, divorce, discipline, confidence, and raising resilient kids. Brandon shares practical lessons from co-parenting, military training, and fatherhood—and why kids need love, limits, failure, and real responsibility to grow.
• David Epstein: Why Constraints Make You More Creative (Not Freedom) 13.05.2026 53min

  James talks with David Epstein about why constraints—not unlimited freedom—often produce the best creative work. From Pixar and Dr. Seuss to Bach, jazz, writing, parenting, and AI, this episode shows how the right limits can unlock better ideas.
• Israel & US Just Wiped Out Iran’s Leadership – What Happens Next? with Brandon Webb 08.05.2026 16min

  James talks with former Navy SEAL and SOFREP founder Brandon Webb about what may happen next in Iran. Brandon breaks down regime instability, the Strait of Hormuz, proxy warfare, and why he thinks this conflict looks less like Iraq—and more like a new model of military and intelligence pressure.
• Jamie Siminoff: From Shark Tank Rejection to $1 Billion Ring Sale to Amazon 07.05.2026 51min

  James talks with Ring founder Jamie Siminoff about being rejected on Shark Tank, building through doubt, and selling Ring to Amazon. Jamie shares why obvious ideas are often the best ones, how to think about simple pain points, and why AI makes building easier—but not entrepreneurship itself.
• Mental Strength in the Moment with Amy Morin 28.04.2026 56min

  James talks with Amy Morin about practical tools for anxiety, stress, worry, and emotional overwhelm. Amy shares simple “plays” you can use right away—from scheduled worry to pizza breathing—to think clearly and act better when life gets hard.
• Peter Diamandis Warns of the Emotional Pandemic — The 5 Forks That Will Split Humanity 23.04.2026 53min

  James talks with Peter Diamandis about AI, fear, and the future of abundance. From job disruption to exponential growth, this episode explores how mindset—and using AI as a partner—will determine who thrives in the next decade.
• From the Archive: Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Cal Newport 21.04.2026 45min

  James talks with Cal Newport about why focus—not hustle—is the real competitive advantage. Learn how deep work, deliberate practice, and eliminating distractions can help you build rare skills and create a career that stands out.
• How to Start a Private Jet Charter Business With No Money | Kolin Jones of Amalfi Jets 16.04.2026 56min

  Notes from James:I wish I had been Kolin Jones when I was 18 years old.When Colin was 19, during COVID, he set up his own private jet brokerage out of a college dorm room. No investors. No jets. No connections. Just a GoDaddy website, an email address, and an obsessive willingness to send 2,500 cold emails a day.Amalfi Jets is on track to do $120 million in revenue this year. And he still doesn't own a single plane.I love how he thought about competition. He literally calculated: my competitor sends 400 emails a day, I'll send 2,500 — that means I'm doing six of his days in one of mine. Do that for a month and I'm four months ahead. That was the whole strategy at the start. Beautiful.And then TikTok changed everything. One video about a client who chartered two jets — one for his wife, one for his mistress — got a million views. 150,000 people hit their website. 15,000 flight requests in a single day. The entire trajectory of the company shifted because of a free video.He also talked about losing money on purpose on his first sale — selling a $24,500 flight for $20,000 to lock in loyalty. Pure Amazon thinking. I love that.And there's a story about a client stranded on the Galapagos Islands whose plane broke down. The client's assistant asked about bribing customs officials. Listen for how Kolin handled it.This is a great template if you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or anyone trying to build something from nothing. Please listen.Episode description:Kolin Jones was 19 years old, in his college dorm during COVID, when he noticed something: commercial flights were grounded, but private jets were surging. He got his pilot's license at Van Nuys Airport — the busiest private jet airport in the world — and launched Amalfi Jets with nothing more than a website, a cold email strategy, and a plan to out-hustle every competitor through sheer volume.James and Kolin break down exactly how the private jet charter brokerage model works, why you can legally set one up today with zero certification or licensing, why Amalfi turns down roughly $1M/week in deals over safety concerns, and what separates a legitimate broker from the hundreds of unregulated players flooding the market. They also get into the social media strategy that transformed the company — why Kolin was initially against TikTok, what changed his mind, and how one viral video created 15,000 flight requests in a day.Plus: what it actually costs to own a private jet, the real economics of flying private vs. first class, why the richest clients show up in jeans and an Uber, what happens when a client punches the pilot mid-flight, and the watch Kolin bought himself the first month Amalfi crossed $2M in revenue.What you'll learnHow a private jet charter brokerage works — and why it requires zero licensing or certification to startThe cold email strategy Kolin used to out-hustle every competitor from his college dormWhy Kolin intentionally lost money on his first few sales — and why it paid offThe real cost of owning a private jet (it's about $800K/year just to park it)Why Amalfi turns down ~$1M/week in business due to safety and legal concernsHow one TikTok about a client's mistress generated 150,000 website visitors and 15,000 flight requests in a single dayWhy Kolin tracks which shirt color makes his videos go more viral (black = +36%)When flying private is actually cheaper than first class — and the math behind itThe Galapagos breakdown story: a stranded client, a broken jet, and a customs bribe requestWhat ultra-high-net-worth clients actually look like vs. the Instagram versionKolin's plans for Amalfi: acquisitions, possible PE partnership, and why he won't go publicTimestamps:00:00 Why flying private ruins you for commercial forever06:00 What Amalfi Jets actually is — and how the charter brokerage model works09:00 The real cost of owning a private jet13:00 The wild west of jet brokerage — zero regulation, zero licensing required16:00 The Galapagos story: broken jet, stranded client, and a near-bribe20:00 Colin's origin story: COVID, flight school, and cold emailing 2,500 people a day26:30 The first sale: losing $4,000 on purpose and the Amazon strategy that built loyalty30:00 How one TikTok about a mistress changed everything36:00Inside Amalfi's content machine — and the clients who punch pilots41:00 When private is actually cheaper than first class — the real math46:00 The tech behind Amalfi: AI fleet optimization, 72K-member app, and social listening50:00 Burying competitors with relevance — and what's next for Amalfi57:00 The first splurge: an Omega Seamaster and what it representsAdditional Resources:Amalfi JetsKolin's InstagramKolin on TikTokAmalfi Jets on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
• From the Archive: Yuval Noah Harari on The Story Behind Everything 10.04.2026 50min

  James talks with Yuval Noah Harari about the hidden force behind civilization: shared belief. Learn why money, nations, and even modern technology depend on stories—and what that means for the future.
• She Was Brainwashed. Then She Left Iran. Now She Has an $18M Portfolio | Kiana Danial, The Invest Diva 02.04.2026 43min

  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 strategy.