James Altucher

I Blew $1,000,000 in One Week

I once blew a million bucks in a week trying to impress people I didn’t even like. Meanwhile, Nomadic Matt spent just $27,000 traveling the world for 18 months—and built a life most people only dream about.

To Win, Just Don’t Die

I’ve spent decades bouncing between writing, poker, investing, chess—and the quiet misery of failing at all of them. Over 2,000 rejection letters. Empty bank accounts. Eight-hour chess defeats. But through all the pain, I’ve learned something: whether you’re trading markets or taking creative risks, you have to really like yourself to keep going. Here’s why.

I Flew 4,000 Miles to Say “Be Stupid"

I flew 4,000 miles to say “Be Stupid.” Then I sat down with chess legend Vishy Anand to learn how to stay relevant when everything changes. The lessons? They apply to any game you’re playing.

Choose Your AI (Choose Yourself 2.0)

Whether you want to build a lean, automated service business or invest early in the next wave of AI startups, here’s how to get ahead while everyone else is still playing catch-up.

Rich, Powerful, and Miserable

F In 1999, I thought money would solve everything. I was wrong. In my podcast with Marshall Goldsmith—the coach behind Ford and Best Buy’s epic turnarounds—we explored why achievement and happiness have nothing to do with each other. From NFL stars to CEOs, Marshall shows that success is about process, not just results. Here’s what I learned (the hard way) and why you might be chasing the wrong thing.

In the Crypto Trenches

Nat Eliason watched Bitcoin’s rise from the sidelines, dipped into ICOs—and eventually dove in headfirst. At one point, his crypto holdings soared past $13 million. But in the world of digital assets, liquidity is everything. This is the cautionary tale of going all in, losing it all, and what Nat believes comes next for crypto—from AI tokens to tokenized real-world assets. Before you invest, read this.

Not Fame. Not Fortune. Freedom.

What does real freedom look like? For Gary Vaynerchuk, it’s not about money or fame. It’s about never having to ask permission. In a raw conversation on The James Altucher Show, Gary shares why entrepreneurship is the path to true freedom — if you’re willing to put in the work.

Everything is Rigged… Until You Hack It

What do The Blair Witch Project and Girls Trip have in common? They didn’t wait for permission. In this week’s podcast, producer Will Packer shares how he hacked Hollywood without connections, a big budget, or even a plan — and how you can apply his playbook to dominate in any industry.

The Dorm Room That Ate Wall Street

Michael Dell built a company in his dorm, battled Carl Icahn, and took Dell public twice. But in our latest conversation, he says everything so far was just the warm-up. From AI and blockchain to cancer cures and cybersecurity, Dell reveals what’s coming next — and why it will reshape everything.

Thrive Long and Prosper

Forget ChatGPT and robot art. The real AI revolution is happening inside your body. In this episode, I sat down with Hamed Shahbazi, CEO of WELL Health Technologies, to talk about how AI is transforming healthcare — extending lives, preventing burnout, and personalizing treatment like never before. This isn’t a future dream. It’s happening now.

These AI Tools Will Blow Your Mind

AI isn’t about to change everything, it’s already here. And I don’t want to scare you… But it’s crucial you know everything you can about what’s already here, and what’s coming next.

Shoveling Sh*t and Finding Gold

Most business books suck. But Shoveling Sht* doesn’t pretend. Mike and Kass Lazerow built, broke, and rebuilt their way to a $700 million exit—together. On my podcast, they open up about failure, therapy, ramen dinners, and the real cost of entrepreneurship. It’s raw, hilarious, and exactly what founders need to hear.

I Visited Google. AI is Just the Beginning

Years ago, I visited Google with some friends and, after almost getting arrested, my mind was blown… First, we wandered into the garage where they…

Trade, Taxes, and Trump’s New World Order

Wilbur Ross, former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Trump’s trade architect, just revealed the real goals behind Trump’s 2025 tariff playbook—targeting fentanyl, semiconductors, and supply chains with strategic precision. Whether you support it or not, this is the framework for a new economic era—and investors need to understand what’s coming

The “Sleep Well at Night” Portfolio

In this piece, James Altucher shares the investing insights he’s learned over two decades of wins, losses, and hard-earned lessons. From market history to real diversification and the power of moonshot opportunities, this is a deep dive into what it actually takes to succeed—and sleep well—while investing.

My Ultimate Guide to AI Investing

The biggest gains often start with three simple words: “I don’t know.” In Altucher’s latest breakdown, he shares the AI opportunity he's watching now—and why it could reshape everything from medicine to microcaps.

Your Bank Might Disappear

In this conversation with ex-Citi crypto lead Omid Malekan, James Altucher unpacks how blockchain is quietly reshaping finance. From hidden fees to tokenisation, the legacy banking model—on both sides of the Atlantic—is under pressure.

How to Escape Prison

Most people will never see a prison cell. But most live behind invisible bars—trapped by fear, routine, identity, or shame. On this week’s podcast, I sit down with Damon West, a former college quarterback turned inmate who rebuilt his life inside a maximum-security Texas prison. What he shares isn’t just a survival story—it’s a manual for mental freedom, forgiveness

Quantum Isn’t What They Told You

Quantum computing isn’t just science fiction anymore. It’s real, it’s weird, and it could break the internet as we know it. In this episode, we talk to two quantum insiders—one physicist, one founder—about the truth behind the hype, the risks to crypto, and why your passwords may not be safe for long.