Tupac and Me
Episode Description:James shares a personal story from his early days as an entrepreneur, focusing on a critical lesson learned during a business pitch involving Tupac Shakur's posthumous album. Initi...
10 Apr 202433min
Nassim Taleb | Why You Should Embrace Uncertainty
A Note from James:I am thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of my podcast. Occasionally, I'll feature some timeless episodes as if they're brand new, sharing those that have greatly impacted me....
6 Apr 20241h 43min
How to be the most interesting writer in Fiction | Amor Towles
A Note from James:I have to say, this next guest has recently become one of my all-time favorite writers, presenting a very different style from what I'm accustomed to. I started reading one of his bo...
2 Apr 20241h 43min
Discovering Love, Life, and Laughter at 103: Dr. Gladys McGarey's Guide to Thriving Through Adventure and Compassion Across a Century
A Note from James:Oh my gosh, every time, this is the second time I've talked to Gladys McGarey. Last year she was 102 years old, this year she's 103 years old. She wrote a book, The Well Lived Life: ...
28 Mar 20241h 8min
Preparing for Impact | Ryan Estis
A Note from James:Ryan Estis is potentially the most successful public speaker worldwide. I've known him for about a decade, thanks to our mutual friend Scott Cohen, who has appeared on this podcast s...
26 Mar 202457min
James Goes to Jail, and then… | James Brandolino Part 2
A Note from James:Yesterday, we talked all about how James Brandolino started a hedge fund, which was a fraud upon the scheme, all the illegal activity, and how he went from civil to criminal. You co...
21 Mar 202455min
The Diary of a Fraudster | James Brandolino Part 1
A Note from James:James Bandolino committed serious financial fraud - started a hedge fund which was a Ponzi scheme - went to jail for nine years, and we really dive into the details of his fraud, the...
20 Mar 202443min
From Combat to Clarity: A Blueprint for Transformation | Wylie McGraw
A Note from James:Wylie McGraw, a very interesting guy. He was a soldier for many years. He went to Afghanistan. He went to Iraq. He's been in bloody military engagements, and he's also a kind of uniq...
15 Mar 20241h 14min
