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James Altucher joins the show to break down why the 10,000-hour rule is a myth, how to cheat your way into the top 1%, why obsession matters more than talent, and how AI is now the greatest mentor of all time. From entrepreneurship and failure… to mental health, chess mastery, comedy, and why losing millions hurts more than being broke — this episode goes deep. If you're chasing mastery, reinvention, or clarity in your career… this is the one. 📘 What You’ll Learn 🧠 Why the 10,000-hour rule is outdated and how to shortcut mastery 🔥 How to reach the top 1% by combining skills instead of grinding years 🤖 How to use AI as your mentor, therapist, teacher & coach 💭 Why thinking can’t fix depression — but action can 💰 The 3 money skills: making it, keeping it, growing it 🧩 How to rebuild identity after losing everything 📈 The real mindset behind entrepreneurship & risk 🎤 Why stand-up comedy teaches business better than business books ♟️ Chess strategy that applies to life, business, and competition 💡 How writing 10 ideas a day can change your brain & life CHAPTERS: 00:00 – The 10,000-Hour Rule is BS 02:30 – How to Enter the Top 1% Faster 04:00 – AI as the Ultimate Mentor 05:20 – Mental Health, Depression & Real Recovery 07:00 – Losing Millions & Rebuilding From Zero 09:20 – Idea Muscle: How Writing 10 Ideas Saved His Life 12:00 – Entrepreneurship Reality (Not the Instagram Version) 14:45 – Risk, Failure & Business Heartbreaks 17:10 – Bitcoin, Wealth, and Why It’s Going to Millions 19:40 – Politics, Social Media & the New Attention Economy 23:00 – Comedy, Skill Stacking & Becoming World-Class 26:40 – Chess, Mindset & Mental Toughness 30:20 – Why Gen Z Might Be the Most Talented Generation Ever 35:00 – Pressure, Self-Doubt & Finding Your Identity Again 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️James Altucher - https://www.instagram.com/altucher/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords James Altucher, 10000 hour rule myth, top 1 percent, skill stacking, AI mentor, entrepreneurship truth, mental health, depression recovery, losing millions story, idea muscle, chess mindset, comedy skills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Nov 55min

In this episode, we sit down with Althea, an energy worker and channel who shares her personal experiences with light language, multidimensional awareness, reincarnation, and the “grid work” she feels called to do around the world. From South Africa to India to ancient power spots, she talks about how she understands the Earth’s energetic grid, galactic guides, and what “planetary ascension” means in her framework. At the end of the episode, Althea offers a live light language transmission intended for relaxation, grounding, and reflection. As always, this conversation is about personal beliefs and experiences only and is not medical, psychological, or professional advice. 📚 “What You’ll Learn” 🌌 What “light language” is and how Altea believes it supports spiritual growth 🧬 How she understands energetic grids, Earth’s ley lines, and “planetary work” 👁️ Why discernment, truth, and boundaries matter so much for clear channeling 🔄 Her perspective on reincarnation, karma, and repeating lessons across lifetimes 🧿 How she approaches spiritual protection, dream attacks, and darker energies 🧱 Why people pleasing and weak boundaries can drain your energy and abundance 🌀 How she uses concepts like the quantum field and “zero point” to explain manifestation 🎧 What a live light language transmission may feel like for listeners Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Who Is Altea 01:05 – What Is Light Language? 03:38 – Grid Work & Earth’s Energy 05:02 – Galactic Guides & Higher Selves 09:55 – Channeling, Truth & Boundaries 17:10 – Reincarnation, Karma & Lessons 25:58 – Dark Magic & Spiritual Protection 32:03 – Dream Attacks & Reptilians 44:15 – Atlantis, Tech & New Earth 53:46 – Live Light Language Transmission 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Althea Lucrezia - https://www.instagram.com/althealucrezia/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords light language, Altea, starseeds, ascension, 5D, dimensions, Pleiadian, mantis being, grid work, energy grid, sacred sites, sacred geometry, reincarnation, karma, akashic records, spiritual awakening, channeling, psychic abilities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Nov 1h 1min

In this episode, Wade Martin sits down for his first-ever podcast and unloads 25+ years of wild stories from the music industry, nightlife, and his own chaotic personal life. Wade spent decades as a producer and studio owner working with some of the biggest names in the world — Britney Spears, DMX, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Rolling Stones, Coolio and more. He breaks down what it’s really like behind the scenes: fragile egos, insecurity, drugs, money, nonstop pressure from labels, and why he eventually walked away from it all in the middle of a session with a 17-year-old influencer “telling him how to do his job.” 📘 What You’ll Learn 🎵 How the music industry really works behind closed doors 💊 The dark side of fame, ego, drugs, and burnout 💻 How technology and laptops killed big studios and changed sound quality 🧠 Why he now values intelligence over looks and prefers to be alone ❤️ How social media, OnlyFans & endless options affect modern relationships 🚪 What it takes to walk away from a lucrative career and rebuild a new life 0:00 – His rant on modern women & narcissism 0:41 – Wade’s first podcast & 25 years in music 1:06 – Addicted to cars, women & status 1:45 – The 17-year-old influencer that made him quit 3:04 – From producer to DJ after Calvin Harris 5:13 – 83 Vegas billboards & $80K DJ sets 6:14 – Why he cut off celebrities 9:00 – Laptops killing big studios 12:15 – Labels slashing budgets & bedroom producers 15:04 – Why old records sound better than today 17:28 – Working with Britney & her insecurities 19:31 – DMX, Snoop, 50 Cent & raw talent 21:02 – Retirement spiral: hookers, coke & alcohol 21:33 – New purpose: supplements & his own show 22:03 – “Wade Martin’s Video Thingy” concept 25:07 – OnlyFans, options & broken dating 31:58 – No-shower philosophy & skin 34:00 – Why he hates England & worries about CA 36:11 – Vegas life, heat & night schedule 37:17 – $50K month in Tijuana & wake-up call 38:44 – From sex-driven to sapiosexual 40:04 – Choosing to grow old alone 42:31 – Where to watch his show & closing remarks 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Wade Martin - https://www.instagram.com/wademartinofficial/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 SEO Keywords wade martin interview, wade martin music producer, digital social hour wade, life after fame, dark side of music industry, working with britney spears, dmx studio story, vegas dj life, calvin harris dj contracts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Nov 45min

Is our reality intelligently designed — and are UFOs, portals, and bizarre phenomena the proof? In this episode, Sean sits down with Brandon Fugal, billionaire real estate mogul and owner of Skinwalker Ranch, the most scientifically studied paranormal hotspot on the planet. Brandon reveals how he went from hardcore skeptic to full-blown experiencer after witnessing a daylight UFO with multiple witnesses and dealing with repeatable electromagnetic anomalies, GPS glitches, and time distortions on the ranch. 📚 What You’ll Learn 🌌 Why Brandon Fugal believes we live in a divinely constructed, intelligently designed reality 🛸 How a daylight UFO encounter turned a hardened skeptic into an experiencer 🧲 The electromagnetic anomalies, GPS failures, and time distortions recorded on Skinwalker Ranch 🧪 How scientists, generals, and former Pentagon insiders are studying the ranch with real data ⚠️ Why some visitors end up in the ER with strange injuries and illnesses 🧠 How consciousness, intention, and attitude seem to affect what happens on the property 🔮 What Brandon has learned about remote viewing, psychics, shamans, and a rabbi’s experiments on-site 🌍 Why he thinks UFOs, portals, time glitches, and spirituality are all connected 0:00 – Divinely designed reality 0:54 – Buying Skinwalker Ranch as skeptic 3:18 – Pentagon ties & Bigelow era 10:13 – UFO encounter that changed everything 13:39 – Going public with History Channel 17:59 – Danger, injuries & “spiritual rules” 23:22 – UFOs, portals and time glitches 32:19 – Consciousness, reincarnation and divine design 35:03 – Remote viewing, shamans and rabbi 40:04 – Critics, skepticism and where to watch 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Brandon Fugal - https://www.instagram.com/brandonfugal/? 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords skinwalker ranch, brandon fugal, ufo, ufos, uap, paranormal, aliens, extraterrestrials, portals, wormholes, time glitches, time dilation, consciousness, remote viewing, psychic, cia programs, secret of skinwalker ranch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Nov 48min

This episode dives deep into the future of marketing, the rise of AI, and the economic, cultural, and business shifts every entrepreneur needs to understand. From why ad agencies are getting wiped out… to how AI will replace media buyers… to the hidden traps of rebranding, corporate politics, DEI pressure, and the new rules of distribution — this conversation breaks down the REAL forces shaping the next decade. We also explore Denmark’s culture, taxes, blue-collar opportunities, creator economy strategies, and how anyone can leverage social media, clippers, and digital products to build a brand people care about. If you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or creator, this is the blueprint for staying ahead. CHAPTERS 0:00 – “You can find one thing to agree with in anyone” 0:35 – Back on the show + crazy fashion talk 1:30 – Amish dog breeders & tech-free lifestyle 3:00 – Phones, IQ drops & attention span collapse 4:30 – Cheating in school, ADHD meds & college scams 6:10 – Basketball today vs the past 9:00 – Feminism vs OnlyFans debate 12:00 – Politics, hypocrisy & the pendulum swing 16:30 – Racism, California culture & hidden history 20:00 – Charlie Kirk shooting, gun control & the real story 25:00 – Drug war, mental health, violence & society breaking 30:00 – Hypnotherapy, deleting emotions & mind control 33:00 – Hollywood: rituals, blackmail & elite behavior 37:00 – Child exploitation, corruption & untouchable elites 42:00 – Karma, reincarnation & Gnostic beliefs 47:00 – Religion, Jesus, and “the demiurge” 50:00 – Is he possessed? Spirits, seances & demons 53:00 – Psychic scams, Greek mafia & supernatural encounters 1:03:00 – Alien sighting at Santa Monica Pier 1:08:00 – Hidden continents, Antarctica & secret portals 1:14:00 – 6ix9ine, snitching & street loyalty 1:18:00 – Murder cases, hiding bodies & real crime talk 1:20:00 – LA corruption, driving skills & bank stories 1:21:30 – Running for mayor, traffic & ending the episode 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Clayton Lisy - https://www.instagram.com/ghostluvme/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Nov 1h 24min

Water is NOT just water. In this episode, we sit down with Martin Riese, a certified water sommelier, to completely reset how you think about the most important drink in your life. 📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 💧 Why “pure water” is a myth and what TDS (total dissolved solids) actually tells you 🧂 How minerals, salts & electrolytes change taste, mouthfeel and hydration 🚰 The real difference between spring water, purified water & tap water 🧪 Why the health claims around alkaline & hydrogen water are massively overhyped 😵 How low-TDS waters can make your mouth feel drier (and why people think they’re “thirstier”) 🧃 Why many “functional” waters are just expensive flavored tap with clever labels 🧱 How European water culture (spa towns & medicinal waters) differs from the U.S. 🏙️ Why New York tap water helps make better pizza & bagels than most cities 🛠️ How to think about filters, RO systems & remineralization at home 🌍 Why millions still lack basic tap water & why microplastics are more about tires than bottles CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why “pure” water doesn’t exist 1:04 – Martin’s journey to becoming America’s first water sommelier 2:30 – The birth of the water menu & why water tastes different 3:00 – Inside the corrupt restaurant water industry 5:23 – Alkaline & hydrogen water myths, debunked 8:04 – 60% of bottled water is just tap water 11:19 – The real reason Dasani tastes “thirstier” 15:20 – The best tap water in America (and the NYC pizza explanation) 18:30 – The truth about microplastics 29:22 – Water tasting begins: Saratoga, Iskilde, Three Bays & more 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Martin Riese — https://www.instagram.com/martinriese/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔎 KEYWORDS water sommelier, Martin Riese, water tasting, bottled water scam, purified water vs spring water, TDS total dissolved solids, electrolytes in water, alkaline water myth, hydrogen water review, oxygenated water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Nov 52min

A top marketing agency founder breaks down how AI is decimating agencies, why distribution and owned media will be the new power, how “woke branding” wrecked big companies, and what creators and entrepreneurs MUST do now to survive the next 5 years. Chapters 0:00 – Why Denmark, remote life & leaving the office behind 4:12 – How remote agencies really perform 5:04 – AI is crushing agencies & in-house marketing 8:06 – Owning media, distribution & personal brand in the AI era 11:05 – New ad game: let algorithms do the targeting 13:50 – Paid vs organic, DMs, ManyChat & building real trust 17:28 – Why YouTube in every other platform (and why you need an offer) 24:50 – Hormozi lessons: wrong problem, right solution & the real cost of change 32:58 – ESG, DEI, “woke branding” & how big companies lost the plot 43:47 – Blue collar comeback, future of work & why degrees don’t matter anymore 50:48 – How he wrote Hook, Line & Sinker using AI + what’s inside 📘 What You’ll Learn 🤖 How AI is redefining agencies, in-house teams, and ad buying 📊 Why algorithms should handle targeting—and what humans should focus on instead 📺 Why YouTube is still the #1 platform for serious creators 📈 How to use organic + paid together (DM triggers, ManyChat, retargeting) 🧠 The Hormozi lesson: right problem, wrong solution & the real cost of change 🏢 How “woke branding,” ESG & DEI campaigns backfired on big corporations 🧱 Why blue collar work is booming again and what that means for the next generation 🎓 Why resumes and marketing degrees matter less than actual proof of work 📚 How he used AI and voice notes to write Hook, Line & Sinker 🪝 The hook–line–sinker framework for grabbing attention and turning it into revenue 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Chris Kubby - https://www.instagram.com/chriskubby/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔑 Keywords ai marketing 2025, marketing agency future, ai vs agencies, social media marketing interview, paid ads vs organic, owning media and distribution, creator economy 2025, youtube growth strategy, linkedin ads b2b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Nov 57min

Freestyle chess is shaking up the chess world, and Jan Henric Buettner comes on the podcast to discuss how this innovative format is disrupting the game and making chess more accessible to the masses. From randomized boards to shorter games, Jan shares how freestyle chess combines competitive strategy with an engaging, media-friendly approach. He also dives into the inspiration behind the concept, the partnership with Magnus Carlsen, and their vision for attracting new audiences by reimagining the chess aesthetic, integrating celebrity culture, and aligning chess with other global sports. 📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ♟️ How Freestyle Chess works and why Magnus Carlsen wanted this format 🚦 Why he models chess after Formula 1 with color-coding, storylines, and spectacle ⏱️ How shortening time controls and tournaments makes chess watchable for TV & streaming 🧠 Why randomized starting positions (Fischer Random) make games more creative and less memorized 🏰 How a $10B entrepreneur ended up restoring a ruined village and building a luxury resort 📊 What it takes to build a new sports/entertainment property from scratch at 60 🎯 Why he believes in living life in 7×7-year cycles and changing paths every few years 💸 How his relationship with money, luck, and success evolved over time 🤖 Why he embraces AI (and even jokes about being nice to ChatGPT) 🌍 Why chess has 700M+ players but needed a fresh format to reach a mass audience CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - What is Freestyle Chess 06:06 - The Venue 09:56 - Is Chess a Sport 12:45 - Next Trend is AI 14:25 - Luck in Chess and Business 16:55 - Building Companies with Exit Strategy 19:02 - Evolving Relationship with Money 21:14 - Where to Watch Freestyle Chess 22:19 - Like & Subscribe 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Jan Henric Buettner - 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔎 KEYWORDS freestyle chess, Magnus Carlsen, Jan Henric Büttner, Fischer Random 960, freestyle chess vegas, Wynn Las Vegas chess, Formula 1 chess, chess as a sport, modern chess formats, chess tournament Vegas, elite chess players, chess.com freestyle, ESPN chess, DAZN chess, randomized chess starting positions #chesstournament #chessevents #disruptingchess #chessinfluencer #chessplayers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Nov 24min