Best Jay Yow Podcasts (2025)

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From Writing Horror To Children’s Books: DeWayne Dority Creator of Shapemaster & Liar 35:00

5h ago35:00

35:00

DeWayne Dority started his comic journey writing horror comics and his own Wake Comics Universe. When COVID hit he decided to switch gears and write a Dr. Seuss inspired children's comic book called: Shape Master; for his autistic son. With Liar his newest comic with a Kickstarter already on the go, he creates comics between horror and children's b…

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Crazy Finance: Episode 1 – Why Buying a House Might Be the Worst Financial Decision 25:52

4d ago25:52

25:52

A Note from James: Owning a home has been sold to us as the American dream. But what if it's actually a financial nightmare? In this episode, I talk with my friend Doug Hill about why I think buying a house is a bad idea—not just a little bad, but one of the worst investments you can make. Doug and I disagree on some points, and that's the fun part…

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Michelin Stars, Tragedy, and the Discipline to Be Great | Chef Curtis Duffy 1:00:15

11d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

A Note from James: So Chef Curtis Duffy—he’s won Michelin Stars, a James Beard Award. He’s been on Netflix’s Iron Chef, was a judge on Top Chef season 21, and he’s even shown up in The Bear. He runs the Chicago restaurants Ever and Grace, and he wrote this incredible memoir called Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef. I could list all the accolades, but wha…

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How UFC Champion Miesha Tate Overcame Rock Bottom with a Resilient Mindset 1:15:39

13d ago1:15:39

1:15:39

A Note from James: Miesha Tate—at first, I’ve got to admit, I didn’t know much about UFC or MMA. But Miesha was the World Bantamweight Champion, and she fought Ronda Rousey—probably the most famous female fighter in the sport. I watched one of their fights, and honestly, I don’t know how I’d survive even a quarter of a second. But the conversation …

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The Art of the Comeback: How to Revive a Whole Damn Comics Festival After 14 Years 46:52

14d ago46:52

46:52

"The Art of the Comeback: How to Revive a Passion Project (and a Whole Damn Comics Festival) After 14 Years" Featuring: Amy Letts (*Creator of Epic Fail & Organizer of Caption UK) Ever abandoned a creative project—only to resurrect it years later? Amy Letts, the sharp-witted mind behind cult webcomic Epic Fail, just pulled off a double revival: Her…

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The Secret of Dave Barry’s Humor: Class Clown Memoir and Florida Tales 49:58

20d ago49:58

49:58

A Note from James: One of the funniest guys I’ve ever spoken to—Dave Barry. I always love talking to him. He’s been America’s top humorist since the early ’80s with a syndicated column in 500 newspapers and a long list of bestselling books. This is his third time on the podcast, and his latest book, Class Clown: Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass, i…

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Adriano Ariganello’s Creative Pinfall: Ending ‘From Parts Unknown’ & What’s Next 44:33

21d ago44:33

44:33

In this episode, Adriano Ariganello creator of Pesto Comics publishing and the indie comic force behind his most recent wrestling-infused series From Parts Unknown (Issues #4 and #5). We dive into: - The art of endings: Why wrapping a series feels like a “creative body slam” (and how to do it with grace). - Unexpected lessons from wrestling storyte…

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How Chess Saved Danny Rensch’s Life: From Cult Roots to Chess.com’s Success 33:24

24d ago33:24

33:24

Notes from James: I had no idea this conversation would go where it did. I thought we’d talk chess. Instead, we talked about life, trauma, manipulation, redemption… and how one of the world’s most popular games can be both a tormentor and a savior. Episode Description: In this raw and powerful episode, I sat down with Danny Rensch—International Mas…

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The Stoic Capitalist: How Rational Thinking Creates Success | Robert Rosenkranz 1:08:46

28d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

A Note from James: Man, what a fascinating career Robert Rosenkranz has had—multi-billionaire, involved in virtually every part of finance and American industry. He wrote a book called The Stoic Capitalist, and what really stands out is how he's actively applied stoic principles to achieve immense success throughout his career. Even from a young ag…

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How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand 32:02

1M ago32:02

32:02

Notes from James: When I turned 40, I was depressed. I checked the top 50 chess players and saw only one person around my age: Viswanathan Anand. That moment gave me hope. Episode Description: I met one of my lifelong heroes—five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand—and got to sit down with him at the Norway Summit to unpack what it really t…

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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Brutal Blueprint for Real Freedom 1:09:39

1M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

A Note from James: So I’ve been doing this podcast for a long time—over 1500 episodes—and I’ve spoken to everyone from billionaires to best-selling authors, athletes to entrepreneurs. But there are a handful of episodes that still ring in my ears years later. One of them was Episode 156 with Gary Vaynerchuk. I was just re-listening to it while pull…

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Secret to Great Storytelling Was Playing Games Online: Author Richard Sparks - New Rock Series 54:54

1M ago54:54

54:54

"What if the secret to great storytelling was playing an online game with your guild?" In this episode, I sit down with Richard Sparks, the imaginative mind behind the New Rock novel series (New Rock, New Role and New Rock, New Realm) available on Amazon, to explore how gaming, language, and fandom shape extraordinary fiction. Richard’s journey is …

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Obsession, Chess, and the Myth of Mastery | James & Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam on the "New in Chess" Podcast 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

A Note from James: So the question is, I really feel that in order to get not good at something, but great at something, you have to be obsessed. You can't just wake up and decide to be obsessed—it has to be deep, almost irrational. Obsession is like addiction. It throws your life off balance, and yet... there’s this insane joy when you enter the s…

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Michael Dell vs. Wall Street: Dorm Room to Billion-Dollar Battles 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

A Note from James: Michael Dell. Founder of Dell. I remember in college, hearing about this kid who was building computers in his dorm and making millions. I thought it was a myth. It wasn’t. He’s the real thing—and he just kept going. I wanted to understand what drove him, what it felt like to deal with Carl Icahn trying to wrestle his company fro…

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Part 5: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The Four Book Frameworks 35:16

2M ago35:16

35:16

Notes from James: Most people get stuck at the idea stage. That’s why I’m sharing frameworks—so you’re not staring at a blank screen. These techniques have helped hundreds of people (including me) go from idea to published book in just 30 days. Episode Descriptions: In Part 5 of my 30-day writing series, I unveil four of the most powerful book-writ…

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Shoveling Sh*t: Entrepreneurs’ Secrets to a $700M Exit with Michael & Kass Lazerow 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Episode Description: James reconnects with entrepreneurs Michael and Kass Lazerow, whose journey spans selling Golf.com for $24 million, launching and pivoting Buddy Media into a $700 million Salesforce acquisition, and now investing in breakout brands like Liquid Death. This episode isn’t about startup clichés—it’s about emotional resilience, firi…

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From Dracula to Angel Hunter: Eisner Nominated Comic Creator Rich Davis 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

"Sometimes the most pivotal moments in life come from the most unexpected places." In this episode, I sit down with Rich Davis, an Eisner-nominated comic writer and the mastermind behind gripping series like Cult of Dracula, Rise of Dracula, Prometheus in Chains, REIGN OF DRACULA, and his latest project, Angel/Hunter. Rich’s journey is a testament …

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Part 4: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days – Self-Publishing, Traditional Deals, and Making Real Money 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

Notes from James: Let’s be honest: most people who write a book never make money from it. Why? Because they stop at the last page. I want you to go further. In this episode, I show you how I turned my books into speaking gigs, consulting work, investment deals, and more. You don’t need a big publisher or a massive budget—just the right strategy. Ep…

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Trump’s 2025 Tariff Revolution? Wilbur Ross Spills the Dirty Secrets on Trade, China, and Your Money! 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

A Note from James: Well, you can't get more information about tariffs and the economy than what I just got and you're about to listen to. Wilbur Ross, who was Secretary of Commerce under the first administration of Trump, just came on the podcast. I got to ask any question I wanted—about tariffs, the economy, everything. Don't forget, in Trump’s fi…

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How-to Thrive in the Future of Podcasting: Insights from PodcastOne Top Industry Executives, Kit Gray & Robert Ellin 46:31

2M ago46:31

46:31

A Note from James: So I’ve been podcasting for, gosh, 11 years—over 1500 episodes. And through that whole journey, PodcastOne always stood out to me. They recently went public, and today I’ve got Rob Ellin and Kit Gray joining me. What’s the future of podcasting? If you're thinking about starting a podcast—or wondering how to grow one you already h…

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Part 3: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The 6 U’s, Clarity Tools, and Breaking Through Writer’s Block 48:37

2M ago48:37

48:37

Notes from James: This is where a lot of people quit—but you won’t. This episode is about pushing through the dip that comes when writing gets tough. I give you tools I’ve used across 25+ books to keep going, stay motivated, and write better. Episode Descriptions: This is Part 3 of my 30-day writing series—and we’re getting into the real tools that…

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What Does An Audio/Podcast/Music Engineer Do? Jay "The Engineer" Yow 56:15

2M ago56:15

56:15

Just like that meme: "What Does An Audio Engineer Do do do do..." Jay Yow has had a successful 16 year career as an Audio, Music, Podcast Engineer with his own work and being a Producer on The James Altucher Show. As an engineer he's learned a few tricks of the trade from managing issues on the fly, to giving a master class in under 10 minutes to f…

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Part 2: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - Frameworks, First Lines, and the Craft of Storytelling 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

Notes from James: The biggest lie about writing is that it takes years. I’ve written multiple books in less than a month—including bestsellers. With the right system, anyone can do this. In this episode, I break down how to structure your first book and why your life experience, not your grammar, is your superpower. You’ll also hear my take on AI w…

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How to write and publish your book in 30 days: Part 1 - The Foundation of a Successful Writing Life 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

Notes from James: I’ve written 25 books—some huge hits, some total flops—and what I’ve learned is this: anyone can write a book, but not everyone gives themselves permission to start. This episode is the foundation. I break down the mindset, motivation, and structure you need to go from blank page to published book—even if you’ve never written a wo…

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Bitcoin Meets Gold: Sunny Ray on Tokenization’s Future 57:44

2M ago57:44

57:44

A Note from James: Sunny Ray is working on an incredible project involving Bitcoin and his company, Matador. They’re digitizing gold—turning it into crypto—and he’s a Bitcoin maximalist. That’s different from my stance: I think there are many crypto tokens that are useful for specific purposes. But Sonny’s view is clear—Bitcoin is the foundation. W…

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Dr. Mehmet Oz (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) on Food, Medicine, and the Future of Healthcare 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

A Note from James: So Dr. Oz—television personality turned government official—this is such an interesting thing. He's going to be the new administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. He’s going to be in charge of all Medicare and Medicaid. What does he know or think about these parts of our government? Medicare and Medicaid…

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Everything Doctor's & Hospitals are Afraid to Tell You: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills, Advocate For Yourself & Restore U.S. Healthcare 1:30:09

3M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

A Note from James: Marty Makary is the new head of the FDA, but he is also an old friend of the podcast. He's been on several times, and it's really important to know how this is going to be a new and different FDA, and it's going to be molded by Marty's very specific opinions about healthcare and the medical industry—and here they are. Episode Des…

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Blazing A Musical Journey From Backstage to Americana: Musician William John Titus Bishop 39:12

3M ago39:12

39:12

Musician William John Titus Bishop grew up with music on the mind and in the soul. From his days being classically trained in Cello to learning the drums and the guitar on his own, he has taken his love of music to the next level by learning the folk styling of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Janis Joplin and more.…

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Pod Talk: Four Podcast Secrets No One Tells You: PR Collab, Interview Tips, Editing Choices 1:24:50

3M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

After our January livestream broke expectations (thank you!), host Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast) reassembles an all-star panel to dissect the unspoken challenges of podcasting. No fluff—just tactical insights from veterans who’ve navigated these waters. This Episode’s Firestarters: Kurt Sasso (Two Geeks Talking) "How to Ask The R…

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Jay Yow Podcasts

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The James Altucher Show

James Altucher

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Two Geeks Talking

Kurt Sasso

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From Writing Horror To Children’s Books: DeWayne Dority Creator of Shapemaster & Liar 35:00

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Crazy Finance: Episode 1 – Why Buying a House Might Be the Worst Financial Decision 25:52

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Michelin Stars, Tragedy, and the Discipline to Be Great | Chef Curtis Duffy 1:00:15

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How UFC Champion Miesha Tate Overcame Rock Bottom with a Resilient Mindset 1:15:39

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The Art of the Comeback: How to Revive a Whole Damn Comics Festival After 14 Years 46:52

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The Secret of Dave Barry’s Humor: Class Clown Memoir and Florida Tales 49:58

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Adriano Ariganello’s Creative Pinfall: Ending ‘From Parts Unknown’ & What’s Next 44:33

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How Chess Saved Danny Rensch’s Life: From Cult Roots to Chess.com’s Success 33:24

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The Stoic Capitalist: How Rational Thinking Creates Success | Robert Rosenkranz 1:08:46

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How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand 32:02

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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Brutal Blueprint for Real Freedom 1:09:39

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Secret to Great Storytelling Was Playing Games Online: Author Richard Sparks - New Rock Series 54:54

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Obsession, Chess, and the Myth of Mastery | James & Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam on the "New in Chess" Podcast 1:03:57

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Michael Dell vs. Wall Street: Dorm Room to Billion-Dollar Battles 54:28

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Part 5: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The Four Book Frameworks 35:16

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Shoveling Sh*t: Entrepreneurs’ Secrets to a $700M Exit with Michael & Kass Lazerow 1:05:08

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From Dracula to Angel Hunter: Eisner Nominated Comic Creator Rich Davis 50:00

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Part 4: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days – Self-Publishing, Traditional Deals, and Making Real Money 39:56

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Trump’s 2025 Tariff Revolution? Wilbur Ross Spills the Dirty Secrets on Trade, China, and Your Money! 47:00

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How-to Thrive in the Future of Podcasting: Insights from PodcastOne Top Industry Executives, Kit Gray & Robert Ellin 46:31

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Part 3: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The 6 U’s, Clarity Tools, and Breaking Through Writer’s Block 48:37

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What Does An Audio/Podcast/Music Engineer Do? Jay "The Engineer" Yow 56:15

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Part 2: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - Frameworks, First Lines, and the Craft of Storytelling 43:23

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How to write and publish your book in 30 days: Part 1 - The Foundation of a Successful Writing Life 37:05

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Bitcoin Meets Gold: Sunny Ray on Tokenization’s Future 57:44

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Dr. Mehmet Oz (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) on Food, Medicine, and the Future of Healthcare 36:04

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Everything Doctor's & Hospitals are Afraid to Tell You: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills, Advocate For Yourself & Restore U.S. Healthcare 1:30:09

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Blazing A Musical Journey From Backstage to Americana: Musician William John Titus Bishop 39:12

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Pod Talk: Four Podcast Secrets No One Tells You: PR Collab, Interview Tips, Editing Choices 1:24:50

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