Best Michelin Guide Podcasts (2025)

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"Saudi Arabia Has the Most Football Fans Per Capita in The World!" - Ben Harburg 159 1:22:11

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Ben is an American investor and owner of Saudi football club Al-Kholood. He made history for being first non-Saudi to acquire a team in the Saudi Roshn League. Ben is also the founder of MSA Capital, a global investment firm managing over $2 billion in assets. On this episode, Mo picks Ben’s brain on what first pulled him into the idea of buying a …

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🎧 Sony Walkman: The Analog Icon That Led to a Digital Revolution | 49 41:43

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In postwar Tokyo, two engineers were tinkering with rice cookers and busted home radios when they stumbled across a new kind of audio technology: magnetic tape. It inspired them to create a range of ahead-of-their-time tape recorders — and the success took Sony from small repair shop to global electronics powerhouse. Then, in 1979, after decades of…

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[Bonus] Brian Keating on Humility, Chutzpah, and the Arrow of Time 18:39

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Episode Description Right after wrapping up their main conversation, James and Brian hit record again for a bonus session. What came out is an unfiltered talk on humility, arrogance, and the strange mix of traits needed to achieve great things. From the wisdom of the Talmud to the Dunning–Kruger effect, they explore why even Nobel Prize winners wre…

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"Nature Is A Sucker For My Soul' -Andrew Zaloumis 158, CEO Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve 54:20

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We kick off season six with the CEO of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority, internationally recognized for his pioneering work in conservation and community-driven environmental management. A visionary conservation leader and human rights advocate known for his pioneering work in sustainable, people-centered environme…

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How to Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner with Prof. Brian Keating 1:13:13

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Episode Description James sits down once again with cosmologist Brian Keating—longtime friend of the show and author of Into the Impossible: Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner. In this candid conversation, they challenge each other’s views on focus, curiosity, and the trade-offs of staying in your lane. Brian shares behind-the-scenes lessons from inte…

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Is Michelle Wu What Democrats Need? 17:33

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu trounced challenger Josh Kraft in Tuesday’s preliminary election for Boston mayor. What makes Wu so successful? And can she be a model for Democrats nationally? Say More host Shirley Leung talks to Boston Globe politics reporter Emma Platoff and columnist Joan Vennochi about the ‘Trump effect’ on the mayoral election. Email…

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👜 Birkin: The Handbag That Costs More Than Your House | 48 44:49

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When Jane Birkin's boyfriend ran over her beloved wicker basket, she was stuck lugging a messy tote onto a flight to London. As her Hermès planner exploded across the first-class cabin, her mortified seatmate suggested she needed a bag with pockets. ""Hermès doesn't make one with pockets,"" Jane sighed. He replied: ""But I am Hermès."" Jean-Louis D…

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From Deep Blue to Bittensor — Why Subnets Are the Next Internet Boom 1:27:49

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A Note from James I’ve been on and off writing. From 2004 to 2021, I wrote one to two books a year, without fail. Since then, nothing. But I’ve been working on an idea: obsession. When I’m not obsessed, I can’t do much—sometimes not even the basics. But when I am obsessed, I can turn that energy into real outcomes: a business, a book, a skill, some…

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Leslie Forde on ways moms can beat burnout 29:53

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It's perhaps never been more exhausting to be a mom. In her book, "Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs" author Leslie Forde calls on moms to find to put themselves first and prioritize their own health and well being, even when things are busy. Leslie Forde joins host Shirley Leung on today's episode of Say More.…

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Rick Harrison: The Pawn Business, Hidden Histories, and the Best Model in Banking 31:51

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A Note from James The man, the myth, the legend—Rick Harrison. You know him as the star of Pawn Stars, the reality show based on the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The show has been running for over 21 seasons, and Rick himself has become the godfather of the pawn business. I even joined Rick and Chumlee on their own podcast, Pawn After Dark…

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⚾️ New York Yankees: Rise of the Bronx Bombers | 47 42:57

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In the spring of 1903, the NYC subway wasn’t yet open… the Wright Brothers hadn’t yet taken their epic flight… and the New York Yankees were not yet the Yankees. They were the Highlanders: a group of unremarkable transplants from Baltimore, their future not guaranteed. But through determination—and some old-style political maneuvering— the Highland…

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Inside the Royal Court | An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special (The Full Version) 48:53

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This is the full version of the clip I recently shared, where I reflect on my experience inside the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia during President Trump’s historic visit.In this extended story, I take you behind the scenes to share what it was really like. The atmosphere, the protocol, and the unforgettable moments that made this occasion so unique. …

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From Zero to World-Class: Tristan de Montebello on the Art of Public Speaking 1:56:00

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A Note from James I’m honored to have today’s guest: Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. He also co-founded UltraSpeaking (ultraspeaking.com/james), where he teaches techniques to improve communication through games and real-world practice. We even played some of those games during this episode, and they …

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Say More Presents: The Outlaw Ocean "A Team of Journalists at Gunpoint" 39:53

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Today, we’re bringing you the third and final installment of The Outlaw Ocean podcast’s investigation into the shadowy work of the Libyan Coast Guard. The podcast looks into efforts to capture and detain migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in the hopes of a new life in Europe. This week’s episode describes how members of the Outlaw Ocean team w…

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Inside the Royal Court: My Conversation with President Trump! 9:22

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Here’s a clip I put together in a monologue format, where I share the story of being invited to the Royal Court during President Trump’s visit.By Mohammed Islam

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Astro Teller on Moonshots, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Innovation 1:02:00

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A Note from James What does it take to make a discovery that changes the world? Think about landing on the moon — a true moonshot. Along the way, countless technologies were invented that reshaped life back on Earth. My guest today, Astro Teller, has been part of that same kind of world-changing work. At X — Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory — he’s led p…

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Beyond the Ballroom: How to Plan Authentic Corporate Events 35:58

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Tired of business trips that feel like a copy-paste of the same sterile ballroom and conference room? How do you transform a mandatory work trip into a memorable, culturally-rich experience? In this episode, we tackle the secret to planning truly authentic corporate events that leave a lasting impact on attendees. We sit down with a master of the c…

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🏍️ Harley-Davidson: Tattoo’d on 700,000 Biceps | 46 42:31

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It started with a souped-up bicycle inspired by a vaudeville show, and the need for speed. The dream – shared by four Harley brothers and one Davidson – came true, and became one of America’s most iconic companies. But their real innovation? Myth-building. These machines roared through death-defying races and two world wars to start an entire subcu…

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From Failures to Michelin Stars: A Restaurateur's Journey with Josh Kopel 29:26

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In this conversation, Shane Murphy interviews Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and restaurant consultant. They discuss the importance of marketing in the restaurant industry, the journey of a restaurateur, and the significance of menu engineering for profitability. Josh emphasizes that sales should be viewed as a service, enhancing the c…

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Matt Smith: Rethinking College with “The Preparation” 1:02:39

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A Note from James There’s always been debate about whether college is worth it. But what if there’s a better alternative—one that actually prepares you to become the person you want to be? My good friend Matt Smith just wrote a book with Doug Casey called The Preparation. It’s not theory—he’s been putting his own son through it as a real-world expe…

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Say More Presents: The Outlaw Ocean "A Place ‘Worse Than Hell’ 51:22

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More than 50 million people make their living working offshore on the two-thirds of our planet covered by water. Today, we’re bringing you episode two from the second season of “The Outlaw Ocean,” a podcast from the Outlaw Ocean Project, a journalism non-profit that investigates human rights, forced labor, and environmental concerns on our planet's…

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🏰 Disneyland: The Fantasy that Almost Flopped | 45 42:03

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Who wouldn’t want to visit the happiest place on Earth? Well — at the start of the 1950s, it seemed like no one did, at least not when Walt Disney pitched the idea. Sure, Walt had revolutionized animation with Steamboat Willie. And he'd had critical successes with classics like Snow White and Bambi. But his studio was nearly bibbidi-bobbidi-bankrup…

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Case Kenny: Stop “Settling Down” and Start “Settling Up” 40:33

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Episode Description James sits down with Case Kenny, author of The Opposite of Settling and host of New Mindset, Who Dis?, to talk about how our expectations around relationships shape the way we date and commit. Case shares the research, stories, and mindset shifts that helped him go from avoiding commitment in his twenties to finding fulfillment …

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Say More Presents: The Outlaw Ocean "A War on Migration, Funded by the EU" 30:33

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More than 50 million people make their living working offshore on two-thirds of our planet covered by water. The non-profit Outlaw Ocean Project is dedicated to exploring human rights violations, forced labor, and environmental problems that plague the world’s oceans. Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing you a three-part story from the second se…

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The Secret Star Life: A Former MICHELIN Guide Inspector Reflects 1:33:28

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Send us a text For 20 years, she lived a life shrouded in mystery: dining anonymously at some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, and deciding which ones would earn (or lose) the coveted MICHELIN stars. In this rare and candid interview, “P” — a Sicilian-born, Bronx-raised former MICHELIN Guide inspector — shares her fascinating journey fro…

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🍜 Instant Ramen: The Incredible, True Story of “Mr. Noodle” | 44 41:41

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It’s postwar Japan, and entrepreneur Momofuku Ando has lost everything—his business, his home, and his savings. In fact, the whole country has been ravaged by air raids, and people are hungry. But when he stops at a black-market noodle stall and watches desperate people line up for a simple bowl of ramen, something clicks. What if they didn't have …

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Will Bittensor be Bigger than Bitcoin? | The TAO Pod 1:26:48

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Episode Description: Hosted by James Altucher (serial entrepreneur, bestselling author of "Choose Yourself," podcaster, hedge fund manager, chess master, and investor in over 20 companies, with expertise in crypto and AI) and Joseph Jacks (founder and general partner of OSS Capital, the world's first VC firm dedicated to commercial open-source soft…

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$100K Scam Story: How to Spot Con Artists with Johnathan Walton's Red Flags 1:17:42

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A Note from James: "Anatomy of a Con Artist. The 14 red flags to spot scammers, grifters, and thieves". This is a book—an amazing book—by Johnathan Walton. Check out his podcast Queen of the Con, and his new one Cocaine Air. We talk about both in this episode. But his book, Anatomy of a Con Artist, is just dead on. Johnathan shares how he got conne…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on writing as the other 29:40

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It wasn’t long ago that finding an Asian American novelist in a local bookstore felt like finding a rare flower. Today, the options overflow. Viet Thanh Nguyen was on the leading edge of that wave. His first novel, The Sympathizer, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2016. Since then he has written a sequel, a collection of short stories, books for children,…

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🥃 Hennessy: From King George to Kendrick | 43 41:05

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A wounded Irish soldier crawls from a blood-soaked battlefield in the French countryside. He survives, but his fighting days are over. So he settles in the Cognac region, and in 1765, starts a modest brandy business. Richard Hennessy could never dream that 260 years later, his name would ring out—not just in the world of fine spirits, but in the un…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and AI: James Altucher on Smart Humans with Slava Rubin 55:14

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A Note from James: I was honored to be on the Smart Humans Podcast. I’m a big fan of the show, and I was happy they asked me on—especially since I got to talk about things I don’t usually cover here. We discussed my specific predictions for investments like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tau, and stablecoin-related tokens like Curve and Aave. We also explored …

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Young men are betting big on sports gambling 29:37

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In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a law that banned sports betting, and ushered in a new era of gambling. Sports betting has become a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s as ubiquitous as it is lucrative. In his new book “Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling” Jonathan Cohen argues that the rise of online sports betting, fueled …

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Stoicism with Ryan Holiday - Part 2 42:41

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A Note from James: We kept recording because the conversation wasn’t done. Part 1 was about writing and honesty. Part 2? It’s about consequences—what happens when people believe their own hype, when we confuse being loud with being right, and when storytelling gets weaponized. Ryan Holiday has written about ego, stillness, and obstacles. But this p…

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🛹 Skateboard: Defying Physics & Freaking Out Parents for 60+ Years | 42 41:57

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Imagine yourself on a sandy SoCal beach, surfboard in hand. But the ocean’s too calm: not a single wave in sight. What do you do? Well, if you’re a kid in the early 60s, you throw some wheels on a plank of wood and go “sidewalk surfing.” This one simple innovation can’t be traced back to a single inventor; it evolved more like a language than a pro…

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Stoicism with Ryan Holiday - Part 1 42:01

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A Note from James: Ryan Holiday is one of the few writers I consider a peer—not just because of the work he’s done, but because of the choices he's made along the way. We’ve both published a lot of books. We've both dealt with audiences, platforms, and the weight of having a “point of view” in a world that increasingly wants you to pick a side. Thi…

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“Saudi Is About to Change the World in AI” -Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN. 1:15:17

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Catch The Full Episode on Youtube https://bit.ly/4o7fn8Z Tareq Amin is the Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia’s pioneering artificial intelligence company established under the Public Investment Fund. Officially launched on May 12th, 2025 by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, HUMAIN serves as a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s national …

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss on the future of Democrats 27:42

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Democrats are at a crossroads. According to recent polling from CNN, just 28% of Americans view the party favorably. The lowest rating in the poll’s 30-plus year history. Critics say the party lacks vision, and fails to connect with voters. Some say, the party is out of touch. Others believe it’s simply gone too far to the left. But there are new v…