Best Memoir Mastery Podcasts (2025)

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How is AlmaLinux OS is community-driven? with benny Vasquez 34:14

4h ago34:14

34:14

In this episode, Scott Hanselman sits down with Benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, to explore the project's journey since the shift away from CentOS. Benny shares insights into how AlmaLinux stays community-driven, transparent, and enterprise-ready—all while navigating the evolving world of open-source licensing. It's a candid and…

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Townhouse Renovations & Design 1:01:03

18h ago1:01:03

1:01:03

On this week’s show, in New York City, townhouse renovations are a world of their own—blending history, ambition, and precision. These projects go far beyond cosmetic upgrades; they often involve reimagining century-old spaces for modern living while respecting the building’s architectural integrity. From gut renovations that reveal hidden surprise…

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Stoicism with Ryan Holiday - Part 2 42:41

1d ago42:41

42:41

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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#032 Why Your Posts Aren't Converting - Even if They're Getting Likes 3:37

3d ago3:37

3:37

Likes don’t pay the bills—and they don’t always mean your content is working.In this episode of Outsmart the Hustle, Hannah McGinty breaks down why posts that rack up likes but bring in zero inquiries aren’t moving your business forward. If you’ve been stuck in the engagement trap, this is your sign to shift from vanity metrics to value-driven cont…

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Stoicism with Ryan Holiday - Part 1 42:01

6d ago42:01

42:01

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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Breaking Barriers in Tech with Brenda Darden Wilkerson 32:18

7d ago32:18

32:18

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, about her journey in technology and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Brenda shares her inspiring story of entering computer science by accident, overcoming societal perceptions, and her impact…

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The Market Is Normal – The Process Needs to Be Exceptional 59:45

8d ago59:45

59:45

Today on the show, we’re diving into a shifting real estate landscape where inventory lingers, and deals don’t move like they used to. The old-school obsession with listings just doesn’t cut it anymore. Client over Listing isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a call to action. Today’s guests are Jared Antin, BHS’ Executive Director, and Molly B. Townsen…

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Crazy Finance: Episode 2 - Is College Still Worth It? 27:19

9d ago27:19

27:19

A Note from James: When I first said that college was a scam, people thought I was joking—or worse. But I wasn’t. If you’re 18 and listening to this, don’t go to college. And if you’re a parent, don’t send your kid without doing the math. College doesn’t guarantee a better life anymore. In fact, it could cost you years of freedom, tens of thousands…

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#031 Stop Writing for Everyone 4:35

10d ago4:35

4:35

If your content isn’t clicking, it’s probably because you’re writing for everyone. In this direct and powerful episode of Outsmart the Hustle, Hannah McGinty delivers a dose of tough love about why broad, beige messaging won’t attract your dream clients. When you try to appeal to all, you connect with none. The antidote? Write for one person. Hanna…

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

14d 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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The Art of Assembly: Exploring Low-Level Mastery with Randall Hyde 37:28

14d ago37:28

37:28

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Randall Hyde, renowned for his expertise in programming and assembly language. Known as the creator of the Lisa Assembler and the author of The Art of Assembly Language and Write Great Code series, Randall shares his journey from developing in assembler for early computing systems to work…

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Memoirs of A Watch Salesman — A NYC Real Estate Story 1:01:07

15d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

This week on Talking New York Real Estate, Vince sits down with Joseph Aquino, the author of Memoirs of a Watch Salesman, as they peel back the layers of the city that never sleeps, one story at a time. From selling tabletop goods and watches on the sidewalk in 1970s, to living among punk legends and street hustlers at the George Washington Hotel, …

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#030 You Don't Need to Go Viral - You Need to Be Remembered 4:27

17d ago4:27

4:27

You don’t need to go viral—you need to be remembered. In this episode of Outsmart the Hustle, Hannah McGinty unpacks why chasing numbers won’t build the kind of brand that sticks. She shares her personal shift from trying to go viral to focusing on creating meaningful, memorable content that resonates deeply with the right people. If you've ever fe…

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

21d 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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APIs as the Execution Layer of AI with Postman's Rodric Rabbah 32:49

21d ago32:49

32:49

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Roderick Rabah, Head of Product at Postman Flows, about the evolution of software development, the intersection of APIs and AI, and finding the "right layer of abstraction" for problem-solving. Drawing on his deep expertise in compiler optimization, distributed systems, and serverless com…

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International Buyers and New Development Hot spots 1:02:12

22d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

This week on Talking New York Real Estate, Vince discusses how international buyers continue to play a vital role in New York City's luxury real estate market, particularly in the new condo development sector. Despite global economic fluctuations and shifting visa policies, NYC remains a premier destination for overseas investors seeking stability,…

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#029 How I Attract Clients Without Posting Every Day 5:27

24d ago5:27

5:27

You don’t have to post every day to stay booked—and that’s the truth. In this episode of Outsmart the Hustle, Hannah McGinty breaks down the myth that constant visibility is the only path to success. She shares the exact sustainable marketing strategies that help her attract consistent leads without burning out or chasing the algorithm. From evergr…

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

24d 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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Saving State while Still Growing with Temporal's Preeti Somal 33:32

28d ago33:32

33:32

In this episode, Scott chats with Preeti Somal, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Temporal, to explore how teams at OpenAI, Stripe, Netflix, and beyond are building long-running, crash-proof applications using Temporal's open‑source durable execution engine. Drawing on her leadership roles at HashiCorp, Yahoo!, and VMware, Preeti breaks down …

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Leasing Smarter in NYC — Can AI Help? 1:01:30

29d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

This week on Talking New York Real Estate, Vince discusses how the current leasing landscape in NYC is evolving fast, and how AI tools are helping to automate lead follow-up, schedule tours, answer questions in real-time, and personalize outreach. Featuring guests, Ryan Sollinger of ApartmentList.com and Joseph Castillo of Compass. Filmed at Brown …

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#028 No One is Buying Because You're Playing It Safe 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

Feeling unseen doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re growing beneath the surface. In this episode, Hannah McGinty shares a refreshing mindset shift for showing up when it feels like no one is watching. She opens up about the early days of building her education brand, what it’s like to pour your heart into content that barely gets noticed, an…

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

1M 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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How Chess Saved Danny Rensch’s Life: From Cult Roots to Chess.com’s Success 33:24

1M 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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SKY ENGINE AI's Dr. Malc Souter on AI-Generated Training Data 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

In this episode Scott talks with Dr. Malc Souter, a computer graphics algorithms PhD and former Hollywood special effects artist, now bringing his rendering expertise to AI at SKY ENGINE AI. They dive deep into the surprising power of synthetic data, exploring when fake can outperform real in areas like medical imaging, defense, and self-driving ca…

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Is New York Having a Real Estate Crisis? 1:02:43

1M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

On this week’s episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince welcomes top Brown Harris Stevens’ broker, Louise Phillips Forbes, alongside Michael Holt of Compass to discuss major hot topics, including the new broker-fee rule requiring landlords—not tenants—to cover agent commissions, co-ops regaining popularity due to their relative affordability,…

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The Stoic Capitalist: How Rational Thinking Creates Success | Robert Rosenkranz 1:03:14

1M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

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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#027 Marketing With Confidence When You Feel Invisible 5:13

1M ago5:13

5:13

Feeling invisible in your business? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean you're failing. In this short and encouraging episode, Hannah McGinty shares a refreshing mindset shift for showing up when it feels like no one is watching. She opens up about the early days of building her education brand, what it’s like to pour your heart into content that …

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How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand 23:37

1M ago23:37

23:37

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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Dave Barry is the Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass 46:07

1M ago46:07

46:07

When authors want to talk about their book they go on a book tour and often they go to large companies like Microsoft and speak to us in person. I had the opportunity to interview Dave Berry in person and I jumped at it. I grew up reading his humor column syndicated in The Oregonian, and his brand of sarcasm and dry humor matches mine. This episode…

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How to Successfully Bid on an Apartment 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

On this week’s episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince discusses how to successfully bid on a New York City apartment. From working with a knowledgeable local agent who can guide you on pricing and market trends, to making a clean, strong offer that includes financial statements, pre-approval, and, if possible, limited contingencies, Vince t…

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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Brutal Blueprint for Real Freedom 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

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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#026 Why More Marketing Won't Fix a Broken Message 5:30

1M ago5:30

5:30

Ever feel like you're doing all the marketing and still not getting results? In this episode, Hannah dives into one of the biggest reasons why your marketing might not be working: your message isn’t clear. She shares her own early mistakes, what she’s learned since, and three simple ways to clarify your content so it actually connects. If you’ve ev…

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Obsession, Chess, and the Myth of Mastery | James & Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam on the "New in Chess" Podcast 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

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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Startup Mindsets with Earl Valencia 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

What does it really take to succeed in today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Earl Valencia—acclaimed tech leader, venture-backed founder, and author of Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World. Earl brings real-world insights from…

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NYC Real Estate Markets and Summer Activity 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

On this week’s episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince discusses the unique energy of the summer season and what that means for the state of the New York City real estate market. Featuring guests Jessica Cohen of Brown Harris Stevens and Daniel Blatman of Compass. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens’ Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estat…

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Michael Dell vs. Wall Street: Dorm Room to Billion-Dollar Battles 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

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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#025 I Shot a Wedding in Portugal, Now What? 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

Ever wondered what it’s actually like to film a destination wedding? In this episode, Hannah McGinty shares the real behind-the-scenes of shooting her first international wedding in Portugal. From what gear she packed (and what she’d do differently next time) to how the whole experience came together—from client outreach to logistics on the ground—…

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AI and visualizing multidimensional vectors with Pamela Fox 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

Ever wonder how AI “sees” high-dimensional data? In this special 1,000th episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with AI expert Pamela Fox about the fascinating world of visualizing complex data. Pamela breaks down how those abstract numbers and vectors can be turned into visuals we can actually understand—basically helping us see how AI th…

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30 Under 30 — Killing it In New York City Real Estate 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

On this week’s episode of Talking New York Real Estate, Vince sits down with some of New York City’s top young real estate talent as they discuss how they leverage social media and innovative marketing tactics to stand out in a competitive market. Featuring guests Jordan Silver of Brown Harris Stevens, Mike Bussey of Real NYC Apartments, and Elliot…

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Part 5: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The Four Book Frameworks 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

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 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

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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