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James Altucher is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, venture capitalist, podcaster and now, a standup comedian. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies. He has published 20 books, and is a contributor to publications including The Financial Times and The Huffington Post. I talk with him about reinventing yourself, investments, standup comedy, raising children, marriage and more. https://jamesaltucher.com/ ——- Leave a Review https://itun.es/us/c4pK9.c Email the show mailto:thegaryhour@gmail.com Hosted by Gary Levitt http://garygarylevitt.com Sponsored by Future Moments http://future-moments.com Intro music by Setting Sun https://settingsun.bandcamp.com Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Effective Altruism ( https://www.effectivealtruism.org ) is about answering one simple question: how can we use our resources to help others the most? I talk to Chris Corliss about the philosophy and movement that it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever spent days, weeks, months or most of the year on the road traveling gig to gig? Comedian Paul Hooper has been doing that for years. He performs at places and towns I wouldn't even wanna visit, let alone try to entertain. Good chat about road life, different audiences, sobriety and more. Check out Paul at http://www.paulhoopercomedy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what it's like being a public defender in one of the roughest areas of the USA? I talk to Kristin Bruan who's been one in the Bronx NY for 13 years. It's a gruesome job, so if you have thin skin beware this episode may not be for you. ——- Leave a Review https://itun.es/us/c4pK9.c Email the show mailto:thegaryhour@gmail.com Hosted by Gary Levitt http://garygarylevitt.com Sponsored by Future Moments http://future-moments.com Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun https://settingsun.bandcamp.com Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She was a former sex worker who started qt the age of 17. Now she has a job as the Director of Communications at Decriminalize Sex Work. She's also a comedian and performer. Check her out at: http://kaytlinbailey.com/.or Twitter at https://twitter.com/KaytlinBailey ----- Leave a Review https://itun.es/us/c4pK9.c Email the show mailto:thegaryhour@gmail.com Hosted by Gary Levitt http://garygarylevitt.com Sponsored by Future Moments http://future-moments.com Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun https://settingsun.bandcamp.com Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary talks to Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone. Social outreach organizer @Chabad. Founder @myTechTribe. and TED Resident about Judaism, religion, the future and more! Visit Mordechai at https://twitter.com/Mottel ——- Leave a Review https://itun.es/us/c4pK9.c Email the show mailto:thegaryhour@gmail.com Hosted by Gary Levitt http://garygarylevitt.com Sponsored by Future Moments http://future-moments.com Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun https://settingsun.bandcamp.com Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk to comedian and writer Boris Khaykin about emigrating to the US from Ukraine when he was 7 and how his parents managed coming here with no jobs or money to build a better life for their family. We also talk standup comedy and writing of course. Visit Boris here: http://boriskhaykin.com/ ——- Leave a Review https://itun.es/us/c4pK9.c Email the show mailto:thegaryhour@gmail.com Hosted by Gary Levitt http://garygarylevitt.com Sponsored by Future Moments http://future-moments.com Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun https://settingsun.bandcamp.com Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an independent artist you end up learning a lot of skills you never thought you'd need to know. I talked to musician and RISK! podcast producer JC Cassis about her music and how as an independent artist she learned some of those skills and used them to help grow the RISK! podcast to over 1 million listeners per month. Check her out here: https://jccassis.com Hear her new track Christmas is Bullshit at the end of this episode. ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolyn Castiglia is a stand-up comedian known for her hilarious riffing, crowd work and wild storytelling. Carolyn has appeared on VH1, MTV2, Comedy Central, NBC, We TV, Lifetime, as a talking head on HLN, and more.She's dealt with tragedy, hardships and joy head on. Hear the fun and energetic Carolyn Castiglia talk about her upbringing and current life. Check her out here: http://www.comediancarolyn.com ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He graduated Cornell University with a degree in architecture, only to give it up to pursue a career in standup comedy. Hear me talk with Aaron Kominos-Smith about that and other crazy decisions. Check him out at: http://funnyaaron.com ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel J Perafan is a hilarious standup comedian. Hear him open up about depression, a suicide attempt, and his dedication to the art and process of comedy Check him out on Twitter https://twitter.com/DanielJPerafan/ ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Savannah Rodgers is a narrative and documentary filmmaker based out of NYC and Kansas City. She is currently a TED Resident, an Adobe Project 1324 award recipient, a Narrative Shorts Programmer at the Slamdance Film Festival, and serves on the Board of Directors of Film Society KC. In 2018, she was recognized with the Spirit Award by Kansas City Women in Film and Television. We talk about growing up in Kansas, coming out to her parents and community, her upcoming Ted Talk, and the art, process and motivation behind her filmmaking. Check her out here: http://www.savannahrodgers.com ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He's written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. We have a fun and enlightening conversation about radical honesty, gratitude, tools for life and marriage. A.J.'s new book "Thanks a Thousand" just came out where he embarks on an adventure to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. Check him out here: https://ajjacobs.com/ ——- Email the show Leave a Review Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian comedian Sam Kissajukian sold out 26 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has toured all over the place, I caught up with him for lovely conversation about comedy, Australians, The hard living of NYC, self improvement and psychology. Check him out here: http://www.samkissaju.com ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 9/11 PJ Landers was in NYC, but instead of running from the danger, he ran into the rubble to help rescue people. After that he got a police scanner and a camera to became a photojournalist eager to be the first on the scene of a crime or fire. Check out PJ here: http://www.mrpjlanders.com/ Mentioned in the episode: his photojournalism http://spotnewsvideo.com ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reem Edan is a first-generation Iraqi-American comedian, writer and actor. We talk about vision boards, growing up in the Middle East and Colorado, Islam, religion and a slew of other taboo topics you're not supposed to talk about. Check her out at: https://www.reemedan.com/ ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I talked to psychotherapist and photographer Herb Bardavid about his project Getting Old and Getting Out where he photographs the elderly of NYC and gets them to tell their stories. We also get into the psychology of marriage, relationships, and some solutions to common problems. There's a lot of wisdom in this episode. Check out Herb at: https://www.herbbardavid.com/ ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a re-post of one of my favorite episodes,(recorded 11/17/15), with Nick Vatterott! (Conan, Fallon, Comedy Central) There’s so much comedy in this episode. A joyful and fun one. We do take on some serious topics like how do we solve all the worlds problems? Maybe it starts with being decent to your waiter? Also, I play a song that Snoop Dogg hasn’t heard before but loves... Fun episode! Check out Nick Vatterott here: http://www.nickvatterott.com and get his record “For Amusement Only” out now on Comedy Central Records. Co-hosted by Matthew J Kaplan http://www.matthewjkaplan.com ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think you’ll learn from this conversation. I know I did. Julie Kottakis is a comedian, writer, former lawyer, single mom, and character actor. Her popular Madge the Vag character has more than a half of a million subscribers. Hear about her sacrifices and adventures raising a child on her own while still pursuing her passions. Check her out: at http://www.juliekottakis.com Follow her on Twitter: @theweirdjulie ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Kaplan ESQ is a music attorney for several indie artists and labels including Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst, Ted Leo, Barsuk Records, Team Love Records, Polyvinyl Records, and many, many more. We get into it and Matthew shares some stories and wisdom about the business and his history. Matthew also sits on the Board Of Directors of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a nonprofit charity that provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. ——- Leave a Review Email the show Hosted by Gary Levitt Sponsored by Future Moments Intro music by Gary's band Setting Sun Theme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.