The Gary Hour

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 Reviewhttps://itun.es/us/c4pK9.cEmail the showmailto:thegaryhour@gmail.comHosted by Gary Levitthttp://garygarylevitt.comSponsored by Future Momentshttp://future-moments.comIntro music by Setting Sunhttps://settingsun.bandcamp.comTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie

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.

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

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 Reviewhttps://itun.es/us/c4pK9.cEmail the showmailto:thegaryhour@gmail.comHosted by Gary Levitthttp://garygarylevitt.comSponsored by Future Momentshttp://future-moments.comIntro music by Gary's band Setting Sunhttps://settingsun.bandcamp.comTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie

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 Reviewhttps://itun.es/us/c4pK9.cEmail the showmailto:thegaryhour@gmail.comHosted by Gary Levitthttp://garygarylevitt.comSponsored by Future Momentshttp://future-moments.comIntro music by Gary's band Setting Sunhttps://settingsun.bandcamp.comTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie

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 Reviewhttps://itun.es/us/c4pK9.cEmail the showmailto:thegaryhour@gmail.comHosted by Gary Levitthttp://garygarylevitt.comSponsored by Future Momentshttp://future-moments.comIntro music by Gary's band Setting Sunhttps://settingsun.bandcamp.comTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie

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 Reviewhttps://itun.es/us/c4pK9.cEmail the showmailto:thegaryhour@gmail.comHosted by Gary Levitthttp://garygarylevitt.comSponsored by Future Momentshttp://future-moments.comIntro music by Gary's band Setting Sunhttps://settingsun.bandcamp.comTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie

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 ReviewEmail the showHosted by Gary LevittSponsored by Future MomentsIntro music by Gary's band Setting SunTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie

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 ReviewEmail the showHosted by Gary LevittSponsored by Future MomentsIntro music by Gary's band Setting SunTheme Song by Gary w/ a sample from David Bowie