

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
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You may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House. What people don’t know is he’s an avid reader, endlessly curious, history buff with a restless mind.
On Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan, and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invite you into an intimate and open conversation with some of the brightest minds out there, from business, politics, entertainment, and more. Together, they’ll go deep into a piece of work - whether it's a highly anticipated book, an in-depth feature story, or an opinion piece – to dig into why it matters to you, what we can learn from the past, and how their work is shaping our future.
Along the way, you’ll learn more about The Mooch – beyond the headlines – where he came from and how he got here. He’ll turn the pages on his own life lessons from his blue-collar upbringing and career on Wall Street to getting his teeth kicked in the White House and then, coming back stronger. He’ll offer his perspective as a self-made entrepreneur and “open book” with a lot of experience, both good and bad.
Tune in every week to hear fascinating conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
On Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan, and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invite you into an intimate and open conversation with some of the brightest minds out there, from business, politics, entertainment, and more. Together, they’ll go deep into a piece of work - whether it's a highly anticipated book, an in-depth feature story, or an opinion piece – to dig into why it matters to you, what we can learn from the past, and how their work is shaping our future.
Along the way, you’ll learn more about The Mooch – beyond the headlines – where he came from and how he got here. He’ll turn the pages on his own life lessons from his blue-collar upbringing and career on Wall Street to getting his teeth kicked in the White House and then, coming back stronger. He’ll offer his perspective as a self-made entrepreneur and “open book” with a lot of experience, both good and bad.
Tune in every week to hear fascinating conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jun 1, 2023 • 36min
America is in Peril, Can Dave McCormick Save Us?
In this episode, Anthony talks with Dave McCormick, former Bridgewater CEO and 2022 candidate for the US Senate in Pennsylvania. Dave shares his concerns for America which he highlights in his brand-new book, Superpower in Peril. Together, they analyze the US economy, deconstruct the Republican Party, explain how we can beat China - and provide a battle plan to save our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2023 • 41min
The Thriller of the Summer with T.J. Newman
As summer travel heats up, International bestselling author TJ Newman joins Anthony to discuss her much-anticipated new book, Drowning. Following the publishing sensation of her first novel Falling, TJ opens up about her nerves surrounding this release, she lets us in on her dark side, and reveals her the most disgusting she experienced during her career as a flight attendant… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2023 • 36min
Digital Media Buzzkill on the Horizon? With Ben Smith
In this episode, Anthony talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of Semafor. Ben’s new book Traffic chronicles the genius and delusion that makes up the internet’s media pioneers. Anthony and Ben explore the rise and fall of innovators like Gawker and BuzzFeed News, and the many egos that came to play. Ben shares his inside knowledge on the space, the industry and it’s many faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2023 • 52min
The Rise & Fall Of America’s Great Company with William D. Cohan
In this episode, Anthony talks with multiple New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan. William discusses his most personal book yet, Four Friends: Promising Lives Cut Short which tells the tragic stories of four of his school friends, including John F. Kennedy Jr. and Will Daniel, a grandson of President Harry Truman. He then moves to his acclaimed book, Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, examining what went wrong at General Electric and who was to blame. Finally, William shares what American behemoth he’s investigating next… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 47min
The New Frontier Of American Entrepreneurs with AOL’s Steve Case
In this episode, Anthony talks with AOL cofounder and bestselling author Steve Case. Steve has travelled across the country, with his latest book The Rise of the Rest, to promote startups away from traditional investor cities. He tells Anthony where, who and what we should be looking to for the future of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 21min
Mama Mooch & Me On Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day this weekend, it would only be right to dedicate a whole episode to the real star of Open Book, Marie Scaramucci. Anthony talks with his Mom about everything from his upbringing and their shared love of his Nonna’s meatballs, to which Scaramucci was caught speeding by the Port Washington police… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 42min
The Ugliness Of Politics Is A Reflection of the Ugliness That Is Society with Governor Andrew Cuomo
Anthony talks with Andrew Cuomo, the 56th Governor of New York. With over 20 years of friendship under their belt, Anthony and Andrew get personal on the highs and very public lows life has thrown at them. Together they discuss what the city they both love needs, to do better. Of course, we couldn’t have the elder Cuomo brother on without getting into some of that sibling rivalry… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 43min
A Royal Biographer’s Affair with Matthew Dennison
In this episode, Anthony talks with British biographer Matthew Dennison. With the coronation of King Charles fast approaching, Matthew gives Anthony his take on all things Royal, from his magisterial biography of the late Queen Elizabeth II, to what the Brits really think of Meghan Markle. Matthew’s latest book looks at the much-loved children’s author Roald Dahl, uncovering a life many of us wouldn’t expect, and he examines the censorship issue Dahl’s books now face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2023 • 49min
Still Dreaming of Jeannie with Barbara Eden
Anthony is joined by none other than Hollywood legend, Barbara Eden. Barbara opens up about the tragic loss of her son Matthew to an overdose in 2001, and Anthony shares the struggles with addiction in his own family.Barbara then lets us in on countless tales from her storied career. Having shared studios with everyone from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 46min
How Do You Live Decently In An Indecent World with Don Winslow
International bestselling crime writer Don Winslow joins Anthony to discuss his brand-new book and his penultimate, City of Dreams. Rhode Island and Long Island; Italian and Irish; Mob stories and the Classics. Anthony and Don reveal everything and more in this conversation, including how Don Winslow was way far ahead of Anthony on who Donald Trump really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


