

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
SALT & Goalhanger
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

Feb 8, 2023 • 50min
Two Peas on a Pod: The Mooch and Amb. Gordon Sondland, Both Fired by Trump
This week, Anthony talks with Gordon Sondland, former US Ambassador to the EU and author of The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World. A self-defined “quid pro quo” guy, Ambassador Sondland gets personal with Anthony about his time working for former President Trump. He recalls the Trump-Ukraine phone call which spurred the first impeachment inquiry, and reflects on the fallout from his own testimony. Together they give their take on the Trump years and the future of the Republican party, sharing their hopes and predictions for the GOP in 2024, and what would make a successful candidate.Having worked closely with President Zelensky during his ambassadorship, Sondland shares his thoughts on the war in Ukraine; why Zelensky was always a “baller” in his eyes; and what the United States needs to do to end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023 • 47min
Curiosity is the Secret Sauce According to Sahil Bloom
In this episode, Anthony talks with investor, entrepreneur and creator, Sahil Bloom. Hitting over 1.1 billion Twitter impressions in 2022 alone, Sahil sure knows how to reach an audience. His weekly newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle demystifies the world of finance, money, business, and economics, whilst sharing his life lessons along the way. Together, Anthony and Sahil cross the generations, discussing the need to refresh the American experiment, as baby boomers have “failed the next generation.” They unpack the differences between the age groups, what both can learn from one another, and how to better align across politics and real-world issues. Sahil explains how he learned to manage some of his own insecurities; why learning to not care what people think, or say about you is so empowering–and whether we ever really know ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023 • 30min
Who REALLY Knows Trump? Maggie Haberman Does
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman joins Anthony to discuss her recent book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America” which chronicles his life and its true meaning from his rise in New York City, to his shrunken post-presidency.Haberman has been covering the world of Donald Trump since her days as a metro reporter in the late 1990s and explains how his “playbook” has not changed since he entered politics. Trump has said Maggie is like his “psychiatrist,” and Anthony confirms she got under the former President’s skin more than any other journalist. From both of their lived experiences with Mr. Trump they detail his “tremendous insecurity,” the “lies and misdirection,” and his obsession with the media. Anthony opens up about his time in the White House, his own regrets and the lasting impact of this, firstly on the Republican party, and then on America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023 • 38min
Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful’s Cold Hard Truth On FTX, Money & Life
In the first episode of Open Book, Anthony is joined by Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful, and chairman of O’Leary Ventures. Together they unpack the recent FTX collapse, what they both got wrong about Sam Bankman-Fried, and its impact on the future of crypto.Kevin digs into his three bestselling books which provide the Cold Hard Truth on topics ranging from business and life to kids and money. They then open up about dealing with failure in the public eye, being true to yourself, and how to come back stronger. Kevin reveals why he favors investing in women, with 80% of his returns coming from female-led companies, and what he buys his fellow Shark, Barbara Corcoran, to make sure she’s on time each season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023 • 4min
Welcome to Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
Welcome to Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A brand-new podcast launching on January 25th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


