The Craft of Memory Podcast

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Ronald Johnson is the host of the Craft of Memory Podcast, mnemonist, and memory coach. If interested in 1:1 memory lessons, please email: [email protected]. On this podcast, you may expect to find detailed lessons on mnemonics such as the memory palace, number and phonetic systems, the link method, and more. There will also be occasional discussions with authors on technology and society as it relates to natural memory and mnemonics, and interviews with memory athletes on their techniques and training routines for national and international memory competitions.

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Scripture Memory w/ Brittany Schlichter

Mar 13 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Brittany Schlichter. She has a Scripture recitation ministry which you can learn more about at letthewordbeheard.com and has memorized over 20 books of the Bible. In this episode, we talk about memory techniques and her approach to memorizing Scripture. BRITTANY SCHLICHTER https://letthewordbeheard.com/ NATIONAL BIBLE BEE https://biblebee.org/ 1:1

Memory Techniques and Education w/ Douglas Hoff

Mar 09 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Douglas Hoff, author of Memory Techniques: A Systematic Analysis of Modern Mnemonics. I highly recommend this book if you want a comprehensive understanding of the art of memory. 1-1 Memory Coaching: If interested in memory coaching, please email me at [email protected] for more details.

He Memorized 50 Words in 24.49 Seconds | Q&A w/ Don Michael Vickers

Mar 03 2024 51 mins  
If you would like to support the Craft of Memory, please consider subscribing to my newsletter: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com In today's episode, I speak with Don Michael Vickers, a Canadian memory athlete. He is especially known as being one of the best in the world at memorizing words. We speak about the memory techniques that he uses and his approach to memory traini

Exploring the Art and History of Note Taking w/ Jillian Hess

Feb 05 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Jillian Hess, an English Professor and author of "How Romantics and Victorians Organized Information" published by Oxford University Press. She writes at Noted, a newsletter on Substack where she explores the fascinating history of notebooks and notetaking. What you will discover is that mnemonics and notetakin

Advanced Memory Palace Techniques w/ Anthony Metivier

Sep 25 2023 74 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Anthony Metivier, memory expert, author, and host of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. ANTHONY METIVIER Website: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AnthonyMetivierMMM Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AnthonyMetivier THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Blog: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com

Hannah Arendt on Memory, Thinking, and Solitude w/ Samantha Rose Hill

Jul 20 2023 60 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Samantha Rose Hill, a writer and Hannah Arendt expert on memory, thinking and solitude in the works of Arendt. She has an upcoming book on Arendt's poetry, and is currently writing a book on loneliness which is to be published by Yale University Press. I highly recommend her writing, and for you all to subscribe to her blog which is linked below.

How to Use the Memory Palace for Memorizing Entire Books: On Chapter Linking | Lesson #1

Jun 08 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, I discuss how to use the memory palace for memorizing texts verbatim. I explain the various methods for structuring palaces for chapters and how to manage them for easier navigation and retrieval. If you value my teaching and the work that I do, one of the best ways you can show support is by giving this podcast a rating and leaving a review. Every rating encourage

How to Memorize the Bible w/ Josh Summers of Bible Memory Goal

Feb 04 2023 36 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Josh Summers, founder of Bible Memory Goal and host of the podcast, "Memorize What Matters." We discussed the various methods and techniques for memorizing Scripture, how to approach more challenging texts such as difficult names and cities, memory palace structure and design, and more.  JOSH SUMMERS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleMemoryG

Memory Sports and the Rise of the 4-Digit System w/ Simon Reinhard

Jan 18 2023 94 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Simon Reinhard, 2x World Memory Champion (ML), renowned memory athlete and mental performance coach. We discuss memory sports in Germany, the development of his 4 digit number system, phonetics, memory training, how to improve in the names and words discipline, chess mnemonics, and much more.  SIMON REINHARD 1-1 Coaching / Courses: https://school

How to Prepare for the USA Memory Championship w/ Matthew Wilson

Jan 08 2023 38 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Matthew Wilson, an American memory athlete, professor of economics at the University of Richmond, and finalist in the 2022 USA Memory Championship. We discuss chess mnemonics, techniques for Lumosity, 3 digit and 2 card systems, his memory training routine, how to prepare for USA memory competitions, and more.  MATTHEW WILSON YouTube: https://www