Ronald Johnson is the host of the Craft of Memory Podcast, mnemonist, and memory coach. If interested in 1:1 memory lessons, please email: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com. 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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In this episode, we discuss Ellie Wiener's journey in memorizing the entire book of Job in Hebrew. She is a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, completing her dissertation on the Old Testament book of Job. Passionate about exploring how the Old Testament provides the critical context for the gospel of Jesus Christ to be breathtakingly beautiful and compelling for lived faith, she loves to teach the Bible at home and abroad. When not delighting in some feature...
2023 World Memory Champion Tenuun Tamir shares her journey into memory sports, her unique training methods, and her approach to competition preparation. She details her PAO and Major systems, her strategies for avoiding burnout, and her impressive world records in number disciplines. Tenuun also discusses her life outside memory sports and her future aspirations, including studying computer science in Spain.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly Rivers, professor of history and author of “Preaching the Memory of Virtue and Vice” In this episode, we talk about memory in the middle ages, and some of the mnemonics they would have used. Dr. Kimberly Rivers PUBLICATIONS - BOOKS Preaching the Memory of Virtue and Vice: Memory, Images, and Preaching in the Late Middle Ages Doležalová, Lucie, Michal Dragoun, and Kimberly Rivers. Passionate Copying in Late Medieval Bohemia: The Case of Crux de Telcz (...
In this episode, I speak with mental math coach, Daniel Timms who has competed in major international mental math competitions, won various awards, developed new methods and training systems, helped organize the Junior Mental Calculation World Championships, and has led many workshops about Mind Sports. We discuss how mnemoncis can be used of mnemonics in mental math and compare memory sports and mental math training routines. Daniel Timms Website: https://worldmentalcalculation.com Mental Math ...
In this episode, I speak with Jonas Wiberg, street performer and memory expert. We discuss the techniques and review systems he used to memorize the entire English Collins School dictionary. Jonas Wiberg www.jonaswiberg.com https://www.instagram.com/jonaswiberg
In this episode, I speak with Juri Najjar, Arabian Memory Champion, about memory training for classical competitions and memory techniques. Blog: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com/
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 COACHING w/ Ronald Johnson Email: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com...
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 onlinememorytraining@gmail.com for more details....
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 training. Don Michael Vickers TikTok: https://tiktok.com/dmvmemorytips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmvmemory YouTube:...
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 notetaking are very much related as they both deal with the art of organizing information.
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
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. SAMANTHA ROSE HILL Blog: https://samantharosehill.substack.com/ Website: https://www.samantharosehill.com/ THE CRAFT OF M...
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 encourages me to continue publishing episodes on mnemonics. Thanks for listening! MEMORY COACHING SERVICES If you are interes...
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/@BibleMemoryGoal Podcast: Memorize What Matters (Spotify) | Memorize What Matters (Apple Podcasts) Website: https://www.biblememorygoal....
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://schoolofmemory.com
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.youtube.com/@mattSwilson
In this episode, I speak with Jenny L. Davis, a sociologist at the Australian National University and author of How Artifacts Afford: The Power and Politics of Everyday Things. We discuss the concept of affordance, its history, relationship to design, and how it may be considered in the design of memory training software. SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review. If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your support and appreciation, please consider leav...
In this episode, I speak with Loso, a URL battle rapper who has been ranked in the top 10 worldwide about his life as an artist and some of his techniques for memorizing extensive lyrics for battles and live performances. SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review. If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your support and appreciation, please consider leaving a rating and/or review. It helps the podcast grow and makes it easier for listeners to find and be...
In this episode, I speak Joe Reddington, author of Advanced Memory Palaces and former computer scientist. He has thought deeply on the parallels between computer science and mnemonics an in particular, the various data structures and its relation to memory palaces. I believe he has made an significant contribution to the field. Be sure to purchase his book, it is one of the best works on memory palaces that I have come across. SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review. If you valu...
In this episode, I speak with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs, writer on creative thinking, mindful productivity, and metacognition. We discuss toxic productivity, memory techniques and technology, building habits, note-taking vs. note-making, and much more. ANNE LAURE LE CUNFF Ness Labs: https://www.nesslabs.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anthilemoon SUPPORT THE CRAFT OF MEMORY Leave a rating and/or review: If you value the content of this podcast and would like to express your ...
In this episode, I speak with Daniele Vergine, an Italian memory athlete and finalist in the 2022 French Memory Open. We discuss his background in memory sports and music, the Italian Memory Sports Team, advice for memory training and preparing for competitions, techniques for the Words discipline, Speed Cards, Binary Numbers, and more. RONALD JOHNSON Contact Me: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/craftofmemory DANIELE VERGINE Instagram: www.instagram.com/dani.nti Mu...
In this episode, I speak with Michelle Lau from the Open Score, classical pianist, educator and content-creator. We discuss the similarities and differences between the world of classical piano and memory sports, how to practice with mindfulness, how to avoid burnout, how to overcome boredom and lack of motivation in training, competition and live performance preparation, memory techniques for the piano, and much more. Michelle Lau | The Open Score Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopensco...
In this episode, I speak with James Cumming, memory athlete and 2x USA Memory Championship finalist. We discuss speed-cubing mnemonics, Lumosity techniques, memory training, how to prepare for the USA Memory Championship events, and much more. RONALD JOHNSON Subscribe to Newsletter: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com Email: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/craftofmemory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftofmemory JAMES CUMMING Free Memory Coaching: upe...
In this episode, I speak with Neena Josephine Kalyna, memory athlete and coach, and bronze medalist from India. We discuss memory sports in India, her memory training routines, how to use the colored light technique for memorizing words, abstract images, the speeds cards discipline, and much more. If you value this content, please show your support by sharing it with your friends and giving the podcast a rating. Thanks for listening! RONALD JOHNSON Please be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsle...
In this episode, I speak with Marianna Iannaccone, an independent scholar on John Florio, writer and translator. We discuss the life and works of John Florio and Giordano Bruno, their contributions to the art of memory, mnemonics in the Renaissance period, how she uses memory techniques as a researcher and conference speaker, and more. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting me by rating it, writing a review, and subscribing to my blog (https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com) where ...
In this lesson I explain how to memorize numbers with the Shaper, Rhyme and Major System. If you enjoy the content and find this podcast of some value, please consider rating it, writing a review, and/or subscribing to my blog. Thank you all for your continued support. RONALD JOHNSON Contact Me: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE Blog: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com/ FOLLOW ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldjohnson_memory Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/craftofmemory Yo...
In this episode, I speak with Vanni De Luca, mnemonist, author and co-founder of Mnemonica , a course on the art of memory along with Andrea Muzii, and Alessandro de Concini. We discuss the mnemonic structure of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, techniques for memorizing texts verbatim, memory palace construction, strategies for review, long-term memorization, and more. RONALD JOHNSON Contact: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Blog: https://thecraftofmemory.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www....
In this episode I speak with Prateek Yadav, 12x memory champion, world record holder and international grandmaster of memory from India. We discuss his phonetic and card system, how to improve one's speed in the numbers discipline, how to effectively memorize historical dates, approaches to handling gaps during recall, the art of review in longer disciplines, and more. PRATEEK YADAV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prateek_yadav12 Website: https://memorykaprateek.com/ RONALD JOHNSON Contact ...
In this episode, I speak with Braden Adams, a Canadian memory athlete and 3x national champion. We discuss phonetics, how to create quality number systems, the 2-Card Shadow System, memory training, and more. BRADEN ADAMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braden.explosion Website: www.bradenmemory.com 2 Card Shadow System: https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/a-new-2-card-system/28633 2 Card System Spreadsheet: https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/shadow-system-worksheet/55446 RONALD JOHNSON Contact: o...
In this episode I explain how to build a memory palace and point out some common mistakes to avoid when constructing one. CONTACT ME: Email: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldjohnson_memory Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/craftofmemory
