Episode
26. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis Helps Steve Train His Brain
People I (Mostly) Admire · Jun 13, 2026 · 35 min
He’s one of the world’s leading competitors, having won four U.S. memory tournaments and holding the record for most names memorized in 15 minutes (235!). But Nelson Dellis claims he was born with an average memory and that anyone can learn his tricks. Steve gives Nelson’s techniques a shot, without much hope — and is surprised by the result. This episode originally aired on May 7, 2021.