Episodes
Oct. 27, 2021
Hyperinflation, It's Happening (EP.228)
On today's Animal Spirits we discuss worrying too much about the markets, Tesla's impressive performance, inequality in the stock market, trying to explain crypto to civilians, Jack the macro tourist, Dune and much more. Find complete shownotes on our...
Oct. 25, 2021
Talk Your Book: How to Use Thematic ETFs
On this edition of Talk Your Book we spoke with Dave Mazza from Direxion about investing in WFH stocks, moonshots and the hydrogen economy. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to...
Oct. 20, 2021
It Wasn't Transitory (EP.227)
On this week's show we discuss the new bitcoin ETF, higher than expected inflation, a positive spin on the supply chain issues, a record number of people quitting their job, the boom in consumer spending and more. Find complete shownotes on our...
Oct. 18, 2021
Talk Your Book: Finding Growth Stocks Around the Globe
On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Rob Forker of Polen Capital about investing in international small cap growth companies. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an...
Oct. 13, 2021
The 24/7 Stock Market (EP.226)
On today's show we talk about supply chain issues, why millennials don't drive minivans, what constitutes being rich, net worth by age, my favorite Tom Hanks movie, the difference between housing affordability and the right time to buy a house and...
Oct. 6, 2021
Unaffordable Housing (EP.225)
On this week's show we discuss supply chain problems, buying Christmas presents early, why progress requires inflation, investors have been spoiled, housing affordability in the United States, Zillow's problems buying houses, Squid Game and much more....
Oct. 4, 2021
Listener Mailbag
On today's show we answer listener questions about inflation, commodities, refinancing, investing in gold, how to network when finding a job and much more. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And...
Sept. 29, 2021
Richer Than Ever (EP.224)
On today's show we discuss Rich Dad Poor Dad, why bailouts are here to stay, Cathy Wood really likes treasuries, sports gambling hits the mainstream, options are enormous, how much it costs for a down payment and much more. Find complete shownotes on...
Sept. 27, 2021
Talk Your Book: Accelerating Your Returns
On today's Talk Your Book we spoke once again with Bruce Bond of Innovator ETFs about defined outcome investing. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at with any...
Sept. 22, 2021
Probably Not The Next Lehman (EP.223)
On this week's show we discuss the newest market crisis du jour, what's holding down bond yields, the crypto narrative that doesn't hold water, America's day care system is broken and much more. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s ...
Sept. 20, 2021
Talk Your Book: The Fabric of Risk
On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Rick Bookstaber of Fabric Risk about how advisors and their clients should approach the concept of risk in their financial plans. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s ...
Sept. 15, 2021
The Crypto Gateway Drug (EP.222)
On today's show we discuss the problem with historical analogs in finance, the biggest stocks in the stock market, why financial manias persist, why stablecoins earn such high rates of interest, the education gap between men and women, why U.S. home...
Sept. 13, 2021
Talk Your Book: An Alternative to Low Bond Yields
On today's Talk Your Book, we spoke with David Lau of DPL Financial Partners about all things annuities and how they can help advisors in a low interest rate world. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us...
Sept. 8, 2021
Interest Rates Are Never Going Up Again (EP.221)
On today's show we discuss the early days of this podcast, Ray Dalio's performance issues, how wealth and demographics are impacting interest rates, why bitcoin matters, Ben's week with Covid and more. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben...
Sept. 6, 2021
Talk Your Book: Insourced CIO
On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Helios CEO Chris Shuba about estate planning and investment services for financial advisors. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us...
Sept. 1, 2021
The Big Long (EP.220)
On today's show we discuss a Covid outbreak for Ben, the shifting risk appetite for young people, getting rich overnight has never been easier, why money supply is not inflation, the labor shortage hitting close to home and more. Find complete...
Aug. 30, 2021
Listener Mailbag
On today's episode, the guys are back with another episode of listener questions. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at with any feedback, questions,...
Aug. 25, 2021
How to Crush a Job Interview (EP.219)
On today's show we discuss the pros and cons of the CFA, tales of Michael's old job interviews, seeing both sides of the NFT boom, why moving money in crypto is still so complex, people working two jobs remotely, why we're taking money out of our...
Aug. 23, 2021
Talk Your Book: Bring Your Own Deal
On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Rocket Dollar CEO Henry about self-directed IRAs. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at with any feedback,...
Aug. 18, 2021
Ben Turns 40 (EP.218)
On this week's show we discuss direct-listed IPO performance, the scorching hot NFT market, Ben's milestone birthday, transitory inflation signals, shortages in the economy, the relativity of rich and much more. Find complete shownotes on our blogs......
Aug. 11, 2021
Did Bitcoin Kill Gold? (EP.217)
On today's show we discuss investors behaving better, meme stock pushback, what is wrong with gold, why crypto isn't crashing despite more regulation, canceling student loan interest, Michael's trip to the casino and more. Find complete shownotes on...
Aug. 9, 2021
Talk Your Book: Investing in Dual Impact ETFs
On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Wendy Wong of New York Life Investments about investing to fight heart disease. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Emergency Pod: We Were Both Wrong About Robinhood
On Wednesday, we held a Twitter Spaces to discuss the Robinhood IPO and the fact that Ben sold his shares last week. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email...
Aug. 4, 2021
The Best Way to Get a Raise (EP.216)
On today's show we discuss Ben's recent trip to NYC, how the psychology around money can shape your relationships, the 1987 of recessions, the Robinhood IPO, changing how we think about debt, how much money it takes to feel financially secure and...