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Best Investing Podcast!
Ben and Michael are the best. Very entertaining and provide sound advice.
Casual Peer Talk
This feels like a weekly casual conversation with your fellow advisors. I’m an analyst and don’t talk to advisors as much as I used to, so this is a great way to catch up on what’s impacting the RIA world.
The best
The best finance podcast out there. Entertaining and informative. It’s a must listen every week.
One of my favorite podcast streams
Always great information from hosts and guests, and the folks at The Compound & Animal Spirits are all pretty funny in their own ways. The conversational nature of the episodes and often hilarious banter between Michael and Ben make it one of my favorite shows. I’d wager hanging out with them would be a blast.
Fantastic
For a lengthy review of both Animal Spirits and The Compound and Friends see the TCAF review I wrote today. The summary is both are great. The 2 best financial podcasts and 2 of the 3 best in any genre. Great work every week by Michael and Ben.
I dont miss it
I listen to almost every podcast. A mix of this and All In podcast is a perfect mix of finance podcasts.
Every Wednesday
I feel guilty for not writing this review sooner. I’ve been listening weekly to Michael and Ben for years now, but haven’t done them the courtesy of sharing how awesome their podcast is. Whether I’m listening at 8am EST on my way to work on Wednesdays, or at 9am PST while I eat my lunch, I always make time for these two. Thanks for all the hours of enjoyment, guys. - Jason from Toronto
Financial Entertainment
I’ve been listening to these guys for a couple of years now, since before the pandemic. I’m no whiz with financials, just a regular guy who is interested in such things. I look forward to both their shows every week. The Wednesday one cracks me up all the time. And I learn things and sometimes I may not know exactly what they’re talking about but I get the direction their pointing. I do note my taste in movies and TV programs they critique is very different from there’s. And that’s part of the fun. I hope they continue to put out quality episodes for years to come.
Entertaining
This is pretty good. I am familiar with Michael Batnick from The Compound and Friends. It’s entertaining. But, they tend to go off on tangents, so the flow isn’t great. They also give uninformed opinions. I typically don’t care for their guests on the talk your book episodes.
Love this podcast
Very hot takes and constant humor from two very knowledgeable professionals.
I never miss an episode
Very relatable content and humor
Fan
This is an excellent finance/markets podcast. It is a must weekly listen.
How much do you need to make to be rich?
Love this podcast. Long time listener, first time reviewer. Great delivery and great content. I enjoyed this week’s movie lists. Sean has much better taste in movies than Mr. Batnick. Case in point: Bone Tomahawk.
entertaining finance “bros”
an entertaining podcast by a couple of finance “bros”:. They’re fairly smart for financial planners, which is a low bar. They need to incorporate more climate change and finance topics, as this is the single most important factor that will effect companies, the market and the world economy over the near to long term. They frequently have guests that range from borderline charlatans to financial wizards. Always entertaining, sometimes informative - I listen every week.
Late
Can you please publish the same day you are recording. Isn’t there some software that will publish it automatically. Day old podcast is like old news.
Fantastic
You guys somehow manage to keep me totally informed and simultaneously totally entertained. Great banter. I look forward to your podcast every week.
Ben = The Grinch
This is the best investing + lifestyle podcast out there despite Ben almost ruining the magic of Christmas for my daughters 2 min into last week’s episode. Look no further for keeping yourself up to date with the markets, Michael’s neighbor’s current home asking price, and Michael’s latest contractor interactions. Keep up the good work gentlemen!
Great podcast, but Batnick can be clueless at times
Someone please tell Batnick part of the reason Musk bought Twitter was to expose the massive FBI and Democrat election interference. America is better for it.
Best finance (and movie review) show
This is my new favorite
Best finance podcast
Best finance podcast I’ve found to date. Keep up the good work, y’all!
Love this show!
I cannot remember how I discovered Michael‘s and Ben‘s Podcast but I haven’t missed a single episode in the past two years. Love their voices, knowledge sharing, opinions and the banter. To many more years of this wonderful show!
Much respect
I have a lot of respect for this podcast for rarely taking a break over the years. Even if someone is on vacation they figure out a way to get it done. This is the most American podcast. Europeans would have had no episodes during the month of August and taken December to mid January off as well. Not this show. Makes me want to eat a hot dog and watch one of the great recommendations at the end of the show.
Great work
I thoroughly enjoy listening each week. Educational and highly entertaining. Recommendations are genius.
Great show
I love these guys. No stuffy, relaxed and informative!!