Reviews
Rate ShowOne 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.
- Rockytopman77
- Aug. 21, 2023
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.
- Wordscammed
- Aug. 8, 2023
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.
- Benthegolfer
- July 29, 2023
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.
- ToJo1352
- July 20, 2023
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.
- ramjam2011
- April 13, 2023
- dhoover785
- March 29, 2023
- TylerH3232
- March 22, 2023
- paulrobert003
- March 18, 2023
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.
- YOADRIANMI
- March 11, 2023
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.
- Spiff777
- Jan. 28, 2023
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.
- TheOfficialReview101
- Jan. 5, 2023
Fantastic
You guys somehow manage to keep me totally informed and simultaneously totally entertained. Great banter. I look forward to your podcast every week.
- SunilFI
- Jan. 3, 2023
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!
- App Person 66
- Jan. 1, 2023
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.
- PhillyDZ11
- Dec. 28, 2022
- stfbjfho
- Dec. 15, 2022
- CC Carson
- Oct. 27, 2022
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.
- Texas_Kamil
- July 27, 2022
Great work
I thoroughly enjoy listening each week. Educational and highly entertaining. Recommendations are genius.
- E&NG
- June 30, 2022
- NicksHylton
- May 25, 2022
Excellent, entertaining and keeps me informed
Love this show. I am not a financial markets obsessive, but Michael and Ben keep me up to date each week with what I need to know, but no more. And I always enjoy the financial advice and book and pop culture recs.
- PerpetualChessPod
- May 4, 2022
My wife calls them my best friends
Animal Spirits has grown into one of my favorite podcasts. I appreciate the balanced, non-exaggerated look at the market along with genuine and honest reflections on l family and life. Not to mention the best movie reviews out there. I’m literally watching severance because of Animal Spirits. I always talk about them to my wife and now she calls them my best friends. As a mid-30s male I am sure I am not alone in that sentiment.
- BruinPioneer
- April 20, 2022
No time wasted
Very informative show done by people who love this stuff. Just like the rest of us that listen to them. Having one person on the East Coast and the other in the Midwest, you’re able to relate to every day life across the entire country. Your takes on movies, books, and opinions are also informative. Short, sweet, and the point. You are definitely not wasting your time listening to this podcast. Time well spend. Definitely worth listening to.
- Goliath1977
- March 28, 2022
The best finance podcast, hands down
I’ve learned more from these guys than anyone else in 16 years in financial services. They just get it. Informative, funny and thoughtful.
- it opens up over there
- March 12, 2022
Fed Governor and crypto bro face off
Ben and Michael are great, even though Ben works for the Fed and Michael knows who Satoshi is.
- Cocomaan
- Feb. 20, 2022