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Highly recommend!
Discovered their clips on YouTube and quickly converted over to the full podcast. I’m not a professional investor or finance guy by any means so I appreciate the diverse manner in which they talk about topics in that space. I’m in my early 30s and never really paid a lot of attention to wealth-building outside contributing to my 401k and personal savings account so listening to these guys the past year has really motivated my wife and I to not only think bigger but learn more about the market, asset diversification, etc. Most importantly it has been reassuring to hear regularly that there are pathways to wealth and financial independence that don’t involve constantly trying to beat the market or needing to achieve a professional broker-level of knowledge and awareness. That isn’t a criticism of those strategies...it just isn’t the strategy that works for our individual lifestyle. Highly recommend. Always interesting stuff discussed. They also offer great content outside the podcast and I’ve invested in following their blogs and purchasing their books.
- napend
- Jan. 7, 2021
My Favorite Podcast
I am so grateful to these two guys for making such an honest, insightful, and funny podcast— one that I prioritize over all others each week.
- RandyMar
- Jan. 7, 2021
2 to 3 seconds
That’s how long one should hold down the toilet handle after flushing. I learned that on Animal Spirits and now every time I flush I think about the podcast. Turns out Michael’s plumber is great at both investing and plumbing. Love the show, guys!
- jc-jc-jc-jc-jc-john
- Jan. 7, 2021
Must listen for anyone wanting to learn about personal finance and investing
One of my favorite podcasts. The guys are down to earth and make learning about markets and personal finance enjoyable. Not going to lie...almost dropped a medicine ball on my face once because I started laughing while listening during a workout.
- JPRupp
- Jan. 6, 2021
Great Listenable Financial Podcasts
So many financial podcasts are just not great to listen to. Animal Spirits is one of the few I find myself being excited for new episodes. Give it a listen and see for yourself.
- Ben Von
- Jan. 6, 2021
First time long time
Great show, I love the variety of topics and mixing in the pop culture. Both your perspectives are great to listen to. Keep up the recommendations, we all need it during COVID!
- michael j obrien
- Jan. 6, 2021
Good show
Entertaining show and good discussions on personal finance. Their macro views are pretty terrible but I enjoy the show.
- Boston bruiser
- Jan. 5, 2021
Solid balance of informative and entertaining
I've been listening to Mike & Ben via Animal Spirits for probably two years now. Having tried a couple investing podcasts, this was the first one that stuck for me and I've listened ever since. Mike & Ben strike a great balance in keeping their conversations educational/informative yet entertaining. They've got strong chemistry commonly poking fun at one another but keeping the conversations moving at a good pace.
I've found they can be reactionary, as we all tend to be, but as long as you can listen without taking everything they say as gospel then it's an amazing podcast for learning about investing and keeping up to date on the markets and greater financial world.
- listentomm
- Jan. 5, 2021
Great Podcast on Markets, Life, And Random Stuff
I love listening to Ben and Michael talk about markets and investing, also personal finance advice and tv/book referrals. Cheers to these dudes.
- Tittylover123
- Jan. 5, 2021
Highly recommend
I am a big fan of the show and these guys. Thanks for the great podcast, Michael and Ben!
- atljames2
- Jan. 5, 2021
- fbyghhj
- Jan. 5, 2021
Amazing for a couple of not coddled Millennials
Late to the party, OK Boomer, I have been listening to Ben and Mike for a couple of months.
Regardless of where you are in you investing journey, listening to ASP, Animal Spirits Podcast is more than worth the time.
Take a break. Go for a walk. Listen.
- Steev888
- Jan. 5, 2021
listen every week
The main weekly show is a nice lighthearted look at what’s going on in the markets. I always look forward to the show and the recommendations at the end. The ‘talk your book’ episodes aren’t as good on average so I don’t always listen, but there are several high-quality interviews to be had.
- 123jimmy
- Jan. 4, 2021
Like listening to two friends if they had common sense
Good banter and sensible conversation about personal finance. Michael is bald. Ben watched the Sopranos while writing his blog - some might say this is an unforgivable sin but personally I don’t hold it against him.
- Scamallach
- Jan. 4, 2021
Entertains and informative
Michael and Ben mostly talk about markets and investing, but tangent into multiple other topics. They have an enjoyable banter that keeps the podcast flowing. I always enjoy their book and movie reviews.
- shutparisup!!
- Jan. 4, 2021
Favorite finance podcast
Very relatable content and conversation related to investments and finance. Easy and interesting to follow. Highly recommend
- ScooterSimmons4328
- Jan. 3, 2021
Good variety
Ben is great. Excellent blogs and books. The podcast topic transitions can be awkward, but getting better. A word of caution: sometimes they flirt with leftist policy ideas. Will need to tune out when they go too political.
- ----------------------------.-
- Jan. 3, 2021
Advisor here
Hey guys
Financial advisor here at a firm you often mention. You guys make me better at my job by making complex issues digestive. Thanks fellas
- ts2388
- Jan. 3, 2021
love this show!
These guys not only write great blogs but each week have 1 or 2 really interesting shows that isn’t like anything else out there, you should check this out!
- Peter Pietro
- Jan. 2, 2021
Great Podcast!
So informative. Thanks to these guys, I shorted Tesla and made millions! Couldn’t have done it without Michael and Ben.
- Jeff Stevens ya
- Jan. 2, 2021
- PodcasterFoo
- Jan. 2, 2021
Finance nerdery and more
Michael and Ben are smart, irreverent and knowledgeable. I learn something (a new way of looking at things, a new factoid, etc.) every episode. Even though I don’t share their taste in books and movies, I enjoy their takes on them. An enjoyable listen while exercising or driving.
- Muskatinho
- Jan. 2, 2021
I don’t miss am episode
I am not sure how I found them, but I look forward to the show. Their chemistry has me laughing on my way into work. When I work from home, I have to go for a 30 to 40 minute walk to make sure I don’t miss anything.
- Aubie1984
- Jan. 1, 2021
Awesome Podcast!!
Michael And Ben are so entertaining. The cover a wide range of topics, and I love how they tie charts and data to their points. Bravo guys keep up the good work!! Btw Ben, depression‘s that last one month, lol... favorite hot take of 2020.
- Pako112
- Jan. 1, 2021
- Percyeye
- Jan. 1, 2021
Middle School Science Teacher Approved
While these guys should not be your go-to source for accurate understanding of economics, they are a fun listen, and have exposed me to many new investment ideas and perspectives. They often interview people in finance about things I had no idea existed. Their (non-investment) recommendations are worth a listen too!
- K-Dawg#1
- Jan. 1, 2021
Give it a listen
I’ve been listening for years - love the content, love the humor, love the recommendations... and I love when they call each other out for mispronouncing words.
- Mr. Z-Man
- Jan. 1, 2021
Great for a non finance person
As a rookie investor back in 2017 this show was a great jumping off point to get me started learning about markets and investing. I’ve learned a ton from this show not just from Michael and Ben but also from reading/listening to their recommendations. I recommended the show to my pharmacist brother and now we are constantly talking about what we learned or heard from the show. Also being from Minnesota it is very easy to relate to Ben’s Michigan / Midwest musings.
- Donald Trumps Head
- Jan. 1, 2021
Common Sense and Funny
These guys get it and have a heart. Thought provoking, informative and often funny. Thanks!
- Indcontracor
- Jan. 1, 2021
Great Podcast
Good Blend between Finance and Life. Been listening for awhile now and really enjoy. As a financial advisor this gives me weekly talking points for my clients. Thank you Ben and Michael.
- Craig Hutton
- Jan. 1, 2021