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I never miss a podcast
I listen to all the Podcasts including “Talk your book” and any special shows. I especially like that if you write to them they always answer. I’ve recommended this Podcast to numerous people and always add that I think of Ben as my brother. BTW, I’ve purchased and read most of Ben’s books too. Always loved Ben but I have to say Michael has really grown on me in the last year.
- atwJeff
- Jan. 1, 2021
Long Time Listener — first time reviewer
Great every week listen. They strike a great balance of market information and how to improve your financial future.
- bdbaker3
- Dec. 31, 2020
- loonshot
- Dec. 31, 2020
- everydaytrip
- Dec. 31, 2020
very good insights
Great podcast, but wish they would focus solely on investments (not movie reviews) and try to keep episodes under 30 mins
- dlpinard
- Dec. 31, 2020
Total Odd Couple vibe!
One of my favorite financial pods. Michael and Ben play so well off each other and offer real life practical information. Definitely two guys you’d love to sit down and have a few beers with. Keep up the great work in ‘21 guys!
- Pookster34
- Dec. 31, 2020
5/5.
Best investment podcast out there, second only to the compound with Downtown Josh Brown of course :). But for real, always enjoyable, wide range of topics always relatable. Especially enjoy the recommendations segments.
- peeeen15
- Dec. 31, 2020
My favorite podcast
I look forward to this each week! Keep up the great work, Michael and Ben! And, Ben, stop making fun of Michael’s head; bald shots are too cheap 😉
- srb521
- Dec. 31, 2020
- kgoodman16
- Dec. 31, 2020
Entertaining listen on the markets
Thank you Michael and Ben for giving us your insight and for constantky trying to help those out there that need it.
- mapleleafbc
- Dec. 31, 2020
You guys are beasts
Been listening since around March and love the podcast. Covers a great mix of financial news and what’s going on in world. Recommendations at the end of each ep are awesome. Ben - I like you, but have to say I’m #TeamMichael for most of these. Letting “what’s in the box?” go over your head a few months ago was unforgivable. Huge miss I still can’t forget
- spoonman2400
- Dec. 31, 2020
The podcast is great!
Michael and Ben explain complex topics in very easy to understand conversations. Thanks for consistently giving the listeners something to look forward to!
- ys-422
- Dec. 31, 2020
The Ritholtz Avengers
Been following these guys through their blogs for years, and love the show. If you want to learn about stocks, listen to 5 episodes from these guys first.
- Danno Hoff
- Dec. 31, 2020
The best financial podcast
The title says it all. Michael and Ben are intelligent, hilarious, and a great team. I look forward to each episode. This is such a fantastic resource.
- mattrivers2020
- Dec. 31, 2020
Great show
Really enjoy the weekly recap of financial markets and the common sense investing philosophy. Keep up the good work!
- RWM9191985
- Dec. 31, 2020
Most approachable financial podcast
Seriously great podcast with knowledgeable guys that have a nice “conversation with your buddies” kind of feel. Rundowns of recent articles and thoughts on the market that have lead, for me at least, to some interesting new investments. Also a great way to catch you up on the financial world if you missed reading a bunch of things that week. It’s left me laughing on multiple occasions and is easily my favorite for drives.
- Paper Street Capital
- Dec. 30, 2020
Michael and Ben are the best!!!!
One of the best podcasts out there. This show encompasses the perfect combination of industry knowledge, wit and veracity. The guests and recommendations are spot on and the show notes serve as the perfect resource for the curious listener. Hail to Michael and Ben!!!
- Douglas 1972
- Dec. 30, 2020
Great info with entertaining hosts who dont take themselves too seriously
Probably my favorite podcast on investing. Great advice and guests. The most entertaining hosts on the topic by far.
- Randile
- Dec. 30, 2020
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
I’ve listened to 200+ episodes and still don’t know.
Michael and Ben are great to listen to on my commute and dog walks. This is a great mix of personal finance, maintaining a proper “behavioral hygiene” when it comes to investing and general market updates. The ‘Talk Your Book’ interview sessions are great as well because they ask these fund managers the kind of questions I personally would’ve asked.
- Didgdu
- Dec. 30, 2020
- andys-0617
- Dec. 30, 2020
Great/approachable finance discussions
I only listen to a few podcasts and this is one of them. The chemistry between the cohosts is excellent, and they strike a great balance between being funny/serious/informative/etc. I find many of the Friday interview guests super interesting too, even when whatever product/business they are selling is not directly relevant to me.
I always feel a little smarter listening to these guys/the rest of the compound crew. Definitely give it a shot!
- bigmike354
- Dec. 30, 2020
Must Listen Every Wednesday
Ben and Michael are two of the top writers/thought thinkers in the financial space. Great insight and good laughs. Always recommend tuning in.
- John Jr. 20
- Dec. 30, 2020
- Michael Smith 1999
- Dec. 30, 2020
One of the best personal finance podcasts around
I listen to A LOT of personal finance podcasts. But Animal Spirits is the only one where I am excited to see that they’ve released a new podcast. Isn’t that the true measure of a good podcast- when you’ve subscribed to 100 podcast, but this is the first one you listen to when you open your podcast app? There are the ones you feel like you SHOULD listen to (here’s looking at you The Economist Radio podcast) but Animal Spirits is always enjoyable and educational. Check it out!
- Amy251
- Dec. 30, 2020
Animal spirits
Awesome show for both novices and advanced investors alike. The movie and tv recommendations might resemble what you hear from your weird uncle at thanksgiving dinner , but the podcast consists of stellar commentary on how to invest that can be understood by anybody. Keep up the great education on investing and the laughs.
- Billy2351
- Dec. 30, 2020
Favorite Podcast
These guys are great, and give a rundown on recent market activity along with other relevant finance news. I look forward to the weekly Wed podcast release. Fun guys and good recommendations on books, however, Batnicks movie rec's are questionable :)
Just found out Ben's was an all state RB in HS. Didn't see that coming at all.
- Jricks85
- Dec. 30, 2020
At least half of it is about finance.
Ben and Michael are quite the dynamic duo. They are always making me laugh and sometimes even teaching me some stuff as well.
- letmemakeacommentgoddammit
- Dec. 30, 2020
Good Stuff
Solid, commonsense financial advice with good insight into the Millenial investing thought process
- 808TR
- Dec. 30, 2020
I love this podcast
Decided to give Animal Spirits a try after seeing Ben and Michael on the Compound and it has become one of my top podcasts. Ben and Michael have natural banter and they cover interesting financial topics along with movies and books. Keep it up guys!
- Lance84858595
- Dec. 30, 2020
- smeems5
- Dec. 30, 2020