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Great Podcast
I look forward to every new episode. The breadth of topics is great, love the finance especially and appreciate the extra content.
Love Ben and Mike
Great info every week. Very appreciative
Great stuff
This is awesome 👏
Spirited Animals
Michael and Ben are honest, excited, and determined to deliver quality information, education, and entertainment. Ritholtz has a plethora of great personalities and opinions. I’d recommend their content to anyone, whether it be this show, The Compound, or The Gold Mine.
Lots of info and not wonky
I really like these guys. Both are very sharp but with lots of every day, practical ideas. I would feel comfortable telling my kids to listen to this pod as a way to guide them through their financial lives.
Thank You
You guys are not only amazing, thank you for explaining the little things for us newbies. ❤️❤️❤️
The sweet spot
A perfect mix of in the weeds process and some higher level theory mixed with a bit of humor. I always feel like I learn something and was entertained while I did. Apart from some of horrible takes on movies (TOP GUN) I fantastic podcast!
The good is good and the bad is funny.
Come for the interesting hot takes on everything investing related in a casual accessible format. Stay for the hilariously bad takes on TV & Movies which are entertaining nonetheless.
Much respect
Just started listening, buddy at work said he’d been listening. I have to say I’m really impressed. I’m at the same stage in my life as Michael and Ben, I can relate to what they’re saying. Thanks for the motivation guys!
Best easily digestible financial podcast
Everyone knows target date funds can be confusing, not to mention, time consuming, to manage. Luckily, Ben breaks things down in to layman’s terms and Michael is there to make sure he doesnt get too over enthusiastic. In all seriousness, these guys are great. If you're looking for stock picking advice you've come to the wrong place. Just solid commentary on financial markets that is easy to digest. Another reviewer commented that it’s like listening to two of your closest friends that have mastered their craft, which is a perfect description. Love the movie, book, and tv show recommendations at the end as well. Buy their books, subscribe to their newsletters, listen to Animal Spirits.
Fan since June 2019
I started my career in Wealth Management in 2016. I wasn’t a podcast guy until a friend recommended Michael and Ben, because they keep it simple, apply common sense, critical thinking, and give an educated opinion to the markets and everyday life. I enjoy the back and forth fella’s, keep doing great work!
Best all round insights
So Ben and Mike asked listeners to write reviews as they’ve only ever had just under 1000. This is my first review of any podcast and I thought they deserve it. Love the amount they cover per episode as it’s a pretty comprehensive summary of what’s going on in the markets and pop culture as well as insights into alternatives, passives, crypto etc. I frankly don’t know how they find the time to read all the books, blogs, watch all the movies series, still have kids, be married and actually spare a couple of minutes to keep their jobs. 😂. Most of all I love the banter and the friendly dissing. My friend and I here in South Africa have a weekly zoom catch-up where for an hour we literally just review each podcast. Great show guys - keep it up.
It Finally Happened
Absolute serendipity on Episode 185 at precisely 28 minutes into the podcast when Ben inadvertently pronounces Jeff Bezos’ name properly (BAE-zoes, not BEE-zoes). This is the only thing that has held me back from giving this podcast a 5-star review - now that it has happened the financial markets, and myself, can finally be at peace and PE ratios will slowly return to the realm of logic. Great podcast though, you guys are awesome. Ben, please for the love of god come to the light and stay on the Baezos train
Great conversation financial podcast
Some specific points: - Non-traditional hosts (they don’t appear to be the type of people who like to hear themselves talk) - Good finance info - Sounds like talking to knowledgeable friends - Not too wonky
Makes sense (common) to me
Whether it is an intro to back door IRAs (wow that is legal??) to their weekly report from the spirit world, always worth a listen. I have enjoyed hearing their fundamental understanding of the economy evolve over the last year. At first I was not interested in the “talk your book” episodes but I found a few to be great. I would love them to talk to Stephanie Kelton about how investors should work with the crypto-MMT world we are muddling into.
I’ve listened to every episode (UK listener)
Anyone with an interest in personal finance, books, movies and good banter should give it a listen 👍🏻 I’m a UK listener so a few of the specifics aren’t relevant, such as 401k and Roth IRA, but with a bit of imagination you can apply the ideas globally. Don’t be a n00bwhale - give this podcast a listen.
The Dan Carlins of Finance
It’s so refreshing to hear a finance/investing podcast that doesn’t aggressively recommend certain stocks but still manages to comment on the markets. Their financial advice goes beyond the traditional finance podcasts that have dozens of episodes based on “the 10 things you should be doing” that we’ve all heard before as they bring in guests to their podcast.
Great
great
Absolutely great
Smart funny and immensely useful whether you are a sophisticated investor or just starting out Well done guys!!!
Brilliant show
Good overview of the markets.
My Favourite Podcast
This has been my favourite podcast for a few years now. I look forward to every new episode and don’t skip any of them. It’s the perfect balance between being fun and informative. I like how they have a good blend between information on investing and the markets along with personal anecdotes from their personal lives. Not bad from a couple of n00bwhales.
A master ‘aggregator’ of podcasts
These guys are like the cliff notes from high school. W so much content out there, Mike and Ben do a great job distilling and maintaining variety. AS is a true gem - keep it up fellas!!!
Absolutely worth a listen
Ben and Michael have great banter and know their stuff! The financial insights are timeless and the media recommendations are a nice bonus.
Great podcast
A must listen to show.