Reviews
Rate ShowMichael 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
Good stuff
I like these guys. They’re smart, no-nonsense, and give good advice. I like to hear their take on markets, investment strategies, and also what movies they like. Not bro-y like you might expect from a finance podcast, I’d have a beer with Ben and Mike.
- gracefromchicago
- Dec. 30, 2020
- n1weather
- Dec. 30, 2020
One of the Absolute Best
This is one of the absolute best podcasts in terms of finance, investing, news, commentary, advice, insight, and wisdom wrapped into an easy to listen to package. Great job guys, very well done! Update - 240 episodes in and I’m still listening, which far exceeds my streak at Joe Rogan.
- eltoddro
- Dec. 30, 2020
Great fun
Musings, markets and movies. I listen to this quick, intelligent banter when I walk or workout and am always entertained. Highly recommend.
- NinaGerC
- Dec. 30, 2020
One of my favorites!
I’ve been a listener and reader of Michael and Ben for a long time, and Animal Spirits consistently provides relevant, current and important finance and personal finance information. They do a great job of summarizing what is going on in the markets, balancing humor and their personal experiences to give their message greater impact. It’s just the right length (~45 minutes) and frequency (1X or 2X a week) - I use it to keep up with the latest topics in finance and don’t feel like I am missing anything. They aren’t preachy, aren’t trying to sell you anything, and maintain their perspective using history and real-world human behavior observations. A great podcast for “Noobwhales” (inside joke) and experienced finance professionals alike.
- JBlakist
- Dec. 30, 2020
- akurth24
- Dec. 30, 2020
Intelligent Market Commentary & Wealth Management Insights
Great investing and wealth management podcast for all investor types. Michael and Ben break down market headlines, talk wealth management strategies and help the average investor determine which surveys are in fact useless. Fun show in which the hosts do not take each other too seriously but have the knowledge / insight to keep you coming back for more. Each has written multiple books and both are CFAs.
- Joey Gabbagool
- Dec. 30, 2020
Greatness!
I love the consistently transparent exchange these two engage in. I never miss an episode! Michael and Ben are knowledgeable but never condescending.....just a couple of professionals talking about the market and financial goings on......bravo gentlemen, bravo!
- lacroix
- Dec. 30, 2020
Fuh-nance done right.
Great podcast. Ben and Michael are fun together. I became interested in money and the market two years ago and was recommended this podcast. Glad I was. I’m now a buy-and-hold investor of this show. Despite Michael’s poor taste in movies, the show puts financial news and research within reach of us noobwhales.
- NattyKnucks
- Dec. 30, 2020
Informative and Entertaining
Michael and Ben are fantastic! They know when to joke and when to be serious. I appreciate the show format and also their delivery of the content. There is a good balance of personal finance, investing, and everyday life stuff. I look forward to my Wednesday and Friday commute. Keep up the great work!
- Jinito2040
- Dec. 30, 2020
Must Listen for Finance Professionals
I recently graduated from college with a finance degree and this podcast is full of financial and investing knowledge. For beginners or experts, it is great content that will help anyone with their finances, investments, career, and life. They’re actually kind of funny and make some good jokes here and there. Movie recommendations are a nice ending as well. Keep up the great work!
- WillGL9
- Dec. 30, 2020
Educational and entertaining
These guys are amazing, their back and forth on the show is a really entertaining way to start the day, and I learn a ton about money in the process. Listen if you want to learn, but also listen if you want to be entertained
- knat2712
- Dec. 30, 2020
Best Finance Pod Out There!
Michael and Ben do such a great job talking markets, investing, and finance trends! They make such a complex, often boring subject a joy to listen to! There is so much to learn from these guys!!
- bentleyharb
- Dec. 30, 2020
Great advice and an easy listen
After listening to this podcast for a year, I have took away great financial does and don’t and have also found some great movies to watch as well. This is an all around fantastic podcast and you will feel like you are good friends with them after listening for awhile. 10/10 recommend if you have any interest in finance, books, and movies.
- eburrr
- Dec. 30, 2020
Weekly reminder of my incompetence
I like to think of myself as a financially sound individual, but this podcast is a biweekly reminder of what I don’t know. Big ups to Adam and Ben for the constant knowledge bombs
- Fapkingcd
- Dec. 30, 2020
F these guys
I am a Gen-X IT guy saving for retirement, and these weekly conversations are just a nice add to my list of Podcasts. It just hits all the spots I am looking for with recommendations, financial and not financial. The banter back and forth has an entertaining quality while they deliver some cold hard facts about the investing world. This podcast is on my “Must Listen” list of recommendations to anyone I speak with on investing.
- DogonSiereht
- Dec. 30, 2020