Listener Reviews

Very relatable content and conversation related to investments and finance. Easy and interesting to follow. Highly recommend

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.

I'm a longtime listener (was there at the start 3 years ago) - Michael and Ben have built a fantastic podcast with a great balance of being both informative and entertaining. It's my favourite podcast to listen to each week. Thoroughly recommended. Please keep it up!

Hey guysFinancial advisor here at a firm you often mention. You guys make me better at my job by making complex issues digestive. Thanks fellas

One of my favourite finance podcasts! Very US focused but still beneficial to those living in Canada

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!

John and Ben are great. Recommended if you like listening to podcasts.

So informative. Thanks to these guys, I shorted Tesla and made millions! Couldn’t have done it without Michael and Ben.

Two guys shooting the sh!t in a financial sense.

Highly informative and entertaining.

Entertaining and fun show. Enjoy the topics and positive vibe.

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.

Excellent podcast that filters and discusses interesting themes, news, and ideas. There’s no better investment podcast. All in a relaxed, irreverent style with quality banter between Michael and Ben. Plus interesting movie, TV, and book recommendations thrown in for free.

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.

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.

Look forward to the show every week and recommend it to friends and colleagues.

Things I like about Animal Spirits:* It acknowledges the importance of psychology in investing* Ben and Michael discuss psychological aspects of current trends* They work really well together - a great combination of professionalism, humour and knowledge. It’s paced well, and they don’t fall into the trap of interrupting each other* They are humble but wise* The ‘added extra’ of reading and watching recommendations are always editableKen

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!

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.

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.

These guys get it and have a heart. Thought provoking, informative and often funny. Thanks!

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.

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.

Great every week listen. They strike a great balance of market information and how to improve your financial future.