Reviews
Rate Show- ManhattanJim22
- Dec. 30, 2020
Fun, Informative, Real
These guys are hilarious and fun to listen to. As a retail investor, I don’t have many people in my life to share my investing hobby with. Though it excites me to talk, think and read about, my wife and most of my friends could care less.
This podcast gives me an outlet. Though it’s not a two way conversation, the guys fulfill my weekly need, keeping my passion for this hobby alive!
- gmoney212121
- Dec. 19, 2020
Common sense and a lot of fun
Who would have thought that investing and financing could be so enjoyable to listen to. Michael and Ben have made this sometimes complicated subject an easy and enjoyable listen. Your two personalities compliment each other and keep the novice investor informed, upbeat and even laughing. Congratulations
- ijjendmsk
- Dec. 7, 2020
Excellent, informative and entertaining!
These guys present an interesting look at finances, stock market, society and a plethora of other unique factors in an easy to understand and entertaining discussion. Thank you
- moonman14
- Nov. 14, 2020
Love Ben
Long time listener. Owe you guys a review. Keep doing what you’re doing. I feel like thanks to you guys pounding it into my head I am almost a halfway responsible and diversified long-term investor. Always room for improvement, but hopefully not $500k worth. Of course, you are also more than mildly entertaining. Stay up fellas!
- Christian Farley 23
- Nov. 5, 2020
Fast Paced
What makes this one work is the quick interplay between hosts and topics. It is the only podcast I can’t multitask during because if you lose focus they are on to the next thing. You can also miss the subtle humor and call backs from earlier shows. Pay Attention!
- flomo ro
- Nov. 1, 2020
- kbs623
- Oct. 24, 2020
- bkdhshucuf
- Oct. 6, 2020
Inefficient market?
Burton Malkiel argues for indexing due to market efficiency, yet he advocated picking stocks with high yields to replace bonds?
- Hawks fan 2015
- Oct. 2, 2020
How
I want to know how you accomplish all the research-writing & viewings for recommendations in your time frame! Appreciate all the knowledge & fun tho- Thks!
- theory artist
- Aug. 7, 2020
Legit
Con Air is a bad movie. So they got that wrong. Other than that. Good financial stuff. Highly recommend.
- Anxojdh
- Aug. 6, 2020
Fun and educational
Michael and Ben bring joy to my day, ears, brain, and portfolio. They make complex concepts easy, they don’t take themselves too seriously, and they are anti-survey. I was sad when they dropped down to 1 a week but am pumped to hear they’ll be back with 2 days a week. Highly recommend.
- Beckerdx
- Aug. 6, 2020
Insightful and Compelling
These guys will be the first to tell you when they don’t know something for certain: and it’s the humility with which they approach questions pertaining to life and investing (and book or Netflix recommendations) that makes this podcast so good. Just because something might be unknowable does not mean one shouldn’t strive to know more. Their observations on things like Michael’s plumber’s portfolio, or dissecting the various chart crimes committed in the world, or making the case that Almost Famous IS a classic film, these guys give intriguing perspectives based on more than just the ephemeral...they dig for precedents and in this day and age that means they pretty much come up empty, and yet you don’t hate them for it. Truly a fun pod to listen to.
- SpainWithPadStatford
- Aug. 5, 2020
- Maddie...!
- July 21, 2020
All-around slam dunk
Are you looking for hidden sources of alpha? Do you want to geek out over backtesting? Would you like help developing a killer trading strategy? This podcast is NOT for you.
Otherwise, if you are interested in investing and don’t mind having “casual fun” while hearing about it, this is the one.
Michael and Ben sound like two well-educated, polished “bros” talking serious business over beers at a dive bar. They are really good at mixing in a discussions about Fed policy and Peloton bikes in the same sentence.
The information is pretty interesting, the analysis is solid but very quick (soundbite style), and the dry but geeky humor that is not pedantic at all makes everything very digestible.
I could probably live without the 3-5 minutes of Netflix show reviews at the end, but that’s just me. I listen to every single episode, and religiously stop streaming as soon as they say “alright, let’s move to recommendations”.
Anyway, give it a try.
- Danny Boy XIX
- July 16, 2020
Super funny inside talk
Episode 153.
Discussion on TIPS:
Michael - hold on would you have been better buying tips or amazon since 1997?
Ben: I don’t know, is Amazon included in inflation? Better check shadow stats...
This exchange had me folded over laughing!
I don’t always agree with your takes, but who cares! I love the banter and the honest exploration of the news and ideas. Very fun show, thank you guys!
FYI: I’m a partner in a small RIA in Orem, UT and our whole team loves listening to your content for the thought provoking ideas and the good dry humor!
- MPWHIT
- July 1, 2020
Super Fun for this SAHM
I am not in the industry, just a stay at home Mom who takes care of our family’s investing. The podcast is direct and informative. I never miss it!
- Us1244589668
- June 21, 2020
Very very good
Listened to all episodes! Its not the most educational podcast out there but it’s super entertaining if you like talking about the markets.
- Luke G...
- May 29, 2020
Never miss this one
When these episodes drop, they go to the top of my listening list. Always interesting and fun listen.
- Surround Sound
- May 9, 2020
- Karpenterskids
- April 21, 2020
- aander02
- April 17, 2020
Useful takeaways!
Funny they push each others buttons. What a bromance.
Good job of letting you know what is noise and what is real.
If your questions are show worthy they will address them. What else is there to do but drive you to content when your stackin your future.
- Du63ke
- March 25, 2020
- drshakal
- Feb. 11, 2020
- Dr. EG Armstrong
- Feb. 2, 2020
Amusing Investing And Media Podcast
Interesting commentary on the markets, the entertainment industry, and other random topics. Batnick’s NYC roots and frequent interruptions of Carlson are evident throughout. Keep the light-hearted investing info interlaced with lively banter coming gentlemen, thanks.
- Slackerville3
- Jan. 5, 2020
Loving every episode!
A great podcast about investing, life, and why money is important. It’s my favorite podcast, and I don’t miss a single one. I also like the “Talk your Book” episodes, which lets some fund wonk pitch his fund.
The only downside is, listening to them for so much means I read all their blog posts in their real voices.
- Peter in Japan
- Jan. 3, 2020
- bhmin1994
- Dec. 9, 2019
- Jdollaz829
- Dec. 2, 2019
Great Finance Pod
The two hosts summarize recent finance articles and have great banter. If you work in Finance or are curious about the field, this is a must listen.
- Worksworth
- Dec. 2, 2019
Michael and Ben are great
This is like hanging out with your two good friends who happen to be knowledgable about finance. Entertaining and insightful, but also relaxing to listen to. At the end of a long day there's no chance I'd be able to absorb content-dense material on finance, even an audiobook, but I can listen to these guys. They make it fun.
- Hodl_On
- Nov. 27, 2019