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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
A fave podcast
Love this podcast, they cut out all the investment BS, cut to the chase. Great rapport. High speed, relevant. They switch topics without belaboring points which keeps it interesting. Intelligent, informative discussion. I’m writing this after the pod on structured notes... great stuff. Keep it up.
- Lepetitmont
- Nov. 18, 2019
My Spirit Animals
I love how this podcast dodges small talk, but also squeezes meaning out of everyday topics. I’m a fan of the research and multiple subject tie-ins that guide this podcast. I’m also a fan of how Michael and Ben don’t mind putting their own financial lives out there occasionally. This balance of broader content and relatability keeps me coming back. Sometimes they topic hop like crazy madhatters. But my brain works in a similar way so I don’t mind following their train of thought. It usually connects to something far deeper than money or investing eventually. I’m going to get judgy hear and say I lost some respect when I found out one of them was a fan of Howard Stern. I suppose that happens in the world though. I’d still be willing to be friends with them.
- Savvy History Songs
- Nov. 12, 2019
Making Finance fun
Ben and Michael are a must listen podcast team. The finance data, trending topics and everything else discussed in between is extremely entertaining.
Put it bluntly they make listening to finance fun!
Keep up the great work!
- Guildry
- Oct. 31, 2019
High quality banter
Show keeps getting better and better. Good balance of investment talk and relatable stuff so the casual investor can understand and enjoy. I enjoy the banter and jokes
- Alfonzo Anthony Allen
- Oct. 18, 2019
Entertaining and Informative
Michael & Ben are hilarious and I really enjoy the rekindled segments. My only complaint is that the pod is a little short. I could do a full hour.
- RickLahey
- Oct. 17, 2019
The podcast so nice, I listen twice.
No exaggeration. Not only the best finance podcast on iTunes but maybe the best podcast period. Thanks Michael and Ben!
- wiggy_g
- Oct. 17, 2019
My fave “finance” show
Great show. Sets the bar for entertaining discussions about investing topics.
- chilawas
- Oct. 17, 2019
Why is the font so weird when you write a review on here?
People who write bad reviews are noob whales.
- ronnyc400
- Oct. 16, 2019
- Chalk
- Oct. 16, 2019
- maxlo15
- Sept. 5, 2019
Won’t invest
Good content, but will not invest with them due to their opposition to forcing China to play fair in trade.
They don’t care about Americans’ future, only their AUM.
- happyrainboinion
- Aug. 29, 2019
- Mdizzlebizzle
- Aug. 28, 2019
- sc_shay
- Aug. 7, 2019
Informational and entertaining
Great podcast that you want to keep listening too. Refreshing. Also good takes.
- SaltyCompadre
- Aug. 1, 2019