Reviews
Rate ShowA 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
One of the best
Excellent show. I have downloaded ~30 podcasts regarding financial markets. This is definitely one of the best. Very intelligent and accessible.
- JC Finance
- July 23, 2019
Who knew?
He once made a living (clears throat) by shorting Amazon. Now, Michael Batnick helps retail investors navigate the market. Ben and Michael are tremendous, great show.
- Odell Titsworth
- June 22, 2019
- Gary.McDonald
- June 18, 2019
Great but...
Really love this show but I do not like how Michael uses bad language for no apparent reason. I’ll for sure change to a five star when I don’t have to hear him curse.
- MatthewPE
- April 13, 2019
Great show
Very interesting and fun show. These guys have great chemistry together. Love hearing their thoughts every Wednesday. No complaints, except for several shoddy TV recommendations.
- Caddeus
- March 21, 2019
Great and informative...
This podcast is informative and helps maintain long-term focus while discussing current events
- mmmTurkeyLeg
- March 20, 2019
Excellent Show for Financial Pros
I’ve been listening to this show since the very beginning, and have continued to be impressed with the content. It’s a great way to keep your pulse on the investment universe. Easily my favorite part is Michael not listening when Ben goes off on a tangent. Keep up the good work!
- NCwealthguy
- Feb. 6, 2019
Funny and informative
I have long been a fan and regular reader of the finance and investment blogs of Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson. In the podcast format, they are not only informative but quite a lot of fun. They have excellent chemistry and give an 11,000 basis point effort on every show. I truly look forward to my Wednesday mornings, when this podcast usually drops.
Very well done, gentlemen.
- SageRad
- Jan. 10, 2019
Informative, entertaining, and enjoyable.
Michael and Ben are awesome-- not only informative, but (most importantly) entertaining. This is what sets these two apart from other financial podcasts out there (I have tried and tested 10-20 finance podcasts over the past year...).
Going on a trip soon and looking forward to the backlog. Please keep up the good work, gentlemen.
- mwoooj
- Dec. 31, 2018
Great Content!
I have been following Ben’s blog for a few years now and have been listening to the podcast since it came out. As a financial advisor, I enjoy what Ben and Michael deliver to the masses in terms of behavioral finance and making sure people have perspective on their timeframe of investing and know what they own and why they own it.
Thanks for delivering unbiased content to the podcast community!
Blake from Minnesota
- B DO K
- Dec. 20, 2018
Awesome Pod
I feel like I’m listening to my friends talk about the market and how it relates to life and the world around us. I love how it’s not dry, boring, and solely numbers based. There’s a “realness” to it that I can relate to. Thanks guys!
- Kevin Bitter
- Dec. 18, 2018
More Podcast, Less Sponsorship
The pod is great, but the sponsorship that has recently been added is a real downer. I don't need to hear investment managers trying to sell me their overpriced and unnecessary financial products.
- Jschofer
- Dec. 6, 2018
Like this
Good podcast but reason I’m writing this is this new manager series. Terrible. The cliches from the jpm manager are throw up worthy. You guys flag waive on passive investing and then throw someone like this who is holding on to the active space for dear life. Doesn’t make sense. Coincidence that it couples with a jp ad to start the show?
- Cobbo18
- Nov. 30, 2018
My go to financial podcast.
Just found this podcast. I decided to start at the beginning so I am listening to the ones from March. Nice blend of infromation and commentary. Always something interesting. I have listened to a lot of different financial podcasts and I find that you have to listen to a lot of them before you find something interesting. Always something interesting here. Thank you Mike and Ben.
- Viejito19
- Nov. 30, 2018
East meets Midwest
Interesting back and forth on useful topics. I always enjoy the banter. Keep up the good work!
- mcagroup
- Nov. 29, 2018
Like water cooler conversation
I run a solo RIA practice. It gets lonely sometime working by yourself. This show is the water cooler conversation that I don’t get to have!
I really enjoy listening to these Michael and Ben. Keep up the good work!
- Bootstrap68
- Nov. 16, 2018