Episodes

The Crypto Gateway Drug (EP.222)
Sept. 15, 2021

The Crypto Gateway Drug (EP.222)

On today's show we discuss the problem with historical analogs in finance, the biggest stocks in the stock market, why financial manias persist, why stablecoins earn such high rates of interest, the education gap between men and women, why U.S. home...
Talk Your Book: An Alternative to Low Bond Yields
Sept. 13, 2021

Talk Your Book: An Alternative to Low Bond Yields

On today's Talk Your Book, we spoke with David Lau of DPL Financial Partners about all things annuities and how they can help advisors in a low interest rate world. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us...
Interest Rates Are Never Going Up Again (EP.221)
Sept. 8, 2021

Interest Rates Are Never Going Up Again (EP.221)

On today's show we discuss the early days of this podcast, Ray Dalio's performance issues, how wealth and demographics are impacting interest rates, why bitcoin matters, Ben's week with Covid and more. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben...
Talk Your Book: Insourced CIO
Sept. 6, 2021

Talk Your Book: Insourced CIO

On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Helios CEO Chris Shuba about estate planning and investment services for financial advisors. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us...
The Big Long (EP.220)
Sept. 1, 2021

The Big Long (EP.220)

On today's show we discuss a Covid outbreak for Ben, the shifting risk appetite for young people, getting rich overnight has never been easier, why money supply is not inflation, the labor shortage hitting close to home and more. Find complete...
Listener Mailbag
Aug. 30, 2021

Listener Mailbag

On today's episode, the guys are back with another episode of listener questions. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at with any feedback, questions,...
How to Crush a Job Interview (EP.219)
Aug. 25, 2021

How to Crush a Job Interview (EP.219)

On today's show we discuss the pros and cons of the CFA, tales of Michael's old job interviews, seeing both sides of the NFT boom, why moving money in crypto is still so complex, people working two jobs remotely, why we're taking money out of our...
Talk Your Book: Bring Your Own Deal
Aug. 23, 2021

Talk Your Book: Bring Your Own Deal

On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Rocket Dollar CEO Henry about self-directed IRAs.   Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at with any feedback,...
Ben Turns 40 (EP.218)
Aug. 18, 2021

Ben Turns 40 (EP.218)

On this week's show we discuss direct-listed IPO performance, the scorching hot NFT market, Ben's milestone birthday, transitory inflation signals, shortages in the economy, the relativity of rich and much more. Find complete shownotes on our blogs......
Did Bitcoin Kill Gold? (EP.217)
Aug. 11, 2021

Did Bitcoin Kill Gold? (EP.217)

On today's show we discuss investors behaving better, meme stock pushback, what is wrong with gold, why crypto isn't crashing despite more regulation, canceling student loan interest, Michael's trip to the casino and more. Find complete shownotes on...
Talk Your Book: Investing in Dual Impact ETFs
Aug. 9, 2021

Talk Your Book: Investing in Dual Impact ETFs

On today's Talk Your Book we spoke with Wendy Wong of New York Life Investments about investing to fight heart disease. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at ...
Emergency Pod: We Were Both Wrong About Robinhood
Aug. 5, 2021

Emergency Pod: We Were Both Wrong About Robinhood

On Wednesday, we held a Twitter Spaces to discuss the Robinhood IPO and the fact that Ben sold his shares last week.   Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email...
The Best Way to Get a Raise (EP.216)
Aug. 4, 2021

The Best Way to Get a Raise (EP.216)

On today's show we discuss Ben's recent trip to NYC, how the psychology around money can shape your relationships, the 1987 of recessions, the Robinhood IPO, changing how we think about debt, how much money it takes to feel financially secure and...
We Love to Spend Money (EP.215)
July 28, 2021

We Love to Spend Money (EP.215)

On this week's show we discuss the insane run in stocks over the last 12 years, what's moving crypto prices lately, when to take profits from a big winner, the shortest recession ever, housing price appreciation slowing down, the Netflix of...
Prices Only Go Up (EP.214)
July 21, 2021

Prices Only Go Up (EP.214)

On this week's show we discuss the difference between a trip and a vacation, what it means to be rich, the inflation conundrum, why it's easier to raise prices than lower them, why Roth IRAs won't get taxed again, the best show no one talks about and...
Talk Your Book: Invest by Avoiding the Losers
July 19, 2021

Talk Your Book: Invest by Avoiding the Losers

On today's Talk Your Book, we spoke with Julian Koski of New Age Alpha about setting baselines and probabilities on current stock prices to help avoid the losers in the future.   Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael...
High School Reunion (EP.213)
July 14, 2021

High School Reunion (EP.213)

On today's episode we discuss the Roaring 20s, why things are better than you think, the coming baby bust, the end of cash, who's driving up home prices, the end of the movie business, Ben's high school reunion and more. Today’s show is brought to...
Talk Your Book: Quality Growth
July 12, 2021

Talk Your Book: Quality Growth

On today's show the guys talk with Eric Schoenstein, CIO at Jensen Investment Management about how to find quality growth companies trading at a reasonable price. Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on...
$35 Trillion Giveaway (EP.212)
July 7, 2021

$35 Trillion Giveaway (EP.212)

On today's show we discuss unplugging from social media for the weekend, the big move in stocks from the bottom of the bear market, why this time is different, the great migration from CA to Austin, Robinhood's S-1, the coming inheritance wave, some...
The Wealthiest Generation (EP.211)
June 30, 2021

The Wealthiest Generation (EP.211)

On this week's show we discuss money piling into crypto, bubble experts, flows over pros, young people waiting to settle down, the housing market conundrum, households are richer than ever, FOMO lessons from The Great Outdoors and more. Find complete...
Talk Your Book: Anti-Carry
June 25, 2021

Talk Your Book: Anti-Carry

On today's show, the guys talk with Paul Kim of Simplify on how to sell vol and not get run over by the proverbial steamroller.    Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to...
Lifestyle Creep (EP.210)
June 23, 2021

Lifestyle Creep (EP.210)

On today's show we discuss inflation, why bond yields are falling, getting wrecked in DeFi, fintech's customer service problem, taking a family loan to buy a house, managing the economic boom and much more.   Find complete shownotes on our...
Fed Apologists (EP.209)
June 16, 2021

Fed Apologists (EP.209)

On this week's show we discuss the most underrate innovation of all-time, why the economy is more interesting than the markets, the wild housing market, why more young people may prefer to rent going forward, where have all the movie stars gone...
Talk Your Book: The State of the Housing Market
June 11, 2021

Talk Your Book: The State of the Housing Market

On 's show the guys talk with Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst at Housing Wire.    Find complete shownotes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s Michael Batnick’s Like us on And feel free to shoot us an email at with any feedback,...