Best Coin Jam Podcasts (2025)

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31. Thinning the Herd: which arcade games make the cut when collection space is at a premium? 2:09:57

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4M ago2:09:57

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Wait, Charlie actually got *rid* of some games?! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about…

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30. Canadian Arcade got cancelled?! 🇨🇦 We'll have to come up with another topic before showtime... 2:15:13

5M ago2:15:13

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Our co-host Chance will share a recap of how everything went down with the 8-bit Roundup at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. And I'm fairly confident we'll figure out other stuff to chat about too! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade …

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29. LIVE from the 8-bit Roundup at the 2025 Calgary Stampede... with special guest Josh! 2:07:17

5M ago2:07:17

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Our co-host Chance (together with Josh from The Canadian Arcade) will be joining us this time live on location from the 8-bit Roundup at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. This pop-up classic video game & pinball arcade is turning back the clock with a collection of classic arcade games from the early ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s - featuring a mix of both modern …

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28. The Tier List Episode where we rank the Best and Worst of Everything Arcade & Pinball related! 2:19:41

7M ago2:19:41

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Opinions are like belly-buttons... everybody's got one! And this is the episode where we share ours! We'll rank the best and worst of all different kinds of games: vector games, laserdisc games, conversion kits, unique experiments, EM pins, modern pins, and a whole lot more. I'm confident you'll all agree with every single one of our rankings and t…

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27. BAH GAWD it's a MECHA INVASION! He's tougher than a TWO-DOLLAR STEAK! 2:23:43

7M ago2:23:43

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In this episode, we welcome the infamous mecha onto the show as a special guest for a surefire slobberknocker! In addition to being an official "Well-Known Member" of the KLOV forums, mecha has spent his entire life in & around the coin-operated amusements industry. Expect mecha to share his expertise around repairing power supplies, monitors, Will…

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26. I Can Stop Anytime I Want (I Just Don’t Want To): The Dark Side of Arcade Collecting & Restoring 2:06:32

7M ago2:06:32

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Sometimes, you've just gotta make that tough call... You go a little overboard picking up a garage-full of projects that you swear you'll get around to restoring someday. But even with the best of intentions, it's easy to get overwhelmed, run out of space (or money!), or just to see your priorities shift when you get enamored with the *next* must-h…

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25. The Ones that Got Away... and The Grails that Were Duds... our Second Anniversary Episode! 2:20:30

10M ago2:20:30

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We've all been there... second in line to score the deal of a lifetime... for a game you've been hunting for YEARS... The crushing disappointment is enough to break your heart. Or, you finally DO score that holy grail... only to discover it's really not all that it's cracked up to be... and there's a very good reason why it's so rare (hint: the gam…

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24. EMOTIONAL DAMAGE! The gang opens up to talk feelings, sentimentality, & motivations in the hobby 2:20:19

10M ago2:20:19

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I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the hobby... remembering just how exciting those first few game pickups were, letting go of games you're sentimentally attached to, what happens when a particular machine becomes impossible to save, how to stay motivated, and more. I'm getting all choked up just thin…

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23. You know what REALLY grinds our gears? The Best and WORST of 2024 in arcade, pinball, & beyond! 2:15:22

11M ago2:15:22

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So how was YOUR year?? Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connec…

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22. Location, Location, Location! Operating games at a public location vs a private collection 2:23:56

12M ago2:23:56

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It's all fun and games at home all alone with your private collection... but what happens when COMPLETE STRANGERS start playing your arcade & pinball machines? Whether you're operating games on location in public or simply inviting "normal people" over to your house for an arcade party, we'll talk about how things change when the great unwashed mas…

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21. Adventures in Restoring and Repainting Arcade & Pinball Machines, featuring Ben Avary! 2:41:52

1y ago2:41:52

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In this episode, we welcome special guest Ben Avary onto the show! Ben has an enormous amount of experience restoring and painting arcade & pinball machines. Charlie is currently neck-deep in re-stenciling his Ms. Pac-Man arcade cabinet artwork, so hopefully Ben will be able to lend some advice and suggestions, as well as sharing strategies on clea…

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20. Legend of the WV Abandoned Arcade Warehouse Raid! featuring Dillweed 2:16:03

1y ago2:16:03

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You've seen the SHOCKING video... now come listen to the behind-the-scenes inside story on how it all went down. The trials and tribulations... the emotional rollercoasters... the political machinations of small-town local government... ALL WILL BE REVEALED! With very special guest, Tayllor Lucas (aka Dillweed)! https://www.youtube.com/@thedillestw…

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19. Safeguarding your Collection from Life's Little Surprises... and RAGE-inducing Frustrations... 2:16:56

1+ y ago2:16:56

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Sometimes all it takes is a post-tropical depression and a bit of shoddy work by a homebuilder to ruin your day... and you priceless collection of classic arcade games! Plus, projects that became so FRUSTRATING you had to just walk away... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amuse…

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18. The TRAUMA is Still Real... 2:12:30

1+ y ago2:12:30

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Pickups gone wrong... and somebody's got a milestone birthday... just a couple of reminders that all we are is dust in the wind... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption g…

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17. The Great 1000 Mile Arcade Pickup Roadtrip! 2:28:37

1+ y ago2:28:37

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But wait, is that round-trip or each way?? How far is TOO FAR? What's the farthest you'd be willing to go for that one "grail" game on your wishlist? And what do you do when you get there? We'll share some epic stories about some epic roadtrips to pickup some epic games, and we'll want to hear from YOU too! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show a…

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16. What your Spouse thinks of our Hobby, Games that are GARBAGE, Toxic People, and other delights! 2:21:36

1+ y ago2:21:36

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Let's discuss all the hot button topics that get Chance in trouble... featuring a very special guest appearance by Space Sam from Retrobotics! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, …

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15. Five Hundred Bucks... SHIPPED! 2:21:47

1+ y ago2:21:47

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How do you figure out fair prices for classic arcade machines, and what kind of leeway do you give in negotiations? How do you determine what you're willing to pay for a machine, and how does cosmetic damage, restoration status, and missing parts factor into that? And what about shipping parts and whole games? Do you know how to ship internationall…

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14. The one with our NEW full-time co-host! Plus our Arcade Hardware Tier List and more... 2:24:19

1+ y ago2:24:19

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IT'S AN INVASION! We tried to stop him, we even tried cutting his mic, but there's been a hostile takeover of our open co-host spot! (If you saw the last few frames of our previous livestream, you might know who it is...) Plus, we take a deep dive into original game hardware vs FPGA hardware emulation vs various multi-boards vs high score save kits…

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13. Classic Taito Linear Power Supplies are the BEST featuring Troy from Troy's Restorations! 2:07:47

2y ago2:07:47

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There are some arcade parts that everybody knows you just don't bother trying to fix. "It's a lost cause," they say. "You'd be crazy to try," they tell you. But guess what? Some of us fools love going on errands and get a kick out of tilting at windmills. And joining us as a special guest co-host for this episode is Troy from Troy's Restorations on…

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12. The First One without Jeremiah 2:20:54

2y ago2:20:54

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Three's Company? We'll see how this goes... Let's chat about our first pickups of 2024, the age-old paint vs vinyl vs laminate debate, games that appeal to casual players vs games that appeal to collectors/enthusiasts, and how to avoid setting your workshop on fire. PLUS A SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE BY CHANCE FROM THE CANADIAN ARCADE! https://www.yo…

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11. You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go! 1:55:41

2y ago1:55:41

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Let's say goodbye to 2023 (and more...?) with an end-of-year recap, plus a look ahead at the year to come. Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you'v…

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10. Improper COINage leads to COIN Errors... featuring Steve Laity from Mosaic Arcade! 1:59:18

2y ago1:59:18

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On this episode, we're joined once again by friend-of-the-program Steve Laity (aka Khatru311) as our first repeat guest co-host! We'll talk about wheelin' & dealin', de-converting converted cabinets, the upcoming holiday season, the pros & cons of different manufacturers' cabinets, games collectors like versus games casual players like, the importa…

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09. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... featuring Brandon from Off-world Arcade! 1:57:50

2y ago1:57:50

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On another very special episode, we're joined by Brandon (aka advans13 aka Deckard995) from Off-world Arcade on Twitch and YouTube. We'll talk about his unique perspective on the arcade hobby, podcastin' & livestreamin', his no-so-secret passion for B movies, plus collecting/restoring non-video/pinball coin-ops more broadly like gumball machines! Y…

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08. Building the Arcade for HBO's The Last of Us - exclusive behind-the-scenes access! #TLOU 2:24:24

2y ago2:24:24

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In this very special episode, we welcome Josh and Chance from The Canadian Arcade on as guests to discuss their role in planning, preparing, and operating an entire arcade filled with classic games for a blockbuster Hollywood TV series! Learn all about what it takes to make these vintage cabinets and monitors shine on screen, straight from the guys…

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07. The Ship of Theseus and other Descents into Madness (The Reproduction Parts Episode) 2:07:07

2+ y ago2:07:07

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Artwork, harnesses, controls, power supplies, monitors, PCBs, cabinets, and more... When is it ok to use reproduction parts in your restoration/repair projects, and do they need to be 1:1 recreations of the original, or are modern "upgrades" a reasonable alternative? How far are YOU willing to go for oRiGiNaLiTy? Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a …

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06. C302 Polarity is Silkscreened Wrong on the Solder Side of the G07 Chassis (The Monitor Episode) 2:09:53

2+ y ago2:09:53

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CRT 4EVA! Let's talk about the pros & cons of different arcade monitor models (which is your favorite?), common problems/issues, tools of the trade, why LCD replacement screens just stink out loud, and more! Plus, get your infamous G07 C302 Silkscreen Error t-shirt here: https://overtimearcade.myspreadshop.com/g07+c302+silkscreen+error-A64b42f48951…

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05. Kreamy Korner and The Big Nashville Barn Haul 2:05:31

2+ y ago2:05:31

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How far would YOU go to score that amazing deal? The one & only Cameron McCasland joins us to share his tale of rescuing more than a few highly-desirable arcade cabinets from certain doom in an abandoned trailer... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover e…

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04. Rookie Mistakes and The Art of Cabinet Arranging 2:07:26

2+ y ago2:07:26

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Let's talk about rookie mistakes when working on coin-op machines, games we DIDN'T like, and organizing our arcade lineups... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games,…

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03. The Worst SCAM in Classic Arcade Video Game Collecting History? 2:03:01

2+ y ago2:03:01

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DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY ANY GUEST OR COMMENTER ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL SHARING THEM AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE PODCAST HOSTS OR OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTIES.Something is fishy in the state of Oregon... with special guest Steve Laity from Mosaic Arcade https://www.youtube.com/@khatru311Welcome to The Coin Jam P…

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02. Twice is a COINcidence 1:59:48

3y ago1:59:48

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Why do we do the things that we do? No limits?! NO RAGRETS!! In this episode, Jeremiah, Liam, K', and Charlie discuss the personal motivations behind our collections, the limits we set for ourselves (if any), bad collecting habits, mistakes we've made along the way, and the end states we have in mind. We also provide updates on recent pickups, curr…

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01. Premiere Episode of The Coin Jam Podcast 1:56:17

3y ago1:56:17

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Who are these bozos and what are they going to talk about? In this very first episode of The Coin Jam Podcasts, your humble hosts introduce themselves, provide some background on how they got into this hobby, and answer audience questions from the live chat. We also discuss our current projects, talk about our latest pickups, and more! Watch the fu…

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050: Swan Song 20:33

9+ y ago20:33

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Tim and Troy briefly reflect upon the past 50 weeks of serving up Catching The Coin and The Lighter Side on this final episode and talk about the transition to the new podcast—Faith and Finances. In This Episode We Look At: What we've learned and what our listeners may have learned. Re-visiting our personal favorite episodes How to find and follow …

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049: A Review of "Retiring Retirement" 33:14

9+ y ago33:14

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We've heard that for years people are living longer! Now we are noticing a new phenomenon of older people who actually want to keep working. Today we review an article written by Linda Marsa, posted on Nautil.us, entitled "Retiring Retirement". In This Episode We Look At: The aging of America is not the crisis that is often portrayed in the media o…

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048: We Review 10 Money Rules Not Everyone Follows (But Should) 28:04

9+ y ago28:04

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Rules! Who actually gets excited about following rules? Today we review 10 Money Rules that you really should be following. In This Episode We Look At: Good old standards like: Live below your means Pay yourself first Treat your retirement funding like a regular bill The how's and whys for saving to make purchases, avoiding debt, and daring to be d…

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047: Outdated Financial Advice 24:21

9+ y ago24:21

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It's nostalgic to look back at the past decades and notice the outdated trends and technology that no longer exist. Yet, when it comes to financial advice; it's disturbing to learn just how many beliefs and teachings still abound that are clearly outdated. Today, we review a blogpost on TheSimpleDollar titled, "Outdated Financial Advice". In This E…

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046: Our Thoughts About 4 Men with Very Different Incomes 29:49

9+ y ago29:49

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The poverty line for a family of three is $20,090 a year. The median household income in America is $53,657. Politicians draw $250,000 as the line between the middle and upper classes. And the true starting point of real wealth remains a cool $1,000,000. Esquire magazine asked four more or less typical men, each of whom earns one of these incomes, …

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045: Financial Jargon Decoded 22:42

9+ y ago22:42

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Sprichst du Deutsch? We don't sprichst German either (although we've been known to spritzen some lime into our water). Do you speak Financial Jargon? We do! We are going to explain some of the most misunderstood terms in the money realm. In This Episode We Look At: The meanings, in plain English, of such terms as: 401(k) IRA Net FICO score Unrealiz…

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044: The Perils of Predictions 28:14

9+ y ago28:14

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Prognosticators have been making their predictions since long before we were born. What is a Prognosticator? Someone who makes predictions and forecasts. Let's take a look at that…. In This Episode We Look At: Infamous predictions of the past—that didn't happen Current financial predictions and how acting upon them can destroy your wealth Why indiv…

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043: Multi-Level Marketing Examined 28:29

9+ y ago28:29

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Today we address a question that comes up often as Tim counsels couples- "Should we start a home-based business?" In This Episode We Look At: What are MLMs, and why do they often carry a negative stigma? Are there legitimate MLMs and do they work? Our suggestions for those wanting to jump in Today's Resources and Links: Top MLM Companies Best Multi…

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042: Retirement 2.0 30:31

9+ y ago30:31

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"This is not your father's retirement!" Today's focus of retirement is shifting from deadline-oriented planning (retire at 65) to longevity in the workplace with more mobility (work as long as I feel productive, but on my terms). In This Episode We Look At: Defining Traditional Retirement: With its age requirements and dependence upon Social Securi…

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041: Ice Cream and Saving Money 28:31

9+ y ago28:31

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Tim and I were talking about this episode and I got to thinking about an Internet meme that I saw on Facebook. It was a cute cat waiting to be petted with the caption, "I really want you to pet me, but I also kinda want to bite you." See Below, lol. That pic really sums up the duality of our human nature in that our short-term goals normally confli…

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The Lighter Side of Money 019: Tim and I Take You Suit Shopping With Us 9:10

9+ y ago9:10

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A light and fluffy take on some money issues. Tim drags me to the mall to replace a 10+ year old suit… a podcast episode ensues… The best part is that I forgot my wallet, lol.

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040: An Interview with Tim About His Book, Against The Grain 33:24

9+ y ago33:24

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Today, we'll be doing things a bit different and I'll (Troy) be interviewing Tim about his book, Against the Grain. The point of the interview is to help explain the "using non-conventional wisdom" part of our podcast objectives. Since his book is wholly focused on going against some of today's financial conventional wisdom; it's perfect to use as …

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The Lighter Side of Money 018: What's on Your Phone? 14:08

9+ y ago14:08

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The Lighter Side of Money is a shorter, light, and fluffy take on money issues. Today we share some iPhone apps that are our absolute must-haves. We also argue about screen clutter and the definition of nesting.

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039: The Power of Patterns 28:28

9+ y ago28:28

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Patterns Produce A Product. Think about that. Besides being a catchy alliteration, it demonstrates the truth that how we habitually act will always produce a result - whether good or bad. In This Episode We Look At: Taking an honest look at ourselves to identify patterns that lead to unwanted products in our finances Clearly identifying replacement…

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The Lighter Side of Money 017: The Great Garage Sale Aftermath 8:39

10y ago8:39

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A light and fluffy take on some money issues. Tim and I discuss the monumental success (or lack thereof) of our conjoined garage sale.

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038: How Vitamin Supplements and "Superfoods" Can Devour Your Savings 20:04

10y ago20:04

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There seems to be a supplement for just about everything concerning the human body. While there's nothing inherently wrong with many supplements on the market these days, it's easy to go overboard. Doing so can negatively impact your financial well-being. In This Episode We Look At: A blogpost by Drew Housman, posted on TheSimpleDollar.com When sup…

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The Lighter Side of Money 016: There's an app… wait… a supplement for that! 9:28

10y ago9:28

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A light and fluffy take on some money issues. Today, Tim and I beat up some fitness supplement marketing silliness.

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037: 10 Things You Should Never Pay For 28:34

10y ago28:34

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Do you recall the time when you had to pay for long distance phone calls? Times seemed to have changed quite quickly. There are many services that have either evolved or simply become free through fair competition. Today, we discuss a blogpost written by Holly Johnson for TheSimpleDollar.com. In This Episode We Look At: The many sacred cows that we…

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The Lighter Side of Money 015: Tim asks for financial advice- from a group of 9 yr olds 9:14

10y ago9:14

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A light and fluffy take on some money issues. Today, Tim wanders around a group of 9 yr olds trying to get some financial advice.