Best Totally Not Biased Podcasts (2025)

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Keddie Cabin 28 Murders 1:34:02

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In the quiet mountain town of Keddie, California, a brutal crime shattered the peace of a spring night back in 1981. Four lives were taken in a cabin tucked deep in the woods—three victims were found in a scene of unimaginable violence, and one victim was missing for years. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved, draped in myst…

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#1 | Weekly Wealth Write-up: Think Rate Cuts Will Save the Economy? Here’s Why Interest Rates Could Trigger More Inflation Instead 3:10

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Markets cheered when the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates—but should you? What looks like a boost for growth may actually be a warning sign. Rate cuts often mean the economy is weakening, unemployment risks are rising, and a dangerous wave of inflation could be right around the corner. In this Weekly Wealth Update, you’…

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Episode 333 - Total Saints Podcast 59:02

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Welcome to Episode 333 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: Hull Review – A 3–1 defeat, five games without a win… and arguably the lowest point yet under Will Still. Was this on the manager, the players, or both? We look back at a wasted trip and some worrying signs. Liverpool …

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#207 | How To Strengthen Your Retirement Planning By Managing Longevity Risk Smarter 26:31

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Have you ever considered what living to 95—or even 100—means for your money? Longevity risk is one of the least discussed yet most impactful challenges in retirement planning. Many people still base their financial planning on outdated assumptions, risking a shortfall in their later years. In this episode with Fraser Stark, President of the Longevi…

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#342 Small Talk & Spirituality with Ray 59:34

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Rayhan is back for his second appearance on the podcast since Episode 144, about 4 years ago, to talk about a range of topics from getting better at small talk, self-improvement, the origins of the universe, spirituality, and more! Ray teaches on Preply, and you can also find him on Instagram, as well as his course and membership site Elevate Engli…

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Jason duPont On AI in the Mortgage Industry 40:51

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Jason duPont, COO of NEXA Mortgage, reveals how AI transforms mortgage operations from 54-minute loan processing to autonomous underwriting systems. NEXA processes $10 billion annually through 3,300 loan officers and targets $15 billion using agentic AI partnerships. This episode demonstrates practical AI implementation beyond chatbots. DuPont shar…

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Episode 332- Total Saints Podcast 53:34

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Welcome to Episode 332 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: Pompey Review – Thirteen years we waited for a league South Coast Derby… and it ended 0–0. Was it a fair result, or a wasted Sunday lunchtime? We look at the performance, the selection choices, and whether this Saints …

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#206 | How To Build Trust As A Financial Advisor When Financial Influencers Are Taking The Spotlight 23:43

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Are financial influencers reshaping how people make money decisions—and leaving financial advisors behind? In this episode of Make Better Wealth Decisions, host John De Goey sits down with Mike Schwartze, co-founder of Basis Point Media, to unpack the growing role of financial influencers in shaping public opinion and trust. They dive into how ever…

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#341 Are You Being Rude in English? 53:06

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As you may know, politeness in English - especially in British English - is a very important thing. Learners often struggle to keep up with the confusing grammar and long sentences, so in this episode, I break down a few key phrases that you can start using today to make your questions and requests sound more polite. I go through each phrase one by…

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The Final Arrangement 1:09:07

8d ago1:09:07

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On a quiet January morning in Atlanta, Georgia, Lita McClinton opened her front door to accept a delivery of pink roses and was quickly shot dead. The shocking murder of this vibrant young socialite sent shockwaves through the community and started a decades-long pursuit of justice. Join us today for The Final Arrangement. Lita McClinton’s story is…

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Rick Meekins is 6X More Productive With AI + Automation 28:19

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Rick Meekins achieves 4-6x productivity gains using ChatGPT and automation tools in precisely the ways Talbot West recommends to enterprise clients: low-risk, high-reward applications that deliver immediate ROI without exposing sensitive data. Rick uploads podcast transcripts to ChatGPT, not proprietary business data. He generates social media cont…

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#205 | Why Private Real Estate Wealth Decisions Are Easier Than You Think (Even Without Buying Property) 3:50

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Think you need to buy a house to get into real estate? What if you could start making private real estate wealth decisions today—without becoming a landlord? In a past conversation with Josh Will of Virtus, we break down how private real estate works and why securitized real estate investments let you own pieces of properties in small, affordable c…

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Episode 331 - Total Saints Podcast 45:36

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Welcome to Episode 331 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: Pompey Preview (Part Two) – The South Coast derby is back! Saints host Portsmouth at St Mary’s in the first league meeting since 2012. We’re joined by Andy from The P04Cast to get the Pompey perspective, and we share o…

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#204 | Why You Need a Clear Strategy To Make Better Wealth Decisions in Private Real Estate Investing 24:47

19d ago24:47

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Are you making the right wealth decisions in today’s private real estate market? With rising interest rates, shifting cashflows, and competing investor strategies, it’s harder than ever to know if you’re making the smartest move with your portfolio. This week, industry veteran Josh Will—President of Virtus Capital Corporation—shares 20+ years of le…

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#340 Why Is Everyone Leaving the UK? 46:24

14d ago46:24

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In this episode, I mix a serious topic with some fun where I talk about my reverse culture shock returning to the UK after one year while trying to answer the question why so many people are deciding to leave the UK and move elsewhere in the world. Despite being British, seeing my own country from the outside gave me some interesting realisations, …

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Bill McCalpin on AI in Mergers and Acquisitions 52:30

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Jacob Andra, podcast host and CEO of Talbot West, interviews Bill McCalpin, investment banker and chair of The Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors. Bill McCalpin reveals why companies with identical revenue and profits sell for vastly different prices: one for $2 million, another for $12 million. The difference comes down to digital transfo…

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#203 | Why Reverse Mortgages Might Be the Retirement Strategy You Need in Canadian Personal Finance 4:20

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Are you sitting on a valuable home but worried about how to fund your retirement? In this episode, we explore the reverse mortgage option with insights from longtime Canadian personal finance expert Patricia Lovett-Reid. For those who are “house rich but cash poor,” this strategy could unlock hundreds of thousands — even millions — in home equity w…

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Episode 330 - Total Saints Podcast 1:09:50

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Welcome to Episode 330 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: Watford 2–2 Southampton – A dramatic draw remembered for two stunning free-kicks. We look back on Cameron Archer’s second goal in as many games, Ryan Manning’s Beckham-esque strike, full debuts for Finn Azaz and Mads R…

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Kevin Williams On De-Risking AI Implementations 44:30

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Kevin Williams, founder and CEO of Ascend Labs AI, joins Jacob Andra, CEO of Talbot West, to discuss the reality of enterprise AI adoption. Despite the hype, most companies still aren't implementing AI effectively. Kevin breaks down the four pillars that drive real ROI: dev tools, product augmentation, workflow optimization, and strategic positioni…

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#202 | From Bank Teller to Financial Journalist: How Patricia Lovett-Reid Shaped Her Wealth Decisions & Mindset 26:31

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Are your money habits keeping you from a true millionaire mindset? So many people believe building wealth is about saving harder or working longer — but as financial journalist Patricia Lovett-Reid shares, it’s really about clarity, literacy, and intentional decision-making. In this episode, we explore what the millionaire mindset looks like in pra…

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#339 How NOT To Learn a Language 40:47

21d ago40:47

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Inspired by a viral video of a Chinese boy doing his English homework, I thought I'd make an episode where I list 10 common mistakes that language learners make and what you should avoid. To be clear, I'm sure that boy will master English one day, and my comments were more of a criticism of language education in schools. The video simply reminded m…

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Twisted Affection: Hope Masters & G. Daniel Walker 1:37:19

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In the quiet hills of Springville, California, a cold-blooded murder shattered the illusion of a perfect world. The lives of a wealthy rancher, a beautiful woman, and a charming stranger with a dark past collided, resulting in a twisted series of disquieting incidents. This is more than a true crime story. It's a story of manipulation, survival, an…

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#201 | Why Decision Making Discipline Is Key To Smarter Financial Decisions 3:13

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Are your financial decisions as intentional as they should be? This episode explores how principles of military decision making—focus, discipline, and process—can dramatically improve the way you handle money and investments. Good decision making isn’t about instinct or copying what friends are doing—it’s about having a framework. Drawing from insi…

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Episode 329 - Total Saints Podcast 1:00:15

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Welcome to Episode 329 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! The Will Still era hit its first bump, as Saints fell to league leaders Stoke City in a frustrating defeat made worse by failing to make more than half an hour against ten men count. We pick apart what went wrong, who still shone, and what the r…

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Jacob Andra & Stephen Karafiath Discuss Applied AI 40:25

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Jacob Andra sits down with Stephen Karafiath, technical co-founder of Talbot West, for a wide-ranging discussion on practical AI implementation in enterprise. They cut through the hype to address what actually matters: how businesses can achieve concrete efficiency gains through thoughtful AI deployment while avoiding common pitfalls. Topics Covere…

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#200 | Why Decision Hygiene Matters More Than You Think in Everyday Decision Making, Even In Finance 19:40

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Are you making strong decisions—or just fast ones? In this episode, Lieutenant Commander Lili Simon of the U.S. Coast Guard joins us to explore how the principles of military decision making can directly apply to your personal and financial life. We dive into the often-overlooked concept of decision hygiene—the frameworks and habits that help you t…

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Intro to The Applied AI Podcast 1:45

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Welcome to The Applied AI Podcast. We're all about practical results. Hosted by Jacob Andra, the CEO of Talbot West, The Applied AI Podcast focuses on value creation from AI. We also cover the pitfalls and concerns companies need to address when implementing AI. Talbot West is a digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement partner for compa…

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#338 Overcoming Shyness (Anna, Confident Business English) 35:09

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Today we have a conversation between Anna Connelly and me on the topic of overcoming shyness. This was originally an episode we record on Anna's podcast, Confident Business English, where Anna was mostly interviewing me about my experiences with feeling shy and my tips for the audience. Listening back to this one, I actually felt quite inspired, an…

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Most Likely Suspect: David Camm (re-release) 1:20:52

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Please enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite premium episodes from 2020. If you want access to these premium episodes (without ads of course) subscribe at tiegrabber.com/subscribe or at Patreon.com/tiegrabber. When former state trooper and serial philanderer David Camm’s family was shot to death in their garage, he was the most likely suspec…

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#199 | How Total Cost Reporting in 2027 Will Change The Way You See Your Investments 4:42

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Do you know exactly what you’re paying for financial products and advice? For years, investors have had only partial visibility into their true costs. That’s about to change with the arrival of total cost reporting in 2027. This episode explores why the shift is happening, what it means for your investments, and how you can use this new transparenc…

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Episode 328 - Total Saints Podcast 1:02:38

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Welcome to Episode 328 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to get into this week: Ipswich Town 1–1 Southampton – Was a point at Portman Road a good result against one of the Championship favourites? We look back on Saints’ first away game of the season, the midfield trio of Downes–Charles–Fernand…

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#198 | How 30 Years in Financial Advice Reveal the Investing Trends You Can’t Ignore 28:47

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What does 30 years of watching Canada’s financial advice industry teach us about where investing is headed next? In this candid conversation with Rob Carrick, recently retired Globe and Mail personal finance columnist, we unpack the evolution of financial advice, the rise of low-cost investing, and the under-served mass market that AI in finance co…

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#337 11 Things I Learnt Teaching English 30:04

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I've been teaching English online for almost 10 years now, and over that time I've picked up quite a lot of patterns and similarities between all my students. In this episode, I share 11 life lessons and other interesting things that I've learnt from my students, my lessons, and running an online teaching business. This is actually a previously-rec…

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Fatal Foraging: The Deadly Mushroom Lunch 1:43:35

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In the quiet Australian town of Leongatha, a family lunch turned into a shocking crime that has fascinated the world. And at the center of it all was a modified gourmet recipe: Beef Wellington made with one of the world’s most lethal fungi: the death cap mushroom. Join us for Fatal Foraging. Today we are going to unravel the chilling case of Erin P…

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#197 | From Biases to Better Decisions: What These Behavioral Finance Books Taught Me 6:06

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Think you make rational money decisions? You might want to think again — your behavioral biases are probably calling the shots. In this episode, we revisit the roots of behavioral finance and explore four essential books that reveal why smart people still make predictably irrational money choices. From Nobel Prize-winning research to laugh-out-loud…

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Episode 327 - Total Saints Podcast 1:08:52

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Welcome to Episode 327 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Life in the Championship under Will Still got off to a dramatic start, as two VERY late goals saw Saints come from behind to beat Wrexham AFC at St Mary’s. We break down all the big talking points from the opening day – from tactical surprises a…

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#196 | Why You Need Behavioral Finance To Make Better Investment Decisions 27:46

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Are your investing habits hurting your future more than you realize? If you've ever wondered why it's so hard to start investing—or why losses feel like a gut punch even when you're playing the long game—you’re not alone. Most of it comes down to your brain, not your bank account. This week’s guest, Merle van den Akker, a PhD in behavioral science …

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#336 Moving from UK to Thailand: The Good & The Bad 29:52

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to cycle through Bangkok? That's exactly what I'm doing in today's episode. I'm taking the podcast to the streets and I'm riding my bicycle across the city while avoiding stray dogs, and sharing my views on life in Bangkok. I mostly talk about the things I like and dislike about living here, and some ways in wh…

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#195 | Why Compliance Rules May Be Blocking Your Wealth Decisions (Without You Knowing It 5:21

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Do you know who’s really influencing your investment decisions? Most investors assume their financial advisor has full discretion over portfolio recommendations. But behind the scenes, compliance departments are shaping your options in ways you might never have considered—especially when it comes to offering memorandum products. If you’ve ever been…

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Episode 326 - Total Saints Podcast 1:11:49

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Welcome to Episode 326 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC! We’re officially back for the 2025/26 season — and there’s plenty to get into ahead of Saturday’s big opener at St Mary’s. Joining host Martin Starke this week are Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Dail…

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Not My Boy! The Crimes of Christopher Porco (re-release) 1:24:18

2M ago1:24:18

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We hope you enjoy this 2019 re-release from our premium show! If you want more content like this, minus the ads, please go to tiegrabber.com/subscribe or patreon.com/tiegrabber to sign up for TCB Premium. Suspicions turned to college student Christopher Porco soon after his parents, Peter and Joan Porco, were attacked with an ax in the middle of th…

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#194 | Why Compliance Should Empower Advisors — Not Hold Them Back 30:22

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Are you still treating compliance as a roadblock instead of a strategic advantage? If you're an advisor or in compliance, this conversation with Fardan Ali will challenge everything you’ve assumed about regulation, advisor relationships, and what true compliance partnership looks like. Fardan, a compliance manager who’s worked with hundreds of advi…