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The Rational Reminder Podcast

Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti

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A weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision-making, from three Canadians. Hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti, Portfolio Managers at PWL Capital.
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The Money Scope Podcast

Benjamin Felix & Dr. Mark Soth

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The Money Scope is a weekly limited-run podcast about personal financial decision-making for Canadian professionals. The podcast follows a curriculum deliberately designed to make you a better, more thoughtful financial decision maker. It is hosted by Benjamin Felix - Portfolio Manager and Head of Research at PWL Capital, and Dr. Mark Soth - the Loonie Doctor. The moneyscope.ca site is peppered with photoshopped fun, and each episode page is deliberately designed to be a multi-media curricul ...
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Value Stocks

Alex Middleton/Felix Nothnagel

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Two long time value investors discuss one new stock idea in detail per episode. The discussions are focused around the value investing principles of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. Email Questions or Feedback to [email protected]
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The Armitage Account is a narrative audio drama inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and is set in the fictitious city of Arkham, Massachusetts. Isaac Andrews, plagued with guilt over the events of the last year, begins to search for a connection to his supposed great-grandfather, and the long-deceased head librarian of Miskatonic University, Henry Armitage. ​ If you enjoy this experience, please give us a 5-star rating on your preferred podcasting platform and consider joining our Patreo ...
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webSYNradio

Dominique Balaÿ and the artists - http://synradio.fr/ - [email protected]

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websynradio : a radio program hosted by Dominique Balaÿ. WebSYNradio is an independent radio program whose broadcast is streamed 24/7. WebSYNradio brings together propositions from artists or intellectuals that are for the most part well-established on the international scene.http://synradio.fr/ Parmi les artistes participants : 0 (Joël Merah, Stéphane Garin, Sylvain Chauveau), Adam Nankervis, Alan Dunn, Alfredo Costa Monteiro, Amanda Belantara, Anna O et Alain Descarmes, Anna Raimondo, Anne ...
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In this episode, Ben Felix and Cameron Passmore take a critical look at the Canadian banking system’s mutual fund advice model. A newly released study by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) confirms what many already suspected: Canadian bank branches aren't in the business of giving imp…
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What if the most impactful financial advice isn’t about picking the right investment—but about understanding human behaviour, simplifying your life, and laughing along the way? In this episode of the Rational Reminder podcast, we’re joined by none other than David Chilton, author of the legendary personal finance book The Wealthy Barber. David shar…
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In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti celebrate the show’s 7th anniversary with a conversation centered around timeless investing wisdom. Drawing from a vibrant thread in the Rational Reminder community, they unpack dozens of quotes that distill decades of financial insight into actionable mantras. What begi…
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AI agents are the next big thing in automation, but how do they actually work, and where do they fit into the broader landscape of AI?In this episode, we sit down with Sam Bydlon, a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS, and Ram Seetharaman, an AI Lead at Synera, to explore how agentic AI is transforming engineering, automation, and decision…
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CFD and wind tunnel testing are the backbone of high-performance engineering — but how do they complement each other, and what are the biggest challenges engineers face?In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Villar Collazo, Managing Director at VFluid Advanced Technologies and CTO at Deflect Inc, to explore the aerodynamic simulations, motorsport…
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In this episode, we sit down with Felix, a YouTube educator and PhD researcher in computational science, to explore the intersection of engineering, AI, and simulation. We dive into his journey of growing a YouTube channel from scratch and discuss whether AI can truly replace physics-based simulations. The conversation also touches on the importanc…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of content making, with Phil Parisi, an online educator, engineer, and YouTuber. We discuss the highs and lows of running a YouTube channel, the challenges of monetization, and the truth about passive income. From the struggles of growing a channel and why ad revenue alone isn’t enough to the challenges …
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What if index funds weren’t as “passive” as you think? In this episode of the Rational Reminder, we are joined by Jim Rowley, Global Head of Investment Implementation Research, and Andy Mack, Head of US Equity Portfolio Management at Vanguard. These two experts offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look into what it really takes to run some of the world’…
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What if early RRSP withdrawals aren’t always the tax-smart move they’re made out to be? In this special AMA edition of the Rational Reminder podcast, Ben and Cameron are joined by PWL Financial Planner Louai Bibi for a wide-ranging discussion on RRSP decumulation strategies, insurance planning, and the practical complexities that real clients face …
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What happens when your favourite financial educator’s identity is hijacked by scammers? In this episode, Ben and Cameron pull back the curtain on a disturbing but increasingly common reality: sophisticated scammers using Ben’s name, voice, and online content to steal from unsuspecting investors. Ben breaks down exactly how these scams work—everythi…
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In this episode, we welcome back Rob Carrick—one of Canada’s most trusted personal finance journalists—for his third appearance on the Rational Reminder podcast. Rob recently retired after an incredible 27-year career at The Globe and Mail, where he shaped how millions of Canadians think about investing, advice, and their money habits. Rob joins Be…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Martijn Cremers, Dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame and co-author of the groundbreaking 2009 paper that introduced the concept of Active Share. Martijn brings fresh nuance to the long-standing debate over active versus passive management, challenging decades of conventional wisdo…
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What if holding just a few “winning” stocks is riskier than it seems? In this episode, Ben and Cameron explore the hidden dangers of concentrated portfolios and unpack the data that makes a strong case for diversification. Drawing from research by Hendrik Bessembinder, J.P. Morgan, and others, Ben lays out the harsh reality behind individual stock …
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Pièce inédite de Pascal Deleuze pour webSYNradio : mon tout premier bruit. Lamentation pour un deuil impossible, cette pièce pour trompette en multipistes est aussi bien la trompe des légions romaines que la voix du kaddish de Maurice Ravel.Pascal Deleuze : trompette, voix. Guillaume Contré : enregistrement, montage, mixage. http://synradio.fr/pasc…
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What if the hardest part of investing isn’t building a portfolio—but sticking to it? In this AMA edition of the Rational Reminder podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti tackle listener questions ranging from sustainable retirement withdrawals to the dangers of structured products, with plenty of philosophical insights on risk, behavior, and financia…
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Today, Ben plays lone host for the first time as we welcome Alex Edmans to the show. Alex is a Professor of Finance at London Business School as well as an accomplished speaker, author, investment banker, and financial advisor. To start, Alex describes his involvement in the formation of a new law in the UK before defining ‘misinformation’ and wher…
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What if “just buying the market” isn’t the end of the story? In this episode, we are joined by Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and Co-CIO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, for a deep dive into what really drives net investment returns. Gerard returns to the Rational Reminder podcast to explain the key principles that differentiate Dimensional’s approach from t…
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For the first time as a host combination, Ben, Dan, and Cameron sit down to discuss the most controversial topics in personal finance. We begin with identity and how it informs decision-making. Then, we revisit the renting versus buying debate, why this remains a highly controversial topic, the ins and outs of income investing, and understating the…
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Dr. Eli Beracha has recently been recognized by The Journal of Real Estate Literature as the world’s third best in research productivity, and today, we are honoured to be joined by this top industry expert to bring more clarity to the renting versus buying debate. We use Dr. Beracha’s ‘Lessons from Over 30 Years of Buy Versus Rent Decisions: Is the…
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Cameron joins Ben for his first AMA as we bring you the sixth edition of our Listener Questions and Investing Lessons mini-series. Diving right in, Ben and Cameron share their stance on the multi-host format of the Rational Reminder podcast before walking us through the new PWL Retirement Planning Tool. Then, we unpack our venture with OneDigital, …
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