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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Benjamin Felix Podcasts
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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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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A platform to share stories and plant seeds of social change BLYNKT Issue 1 "Family" is now available: http://www.blynkt.com/issues.html
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Interviews from Rob Silber's Rock Therapy show on WPKN. Rock Therapy is a free-form mix of Classic Rock, Punk, Indie Rock, Blues, Reggae, Prog Rock, Americana, and anything else that captures Rob's ear.
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In the Engineered-Mind podcast, Jousef Murad is talking to researchers, scientists and engineers and how their work is shaping the world around us. The podcast covers topics around engineering, artificial intelligence, technology and more to inspire and educate people all around the world.
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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 : 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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Episode 371: Banks Sell Products, Not Advice
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56:18In 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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Gary Mullen of Gary Mullen And The Works discusses the presentation One Night Of Queen which is coming to Ridgefield Playhouse on September 3rd.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 370: Dave Chilton (The Wealthy Barber): Timeless Financial Advice
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1:32:18What 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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Robin Batteau discusses returning to college after 50 years and releasing his new album Banned in Sparta which was inspired by the ancient Greek poets.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 369: The Most Important Quotes in Investing
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1:13:45In 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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Robert John of Robert Jon & The Wreck discusses the band's forthcoming album Heartbreaks And Last Goodbyes as well as their appearance at Ballard Park in Ridgefield.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Joanne Shaw Taylor discusses her new album Black And Gold and her upcoming gig at Ridgefield Playhouse.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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AI Agents in Engineering - Sam Bydlon and Ram Seetharaman | Podcast #151
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38:40AI 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 & Wind Tunnel Testing in High-Performance Engineering - Adrian Villar Collazo | Podcast #150
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32:45CFD 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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Automatic Differentiation and Adjoint Methods - Felix Köhler | Podcast #149
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1:05:29In 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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The Hidden Struggles of Being an Influencer on YouTube - Phil Parisi | Podcast #148 P1
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24:49In 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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Episode 368: Jim Rowley & Andy Maack - Implementing Index Funds at Vanguard
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1:12:46What 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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Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers Interview
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13:44Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers discusses their new album Puff Of Smoke and their gig on August 10th at The Levitt Pavillion in Westport, Ct.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 367: AMA #8 + Insurance Needs Analysis with Louai Bibi
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1:06:48What 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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George Rossi of Little Georgie & The Shuffling Hungarians
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28:29Interview with George Rossi of Little Georgie & The Shuffling Hungarians discusses his upcoming album and navigating the music business in this day and age.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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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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An interview with Dennis Dunaway of Alice Cooper. He discusses the upcoming album The Revenge Of Alice Cooper, the first album to feature the band's original lineup in over fifty years.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 365 – Rob Carrick's Eight Lessons Learned in 27 Years of Covering Personal Finance
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58:22In 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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Knox Chandler Interview where he discusses his long career playing with artists such as Psychadelic Furs, Siouxsie And The Banshees and Cyndi Lauper. We also tal about his new album The Sound.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 364 – Martijn Cremers: Is the Conventional Wisdom on Active Management Wrong?
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1:00:54In 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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Interview with Marc Broussard about his most recent album Time Is A Thief and his upcoming gig at Ridgefield Playhouse on July 13.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 363 - The (Underappreciated) Risk of Individual Stocks
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49:12What 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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Episode 361: Alex Edmans - Finding "The Truth" in Economics, Finance, and Life
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1:05:20Today, 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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Jesse Dayton discusses the formation of his new group the Texas Headhunters and their upcoming appearance on June 20th at Ridgefield Playhouse opening for Samantha Fish.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Bob Cowsill discusses The Cowsills involvement with the Happy Together Tour including the June 18th appearance at The Palace in Stamford. He also discusses the groups current recordings as well.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 360 – Gerard O'Reilly: The Components of Net Returns
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1:15:52What 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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Willie Nile discusses his new album The Great Yellow Light and his upcoming gig on June 22 at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 359 - The Most Controversial Topics in Personal Finance
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1:18:19For 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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Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi All Stars
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9:04Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi All Stars speaks about their new album Still Shakin' and their upcoming appearance at Sacred Heart Community Theater on June 15.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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Episode 358 – Dr. Eli Beracha: Renting versus Buying a Home
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1:07:22Dr. 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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An interview with Corey Glover of Living Colour about his side project The Soul Experience coming to Small Batch Cellars in North Have on May 25th. This is actually is an older interview recorded in 11/24 about The Soul Experience.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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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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Joanna Serenko and Tyler Dale discuss their current tour driving around the country playing gigs. That includes this Friday and Saturday art The Granite in Redding. We also talk about Joanna's experience appearing on The Voice.By WPKN, Rob Silber
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