Best Brent Circle Podcasts (2025)

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Kickers Beware, All Dogs Go To Heaven, and Crunching Numbers But Not Really 52:22

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Week 3 was a wild week of football with more blocked kicks than we can ever remember. The boys go over the chaos of the past week and look ahead to what's to come in week 4. Stories, picks, kicks, and more! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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E16 - “A Full Circle Moment” 1:10:54

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this episode, Brent, Jonathan, and Michael open up about the powerful shifts that happen when families stop enabling and start facing the truth. Brent shares the turning point when the “dance” of addiction finally stopped, changing the entire family dynamic. Michael reflect…

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September 19th, 2025 | Retail sales surprisingly strong, Are quarterly reports necessary for public companies? Is your financial advisor "quiet retiring"? Understand low rated bonds risk & More 55:39

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Retail sales are still surprisingly strong Although the labor market has been softening and consumers say they are worried about inflation, people are still spending money. August retail sales were up 5% compared to last year and if the annual decline of 0.7% in gasoline stations was excluded, sales would have increased 5.5% compared to last August…

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Dead Owner Bump, Foles-ing JJ, and Another One Bites The Dust 48:57

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Another awesome week of football and the boys are here to break it all down and make their picks for the next one! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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September 12th, 2025 | Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks? Risks to Nvidia stock that you may not realize! Understanding AI and why it's becoming more expensive, 529 Withdrawal... 54:49

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Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks? I recently saw there was a bipartisan bill presented in the House that would ban lawmakers from trading individual stocks. I feel like we have been hearing about this for years, and according to NPR, “For more than a decade, a series of bills have been proposed to address such trades, but diffe…

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Miracle in Buffalo, Double Agent Brady and Minnesota Wolverines 47:25

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The NFL is back and we were dealt some week 1 madness. Josh Allen wills the Buffalo Bills to a stunner on Sunday night, the J.J. McCarthy show has arrived in Minnesota and everyone's surviving so far. Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet, and Weird Mike

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E15 - “Miracles Have Happened in This Family” 1:12:47

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this special family roundtable, Brent sits down with his children to talk about the impact of recovery on all of their lives. They share honest reflections about years of struggle, the work it took to rebuild trust, and the miracles they’ve witnessed along the way. This epi…

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September 5th, 2025 | You Don’t Need Hot Tech Stocks To Get Great Returns, Weak Job Report Points To Fed Rate Cut, US Luxury Brands Are Destroying Europe’s Luxury Brands, Mortgage Rates Reach 2025 ... 55:39

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You don’t always need to pick the hot technology stocks to get great returns Investing is very emotional and it’s always nice to be part of the crowd and buy the hot stocks like Apple, Alphabet and Amazon, but they are not always the top performers. Sometimes your boring, undervalued companies can do very well. As an example, Apple over the years h…

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Back to Football, Chicken Little, and Less Teams More Wins 49:59

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Just like that summer is over and football is upon us! The guys are here to talk over the season ahead, make some week 1 picks, and much more! Thanks for tuning in for another season and hit us up on social - @hustalkingBy Geoff Hulet and Weird Mike

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E14 - “If I Get My Second Chance, I Will Do Whatever It Takes.” 1:13:48

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this powerful episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent welcomes his longtime friend Chaz to share his journey from addiction and brokenness to hope and purpose. Chaz opens up about growing up in chaos, battling heroin and meth addiction, and the pivotal moment in jail t…

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August 29th, 2025 | Another warning on private investments, Will tariffs hurt this holiday season? Should you work in retirement? The challenge of creating retirement income, Cracker Barrel... 55:40

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Yet another warning on private investments! I remember hearing about a company by the name of Yieldstreet a few years ago and how it was a new way for smaller investors to get access to private investments and diversify away from stocks. The company promoted their platform with the tagline, “Invest like the 1%.” Unfortunately, it is now coming out …

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E13 - “Surrender and Follow Direction” 1:01:44

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent and Jonathan dive deep into the challenges families face when living alongside addiction. Brent shares real experiences helping loved ones navigate relapse, codependency, and the difficult decisions that come with setting bo…

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August 22nd, 2025 | EV car makers lose in credits?, Stay away from interval funds!, ESPN new streaming product, Form SSA-44 to Reduce Medicare Premiums, Ventas, Inc. (VTR), (KLC), (AI) & (EAT) 55:38

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How much will EV car makers lose in credits? The nations Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards are still in place; however, penalties for violating those standards have been removed. So obviously there’s no incentive for any car maker to abide by them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is focusing on standards to try t…

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E12 - “The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection” 57:08

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Phillip joins Brent and Jonathan to share his path from isolation to belonging. He opens up about how addiction slowly took over his life, threatening his family and future, and how he found hope through fellowship and spiritual r…

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August 15th, 2025 | 401(k) Withdrawals, Mixed Inflation News, $37 T Debt, Charitable Giving Changes, Intel Corporation (INTC), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), (NXST) & (BLMN) 55:40

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Unfortunately, more Americans are using their 401(k)’s for financial emergencies I’m sure some will disagree with me based on the headlines arguing they were so happy that they had their 401(k) to tap for whatever their financial emergency was. In my opinion, people are thinking short term and not thinking about the long-term crisis when they retir…

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E11 - “You Can Enjoy Family Again” 56:19

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this heartfelt episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent shares how recovery isn’t just about the individual — it’s about healing the entire family. Through years of hard work, honest conversations, and mutual growth, he’s learned that families can come back together, bu…

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August 8th, 2025 | Stock Market, Consumer Credit Card Debt, Real Estate, Refinancing, Carrier Global Corporation (CARR), Polaris Inc. (PII) & Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) 55:38

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Will the stock market crash? With the market continuing to march higher and setting record high after record high, I do worry more and more that a crash could be coming. It doesn’t mean it will happen tomorrow, next week, or maybe even this year, but I do believe the risk to reward of investing in the S&P 500 at this point is not favorable when you…

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E10 - “Walking Through a Veil Into a Whole Different Life” 1:03:51

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this moving episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent reflects on what it feels like to wake up inside a life he never thought was possible. From once being lost, angry, and shortcut-seeking — to now building meaningful relationships, earning an honest living, and facing…

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August 1st, 2025 | Worrisome Jobs Report, June Job Decline, Strong GDP Growth, Bank Scam Liability, Roth Account Perks, Hasbro, Inc. (HAS), Chipotle Mexican Gill, Inc. (GMG) & (BKR) 55:39

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Should you be concerned by the jobs report? The July jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls grew by 73k, which missed the estimate of 100k. Unfortunately, the news got even worse as you dug into the report. The prior two months saw major negative revisions as June was revised from 147k to just 14k and May was revised from 125k to just 19k. This amount…

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E9 - “I Was Angry Because I Didn't Know How to Live” 53:42

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this emotional episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent opens up about the anger that consumed him — not just as an emotion, but as a response to feeling lost in life. Through a conversation about his past and the guidance of his sponsor Horace, he uncovers the deeper r…

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MARC AND BRENT BELKE (SNFU)

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The Rad Dads show welcomes twin bothers Marc and Brent Belke the guitar duo behind one of the most influential Canadian punk bands - the might SNFU. They stop by the show to chat parenting and the 40 year anniversary of their debut album ...And No One Else Wanted to Play. Plus SNFU Tale's comic project and Dad Religion's 7" EP that pays homage to t…

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July 25th, 2025 | Cautious Bank Outlook, Crypto Law Update, Dividends or Buybacks, New Tax Rules, Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), Toast, Inc. (TOST), American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) & (ABT) 55:37

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Big bank earnings give a cautious green light on the economy Every quarter we get excited about listening to and reading about how things went for the big banks in the most recent quarter as they release their earnings. I’m primarily talking about JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. We have held a couple large banks in our …

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E8 - “I'm just so blessed to have more family in my life.” 1:12:40

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this heartwarming episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent and Jonathan open up about the wild and emotional journey that led to their reunion as father and son. What started with a DNA test quickly unraveled decades of hidden truths, unexpected siblings, and a complete…

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July 18th, 2025 | Tariff Impact, Market Bubble, Retail Boom, Trump Kid Accounts, Circle Internet group (CRCL), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) & Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) 55:39

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Are tariffs impacting inflation yet? The Consumer Price Index, also known as the CPI, in the month of June showed an annual increase of 2.7%, which was in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in at 2.9% and was also in like with expectations. It was slightly above May’s reading of 2.8%, but given all the news aroun…

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CURTIS DUFFY (CHEF)

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Michelin-starred Chef, owner of award-winning Chicago restaurants Ever, After, and The Canvas, father of four, and author Curtis Duffy stopped by to chat about trauma, forgiveness, and success - all covered in his new tell-all autobiography, FIREPROOF: Memoir of a Chef, which is out August 5, 2025 on Dead Sky Publishing.…

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E7 - “Float Down the River” 54:33

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this heartfelt episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent reflects on the power of surrender in his recovery journey. Using a river as a metaphor, he describes how letting go of control brought unexpected peace. From the chaos of addiction to the calm that followed accept…

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July 11th, 2025 | Crypto Crash, ETF Complexity, Dark Pools, Tax-Free Social Security?, Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) & KeyCorp (KEY) 55:27

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Crypto losses increase 66% in 2024 At first you may be saying I thought Bitcoin has been increasing in value? While that is true, you have to remember that is only one of the many thousands of cryptocurrencies that are available. According to the FBI in 2024, there was 149,686 complaints for total losses of $9.3 billion. It was somewhat surprising …

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SCOTT MCCORD (100.3 THE BEAR)

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The rad dad of radio, Scott McCord, stopped by the show to chat punk rock, Godzilla, influencer culture and more on our latest instalment of the Hometown Hero series.By RAD DADS EDMONTON

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E6 - "You Go from Being a Sponsor to Being a Friend" 1:04:04

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this heartfelt episode, Brent shares the powerful journey of becoming a sponsor and forming genuine friendships through recovery. He vividly recounts his experience sponsoring Stefan—a younger man whose life story mirrored his own, from early struggles to shared paths of he…

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BEN ANDRESS (BUDDIES FEST, BLACKTOP RECORDS)

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This interview goes from festivals to Fortnite, as Ben stops by to tell us all about Buddies Fest, taking place July 11-13 in Tillsonburg, ON and featuring The Flatliners, ALL, Dillinger Four, Greg Norton, and more!By RAD DADS EDMONTON

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July 3rd, 2025| Jobs Report Illusion, Job Openings, Apple Goes F1, ETF Income Trap, Pension Payout Choice, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), (CNC) & (COLM) 55:39

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The June jobs number looks stronger than it really is I want to be clear; I wouldn’t say this was a bad report, but the headline number that showed an addition of 147,000 jobs in the month of June doesn’t show the full picture. The number did come in well above the estimate for 110,000 jobs and it follows upward revisions in the months of April and…

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E5 - "The Only Thing I Have to Give Is My Experience, Strength, and Hope" 1:03:23

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this inspiring episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent reflects on the power of the 12 steps and how recovery has given him more than just sobriety—it’s given him purpose. From battling insurance bureaucracy to sharing stories of rebuilding integrity, Brent opens up ab…

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BILL STEVENSON, MILES STEVENSON, AND JON SNODGRASS

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It’s BUDDIES WEEK on The Rad Dads Show! And we’re starting it off with an interview with Bill Stevenson (ALL, Descendents) and his son Miles (All My Senses), and Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River, Armchair Martian). They’re playing as Snodgrass + Stevensons at Buddies Fest in Tillsonburg, ON in a couple of weeks, and they stopped by to chat about the f…

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June 27th, 2025 | Chinese Stock Scam, Outdated 401(k)s, S&P 500 Risk, Investment Income Tax, Fiserv, Inc. (FI), Pinterest, Inc. (PINS), Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) & General Mills, Inc. (GIS) 55:40

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Watch Out For This Chinese Stock Scam! Yes, there’s another scam out there trying to part you from your hard-earned money. This has happened many times in recent years and it’s occurred in very small Chinese stocks that are vulnerable to manipulation. For some reason some US investors see these and think they’ve hit it big. US regulators try their …

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E4 - "God, I Don’t Mean Any of This" 1:09:05

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this gripping episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent confronts the darkest chapter of his recovery—resentment. From standing face to face with the man who harmed his daughter to praying nightly for someone he could barely stand to forgive, Brent shares how Step 4 forc…

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GREG ATTONITO (THE BOUNCING SOULS)

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In advance of two Alberta solo shows - Calgary on June 27 at Modern Love, and Edmonton on June 28 at The Buckingham - Greg popped by to chat about what’s new since his last appearance on the show, what listeners can expect from these solo shows, and some new music from The Bouncing Souls.By RAD DADS EDMONTON

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June 20th, 2025 | Retail Resilience, Retailer Stable Coins, AI’s Web Impact, Widow’s Penalty, Adobe Inc. (ADBE), T-Mobile US, Inc (TMUS), Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) & Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) 55:38

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May retail sales look stronger than headlines show After seeing headlines from several media outlets, I was worried May retail sales were slowing to a problem point, but I would say they actually looked quite strong. Compared to April, sales did fall 0.9%, which was larger than expectations for a 0.6% decline. It’s important to point out though tha…

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MATTHEW CAWS, IRA ELLIOT, LOUIE LINO (NADA SURF)

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Brett sits down with the rad dads of Nada Surf before their show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO to talk about the band’s latest record, Moon Mirror.By RAD DADS EDMONTON

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E3 – “I had to turn my will and my life over—and I didn't want to.” 1:05:23

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! In this powerful episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent shares his profound journey through recovery, focusing on the turning point of Step 3—learning to surrender his will and life to the care of a higher power. He recounts the impact of his tough-love sponsor, Horace, …

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GREG AND VIOLET HETSON (CIRCLE JERKS, BAD RELIGION & POWERVIOLETS)

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In this special Father's Day episode, Greg Hetson and his daughter, Violet, stop by the show to chat about ice cream, Disneyland, and their weekend of tours together at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV.By RAD DADS EDMONTON

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June 13th, 2025 | Alternative Assets Crumbling, Tariffs & Inflation, HHS Overhaul, Richer Rich, Retirement Recession, (LULU), (WOOF), (BF.B) & (DOCU) 55:38

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Alternative Assets Appear to Be a House of Cards I remember using that same terminology back before the tech bust about 25 years ago. I was maybe a little bit early back then, but the house of cards collapsed. The more I read about alternative assets the more I scratch my head and ask how is Wall Street getting away with this? In the end, I believe…

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June 6th, 2025 | Job Market, Office Space, Facebook Scams, Retirement Savings, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), The Gap, Inc. (GAP), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) & Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) 55:40

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Jobs market remains in a good spot Headline nonfarm payrolls increased 139k in the month of May, which was above the estimate of 125k, but below April’s reading of 147k. A big negative in the report was the fact that March and April saw negative revisions that caused payrolls in those months to decline by a combined 95k versus what was previously r…

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E2 – “The Moment I Took Responsibility” 50:58

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! Ep 2 – “The Moment I Took Responsibility” In this second episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent shares the turning point that changed everything: when he realized he was the problem — and that was the beginning of hope. Step 2 isn’t about instant belief in God; it’s abou…

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E1 – "I Was Spiritually Bankrupt" 55:54

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We would love to hear from our listeners - click here to send us a text! Ep 1 – "I Was Spiritually Bankrupt" This debut episode of 'Push Each Other to the Top' features Jonathan and his biological father Brent sharing a raw and powerful account of Brent's life. From early struggles with addiction, overcoming a traumatic past, and facing personal de…

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May 30th, 2025 | Homebuyers at Record Low, Bitcoin in 401k, Inflation Eases, Accredited Investor Explained, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Intuit(INTU), Target Corp (TGT) & Toll Brothers(TOL) 55:46

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First Time Homebuyers Hit a Record Low With the high cost of housing and higher interest rates, people trying to get their first home dropped to a record low around 23% in 2024. The average age of the first-time homebuyer has increased 10 years over the historical average to 38 years old. The median income is now $97,000 and the first-time home buy…

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May 23rd, 2025 | U.S. Credit Downgrade, EV Declines, 401(k) Private Investments, New SALT Proposal, CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA), First Solar (FSLR), Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), & UnitedHealth Group (UNH) 55:39

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The U.S. just received a downgrade to its credit rating, should you worry? Last week, Moody’s announced it downgraded the United States sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. While a downgrade is important to understand and can have negative consequences for interest rates, this downgrade did not seem too problematic. I mainly say that because Mo…

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May 16th, 2025 | U.S. Tariffs and China, Inflation, AI and Jobs, Oil Prices, Trusts and Retirement Accounts, Dick’s Sporting Goods(DKS), Charter Communications(CHTR), Krispy Kreme(DNUT) & Lyft(LYFT) 55:38

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U.S. Tariffs are hurting China Exports from China have dropped dramatically which has weighed on China’s economy. This has caused protests due to lost jobs and wages in their economy. Exports from China to the United States dropped 20% in April, but China did pick up exports from other countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Africa. While this may h…

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ALEX GOLDFARB (DEBT NEGLECTOR)

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ALEX GOLDFARB (DEBT NEGLECTOR)Debt Neglector just released their latest record, Kinda Rips, on Smartpunk Records. Alex Goldfarb, singer and rad dad to Henry, stops by the show to chat about the new record, mental health, and more. Don’t miss this one!By RAD DADS EDMONTON

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May 9th, 2025 | Palantir Technologies, Big Money Managers, Apple’s Stock, Retirement Income Taxation, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), Block, Inc. (XYZ), Amazon, Inc. (AMZN) & McDonald's (MCD) 55:44

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Why I won’t be buying Palantir technologies anytime soonWhen I’m out in public many times people ask me what my opinions are when it comes to investing, the markets or individual stocks. I have to say the one stock that people seem to be asking the most about recently is Palantir Technologies, their ticker symbol is PLTR. I believe I’m asked about …

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May 2nd, 2025 | Chinese Stocks, Jobs Report, Job Openings, Recession, Home Title Theft, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH), Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), Northrop Grumman (NOC) & (GOOG) 55:40

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Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You’ll recognize some of the names like Aliba…