Best Chris Schmid Podcasts (2025)

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TIP756: The Rise and Fall of Julian Robertson’s Tiger Fund w/ Kyle Grieve 1:02:10

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Kyle Grieve discusses the rise and fall of legendary investor Julian Robertson, exploring how he built Tiger Fund into one of the most successful hedge funds of its era. You’ll learn about his investing philosophy, famous trades, and the lessons that shaped both his success and his ultimate downfall. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro02:05…

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Medieval Wills and Testaments with Robert A. Wood 28:38

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One of the difficult truths of life in the Middle Ages is that death was never far away. While the vast majority of medieval people owned far fewer possessions than we do today, they were just as concerned with making sure everything was taken care of according to their wishes before they passed. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert A. Wood about …

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TECH002: Jensen Huang & NVIDIA w/ Seb Bunney - Review of The Thinking Machine by Stephen Witt 1:07:38

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Preston and Seb launch their tech book review series with a deep dive into The Thinking Machine, a book about NVIDIA and its CEO Jensen Huang. They explore NVIDIA’s transformation from a gaming hardware company to a key player in AI, discussing CUDA, leadership strategy, robotics, and the speed of innovation. The episode ends with a preview of thei…

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TIP755: My Process for Finding Great Investments w/ Kyle Grieve 1:04:29

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the lessons that shaped his investing philosophy, from painful early mistakes in crypto to building a disciplined framework focused on quality businesses and high-potential, undervalued microcaps. He shares how goals, temperament, and a business-owner mindset guide his decisions, and why compounding, capita…

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TIP754: Rule Breaker Investing w/ David Gardner 1:32:15

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On today's episode, Clay brings back David Gardner to discuss his new book, Rule Breaker Investing. Throughout David’s investing career, he seemed to have taken all of Buffett’s rules to investing and thrown them out the window. In this episode, he shares his unique rule-breaking framework, providing you with the guidance and the gumption to win at…

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Leading with Purpose in Insurance: Culture, Tech, and the Future of Work with Matt Crum from Frank Winston Crum Insurance 28:46

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Hosts James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Matt Crum from Frank Winston Crum Insurance. Matt shares his expertise leading with purpose in insurance. Discover how leaders can tackle industry challenges, strengthen workplace culture, leverage technology like AI, and prepare for the future of work. This…

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Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation with Sara Butler 49:24

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Everyone loves a good medieval whodunit, but how did real people investigate homicides in the Middle Ages? What did they look for? And how did they decide if a person’s death was an unfortunate accident or foul play? This week, Danièle speaks with Sara Butler about forensic medicine, and how death investigation was conducted in medieval England. Yo…

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TECH001: AI for Activists w/ Justin Moon and Shroominic (Tech Podcast) 49:43

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From Oslo's spotlight to global frontlines, Justin and Shroominic share how activists are harnessing AI for storytelling, translation, and rapid response while also navigating threats from authoritarian AI. Explore the core building blocks, decentralized models, and how anyone can begin experimenting today. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Int…

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TIP753: The Relentless Vision That Made McDonald’s a Global Giant w/ Kyle Grieve 1:04:33

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the rise of McDonald’s under Ray Kroc and the vision, systems, and persistence that transformed a small burger joint into a global empire. He explores Kroc’s leadership style, business model innovations, and the timeless lessons investors and entrepreneurs can learn from McDonald’s journey. IN THIS EPISODE …

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TIP752: Financial Statements Explained Simply w/ Brian Feroldi 1:01:17

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On today's episode, Clay brings back long-time guest, Brian Feroldi, to educate our listeners on how to analyze financial statements. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:58 - An overview of the three financial statements.13:11 - What GAAP accounting is and why the US is a good environment for investors from a regulatory perspective.18:08 -…

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History in Flames with Robert Bartlett 46:08

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Part of the reason a lot of people figure nothing much went on during the Middle Ages is because we’ve lost a whole lot of sources telling us what actually did happen. Through malice and misfortune, medieval manuscripts have been destroyed in their thousands. So, how do we know what may have gone up in smoke? And what can we do to keep our beloved …

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BTC251 : Tech Abundance w/ Jeff Booth 47:04

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Preston and Jeff discuss the expansion of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast to include cutting-edge topics like AI, robotics, and nuclear tech, all viewed through a Bitcoin and decentralization lens. They examine the impact of exponential technological growth, open-source innovation, and international competition. The conversation closes with a powe…

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TIP751: Mastermind Q3, 2025: Uber, Merck, and Bath & Body Works 1:34:10

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In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig’s pick is Uber, the world’s largest ride-hailing company. Tobias is pitching Bath & Body Works, a category leader in home and personal fragrance. Hari’s stock of choice is Merck, a pharmaceutical giant that owns the blockbuster oncology drug. IN THI…

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TIP750: Generating Alpha, Digital Payments, & AI w/ Deiya Pernas 55:32

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On today's episode, Clay is joined by Deiya Pernas to discuss his investing philosophy, why he sees opportunity for investors in the digital payments space, and why he is closely following developments in AI. After a decade of experience in the investment industry, Deiya co-founded Pernas Research with his brother in 2023. Since January 2017, the P…

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Advancing Workers’ Comp Through AI Partnerships & Predictive Intelligence with Stan Smith 44:30

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Hosts James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Stan Smith from Gradient AI. Stan shares his expertise in advancing workers’ comp through AI partnerships and predictive intelligence. Discover how Gradient’s partnership with Terra gives adjusters earlier insight into high-risk claims, reduces costs, and im…

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Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman 48:31

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On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instead as the first king of England. This week, Danièle speaks with David Woodman about Æthelstan’s life,…

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BTC250: Is This Bitcoin Bull Market Over w/ Tuur Demeester (Bitcoin Podcast) 52:10

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Tuur Demeester returns to discuss his new report on Bitcoin's 2025 outlook. He and Preston unpack institutional accumulation, custodial confiscation risks, the macroeconomic backdrop, and how Bitcoin's role is evolving amid growing global uncertainty. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:02 - Why the current market doesn’t reflect a true …

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TIP749: Unlocking Hidden Investing Secrets From Basic Science w/ Kyle Grieve 1:03:22

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses how mental models from physics, chemistry, and biology can give investors and business leaders sharper decision-making tools. He’ll explore how applying these frameworks helps to identify opportunities, avoid risks, and build lasting advantages. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro02:06 - How relativ…

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TIP748: The Netflix Playbook: Fewer Rules, Greater Results w/ Kyle Grieve 1:02:45

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the radical culture that helped Netflix dominate Blockbuster and achieve massive long-term success. He explores lessons on talent density, candor, feedback, freedom, and responsibility that reveal how culture can become a company’s greatest competitive moat. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro02:54 …

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Robert DeVere, Royal Favourite with James Ross 50:00

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When the power of an entire kingdom rests in the hands of just one man, it’s both incredibly valuable and incredibly dangerous to be that man’s bestie - and the legacies of royal favourites tend to retain the taint of contemporary snark. So, maybe it’s about time we take a second look. This week, Danièle speaks with James Ross about the life of Rob…

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BTC249: The Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy w/ Rod Roudi (Bitcoin Podcast) 54:14

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Rod and Preston discuss Bitcoin’s rapid innovation, from ARK protocol transactions to new mining hardware. They examine custody solutions for Bitcoin treasuries, balancing institutional needs with community values, and preview the Custody & Treasury Summit and “Imagine If” event. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - The latest Bitcoi…

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TIP747: John Neff: The Value Investor Who Quietly CRUSHED the S&P 500 w/ Kyle Grieve 1:03:11

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses legendary value investor John Neff, one of the most underrated investors in value investing, who quietly outperformed the S&P 500 for decades. You’ll learn more about Neff’s contrarian mindset, his focus on low PE stocks, and his disciplined yet unconventional approach, which shaped one of the most impressi…

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TIP746: ASML: Europe's Tech Monopoly 1:11:11

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In this episode, Clay unpacks the extraordinary rise of ASML — a little-known Dutch company that quietly became the most important player in global technology. Since its IPO in 1995, ASML has compounded at 20% annually. ASML holds one of the most powerful monopolies on earth as it’s the sole manufacturer of EUV lithography machines, which make the …

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Joan of Arc with Deborah McGrady 59:54

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Maid, hero, heretic, saint - Joan of Arc is one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Deborah McGrady about Joan’s incredible life and death, her voice, and her complex and enduring legacy. You can enrol in Danièle's online course Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://…

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BTC248: Bitcoin’s Institutional Wave w/ Willy Woo, Max Kei, Efrat Fenigson, and Preston Pysh at Baltic Honeybadger (Bitcoin Podcast) 41:47

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A sharp panel debates Bitcoin’s “institutional phase”: BlackRock’s ETF as catalyst, SEC policy shifts on in-kind redemptions, and the boom in corporate treasury strategies. They probe Coinbase custody concentration, nationalization risks, Tether’s role, and why self-custody remains the antidote. AI’s influence on education and CBDCs vs private stab…

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RWH060: What Buffett, Munger & Bill Miller Taught Me w/ Robert Hagstrom 2:08:33

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In this episode, William Green chats with Robert Hagstrom, Chief Investment Officer & Senior Portfolio Manager at Equity Compass. Robert is the author of a classic book, “The Warren Buffett Way,” which lays out the principles that made Buffett the greatest investor of all. Here, Robert shares life-changing lessons he learned from Buffett & two othe…

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TIP745: Best Quality Stock Idea Q3 2025 w/ Clay Finck 1:01:02

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On today’s episode, Clay Finck breaks down his best quality stock idea for Q3 2025: Amazon. Clay explores how Amazon has evolved from a low-margin online retailer into a diversified, high-margin tech platform. He also makes the case as to why Big Tech may be systemically undervalued, providing a unique opportunity for investors willing to ride out …

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Medieval Love Letters with Ad Putter and Myra Stokes 42:30

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The people of the Middle Ages were no strangers to Cupid’s arrows, and just like us, they loved a good love letter. But in a world where literacy rates were far below what they are today, who was writing their most heartfelt feelings down? And how do we know? This week, Danièle speaks with Myra Stokes and Ad Putter about where we find love letters,…

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BTC247: Bitcoin's evolution with Traditional Finance w/ Jon Melton (Bitcoin Podcast) 41:54

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Preston sits down with Jon Melton to explore his shift from Morgan Stanley to Bitcoin, insights on Silvergate Bank’s crypto strategy, and the future of Bitcoin-backed finance. They delve into lending models, the impact of regulation, and how Jon sees banks engaging with digital assets going forward. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:31…

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TIP744: Hidden Monopolies w/ Kyle Grieve 1:03:00

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses a thought-provoking framework that redefines competitive advantage through the lens of customer loyalty. Kyle breaks down the five types of customer loyalty moats, introduces the Moat Strength Index (MSI), and explains how investors can use this approach to measure, monitor, and deepen their conviction in h…

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TIP743: Should Value Investors Own Index Funds? 58:33

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In this episode, Clay shares John Bogle’s timeless philosophy of passively investing in low-cost index funds. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, helped spark a global movement that has made investing more accessible and cost-effective. Today, Vanguard manages over $10 trillion in assets, and Bogle’s simple approach has been adopted by millions worldwi…

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Marco Polo and his World with Sharon Kinoshita 48:04

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He's one of the most popular figures in all of medieval history, and his book was a bestseller for literally centuries. So what do we know about the life and times of Marco Polo? This week, Danièle speaks with Sharon Kinoshita about why Marco travelled so far, what sort of detail he wanted to share with his readers, and what was going on in the wor…

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BTC246: The Future of Insurance using Bitcoin w/ Becca Rubenfeld & Rob Hamilton (Bitcoin Podcast) 1:08:41

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Becca and Rob from AnchorWatch join Preston to unpack the future of Bitcoin custody and insurance. They explore multisig security, time-locked vaults, inheritance planning, insured yield products, and how institutional players like banks and insurers are adopting crypto through innovative custody models, convertible debt strategies, and reinsurance…

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TIP742: Invest like a Business Owner w/ David Fagan 1:24:31

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In this episode, Stig Brodersen speaks with David Fagan, a successful entrepreneur and investor, about the powerful overlap between building businesses and investing in public markets. They explore why business owners often think differently about diversification, dividends, and risk—and how habits, friendships, and clarity of purpose shape long-te…

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TIP741: The Intrinsic Value of Uber & Reddit w/ Shawn O'Malley 1:13:56

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On today's episode, Clay is joined by Shawn O'Malley to discuss his work on The Intrinsic Value Podcast and two key holdings from The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Shawn recently launched The Intrinsic Value Podcast alongside co-host Daniel Mahncke, where they conduct weekly deep dives into companies while building their own concentrated portfolio of …

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BTC245: The Next Metaplanet? (Smarter Web Company) w/ Jesse Myers and Andrew Webley 58:39

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Andrew and Jesse join Preston to discuss Smarter Web’s transformation into a major Bitcoin Treasury firm, UK market dynamics, valuation strategies, and future growth plans, including preferred shares. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 14:02 - What is MNAV and why is it a crucial metric for valuing Bitcoin Treasury firms? 35:20 - How does …

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TIP740: The Great Mental Models Part 1 1:07:07

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the power of mental models, how they sharpen our thinking, and how they improve our decision-making in investing and everyday life. He explores various key concepts in general thinking, including the circle of competence, inversion, first-principles thinking, probabilistic thinking, and more. IN THIS EPISOD…

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TIP739: The Psychology Of Human Misjudgement 1:01:28

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses Charlie Munger’s legendary speech, The Psychology of Human Misjudgment, and unpacks all 25 of his cognitive biases that often lead even the most intelligent people to make poor decisions. Drawing from Poor Charlie’s Almanack, Kyle explores how these psychological tendencies—like incentive-caused bias, socia…

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Episode 300! 48:20

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This week, in celebration of Episode 300, Danièle answers your questions on everything from Hastings to hose, with a couple of surprises along the way. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists And join on This is History's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisishistory and use the code 'glassking' to ge…

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BTC244: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q2 2025 w/ Joe Carlasare, HODL, and Jeff Ross (Bitcoin Podcast) 1:21:47

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Bitcoin market insights, Treasury trends, stablecoin regulation, and bold predictions for Bitcoin's future. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - How global liquidity and leverage affect Bitcoin's market performance 08:56 - The evolving role and risks of Bitcoin Treasury companies 17:26 - Why stablecoin regulations are reshaping digit…

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RWH059: Ask Me Anything w/ William Green 1:56:55

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In this unusually personal and candid episode, William Green answers a wide range of probing questions posed by listeners to his podcast and readers of his book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets & Life.” Here, William discusses the key qualities, principles, and practices he’s observed in the best investors…

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TIP738: Heico: The Quiet Aerospace Compounder 1:02:21

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In this episode, Clay dives deep into the remarkable story of Heico — a quiet compounder that’s delivered over 22% annual returns for more than three decades. While aerospace may seem like a commoditized or slow-moving industry, Heico flips that assumption on its head. Clay breaks down how the Mendelson family transformed a struggling parts supplie…

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Vikings Behaving Reasonably with Robert Lively 43:48

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If you asked the average person how Vikings solved their problems, they probably wouldn’t say through lawyers. And yet, early Scandinavian people were sticklers for due process. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert Lively about how a person became a Viking lawyer, what the process was for solving disputes, and how fixing bad behaviour worked in th…

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BTC243: Jim Chanos Vs Pierre Rochard MSTR mNAV debate (Bitcoin Podcast) 50:15

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Jim Chanos and Pierre Rochard face off on Bitcoin-native corporates, debating governance, valuation models, capital structure, and whether BTC on the balance sheet adds value or risk. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:27 - Why Jim Chanos is short BTC companies but long Bitcoin itself 05:44 - Pierre Rochard's view on using corporate deb…

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TIP737: Margin Of Safety by Seth Klarman w/ Kyle Grieve 1:11:43

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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the principles of value investing, including how to distinguish between speculation and true investing, the dangers of Wall Street's incentive structures, and the importance of prioritizing downside protection over upside potential. We’ll also delve into discipline for value investing, how to develop a marg…

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TIP736: How the Best Investors Execute w/ Clay Finck 1:04:34

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In this episode, Clay reviews Lee Freeman-Shor's book — The Art of Execution. Freeman-Shor studied 45 of the world's top investors over seven years, revealing why investment success depends far more on execution than stock picking. Through analysis of nearly 1,000 investments, he discovered that even the best investors are wrong half the time, but …

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Elephants and Ivory with John Beusterien 49:58

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Elephants were known throughout most of the medieval world, even if most people had never encountered one, themselves. In bestiaries, elephants are praised for their long memories, intelligence, and monogamy. And, of course, their ivory. This week, Danièle speaks with John Beusterien about elephants and ivory in medieval China and Spain, including …

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BTC242: Bitcoin Core Vs. Knots w/ NVK (BItcoin Podcast) 55:06

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Preston Pysh welcomes back NVK, renowned Bitcoin expert and founder of Coinkite, for an in-depth conversation on the future of Bitcoin, the evolving dynamics of its core development, and the promising rise of decentralized platforms like Nostr. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - How Bitcoin's increasing price may sustain mining inc…

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TIP735: Compounding with Character w/ Guy Spier 2:03:48

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In this episode, Stig Brodersen speaks with Guy Spier who has outperformed the S&P 500 since 1997, with a 9.6% vs. 8.8% CAGR. They explore why Guy invested in The Economist, and how friendships, service, and living by an inner scorecard guide his life and investment philosophy. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:27 - Why Guy Spier decid…

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TIP734: My Investment Philosophy w/ Clay Finck 1:03:50

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In this episode, Clay shares the key principles behind his personal investment approach. His approach has been shaped by over a decade of experience and lessons from great investors like Charlie Munger, Nick Sleep, and Chris Mayer. He explains how he builds a portfolio focused on high-quality businesses and long-term compounding. It’s a candid look…