Best J David Stein Podcasts (2025)

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"Dating Fortune" by Sean McMullen + "Everyone Hates the Auditor" by Megan Chee 50:48

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5d ago50:48

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This episode features "Dating Fortune" by Sean McMullen (©2025 by Sean McMullen) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Everyone Hates the Auditor" by Megan Chee (©2025 by Megan Chee) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Don’t Take Financial Advice from AI 26:36

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How AI gets simple finance wrong, and how to make it work for you, not mislead you Topics covered include: How AI ignores the time value of money A detailed example of ChatGPT misleading by making a simple math mistake Some examples of opportunity costs and sunk costs when making financial decisions Understanding how AI works can help us use it mor…

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"The Porniest Porn in Porntown" by Stephen Graham Jones + "Dirge and Gleam" by Micah Dean Hicks 1:19:51

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This episode features "The Porniest Porn in Porntown" by Stephen Graham Jones (©2025 by Stephen Graham Jones) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Dirge and Gleam" by Micah Dean Hicks (©2025 by Micah Dean Hicks) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Debasement Fears or Meme Fever? What’s Driving the Gold and Silver Rally 18:54

12d ago18:54

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Are gold and silver up more than 50% in 2025 because investors fear currency debasement, or is this rally just the latest meme trade? In this episode, we explore the supply and demand forces behind gold and silver, discuss investing strategies, and outline what to watch to see if investors truly are worried about debasement. Sponsors Money for the …

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"At the Bottom of the Bonfire" by Martin Cahill + "O Mechfighter, O Starsinger" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu 55:44

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This episode features "At the Bottom of the Bonfire" by Martin Cahill (©2025 by Martin Cahill) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "O Mechfighter, O Starsinger" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Beyond Munis — New ETFs for Tax-Efficient Bond Investing 26:23

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How to decide when to invest in municipal bonds versus new tax-efficient bond ETFs that don't invest in munis. We analyze several newer ETFs that earn bond-like returns while avoiding paying taxable income distributions. Sponsors Claude.ai - Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Investments …

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"City of One" by Stephen S. Power + "Human Voices" by Isabel J. Kim 1:13:36

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This episode features "City of One" by Stephen S. Power (©2025 by Stephen S. Power) and "Human Voices" by Isabel J. Kim (©2025 by Isabel J. Kim), both read by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Money for the Rest of Us Update 6:20

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This week there isn’t a regular Money for the Rest of Us episode, but David shares an update on what’s happening behind the scenes. He previews an exclusive Plus member livestream on the forces shaping the next decade, explains why there won’t be a new episode next week, and highlights fresh content available on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Su…

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"On an Unusual Kind of Spatially Distributed Haunting" by Bogi Takács + "The Girlfriend Experience" by C.Z. Tacks 47:25

1M ago47:25

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This episode features "On an Unusual Kind of Spatially Distributed Haunting" by Bogi Takács (©2025 by Bogi Takács) read by Janina Edwards, and "The Girlfriend Experience" by C.Z. Tacks (©2025 by C.Z. Tacks) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Resilient Wealth in an Era of Infinite Money 25:53

1M ago25:53

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What happens when the money supply grows too slowly or too quickly? From gold-standard deflation to QE-driven inflation and inequality, we trace the lessons of monetary history, and what we can do today to protect ourselves in an age of infinite money. Topics covered include: How is the money supply measured, and why is it a subjective exercise Wha…

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"The Place I Came To" by Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko + "Apeiron" by Cadwell Turnbull 55:53

2M ago55:53

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This episode features "The Place I Came To" by Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko (©2025 by Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko ) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Apeiron" by Cadwell Turnbull (©2025 by Cadwell Turnbull) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Forests, Fakes, and the Fight for the Real 22:30

2M ago22:30

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From salmon leaping along the Vancouver Island coast to fake bands on Spotify, this episode explores the divide between the physical and digital economy, and what lumber markets, managed forests, and everyday life teach us about staying connected to the real. Topics covered include: How timber investing works and why it is reflective of how industr…

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"Beginning Before and After The End" by Jake Stein + "Last Meal Aboard the Awassa" by Kel Coleman 24:05

2M ago24:05

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This episode features "Beginning Before and After The End" by Jake Stein (©2025 by Jake Stein) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Last Meal Aboard the Awassa" by Kel Coleman (©2025 by Kel Coleman) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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"Anti-Capitalism vs. the Man of Flowers" by Naomi Kanakia + "To Access Seven Obelisks, Press Enter" by V.M. Ayala 57:02

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This episode features "Anti-Capitalism vs. the Man of Flowers" by Naomi Kanakia (©2025 by Naomi Kanakia) read by Roxane Hernandez, and "To Access Seven Obelisks, Press Enter" by V.M. Ayala (©2025 by V.M. Ayala) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Why Central Banking Is So Hard and Why Fed Independence Matters 24:36

2M ago24:36

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Central bankers set policy with incomplete information, unobservable targets, and constant trade-offs between growth, inflation, and employment. In this episode, we delve into how the fight for Federal Reserve independence could impact markets, interest rates, and your financial future. Topics covered include: What Federal Reserve Chair Powell said…

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"The Dream Tourists" by Sarah Langan + "Savannah and the Apprentice" by Christopher Rowe 1:04:19

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This episode features "The Dream Tourists" by Sarah Langan (©2025 by Sarah Langan) and "Savannah and the Apprentice" by Christopher Rowe (©2025 by Christopher Rowe), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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How To Invest During a Bubble 21:25

2M ago21:25

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From the dot-com boom to today’s AI frenzy, bubbles follow a familiar script. This episode explores how to recognize them, what sustains them, and how to position your portfolio without getting swept up in the hype. Topics covered: How U.S. stock markets are the most concentrated and most expensive of all time What constitutes a bubble and what sus…

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"Dad went out to get the milk" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu + "Feast of Famine" by Adam-Troy Castro 1:05:46

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This episode features "Dad went out to get the milk" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Mirron Willis, and "Feast of Famine" by Adam-Troy Castro (©2025 by Adam-Troy Castro) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Six Principles for Thriving Under Uncertainty and How Big Tech Is Doing the Opposite 25:15

3M ago25:15

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A practical framework for making better decisions, managing risk, and finding opportunity in unpredictable environments. We contrast these principles with the massive $2.9 trillion AI data center build-out by Big Tech, which is betting big on a single superintelligence future. Episode Sponsors LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free…

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"Five Dispatches from Conflict Zone W-924/B..." by David Anaxagoras + "It Might Be He Returns" by Fatima Taqvi 1:05:32

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This episode features "Five Dispatches from Conflict Zone W-924/B Five Dispatches from Conflict Zone W-924/B Regarding Post-battle Deployment of A. Thanatensis" by David Anaxagoras (©2025 by David Anaxagoras) and "It Might Be He Returns" by Fatima Taqvi (©2025 by Fatime Taqvi) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Why Most Hedge Funds Fail but This One Didn’t with Dave Thomas 39:14

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Dave Thomas, CIO and Founder of long/short hedge fund, Atalan Capital Partners, shares why most hedge funds fail and the keys to being a long-term successful investor. Episode Sponsor Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us e…

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How To Better Navigate Money, Risk, Time, and Uncertainty with Carl Richards 38:05

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David converses with renowned illustrator and financial philosopher Carl Richards on the abstraction of money, attention capital, distinguishing risk from uncertainty, and the importance of taking microactions. Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter O…

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"Finding Love in a Time Loop: A How-To Guide" by Leah Cypess + "You Knit Me Together in My Mother's Womb" by Paul Crenshaw 53:21

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This episode features "Finding Love in a Time Loop: A How-To Guide" by Leah Cypess (©2025 by Leah Cypess) and "You Knit Me Together in My Mother's Womb" by Paul Crenshaw (©2025 by Paul Crenshaw), both read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Should Private Assets, Gold, and Crypto Be Investment Options in 401k and other Defined Contribution Plans? 20:07

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A new executive order could radically reshape retirement investing by allowing private equity, crypto, and gold in 401(k) plans. This episode examines the factors driving the demand for alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, the potential risks to everyday investors, and why fiduciary rules and financial literacy gaps still matter. Insid…

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"Un-Pragmagic: A Tyler Moore Retrospective" by Spencer Nitkey + "Domestic Disputes" by Naomi Kanakia 38:42

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This episode features "Un-Pragmagic: A Tyler Moore Retrospective" by Spencer Nitkey (©2025 by Spencer Nitkey) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Domestic Disputes" by Naomi Kanakia (©2025 by Naomi Kanakia) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Will AI Wipe Out Half of White Collar Jobs or Is There an AI Bubble? 23:06

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We explore the compelling questions surrounding artificial intelligence. Will AI create more new jobs than it destroys? Is AI already destroying jobs? Are we seeing overinvestment in companies and infrastructure in the AI space? Is there evidence that AI has increased productivity? Sponsors Money for the Rest of Us Plus Asset Camp Show Notes Behind…

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"How to Win Against the Robots" by Katherine Crighton + "A Dish Best Served Cold..." by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe 1:24:25

4M ago1:24:25

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"How to Win Against the Robots" by Katherine Crighton (©2025 by Katherine Crighton) read by Judy Young, and "A Dish Best Served Cold Or An Excerpt From The Cookbook Of The Gods" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe (©2025 by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mining and the Global Race for Critical Minerals with Kinterra Capital 45:39

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How the investing landscape is being reshaped by the global race for critical minerals. Topics covered in this conversation between FEG's Greg Dowling and private equity firm Kinterra Capital's co-founders, Cheryl Brandon and Kamal Toor include: How mining and mineral processing work What are critical minerals, what is driving the demand for them, …

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"What Else, What Else, in the Joyous City? " by sadoeuphemist + "The Lord of Mars" by Meghan McCarron 1:22:12

4M ago1:22:12

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This episode features "What Else, What Else, in the Joyous City? " by sadoeuphemist (©2025 by sadoeuphemist) and "The Lord of Mars" by Meghan McCarron (©2025 by Meghan McCarron) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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"All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" by Marissa Lingen + "A Week at the Raven Feather Salon" by Carrie Vaughn 1:14:08

4M ago1:14:08

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This episode features "All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" by Marissa Lingen (©2025 by Marissa Lingen) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "A Week at the Raven Feather Salon" by Carrie Vaughn (©2025 by Carrie Vaughn) read by Susan Hanfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Are Robo Advisors Worth It Even With Tax Loss Harvesting and Direct Indexing? 23:19

4M ago23:19

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We examine how robo-advisors have evolved over the past decade to determine if their services justify the fees they charge. Topics covered include: How large are the top 5 robo-advisors Robo-advisor fees Robo-advisor holdings Why robo-advisors are turning toward direct indexing for tax loss harvesting How much excess return does tax loss harvesting…

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Climbing the Wealth Ladder with Nick Maggiulli 37:02

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How our spending, investing, and life strategy change as our net worth grows. We consider how skill, luck, discipline, relationships, and AI can allow us to ascend and, in some cases, descend the wealth ladder. Sponsors NetSuite LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn Jobs Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Inv…

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"My Mother, the Supervillain" by Benjamin Blattberg + "See Now the Misfortune..." by Lowry Poletti + "When the Faerie King..." by Vanessa Fogg 57:48

5M ago57:48

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"My Mother, the Supervillain" by Benjamin Blattberg (©2025 by by Benjamin Blattberg) read by Roxanne Hernandez, "See Now the Misfortune of the Thinking Tenax" by Lowry Poletti (©2025 by Lowry Poletti) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "When the Faerie King Toured the Human Realm" by Vanessa Fogg (©2025 by Vanessa Fogg) read by Susan Hanfield. Learn more…

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Stablecoins and CBDCs: Their Rise, Risks and Possibilities 27:25

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Circle Invest, one of the leading stablecoin providers, just went public, and its stock price has tripled. We delve into the growth of stablecoins, their applications, and the associated risks. We also discuss the surprising political pushback against central bank digital currencies. Episode Sponsors Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off NetS…