Best James Scully Podcasts (2025)

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OATL37: Chris Olsen!!! Music by Clint Maedgen! 1:59:27

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Obligations lives!!! (We were just on summer break.) Howie and Scully are back with special guest: influencer and French Quarter vintage clothing store owner Chris Olsen. He popped into the King Room to discuss his journey into French Quarter small business advocacy and beyond. He shares how growing up he developed a love for antiques from his fath…

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739 should I move from Raiz Invest to Betashares Direct? 20:00

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Should anon move their $8k share portfolio from Raiz Invest to DHHF on the BetaShares Direct platform? Glen shares his thoughts, touching on: 👉 anon's scenario 👉🏾 investing strategy 👉🏿 fee comparison: Raiz vs BetaShares Direct 👉🏻 diversification concerns 👉🏽 alternative options e.g. extra mortgage repayments or robo-investing Watch this episode on Y…

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537 what is lifestyle creep and how to manage it 11:40

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Lifestyle creep happens when your spending quietly grows with your income. In this episode, Dev unpacks what it is and practical ways to keep it under control, touching on: 👉🏾 what is lifestyle creep? 👉🏿 what age group does lifestyle creep usually affect more 👉🏻 why is it dangerous? 👉 ways to reduce the risk of lifestyle creep Related episodes 🎧 53…

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738 investing in silver & other precious metals 16:33

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Silver’s been having a moment lately, but is it really worth the hype? Glen dives into what’s driving the buzz and what it could mean for your investing. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://yo…

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536 JL Collins on market crashes, asset allocation & legacy wealth (part 2) 45:59

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In part 2 of this special 2-part series, Dev continues the conversation with JL Collins - author of The Simple Path to Wealth - digging into the mindset and mechanics of building financial independence that lasts a lifetime. They discuss: 👉🏻 stock series vs the book - which one should you read first? 👉🏽 why market crashes are a gift when you’re bui…

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737 the 10 questions with Bryce & Alec from Equity Mates 16:05

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Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske from the popular Equity Mates investing podcast join Glen in this episode to answer the 10 questions! Plus, a chat about Bitcoin, gold, silver & precious metals. 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor? 👉🏿 super or non-super investing and why? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people inves…

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535 JL Collins on debt, housing myths & why simplicity wins (part 1) 54:53

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In this first half of a 2-part conversation, Dev sits down with JL Collins the author of The Simple Path to Wealth to explore his updated edition and the timeless principles of financial independence. JL shares his journey from selling fly swatters at age 8 to shaping one of the most influential voices in FIRE. They talk about: 👉🏾 why living below …

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736 selling an investment property, $400k cash: offset vs invest? 12:47

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Glen answers a listener’s question about selling an investment property and what to do with the proceeds. With around $400k expected after debts, they’re torn between investing in index funds or using the cash to offset their next mortgage. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store …

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534 what is depreciation? 15:36

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In today's episode, Dev explains what depreciation is, how it works and how it can save you on tax, particularly if you own a property or run a business. He covers: 👉🏾 what is depreciation? 👉🏿 types of depreciating assets 👉🏻 why it's so important 👉 concepts within depreciation 👉🏼 the two methods - prime cost & diminishing value 👉🏽 and practical exa…

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735 the 10 questions with Queenie Tan 12:10

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Finance content creator (@investwithqueenie) and author Queenie Tan joins Glen in this episode to answer 10 questions: 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor? 👉🏿 super or non-super and why? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing? 👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money? 👉🏽 how do you define succe…

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533 concessional contributions are maxed, div 296 tax + how much do I need to retire with Vince Scully (part 2) 49:36

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Today's episode is the second half of Dev's chat with Vince Scully from Life Sherpa (listen to last week's episode for part 1!), where Dev and Vince discuss: 👉🏻 should you make non concessional contributions or invest outside super? 👉 the div 296 tax 👉🏼 how much do you need in retirement Check out Dev's episode on Div 296 here: Apple Podcast | Spot…

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734 the 10 questions with Brian Parker 8:50

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Glen interviews Brian Parker, Chief Economist at Australian Retirement Trust in a quick-fire Q&A. Okay... so it's not quite 10 questions, but close enough! 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor in your mind? 👉🏿 super or non-super and why? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing? 👉🏼 do you have to be smart…

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532 invest vs pay mortgage, borrowing for cars, pay off or leave HELP debt + more with Vince Scully (part 1) 37:35

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In this 2 part chat, Dev is joined by Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to unpack your questions. In part 1 they touch on: 👉🏿 pay off mortgage vs invest vs super 👉🏻 using debt recycling 👉 buying a car with cash or a car loan 👉🏼 should you pay off or leave your HECS/HELP debt Article - Should you buy a car with cash or car loan: https://lifesherpa.com.a…

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733 the 10 questions with Vince Scully 11:18

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In this short and sharp money Q&A, Glen chats with Vince Scully about what makes a good investor, mortgage or invest?, what "making it" with money actually looks like and more! Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: htt…

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531 what is capital gains tax? 26:38

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Capital gains tax aka CGT - let's talk about it! Dev unpacks: 👉🏿 what is a capital gain + short vs long term gain 👉🏻 what is capital gains tax 👉 exemptions 👉🏼 what are personal use items? 👉🏾 how does joint ownership affect CGT 👉🏽 what is cost base 👉🏻 examples of CGT calculations Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans an…

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732 turning your home into an investment property 12:48

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Thinking of moving out and renting your home? In this episode, Glen James is joined by Rachelle Kroon to unpack the steps you need to take when turning your principal place of residence into an investment property. Learn to be a better investor with Glen and Nick’s book, 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing': https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Check out Nick B…

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731 should I invest only in Australia? 12:25

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Should you invest only in Australian equities? Glen shares his thoughts. Learn to be a better investor with Glen and Nick’s book, 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing': https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1 Have a question or topic for the show? Pos…

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730 how to get comfortable with investing risk 11:48

2M ago11:48

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Investing always involves some level of risk but how do you get comfortable with that? Glen unpacks why education, diversification and experience are the keys to making peace with market ups and downs. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show,…

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729 how to get out of analysis paralysis and start investing 12:12

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Feeling stuck on the sidelines because you're afraid to make the wrong investment move? Glen shares some strategies for tackling analysis paralysis to help you get out of your own way and take action. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘…

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530 what is opportunity cost? 16:46

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In this episode Dev explains the concept of opportunity cost, touching on: 👉🏾 what it is and how it differs from sunk cost 👉🏿 a formula for working out opportunity cost 👉🏻 where you can apply the concept of opportunity cost beyond finances Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? C…

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The Bay Ridge Digest — Coming Fall 2025 0:26

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You've found the feed for The Bay Ridge Digest Podcast, coming this fall, 2025. It's a new bi-weekly hyper-local Bay Ridge digest podcast combining everything from local culture, restaurant recommendations, local history stories, current events, interviews, humor, and human interest. To find out more, please go to BayRidgeDigest.com where you can s…

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728 the 10 random stocks quietly crushing the market 19:16

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It’s Nick’s final episode of this is investing before he kicks off his new YouTube show, 15 Minute Money! Before handing the mic over to Glen James, he’s diving into a bunch of lesser-known stocks that have massively outperformed expectations. 📺 Follow Nick’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoney Grab Nick & Glen’s book, The Q…

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727 Glen interviews Nick Bradley + announcement of future plans 21:52

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Today Glen's hijacking the mic to interview Nick about his FIRE journey, investing lessons, and what’s next. They chat about regrets (like paying off the mortgage early), passive income, and the launch of Nick’s new YouTube project 15 Minute Money. 📺 Follow Nick’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoney Nick & Glen’s book 'The Q…

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529 the 5 fundamental rules every smart investor follows 12:10

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There’s no shortage of investing advice out there, but some principles stand the test of time. In this episode, Dev breaks down 5 essential rules that smart investors live by. Simple, powerful habits to help you build real wealth over time. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? …

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726 I'm selling SCHD & exploring 3 other high-income ETFs 20:46

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SCHD has been one of my core dividend holdings for years but it is now time to look into new options with a higher dividend yield. Let's analyse 3 strong contenders: ADX, QQQI and PutW. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook gr…

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528 Stockholm syndrome in investing 14:20

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Can Stockholm Syndrome apply to your investing strategy? Let's take a look! Dev unpacks: 👉🏾 what exactly happened in 1973 👉🏿 how the term Stockholm Syndrome came about 👉🏻 how this is relevant to investing 👉 and a worked example Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out htt…

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725 Peter Lynch's stock-picking strategy 19:45

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Peter Lynch is one of the most successful and well-known investors in history, widely recognised for his tenure as the manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund. From 1977 to 1990, Lynch grew the fund's assets from $20 million to over $14 billion, achieving an average annualised return of 29.2%. Today we learn about his 6 key metrics to find stocks. Ni…

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527 lessons from 50 years of investing (with a retired GP!) 56:47

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In this episode we pick the brain of Dr Ken who is a retired GP and part of the original FI movement. He has been a clinician and a patient investor over 50 years and has built a large portfolio. We discuss his medical and financial journey, and touch on some valuable lessons along the way. I also ask him about the controversial Div 296 tax and hav…

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OATL36 - Sabine McCalla!!! Live Music from The Helots! 1:23:19

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Singer/Songwriter, BJ's Bartender and Bestie Sabine McCalla stops by the King Room to tell Scully and Howie about her new single that just dropped on Garhole Records and the upcoming full album release. She shares stories of growing up with Haitian activist parents, living in Africa for two years as a child, attending a service oriented university …

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724 the psychology of investing 20:36

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Ever make an investment and then regret it right away? Ever fight FOMO? Well on today's show we dive into 5 practical steps to keep a cool head and master your investing mindset. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. Th…

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526 lending for medical professionals: pre-approvals, parental leave, borrowing strategies + more 40:49

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Dev is joined by mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans to answer common lending questions from healthcare workers. They dive into: 👉 the pre-approval process 👉🏽 how to navigate lending with variable income 👉🏼 what to know before taking parental leave or a fellowship 👉🏿 special lending benefits for healthcare professionals 👉🏻 why cro…

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210. Protecting Yourself and Your Team 57:22

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Join the Church Safety Guys as theytalk about relevant church and place of worship safety and security practices. We are grateful to the followingsponsors and would encourage you to do business with them: Two Way Radio Center – www.twowayradiocenter.com Right To Bear- https://protectwithbear.com/pages/houses-of-worship (Use Code - CSG) For resource…

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209. Online Church Safety 1:10:03

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Join the Church Safety Guys as theytalk about relevant church and place of worship safety and security practices. We are grateful to the followingsponsors and would encourage you to do business with them: Two Way Radio Center – www.twowayradiocenter.com Right To Bear- https://protectwithbear.com/pages/houses-of-worship (Use Code - CSG) For resource…

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723 the top 5 cyber security stocks 21:41

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CrowdStrike, FTNT, Datadog and... well take a listen as Nick nails down the top 5 cyber security stocks. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. This podcast is produced and published by Oregon Trail Investor in the USA. …

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525 what is strategic asset allocation (SAA)? 15:42

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In today's episode Dev explains the concept of strategic asset allocation and touches on: 👉🏾 what it is 👉🏿 the 4 main asset classes 👉🏻 target allocation factors 👉 risk tolerance 👉🏼 investment horizon 👉🏽 return objectives and expectations Related episodes 🎧 440 sequence of returns risk & how it affects your retirement: Apple | Spotify Dev Raga Perso…

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722 which of these tech stocks are the best buy? 21:56

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AMD, GOOG, ASML which tech growth stock is right for your portfolio? Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. This podcast is produced and published by Oregon Trail Investor in the USA. All information is for entertainment…

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524 superannuation changes coming July 2025 30:58

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In today's episode Dev unpacks the changes to superannuation that you need to know come 1 July 2025. He covers: 👉🏾 carry forward contributions 👉🏿 minimum pension drawdown 👉🏻 superannuation guarantee increase to 12% 👉 transfer balance cap 👉🏼 defined benefit income caps Related episodes: 231 superannuation part 1 - Apple | Spotify 232 superannuation …

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208. Motivating Others to Serve 37:13

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Join the Church Safety Guys as theytalk about relevant church and place of worship safety and security practices. We are grateful to the followingsponsors and would encourage you to do business with them: Two Way Radio Center – www.twowayradiocenter.com Right To Bear- https://protectwithbear.com/pages/houses-of-worship (Use Code - CSG) For resource…

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OATL 35: Morning 40's Rick Hukill!!! Live Music from Conor Donohue! 1:33:24

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Rick stops by the King Room to talk to Howie and Scully about growing up in Onion Town, Hanging in Athens, GA during its heyday, being saved from certain death by the late Paris Nesbit who also wrote a song about Rick (featured mid-interview), being forced by the law man to take an alias and hide out in 9th ward in the 90's, regaining his sense of …

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721 this stock is up 100% YTD 21:34

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HIMS is up 96% in the last month. What is the deal and is this stock worth a look for our portfolios? Nick does a deep dive on HIMS to find out. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. This podcast is produced and publish…

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523 tax tips to maximise EOFY savings 26:51

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In this episode Dev covers some basic last minute tax tips for individuals and businesses before financial year 2025 comes to a close! He touches on: 👉🏽 prepaying interest and expenses 👉🏼 offsetting capital gains with capital losses 👉🏿 personal super contributions 👉🏻 the $20k instant asset write-off for business owners 👉🏾 the $500 co-contribution s…

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207. Convincing Church Leaders to Have a Safety Team 40:57

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Join the Church Safety Guys as theytalk about relevant church and place of worship safety and security practices. We are grateful to the followingsponsors and would encourage you to do business with them: Two Way Radio Center – www.twowayradiocenter.com Right To Bear- https://protectwithbear.com/pages/houses-of-worship (Use Code - CSG) For resource…

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720 what the GFC, COVID crash & Black Monday can teach investors 22:34

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Today Nick breaks down The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - one of the most influential investing books of our time. From the GFC to the COVID crash, Nick unpacks how rare and unpredictable events shape markets, why most predictions fail, and what investors can do to protect themselves. Check out The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb here: h…

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522 Stockspot super deep dive (with CEO Chris Brycki) 50:01

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In this episode, Dev chats with Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of Stockspot, about their new superannuation product, Stockspot Super. They unpack how it compares to traditional super funds, why it's built around ETFs, and how it handles fees, risk, insurance, and tax efficiency. The chat touches on: 👉🏾 why Stockspot launched a super product 👉🏿 how S…

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OATL34: Nancy Montoya!!! Live Music from Slow Motion Cowboys! 1:33:42

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Queen of Krewe of Dreux (and basically the universe), Nancy Montoya pops into the King Room to talk to Howie and Scully about how much she loves the Lounge. She shares how the late Gilbert Lopez introduced her to BJ's almost 30 years ago and how it remains dear to her heart. She tells of being a part of helping Carlos and Dewann re-open BJ's after …

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719 investing in robots: hype or the next big thing? 32:25

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Humanoid robots might sound like sci-fi, but they’re coming fast and investors are paying attention. In this episode, Nick breaks down why humanoid robots could reshape industries, how much money companies could save and which listed companies are making real progress in robotics. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available…

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521 risk, return and volatility 16:00

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In this episode Dev unpacks the three pillars of investing: risk, return, and volatility. He covers: 👉🏿 how to figure out your personal risk tolerance 👉🏻 why chasing high returns usually means more risk 👉 what volatility actually means (and why it’s normal) 👉🏼 what is the efficient frontier 👉🏽 how diversification helps manage risk 👉🏾 the impact of …

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718 is this the next wave in AI? 25:35

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Is the AI boom over or just getting started? Nick talks through how to make money now and points us towards the future. Dystopian? We will find out. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. This podcast is produced and pub…

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520 what is the div 296 tax? 25:38

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Please note that this episode was recorded before the May 2025 Federal Election. In today's episode Dev unpacks the proposed Division 296 legislation which will impact super balances of $3 million and above. He touches on: 👉🏾 superannuation concepts 👉🏿 the function of super 👉🏻 what is the div 296 tax? 👉 who will it impact 👉🏼 any exceptions or speci…

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717 how three friends turned $30k into $30 million 29:32

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In this episode, Nick dives into the story of Dumb Money, a trio of everyday investors who made millions during the chaos of 2020. From betting big on Crocs to shorting the market during peak panic, their social media-driven strategy paid off. But were they a one-hit wonder or did lightning strike twice? Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to…