Best Joseph Curry Podcasts (2025)

What happens when someone finally retires only to pass away months later? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe talks about the surprising connection between retirement, health, and longevity. This isn’t doom and gloom, it’s a wake-up call to design a retirement that’s not just long-lasting, but meaningful. Check out the show notes…

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Tavel Bristol-Joseph and the Backyard Coal Pot 53:10

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Episode 868: Post Truth Blame Game, Free Speech for me not for thee. 1:01:15

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Episode 867: JP Morgan Chase, Epstein and a Birthday Book 46:11

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Tom had a rough week and will record these two longform articles tomorrow morning. I will post them ASAP. Sorry about that! You can listen without or wait until tomorrow morning like it is Christmas! Thanks! Here are the articles:

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EP # 159 | Financial Psychology for Retirees 42:51

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In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry talks with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, a financial psychology professor at Kansas State University. They explore why money decisions in retirement are often driven by emotions, not just numbers. You’ll learn how to handle common retirement worries, manage money disagreements with your spouse, and …

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Dana Cowin, Hunter Lewis, the Rose, and the Thorn 54:03

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Food & Wine’s longest-serving editors in chief, Dana Cowin and Hunter Lewis, invite you into a revealing conversation about the history and impact of the Best New Chefs accolade since it started in 1988. From the early days of scouting talent with notebooks and stringers to today’s rigorous process shaped by mentorship, community, and culture, they…

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Episode 866: Assassination of Charlie Kirk 56:22

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Episode 865: High Rise Bottle Throwing and a Cap Snatch 53:35

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EP # 158 | Aligning Money + Values. The Key to Retirement Confidence, with Carl Richards 30:44

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Most people think money problems are about numbers but what if the real obstacle is us? In this episode, Joe sits down with Carl Richards, author, speaker, and creator of The Sketch Guy column in The New York Times, to explore why simplicity is so powerful in financial planning. Carl explains how his famous sketches reveal money for what it really …

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Hunter Lewis and the Road to the 2025 Best New Chefs 54:55

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Food & Wine editor in chief Hunter Lewis shares the untold story behind the magazine’s iconic Best New Chefs list and reveals the 2025 class. From the intense debates that shape each year’s BNC decisions to the lessons he’s carried from his days as a three-sport "prep jock," line cook, and local journalist, Lewis reflects on the long, strange trip …

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Episode 864: RFK Must Resign, Epstein Victims Press Conference 1:03:33

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EP # 157 | How to Delay CPP to Age 70 Without Sacrificing Retirement Income 14:07

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Most Canadians take CPP early, but delaying until 70 can boost your pension by up to 78% - a guaranteed, inflation-protected income for life. In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains how to cover your income needs while waiting for CPP so you don’t sacrifice your lifestyle. You’ll learn about the Bond Bridge (flexible, …

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Edward Lee and the Worst Lunch Service Ever 51:31

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From poring over cast-off food magazines in a Brooklyn laundry room to opening a New York restaurant at 25 and being nearly undone by a single New York Times mention, Edward Lee has lived through the exhilarating highs and bruising lows of the kitchen. On this episode, he goes deep about the worst lunch service of his life, how moving to Kentucky a…

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EP 9: How Closing the Profit Gap Can Boost Your Business Exit Value 15:14

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What if you could add a million dollars to your business without selling a single extra unit or finding new clients? In this episode of Business and Exit Planning Simplified, Joe talks about the profit gap, the silent drain that lowers your business value. He explains what the profit gap is, how to measure it, and simple steps you can take to close…

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Episode 863: Dictators, National Guard Troops, and Flying Sandwiches 57:36

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EP # 156 | Outperform Without the Guesswork: A Conversation with Wes Crill 19:47

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How do you build a retirement portfolio that works in the real world and not just on paper? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry speaks with Wes Crill from Dimensional Fund Advisors about evidence-based investing and how it can help retirees reach their goals. Wes explains why beating the market is harder than most think, wh…

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Samin Nosrat and the Very Nerdy Socks 1:01:39

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Samin Nosrat has changed the way so many of us think about food, cooking, and connection. You may know her as the bestselling author of Salt Fat Acid Heat, her joyful Netflix series of the same name, or her wildly popular podcast Home Cooking. But in this conversation, she goes far beyond recipes. Samin opens up about growing up as a book-loving ou…

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Episode 862: Red Carpet for Putin 1:14:06

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Episode 861: How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans 45:54

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EP # 155 - Applying FIRE Strategies to Traditional Retirement with Chris Mamula 32:16

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How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry talks with Chris Mamula, who retired at 41, about the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement. Chris shares how living simply, saving aggressively, and making intentional choices helped him reach financial freedom. They c…

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Regina King and the Wine That Stops Time 47:39

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You know Regina King from her decades of extraordinary performances — from her teenage roles on the sitcom 227 and the movie Friday to Watchmen, The Leftovers, The Boondocks, If Beale Street Could Talk, and so many more. But a conversation at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen showed a different side of the Oscar-winning actress: the daughter, the si…

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EP 8:Exit-Ready: Structuring Your Business for a Profitable Sale, with Bob Gauvreau 29:09

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Are you sure your business is set up to fund the retirement you want and leave the legacy you’ve worked so hard to build? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry and Lindsay talk with Bob Gauvreau, a successful entrepreneur who built an eight-figure professional services firm. You’ll hear practical advice on tax strategies, max…

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Episode 860: DC Police Under Federal Control 1:12:38

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Episode 859: Whippets and Surfing Dogs 41:47

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EP # 154 - Understanding the Bond Tent Strategy for Retirement Portfolio Protection 15:40

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Is Your Retirement Portfolio Ready for the Red Zone? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe explains how to protect your investments when it matters most right before and just after you retire. This period, often called the "retirement red zone," comes with big risks if markets take a dip. Joe walks through a powerful strategy calle…

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Ayesha Curry and the 5 Night a Week Pineapple Fried Rice 49:52

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2025 Food & Wine Game Changer Ayesha Curry is such a surprise of a human being. On paper, it's natural to wonder how someone can be an actress, cookbook author, restaurateur, founder of a skincare line and lifestyle brand, winemaker, and co-creator of a foundation that helps kids get fed in a million different ways. But as soon as she starts talkin…

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EP 7: The Truth About the Value Gap and Growing Your Business 11:41

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In this episode, Joe Curry starts with a tough question: Could your business be worth far less than you expect? Most business owners believe boosting sales and profits is the only way to grow business value. But that’s only one piece of the puzzle. What You’ll Learn: What the value gap really is and why it matters Why increasing revenue and profit …

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Episode 858: Trumps Shoots the Messenger on Labor Statistics 1:03:44

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EP # 153 - How Women Can Take Control of Their Retirement Finances with Rachael Burns 25:06

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In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry speaks with Rachael Burns, Certified Financial Planner and founder of True Worth Financial Planning. Rachael specializes in helping women navigate their finances after divorce or the loss of a spouse. She shares practical steps to regain control, avoid emotional financial decisions, and f…

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Antoni Porowski and the Right Time to Leave a Party 47:10

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"Queer Eye" and "No Taste Like Home" star Antoni Porowski joins Tinfoil Swans live at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen for a heartfelt and humorous conversation about identity, vulnerability, and finding meaning through food. He opens up about his path from actor and caterer to TV host and storyteller, the emotional layers of cooking, navigating fa…

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EP 6: Salary vs Dividends: Optimizing Business Owner Payouts with Braden Warwick 24:35

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How Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner? Salary, Dividends, or an IPP? In this episode, Joe chats with Braden Warwick from PWL Capital about how business owners can pay themselves in the smartest way. They break down the pros and cons of taking a salary, dividends, or using an Individual Pension Plan (IPP), a lesser-known but powerful optio…

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Episode 857: Ghislaine Maxwell talks to DOJ, Johnson Amendment Scrapped 1:05:16

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EP # 152 - The Power of Art, Identity & Joy After 60 34:36

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In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified,Joe Curry talks with best-selling author and Sketchbook School co-founder Danny Gregory about the life-changing benefits of rediscovering creativity in retirement. After turning to drawing during a personal crisis, Danny discovered the healing power of art and now helps others do the same. You’ll le…

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Tristen Epps and the Scrambled Egg Revelation 56:19

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Growing up in a military family, Tristen Epps moved around a lot. But no matter where he was living, Friday nights were sacred. He got to dress up, go to a restaurant, not order from a kids menu, and feel like he was getting to know the place he was living — for now. At home, when his mom taught him to scramble an egg, he was mesmerized by the alch…

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EP 5: Is Your Business Exit Plan Enough To Afford Your Retirement? Mind the Wealth Gap 10:32

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How to Calculate Your Wealth Gap and Retire on Your Terms If you sold your business tomorrow, would it fund your retirement? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry breaks down how to calculate your “wealth gap”, the difference between what you need for financial independence and what you already have saved outside your busines…

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Episode 856: GOP Megabill Final Medicare Toll and Trump Targets Obama 1:05:36

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Episode 855: An Embarrassingly Small Amount of Ice Cream 51:08

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EP # 151 - Planning Once Isn’t Planning: Why Retirement Requires Ongoing Strategy 14:50

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Why Your Retirement Plan Should Evolve With You In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry, a certified financial planner reveals why your retirement plan shouldn’t be a one-and-done document. He dives into the importance of ongoing retirement planning, regular financial checkups, and adjusting your investment, tax, and risk strat…

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Chris Shepherd and the Hot Dog Pizza 57:08

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Growing up in Oklahoma, school was not Chris Shepherd's thing. Traditional classrooms just aren't the right fit for some brains — but it turned out that restaurants were. In junior college, he picked up a job as a dishwasher at a sushi restaurant and on the day the tempura guy didn't show up, his culinary journey began. The 2013 Food & Wine Best Ne…

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EP 4: The Overlooked CPP Strategy That Saves Business Owners Thousands with Aravind Sithamparapillai 32:21

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How Should Business Owners Pay Themselves? Salary vs. Dividends In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry sits down with financial expert Aravind Sithamparapillai to talk about how business owners should structure their compensation. They break down the pros and cons of salary versus dividends, how CPP (Canada Pension Plan) fits …

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Episode 854: Epstein List and Budget Bill Surprises 1:03:39

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EP # 150 - Slow Travel, Big Impact: Redefining Retirement 30:07

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In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry talks with Karen Gershowitz, travel writer and author, about how travel can help you rediscover purpose, fun, and connection after you retire. Karen shares her journey from running a marketing firm to becoming a full-time travel writer after retirement. She talks about overcoming mobility…

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Run the Jewels and the Tuna Salad Battle 51:43

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When Killer Mike and El-P were 10 years old, they both knew they wanted to be emcees, but it took a few decades for them to meet, form Run The Jewels, and go to war against one another over salad. The legendary rap duo joined Tinfoil Swans for a laugh-out-loud (and also cry a little) conversation about childhood meals, musical awakenings, midlife r…

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EP 3: SDE VS EBITDA What's Business Worth? 6:45

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In this quick but powerful episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains what every small business owner needs to know before selling a business, especially if retirement is getting close. Joe breaks down two important terms you always hear: EBITDA — used for bigger companies with management teams. SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnin…

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Episode 853: The New Dark Age 55:07

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Episode 852: This is why Kamala Harris really lost 55:28

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EP # 149 - Dating, Companionship & Romance After 60 with Andrea McGinty 30:31

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In this episode of Retirement Plan Simplified, Joe Curry sits down with Andrea McGinty, founder of It’s Just Lunch and 33000Dates.com, to explore how to find love later in life — whether you’re divorced, widowed, or simply ready for new companionship. Andrea shares her journey from building one of North America’s biggest matchmaking services to coa…

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Wylie Dufresne and the Platonic Pizza Ideal 46:22

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2001 Food & Wine Best New Chef and Stretch Pizza impresario Wylie Dufresne joins Tinfoil Swans to talk about his job lording over the ice truck at the New York Renaissance Festival, how team sports inform his work ethic, what the heck molecular gastronomy actually is, and why the pursuit of the perfect pizza dough has him so fired up. Learn more ab…

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EP 2: Tax Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls for Business Owners in 2024 With Matt Holmes, CPA 33:34

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Are you a business owner approaching retirement or just starting to think about a future sale? In this episode of Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe sits down with Matt Holmes, partner at Homes Riseleys CPA, to uncover the biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to succession planning and selling their business and how to avoid them. H…