Best Margin Maximizers Podcasts (2025)

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Sahil Bloom on the 5 Types of Wealth 45:29

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Sahil Bloom writes The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter and is the managing partner of SRB Ventures, a venture investment firm. He is also the author of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life, which became a New York Times bestseller. In this rebroadcast of an interview from earlier this year, Motley Fool personal fin…

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Investing After Cloud Outages & The End for Electric Vehicles? 42:01

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We discuss how cloud outages may impact stocks beyond Amazon. Plus, GM’s great results may show how weak EV sales will be in the U.S. and the how Co-CEO roles have become so popular in tech. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss: - Cloud outages - GM’s results and the EV future - The rise of the co-CEO - Apple’s iPhone growth Companies…

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Tesla’s Margins Face Headwinds 19:03

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There are a plethora of so-called stock market calendar effects. What are they and how should Foolish investors think about them? Matt and Jon also take a look at Tesla’s latest financial report as well as make some bullish stock predictions for two companies that were previously booted from the S&P 500. Jon Quast and Matt Frankel discuss: - Calend…

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32er Test Ride with Daniel Yang 1:01:44

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We rarely chase trends or product announcements on the Marginal Gains Podcast. The news of the day we mostly leave to other shows. So allow us while we make an exception to our normal behavior and take a stab at the 32 inch wheel. The wheel size is not the new thing here. It's the tire that's creating some buzz. A viable, tubeless mountain bike tir…

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Travis Kelce’s Six Flags Activist Role & the Rise of Celebrity Investors 22:23

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We discuss the growing prevalence of celebrities being involved in big investment moves by VC and hedge funds, including Travis Kelce taking a role in Jana Partners’ 9% stake in Six Flags. We also debate the launch of ChatGPT Atlas and a potential deal between Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discus…

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Polymarket, Kalshi, and the Line Between Investing or Gambling 17:28

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Prediction markets are having a moment - from Fed odds to football. In this episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen, with analysts Jason Hall and Sanmeet Deo, break down what prediction markets are, why they exploded, how regulators view them, and the smartest ways investors might (or might not) get exposure. Companies discussed: HOOD, ICE…

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AWS Goes AWOL: Are we Too Dependent on the Cloud? 21:19

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AWS goes down again. Is it time to re-assess risk in the cloud and AI-era, where so much of the digital assistance we get is housed someplace we can’t see and controlled by someone we don’t know? David Meier, Tom King, and Tim Beyers: - Discuss the failures that led to the AWS outage this morning and which companies are services were impacted as a …

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Motley Fool Co-Founder Tom Gardner: The Quarterly Call 20:29

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In our second Quarterly Call, Motley Fool CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner talked about the current market and what to do about it. Tom also shared five investment ideas. For today's Motley Fool Money episode, we're sharing the audio version of that Quarterly Call. 00:50 Where We Are Now 12:20 What To Do About It 15:00 Five Investment Ideas Guest: To…

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Making the Most of Medicare, and the Bull Turns 3 16:03

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Retirement will be an opportunity to do many things you always wanted to do. But it may also be a time when you have to do something you’ve never had to do – namely, get your own health insurance. Most retirees will get their health insurance through Medicare, which in many ways is far more complicated than the health insurance they were receiving …

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How Investing Has Changed In the Last 5 Years 42:01

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Stocks with a high short interest have outperformed the market over the past five years, but is this meme trading or a new trend in long-term investing? Plus, the crew talks about Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings, Google’s medical AI, and the “cockroaches” that could be hiding in the market. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Dan Caplinger discuss: - H…

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Private Assets Meet Public Markets 18:52

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One way or another, companies will find a way to let individuals own private assets in their retirement accounts. At this point, a new news story appears with a big bank or asset manager looking to sell private assets to individuals. This week, we discuss how investors should view private asset opportunities in their investing accounts, big bank ea…

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ASML’s Earnings & How to Follow Earnings Season 19:13

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ASML reported earnings on Wednesday and we discuss if the company continues to be a leader in the AI boom. Then, we discuss the Fed pushing markets higher this week and hot we read earnings reports not that earnings season is upon us. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - ASML earnings - The Fed moving markets - How the Fed is st…

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The Kids Aren’t Alright (Banks, However, Are) 20:20

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In this episode of Motley Fool Money, long-time analysts Emily Flippen, Jeff Santoro, and Jason Hall dive into bank earnings, Robinhood’s meteoric rise, and take a look at how alcohol consumption has changed the landscape for vice investments. Companies discussed: JPM, GS, WFC, HOOD, STZ, SAM Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Jeff Santoro Producer: …

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The Future of Home Equity Lending With Andria Lightfoot | Sept. 2025 Data 42:35

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage. Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O'Connell, and Mike Vough kick off the show with a review of September’s mortgage data, highlighting a strong rate rally and notable trends in purchase and refinance activity. The team then welcomes Andria Lightfoot, VP of client success at FirstClose, for a tim…

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3 Broken Breakers Worth Buying 29:01

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Long-time Rule Breakers Karl Thiel, Rick Munarriz and Tim Beyers offer up three stocks that face dark clouds they can see through. Who are your favorite Broken Breakers? Karl Thiel, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers: - Discuss the implications of mass restructuring at the federal agencies governing biotech and health care innovations. - Profile 3 stock…

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Interview with Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen 19:29

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Docusign is a leader in the e-signatures and contract management tools market. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner, Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross, and contributor Toby Bordelon talk with Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen about opportunity, innovation, and the business of Docusign. Host: Tom Gardner, Andy Cross, Toby Bordelon Prod…

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Enjoying a Richer Retirement, and an IRA Scam 23:59

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How does spending change over the course of your life, and why it might mean you could spend more in retirement. Robert Brokamp discusses those topics and more – including why the 4% withdrawal rate is likely too low -- with financial planning expert David Blanchett, who is a managing director, portfolio manager, and head of retirement research at …

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What Can History Teach Us About Investing in 2025? 42:01

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What can we learn about investing in 1999 or 2007 that can be applied today? While history doesn’t repeat, it often rhymes and we discuss what we wish we would have known 25 years ago and how we’re applying that today. Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Jason Moser discuss: - How 2025 compares to 1999 and 2007 - What we wish we knew - Energy’s role in AI…

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ETFs are for the Memes (again) 25:26

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Meme stocks, those companies that individuals love to speculate with, are roaring back in 2025. So much so that the Meme Stock ETF is coming back after being discontinued in 2023. Today’s show breaks down how much staying power the meme stock ETF will have this time around. Also, we review Ferrari’s less-than-stellar guidance for the next several y…

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The AI App Store Moment 26:05

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OpenAI has launched apps within ChatGPT in its bid to both add functionality and improve monetization of the product. We discuss how this is both an opportunity and a threat to the biggest tech companies in the world, including Zillow, Amazon, Booking.com, and Target. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - ChatGPT gets apps - Disr…

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Tariffs, Social Shopping, and an EV Reset 28:21

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One Year, One Question, 12 Experts – How Can Lenders Maximize Profitability? 19:41

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To celebrate one year, we compiled the responses from our 12 special guests on year one of the podcast: “What’s the one thing lenders should do to maximize profitability?” Hear actionable insights from industry leaders – including Optimal Blue’s executive team, top economists, tech innovators, and mortgage strategists. From leveraging AI and data t…

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The AI Infrastructure Opportunity: 3 Fools Weigh In 30:08

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By The Motley Fool

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Interview with Barry Ritholtz: How Not To Invest 23:53

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By The Motley Fool

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Make the Most of Your Cash and Credit Cards 23:50

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The Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates, which can be good for borrowers but not so good for savers. Robert Brokamp speaks with Brendan Byrnes, managing director of Motley Fool Money (www.fool.com/money), about how to find the highest yields for your cash and how to choose the best credit card for your situation. Also in this week’s episode:…

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Apple’s Headset Strategy & Tesla’s EV Sales Windfall 42:01

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We discuss what Apple and Meta Platforms see as the future of tech hardware and whether or not Tesla’s latest delivery boon is a peak for the company. Later in the show, we play over/under before covering the stocks on our radar. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss: - Apple’s headset strategy - Tesla’s delivery numbers - Earnings …