Best Mike Bergin Podcasts (2025)

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Innovative Tax Strategies in Bond Investing [Alex Morris] | #596 1:00:09

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Today’s guest is Alex Morris, the CEO & CIO of F/m Investments, a $19 billion investment firm. In today’s episode, Alex & Meb walk through the evolution of investment strategies and what led Alex to launch a series of bond-centric ETFs, with TBIL emerging as the breakout success. He also highlights his new “Compoundr” series, seeks to convert bond …

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S3 EP4 - 5 tips for CAE engineers in the era of AI 23:48

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the impact of AI on CAE engineering, providing five essential tips for engineers to thrive in this evolving landscape. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining an open mind, continuous education, and preparing for AI physics applications. It also delves into the build vs. buy d…

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672. From Stage To Test: What Performance Teaches Us About Test Anxiety 28:49

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All the world’s a stage, which means that performance anxiety can be debilitating in a variety of contexts. What does it take to silence your inner critics and do your best when only your best will do? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Christine Gangelhoff to explore what performance teaches us about test anxiety. What are five things you…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 11 - (Alex Schulte) 08/31/25 41:38

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671. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: August 2025 27:43

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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Bob Elliott on The Biggest Macro Experiment of Our Lifetime | #595 1:05:58

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Subscribe to YouTube Today’s guest is Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited, which uses machine learning to create low-cost index replications of 2&20 style alternative investments. Prior to founding Unlimited, Bob served on the Investment Committee at Bridgewater Associates and led Ray Dalio’s investment research team for nearly a decade. In today…

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670. Intentionality On The Road To College 25:21

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It’s been said that when we set an intention, somehow the world seems to magically come to meet us. Does that apply in college admissions? You'll never find out if you don’t try. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Ann Cadwallader to outline the impact of intentionality on the road to college. What are five things you will learn in this epi…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 10 - (Mark Bergin) 08/24/25 54:38

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The Parallels of Past and Present in Finance - Mark Higgins | #594 59:07

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Today’s guest is Mark J. Higgins, a Senior VP for IFA Institutional, where he focuses on providing advisory services to institutions. He’s also the author of Investing in U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future, which is one of my favorite books on financial history. In today’s episode, Mark explores the parallels betw…

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669. College Essay Secrets 27:55

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Few writing assignments loom as large or feel as significant as the application essay does to a college-bound teen. But what if the keys to a statement that makes a difference were both simple to understand and easy to implement? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Susan Knoppow to reveal valuable college essay secrets. What are five things…

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S3 EP3 - Professor Johannes Brandstetter on AI for Computational Fluid Dynamics 1:18:02

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In this conversation, Neil Ashton interviews Prof. Johannes Brandstetter, a physicist turned machine learning expert, about his journey from academia to industry, focusing on the application of machine learning in engineering and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). They discuss the Aurora project, the challenges of integrating machine learning with…

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USE THIS ONE - Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 9 - Cayden Kregel 53:44

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A Golden Moment for Asset Allocation? | Mike Philbrick | #593 55:41

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Today’s returning guest is Mike Philbrick, CEO of ReSolve Asset Management and Founding Member of the Return Stacked Team. In today’s episode, Mike discusses the evolving role of gold and Bitcoin in investment portfolios given the current economic landscape. He explores the historical performance of gold, its risk premium, and how it can help negat…

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668. STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPUTER-BASED ACT 29:37

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Starting in September 2025, the ACT will be administered nationally both on paper and on digital devices. Should you take the ACT on a computer? If so, what do you need to know in advance? Amy and Mike invited educator Adam Snoza to review Strategies For The Computer-Based ACT. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What should test t…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 8 - Jim Panaggio (08-10-25) 46:12

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667. THE IMPACT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT 26:09

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Imagine two models of education, one of which reserves opportunities for college credit for college students and another which allows high schoolers to also earn college credit. Which do you think most college-bound students would prefer? Amy and Mike invited admissions professional Audrey Moreno to explore the impact of dual enrollment programs. W…

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S3 EP2 - Prof. Russell Cummings - World leader in Aerospace Engineering and Hypersonics 1:43:14

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Russell Cummings shares his extensive journey through the fields of aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics. He discusses his early inspirations, his early days at University and the Hughes Aircraft Company - a key time during this life. He also talks about the cyclical nature…

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KKR's Henry McVey - Regime Change is Here: Think Differently About Asset Allocation | #592 58:38

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Today’s guest is Henry McVey, Head of Global Macro & Asset Allocation and Firmwide Market Risk and CIO of the KKR Balance Sheet. In today’s episode, Henry discusses the current macroeconomic landscape, emphasizing the regime change underway. He touches on the implications of a decline in the US dollar, where he sees opportunities in global markets,…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 8 - (08-03-25) 46:21

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666. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2025 26:15

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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665. HOW TO MANAGE PROCRASTINATION IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS 25:56

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Procrastination does not necessarily stem from laziness or disorganization. Sometimes, we put off important tasks to cope with negative emotions associated with their outcomes–perfectly understandable but highly undesirable when it comes to complex college applications and strict deadlines. Amy and Mike invited education consultant Michelle McAnane…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 6 - Mike Bartlett (07-27-25) 47:17

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664. TESTING GAMEPLAN FOR THE CLASS OF 2027 34:04

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When tests change, so should the conventional wisdom about timelines and options. How will the Enhanced ACT factor into your admissions exam plans? Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to review a testing gameplan for the HS class of 2027. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the main issues for students in the high…

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663. ADMISSIONS NOTES FOR THE HS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026 29:12

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Every year, new calculations and complications impact the college application process. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski to return to the show with admissions notes for the HS graduating class of 2026. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is the enrollment cliff real, and what does it mean for the C…

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S3 EP1 - Prof. Mike Giles - A CFD and Computational Finance Pioneer 2:07:11

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Mike Giles shares his extensive journey through the fields of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), computational finance and HPC. He discusses his early academic influences, his early days at Cambridge, internships at Rolls-Royce, his transition to MIT and Oxford where he made significant contrib…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 5- (Allan Kabese) 07-20-25 40:24

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Tax Strategies, Exchange Funds, and Portfolio Optimization with Wes Gray & Srikanth Narayan | #591 51:21

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Today’s guests are Wes Gray, founder, CEO and Co-CIO of Alpha Architect, and Srikanth Narayan, founder and CEO of Cache, which he started in 2022 after experiencing concentrated stock positions in his own portfolio. Previously, he served in engineering and product leadership positions at Uber and Alphabet. In today’s episode, Meb, Wes & Srikanth sh…

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662. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE 29:30

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The path for high school athletes seeking to play at the next level becomes more uncertain every year. The increasing complexity of college sports recruitment is matched only by the uncertainty of every other part of the application process. Amy and Mike invited college advisor Barb Smith to share answers about college admissions for the student at…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 4- Luke Salik (07-13-25) 47:02

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Goldman Sachs’ Sara Naison-Tarajano - Family Office Whisperer | #590 48:55

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Today’s guest is Sara Naison-Tarajano, Global Head of Private Wealth Management Capital Markets and Goldman Sachs Apex. Sara has been at Goldman Sachs for over 25 years, and currently leads a worldwide platform that delivers multi-asset trading, financing, and direct-investment opportunities to some of the firm’s largest family offices. In today’s …

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661. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: VEGA AI 18:16

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AI-first data-driven platform to build, deploy, analyze, and personalize any course. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind VEGA AI? How does VEGA AI work? Who currently uses VEGA AI? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should someone curious about VEGA AI know about it? ABOUT VEGA AI VEGA AI lets…

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660. HOW ARE POLITICAL CHANGES SHAPING HIGHER ED? 26:26

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The walls of academia have always seemed distant and distinct from the corridors of political power. But even the ivory tower isn’t safe during periods of dramatic societal change. Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to explore how political changes are shaping higher education. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What…

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 3- Josh Bachand (07-06-25) 33:07

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Dan Rasmussen & D.A. Wallach on The Future of Biotech and Healthcare | #589 1:26:27

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Today’s guests are Dan Rasmussen, founder of Verdad Advisers, and D.A. Wallach, a venture capital investor for Time BioVentures and an acclaimed recording artist. Pharrell Williams discovered D.A.’s band Chester French and signed the group to Interscope Records. In today’s episode, Dan & D.A. discuss the current state of biotech, the impact of AI o…

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659. HOW MUCH AI IS JUST RIGHT IN THE COLLEGE ESSAY? 27:47

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Smart college applicants know not to let artificial intelligence agents write their entire personal statement but might shudder at the idea of ignoring these tools entirely. How much is too much? Amy and Mike invited educator Razi Hecker to explore how much AI is just right in the college essay. What are five things you will learn in this episode? …

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Ephesians: New Life. New Family. New Purpose. Part 2 - (Sebastian Ramos) 6-29-25 40:14

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Victor Haghani on Predicting the Market and Disciplined Asset Allocation | #588 1:13:32

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Today’s guest is Victor Haghani, founder and CIO of Elm Wealth, which focuses on managing wealth with an emphasis on diversification, low fees, and tax efficiency. He’s also the author of The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions. In today’s episode, Victor explores the Crystal Ball challenge, and how position sizing can be ev…

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658. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: June 2025 26:52

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and education. …

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657. DOES IT MATTER IF YOU TAKE CALCULUS IN HIGH SCHOOL? 30:22

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If you’re applying as a STEM major or looking at selective colleges, there’s no question that you should consider taking advanced or accelerated math courses at the secondary level. The question instead revolves around which course to take. Amy and Mike invited researcher Adam Tyner to review whether taking calculus in high school is absolutely nec…

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Rob Arnott & Cam Harvey on Passive Investing Risks, The AI Boom & Stimulus That Doesn’t Stimulate | #587 1:11:36

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Today’s guests are Rob Arnott, founder and Chairman of the board of Research Affiliates, and Campbell Harvey, Head of Research at Research Affiliates and Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. In today’s episode, Rob and Cam touch on the state of value investing in a megacap dominated market, emphasizing the potent…

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656. HOW TO PLAN A GAP YEAR 25:23

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Most students matriculate directly from high school to college. But what if you’re not like most students? Amy and Mike invited education consultant Julia Rogers to explore how to plan a gap year. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is there a typical profile of "who" takes a gap year? What are the biggest benefits of taking a gap …

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655. TEST PREP PROFILE: Kristen Lefebvre 16:37

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Kristen Lefebvre, the National Director of Education at StudyPoint, an educational services company that supports students across the U.S. on their journey to college by providing one-on-one academic and test prep tutor…

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Whitney Baker on the End of ‘Buy the Dip’ & the American Bubble | #586 1:45:05

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Today we’re joined by Whitney Baker, founder of Totem Macro and one of the sharpest minds in macro investing. Whitney was previously the head of Emerging Markets at Bridgewater Associates and worked at Soros Fund Management under current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In today’s episode, Whitney discusses the current macroeconomic landscape, emp…

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654. TEST PREP PROFILE: Allen Tsao 17:18

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Allen Tsao, who started out as an Electrical Engineer (BS at UC Berkeley, and MS at Stanford University), and worked as a full-time engineer for 11 years before switching to tutoring full-time. He loves helping students…

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653. TEST PREP PROFILE: Margaret Duden 16:00

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Margaret Duden, Founder of Twin Cities Test Prep Tutor, is a full-time test prep and writing tutor who specializes in helping highly motivated students hone their writing skills, achieve their score goals on the ACT and…

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652. TEST PREP PROFILE: Ren Abraham 17:01

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Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced professional in the test prep industry? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Ren Abraham, the founder of Telos Tutors, a test prep and academic tutoring company serving students in the Philadelphia suburbs and beyond. With nearly two decades of teaching experience across both the humanities and …

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Revelation: Return of the King--Part 19 (6-8-25) The New Heavens and New Earth 35:57

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Kim Flynn - Unlocking Alternative Investments | #585 55:34

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Today’s guest is Kim Flynn, President of XA Investments, which helps provide access to alternative investments. She was previously the Head of Product Development for Nuveen Investments Global Structured Products Group. In today’s episode, Meb and Kim discuss the democratization of alternative investments in relation to the recent explosion of inte…

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651. GAME PLAN FOR THE ENHANCED ACT 46:47

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The unfolding changes to the ACT take effect everywhere in September. Are you ready? Let two nationally recognized experts in education–your hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast–help you understand both the ACT enhancements and how students should navigate them. This free Game Plan for the Enhanced ACT webinar was presented live as part of the T…

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Revelation: Return of the King, Part 18 (Mike Bartlett) June 1, 2025 46:27

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