Best Nerd It All Before Podcasts (2025)

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3171: [Part 1] 8 Tips for Saving Big and Retiring Earlier by Darrow Kirkpatrick of Can I Retire Yet on Financial Independence 11:19

13h ago11:19

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3171: Darrow Kirkpatrick shares practical strategies to accelerate financial independence by mastering mindful spending and cutting costs in everyday life. Learn how to curb impulse buys, minim…

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Gay for Due Process: Live at WorldPride 1:43:23

7h ago1:43:23

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Lovett joins forces with The Bulwark's Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell for a big, beautiful, gay-as-hell fundraiser at World Pride to support Andry José Hérnandez Romero and other individuals wrongfully deported to El Salvador without due process. Jon, Tim and Sarah open the floor to two people doing the hard, important work for justice: Andry José H…

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3170: Change CAN happen in an instant. Has it happened to you? by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on FitSpo 11:21

6h ago11:21

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3170: Steve Kamb explains how meaningful change can happen in an instant, but only if action follows insight. Drawing on experiences from Camp Nerd Fitness, he shows how small, consistent steps…

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America’s Favorite Gunfighters and the Birth of the Old West 58:10

28m ago58:10

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com America loves the Western. Stories about frontier towns, outlaws and lawmen, and—most of all—killing. How did the myth and legend of the gunfighter come to permeate the U.S.? Were there rules to gunfights? How did you become famous by killing people? Did Texas, yes Texas, make all…

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"You Met One Pharaoh, You Met 'Em All" - Remembering Walter Brueggemann 1:57:02

37m ago1:57:02

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What's up theology nerds! When we lost the legendary Walter Brueggemann, I knew we had to do a proper tribute to one of the most influential biblical scholars of our time. I'm joined by Bo and Rolf Jacobson from Luther Seminary for a deep dive into Walter's life and work - this is the guy who somehow managed to have both mega-nerd street cred in th…

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3169: What is Longevity Insurance? by Jeff Rose on Guaranteed Lifetime Income 11:45

3m ago11:45

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3169: Jeff Rose explains how longevity insurance can safeguard retirees against outliving their savings by providing guaranteed lifetime income. By delaying payouts, these plans maximize future…

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In Honor of Walter Brueggemann 2:59:16

2h ago2:59:16

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We've lost a giant in biblical scholarship with the passing of Walter Brueggemann, whose profound insights into the Hebrew Bible transformed how countless people understand scripture and faith. In this special tribute episode, we revisit three memorable conversations with Walter from across the years of Homebrewed Christianity, showcasing his remar…

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Trump v. Musk: Choose Your Daddy 2:06:17

3d ago2:06:17

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk's romance comes to a fiery end as the two erupt into an explosive feud, attacking each other across social media. Jon and Dan comb through the insults, including Elon calling for Trump's impeachment, Trump threatening to end all of Elon's government contracts, and, our personal favorite, Elon tweeting that Donald Trump is…

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3168: Downhill Racing Meets Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Stock Market Investments 10:18

3d ago10:18

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3168: Vitaliy Katsenelson uses a personal skiing mishap to illustrate how bull markets, much like groomed ski slopes, can hide underlying weaknesses in investment strategies. He urges investors…

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The Perfect Storm: Why Liberal Christianity Faces an Existential Crisis 25:34

1h ago25:34

25:34

This is an audio essay from my SubStack, Process This. You can head over here to read or watch the entire essay. I've been tracking the peculiar contradictions of American religious life for years now, and there's one puzzle that keeps me up at night: Why does liberal theology keep producing brilliant scholarship while liberal churches empty out? I…

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This Melbourne Suburb Is Booming: Should You Buy in Pakenham? 12:43

5h ago12:43

12:43

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3167: Can Dividend Stocks Fight Inflation While Accelerating Portfolio Growth by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook 13:27

3d ago13:27

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3167: Gordon Stein explores how high-quality dividend stocks can serve as a shield against inflation while potentially accelerating portfolio growth. Highlighting examples like Lockheed Martin,…

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3166: Cash Flow Investments: REITs and Agency Mortgages by JT McGee with The College Investor 12:34

5d ago12:34

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3166: JT McGee explores the world of mortgage REITs, explaining how they generate impressive dividend yields by leveraging government-backed and non-agency mortgage securities. He outlines the …

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Australia's Affordability Crisis Will Destroy Home Ownership Forever 24:13

4h ago24:13

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Send us a text 👉 BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya 👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest Are We Underestimati…

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Intercession at the Intersection: The Gender-Bending History of the Holy Spirit with Grace Ji-Sun Kim 1:26:34

5d ago1:26:34

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This week's Q&A dives deep into expanding our pneumatological horizons with Grace Ji-Sun Kim as we gear up for Pentecost Sunday. We tackle some fantastic questions about the Hebrew "ruach" versus Greek "pneuma," unpack how Greco-Roman philosophy (thanks, Plato!) shaped early Trinitarian debates, and explore the fascinating gender fluidity of Spirit…

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Can Trump's Health Care Cuts Be Stopped? 1:15:24

6d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

The health care of 10 million Americans is at risk as President Trump's massive tax cut legislation makes its way to the Senate. Will Majority Leader John Thune be able to cobble together a bill that the "Medicaid moderates," budget hawks, and hardliners can all agree on? Meanwhile, Stephen Miller freaks out at ICE leadership for failing to detain …

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3165: 5 Tips For Buying a Home in a Competitive Market by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Real Estate Investing 11:44

5d ago11:44

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3165: Mike Ballew shares practical, strategic guidance for navigating a hyper-competitive housing market, where hesitation can cost you your dream home. His five-step plan empowers buyers to ac…

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Justin Barrett: Cognitive Science & the Intersection of Faith and Development 1:40:53

1d ago1:40:53

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Here's another fantastic conversation with Justin Barrett, cognitive scientist extraordinaire, who spends his time at the intersection of science and religion. We dove deep into why developmental psychology is such a powerful lens for understanding human nature - turns out you can't figure out if a zebra is white with black stripes or black with wh…

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3164: How Discovering Your Debt Triggers Can Set You Free From Debt by Jackie Beck on Money Freedom 12:41

7d ago12:41

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3164: Jackie Beck reveals how identifying your personal debt triggers can be the turning point to lasting financial freedom. By examining the emotional and habitual roots of your spending decis…

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High Crimes and Piss-demeanors 1:29:54

8d ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Elon Musk is back in the news, with a New York Times investigation detailing his rampant drug use right as he hightails it out of Washington. Lovett and Dan compare notes on their own White House drug tests, then dig into Trump’s most recent comments on his Big Beautiful Bill, the legislation’s fate in the Senate, and Sen. Joni Ernst’s psychopathic…

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3163: You, Too, Can Be Conned by JL Collins on Financial and Money Advice 13:02

4d ago13:02

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3163: J.L. Collins lays out a sharp and eye-opening warning about the seductive nature of financial scams and the psychological tricks that make them so effective, even on smart, well-intention…

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3162: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money on Feeling Overwhelmed and Anxious 12:04

2d ago12:04

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3162: J. Money reminds readers that everyone, even those who seem to have it all together, struggles sometimes. Through raw honesty and uplifting encouragement, this piece offers a comforting r…

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3161: How Should I Invest a Lump Sum? By Chris Reining on Investing Advice 9:52

3d ago9:52

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3161: Chris Reining unpacks the psychological and strategic considerations behind investing a large lump sum, emphasizing the risks of loss aversion and market timing. By advocating for a slowe…

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Trump Always Chickens Out 1:19:32

9d ago1:19:32

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Donald Trump loses his cool when a reporter asks him about a newly popular Wall Street phrase: TACO, aka Trump Always Chickens Out. A federal court unanimously rules that the majority of Trump’s tariffs are illegal — before an appeals court allows them to remain in place (for now). And after 128 days of destruction, Elon Musk's time as a Special Go…

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3160: The Yield Shield: Preferred Shares by Wanderer of Millenial Revolution on Investment Income 14:04

10d ago14:04

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3160: Wanderer explains how incorporating preferred shares into a retirement portfolio can mitigate sequence-of-return risk by boosting income during the vulnerable early years of retirement. B…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Before There Was a Bible & the Messy Origins of Spirit Doctrine 1:21:42

8d ago1:21:42

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This week Grace and I dove deep into the messy, fascinating history of how the early church wrestled with the Holy Spirit - and let me tell you, it's way more complicated than most of us realize. We're talking about a time when there was no canonized New Testament, no creeds, just a bunch of monotheistic folks trying to figure out what to do with t…

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3159: Luck, Credit, and the FIRE Movement by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy on Financial Independence 14:10

5d ago14:10

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3159: Sean Mullaney offers a compelling defense of the FIRE movement by reframing it not as a claim to credit or privilege, but as a tool for improving financial outcomes through intentional de…

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The Horror of AI Generals Making Command Decisions 56:22

6d ago56:22

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com Palantir, Anduril and a suite of other Tolkien-inspired tech nightmares want to integrate artificial intelligence into every aspect of the U.S. military. Both companies have software suites they’re pitching as agents that will help make command decisions during combat. An AI gener…

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3158: How to Create "Tiny Advantages" and Crush Your Opponents by James Altucher on Investing Advice 9:15

12d ago9:15

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3158: James Altucher draws a powerful parallel between winning at chess and successful investing: both hinge on consistently building tiny advantages. From choosing debt-free companies with str…

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What is Melbourne's Best Suburb To Invest In? 25:22

7d ago25:22

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Send us a text 👉 BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya 👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest Is Frankston Melbour…

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Bill Brown: Sacred Tension & Biblical Dialogues 1:46:33

7d ago1:46:33

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If you've ever read the Bible and felt tension between different passages, or found yourself in conversation with another Christian only to realize there are unresolvable differences at play, then Bill Brown's new book "acred Tension"is going to be right up your alley. Bill argues that this tension isn't a bug in the system—it's exactly what the Bi…

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Trump Targets School JUST Outside Boston 58:33

13d ago58:33

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Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan talk about the administration's attempt to bar Harvard from enrolling international students and other new Trump threats, including possible sweeping tariffs on the EU and Apple products. The guys answer your questions on everything from the future of Democratic leadership and why some Senate Democrats keep voting with T…

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3157: The 3 Most Important Words in Financial Planning by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse 10:37

7d ago10:37

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3157: Erik Carter underscores how embracing a margin of safety, a buffer against unpredictability, can transform your entire approach to financial planning, from investing and retirement to ins…

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3156: [Part 2] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster 10:04

13d ago10:04

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3156: Lisa Harrison shares how she and her husband sidestepped lifestyle inflation to build wealth and achieve financial freedom, without sacrificing joy or connection. Through mindful home buy…

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How Smart Investors Find Properties Before They Hit the Market 29:47

9d ago29:47

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Send us a text 👉 BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya 👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest Are you tired of mis…

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3155: [Part 1] 5 Ways We Avoided Lifestyle Inflation to Reach Financial Freedom by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster 9:53

14d ago9:53

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3155: Lisa Harrison shares her personal journey from a youthful splurge on a flashy car to a values-driven commitment to living within her means. Through candid storytelling and practical advic…

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3154: Why I Won’t Give My Kids An Allowance by Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money 10:28

14d ago10:28

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3154: Andy Hill challenges the traditional notion of giving kids an allowance by linking money to effort through “Chore Money.” His approach teaches children real-world financial principles, li…

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