Best Quite Hacker Podcasts (2025)

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First Friday: Jerome Powell's Remarks at Jackson Hole 17:58

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The jobs report came out this morning and it was a painful one. The US added only 22,000 new jobs in August, according to the latest BLS report. And unemployment ticked up to 4.3%. What does this mean? Find out in today's First Friday episode! Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run ti…

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Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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What I Wish I Knew Before Quitting My 9 to 5 for Real Estate with Wayne Courreges III 27:01

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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Wayne Courreges III, multi-family investor, short-term rental operator, and strategic planner, to explore how he’s scaling with intention in both real estate and life. Wayne shares his transition from full-time W-2 employee to owning hundreds of units and balancing family life. He breaks down …

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Q&A: How to Invest in Your Community (by Finding the Third Option) 48:36

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#639: Aisha is excited to share how some life-changing advice has played out for her career. She wonders now: what limiting beliefs has Paula and Joe had to overcome in their businesses? Lesley is attracted to community bonds as a way to build collective wealth for the underserved. But do the same risks exist as they do in the traditional bond mark…

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Ashley's Birthday at the NIGHTMARE Hotel 59:05

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Ashley takes the stage in this episode, sharing the story of her unforgettable birthday trip. What began as a plan to celebrate in Bora Bora quickly changed when business class flights proved impossible to book. With a flight credit in hand, she pivoted to Cancun — a destination she knows and loves. The first half of her stay at the Grand Hyatt Pla…

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#508: NOT Production-Ready: 2025 AI Coding Reality Check 18:59

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Big thanks to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to Black Hat 2025. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: https://www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal AI can turn weeks of coding into seconds, but at what cost? Katie Paxton-Fear demonstrates how to use Gemini to generate a sprint plan and Cursor to build a Python po…

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#507: He Quit Cybersecurity After 34 Years — Here’s Why 22:23

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Big thank you to Proton Pass for sponsoring this video. To sign up for Proton Pass, please use the following link https://proton.me/davidbombal to get a 60% discount. Cybersecurity icon Mikko Hyppönen sits down with David Bombal at Black Hat to explain his bold move from antivirus to anti-drone defense after 34 years. He breaks down why mobile oper…

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#506: ZERO Coding: How She Broke Into Cyber 28:22

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To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/davidbombal or scan the QR code onscreen – You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. Recorded at Black Hat with David Bombal, this conversation with Caitlin Sarian (@CybersecurityGirl) traces her path from aerospace engineering and LA Galaxy chee…

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Contractors Gone Wild (Sprak Attack) 29:56

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What happens when flood control budget meant to protect lives ends up funding luxury bags, Paris apartments, and 40-car garages? In this episode, we dive into the outrage over nepo babies, contractors, and political clans flaunting their wealth online while ordinary Filipinos are left underwater. We talk about kickbacks, campaign donations, social …

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[GREATEST HITS] James Clear: How Small Daily Actions Compound Into Life-Changing Wealth [RERUN] 1:18:41

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#638: Fifty dollars. That's how much this couple transferred to their "Trip to Europe" savings account each time they cooked dinner instead of going to a restaurant. By year's end, they had funded their dream vacation — not through budgeting or willpower, but by hacking their habit loop. This story illustrates how James Clear approaches habit chang…

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Wimbledon broke 148 years of tradition to replace 300 line judges with AI -- will it be worth it? 30:02

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How much is human adjudication in sport worth, and how much more accurate is Wimbledon's new system? Plus, the CSIRO and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) have joined forces to research how AI can be used ethically and efficiently in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Q&A: Can You Open an IRA for Someone Else's Kid? (And Should You?) 55:15

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#637: Nick wants to set up an investment account for his nephew to contribute annually, creating a nest egg for college since the parents are already opening a 529. He's unsure whether a standard brokerage account, IRA or other options work best when you're not the parent. Diana asks whether she needs TIPS in her portfolio to protect against inflat…

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SURPRISE! The Travel Chat Duo is BACK with Emily’s Wedding Story! 1:00:17

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What happens when your “maybe elopement in Italy” turns into a totally unique wedding at UMASS? In this episode, Emily takes listeners behind the scenes of her two-year wedding planning saga—from the initial dream of escaping to Italy, to pivoting into a heartfelt ceremony at her alma mater. Emily opens up about how she chose to keep things real an…

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How do you protect yourself against AI voice scams? 30:06

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When 1 in 5 people have been the victim of cybercrime and AI voice scams are on the rise, how do we protect ourselves online? Plus Google may soon be the default browser on Android phones in Australia and say 'hello!' to your new best friend, with new AI-powered kids toys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, with Behavioral Economist Etinosa Agbonlahor 1:00:21

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#636: Behavioral economist Etinosa Agbonlahor joins us to discuss "money scripts" — the unconscious beliefs we inherit or develop about finances. Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha and former Director of Behavioral Science Research at Fidelity Investments, is the author of "How to Talk to Your Parents About Money." She studied financial management a…

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#505: GPT-5 Just Dropped… And It’s NOT What You Think 35:34

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To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/davidbombal or scan the QR code onscreen – You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription AI hype meets harsh reality. In this Black Hat interview, David Bombal talks with Gary Marcus (Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Neural Science at New York Uni…

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#504: How to Track the People Tracking YOU 19:56

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Big thanks to ThreatLocker for sponsoring my trip to Black Hat 2025. To start your free trial with ThreatLocker please use the following link: www.threatlocker.com/davidbombal Discover “Chasing Your Tail,” an open-source surveillance detection tool you can build with a Raspberry Pi. In this exclusive Black Hat interview, creator Matt explains how i…

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#503: He CREATED Wireshark - And It Changed Cybersecurity FOREVER 44:58

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David Bombal is joined by Gerald Combs, the creator of Wireshark, and Chris Greer, a well-known Wireshark trainer, for a comprehensive discussion about the past, present, and future of the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer. They explore how Wireshark was originally created as an open-source alternative to expensive packet sniffers, the…

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#502: Hacker Explains VPN Hacking: ADMIN access without password (real world demo) 35:55

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Big thank you to DeleteMe for sponsoring this video. Go to joindeleteme.com/Bombal to receive a 20% discount. Discover how attackers exploit enterprise VPNs like Fortinet to gain admin access and compromise networks. In this video, OTW exposes a real authentication bypass exploit, explains the risks of outdated VPN devices, and shares expert tips o…

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#380: David Bombal: FREE CCNA 200-301 course // Complete unlimited 2022 course 35:30

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Sen. Bam Aquino on Classrooms, Comebacks, and Change 1:03:47

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What does it mean to go from political loss and loneliness to making a major comeback in the Senate? Bam Aquino joins us to talk about comebacks, the current classroom gap, and why the youth vote matters. We also dive into the classroom crisis, campaigning highs and lows, and what it really means to take a leap of faith in politics. Send your own l…

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The Smarter Way to Manage Rentals with Stephanie Cabral 30:22

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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Stephanie Cabral to unpack how she runs a lean, systemized rental business, powered by one virtual assistant, automations, and practical AI workflows. Stephanie breaks down the real advantages of mid-term rentals (cleaner units, fewer heavy turns, steadier occupancy), how she’s structuring cre…

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Q&A: Gold vs. Stocks – and Why Inflation Panic Makes You Poor 1:34:57

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#635: Arielle’s head is spinning from the seemingly contradictory advice she hears about the best investments to hedge against inflation and a possible recession. What’s she missing? Dave is curious about private investments after listening to a recent First Friday episode. What are they, and should he consider them for his portfolio? Abbey is stok…

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The Bride, the Best Friend, and the Baby Bump | MALIBAG 25:36

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What do you do when your bridesmaid—who’s also your childhood best friend—drops the news that she’s pregnant, with a due date the same month as your wedding? In this Malibag episode, we talk about managing wedding expectations, navigating friendship during different life stages, choosing compassion over judgment, and remembering that the wedding is…

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How will ICE's deportation teams use iris scanning technology? 30:02

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America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice they intend to purchase an iris scanning technology that can identify "suspects and inmates who try to hide their identity". Unsurprisingly, it’s raised some red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen

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Wharton Professor: The 7 Hidden Types of Entrepreneurs | with Lori Rosenkopf 1:20:00

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#634: Picture this: you're 26 years old, fresh out of Wharton, and you decide to start a business with two friends. You spend years building a digital marketing firm that eventually works with Dollar Shave Club and Madison Reed. You bootstrap the entire thing without taking a dime of venture capital funding. That's exactly what one Wharton graduate…

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Q&A: How to Spot Investment Scams Before You Lose Everything 1:15:39

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#633: Paul is worried the private equity investment he’s about to make could be a scam. How can he do his due diligence and stay protected when there’s a shortage of reliable information? Rob is questioning the purpose of a bond allocation in his eight-figure investment portfolio. Is he on to something, or is there a legitimate case to add them? Da…

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I Fell For A Breadcrumber | MALIBAG 21:20

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How do you cope with the aftermath of being led on by someone you opened yourself up to, and on top of that, someone you still work with? In this Malibag episode, we talk about accountability, breadcrumbing, power imbalance in relationships, and expressing your feelings. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exc…

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How to Get Everything You Want at Work 1:44:34

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Your Next Raise is open for enrollment! ⁠https://affordanything.com/how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise #632: There are 10 conversations that a person should have at work in order to do a better job, have better relationships at work, and make more money. Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College, joins us to talk about how you can…

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Would Cyberbrothel be more ethical than a traditional brothel? 30:04

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A sex doll brothel in Berlin is offering a combination of new VR and AI technologies in their plastic playmates. But the Cyberbrothel business falls outside traditional brothel regulations, raising questions how consent, sex work, and tech intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Q&A: Is ChatGPT's Portfolio Better Than VTSAX? 1:42:08

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Your Next Raise now open for enrollment! https://affordanything.com/how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise #631: Jason's analysis of his retirement plan shows that the simple path beats the efficient frontier. Is he right or is he missing something? Minerva is worried about the impacts of tax inefficiency to her wealth. Are her investments properly locat…

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From House Hacker to $80M Real Estate Developer with Alec McElhinny 23:17

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In this episode of Sky’s the Limit Podcast, Mike Doherty sits down with Alec McElhinny, the founder and CEO of Landplay, to discuss how he carved a path in the alternative real estate space through industrial value-add projects and niche flex space developments. Alec shares how he transitioned from pursuing actuarial science to house hacking and ul…

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BONUS First Monday: How Did the BLS Get the Jobs Report So Wrong? 17:30

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Special bonus episode. The Bureau of Labor Statistics issues massive job revisions on Friday morning. The revisions wipe out nearly 90% of previously reported gains for May and June. This raises fundamental questions about how our most trusted economic data gets calculated. In this episode, we break down how the system works. We examine why the rev…

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What If We Went Back to School? 25:58

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Jim and Saab ask the big question: is it too late to go back to school? (Spoiler: it’s not.) They talk career pivots, unexpected perks of adult learning, and why it’s never too late to grow—even if you’ve got a job, kids, or both. This episode is brought to you by Mapúa’s Business and Health Sciences Programs for Working Professionals, in collabora…

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First Friday: We Were Wrong About 258,000 Jobs (This Changes Everything) 51:51

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#630: Interesting observations about the current housing market, meme stocks (again), GDP, Fed Meeting, Stock Market, and the latest Jobs Report updates. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changin…

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Is Snapchat’s My AI a safe space or a slippery slope for teens? 30:07

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Snapchat’s AI chatbot, My AI, is raising concerns among teens and parents — with questions about how it's used, what it says, and whether the platform is doing enough to keep young users safe. While there are parental controls available through Snapchat’s Family Centre, many parents may not know they can restrict access to the bot altogether. So, i…

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Nick Maggiulli: The Wealth Ladder Has Six Rungs (and Most People Never Climb Past Four) 1:11:42

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#629: Here's the thing about personal finance advice: what works when you have $10,000 won't work when you have $1 million. Yet most financial guidance treats everyone the same, whether you're scraping together a $1,000 emergency fund or deciding whether to upgrade to business class. Nick Maggiulli, author of "The Wealth Ladder," joins us to break …

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Will Do Anything But Therapy | MALIBAG 26:29

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In this episode, we talk about how men often go to extreme lengths to avoid facing their emotions. Jim shares takeaways from the book he’s currently reading, and babasagin ni Saab ang trip niya. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. ❤️…

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Why Nice People Struggle with Money, with Dr. Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School 1:10:11

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#628: You follow all the right personal finance advice. You know you should save more, invest regularly, and build an emergency fund. So why does it feel so much harder for some people than others? The answer lies in your personality. Dr. Sandra Matz, a professor at Columbia Business School, studies the intersection of psychology and money manageme…

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ID, please? China’s new internet rules and what they could mean for us 30:05

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Big Brother is getting new powers in China with a digital ID system eerily similar to that being proposed in the upcoming teen social media ban. What are the privacy risks involved in needing your government ID to use any old website on the internet? And could this tech be seen in Australia anytime soon? Teachers have been struggling to manage stud…

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Q&A: When Being Good With Money … Isn't Good Enough 56:47

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#627: Jlyn and her husband are 20 years from retirement, but they’ve got their eye on a second home they’ll live in when the time comes. Should they make the purchase now, or keep saving? Reese was recently laid off, and she’s struggling to choose between two financially responsible paths. Should she continue her long-term disability insurance? Or …

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An Unsolved FO | MALIBAG 27:00

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In this Malibag episode, we read a letter from someone who got married—and then got ghosted. Her best friend, who was by her side through everything, suddenly disappeared from her life with no explanation. We talk about grief over lost friendships, closure that never comes, and why some people say goodbye without saying a word. 💌 Send your own stor…

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The Hidden Psychology Behind Failed Dreams, with Yale’s Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 1:06:16

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#626: A software programmer and an accountant walk into retirement planning. Are they being creative? Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a senior research scientist at Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence, says absolutely. Pringle defines creativity as something that's both original and effective, whether you're solving an accounting proble…

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How do we tell what's real and what's not, when the internet is flooded with AI slop? 29:35

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Do you think you can tell the difference between what's real and what's made by AI? What about writing? Or even music? More AI-generated content is making its way into what we hear, read, and write and it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference. And when we can't tell who's making the things we consume, we can't tell their intentions beh…

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JL Collins Part 2: What Happens When You Don't Need to Work Anymore? 59:43

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#625: What do you do when you've reached financial independence? JL Collins says it depends entirely on your spending rate, not just your net worth. Collins joins us for part two of our conversation about what happens after you reach financial independence. He tackles the question of whether you should invest differently once you've "won the game."…

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$100M Real Estate Growth Strategy with John Casmon 31:28

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In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, Mike Doherty sits down with multifamily investor and marketing expert John Casmon. John shares his journey from working in corporate marketing for major brands like Nike and Coors Light to building a successful real estate portfolio with over $100 million in multifamily assets under management. From breaking into…

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Re:Trust Issues | Malibag 31:34

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In this Malibag episode, a listener writes in about something she discovered that she wasn’t supposed to see. After snooping on her boyfriend’s email, she found flirty messages he sent to his ex—while they were already dating. Now she’s torn: should she bring it up or let it go? We talk about boundaries, gut feelings, and why it’s so hard to trust …

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JL Collins Part 1: The Simple Path vs. The "Optimal" Path 55:15

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#624: JL Collins, author of "The Simple Path to Wealth" — the guy synonymous with VTSAX and chill — joins us for Part 1 of a two-part series where we skip the basics and dive straight into the complex stuff. We ask him whether his simple approach actually beats more sophisticated strategies, and his answer might surprise you. He says that Paul Merr…

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With 9,000 new layoffs at Microsoft, is AI set to change the gaming industry forever? 29:36

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In recent years, like many other big technology firms, Microsoft has refocused its business towards developing AI, and this week the firm has announced it's slashing 9,000 jobs. A large chunk of these jobs are coming from its Xbox video gaming unit, with successful and longstanding titles like Elder Scrolls and Forza Motorport in the firing line. W…

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Q&A: “Help! My Mom’s Financial Crisis Is Becoming Mine!” 51:08

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#623: An anonymous caller feels trapped in a no-win situation with her financially reckless mother. She has the means to bail her out, but it doesn’t feel right. What should she do? Shannon is excited about investing in several companies overseas. But she can only access them using American Depository Receipts. What are they, and how do they work? …