Best Jettisoned Podcasts (2025)

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Airline Stocks- Bargains Hiding in Plane Sight? Or To Be Jettisoned ? 8:58

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2d ago8:58

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In this episode we take a look at the Airline Industry. We consider the attractiveness or otherwise of this exciting and exotic sector as a destination for your capital, exploring the eccentricities and foibles of the industry along the way. Support the showBy David Coombs

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See's Candies - Buffett's Seminal Investment 10:38

9d ago10:38

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In this episode we take a look at one of Buffett's earliest deviations away from the strict value approach as espoused by his mentor, Benjamin Graham. We will discover how the qualities of this Californian candy business would permanently alter Buffett's investment approach and go on to influence many of his future investment decisions. Support the…

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Black Monday - One Of The Stock Market's Darkest Days 12:04

16d ago12:04

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In this episode we take a look at the events of Monday October 19, 1987, the day that went on to be known as Black Monday. On this day the Dow Jones Industrial average went on to shed around 23% of its value, and in doing so it looked like, for a time that it might take the whole financial system down with it. We examine how events played out and w…

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When To Hold 'Em - When to Fold 'Em 10:25

23d ago10:25

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In this edition we take a look at the fine art of determining the right time to sell your stocks. Whilst the ideal holding period for a stock is forever, most will need to be sold sooner or later as they reach and exceed fair levels of valuation. We look at the factors that can complicate the decisions around when to sell out of our positions. We a…

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Qualitative Analysis - An Important But Uncertain Art 11:21

30d ago11:21

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In this edition we take a look at the art of qualitative analysis, the examination of those factors relating to the inherent quality of a business, when deciding which stocks to purchase and at what price. We look at some of the aspects of quality we must consider as well as the limitations of this craft that we are faced with as value investors. S…

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Charlie Munger's Lollapalooza Effect 9:56

1M ago9:56

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In this edition we take a look at the Lollapalooza effect, a term coined by Warren Buffett's former right hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger. We look at what the effect is exactly and how failure spot it in action can prove to be of great detriment to the investor's pocketbook. Support the show…

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Professional Investors vs A Herd of Pooping Cows 9:28

1M ago9:28

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In this edition we consider why so many professional investors do so badly when it comes to investment, with some it seems not even able to outperform a group of defecating bovines. We take a look at some of the crafty tricks used by industry professionals to hide the fact they simply aren't any good at what they do. Finally we consider the charge …

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Compound Interest - The Eighth Wonder Of The World 9:12

2M ago9:12

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In this episode we explore the principle of compound interest. We consider what it is, how it works in practice and why it is perhaps the single most important factor in investment success and wealth creation. Support the showBy David Coombs

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The Balance Sheet - Another Vital Document Any Value Investor Must Understand 12:15

2M ago12:15

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In this episode we continue our look into the business accounts that will be vital when arriving at any valuation decision. We consider the difference between tangible and intangible assets and why knowing the difference is such an important distinction from the view point of the investor. Support the show…

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Testing Your Mettle - Why Market Turbulence Can Prove You've Still Got It! 9:31

2M ago9:31

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In this episode we consider what has been going on in the markets over the last couple of weeks, how the intelligent investor should react, and why times of turbulence are an opportunity to test your mettle. Support the showBy David Coombs

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An Introduction to Intelligent Investment Today 11:57

2M ago11:57

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A REPUBLISHED Piece. My FIRST ever podcast! (It wasn't quite as bad as I had remembered) But it remains a self-taught (and ever so slightly amateurish) exploration into the world of Podcasting. Whilst I hope that I delivered much of what I promised back then, I realise that there is so much more in-store. In time I hope to deliver a much more bespo…

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The Income Account - A Vital But Misleading Document 9:57

2M ago9:57

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In this edition we take a look at one of the most important documents to be found in a company's accounts, the Income statement or Profit and Loss account. We consider how oftentimes all is not what it seems with this seemingly innocuous accounting document. We look at common and perfectly legal techniques accountants and management teams can use t…

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Oil and Tobacco - A Short Study Into The Ethics and Economics of Legacy Businesses 11:40

3M ago11:40

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In this episode we take a brief look at certain legacy businesses shunned by many investors and institutions on moral and ethical grounds. We consider the morality of investing in and profiteering from businesses whose operations damage the environment and cause public health issues. We also take a look at the economics of such businesses exclusive…

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The Psychological Traps That Can Destroy Even An Intelligently Selected Portfolio 10:23

3M ago10:23

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In this edition we look at how instinctive reactions to market turmoil can lead even the Intelligent Investor into making bad decisions. We consider the problems the investor can face and strategies to avoid making the wrong choices. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Emotional Attachments, And How They Can Cost You Money 9:31

3M ago9:31

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In this edition we consider how emotional attachments to certain businesses that we are perhaps employed by or are a customer of can frequently lead to the sort of fuzzy thinking that leads to overvaluation. We look into the dangers of overfamiliarity and what the value investor can do to ensure they do not inadvertently take this path to potential…

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Trump Trades - What we Need To Know About Political And Economic Noise 10:33

3M ago10:33

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In this episode we take a look at the ups and downs of the US stock market since the November 2024 election. We consider how political and economic matters rarely turn out as first anticipated by the investor and how the value investor will do best to tune out from this noise. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Investment In Bonds - A Value Perspective 12:22

4M ago12:22

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In this episode we take a look at investment in bonds, a subject Graham had an awful lot to say about. We will consider how through sensible bond selection, investors can add an extra layer of diversity to their portfolio which may allow them the extra liquidity required to profit from falling markets. Support the show…

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The Great Depression of 1929 - Could We Ever Face A Repeat? 11:18

4M ago11:18

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In this episode we consider the events of the Great Depression beginning in 1929. We examine why without a financial super power willing and able to bail out the global financial system, the events of 1929 quickly spiralled into the deepest and longest recession in history. Since then the United States has reliably stepped up to the plate to stabil…

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Billy Beane And The Art Of Value Investment On The Sports Field 10:07

4M ago10:07

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In this episode we take a look at the interesting case of Billy Beane, the Scout and General manager of the Oakland A's baseball team. Beane took the skills learnt from value investment into the selection and recruitment of undervalued players using quantitative performance data. This allowed middling team with a small budget to compete with the bi…

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Artificial Intelligence - The implications for Value Investment. 12:01

4M ago12:01

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In this episode will consider the implications of Artificial Intelligence on Value Investing. Will bots that can do a better job than any human of crunching the data make value investment redundant? Or is there hope yet that value opportunities will remain abundant long into the future? Support the show…

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Trade Wars - Why Times Of Turbulence Can Be An Opportunity For The Value Investor 9:43

4M ago9:43

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In this edition we consider how political shocks can effect the investment landscape and why those following the Graham framework can not only survive but profit from difficult times. Support the showBy David Coombs

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The South Sea Bubble - A Lesson From History 9:08

5M ago9:08

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In this edition we take a look at the South Sea Bubble of 1720. This event was widely consider to be the worlds first financial crash and Ponzi scheme. We consider how investors of today can learn from the mistakes from the past and why bubbles like this are very likely to occur again in the future. Support the show…

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Buffett's Big Two Investment Influences: Graham and Munger 9:31

5M ago9:31

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In this edition we take at look at Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's investment soulmate and the only man to rival Benjamin Graham in the shaping of Buffett's financial outlook. We take a brief look at Munger's career and route to becoming Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway as well as comparing Munger and Graham's investment approaches. Support th…

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Market Timing - A Valid Strategy or a Pseudo-Science? 9:23

5M ago9:23

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In this episode we look at the investment strategy of market timing, the idea that investors can profit from buying or selling shares based upon predicted future market price movements. We consider the different ways market timing can be achieved and if there is any hope that it can lead to lasting financial success on the stock markets. Support th…

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Are We In A New Tech Bubble? 10:46

5M ago10:46

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In this edition we look back at previous technology inspired market bubbles, including the Dot.com bubble of the late 1990's and ponder the question: Are we currently in the midst of a new tech bubble in the form of the tech surrounding artificial intelligence? Support the showBy David Coombs

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Beware Of False Prophets 7:40

6M ago7:40

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In this episode touch upon some of the "Get Rich Quick" schemes currently doing the rounds, and consider why the value investor will do well to be wary of all investment frameworks that have not stood the test of time. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Successful Value Investment = One Part Intelligent Stock Picking to Five Parts Emotional Control 8:23

6M ago8:23

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In this episode we discuss how picking the most promising stocks will not guarantee success on the stock market. In order to see your best ideas through to fruition you will need to follow Graham's framework to control your innate human emotions when faced with inevitable periods of market volatility or collapse. Support the show…

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Investing In An Index Fund - A Value Perspective 9:35

6M ago9:35

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In this edition we consider if investing in an index fund, a fund that tracks and mirrors the performance of an index as a whole offers superior results to a self selected portfolio or actively managed funds. Support the showBy David Coombs

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A Brief Word on Crypto 'Investment' - What would Graham have had to say? 8:45

7M ago8:45

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A brief word om what Graham might have thought about investing in Cryptocurrencies and if any of his teaching can be of use to the Crypto investor. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Master and Pupil - How Graham Shaped Buffett As An Investor 19:08

7M ago19:08

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In this episode we take a deep dive into the relationship between Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. We consider how Graham came to influence Buffett's investment style and how this style has evolved through the years under the influence of an investor with a very different approach, Charlie Munger. Support the show…

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Short Selling - A Fools Errand or A Legitimate Value Investment Strategy? 12:08

8M ago12:08

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In this episode we consider the different ways by which short selling, or the attempt to profit from falling stock prices can be undertaken and whether short selling should ever be part of a value investment strategy. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Is It Time To Invest In The UK Stock Market? 11:02

9M ago11:02

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In this episode we take a look at the factors that have depressed the UK stock market over the last decade or so and consider if now might be the time for a rethink on the prospects for UK PLC. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Benjamin Graham - Value Investment's Founding Father - A Brief Biography 13:55

9M ago13:55

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In today's episode we consider the life and times of Benjamin Graham, the founding father of value investment and teacher and mentor to some of the stock market's most successful practitioners, including of course Warren Buffett. Support the showBy David Coombs

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The Efficient Markets Hypothesis - Does it Actually Work? 11:22

10M ago11:22

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In this episode we examine the Efficient Markets Hypothesis, the theory that suggests that all the people in the market buying and selling stock based on the latest news and data means that at all times stocks trade at the price they deserve to. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Market Volatility - The Value Investor's Best Friend 11:06

10M ago11:06

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A look at how periods of market turbulence can affect the mindset of the average investor and why Value Investors should embrace times of market volatility. Support the showBy David Coombs

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It's Not The Economy, Stupid! 10:02

10M ago10:02

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Today's Podcast discusses recent market turmoil and considers if we should really be listening to what the economists are saying at all? Support the showBy David Coombs

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Warren Buffett - Still a Value Investor? 13:33

11M ago13:33

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In this episode we consider if Warren Buffett can still be described as a value investor, and if not what type of investor is he today? Support the showBy David Coombs

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Ignoring The Chatter of The Market 9:15

11M ago9:15

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We discuss the importance of remaining aloof to the noise of the market. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Stock Buybacks - Graham vs Buffett 7:50

11M ago7:50

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In this episode we discuss the differing perspectives on the repurchase of a business's own stock between Buffett and his mentor. Support the showBy David Coombs

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GameStop - The Saga Continues - A Value Perspective 9:52

12M ago9:52

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We examine the GameStop saga from a value investment perspective Support the showBy David Coombs

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Intelligent Investment In Action! 17:13

1y ago17:13

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In this episode we examine how I go about analysing a business using the principles of value investment. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Investing In What You Know Best (Is it always a good idea?) 10:07

1y ago10:07

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Benjamin Graham's thoughts on investing in businesses that you have a close personal attachment too, either as a customer, an employee or a friend of the CEO. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Graham on the Art of Diversification 11:53

1y ago11:53

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What Benjamin Graham has to say on the diversification of your portfolio. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Graham's Margin of Safety 10:09

1y ago10:09

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An introduction into Benjamin Graham's idea of Margin of Safety. Support the showBy David Coombs

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The Importance of Acting Like An Owner 11:36

1y ago11:36

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Today's episode examines the principle of acting like the owner of businesses in which you hold stocks. Too many investors rely on the market to value the businesses in which they own stock, thinking like an owner frees you from this trap leaving you better prepared to deal with market turbulence. Support the show…

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Investment Vs Speculation - An Important Distinction 14:25

1+ y ago14:25

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This episode focuses on a core principle of Benjamin Graham's teachings, the difference between Investment and speculation. While this might be understood in general terms by all, investors can fall into the trap of entering into speculative situations when they believe that they are investing. This episode gives investors the tools required not to…

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Mr Market - The Cornerstone of Value Investment 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

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This episode examines Benjamin Graham's parable of Mr Market, the manic depressive who shapes markets. Described by Warren Buffett as one of the most important lessons taught by Graham. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Easy Ell's Last EP, 2023 & 2024 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

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In ou 76th episode we talk about E's new plans and moving, what we thought of 2023, goals, life & various other things, last but not least phone sex & falling down. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ell--jetti/support

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JRB on The Appalachian Trail & Easy Ell in Japan 57:27

1+ y ago57:27

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In our return on our 75th episode we discuss JRB completing his thru hike of the Appalachian Trail & Easy Ell's experience in Japan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ell--jetti/support

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Appalachian Trail thru-hike, Ja Morant, AI music & Outer Space 1:05:07

2+ y ago1:05:07

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In our 74th episode we discuss JRB's Appalachian trail thru-hike trip, Ja Morant & the controversy surrounding him, the future of AI & AI music & Last but not least: divorce & exotic animals for lunch. Follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ell--jetti/support…