Best Matt Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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How Purpose and Profit Align in Real Estate with Matt Picheny 38:14

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Matt Picheny. Matt shares his journey from actor and web developer to real estate investor, revealing how one condo purchase in New York City turned into a 15+ year career and a portfolio touching over 10,000 apartments. He and Kent unpack the surprising similarities between Broadway show syndications and m…

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Best of Blue Dot: Exploring California's Native Trees with Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann 51:38

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#160 - 22nd Annual Man of the Year Dinner 29:52

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Matt and Karo go home to celebrate their 22nd year of the greatest friendship ritual in the world. The Man of the Year dear. Peter Lugers steakhouse, a group of friends from 2nd great, one winner with their name engraved for all time. But its really about how tradition anchors friendships. It takes the guesswork out of it. That's why were such advo…

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How to Choose the Right Sponsor and the Right Deal with Gino Barbaro 34:01

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Gino Barbaro. Gino is an investor, author, coach, and co-founder of Jake & Gino, who has built a $400M multifamily portfolio and now teaches others how to do the same. In this conversation, Kent and Gino revisit Gino’s investing journey from restaurant owner to real estate mogul and dig into his “Jockey, Sa…

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Blue Dot: Reimagining Ag: the California State University Chico Center for Regenerative Agriculture 51:38

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Blue Dot goes down on the farm by visiting with folks from California State University, Chico's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS).By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#159 - Finding Fringe Friends 30:27

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Instead of trying to turn complete strangers into friends, we recommend starting with “fringe friends” – acquaintances you already kinda know. Karo and Matt discuss where to find fringe friends and how to turn them into binge friends – buddies you see all the time. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! G…

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Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann 51:37

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Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#158 - Making Friends When You're Older 30:16

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We all have it easy when there are friends everywhere: in school, in the dorms, in your first apartment, at your office. But what happens as you get older and that surface area dwindles? Matt and Karo discuss how to handle it and make sure you have friends at all phases of life. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode…

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Building an LP Playbook for Lasting Wealth ft. Pascal Wagner 36:28

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Pascal Wagner. A former Techstars VC turned professional LP. Pascal shares how he built a six-figure passive income stream by diversifying across real estate and alternatives—and the simple three-step framework he uses to evaluate opportunities with institutional discipline. He explains why clarity of goals…

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#157 - Friendship Myths, Part II 31:08

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In the second installment of their Friendship Myths series, Karo and Matt tackle whether friends should always take your side no matter what, if it’s possible to reconnect once you drift apart, and whether your friends should like all the same people you do. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY…

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The Power of Focus When Building a Niche Multifamily Portfolio ft. Axel Ragnarsson 41:34

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Axel Ragnarsson—founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners and host of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast. Axel breaks down why his team targets small-to-mid multifamily in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, winning on inefficiencies while packaging assets into funds to spread risk. He gets tactical on the tech that …

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Blue Dot: New MacArthur Fellow Kareem El-Badry from Caltech on black holes, binary and hypervelocity stars 51:36

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Host Dave Schlom visits with brand new MacArthur Fellowship award winner Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#156 - Friendship Leadership 28:51

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Matt and Karo discuss how in every friend group there's usually someone who takes the lead, so what does that leadership entail and what does it mean to be someone who models good friendship. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, You…

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Busting the Biggest Tax Myths in Real Estate ft. Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland 34:31

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland, partners at Keystone CPA and authors of Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor. Amanda and Matt reveal how real estate investors—from beginners to high-net-worth professionals—can use the tax code to build wealth faster and keep more of their earnings. They break d…

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Best of Blue Dot: Celebrating three years of astronomy with the James Webb Space Telescope 51:38

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Blue Dot marks three years of operation of the magnificent James Webb Space Telescope. NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis joins host Dave Schlom for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#155 - CHRISSY TEIGEN AND JOHN LEGEND ON “THE BUDDY SYSTEM” 45:34

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Huge day!! Our new Audible Original “The Buddy System: A Modern’s Man Guide to Mastering Friendship” is out now – exclusively at audible.com/thebuddysystem – and if that wasn’t cool enough, we appeared on Chrissy Teigen’s Audible podcast “Self-Conscious” where we were joined by none other than John Legend!! And you can hear that episode right in th…

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#154 - The PALS test: Passion, Appreciation, Loyalty, Support 30:10

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Karo and Matt introduce the PALS test: a simple framework for evaluating whether a friendship truly serves you. The guys break down the four pillars—passion, appreciation, loyalty, and support—and explain how each reveals the strength of your connection. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY mer…

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The Art of Picking Top-Tier Operators ft. Paul Moore 35:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Paul Moore. Paul shares his unconventional journey from Ford Motor Company to building and selling a business, before discovering his passion for real estate and eventually founding Wellings Capital. He breaks down how his firm evaluates hundreds of operators to find only the best opportunities, why diversi…

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Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler 51:35

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Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#153 - The Sultan of Spontaneity vs. The Monarch of Monotony 31:11

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Matt and Karo have vastly different styles in life, Karo plans everything and needs 6 weeks notice, Matt lives in the moment. We examine the pros and cons of each when it comes to friendship. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, You…

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Probabilistic Investing and Fixed Debt Wins ft. Andrew Cushman 36:09

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Andrew Cushman. Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to full-time multifamily investor, with more than 3,000 units syndicated and repositioned. He explains why chasing “rough C” properties created more risk and headaches than reward, why class B assets offer the best risk-adjusted returns, and h…

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Blue Dot: The anatomy of a disaster: inside the Titan submersible implosion 51:35

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Gordon Telepun joins host Dave Schlom to discuss the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people, including Ocean Gate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, in 2023.

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#152 - Rolling Three Deep 32:53

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By Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo

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Why Consistency Outperforms Talent in Multifamily ft. Michael Blank 41:47

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Michael Blank. Michael shares his winding path from software IPO riches to a painful restaurant collapse, the light-bulb moment that multifamily creates true “mailbox money,” and how a Who-Not-How mindset lets new investors scale without waiting for decades of experience or their own capital. He breaks down…

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Blue Dot: SETI Institute: it's role in the Disney/Pixar animated film Elio and The Fermi Paradox 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by two guests from the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, for a fun and thought-provoking program. Simon Steel, Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research, joins us for an inside look at the Institute's role as a science advisor for the Disney/Pixar film Elio.…

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#151 - Territorial Friends 30:48

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Matt and Karo discuss a taboo topic: Territorial friends. Ever have a scenario where you're getting boxed out or frozen out from a friend's friend or a friend group? We discuss why this happens and how to deal with it. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Rit…

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The Power of Fixed Debt and Smart Operations ft. John Casmon 45:15

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On this week’s episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews John Casmon. They break down a real case study: a 2019-built, B-class Louisville asset bought in 2021 where the team created value through operations and paired the plan with stable, assumed fixed-rate debt. John shares how they tightened collections, navigated a surprise tax r…

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Best of Blue Dot: Restoring an ancient and important salmon habitat: Big Chico Creek in Northern California 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom and Producer Matt Fidler go out in the field and in the studio to learn about the story of a major restoration on Big Chico Creek in Chico, California's historic and precious Bidwell Park.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#150 - Happy Friendiversary! 30:23

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Karo and Matt celebrate their 150th episode AND their friendiversary! The guys discuss how to determine and why to celebrate the exact day you and your buddy became boys. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X Aaron Karo on In…

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The Mindset That Builds Real Estate Legacy with Jonathan Greene 45:26

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Jonathan Greene, longtime investor and host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. Jonathan shares how growing up learning real estate “old school” from his attorney-investor father shaped his bias toward action, diversification, and treating each property like a business. He explains why many busy, h…

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Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director 51:37

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Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#149 - Poker Nights 30:42

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Matt and Karo discuss Matt's first poker night in 20 years and the benefits of a game night and how needed it really was for all the dads at the table. All those fun game nights you used to do, well, it turns out, you still can. They discuss the etiquette of poker night, should you let anyone in your home if its outdoors, when can you leave when yo…

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The Four Pillars That De-Risk Passive Real Estate with Lon Welsh 35:59

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On this week’s episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews Lon Welsh. They unpack Lon’s “four pillars of diversification” framework—asset class, geography, strategy, and sponsor—digging into why he favors multifamily for stability, mid-size industrial for supply–demand gaps, and budget extended-stay hospitality for resilient demand. Lo…

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Blue Dot: Permaculture; A Permanent Culture for People and all the inhabitants of the Planet 51:37

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Host Dave Schlom is joined by Producer Matt Fidler for a special look at the world of permaculture. If you are like Dave and have never heard of permaculture before, this show is for youBy Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#148 - How’s Your Mental Health? 30:17

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When was the last time you asked your buddy how he’s REALLY doing? This episode dives into friendship, vulnerability, and why men’s mental health deserves more than a passing “I’m fine.” Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Matt Ritter on Instagram, TikTok, and X …

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Blue Dot: The art and science of fly fishing with Hall of Famer Mike Mercer 54:59

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Host Dave Schlom gets to delve into his favorite pastime, fly fishing, with two of his heroes -- Mike Mercer and Bryan Quick from The Fly Shop in Redding, California.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#147 - Friendship Dry Spells 30:30

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Matt and Karo discuss a very frequent issue that no one ever talks about, sometimes you're just in a friendship dry spell. Like dating, these things happen, so you need to take action to snap out of it. We discuss how long is too long, is there an equivalent of a slumpbuster for friendship and what to say and do to get yourself back into a good fri…

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Blue Dot: The Roosevelt brothers quest to find the Giant Panda: a conversation with author Nathalia Holt 51:38

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Host Dave Schlom visits with one of his favorite authors, Nathalia Holt, to talk about her new book The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler