Best Mike Bergin Podcasts (2025)

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644. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2025 31:23

11h ago31:23

31:23

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 own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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Carl Kawaja – Navigating the Investment Landscape: AI, Tariffs, Sports Gambling & More| #580 1:07:13

2d ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Today’s guest is Carl Kawaja, a Portfolio Manager with Capital Group for over three decades. In today’s episode, Carl shares insights into his investment philosophy, early experiences, and the current market landscape. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on semiconductor demand, the challenges posed by tariffs and supply chain dynamics, an…

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643. A TEST TAKER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ENHANCED ACT 33:16

4d ago33:16

33:16

The ACT has been a remarkably stable exam, administered in roughly the same way for decades. However, a new version is on the horizon, and some intrepid souls have braved the uncertainty of the field test to experience it. Amy and Mike invited someone who sat for the April 2025 Enhanced ACT to share the test taker’s perspective. What are five thing…

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Easter Sunday - April 20th, 2025 25:48

6d ago25:48

25:48

By Redemption City Church

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Good Friday Service - (Mark Bergin) 04/18/25 33:22

8d ago33:22

33:22

By Redemption City Church

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642. GETTING READY FOR THE AP ECONOMICS EXAM 25:48

8d ago25:48

25:48

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Economics is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Michael Rodriguez to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for gettin…

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641. GETTING READY FOR THE AP PRECALCULUS EXAM 23:41

11d ago23:41

23:41

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Precalculus is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Joey Lin to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready…

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640. GETTING READY FOR AP WORLD LANGUAGE EXAMS 28:22

13d ago28:22

28:22

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and the various AP World Language and Culture exams are no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Milton Alan Turner to share valuable strategie…

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Palm Sunday (Joshua Bachand) 04/13/25 32:06

14d ago32:06

32:06

By Redemption City Church

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639. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Wise 15:49

16d ago15:49

15:49

AKA Not Just Your Tutoring Software–It’s Your Tech Team What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind Wise? How does Wise work? Who currently uses Wise? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should someone curious about Wise know about it? ABOUT WISE Founded by a former test prep tutor, Wise is a feature-p…

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UBS’ Paul Donovan on Tariff Trouble, Swiftonomics & Republican Swings | #579 52:09

15d ago52:09

52:09

Today’s guest is Paul Donovan, Chief Economist of UBS Global Wealth Management. In today’s episode, Paul discusses the impact of structural changes in the economy, particularly in relation to flexible working and demographic shifts. The discussion also touches on the disparities in innovation between the US and Europe, the ongoing trend of spending…

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638. MENTAL MATH AND AUTOMATICITY 25:25

19d ago25:25

25:25

Mental math trains working memory, boosts confidence, supports faster problem-solving, enhances number sense, and facilitates everyday calculations. So why do so many teachers deemphasize this valuable academic and life skill? Amy and Mike invited educator Mike McGibbon to explore the value of mental math and automaticity. What are five things you …

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Francois Rochon - Outperforming the Market for 30+ Years Through Patience, Humility & Rationality | #578 1:05:07

19d ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Today’s guest is Francois Rochon, the President of Giverny Capital, which has returned over 15% per year for over 30 years. In today’s episode, Francois walks through the influence of Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett on his investment philosophy. He highlights three principles that have helped him navigate market cycles in his career: patience, humil…

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Revelation: Return of the King, Part 10 - (Mike Bartlett) 04/06/25 38:04

21d ago38:04

38:04

By Redemption City Church

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637. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ScoreSmart 26:17

23d ago26:17

26:17

A test platform by tutors and for tutors Better SAT and ACT Tests, Smarter Analytics with educators Sonya Muthalia and Neill Seltzer What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind ScoreSmart? Which tests does ScoreSmart support? Who currently uses ScoreSmart? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should som…

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UBS’ Mark Haefele – The New Rules of Investing From A $4 Trillion Investment Advisor | #577 56:16

22d ago56:16

56:16

Today’s guest is Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer of UBS Global Wealth Management, where he advises on over $4 trillion. He’s also the author of ‘The New Rules of Investing.’ In today’s episode, Mark emphasizes the significant role of government spending in shaping investment decisions. He touches on the importance of asset allocation and dis…

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636. THE COLLEGE PLEASING EPIDEMIC 27:54

26d ago27:54

27:54

You can’t please everyone, nor should you seek to, because then you won’t please anyone, least of all yourself. When actor Dylan Moran dispensed that bit of wisdom, he probably wasn’t aware of how aptly it applied to highly selective admissions. Amy and Mike invited education consultant Feiyang Liu to highlight the troubling college pleasing epidem…

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Revelation: Return of the King (Part 9) (03/30/25) Mike Bartlett 46:27

27d ago46:27

46:27

By Redemption City Church

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635. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps 16:57

30d ago16:57

16:57

Learn everything you need to ace the AP U.S and World History Exams in One Day What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps? How do Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps work? Do you need to live in Atlanta to attend Edison Prep AP History Boot Camps? What kinds of outcomes do users exp…

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Christopher Zook - Accessing Private Markets (Pro Sports Teams, Private Equity & GP Stakes) 53:26

29d ago53:26

53:26

Today’s guest is Christopher Zook, founder and Chief Investment Officer of CAZ Investments, which has invested $8 billion and is one of the top 180 allocators to private equity in the world. In today’s episode, Christopher explains what led him to build his firm with a focus on private markets. He walks through some of the investment themes he’s fo…

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634. DIVISION III AND IVY LEAGUE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT 27:09

1M ago27:09

27:09

Many student athletes (or at least their parents) dream of earning a full ride to the college of their dreams. What most applicants find is that having sports on their resumes yields different but still substantial advantages. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Matt Arant to demystify Division III and Ivy League athletic recruitment. What …

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Revelation: Return of the King, Part 8 - (Mike Bartlett) 03/23/25 39:17

1M ago39:17

39:17

By Redemption City Church

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633. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: March 2025 27:29

1M ago27:29

27:29

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 own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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Barry Ritholtz - Debunking Investment BULLSH$T! | #575 1:18:57

1M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Today’s guest is Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, which manages over $5.7 billion for 3,900 families. His latest book, ‘How Not to Invest,’ offers a blueprint to help you make better decisions and achieve financial success. In today’s episode, Barry & I discuss the pitfalls of relying on experts for investment advice, the dangers …

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632. THE THREE CORE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND TEST PREP 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Traits like cognitive flexibility and impulse control strongly influence student grades and test scores to such an extent that they may be best learned in an academic context. Amy and Mike invited educator Ariel Lieberman to explore the relationship between the three core executive functions and test prep. What are five things you will learn in thi…

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Membership Matters: Part 3 - (Mike Bartlett) 3/16/25 47:46

1M ago47:46

47:46

By Redemption City Church

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631. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: MentoMind 19:32

1M ago19:32

19:32

Expanding your tutoring business with MentoMind with educators Amit Jain and Jeremy Bryant What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind MentoMind? How does MentoMind work to help with student outcomes? How does MentoMind work to help educators attract students? Who currently uses MentoMind? How is MentoMind helping …

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Buy Stock Where You Shop With Grifin | Aaron Froug | #574 36:42

1M ago36:42

36:42

Today’s guest is Aaron Froug, founder of Grifin, the company that helps you buy stock where you shop. In today’s episode, Aaron explains how the app connects everyday spending with investing by automatically buying stock in a company you make a purchase from. Meb & Aaron also touch on financial literacy, the benefits of consumer loyalty, and the fu…

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630. THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS PROFILE 31:29

2M ago31:29

31:29

So much of the college search and application process looks forward, focusing on the destination. Where a student is coming from matters quite a bit though. Amy and Mike invited educational consultants Aly Beaumont and Meg Joyce to explain the significance of the high school class profile. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What i…

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Membership Matters: Part 2 (03/09/25) 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

By Redemption City Church

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Jacqueline Faber: A Journey into Dark Academia | #573 53:57

2M ago53:57

53:57

Today’s guest is Jacqueline Faber, the author of The Department … and Meb’s wife! In today’s special episode, Meb & Jacqueline discuss the book’s themes, including trauma, memory, and the impact of the Kitty Genovese case. They both talk about how they approach the writing process, the art of getting noticed in a crowded market, and how to engage y…

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THE DIGITAL SAT: HOW IT STARTED AND HOW IT’S GOING 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

A year ago, an innovative new digital adaptive SAT came to the United States–a year after its first appearance internationally. This is the perfect time to find out how College Board feels about both the obstacles and opportunities encountered over this historic transition. Amy and Mike invited Vice President of SAT Suite Program Maureen Forman to …

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MEBISODE: Can We All Invest Like Yale? 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

In today’s Mebisode, Meb reads his latest paper, “Can We All Invest Like Yale?” ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Intereste…

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Membership Matters: Part 1 - (Mike Bartlett) 03/02/25 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

By Redemption City Church

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Goldman Sachs’ Peter Oppenheimer - Concentration & Correction: What To Do Next | #572 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Today’s guest is Peter Oppenheimer, Goldman Sachs’ Chief Global Equity Strategist and Head of Macro Research. He’s also the author of Any Happy Returns: Structural Changes and Super Cycles in Markets, which explains how cycles help explain investor returns. In today’s episode, Peter discusses how structural changes in macroeconomic drivers, geopoli…

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628. ADMISSIONS IMPLICATIONS OF ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

While we generally profess to celebrate all interests and contributions, the clubs and activities that mean the most to some high schoolers fail to earn the respect that other extracurriculars do, even when students receive recognition on a state or national level. Do colleges at least care? Amy and Mike invited educator Vida John to explore the ad…

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Revelation: Return of the King - Part 7 (Mike Bartlett) 02/23/25 48:53

2M ago48:53

48:53

By Redemption City Church

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627. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: February 2025 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

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 own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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Former Merrill Strategist Chuck Clough – This Time is Different | #571 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Today’s guest is Chuck Clough, Chief Investment Officer of Clough Capital. Chuck is well known from his time as the Chief Global Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch until 2000 and has spent over six decades in finance. In today’s episode, Chuck shares insights from his illustrious career, reflecting on the challenges of the 1970s and the market …

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626. THE RISE IN AP TESTING 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

During a period of American education history where most standardized tests fell at least momentarily out of favor, one series of exams seems to be growing in popularity with no end in sight. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Franek to explore the explosive rise of Advanced Placement testing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Wha…

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Revelation: Return of the King, Part 6 - (Ken Wiest) Date 02/16/25 33:39

2M ago33:39

33:39

By Redemption City Church

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Jim Masturzo - Fragile Markets, Strong Portfolios: 2025 Asset Allocation Playbook | #570 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

Today’s guest is Jim Masturzo. Jim is the CIO of Multi-Asset Strategies at Research Affiliates and is responsible for the firm’s tactical asset allocation and cross-asset portfolios. He is also co-portfolio manager on the PIMCO All Asset and All Asset All Authority funds. In today’s episode, Jim & I discuss the evolving landscape of asset alloc…

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625. COLLEGE TRANSITIONS AND DISTRESS TOLERANCE 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

Big life changes hit all of us differently, which is to say that not every teen is equally prepared for the dramatic academic, social, and emotional shift that comes with moving away from home. Amy and Mike invited counselor Katie Burchenal to discuss college transitions and distress tolerance. What are five things you will learn in this episode? W…

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Revelation: Return of the King--Part 5 (02/09/25) Mike Bartlett 43:46

3M ago43:46

43:46

By Redemption City Church

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Brian Jacobs on Bond Myths, Tax Strategies, Home-Ownership and Dynamic Investment Strategies for Today's Market | Aptus Capital Advisors | #569 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Today’s guest is Brian Jacobs, Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist with Aptus Capital Advisors. In today’s episode, Brian and I talk about some investing truisms, including the CAPE ratio, home ownership, the ideal bond allocation, tax-efficient strategies and more. We also discuss Aptus Capital Advisors’ unique approach to hedged equity pr…

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624. THE DEMOGRAPHIC CLIFF IS HERE 26:15

3M ago26:15

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The entire edifice of higher education and industry depends on a steady flow of students coming in and qualified graduates flowing out. What happens to the system when the crucial input of applicants drops dramatically? Amy and Mike invited journalist Jon Marcus to answer that very question, because the dreaded demographic cliff is here. What are f…

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Revelation: Return of the King, Part 4 - (Mike Bartlett) 02/02/25 45:52

3M ago45:52

45:52

By Redemption City Church

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Mike Maples on 100-Baggers, David Swensen & the AI Revolution | #568 1:11:59

3M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Today’s guest is Mike Maples Jr. a partner at Floodgate, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm that’s invested in companies like Twitter, Lyft, Twitch, Okta. He’s also the author of Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future. In today’s episode, Mike shares his framework for investing in successful early-stage companies. He exp…

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623. THE MOST COMMON NEUROMYTHS 28:01

3M ago28:01

28:01

A widely held belief about brain function is that very little is truly understood in modern science. Unfortunately, most people probably know even less than they think! Amy and Mike invited education professional Gretchen Wegner to explore and debunk the most common neuromyths. What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. What exactly is…

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Revelation: Return of the King--Part 3 (Sebastian Ramos) 01/26/25 37:29

3M ago37:29

37:29

By Redemption City Church

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