Best Nerd It All Before Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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

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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

3 days 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

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

4 days ago1:15:24

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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

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

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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

6 days ago1:29:54

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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

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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

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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

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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

8 days 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Trump Targets School JUST Outside Boston 58:33

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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3153: The Percentage Of People With No Wealth Outside Their Home Is Sad by Sam of Financial Samurai 12:31

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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 3153: Sam from Financial Samurai sheds light on a growing financial vulnerability in America: nearly 30% of households have no investments beyond their primary residence. He explores how financ…

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America’s Pivot to the Pacific 1:15:15

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com The Pentagon has been trying to pivot to the Pacific for years now. Under President Donald Trump 2.0, who is focused on China, it just might happen. It’s a complicated body of water with dozens of players and a bloody history. One where Beijing is increasingly asserting itself. He…

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Did Republicans Just Lose the House? 1:16:42

15 days ago1:16:42

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In the middle of the night, the House narrowly passes Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a witch's brew of tax cuts for the wealthiest and benefit cuts for the neediest, sending it on to the Senate. Jon and Dan talk about what Democrats can do to stop the bill—and the upside of Republicans passing something so massively unpopular, Trump's "white genocid…

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3152: How Can You Afford to Travel the World? by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Money Lessons 13:13

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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 3152: Paula Pant shares how long-term, global travel can be surprisingly attainable, not just for the wealthy, but for anyone willing to rethink their financial priorities. By breaking down the…

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RBA Cuts Rates Again! What It Means for Property Investors 23:00

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

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3151: The Time Value of Money (or why 25 years of cable TV doesn't cost as much as you think) by Stephen Popick with GRS 11:43

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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 3151: Stephen Popick unpacks the often-misunderstood concept of the time value of money, showing why recurring expenses like cable TV aren’t as costly in today’s dollars as they appear over dec…

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3150: 4 Lessons Learned From Our 2nd Rental Property by Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular 12:16

17 days ago12:16

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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 3150: Julien Saunders shares four hard-earned insights from preparing his second rental property, revealing how time, cash, and strategy shape success in real estate investing. Whether you're c…

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Is Owning a Home Still Worth It in Australia? 29:51

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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 In this value-packed…

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D.C. Reacts to Biden's Cancer News 1:09:37

18 days ago1:09:37

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President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer—news that lands in the middle of a media cycle already consumed with questions about Biden's decline thanks to a buzzy new book and the release and of the audio from Biden's special counsel interview. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy unpack the fallout: the questions, conspiracies,…

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3149: 5 Reasons Why Most Don't Become Wealthy by Brian Tracy on Poor Financial Habits 10:42

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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 3149: Brian Tracy breaks down the five core reasons most people fail to achieve financial independence, from never realizing wealth is possible for them to lacking long-term perspective. He exp…

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Australia's Best Research Expert Reveals BEST Suburbs to Buy In 33:16

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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 In this episode, we …

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3148: What to Do with That Extra Third Paycheck by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Intentional Spending 10:31

19 days ago10:31

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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 3148: Kumiko Love shares a strategic guide to making the most of an extra paycheck - a financial opportunity that comes just a few times a year for bi-weekly earners. By prioritizing intentiona…

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Why are Fundraising Texts SO Annoying? 1:11:56

20 days ago1:11:56

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Are you tired of incessant, unhinged Democratic fundraising texts and emails? Well, so are we. Tommy sits down with three experts in the party's digital fundraising space to talk about how this model became the norm, why it may be hurting Democrats more than it helps, and how that campaign — you know the one — got your cell phone number. Blue State…

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3147: Get Rich With: the ChaCHING Instinct by Mr. Money Mustache on Financial Independence 11:36

20 days ago11:36

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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 3147: Mr. Money Mustache explains how developing a “ChaCHING!” instinct, feeling rewarded by not spending money, can radically shift your financial trajectory and mindset. By training yourself …

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3146: Do Something. Do Anything. by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Trading Perfection for Progress 12:17

20 days ago12:17

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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 3146: Steve Kamb delivers a powerful reminder that action beats inaction every time, even if that action isn’t perfect. By showing how small, messy steps forward can overcome analysis paralysis…

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3145: Why I’m Grateful For My Student Loan Debt by Jen Hayes on Money Transformation Success 12:22

21 days ago12:22

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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 3145: Jen Hayes reflects on how student loan debt, while burdensome, became a catalyst for personal growth, minimalism, and financial transformation. Her story challenges conventional thinking …

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Trump's Petro-Fascist Sugar Daddies 1:33:44

22 days ago1:33:44

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On his tour of the Middle East, Trump lavishes praise on dictators—as they deposit bribes in his pocket. Republicans, in between defending Trump's jet grift, finalize more details of their "big beautiful bill," which, in addition to gutting Medicaid, now aims to cut food assistance, funding for Planned Parenthood, and Biden's clean energy tax credi…