Best Ron Barker Podcasts (2025)

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Steve Barker and I have a fantastic conversation. S2, E1 1:21:30

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16h ago1:21:30

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This was fun. My friend Steve Barker and I discuss how we met and some of the fun and antics we've participated in over the years. We discuss our interest in attending a foam conference, the current state of AI, our favourite roller coasters, and our mutual admiration for Nickelback.By Mathew Growden

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“No matter what relationship you’re in, it’s important to have financial independence.” 10:49

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We’re celebrating July 4th with three of our favorite stories from guests about financial freedom and independence, including: - Clark Howard on how smart financial habits can “create freedom in your life” - Linda Rottenberg on setting up bank accounts with your significant other - David Brancaccio on what he wished he’d known earlier in life about…

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Fun With Foreign Slurs | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:09:07

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SPONSORS:- Use code BEARS at https://www.monarchmoney.com/bears in your browser for 50% your first year.- Get started at https://factormeals.com/bears50off and use code bears50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. This week on 2 Bears 1 Cave, Tom checks in on Bert’s intestine surgery and his new commitment to being loud, r…

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The Almost-Priest Who Became a Finance Expert: Money Talk w/ Robert Brokamp 32:46

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“I submitted a fraudulent birth certificate to McDonald's so I could work there.” Just because Robert Brokamp was studying to become a priest doesn’t mean he didn’t bend the occasional rule when he was younger. Now recognized as one of the top personal finance experts in America, he’s written or co-authored thousands of articles and several books …

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Kinky Kings w/ Jim Norton | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:12:27

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Check out Jim's new special Unconceivable right now on YouTube! Watch is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb05fiUz6cU SPONSORS: -Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/bears -Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/bears ! #squarepod This week on 2 Bears 1 Cave, Tom Segura is j…

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"Three guys burst in and said, 'This is a robbery, everybody get on the floor!'" (Emmet Savage) 34:04

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“Talking about money was analogous to talking about religion. You just didn't do it.” Growing up in Ireland, Emmet Savage learned about investing from his father. While he would go on to become the co-founder and Chief Investor at MyWallSt, and co-creator of the investment conference Investicon, his early career was in a completely different indust…

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"Dancers" Would Drop Me Off At School w/ That Mexican OT | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:25:43

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SPONSORS:- Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code cave at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/cave #chubbiespod - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/bears.- Order a bottle of Por Osos and some killer merch online https://drinkporosos.comThis week on 2 Bears 1 Cave, Tom Segura and Bart Kersher are joi…

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"My first hustle was selling worms." (Joe Magyer) 33:35

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”It's great to save, it's great to be putting things aside. But make sure that so long as you're hitting those savings goals that you're treating yourself at some point.” For as far back as he can remember, Joe Magyer was interested in investing. Encouraged and taught by his grandfather, he studied business and finance before stepping into a career…

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Mark Normand Is A Gay Dad | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:06:49

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From Homeless Teenager to CFO: Money Talk w/ Greg Haygood 27:59

29d ago27:59

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“The original plan was always for me to go to school and live that typical life. But it didn't work out, so I had to make my own plan.” Before the age of 20, Greg Haygood spent a number of years in what he calls “survival mode”. How did he go from living on his own as a teenager in a homeless shelter to a successful career as a finance executive? P…

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Tom's Dad STOLE Dynamite & BLEW UP A Bridge w/ Barstool Big Cat | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:39:53

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Check out the newest podcast from YMH Studios "Not A Damn Chance"! Hosted by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihy5odp5G9ASPONSORS:- Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! And we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Try yo…

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"It was a sandpaper distribution business. We didn't make the sandpaper, we just cut it and distributed it." (Ron Gross) 28:29

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“Don’t just fall in love with the balance sheet. You have to love the business as well.” With more than 30 years of experience as a professional investor, Ron Gross has seen it all. Through bull markets and notable downturns (like the Dot-com Bubble of the early 2000s), he has learned a few of his lessons the hard way too. In a wide-ranging convers…

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Tom Shows Harland Williams His Chocolate Starfish | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:19:39

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Check out the newest podcast from YMH Studios "Not A Damn Chance"! Hosted by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee SPONSORS:- Get started at https://factormeals.com/bears50off and use code bears50off to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box.- Make friends and grab some merch at https://www.drinkpo…

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"My earliest experience with money? Feeding my little sister nickels." (James Early) 30:50

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“I wanted to either be a U.S. Marshal and catch fugitives or start a garden center.” Dreaming of two very different career paths led James Early to pursue a college degree in finance. From there he has made his career as an investment analyst and entrepreneur. And despite amassing a remarkable track record in picking stocks, he confesses he’s actua…

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The Activator Advantage with Matt Dixon 34:54

2M ago34:54

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In this episode of Brainfluence, host Roger Dooley welcomes back Matt Dixon, founding partner of DCM Insights and co-author of the bestselling "The Challenger Sale." Dixon shares insights from his latest book, The Activator Advantage: What Today's Rainmakers Do Differently, which is rooted in groundbreaking research on how top professionals win and…

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Bad Thoughts About Meghan Markle | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:08:19

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SPONSORS:- Grab your tickets at https://NASCAR.com/tickets. If you can’t make it, grab a beer and your friends, find your seat on the couch, and gear up for some of the best racing in the world at Charlotte Motor speedway. Tune in to the Coca Cola 600 this Sunday at 6:00 PM Eastern - Brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/bears …

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"You're telling me it was legal for parents to discuss money with their children?" (Bill Barker) 30:32

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“All of unhappiness in life is unmet expectations, and you can apply that to money pretty easily.” Nearly a decade into his life as an attorney, Bill Barker made a somewhat sudden career change to the world of investing. Now a longtime senior analyst and advisor at The Motley Fool, Bill discusses: - Collecting 19th-century coins with his grandmothe…

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Welcome to 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer 1:01

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Weekly, comedian best friends Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer get together in the bear cave at YMH Studios to do what bears do: make each other laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy YMH Studios

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Ripping Beers & Running 5K's w/ Jason Kelce, N.O.R.E, and Beau Allen | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

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SPONSORS:- Head to https://bubblycleaning.com/Bears to get your first 3 hours of cleaning for only $19. Thanks so much to Bubbly Cleaning for sponsoring this episode!- Head to https://acorns.com/bears or download the Acorns app to get started.- Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/BEARS.- Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ri…

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Dan Simons 32:45

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“The best stuff is not just sitting out available. The best stuff is behind a door, down a hallway, up a hill.” How does someone succeed in an industry where the majority of businesses close within five years? It helps to have the right mindset. Dan Simons, co-founder of the Founding Farmers, fell in love with restaurants when he started working at…

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MrBallen Traumatizes Tom Segura | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:18:28

2M ago1:18:28

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Check out MrBallen’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBallen SPONSORS:- Buy Jack Link's Duos at https://JackLinks.com/DUOS or at your local convenience, gas, grocery store or subscribe and save on Amazon.- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/bears! #squarepod- Make life easier by getting harder and d…

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Audacious with Mark Schaefer: How Humans Win in an AI World 32:57

2M ago32:57

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Brainfluence host Roger Dooley sits down with marketing thought leader and bestselling author Mark Schaefer, who returns to the show with insights from his latest book, Audacious. Mark shares his unique approach to writing—how each of his books is inspired by real problems facing marketers—and discusses the existential challenges and opportunities …

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Dr. Tobin Anthony 31:44

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“We'd be having dinner and running low on ketchup. My mom would go over to the sink, fill up the bottle with water, give it a shake, and guess what? We had more ketchup!” The grandchild of Italian immigrants, Tobin Anthony grew up in a home where his parents knew how to stretch a dollar. It was also a home that inspired him to reach for the stars, …

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The Blue Origin Broads Backlash w/ Thomas Lennon | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 2:02:52

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Check out Bert's new special "Lucky" streaming on Netflix! The 2 Bears 5k is this Sunday! There’s still time to sign up and join us in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium! Sign up at https://www.2bears5k.com/#introSPONSORS:- Go to https://shipstation.com and use code CAVE to sign up for your FREE trial.- Learn more about Lightstrike at https://Drinkligh…

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Bill Mann 31:17

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“One of my first real experiences was recognizing the fact that there is a huge difference between good management and bad management.” As the Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, Bill Mann keeps an eye on investment opportunities around the world. But his education in business analysis started when he was growing up in Nort…

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Sampling Your Own Sauce | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

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Check out Bert's new special "Lucky" streaming on Netflix! The 2 Bears, 5K in Tampa is less than 2 weeks away! Sign up at https://www.2bears5k.com/#intro SPONSORS: - Shop data plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/BEARS. - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/bears. - Brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/be…

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Jason Moser 29:41

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“Having patience in life, especially in investing, is such a valuable quality.” Where does someone learn the value of patience? For Jason Moser it was a lesson reinforced throughout his life in different places (including the golf course). Jason shares: - What he learned in his first job - The college degree he almost got - Effective ways to teach …

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Bert Choke Slammed Two Dudes | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:19:51

3M ago1:19:51

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Clark Howard 32:21

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“I used to think that money was everything. And it took maturity to learn that I was wrong, wrong, wrong." Few, if any, have done as much to educate people about how to save more and spend less as Clark Howard has. As a best-selling author, Radio Hall of Fame host of “The Clark Howard Show”, and self-described cheapskate, he has spent the last 30 y…

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Kill Tony Hits Netflix & Kyle Dunnigan’s Most Hated Impression | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:19:16

3M ago1:19:16

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Check out Bert's new special "Lucky" streaming on Netflix! Tom just announced Fall dates for his Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour. Presale starts April 2nd, use code TOMMY. Watch Kyle Dunnigan on Kill Tony on Netflix today! SPONSORS: - You can find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or https://Target.com - …

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Jeff Fischer 33:26

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“I didn't feel fear. I just saw that prices were down much more than where they had been. So I just put a little money in without thinking about it too much.” When Jeff Fischer was 17 years old he bought his first stock right after the infamous Black Monday crash of 1987. From his home in Washington, DC, he shares: - The money lesson he learned fro…

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Joey Diaz's Horny Hospital Visit | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:36:37

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Check out Bert's new special "Lucky" streaming on Netflix! Tom just announced Fall dates for his Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour. Presale starts April 2nd, use code TOMMY. SPONSORS: - Visit https://tonal.com and use promo code BEARS for $200 off your purchase. - Head to https://acorns.com/bears or download the Acorns app to get sta…

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Nell Minow 27:41

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"I'm not going to divorce him. I'm going to kill him...unless we have separate checking accounts." How does a person become an expert in two COMPLETELY different professions? As an attorney, Nell Minow has publicly fought for the rights of individual shareholders as one of America’s foremost experts in corporate governance. But for the past 30 year…

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2 Bears Live From SXSW | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

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Check out Bert's new special "Lucky" streaming on Netflix! SPONSORS: - Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Get your money’s worth at https://EXPRESSVPN.com/CAVE. - Sponsored by Better Help. For a limited time, visit https://betterhelp.com/bears to get 90% off your first week! - Make …

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Becky Quick 33:48

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“Money buried in the backyard or under your pillow is losing value. And that was something I had to learn later in life.” As one of the hosts of CNBC’s flagship show “Squawk Box”, Becky Quick has reported on some of Wall Street’s biggest booms and busts over the past two decades. Her own financial habits, however, started to take hold in her early …

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The Hottest & Baldest Episode Ever w/ Sean Evans | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:15:50

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SPONSORS: - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/bears. - If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https//mintmobile.com/bears. In this wild episode of 2 Bears 1 Cave, Tom's co-host Bert is nursing a wing injury, so Tom has brought in a man who knows a thing a two about wings, the great Sean Evans! Sea…

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David Brancaccio 35:27

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“What I like the most about personal finance is actually not the money moving around. It’s what you can learn about people.” As a longtime host and senior editor at Marketplace, David Brancaccio has covered some of the most important financial stories of the past four decades. An award-winning journalism career that has spanned TV, documentary film…

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Bob Dylan Sucks | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:11:40

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SPONSORS: Head to http://Drinklightstrike.com to learn more! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BEARS and get 10% off your first month. In this wet and mild episode of 2 Bears 1 Cave, Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer are back together to catch up on everything that's been going on since th…

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Linda Rottenberg 27:57

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“Have a plan B, but if you don't try for the plan A? You will live to regret it.” What does it take to succeed as an entrepreneur? As the co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, Linda Rottenberg has spent her career helping entrepreneurs around the world answer that question. In the process she has earned numerous accolades, including being named one of Ti…

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Chrissy Crypto Explains Bitcoin w/ Chris Distefano | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:36:01

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Can’t make the 5K in Tampa? Register for the 2Bears virtual 5K at http://www.2bears5k.com Become a paid channel member of YMH to get 2 Bears, 1 Cave episodes one day early and AD-FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIgiXwJck_Pb5Nj-wIrsqg/join SPONSORS: -Visit https://tonal.com and use promo code BEARS for $200 off your purchase. -Try VIIA!…

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Bob Pisani 35:32

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“Don’t yell at the stock market.” As CNBC’s reporter on the floor of the NYSE for more than 25 years, Bob Pisani has learned a few things. The stories and experiences are captured in his fabulous book Shut Up and Keep Talking: Lessons on Life and Investing from the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange. In a conversation in his office just off the f…

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Married To The Queen Of Garbage w/ Kevin Ryan & H Foley (Are You Garbage?) | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:14:57

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Register for the 2Bears 5K at http://www.2bears5k.com, happening May 4th in Tampa Bay, Florida. Don't miss out on the early bird pricing! SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BEARS and get 10% off your first month. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com…

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iMotions, Affectiva and Neuromarketing with Peter Hartzbech 29:56

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This episode features Peter Hartzbech of iMotions, who discusses the company's biosensor software platform for studying human behavior. Key points: iMotions provides a software platform that uses biosensors like eye tracking, galvanic skin response, EEG, voice analysis, and facial expression analysis to study human behavior in both academic and com…

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Christine Benz 31:28

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“Peace of mind is the ultimate luxury good.” The youngest of six children, Christine Benz grew up in Chicago earning money as a babysitter and working at a local hardware shop. When her post-college plans to work in international affairs didn’t quite work out, she found a home with another local business: Morningstar. Currently the company’s direct…

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Saturday Night Live Secrets & Norm Macdonald w/ Kevin Nealon | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:40:03

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SPONSORS: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/bears. Go to https://LiveGood.com/BEARS to save 10% on your first order. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/bears. Go to https://shipstation.com and use code CAVE to sign up for your FREE trial. Visit https://tonal.com and use …

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Dan Pink 32:35

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Growing up in Ohio, money issues in Dan Pink’s home were like a cloud that caused “an endless drizzle” over him and his family. Even today, despite having written five New York Times bestsellers, his earliest encounters with finance play a role in his conservative mindset when it comes to money. The author of “The Power Of Regret” and “Drive” sits …

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Does Bert Have A Personality Disorder? | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:12:44

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Get tickets for Tom’s Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/BEARS and get 10% off your first month. Head to https://acorns.com/bears or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Start the New Year…

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Morgan Housel 35:26

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When he was 18 years old Morgan Housel wanted to be an investment banker. Then, as an economics major in college, he discovered he got more out of reading Warren Buffett’s annual shareholder letters than he got out of his textbooks. When the Great Recession caused him to lose his dream job, Housel took a stab at being a financial writer and started…

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How A Plane Crash Changed Travis Barker's Life | 2 Bears, 1 Cave 1:27:17

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Get tickets for Tom’s Come Together Tour at https://tomsegura.com/tour SPONSORS: - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code BEARS. - Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://HelloFresh.com/bears10fm. - Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! - Try VIIA Hemp…

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Welcome to Money Unplugged 1:39

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Money is loaded with excitement, anxiety, and opportunity all rolled into one, which is why it can be a fun thing to talk about. Chris Hill and his guests discuss what money was like growing up, how dealing with money changes as we get older, and the valuable lessons we learn over time. New episodes every Friday. Click the follow button on your fav…