Best Steve Stein Podcasts (2025)

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3205: Will Credit Inquiries Hurt Your Credit Score by Miranda Marquit with Good Financial Cents 11:06

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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 3205: Your credit score plays a crucial role in securing loans, housing, and favorable interest rates, but not all credit inquiries affect it the same way. Miranda Marquit explains the differen…

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3204: Are Condos a Bad Real Estate Investment for Financial Independence by Christina Browning of Our Rich Journey 13:54

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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 3204: Buying a condo may seem like an affordable entry into real estate investing, but Christina Browning highlights the hidden challenges from unpredictable HOA fees and changing rental rules …

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear 43:49

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about the deadly floods ravaging his state. Then, Dana sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy legislation. They also discuss what will happen when Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs ends later this week. Next, Ken…

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3203: How I Rebalanced Through Perilous Times by Darrow Kirkpatrick on Investing During Market Volatility 11:25

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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 3203: Darrow Kirkpatrick shares how a low-effort, disciplined rebalancing approach can help investors stay steady during market volatility while avoiding emotional mistakes. His rules emphasize…

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3202: 7 Ways to Save on Wedding Food and Alcohol by Jen Hayes on Financial Advice for Marriage 9:31

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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 3202: Planning a memorable wedding on a modest budget is possible, and Jen Hayes shares practical strategies to make it happen. From choosing buffets or lunch receptions to skipping costly cham…

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3201: The Minimum Payment Trap: Escape it to Change Your Money Story by Jackie Beck on Financial Freedom 10:33

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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 3201: Jackie Beck reveals how making only minimum debt payments can silently trap you in a cycle of stress, limited freedom, and financial dependency. By recognizing your “Freedom Number” and i…

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Sasha Rainbow (Grafted) 1:15:16

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Slumber parties, stage fright, and subliminal scares!By Steve Becker

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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3200: The Values of Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Stock Market Valuations 12:28

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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 3200: Vitaliy Katsenelson challenges the simplistic notion that value investing is about buying only the cheapest stocks. Drawing on insights from Ben Graham, Charlie Munger, and Warren Buffett…

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3199: 7 Steps To Your Financial Independence Day by Tania Brown with Financial Finesse on Building Wealth 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 3199: Tania Brown lays out a practical, empowering path to financial freedom through seven foundational steps, from building a strong emergency fund to establishing an estate plan. Her guidance…

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Karen Salmansohn – Your to Die for Life: Maximizing Joy, Minimizing Regret 55:08

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Episode Overview In this inspiring episode, Steve Stein sits down with acclaimed author and mindset expert Karen Salmansohn for an in-depth conversation about her upcoming book, “Year to Die for Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.” Karen and Steve explore how mortality awareness can catalyze a life well-lived, w…

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121: Rob Byrne on San Francisco Film Preserve • Lisa Stein Haven on Early Buster Keaton 1:24:27

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Rob Byrne on San Francisco Film Preserve • Lisa Stein Haven, author of Early Buster Keaton: From the Vaudeville Stage to Comique Films, 1899-1920 (84:28)By Michael Gebert

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3198: Stocks - Part III: Most People Lose Money In The Market by JL Collins on The Psychology of Money 12:40

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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 3198: J.L. Collins reveals the psychological traps that cause most investors to lose money in the stock market, despite its long-term upward trend. From panic selling to the illusion of stock-p…

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3197: Is There A Reason You’re Checking Your Investments Several Times A Day by Gordon Stein of Cash Flow Cookbook 12:15

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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 3197: Gordon Stein explores how frequently checking your investments can sabotage long-term gains by feeding into emotional decision-making. With compelling analogies and practical advice, he h…

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3196: The One Question Successful Investors Always Ask Themselves by Chris Reining on Optimizing Portfolios 10:32

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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 3196: Chris Reining explores how behavioral biases like the endowment effect and loss aversion distort investment decisions, often leading us to cling to poor choices out of fear or attachment.…

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Rep. Sen. Katie Britt and Dem. Sen. Mark Warner 43:31

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, De…

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3195: A Simple Abundance Mini-Challenge by Steve Pavlina on Overcoming A Scarcity Mindset 10:15

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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 3195: Steve Pavlina offers a powerful mindset shift with a small but meaningful challenge: spend a little money on something you genuinely desire but usually deny yourself. This intentional act…

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3194: Why You Can't Eat Healthier by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindful Awareness and Self-Judgement 10:09

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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 3194: Leo Babauta explores the emotional roots of overeating and reveals how mindful awareness can transform compulsive eating into a more conscious, peaceful relationship with food. By identif…

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3193: How Professional Development Benefits Your Finances by Jessica Strull on Financial Wellbeing 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 3193: Jessica Strull explores how investing in your professional development can directly improve your financial well-being, from earning more money to unlocking new job opportunities and incom…

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…

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3192: 7 Reasons to Consider Financial Coaching Services by David Baughier of Fiology on Money Management 9:07

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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 3192: David Baughier lays out seven powerful reasons to bring a financial coach into your life from receiving unbiased advice and tailored strategies to building better habits and staying accou…

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3191: Fear Will Hold You Prisoner; a Diversified Portfolio Will Set You Free by FIRECracker of Millennial Revolution 10:51

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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 3191: FIRECracker shares a powerful personal story about walking away from a corporate career, facing the grip of fear, and finding unexpected freedom through financial independence and a globa…

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3190: Why You Shouldn't Pay Off Your Mortgage Early by Jen Hayes on Flexible Financial Freedom 11:29

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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 3190: Jen Hayes challenges the conventional wisdom of rushing to pay off your mortgage, emphasizing that financial decisions should align with individual circumstances. By comparing real-life e…

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Overtime – Episode #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 15:11

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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3189: Frugal Guide to Buying a Used Car by Renee Benes on The True Cost of Car Ownership 10:41

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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 3189: Renee Benes shares a no-nonsense approach to buying a used car that balances practicality, cost savings, and reliability. From understanding the true cost of ownership to negotiating smar…

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3188: 4 Lies Money Gurus Tell You by Christine Luken on Emotional Spending Awareness 10:44

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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 3188: Christine Luken dismantles common personal finance myths with empathy and clarity, showing how rigid budgets, cookie-cutter formulas, and willpower-based advice often backfire. Instead, s…

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dem. Sen. Adam Schiff and Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton 44:30

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On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adv…

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3187: Should You Get a Car Loan to Improve Your Credit Score? Heck No! by Paula Pant of Afford Anything 11:46

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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 3187: Paula Pant unpacks the surprising realities behind auto loans and credit scores, showing why taking on debt just to improve your credit can backfire. With clear insights into how credit s…

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3186: Why You Shouldn’t Optimize Your Life by Nick Maggiulli on Personal Development and Growth 13:19

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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 3186: Nick Maggiulli explores how the relentless pursuit of optimization, whether in finances, health, or daily decisions, can lead us astray from what truly matters. Using the Iowa Gambling Ta…

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Ep. #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 1:03:37

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Bill’s guests are Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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3185: What To Do When You Can’t Pay Your Bills by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner on Financial Roadmap 11:06

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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 3185: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner offers a practical and empowering roadmap for anyone overwhelmed by unpaid bills, emphasizing proactive steps like organizing finances, contacting creditors, an…

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Peter Atkins (Hellraiser 2/3/Bloodline, Nightbreed, Wishmaster 1) 1:20:43

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Operatic horror, shared laughter, and the importance of context and tone. If you're seeing this, please leave us a review!By Steve Becker

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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3184: Polarizing Purchases by Tynan on Unlocking Deeper Prosperity and Mindset Success 12:22

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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 3184: Tynan explores the power of being unapologetically polarizing in a world that often rewards conformity. By standing firmly for your values and making deliberate, even controversial choice…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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3183: The Quickstart Guide to Seller Financing Real Estate by Kalen Bruce on Alternative Investments 10:34

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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 3183: Kalen Bruce outlines how seller financing allows real estate investors to earn steady income without the headaches of being a landlord and offers an alternative path to homeownership for …

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3182: 9 Things We Would Do if We Won a Million Dollars Tomorrow by Julien and Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular 14:56

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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 3182: Julien and Kiersten Saunders break down how they'd thoughtfully deploy a $1 million windfall, blending financial independence with generosity and smart investing. Their approach offers a …

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Overtime – Episode #699: Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman 12:52

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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3181: [Part 2] Frugality Is A Compounding Game by Liz of Frugal Woods on Personal Growth and Self-Reliance 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 3181: Liz from FrugalWoods explores how small frugal habits, like DIY haircuts, trigger a compounding effect that goes beyond money, boosting self-reliance, deepening relationships, and even sa…

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3180: [Part 1] Frugality Is A Compounding Game by Liz of Frugal Woods on Frugal Living and Financial Freedom 13:44

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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 3180: Liz of Frugalwoods lays out a powerful mindset shift: frugality isn’t about deprivation, it’s about compounding small, consistent choices into lasting financial freedom. Through relatable…

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 47:57

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses…

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3179: Financial Locker Room Talk by ESI Money on How to Find A Financial Advisor 12:08

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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 3179: ESI reveals the unsettling truth behind many so-called financial advisors, showing how little expertise some bring to the table, and how much it could cost you. With real-world locker roo…

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3178: The Cost of Being a Better Parent by Robert Brokamp with Get Rich Slowly on Financial Sacrifices 9:33

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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 3178: Robert Brokamp reflects on the personal and financial sacrifices involved in striving to be a more present and intentional parent. His candid insights reveal how prioritizing family over …

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Ep. #699: Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman 1:01:36

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Bill’s guests are Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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3177: Mortgages, Home Equity, and Retirement Spending by Jeremy Jacobson on Financial Independence 12:20

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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 3177: Jeremy Jacobson challenges the conventional wisdom of including home equity in retirement budgeting, emphasizing that doing so can create dangerous blind spots, especially during market d…

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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3176: Signs You Have Too Much Debt by James Lambridis of Debt MD on Financial Health 13:52

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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 3176: James Lambridis breaks down the warning signs that debt may be sabotaging your financial well-being, and why understanding your Debt-to-Income ratio is key to regaining control. He outlin…

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…