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“Tell me where I’m going to die, so I don’t go there”. July 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 4791 We talk a lot about what investors should do. But what ‘not’ to do is potentially more important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! July 5, 2026 Jul 4, 2026 3801 – The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! – Where is the American tipping point? – How can ‘grandfathering’ be fair? – Is more CGT on shares really helping housing affordability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should economics inform government interventions? July 3, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 5607 A listener, Geneveive, wonders how economic thinking could inform public policy decisions. Scott and Andrew give their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What metrics should government use? June 28, 2026 Jun 27, 2026 5366 – What metrics should government use? – Shouldn’t we criticise a broken promise? – Can we have a campfire rant? – Is there enough upside to invest, rather than paying the mortgage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When are founder-CEOs no longer necessary? June 26, 2026 Jun 26, 2026 4892 – Inflation is… stuck – Will house prices fall? – When are founder-CEOs no longer needed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Can borrowing for shares close the gap to property? June 21, 2026 Jun 20, 2026 3808 – Does borrowing on shares close the gap to leveraged property?  – Should we take away pollies’ perks if they break promises?  – Does the tax system disincentivise skilled immigration? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tipping point for retail in Australia?. June 19, 2026 Jun 19, 2026 5433 – Is a Trillionaire really a bad person? – The end of hostilities in Iran… we hope – A tipping point for retail in Australia?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: How should Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund invest? June 14, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 4728 – How should Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund invest?  – Should public transport be ‘free’?  – How should we evaluate debt levels of different companies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SpaceX ready for launch. June 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 7822 – SpaceX ready for launch – Job cuts: AI, Southern Cross and Woolies – Can AI bring us one-hour workweeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Can we stop the intergenerational hate? June 7, 2026 Jun 6, 2026 3793 – Is the PEG Ratio valid?  – What do I do when management breaks my investment thesis?  – Please stop saying we can’t make a difference on national security  – Can we stop the intergenerational hate?  – Is the US being run by a ham sandwich? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP, monetary policy and the status quo effect. June 5, 2026 Jun 5, 2026 6584 – GDP growth slows – Why the RBA got what it wanted… and others aren’t happy – The status quo effect needs to be challengedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Give us some optimism? May 31, 2026 May 30, 2026 3553 – Is the NASDAQ diversified enough? Are the FAANG stocks?  – Give us some optimism  – How can we have a sovereign wealth fund if we’re in debt? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The compound power of combination. May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 5412 – EVs and innovation  – (Yet another) reason not to try to time the market  – The compound power of combination  – Why ‘adoption’ wins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: The Motley Fool Money drinking game? May 24, 2026 May 23, 2026 4322 – The Motley Fool Money drinking game?  – Did you make a mistake on CSL?  – Am I being ‘tricked’ by VDHG? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real issue with housing affordability. May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 6403 – Angus Taylor’s Budget reply  – Pushback on NG and CGT  – The real issue with housing affordability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Quarks, physicists and engineers… and investing. May 17, 2026 May 16, 2026 5096 – How do I think about moving from accumulation to income? – How do you manage ‘legacy’ positions? – Quarks, physicists and engineersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A consequential Budget for investors. May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 6562 It was a big Budget, with changes to trusts, negative gearing and capital gains tax… and let’s not forget the bigger picture!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Is SpaceX the next Amazon? May 10, 2026 May 9, 2026 4636 – What about AFIC’s DSSP? – Should I buy an ETF and go fishing? – CGT changes need averaging? – Is SpaceX the next Amazon?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Met Gala and the curse of arrogance. May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026 4879 – The Met Gala and the curse of arrogance – Rates up as inflation bites – Wisetech’s AI ‘miracle’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: AI financial armageddon? May 3, 2026 May 2, 2026 5245 – What’s wrong with a gas reservation system? – Is this AI financial armageddon? – Are NASDAQ’s listing rules hurting Super funds? – Aren’t workers losing when tax comes out of CPI-linked wage rises?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating episode #1,000. May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026 6429 – What? Episode 1,000?!?! – A very special announcement – Inflation, living standards and the missed opportunitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Real talk from an oil and gas expert. April 26, 2026 Apr 25, 2026 4910 – Real time reaction on Cochlear – Some real talk on oil and gas royalties? – Is it time to invest internationally outside the US?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding the next Star Wars. April 24, 2026 Apr 24, 2026 4799 – The next Star Wars? – What’s going on with Berkshire? – The role of bonds and how they’re priced – Where innovation makes things worseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Aren’t Baristas in the manufacturing industry? April 19, 2026 Apr 18, 2026 5583 – Bezos on AI – Are share purchase plans red flags? – Does low liquidity make small caps less efficiently priced? – Are we getting manufacturing and services confused? – What about small-cap ETFs? – You called your dog… Diesel??? –  What about using fuel excise in place of interest rates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market says the crisis is over. April 17, 2026 Apr 17, 2026 5185 – Market back at pre-war highs – The risk and opportunity of ‘sentiment’ – Qantas and Virgin raising fares and cutting flightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Should I sell a property in the face of AI? April 12, 2026 Apr 11, 2026 5398 – How do we save households from rate rises on the back of higher oil prices? – Should I sell an investment property in the face of rising AI? – Should the RBA use Super contributions or tax rates to manage the economy? – Did you read Matt Canavan wrong? – Even this free-marketeer is considering protectionismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for value… in growth. April 10, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 4346 – Looking for value… in growth – Of stonks and meme stocks – Ceasefire in Iran… sort ofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Give me a reason for optimism! April 5, 2026 Apr 4, 2026 4944 – I’m 12… and have never listened, but have a question – Inheritance taxes are bad - maybe we should use defence land? – Give me a reason for optimism – What’s going on with my ASX-listed US ETFs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week of ‘popular nonsense’. April 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 5556 – The PM addresses the nation – Fuel subsidies that are worse than they seem – The ‘free market has failed us’ really hasn’t – $1 billion in loans for struggling small business – RBA bans card surchargesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: Boss Energy, April 1 2026 Apr 1, 2026 571 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Vincent Wales, about Uranium miner Boss Energy (ASX:BOE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What moats are defensible in an AI world? March 29, 2026 Mar 28, 2026 4718 – Where to go for good, unconflicted advice? – What to do with businesses whose share prices have tanked? – What moats are defensible in an AI world? – What about Credit Corp?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the time for Budget reform passed? March 27, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 4648 – Inflation falls… for now. – Why a 25% tax on oil revenues is bad – Another day (yet) another expensive bailout – Has the time for Budget reform passed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What’s Buffett’s take on crypto. March 22, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 5344 – What’s Buffett’s take on crypto? – My son’s first purchases are down… help! – Some critiques of sound money examples – Are financial planners going to be victims of AI? – Bitcoin-collateralised peer-to-peer lending?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dare we hope for a Budget surplus?. March 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 5047 – Interest rates up… on a split decision. – Dare we hope for a Budget surplus? – Oil prices rise… and ripple through the economy – The US SEC might cut reporting requirements – The end of the MetaverseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: ResMed, March 18 2026 Mar 18, 2026 752 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool Director of Research, Ryan Newman, about medical device maker, ResMed (ASX:RMD).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Should I invest in property for my kids? March 15, 2026 Mar 14, 2026 5191 – Should I buy big positions up-front and fix diversification over time? – Should I sell my LIC? – Bonds vs. cash? – Should I invest in property for my kids? – Fixing the Budget and productivity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How little we learned from COVID. March 13, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 4157 – Oil and volatility. Shortages and stockpiles – Atlassian cuts 1600 jobs – Allegra Spender’s great contribution on tax – How can a fertiliser plant be sold for $1?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: The pros and cons of an interest-only mortgage? March 8, 2026 Mar 7, 2026 4671 – The pros and cons of an interest only mortgage? – How do I think about international investing in the face of a higher dollar? – What happens to my mortgage in a sound money system?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Responding to the SaaSpocalypse. March 6, 2026 Mar 6, 2026 4981 – Responding to the SaaSpocalypse – Surprisingly good GDP numbers – The risks of a higher oil price… and the costsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Is government really to blame for inflation? March 1, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 4697 – Inflation from government deficits or home loans? – A case against a Big Australia? – How do I track the fundamental thesis when prices are volatile? – How to put a lump sum to work in the marketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AI shockwaves are big and being felt. February 27, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 5308 – Inflation still way too high – Bouquets for earnings season – Is WiseTech a view of the future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: How do I respond to the AI threat with ETFs? February 22, 2026 Feb 21, 2026 5925 – How can I make sure I’m not buying more shares because of ego?   – Why have Gold and Bitcoin diverged? – How do I respond to the AI threat with ETFs? – More on mean reversion, please?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the opportunity window for investors closing? February 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 6052 – Is the opportunity window for investors closing? – A new Opposition… time for new policies? – Where mining goes, goes the market – Resources jump… and slump    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: When is CEO remuneration too high? February 15, 2026 Feb 14, 2026 5151 – What is the ‘debasement trade’?  – Is there too much money chasing too few assets? – When is remuneration too high? – Have you changed your mind on the global order? – A history correction for the Strawman – Convince me rates won’t rise a lot    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s expectations season! February 13, 2026 Feb 13, 2026 5241 – Are we about to see a change in CGT? – It’s expectations season – PR-by-ASX-announcement?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Keep my winners, but also rebalance? February 8, 2026 Feb 7, 2026 5202 – What about competition in a portfolio? – How can I keep my winners, but also rebalance my portfolio? – Why aren’t people borrowing against their homes to invest? – Use your real names, please!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re selling off the family silver… again. February 6, 2026 Feb 6, 2026 5217 – Rates up… no surprise. – Gold’s plunge – I am the Kiss of Death – Selling off the family silver    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Is it time to get defensive? February 1, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 5007 – In which phase of the market cycle does the Small Cap sector generally get the love? – Is it time to get defensive? – Should I hold Bitcoin directly or through an ETF – Does mean reversion apply to small caps and AI?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there an AI ‘employment ice age’ coming? January 30, 2026 Jan 30, 2026 6425 – Inflation surges – Gold soars, Australian dollar soars. And the US dollar is sinking. – An “employment ice age is coming”, according to some.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What is going on in Japan? January 25, 2026 Jan 24, 2026 4855 – Ethical investing and the sleep-at-night test – Notes from a loyal listener – What on earth should we make of Japan? – What about doubling the GST and paying it back as a dividend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it our turn to try tariffs? January 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 4836 – Where is confession season? – Valuations are high, but many have fallen? – Is it our turn to try tariffs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: Woodside, January 21 2025 Jan 21, 2026 1080 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Mitchell Lawler about oil and gas giant, Woodside (ASX:WDS)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Should I sell my AFIC shares? January 18, 2026 Jan 17, 2026 4499 – Shouldn’t we ask more questions at company AGMs? – How do I put Bitcoin into an SMSF? – What do I do with a lump sum before I buy? – Should I sell my AFIC shares?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The (Other) Sound Money episode. January 16, 2026 Jan 16, 2026 7049 Okay, no-one was surprised we didn’t get through all of what there was to say about Sound Money last week… so here’s the final instalment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What to do with employee shares? January 11, 2026 Jan 10, 2026 5608 – Here’s why I didn’t buy more Bitcoin – I’m scared of losing my seed phrase! – What to do with employee shares? – How did Strawman come aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sound Money episode. January 9, 2026 Jan 9, 2026 5743 The boys take a short trip through the history of money, explaining why ‘sound money’ was the basis of commerce, until it was corrupted, and why we now have a completely arbitrary financial system, plus highlighting a competing financial theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can I trust a CEO I don’t agree with? January 4, 2026 Jan 3, 2026 4050 – My neo-fund doesn’t look after me – Can I trust a CEO I don’t agree with? – Sure… but are you beating the market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resolutions for 2026… and some reckless predictions!. January 2, 2026 Jan 2, 2026 6241 The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Not necessarily a ‘resolution’, but just an effort to go in the right direction. Oh, and the boys make a lot of reckless predictions for 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Buy Berkshire and go fishing? December 28, 2025 Dec 27, 2025 4178 – What do our playlists say about us? – What’s the difference between investing and trading? – “Buy [X] and go fishing”… an ETF, or Berkshire? – What’s the best way to own Bitcoin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year that was… and what a doozy!. December 26, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 4978 It’s that time of year… things are moving a little slower, and we turn our minds to a little reflection. No, not a typical ‘year in review’, but the things that stood out to us from a crazy 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What would you do with seven figures? December 21, 2025 Dec 20, 2025 5554 – Has there been a book written about Soul Patts? – What about the yield from a geared ETF? – What would you do with seven figures? – What about private credit – Do you sell when trust is gone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The downside of monopolies. December 19, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 5585 – Bullock backs a broader GST / spending restraint – More spending on EVs and batteries? – The downside of monopolies – Woolies and Coles price gouging rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: How big is too big a position? December 14, 2025 Dec 13, 2025 5923 – How is Bitcoin taxed if I spend it? – Podcast recommendation: Wealth of Nations for Dummies. – How big is too big a position? – Why did you change your mind, Scott? – What about Ripple, Ram?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The value of money. December 12, 2025 Dec 12, 2025 5416 – Rates on hold… just – The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is going to run out of money  – Arnotts (and Trafigura?) on the government teatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: Pilbara Minerals, December 10 2025 Dec 10, 2025 1096 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about lithium miner, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What about Schrodinger’s Shares? December 7, 2025 Dec 6, 2025 5677 – What about Schrodinger’s Shares? – What Estate Taxes apply to Australians investing in the USA? – Scott betrayed me! – If Bitcoin is just money, why buy it? – A Bitcoin question from a guide dog trainerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we finally about to get fiscal responsibility? December 5, 2025 Dec 5, 2025 4982 – Brickbats and bouquets from GDP  – The ABS wants to count illegal cigarettes – Are Governments finally choosing fiscal responsibility?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: Arafura Rare Earths, December 3 2025 Dec 3, 2025 543 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Vincent Wales about Australian rare earths hopeful, Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Can you explain short-selling? November 30, 2025 Nov 29, 2025 5146 – Do ETFs still offer diversification? – What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computing arrives? – I’m 24. Should I invest? – When do you decide to sell? – What happens when someone ‘goes short’?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Capital’ isn’t just money. November 28, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 5494 – What does ‘capital’ really mean? – Inflation soars – The benevolent dictator’s solutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: Eagers Automotive, November 26 2025 Nov 26, 2025 904 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley about Australia’s largest car dealership group, Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What about the Megathreats? November 23, 2025 Nov 22, 2025 5949 – What about the Megathreats? – Is Bitcoin likely to be correlated with stocks or gold? – How do we transition to a Bitcoin-only world? – We still don’t know why planes fly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buffett, Bitcoin, booms and bankers. November 21, 2025 Nov 21, 2025 5645 – Buffett’s last letter – Bloody bitcoin! – NVIDIA booms – Bankers in parliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: Flight Centre, November 19 2025 Nov 19, 2025 1019 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou about travel agent Flight Centre (ASX:FLT).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: Does a rising tide lift some boats further? November 16, 2025 Nov 15, 2025 5108 – What are your thoughts on Alliance Aviation? – Aren’t Bitcoin-only exchanges expensive? – Don’t rising prices make home-owners wealthier if they invest the equity? – To hell with paper-pushing – What about Super for kids? – One coin to rule them all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Scott buy Bitcoin? November 14, 2025 Nov 14, 2025 5462 – 50 year mortgages on the agenda? – More political mucking around on ‘price-gouging’ – Menulog exits the Australian market – Scott buys… Bitcoin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: How long should I stay in cash? November 9, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 5470 – Is it good or bad if governments take stakes in private companies? – AI deals are booming… What do I need to consider? – What happens when CBOE expands here? – How long should I stay in cash when the market is expensive? – How do I choose which business to buy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Burry’s big bearish bet. November 7, 2025 Nov 7, 2025 5096 – The importance of temperament – Burry’s big bearish bet – Westpac’s results out… And suffers the innovator’s dilemma? – Rates on hold… for years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks In Focus: JB HiFi, November 5 2025 Nov 5, 2025 1052 This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Darius Zarghami about consumer electronics retailer JB HiFi (ASX:JBH)... with a guest appearance from Chief Investment Puppy, Diesel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mailbag, incl: What should we do with the surplus? November 2, 2025 Nov 1, 2025 4757 – How can I crystallise a loss from a delisted company? – Don’t we have a ‘real’ sovereign wealth fund? – What should we do with the surplus? – We’re measuring the wrong things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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