Best Andy Piper Podcasts (2024)

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e476 — The Returns of the Pins 39:46

1d ago39:46

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Photo by Cristina Hernández on Unsplash Published 11 August 2024 Co-hosts Andy, Michael and Michael start things off with a couple of callbacks to last week’s episode, including Ian Hughes’ reply on exoframes, the Logitech Forever Mouse and the reports of the rate of returns on the Humane AI pin. Switching then to a story local to Michael, Michael …

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Stacking Washingtons in Joe’s Mom’s Basement and The Efficient Frontier | Joe Saul-Sehy | 091 1:12:04

2d ago1:12:04

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Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins joins the show to discuss financial planning, overcoming debt, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Joe shares his personal journey of financial mismanagement as a young financial planner, the principles behind the efficient frontier, and his thoughts on target date funds. Tune in to …

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e475 — Hello, Friend 37:37

8d ago37:37

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Photo by Pablo Gentile on Unsplash Published 5 August 2024 The co-hosts are back to full strength with Andy, Michael and Michael getting together to talk through the week’s stories. The cohosts start things off with several examples of telepresence. The Open-TeleVision project provides for teleoperation of a remote robot using VR headsets like the …

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In the Line of FIRE | Escaping Avalon | 090 1:04:55

9d ago1:04:55

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Bill and Jackie sit down with 'Jay,' an anonymous guest who shares his incredible journey from a military and police background to achieving financial independence by the age of 39. Jay discusses his experiences on the SWAT team and as an undercover detective, and the mental health challenges that came with his career. He also talks about his blog,…

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e474 — Scientists With Lasers 38:40

17d ago38:40

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Photo by Thomas Bormans on Unsplash Published 29 July 2024 Michael R and Andy get together to talk through this week’s stories while Michael M is away. The cohosts start things off with a discussion on scientific discoveries stemming from tiny backpacks placed on giant (relatively) hummingbirds. Continuing the flying theme, next up is an article de…

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Twin Wins with the Baughier Brothers: CampFI, EAGLE Cohousing, and Fiology | David & Stephen Baughier | 089 1:24:31

16d ago1:24:31

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Meet David and Stephen Baughier, twin brothers and prominent figures in the Financial Independence community. David, a 20-year Navy veteran and founder of Fiology, and Stephen, creator of CampFI, share their financial journeys from early money lessons to becoming community leaders. David, Stephen, Bill, and Jackie discuss the impact of life events,…

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e473 — Powerball 38:33

24d ago38:33

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Photo by Atypeek Dgn: https://www.pexels.com/photo/billiard-ball-on-bright-orange-surface-5986316/ Published 22 July 2024 Michael R and Andy get together to talk through this week’s stories while Michael M is away. The cohosts start things off with a discussion on The Sphere, the Las Vegas landmark which uses 1.23 million LED ‘pucks’ to put on an i…

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Why Does the Stock Market Always Go Up? | Brian Feroldi | 088 1:15:04

23d ago1:15:04

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Today we dive deep into the stock market with special guest, Brian Feroldi. As a financial educator, YouTuber, and author of “Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?”, Brian shares his wisdom on the long-term growth of the S&P 500, the significance of stock market indices, and the nuances of volatility and investment strategies. Bill, Jackie, and Brian di…

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e472 — Pixels, Prices and Pico 30:00

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Photo by Michael Martine, Fourth of July fireworks in Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC 2012 Published 15 July 2024 Michael R and Andy get together to talk through this week’s stories while Michael M is away. The co-hosts discuss Generative Reality, Renault’s gamification of automotive safety, AI algorithmic price segmentation, drones vs fireworks, th…

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The Transformative Power of Handwritten Letters | Amy Weinland Daughters | 087 54:48

1M ago54:48

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Amy Weinland Daughters is an award-winning author and keynote speaker, who joins Bill and Jackie to chat about the powerful impact of handwritten letters in the digital age. Amy shares her unique journey of reconnecting with an old friend, leading to an inspiring project of writing 580 letters to her Facebook friends. Learn about the transformative…

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e471 — Ghost Jobs and AI 30:58

1M ago30:58

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Photo by Iggy Love on Unsplash Published 8 July 2024 Michael M and Michael R get together to talk through this week’s stories while Andy is away. In this episode, Michael and Michael dive deep into a variety of AI themes, including regulation, getting OpenAI to reveal instruction sets, mocap before turning to ghost jobs, new exoskeletons and Meta’s…

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The Powers of Starting Late, Retirement Calculators, and More | Chris Mamula | 086 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

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Chris Mamula, a former physical therapist who achieved early retirement at 41, shares his journey from financial mistakes to becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a prominent voice in the FIRE movement. Discover practical tips on budgeting, saving during peak earning years, and utilizing retirement calculators. Chris, Bill, and Jackie ch…

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Better Late Than Never: A Step By Step Guide Part 2 | BiggerPockets Podcast | 085 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Here is the second half of Bill and Jackie’s conversation with Mindy and Scott on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast. They dig into the practical steps on how to start your financial journey as a late-starter. Enjoy! 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get…

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e470 — Two Marvelous Mini-Brains 35:41

2M ago35:41

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Photo by Michael Rowe Published 1 July 2024 Andy and Michael M get together to talk through the backlog of articles and stories from the past weeks. While Michael R is away this time, in this episode Andy and Michael M pull on an AI thread exposed through a set of old and new games, discuss FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform for biocomputing and marvel at …

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The Power of Reinvention with The Financial Tortoise | Tae Kim | 084 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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Tae Kim, also known as the Financial Tortoise online, is a former U.S. Army captain, MBA graduate, and finance director turned successful personal finance YouTuber. He shares his journey from being $105,000 in student debt to achieving financial security and discovering the Financial Independence movement. Tae chats with Bill and Jackie about his e…

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Better Late Than Never: A Step By Step Guide Part 1 | BiggerPockets Money Podcast | 083 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Bill and Jackie were invited to join Mindy and Scott on the BiggerPockets Money podcast to go through a step-by-step process of how to get started on the path to financial independence as a late-starter, a topic highly relevant to their audience. Take a listen to this week's part one and then tune in next week for part two! 🔗 Connect with us Buy CU…

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296: Calvinism vs. Arminianism: Are We Even Asking the Right Question? 17:37

2M ago17:37

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In this episode Kenny tackles one of the most heated debates amongst evangelicals: Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Kenny gives the history of Calvinism and Reformed theology, and then explains the Dutch Remonstrance movement that came out of the Reformed movement and would give birth to the theological system we now call Arminianism and led to the debat…

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E469 – WWDC Recap – Everything you want to know 49:34

2M ago49:34

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Michael’s WWDC Content Schedule Michael and Andy are off this week, so Michael R. takes time to give a detailed look at what he learned at this year’s WWDC (WorldWide Developer’s Conference) from Apple. He focuses on how he approaches reviewing all the content, what was interesting for him, and how you can get the most out of WWDC when attending re…

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Can Prenups Really Save Your Marriage? | Aaron Thomas | 082 59:04

2M ago59:04

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Meet Aaron Thomas, an attorney, founder of Prenups.com, and author of the book "The Prenup Prescription." In perfect time for wedding season, Aaron chats with Bill and Jackie about how a proper prenup can not only protect but improve your relationship. As a former divorce attorney who helped hundreds of clients secure favorable settlements, Aaron s…

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295: What Are the 5 Points of Calvinism? What is TULIP? 22:29

2M ago22:29

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In this episode Kenny explains the historical origins and evolution of Calvinist soteriology. He then explains that the acronym TULIP is a helpful tool to remember the five main points of Calvinism: T- Total Depravity U- Unconditional Election L- Limited Atonement I- Irresistible Grace P-Perseverance of the Saints…

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How to Think About Time: A Humble Legacy | Jonathan Clements | 081 1:29:01

2M ago1:29:01

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Today we're rerunning our episode with Jonathan Clements who is a dear personal friend and a friend of our community. He recently posted on his blog, HumbleDollar, about his final lap around the sun yesterday. Let’s send him our love. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (U…

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Green Makes Green | Kyle Landis-Marinello | 080 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

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Kyle Landis-Marinello is a practicing attorney specializing in environmental and energy law. Bill and Jackie dive deep with Kyle into topics such as socially responsible investing, student loan forgiveness, and his book, Personal Finance and Investing: How Anyone can Make More, Spend Less, and Invest Wisely. We also learn about Kyle’s unique financ…

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e468 — Andy’s Fun Time

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Flappy Bird Arcade Game photo by Andy Piper June 2024 Published 10 June 2024 Andy and Michael R get together to talk through this week’s articles. In this episode, the team discusses virtual reality work, entertainment and games along with space science. Andy starts things off with his recent experiences at the Electromagnetic Field festival. With …

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Indiana Jones and an Extraordinary Life with the Donegans | Alan and Katie Donegan | 079 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Meet the dynamic duo, Alan and Katie Donegan! The Donegans, known for their Rebel Finance School and Rebel Business School, share their insights on living an extraordinary life, both financially and personally. From defining what “extraordinary” means on an individual level to the importance of financial independence and entrepreneurship, Alan and …

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294: What are the Five Solas? Why do they Matter? 19:00

2M ago19:00

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In this episode Kenny explains the heart of Protestant theology, which can be summed up in five key theological statements known as “The Five Solas.” The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation distinguished the 16th century Protestant Reformers from the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They include: Sola scriptura (Scripture alone), Solus …

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293: What is Reformed Theology? Is it the Same as Calvinism? 26:34

2M ago26:34

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In this episode, Kenny briefly explains and outlines the history and essence of Reformed Theology (also known as Calvinism). This podcast episode is designed to be a foundational episode, laying the foundation for future episodes of the podcast that dive deeper into this topic. Kenny argues that there were four types of Protestants in the 1500s: Lu…

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CyberFI and the FBI | Donna Peterson | 078 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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Donna Peterson is a retired supervisory special agent and joins Bill and Jackie to cover the essential topic of internet and financial security. Drawing from her extensive background in combating cybercrime with the FBI, Donna shares her expert advice on how to secure personal and financial information against common hacks, the importance of two-fa…

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292: The Podcast is Back & Kindness is Not Niceness

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After a four year hiatus, Kenny Ortiz is resurrecting the “Theology for the Rest of Us” podcast. He gives an update on his life. Then, he comes back strong by asking the question, “What is kindness?” He makes it clear that niceness is not the same as kindness. We are called to be kind, but often times many Christians confuse niceness with kindness,…

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e467 — Total Recall

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Photo by Ingo Schulz on Unsplash Published 27 May 2024 Michael R and Andy get together to talk through this week’s articles. In this episode, the team talks about the Daylight DC-1 computer, Welsh and Korean metaverse examples, AI and much more. The co-hosts start things off with the Daylight DC-1 computer – a tablet that tempted both Andy and Mich…

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The Life and Death of The 4% Rule | Christine Benz | 077 1:10:49

3M ago1:10:49

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Christine Benz is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar. Christine shares her extensive insights into retirement planning, emphasizing the flexibility and adaptability of the 4 percent guideline over the rigid 4 percent rule. She discusses the value of variable withdrawal strategies, the importance of personalizing…

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e466 — AI’s Perfect Vacation 34:55

3M ago34:55

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AI and GenAI helping to create user research, vacation itineraries, music, and even dating compatibility. First eyes-on impressions of the Apple Vision Pro, a LEGO Barad-Dûr and drones that recharge on power lines.

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The Wealthy Custodian Part 2: From Janitor to Millionaire | Jeff York | 076 53:20

3M ago53:20

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In part 2, Jeff York continues his discussion with Bill and Jackie about the financial importance of amicable divorces, the nitty gritty on his investments, and how he was able to "graduate" on his modest salary. The three also dive deep into Jeff's unique lifestyle, the necessity of personal health before and after retirement, and the rewarding na…

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Pop Up Podcast: Behind the Sensation Talking FI with the NY Times | 075 48:42

3M ago48:42

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In this special pop up episode, Bill, Jackie, and special guest Amy Coroso engage in a thought-provoking discussion sparked by a controversial New York Times Magazine article about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. The three chat about the article's portrayal of diverse financial independence approaches as well as the articl…

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The Wealthy Custodian Part 1: A Blue Collar Guide to Financial Freedom | Jeff York | 074 49:53

3M ago49:53

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Jeff York is a remarkable individual whose journey from custodian to millionaire offers a wealth of inspiration and practical advice. Jeff's story breaks down conventional barriers, showcasing the power of education, financial literacy, and personal responsibility. From his unique investment strategies and the importance of health to his experience…

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e465 — Roblox Physical Fusion 38:49

3M ago38:49

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Roblox virtual shopping, going down the Rabbit R1 hole, hardware & software integration, Super Nintendo World real world amusement park, BASIC & SL21B birthday wishes

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Sustainable FIlosophy with Mr. Money Mustache | Pete Adeney | 073 1:09:11

3M ago1:09:11

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He’s here, Mr. Money Mustache! Also known as Pete Adeney, the financial independence OG shares his story with Bill and Jackie. From retiring at 30 and starting one of the most popular blogs in the community to the importance of choosing sustainability with your money. The three discuss some of Pete’s most impactful articles (listed below), highligh…

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e464 — AI Piano Man 34:12

4M ago34:12

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AI Rabbit & mice, smart gloves to teach you to play the piano, empowerment maximization, current state of Apple Vision Pro and an Excel-based Fallout game.

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