Best Matt Scanlon Podcasts (2024)

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Why Your Car Got Stolen 22:00

1h ago22:00

22:00

A crackdown on car thefts in Ontario and Quebec has had some unintended consequences. On this week’s TLDR, why our cars keep getting stolen. And, after decades of financial success, Nike now seems like a brand in trouble. Is this the end of the line for the swoosh? Plus, making sense of the latest market reversal. This episode was hosted by Devin F…

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Sit or Settle - Shirley James 30:52

4d ago30:52

30:52

This weeks message is by Shirley James.

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Is Stock Trading Becoming a Teen Sport? 20:08

25m ago20:08

20:08

Canadians are starting to trade stocks younger and younger. On this week’s TLDR, we look at what’s behind this retail trading boom — and why it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. And, how berries became so expensive, and why everyone (especially parents) keeps on buying them. Plus, what product recalls really cost companies. This episode was hosted…

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A Guide to Bull Market Investing 25:54

4d ago25:54

25:54

Stocks have been rallying for a year and a half — and that’s making some investors nervous. On this week’s TLDR, we explore the wisdom behind investing in a bull market. Plus, a look at why Canadian home insurance prices have been soaring. And, a long strange trip through the finances of Las Vegas’s Sphere. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman…

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42.#CancerBae founder, Will Wise: ‘This mess will be our message.’ From pro basketball to redefining what it means to live with stage four cancer. 54:07

4d ago54:07

54:07

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by former professional basket ball player, Will Wise. At the end of 2022, having had no prior symptoms, Will was diagnosed with Phaeochromocytoma - tumour of the adrenal gland and also, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 which is a rare disorder that causes tumours in the endocrine glands and organs. …

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41.Self work and trauma therapist, Helen Marie: Micro moments of self love, softness and what it really means to ‘Choose You’ 50:55

11d ago50:55

50:55

On this episode of Open, Emma is joined by trauma and self work therapist, Helen Marie. Helen is a registered integrative therapist with a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is the host of the podcast, ‘I don’t think we talk enough about…’ where her and a special guest explore issues that need more candid openness around me…

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How Your Credit Card Makes Money 20:57

19d ago20:57

20:57

On this week’s TLDR, what one bad bet from Wells Fargo can teach us about how credit card companies make all their money. And, the children of the ultra-rich are getting their inheritances soon. How do they plan to invest their fortunes? Plus, Canada’s most storied comedy festival is cancelled — maybe forever? What this not-so-funny development tel…

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40. Run Grateful founder, Mark White: Running, gratitude and the ‘one grateful mile’ mission. 44:22

19d ago44:22

44:22

Mark White: Running, gratitude and the ‘one grateful mile’ mission On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by Mark White - the founder of Run Grateful, a mindful movement collective that connects running and gratitude to inspire positive change, improve mental health and create deeper human connections. Run Grateful is on a mission to help e…

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How the NHL Can Win 23:40

26d ago23:40

23:40

What's been a better investment than Apple stock? Buying a professional sports team. This week, TLDR looks at the incredible returns on sports ownership, and why the NHL is trying to goose its numbers by... casting itself in a reality series. Plus, the Fed isn't doing the same thing as the BOC anymore — should we be worried? And, why we can't take …

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The Big Rate Cut Question 25:50

1M ago25:50

25:50

Last week, the Bank of Canada finally gave investors a bit of relief… in the form of a .25% interest rate cut. On this week's TLDR, what this cut means for investors, savers and anyone trying to make sense of the global economy. And, how a memestocker sent GameStop soaring — and, for a brief moment, looked like he was possibly on course to become a…

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A 2024 Stock Loser 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

The market’s been booming for months — but not everyone’s getting in on the action. On this week’s TLDR, what we can learn about investing from a sector that’s been left out of the rally. Plus, Indigo Books, Music and More was once one of the most trusted brands in Canada. Why did they fall so far, so fast? And finally, it’s book release week! Kyla…

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Should Sarah Buy a House Right Now? 22:25

2M ago22:25

22:25

With home values and interest rates through the roof, who in their right mind would buy a house right now? Sarah Rieger, that’s who. On this week’s TLDR, fixed rates, variable rates, and the dream of sipping wine on your very own front porch. Plus, the AI gold rush has led to huge valuations for computing and tech companies. But who else is making …

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Welcome Back to 2021?! 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

The central character of the 2021 GameStop frenzy tweeted a meme and the market went bananas. On this week’s TLDR, was the latest rally a sign that memestocks are alive and well? Or was it the last paroxysm of a bygone era? Plus, what the Canada-U.S. battle over softwood tariffs tells us about the trading relationship between the two countries. And…

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Why Are Earnings So Strong? 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

The stock market has approached all-time highs thanks to white-hot earnings reports. On this week’s TLDR, a look at what’s behind the good news. Plus, how regulators are — and aren’t — making sense of “Buy Now, Pay Later” apps. And, what the latest announcement from Nintendo tells us about the gaming industry — and Nintendo’s future. This episode w…

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How Hedge Funds Bet On Death 21:58

3M ago21:58

21:58

A new lawsuit accuses Apollo Global Management of making “death bets” on senior citizens. On this week’s TLDR, the tangled — and at times unsavory — world of life insurance. Plus, why the only place left to buy a home might be P.E.I. And, the technology powering Domino’s Pizza’s supercharged earnings. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, busi…

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The Investing Strategy That Makes (and Loses) Billions 22:34

3M ago22:34

22:34

Elon Musk has lost an eye-popping amount of money this year. On this week’s TLDR, a look at the investment strategy that made him all those billions of dollars in the first place. (Hint: it’s the opposite of what your financial advisor would recommend.) Plus, a look at StatCan’s new income exploration tool, which shows you how your salary ranks aga…

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The Power of our Stories - Shirley James 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

This weeks message is by Shirley James.

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How Monster Won the Stock Market 24:17

3M ago24:17

24:17

One of the best performing stocks of the past 25 years probably isn’t one you’d expect. On this week's TLDR, a deep dive into Monster, the energy drink company delivering caffeinated returns. Plus, a look at Amazon's distribution network and the disgruntled drivers who power it. And, why the Fed's not cutting rates any time soon and what it might m…

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Why Gold Is Going Up 20:21

3M ago20:21

20:21

Gold prices are soaring and nobody’s totally sure why. On this week’s TLDR, a primer on the gold market and some theories about why it’s so hot right now. Plus: why it’s never been more expensive to own a car, and how Ozempic could transform medicine — and the snack food aisle. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieg…

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How to Understand This Bull Market 19:59

4M ago19:59

19:59

Congratulations on making it to the end of the fiscal quarter! To commemorate, we explain how markets soared, whether investors are crazed, and what might happen next. Oh, and we bring back the FOMO news quiz. See if you're smarter than our panel of TLDR news experts. And finally: help us win a Webby! Vote for the TLDR newsletter in the Business, T…

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The Art of the Meme Stock 20:45

4M ago20:45

20:45

This week on TLDR: Donald Trump’s media company (home of Truth Social) went public last week and the stock price went wild, rising by nearly 60 percent.* So why do investors think $DJT is a good buy? And what happens if Trump tries to sell his shares? Plus: sports betting takes off in Ontario, and the story behind chocolate’s big meltdown. This epi…

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How to Fix Inflation 23:21

4M ago23:21

23:21

This week on TLDR: What do central bankers actually do? We find out what it takes to make the economy not too hot, not too cold, but just right. Plus, we take a trip to AI Woodstock (aka the Nvidia product launch) and find out what Jensen Huang and Justin Timberlake may have in common. Also, why some realtors may be out of a job soon, and why crypt…

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Jesus Is A Healer - Rich Martin 41:38

4M ago41:38

41:38

This weeks message is by Rich Martin.

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Hot Private Credit Summer? 20:05

4M ago20:05

20:05

This week on TLDR: the team talks TikTok — why the U.S. wants to ban it, and whether a Canadian ban may follow. We also discuss the Squamish First Nation's plans for an ambitious new development in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Plus, why is private credit so hot right now, and can you spot a bubble before it pops? This episode was hosted by Devi…

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Cathie Wood Is Not Wrong (Source: Cathie Wood) 30:17

5M ago30:17

30:17

This week on TLDR: we talk with Cathie Wood, the controversial CEO of ARK Invest, an investment-management firm that has become synonymous with the most speculative of speculative tech investments. We ask Wood about her investing strategy, the future of AI, and why she sold Nvidia out of ARK’s flagship portfolio as its shares were soaring. Plus, wh…

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Listener, This Is a Wendy’s 22:39

5M ago22:39

22:39

This week on TLDR: The restaurant chain Wendy’s announced a plan to introduce "dynamic pricing" but quickly punted on the idea after the internet had Some Thoughts. We also find out how Stripe -- the privately held e-payments processor -- turned a niche product into a US$65 billion business. Plus, Canada’s favourite pipeline, and why many companies…

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39. Rising singer/songwriter, Ines Rae and her father, Daddy Rae: Viral on TikTok, Tiger Bread tans and a life saving heart transplant. 25:59

5M ago25:59

25:59

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by singer-songwriter Ines Rae and her Dad - ‘Daddy Rae’ as he’s known to their army of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Ines writes and performs gorgeous pop and dance music, some of which has appeared on the Netflix hit, ‘Emily in Paris’ and ‘Love Island’. She has an ever growing and loyal following and …

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All-You-Can-Eat the Rich 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

This week on TLDR: Red Lobster used bottomless shrimp to get diners in the door — and lost a boatload of cash. Which underscores an important rule of business: never bet against the North American eater. We also find out why stuff like Airbnb and DoorDash suddenly got so pricey, and why that probably hit millennials the hardest. This episode was ho…

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38.CEO of Harvest Series, Manon Sel: From burnout to self fulfilment and creating a community with a shared vision for a better future. 55:38

5M ago55:38

55:38

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to former lawyer turned entrepreneur and CEO of Harvest Series, Manon Sel. Manon had always been an incredibly high achiever, ticking all of the boxes that many of us are conditioned to believe equal a happy life. After experiencing physical and emotional burnout, Manon stepped away from law, embarked on h…

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Zuck's Couch Throwdown 23:57

5M ago23:57

23:57

This week on TLDR: Why fresh inflation data has some investors pushing back their rate-cut timelines. Plus, Shopify's revenue goes up, but it's stock takes a dive, and the typo that cost Lyft investors millions. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedge-funder Matthew…

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Paul Scanlon 48:43

5M ago48:43

48:43

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to motivational speaker, leadership and personal development mentor Paul Scanlon. Paul has garnered a huge social media following over recent years by sharing what he calls ‘wisdom for life’ - concise, digestible truths that encourage us to find our way back home to ourselves. He’s in demand all over the w…

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How Temu Won the Super Bowl 23:01

5M ago23:01

23:01

This week on TLDR: We discuss the ascendant shopping platform Temu, which, suddenly, seems to be everywhere, partly thanks to a half a dozen or so ads it ran on Sunday. We explain what exactly Temu is, plus Uber’s big rebound, Canada’s not-so-bad-actually unemployment rate, and one very profit-hungry Caterpillar. This episode was hosted by Devin Fr…

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Beth McColl 42:08

5M ago42:08

42:08

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Beth McColl about her new book ‘Romanticise Your Life: How to find joy in the every day.’ Beth is a London based author, advice columnist and podcaster who writes and talks about mental health, sex, dating, travel and popular culture. Her beautiful book invites us to stop waiting for our lives to become…

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How Sweatpants Won the Stock Market 22:19

6M ago22:19

22:19

This week on TLDR: Is it just us, or does the entire economy now seem geared toward people who live entirely on DoorDash food? We unpack how introverts became a mega market force (and sparked a public-health epidemic). Plus: if you think Meta is lame, maybe you didn’t see their earnings report last week. How Zuck’s 20-year-old company is crushing 2…

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Matt Eagles 1:06:53

6M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Matt Eagles. Matt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease on his 7th birthday - a chronic and currently incurable neurological condition which usually affects people in their sixties and beyond. Matt is a Positivity Activist. An award winning patient champion and motivator, keynote speaker and Head of En…

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Dawn of the Apple FaceTV 27:56

6M ago27:56

27:56

This week on TLDR: Apple’s new Vision Pro goggles are already sold out. Why are people (finally) getting excited about virtual reality headgear? Plus, Tesla’s not-so-great news, what Alberta and Texas have in common (hint: it’s not oil or cattle), and we talk Oscar snubs, streaming, and the business of movie making with a Hollywood insider. This ep…

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Kate Rowe-Ham 57:41

6M ago57:41

57:41

On this week’s episodes of Open, Emma talks to menopause and fitness coach Kate Rowe-Ham - author of the bestselling new book, ‘Owning Your Menopause - Fitter, Calmer, Stronger in 30 Days’ and founder of ‘Owning Your Menopause’ - the first app of its kind to offer daily live and on demand workouts for women going through mid life and all stages of …

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We Can't Quit You, Mr. Rogers 23:02

6M ago23:02

23:02

This week on TLDR: The latest on the Rogers family drama. Plus, puffy coats and hot air at Davos, Jamie Dimon gets a $36mm present, and why your mortgage is hoping 2024 is the new 1948. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedge-funder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on othe…

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Dr. Nicole LePera 1:05:24

6M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by clinical psychologist and best selling author Dr. Nicole LePera - known globally to millions as The Holistic Psychologist. Her latest book, ‘How To Be The Love You Seek’ hit the number one spot on the New York Times bestsellers list on release, she is the creator of The SelfHealers Circle and passio…

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The 10 Most Important Days for Investing 22:23

6M ago22:23

22:23

This week on TLDR: Why good investing comes down to a few days a year. Plus Bitcoin gets boring, Boeing gets a little too exciting, and is it time for an American Psycho reboot? This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, finance educator Kyla Scanlon, and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platform…

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How Stanley Tumblers Got So Hot 19:10

7M ago19:10

19:10

This week on TLDR: Pirates! Plus, why everyone is talking about those Stanley water bottles, do you actually need to diversify your investments (spoiler: yes), and a debate over whether CEOs make too much, or way too much money. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow u…

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The 2023 FOMO Episode 19:51

7M ago19:51

19:51

Welcome to TLDR's New Year’s episode. Featuring the stock of the year! And (of course) the horrific Canadian real-estate market! And our first annual FOMO quiz administered by none other than Stacey Grenrock-Woods, the genius behind our newsletter’s famous FOMO Index. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and for…

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Netflix’s War on Churn 21:43

7M ago21:43

21:43

This week on TLDR: Netflix, for the first time ever, disclosed what its users are watching. And you might not know any of its top shows. We didn’t! Plus, the team discusses Canada’s Dollarama diet, whether Jerome Powell should be person of the year (YES), and why falling prices are actually a bad thing. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, bu…

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The Seven Most Magnificent Stocks 24:47

8M ago24:47

24:47

This week on TLDR: the seven stocks responsible for Wall Street’s banger year — and whether they’re still a good investment. Plus: the team talks about the bitcoin rally, a possible crackdown on Canada’s monopolies and oligopolies, and why economics should be easier to understand. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah R…

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Looking Back, Looking Forward - Matt Harrison 33:32

8M ago33:32

33:32

This weeks message is by Matt Harrison.

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The Cheesecake Factory Economy 24:48

8M ago24:48

24:48

This week on TLDR: The Cheesecake Factory isn’t just a place where high schoolers take their prom dates; the chain can tell us a lot about a mall’s financial health. Plus: we discuss the gossip around the UN’s climate summit, share some of Charlie Munger’s investing wisdom, and dive into the challenges of being a young Canadian in this economy. Thi…

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The Dam Is About To Break - Jock James 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

This weeks message is from Lead Pastor Jock James.

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Martin Short vs. AI! 25:06

8M ago25:06

25:06

This week on TLDR: Martin Short on money, his career, and how he feels about tattoos. Plus: the OpenAI debacle, bad news for The Beer Store, and the not-so-secret secret to buying a home (hint: it rhymes with schmarents). This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, TLDR managing editor Kat Angus, business reporter Sarah Rieger, and finance educator …

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Rosie Nixon 51:44

8M ago51:44

51:44

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by author, broadcaster, Editor at Large and Creative Ambassador at HELLO! magazine, Rosie Nixon. Rosie was Editor in Chief at HELLO! for fifteen years covering Royal weddings, births, global events, not to mention countless A-List exclusives, whilst building up trusted and genuine relationships in the …