A Leftist perspective into the Utah experience. Brigham Young Money is the place for all that and more! Join us for a magical left-wing journey through the Cool Zone, we're sure to make Brother Brigham proud.
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He knows money. She studies happiness. Together, experts Brian Ford and Bright Dickson discuss ways to grow your financial confidence and live happier. Tune in to each episode as they explore the connection between your finances and well-being, offering practical advice and inspiration for rethinking your relationship to money. Bright Dickson, Happiness expert. Bright Dickson is a teacher and student of positive psychology with experience in resiliency, leadership, and group dynamics. On the ...
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#156 – On the Ol' Quad Feat. Marshall Steinbaum
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan are joined by Economics Professor Academic Marshall Steinbaum (@Econ_Marshall) to discuss the current situation in Gaza, it's ramifications back on American campuses, and how the political establishment are reacting to all of these events.
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Learning the true value of leadership (Part 1)
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In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts are joined by Jenni Marsh and Jeremy Spidell of the Truist Leadership Institute. They discuss the qualities that make a good leader and draw out the connection between leadership and managing your money with confidence, plus: • How becoming a leader may help you make more money. …
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Episode Notes Jordan and Kyle do some riffing on RFK Jr having literal brain worms and his important new endorsement, we then go over Utah's choices for a new hockey team name, and then finish it off by talking about the money and plans for Ryan Smith's new entertainment district in Salt Lake City.
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We all want the option to retire someday. So what steps should we be taking to help ensure we can enjoy a fulfilling retirement? In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, you’ll get retirement savings tips for any age or stage in your career, including: • The best and easiest ways to save money for retirement, including where to s…
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Episode Notes Kyle and Jordan are back with another episode where we talk a lot about the NHL coming to town, what that means for your outdoors shopping needs, and why the Arizona Coyotes died like... Well... a dog. Then we discuss the ongoing Trump trial, and finish with the dumbest people you know getting mad and disrupting a school over that mas…
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#152 – Silo Flippers Feat. Francis Horton
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Episode Notes We are joined by Francis (@ArmyStrang) from the podcast A Hell of A Way to Die(@HellOfAWay), our other favorite leftist veteran podcaster, to discuss bridge collapses, Juche Trump, buying and flipping former nuclear missile silos, the rift between Mormons and Missouri, and the seedy world of men's friendship programs that require a cr…
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How financial literacy can change your life
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In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts dive into research that shows how financial literacy can help change individual lives and empower whole communities. Plus, you’ll learn what the “loud budgeting” trend can teach you about saving money and why you shouldn’t always trust advice from social media influencers. Finish…
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Episode Notes The boys are back to discuss the happenings of the week. We discuss Baby Gronk, Utah's senate race, Utah's book banning law, anti-DEI initiatives being passed nationwide, boobs, and the incessant and terrifying growth of sports gambling that will consume all of sports and America. Enjoy!…
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Episode Notes All the boys are back as we discuss the happenings in Utah. We talk about people being distraught that Palestine protestors kept some people from getting their snacks for like 20 minutes, then talked about the end of the legislative session, and then finish it up with how Ryan Smith wants to turn all of Downtown Salt Lake into a massi…
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How financial check-ins can help you crush your money goals
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While consulting with a financial advisor can help you manage your money, a financial check-in is something you can do all on your own. In this episode of Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian, our hosts will show you how. Tune in to learn: • The five items that should be on your financial checklist • How to calculate one number that can help you…
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#147 – Electoral Tactical Fashion feat. Ali Vallarta
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan are joined by Ali Vallarta (@AliVallarta) from the City Cast Salt Lake (@CityCastSLC) Podcast to discuss the latest from the Utah Legislative session, Utah's contributions to border security, and all of our lesser known candidates for state office. Find City Cast SLC Pod hereJoin the BYM Patreon here…
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#145 – Those Clowns in the Legislature Are At It Again What a Bunch of Clowns
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Episode Notes The Boys talk about all the happening. First, Ron DeSantis's unceremonious exit from the presidential race, Utah starting their legislative session and tackling such pressing issues as DEI, Trans bathroom rights, and climate. They're pretty awful.
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In this episode of the Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian podcast, our hosts break down different types of debt, explore strategies for making payments, and share some mental tips that can help you stay out of debt in the first place. You’ll learn: • How to distinguish between debts that depreciate and debts that can add value to your life • S…
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#144 – New Year, New Jeer Feat. Josh Boerman from TWOAPW
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Episode Notes Greg, Jordan, and Kyle are all live and in-person! (with some audio issues resulting from that as well, sorry ) And we are joined by our friend @boshj from @TWOAPW. We do a rundown of all of the best stories from 2023 and look forward to what promises to be an absolutely dogsh!t year. Enjoy!…
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan are back to discuss Utah going crazy over DEI, backdoor deals in the senate, and a great guest host returns. Then we discuss a Deseret News article about the lively crowds that attend TPUSA FreedomFest Link to the article we discuss
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Revisiting some of our top financial wellness tips (Part 2)
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Tune in to learn: • Whether money can actually buy happiness (the answer might surprise you) • What your emotions can tell you about investing • How you can talk to your loved ones about money • How taking time to reflect can help you chart the future you want—in the new year and beyond If you enjoyed the clips featured in Part Two and want to list…
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First things first: If you're in the general SLC area, join us for Brigham's Bar Bash & Clothing Drive!! It is on Tuesday, Dec 12, at 6 pm at Acme Bar (837 E. 2100 S) Warm clothes or canned food get you in the door. Come hang, celebrate, and do some holiday good. All donations will go to SLC Mutual Aid or the Utah Food Bank. Please sign th…
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Revisiting some of our top financial wellness tips (Part 1)
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In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts mark the third anniversary of the podcast by revisiting some of their favorite tips for boosting your personal finances and well-being, including: • How to let go of the things you can’t control with your finances—and how to change the things you can • Why automating your savin…
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan talk about a bunch of dumb stuff including: John Stockton going for RFK, Sean Reyes, and why he might go to jail. Also, come to our fun event if you are in town. BYM & Unsalvageable Present: Brigham's Bar Bash & Clothing Drive Tues, Dec 12, 6 pm. Acme Bar (837 E. 2100 S) Warm clothes or canned food get you in the door.…
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#137 – Broken Arrow Feat. Miles Klee
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Episode Notes The boys are joined by Rolling Stone writer Miles Klee (@youwouldntpost) to rejoin the ongoing saga of our favorite anti-human trafficking non-profit operator.
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How to limit your stress about money and scary financial issues
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In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts discuss ways to overcome the financial anxiety that many of us feel when we’re reviewing our financial situation or making money decisions that affect our future. Listen in to learn some strategies that can help you feel a little more fearless when it comes to money, including:…
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Episode Notes We are joined by our friend Angela to discuss the ongoing Salt Lake City Mayoral election. It's a doosey. Also, we don't discuss the ongoing issues in Palestine, that is something we are working towards in a way that is a bit more sensitive than in an episode where we make fun of replacement level municipal politicians.…
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#135 – Requiem For a Mitt Feat. Shocks
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Episode Notes Kyle and Jordan are joined by our favorite Boston Lawyer (@Shocks) to discuss our collective grief over losing liberal icon, Willard Mitt Romney. We discuss his impact on Utah and Massachusetts and how he has graced us with prosperity. We love you, Mitt! Also we discuss a bit more Tim Ballard, Bobby Menendez, and awkward date movies.…
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How to talk about money with your friends
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In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts explore how money affects our friendships. They also share a few ways you can be a good friend when it comes to money, whether you’re splitting the check at dinner or deciding whether you can afford to attend a pricey out-of-town wedding. Other tips you’ll get from this episode…
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It's another week here at BYM and things are officially off the rails. We highlight some of the recent news, including Mitt giving up his seat to live the dream, UAW striking, Lauren Boebert's shenanigans in the cover of night, another "anti-trafficker" getting in trouble for extra curriculars. The main story in this episode is, of course, about Ti…
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#132 – Something Worth Listening To Feat. Josaleigh Pollett
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Episode Notes Greg sits down with local artist Josaleigh Pollett (@brosaleigh) to discuss her "Tender DIY" music, the local music scene, and the state of being online.
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan discuss congressional primaries and if Salt Lake is on the verge of turning into Austin, but only in the worst possible ways.
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The psychology behind our money decisions
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How do biases affect your financial decision-making—and are they always negative? What do buying tulips and investing fads like meme stocks have in common? Can emotions and money actually mix well together? In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts answer these questions and more as we take a beginner’s dive into the f…
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#130 – Just Kickin’ It w/ the Pod Doc, Colin
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The boys are back with Pod Doc Colin filling in for Jordan this week. We cover quite a few topics this ep, including the horror in Hawaii, more Supreme Court bribes, and Indicted Trump v no one. We focus our two main stories tonight on the insane right-wing response to the USWNT getting knocked out of the World Cup and, of course, Utah's most famou…
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How your purpose can help guide you and your money decisions
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Your purpose can help you live to your full potential. When you know your purpose, you know your “why”—and when you know your “why,” the “how” often starts to come into focus, too. In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” our hosts will walk you through the steps of writing a personal purpose statement. Plus, they’ll share how …
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#128 – More Like 'Sound of Boredom' feat. Miles Klee
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Episode Notes We are joined by Miles Klee (@youwouldntpost) of Rolling Stone and formerly of the late, great Mel Magazine to discuss the reason why Miles' mentions and email have been toxic over the last week. Yep, we are discussing new Indie hit, Sound of Freedom. It's terrible, don't see it. Read Miles Klee's review of the film here. Or Miles' ot…
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#127 – Trump Grimace Birthday Challenge
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Episode Notes Back again for the tail end of pride. We discuss RFK Jr's gym etiquette, that kaput submarine, Samuel Alito having a sugar daddy, and how the state of Utah is scared to run social media posts about Pride Month.
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Life-changing money lessons for teens and young adults
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Kam Phillips is the founder and executive director of TRUE Change Inc., a nonprofit that teaches teens and young adults about money and equips them with emotional wellness tools to prepare for real-world success. In this episode of “Money and Mindset With Bright and Brian,” Kam joins our hosts to share how young people—and their parents—can have im…
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He did everything right and they indicted him!!! Trump might be going to the pen, but not without some empty promises of free Cuban food first. We cover some real fun topics in this one like the endless world of digital advertising and data collection, a genius developer building a surf community in the middle of the Utah desert, roads collapsing u…
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Yo! The boys are here with a fresh ep in the early days of (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. We cover a lot in this episode, including all of the fresh new hell the right is creating with the never-ending attack on gay and trans people. And it turns out that our governor is a bit of a coward. Who knew? We talk debt ceiling, Chris Steward resigning, Utah oil pr…
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What is FIRE? And is retiring early possible for you?
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By making big cuts to spending and following an extreme saving and investing strategy, many people pursuing the FIRE movement look to retire as soon as possible—in their 50s, 40s, or even 30s. Ben Appel, senior vice president of workplace financial wellness at Truist and a FIRE supporter himself, joins Bright and Brian to break it down. Whatever yo…
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan talk to Mark Agee (@markagee), who is a member of the Writer's Guild of America, to discuss the ongoing strike, working conditions for writers, and what led to this strike. Then we discuss the 60 Minutes piece on the whistleblower who revealed secrets on the LDS Church's finances, including setting up shell corporation…
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The Boys are completely and totally (and officially) Back. We catch up on some of the things that have been going on lately, including yet another trademark American Mass Shooting and the very serious continued argument over "mental health" in this country. Trump found liable for sex pest stuff, COVID is over (again), Tucker's taking his talents to…
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan were joined by members of the Salt Lake City Public Library's Workers United (@SLCPLWU) to discuss their union drive and what the realities are of organizing on the ground in Utah Here is the link to their campaign to demand the SLC Library Board honor the union: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-slcpl-board-of-di…
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Episode Notes Greg and Jordan are back from their various sabbaticals to discuss all sorts of issues we missed including Trump being indicted, Joe Brandon's reelection campaign, the Salt Lake City Mayoral election, a Utah Senator's house getting vandalized, and the GOP Convention. Anyway, good to be back.…
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Quiet quitting, burnout, and how to care for yourself while caring for your career
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Taking time for self-care isn’t just good for your personal life. It can help you feel more engaged at work. In this episode, Bright and Brian share tips to prevent burnout and enjoy better work-life harmony. Plus, our hosts break down the facts behind the “quiet quitting” trend and discuss how negativity bias can skew our financial decisions. Tune…
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How grit can help you achieve your goals (Pt. 2 with Caroline Adams Miller)
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If you’re looking for someone to fire you up about pursuing your goals—financial or otherwise—Caroline Adams Miller is here to help. The bestselling author and executive coach rejoins Bright and Brian to discuss how cultivating “gritty” personal qualities can help us grow our financial confidence and get after the goals that will have the greatest …
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Bonus: Interview with Armed Queers of SLC
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Greg sits down for a quick interview with the Armed Queers of SLC — an explicitly socialist and radical Queer organization dedicated to the militant and armed defense of LGBTQ people nationwide. We chat about the privilege of advocating gun bans, the harmful LGBTQ+ rhetoric coming from the right, and the work they're doing to protect drag shows and…
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#116 – Follow the Profit feat. Alice Caldwell-Kelly
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Episode Notes Jordan and Greg are joined by Alice Caldwell Kelly (@AliceAvizandum) to discuss a multitude of subjects, including Mike Lee's small suspension, the LDS Church hiding assets through shell corporations, how it is such as zero-drip religion, and then we finish it up with a reading series on why Mormons are so susceptible to financial sch…
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The science behind goals, grit, and creating your best life with Caroline Adams Miller (Pt. 1)
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When we set out to do difficult things, we make it possible to achieve what we really want in our personal and financial lives. Research backs this—showing that the happiest people don’t have easy goals! Bright and Brian welcome guest Caroline Adams Miller to discuss the science behind goal setting and happiness. Listen in to hear: • Why your finan…
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#115 – Hey Now, We're an All-Star feat. Tom Sexton
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Episode Notes Happy All-Star Weekend, Utah. The entire world has decided to focus its attention on our snowy, mountainous state to watch a bunch of guys who generally wouldn't want to be caught dead here. In this episode Greg and Jordan are joined by Tom Sexton (@TomSexton) from the Trillbillies podcast to discuss the game, why Jazz Owner Ryan Smit…
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Your favorite loverboys are back with a fresh ep off the pod press! In this one, we catch up on the Super Bowl, talk about the upcoming NBA All Star game here in the city, and review all of the amazing things our legislature is doing to fight this water crisis. Don't worry, they're doing a lot. I promise. They really are. Definitely. We cover the i…
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How to organize your finances for less stress and more freedom
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Whether you’re cleaning out your car or arranging the contents of a desk drawer, getting organized can make you feel better and more productive. The same goes for your money. In this episode, Bright and Brian share tips to help you tidy up your finances—giving you more freedom, confidence, and peace of mind in the process. Plus, Brian answers a lis…
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#112 – A Confederacy of Cancellations feat. Mark Agee
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This week, we're back and we've brought in our dear friend, Mark Agee, as reinforcements. We start things off with our thoughts on the return of The Delta Center, the Millers' continued legacy, and more. In the Hell Lines this week, Greg takes us through what's been going on, including the Utah legislature reining their terror upon vulnerable peopl…
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Bonus - Destroying Public Ed one "Scholarship" at a Time
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Episode Notes Here is a Bonus! Jordan is joined by his wife Elise to discuss education and how it is being affected by the Utah Legislative session. We focus on the voucher system from HB 215: How it cuts funds, only benefits the rich and privileged, and does nothing to support rural students, disabled students, or multi-lingual students. We then g…
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