Best Audio Matters LLC Podcasts (2024)

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Start “Doing Your Thing” with Author Ben Katt 53:12

1h ago53:12

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The world is a better place when we are all trying to do the thing that lights us up. Ben Katt shares his experience of following his intuition and making a job change to focus on writing a book and rebooting his meditation teaching practice while in his 40s. Ben recently authored a book called “The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Whole…

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Episode 762: Trump Whines Biden and Harris Too Nice! Senator John Kennedy Melts Down at Muslim Woman; Shutdown Tactic Will Hurt Trump 35:53

17h ago35:53

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This week on Ring of Fire! There is absolutely no winning with Donald Trump. Following the incident at his golf course on Sunday, Trump told a rally crowd this week that both President Biden and Vice President Harris called him and were very nice, and then he said he wished that they hadn’t been so nice to him – apparently it makes him feel bad to …

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Episode 761: Trump Misleading Mail-In Ballot Complaint; Giuliani Falls Flat in Court; Conspiracy Theories Run Rampant After Debate 40:39

4d ago40:39

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This week on Ring of Fire! Donald Trump had a major meltdown early Sunday morning about mail-in voting. He immediately got on Truth Social to complain about the US Mail service admitting that they are running way behind on getting mail-in ballots delivered, which Trump immediately claimed was election interference. The irony is that HE created this…

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Money, Family, and Meaningful Work with Jodi Kantor and Ron Lieber 1:00:24

3h ago1:00:24

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Jodi Kantor and Ron Lieber are both distinguished journalists at The New York Times, and today they join Carl to discuss the importance of financial stability for their family while pursuing work that is meaningful, both as individuals, and as a couple. Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008, and worked as the edi…

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Balancing Creative Freedom and Financial Stability with Brendan Leonard 1:11:11

2d ago1:11:11

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What does it truly mean to balance success with artistic integrity? Brendan Leonard, an artist and creative known for his humorous and thoughtful writing at Semi-Rad.com, shares his journey through the delicate balance of staying true to his creative vision and the pressures of mass appeal. This episode explores a familiar theme on 50 Fires: Why do…

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Episode 760: Trump Goes to Arlington and May Have Broke the Law; Past Interviews of Vance are Haunting Him 43:55

19d ago43:55

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This week on Ring of Fire! At a time when Donald Trump can’t afford any slip ups, his campaign made a massive unforced error this week during a photo op at Arlington National Cemetery. The former president appeared to take some pictures and lay a wreath, but now reports suggest that this whole incident may have been illegal. Making things even wors…

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Learning How (And When) To Say ‘Yes’ With Economist Stephanie Kelton 56:37

9d ago56:37

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Stephanie Kelton is an American Economist, Academic, and a leading proponent of Modern Monetary Theory. She served as chief economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee in 2015, and POLITICO called her one of the 50 Most Influential Thinkers the year after. On this episode of 50 Fires, she joins Carl to share her own personal stories about money a…

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Episode 759: Trump Completely Unhinged; RNC vs DNC Ratings; Donald Ain't About Practice 1:01:50

26d ago1:01:50

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This week on Ring of Fire! Donald Trump went even further off the deep end this past weekend, ranting on Truth Social like a complete lunatic. At one point, he even asked how Kamala Harris even has a “right” to run for President, suggesting that she is somehow an illegitimate person. These attacks are going to continue to get more unhinged and more…

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Getting Your Money In Alignment with Philosopher and Storyteller Peter Rollins 1:08:33

22d ago1:08:33

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Peter Rollins is an Irish philosopher, author, storyteller, producer and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and being in the world. Peter joins Carl to reflect on how we can align our lives more closely with our values, using money to enable that alignment. This wide ranging con…

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Episode 758: Republican's Pitiful Impeachment Attempt; Trump Family Sees Mental Decline in Former President; MTG Missing? 40:31

1M ago40:31

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This week on Ring of Fire! House Republicans released their long-delayed impeachment inquiry report on Monday (to coincide with the start of the Democratic Convention) and they clearly admit that the President did not commit any crimes. HOWEVER, they are still recommending impeachment because they claim that the family traded on their name to get b…

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Comedian and Former Police Officer King Hassan on Finding Joy in Any Pursuit 37:36

23d ago37:36

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Comedian King Hassan has lived many lives - he’s a former police officer who somehow became a stand up comic and writer, now living in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids. He was born in Alabama to an American mother and Nigerian father, which led to often confusing and conflicting approaches to money, wealth, and identity. He and Carl discuss…

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Episode 757: Trump May Be Losing His Mind; Vance Striking Out; Trump Sues DOJ 45:36

1M ago45:36

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This week on Ring of Fire! Americans from all across the political spectrum were shocked and appalled by Donald Trump’s reality-defying posts on Truth Social throughout the day on Sunday, and even some of Trump’s own supporters admitted that he is losing his mind. The posts were nothing short of insanity, and could easily be evidence of a severe me…

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The Essentials Of Money with Leadership Expert Greg McKeown 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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Carl welcomes Greg McKeown, the author of two New York Times bestsellers “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”, and “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” one of Carl’s favorite books. In this episode of 50 Fires, Greg and Carl discuss the concept of creating possibilities beyond money and why lack of capital should never b…

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Episode 756: Harris Picks Walz! Now Who is the Old Man? Vance is D.O.A. 40:24

2M ago40:24

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This week on Ring of Fire! Unlike Donald Trump, Kamala Harris took some time and weighed her options before picking her running mate, and her announcement on Tuesday morning was met with overwhelming approval (unlike Trump’s pick of J.D. Vance.) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will now be on the ballot with Harris in November, and she couldn’t have pic…

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Sharon Salzberg on Being Generous and Mindful with Your Money 1:07:27

1M ago1:07:27

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Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. In fact, if you’ve come across the word ‘mindfulness’ in the past decade, Sharon has had a lot to do with it (at least here in the United States). On this episode of 50 Fires, Sharon shares how her experiences in India and Burma shaped her as a c…

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Bonus Minisode: Everyone Has a Money Story 4:30

1M ago4:30

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Everyone has a meaningful story about money. What's yours? Start by answering this question: What's your earliest memory of money? Share yours by emailing Carl - hello@behaviorgap.com Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com/ for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Follow 50 Fires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5…

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Episode 755: Dems New Attack Phrase is Working; Trump Having Buyer's Remorse over Vance? 30:05

2M ago30:05

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This week on Ring of Fire! An adviser for Kamala Harris coined a new attack against Republicans in a recent campaign email, and it is one that is now driving Republicans insane. The attack is simple: Republicans are weird, sick freaks. But the simplicity of it is what is driving conservatives up the wall, to the point where Vivek Ramaswamy got blas…

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Meaningful Investing That Acutally Matters with Meb Faber 37:40

1M ago37:40

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If you’ve ever felt like the investment advice you get feels closer from sources like CNBC feels like gambling (AKA The Financial Pornography Network) and want to be thoughtful about investing, this episode of 50 Fires is a great place to start. Carl welcomes Meb Faber, a co-founder and the Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management.…

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Bonus Minisode: What Happens When The Money Runs Out? 10:25

2M ago10:25

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Have you ever found yourself gripped by the terrifying thought of your money running out? Join Carl in this bonus solo episode of 50 Fires, as he contemplates financial anxiety. Imagine if we viewed money not as a dwindling resource but as something more fluid and replenishable? This 'minisode' isn't just about financial strategies; it's an introsp…

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Episode 754: President Harris? Trump Already Doubting Vance ; MTG Having a Meltdown? 34:40

2M ago34:40

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This week on Ring of Fire! Biden is out, and it looks like Kamala Harris is the new nominee, and the Democratic Party is absolutely crushing it in fundraising, polls, and in driving Donald Trump insane with this move. Things are finally starting to look up for the Democrats. Reports suggest that Trump is already regretting his pick of J.D. Vance as…

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Living a Creative Life with Filmmaker and Songwriter Scott Ballew 58:55

2M ago58:55

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Scott Ballew is a filmmaker, singer, and songwriter who has taken a remarkable journey from directing adventure films for Yeti to releasing music as a solo artist starting in his late 30s. Carl explores Scott's upbringing in a modest household in Austin, Texas, where his family faced financial struggles but maintained a stable environment. Scott de…

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Episode 753: What a Week! 35:48

2M ago35:48

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This week on Ring of Fire! Donald Trump is celebrating the fact that Judge Aileen Cannon completely bastardized the justice system this week, and part of his celebration included an absolutely unhinged post on Truth Social. The former President praised the judge and then called for all cases against him to be dismissed in a show of "unity" for the …

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Former Drug Dealer, Professor, and Author J. Dana Trent 52:31

2M ago52:31

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Born to drug-dealing parents in rural Indiana, J. Dana Trent was a preschooler the first time she used a razor blade to cut up weed and fill dime bags for her schizophrenic father, King. This is the opening log line to her new memoir “Between Two Trailers”, and it is a wild story. She talks with Carl about the experience of hustling with her father…

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Episode 752: Is Biden Dropping Out? Trump Goes Into Hiding; Trump Ally Seeking Revenge? 34:04

3M ago34:04

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This week on Ring of Fire! In a powerful letter delivered to Congressional Democrats on Monday, President Biden made it crystal clear that he is not dropping out of the presidential race and that it was time to drop the talk of replacing him and move forward on a united front. This comes as an increasing, though still small, number of elected Democ…

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World Series Champion Dexter Fowler On Investing In Himself After a 14 Year Career in Major League Baseball 55:02

2M ago55:02

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When former Major League Baseball Player Dexter Fowler was drafted out of high school in 2004, he signed for $1 million dollars and immediately got a wealth advisor. He played 14 years in the league, and despite all of his success on the field, he attributes his success off the field to his parents, wife, and children. As Dexter explains to Carl in…

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Finding Financial Forgiveness with Trauma of Money Specialist Shannah Game 53:20

3M ago53:20

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Shannah Game and Carl have one important thing in common: they both love talking about money. Shannah, a Certified Financial Planner and Trauma of Money Specialist has been talking about money for a long time. As host of the podcast Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shannah’s goal is to help people see their money as a tool they can use to create they want…

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Episode 751: Democrats Start to Worry After Debate; MTG Doesn't Need More Cowbell 34:45

3M ago34:45

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This week on Ring of Fire! The Supreme Court issued their long-awaited ruling on Presidential immunity on Monday, and it didn't do anything to clear things up. The Court actually just regurgitated what the Constitution says - specifically that the President has absolute immunity for official acts, but not from other acts. But this is still a major …

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