Economists make easy targets. Their work is an inexact science that frequently produces misguided calls, prompting sneers and ridicule from the investing class. Enter Brian Wesbury, an economist who has often proved the skeptics wrong. He’s been rewarded with “top forecasting” awards while going against the grain from many of his colleagues. Hear o…

Loudmouth, antagonistic, arrogant. And those are some of the nicer things said about Kevin Slaten! King Kevin, as his legions of fans call him, has been stirring it up on St. Louis airwaves for more than 30 years. This enlightening and provocative interview digs into, among many subjects, Kevin’s long running feud with Tony LaRussa, his role in the…

1984. It’s more than the name of a famous book or rock album. For Dave Simons, 1984 marks a compelling story that close friends have suggested that he share. And he does so for the first time in this week’s Quick Hit. Get ready. You’re about to hear a story of homelessness, alcohol abuse, violence, panic attacks, and despair. But ultimately this is…

Eight people gather in a St. Louis home in 1989 to talk about doing church a little differently. Decades later thousands call this church home, including thousands more who watch online around the world. How does that even happen? Dave introduces us to the man behind much of the church’s growth and its impact in underserved areas across the globe. …

Imagine telling your wife that there’s a good chance you’ll be coming home in a body bag. That was “the talk” that Jay Humphrey and Chad West had with their wives as they headed to places like Afghanistan and Iraq. In this Simons Simons episode, the military veterans discuss everything from what it’s like to survive boot camp, to the "band of broth…

”I love you.” Three words that Dave’s mom has never spoken in her 80 years. Not to her three kids. Not to her three husbands. In a compelling, and at times painful, conversation, Dave has a heart-to-heart talk with his own mother about a number of life events that shaped her. A sexual assault that produced a child (and that would be Dave himself), …

We all know how difficult, even complicated, it can be to maintain a healthy diet in today’s fast-paced world. In this Simons Says episode, author and licensed nutritionist Jennifer McDaniel tackles issues ranging from obesity drugs to fad diets to superfoods. A must-see for anyone who takes their nutritional health seriously, and that should be al…

First Trust Portfolios is one of the largest providers of exchange traded funds (ETF’s) in the world, and yet many investors have never heard of the privately held company. That’s not a mistake. It’s intentional! Dave interviews Jim Bowen, the outspoken CEO and Chairman of First Trust, a man who’s not afraid to mix it up politically and who admits …

Dave goes public for the first time with an affliction he battled for more than 30 years. This will not only be an eye-opener for those who personally know Dave, but hopefully this episode will serve as a tool to help others who may be suffering from the same issues.By David Simons

Do you fear that robots could someday destroy humanity and take over the world? That would’ve seemed farfetched....until the sudden explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. Dave interviews a leading expert on AI and ChatGPT, separating fact from fiction and digging into the realities of AI and where we may be heading.…

Dave gives an update on the early success of the podcasts, and then jumps into an important investing topic. We are bombarded with a 24/7 news cycle that is creating unfounded fear, much of it based on conspiratorial nonsense. Stop bending down picking up pennies when there are hundred dollar bills floating overhead!…

After a stop in Boston, where he literally had egg on his face and became best friends with Bill O’Reilly, the zany Zip Rzeppa took his show on the road to St. Louis in 1984. The “wacky wonderful world of sports,” to coin a Zip phrase, was never the same in the Gateway City. Before becoming a financial advisor, Dave Simons worked with Zip in the la…

When you are born with the name of John Hancock, it’s pretty much ordained that you enter the world of politics. The St. Louis native served as a state representative before being named as Executive Director of the Missouri State Republican party. Hancock gladly takes the right side of the well-known “Hancock and Kelley” show which airs on both rad…

The son of a powerful union leader in St. Louis, Michael Kelley rose to become one of the most influential figures in Missouri state politics. The lifelong Democrat gives his take on everything from workers’ rights, to abortion, and to his hot button topic these days, gun control. Kelley gladly takes the left side of the long-running “Hancock and K…

A self-described “hick” from Tennessee, Frank O. Pinion would become one of the most successful hosts in the history of St. Louis talk radio. Sit back and enjoy Frank hold court as if he’s hosting his old “Large Morning Show”, complete with the retelling of some of his favorite jokes, as well as his take on everyone from Howard Stern to Casey Kasem…

Imagine being told to leave your hometown and don’t come back. That’s what David Hawkins and his 11 siblings heard growing up in East St. Louis, Illinois. But David ultimately pushed back on that narrative and is not only making a difference in his birthplace but in impoverished places around the world. Dave and David discuss everything from their …

It's episode 9 of the Squid Tank Podcast, and I'm joined by Nate and Brady! Things aren't the best quality-wise, but I feel the podcast is still an enjoyable listen. I have Nate and Brady on here to talk about TSTF, the Jordan Ridley situation, and just life during these trying times. That's it, listen to the show. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

I don't know what episode this is, but I'm going to talk about leagues and my hatred of things and whatever. That's it, enjoy the podcast, thanks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/squid-tank/support

It's episode 7 of the Squid Tank, and we talk about the Newsletter of Amino, Mango Soda, my fucking awesome microphone, and what's been going on in my life recently. I also talk about how 2019 is possibly the easiest time to be a wrestling fan as far as the amount of content available goes, and give my take on the AEW vs NXT thing. I hope you enjoy…

In today's episode, Pege and I share our thoughts on the Stomping Grounds PPV, and the future of the WWE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/squid-tank/support

It's episode 5 of the Squid Tank Podcast, and we're joined by Matthew (aka MT)! In today's episode we talk about the not-so-holy matrimony between Lion Wrestling and Kraken Gate (E-feds/Leagues/Fantasy promotions ran by the both of us), as well as the general disinterest of major wrestling promotions toward thinking outside of the box - unless you'…

It's episode 4 - and we're alive! I rant in this one, as I'm still a bit sick, and I give a little message at the end. I love all of you, thank you so much for the support.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/squid-tank/support

It's episode 3 of the Squid Tank Podcast, and I've been on the prowl, looking for innocent ears to ruin with the show. On tonight's episode we are joined by Pege, and I learn a whole awful lot about him - and none of it is good. We also debut some new segments, such as "Who Would Win?" - a segment that pits two warriors of the ring, the comicbook u…

It's episode 2 of the Squid Tank Podcast, and I'm stuck here with Tim, talking about anything and everything that one of us thinks of! I should've asked him "Who would win in a fight between Captain Planet and Cody Rhodes?" but I forgot to do so. In other news, we are now on Pocket Casts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Radio Republic, and Spotify, and w…

It's the first episode of the Squid Tank Podcast, and I waste 40 minutes ranting about the way I would book the 2019 Elimination Chamber event while also predicting the outcomes of the matches on the card. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/squid-tank/support