Best Matchstick Podcasts (2024)

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TPM Episode 400: Riley Poor, Matchstick Productions, Red Bull, Nike 1:25:00

2h ago1:25:00

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Riley Poor landed his dream job, filming backcountry skiers with MSP. His life was a dream, and eventually, he moved on to shoot with Standard Films as a skier, spearheaded a two-year Red Bull project, all while simultaneously managing ski athletes at Nike. He was killing life until a gainer gone wrong at a party created a life-altering injury. On …

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Millennial Revolution is in The House! | Kristy Shen, Bryce Leung & Little Matchstick | 93 1:06:57

25d ago1:06:57

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Subscribe and Watch on YouTube Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung are the dynamic duo behind the Millennial Revolution blog and movement. In this insightful episode, Kristy and Bryce discuss their journey from house-hunting to achieving Financial Independence (FI) and retiring in their early 30s. They delve into why they chose to reject traditional housin…

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TPM Episode 401: Johnny Decesare, Poor Boyz Productions Legendary Filmmaker, WSL 1:09:44

38m ago1:09:44

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Johnny Decesare is the legendary ski filmmaker who helped usher in the new school movement of skiing through his groundbreaking media house, Poor Boyz Productions. While Johnny spent his early life surfing in Southern California, ABC's Wide World of Sports inspired him to want to become a skier. These days, Johnny is a fixture behind the lens for t…

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A Hero’s Journey: Krista & Ed, The Mother of All Case Studies! | Krista and Ed Kim | 97 1:14:38

18m ago1:14:38

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828: How Lidl Works 50:43

4d ago50:43

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Neal discusses what wiki editors say about you in meetings, sizes and brands of dog, understanding British Bulldog, graceful vacuum handling in a laboratory setting, what tailors do with the pins, the woodchipper in Lidl, beverageware in Terminator 2, how Lidl works, misremembering traditional supermarkets, planning your first Mona Lisa, a non-edit…

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Arcadian (2024)

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Derreck & Ryan watch the 2024 monster horror flick, Arcadian starring Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall, Samantha Coughlan, and of course, Nicolas Cage, directed by Benjamin Brewer! Thanks for joining us. Let’s hit it. Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don’t forget to […]…

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Money Dates and Marriage Myths: A Financial Toolkit for Couples | Brian Page | 96 1:01:21

3d ago1:01:21

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Former award-winning teacher turned educator on financial literacy and relationships, Brian Page discusses the concept of 'Modern Husbands' and the importance of viewing marriage as a partnership. Learn about his innovative Marriage Toolkit, designed with insights from over 30 experts, and discover practical tips on managing money, home, careers, a…

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827: Bloodworking from Home 43:52

4d ago43:52

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Neal inadervently creates a bespoke music radio jingle while trying to prove a point, takes a refreshingly positive look at the Dark Ages, proposes an innovative new scam vulnerability discount, tells his future self some home truths and discusses understanding The Beachcombers, belch symmetry, how radio forgot what hello means, Arthur Guinness' Op…

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TPM Episode 399: Lindsey Jacobellis, Pro Snowboarder, 2X Olympic Gold Medalist 1:40:36

4d ago1:40:36

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Lindsey Jacobellis was the darling of the 2022 Olympic Games with her double gold performance. But while Lindsey has always been a podium threat (she’s a 10x X-Games Gold Medalist) when she crashed and took silver at the 2006 Olympic Games, the world made her a villain and now, almost 20 years later, she finally has that Olympic Gold. This episode …

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Enoughness: Your Life or Your Money | Vicki Robin | 95 1:00:13

7d ago1:00:13

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Join hosts Bill and Jackie as they delve into a profound conversation with Vicki Robin, co-author of 'Your Money or Your Life.' Vicki discusses the concept of 'enoughness' as a spiritual practice and the fulfillment curve, offering insights into how recognizing enough can lead to a more satisfying life. The dialogue covers financial independence, t…

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826: Musical Stools 58:54

11d ago58:54

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Neal uncovers a massive parallel between Bruce Willis' The Sixth Sense character and 1960s Muppets precurser Sam and Friends, proposes an ingenius new type of mnemonics that will change your life and discusses the practicalities of shooting yourself in the foot, being obsessed with Sesame Street, inadequate media explanation of kneecapping, being u…

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TPM Episode 398: Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, Pro Skier, Olympic Medalist, TV Commentator 1:27:44

11d ago1:27:44

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Alex Beaulieu-Marchand wasn’t born to be an Olympian. He was one of those core super-grom kids who skied the streets with his older friends. While other future Olympians were focused on adding rotations, ABM was focused on mastering rails, which would become his secret weapon. Through a random series of events, ABM found his way on to the Dew Tour …

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Knowing (2009)

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Derreck & Ryan watch the 2009 apocalyptic disaster flick, Knowing starring Ben Mendelson, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Lara Robinson, and of course, Nicolas Cage, directed by Alex Proyas! Thanks for joining us. Let’s hit it. Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don’t forget to […]…

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Doña Quixote, Life Energy, and The Coming of Aging | Vicki Robin | 94 57:58

12d ago57:58

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Join Bill and Jackie in an engaging conversation with Vicki Robin, co-author of the best-selling book 'Your Money or Your Life'. Vicki shares her insightful philosophy on financial independence, community resilience, and the power of frugality. She discusses her journey from active community building to aging with purpose on Whidbey Island, and how…

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TPM Episode 397: Best of Inappropriate Questions 2024 1:03:31

18d ago1:03:31

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Inappropriate Questions is how I close out every podcast and it has become a fan favorite. I get someone my guest knows well to ask their friend 3 questions and they can be anything, the more inappropriate the better. This week I went back into the archive from episodes 294 to episode 356 and pulled the best IQ questions and answers. Think names li…

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Windtalkers (2002)

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Derreck & Ryan watch a World War II film from John Woo about Navajo code talkers. It’s 2002’s Windtalkers starring Adam Beach, Peter Stormare, Mark Ruffalo, Christian Slater, and of course, Nicolas Cage! Thanks for joining us. Let’s hit it. Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the […]…

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TPM Episode 396: Rick Thorne, BMX Legend, TV Personality, Singer 1:14:26

25d ago1:14:26

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Rick Thorne is a BMX legend and the grind that he put in to achieve legendary status is why I do these podcasts. Rick wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth in a nice ski town. He grew up with a single mom, a sister, and the support of the infamous Kansas City bike crew, The BMX Brigade, led by Dennis McCoy. Through DMC, Rick saw a pathway to…

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Twin Towers: Lessons in Financial Freedom from Wall Street to Main Street | The Wealth Twins | 92 1:14:24

26d ago1:14:24

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Subscribe and Watch on YouTube Meet Nadia and Nicole, the Wealth Twins! Raised by a single mother in New York City's toughest projects, these twin sisters overcame obstacles to graduate from Columbia University, work on Wall Street, and ultimately achieve early retirement. In this episode, they recount experiences from 9/11 and the 2008 financial c…

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TPM Episode 395: Guenther Oka, Pro Wakeboarder 1:06:56

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Guenther Oka was looked at as the best all-around wakeboarder in the world…and then he had a devastating knee injury. While there was uncertainty, Guenther worked his ass off during physio, put out a Red Bull project and this year, he’s back to the competition scene. With podiums in his first 3 events back, not only has Guenther not lost a step, bu…

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

1M ago1:12:04

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Subscribe and Watch on YouTube 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…

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Never on Tuesday (1988)

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Derreck & Ryan watch an odd 1988 film filled with the weirdest cameos we’ve seen in quite some time. It’s Never on Tuesday with cameos from Charlie Sheen, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Cary Elwes, and of course, Nicolas Cage! Thanks for joining us. Let’s hit it. Then we run our little computer system thingy to […]…

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TPM Episode 394: Luke Edgar Part 2 - K2, Atomic, Rossignol, Ogio, Skullcandy, Traeger 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

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Luke Edgar knows how to tell a story; he has one about everything, and it’s awesome. The dude always maximizes the gun meter. If you listened to Part 1, you know what I’m talking about. Part 2 with Luke talking more about Festical, one of events that fills the pages of his proven brand building-sell through strategy playbook and then we move on to …

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

1M ago1:04:55

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Subscribe and Watch on YouTube 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…

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TPM Episode 393: Luke Edgar K2, Atomic, Rossignol, Ogio, Skullcandy, Traeger 1:20:30

2M ago1:20:30

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Luke Edgar has had a legendary career in building lifestyle brands and keeping them not only relevant but in demand. What makes Luke’s story so wild is that while his history goes back to the early days of snowboarding, the reason he pursued a career in “action sports” is because he learned to surf while he was in the army. And when he got out, his…

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

2M 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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825: Something Beginning with A 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Neal discusses Roald Dahl’s shed boundaries, demolishing and redeveloping a mountain, how sculptors manage Phil Lynott and Luke Kelly’s hair, designing a bridge over troubled waters, Henson-Disney’s post merger pre death plans, the trouble with the new generation of kittens, the house of detention, when to use Bob Dylan, a feature request for the s…

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Matchstick Men (2003)

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Derreck & Ryan check out one of the more serious Nicolas Cage flicks, Ridley Scott’s Matchstick Men from 2003! It co-stars Sam Rockwell and Alison Lohman! Thanks for joining us. Let’s hit it. Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don’t forget to check out […]…

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TPM Episode 392: Tom van Steenbergen, Pro Freeride MTB 1:19:17

2M ago1:19:17

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Tom van Steenbergen is known for going huge and setting records with the gigantic front flips that have become his signature. We chatted a week after Tom won his first X Games Gold Medal and a time when everything seems to be firing for Tom. While he’s not known for being a big talker, you wouldn’t know it as Tom is not afraid to share. On the podc…

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

2M 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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TPM Episode 391: Tommy Czeschin, Pro Snowboarder, Pro Wakesurfer, Olympian 58:06

2M ago58:06

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Tommy Czeschin was born into a life of mountains and lakes, so it’s no surprise that he loves snowboarding and water sports-but what’s shocking is that he was able to go pro in both. Not too bad for the quiet kid with talent who started ski racing and was the forerunner for the Jr Olympics before seeing snowboarding and making the switch. Within 5 …

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

2M ago54:48

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Subscribe and Watch on YouTube 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.…

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824: Method Actor’s Superman 42:19

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Neal delivers an overview of the second hand sock market, considers how a method actor tackles Superman, wonders whether scalding the roof of your mouth would soften your Cs and discusses the presumptiousness of Stan and Ollie (2018), songs from The Producers (1967), how Steve Jobs made phone screems seem real, the trouble with real crime docu-dram…

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823: Lay Ministers Can’t Wipe 47:46

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Neal considers how a cat learns to smoke in the current regulatory environment, explains your child’s hunger for paramilitary-style balaclavas and discusses risky versus risqué, Jesus’ disastrous impact on local fishing, changing atitudes to water bombs, edible versus digestible, Inbred fish sandwiches, why lay ministers can’t wipe, using Buddah’s …

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

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Derreck & Ryan are here to talk more Nicolas Cage! Our next film is the 2007 sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets, where Nicolas Cage’s Ben Gates must prove his family wasn’t involved in the assassination of President Lincoln. It stars Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ty Burrell, […]…

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TPM Episode 390: Red Gerard, Pro Snowboarder, Olympic Gold Medalist 1:05:22

2M ago1:05:22

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Red Gerard has won every slopestyle event out there: The Olympics, X Games, Dew Tour, World Cups, Grand Prix, you get the idea and Red is only 23 years old. While his life will be defined by his Olympic Gold, Red’s snowboarding career isn’t all about contests. He’s just as comfortable taking his trick vocabulary to the backcountry and laying it dow…

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

2M ago1:04:42

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Subscribe and Watch on YouTube 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 calculat…

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

2M 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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TPM Episode 389: Summer X Games 2024 1:18:26

2M ago1:18:26

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The X Games is the pinnacle event in action sports, and while it’s not what it once was, the new ownership group, MSP Sports Capital, plans to not only turn that around but make the X Games property bigger than ever. There’s a lot of excitement around the new regime and its plans, and the X Games media team invited me down to get my unbiased take o…

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822: In Case This is Being Recorded 47:25

3M ago47:25

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Neal puts beekeeping under the spotlight, recounts an old cat-related head injury, imagines how normal people say “dog” and discusses bin day in a Stephen King novel, belch fraud, virus creation hobbiests, anti meditation vigiilantism, unsubscribing, unsubs, ONSUG, how Criminal Minds helps podcasts, turning a juggernaut around, listener corresponde…

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

3M 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

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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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Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

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Welcome back to the Coming of Cage podcast, your Nicolas Cage movie review podcast, home of the Wheel-O-Cage, Cage-O-Meter, and CAGE-O Bingo! This is Episode 52 of the show as we take on our 51st Nicolas Cage movie! Our next film is the 1986 Francis Ford Coppola time travel comedy, Peggy Sue Got Married starring […]…

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TPM Episode 388: Ace Kvale, Legendary Skier and Photographer 1:23:54

3M ago1:23:54

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Ace Kvale has lived the ultimate ski bum life but he’s no bum, Ace is a legend. A Midwest kid who hitchhiked his way west at 18 for bigger mountains and a better lifestyle. After a few years of resort hopping, Ace made his way to Europe, connected with Marko Shapiro, and became part of the original Clambin Crew. He started out living in a chalet in…

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821: Deep Dive on Overthinking 44:04

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Neal discusses what they did to Craig Ferguson, humanoid cats fraternising with regular cats, what to do if your president freezes, elastic band fracture science, a deep dive on overthinking, interpretating foreign languge gestures, how non wilful ignorance works, Irish kids who reference the feds, hotdesking on procedural dramas, why the second ca…

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

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

3M 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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TPM Episode 387: Bobby Brown, Pro Skier, Olympian 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

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Bobby Brown was a dominant force at contests starting in 2010, and by 2017, it looked like he was on his way to his second Olympic Games, until that dream was taken away by injury. Knowing that traditional contests weren’t in his future, Bobby pivoted and took his tricks to the backcountry. Now, his pro ski life is totally different than when we ta…

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820: Talking Cat Cuss Therapy 49:21

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Neal examines what we know about farm animal cravings, contemplates career progression in a firm of guitarists, reimagines Sinéad O’Connor’s SNL pope photo protest, exposes the restaurant toothpick scam and discusses humanely expelling a wasp, why movie trailors shouldn’t be free, recreational self injury (non-psychotic), rib geneology, taking the …

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

3M 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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50 Nicolas Cage Movies Down

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Episode 051: 50 Nicolas Cage Movies Down Welcome back to the Coming of Cage podcast, your Nicolas Cage movie review podcast, home of the Wheel-O-Cage, Cage-O-Meter, and CAGE-O Bingo! This is Episode 51 of the show and we’re doing something a little different. In honor of reaching the 50 Nicolas Cage movies mark, we’re looking […]…

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