Best Matt Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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#315: Matt Ritter - Friendship is the Ultimate Life Hack 1:09:41

4d ago1:09:41

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Matt Ritter—a former lawyer turned Hollywood multi-hyphenate who's fast becoming the definitive voice of the modern friendship movement. Matt is the creator, writer, producer, and star of The Buddy System, a hilarious and heartfelt Audible Original which has just launched. The special blends personal storytelling with cutting-edge research on socia…

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How Purpose and Profit Align in Real Estate with Matt Picheny 38:14

18d ago38:14

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Matt Picheny. Matt shares his journey from actor and web developer to real estate investor, revealing how one condo purchase in New York City turned into a 15+ year career and a portfolio touching over 10,000 apartments. He and Kent unpack the surprising similarities between Broadway show syndications and m…

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Best of Blue Dot: Exploring California's Native Trees with Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann 51:38

27d ago51:38

51:38

Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#161 - Friendship FOMO 31:36

3d ago31:36

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When your friends hang out without you, the sting of FOMO hits hard. Karo and Matt dig into why it feels so personal and what it really says about your relationships. And when you’re the one who plans something and has to leave people out, we unpack the guilt and how to handle both sides with clarity and kindness. Check out our new Audible Original…

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From Non-Performing Notes to Cash-Flowing Assets with Chris Zona 41:05

4d ago41:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Chris Zona. Chris shares how investors can use litigation not as a defensive tool but as a powerful offensive strategy to unlock value in distressed and value-add real estate deals. He explains how buying non-performing notes, enforcing loan covenants, and strategically using foreclosure or receivership act…

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Best of Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director 51:37

7d ago51:37

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Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#160 - 22nd Annual Man of the Year Dinner 29:52

10d ago29:52

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Matt and Karo head home to celebrate the 22nd year of the greatest friendship ritual on Earth: the Man of the Year dinner at Peter Luger Steakhouse. A crew of friends from second grade, one annual winner, and a trophy etched with names for life. At its core, it’s about how tradition anchors friendship and removes the guesswork. That’s why we’re suc…

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How to Choose the Right Sponsor and the Right Deal with Gino Barbaro 34:01

11d ago34:01

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Gino Barbaro. Gino is an investor, author, coach, and co-founder of Jake & Gino, who has built a $400M multifamily portfolio and now teaches others how to do the same. In this conversation, Kent and Gino revisit Gino’s investing journey from restaurant owner to real estate mogul and dig into his “Jockey, Sa…

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#314: Diesel (Mark Lizotte) - 10,000 hours 1:18:18

11d ago1:18:18

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Mark Lizotte or Diesel is an American-born, Aussie-based roots rock guitarist and singer. He has spent decades cementing his status as one of Australia's greatest music success stories. First turning heads with his first band, Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, Diesel soon launched a solo career in the 1990s, introducing the world to Diesel – and the r…

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Blue Dot: Reimagining Ag: the California State University Chico Center for Regenerative Agriculture 51:38

14d ago51:38

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Blue Dot goes down on the farm by visiting with folks from California State University, Chico's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS).By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#159 - Finding Fringe Friends 30:27

17d ago30:27

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Instead of trying to turn complete strangers into friends, we recommend starting with “fringe friends” – acquaintances you already kinda know. Karo and Matt discuss where to find fringe friends and how to turn them into binge friends – buddies you see all the time. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! G…

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#313: 360 (Matt Colwell) - Authenticity 1:26:58

18d ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Matt Colwell or 360 is one of Australia's most iconic and beloved rappers. 360 erupted onto the scene in the early 2000s, taking home multiple ARIA Award nominations and two wins along the way. Peaking at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart, Falling & Flying went on to become certified double platinum, and also secured wins at the 2012 ARIA Music Awards fo…

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Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann 51:37

21d ago51:37

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Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#158 - Making Friends When You're Older 30:16

24d ago30:16

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We all have it easy when there are friends everywhere: in school, in the dorms, in your first apartment, at your office. But what happens as you get older and that surface area dwindles? Matt and Karo discuss how to handle it and make sure you have friends at all phases of life. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode…

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Building an LP Playbook for Lasting Wealth ft. Pascal Wagner 36:28

25d ago36:28

36:28

On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Pascal Wagner. A former Techstars VC turned professional LP. Pascal shares how he built a six-figure passive income stream by diversifying across real estate and alternatives—and the simple three-step framework he uses to evaluate opportunities with institutional discipline. He explains why clarity of goals…

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#312: Phil Rosenthal - Writing Your Own Ticket 1:05:40

25d ago1:05:40

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Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of "Somebody Feed Phil," as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and soon-to-be restaurant owner. "Somebody Feed Phil" – one of Netflix's most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and released its eighth season on June 18th in 19…

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#157 - Friendship Myths, Part II 31:08

1M ago31:08

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In the second installment of their Friendship Myths series, Karo and Matt tackle whether friends should always take your side no matter what, if it’s possible to reconnect once you drift apart, and whether your friends should like all the same people you do. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY…

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The Power of Focus When Building a Niche Multifamily Portfolio ft. Axel Ragnarsson 41:34

1M ago41:34

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Axel Ragnarsson—founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners and host of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast. Axel breaks down why his team targets small-to-mid multifamily in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, winning on inefficiencies while packaging assets into funds to spread risk. He gets tactical on the tech that …

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#311: Justin Spitzer - Incremental Progress 1:30:55

1M ago1:30:55

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Justin Spitzer is a co-creator and executive producer of "St. Denis Medical." Prior to that, he created and ran NBC comedies "Superstore" (2015- 2021) and "American Auto" (2021-2023). His other writing/producing credits include seven seasons of "The Office", as well as "Scrubs", "Committed", "Courting Alex", and "Mulaney". We chat about Superstore …

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Blue Dot: New MacArthur Fellow Kareem El-Badry from Caltech on black holes, binary and hypervelocity stars 51:36

1M ago51:36

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Host Dave Schlom visits with brand new MacArthur Fellowship award winner Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#156 - Friendship Leadership 28:51

1M ago28:51

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Matt and Karo discuss how in every friend group there's usually someone who takes the lead, so what does that leadership entail and what does it mean to be someone who models good friendship. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, You…

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Busting the Biggest Tax Myths in Real Estate ft. Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland 34:31

1M ago34:31

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland, partners at Keystone CPA and authors of Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor. Amanda and Matt reveal how real estate investors—from beginners to high-net-worth professionals—can use the tax code to build wealth faster and keep more of their earnings. They break d…

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#310: Dean Redman - Your Unique Blueprint 1:33:33

1M ago1:33:33

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Dean Redman is a well-known and accomplished actor and voice actor with over 100 film, television, and voice acting credits to his name. He is most notable for his strong performances in major Hollywood Blockbusters, such as Legendary/Blizzard Films' "Warcraft," where he took on not one but two major character roles alongside Travis Fimmel, Dominic…

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Best of Blue Dot: Celebrating three years of astronomy with the James Webb Space Telescope 51:38

1M ago51:38

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Blue Dot marks three years of operation of the magnificent James Webb Space Telescope. NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis joins host Dave Schlom for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#155 - CHRISSY TEIGEN AND JOHN LEGEND ON “THE BUDDY SYSTEM” 45:34

1M ago45:34

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Huge day!! Our new Audible Original “The Buddy System: A Modern’s Man Guide to Mastering Friendship” is out now – exclusively at audible.com/thebuddysystem – and if that wasn’t cool enough, we appeared on Chrissy Teigen’s Audible podcast “Self-Conscious” where we were joined by none other than John Legend!! And you can hear that episode right in th…

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#154 - The PALS test: Passion, Appreciation, Loyalty, Support 30:10

1M ago30:10

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Karo and Matt introduce the PALS test: a simple framework for evaluating whether a friendship truly serves you. The guys break down the four pillars—passion, appreciation, loyalty, and support—and explain how each reveals the strength of your connection. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY mer…

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The Art of Picking Top-Tier Operators ft. Paul Moore 35:05

2M ago35:05

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Paul Moore. Paul shares his unconventional journey from Ford Motor Company to building and selling a business, before discovering his passion for real estate and eventually founding Wellings Capital. He breaks down how his firm evaluates hundreds of operators to find only the best opportunities, why diversi…

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Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler 51:35

2M ago51:35

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Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler

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#153 - The Sultan of Spontaneity vs. The Monarch of Monotony 31:11

2M ago31:11

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Matt and Karo have vastly different styles in life, Karo plans everything and needs 6 weeks notice, Matt lives in the moment. We examine the pros and cons of each when it comes to friendship. Check out our new Audible Original THE BUDDY SYSTEM Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagram, You…

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Probabilistic Investing and Fixed Debt Wins ft. Andrew Cushman 36:09

2M ago36:09

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Andrew Cushman. Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to full-time multifamily investor, with more than 3,000 units syndicated and repositioned. He explains why chasing “rough C” properties created more risk and headaches than reward, why class B assets offer the best risk-adjusted returns, and h…

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#309: Jessica Camacho - Trial and Error 1:25:35

2M ago1:25:35

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Jessica Camacho is an actress who can currently be seen in a series regular role in Amazon Prime's action series, COUNTDOWN, opposite Jensen Ackles and Eric Dane. Jessica is perhaps most known for her series regular on the CBS (OWN) drama series, ALL RISE. Jessica can be seen recurring on CBS's S.W.A.T. and Amazon Freevee's BOSCH: LEGACY and will s…

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Blue Dot: The anatomy of a disaster: inside the Titan submersible implosion 51:35

2M ago51:35

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Gordon Telepun joins host Dave Schlom to discuss the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people, including Ocean Gate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, in 2023.

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#152 - Rolling Three Deep 32:53

2M ago32:53

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By Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo

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Why Consistency Outperforms Talent in Multifamily ft. Michael Blank 41:47

2M ago41:47

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Michael Blank. Michael shares his winding path from software IPO riches to a painful restaurant collapse, the light-bulb moment that multifamily creates true “mailbox money,” and how a Who-Not-How mindset lets new investors scale without waiting for decades of experience or their own capital. He breaks down…

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#308: Andrew Thorp King - The Calling Journey 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

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Andrew Thorp King is an executive fintech banker, spy novelist, speaker, punk rocker, podcaster, ex-bodybuilder, cigar lover, and serial entrepreneur. He founded two independent record labels—Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records—and has invested in many spaces, including online lending, fitness, lead generation, and independent music. When it c…

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