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Animal Spirits Podcast

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Animal Spirits is a show about markets, life, and investing. Join Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson as they talk about what they're reading, writing, listening to and watching. Look for new episodes every Wednesday morning. See our disclosures here - ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/

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On episode 488, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss: the bull market in earnings, the bear case for AI, defining the AI bubble, the 1987 crash, the best AI hedge, why the labor market remains strong, consumers keep spend... more

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On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

On episode 487, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss: AI debt concerns, Coreweave's Rocky IV moment, the 2020s appetite for risk, the Railway boom analogy, carnage under the surface of the stock market, the average stock ... more

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Matt Kaufman
Global head of ETFs at Calamos
Calamos
Episode: Talk Your Book: Beyond Bonds in Retirement
Tim McCourt
Senior Managing Director at CME Group
CME Group
Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in Single Stock Futures
Lance Humphrey
Head of portfolio management for VictoryShares and Solutions at Victory Capital
Victory Capital
Episode: Talk Your Book: The Case for Value and Momentum
Bill Eigen
Portfolio Manager, JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (JSOSX)
JPMorgan Asset Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: Will AI Debt Cause a Recession?
Jerry Baglien
Head of Real Estate at Benefit Street Partners
Benefit Street Partners (Franklin Templeton)
Episode: Talk Your Book: How Higher Rates Are Re-Shaping Commercial Real Estate
Mike Laughlin
Executive Director and ETF Client Product Specialist
Janus Henderson Investors
Episode: Talk Your Book: The Next Generation of Income Strategies
Bill Mann
Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management
Motley Fool Asset Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: Price Is the Ultimate Factor
Colin Roche
Colin Roche, formerly Pragmatic Capitalism, now at Discipline Fund
Discipline Fund
Episode: How to Talk To Your Clients About Ray Dalio (EP. 482)
Christian Munafo
Head of Private Growth Strategies at VanEck
VanEck
Episode: Talk Your Book: Why Aren't There More IPOs?

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Michael Batnick
Host of the show; long-time market commenter and co-host.
Ben Carlson
Co-host; known for market commentary and investment insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Ben and braces

    Ben brings out some great points like the braces situation with kids which is so true and a Dental analogy while discussing agent AI… batnick seems to discount everything

    I wish you would let Ben finish he makes such a good point about the braces everyone’s getting braces now…. And the Dentist analogy was awesome go Ben….

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    3
    Tomboy1000
    United Statesa month ago
  • Has seriously gone downhill

    How many hot takes do you have to get wrong before you stop making them?

    You might like this podcast if you live in the US and have below average IQ. If you’re serious about learning about investing go elsewhere.

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    1
    Stoic Listener
    Canadaa month ago
  • Ben Has Thoughtful Investing Insights

    I really appreciate Ben Carlson’s thoughtful perspectives. His ideas often give me something to think about, and I enjoy hearing his take on investing and the markets. However, I think he needs a better cohost.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Gcdjr17
    United States2 months ago
  • My heroes

    Ben and Michael, you are my financial heroes.

    Thanks for so many episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oscarteenage
    Spain2 months ago
  • Great guys to listen to, great show

    Tremendously entertaining and and chock full of cool info. Doesn’t hurt that I agree with much of what is said on the show. Don’t know what that says about me but the show is awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KieranMTK
    United States2 months ago

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Occasional political commentary can polarize some listeners, but many value candid discussions.
Guests and topics are generally high-quality and timely, with practical takeaways for investing and portfolio design.
Listeners appreciate the mix of market insight and banter, finding the hosts entertaining and knowledgeable.

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#113
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#131
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Talk Your Book: Investing in Single Stock Futures
Q: Why would somebody use a single stock futures contract if they're looking to do this instead of using a single stock ETF, for example?
McCourt says futures offer capital-efficient exposure, can be traded long or short without physical share delivery, and can help hedge other positions. He cautions that the trader participates in both gains and losses.
Talk Your Book: Investing in Single Stock Futures
Q: What is the thinking behind this product? Who is it for? How do we access it? What's going on here?
McCourt says single stock futures meet demand for precise risk management and individual stock exposure, while offering capital efficiency and extended trading access. They are available through futures brokers.
Talk Your Book: Beyond Bonds in Retirement
Q: I'm just curious how you think about that in terms of some of these income and structured products, in terms of trying to get people off the sidelines.
Kaufman says annuities can give retirees a license to spend by providing a regular payment. He also describes deferred income annuities as one possible way to address longevity risk, and explains how his parents use a portion of an ETF's income while reinvesting the rest.
Talk Your Book: Beyond Bonds in Retirement
Q: How has opening up of the ETFs in the last 5, 10 years really changed the landscape for investing products?
Kaufman says ETF growth has been remarkable and that the ETF structure has enabled a wider range of investment strategies. He frames the discussion around retirement income strategies and the growing number of retirees.
Talk Your Book: The Case for Value and Momentum
Q: What do you find as red flags for if you see some back tested data of a strategy like this?
Humphrey says to examine the metrics and precision used, and to be wary of unusually specific constructions that lack an intuitive rationale and may be over-optimized. He favors common, academically grounded measures with substantial historical data.

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Two veteran market commentators discuss investing, markets, and life with a mix of data-driven analysis, personal anecdotes, and candid banter. Episodes span macro themes (AI, rates, inflation), portfolio construction (momentum, private credit, ETFs), and real-world storytelling, often weaving guest insights from asset managers, crypto firms, and research shops into accessible conversations. Notable strengths include a steady cadence, clear opinions, and a habit of unpacking complex topics for listeners who want practical takeaways and entertaining market commentary. The show is likely to appeal to finance professionals, advisors, and individual investors who enjoy a blend of rigor and personality, with occasional debates that can polarize ... more

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