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Investing Unscripted

Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro
Investing
Investing Strategies
Charlie Munger
Investing Unscripted
Luxury Industry
Personal Finance
The Smattering
High-Yield Cash Accounts
Investment Strategies
Emotional Investing
Magic Number For Retirement
Stock Performance
Chit Chat Money
Interest Rates
2024 Portfolio Contest
Risk Tolerance
Trailing and Forward Price To Earnings Ratios
Investing Framework
The Motley Fool
Undervalued Stocks

Welcome to Investing Unscripted, where we ask the hard questions about investing, the stock market, and personal finance. We don't have THE answers, we only have OUR answers.

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In this month’s mailbag, Jason and Jeff tackle the "Book Value" bear thesis for Lemonade and discuss when the company might finally reach profitability. They also address a listener's dilemma about what to do with a losing position in PayPal, debatin... more

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Jason and Jeff challenge their own investing biases and debate whether they’re wrong about holding three specific stocks: Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Dream Finders Homes (DFH).

00:42 Today's Topic: Questioning Yo... more

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Jason and Jeff are joined by John Rotonti for a conversation on the current state of the market and the AI bubble. John explains his "iron fist" investing philosophy and why the worst thing you can do is let go of a true compounding machine too early... more

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In the November livestream, we started with a market "vibe check" on the recent AI stock sell-off, debated the "AI bubble", floated a hot take on Apple's "wait and license" strategy, and answered live questions from viewers. We also announced the Q3 ... more

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Recent Guests

John Rotonti
Portfolio manager at Bastion Fiduciary
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Episode: 179. The AI Bubble & the State of the Market with John Rotonti
Robert Brokamp
Financial planning and retirement planning expert
The Motley Fool
Episode: 175. Are You Ready to Retire, Bro?
David Gardner
Co-founder of The Motley Fool and author of "Rule Breakers"
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Episode: 171. David Gardner’s Rule Breaker Investing
Brett Schaeffer
One of the hosts of the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast, offering insights on stock research and investment strategies.
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Episode: First Fridays 23. September 2025
Dan Otter
Founder of 403bwise.org, advocate for educators' retirement planning
403bwise.org
Episode: 168. Why Your Retirement Plan Sucks
Nick Maggiulli
Author of 'The Wealth Ladder' and a notable figure in wealth management
Dollars and Data
Episode: 163. Nick Maggiulli’s The Wealth Ladder
Alex Morris
Author of 'Buffett and Munger Unscripted' and equities analyst
Episode: 159. Alex Morris: Buffett and Munger Unscripted
Todd Wenning
Helps people manage their money and is the person behind Flyover Stocks newsletter
Flyover Stocks
Episode: 158. Flyover Stocks Unscripted
Ben Carlson
Author of 'A Wealth of Common Sense' and Investment Professional
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: 150. Ben Carlson Unscripted

Hosts

Jason Hall
Co-host known for engaging discussions about the stock market and personal investment strategies, drawing from his experiences in the finance sector.
Jeff Santoro
Co-host recognized for providing insights into market trends and investment strategies while fostering audience interaction through discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • Not keeping up with the portfolio contest.

    It’s the best part of the show now that everything else is behind a paywall.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    monstertrucktaxiguy83
    United Statesa month ago
  • Down-To-Earth Investment Talk

    Very reasonable & entertaining discussions on stocks, portfolio construction, financial planning, and how to think about investing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K-Swift1
    United States2 months ago
  • Great investing podcast

    I enjoy the casual stock and investing talk and the genuine takes on the market.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R.W.C.III
    United States6 months ago
  • Right? Right? Right? Right? How many times can you say "right" at the end of your sentence? Combined with a bed case of TDS. Unsubscribe.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    BOBO
    6 months ago
  • Great way to learn about investing in general.

    These two are awesome! I look forward to hearing them every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buy it right, sit tight
    United States10 months ago

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The hosts are noted for their humor and engaging delivery of complex topics.
Listeners praise the approachable discussions and practical advice on investing.
The show is recognized for its interactive format, encouraging audience participation.
Many appreciate the blend of personal anecdotes with market analysis, making it relatable.
Some criticisms mention audio quality issues, but overall the content is well-received.

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#233
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177. October 2025 Mailbag
Q: How do you know what your financial goals are?
The hosts discuss developing a financial plan based on current earnings, retirement goals, and healthy spending habits.
177. October 2025 Mailbag
Q: Are individual stock pickers narcissists?
The hosts discuss this notion, pondering whether a tendency to pick stocks indicates a level of narcissism and emphasizing self-awareness in investing.
175. Are You Ready to Retire, Bro?
Q: How far before retirement should people start thinking about cash and bond allocations?
Once you're a decade from retirement, that's when you need to start thinking about transitioning your portfolio to reduce risk.
175. Are You Ready to Retire, Bro?
Q: Bro, we were thinking of sort of bucketing the conversation around retirement, how do you advise people to think about it?
It's important for early career individuals to sign up for a retirement plan as soon as possible. You should aim to be saving a significant percentage of your income, and take advantage of employer matches.
174. Market Crash 2026 (Ominous Music)
Q: What do you think investors should take into consideration when making decisions about their investing life?
Investors should focus on their long term goals and remember the importance of basic investment principles such as asset allocation and position sizing.

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2. Robert Brokamp
3. David Gardner
4. Brett Schaeffer
5. Dan Otter
6. Nick Maggiulli
7. Alex Morris
8. Todd Wenning

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