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Investing Unscripted

Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro
Investing
Stock Market
Investing Strategies
Investment Strategies
NVIDIA
Artificial Intelligence
Market Volatility
Crowdstrike
Warren Buffett
Tariffs
Personal Finance
Market Trends
Public.com
Public Investing
Berkshire Hathaway
S&P 500
Retirement Planning
Charlie Munger
Stocks
Interest Rates

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 episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff are joined by longtime friend and investing educator Brian Stoffel. Brian shares his fascinating journey from a middle school writing teacher in Washington, D.C., to discovering Warren Buffett i... more

In the May 2026 Mailbag, Jason and Jeff tackle a series of compelling listener questions, starting with a deep dive into whether "vibe coding" and agentic AI are truly an existential threat to major SaaS companies like Salesforce and Snowflake. The d... more

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Jason and Jeff strip investing down to its core framework. They break down the "Why, What, and How" that every investor needs to answer to build a sustainable and successful portfolio. The duo explores how to align your asset allocation with your tim... more

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In this episode, Jason and Jeff take a much-needed break from the relentless AI hype cycle to focus on "boring" but beautiful businesses. The duo builds an "Anti-AI" portfolio of companies that are positioned to thrive regardless of whether the tech ... more

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Brett Schaefer
Host of the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast
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Episode: 202. I (Still) Gotta Think About That One
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Episode: 196. Chit Chat Stocks, Unscripted
Emily Flippen
Analyst at The Motley Fool and co-host of Motley Fool Money
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Episode: 192. Emily Flippen, Investing Survivor
Brian Feroldi
Writer for The Motley Fool and founder of Long-Term Mindset, focusing on educating investors.
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Episode: 188. How to Use AI to Research Stocks (w/ Brian Feroldi)
Bill Brewster
Podcaster and investor with experience in banking and stock analysis.
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Episode: 184. Bill Brewster: From "Junk" to Quality
Robert Brokamp
Financial planning and retirement planning expert
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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
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Episode: 168. Why Your Retirement Plan Sucks

Hosts

Jason Hall
Host of Investing Unscripted; co-host with a background in stock market commentary and investing frameworks.
Jeff Santoro
Co-host and voice of the people; provides investing perspective and hosts with a practical, down-to-earth style.
Brett Schaeffer
Host with industry knowledge; known for cross-podcast collaboration and stock discussion.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Easy listen

    Easy listen and educates you on investing. That said, definitely not to pick up stock ideas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loganj31
    United States25 days ago
  • I’m dumber than these guys

    Enjoyable banter and solid long term investment mindset. One day I hope to be as smart as them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Investing fool
    United Statesa month ago
  • Entertaining and informative investing show.

    One of my first investing podcasts and still a favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Varkrob
    United States2 months ago
  • Definitely worth a follow

    Jason and Jeff consistently provide a great listen. The info they provide is entertaining and helpful. Fun and natural banter between the two.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thanks123$&@"
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful and Fun

    A very honest and down to earth podcast with two guys who genuinely seem happy to chat with (and make fun of) each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aiden Nellis
    United States2 months ago

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Many appreciate honest shifts in opinion and openness to new information.

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203. April 2026 Mailbag
Q: How should an older investor think about concentrating versus diversifying as retirement approaches?
The hosts suggest a blend: maintain a meaningful cash cushion for living expenses, keep a core buy-and-hold group of high-conviction, diversified holdings, and use separate, smaller positions or an options sleeve to satisfy the appetite for learning and tactical income without jeopardizing long-term holdings.
201. SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO and the Space Economy with Lou Whiteman
Q: How should investors think about the potential IPO valuation of SpaceX given XAI and Twitter ties?
Valuation depends on assuming both a successful launch business and the monetization pathway for XAI, plus the premium investors assign to Elon Musk's vision. Even with a high implied value, the cash needs of XAI and Starship risks and the potential post-IPO performance add significant uncertainty to whether a two trillion-dollar IPO makes sense, so investors should be cautious and focus on cash flow, capital needs, and diversification.
201. SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO and the Space Economy with Lou Whiteman
Q: What exactly does SpaceX do, and why is it relevant to investors right now?
SpaceX's core businesses include Starlink for satellite Internet, launch services for government and commercial customers, Starshield for defense-related space activities, and XAI. The combination creates a diversified revenue stream with growth from cheaper launches and expanding satellite-based services, though valuations hinge on future profitability and how the XAI component will monetize.
194. February 2026 Mailbag
Q: What qualities do you look for in a company when deciding to add a new position?
The hosts emphasize a strong enthusiasm for the company and understanding its business, rather than focusing solely on numerical return projections.
194. February 2026 Mailbag
Q: How do you deal with nagging doubts when facing market downturns?
The hosts discuss their strategies, focusing on dollar-cost averaging and evaluating business performance outside of market reactions.

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Two veteran retail-investing hosts explore practical frameworks for building and managing long-term portfolios, with plenty of banter and real-world examples. Episodes cover core investing questions, diversification, active vs. passive approaches, portfolio sizing, and reacting to AI-driven market headlines, often featuring guests from other investing shows for cross-promo. A recurring strength is down-to-earth conversation that blends personal finance basics with deeper stock-discussion and live-stream style updates, making complex topics approachable for everyday investors. The show stands out for its transparent processes, emphasis on discipline over hype, and community engagement through listener questions and occasional live formats.

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