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Investing Unscripted

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

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 August 2026 First Fridays live stream, Jason and Jeff break down the latest earnings season chaos, exploring why Lemonade dropped despite hitting its lowest gross loss ratio ever. They analyze Twilio’s massive 35% post-earnings pop, debate wh... more

In this recurring segment, Jason and Jeff let an AI randomly select six stocks from their personal portfolios for a rapid-fire review. The hosts deliver a one-sentence thesis, a bear case, and a final "buy or pass" verdict for Arista Networks, Ferrar... more

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In this July 2026 Mailbag, Jason and Jeff tackle listener questions on when logic should yield to emotion in debt payoff decisions, how to accurately benchmark dollar-cost-averaged portfolios, and which modern stocks fit David Gardner's "Rule Breaker... more

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Why do banks count your deposits as liabilities? We're breaking down how banks actually buy and sell money, plus how to evaluate loan books and bank earnings.

00:49 Why Talk Bank Stocks

03:41 Banks Buy And Sell Money

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Jason Hall
The voice of the aristocracy, guest on banking stocks discussion
Episode: 215. Jason Explains Banks
Brian Stoffel
Writer and investor; Motley Fool alumnus; educator-turned-financial writer
Motley Fool
Episode: 207. Missing Fads with Brian Stoffel
Lou Whiteman
Contributing analyst specializing in space and defense tech for Motley Fool
Motley Fool
Episode: 201. SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO and the Space Economy with Lou Whiteman
Brett Schaeffer
Host of the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast, guest on this episode for a promo read
Chit Chat Stocks Podcast
Episode: First Fridays 29. April 2026
Brett Schafer
From the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast
Chit Chat Stocks Podcast
Episode: 196. Chit Chat Stocks, Unscripted
Emily Flippen
Analyst at The Motley Fool and co-host of Motley Fool Money
The Motley Fool
Episode: 192. Emily Flippen, Investing Survivor
Bill Brewster
Podcaster and investor with experience in banking and stock analysis.
Business Brew
Episode: 184. Bill Brewster: From "Junk" to Quality
John Rotonti
Portfolio manager at Bastion Fiduciary
Bastion Fiduciary
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?

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 293 ratings
  • Real Guys

    Hilarious buddies that have funny banter, and extremely smart investors. Must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Gibson
    United States2 months ago
  • Easy listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loganj31
    United States3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • Entertaining and informative investing show.

    One of my first investing podcasts and still a favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Varkrob
    United States4 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 States4 months ago

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Listeners praise down-to-earth investing talk, accessible explanations, and entertaining banter.
Guest diversity and practical stock-discussion are frequently highlighted as strengths.
Many appreciate honest shifts in opinion and openness to new information.

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216. July 2026 Mailbag
Q: How should an investor think about feeling versus logic in investing decisions?
They propose regret minimization as a framework, suggest evaluating how decisions will feel in the future, and emphasize discussing with partners or fiduciaries to align decisions with long-term goals.
216. July 2026 Mailbag
Q: What specific areas of AI do you think have the potential to disrupt traditional industries?
They discuss that AI will likely disrupt many industries, with adoption starting as productivity gains and expanding as data, robotics, and AI-native companies mature, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics and margins.
215. Jason Explains Banks
Q: What are the key metrics you look for when evaluating a bank, and how do they differ from non-bank stocks?
The guests explain that banks must focus on margins, loan book quality, and the relationship between deposits (liabilities) and the bank's income from interest and fees, with net interest margin being a core indicator. They emphasize understanding whether a bank's loan book is diversified and how its business model (commercial vs investment vs universal) influences earnings stability across economic cycles.
211. June 2026 Mailbag
Q: Why is QuantumScape valued at a several-billion market cap despite pre-revenue status?
Market pricing reflects expectations of future cash flows and leadership in solid-state battery tech; even if pre-revenue, potential for a blockbuster product and scale can justify higher valuations, though it remains highly contingent on commercialization success.
211. June 2026 Mailbag
Q: What would you do with a windfall of $250,000, say for education funding or retirement planning?
Prioritize education funding and emergency planning, then gradually invest the rest in diversified index exposure, avoiding high-risk bets and considering debt payoff if relevant; a balanced, long-term approach tends to work best.

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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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4. Brett Schaeffer
5. Brett Schafer
6. Emily Flippen
7. Bill Brewster
8. John Rotonti

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