Animal Spirits Podcast
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Will the Fed Buy Stocks? (EP.473)
Jul 15, 2026
1h 11m 44s
Talk Your Book: Do We Need the Federal Reserve?
Jul 13, 2026
35m 28s
10 Reasons to be Bullish (EP. 472)
Jul 8, 2026
1h 11m 39s
Talk Your Book: How SpaceX Got Into the Nasdaq 100
Jul 6, 2026
28m 20s
Is Debt Fueling the Rally? (EP. 471)
Jul 1, 2026
1h 12m 37s
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| 7/15/26 | Will the Fed Buy Stocks? (EP.473) | On episode 473 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: hyperscalers vs. semiconductors, 10 reasons to be bearish, Nvidia is cheap, analysts are good at forecasting earnings, why small caps are booming, investors still chase performance, why the stock market is more important now, the AI doomers are wrong (for now), bond yields are higher, what makes you rich, Dave Matthews Band, and more. This episode is sponsored by Nuveen. Start your alternative investments journey with Nuveen by visiting http://nuveen.com/alternatives Content sponsorship by Pimco ETFs. Learn more here: https://www.pimco.com/etfs Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Find complete show notes on our blogs: Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 44s | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | Talk Your Book: Do We Need the Federal Reserve? | On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Alex Morris from F/m Investments to discuss: the Fed, what the bond market is telling us, the debasement trade, Kevin Warsh and more. To learn more about F/m Investments and our ETFs visit: www.fminvest.com/etfs To check out F/m Labs visit: https://www.fminvest.com/labs Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. F/m Investments Disclaimer: The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For the most recent month-end performance, please call 1-800-617-0004 or visit our website at www.fminvest.com for more information, standardized fund performance and holdings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 35m 28s | ||||||
| 7/8/26 | 10 Reasons to be Bullish (EP. 472) | On episode 472 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: why the vibecession is over, experience vs. expertise, reasons to be bullish, reasons to be bearish, small caps on are fire, market concentration, Samsung's ridiculous profits, retail investors are moving markets, owning the biggest stock, it's expensive to live in San Francisco, the gambling boom, why car payments are rising and more. This episode is sponsored by Pacer ETFs. Learn more at https://www.paceretfs.com/ Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Find complete show notes on our blogs: Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Pacer ETF Disclosure: Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus. A copy may be obtained by visiting www.paceretfs.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Pacer ETFs are distributed by Pacer Financial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 39s | ||||||
| 7/6/26 | Talk Your Book: How SpaceX Got Into the Nasdaq 100 | On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Invesco's Paul Schroeder to discuss: the Nasdaq 100, index methodology, tech fundamentals, fast entry timelines for IPOs and more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Invesco Disclaimer: Not a Deposit | Not FDIC Insured | Not Guaranteed by the Bank | May Lose Value | Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. These opinions may differ from those of other Invesco investment professionals. There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. Index-based ETFs are not actively managed. Actively managed ETFs do not necessarily seek to replicate the performance of a specified index. Both index-based and actively managed ETFs are subject to risks similar to stocks, including those related to short selling and margin maintenance. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply. The Fund's return may not match the return of the Index. The Funds are subject to certain other risks. Please see the current prospectus for more information regarding the risk associated with an investment in the Funds. ETF Shares are not individually redeemable and owners of the Shares may acquire those Shares from the Fund and tender those Shares for redemption to the Fund in Creation Unit aggregations only, typically consisting of 10,000, 20,000, 25,000, 50,000, 80,000, 100,000 or 150,000 Shares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 20s | ||||||
| 7/1/26 | Is Debt Fueling the Rally? (EP. 471) | On episode 471 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: all-time highs in margin debt, the small cap rally, the hyperscaler dilemma, why Micron is up so much, everything is outperforming the Mag 7, concentration is normal, no signs of a recession, rich people everywhere, the pizza bear market and more. This episode is sponsored by Franklin Templeton and Vanguard. Learn more at https://www.franklintempleton.com/advantage To learn more about Vanguard bonds, visit https://vanguard.com/audio. Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Find complete show notes on our blogs: Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Franklin Templeton Disclosure: Before investing, carefully consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can find this and other information in each prospectus, or summary prospectus, if available, at franklintempleton.com. Please read it carefully. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. © 2026 Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 37s | ||||||
| 6/29/26 | Talk Your Book: Investing in the Power Grid | On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Ryan Issakainen from First Trust to discuss: investing in the buildout of a new power grid, AI bottlenecks, data centers, thematic ETFs and more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. First Trust Disclaimer: Mention of a specific security should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell or presumed profitable. You should consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. You can download a prospectus or summary prospectus, or contact First Trust Portfolios L.P. at 1-800-621-1675 to request a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information about the fund. The prospectus or summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 52s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | Everything is Outperforming the S&P 500 This Year (EP. 470) | On episode 470 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: why diversification is working again, how AI is creating more winners and losers in the stock market, why the Mag 7 is underperforming, the triple-digit club, why investors are holding more cash, rich people who complain too much, what makes America great, AI is disrupting self help books, the World Cup and more. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and YCharts. Learn more at https://www.betterment.com/advisors Visit https://go.ycharts.com/animal-spirits to start a free trial and get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription (new customers only). Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Find complete show notes on our blogs: Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 08s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Talk Your Book: AI Is Not a Bubble | On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Dr. Ankur Crawford from Alger to discuss: what everyone is getting wrong about the AI trade, why this technology is different, letting the market tell you if you're wrong or right, and how to manage a concentrated portfolio of stocks. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Alger Disclaimer: The views expressed are the views of Fred Alger Management, LLC (FAM) and its affiliates as of June 2026. This material is not meant to provide investment advice and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell securities. Holdings are subject to change. Risk Disclosures: Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. The following represented the noted percentage of CNEQ assets as of 3/31/26: Micron 0%; Astera Labs 2.0%; Nebius 5.2%; Anthropic 4.4%; TSMC 5.8%; Lam Research 0%; GE Vernova 3%; Nvidia 14.9%; QXO 4%; Heico 2.2%. Before investing, carefully consider the Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus and summary prospectus containing this and other information or for the Fund’s most recent month-end performance data, visit www.alger.com, call (800) 223-3810 or consult your financial advisor. Read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing. Distributor: Fred Alger & Company, LLC. Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc. NOT FDIC INSURED. NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 45s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | How Much is $1 Trillion? (EP. 469) | On episode 469 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: the desire to call an AI top, the SpaceX IPO frenzy, taking profits, why value is beating growth, why EM is beating the US, the markets were right about the war, agentic trading, 3% mortgages vs. 4% inflation, the politics of AI, the Rule of 55, a Knicks title for Michael and more. This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree and YCharts. Learn more about the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund at https://www.wisdomtree.com/us/strategies/quantum-computing Visit https://go.ycharts.com/animal-spirits to learn more and get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription to take Y for a spin (new customers only). Compound Merch: https://idontshop.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalspiritspod/ Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCompoundNews Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Find complete show notes on our blogs: Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ WisdomTree Disclosure: Before investing, carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses along with other information contained in the prospectus available at WisdomTree.com/investments. Read it carefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 34s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Talk Your Book: The Case for Investing in Emerging Market Bonds | On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Eric Fine from VanEck to discuss: how emerging markets have changed, geopolitical risk, currencies, AI and more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Important Disclosures from VanEck: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/talk-your-book-vaneck-disclosures-june-2026/ EMBX Performance: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/investments/emerging-markets-bond-etf-embx/performance/ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate; shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Current performance may be lower or higher. Call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for month-end performance. Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. Visit vaneck.com to read and consider the prospectus, containing the investment objective, risks, and fees of the fund, carefully before investing. Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 31m 32s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | The Teflon Economy (EP. 468)✨ | NBA Finals ticket pricesAI and labor market+5 | — | $1 trillion ETF | stock marketlabor market | NBA FinalsAI+5 | Nuveen | 1h 17m 01s | |
| 6/8/26 | Talk Your Book: Diversification in Private Assets✨ | diversificationprivate assets+3 | Danielle SingerBen Linder | InvescoLGT Capital Partners+2 | — | diversificationprivate markets+3 | — | 27m 50s | |
| 6/3/26 | The Biggest Short Squeeze of All-Time (EP. 467)✨ | FOMOchip stocks+5 | — | A Wealth of Common SenseThe Irrelevant Investor | South Korea | short squeezestock market+5 | Invesco | 1h 07m 05s | |
| 6/1/26 | Talk Your Book: Why Rising Rates Won't Hurt You Anymore✨ | investingmunicipal bonds+2 | Ben Barber | Franklin TempletonA Wealth of Common Sense+1 | — | municipal bondsrising rates+3 | — | 32m 08s | |
| 5/27/26 | A Fire Alarm For Interest Rates (EP. 466)✨ | interest ratesSpaceX IPO+5 | — | The CompoundA Wealth of Common Sense+1 | — | interest ratesSpaceX IPO+5 | Cullen CapitalDIVP | 1h 00m 38s | |
| 5/25/26 | Talk Your Book: Investing in the Rise of the Robots✨ | investment opportunityhumanoid robots+3 | Derek Yan | KraneSharesA Wealth of Common Sense+1 | — | investmenthumanoid robots+3 | — | 34m 39s | |
| 5/20/26 | The Fat Pitch For Bears (EP. 465)✨ | stock marketAI strategies+4 | — | AINetflix | geopolitical tensions | stock marketAI+5 | Grayscale | 1h 05m 43s | |
| 5/18/26 | Talk Your Book: Is the Nasdaq 100 in Another Bubble?✨ | Nasdaq 100dot-com bubble+3 | Mark Marex | Nasdaq | — | Nasdaq 100bubble+6 | — | 30m 24s | |
| 5/13/26 | This Won't End Well (EP. 464)✨ | stock marketinvesting+5 | — | Risk & Reward | South Koreasoccer dads | stock marketRisk & Reward+5 | Nasdaq Global Index Solutions | 1h 12m 14s | |
| 5/11/26 | Talk Your Book: Investing in Securitization✨ | securitizationinvesting+3 | Mike Laughlin | Janus Henderson Investors | — | securitizationCLOs+3 | — | 31m 09s | |
| 5/6/26 | The Stock Market Is Doing Something We’ve Never Seen Before (EP. 463)✨ | market valuationsstock ownership+4 | — | A Wealth of Common SenseThe Irrelevant Investor | — | stock marketinvesting+5 | Grayscale | 1h 06m 04s | |
| 5/4/26 | Talk Your Book: Animal Spirits Live with F/m Investments✨ | inflationFederal Reserve+3 | Alex Morris | F/m Investments | Washington D.C. | inflationFederal Reserve+7 | — | 56m 35s | |
| 4/29/26 | Paycheck-To-Paycheck on $500,000? (EP. 462)✨ | AI in wealth managementstock market trends+4 | — | The CompoundA Wealth of Common Sense+1 | — | AIwealth management+5 | Betterment Advisor Solutions | 1h 03m 37s | |
| 4/27/26 | Talk Your Book: Consternation About Concentration✨ | ETF adoptiongeopolitics+3 | Michael Arone | State StreetRitholtz Wealth Management+2 | — | ETFinvestment+5 | — | 40m 25s | |
| 4/22/26 | Investing Isn't Supposed to Be Fun✨ | stock marketinvesting+4 | — | Fidelity Trader+A Wealth of Common Sense+1 | — | investingstock market+4 | Fidelity InvestmentsTraderPlus | 59m 57s | |
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The Compound is an independent podcast creator known for delivering insightful commentary on markets and investing. The hosts, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson, bring a wealth of experience and expertise, making complex financial topics accessible to a broad audience. Animal Spirits Podcast stands out for its conversational format, where the hosts discuss various subjects related to markets, life, and investing, sharing their thoughts on current readings and media. This engaging approach allows listeners to enjoy a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, fostering a deeper understanding of financial concepts. With over 250,000 listeners, the podcast appeals to both seasoned investors and those new to the field. It offers valuable perspectives and practical advice, helping listeners navigate the often-complex world of finance and investment.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 241K
- Total plays: 46M
- Total reviews: 2.0K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 604
Castbox
- Followers: 4.2K
- Plays: 421K
- Reviews: 15
YouTube
- Subscribers: 234K
- Views: 46M
- Videos: 2.1K
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.0K
- Reviews: 2.0K
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Audience
adults, professionals, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- markets and investing topics
- personal finance discussions
- media consumption reflections
- life lessons in investing
Audience interests
- markets and investing insights
- business news updates
- financial literacy discussions
- current events analysis
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base expected
- potential for broad distribution
- specific platforms not listed
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for eight years
- consistent Wednesday releases
- reliable content schedule
Chart history for Animal Spirits Podcast
Peaked at #13 in CL, currently #13 in CL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| United States | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| South Africa | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Canada | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| KE | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| HU | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| CZ | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Ireland | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| Italy | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| Finland | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| CL | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| AE | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| GR | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| Denmark | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| VN | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| AR | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| South Africa | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| Mexico | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| Canada | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| IL | — | #87 | #87 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 32 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 32 markets.