The Retirement Playbook
by John Croze, John Goodhue
Is this your podcast?John Croze and John Goodhue, hosts of "The Retirement Playbook," bring a wealth of experience to the podcast. Croze leverages his 30 years in education and coaching to simplify complex retirement concepts, while Goodhue, the Founder and CEO…
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Audience Interest
- retirement planning strategies
- financial investment advice
Podcast Focus
- retirement planning complexities
- financial options explanation
Publishing Consistency
- 106 episodes released
- active for 2 years
Platform Reach
- available on TuneIn
- available on Castbox
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
6 to 14🎙 Daily cadence·106 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
20 to 45 - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
8 to 1825 real followers tracked across platforms
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From 16 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Can I Retire This Year?
Jun 22, 2026
59m 51s
5 Years Before Retirement - Start Refining Your Income Plan Now
Jun 14, 2026
57m 42s
The Retirement Squeeze - Why It Still Feels Tight
Jun 9, 2026
57m 19s
Hot Markets, Rising Rates, and Inflation Pressure.
Jun 2, 2026
59m 51s
Retirement Problems You Can't Fix Alone
May 25, 2026
58m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22/26 | Can I Retire This Year? | On this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss whether you can retire this year, what would happen to my spouse if I passed away tomorrow, the retirement happiness formula, and they answer listener questions. | 59m 51s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | 5 Years Before Retirement - Start Refining Your Income Plan Now | In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss refining your income plan 5 years before retirement. Also why working longer isn't always an option, gifting money to adult children, and they answer listener questions. | 57m 42s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | The Retirement Squeeze - Why It Still Feels Tight✨ | retirement squeezetarget date funds+2 | Jeff | — | — | retirement squeezetarget date funds+3 | — | 57m 19s | |
| 6/2/26 | Hot Markets, Rising Rates, and Inflation Pressure.✨ | hot marketsrising rates+3 | Jeff | — | — | hot marketsrising rates+3 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 5/25/26 | Retirement Problems You Can't Fix Alone✨ | retirement planningmarket trends+3 | Jeff | Retirement Playbook | — | retirement problemshot markets+3 | — | 58m 29s | |
| 5/18/26 | How Do You Know Where You Stand For Retirement?✨ | retirement planninginvestment behaviors+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirementinvestment behaviors+3 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 5/11/26 | 7 Crucial Retirement Mistakes And How To Avoid Them✨ | retirement mistakes401K+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirement401K+3 | — | 57m 04s | |
| 5/3/26 | Retirement Planning Has Evolved - Is Your Plan Keeping Up?✨ | retirement planningannuities+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirement planningannuities+3 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 4/25/26 | The Hidden Risks Of Playing It Too Safe In Retirement✨ | retirement planninginvestment risks+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirementinvestment+3 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 4/20/26 | The 6-Step Retirement Check Up✨ | retirement checkupinvestment strategies+2 | Jeff | — | — | retirementinvestment+3 | — | 58m 16s | |
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| 4/14/26 | The Perfect Storm Is Brewing For Retirees And How To Navigate It✨ | retirement planningfinancial security+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirementfinancial planning+3 | — | 54m 39s | |
| 4/6/26 | Reasons the 60/40 Stock/Bond Portfolio Is Not Relevant Today✨ | investment strategies401K to IRA conversion+3 | Jeff | 401KIRA | — | 60/40 portfoliostock-bond portfolio+5 | — | 56m 28s | |
| 3/25/26 | 5 Smart Strategies To Create A Retirement Paycheck✨ | retirement strategiesfinancial planning+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirement paycheckfinancial strategies+3 | — | 57m 25s | |
| 3/16/26 | Turning Your Savings Into Retirement Paychecks✨ | retirement savingstax free investments+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirementsavings+4 | — | 57m 14s | |
| 3/10/26 | Should You Invest When The Market Is At An All-Time High?✨ | investingmarket analysis+3 | Jeff | — | — | investingmarket high+3 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 3/1/26 | Retirement Planning For Conservative Investors✨ | retirement planningconservative investing+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirement planningconservative investors+3 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 2/21/26 | Inflation-Proofing Your Retirement Income✨ | inflation-proofingretirement income+3 | Jeff | — | — | inflationretirement+4 | — | 59m 51s | |
| 2/17/26 | Why The First Five Years Of Retirement Matter More Than The Next 20.✨ | retirement planninginvestment misconceptions+3 | Jeff | — | — | retirementinvestment+3 | — | 55m 40s | |
| 2/7/26 | The 5 Retirement Decisions You Need To Get Right Before You Retire | In this episode Coach Croze and Jeff discuss the 5 retirement decisions you need to get right before you retire, AI can't design your retirement plan, retirement goals and life beyond the numbers, and they answer listener questions. | 56m 53s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Are You On Track For Tax Savings In 2026? | In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss whether you're on track for tax savings in 2026, the 60/40 stock/bond portfolio, is it dead or misunderstood? Also timing social security to maximize income, and they answer listener questions. | 56m 50s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Retirement Planning Questions Everyone Should Be Considering | In this episode Jeff, John Goodhue, and Coach Croze discuss retirement planning questions everyone should be considering, withdrawal strategies and financial mechanics in retirement, rebalancing your investments as you near or enter retirement. | 54m 03s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Boost Your Retirement With Low Risk-High Return Investments. | In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss boosting your retirement income with low risk-high return investments, the 9 expenses you may underestimate in retirement, why face-to-face financial guidance is the the gold standard. and they answer listener questions. | 54m 30s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Retirement Risks That Did Not Exist 20 Years Ago | In this episode Coach Croze and Jeff discuss 5 retirement risks that didn't exist 20 years ago, how to prepare for potential inflation this Spring, and they answer listener questions. | 53m 38s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | A Look Back At 2025 and Ahead at 2026. | In this episode Coach Croze and Jeff discuss 2025 in review, a retirement reality check, looking ahead to 2026 and they answer listener questions. | 54m 40s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | The Top 5 Retirement Moves Being Discussed Online Right Now | In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss the top 5 retirement concerns being discussed online right now, why many retirees are re-thinking DIY planning, last minute money moves to make before 2026, and they answer listener questions. | 54m 00s | ||||||
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