Best MBA Associate Professor Podcasts (2025)

1
The Book Whisperer 30:27

1d ago30:27

30:27

Everett O’Keefe, is public speaker, leadership coach, business consultant and founder of Ignite Press, a company that helps authors write, publish, and launch an Amazon Bestseller. In this pod, Everett shares his passion for the transformational impact (authority) of books and their lasting ability to inspire and influence positive change. Along th…

1
Efficient Frontier Advisors Co-Founder & Neurologist Bill Bernstein 1:04:06

3d ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Barry speaks with Bill Bernstein, neurologist, investor, author and co-founder of Efficient Frontier Advisors about his unique career path from science to finance and how he uses lessons learned in neurology and applies them to investing. Bill also shares his thoughts on the current economic and political environment and his thoughts on how to navi…

1
At The Money: Cass Sunstein on Shifting Your Career Focus 17:01

4d ago17:01

17:01

How do you change careers when you are a highly accomplished, successful attorney? The answer is focus within your profession on what you love doing! Cass Sunstein, professor at Harvard Law School co-author of the new book, “Algorithmic Harm: Protecting People in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” Previously he co-authored “Nudge” with Nobel Laure…

1
River & Stone Yoga: Know Us, Like Us, Trust Us 37:18

6d ago37:18

37:18

Stephanie Pratico is a mental health counsellor, adjunct professor, and Co-Founder of River & Stone Yoga in Worcester, Massachusetts. In this episode, she reflects on the excitement and challenges of transforming her personal vision into a thriving business. Along the way we discuss – Oracles and Road Signs (6:10), Voice of Reason (11:15), a little…

1
Care for Peace 40:29

8d ago40:29

40:29

Jeffrey Charles Hardy is an International Healthcare Facility Futurist and Planner. He is the founder of Care for Peace, a nonprofit global health development foundation. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:00), the Process (5:30), Stages of Human Evolution (7:00), Templates for Discussion (16:00), Backing Up from the Issue (20:00), Pogo (29:…

1
Transforming ETFs with Bryon Lake of Goldman Sachs Asset Management 1:03:52

11d ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Barry speaks with Bryon Lake, Chief Transformation Officer for the Client Solutions Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Bryon started at PowerShares in the ETF industry eventually becoming head of International ETFs for Invesco. Bryon then moved to New York to head JPMorgan Asset Management's global head of ETF solutions. See omnystudio.co…

1
Alejandra Grindal, Ned Davis Research – Tariff Lesson with Prof. Grindal 49:22

12d ago49:22

49:22

Today’s guest is Alejandra Grindal. Alejandra serves as the Chief Economist for Ned Davis Research. Based in Florida and a graduate (undergraduate and Master’s) of Florida State University, we were pleased to host a true Floridian for this episode. We recently hosted Alejandra for our Annual Dinner for CFA Society Orlando and did such a great job, …

1
At The Money: Algorithmic Harm with Professor Cass Sunstein 20:53

12d ago20:53

20:53

What is the impact of “ Algorithms” on the prices you pay for your Uber, what gets fed to you on TikTok, even the prices you pay in the supermarket? Cass Sunstein, professor at Harvard Law School co-author of the new book, “Algorithmic Harm: Protecting People in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” Previously he co-authored “Nudge” with Nobel Laurea…

1
Gro-Haus 42:31

15d ago42:31

42:31

Drew Donaldson, fractional CMO and Golden Rule Enthusiast explains how leveraging empathy can turn marketing challenges into profit opportunities. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:00), Strategy-based (7:15), Empathy Gap (14:00), Home Depot vs. Ace Hardware (16:45), Savannah School of Art & Design (18:45), Matthew McConaughey (22:00), a Hum…

1
Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO Tom Barkin 59:37

17d ago59:37

59:37

Barry speaks with Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO Tom Barkin. Tom has been a member of the Richmond Fed since 2018. He is also on the Federal Open Markets committee and is responsible for a variety of Richmond Fed technology and bank supervision. Previously, Tom had spent 30 years at McKinsey, where eventually he became chief risk Office…

1
Thinking About a Career Change? You’ll Need Skill, Work – and Luck 14:27

18d ago14:27

14:27

What does it take to undertake a significant career change? How can you shift from a safe but unsatisfying job into one that you love? Successfully navigating a major career change requires some skill, some hard work, and a bit of luck. Morgan Housel is the author of the best-selling “Psychology of Money” (8 million copies sold worldwide), We discu…

1
Un Maestro de la Comunicacion: Costa Rica Call Center 53:32

22d ago53:32

53:32

Richard Blank, President of Costa Rica’s Call Center provides a fast, fun, and furious master class on the science and secrets behind telemarketing sales. Along the way we discuss – the power of bilingual skills (11:50), First Impressions (14:00), training telemarketers (20:00), pinball metaphors (27:00), INXS (31:45), positive escalation (38:30), …

1
Introducing: Everybody's Business 1:27

23d ago1:27

1:27

A smart and fun chat show about all things business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power) and Stacey Vanek-Smith (former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and reporter for Marketplace), Everybody's Business is powered by the unparalleled sour…

1
Panera Bread Founder Ron Shaich on Fast Casual Dining 59:55

25d ago59:55

59:55

Barry speaks with Ron Shaich, co-founder of Au Bon Pain and founder and former chairman and CEO of Panera Bread. A key part of building that brand, today Shaich is a lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive and Level99, continuing a long and extensive career in the restaurant and fast casual business. He’s credited with defining the fast causal seg…

1
At The Money: The Art of Spending Money with Morgan Housel 13:26

25d ago13:26

13:26

Is there an art to spending your own money? We spend a lot of time discussing earning and investing money, but how often do we really think deeply about spending it? Morgan Housel, author of the best-selling “Psychology of Money” (8 million copies sold worldwide), is the author of a new book, “The Art of Spending Money, Simple Choices for a Richer…

1
Targeting Sickle Cell Disease (Sponsored Content) 16:12

29d ago16:12

16:12

Terri Booker’s body burns with pain. She’s one of the 100,000 Americans living with sickle cell disease – a blood disorder that can cause severe pain, organ failure, and even premature death. The genetic condition came about to protect against malaria. Dr. William Hobbs leads clinical development for sickle cell disease at Vertex, and they are inve…

1
Mailbox Income: Mortgage Notes 41:17

29d ago41:17

41:17

Nathan Turner, Founder of Earnest Investing, speaks to the magic of passive income through the practice of recession-resistant Real Estate Investing. Along the way we discuss – Fix & Flipping houses in Saskatoon, Canada (1:40), Creating mortgage notes (6:40), Walk-in Music at the Diversified Mortgage Expo (17:40), Axe Throwing (24:00), “Boring is B…

1
Factor-based Investing with John Montgomery 50:07

1M ago50:07

50:07

Barry speaks with John Montgomery, President, CEO, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Bridgeway Capital Management. His responsibilities include the firm’s strategic direction, investment management and risk oversight, portfolio management, and mentoring. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a BA in Philosophy from Swarthmore College, and…

1
Bonus: An Evening with Michael Lewis, From "Liar’s Poker" to Today 1:28:08

1M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

Barry speaks with bestselling author and financial journalist Michael Lewis, live, from the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, NY. The wide-ranging, 90-minute conversation covered the full arc of his career, from “Liar’s Poker” to this year’s “Who is Government.” The informative – and at times hilarious – conversation included his experiences tur…

1
The Day I Became a Stoic: Ranger Class 2-83 37:10

1M ago37:10

37:10

Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (retired), Jeffrey S. Buchanan is the former commander of the United States Army North (5th Army). General Buchanan served for more than 37 years as a transformational leader across a vast range of assignments from the platoon to theater level. His stoic perspective and unique leadership slant stems from decades of eng…

1
Influencing Capital Allocation with Karin Risi 46:55

1M ago46:55

46:55

Barry speaks with Karin Risi, who spent 27 years at Vanguard, the world’s 2nd largest asset manager. She has reported directly to the past four CEOs of VG. Risi formulated enterprise-level strategy, drove client and revenue growth, oversaw talent development, and influenced capital allocation for the $10 trillion investment firm serving 50 million …

1
At the Money: Doctor's Orders - How to Change Careers 17:59

1M ago17:59

17:59

What does it take to undertake a significant career change? How can you shift from a safe but unsatisfying job into one that you love? William Bernstein, founder of Efficient Frontier Advisors, is both a neurologist and a professional investor. He is also the author of numerous books on investing and economic history, including “The Four Pillars of…

1
PRFAQ: Think, Articulate, and Inspire 30:51

1M ago30:51

30:51

Marcelo Calbucci, technologist, innovator, and founder of The PRFAQ Framework explains how to think, articulate and inspire your business toward success. Along the way we discuss – Amazon and Microsoft cultures (4:30), Eward Tufte (8:15), business writing (15:30), the Learn, Write, Listen Loop (23:20), London vs. Seattle (26:40), and 11 patents and…

1
The Magic of Confidence 34:19

1M ago34:19

34:19

Eric Charran, data & AI Executive, innovator and author shares his views on ways to cope with the challenging boss. Along the way we discuss – Riding the Microsoft Rocketship (5:40), the Servant Leadership of Satya Nadella (7:00), Nine Boss Archetypes (14:30), the Emergency Broadcaster Boss (18:45), the Attack Sub Boss (21:40), and the Zeitgeist of…

1
Checkpoint Charlie, Ranger Class 9-58 58:16

1M ago58:16

58:16

Military Veteran Ranger Bob Kvederas provides a fascinating account of his 30+ years of service to America. Along the way we discuss – Becoming a Soldier (1:00), Commando Walk (5:30), End of the Brown Shoe Army (11:00), MG Edward Walker (14:00), Building the Berlin Wall (21:00), Vietnam (37:00), Delta Force (45:00), and Life after the Army (50:00).…

1
Inside the Gerber Statistic with Sander Gerber of Hudson Bay Capital 54:44

2M ago54:44

54:44

Barry speaks with Sander Gerber, Hudson Bay Capital CEO and CIO. Hudson Bay is a global, multi-strategy investment firm. In 2008, Mr. Gerber developed the Gerber Statistic, which was accepted as an innovation complementary to his own work by the late Dr. Harry Markowitz, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and father of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT).…

1
Masters in Business LIVE: Carlyle Group CEO Harvey Schwartz 35:22

2M ago35:22

35:22

In this BONUS live edition of Masters in Business, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Harvey Schwartz. He's the CEO of the Carlyle Group. They talk about his New Jersey roots, how his mentors helped him grow on Wall Street and how geopolitics will play a critical role in investor fortunes. They speak at the Future Proof Miami conference on March 18, 2025. …

1
Setterlun University 39:03

2M ago39:03

39:03

Jake Setterlun, entrepreneur, author, marketing expert, and founder of Setterlun University shares tips from his success. Along the way we discuss – the Million $$ Offer (2:30), Partnership Development (3:00), Drones to the Rescue (17:20), creation of Passive Income (29:00), and “The Offer Code” (34:30). Access Jake’s website @ JakeSetterlun.com wh…

1
Embracing Global Opportunities with Jeffrey Becker of Jennison Associates 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Barry speaks with Jeffrey Becker, Chairman and CEO of Jennison Associates LLC. Prior to joining Jennison in 2016, Jeff served as the CEO of Voya Investment Management, formerly ING. He held various positions with ING including Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. He is a member of the Economic Club of New York and al…

1
The New Stock Movers Podcast: Sample Episode 4:19

2M ago4:19

4:19

Listen to the new Stock Movers Podcast from Bloomberg. Subscribe for five-minute episodes on today's winners and losers in the stock market. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4kJ43ON Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr385jv6 Listen on other platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/h0zn7xir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
Get Out of the Office 41:14

2M ago41:14

41:14

Brad Englert - advisor, technologist and author of the Spheres of Influence offers insights on ways to develop and maximize a corporate IT strategy. Along the way we discuss – the University of Texas (1:15), IT Governance (3:20), three types of decision making (12:30), multi-modal contact (21:25), and the Art of Apology (37:25). Access Brad’s custo…

1
Trends in Emerging Markets with Martín Escobari 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Barry speaks with Martín Escobari, Co-President and Head of Global Growth Equity at General Atlantic. Prior to joining General Atlantic in 2012, Martín served as Managing Director at Advent International and Co-Founder and CFO of Submarino.com, a leading Brazilian online retailer. He also spent time with The Boston Consulting Group. In addition to …

1
Team Favorite At the Money: How Much Money Is Too Much? 12:33

2M ago12:33

12:33

Can money buy you happiness? How much money is too much? Does wealth offer diminishing returns? In this edition of At the Money, Barry Ritholtz is joined by Brian Portnoy to explore these questions. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He is also the author of the bestselling books, 'The Geo…

1
We Live on Hope 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

Aaron Ryan, award-winning author of the Dissonance and The End sagas talks about creativity and the power of Christian Literature. Along the way we discuss – the Electric Boy (2:30), AI (Alien Invasions) (4:45), Apex Predators (18:20), the Anti-Christ (22:00), Let the Spirit Lead (31:50), and AI's (Artificial Intelligence) impact on creativity (34:…

1
The Absolute Return Revival with Tony Yoseloff 1:31:38

2M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Barry speaks with Anthony Yoseloff, Managing Partner and CIO of Davidson Kempner. Tony joined the firm in 1999. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and an M.B.A. from Columbia Graduate School of Business Administration. Aside from his time at Davidson Kempner, Tony also holds various board seats, including the Board of Trustees of Princeton Un…

1
Mike Thrasher, Modus - Family Office 101 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In this episode, the discussion centered around the complexities and dynamics of family offices. Topics covered included the growing number of single-family offices, especially in North America, the typical asset size that justifies establishing a family office, and the transition to multifamily offices to manage costs and expand services. The conv…

1
Team Favorite At the Money: Are Hedge Funds Are Right For You? 16:08

2M ago16:08

16:08

Hedge funds have never been more (or less hedged). The alternative asset class has become a huge destination for institutional and family office capital. But are the high costs and performance risks appropriate for you? Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators, and learned about alts working under the legendary David Swensen at the Yale …

1
Wealth Management and the 'Great Normalization' with Lisa Shalett 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Barry speaks with Lisa Shalett, Chief Investment Officer at Morgan Stanley. Previously, she was CEO and chairman at Sanford Bernstein, CIO at Merrill Lynch Asset Management, and now CIO at both Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and runs their asset allocation models and their outsourced chief investment officer models. On this episode, Barry and Lis…

1
Uncle Will Have His Way: Ranger Class 9-64 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. Ranger Bill Biser talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned. Along the way we discuss – the Draft (1:15), MLK March (8:30), PRC-10 Radio (16:45), Jack Webb (21:30), “This too shall pass” (29:3…

1
The Stock Movers Podcast from Bloomberg 5:55

3M ago5:55

5:55

Check out the new Stock Movers Podcast from Bloomberg. Subscribe for five-minute episodes on today's winners and losers in the stock market. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4kJ43ON Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr385jv6 Listen on other platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/h0zn7xir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

1
The Vibe 34:41

3M ago34:41

34:41

Sandra Stephan Kokovic, the "Beyonce of SnapAdvantage.com" shares her Vibe and expertise on all things Digital Marketing. Along the way we discuss – Bio-Hacking (3:35), Data Analytics (19:20), Multi-linguistics (30:40), and the power of North American Partnerships (31:00). Learn more about Sandra’s world @ SnapAdvantage.com. This podcast is teamed …

1
'Who is Government' with Michael Lewis 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Barry speaks with author and financial journalist Michael Lewis. Michael has written countless New York Times bestsellers including Flash Boys and Going Infinite. His book The Big Short was turned into an Oscar-winning film, alongside his Oscar-nominated books-turned film The Blind Side and Moneyball. On this episode, Barry and Michael breakdown th…

1
At the Money Special: Activist Investing for NAV 41:30

3M ago41:30

41:30

What happens when a fund is trading below its NAV (net asset value)? How can investors force management to allow the fund to trade back to fair value? Boaz Weinstein, founder and manager of Saba Capital Management, speaks with Barry Ritholtz about activist investing in closed end funds. His firm runs over $7 billion in client assets, and he manages…

1
A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom with Jim O'Shaughnessy 1:22:19

3M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Barry speaks with Jim O'Shaughnessy, Founder and CEO of O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC. Prior to founding O'Shaughnessy Ventures, Jim was the Founder and Chair of OSAM (O'Shaughnessy Asset Management) which was acquired by Franklin Templeton in 2021. He also served as Senior Managing Director and Executive Director of Systematic Equity for Bear Stearns…

1
Do You Want to Go Back? Ranger Class 502-73 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. Ranger Murray Johnson talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned. Along the way we discuss – Class 502-73 (3:00), Parade Rest (7:00), “Not a Broken Leg” (9:30), Visions of General Grange (19:30…

1
Team Favorite At the Money: The Tech Behind a Crypto Future 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

What is the value of crypto-currencies as a technology? How do the technologies that underlie Bitcoin and Ethereum work, and what are their futures? Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management speaks with Barry Ritholtz about the future of crypto-technology. His firm runs over $10 billion in client crypto assets. Each week, “A…

1
Vitamin Ai 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

Abhisek Singh Rajpurohit, a global citizen, tech entrepreneur, and crypto currency expert explains how his web platforms (Vitamin Ai and Voice of Crypto) are creating a movement toward a more inclusive, transparent, and decentralized internet. Note - Abhisek comments should not be construed as financial advice. Along the way we discuss – Satoshi Na…

1
US Fiscal Policy and the 'Deficit Myth' with Stephanie Kelton 1:29:30

3M ago1:29:30

1:29:30

Barry speaks with Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University and Senior Fellow at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis. Previously, Professor Kelton was Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. In addition to her work in academia, Stephanie has held numero…

1
Team Favorite At the Money: Optimizing Personal Health in Finance 15:43

3M ago15:43

15:43

Wall Street is always looking for an edge over the competition. But what if there was a giant source of overlooked alpha? Phil Pearlman, former Chief Behavioral Officer at the Bank of the Ozarks and founder of the Pearl Institute speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how the traders are seeking better returns by optimizing for personal health. Each week…

1
Luke 12:48, Ranger Class 10-75 49:36

3M ago49:36

49:36

This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association. Originally recorded in September of 2024, Greg d’Arbonne talks to Len Samborowski about his time in the Army and the impact of Ranger School. Along the way we discuss – Jumping Jack Farris (21:10), Joint STARS …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

MBA Associate Professor Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide