Best Benjamin Felix Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 366: Avoiding Investment Scams 53:24

3d ago53:24

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What happens when your favourite financial educator’s identity is hijacked by scammers? In this episode, Ben and Cameron pull back the curtain on a disturbing but increasingly common reality: sophisticated scammers using Ben’s name, voice, and online content to steal from unsuspecting investors. Ben breaks down exactly how these scams work—everythi…

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Episode 365 – Rob Carrick's Eight Lessons Learned in 27 Years of Covering Personal Finance 58:22

10d ago58:22

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In this episode, we welcome back Rob Carrick—one of Canada’s most trusted personal finance journalists—for his third appearance on the Rational Reminder podcast. Rob recently retired after an incredible 27-year career at The Globe and Mail, where he shaped how millions of Canadians think about investing, advice, and their money habits. Rob joins Be…

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Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director At Women's Action Group In Conversation With Trevor 1:08:59

13d ago1:08:59

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director of the Women's Action Group. They discuss the recent surge in HIV/AIDS cases in Zimbabwe, alarming statistics on child marriages and teenage pregnancies, the history of the Women's Action Group, their ongoing work, and much more.. Follow more conversations: Subscribe …

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Episode 364 – Martijn Cremers: Is the Conventional Wisdom on Active Management Wrong? 1:00:54

17d ago1:00:54

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In this episode, we’re joined by Martijn Cremers, Dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame and co-author of the groundbreaking 2009 paper that introduced the concept of Active Share. Martijn brings fresh nuance to the long-standing debate over active versus passive management, challenging decades of conventional wisdo…

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Fadzai Mahere, Zimbabwean Lawyer and Politician In Conversation With Trevor 1:04:50

20d ago1:04:50

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In this rebroadcast episode, Trevor sits down with Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, a Zimbabwean lawyer and politician. They discuss the state of law in Zimbabwe and her decision to join the then opposition party, MDC. Fadzayi reflects on what she believes was a critical mistake made during the November 17, 2017 protests, shares lessons Zimbabwe could lear…

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Episode 363 - The (Underappreciated) Risk of Individual Stocks 49:12

24d ago49:12

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What if holding just a few “winning” stocks is riskier than it seems? In this episode, Ben and Cameron explore the hidden dangers of concentrated portfolios and unpack the data that makes a strong case for diversification. Drawing from research by Hendrik Bessembinder, J.P. Morgan, and others, Ben lays out the harsh reality behind individual stock …

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PASCAL DELEUZE - Mon tout premier bruit

25d ago

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Pièce inédite de Pascal Deleuze pour webSYNradio : mon tout premier bruit. Lamentation pour un deuil impossible, cette pièce pour trompette en multipistes est aussi bien la trompe des légions romaines que la voix du kaddish de Maurice Ravel.Pascal Deleuze : trompette, voix. Guillaume Contré : enregistrement, montage, mixage. http://synradio.fr/pasc…

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Tawanda Nyambirai, Lawyer and Entrepreneur In Conversation with Trevor 1:27:02

27d ago1:27:02

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Tawanda Nyambirai — lawyer and entrepreneur. They explore the values and principles that have contributed to his remarkable success, including his role in representing Econet during their bid to acquire a license, why he sold Steward Bank (formerly known as TN Bank), and why he's now buying it back — pl…

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Episode 362 – AMA #7 1:12:17

1M ago1:12:17

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What if the hardest part of investing isn’t building a portfolio—but sticking to it? In this AMA edition of the Rational Reminder podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti tackle listener questions ranging from sustainable retirement withdrawals to the dangers of structured products, with plenty of philosophical insights on risk, behavior, and financia…

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Chief Felix Ndiweni, Ntabazinduna Chief In Conversation With Trevor 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

In this rebroadcast episode, Trevor sits down with Ntabazinduna Chief, Chief Felix Ndiweni. They discuss his chieftaincy, the legacy of Gukurahundi, the restoration of the Ndebele monarchy, and the Chief’s love for Game of Thrones, sci-fi and many more... Follow more conversations: Subscribe to our YouTube: / @inconversationwithtrevor Subscribe to …

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Gift Ostallos Siziba, Activist and Human Rights Defender In Conversation With Trevor 1:18:37

1M ago1:18:37

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Gift Ostallos Siziba, an activist and human rights defender. They discuss his journey as an activist, the victories achieved by the opposition, and the regrets along the way. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for change in Zimbabwe's political culture, as well as his views on Blessed Geza…

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Blessed Mhlanga, Senior Journalist At HStv And Alpha Media Holdings In Conversation With Trevor 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Blessed Mhlanga, Senior Journalist at HStv and Alpha Media Holdings (AMH). They discuss his arrest and his experience of spending 73 days in prison, the inhumane treatment he endured, whether he will continue speaking truth to power, what motivates him—and much more.. Follow more conversations: Subscrib…

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Janet Manyowa, Accountant and Gospel Artist In Conversation With Trevor 51:35

1M ago51:35

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In this rebroadcast episode, Trevor sits down with accountant and renowned gospel artist Janet Manyowa. They discuss Janet’s personal life and how she balances the different aspects of it. Janet shares her songwriting process and the journey of creating her first album. She also opens up about the intentionality behind her work and brand. Follow mo…

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Coreen Madanha, Managing Director At Investiq Oak Wealth In Conversation With Trevor 56:55

1M ago56:55

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Coreen Madanha, Managing Director at Investiq Oak Wealth. They discuss her journey to becoming the first female head of a stockbroking firm in Zimbabwe, the challenges of starting the business, the prejudices she has faced as a woman in the industry, and much more... Follow more conversations: Subscribe…

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Kumbirayi Katsande, Retired Business Executive and Entrepreneur In Conversation With Trevor 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

In this rebroadcast episode, Trevor sits down with retired business executive and entrepreneur Kumbirayi Katsande. They discuss his journey in business, his role in leading the team behind the iconic Zimbabwean breakfast brand Cerevita, and the inspiration behind it. They also explore the impact of COVID-19 and much more. Follow more conversations:…

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Episode 361: Alex Edmans - Finding "The Truth" in Economics, Finance, and Life 1:05:20

1M ago1:05:20

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Today, Ben plays lone host for the first time as we welcome Alex Edmans to the show. Alex is a Professor of Finance at London Business School as well as an accomplished speaker, author, investment banker, and financial advisor. To start, Alex describes his involvement in the formation of a new law in the UK before defining ‘misinformation’ and wher…

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Episode 360 – Gerard O'Reilly: The Components of Net Returns 1:15:52

1M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

What if “just buying the market” isn’t the end of the story? In this episode, we are joined by Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and Co-CIO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, for a deep dive into what really drives net investment returns. Gerard returns to the Rational Reminder podcast to explain the key principles that differentiate Dimensional’s approach from t…

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Episode 359 - The Most Controversial Topics in Personal Finance 1:18:19

2M ago1:18:19

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For the first time as a host combination, Ben, Dan, and Cameron sit down to discuss the most controversial topics in personal finance. We begin with identity and how it informs decision-making. Then, we revisit the renting versus buying debate, why this remains a highly controversial topic, the ins and outs of income investing, and understating the…

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Episode 358 – Dr. Eli Beracha: Renting versus Buying a Home 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Dr. Eli Beracha has recently been recognized by The Journal of Real Estate Literature as the world’s third best in research productivity, and today, we are honoured to be joined by this top industry expert to bring more clarity to the renting versus buying debate. We use Dr. Beracha’s ‘Lessons from Over 30 Years of Buy Versus Rent Decisions: Is the…

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Episode 357 – AMA #6 56:13

2M ago56:13

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Cameron joins Ben for his first AMA as we bring you the sixth edition of our Listener Questions and Investing Lessons mini-series. Diving right in, Ben and Cameron share their stance on the multi-host format of the Rational Reminder podcast before walking us through the new PWL Retirement Planning Tool. Then, we unpack our venture with OneDigital, …

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Philippe POIRIER - Un certain sentiment de la voix

2M ago

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Playlist de Philippe Poirier pour webSYNradio avec trois de ses compositions entremêlés des sons de David Garland, Christopher Hobbs, Carlos Gardel, Philip Glass, Elvis Presley, Isidore Isou, Eric Satie, kristin Oppenheim, Sonic Youth, David Toop, Morton Feldman, Brooks Williams, Dariush Dolat-Shahi, Marcel Broodthaers. Les morceaux choisis (pas to…

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Episode 356 – Abby Davisson: How to Make Decisions About Money and Love 58:31

2M ago58:31

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How do we make the most important decisions in life with intention rather than impulse? In this episode, we are joined by Abby Davisson to unpack her practical framework for better decision-making. Abby is a Yale and Stanford alumnus, a former executive at Gap Inc., and the co-author of Money and Love. She is also the founder of the Money and Love …

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Episode 355 – Do Index Funds Incur Adverse Selection Costs? 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

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Marco Sammon joins Ben and Dan to unpack his latest paper, ‘Index Rebalancing and Stock Market Composition’, beginning with how Marco’s work (co-written by John Shim) compares to the Nobel Prize-winner Bill Sharpe’s paper, ‘Arithmetic of Active Management.’ We investigate the missing links in Sharpe’s logic before defining “the market” and ascertai…

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EMMANUEL MIEVILLE - DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines

3M ago

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Programme inédit de EMMANUEL MIEVILLE pour webSYNradio : DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines. Ce mix inédit regroupe une sélection de pièces acousmatiques et concrètes, réalisées et éditées sous le label français Baskaru, et des compositions de musique concrète et de field recordings, capturées dans des environnements urbains (au Portuga…

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Larry Benjamin Norton, Wildlife and Landscape Painter In Conversation With Trevor 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Larry Benjamin Norton, a renowned wildlife and landscape painter. From picking up a brush at just two years old to leading powerful campaigns against the unchecked rise of commercial enterprises in Victoria Falls, Larry shares his incredible journey, passions, and the deep inspirations behind his art. F…

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Episode 354 - Jason Pereira: Expert Financial Planning 1:17:18

3M ago1:17:18

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Beyond the sales pitches, acronyms, and product talk, what does it mean to be a financial planner? In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, we sit down with long-time industry leader and advocate Jason Pereira. Jason is a Canadian financial planner with over 20 years of experience, dual CFP certification (Canada and US), and a passion for …

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Episode 353 – AMA #5 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

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The fifth installment of our Ask Me Anything sessions begins with the inevitable volatility of the stock market as we urge investors to remain calm amidst recent US stock declines. Similarly, we unpack the historical resilience of stock markets and offer advice for dealing with market crashes before discussing why bonds are not the best strategy fo…

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Sibo Muteyiwa, Potraz Deputy Director Marketing& International Relations In Conversation With Trevor 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Sibo Muteyiwa, Potraz Deputy Director Marketing & International Relations. They explore her career journey, the factors behind her success as a brand, her experiences as a woman in the corporate world, POTRAZ's mandate, and much more.. Follow more conversations: Subscribe to our YouTube: / @inconversati…

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Episode 352 – Jessica Moorhouse: Everything But Money 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

What if the key to financial success isn’t just a better budget, but a better understanding of your relationship with money? In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, Ben and Dan sit down with Jessica Moorhouse to delve into the ins and outs of personal finance. Jessica is a money expert, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, speaker, an…

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Willard Zireva, OK Zimbabwe CEO In Conversation With Trevor Rebroadcast 1:15:55

3M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

In this rebroadcast episode Trevor sits Willard Zireva, OK Zimbabwe CEO and one of the first black chartered accounts in Zimbabwe. They discuss his fight against racism in the accounting sector, his experience in prison due to price control and how he began the widely popular OK Grand Challenge and many more. Follow more conversations: Subscribe to…

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GUILLAUME CONTRÉ - Petite machine de nuit

3M ago

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Programme inédit de GUILLAUME CONTRÉ pour webSYNradio : PETITE MACHINE DE NUIT. Différences, répétitions, rouages, acouphènes et tautologies. Des sons hétéroclites, de la noble synthèse analogique au vulgaire bruit de micro, enregistrés à des moments divers pour des raisons variables, sont coupés, collés, montés, bouclés, superposés, filtrés, mixés…

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Episode 351 – DFA vs Vanguard 54:43

4M ago54:43

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Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) and Vanguard have intersecting histories rooted in the development of the first-ever index fund. Vanguard's market-cap weighted index funds have been nothing short of revolutionary and they became synonymous with sensible investing for many good reasons, but Dimensional took implementing the ideas from academic finan…

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Dr. Dennis Magaya, Digital Transformation Strategist In Conversation With Trevor 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Dr. Dennis Magaya, a Digital Transformation Strategist. They discuss the concept of digital transformation and why many corporations struggle to embrace it, the challenges and rewarding moments of starting a business, what the singularity with AI might look like, and much more... Follow more conversatio…

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Episode 350: Scott Cederburg: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

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Our conversations with Professor Scott Cederburg from Eller College of Management have led to the most heated debates among our listeners! Today, Prof. Cederburg returns to discuss the changes he’s made to his paper that was the foundation of previous conversations - ‘Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice’. We …

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