Best Charles Becker Podcasts (2025)

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Embracing Whimsy and Imagination Outdoors | Susie Spikol (EP397) 33:29

14h ago33:29

33:29

What if the secret to raising curious, connected, and creative kids wasn’t found in an app—but in a mossy patch of forest floor? Naturalist and author Susie Spikol returns to share stories and insights from her new book, Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up an Elf Picnic. Blending folklore, nature exploration,…

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The Future of Private Credit with Erik Hirsch 57:40

2h ago57:40

57:40

Barry speaks with Erik Hirsch, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hamilton Lane, previously serving as CIO and Head of Strategic Initiatives. As co-CEO, he is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and operations. Erik is also Vice Chairman and a trustee of the University of Virginia’s College Foundation, and serves on the board of the Philadelp…

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At The Money: Building A Car Collection 13:18

1d ago13:18

13:18

Are you passionate about cars? Have you imagined collecting, rebuilding or showing them? Classic cars have been appreciating rapidly and if my emails or anything to go by, quite a few of you have caught the fever. Hannah Elliot is the super car reviewer for Bloomberg, and has been covering the auto industry and exploring car culture for over 15 yea…

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Crafting a Conscious Home: From Intentional Consumption to Decluttering Toxins | Jill Czarnik (EP396) 33:47

4d ago33:47

33:47

In today's episode, I sit down with Jill Czarnik. She opens up about the wake-up call that launched her wellness company, The Tribalist, and the surprising role that AI and home organization play in building a lox-tox lifestyle. She also shares her 4-C framework, a simple but powerful way to realign your life with what really matters. We start the …

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Franklin Templeton's Sonal Desai on Fixed Income 54:02

7d ago54:02

54:02

Barry speaks with Sonal Desai, executive vice president and chief investment officer for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. She directly manages $215 billion in assets. A native of India, Desai earned a Ph.D. in economics from Northwestern University and briefly taught economics at the University of Pittsburgh. She then spent six years with the Inter…

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Discipleship Without All the Pressure: Parenting from Weakness, Not Perfection | Chris Ammen (Bonus Episode) 35:43

8d ago35:43

35:43

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me …

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From Brain Games to Brave Moves: Jerry Kolber’s Journey from TV to Purpose-Driven Podcasting (Going Deeper) 37:39

9d ago37:39

37:39

Going Deeper episodes will be less structured with a more conversational tone. These conversations will focus on interesting people I've come across that share similar values, perspectives and intentions expressed on the Minimalist Moms Podcast. In this episode, Diane sits down with TV producer-turned-podcaster Jerry Kolber (co-creator of Brain Gam…

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At The Money: Getting Paid in Company Stock 16:05

8d ago16:05

16:05

Equity-based compensation has become an increasingly popular form of compensation in the United States, especially in Tech and high-growth, VC-funded companies. Joey Fishman is a Senior Advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management (RWM), where he assists clients with managing their stock, options, and equity compensation. He joins Barry Ritholtz to discus…

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PREVIEW: Herbalism Is for Everyone: Demystifying the Power of Plants | Rachelle Robinett (EP51) 5:20

10d ago5:20

5:20

Enjoy this short preview for the most recent episode of the Clear Intentions podcast with my guest, Rachelle Robinettt. In the full episode, you’ll hear: What is Herbalism? A lifestyle and health system based on plant use—not just alternative medicine You’re Already an Herbalist: How everyday rituals reflect ancient herbal wisdom Can a cup of tea s…

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RenMac's Head of Economics Neil Dutta on Recession Indicators 1:06:23

14d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Barry speaks with Neil Dutta, head of economics at Renaissance Macro Research. Neil leads their macroeconomic research efforts, with an emphasis on analyzing the US economy, Federal Reserve, global trends, and cross-market investment themes. Prior to RenMac, Neil spent seven years at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. There, he was a Senior Economist c…

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450 Pieces of Clothing & Still Nothing to Wear | Erin Flynn (EP395) 32:01

16d ago32:01

32:01

In this episode, Erin Flynn—entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Cladwell app—joins us to talk about the moment she found herself surrounded by 450 pieces of clothing and asked, “How did I end up here?” Her memoir, The Road Less Worn, is a journey through identity, cultural expectations, and what we hold onto—literally and figuratively—that no …

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At The Money: The Right Way to Spend Your Money in Retirement 19:38

16d ago19:38

19:38

One of the biggest challenges of retirement is actually spending your money! After decades of working, saving, and investing, pivoting to spending down your accumulated wealth can be surprisingly difficult. Christine Benz is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar. She's published numerous books on retirement, most r…

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"Skinimalism": A Simplified Approach to Skincare | Shiwa Aziz (Bonus Episode) 32:09

18d ago32:09

32:09

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience so if this topic is something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out one of the hundreds of other episodes in the podcast archives OR join me back here next week for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! In this episode, I dive int…

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Richard Bernstein on the State of Markets Today 1:13:46

21d ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Barry speaks with Richard Bernstein, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors. Rich has over 35 years′ experience on Wall Street, most recently as the Chief Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 1988, he held positions at E.F. Hutton and Chase Econometrics. They discuss the growth in his fir…

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[REPLAY] Teaching Children How to Play Independently | Sarah Therese (EP135) 38:29

22d ago38:29

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Many of my current listeners may have missed this earlier episode with guest Sarah Therese—and even if you’ve heard it before, it’s definitely worth a re-listen, especially if you're parenting a child who struggles with independent play. In this thoughtful conversation, we dive into the importance of solo play in childhood, how to support it in age…

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Beyond the "Smoke & Mirrors" of Mom Influencers | Jo Piazza (EP394) 35:29

22d ago35:29

35:29

Bestselling author Jo Piazza unpacks the inspiration behind her new thriller—a sharp, suspenseful dive into the world of trad wives and influencer culture. From the hidden hustle behind curated domesticity to the surprising truth about who’s really running the show, Jo explores what makes the trad-wife aesthetic so addictive—and so deceptive. If yo…

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Rethinking Mortality to Live with Purpose | Karen Salmansohn (EP393) 35:05

23d ago35:05

35:05

What if thinking about death could actually help you feel more alive? Drawing from her upcoming book Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret…Before Your Time Runs Out, Karen Salmansohn challenges the idea that we have "someday" to chase our dreams or deepen our relationships. She unpacks the concept of “near-life experiences”—…

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Managing Business Model Changes 14:22

23d ago14:22

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What do you do when the business model of your chosen career changes radically? How can you adapt to changing conditions? Sam Ro is a veteran markets journalist and CFA. After decades of working for Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and Axios, he launched his own Substack, TKER. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money…

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Adam Becker on More Everything Forever and Big Tech’s Future Myths 2:09:27

28d ago2:09:27

2:09:27

Adam Becker is a science journalist with a PhD in astrophysics and the author of the provocative new book More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity. I reached out to Adam because I found his book sharp, timely, and necessary — a long-overdue reality check […]…

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Citi Wealth Chief Investment Officer Kate Moore on Macro Investing 1:11:46

29d ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Barry speaks with Kate Moore, chief investment officer at Citi Wealth. They discuss Kate's extensive and diverse career which saw her as Head of Thematic Strategy and a portfolio manager for the Global Allocation Fund at BlackRock, and includes stops at JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Moore Capital and Morgan Stanley in senior investment …

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At The Money: Planning Your Retirement? 15:08

30d ago15:08

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Thinking about retirement? Do you know how you will spend your time? And perhaps most significantly, how much retirement can you afford? Christine Benz is Director of Personal Finance & Retirement Planning at Morningstar; her new book is “How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement.” She joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss…

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"Simplify, Simplify" (Modern Wisdom from Thoreau's Walden) | Jen Tota McGivney (EP392) 29:41

1M ago29:41

29:41

Discover Henry David Thoreau’s philosophy of living a good life and learn how to apply it to your own. In this episode, Diane chats with Jen Tota McGivney, the author of Finding Your Walden about how Henry David Thoreau’s timeless wisdom can help us simplify, strive less, and embrace what truly matters. They explore practical ways to live more inte…

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Enjoying a Summer That Works for You AND Your Kids | Andryanna Gonko (EP391) 31:22

1M ago31:22

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Summer is here—and for many moms, that means juggling even more. In this episode, Diane sits down with Andryanna Gonko—Canadian mom of three, writer, speaker, and host of The Juggle Is Real—to talk all things motherhood, work, and self-care during the season that often pulls us in every direction. Andryanna opens up about a summer that pushed her t…

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Swiss Re's Velina Peneva on the Business of Reinsurance 1:12:58

1M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Barry speaks with Velina Peneva, group chief investment officer at Swiss Re about the business of reinsurance, managing risk, her career path and more. Peneva started her career at Bain & Company in 1998 and later became Partner in 2011. While she was there, she worked with fund managers and investors, became a leader in the private equity practice…

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At The Money: Navigating War, Tariffs and Geopolitics 19:05

1M ago19:05

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Israel attacked Iran with drones; the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear sites. This after months of Tariffs announcements and geopolitical wrangling. What are investors supposed to do? Sam Ro, an award winning financial journalist and CFA known for his clear, data-driven insights into markets joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss what you need to know about nav…

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