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Downtown Josh Brown & Michael Batnick on Disney+, Peloton, Knicks, podcasting, markets, & more | E1496

Jun 30, 2022

Downtown Josh Brown is the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management and co-host of 'What are your thoughts?', while Michael Batnick is the firm's Managing Partner and also co-hosts the same podcast. They passionately discuss the Knicks' ongoing challenges in attracting talent, revealing insightful market dynamics and their takes on Disney's long-term investment potential. They explore the evolution of podcasting as a media business and humorously reflect on their experiences in both basketball and finance, offering a blend of sports commentary and market analysis.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Streaming Insights and Sports Fandom

11min

The Authenticity of Audio and Team Organization Tools

2min

Bias and Sensationalism in Journalism

6min

Expanding Business and Enhancing Customer Experience

2min

Basketball, Markets, and Media Influences

14min

Unlocking Startup Growth with LinkedIn Marketing Tactics

2min

Streaming Wars and Investment Insights

19min

Navigating Fitness and Automation Challenges

12min

Today, Jason is joined by the hosts of “What are your thoughts?” Downtown Josh Brown (CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management) and Michael Batnick (Managing Partner at Ritholtz Wealth Management). They discuss the Knicks (1:22), Podcasting (14:25), markets (26:20), Disney (37:52), and more. Finally, Jason takes some audience questions (44:50).

(0:00) Cold Open
(1:22) Downtown Josh Brown & Michael Batnick join Jason: catching up and talking basketball
(13:10) Coda - The All-in-one doc for teams, get a $1,000 credit at https://coda.io/twist
(14:25) Audio as a media business
(18:50) Why can’t the Knicks get great young talent to want to come?
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(21:46) What’s it like being involved with the Warriors?
(26:20) Market dynamics
(36:25) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups
(37:52) Building a Disney position
(44:50) Questions from the audience: Jason’s thoughts on RobinHood
(59:12) Most exciting recent investment for Jason
(1:06:30) Last question
(1:07:30) Outro

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