Animal Spirits Podcast

Life and Death (EP.400)

Feb 19, 2025

In this milestone discussion, the hosts reflect on their journey and the power of kindness. They share personal stories about navigating grief and the lessons learned from loss. The conversation shifts to the rise of passive investing, highlighting its mental benefits versus active trading stress. Nostalgia flows as they recall the golden age of television and dive into memories of iconic shows. With touches on financial strategies and market trends, it’s a heartfelt exploration of life’s complexities intertwined with a dash of humor.

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The hosts reflect on their journey through launching the podcast, emphasizing the insecurities they overcame to reach 400 episodes.

Personal stories of grief highlight the importance of being present for loved ones during difficult times, showcasing the power of companionship.

The value of kindness and community support is emphasized, illustrating how shared experiences can foster healing and connection in hardship.

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Reflecting on 400 Episodes

The episode marks a significant milestone, celebrating 400 episodes since the podcast's inception in November 2017. The hosts reminisce about their initial hesitations and insecurities about starting a podcast, particularly the fear of being late to the podcasting scene. The partnership with YCharts, a key sponsor, is highlighted for its importance to their journey, emphasizing how it has supported their research and content creation. This retrospective serves as a reminder of their growth and the connections formed through their work.

Intro

2min

Surging Chinese Stocks and Investment Strategies

2min

Navigating Grief: A Journey Through Loss

11min

Reflections on Grief and Resilience

20min

The Rise of Passive Investing

16min

Court Jesters and Cinematic Reflections

6min

Reflecting on the Golden Age of Television

2min

On episode 400 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: Jon Carlson's story, dealing with grief, why financial planning matters, Jon's life advice, the power of kindness and the mundane, gambler's fallacy on Meta, the mental freedom of index funds, YouTube's reach, Mr. Belding's age, how to save money at Disney and much more.

This episode is sponsored by YCharts and Kraneshares.

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Find complete show notes on our blogs:

Ben Carlson’s A Wealth of Common Sense

Michael Batnick’s The Irrelevant Investor

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