
Rule Breaker Investing
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company.
Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.
Latest episodes

Jul 9, 2025 • 54min
Reviewapalooza 2025
We’re approaching the 10-year anniversary of the dawn of our 30 five-stock samplers, picked from 2015 to 2021. In this special episode, David reflects on the fully updated results, sharing 10 fresh lessons from both the wins and the whiffs. How’d we do? Discover the highs and lows, the reversals in just a year’s time… and the enduring principles of Rule Breaker Investing.
Companies Discussed: AXON, IRBT, ISRG, LYV, MELI, NVDA, PAC, PEGA, PI, RMD, W, Z
Host: David Gardner
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Jul 2, 2025 • 49min
What You’ve Done to Create Financial Freedom, Vol. 3
Celebrate financial freedom with powerful listener stories and timeless wisdom from Greek philosophers. Discover the significance of resilience and living below your means. Explore the importance of financial education, including how to engage kids in money lessons. Gain insights from the journeys of iconic athletes and business leaders, highlighting their shared principles of success. This engaging discussion offers actionable tips for cultivating financial independence, all served with a dose of American spirit!

Jun 25, 2025 • 46min
June 2025 Mailbag: Top Quantitative Traits for Rule Breaker Stocks
June brings us another motley mailbag, where your notes nudged David to share, among other things:
*his top quantitative traits for a great stock
*summary thoughts a few years later on Michael Hebb’s Let’s Talk About Death (over Dinner)
*consideration of a Peacock streaming road trip show with Fools that never happened
*a trip back in our time machine to see what was Amazon’s market cap in 1999!
Companies mentioned: AMZN, BRK.A, BRK.B, WMT
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Host: David Gardner
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
Market Cap Game Show: “Boring Stocks… Eh?!”
Join Jason Moser, a savvy senior analyst at The Motley Fool with a love for economics, and Loren Horst, an enthusiastic investment analyst, as they tackle the intriguing world of market caps. They delve into the highs and lows of companies like Stitch Fix and discuss the hidden gems of the stock market. Personal anecdotes about competitive golf and nostalgic video games add a fun twist, while strategies for smart investing and insights into less glamorous stocks provide valuable takeaways for listeners.

Jun 11, 2025 • 54min
A Fool for Life, with Rick Engdahl
Rick Engdahl, a 25-year veteran and producer at The Motley Fool, shares his remarkable journey from a debt-laden artist to an investment-savvy Fool. With humor, he reflects on the transformative power of conscious capitalism and the vital role of mentorship in personal growth. Engdahl discusses the art of storytelling in podcast production, emphasizing sound effects that enhance listener engagement. He also dives into branding's significance and how a long-term investment strategy, fueled by time and effective stock selection, can lead to success. A heartfelt farewell caps off his compelling insights.

Jun 4, 2025 • 51min
Mind Your PQ with Shirzad Chamine
Shirzad Chamine, bestselling author of Positive Intelligence and a prominent C-suite advisor, dives into the fascinating world of mental fitness. He explores defeating inner saboteurs to unleash your true potential. The conversation highlights transforming negativity into personal growth, and the impact of cultural awareness on emotional perception. Additionally, they discuss AI's role in human interactions and the importance of tech in mental wellness, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and resilience in today's fast-paced world.

May 28, 2025 • 57min
May 2025 Mailbag: More than a Marathon
Whether you're taking another lap around the sun, buying to hold for decades, or literally running for miles on end, life is more than a marathon. Where you come from matters. Where you're going matters more. How you'll get there? Well, as your mailbag contributions showcase, that's the fun part!
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Pre-order David's upcoming Rule Breaker Investing book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/
Host: David Gardner
Guest: Randi Zuckerberg
Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
Earning Attention with Seth Godin
AI, marketing, brand, creativity... just a few of the subjects that Seth Godin can talk about with eloquence and insight. This week the "Purple Cow" author is here with David and guest-host Andy Cross to shed light on what earns attention, transaction, and loyalty.
Hosts: David Gardner, Andy Cross
Guest: Seth Godin
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May 14, 2025 • 53min
What You Have Learned from David Gardner, Vol. 6
Discover the wisdom of investing with a forward-looking perspective, inspired by Wayne Gretzky’s advice. Explore the speculative world of EVTOL technologies and the creativity needed to navigate this landscape. Reflect on the importance of time and patience in nurturing investment success, supported by personal stories and listener insights. Delve into valuable lessons passed down through generations that intertwine life lessons with smart investing strategies. Celebrate the power of long-term thinking and community in achieving financial goals.

May 7, 2025 • 55min
Gotta Know The Lingo, Vol. 7
If knowledge is power, today's show will give you superpowers! Our all-Fool cast is here to help you understand some common and not-so-common investing terms, so that you can leap tall buildings, swing from a web, and more importantly, be better investors! Are we heroes? Are we zeros? Keep score and let us know. Host: David Gardner Guests: Nick Sciple, Yasser El-Shimy, David Meier Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices