Animal Spirits Podcast

Bob Long, CEO of StepStone Private Wealth, discusses private credit basics, Dodd-Frank Act impact, StepStone deals, higher yields, and more with hosts. They explore growth of private credit, benefits of direct lending, challenges for retirees, liquidity in private credit, and specialty lending strategies. They also highlight democratizing access to institutional deals through new funds.

Ryan Sean Adams and Adam Hoffman from the Bankless podcast join Animal Spirits to discuss crypto cycles, Bitcoin vs Ethereum, crypto in politics, and more. They explore tribalism in the crypto community, investment strategies, Nvidia's growth, AI stocks, Ether ETF sales pitch, and clear communication in finance.

Topics discussed include the loneliness of American workers, Fed rate cuts, fast wealth accumulation, degens trading options, returning car deals, true cost of home ownership, credit card reward hunting, the poor man's Tom Cruise, and more!

Chris Floyd, VP and Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton, discusses the impact of rates on high-dividend companies, utilizing REITs for income, systematic screening for positive factors, and the importance of dividends for investors in a LVHD strategy.

The hosts dive into the curious culture of oversized trucks, sharing hilarious anecdotes about truck enthusiasts. They discuss the potential fallout of an AI spending slowdown and how rising interest rates are reshaping home equity. Exploring the dynamics of private credit, they highlight the slowing consumer spending trends and the generational wealth gap. A light-hearted debate about the film 'Godzilla Minus One' adds a fun twist, showcasing their contrasting tastes and insights on movies.

Sal Gilbertie, CEO of Teucrium, discusses the cost of production and commodities, inflation's impact, investors' use of Teucrium products, cocoa trends, and more. Topics include cyclical agricultural markets, weather events, synthetic meat, and commodity vulnerability to price spikes.

In this podcast, they discuss Bill Walton, stock and property ownership in America, how surveys are affected by the internet and outrage culture, 401k millionaires, current inflation, the Home Alone house for sale, best personal finance traits, and more!

Kyle Brown, CEO, President, and CIO of Trinity Capital, discusses venture debt investing, Trinity's income-generating businesses, balancing tech understanding and financial analysis, dynamics of higher yields in debt investing, and diversified growth strategy in an entertaining podcast.

Topics discussed include losing a family pet, S&P 500's role, market trends, wages vs inflation, consumer spending habits, ETH ETFs, Ben Carlson streaming bundle, and more!

Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick are joined by Alex Morris, President and Chief Investment Officer of F/m Investments, to discuss bond concepts like duration, maturity, and convexity. They delve into the psychology of bond bear markets, TIPS performance, and differences between yield metrics. The conversation sheds light on navigating bond investments amidst rate fluctuations and the implications of higher rates on fixed income investors.