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– What do our playlists say about us? – What’s the difference between investing and trading? – “Buy [X] and go fishing”… an ETF, or Berkshire? – What’s the best way to own Bitcoin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year… things are moving a little slower, and we turn our minds to a little reflection. No, not a typical ‘year in review’, but the things that stood out to us from a crazy 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Has there been a book written about Soul Patts? – What about the yield from a geared ETF? – What would you do with seven figures? – What about private credit – Do you sell when trust is gone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Bullock backs a broader GST / spending restraint – More spending on EVs and batteries? – The downside of monopolies – Woolies and Coles price gouging rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– How is Bitcoin taxed if I spend it? – Podcast recommendation: Wealth of Nations for Dummies. – How big is too big a position? – Why did you change your mind, Scott? – What about Ripple, Ram?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Rates on hold… just – The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort is going to run out of money  – Arnotts (and Trafigura?) on the government teatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about lithium miner, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What about Schrodinger’s Shares? – What Estate Taxes apply to Australians investing in the USA? – Scott betrayed me! – If Bitcoin is just money, why buy it? – A Bitcoin question from a guide dog trainerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Brickbats and bouquets from GDP  – The ABS wants to count illegal cigarettes – Are Governments finally choosing fiscal responsibility?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Vincent Wales about Australian rare earths hopeful, Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Do ETFs still offer diversification? – What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computing arrives? – I’m 24. Should I invest? – When do you decide to sell? – What happens when someone ‘goes short’?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What does ‘capital’ really mean? – Inflation soars – The benevolent dictator’s solutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley about Australia’s largest car dealership group, Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What about the Megathreats? – Is Bitcoin likely to be correlated with stocks or gold? – How do we transition to a Bitcoin-only world? – We still don’t know why planes fly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Buffett’s last letter – Bloody bitcoin! – NVIDIA booms – Bankers in parliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou about travel agent Flight Centre (ASX:FLT).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What are your thoughts on Alliance Aviation? – Aren’t Bitcoin-only exchanges expensive? – Don’t rising prices make home-owners wealthier if they invest the equity? – To hell with paper-pushing – What about Super for kids? – One coin to rule them all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– 50 year mortgages on the agenda? – More political mucking around on ‘price-gouging’ – Menulog exits the Australian market – Scott buys… Bitcoin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Is it good or bad if governments take stakes in private companies? – AI deals are booming… What do I need to consider? – What happens when CBOE expands here? – How long should I stay in cash when the market is expensive? – How do I choose which business to buy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The importance of temperament – Burry’s big bearish bet – Westpac’s results out… And suffers the innovator’s dilemma? – Rates on hold… for years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.