Ben Lerer: The Truth About Venture Capitalism

Marc talks about private equity and venture capitalism with Ben Lerer, CEO of Thrilist Media Group and Managing Director at Lerer-Hippeau Ventures. Ben has been profiled as one of the kings of venture capitalism in New York City and as one of the top five entrepreneurs in the country. Listen to learn: The strategy of one of New York’s kings of venture capitalism; How to use investments to build a community; How to use long-term entrepreneurial strategy; When to pay a load on a mutual fund.

Adonal Foyle: Mistakes That Left Many Former NBA Players Broke

Within five years of retirement, 60% of NBA players go broke. Why do so many professional athletes end up poor after such lucrative careers? Marc asks former Golden State Warrior Adonal Foyle for his thoughts on the subject. Listen to learn: The “tremendous mistakes” made by former NBA players that leave them broke; Why Adonal Foyle went back to get his master’s degree; Good and bad strategies for handling newfound wealth; Why you can’t be emotional when you trade.

Vita Nelson: Hop On the “Dividend Bandwagon”

Marc chats with Vita Nelson, publisher of The Moneypaper and co-manager of the MP 63 Fund (DRIPX). Listen to learn: Why you should hop on the “dividend bandwagon”; How an expert recognizes market leaders; Where to find a fund that holds up during bear markets; How to invest for the long haul and overcome falling prices.

Andrew Zatlin: Hookernomics – Escorts and the Future of the Economy

Can the price of escorts predict the future of the economy? According to Moneyball Economics’ Andrew Zatlin, the answer is a resounding YES. Marc talks with Andrew about his new report, “Hookernomics,” and how – exactly – he gathered the necessary data for his research. Listen to learn: Why escort services can be the most accurate economic predictor out of all vices; How to collect accurate data on this industry that can forecast economic change; Why Wall Street is out of step with the 21st century economy; Why not everyone can be contrarian.

Morgan Wright: Is Wall Street Rigged?

A lot of folks say that Wall Street is rigged. We don’t buy that. When it comes to earnings, though… Yeah, there’s a bit of a game being played there. Marc explains in today’s show, and has a conversation with internationally recognized cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright. Listen to learn: How the earnings game is played on Wall Street; How to avoid cybersecurity threats in everyday life; Common scams to watch out for; How to know if a CEO is being a good steward of your investment capital.

Kevin Logan: Strange Market Circumstances

Marc sits down with Kevin Logan, Principal of San Francisco-based hedge fund Occasio Partners, to discuss trends in strange market circumstances and how to prepare for a correction. Listen to learn: The effect that computerized trading has had on the market; Why you should pay attention to ETFs; Why it’s so difficult to track market sentiment; How payout ratio can help you assess a company’s stock.

Dan Prescher and Suzan Haskins: Retire Overseas

Marc speaks with Dan Prescher and Suzan Haskins, authors of The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget: How to Live Well on $25,000 a Year. Dan and Suzan describe how inexpensive and fun it can be to retire in exotic locales while soaking up the local culture. Listen to learn: How expats are able to cut their budget in half and still want for nothing; How to take a long-term view of the market; How to profile yourself before taking on your next adventure; Why market forecasters are lying to you (or to themselves.)

Robert Bakke: NASCAR and the Power of Performance-Based Prayer

Marc chats with NASCAR driver, jet pilot and black belt Robert Bakke about his book, Prayer at Full Throttle. Listen to learn: What miracles inspired Robert Bakke to write his book; Techniques for performance-based prayer; How to maximize the compounding of dividends; Why a squeaky wheel does get the oil.

Chelsea Fagan: Money Can’t Buy Happiness, Can It?

We’ve all heard money can’t buy happiness, but… is that true? Today’s guest, Chelsea Fagan, says no (and Marc is inclined to agree.) Chelsea is the creator of TheFinancialDiet.com and has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Listen and learn: Whether your finances really can affect your happiness and mental health; How to be conscious about spending; How to use credit to your advantage; How to maintain a healthy “Financial Diet”.

Peter Pham: Avoid these Two Markets at All Costs

In today’s podcast, Marc talks about two markets that investors should avoid at all costs. Later: a conversation with Peter Pham, managing director of Phoenix Capital and author of The Big Trade. Listen to learn: Why technical analysis may not help you with everything; Big Trade philosophy; Why the markets shouldn’t be perceived as predictable; How to avoid pump-and-dump schemes.

James Altucher: Where to Find the Best Market Advice

Marc welcomes Forbes-ranked “Most Interesting Man in the World” James Altucher, former hedge fund manager, Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur, to talk about recovering from mistakes and Altucher’s book, Reinvent Yourself. Listen to learn: How to make sure your precious metals allocation is proportional; How to overcome the fear of failing in the market; What led this author to move from working at HBO, to running a hedge fund, to writing; How to make sure you’re receiving good advice.

Robert Hamwee: Make Rising Rates Your Friend

Marc chats with Rob Hamwee, CEO of New Mountain Finance Corp. (NYSE: NMFC) about the environment for business development companies. Listen to learn: The risks of investing in BDCs; How to judge for yourself whether you like a stock using defensive-growth business models; How to avoid the big losers when it comes to credit;How to make rising rates work in your favor.