
“It’s A Wonderful Life would have been improved if there was a bit of violence in the movie.” (Bill Barker & Bill Mann)
19/12/2025 | 28 min
We’re back with more holiday-themed conversations on topics only loosely connected to money! Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, share: - Regrettable holiday purchases- Songs we enjoy despite popular opinion- Our individual Mt. Rushmores of holiday movies- The legend of the Sourtoe Cocktail (Yes, really)Opening clip – “Elf”Looking for a last-minute gift for the book lover in your life? Order a copy of Oh, Christmas Tree today!Enjoy awesome holiday music you WON’T hear on your local radio station.Email us [email protected]

A Closer Look at Kringle Global Enterprises (KGE) with Bill Barker & Bill Mann
12/12/2025 | 28 min
Santa has run his company for centuries. It’s arguably the most admirable business in the world. But is it profitable? Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, break down the company’s revenue streams and discuss: - Why KGE’s logistics are “state of the art”- The relative negotiating power of Santa's elves- How cryptocurrency may be boosting the bottom line- Mismatched holiday-themed buddy cop pairings (Yes, really.)Opening clip – “Money Train” You can find behind-the-scenes info about the show at www.moneyunpluggedpod.com. Email us [email protected]

CEO David Simnick on the #1 Trait Successful Entrepreneurs Need
05/12/2025 | 28 min
You don’t start your own newspaper business when you’re in grade school unless you have entrepreneurship running through your veins. Fortunately for David Simnick, he had parents who indulged his ventures from an early age. Now the co-founder and CEO of Soapbox Soaps (one of the fastest-growing companies in America), David shares: - The military career he came close to pursuing- Early business ventures that failed- How “money is a fuel to go after what really matters”- Why he unabashedly loves his Shop-VacOpening clip – “Billions”Go to ilovemarmar.com and use the promo code “MONEY” to get 10% off your limited-edition Holiday Gift Pack!Use the promo code “MoneyUnplugged25” to get 25% off anything you order at Soapboxsoaps.com.Send your questions and comments to [email protected]

“Enjoy every sandwich.” A Thanksgiving Story (or two)
27/11/2025 | 15 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Need a little break from your family & friends? Take a walk or go for a drive as Chris Hill reveals how a listener email led him to spend an entire day in Atlanta with the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. Plus, he shares:- 3 big Thanksgiving traditions in the U.S.- How two approaches to charitable giving (that have come up on the podcast) tie in to one of his favorite organizations, the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen- Tina Fey’s opinion of the only true reward in lifeOpening clip – “Wall Street”Email [email protected] w/ your questions, suggestions, and more.

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! (Adam Felber on Math vs. Finance, Steve Jobs, and Finding Your Bliss)
21/11/2025 | 28 min
Long before he was a regular panelist on NPR’s popular show and his writing was nominated for primetime Emmy Awards, Adam Felber was a Long Island kid with a voracious appetite for reading. Attending Tufts University he found his interest in writing, while outside the classroom he discovered a new love of comedy performance as one of the youngest members of ImprovBoston. Over a career that includes acting, creating television series, writing comic books (as well as regular books), Adam shares:- His dad being great at his job but bad at money- The incredible stock tip he gave his parents (but not himself)- How the tv series Succession works better as a comedy- Why it’s so important to “find your bliss”Opening clip – “Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan”Send your questions and comments to [email protected] to find the best stocks and speed up your investing analysis? Try TIKR for free at tikr.com/unplugged



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