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-- COVID bites, harder, and the economy shudders -- What we make of a $39b deal for Afterpay -- Great news, or a warning, for the rest of the BNPL sector? -- The $21b deal that most people missed -- Earnings season begins… here’s what to look forSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Drew Flowers to talk about an investment idea that's doing a common thing uncommonly well: Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB): What it does, why we like it, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Why doesn’t the share price track the business? -- What’s the deal with ‘fractional shares’? -- Should Bezos really go to space? -- What is the case for investing in Berkshire? -- What is Chi-X? -- My shares just split… where’s my money? -- Why are Aussie shares so ‘cheap’? -- What’s so great about Xero’s business model?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Lockdowns, inflation, unemployment and recession? -- Car sales and prices up… what gives? -- Rio and BHP go gangbusters -- Sticking to your investing knitting -- Eroad’s bright future -- Bitcoin… missed it by that muchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about an investment idea that's poised to benefit from one of the greatest leisure trends in the world today, the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ASX:ESPO): What it includes, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the ETF, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- How would your investing strategy change, if…? -- Does this ETF work as a protection against inflation? -- What should I do if I don’t trust management? -- How should I invest when I’m time-poor? -- I’m pretty well diversified. What next? -- Do I have too much of a good thing? -- I need to free up some cash. What should I sell?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Oh man… more lockdowns… and whispers of another recession. -- Retail runs hot… and then cold -- Crown in the firing line of the Vic Royal Commission -- How to think about risk -- High horse time: Pay advances. I can’t think of anything worse!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Ryan Newman to talk about road usage and safety innovator, Eroad (ASX:ERD): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- What do I actually do to prepare for rising rates? -- Which 'thematic ETFs' should I buy? -- Does the number of shares matter? -- Can you break down some jargon for me? EBITA... TAM... moats... -- What cryptos and precious metals should I buy? -- My thesis is broken... how do I know when it's been repaired? -- Great company... but is its product just too good? -- Poking holes in the Soul Patts thesisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- I’m back… did I miss anything? -- Lockdowns are back… what next? -- RBNZ starts winding back stimulus. Are we next? -- Should we prepare for profit warnings? -- BNPL gets real... -- Aldi's ‘corner store’ - fast follower, or pale imitation -- Here come the takeovers: API, Sydney Airport, Spark, Blackmores, YouFoodz in the newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Trevor Muchedzi to talk about candles-and-fragrance retailer Dusk: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- How do I find a good financial planner? -- Thoughts on rent.com.au? -- I've lost 90% and have less than $100 in shares. Can I sell? -- How do I keep track of my dividends and sales? -- Is Andrew still as keen on Nanosonics? -- How do I draw down my Super? -- #helpAndrew -- Which companies do I buy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victory laps and wallowing in pity? Not quite, but Scott and Andrew recount some of their best and worst, in order to find lessons to help make us all better investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about Software-as-a-Service mining enabler RPM Global (ASX:RUL): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- What can we learn from the Nuix debacle? -- How should we respond to a takeover bid? -- I know what you think about leverage... but should I borrow against an investment property? -- (And why one listener is doing just that!) -- Can I be too diversified? -- Buy up, or wait to save on brokerage? -- Asset bubbles exist... what should we do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all biased. But which biases are worth having? After all, they can be a useful way to narrow down your ‘stocks to buy’ list, without going through the ASX from A to Z in the process!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Kate Lee to talk about healthcare software provider Alcidion (ASX:ALC): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why she thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- You said ‘buy’. Why are you selling? -- Can I transfer shares off market and avoid tax for my kids? -- Do I give up exercise physiology and get into finance? -- A thought experiment: 95% safe and 5% crazy brave! -- Is Afterpay a ‘Rule Breaker’?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Andrew share their 5 favourite investment books (each!). We’re pretty sure every listener will find something to their liking to add to their investment library!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Trevor Muchedzi to talk about luxury ecommerce marketplace Cettire (ASX:CTT): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Who’s buying 1 or 2 shares? -- Should I buy REITs for inflation protection? -- Great management and missed opportunities -- OpenPay: riding the wave or forging its own path? -- Cash in the bank, or an ETF? -- What’s happening to growth stocks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Record highs for the ASX... and plenty of individual companies -- RBA minutes stalks wages growth as house prices keep rising -- Why is the government okay with employers making us fund our own Super increase? -- FTA: All the way with Team UK? -- Santos CEO on the front foot (or fighting a rear-guard action) -- Are we in the biggest market bubble in history?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Ryan Newman to talk about cloud-based call recording and enablement software provider Dubber: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Betting on thematic ETFs – how do I know what I own? -- My experience as a customer sucked… does that matter? -- What’s going on at Treasury? (The wine mob, not the government bean counters) -- And what about Nuix? -- Hey.. read some 5 star reviews, please!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- NAB business survey delivers great news, but CreditorWatch issues warning -- Debt concerns as more Aussies borrow more than 6x income -- Westpac lifts fixed term rates and ANZ predicts two increases in H2 2023 -- Boring is beautiful as Brickworks jumps 9% -- AUSTRAC goes after a bank and three casinos… again -- El Salvador accepts Bitcoin… -- Jeff Bezos is going into spaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley to talk about emerging markets classifieds aggregator Frontier Digital: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should I keep cash on the sidelines, especially as the market heats up? -- How should I position my portfolio after a crash? -- Little in sales, a big loss and a $1 billion valuation. What the? -- If shares slump in June, and jump in December... is that an opportunity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The Australian economy is back, baby! -- But Vic - still - in lockdown, while house price growth bounces back -- Is the RBA about to get what it wants? -- ASX hits a new record… time to panic? -- There are trends and there are 'trends'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about pizza juggernaut Domino's: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- My company is buying back shares… what do I do? -- Compounding rocks… but what about inflation? -- Keep some cash, or be fully invested? -- A listener offers to pay… sort of… -- To DCF or not to DCF? -- “I’m back! And won’t overtrade this time!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- COVID is back: What should investors do? -- ASIC sues AMP for charging dead people... -- “Back the bloke with a chip on his shoulder” -- The energy future is here; and -- A massive upheaval for corporate America?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Kevin Gandiya to talk about fintech disrupter Netwealth: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Are you sure the market goes up by 10% per annum? -- 'You need to hold your shares longer or I'm telling Uncle Warren!' -- I kinda get it... but what numbers do I use to make sure I'm on the right track? -- A listener comes to our defence on finance and politics -- The traits of a business worth investing in?\ -- No, we're not going to try comedy. At least, not yet... -- A vote for nature... and a #getabetterrate success story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Wages up, kinda, as inflation talk continues to strike volatility into the share market -- Volatility elsewhere, too, as materials prices swing... -- Oh, Elon… the Bitcoin dramas. -- The Crown takeover has a new twist… but what should investors think… and do? -- Big swings for tech as EML bites the dust… hard and Appen flies...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Kevin Gandiya to talk about boom online retailer Temple & Webster: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Inflation, interest rates and market volatility -- The 'Rolls Royce' of podcasts... and Rolls Royces -- What are the best themes -- and geographies -- for 2021 -- Margin Loan debate at 20 paces. Should you take a margin loan or not?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- What the Budget means for you and me -- The good, bad and ugly from Treasurer Frydenberg's speech -- Are the boffins smarter than the market, on iron ore? -- More money for bank shareholders -- What's better? Growth, dividends or a share buyback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should I raid my Super for a house deposit? -- I know valuation is hard... but am I roughly right? -- Is the CAPE ratio flashing 'sell'? -- The last word (maybe) on investment bonds -- What do we make of Sharesies -- 75% of my portfolio in a single stock... -- Man, these swings are wild!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The RBA gets optimistic… but still leaves rates on hold. -- Is there inflation? Buffett and others think so, but it’s not in the numbers -- Reflections from the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting -- Bank profits soar… but top line growth hard to come by -- As Westpac and ASIC go back to court… -- Dogecoin… seriously?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- A listener digs Scott out of a hole -- 'Can you break down selling a little more for me?' -- Should I go for growth, or lower my sights? -- Time to move to a family trust? -- Should I buy shares in a sports team? -- What should I buy to take volatility out of a growth portfolio? -- Can I build my own ETF? -- Are you sure I should buy Treasury?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Budget back in the black? And rates lower for longer -- Gina Rinehart has 1.35 billion reasons to smile -- Retail update: Coles sales sag as JB’s Richard Murray to join Premier Investments -- Atlassian embraces working from home ‘4 times a year in the office’ -- Tech surges: Apple, Facebook, Shopify flyingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Andrew's top 5 stocks to buy now -- Sure, Bitcoin... but what about Coinbase? -- We don't need another (Super)hero... or do we? -- Is a Super increase really going to strangle the economy? -- What do you make of robo-advisors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- A banker talking common sense? -- As the economy recovers, some tentative good news from tourism -- Speaking of going overseas… time to say goodbye to Afterpay? -- A bidding war -- of sorts -- for Crown? -- We have a new $2.7b finance company on the ASX…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- What really happens when I buy an ETF? -- Do miners offer a Silver lining? -- How do I keep on top of it all? -- Scott and Andrew square off over shorting -- When this is all over... who pays the bill?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Bernie Madoff dies... lessons from a fraudster -- The Australian economy has 'fully recovered' -- But is there too much optimism in share prices? -- Why I hate my 10-bagger investment -- And what to make of Bitcoin's rise... and rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- When should I sell? -- Kogan isn't risky enough! -- Two micro caps you've never heard of -- Help... Can I get started with just $500? -- Have I made a terrible mistake? -- An ETF Noah could love?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- RBA sits pat, but lending restrictions look likely -- Retailers win -- and lose -- from COVID -- Can you guess how the banks did over the last 5 years? -- Australia's tech phenomenon (that isn't Afterpay) -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should I buy a hedged ETF? -- What about investment bonds? -- Should I worry that my ETF is lending out its shares? -- Should I buy all -- or some -- of your recommendations? -- "You're wrong about house prices!" -- Should I try 'share harvesting'?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- A brand new co-host! -- JobKeeper ends, just as Brisbane goes into -- and comes out of -- lockdown -- Shares on track for their best year in 8... -- … and the top movers tell the tale of the tape -- Platinum warns of bloody end to ‘speculative mania’ -- Is Kogan good value at $12? -- AGL splitting in half -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Why release recommendations at midday? -- Should I sell, get the tax loss, and buy back in? -- Time to jump on the Rocket(Lab)? -- How to think about foreign currency earnings from your companies -- Why is the share price falling? Dark forces? -- Is Aurizon too cheap to ignore? -- And lots of praise for Doc!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.