Of all the different entertainment industries, is the business of music the most…crooked? 
We explore that question with Ross Anderson and Dan Messeca, co-founders of Craftwork Capital and co-hosts of the hit financial podcast “Check Your Balances”, and discuss: 
- Our favorite songs about money
- Behind-the-scenes stories about money in the music industry
- Songs that feature smart financial advice
- Highlights from musical artists including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Queen, Zac Brown Band, Barenaked Ladies, Macklemore, Dr. Dre, and more!

Opening clip – “Ray”

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How do movie studios create (and dispose of) fake money?

Find out in part two of our roundtable discussion about money in movies! Senior counsel Chris Harris and Motley Fool senior analyst and advisor Bill Barker discuss movies that have under-the-radar financial plots, as well as their favorite movie quotes about money. Plus, they share: 
- The profitable world of horror films
- Movies with amazing ROI 
- Highlights from classic films including The Big Lebowski, Jaws, Aliens, The Dark Knight, Rocky, Mad Max, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Glengarry Glen Ross and more!

Opening clip – “The Third Man”

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We’re kicking off August with a roundtable discussion about money in movies! Senior counsel Chris Harris and Motley Fool senior analyst and advisor Bill Barker discuss how box office receipts and money have become part of the everyday conversation about movies. Plus, they share: 
- 1st movie they saw that involved money in a big way
- Which fictional business from a movie they would invest in
- Their favorite heist movies
- Highlights from Trading Places, Ghostbusters, WALL*E, The Hudsucker Proxy, Batman Begins, Monsters Inc., Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, The Sting, Inside Man and much more
Opening clip – “Grand Canyon”

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An award-winning journalist and longtime Marketplace Radio veteran, Tess Vigeland faced two very different career paths when she was thinking about college. But for someone who earned acclaim for hosting a show about money, it turns out the topic was less compelling to her than finding the best way to tell stories about money. From her home in Portland, Oregon, Tess shares:
 - Growing up in a home where money was never discussed
 - The story behind her best-selling book Leap
- Why she has 12 credit cards
- Her unabashed fandom of “Shark Tank”
Opening clip – “All The President’s Men”

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Before he was a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, before he was the author of bestselling books like The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, Charles Duhigg learned about money at the dinner table with his nine siblings. In this conversation he shares:
- The creative ways his father, an attorney, would impart lessons about valuation
- Why he believes everyone should plan for success
- How he took advantage of a big sale on airplane tickets (only to have it backfire)
- His favorite movie quote about money
Opening clip – “Chris Rock: Never Scared”

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Find highlights and more information about the show at www.moneyunpluggedpod.com. 

When he was in grade school, Malcolm Ethridge created a business with great economics: Buy a box of Fruit Roll-Ups for $5 and sell them individually to his classmates for $2 apiece. While the school’s administrators disapproved, it turned out to be an early sign of the work ethic he would carry throughout his life. Now a certified financial planner, founder of the Capital Area Planning Group, and a regular contributor on CNBC, Malcolm takes a break during his work day to discuss:
  - Buying a house when he was 19 so he could save money on college tuition
  - The motivation behind his book Financial Independence Doesn’t Happen By Accident
  - Two TV series about money he has watched multiple times
  - Why there is an above-average amount of footwear in his home

Opening clip – “Up In The Air”

Who’s been your favorite guest so far? Email [email protected] to let us know!

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We’re celebrating July 4th with three of our favorite stories from guests about financial freedom and independence, including: 
- Clark Howard on how smart financial habits can “create freedom in your life”
- Linda Rottenberg on setting up bank accounts with your significant other
- David Brancaccio on what he wished he’d known earlier in life about money
Opening clip - “Heist”

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“I submitted a fraudulent birth certificate to McDonald's so I could work there.”
Just because Robert Brokamp was studying to become a priest doesn’t mean he didn’t bend the occasional rule when he was younger. Now recognized as one of the top personal finance experts in America, he’s written or co-authored thousands of articles and several books on the topic of money. In this conversation Robert discusses: 
 - Having a reputation as “a spendthrift” when he was young
 - The coworker who changed his mind about becoming a priest
 - A radio show and a website that got him interested in investing
 - Kermit the Frog, CEO

Opening clip – “Smokey & The Bandit”

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“Talking about money was analogous to talking about religion. You just didn't do it.”

Growing up in Ireland, Emmet Savage learned about investing from his father. While he would go on to become the co-founder and Chief Investor at MyWallSt, and co-creator of the investment conference Investicon, his early career was in a completely different industry. In this candid conversation Emmet shares:
- His first trip to the bank when he was a child coinciding with a robbery
- Establishing “the rules of engagement” regarding money in a relationship
- The 3 types of charities (and which one he prioritizes)
- Which item he purchased from the estate of Freddy Mercury
Opening clip - “The Wolf of Wall Street”
 
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”It's great to save, it's great to be putting things aside. But make sure that so long as you're hitting those savings goals that you're treating yourself at some point.”

For as far back as he can remember, Joe Magyer was interested in investing. Encouraged and taught by his grandfather, he studied business and finance before stepping into a career in the investing world. Taking a quick break from his role as managing director of Seaplane Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm, and host of the podcast “Investing In Startups”, Joe shares:
  - A behind-the-scenes look at his 1st business
  - Why investment banking wasn’t for him
  - What he thinks Berkshire-Hathaway will look like when Warren Buffett is gone
  - The “3-2-1” approach he swears by
Opening clip – “The Gambler”
 
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