-*We had some pretty big technical issues on this one. Steve D's done a super job sticking it back together. This isn't as sharp as we'd like, but thanks in advance for bearing with us.*  

What isn't Paul balls-deep in? Find out in this week's PlayingFTSE podcast!   

Last week, our show was recorded before the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. So this week, there's only one place to start.   

The Russian invasion of the Ukraine shocks, horrifies, and saddens all three of us in equal measure. Thinking about stocks, finances, or anything really, at a time when so many people are suffering so unjustly seems almost absurd. But there's been a lot of discussion around where we are about how we should think about the Russian situation as investors. And while we're all thoughtful, concerned, and saddened, we're also not ducking the question people are asking.  Russian stocks listed on the London Stock Exchange, such as Gazprom and Evraz, have collapsed. Does this represent a buying opportunity? Are the risks too great? Or are there decisive moral reasons to stay away from these stocks? We kick off the show by giving our thoughts.   

Next up, Steve W has a game. It's all about Paul. Specifically, it's all about some of the amazing things that he's said in some of his historic videos. As an avid Briscoe follower, Steve W knows many interesting things that Paul has said about many different stocks. The game involves reading out some quotes and having Steve D trying to guess what stock Paul was talking about. Along the way, we'll test out Paul's memory, to see whether he can remember what he was talking about when he said that he didn't understand all the offshoot businesses of... Alibaba? Alphabet? Or Shell? (This is the part where we had some problems with our connections, so thanks for bearing with us).  

We're delighted at having Paul back with us for this week's show. So delighted that we've thought of some stocks to pitch to him! And unusually, both Steves have gone for a similar theme. Appropriately, consider Paul isn't balls-deep in RDSB, we've both got semis. And we've both got ones in competition with each other. Steve W has a debt-laden big hitter while Steve D has a high multiple upstart. Stay tuned to the end to find out what they both are!   

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