The MLM bash-fest continues. This week, we explore how many of the pieces of MLMs that make them so terrible actually aren't unique to the MLM-verse. Buuut - they do take all those bad elements and combine them into one. And not only that, but they crank them up to 11. We also dig into the toxic brand of "feminism" that LuLaRoe pushes hard.

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It's time to sink our teeth into multi-level-marketing companies, also known as MLMs. The documentary LuLaRich does a stellar job exploring the downfall of one of the most successful MLMs in recent history: LuLaRoe. In this episode, we debate whether MLMs are ever a legitimate model, talk about what percentage of people actually make money at MLMs, the toxic work environment at LuLaRoe, why people get sucked into MLMs, and we also hate on the "it works if you work it" attitude. Stay tuned for our Part 2 episode of LuLaRich coming next week!

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Lose yourself in Pennies and Popcorn! It's time for Eight Mile. We talked about getting inspired to chase your dreams, how to spot vultures who prey on those with dreams, how important it is for partners to be honest with each other about their financial mistakes, and the power of finally taking action and not just day-dreaming.

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We have a special guest today! Amberly Grant from Amberly Grant Finance stopped by to chat about Inventing Anna, the Netflix show about a fake German heiress who took New York by storm. We talked about what the rush is to "make it" at a young age, why we're so obsessed with glamour, how women are scrutinized for their fashion choices, and ... oh yeah, what should Rachel have done when she unexpectedly got stuck with a $60,000 hotel bill in Morocco?

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It's time to analyze the most popular Netflix show of all time! We dive into gambling addictions, whether there is any sum of money that could entice us to play the game, income inequality, and finally discuss the hedonic treadmill and how too much money can cause you to hate life as much as not having any money.

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How much money do you win for medaling at the Olympics? Does the government pay you to train? Who are the richest Olympians of all time? And how much do the host cities spend? We tackle all these and more in our special Olympics episode! Also check out our blog post over at www.penniesandpopcorn.com where we talk about the psychology of winning an Olympic medal.

Stealth wealth is awesome. Buuut ... you can take it to extremes when it comes to your significant other. We talk about when to reveal finances to a partner, the cost of clothing, and gossip about some crazy expensive weddings.

You're gonna need a bigger boat! Except ... don't buy a boat, they're expensive. In this episode, it's time to analyze profits vs. safety, what happens in real life after a shark attack, and chat about the fact that Hooper (Richard Dreyfus) was actually financially independent! Be sure to check out Mile High FI's episode about The Indiana Jones of FI, which we discuss in this episodes as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsUtnkiMPfo&t=6334s

Just how much money has Carrie Bradshaw spent on shoes? Could she really afford her lifestyle? What mistakes led her to being nearly homeless? And should friends talk about money or even lend each other money?

Is blackjack the way to get rich quickly?!? What would it take to start a blackjack ring? And just how big is your edge over the house if you're a top-notch card-counter? We also cover the cost of medical school, whether Laurence Fishburne (aka Morpheus) will beat you up if you try to count cards, and whether you can do Vegas on a budget.