Lots of stock talk today as we play the game that educates, amuses, and enriches us all. And, it's the 25th edition of the show, so we've brought back two returning champions to play against each other and against you, Fool! In the end we're all winners on the Market Cap Game Show.

Companiers Discussed: MAR, ATVI, ASR, TSCO, FDX, COIN, NFLX, SMAR, PATH, FUN, MRNA

Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Mann, Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl

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The Motley Fool is here to make you smarter, happier, and richer. Today we're all about the happy! But what does that mean? Is it achievable? Does money help? Author and columnist for The Atlantic, Arthur Brooks, has a new book out, co-written with Oprah Winfrey that puts a scientist's lens on the subject of happiness. Are you ready to Build the Life You Want? No time like the present!

Host: David Gardner Guest: Arthur Brooks Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Pull out your camp-stool, listen to the sounds of nature, and pack a few Barbies for the kids. It's storytime! Stock stories, that is.

• (05:18) Dripping My Way to a 34-Bagger with Robert Brokamp
• (14:42) Undeserved Good Fortune with Bill Barker
• (25:34) My Biggest Mistake was my Biggest Lesson with Kirsten Guerra
• (35:14) The Dangers of Early Success with Mac Greer
• (46:40) 90% of the Flavor and 10% of the Cost with Jason Moser 

Companies Discussed: HD, XPO, SLB, AAPL, MKC

Host: David Gardner Guests: Robert Brokamp, Bill Barker, Kirsten Guerra, Mac Greer, Jason Moser Producer: Rick Engdahl

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It's time for our monthly mailbag! That's where we answer all the emails that come from you. That's the rule. But... you know what we do with rules around here, right? As you are no doubt sipping your last beach drink and turning the page to the final chapter of your summer read, we're here to review the fantastic authors we've interviewed over the past weeks and draw investing lessons from their combined wisdom.

Companies Mentioned: TSLA, NFLX, NVDA, DIS

Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Perhaps you've traveled from New York to San Francisco. Maybe you've even driven from coast to coast. But have you taken the Lincoln Highway? Today Amor Towles joins us to talk about the voices, the characters, and the adventures from his novel by that name. Also, we get a sneak peak at the soon-to-be-released TV series based on his previous book, A Gentleman in Moscow. Ewan McGregor, a cameo denied, and an exclusive easter egg, just for Fools!

Host: David Gardner Guest: Amor Towles Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Do you remember when you were in school? Or maybe you have kids there now. That age-old question always comes up in math class: "What am I ever going to use this for?" Well, turns out the answer is "everyday life!" And as this week's author, Jordan Ellenberg, will show you, the power of mathematical thinking can lead you to smarter, happier, and richer outcomes.

Host: David Gardner Guest: Jordan Ellenberg Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Maybe you built it from scratch. Maybe your grandparents built it. Maybe you inherited it from Logan Roy. In any case, there may come a time when you are ready to sell your business. But how? To whom? Is there an instruction manual? Turns out there is! Selling Without Selling Out is the book you're looking for, and author Sunny Vanderbeck is here to talk you through it. Authors in August continues with this conversation aimed at business owners, venture capitalists, and investors.

Host: David Gardner Guest: Sunny Vanderbeck Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Do you like to go for walks? Long walks? Neil King went out his front door in Washington DC, and walked all the way to New York City. As described in his book, American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal, Neil's journey led to beautiful insights on the people, the history, and the landmarks along the way.

Host: David Gardner Guest: Neil King Jr. Producer: Rick Engdahl

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On this month's mailbag episode we have more financial freedom tips, a shout-out to North Dakota, and a deeper dive into your sleep numbers.

• (00:06:50) AI Scoring for a Better World
• (00:10:55) Budgeting In Buckets
• (00:15:37) Helping Grandkids Towards Financial Freedom
• (00:18:45) 4 Reasons to Visit North Dakota
• (00:21:45) Going Deeper on Sleep Numbers and RBI Principles
• (00:32:00) Setting Separate Sleep Numbers for Each Stock
• (00:39:50) Setting Good Habits for Financial Freedom
• (00:43:30) Benefits of Micro-Journaling

Host: David Gardner Producer: Heather Horton

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Early on, Bitcoin was supposed to be a currency. Is it? Does it matter? James Surowiecki returns to our podcast to review previous predictions of a cryptocurrancy bubble, look at the future of meme stocks, and play a round of the time-honored Foolish game of buy, sell, or hold.

Companies mentioned: BBBYQ, GME, COIN, UBER, ABNB, BTC, ETHER, BNB, NYT, MSTR

Host: David Gardner Guest: James Surowiecki Producer: Rick Engdahl

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