This week, Skippy and Doogles dig into one of the worst retirement product we’ve ever seen: Basic Capital. It promises 5x leverage on your 401(k)—what could go wrong? We break down the math, the sales pitch, and why this kind of financial “innovation” can trap you in a debt spiral. Plus, we talk hidden fees from trusted advisors, and why “just 1%” could cost you 25–30% of your future wealth.

In this episode:

• The case against leveraged retirement accounts
• Why fees are the silent killer of long-term returns
• Basic Capital’s pitch vs. reality

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Skippy & Doogles dive deep into the Buffett legacy—breaking down Berkshire’s insane 5.5 million percent return, the psychology behind his frugality, and whether longevity alone makes him the greatest. Plus, some spicy comparisons to Michael Jordan, Zuck, and Cold Stone Creamery pricing.

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Are $20 fast food meals the new norm? Skippy & Doogles dig into what’s behind declining sales at McDonald’s and Starbucks, why Taco Bell is thriving, and the absurd new definition of “value.” Then we tackle the broken job market for college grads, the rise of AI as the “third door,” and why short-term thinking is stifling investment in the future.

Plus:

🍟 Why your McValue meal costs more than Chili’s

🎓 What’s really killing entry-level jobs

📉 Is venture capital delusional—or just addicted to management fees?

🧠 Listener mail: What’s an investor to do when everything feels uncertain?

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Yale is selling $6 billion of private equity holdings — is this the canary in the economic coal mine? Student loan repayments are back, and the numbers are worse than you think. Plus: YOLO traders are back in force, betting big on Bitcoin and meme stocks with dreams of overnight riches.

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Foreigners own net $30 trillion in U.S. assets—should we be worried? Skippy & Doogles go deep on America’s financial entanglements, who holds our debt, and why global capital might be looking for the exit. Then they unpack the China standoff, how trade narratives are twisting, and what private equity’s "perfect storm" means for markets. Banter included. Charts not required.

In this episode:

• Who really owns U.S. debt—and why it's less scary than headlines suggest
• The “De-Americanization” of global capital: trend or tantrum?
• Why China’s calling itself a “safe haven” (and yes, we’re side-eying that too)
• The private equity bubble: what happens when no one's buying?
• Inflation, leverage, and Powell’s impossible job

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Markets are twitchy, tariffs are flying, and the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index just hit 900. So... what now? This week, Skippy and Doogles channel Charlie Munger, debate whether it’s time to dump Chinese stocks, and wrestle with how (and when) to deploy cash in a world that makes zero sense. Plus: Howard Marks drops another banger memo, the NASDAQ flirts with 24/7 trading, and we break down the real deal with ESOPs and employee ownership.

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This week, Skippy & Doogles go scorched earth on the most chaotic economic policy rollout in recent memory. Trump’s new “reciprocal” tariffs? We break down the math (spoiler: it’s nonsense), the market fallout, and why it’s got economists, investors, and even penguins running for the hills.

Expect:

• 🔥 A full takedown of the tariff formula that makes zero economic sense
• 📉 Analysis of the worst two-day market drop since 2020
• 🧠 Economics 101 lessons on trade deficits, reserve currencies, and global supply chains
• 🐧 Penguins in suits. Yes, really.

If you've ever wanted to laugh through a potential recession, this is the episode.

0:00 – Intro: Singing, banter, and setting the economic disaster stage

2:30 – Oral history of the week: Trump’s Rose Garden announcement & TSMC confusion

6:40 – Why the 34% “reciprocal” tariff rate is complete fiction

10:30 – Economics lesson: Why trade deficits are misunderstood

14:45 – The Target analogy: Reciprocal tariffs and breakfast burritos

18:30 – Meme review: Penguins, charts, and the internet doing its thing

22:00 – Market reaction: S&P, NASDAQ, and recession odds spike

27:00 – Why this is a terrible negotiation tactic

32:00 – Apple, Nike, and how everyday prices will surge

37:00 – The global fallout: IMF, JP Morgan, Reagan Caucus respond

42:00 – Final rant: Why this is the worst policy move in decades

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This week, Skippy’s in the U.S., Doogles is in Paris, and the global economy is somewhere between a punchline and a panic. We kick things off with a deep dive into the new 25% auto tariffs—what they mean for carmakers and investors. Then we pivot to the bizarre: Trevor Milton, the man who rolled a fake truck down a hill, just got pardoned. What does that mean for financial regulation and investor trust?

Finally, we unpack the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later… for burritos. Is it just a viral stunt or a symptom of a fragile consumer economy? And in the premium segment, we go inside Stanley Druckenmiller’s latest macro bet on pharma.

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The Celtics sold for $6.1B?! We break down why pro sports teams are selling out, debate March Madness chaos, and roast Michael Saylor’s “Preferred Shares of Chaos” — a crypto-powered yield product that smells like a Ponzi. Plus: Treasury’s 3-3-3 Plan, and why America can’t build anything anymore.

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In this jam-packed episode, Skippy and Doogles tackle everything from Elon Musk’s bold economic takes to why CEOs are afraid to speak out right now. They dive deep into the complexities of modern monetary theory—complete with a bucket analogy that might just change how you see government debt. Plus, they break down the current state of consumer spending. It’s sharp investing insights with a side of laughs—because who said finance has to be boring?

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