After months away, Jared looks back on the plot points that defined college: a conversation that reshaped his career mindset, the fresh start of leaving New York, the family found in marching band, a breakup that forced real growth, and the teaching roles that revealed a new passion. Along the way: credit cards, investing, independence—and gratitude for the domino effect of it all.

In this reflective solo episode, Jared picks up where “Market Corrections” left off and dives deeper into what it really means to grow up, get humbled, and still choose to be kind. He looks back on a year of social missteps, overconfidence, and hard lessons about how our actions actually affect the people around us.

Through stories about helping someone he resents, reconnecting with an ex, and watching her struggle through toxic relationships and starting over, Jared wrestles with a simple but difficult idea: you do the right thing not for closure, praise, or payoff—but purely because it’s right.

Along the way, he talks about diversified friend groups, second chances, setting higher standards for yourself and others, and why kindness toward people who’ve hurt you is still worth it.

If you’ve ever wanted to start over, forgive someone, or just be a slightly better human, this one’s for you.

In this introspective solo episode, Jared returns to The Speakeasy Dwellers to connect two unlikely worlds: financial markets and personal growth. Sparked by recent global events—from the passing of Pope Francis to the surprising election of a new American pope—Jared dives into how market corrections, bubbles, and collective rationality mirror the way we navigate our own choices, failures, and self-perception.

From GameStop and DeepSeek to the 2008 crash, he breaks down how inflated expectations eventually level out—and how our lives go through the same rebalancing. Along the way, he reflects on past episodes, shares thoughts on teaching financial literacy, and explores why setbacks might actually be the necessary “corrections” that move us closer to who we want to become.

A thoughtful, wandering, and surprisingly grounding episode about value—both in the markets and within ourselves. Tune in, think a little, and maybe recalibrate your own internal stock price.

We often go through life believing that some choices don’t really matter—but do they? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the ripple effects of our decisions, both the ones we regret and the ones that shape us in unexpected ways. From high school missteps to lessons learned the hard way, we reflect on how responsibility, growth, and perspective play a role in our journey. Is life truly as inconsequential as we sometimes think, or do our actions hold more weight than we realize? Tune in for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about embracing the unexpected twists and turns of life.

In this celebratory 30th edition of the Speakeasy Dweller's Podcast, host Jared welcomes guest Nate for a laid-back, engaging conversation. The duo discusses college traditions, Thanksgiving plans, and quirky hobbies like collecting hats from different stadiums. Reflecting on the ups and downs of life, Jared shares personal insights on resilience, self-growth, and lessons from teaching University 101. This episode offers a mix of humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt moments that showcase the joy of connection and shared experiences. Tune in for a truly memorable milestone!

In this episode, I return after a month-long break to share a candid update on my life. I open up about managing a challenging 18-credit-hour semester while balancing volunteer work with first-year students and responsibilities as a Supplemental Instructor. I'll dives into recent social struggles, including the impact of losing a friend group, dealing with a toxic friendship, and the concept of “constants” in relationships. I also reflect on my own personal growth, learning to navigate friendship dynamics, and striving to find a healthier social balance amid academic pressures. This episode offers a raw glimpse into the ups and downs of college life, friendships, and the journey to finding stability.