Gentleman Speculator

The Dad Book Review

Andrew Flattery and Brian D. O’Leary — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:26:00 GMT

Brian O’Leary is back on the pod to talk about the dad book. This is the airport nonfiction, narrative history, and adventure bio, etc. The Wall Street Journal just declared this ‘category’ a dying breed. As Dads with books, Brian and I draft our favorite picks.

We talk Charles Manson and the CIA, why a German U-boat off the East Coast makes Shadow Divers impossible to put down, and the case for James Michener (bestseller nobody under fifty remembers). And a lot more.

Brian’s Substack and podcast (the O’Leary Review):

https://olearyreview.com

Gentleman Speculator is from Andrew Flattery at Flattery Wealth Management.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Nixon on his old man

00:01:00 What a dad book is, and why the Journal called it dying

00:11:00 Books you can actually find at the airport

00:12:00 Chaos, Charles Manson and the CIA

00:18:00 The book your own father gave you, Endurance

00:24:00 Sports, and The Boys in the Boat

00:27:00 The First All-Star Game and the 1932 plot on FDR

00:33:00 Biography, The Wright Brothers

00:39:00 Hidden gems, and the forgotten James Michener

00:46:00 The anti-recommendation, Bernard Cornwell

00:53:00 The GOATs, Shadow Divers and The Sportswriter

00:57:00 What Brian is working on now

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The Book of Elon

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:59:39 GMT

Eric Jorgenson is back on the pod to talk about his new book, The Book of Elon, a five-year project distilling Elon Musk’s most useful ideas in his own words. Eric and I talk about why Musk is the greatest living entrepreneur, the recursive logic of ‘stacking S-curves,’ and the case for a generation of builders rather than financiers. Along the way: the 2008 split-the-money story, the toy casting that became the gigapress, and why deleting is harder, and more important, than automating.

Buy the book:

https://www.elonmuskbook.org/

Follow Eric: https://x.com/EricJorgenson

Eric’s Smart Friends podcast:

https://www.ejorgenson.com/

Music: “The Big Ship” by Brian Eno

All opinions expressed by Andrew Flattery and his guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Flattery Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Flattery Wealth Management may maintain positions in Bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast.

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Have Yourself a Home Alone Family

Andrew Flattery — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:35:00 GMT

I dive into what I’m calling peak America, that is the Peter McAllister (Dad) character from Home Alone. Watching this at age 41 and the movie is now a meditation on what’s worth fighting for. I get into how the McAllister house functions as a ‘castle’ for the kind of multi-generational family life that Johann Kurtz writes about in Leaving a Legacy: Inheritance, Charity, & Thousand-Year Families. I look at how Kevin’s initiation by older brother Buzz embodies what Anthony Esolen describes in No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men, a rough-and-tumble world where boys learn to build, explore, and fight. There’s even the church scene with Old Man Marley that delivers a Christmas message. I contrast all of this with the so-called ‘found family’ therapeutic culture that tells you to replace rather than reconcile.

Celebrating the chaos, the legacy, the adventure of family life, and a classic movie for Christmas 2025.

Intro: The Drifters’ “White Christmas”

Credit to the Aaron M. Renn episode Why Families Are Fleeing Cities | Bobby Fijan

Outro: Mel Torme’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

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Johann Kurtz (Becoming Noble) - Leaving a Legacy

Andrew Flattery — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:47:00 GMT

I speak with with the semi-pseudonymous Johann Kurtz on his terrific new book Leaving a Legacy: Inheritance, Charity, & Thousand-Year Families. Johann lays out the foundation for why it can be moral to leave an inheritance when pared with virtue. We talk how ‘Die with Zero’ misses the mark, why true charity is necessarily multi-generational, family business as a conduit for generational continuity, and what J.K. Rowling instinctively understands about the re-enchantment of the world.

Intro/Outro: Legends of the Fall Main Theme - James Horner

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Zack Grafman & Frank Theodat on The Boys Book of Adventure

Andrew Flattery, Zack Grafman, and Frank Theodat — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:46:21 GMT

I chat with editors Zack Grafman and Frank Theodat about the need for aspirational books for boys. Many recommendations from the Dads here, including classics like The Hardy Boys, Treasure Island, Jules Verne but also some new stuff (Redwall, How to Train your Dragon, even some video games).

We also talk the (potential) opportunity within independent publishing to create and distribute through “underground, conspiratorial, vibes based marketing” books that counter safe, effeminate, and uninspiring mainstream offerings. ‘Based Boys Books,’ as Zack puts it.

Look out for the launch of The Boys Book of Adventure Anthology, a new collection deliberately crafted to appeal to boys, as boys. The Anthology also happens include my next ‘Leo and Henry’ Adventure.

Buy the book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/42m7C66

Intro/Outro: The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone

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Ryan O'Connor - Nintendo, Switch 2, Conviction from Deep Work

Andrew Flattery — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:58:10 GMT

In which I bring you one of the sharpest minds in fundamental equity analysis, my friend Ryan O'Connor of Crossroads Capital.

Ryan is a multidisciplinary thinker who combines rigorous fundamental analysis with a lot of of wit and wisdom. In this conversation, we dive deep into one of his ideas, none other than Nintendo. We discuss Ryan’s original contrarian thesis, how the business transformation has played out, and what to expect with recent release of the Switch 2.

If you enjoy this discussion, I highly recommend going back to listen to my 2020 interview with Ryan and checking out the Crossroads Capital investing letters, both masterclasses in thoughtful equity analysis.

Intro: Can’t Hardly Wait - The Replacements

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Wyatt O'Rourke - Financialization of Bitcoin, Bitcoinization of Finance

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:14:33 GMT

I start the pod with some insights from the last four-year cycle in Bitcoin investing, comparing its annualized returns and drawdowns with other market proxies like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and gold. I then welcome Wyatt O'Rourke, founder of Basilic Financial and author of 'The Bitcoinization of Finance,' to discuss Bitcoin's integration into traditional finance. Wyatt gets into private credit funds, Bitcoin-backed mortgages, and the importance of sound custody solutions. We then digress to a conversation on 'noblesse oblige' in the context of modern elites like Elon Musk and Donald Trump and emphasize the need to uphold moral and ethical standards.

00:00 Bitcoin's Four-Year Performance Analysis

06:48 Si Bheag, Si Mhor · Planxty

10:26 Financialization of Bitcoin

13:20 Bitcoin Derivatives and Loan Market

27:11 The Space: A Bitcoin Citadel

37:00 Noblesse Oblige and Bitcoin

44:19 Elon Musk and Donald Trump

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Edward Stratemeyer & Adventures in Fiction Publishing

Andrew Flattery — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:58:18 GMT

I talk boys books passed down through generations, including classic adventure series like the Hardy Boys. I also examine the life and contributions of Edward Stratemeyer, the mastermind behind the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, and the Bobbsey Twins. Inspired by these classics, I share my own venture in children's literature with my new book series, 'The Adventures of Leo and Henry.

Links:

* Buy The Quest for the Lost Sword: The Adventures of Leo & Henry

* Intro: The Rocketeer (James Horner)

* Anthony Esolen - Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World

* Dave Greene - An Age of Illiteracy

* Cover art: Passage Press - The Hardy Boys: The House on the Cliff

* Edward Stratemeyer and the Stratemeyer syndicate - Deidre Johnson

* The Mystery of Edward Stratemeyer Documentary - Lucasfilm

* EconTalk - Amor Towles on A Gentleman in Moscow and the Writer's Craft 8-29-22

* Calmversations - Scary Ideas- & The Mainstream Legitimacy Crisis - with Jonathan Keeperman

* Outro: The Adventures of Tintin theme

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I Wrote a Hardy Boys-esque Boys' Book

Andrew Flattery — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:35:00 GMT

The Adventures of Leo & Henry - The Quest for the Lost Sword

The book is now available for purchase on Amazon and Gumroad (digital version only).

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Notes on Trump, Getting Unstuck, and the American Empire

Andrew Flattery — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:32:00 GMT

I share some personal views on another Trump presidency and allow myself a moment to indulge in some optimism. We get into the concept of America's decline, comparing it to the fall of Rome, and explore the potential for continuation of the empire. I riff on the commentary of Peter Thiel on Bari Weiss’s show, Trump’s Rogan appearance, Michael Goldstein on the Art of Bitcoin Rhetoric, the Kurt Steiner piece on American Empire: A Morale Project, and Isaac Simpson’s piece on the El Segundo Hard Tech movement.

00:00 Body of an American - The Pogues

01:17 Thoughts on Trump

10:31 Trump's Policies

17:53 The Power of Memes and Bitcoin

20:50 Reflections on the Future of America

23:36 The Decline of Rome and America

27:14 The American Empire: Great and Good?

30:14 The Stagnation and Decadence of Modern America

34:15 El Segundo Hard Tech movement

38:46 The Stock Market and American Capitalism

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Don't Retire, Pull a Mel Gibson

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:57:00 GMT

I delve into Mel Gibson's spot-on perspective on retirement, which I contend is unnatural in the modern hedonistic context. I explore Gibson’s commitment to staying creative and active into his later years, doing work that matters, and contrast this with our societal norm of subsidized and unexamined retirement.

02:47 The Problem with Subsidized Retirement

08:23 Mel Gibson's Future Projects

14:13 The Passion of the Christ Sequel

23:26 Mel’s Redemption Arc

23:48 True Elites

25:41 The Landed Gentry, Country Gentlemen

34:00 Alaric the Barbarian on “Traditional” things

Links:

* James Horner - The Legend

* This is Why You Should Never Retire

* Mel Gibson reveals more amazing stories live on stage in London! (IMP EPISODE 12)

* Jim Caviezel Reveals What's Happening With 'Resurrection' Film

* Randall Wallace Details 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel

* The Patriot

* The American Tribune - The Death of the Gentleman and the Birth of Bureaucratic Tyranny

* Oliveira - Nobility and Analogous Traditional Elites: A Theme Illuminating American Social History

* Alaric The Barbarian - Things that are more “traditional” than a 32 year old SWE and a 28 year old PM buying a farm with NVIDIA gains to larp as pioneers

* Titus Techera - The Third Wave of Journalism

* James Horner - A Gift of a Thistle

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Leandro González-Sicilia - Multi-Generational Family Businesses, Luxury Investing, Hermès

Andrew Flattery and Best Anchor Stocks — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:05:00 GMT

I welcome Leandro of Best Anchor Stocks to Gentleman Speculator. Leandro is the co-founder of an investment research service and an equity analyst I deem worthy of paying attention to. We discuss the value of multi-generational family businesses, focusing especially on Hermès. Despite challenges, there is a small subset of public companies where being family controlled is a benefit. We talk luxury investing, how luxury brands are a reflection of human nature, and a contrast between European and American markets.

Leandro's work is thoughtful. He’s a deep researcher, and a bottom-up, long-term investor who avoids the noise.

Great Indoors - John Mayer

01:28 Meet Leandro

08:09 Debunking Common Investing Tropes

12:26 The Timeless Appeal of Luxury Brands

15:27 Luxury and Social Status

22:58 Hermès

31:08 On Family-Owned, Publicly Traded Businesses

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Clay Finck - 100 Baggers, Quality Investing, Bitcoin for Stock Pickers

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of GENTLEMAN SPECULATOR, I sit down with Clay Finck from 'We Study Billionaires' to discuss Chris Mayer's book '100 Baggers,' the quality investing ethos, and the friction stock analyst have with bitcoin. Clay shares his journey from being an actuary in Nebraska to going full time with The Investors Podcast Network. Highlights include specific companies like Copart and Constellation Software.

Clay is one of the few guys I can have a conversation with about long-term investing, the value of high-quality businesses, and how Bitcoin breaks the mold.

03:15 Clay's Journey to the Investors Podcast

06:36 Avoiding Clickbait

10:07 Midwest small town values and investing

13:45 Chris Mayer’s ‘100 Baggers’

24:42 Constellation Software

32:51 Bitcoin for stock pickers

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Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast.

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The Real Zorro, Noblesse Oblige, Gentleman Speculator

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

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You heard right. The Reformed Financial Advisor Podcast? It's gone. Dead and buried. From now on, it's Gentleman Speculator. Cleaner. Sharp as a stiletto heel. Like Alain Delon's tailored slacks.

Money is a tool. But this isn’t about counting beans anymore. We’re talking shadows, where the real power reveals itself. The true Zorro? It's William Lamport. And he doesn’t just fight with a sword; he fights with secrets. Bruce Wayne’s noblesse oblige? That’s not rotten lefty philanthropy—it’s blood, sweat, and munificence bestowed on a world that can't get clean.

In this cesspool we call progress, a few old stories still have teeth - The Dark Knight, Finkle-McGraw, Holmes, and, Marlowe. Sharp enough to bite, vicious enough to remind us of the American myths we once knew.

The truth? The answers are out there, somewhere between the rain-soaked streets of high finance and the dusted corridors of the liberal arts. It’s all connected—sleuthing, speculating, playing the long game. And if you're not seeing the big picture, you're already yesterday's news.

But don’t expect an easy listen. The rabbit hole’s deep, one misstep and you're in free fall.

Welcome to Gentleman Speculator.

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Deflation, Sound Money, Is Bitcoin "Good?" | Tim Wuebker

Andrew Flattery — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In conversation again with Tim Wuebker. We discussed inflation, deflation, hard money, and the moral case for Bitcoin. I recall how the 2008 financial crisis led me to question the stability of traditional financial systems and eventually turned me towards Bitcoin, especially during the money-printing spree of 2020. We delved into the advantages of Bitcoin, such as its deflationary nature, portability, and cryptographic security, while also addressing the challenges, including its public ledger and the need for tech-savviness to manage private keys. It's always a good time to do a go-anywhere chat with Tim.

Check out Tim Wuebker's podcast, Seemingly Ordinary: https://timwuebker.com/

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The Pros Not Understanding Bitcoin Is a Good Thing For Us

Andrew Flattery — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

While bitcoin is in common parlance now in market commentary, politics, and internet culture, few understand what could be an idea hiding in plain sight. This is good news for us, as herein lies the opportunity.

July 2024 Special Report - Andrew Flattery

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Writing Books, Catholic Investing, Bitcoin vs. Ethereum | Devin Rose

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

I have a deep and varied conversation with Devin Rose, a Catholic author, blogger, and software engineer. We dive into topics like writing books, moral guidance for Catholic investors, and the debate between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Devin shares his personal journey from militant atheism to Catholicism, his experiences with homesteading, and his insights on investing in a way that aligns with Catholic values. Devin also talks about his various book projects, including his effort in fiction writing, and his "there and back again" story with Bitcoin.

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Lean Entrepreneurship, Twitter, Harrison Butker | Bryant Suellentrop

Andrew Flattery — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT

In this Reformed Financial Advisor pod I talk with my friend Bryant Suellentrop, who shares his journey from from scratch to success in various businesses. Bryant reveals how he transitioned from a web design business to a profitable cleaning company and ultimately founded a recruiting agency, Elevate and Delegate. He discusses the advantages of virtual work, using twitter for business growth, and the importance of ownership in the HARRISON BUTKER story. Bryant is a good dude, I like his entrepreneurial spirit and example of taking calculated baby steps in business.

www.simplewealthkc.com/post/lean-entrepreneurship-twitter-harrison-butker-bryant-suellentrop

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Notes on Young Michael Saylor

Andrew Flattery — Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

I dive into evolution of Michael Saylor alongside his company, MicroStrategy, illustrating Saylor's rise from humble beginnings, the establishment of MicroStrategy driven by his tech foresight, and the challenges he faced post an accounting scandal in 2000. I consider Saylor as a visionary who deftly navigates through adversities, embraces innovations like Bitcoin, displays skin in the game, and always a willingness to risk it all.

Episode page: www.simplewealthkc.com/post/notes-on-young-michael-saylor

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Against 'Die with Zero'

Andrew Flattery — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I delve into optimizing life while leaving a meaningful legacy. I critique the "Die With Zero" concept, popularized by Bill Perkins and others. Perkins stresses intentional living by managing time, wealth, and health effectively, but at the expense of family wealth and legacy.

I also explore the societal shift towards individualism and instant gratification and contrast it with the traditional values of family and legacy. The role of the family can be in providing support, guidance, and purpose. Building family wealth and nurturing intergenerational connections are ways to leave a lasting impact that extends beyond one's lifetime.

Episode page: www.simplewealthkc.com/post/against-die-with-zero

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Building Generational Wealth: A Catholic Perspective w/ Dorian Antešić

Andrew Flattery — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Reformed Financial Advisor podcast, I explore the topic of family wealth from a Catholic perspective. My guest is Dorian Antešić, a finance professional and Croatia's Catholic bitcoiner. We discuss his graduate school thesis on family wealth, Bitcoin, how Tucker Carlson said inheritance is a huge problem, a Benedictine monastery in Croatia, family dynasties, and the noblesse oblige. All in all an interesting conversation that combines legacy, finance, and the pursuit of generational prosperity.

Episode Links:

The Noblesse Oblige - Andy Flattery on Catholic Money Mastermind
Dorian on LinkedIn
https://www.antesic.com/
Good King Wenceslaus - The Irish Rovers
Tucker Carlson - All-In Podcast

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The Freedom to Have an Opinion | Isaiah Douglass

Andrew Flattery — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

I have a wonderful conversation with fellow Financial Advisor, Isaiah Douglass. We discuss:

Building online
Joining Swan Private Client
Andy hates soccer/Isaiah likes soccer
COVID breaking our brains
How FAs simp for inflation
Bitcoin and the american dream

Episode page: www.simplewealthkc.com/post/the-freedom-to-have-an-opinion-isaiah-douglass

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"Bitcoin Monasteries" & Reclaiming the American Dream | Pablo Peniche

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

I get into a wide ranging discussion with self-described techbro, Pablo Peniche. We discuss:

Dropping out of college 3 times
A vision for how Catholic monasteries could adopt bitcoin
Obsessing over great cultures of the past without larping
Peter Thiel's progress & decline thesis
Gatsby, Elon, and fostering better elites
The Sovereign Collective > The Sovereign Individual

Episode Page - https://www.simplewealthkc.com/post/bitcoin-monasteries-reclaiming-the-american-dream-pablo-peniche

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John Mayer is Probably into Bitcoin | Mike Marion

Andrew Flattery — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT

I have a conversation with Mike Marion about the anti-war movement and the great Ron Paul, before we shift into a celebration of recording artist John Mayer. Mayer is one of the essential artists of the last 20 years, comparable to my muse, Jack White, and someone we can learn from too.

Episode page - www.simplewealthkc.com/post/john-mayer-is-probably-into-bitcoin-mike-marion

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Books that Turned Me From Financial Advisor Skeptic to Bitcoin Advocate

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT

My descent into bitcoin madness happened gradually, then suddenly. I comment on the books that I read on my way from agnostic to bitcoin maximalist.

Books discussed:

The Church and the Market - A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy - Thomas E Woods Jr.
You Can Be a Stock Market Genius - Joel Greenblatt
The Driver - Garet Garrett
The Bitcoin Standard - Saifedean Ammous
The Ethics of Money Production - Guido Hulsmann
Bitcoin is Venice - Allen Farrington & Sacha Meyers

Episode page - www.simplewealthkc.com/post/books-that-turned-me-from-financial-advisor-skeptic-to-bitcoin-advocate

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What We Have Been Reading | Brian O'Leary

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Warren Buffett says to read 500 pages a week. Yet The Atlantic recently reported that kids aren't "following in love with reading" anymore... what gives?

Brian O'Leary joins me to launch a sermon on the value of reading right now and then we launch into our list.

Books discussed:

The Crusades - Thomas Asbridge
Capone
The Franco Regime - Stanley Payne
Start with No - Jim Camp
No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs - Dan Kennedy
Expect to Win, Hate to Lose - Matt Furey
Sacred Then and Sacred Now - Tom Woods
Oversubscribed - Daniel Priestley
The Political Pope - George Neumayr
The Biden Deception - George Neumayr
Bitcoin is Venice - Allen Farrington
Restoring the family - Marian Horvat
Submission - Houellebecq
God’s Will: The Life and Works of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina
Leisureville - Andrew Blechman
The Father's Son - Jim Sano
The Cypresses Believe in God - Jose Maria Gironella
The Lord of the Rings - Tolkien
Song of Ice & Fire - George R.R. Martin
The Iliad & The Odyssey - Homer
The Long Ships - Frans Bengtsson
Texas - Michener
Cryptonomicon - Neal Stephenson
Born Standing Up - Steve Martin
The Medieval Machine - Jean Gimpel
Deflation & Liberty - Guido Hulsmann
Eating the Dinosaur - Chuck Klosterman
Cinema Speculation - Tarantino

Brian O’Leary is an independent media personality spanning several fields—podcasting, professional copywriting, internet marketing, broadcasting, and more. The mission of this “once & future” baseball coach is to restore, build, and promote a more robust and serious culture.

https://briandoleary.com/flattery/

https://crisismagazine.com/podcast/sister-wilhelmina-an-american-incorruptible

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Hail, Caesar!, Tally Ho Yacht Guy, & the Dignity of Work

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery does a solo mixtape episode commenting on the Coen Brothers' "Hail, Caesar!," the craftsmanship of Tally Ho Yacht restoration project, and Fr. Paul Scalia's lecture on leisure, the basis of culture. In making these connections he attempts to unpack the tension between workaholism, the dignity of work, diligence, and sloth.

Episode page: https://simplewealthkc.com/hail-caesar-tally-ho-yacht-guy-the-dignity-of-work-podcast/

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True Financial Independence | Unchained's Trey Sellers

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Trey Sellers of Unchained and Andy Flattery discuss how bitcoin relates to the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement.

Bitcoin allows individuals to hold their wealth in money itself rather than subpar assets like real estate, stocks, bonds, or gold. Sellers explains that the demonetization of assets occurs when traditional money loses value over time and individuals have to choose where to store their value. He argues that the monetary premium for these other assets, such as real estate and index funds, can be replaced with bitcoin as the global standard for wealth preservation.

Episode page - https://simplewealthkc.com/achieving-true-financial-independence-unchaineds-trey-sellers/

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Monarchy, Patrimony, & Bitcoin | Prince Filip of Serbia Karađorđević

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery & Prince Filip Karađorđević discuss the history of his storied family dynasty, dating back over two centuries, life as a royal in exile, and the promise that he sees in the Serbian people today. Filip explains why he supports bitcoin and the hope he has in leaving a family legacy for his son.

Guest: HRH Prince Filip, Hereditary Prince of Serbia and Yugoslavia, also known as Prince Filip Karađorđević, is the Chief Strategy Officer at JAN3, a technology company that helps nation-states, enterprises and individuals achieve sovereignty and prosperity through Bitcoin. As CSO, Prince Filip engages with high-level actors and oversees strategic initiatives to accelerate Bitcoin adoption worldwide. He previously worked as an analyst at a prestigious London-based global asset management firm, helping clients make vital capital allocation decisions. Prince Filip has over 15 years of experience in traditional finance.

Episode page: https://simplewealthkc.com/monarchy-patrimony-bitcoin-prince-filip-of-serbia-karadordevic-podcast/

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Confessions of a Stockbroker | Chris Rossi

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Let's talk about real life boiler room stories with Wall Street veteran Chris Rossi.

Show notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/confessions-of-a-stockbroker--chris-rossi-podcast/

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Could Bitcoin be a 100 Bagger?

Andrew Flattery — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 02:00:00 GMT

I used to work with a regular joe who accumulated and held the same stock for decades, amassing a small fortune. His crutch- no brokerage accounts. Instead, he kept the stock certificates secured in safety deposit boxes.. Cold storage!

In this episode, I unpack Chris Mayer's modern classic "100 Baggers" and consider bitcoin in light of the book's principles.

Show notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/could-bitcoin-be-a-100-bagger-podcast/

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Best Pods of 2022 & What I've Changed My Mind About

Andrew Flattery — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:00:00 GMT

In the final episode of 2022, I unveil the most downloaded episodes of The Reformed Financial Advisor this year, read the BOOSTS, share my favorite podcasts, and shill a few book, youtube, and music recommendations.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Twitter thread on the most downloaded episodes of 2022: https://twitter.com/andyflattery/status/1609186663640567815?s=20&t=-441JhSU-qDqm1jwErh81A

Twitter thread on my favorite podcasts of 2022: https://twitter.com/andyflattery/status/1608900438010777600?s=20&t=rvfqbQEMihw1G-K0IPeihg

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BTC Financial Advisor Roundtable | Morgen Rochard & Jim Crider

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Financial Advisors gather to discuss the intersection of bitcoin and financial advice.

In this episode of The Reformed Financial Advisor, I chat with Morgen Rochard & Jim Crider on all things orange pilled and the RIA world:

- The dead end of "trying to make money on bitcoin"
- What is going well regarding tools and the regulatory environment
- What is on our wish list of products & services
- Why FAs should take their own advice and play the long game with bitcoin
- Introducing the Bitcoin Financial Advisors Network

Show notes: https://bitcoinfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/btc-financial-advisor-roundtable-podcast/

Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j54Yk3xSYx4

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Tax Planning Mentality, BTC in a 401(k), Mitt's Massive IRA | Sean Mullaney

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode I speak with the FI Tax Guy, Sean Mullaney, author of the book Solo 401(k): The Solopreneurs Retirement Account. We talk:

- The Tax Planning mentality
- Writing a book to standout as an expert
- Is Bitcoin in a 401(k) even a good idea?
- What Romney SHOULD have done with his huge IRA

Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOaj1TCMows

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A few thoughts on the FTX story

Andrew Flattery — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT

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Jack White, Tinkering, & the Limits of Goals Based Planning

Andrew Flattery — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Factory financial advice limits high achievers. Successful people will often credit things like skills acquired, stepping stone achievements, risk taking, connections made, and luck for their greatest accomplishments.

They don’t credit a goals based plan for retirement that they made 30 years ago!

Instead of being laser focused on retirement, the alternative is to be a craftsman in something, have broad interests, take small risks & be a tinkerer, and don't retire, just pivot. The singer of "Seven Nation Army" provides the model.

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/jack-white-tinkering-the-limits-of-goals-based-planning-podcast/

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Speculator Work is Real Work | Bitstein

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery speaks with bitcoin legend Bitstein about the fundamental economic question - what is the social good of speculation? Contrary to popular belief, correct speculation is not a zero sum game, but serves the purpose of correcting mispriced assets.

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/speculator-work-is-real-work--bitstein-podcast/

Interlude/Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGBXnw86Mgc

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Nuns Building Citadels & Civilization (w/ the Help of Bitcoin)

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

I had the wonderful privilege to make a pilgrimage to the monastery of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles. Here are my thoughts on the visit and my conversation with Mother Abbess Cecelia. We talked about restoring civilization, growing your own food, the life of a traditional nun, the latin mass, and bitcoin charity.

If you would like to help the sisters build a new monastery in southern Missouri, please do so on their website.

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Responding to Peter Mallouk's Bitcoin Critiques

Andrew Flattery — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery & Zach from Casa respond to the bitcoin comments of Creative Planning's Peter Mallouk:

- BTC is "Palm or Blackberry..." but blockchain will revolutionize everything?
- "Too speculative" to be a currency?
- But "anyone can create their own cryptocurrency?"
- Investors in the S&P 500 will benefit anyway (from companies who hold it on the balance sheet)?

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/responding-to-peter-mallouks-bitcoin-critiques/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9qsDgA1q8Y

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Inbox: Matt Fradd 401(k) Debate, Buffett's Dad, & BOOSTS

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

In this solo episode I answer listener questions from email and boostagrams:

- the Jacob Imam vs. Trent Horn 401(k) debate on Matt Fradd's Pints with Aquinas podcast
- Do we hate Warren Buffett now that he hates bitcoin?
- Bitcoin beginner resources
- Responding to listener boostagrams

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/inbox-matt-fradd-401k-debate-buffetts-dad--boosts-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3jUWcCqkXA

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The Michael Saylor & Robert Breedlove "What is Money?" Book | Seth Simmons

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Robert Breedlove partnered with Seth Simmons to produce a book version of his What is Money? The Saylor Series. In this episode, Simmons tells his story of how he was able to convert the popular podcast series into book format and why this definitive Michael Saylor appearance is significant. Support the book by participating in the giveaway for What is Money? The Saylor Series.

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/the-michael-saylor--robert-breedlove-what-is-money-book--seth-simmons-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W9TJ2JUW9c

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Getting Your Bitcoin Off of Coinbase | Nick Neuman

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

"So why won't there be bitcoin banks that do this (custody) for you? I think there will be, but there's always going to be one problem with this, which is that bitcoin transactions are irreversible. And so it's an inherent core change in the security model of bitcoin compared to the legacy banking system. And because of that, there's always going to be some level of additional risk with holding your bitcoin in a bitcoin bank."

- Nick Neuman, CEO of Casa

Andy Flattery & Nick Neuman discuss:

- The basics of BTC self-custody
- Nick's Kansas City roots
- The "grand plan" career path isn't the way to become CEO of a BTC company
- "Bitcoin banking" is fundamentally difficult
- Voldemort's Horcruxes and Multi-Signature Self Custody

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/getting-your-bitcoin-off-of-coinbase--nick-neuman-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W9TJ2JUW9c

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Tips for High Inflation | Tim Wuebker

Andrew Flattery — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery & Tim Wuebker discuss all things inflation:

- how we got here
- why inflation is likely to stick around
- what families can do to cope
- what bitcoin means with an inflationary currency

Originally aired on Tim Wuebker's Seemingly Ordinary Podcast

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI9q6P0mYAI

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Against the Index Fund Religion | Logan Bolinger

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery speaks with Logan Bolinger, attorney, writer, and founder of Think Bitcoin LLC, about the problems with Index Fund investing.

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/against-the-indexing-religion--logan-bolinger-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AxVTvrD3HY

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How to Sleep Well During a Bitcoin Bear Market

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT

The party is over and bitcoin is on sale. Andy Flattery and The Orange Pill Addicts discuss best practices to follow during bitcoin bear markets.

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/how-to-sleep-well-during-a-bitcoin-bear-market-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpA_5a0miWk

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The Wall Street ESG Scheme | Kyle Hill

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT

It’s the month of June, which means it’s the month where your favorite financial services provider wants to make sure that you know that they have all the allowable and respectable opinions... they support The Current Thing! This episode is a critique of "sounding good" ESG. Because behind every rainbow flag logo, every trite slogan, and all obligatory pandering, there are Wall Street motivations that have helped to get us here.

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/the-wall-street-esg-scheme--kyle-hill-podcast/

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Earn, Save, Reject Altcoins | Morgen Rochard

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery speaks with Financial Advisor Morgen Rochard about the basics of financial planning, why bitcoin is for families, and why Financial Advisors have gravitated towards "crypto."

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/earn-save-reject-altcoins--morgen-rochard-podcast/

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Answering Client Questions about Bitcoin | Trent Dudenhoeffer

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Trent Dudenhoeffer, CFP®, CBP helps Andy Flattery answer client questions about bitcoin.

What is it?
Isn't it a bubble?
Doesn't it use too much energy?
Isn't it like MySpace?
"I don't get it."

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/?p=4907

Intro music is Ryan O'Connor's

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bayyRPSXGq0

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Saving Money is Good For Everyone

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

A key to understanding bitcoin is to first understand the importance of savings, because everything that you hear today about savings from the "default Keynesians" is wrong. In this episode, we take a deep look into the virtue of thrift with help from The Honeymooners, Hans-Hermann Hoppe, Robinson Crusoe, Pierre Rochard, Saifedean Ammous, Jimmy Song, and Bruce Springsteen.

Show notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/the-saving-money-episode-podcast/

Intro music is Ryan O'Connor's

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Cronyism, Jacksonian Hard Money Movement, & "Old Bullion" | Patrick Newman

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery talks with Patrick Newman about 19th century cronyism, Thomas Hart "Old Bullion" Benton, and the parallel to today's hard money debates surrounding bitcoin.

Newman is the author of "Cronyism: Liberty Vs. Power in America, 1607-1849"

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/cronyism-jacksonian-hard-money-movement-old-bullion-patrick-newman-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1fBP-Xf50

Intro music is Ryan O'Connor's

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Bitcoin & Why the 2008 Crisis Still Matters | Andy Edstrom

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

In this wide ranging conversation, Andy Edstrom discusses his history in legacy finance, why the 2008 financial crisis and monetary madness explain why our debt burdens are where they are today. If most assets are a "little bit money," bonds are at risk of being demonetized. Lastly, Andy makes his case for bitcoin as a lifeboat and why Financial Advisors should be considering it.

Andy Edstrom is the Managing Director at Swan Advisor Services and Author of the book "Why Buy Bitcoin."

Show Notes-
https://simplewealthkc.com/?p=4874

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Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmuswTEGF-U

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The "Religious Fanaticism" of Bitcoin | Eric Sammons

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Eric Sammons and Andy Flattery talk about the current state of bitcoin and the claim that "bitcoin is an idol." Eric is the Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine.

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Music used in the episode-
Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csh6wVWmLyc

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Bonus Episode: Is Classical Education the Answer For Our Kids? | Dr. Luke Murray

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Dr. Luke Murray, headmaster at the new Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neary, shares his vision for Classical Education in Kansas City.

Show notes -
https://simplewealthkc.com/?p=4865

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Music used in the episode-
Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJ96LGGP6w

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The Michael Saylor Financial Plan, Inflation, Bitcoin Day KC

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

A podcast laying out The Michael Saylor Financial Plan as he tells it in his "Parable of the Argentine Rancher," Andy's thoughts on inflation, and Bitcoin Day KC.

Show notes -
https://simplewealthkc.com/the-michael-saylor-financial-plan-inflation-bitcoin-day-kc-podcast/

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Music used in the episode-
Intro: Ryan O'Connor
Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGxjIBEZvx0&list=PLz126cGMTd8Ra4jt2uXBPSZ02_e2WWBuT&index=4

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Is Bitcoin Immoral? | Fr. Nick Blaha & Slappy Jones II

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Is Bitcoin a Good Coin? Catholic toxic maximalists Fr. Nick Blaha, the pseudonymous Slappy Jones II, and The Reformed Financial Advisor respond to the critiques of bitcoin from The New Polity's Jacob Imam and Marc Barnes.

Show notes-
https://simplewealthkc.com/is-bitcoin-immoral-fr-nick-blaha-slappy-jones-ii-podcast/

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Music used in the episode-
Interlude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SCAlP4ceiw
Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOaj1TCMows

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The Case for Owning Individual Stocks

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT

It is my belief that yes, you can own individual stocks in your long-term holdings. While some financial advice tells you that mutual funds, ETFs, and robo advisors are your only option, I think they are missing the mark. An alternative path, as David Gardner put it, is to "find good companies and hold those positions tenaciously over time to yield multiples upon multiples of your original investment."

Read the essay - The Case for Owning Individual Stocks, by Andy Flattery: https://www.simplewealthkc.com/post/back-to-basics-investing

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What Bitcoin Means for Savers | Stephen Cole

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Grab your tickets to the Unchained Happy Hour in North Kansas City with Stephen Cole:
simplewealthkc.com/unchained

Andy Flattery and Stephen Cole discuss:

Stephen's favorite KC BBQ
Why younger Austrians gravitate to bitcoin
Digital scarcity in investing
The definancialization of everything
Stephen's critique of altcoins
codetoinspire.org

Full Show notes at simplewealthkc.com

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Music used in the episode-
The intro song is Ryan O'Connor's. Talented dude.

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Guest Episode: Personal Finance philosophy with Tim Wuebker

Andrew Flattery — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Andy's appearance on the Seemingly Ordinary podcast with Tim Wuebker.

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The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

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KC Stories: Harold Luhnow, Austrian Economics, & Bitcoin

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Part II of the William Volker story is about his protege, Harold Luhnow.

- Harold Luhnow battles the Pendergast machine

- The Volker Fund and the Austrian School of Economics

- How it all relates to Bitcoin

Show notes:
https://simplewealthkc.com/?p=4757

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The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

The Dad Pod | The Moonlight Graham Show

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery, Tim Flattery, and Tom Griffin talk about how to be a good dad.

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The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Why UBI Will Not Bail Us Out | Antony Sammeroff

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery interviews Antony Sammeroff, author of "Universal Basic Income - For and Against."

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/18

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & Wilco

The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Can Millennials Trust Financial Advisors? | Bryan Gum

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery and Bryan Gum discuss the true role of a Financial Advisor, which is to empower people in taking control of their own finances.

Show notes & transcript for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/16

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is from Andy Flattery

The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Rudyard Kipling's "If" & Being Fearful When Others are Greedy

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

I read the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling and offer some brief commentary on why this poem is timely for investors right now.

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/if

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Music used in the episode-
The intro song is Ryan O'Connor's. Talented dude.

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Investing In a Local Small Business | Ben Olsen

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Ben Olsen of the DVS Group makes the case for why buying a private small business can be an attractive opportunity.

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/ben

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is from Andy Flattery

The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Concentrated Investing for the Rest of Us | Brandon Reed

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery and Brandon Reed give a primer on concentrated investing, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Brandon is a CFA and Portfolio Manager at Mitchell Capital Management in Overland Park, KS.

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/concentrated

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & Wilco

The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

How Would Warren Buffett Invest if He Were Starting Today? | Ryan O'Connor

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Ryan O'Connor is the Founder and Portfolio Manager at Crossroads Capital, a Private Investment Partnership based out of Kansas City, MO. In this conversation, Ryan tells me the story of why he is (successfully) running an investment fund modeled after Warren Buffett's early partnership.

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/ryan

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Music used in the episode-
The intro song is Ryan O'Connor's. Talented dude.

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How to pay for your dream home rehab | Eddie & Katlin Van Buskirk

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Eddie & Katlin Van Buskirk sit down to tell the story of how they bought a $50,000 house on craigslist and rehabbed it into their dream home in Historic Northeast Kansas City.

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/lexington

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is Andy's. It's a partial joke, a partial hobby, and of course a compliance necessity.

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The Best (and Worst) Financial Advisors in Movies

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Are Financial Advisors worth the money? To answer that question, Andy Flattery goes through the best (and worst) Financial Advisors in movies and how they can help us understand commission, fee-based, and fee-only financial advisors.

Commentary is offered on these films -

Groundhog Day
The Wolf of Wall Street
Glengarry Glen Ross
Wall Street
Moneyball

Show notes for this episode-
https://simplewealthkc.com/worth-the-money/

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is Andy's. It's a partial joke, a partial hobby, and of course a compliance necessity.

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KC Stories: Black Swans & Buried Treasure

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Does if feel like our union is is fragile as it's ever been in the U.S? Well, we know at least one time where it's been worse.

Here's a story for my KC friends about the civil war, buried treasure, and the building of our city.

Show notes for this episode-
simplewealthkc.com/donnelly

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & Wilco

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Creating the Naval Ravikant Book | Eric Jorgenson

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Eric Jorgenson did something incredible with his book "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness." Eric curated the best of Naval’s wisdom from twitter, podcasts, and writings into one resource. I was only vaguely familiar with Naval’s work prior to reading the book and am grateful that Eric created the resource for learning more about him.

Naval Ravikant is the founder of Angel List, an early stage investor in companies like Twitter and Uber, and has one more popular Twitter accounts that I have seen. He's known for his thoughts on investing, entrepreneurship, crypto, and wealth.

Show notes for this episode-
simplewealthkc.com/eric

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is Andy's. It's a partial joke, a partial hobby, and of course a compliance necessity.

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Why You Should Never Retire

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery outlines the case for choosing not to retire in this solo episode. Special thanks to Joshua Sheats of Radical Personal Finance and John Mayer, both of whom played a special role in inspiring this idea.

Show notes for this episode-
simplewealthkc.com/neverretire

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is Andy's. It's a partial joke, a partial hobby, and of course a compliance necessity.

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The Pioneer saint of Fort Dodge, Iowa

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Fr. Marsh was Fort Dodge's beloved priest during it's Pioneer Days

Father John Marsh was an englishman and a widower who became a Catholic priest. He was the Pastor of Corpus Christi Church in Fort Dodge, IA from 1859-1865. His forgotten story of selfless service to the pioneers of Northwest Iowa deserves to be heard.

Show notes for this episode-
simplewealthkc.com/marsh

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & Wilco

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How Should Patrick Mahomes Invest His $503 Million Contract?

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

How should Patrick Mahomes manage his wealth? After all, it is not every day that a Kansas City man in his 20s earns a $503 million contract. That sounds like a good question for two guys on the internet to podcast about.

To do that, I enlisted the help of Ethan Hutcheson, AAMS®. Ethan is a Wealth Manager at Metcalf Partners Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS and a Patrick Mahomes superfan.

Show notes for this episode-
simplewealthkc.com/mahomes

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is Andy's

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Financial Advice Young Adults Need to Become Wealthy

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Andy Flattery rounds up four of Kansas City's best Financial Advisors and asks for their tips that fellow young people need to become wealthy. Enjoy this advice from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ Mike Zung, Donovan Brooks, Matt Gazaway, and Kyle Hill.

Show notes for this episode-
simplewealthkc.com/advice

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Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is Andy's

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KC Stories: Stock Market Bubble & French Exploration | Jamie Catherwood

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

300 years ago France was on fire because of the Mississippi Bubble, a "greatest hits" story in the history of financial madness.

Speculation on hopes for the Louisiana Territory had created interest in opening up trade near "Kawsmouth" (modern day KC).

Here's the story.

View show notes discussed in this episode at - www.simplewealthkc.com/bubble

Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & Wilco
"Te Deum Laudamus" as performed by Graduale Project

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Student Loan Crisis | Candidate for Congress Ryan Derks

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT

I think the student loan crisis is one of the key financial issues of the day, especially for my generation. That is why I wanted to discuss the issue with Ryan Derks. Ryan is a Financial Advisor like me and he’s also a candidate for US Congress here in the state of Missouri. Ryan has some interesting ideas on how to fix the student loan crisis on a policy level.

So we’re going to get into it in this podcast. What is the student loan crisis? What is the magnitude of it? Most importantly, how do we get out of it? Lastly, you’ll hear about how we got into the Student Loan crisis and how the federal government has contributed to it.

Enjoy the second episode of The Reformed Financial Advisor!

View show notes discussed in this episode at - www.simplewealthkc.com/studentloans

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KC Stories: William Volker, Anonymous Philanthropist

Andrew Flattery — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Podcast episode on William Volker, “The First Citizen of Kansas City.” Volker was a German immigrant who became an innovator in business and as a result a wealthy man. Throughout his life, he consistently gave away about a third of his wealth. Much of his wealth he gave away completely anonymously, which earned him the nickname, “Mr. Anonymous.”

Special thanks to Mary Cranston, great-niece of William Volker, who was interviewed in this episode.

View show notes discussed in this episode at - www.simplewealthkc.com/volker

Music used in the episode-
"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & Wilco

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com