The Soup of Wall Street
Welcome to The Soup of Wall Street podcast where we'll dive deep into headlines, personal finance, and anything else that might make a dent in your wallet.
Expect a mix of informative insights and some good old-fashioned banter along the way. We're here to make finance talk as lively and engaging as possible. After all, who said money matters had to be a snooze-fest?
Stay tuned for our bi-weekly episodes, and if you enjoy what you hear, drop us a line. Just keep the ego inflation in check, okay?
Episodes
31 episodes
31. Coachella Economics
You ever pay for something that felt ridiculous—but you still did it? That’s not a pricing mistake. That’s capitalism at work. From The Masters to Coachella, we unpack how sky-high prices aren’t scams—they’re love letters from the f...
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30. Why Does Everyone Ignore the Stock Market?
The market just threw its biggest fit since COVID… and nobody noticed. Restaurants are packed, streets are buzzing, and if you didn’t check your portfolio, you’d never know the S&P was spiraling. Unlike 2020’s synchronized collapse, today’s...
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29. Money Doesn't Make You Smart: The Gene Hackman Estate Debacle
Rich people aren’t automatically good with money. Even an $80 million fortune can’t save you from poor financial decisions. Gene Hackman’s outdated estate plan just turned into a legal circus, all because no one thought to update the documents ...
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28. The Levels of Wealth
Most people think wealth means flying private or stacking cash—when really, it’s just not overdrafting your account, putting your money in a 401(k) and forgetting about it until you retire. There are levels to this money game:
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27. There’s No Such Thing As Passive Income
Most of the ads on social media for ‘building passive income’ are actually very much NOT passive at all. In fact, in the rare occasion where your income is truly passive, you probably had to work for it leading up to it. If you thin...
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26. Why People Are Scared of Investing
Are you dodging investing like an awkward ex? You’re not alone. We unpack why people avoid their money and how bad stereotypes (looking at you, used car salesmen) mess with our decisions.Many say investing is just glorified gambling, but...
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25. Moving Would Be Easier If I Was a Billionaire
A "quick" move turned into a ten-hour disaster—because moving is a nightmare. Meanwhile, rich people like Elon Musk just don’t own a lot of things. Must be nice.Also: why New Year’s resolutions are a joke, why some people chase millions ...
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24. Reddit is Great (But For Financial Advice?)
When your financial advisor is Reddit, what could go wrong? From GameStop memes to questionable hot takes, we explore the wild world of online money advice. With endless demand for guidance, even mediocre advisors thrive—and AI tools aren’t hel...
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23. Is an MBA Worth It?
Is a Master's in Business Administration even worth it? Is success just society’s way of keeping us busy chasing things that don’t actually make us happy? In this episode, I dig into why money, titles, and early retirement might not be the life...
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22. Is a $15M House Worth It?
Ever wonder why the stuff your grandparents thought was fancy is now just collecting dust at estate sales? In this episode, I explore how nostalgia shapes how we spend money today. From boomers doing it all themselves to younger ge...
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21. Is Trump Actually Gonna Cut Taxes?
The art of political simplicity: apparently, all it takes to win is to promise not to tax tips and overtime—who knew? Not Kamala I guess. Trump’s easy-to-digest tax ideas seem to overshadow Kamala Harris’s more complicated, theoretical proposal...
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20. Stop Making Your Life So Complex
Think more is better? Think again, more only makes life more complex. The secret is, how much complexity can you handle? Life’s obsession with piling on possessions, tasks, and digital clutter often leaves us more stressed and less decisive. Wh...
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19. The Smartest Dumb Person You Know
Ever wonder if politicians are the ultimate “smart dumb” people? They’ve mastered self-promotion but have a hard time with, you know, actual governing. We’re unpacking the absurdity of voter priorities, then we dive into the weird reality of ru...
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18. Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
Think a 0.5% interest rate cut will save you on your mortgage? Think again. In this episode, we break down why these cuts mostly help banks, not you, and why long-term mortgage rates couldn’t care less. We also dive into the government’s headac...
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17. Are We Products of Our Work, or Our Environment?
Is success all about hard work, or the circumstances we’re born into? This episode challenges age-old myths. We also take a fun stroll through how acceptable behavior has changed over time—from normal to shocking. Add in a little reflection on ...
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16. Risk, Reward, and the Expectation of Both
Are you “risk-averse”? Chances are you're not even evaluating risk correctly. We compare daredevil free climbers to your boring daily drive and explain why stuffing cash under the mattress isn’t as safe as you think. Freaked out by bank failure...
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22:13
15. Rich, Fat and Happy... Yay?
Is the 9-5 grind dead post-COVID? Massive layoffs at Facebook and Tesla are shaking up Austin’s housing market—spoiler: house prices are tanking, credit card debt is skyrocketing, and savings are a distant memory. Thanks, instant gratification ...
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14. Avoid Making These Common Money Mistakes
Oh, because everyone knows using credit cards for rewards is a really great, sustainable strategy, right? If you're tired of following the crowd and getting nowhere, this episode is for you. Let’s dive into the not-so-brilliant financial habits...
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13. David Martinez
Are vacations overrated? It’s hard to maintain balance while on the road, from working out and eating well to getting enough sleep. And if your lifestyle is better back at home, you really start to wonder…In this episode we reflect on ho...
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12. When Should You Retire?
Did you know that the retirement age of 65 was essentially made up? Believe it or not, it started as a random pick back in 1880s Germany. Fast forward to today, and we're still stuck with it! In this week’s episode, we unpack the strange histor...
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11. Brandon Downer (Pink’s Windows)
Ever feel like the monotony of the workweek might be slowly draining your soul? Soup Martinez and Brandon Downer, Co-Founder and Owner of Pink’s Window Services, sit down to recount their journeys from traditional careers to the realm of entrep...
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10. I Just Made $10mm. Now What?
Ever wondered how $10 million could change your life? I didn’t think so. Instead of just daydreaming about yachts and private jets, let’s dive into the real headaches that come with striking it rich. This episode isn't just about dodging financ...
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9. College Kids Are Dumb, But Is It Their Fault?
Why isn’t financial literacy taught more in schools? Social media often gives a distorted view of taxes and wealth, and in this episode of The Soup of Wall Street, we share stories like a high school class that only used Dave Ramsey's pre-recor...
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