Money Unplugged with Chris Hill

We’re kicking off the new year with one of our most popular episodes of 2025. When Dan Pink was growing up in Ohio, money issues in his home were like a cloud that caused “an endless drizzle” over his family. Despite having written a string of #1 New York Times bestsellers, his earliest encounters with finance still play a big role in Dan’s conservative approach to money. Sitting down at his kitchen table in Washington DC, he shares: - Taking a VC approach to lemonade stands - The economic reason behind his decision to attend law school- Why a poor financial decision helps him sleep better at night- An “absolute waste of time” he finally got rid of Looking to fuel your workouts AND save money? Go to Pacers and get 10% off your order when you use the promo code “MONEY”.Email the show! [email protected] 

Chris Hill shares some holiday wishes before handing the show over to the late, great Louis Armstrong for his reading of Clement Moore’s classic poem, A Visit From St. Nicholas.Opening clip – “Scrooged”Email us [email protected]

We’re back with more holiday-themed conversations on topics only loosely connected to money! Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, share: - Regrettable holiday purchases- Songs we enjoy despite popular opinion- Our individual Mt. Rushmores of holiday movies- The legend of the Sourtoe Cocktail (Yes, really)Opening clip – “Elf”Looking for a last-minute gift for the book lover in your life? Order a copy of Oh, Christmas Tree today!Enjoy awesome holiday music you WON’T hear on your local radio station.Email us [email protected]

Santa has run his company for centuries. It’s arguably the most admirable business in the world. But is it profitable? Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, break down the company’s revenue streams and discuss: - Why KGE’s logistics are “state of the art”- The relative negotiating power of Santa's elves- How cryptocurrency may be boosting the bottom line- Mismatched holiday-themed buddy cop pairings (Yes, really.)Opening clip – “Money Train” You can find behind-the-scenes info about the show at www.moneyunpluggedpod.com.   Email us [email protected] 

You don’t start your own newspaper business when you’re in grade school unless you have entrepreneurship running through your veins. Fortunately for David Simnick, he had parents who indulged his ventures from an early age. Now the co-founder and CEO of Soapbox Soaps (one of the fastest-growing companies in America), David shares: - The military career he came close to pursuing- Early business ventures that failed- How “money is a fuel to go after what really matters”- Why he unabashedly loves his Shop-VacOpening clip – “Billions”Go to ilovemarmar.com and use the promo code “MONEY” to get 10% off your limited-edition Holiday Gift Pack!Use the promo code “MoneyUnplugged25” to get 25% off anything you order at Soapboxsoaps.com.Send your questions and comments to [email protected]