Rule Breaker Investing

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Games, Games, Games, Vol. 6 Dec 04, 2024

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From family-friendly fun to complex strategies for seasoned gamers, David shares his annual tabletop gift guide in Games, Games, Games, Vol. 6! Starting with light, accessible games like That’s Not a Hat and Medium, and moving into deeper, richer titles like Ticket to Ride Legacy and Civolution, this year’s list features 13 curated picks for every type of gamer. Whether you’re shopping for a casual game night or looking to challenge your game-loving friends, these recommendations are strategically timed to help you make this holiday season unforgettable. Sixth in its annual series.Happy gaming, and Fool on!

Host: David Gardner

Producer: Dez Jones

Companies Mentioned: AMZN

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November 2024 Mailbag: Community Encouragement Cycle Nov 27, 2024

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How do you thank someone for saving your life? In this year’s Gratitude episode, Boyd Dunleavey shares his extraordinary journey from beating cancer to running marathons—and how investing in companies like Nvidia and Shopify changed his family’s future. Listener stories span the globe, from a school founder in Japan to a Fool in Bangalore with a portfolio full of 10-baggers. Along the way, David reflects on the power of community, the lessons of loss, and why gratitude is the ultimate fuel for a richer life. This is Thanksgiving, Rule Breaker-style.

Host: David Gardner

Producer: Desirée Jones

Companies mentioned: AMZN, AXON, COST, MELI, META, NFLX, NVDA, SHOP, TSLA, TTD

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Gratitude: 2024 Nov 20, 2024

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As another year winds down, it’s time to pause and reflect on the year of 2024 and the gratitude we feel. From groundbreaking achievements in business (artificial intelligence) to investing home runs (Nvidia, and the S&P 500 overall) to the meaningful connections that enrich our lives, this week’s podcast is an expression of thankfulness for what inspires us, supports us, and keeps us moving forward… and reminds us why we invest. Let’s feel grateful together — let’s call it out! And find sparks of inspiration for the year ahead.

Host: David Gardner

Producer: Desirée Jones

Companies mentioned: AMZN, ISRG, MELI, META, NVDA

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ChatGPT Asks & David Answers, Vol. 2 Nov 13, 2024

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This June, ChatGPT took its first swing with five big questions about Rule Breaker Investing, and a new episodic series was born. Now, we’re back for Volume 2—with a baseball twist! ChatGPT pitches David five questions, each a unique pitch type:

1. Hardball: What separates Rule Breakers built to last from those destined to fizzle out?

2. Softball: Can David sum up Rule Breaker Investing in one sentence?

3. Curveball: What would make him rethink a long-term winner?

4. Screwball: Is there a traditional investing rule David (begrudgingly) respects?

5. Knuckleball: If he could pass on just one Rule Breaker principle, what would it be?

Come for the hardball, stay for the knuckleball!

Host: David Gardner

Guest: ChatGPT

Producer: Desirée Jones

Companies Mentioned: AAPL, AOL, ARM, AXON, BB, DDD, FIT, GPRO, IOM, K, META, NOK, P, TSLA, YHOO

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Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 10 Nov 06, 2024

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Ever felt the chill of a silent room after asking for questions, only to be met with zero raised hands? Or maybe you’ve found yourself buried in commercials, losing valuable family moments during the big game. This week, David shares his latest volume of Mental Tips, Tricks, and Lifehacks with seven unique strategies to make life smoother, smarter, and a bit more joyful. From the Hemingway Bridge to transforming “FAILURE” into an unexpected love message, get ready for a dose of elegance, insight, and a little Rule Breaker flair — this week, only on Rule Breaker Investing!

Host: David Gardner

Producer: Desirée Jones

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October 2024 Mailbag: Non-Partisan Pre-Election Special Oct 31, 2024

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Mailbag! This week, David welcomes back an expert as we open up focusing on risk... in its prominent forms of tolerance and also capacity. Then, a non-partisan look at the upcoming election: “What truly drives America forward—regardless of political tides?” Some chicken soup for American souls..... At close, a special missive from a Foolish investor who shares his Magnificent Seven score along with a story that cannot fail to inspire.

Producer: Desirée Jones

Host: David Gardner

Guest: Amanda Kish

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Financial Horror Stories Vol. 3, Ruin Your Retirement Oct 23, 2024

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Do you want to hear something really scary? The kind of scary that could drain your accounts and seize your assets? Do not adjust your podcatcher, Fool! Robert Brokamp is back to shock, scare, and surprise you with stories from the dark side of finance. But fret not! He will also give you the keys to your survival.

(7:08) There's No Theft Like Home
(13:19) A Broker Making You Broker
(20:40) The Silence of the Hams
(29:36) Scamazon Prime
(37:32) The Perfect Storm
(47:48) Guardians of the Graceland

Host: David Gardner Guest: Robert Brokamp Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Gotta Know The Lingo, Vol. 6 Oct 16, 2024

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You're already pretty smart, but let's go for even smarter! Our all-Fool cast is here to help you understand some common and not-so-common investing terms, so that you can be more fun at cocktail parties — and more importantly, be a better investor! Are we heroes? Are we zeros? Keep score and let us know.

Host: David Gardner Guests: Amanda Kish, Andy Cross, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Rick Engdahl

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Innovating the Future with XPRIZE’s Elaine Hungenberg Oct 09, 2024

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This week on Rule Breaker Investing, David welcomes Elaine Hungenberg, Senior VP of Partnerships & Impact at XPRIZE. Elaine explains how XPRIZE’s unique competition model sparks world-changing innovations, from space exploration to clean water solutions. In this lively conversation, discover how prize-driven innovation accelerates breakthroughs, hear about some of the most exciting XPRIZE projects, and learn valuable lessons from Elaine’s journey as a thoughtful disrupter. Tune in for a deep dive into creating impact, followed by our always fun, signature round of Buy, Sell, Hold!

Host: David Gardner

Guest: Elaine Hungenberg

Producer: Desirée Jones

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Stock Stories, Vol. 9: You Have More Than You Think Oct 02, 2024

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Every stock tells a story. This week on Rule Breaker Investing, we gather around the campfire for the ninth time to share our best stock stories. From Meta Platforms’s long arc of growth to Warner Bros. Discovery’s debt-ridden saga, these stories aren’t just tales of companies; they are lessons for life and investing. David and his Motley Fool friends—Dave Meier, Mary Long, Nathan Alderman, and Tracy Dahl—recount their most memorable stock experiences. Join us at the campfire!

(3:17) The Long Arc
(11:52) Catching Flies with Honey
(22:22) David and Goliath but Not the Way You Think
(36:46) You Have More Than You Think
(46:28) That’s the Last Time I’m Ever Going to Do That

Companies Mentioned:

BMBL, BRK, META, WBD, YHOO

Host: David Gardner

Guests: Dave Meier, Mary Long, Nathan Alderman, Tracy Dahl

Producer: Desirée Jones

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