William Green chats with Jim Grant, famed editor of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer. Here, Jim warns that a major market top is forming as exuberance inflates stocks, Bitcoin, and gold. He says it echoes past bubbles and urges extreme caution.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 Intro
00:10:40 Why Jim Grant is fiercely skeptical about Bitcoin.
00:19:25 Why you should be wary of all the hype about Private Equity.
00:35:50 Why Jim expects the AI boom to end in “a panic & a crash.”
00:44:13 Why even the shrewdest speculators never know when it’s time to sell.
00:49:50 What the Federal Reserve is likely to do with interest rates.
00:57:53 Why the dollar seems poised to continue losing value.
01:04:28 Why inflation will persist, fueled by perennial flaws in human nature.
01:09:50 Why Jim loves gold but is starting to worry about its meteoric rise.
01:19:01 Why he owns some bonds, despite his grim prognosis for this asset class.
01:23:39 How bull markets attract sleazy salesmen & bear markets clear them away.
01:25:56 What inspired him to write a new book about two 18th-century heroes.
01:59:34 How studying history helps him appreciate some benefits of modern life.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
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Jim Grant’s website for Grant’s Interest Rate Observer.
Subscribe to Almost Daily Grant’s, a free (almost) daily commentary on financial markets.
Check out Grant’s Current Yield Podcast, which is co-hosted by Jim & his colleague Evan Lorenz.
Emanuel Derman's book, My Life as a Quant.
James Grant's book, Bernard M. Baruch: The Adventures of a Wall Street Legend.
Jim Grant's book, Friends until the End.
William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
Follow William Green on X.
Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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TIP763: Investing Lessons for My 18-Year-Old Self w/ Clay Finck
In this episode, Clay shares the most important investing lessons he wishes he could tell his 18-year-old self. Drawing from more than a decade of experience, he distills twelve timeless principles that every investor should know, from the value of patience and independent thinking to understanding where long-term returns come from. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this episode offers practical insights to help you build lasting wealth and confidence as an investor.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:24 Why the best time to start investing is today
00:07:24 Why it’s possible for individuals to beat the market
00:14:11 How patience gives investors a long-term edge
00:18:12 The importance of focusing on great businesses
00:39:17 How surrounding yourself with like-minded investors can accelerate your growth as an investor
00:51:37 Why understanding investor psychology is essential
01:00:38 The importance of thinking independently and ignoring the market noise
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Related episode TIP738: Heico: The Queit Aerospace Compounder w/ Clay Finck.
Related episode TIP667: Why Most Stocks Will Lose You Money w/ Hendrik Bessembinder.
Related episode TIP531: Mark Leonard: The Best Capital Allocator You've Ever Heard of w/ Clay Finck.
Related episode TIP634: Value Investing Fundamentals w/ John Huber.
Related episode TIP746: ASML: Europe's Tech Monopoly w/ Clay Finck.
Related episode TIP734: My Investment Philosophy w/ Clay Finck.
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BTC252: Bitcoin Mastermind Q3 2025 w/ Joe Carlasare, Jeff Ross, and American HODL (Bitcoin Podcast)
Joe, Jeff, HODL, and Preston break down Q3 2025’s economic trends, market cycles, and BTC's performance. They dive into gold’s rise, AI's impact on capitalism, and the U.S.’s shifting global strategy, with bold Bitcoin price forecasts for 2026.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:01:13 Why market sentiment feels bearish despite a 67% BTC gain
00:07:58 How the S&P 500 vs. gold ratio signals a macroeconomic inflection point
00:10:39 Why Jeff Ross sees gold outperforming stocks into the 2030s
00:28:12 The stalled progress of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation
00:35:07 Central banks’ gold stockpiling and its effect on markets
00:37:09 How upcoming Fed policy could shape future rate cuts
00:46:58 The complex future of capitalism in an AI-driven economy
00:50:45 Insights into America’s $6-7 trillion infrastructure buildout
00:59:40 Why BTC treasury firms are underperforming while miners surge
01:05:35 2026 BTC price predictions and a playful nod to Peter Schiff
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Related Episode: Bitcoin Mastermind Q1 2025.
Related Episode: Bitcoin Mastermind Q2 2025.
American HODL on Nostr.
Jeff Ross on Nostr.
Joe Carlasare on X (Twitter), Nostr.
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Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.
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TIP762: 10 Lessons From Investing Legends w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses ten investing principles from legends like Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch, and John Neff. Each lesson reveals how these masters built lasting wealth through timeless thinking. It’s a crash course in investing smarter, thinking clearer, and playing the long game.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:02 How Buffett’s brutal honesty became a blueprint for lasting success
00:07:22 How to apply Graham’s margin of safety in an intangible world
00:14:11 How Lynch turned everyday observation into powerful investing opportunities
00:24:04 How Fisher gained an edge using alternative information sources
00:27:31 Where Templeton cast his line to find rare opportunities
00:32:18 Why Neff proved a low P/E isn’t real value
00:37:10 How Howard Marks sharpens thinking in uncertain markets
00:41:42 Why Sleep & Zakaria guard their winners to compound wealth
00:53:03 How Pabrai uncovers hidden value
00:59:48 The power of Munger’s win-win mindset, both life and investing
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
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TIP761: Tesla Stock Deep Dive w/ Clay Finck
In this episode, Clay explores the extraordinary rise of Tesla and how Elon Musk transformed it from a niche electric car startup into one of the most valuable companies in the world. Since its IPO in 2010, Tesla has compounded at an incredible 47% per year and completely reshaped the automotive industry through software-driven vehicles, vertical integration, and their global charging network.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 How Tesla evolved from a niche EV startup into a trillion-dollar company
00:12:53 Why Elon Musk’s bold leadership and risk tolerance shaped Tesla’s success
00:27:03 How vertical integration and software-driven vehicles give Tesla an edge
00:32:31 How competition from BYD and legacy automakers impacts Tesla’s growth outlook
00:38:27 What Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV reveals about its future in AI and robotics
00:41:08 Why the energy segment and battery innovation could rival the auto business
01:02:28 What investors can learn from Musk’s “capacity to suffer” mindset
01:05:19 Why Tesla’s valuation depends on optionality from Optimus and Robotaxi
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Walter Isaacson’s book: Elon Musk.
Mentioned Episode TIP593: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson.
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Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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We interview and study famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, and teach you what we learn and how you can apply their investment strategies in the stock market.
We Study Billionaires is the largest stock investing podcast show in the world with 180,000,000+ downloads and is hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve.
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