Rule Breaker Investing
Episodes
Games & Game Design with Richard Garfield
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Investing may be the best game, but it's not the only game! Today we speak with game designer Richard Garfield about his genre-sparking innovations. T...
November Mailbag: A Time of Plenty
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pushing the limits of mailbag guests (five) and mailbag items (eleven), our cornucopia is spilling out a harvest of information on market dips, IPO in...
Improving Business Through Fair Trade with Paul Rice
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was once thought that a company could be either profitable or sustainable, but not both. But as Paul Rice, CEO of Fair Trade USA, explains, the fut...
5 Stocks That Got Trouble
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market has been a little harsh lately, especially for Rule Breakers. But when the best companies get whacked by general market conditions, t...
Get Started Investing! (Part 2/2)
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the October 3rd episode of the Rule Breaker Investing podcast, we brought on a panel of Fools to help you, your friends, and your family get starte...
October Mailbag: It's All Treats
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Who's that at the door? A witch? An astronaut? A scientist? A biker? Well, we're giving out treats from our Halloween mailbag, as a motley array of li...
Great Quotes Vol. 9: Pursued by a Bear
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From investing luminaries to picture books, and back to the bosom of the Bard. Today, David brings another motley collection of great quotations, with...
200 Stock Advisor Picks Later…
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In March of 2002, Motley Fool Stock Advisor was born. Every month, brothers Tom and David Gardner continue to recommend one stock each, to be bought f...
The League of Extraordinary Stock Pickers
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last year we invited several Rule Breakers and Stock Advisor Members to compete in a monthly stock-picking challenge. And of course, we kept score! To...
Get Started Investing! (Part 1/2)
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gather your friends and family for today's episode as we walk through the basics of how to become an investor. From opening and funding a brokerage ac...
September Mailbag: Winners Win
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome UI Designer and Shakespearean actor Greg Robleto to answer questions about the Fool's website, and Chief Investing Officer Andy Cross to sp...
The 6 "Hows" of Rule Breaker Investing
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you are probably familiar with the Six Traits of a Rule Breaker, which help us identify what to i...
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 5
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you claim the #IBeatMatt hashtag? It's handicrafts, robotic warships, and you against Matt Argersinger in our latest installment of The Marke...
5 Mm Mmm Good Stocks
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom would have it that throwing a dart at a list of stocks would give you little chance of beating the market. But what if the list of...
Extra: Senator John McCain
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With John McCain's memorial services on our minds this weekend, we've reached back into our archives to revisit our own brush with the Arizona Senator...
August Mailbag: Poetry & Prose
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The politics of shunning politics, investing lessons from both fantasy football and lyric poetry, a brilliant new sonnet from a most Foolish liste...
Extra: More of Mark Penn's Microtrends
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As intimated on Wednesday's show, we're back with a weekend RBI Extra! Here we dig in on topics of health and wellness and even risk a momentary brush...
Authors in August: Mark Penn’s Microtrends
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many times should you get married? Would you choose to become a bionic man or woman? Could your next best friend be a bot? Small trends today can ...
Authors in August: The Creative Process With Amor Towles
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through our Authors in August theme, diving delightfully into the waters of literary fiction. Amor Towles, bestselling author of A Gentl...
Extra: Priya Parker Part Two!
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
She’s back! Priya Parker rejoins David for a short-form, all-out-fun Weekend Extra, extemporaneously taking on anything he can throw at her, from ho...
Authors in August: Perfect Events with Priya Parker
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Authors in August continues this week, as David shares with you a Rule Breaker in the wide-ranging field of creating great events. Priya Parker is the...
Authors in August: Seth Godin Makes Things Better
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we kick off the month of August, wherein we will be talking about great summer reads with the authors who wrote them! First up: writer, marketer...
July Mailbag: Combat Football
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At The Motley Fool, one of our core values is to "Top It!" We're always looking to go one better. Which is why we go out of our way to add dividends t...
Extra: Our Interview with Billie Jean King
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time producer Mac Greer joins David once again to discuss and feature our whole interview with tennis legend Billie Jean King. Learn more about y...
Blast From The Radio Past, Vol. 2
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Motley Fool Co-Founder Tom Gardner and long-time producer Mac Greer join David this week once again dig through our deep vault of audio gold, as they ...
A Rule Breaker Looks at FANG Stocks
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FANG: Facebook. Amazon. Netflix. Google. Or is it FAANG, with Apple too? Or… FAANMG?! Reacting to a Bloomberg Opinion piece, David addresses those w...
5 Stocks Celebrating the 2018 World Cup
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Olé! Vamos! Golazo! It's World Cup season and today we're inspired by the international soccer tournament to pick some stocks to beat the market over...
June Mailbag: 20 Years A Fool
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we go through 20 fantastic lessons learned over 20 years of investing Foolishly. And that's just one of our mailbag items. We also bring in Fool...
Extra: When Timing Matters With Dan Pink
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When should you take a break? When should you have surgery? When should your kids go to school? Author Dan Pink joined David at FoolFest a few weeks a...
6 Investing Takeaways From The 2018 World Cup
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
World Cups only come around every 4 years. This year's tournament in Russia brings the world together in a whirl of competition and pageantry, creatin...
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 4
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Multiply share price by shares outstanding, add a pinch of Trebek, mix sports metaphors liberally, and you get The Market Cap Game Show! Matty Argersi...
Extra: Mr. Rogers' Foolish Neighborhood
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rule Breakers are often loud and abrupt, like the sound of shattering glass. But sometimes the most profound Rule Breakers are quiet—changing the la...
Stock Stories, Vol. 2
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not every stock is a "story stock" but every stock does have a story. Today David, some Motley Fool analysts, and special guest Dan Pink all share the...
May Mailbag: The FOMO Edition
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we wind down Conscious Capitalism Month, we can’t help but feel optimistic about investing. In fact, we might be “suffering” from too much of...
Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 2
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's an especially Motley show today; a little of this, a little of that. Thoughts from an old show, a new essay, some borrowed wisdom, and a BLUE sto...
Great Quotes Vol. 8: Conscious Capitalism Through The Ages
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re halfway through our self-proclaimed “Conscious Capitalism Month” here at RBI, and so our quotes today were gathered from a display at the ...
Extra: Conscious Entrepreneurs
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to surround yourself with brilliant personalities who are elevating humanity through business, the Conscious Capitalism conference is the ...
Review Of 5 Thinky Stocks, Plus Middleby's Selim Bassoul
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's now been two years since David picked "5 Winners in a Thinking World" here on the podcast. Those stocks were indeed winning after one year, but h...
Extra: The Stakeholder Theory With Ed Freeman
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the earliest articulations of what we now call the "stakeholder theory" in business management comes from author and academic Ed Freeman. This ...
Conscious Capitalism
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Were you taught that the goal of business is simply to maximize shareholder value? Think again! Today David looks at the future of business with two o...
April Mailbag: Volatility Schmolatility
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, the market will drop. It always does. Should you worry? Should you care? This month's mailbag will put you at ease. Plus, how raising c...
5 Stocks I Own That You Should Too
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back to the stock-picking well in our ongoing “5 Stocks…” series. Today David dips not only into the Supernova Universe for inspiration,...
Blast From The Radio Past, Vol. 1
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere in the deep and dusty vaults of Fool HQ, lies a treasure trove of audio gold. We sent Producer Mac Greer down to dig out some of the best cl...
Company Culture Tips, Vol. 4: "What's Your Motley?"
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does the company where you work, or in which you're thinking of investing, have a rich culture? A key component is often an "Employee First" mentality...
March Mailbag: The Gardner-Kretzmann Continuum
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Special guests once again feature on our monthly mailbag, as Aaron Bush returns for Crypto-Corner and two of our favorite Davids conspire to invent th...
Building A Predictably Successful Business: Interview With Les McKeown
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a “Visionary” who sees the world from 10,000 feet, eyes on the future? Are you an “Operator” who loves to break down barriers and get ...
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 3
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Come on down! You're the next contestant on The Market Cap Game Show! Can you claim the #IBeatMatt hashtag bragging rights? Join the fun as we endeavo...
A Better Future Through Enlightenment: Interview With Steven Pinker
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Poverty, disease, violent crime, famine... nearly every measure of human suffering is going steadily down, as surely as overall prosperity is going up...
February Mailbag: The Motley Fool 100 Index & ETF
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time once again to answer your emails and Tweets! Special guests abound, as Tim Hanson speaks on The Motley Fool 100 Index, Brian Richards broadens ou...
Gotta Know The Lingo, Vol. 3
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may know about asset allocation, but what about asset location? You may know about LTV, but what about CAC? And is infantry turnover really a thin...
Extra: Kevin Kelly Q&A
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One episode was not enough to contain the wit and wisdom of our guest, Kevin Kelly. In this bonus episode, David asks Kevin about the future of tracki...
Our Inevitable Future: Interview with Kevin Kelly
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the future looks like? You're in luck because today's guest pretty much lives there. As co-founder and now Senior Maverick...
5 More Stocks to Feed the Next Bear
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to the market? Was it the worst drop ever? Was it the beginning of the next bear market? Or was it just a harmless little bear cub? Rega...
January Mailbag: Foolish Funds and the Future of Cryptocurrency
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The first mailbag of 2018 is bulging at the seams with goodness! We discuss Cryptocurrency beyond the bubble, Foolish Funds, a new ETF, and much more....
Blast From The Past, Vol. 1
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this new series, we’ll revisit some of the most important ideas we’ve explored over the years, shine some new light on old stories, and maybe...
Great Quotes Vol. 7: Making Potential Energy Kinetic
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David turns potential into kinetic energy, navigating with a compass, bringing you technology steamrollers, OODA loops, and a different way to grade s...
David's Biggest Losers, Vol. 3
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Take a seat, put your napkin on your lap, and pick up your fork and knife. It's time to eat some crow! Today, David and his guests will dig in to his ...
Campfire Stories, Vol. 3: Community Voices
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a bedroll, gaze up at the stars, and gather ‘round for a little extra warmth as we listen to some campfire stories from the RBI community. H...
December Mailbag: Why We Invest
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
That's a wrap! 2017 is in the books and we're finishing strong! Once again we'll hit the mailbag, make a resolution, throw down a little poetry, and t...
Look Ahead: 2018
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We begin today's show with a review of 5 Stocks To Put Under Your Tree—gifts that keep on giving picked on the podcast this time last year. Then it'...
Foolanthropy Special: All Hands And Hearts
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Motley Fool's annual Foolanthropy Drive is here, and this year we're partnering with All Hands And Hearts, an organization dedicated to rebuilding...
Rule Breaker Gift-Giving Special
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most everyone is looking for gift ideas this time of year, so we’ve brought some of the Fool’s best gift-givers into the studio to share their ide...
Blockchain of Fools
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand, Aaron Bush joins David to dive deeper into Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ripple, Ethereum, BitConnect, and the Petro. Is this one the fut...
November Mailbag: A Family Gathering
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our mailbag is a veritable cornucopia of questions this month, and in the spirit of the season, we’ve gathered some of our Foolish family together t...
5 Stocks That Will Let You Eat Cake
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time or money? Talent or luck? Smart or good-looking? Ever since you were a kid you’ve had to make tradeoffs. But what if you could have it all? Wha...
Pet Peeves, Vol. 2: Give Yourself A Gift
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's that special time of year when we all gather around the family dinner table, join hands, and... rant! That's right, it's time to do some pet pee...
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 2
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Once again David taps his inner-Trebek, adopting that slightly smug, patronizing affectation that only comes by having all the answers in your pocket....
Purpose-Driven Business: Interview with Roy Spence
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t Mess With Texas! You’ve seen the bumper sticker on countless pickup trucks, but did you know it began as an anti-littering campaign? Meet Ro...
October Mailbag: The Variety Hour
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s mailbag kicks off with some original poetry and wraps up with a serendipitous plug for next month’s interview. In-between, we’ll he...
Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it! Today we tackle one of our most requested topics, as David is joined by Motley Fool Analyst Aaron Bush, to discuss the past, present...
9 Foolish Truths That I Hold To Be Self-Evident: 2017
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back to basics today as we revisit some of the most important tenets of Rule Breaker Investing. If you’re well steeped in Foolishness, these ...
How To Reach Your Peak: Interview With Anders Ericsson
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the privilege of interviewing the expert on expertise, Anders Ericsson. In his book, Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, An...
September Mailbag: Don’t Miss The Boat!
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is over, kids are at school, and the Tar Heels just lost to Duke. It must be September, and time for another RBI mailbag! Today we cover trusti...
How to Spot a Potential Buyout, Vol. 2
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week David highlighted 5 great stocks that you've probably never heard of. A few days later, one of those stocks announced a buyout offer from No...
5 Great Stocks You've Never Heard Of
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Not every great investment comes in the form of a big company that consumers everywhere know and love. And while we usually like companies with a prom...
Stock Pick Review Bonanza: Walking, Talking & Keeping Score
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It wouldn’t be the Rule Breakers Investing show if we didn’t spend some time talking stocks. Today we go back and review David’s picks from Sept...
August Mailbag: Invest Me In My Motley
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Invest me in my motley; give me leave to speak my mind, and I will through and through.” — As You Like It, Act 2 Scene 7 Today we give David l...
The Motley Fool Investment Guide
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Way back in 1996, we released the first edition of The Motley Fool Investment Guide. Our aim then, as it is now, was to educate, amuse and enrich indi...
Great Quotes, Vol. 6: Call Me Not Fool Till Heaven Hath Sent Me Fortune
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we go back to the bottomless well of great quotations. Whether touching on culture, games, brand, or indeed investing, we like to keep this podc...
The Market Cap Game Show
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today David picks up the long, skinny, game show microphone to play host in our first ever Market Cap Game! Contestant and special guest, Matt Argersi...
Great Company Culture, Vol. 3
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Make your organization’s corporate culture more engaging, rewarding, happier, more productive… more Foolish! David welcomes back return guests K...
July Mailbag: Netflix Up 100X
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is Amazon-safe? Is there an Amazon killer? Why does the market go up over time? And hey, did I just hear NFLX pop a hundred-bagger? The end of th...
Stock Stories, Vol. 1
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week David offers a new take on the term “story stocks.” He and a few of his fellow Fools share some of their favorite stock stories. Some wi...
Tallying 5 Brexit Stocks 1 Year In
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been just over a year since Britain decided to leave the European Union and David made five Brexit-inspired stock picks. While those were meant...
Racing to the Top: An Interview with McKenna Haase
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David interviews McKenna Haase, a 20-year-old student, race car driver, entrepreneur, and Rule Breaking investor. They discuss how she started racing,...
June Mailbag: Sailing On The S&P 500
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of June and you've outdone yourselves again! Our mailbag is full and we've got a packed show. Today David tackles how to build a new port...
5 Stocks Riding The Bull Market
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it, the stock market has been a raging bull for a long time now. It can't go on forever, right? It might even crash, and hard! So, what's a...
We Have Met The Enemy
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By now you have heard the news of the shooting at a Congressional baseball practice here in Alexandria, just a few blocks from us here at Fool HQ. In ...
Market Drops vs. 10-Year Pops
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you concerned by the “market drop” we experienced over the last few days? If you’re a Rule Breaking Investor, chances are it hit you pretty ...
Into The Future! With Zack Kanter
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You may not yet be familiar with Zack Kanter, but the self-described entrepreneur, speaker, futurist, writer, amateur chef, and all-around nerd is som...
May Mailbag: Why Great Leaders Matter, Sometimes
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It is the last day of the month, which means, as always, it’s mailbag time! Today David looks at the Great Man Theory vs. the Cultural View of inves...
10 Life Lessons From Guy Kawasaki
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The sun is settling in, the pool is almost open, grills are heating up... That’s right: ‘tis the season for graduation speeches! Any day now, succ...
Why Warren Buffett Shouldn't Buy Amazon
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When Warren Buffet was asked on CNBC why he still isn’t buying Amazon – a company he greatly admires – he quipped, “Stupidity.” But why shou...
Why We Misunderstand Each Other
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Epley is a social psychologist and the author of "Mindwise: Why We Misunderstand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want." Today David speaks...
Check-In: 5 Winners in a Thinking World
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This time last year, David picked “5 Winners in a Thinking World,” highlighting 5 companies for the Information Age (or is it the Internet Age?). ...
April Mailbag: How To Get Your Questions Answered
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our mailbag is an embarrassment of riches! So many great questions that we can’t possibly get to them all, which is indeed a great problem to have. ...
5 Stocks For April The Giraffe
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is here! The air is warming, cherry trees have peaked, and showers are bringing flowers. But if you Google “April” today, your first page o...
Foolish Superheroes
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the early years of The Motley Fool, an unlikely opportunity came knocking. This is the tale of how David almost became the next Warrior Princess...
Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and a silver sixpence in her shoe)” traditionally refers to what a bride should...
March Mailbag: Introducing the Divvy-Pop
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's mailbag is overstuffed with your excellent contributions! We talk about how to keep cool in the face of big losers, relay a life-hack to make ...