We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network
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. This podcast also includes the Richer Wiser Happier series hosted by best-selling author William Green. William regularly interviews legendary investors such as Mohnish Pabrai and Guy Spier, exploring what they can teach us about how to succeed in markets and life. And finally, our Bitcoin Fundamentals series is hosted by Preston Pysh, where he interviews prominent figures in the Bitcoin and macroeconomic space. To learn more about TIP, you can visit theinvestorspodcast.com or subscribe to our free daily newsletter here. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Episodes
July 5, 2025 • 131 mins
In this episode, Stig Brodersen speaks with Guy Spier who has outperformed the S&P 500 since 1997, with a 9.6% vs. 8.8% CAGR. They explore why Guy invested in The Economist, and how friendships, service, and living by an inner scorecard guide his life and investment philosophy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Why Guy Spier decided to invest in The Economist.
13:16 - How Guy is living by his inner scorecard....
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July 3, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode, Clay shares the key principles behind his personal investment approach. His approach has been shaped by over a decade of experience and lessons from great investors like Charlie Munger, Nick Sleep, and Chris Mayer. He explains how he builds a portfolio focused on high-quality businesses and long-term compounding. It’s a candid look at how he filters out the noise and plays the game on his own terms.
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July 1, 2025 • 88 mins
James and Preston dissect the evolving cryptocurrency landscape—from market structure transitions and on-chain data missteps to Bitcoin mining incentives and the cutting-edge strategies behind Bitcoin Treasury companies.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Lessons learned from the 2020-2021 crypto cycle
04:59 - Why the crypto market is shifting from spot to leverage-driven models
05:54 - The role of futures...
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June 28, 2025 • 74 mins
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses how Warren Buffett evolved from a young entrepreneur with an intense fascination for numbers into one of history’s most disciplined and independent investors. The episode explores the key influences, early lessons, and defining choices that shaped his unique approach to business and capital allocation.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:04 - How Buffett showed business inst...
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June 26, 2025 • 88 mins
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Ian Cassel about what separates good, great, and GOAT investors by breaking down the five core skills of stock picking. We'll also explore how elite investors evolve, avoid common traps, and develop underappreciated edges that compound into long-term outperformance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - What sparked Ian’s obsession with investor greatness.
07:41 - The tw...
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Preston sits down with Chris and Joe to explore how Bitcoin is changing the way we think about corporate treasuries, asset valuation, and investment risk.
They dive into the STRIVE report, debate traditional financial models, and propose new frameworks for evaluating assets in a Bitcoin-denominated world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - How Bitcoin reshapes asset valuation and opportunity cost analysis
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June 21, 2025 • 137 mins
In this episode, William Green chats with investing legend Bill Nygren, who oversees about $25 billion at Harris Associates. Bill is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer for US Equities & co-manages two flagship mutual funds: Oakmark Select & Oakmark Fund. Here, he discusses the processes, principles, habits & mindset that have enabled him to beat the market over three decades.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
05:32 ...
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June 19, 2025 • 79 mins
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Joseph Shaposhnik to discuss the launch of his new ETF, Rainwater Equity. The Rainwater Equity ETF just launched on June 18th, 2025, under the ticker RW, and its objective is to compound capital at an above-average rate by investing in publicly listed recurring revenue businesses.
The fund Joseph managed at his previous firm compounded at 16.7% since 2015, versus the S&P 500’s 13.1% over that ...
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June 17, 2025 • 83 mins
Seb and Preston explore the hidden emotional and societal costs of fiat currency, how Bitcoin changes our perception of value, and why money is more than just economics—it's identity.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - The emotional toll of living within a fiat monetary system
10:04 - How Bitcoin changes the way we express values through money
12:55 - The real-life shifts that occur when someone adopts low t...
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June 14, 2025 • 145 mins
On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with co-host William Green, the author of “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” In their quest for meaningful relationships and being the best version of themselves, they discuss what has made them Richer, Wiser, or Happier in the past quarter. You’re invited to join them on their journey.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
00:07:45 - Why you will waste years if you can’t waste hours
00:08...
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June 12, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode, Clay explores the core ideas behind Capital Returns by Edward Chancellor and Marathon Asset Management. Based on decades of investing experience, the book uncovers the capital cycle framework, which reveals how capital flows, supply dynamics, and managerial incentives drive long-term investment outcomes. Whether you're a value investor, a portfolio manager, or simply curious about market cycles, this episode offers...
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June 10, 2025 • 73 mins
Michael and Preston explore Bitcoin's foundational principles, covering digital scarcity, mining incentives, node infrastructure, and the importance of self-custody versus third-party management.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
12:13 - How Bitcoin prevents government-led currency debasement
19:14 - Why block reorganizations occur and how they're resolved
23:11 - The mechanics of block creation and transaction v...
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June 7, 2025 • 118 mins
In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig’s pick is Microsoft, the world’s biggest market cap company for good reason. Tobias is pitching Devon Energy, an oil and gas producer with a big upside if you’re right about the timing. Hari’s stocks of choice are Adyen and Block, two fast-growing companies with stronger moats that meet the eye.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
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June 5, 2025 • 73 mins
In this episode, Clay explores Hamilton Helmer’s 7 Powers framework, breaking down each of the seven sources of enduring competitive advantage. While companies all over the world offer benefits and value to society at large, few have barriers in place that prevent competitors from easily replicating those advantages. Whether you’re an investor or business operator, this episode is an essential listen to understand the critical ingr...
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June 3, 2025 • 64 mins
Garrett Johnston shares why Bitcoin—not crypto—should be the foundation for insurance innovation. We explore regulatory friction, risk evolution, and strategic adoption for carriers and corporates.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
04:57 - How digital asset risk profiles evolve as companies scale
16:09 - The case for Bitcoin in insurance company treasuries
16:15 - Why Bitcoin enhances risk-adjusted returns in insti...
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May 31, 2025 • 85 mins
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Jon Cukierwar about his unique global investing approach focused on undiscovered companies. They delve into Jon’s high-conviction strategy, his in-depth on-the-ground research process, and how he uncovers overlooked opportunities by combining valuation, quality, and growth.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:02 - Lessons Jon learned working for legend Bob Robotti
07:19 - W...
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May 29, 2025 • 62 mins
On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Tim Koller to discuss all things valuation.
Tim is the lead author of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies which is the #1 best-selling guide to business valuation. This book—now in its eighth edition—has sold more than one million copies, and is used as a textbook at top business schools such as Wharton School, University of Chicago, MIT, INSEAD, Tuck School of Business, a...
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May 27, 2025 • 62 mins
Preston and Matthew discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Policy Summit, explore strategic financial maneuvers involving Bitcoin, dissect stablecoin impacts, and examine shifting global crypto dynamics.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Challenges facing the Federal Reserve’s independence
13:21 - Insights into Elon's policy influence and federal restructuring
17:46 - The U.S. trade deficit's impact on Bitcoin and eq...
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May 24, 2025 • 68 mins
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats about one of the most iconic businesses in history—Coca-Cola—and explores its enduring competitive advantages, its remarkable turnaround under CEO Roberto Goizueta, and what Warren Buffett saw that made it one of Berkshire Hathaway’s most legendary investments. Kyle unpacks why Coke’s brand power, global distribution, and intelligent capital allocation have helped it dominate for over a century...
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On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve chats with James and Abigail Zimmerman about the strength of growing and sustainable cash flowing businesses; the importance of strong balance sheets; how they navigate their circle of competence, and the steps they take to expand it; why simplicity is so important in an age of complexity, how they use cash as a boost, and not a drag on returns, and much more.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
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