475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again

475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fed Jus...

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489: A Very Awkward Christmas

HEY!!!!! So it's been a minute (which might be a slight understatement) and I've returned with a gift for you all! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at ⁠PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail⁠ Call 707-200-8259 Connect wi ...  Show more

488: The Popcorn Oscars

The Oscars are just a few days away, so grab a bag of popcorn and join me & Trashwire Editor Alexis Gentry as we hand out some of our own awards and highlight some of the movies that we loved from 2024. Connect with Alexis Instagram | Website | Tiktok Previous movie episodes you ...  Show more

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