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The Finance BibleOD #5 - Why Property Is STILL the #1 Wealth Hack in 2025 (Most People Are Sleeping on This)Property remains the ultimate wealth vehicle in 2025 despite media fear, with fundamentals that continue to outperform most asset classes over the long term. Oscar explains how investors can position themselves to take advantage of current market conditions, especially as interest rates begin to drop.• Leverage allows borrowing up to 90% of property value, making your money work harder• Tax benefits include depreciation, negative gearing, and capital gains discounts that significantly reduce tax bills• Scarcity and population growth create long-term value as demand increases while land remains limited• Record-low vacancy rates in cities like Perth and Brisbane...2025-05-0817 min
Film Van Het Jaar PodcastDe grote CANNES x OSCAR AUCTION DRAFT: Wie stelt jouw favoriete line-up samen?Het is tijd voor een nieuwe draft! Dit keer kiezen we -zo vlak voor Cannes 2025- films die in de afgelopen 10 jaar "In Competition" meestreden voor de Palme d'Or en vervolgens genomineerd werden voor minimaal 1 Oscar, en daar weer een gecureerde selectie van. Dit keer met een auction-draft waarin we credits krijgen om in te zetten bij de "veiling" van de films. Hier de Letterboxd-lijst om mee te kijken tijdens de show: https://boxd.it/Gvjq4$OkVHjMuB3xdVmeHlGeniet ervan en vergeet niet te stemmen op de favoriete team via de poll op Spotify!2025-05-0653 minThe Finance BibleZG#3 – Australia’s Reality Check: Exposing the Collapse (Part 1/12)The cultural foundation of Australia is crumbling beneath our feet.While other Finance Bible episodes focus on dollars and cents, today we’re tackling something far more valuable — our national identity and social cohesion.Australia has transformed from the land of “have a go” to the land of “don’t offend.” Our schools prioritise gender ideology over basic literacy, with one-third of Year 9 students failing to meet minimum reading benchmarks. Meanwhile, suicide has become the leading killer of men under 45, accounting for a staggering 75% of all Australian suicides.These aren’t just statistics — they...2025-04-2731 min
Film Van Het Jaar PodcastNIEUWE OSCAR CATEGORIEËN: Welke films zouden de afgelopen 3 jaar Stunt Design en Casting hebben gewonnen?Bij de 100ste Academy Awards krijgen we EINDELIJK de langverwachte categorie Stunt Design, nadat al bekend werd dat komend jaar voor het eerst een Oscar voor Casting wordt uitgereikt. Maar welke films hadden de afgelopen drie jaar deze prijzen gewonnen als ze toen al hadden bestaan? Wij doken erin en presenteren onze na-spellingen: een heerlijk speculatieve blik op wie er waarschijnlijk genomineerd en bekroond zouden zijn geweest—én natuurlijk delen we ook onze persoonlijke favorieten in deze gloednieuwe categorieën. Enjoy!Redactie: Don ZwaaneveldBedankt voor het luisteren!Volg Don via @dononfilm op Inst...2025-04-1523 min
R2 CentsSatanic Parades, Penguin Tariffs & Human Wings? | R2 Cents With Oscar #365Send us a textThis week on R2 Cents, we go international and interdimensional: Brazil throws a satanic-themed carnival float party, Germany’s soccer team opens with a ritual straight outta Hereditary, and the tomb of the Virgin Mary was found—empty. Coincidence? Nah.Meanwhile, the Philippines gets hit with an earthquake and blue clay leaks out the ground like a glitch in the simulation. A YouTuber gets locked up over a prank, and Mykhailo learns that visiting Sentinel Island might get you a vacation… behind bars.Back in the good ol' U.S. of...2025-04-141h 18
Ask Don't TellThe 5 Fundamentals of Ask, Don’t Tell | #1Welcome to Ask, Don’t Tell. Today Oscar will walk you through the 5 fundamentals of Ask, Don’t Tell and dig deeper on a few. By asking instead of telling someone about your business, you can create trust and relationships that will get your business further ahead. This simple human skill can be so beneficial when it comes to sharing your business with others. And Oscar shows you why these steps work. Learn how to expand and stand out when you ask. 2025-03-1330 min
R2 CentsScience is Ruining Everything—Even Light | R2 Cents With Oscar #360Send us a textNASA’s new moon landing is coming, but surprise—no real footage, just CGI from a lab. Meanwhile, scientists are engineering food to bypass Ozempic, because they’d rather you die from being large and sick than actually fix the food system. Planes are falling out of the sky, but don’t worry—Delta is rolling out a new design! Makes total sense, right? Feminist rallies are getting violent, even though society already prioritizes women’s protection. Scientists 2025-03-101h 20The Finance Bible#98 First-Time Home Buyer Secrets with Emily WallaceDive into the world of home ownership in this episode, where we sit down with Emily Wallace, a leading buyer's advocate, to uncover the ins and outs of buying your first home. From understanding financial prerequisites to assembling your vital team of real estate professionals, she shares invaluable advice that will prepare you for the journey ahead. Emily highlights the realities first-time buyers face, including the major barriers to entry like saving for deposits amidst soaring property prices.With her wealth of experience, Emily provides firsthand insight on how to navigate the often overwhelming house-hunting process and...2025-03-0634 minFilm Van Het Jaar PodcastBAFTA & WGA reactie: Komt er nog een twist in de Oscar-race? | OSCARS '25We naderen het einde van dit op veel vlakken verrassende awardseizoen. Volgende week de belangrijke SAG Awards, maar afgelopen weekend werden de WGA en BAFTA winnaars bekend gemaakt. Hier onze reactie en bespreking van de gevolgen voor de Oscar-race. Enjoy!Redactie: Don ZwaaneveldBedankt voor het luisteren!Volg Don via @dononfilm op Instagram & Letterboxd, hij is daarnaast te vinden op de Award Expert app voor de meest actuele Oscar voorspellingen.2025-02-1733 minThe Finance BibleOD #3 - You’re Probably Doing Money WRONG! Here’s How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late!💥Most people are stuck in a financial trap—and don’t even know it. Is that YOU? In this episode, we’re exposing:🚨 The budgeting hack that could save you THOUSANDS (hint: it’s the 50-30-20 rule).💳 The shocking truth about “good debt” vs. “bad debt” (yes, some debt makes you RICH).⏳ Why delaying your retirement planning could cost you BIG.🔥 How to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle once and for all.Unlock the secrets of mastering personal finance management and fundamentally change your financial future. Discover practical strategies to track expenses, set achievable go...2025-01-2727 min
Film Van Het Jaar PodcastDefinitieve Oscar nominaties voorspellingen | OSCARS ‘25Het moment is daar, hier hebben we eigenlijk het hele jaar naartoe geleefd. Misschien zijn de nominaties namelijk nog wel spannender dan de uiteindelijke winnaars – al is dat in dit specifieke jaar misschien wel net zo spannend. Na een jaar lang tweaken, favorieten zien afvallen, underdogs zien opstaan en het pre-cursor-geweld van de afgelopen maanden, komen we nu met onze allerlaatste voorspelling voor de Oscar-nominaties die komende donderdag 23/1 bekend worden gemaakt. Donderdagavond zullen we jullie hierover natuurlijk weer van een semi-live reactie voorzien. Voor nu: enjoy!Redactie: Don ZwaaneveldBedankt voor het luisteren!Volg Do...2025-01-201h 12The Finance BibleOD #2 - 28% of People Are Trapped in Holiday Debt for a Year—You Need to Hear This to Avoid It!Could you imagine starting the new year burdened by last year's holiday debt? In our latest episode, we unravel the secrets to sidestepping this all-too-common pitfall and stepping into financial freedom. With a staggering 28% of individuals still haunted by holiday bills a year later, we offer a fresh perspective on holiday spending. Discover how treating it like a regular monthly expense and adding a safety buffer can transform your approach. We promise you'll walk away with practical strategies to break free from the holiday debt cycle and a newfound confidence to enjoy the festive season without financial stress. 2025-01-2016 minThe Finance BibleOD #2 - 28% of People Are Trapped in Holiday Debt for a Year—You Need to Hear This to Avoid It!Could you imagine starting the new year burdened by last year's holiday debt? In our latest episode, we unravel the secrets to sidestepping this all-too-common pitfall and stepping into financial freedom. With a staggering 28% of individuals still haunted by holiday bills a year later, we offer a fresh perspective on holiday spending. Discover how treating it like a regular monthly expense and adding a safety buffer can transform your approach. We promise you'll walk away with practical strategies to break free from the holiday debt cycle and a newfound confidence to enjoy the festive season without financial stress.2025-01-2016 minThe Finance BibleZG #1 - Zeke Calls BS On Gregarious News Gimmick 'Super Sweet Spot' (Retirement Strategy)Imagine being told to spend down your hard-earned retirement savings just to qualify for a pension. Sounds like terrible advice, right? That’s exactly what the mainstream media is pushing—and I’m here to call it out.In this episode, Zeke Guenthroth dives into the latest gimmick circulating in the media: the so-called "retirement sweet spot," which claims you can live better than millionaires with just $400,000 in superannuation. Spoiler alert—it’s a logistical nightmare.🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:Why spending down your assets to qualify for the pension is a da...2025-01-1418 min
R2 CentsAI Tracking, Food Scams & Future Weapons | R2 Cents With Oscar #354Send us a text In this explosive episode of R2 Cents, Oscar dives into hot topics that are shaking up the internet. Why does the Hawk Tuah girl have more subscribers despite scamming people? Waldo's 3 Tracking AI is here—what does it mean for privacy, and how can white mesh masks help?Oscar takes a closer look at the skyrocketing cost of eggs and questions if the bird flu is just a flu season scare tactic. He also shares his frustration with the city forcing him to give up his chickens. From the FDA allowing har...2025-01-0655 minThe Finance BibleOD #1 -The 3 Key Habits That Took Me From Financial Chaos to ConfidenceImagine breaking free from the relentless cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. In this episode, I share my personal story of how a simple shift in mindset—from scarcity to abundance—transformed my relationship with money. It's not about earning more but about thinking and acting differently with what you already have. We tackle the power of the Kaizen philosophy, focusing on being just 1% better each day through daily habits like waking up early and practicing gratitude. These small changes can accumulate into significant financial freedom, reducing stress and leading a more satisfying life.We also explore prac...2025-01-0619 minThe Finance Bible#96 Is 2025 Your last chance to Create Wealth?The last four years have been a whirlwind of disruption, chaos, and opportunity, creating some of the fastest wealth-building moments in recent history. But 2025 could be the final chapter of this rapid-growth era. In this episode, Zeke Guenthroth breaks down why this year is critical for taking action, how to maximise your potential in Q1, and what you can do to prepare for the next big wealth-building event.Don’t wait for another opportunity to come knocking—it’s time to grab the bull by the horns and make 2025 your defining year for financial growth. Whether you’re an in...2025-01-0119 min
Who Would Watch This?Who Would Watch 'Twitches'?Oscar and Carl really don't talk about the movie that much!Here is the plot: Twitches follows twin sisters, Alex and Camryn, who were separated at birth to protect them from an evil force known as The Darkness in their magical homeland, Coventry. Growing up on Earth with no idea they have a twin or magical powers, the two accidentally meet on their 21st birthday. While Alex is a reserved aspiring writer, Camryn is a lively socialite. Shocked by their connection, they soon discover they're witches ("twitches") with the power to save Coventry....2024-11-1854 min
R2 CentsDid Tom Cruise Really Get Intimate with Fish? | R2 Cents With Oscar #350Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into some fun fake ads, and I offer my take on a few things that just don’t sit right with me. First, I judge the folks who proudly display political stickers on their cars—why do people feel the need to broadcast their affiliations this way? Then, we get into the bizarre story of someone jumping off a Taylor Swift cruise ship into the water (and why that might not have been the best decision).We’ve also got a wild claim about Tom Cruise allege...2024-11-1455 minThe Finance Bible#95 Our Top 6 Books In 2024Discover the transformative power of reading as we reveal our top book picks for personal growth and development. You'll learn how to kick procrastination to the curb with "Level Up" by Rob Dial and delve into the psychological intricacies of human behavior with insights from Oscar's favorite, "The Laws of Human Nature" by Robert Greene. These books are not just about self-improvement but are guiding lights on our personal journeys. We also explore the inspiring story of Armando Christian Pérez, better known as Pitbull, whose autobiography is a testament to resilience and success against all odds. From his r...2024-10-2128 min
Film Van Het Jaar PodcastIs CONCLAVE een van de grootste Oscar contenders van 2024? | LIFF '24 REVIEWHet Leiden International Film Festival is in volle gang en wij genieten van elke seconde! Hier vind je onze reviews en samenvattingen van onze ervaringen op het festival. Dit is onze (spoiler vrije) review van potentiële Oscar-juggernaut Conclave van regisseur Edward Berger. Zoals altijd nemen we het acteerwerk en de technische aspecten van de film onder de loep, we bespreken het verhaal en de eventuele diepere laag. We geven onze mening over wat we gezien hebben en bespreken de kansen voor het komende award seizoen in deze nieuwe aflevering van onze podcast v...2024-10-1630 minThe Finance Bible#94 Understanding Today's Real Estate DynamicsWhat if the real estate market wasn't as predictable as you thought? Join Zeke and Oscar in the latest episode of the Finance Bible Podcast, where we unravel the surprising trends in dwelling sales and property values. With properties moving faster than ever, despite rising interest rates and living costs, we guarantee you’ll gain fresh insights into why the median dwelling values have grown at an impressive 6.9% annual rate since 2000. Understand the statistics that matter and learn the strategies needed to navigate this evolving landscape.The ripple effects of foreign millionaires on the Australian property market ta...2024-10-1628 minThe Finance BibleA Journey Through Housing TrendsSend us a textCan you imagine navigating the housing market with confidence, even as interest rates soar and living costs rise? Tune in to our latest episode of the Finance Bible Podcast, where we promise to equip you with insights into the remarkable trends shaping dwelling sales over the past three years. Zeke and Oscar are back, diving into why the real estate market has become so fiercely competitive, with median dwelling values approaching $1 million nationwide. We'll discuss the implications of a tight housing market with a supply lasting only three months and compare real estate...2024-10-1031 minThe Finance Bible#93 Population Shifts and Market Trends Revealed with ZekeCurious about the secrets behind the skyrocketing property market and its implications on your investments? Prepare to uncover the driving forces behind the significant increase in property dwelling sales and the dramatic reduction in housing supply. With insights drawn from trusted data sources like SQM, CoreLogic, and the ABS, we chart the market's transformation from a six to seven-month supply in 2011 to a lean 3.1 months today. Learn about the 6.9% annual growth rate in detached houses, and 5.5% in apartments, and how these trends are reshaping the property landscape. We'll also highlight how recent global events have influenced property values and...2024-09-3018 minThe Finance Bible#92 5 Ways to Beat ProcrastinationIs procrastination holding you back from achieving your full potential? Get ready to conquer it once and for all. Join me, Oscar, in our latest episode where we tackle the ever-present issue of procrastination, especially in our tech-heavy world. We’ll reveal actionable strategies that make a real difference, starting with the power of setting clear and specific goals. Learn how SMART goals can break down overwhelming tasks and make them more approachable. Discover the Pomodoro Technique, a revolutionary time management method that ensures you remain productive through focused work intervals and rejuvenating breaks. Plus, we emphasise why disconnecting fr...2024-09-2316 min
Film Van Het Jaar PodcastOscars ‘25: Een verassende TIFF People’s Choice winnaar schudt de Oscar voorspellingen op!Don geeft een korte update over TIFF People's Choice winnaar THE LIFE OF CHUCK en diens plaats in de Oscar-race. Daarnaast steken nog 2 stille kanshebbers hun kop boven het maaiveld en begint het vanaf nu dan écht te rollen richting een heerlijk awardseizoen. Enjoy!Redactie: Don ZwaaneveldBedankt voor het luisteren!Volg Don via @dononfilm op Instagram & Letterboxd, hij is daarnaast te vinden op de Award Expert app voor de meest actuele Oscar voorspellingen.2024-09-1820 minThe Finance Bible#91 Setting Up Finances As a CoupleCan open communication really make or break your relationship's financial future? On this episode of the Finance Bible podcast, we promise you'll discover the essential steps new couples need to take to set up their finances together. From those initial, sometimes awkward conversations about money to aligning financial goals for the future, this episode is packed with practical advice on how to be transparent about income, spending habits, and any hidden financial issues like debts or gambling. Learn how to build a joint budget, set shared savings goals, and even the benefits of merging some—but not all—financial acco...2024-09-1817 min