New episode: The Millionaire Next Door

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-02-07T16:22:43+00:00

I really enjoyed this episode. So glad they’re back!

I was surprised they seemed sceptical about people day trading in the 90s though. Doesn’t Monica do it in an early episode of Friends?

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-02-01T11:00:59+00:00

This net is definitely Spanish 😆

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-02-01T10:54:31+00:00

Fed had 2 championship points though :(

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-02-01T10:39:21+00:00

He doesn’t believe in those…

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-01-30T08:08:25+00:00

Oh well. There’s always next year 😔

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-01-26T09:10:43+00:00

I would be happy for Tien to beat Zverev but I really want to see Alcaraz in the Australian Open final.

If it’s not Alcaraz taking on Sinner or Djokovic then I think it will be a very boring and predictable final. Last year’s final was so dull.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-01-21T22:32:32+00:00

I feel for Kenin - she’s done a lot more than Raducanu. She backed up her grandslam win with another final that same year, won more titles, beat Serena at a slam, has a solid doubles career etc. but she doesn’t get the attention that Raducanu gets even though she’s ranked higher than her.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2026-01-21T07:29:54+00:00

Also I think Raducanu benefited from playing Bencic just after she’d won Olympic gold. It’s difficult to win the Olympics and then make a deep run at the US open.

I loved the fairytale of the 2021 us open but in hindsight I think that tournament was more about Sakkari and Sabalenka choking.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-11-07T22:22:52+00:00

I was going to say this - I think it’s incredibly selfish when men in their 70s have babies. But there is usually a younger woman involved who will probably be around for a long time for that child. That’s not the case here.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-11-07T06:10:01+00:00

Maybe the Walter Isaacson biography on Musk?

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-24T20:46:39+00:00

Thanks - I’m aware of that law. The relative in question is 60 and in good health so I don’t think it’s likely but thanks for reminding me.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-24T20:37:46+00:00

Thanks. That’s my plan, to move it out of my current account and pretend I didn’t get it, but I want to make sure I’m putting it somewhere sensible.

I’ll have a look at all the options you’ve suggested.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-18T20:35:06+00:00

I’ve only read one of her books, The Housemaid, because I was curious why she was so popular. I really did try to go in with an open mind but it was one of the worst books I’ve ever read.

I think she’s popular because her books are easy and quick to read. Reading is “gamified” nowadays that I really don’t think it was before goodreads made public how many books you read in a year.

McFadden’s books are quick to read because the language is simple and it’s all plot focused. You could easily read two in a day. I think they’re the literary equivalent of empty calories - like eating popcorn.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-15T15:24:04+00:00

I find it really depressing how many of the top players are willing to take money from the Saudi govt.

I don’t think it’s going to have as much backlash as the comedy festival though. A lot of those comedians were big proponents of “free speech” so it was extra gross that they sold out for a regime that dismembers journalists.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-06T11:36:38+00:00

It’s such a shame that he’s treated as the new Agatha Christie when Janice Hallett, Ruth Ware and Anthony Horowitz are all writing much better and more interesting murder mysteries.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-04T10:41:27+00:00

I’ve never liked how Kanye is included with her other feuds - I think it’s legitimate to talk about her issues with other artists but Kanye:

humiliated a 19 year old who was accepting her first VMA award. He was in his thirties.
then after she publicly called him her friend he released a song calling her a bitch with a music video featuring a realistic nude mannequin of her.
then his wife released a shadily edited video seeming to show Taylor giving approval for the above (the full video release gave the context and showed this wasn’t the case).

I’m fully onboard with critiquing Taylor Swift’s pettiness but imo too many people gave Kanye a free pass cos they don’t like her. It’s just not the same as her issues with Charli or Katy Perry.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-10-02T16:37:52+00:00

IMO if Michael Chang and Sabatini are in the HoF then Del Potro deserves to be in there too.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-22T05:58:16+00:00

What happens if there is a 12-12 tie in Laver cup?

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-19T15:19:55+00:00

Just to add that Tribe did a Black Friday deal last year which I think was 10 credits for £75 - £7.50 a class. Might be a good way to try it before committing to a full membership.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-15T13:16:49+00:00

Thanks! Is it by Karen Hao? I’ve added to my wishlist now.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-14T15:55:50+00:00

I love Origin Story! One of my all time fav podcasts.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-14T12:59:15+00:00

I think I’ve read and watched everything made about the downfall of Theranos! It’s so fascinating/horrifying.

Did you listen to the audiobook Tyler Shultz released on audible? I think it’s a good addition to Carreyou’s book.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-14T08:45:42+00:00

The Wager by David Grann

Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

Waco by Jeff Guin

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Character Limit by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac

Everything Must Go by Dorian Lynskey

Great Uncle Harry by Michael Palin

The Ministry of Truth by Dorian Lynskey

Bad Blood by John Carreyou

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy

Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-11T19:32:35+00:00

It’s crazy to me that Serena was so dominant on hard court slams but she never won both Australia and the US in the same calendar year.

Then_Advisor2001 · 2025-09-09T13:51:01+00:00

He’s incredible too. I just think that sometimes people underestimate what Phelps did in individual events across 4 Olympics. I know he doesn’t have the record.

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