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It's the end of an era on the Chinchilla Picking Podcast! After five fantastic years and 230 episodes, David Underwood is stepping away to focus on new ventures, leaving the show in the capable hands of the Baron of Bonds, Brandon Beaver.To mark this milestone, David and Brandon dive deep into a final session of essential financial wisdom designed to empower you to take full ownership of your finances. Whether you are a long-term listener or just joining us, this episode is packed with the core principles that have defined the show.The Golden Rules of Investing: Why sticking to fundamental principles and avoiding paid subscriptions (90% of which are "full of crap") is the key to sustainable growth.Discipline Over Genius: Why managing your own fear, anxiety, and discipline is far more important than learning the "language" of the markets.The Power of the $20 Habit: How small, consistent contributions can change your life through the magic of compounding interest.Real-Life Turnarounds: David shares his personal journey from being "in the hole" with three jobs to retiring at 37 through disciplined investing.Red Flags to Watch For: Why you should be wary of "chartists" with four monitors and "astrology charts" for stocks.If you want to follow the path of the greats, start with these two essentials:The Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom.Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements by Mary Buffett and David Clark.What You'll Learn in This Episode:David & Brandon's "Must-Read" List:
While the markets face their fifth consecutive week of red and geopolitical headlines drive volatility, the underlying technology fundamentals tell a different story. In this episode of the Chinchilla Picking Podcast, David Underwood and Brandon Beaver look past the short-term panic to identify the long-term value plays in AI and automation.Inside the Episode:Amazon's "Sprout" Revolution: We break down the strategic acquisitions of Fauna Robotics and RIVR. Discover why Amazon is betting on humanoid, bipedal robots for the aging-in-place market and how this moves them years ahead of the competition.Micron's New Standard: Why the HBM4 chip and Micron's shift to non-cancelable 5-year contracts have fundamentally changed their business model. We discuss why Jevons Paradox suggests that as these chips get more efficient, demand will only skyrocket.The AI Clinical Edge: A look at Anumana's first-of-its-kind FDA clearance for ECG AI and Eli Lilly's nearly $3B bet on AI-driven drug development with Insilico Medicine.Buying the Dip: Why Nvidia (NVDA) at $166 and Amazon below $200 represent rare value opportunities for investors who can stay the course.
In this episode of The Chinchilla Picking Podcast, David Underwood and Brandon Beaver dive into the massive financial and geopolitical shifts hitting the market in March 2026. From the Pentagon's latest multi-billion dollar AI deal with Palantir to the radical new billing models at Broadcom and Salesforce, the landscape of tech investing is changing fast.Highlights include:The Pentagon's New "Maven" System: Why Palantir's Maven AI is now the "Holy Grail" for defense contractors.Broadcom & Salesforce Pivot: A breakdown of the shift from "per-person" to "per-core" and "per-conversation" billing as AI agents begin to replace human seats.Oil and the Iran War: Forecasting the impact of Middle East hostilities on oil prices, interest rates, and the potential for a "soft landing".Stock Picks & Shorts: Brandon and David share their outlooks on Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, and specialized tickers like SCO for shorting oil.
In this episode of The Chinchilla Picking Podcast, David Underwood and Brandon Beaver dive deep into the chaotic market shifts hitting in early March 2026. From a massive jobs report revision to the rapid displacement of labor by Artificial Intelligence, the landscape of the American economy is changing overnight.What's inside this episode:The Jobs Illusion: Why the BLS just wiped out thousands of jobs from the record and what "zero growth" means for your portfolio.The Private Equity Crisis: BlackRock is limiting withdrawals and writing loans down to zero. Is your money safe?The AI Revolution: Why high-level execs are resigning over Pentagon deals and how AI is fundamentally changing the definition of a "Recession."Market Plays: Brandon breaks down why he's still backing NVIDIA and Main Street Capital (MAIN), plus a look at Oracle, Tesla, and Aries Capital (ARCC).Whether you're a day trader or a long-term investor, this episode covers the essential macro trends you can't afford to ignore.
Is the financial world on the brink of a 2008-style collapse, or is this just the "slow burn" of a new era? In this high-stakes episode, David Underwood and Brandon Beaver break down the explosive news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and exactly how you should position your portfolio to profit from the chaos.From the sudden spike in Brent Crude to the shocking rise of the Japanese Yen as a safe haven, we give you the "Buy" and "Short" plays you need for the week ahead. But the real danger might be closer to home—Brandon reveals a terrifying "synthetic liquidity" crisis brewing in the Private Equity and Software sectors that could threaten your pension fund.In this episode, we cover:The Iran Strike Aftermath: Why oil could hit $100/barrel and why David is planning a massive short play once it does.Shipping & War Surcharges: How new fees in the Gulf and Suez are about to hit your wallet and corporate earnings.The "PIK" Debt Trap: Why you must avoid software companies with high "Payment-in-Kind" interest before they implode.The Berkshire Blueprint: A look at the mind-blowing dividends from Buffett's top holdings (Apple, Coca-Cola, and more).Earnings Watch: Vital outlooks for Target, Best Buy, and CrowdStrike in an AI-disrupted market.Don't let market volatility catch you off guard. Tune in to learn how to turn global disruption into an uplifting return.
Dan talks with lifelong Philadlephia musician Eliza Hardy Jones about everything: early days in Buried Beds with Brandon Beaver, touring and playing with mewithoutyou, Grace Potter, Iron and Wine, and her newest gig as a touring member of The War On Drugs. Eliza tells great stories about DIY touring life, vocal coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, quilting, and how she channeled her grief from a lost pregnancy into her latest LP, 'Pickpocket'. 'Pickpocket' is available wherever you get your digital music, and also as a limited edition vinyl LP from her website. The War on Drugs return to play in Philadelphia on 9/17 at The Mann with The National and Lucius.
Brandon Beaver stops by to talk about Philadelphia, his past musical families of Buried Beds and mewithoutYou, his experience watching his bandmates wrestle with hearing injury while on the road, and what's next now that mewithoutYou has played their farewell tour. The conversation keeps coming back to one thing... and yes, we talk an awful lot about ears on this show, but in the end, music is all about the people. Music heard in this episode is by or featuring Brandon Beaver with mewithoutYou, Buried Beds, Make a Rising, and the 2011 Buried Beds short film Small Stories. To get into the holiday spirit in a uniquely Philadelphia way, you can also hear Brandon on the Philadelphia Eagle's Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas", which benefits the Children's Crisis Treatment Center.
Join Austin and Rob with special guest Brandon Beaver from the Colorado Warriors Wounded Warrior Hockey Organization as we discuss our weekend adventures, how rob played naked cribbage, the start of the Colorado warriors and what hockey means to both Rob and Brandon and end it with finding out who would give blowjobs for a billion dollars. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgIPy0QmQvdKrj7wUdj8U5g Use code: FLH for 20% off www.vigilantandhumble.com www.saveoursix.com
Dave Underwood and Brandon Beaver bring you this week's news in stocks as well as their recent investment and trading ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chinchillapicking/support
The Beav is the reason I was able to stay in California as long as I did this year. We catch up to chat moto and the 63. Love for JS63
Brian is playing music on the road on tour with a band he's in, so the remaining usuals are joined by Brandon Beaver, successful guitarist for mewithoutyou and Buried Beds. Beaver (as he's known) has some fun showbiz tales to share, and Pat lets us in on the latest craze for jam band enthusiasts. Speaking of jam bands, today's set is by moe. You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc333LexPGg&t=324s
Brandon Beaver is a rear individual. In this world, we hope encounter the work this world has to offer. In Brandon Beaver, I’ve found one of my best friends in the world. A stranger, none only through phone calls and social media. Brothers connected through the passion for two wheeled exhilaration. Thanks to Brandon Beaver, […]
Whenever I get a chance to talk to Brandon Beaver, I do it. This guy has the BEST attitude, outlook and spirit. Privileged to have this guy on my show.
Brandon Beaver is a California local with a passion for motocross and who better to bench race with than a guy from the moto-mecca that is Southern California! Brandon Servered his Country in the Navy and now is very active in the motocross community. Teamed up with Jimmy Sloan, Brandon looks to give back to […]