Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan berk

A proposed constitutional amendment on the ballots in California this November will impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires. Proponents of the amendment say it will bring upwards of $100 billion to California's revenue, but how did they get to that number and what other side effects of this wealth tax could be looming in the wings? Will this tax actually raise more revenue?  Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with Stanford finance professor Joshua Rauh to discuss why wealth taxes don't often achieve their desired result.   The conversation covers the Laffer curve, behavioral responses to tax increases, and the economic side effects of cultivating a society that does not celebrate innovative talent.  Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Disclosure Day. We also discuss Theme Park Suggestions in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Disclosure DayDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower to reveal secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation while a meteorologist experiences strange phenomena and joins forces with him to prove there's life beyond our knowledge.RATINGS:81% RT critic 72% RT audience74 Metascore, 6.8 IMDb user score3.3 Letterboxd, $44,530,925 US Boxoffice; $49,467,000 International BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc.Topic Theme ParksMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionFinal Destination 3, 4, and 5FIFA World CupJon's consumptionThe Wedding Singer, Sing Street, Major League, Andy Griffith, The JeffersonsThe Room: Old SinsListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Bluesky | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Bluesky | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Bluesky | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk

This week, we review Backrooms and Masters of the Universe. We also discuss Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of BackroomsDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.RATINGS:88% RT critic 74% RT audience77 Metascore, 7.1 IMDb user score3.4 Letterboxd, $135,371,260 (US); $77,600,000 (International)Review of Masters of the UniverseDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.RATINGS:67% RT critic 88% RT audience51 Metascore, 7.1 IMDb user score3.5 Letterboxd, $29,439,929 (US); $25,000,000 (International)Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc., that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionScary Movie (2026), Final Destination 2, Whistle, Hell House LLC, The Mandalorian and GroguTribecaJon's consumptionScary Movie 1-4; Obsession, Power Ballad, The Way Back (2010), Once, School of Rock, Weird AlRewatchables with Steven Spielberg talking 2001: A Space OdysseyListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Bluesky | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Bluesky | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Bluesky | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk

This episode originally aired previously and is being re-shared due to its continued relevance. Enjoy this conversation with Jeff Hawkins on intelligence, neuroscience, and the future of AI. With growing concerns over whether or not AI will take away jobs and eventually become superior to human intelligence, maybe it's time to take a closer look at the human brain and discover how AI will always have its limitations.  Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with Jeff Hawkins, a neuroscientist and computer scientist, whose book A Thousand Brains challenges the way we think about intelligence and how the brain works.  Jonathan, Jules, and Jeff discuss the fundamentals of how the human brain operates and how it differs from the way current AI models work. They also dive into the cutting-edge innovations happening in the world of AI and whether future versions of the technology could one day emulate the human brain more closely.    Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. We also discuss Movie Food Tie-Ins in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.RATINGS:62% RT critic 88% RT audience53 Metascore, 7.1 IMDb user score3.2 Letterboxd, $100,000,000 (US); $63,000,000 (International)Concessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…Topic Movie Food Tie-insArticle 1 - https://screencrush.com/movie-tie-in-food-history/?utm_source=chatgpt.comArticle 2 - https://vocal.media/geeks/junk-food-film-27-of-the-best-movie-tie-ins-of-the-70s-80s-and-90s90s/2000s classicsBatman Forever McDonald's mugsThe Phantom Menace Pepsi cans/Taco Bell/KFC/Pizza Hut overloadShrek 2 green ketchupGhostbusters Hi-C Ecto CoolerJurassic Park Crunch bars and cerealSpace Jam Happy MealsMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionFall, The Taking of Deborah Logan, The Mandalorian and Grogu (again), PassengerPlayoff finalsJon's consumptionA League of Their Own, Lifeguard (1976), Passenger, I Love Boosters, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldBlue PrinceRays baseballListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Bluesky | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Bluesky | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Bluesky | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk

This week, we review Obsession. We also discuss Movie Props We're Obsessed With in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of ObsessionDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.RATINGS:95% RT critic 94% RT audience77 Metascore, 8.2 IMDb user score4.2 Letterboxd, $17,196,855 (US); $7,662,000 (International) Boxoffice Concessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….TopicMovie Props We're Obsessed WithInspired by the One Wish Willow, what are some iconic movie props that we are obsessed withMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionThe Mandalorian and Grogu, HokumJon's consumptionThe Sandlot, Bad News Bears, The Bad News Bears, Is God Is, Field of Dreams, Angels in the OutfieldBlue PrinceListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Bluesky | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Bluesky | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Bluesky | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk

 How should academic discourse take place? Is it time to update the antiquated journal system?  In the season finale, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen tackle the problems present in the current system for disseminating academic research, including how digital distribution has eliminated effective curation while peer review remains slow, incentive-misaligned, and dominated by anonymous referees seeking to impress editors. Together, they explain the inner-workings of the academic journal system and the problems with peer review. Jonathan also shares details about his new website, launched with fellow researchers, that provides a place for rigorous informed discourse.  Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mortal Kombat II. We also discuss Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of The Devil Wears Prada 2Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.RATINGS:79% RT critic85% RT audience62 Metascore,6.8 IMDb user score3.4 Letterboxd,$143,447,244 (US); $288,400,000 (International) BoxofficeReview of Mortal Kombat IIDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.RATINGS:65% RT critic89% RT audience47 Metascore,7.0 IMDb user score3.1 Letterboxd,$38,501,177 (US); $21,500,000 (International) BoxofficeMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionHokum, The Drama, WeaponsJon's consumptionRemarkably Bright Creatures, Heresy, Green Card, The Napa BoysBaseballSwitch 2

“I don't see things like anybody else,” says Jonathan Berk, a professor of finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “And so I can see things people don't see.” On this episode, Berk explores recent research that pushes against conventional wisdom, from questioning the utility of the debt-to-GDP ratio to asking whether regulation is actually in the best interests of the consumer. “If you disagree with me… You have to write down a convincing theoretical model and analyze [it].”Berk admits his unique lens doesn't always make life easy. But on the other hand, “it confers an enormous advantage” — and he believes that organizations which are able to harness the power of unconventional thinking can gain a competitive edge.“It's allowed me to solve problems that other people couldn't solve,” he says. Has seeing the world differently helped you resolve a conundrum? Tell us more at ifthenpod@stanford.edu.Related Content:Jonathan Berk faculty profile What If We're Looking at the National Debt All Wrong? Chapters:00:00:00 The Fosbury Flop, innovation, & unconventional thinking00:03:18 Introduction00:04:24 Questioning conventional wisdom00:04:57 Rethinking the debt-to-GDP ratio00:08:21 A finance perspective on national debt00:10:36 Why theory matters before alarm00:12:38 Regulation, charlatans, & consumer interests00:16:22 Licensing, certification, & competition00:19:51 The cost of pushing back00:21:16 Building organizations that welcome dissent00:24:59 ConclusionIf/Then, from Stanford GSB, features conversations with faculty that explore how their research deepens our understanding of business and leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we review Michael. We also discuss Who Needs A BioPic in Concessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of MichaelDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Discover the story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.RATINGS:38% RT critic97% RT audience39 Metascore,7.7 IMDb user score3.6 Letterboxd,$97,000,000 (US) and $120,365,000 (International) BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc.Topic: music biopic wantsThe industry will keep making musical biopics…Pitch a few you'd like to see and how you'd like it presentedList of Musical Biopics on Letterboxd.com -BAMP Pitches:Rage Against the MachineBuddy HollySlipknotOtis ReddingBig Festival/Tour bio (Family Values, Lilith Fair, OzzFest, Lollapalooza)Stevie NicksMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionMother Mary, Tremors, Ouija: Origin of EvilJon's consumptionMother Mary, Over Your Dead BodyBlue Prince, PS5Baseball

This week, we're revisiting our ever-timely and fascinating conversation around misinformation with London Business School professor Alex Edmans. All Else Equal will be back with a new episode in two weeks.  What is the real problem with misinformation? Are our biases so ingrained in us that we are unable to think critically about the world and the systems around us? What happens when large institutions attempt to push a heterodox narrative? Do we simply need more education to overcome misinformation, or do we need something much deeper—to learn to think critically again? In this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen welcome Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School to discuss his latest book, May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases – And What We Can Do About It.   Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Lee Cronin's The Mummy. We also discuss Director's Names in the Title in Concessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Lee Cronin's The Mummy Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. RATINGS: 46% RT critic 76% RT audience 46 Metascore, 6.4 IMDb user score 2.8 Letterboxd, $13,517,172 (US), $20,900,000 (International) BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc.Topic Directors putting their name on it Letterboxd.com List - BAMP List Reddit post that spawned the list Article DiscussedDoes it matter? What about tricky “so and so presents”?Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption The Nun, The Nun 2, ThrashJon's consumption I Want Your Sex, Hokum, Obsession Baseball WrestleMania Night 2

What do measures of uncertainty tell us about the state of the economy and how should firms and households use those measurements to inform decision-making? Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are joined by returning guest Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University, whose research on the causes and consequences of uncertainty helped build the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index. In the discussion, they cover the various ways to measure uncertainty including the VIX and text-based methods, Bloom explains how the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index works, why discrepancies can sometimes exist between uncertainty measurements, and how these uncertainty indices can help inform better business decision-making.   Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Faces of Death. We also discuss Horror Movie Video Games in Confessions of a Cinephile, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: A woman, employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from a film.RATINGS:67% RT critic 68% RT audience63 Metascore, 6.5 IMDb user score3.1 Letterboxd, $1,647,717 (domestic) Box Office In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of various kinds, including headlines, trailers, top-five lists, best-of lists, competitions, etc.Looking at the video games released over the years that are based on, or adapted from, movies! We provide our opinions on the best and worst, and our favourites…15 Forgotten Games based on Popular Movies List of video games based on films25 Horror Games based on Scary MoviesThe Best Video Games Based on Horror MoviesMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeHellhole, Final Destination: Bloodlines, SpreeFearlessBaseballListen on Spotify | Apple Podcast | StitcherBAMP on Twitter | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic MerchandiseJon on Twitter | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.comMatt on Twitter | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.comBerkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.ukMatt's Bloody Awesome: Back to the grindJonathan's Bloody Awesome: Free the Saturdays

This week, we review They Will Kill You and Pizza Movie, Media Consumption, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of They Will Kill You Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: A woman answers a help-wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious high-rise in New York City, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years and may be under the grip of a Satanic cult. RATINGS: 63% RT critic 80% RT audience 50 Metascore, 6.5 IMDb user score 3.0 Letterboxd, $5,000,000 US, $4,000,000 International - BoxofficeReview of Pizza Movie Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: A shy college student and his reckless roommate set out on a simple mission to grab pizza, but after a strange dose of a mind-bending experimental drug, they're thrust into a chaotic night of absurd encounters, wild hallucinations, and unexpected revelations that could change their lives forever. RATINGS: 76% RT critic 68% RT audience 64 Metascore, 5.9 IMDb user score 3.1 Letterboxd, Streaming on HuluMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption It: Welcome to Derry, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Ready or Not 2 Silent Hill fJon's consumption Hamlet (2025), Hamlet (2000), The Year of Living Dangerously, The Mosquito Coast, Bull Durham, Hardball, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Honky Tonk Angels Arc Raiders

Despite it being widely taught in business schools and practiced in the industry, you should think twice before using the internal rate of return as a criteria for making an investment decision. Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are back to discuss why using the internal rate of return (IRR) as an investment decision rule is fundamentally flawed compared with the net present value (NPV). They outline IRR's problems including multiple or nonexistent solutions, failure to account for scale and timing, and structural vulnerability once financing/payment plans are allowed, enabling arbitrary or inflated IRRs.    Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Project Hail Mary. We also discuss Media Consumption!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Project Hail Mary Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. RATINGS: 94% RT critic 96% RT audience 77 Metascore, 8.5 IMDb user score 4.4 Letterboxd, $80,506,007 US; $60,400,000 International (Total $140,906,007)Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption Baskin, Interview with the Vampire S1 E1 Silent Hill f Serving the Servant audiobookJon's consumption Undertone, The Last Wave, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Gallipoli, They Will Kill You All The Empty Rooms

What value does a financial sector add to society? How would society function without a financial sector?  In this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen make the case that a competitive market financial sector is crucial to economic growth and the betterment of society.  Jonathan and Jules contend with the critiques they hear most often when it comes to free markets, breaking down the core purpose of a financial sector and why its value is not easily observable or necessarily fair. They also compare and contrast other financial systems, like command-and-control, and explain why those systems tend to fail.     Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review The Bride. We also discuss Women's Month Recommendations in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of The Bride Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined. RATINGS: 59% RT critic 73% RT audience 55 Metascore, 6.0 IMDb user score 3.0 Letterboxd, $7,260,000 US; $6,300,000 InternationalConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic Women's Month RecommendationsWomen Director Recommendations Jennifer Kent - The Nightingale Marielle Heller - The Diary of a Teenage Girl Nia DaCosta - Little Woods Gurinder Chadha - Blinded by the Light Kathryn Bigelow - Detroit Karyn Kusama - The Invitation Celine Song - Past Lives Elaine May - The Heartbreak Kid Penny Marshall - Awakenings Lulu Wang - The FarewellBerk's Letterboxd.com Additional List - Click hereMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption Resident Evil: RequiemJon's consumption Project Hail Mary; Hoppers, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Arc Raiders

All Else Equal is on Spring Break this week, so we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes dealing with the question: How does one become a CEO? We'll be back with new episodes in two weeks.  A lot has been written and said about CEOs and their compensation, but who are they really and how did they get there? According to the data, what are the most likely paths to become one? In this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are joined by Dirk Jenter, Professor of Finance at the London School of Economics, for a fascinating discussion of CEOs, including the surprising truths about who rises to the rank of CEO and from where, as well as exploring the issue of CEO pay, and how it could be justified.    Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Scream 7. We also discuss The Last Straw in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Scream 7 Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. RATINGS: 32% RT critic 77% RT audience 36 Metascore, 6.0 IMDb user score 2.4 Letterboxd, $63,615,172 US; $33,100,000 InternationalConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic The Last StrawFans are fickle! Yet, many fans are beyond loyal. What has a movie franchise, director, actor, etc, done to make you, the fan, say “That's the last straw?” Has Scream 7 done that for us?Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption Until Dawn, The Curse of La Llorona, I Know Exactly How You Die, Redux Redux, Scream 1-6 Silent Hill fJon's consumption The Hire (original 5 short films); Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Cars that Ate Paris Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die; Redux Redux

Whether it be in politics, public health, or corporate finance, why are people more likely to interpret facts or data in a way that fits their preconceived notions about the world as opposed to searching for the fundamental truth?  A new paper from the Harvard Business School called, Sharing Models to Interpret Data (by Joshua Schwartzstein and Adi Sunderam)studies the propensity for people to adopt interpretations to data based on their community's beliefs, and why this can lead to less accurate conclusions. Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen are joined by the paper's co-author  Adi Sunderam, who is a professor of corporate finance at Harvard Business School, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a co-editor of the Journal of Finance. The conversation covers the complexity of Bayesian updating and how the process is improperly deployed in today's thinking, not only in corporate decision-making but also on a sociological level. They also discuss Sunderam's model for explaining how people interpret data, why people are more likely to fall into group-belief dynamics, and if there are any interventions that would lead to better decision-making.  Read Adi Sunderam and Joshua Schwartzstein's paper: Sharing Models to Interpret Data  Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shownotes - Wuthering Heights This week, we review Wuthering Heights We also discuss Bloody Awesome Ranking in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Wuthering Heights Director, writer, and cast: Provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England. Ratings: 60% RT critic 80% RT audience 56 Metascore 6.3 IMDb user score 2.9 Letterboxd Box Office: $38,000,000 US; $45,000,000 international; total – $83,000,000 as of 2/17/2026 Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc. Topic: Bloody Awesome Margot Robbie Performance Ranking Barbie I, Tonya Babylon Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Honorable Mentions Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Wolf of Wall Street Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's Consumption Halloween The Autopsy of Jane Doe Dolly Jon's Consumption Wonder Man Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Arc Raiders Dead by Daylight

Shownotes - Iron Lung Please rate and review This week, we reviewed Iron Lung We also discuss Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from Berkreviews.com will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Iron Lung Director, writer, and cast: Provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: The stars are gone. The planets have disappeared. Only individuals aboard space stations or starships were left to give the end a name – The Quiet Rapture. After decades of decay and crumbling infrastructure, the Consolidation of Iron has made a discovery on a barren moon designated AT-5. An ocean of blood. Hoping to discover desperately needed resources they immediately launch an expedition. A submarine is crafted and a convict is welded inside. Due to the pressure and depth of the ocean the forward viewport has been encased in metal. If successful, they will earn their freedom. If not, another will follow. This will be the 13th expedition. Ratings: 59% RT critic 89% RT audience 53 Metascore 6.6 IMDb user score 3.2 Letterboxd Box office: $30,800,000 US; $3,462,807 international Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…. Topic: World Exploration through Cinema Roger Ebert is cited as saying, “We live in a box of space and time. Movies are windows in their walls. They allow us to enter other minds, not simply in the sense of identifying with the characters, although that is an important part of it, but by seeing the world as another person sees it.” Movies are windows to the world. World Cinema Project - World Cinema Project | Letterboxd list - World Cinema Project (Letterboxd list) Ciné ONU - Ciné ONU UNESCO - UNESCO article: A century of cinema UNESCO - UNESCO: Cinema & Audiovisual UNESCO cities of film - UNESCO Cities of Film INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FILM SOCIETIES (IFFS) - International Federation of Film Societies (IFFS) CILECT - CILECT Movies that opened our eyes to the world in some way or another: Spirited Away Perfect Days I'm Still Here Exhuma Hunt for the Wilderpeople All we imagine is light Bhoothakaalam Neptune Frost The Bicycle Theives J-horror La Haine Roma Sing Street / Once / Kneecap Parasite Amelie Letterboxd list - Movies that opened our eyes (Letterboxd list) Article about the Bad Bunny halftime show - Bad Bunny halftime show article Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Twisted Hush The Strangers - Chapter 3 Fallout S1 Magdalena Bay Jon's consumption Wonder Man Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie Arc Raiders

In the rapid-moving world of delegated money management, it is important to recognize the differences in how mutual funds and alternative assets operate. When it comes to alternatives, how do these funds wind up with strong incentive contracts for the money managers as opposed to flat fee contracts more commonly seen in mutual funds? Why do managers of alternatives cap their fund sizes when it could potentially lead to lower fees?On this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen examine the key differences between mutual funds and alternatives, by unpacking research in a new paper co-authored by Berk.The conversation covers performance fees, persistent alpha, limits on capital, and the key liquidity distinction between mutual funds and alternatives. Read “A  Unified Theory of Delegated Capital Management” by Jonathan Berk and Peter DeMarzo here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6019667 Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Send HelpWe also discuss Tropes in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Send HelpDirector, writer, and cast: Provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Ratings:93% RT critic87% RT audience76 Metascore7.3 IMDb user score3.5 LetterboxdBox office: $20M domestic, $8.1M internationalConcessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc. Topic: SundanceMovie recommendations coming out of Sundance A list on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/berkreviews/list/sundance-2026-to-watch/ from Big Tuna and a friend of the show! Indiewire article: https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/2026-sundance-film-festival-best-films-1235176583/ Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc. that we use to pass the timeMatt's ConsumptionThe Exorcist: BelieverGood BoyThe Mortuary AssistantJon's ConsumptionIron LungFood Network (as a comfort)Arc Raiders

Shownotes - Return to Silent Hill Review of Return to Silent Hill The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Return to Silent Hill Director, writer, and cast: Provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill—a once-familiar town now consumed by darkness. As he searches for her, James faces monstrous creatures and unravels a terrifying truth that will push him to the edge of his sanity. Ratings: 18% RT critic 29% RT audience 33 Metascore 4.3 IMDb user score 1.7 Letterboxd Box office: $3,252,000 US and $566,847 international Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…. Topic: 2026 Oscar Nominations The Nominees are - https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2026 Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption The Blair Witch Project Silent Hill Magdalena Bay Jon's consumption The Lady Eve Grand Budapest Hotel The Wizard of Oz on stage Arc Raiders

When the pandemic hit in 2020, working from home skyrocketed. Six years later, many companies have returned to in-person work, but hybrid models are still the dominant structure. So with WFH here to stay in some form, what's the proper balance? And what are we at risk of losing in the long term with less in-office interaction?Nick Bloom is an economics professor at Stanford University and one of the first researchers to take a serious look at the work from home phenomenon. He joins hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen to discuss his research into why working from home has outlasted COVID precautions, its impact on employee performance, the surprising effects its had on birthrates, and his recommendation to companies on striking the perfect balance with a hybrid structure.  Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review 28 Years Later: The Bone TempleWe also discuss Bloody Awesome Ranking in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of 28 Years Later: The Bone TempleDirector, writer, and cast: Provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.. Ratings:93% RT critic89% RT audience81 Metascore7.8 IMDb user score4.0 LetterboxdBox office: $15,000,000 US; $16,200,000 international.Concessions of a CinephileTopic: Bloody Awesome Ranking In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…. Bloody Awesome Ranking of Ralph Fiennes -The Grand Budapest HotelSchindler's ListThe English PatientThe Constant GardenerThe 28 Year Later: Bone TempleMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionThe Last ExorcismThe Last Exorcism 2Jon's consumptionThe RipRatcatcherMorvern CallarArc Raiders

The 6th annual BAMPie Awards are here! Across a number of categories, we celebrate 2025 in film leading up to the award of our coveted Best Picture. It's an episode we love recording each year, and we're pretty happy with our final picks...The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. 

In the final part of this two-part interview, Steven Pinker, an experimental psychologist and Harvard professor, again joins hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen to discuss his new book When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life.In this episode, Jonathan and Jules break down more revelatory examples from Steven's book that demonstrate how common knowledge is a first order explanatory variable for how humans behave. They also explore the role common knowledge plays in financial markets, particularly when it comes to speculative trading, and examine common knowledge in an academic freedom sense, highlighting the delicate balance between promoting open debate and safeguarding societal norms.  Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn how a ping-pong prodigy conquers 1950s New York! This week, we review Marty Supreme. We also discuss Collider's top 100 of the 21st Century in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (berkreviews.com) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review: Marty SupremeDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comSynopsisIn 1950s New York, Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.Ratings & Box OfficeRotten Tomatoes: 94% Critic / 83% AudienceMetascore: 89IMDb: 8.3Letterboxd: 4.3Box Office: $28,491,778 (Domestic)Concessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic: Collider 100 Greatest Movies of the 21st CenturyCheck out the full list here: Collider's Top 100Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts, etc. that we use to pass the time.Matt's ConsumptionMovies: Home Alone 2, KrampusJon's ConsumptionMovies: Oh. What. Fun., There's something in the Barn, Anaconda (2025)TV: IT: Welcome to Derry S1; Stranger Things S5E1Games: Phasmophobia; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

Avatar: Fire and Ash - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; } h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: #222; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } .intro, .host-info { margin-bottom: 20px; } hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0; } Learn the secrets of the Ash People! This week, we review Avatar: Fire and Ash. We also discuss Trailer Talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com Synopsis In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits. Ratings & Box Office Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Critic / 91% Audience Metascore: 61 IMDb: 7.5 Letterboxd: 3.7 Box Office (as of 12/22): $88,000,000 US, $257,000,000 International; $345,000,000 Worldwide Total Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic: Trailer Talk Avengers: Doomsday - Watch Trailer The Odyssey - Watch Trailer Digger - Watch Trailer Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts, etc. that we use to pass the time. Matt's Consumption Movies: The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Silent Night Game: Phasmophobia Jon's Consumption Movies: Folktales, Rebuilding, Christmas in July, Unaccompanied Minors, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), Left-Handed Girl Game: Phasmophobia

Wake Up Dead Man - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; } h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: #222; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } .intro, .host-info { margin-bottom: 20px; } hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0; } Learn the secrets behind the latest Knives Out mystery! This week, we review Wake Up Dead Man. We also discuss News in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com Synopsis When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it's clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic. Ratings & Availability Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Critic / 94% Audience Metascore: 81 IMDb: 7.5 Letterboxd: 3.9 Platform: Netflix Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic: News Rob Reiner Spotlight - A career look at the director of: This is Spinal Tap Stand By Me The Princess Bride When Harry Met Sally… Misery A Few Good Men Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Trailer Talk: New Spielberg Movie Trailer Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts, etc. that we use to pass the time. Matt's Consumption Movies: Clown in a Cornfield, The Force Awakens, Silent Night Deadly Night TV: Welcome to Derry Jon's Consumption Movies: Enigmatic Workings of a Just and Loving Force, No Other Choice, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Sentimental Value, Ella McCay, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Come See Me in the Good Light Games: Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest event

Everyday, we participate in seemingly arbitrary but essential choices for society to function. We all agree on what side of the road to drive on, to use paper currency, or to speak the same language. These kinds of choices make up a group's common knowledge – things that are made blatantly and publicly known. But what about the things that are known, but unspoken? What is the purpose of innuendos, euphemisms, and veiling the true meaning of our words in society? Steven Pinker, an experimental psychologist and Harvard professor, joins hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen to discuss his new book When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life.In this two-part conversation, they explore the psychological and social significance of common knowledge in human interactions, highlighting its complex role in both fostering cooperation and permitting social taboos. They also discuss the intersection of common knowledge with economic behaviors like speculative trading, and the balance between maintaining social norms and fostering open debate in academic settings. Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Wicked: For Good / Zootopia 2 / FNAF2, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis:As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.RATINGS:67% RT critic 93% RT audience58 Metascore, 7.2 IMDb user score3.7 Letterboxd, $296,951,660 domestic and $440,106,660 worldwideDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.RATINGS:91% RT critic 96% RT audience73 Metascore, 7.7 IMDb user score3.9 Letterboxd, $220,474,037 domestic and $915,774,037 worldwideDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis:One year since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town's first ever Fazfest. With the truth about what transpired kept from her, Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, setting into motion a terrifying series of events that will reveal dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy's, and unleash a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.RATINGS:12% RT critic 88% RT audience31 Metascore, 5.8 IMDb user score2.8 Letterboxd, $63,000,000 domestic and $109,116,000 worldwideReview of Wicked: For GoodMatt - IntroducesReview of Zootopia 2Jon IntroductesReview of  FNAF 2

This holiday week, All Else Equal is looking back at its episode on the growth of private equity with Ludovic Phalippou. Private markets have taken off in the last couple decades, with more investors opting to invest in private equity and debt instead of public markets. But what caused that shift? And are the private markets really a better bet right now, or is there more to the story?  Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with private markets expert Ludovic Phalippou, a professor of financial economics at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and author of Private Equity Laid Bare. In the conversation, they explore what private markets can provide asset owners that public markets can not, the potential tradeoffs of investing in private equity, how performance in private and public markets is measured, and if the return on investment is really worth the high fees that come along with private equity firms.   Submit your questions to the show here: https://bit.ly/AllElseEqualFind All Else Equal on the web: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/all-else-equal-making-better-decisionsAll Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of Stanford Graduate School of Business and is produced by University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review The Running Man. We also discuss Movie News in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of The Running ManDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.RATINGS:65% RT critic79% RT audience55 Metascore6.8 IMDb user score3.3 Letterboxd$16,495,564 domestic and $27,695,564 worldwideConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic Movie NewsTom Cruise honorary Oscar - https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/tom-cruise-gets-honorary-oscar-making-films/story?id=127593264The Pope Blesses Cinema - https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/pope-leo-xiv-theatrical-experience-cinemas-remarks-1235160996/Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionKeeperSinners28 Years LaterWelcome to Derry E4Stranger Things S2 E1-3Jon's consumptionKeeperDBDPhasmophobia

Predator: Badlands - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2, h3 { color: #333; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } This week, we review **Predator: Badlands**. We also discuss **Movie News** in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Predator: Badlands Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. RATINGS: 85% RT critic 95% RT audience 71 Metascore 7.6 IMDb user score 3.6 Letterboxd Boxoffice: $43,497,576 domestic, and $82,751,586 worldwide Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…. Topic Movie News Miss Piggy Movie - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/miss-piggy-movie-jennifer-lawrence-emma-stone-1236570277/ Michael Jackson Trailer - https://youtu.be/RrktXOjOtps?si=bXelwbbNP3W81t5S Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Frankenstein Welcome to Derry E3 Jon's consumption Frankenstein Predator: Killer of Killers Pavements Phasmophobia Dead by Daylight

Historically, the U.S. has had a habit of overestimating the capabilities of its enemies. Why? Is this an intentional security strategy? Or does the U.S. need to change the way it gathers enemy intelligence? Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster gives hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen a crash course on military intelligence and national security advising. The conversation covers why the overestimation of enemies happens, including historical examples of misjudgments, the role of proxies in modern conflicts, strategic considerations involving major powers like China, and the threat of information warfare.   Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review Bugonia. We also discuss HMH2025 conclusion/Trailer Talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of BugoniaDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.RATINGS:86% RT critic83% RT audience70 Metascore7.7 IMDb user score4.0 Letterboxd$11,995,470 worldwide boxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…Topic HMH25 and Trailer TalkHMH 25 - Jaws takes it allTrailers:Scream 7 - https://youtu.be/An5ixqNAMxwMercy - https://youtu.be/OtbEkfiWPNY?si=Qby2_WW1B-7C06CNKeeper - https://youtu.be/i4gV0d5PvKs?si=7Katx0mqu4xYywbOMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionTrick ‘r TreatIt: Welcome to Derry E2, Star Wars: VisionsUntil Dawn (remaster), Football Manager 26Jon's consumptionWhen a Stranger Calls (1979)Sorry, BabyThe Perfect NeighborStolen KingdomKPop Demon HuntersPhasmophobia

This week, we review Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. We also discuss HMH2025 and Bloodies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Springsteen: Deliver Me from NowhereDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.RATINGS:60% RT critic84% RT audience59 Metascore6.9 IMDb user score3.3 Letterboxd9.1m BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…Topic Horror Movie Havoc Update10/22-10/29Topic Bloodies (Horror Movie Awards)Six Awards - 3 of the same category and 3 of individual choices.Any horror movie we have seen for the first time starting from November 1, 2024, until October 28, 2025, is eligible for the awards!Matt's picksThe Golden Skull Award for Best First-Time Horror Watch: WINNER: SinnersThe Unflinching Performance - best performance in a horror movie: WINNER: Sally Hawkins in Bring Her BackBest 'Screamquence' - best scene from a horror movie: WINNER: Final Destination Bloodlines - MRI ScanThe 'New Nightmare' Award for Best Debut Director: WINNER: Drew Hancock (Companion)The Visceral Thrill for Best Practical or Digital Effects: WINNER: Bring Her BackThe DIY Dread Award (Best Independent Horror Spirit): WINNER: Clown in a CornfieldJon's picksThe Golden Skull Award for Best First-Time Horror Watch: WINNER: SinnersThe Unflinching Performance - best performance in a horror movie: WINNER: Amy Madigan, WeaponsBest 'Screamquence' - best scene from a horror movie: WINNER: Final Destination Bloodlines - MRI MachineThe Visceral Thrill for Best Practical or Digital Effects: WINNER: Braindead (1992)Most Surprisingly Good (Movie You Put Off Watching): WINNER: Annabelle / Annabelle Comes HomeThe DIY Dread Award (Best Independent Horror Spirit): WINNER: Dangerous Animals

As the 2025 municipal elections approach, the New York City mayoral race has garnered national buzz, with one issue particularly capturing attention: rent control. On this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen explore and unpack the best possible reasons for rent control, and why oftentimes – those reasons still come up short. They contextualize their discussion with historical examples from Chicago and San Francisco, analyze the arguments for rent control, and explain how despite rent control's aim to bring more balance to the tenant-landlord dynamic, its negative repercussions on housing supply might outweigh the benefits. Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we review **Black Phone 2**. We also discuss **HMH25** in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Black Phone 2 Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney Blake is struggling with his life after captivity. When his sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, the siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine. RATINGS: 72% RT critic 85% RT audience 59 Metascore 6.7 IMDb user score 3.3 Letterboxd 27.3 Million Domestic Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic HMH25 Results from 10/15-10/21 Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark EA FC26 Stephen King's IT audiobook Jon's consumption Sinners Good Fortune Roofman Halloween H20 Halloween Resurrection Zodiac Freaks Body Bags

TRON: Ares - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2, h3 { color: #333; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } This week, we review How to Train Your Dragon. We also discuss _ in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of TRON: Ares Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings. RATINGS: 54% RT critic 87% RT audience 48 Metascore 6.7 IMDb user score 2.8 Letterboxd 33.2 million domestic Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic Horror Movie Havoc Week 2 Updates from far 10/9-10/15ish Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Annabelle Comes Home Halloween (1978) Good Boy Jon's consumption Braindead The Mastermind Annabelle Annabelle comes homes Peacemaker finale

Solicited or not, advice on where to invest your money seems to be around every corner these days. But determining whether the advice is credible and worth listening to can be challenging. On this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen put sources of investment advice to the test and provide listeners with some guidance on how to judge the credibility of someone's stock picks. They also discuss private investing and the potential risk of getting in on the ground floor as an angel investor. Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Smashing Machine - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2, h3 { color: #333; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } This week, we review The Smashing Machine. We also discuss Horror Movie Havoc in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of The Smashing Machine Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: The story of legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr. RATINGS: 73% RT critic 78% RT audience 66 Metascore 7.0 IMDb user score 3.4 Letterboxd Where to watch? Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic: Horror Movie Havoc Bracket results so far Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc, that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption V/H/S Halloween Annabelle Annabelle: Creation FC 26 Jon's consumption V/H/S Halloween Backcountry Long Weekend Peacemaker S2: Twisted Metal S2:Ep1

With growing concerns over whether or not AI will take away jobs and eventually become superior to human intelligence, maybe it's time to take a closer look at the human brain and discover how AI will always have its limitations. Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with Jeff Hawkins, a neuroscientist and computer scientist, whose book A Thousand Brains challenges the way we think about intelligence and how the brain works. Jonathan, Jules, and Jeff discuss the fundamentals of how the human brain operates and how it differs from the way current AI models work. They also dive into the cutting-edge innovations happening in the world of AI and whether future versions of the technology could one day emulate the human brain more closely.  Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While a higher education may help your career in terms of income, how much of what you're taught in a classroom actually prepares you for the work you do on the job?Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen chat with economist Bryan Caplan about his book, “The Case Against Education.” In the book, Bryan lays out why education these days is less about what you're learning, and more about signaling to future employers that you'll be a good hire.Jonathan, Jules, and Bryan discuss the pitfalls of a modern liberal arts education, historical shifts that got us here, and what could be a more effective way of teaching. Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the final episode of the summer season and with some key mayoral races coming up this fall, we're revisiting our conversation on inflation with Veronica Rappoport, a former official at the Central Bank of Argentina who had a front row seat to the country's inflation crisis.   Over the last couple U.S. election cycles, one policy idea to get inflation under control that is routinely floated is price caps. But history has shown time and time again that price caps do anything but reduce inflation. So why do policymakers still want to try it?In this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen speak with guest Veronica Rappoport, associate professor at London School of Economics and former 2nd Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Argentina. Veronica served as the deputy governor during a key period of high inflation for Argentina. She chats with Jonathan and Jules about the circumstances that can lead to inflation rates as high as the ones Argentina has seen in the last 50 years, how band-aids like price caps can in fact make inflation significantly worse in the long run, and what lessons countries like the U.S. can take from Argentina's case.   Find All Else Equal on the web:  https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM.