Ben Carlson
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows
Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management and co-host of the Animal Spirits podcast, known for evidence-based investing commentary and market analysis across equities, commodities, and alternative assets. Recognized as a trusted voice in investment education who advocates for rules-based strategies and pushes back against market doom narratives. Author of *A Wealth of Common Sense*.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Compound and Friends · May 12, 2026
Twelve Rules for Riding a Bubble With Jeff deGraaf, Micron and Sandisk (Finally) Pull Back, Housing Stocks Crash
“Announced as special guest joining live in studio for upcoming episode”
Prof G Markets · May 6, 2026
Why Americans Earning $500K a Year Still Feel Broke
“Guest expert discussing wealth management client stress, sweet spots for financial security, and spending psychology”
How to Money · May 6, 2026
Building Wealth When Markets Get Messy w/ Ben Carlson #1136
“Guest discussing his new book 'Risk and Reward' and 20 years of experience in wealth management industry”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
Everyone Back in the Boat (EP. 460)
“Co-host; published 3,660+ blog posts, 765+ podcasts, releasing 5th book on market volatility”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Talk Your Book: The Biggest Active ETF
“Co-host of Animal Spirits podcast; self-identified Bogelhead investor (80% passive indexing philosophy)”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
$1 Million is the Worst Amount of Money (EP. 459)
“Co-host analyzing market data, generational sentiment, and housing market dynamics; writing monthly reports for Exhibit A”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
Home Buyer's Remorse (EP. 458)
“Co-host analyzing market data, AI labor impacts, and wealth inequality trends; has book releasing May 12th”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Talk Your Book: The Bull Market in Real Assets
“Co-host of Animal Spirits podcast; explores AI adoption risk and inflation dynamics in real assets context”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Everyone Hates AI (EP. 453)
“Co-host; more optimistic on macro; sold individual stocks for rules-based momentum strategy; pushes back on doom narrative”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Talk Your Book: Investing in Next Gen Tech Stocks
“Co-host of Animal Spirits; discusses equal-weight strategies and sector rotation themes”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 21, 2026
Investment Accounts for Kids
“Ritholtz Wealth Management analyst cited on international stock outperformance trends in 2026”
BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Paul Merriman’s 4-Step Portfolio Strategy for Long-Term Wealth
“Identified as 'truth teller' in investment education space; trusted voice alongside Merriman in evidence-based investing”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Feb 16, 2026
Talk Your Book: Why Commodities Are Working
“Co-host of Animal Spirits podcast discussing commodity trends and market analysis”
The Compound and Friends · Jan 2, 2026
Welcome to 2026
“Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth; co-host of Animal Spirits; author of A Wealth of Common Sense”
The Compound and Friends · Dec 30, 2025
New Year’s Resolutions, the $15 Trillion Liquidity Flood With Garrett Baldwin, Reacting vs Predicting
“Ritholtz colleague who posted LinkedIn analysis of 2025 all-time highs (38) vs historical yearly averages”