April is Financial Literacy Month, a time for us to think about our financial futures and promote financial education for our next generation. Join us as we discuss the uncomfortable truth of financial illiteracy in America including some frightening statistics. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies set in schools (because financial literacy begins in the classroom.) Then, we’ll have a candid conversation about our first introduction to financial topics as kids. Don’t miss the sh...
Apr 06, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 148
We live in a world full of various insurance options and coverage: medical, home owner, car … the list goes on and on. But one that seems to go under the radar for many people is disability insurance. Like other policies, disability insurance is a type of coverage you receive in return for monthly payments (or a premium.) We’ll start the show with our list: Notable Performances by Actors with Disabilities. Then, we’ll break down disability insurance and how it works. What is the benefit of this ...
Mar 30, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 147
We are in the midst of March Madness, college basketball’s version of the Super Bowl. This annual NCAA tournament shines a light on the teams, and young super stars, who are on the road to winning the coveted national title. Join us this week as we discuss the interesting statistics of March Madness. We’ll start with our list of the greatest NCAA tournament games ever played. Then, we’ll jump into the numbers behind this mammoth tournament. Pulling in billions of dollars each year in revenue, th...
Mar 23, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 146
While SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) may seem like a new concept, it has actually been around for quite some time. Join us this week as we break down SRI, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing), and a lot of other acronyms. We’ll start the show with a list that honors Global Recycling Day: the best movies with an environmental focus. Then, we’ll define environmental-focused investing. Many people confuse SRI with ESG. While they fit within the same framework, they are actual...
Mar 16, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 145
On March 12th, we will be moving our clocks an hour forward and, unfortunately, losing an hour of sleep. However, there is legislation that aims to eliminate this annual tradition of changing the clocks twice a year. Join us on this week’s show as we debate the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time. We’ll start the show with a DST-themed TwitterNuggs, a segment we have sorely been missing. Then, we’ll discuss the history of this tradition of changing clocks, “locking the clock” legislation, and ...
Mar 09, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 144
This week, we are discussing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and how to decide if it’s a good option for you. We’ll start the show with our list of the best healthcare-related movies and tv shows. Then, we’ll jump into defining what an HSA actually is. While this type of savings account may only be used for medical expenses, there are plenty of upsides to utilizing this tax-free tool. How do you qualify for an HSA? What kinds of items can you buy with your HSA money? Are there any downsides to th...
Mar 02, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 143
Join us for this candid episode as we sit down with friend and photographer, Kimba Hill. We’ll start the show with our list of the most iconic photos in pop culture and history. Then, we’ll focus in on our guest and learn about how she became a photographer. Join us as we expose the realities of being a shutterbug, how to filter out the noise when searching for a professional in a saturated market, and why hiring an expert will boost your brand and give your business the vibrancy it deserves. Do...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 142
This week, we are sitting down with Ryan Mitchell, home builder and real estate agent, to discuss real estate as passive income. We’ll start the show with our first ever game of “would you rather” with the topic being “house hunting.” Then, we’ll chat with Ryan, based out of Huntsville, Alabama, about his life in the industry. We’ll discuss the financial benefits of both the agent side and builder side, doing your homework before diving into property management, and short-term vs. long-term rent...
Feb 16, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 141
Join us for this week’s episode all about pension plans. Katie and Cam will kick off the show with the list of the most heartwarming movies about retirement. Then, we’ll dive right into the topic of retirement plans. Nowadays when you hear retirement plan you probably think of 401(k)s. They are well known, but they are not the only “game in town” so to speak. Pensions are not as popular as they used to be, but they are still around along with many other types of retirement plans that we have men...
Feb 09, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 140
In this week’s episode, we are sadly without Cort. So, what better way to fill the Cort-shaped void than by having two guests (including his daughter) participate in a BullCast Takeover? Join us as our repeat-guests, Caky Winsett and Nicole Ellis, discuss the importance of self-care AKA “me time.” While Cam may be outnumbered three to one in the show, the girls provide some entertaining thoughts on what self-care means to them. Whether it be a shopping trip, a skin-care routine, or even time at ...
Feb 02, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 139
Did you know that the last Tuesday of January is National Plan for Vacation Day ? Join us this week as we discuss the benefits of planning for a vacation months in advance. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies about vacations. Then, we’ll hit the road with a conversation about overcoming burnout through vacations. 68% of American’s claim to feel burned out yet leave an average of 29% of their paid time off on the table. While it can be incredibly stressful to step away from your...
Jan 26, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 138
No one enjoys talking about death, let alone funeral planning, but it is immensely important to discuss before it is too late. But don’t worry – we’ll try to keep this week’s show upbeat. Join us on this week’s BullCast as we lay out a step-by-step guide for funeral planning. We’ll start the show with our list of the saddest movie deaths of all time (we know, it’s depressing.) Then, we’ll jump into the idea of planning ahead. What is the cost of a funeral? Does a funeral plan need to be complex?...
Jan 19, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 137
As we all know, January is a time of new beginnings, fresh goals, and personal wellness. While we may initially think of physical fitness when discussing “wellness,” we can’t neglect our overall financial picture. Join us as we discuss the importance of getting your budget in order for the new year. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the top movies you can stream that will inspire you to reach your goals. Then, we’ll dive into the power of creating SMART financial goals. In the conversatio...
Jan 12, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 136
Have you ever wondered what goes into building your dream home? Maybe you’ve built a home before and realize the delays in materials are a very real thing. Join us on this week’s episode as we sit down with guest Ethan Johnson, Sr. Community Construction Manager in Alabama. We’ll start the show with our list of the 10 most expensive celebrity homes. Then, we’ll jump into our conversation with Ethan. We’ll cover the topics of what a construction manager does, what the process of building homes ac...
Jan 05, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 135
As the new year approaches, so too does a wave of half-hearted attempts at self-improvement. Every year, people tell themselves “This is the year I will lose 75 pounds” or “As soon as January 1st hits, I will quit smoking.” While resolutions are a great way to hit the reset button, it’s not as easy as flipping a switch when the clock hits midnight. Join Katie and Cam on this week’s episode as they discuss the keys to success for creating (and keeping) resolutions. We’ll start the show with a lis...
Dec 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 134
Are you thinking about selling your house in the near future? Then this episode is for you! If you’ve sold a home in the past, you know it’s not as easy as pushing a button and signing a document. Perhaps the most difficult part of a move is staging your home before potential buyers scrutinize every detail of the house you’ve lived in for so long. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the best and worst pop culture roommates. Then, we’ll jump right into a discussion on things you must do befo...
Dec 22, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 133
This week, we are talking about, perhaps, the greatest Christmas comedy ever produced: Christmas Vacation . Join Katie, Cort, and Cam as they break down this stress-inducing movie. Starring Chevy Chase, this film finds family man, Clark Griswold, looking to make the perfect Christmas for his wife and kids. However, things go awry quickly including tree mishaps, an unexpected visitor, and a pool that was prematurely paid for. We’ll start the show with our list of the wildest facts about the filmi...
Dec 15, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 132
Today, we are talking about tips for ensuring a budget-friendly holiday season. As we all know, Christmas can be quite expensive. Bills pile up fast if you are not careful because it’s easy to get suckered into Yuletide marketing! We’ll kick off the show with our list of financial lessons you can learn from Christmas movies. Then, we’ll jump into our discussion on ways to save despite being full of the holiday spirit. Paying the bills should always come first followed by creating a budget and st...
Dec 08, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 131
Do you ever find yourself working long hours while your spouse is at your child’s soccer game … without you? Have you ever experienced burnout due to overworking yourself and not allowing time for “fun” activities? This, ladies and gentlemen, is the conundrum that is leading today’s discussion on work/life balance. We’ll start the show with a brand-new segment we call “Weekly Volatility” where we discuss our personal ups and downs of the week. Then, we’ll break down our list of unexpected and st...
Dec 01, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 130
Happy Thanksgiving from the BullCast crew! In today’s mini episode, Katie, Cort, and Cam talk Turkey Day and debate whether or not its ok to put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. We’ll kick of the show with our list of the best Thanksgiving movies and TV episodes, then we’ll talk about how Christmas seems to be rolling in earlier each year. We’ll wrap up the show with a list of the must-see football games this weekend. We’re grateful for all of our listeners, and look forward to cont...
Nov 24, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 129
What better way to follow up our Generation Wars episode than by discussing an app that has taken the younger generation by storm: TikTok. This video-centric social media app, which launched just a few years ago, has over 1 billion active users, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Join Katie, Cort, and Cam as they not only discuss this cultural phenomenon, but also the financial impact it has on users’ wallets. We’ll kick off the show with the list of the top TikTok channels. Then, we’ll dive...
Nov 17, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 128
Since the dawn of time, generations have been at odds with each other. Whether it be the Baby Boomers patronizing Millennials or Gen-Xers sitting back enjoying the show, these sects (which sometimes seem like cliques) of generations appear to always be at “war.” Join Katie, Cort, Cam, and Nicole as they break down the fascinating generational differences, and discuss the stereotypes that can often make it so easy to razz both our elders and youngsters. From the Silent Generation all the way to G...
Nov 10, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 127
Today is National Cort and Katie Day, and to celebrate our birthday twins, we are focusing on the magic of November 3rd! We’ll start the show with a few lists including celebrity birthdays that are shared with Katie and Cort, famous events that happened on this day, and some very odd holidays. Then, Katie will jump on her soap box about the importance of financial planning. After all, we are a podcast about personal finance. Then, we will turn over the mic to our legal eagle, Cort, to discuss es...
Nov 03, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Calling all motorheads! This week, we sit down with a celebrity to discuss car restorations. Join Katie, Cort, and Cam as they chat with Jeremy Bumpus, owner of The Hot Rod Shop and TV host of Motortrend’s Car Fix . We’ll start the episode with some serious torque as we discuss our list of the greatest car movies of all time. Then, we’ll put the pedal to the metal by discussing the exhilarating world of custom cars. We’ll talk about the coolest cars Jeremy has ever worked on, how he landed the r...
Oct 27, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 125
On this week’s bear-centric episode, we're talking about the elephant grizzly in the room: The Bear Market. This year has been tough for all of us with the market roller coaster, inflation, foreign wars, government policy changes, and navigating a post-pandemic world. It’s quite natural to grow uneasy when a market downturn begins to look like it’s here to stay. That’s why, on this episode, we will be discussing our new Field Guide with tips for surviving a market downturn. We’ll start the show ...
Oct 20, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 124
It’s officially Spooky Season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by discussing the secret societies which are shrouded in mystery (cue the eerie music…) Today, Katie, Cort, and Cam will be working their way through multiple lists, exposing what goes on behind closed doors. We’ll start with our list of the best movies that incorporate secret societies into their plotlines. Then, we’ll discuss the well-known and not-so-well-known organizations that have enthralled people for hundreds of ...
Oct 13, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 123
This week, we chat with Chip and Amanda Dunham, owners and chefs of Magnolia and May Country Brasserie located in East Memphis. Tune in as Katie and Cort sit down in the charming restaurant with these two talented entrepreneurs for a candid and entertaining discussion on the restaurant business. We’ll start the show with our list of the TV hangout spots we wish were real (we’re looking at you, Cheers!) Then, we’ll discuss the inception of Magnolia and May, the road to opening M&M, the challe...
Oct 06, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 122
This week, we are jumping back into the limelight by talking more about Broadway. There’s no such thing as too much Broadway, right? Joining us is repeat-guest Caky Winsett, whom you may remember from episode 102. A now-New Yorker chasing her Broadway dreams, Caky will help us break down the lesser-known facts about how these mammoth shows get produced in the Big Apple. We’ll start the episode with our list of the most expensive musicals ever produced. Then, we’ll chat with Caky about “stunt cas...
Sep 29, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 121
Amateurism has been a part of the fabric of collegiate sports since the NCAA’s inception. However, in recent years, we have witnessed the rise of NIL deals. NIL, otherwise known as Name, Image, Likeness, refers to collegiate athletes pursuing opportunities to make money off of their personal brands. Join us as we sit down with Nicole Ellis to discuss this new landscape in college sports. We’ll discuss the timeline and history of NIL deals and even cover the most unique deals so far. Ranging from...
Sep 22, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 120
It’s almost here! The air is (thinking about) getting crisp, the leaves are (almost) changing color, and there’s a line out the door of Starbucks for their famed Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s fall, y’all, and we’re bringing you a special autumn-edition BullCast. We’ll start the show with our list of products that have taken pumpkin too far – we’re looking at you, Pumpkin Spice Spam. Then, we’ll jump into the autumnal equinox and the science behind it. Join us as we talk all about this wonderful time...
Sep 15, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 119
