Financial Files explores the stories, trends, and decisions that shape our financial world. From breaking down current market events to unpacking key concepts in personal finance, this podcast delivers clear, thoughtful insights without the jargon. We also dive into some of the most fascinating moments in financial history—uncovering what went wrong, what we can learn, and how it still impacts us today. Whether you're just getting started or already deep into the world of finance, Financial Files offers something for anyone curious about how money moves the world.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFinancial Files explores the stories, trends, and decisions that shape our financial world. From breaking down current market events to unpacking key concepts in personal finance, this podcast delivers clear, thoughtful insights without the jargon.
Financial Files is hosted by Braden Starck. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Panic of 1837" (11 May 2026, 76 minutes), "The Panic of 1819" (29 September 2025, 49 minutes), and "How to Make Free Money with Credit Cards" (15 August 2025, 28 minutes).
Financial Files publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Financial Files is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Financial Files requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Financial Files's contact route on record: public web form.
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Braden Starck hosts Financial Files, a business podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #3
<p>In this episode, Braden breaks down the Age of Andrew Jackson and the resulting Panic of 1837. He breaks down the complex web of factors that set the American economy up for its biggest meltdown yet, and discusses...
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<p>In this episode, Braden continues the series on financial panics with the Panic of 1819, the first extended, multi-year crisis in the young nation's history. He talks about how the War of 1812 changed the US economy...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode, Braden describes climbing the credit card ladder by gamifying it. He compares it to a video game, and how you start off as a noob with either no credit cards or a beginner credit card, and grow to a...
Episode #3
<p>Continuing with the Financial Panic series comes the second episode of 1797. Braden explores the complicated geopolitical situation in the mid 1790's, and how that affects the growing land speculation bubble in the...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, Braden talks about the causes, effects, and aftershocks of the Panic of 1792, the first major financial shock in US history. </p>
Episode #1
<p>In this episode, Braden discusses the rebrand to financial files and introduces his first new series about the Financial Panics in US history. Hope you enjoy!</p>
Episode #21
<p>Today, Braden returns to discuss the new Trump administration's disastrous tariff policy. He discusses where the Trump team's heads are at, how they're misguided, and some short and long-term reasons for the stock...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode, Braden discusses the first winner of the AI revolution: NVIDIA. NVIDIA, the GPU maker and AI extraordinaire, is the first winner, as it powers the capabilities of all these AI products that major...
Episode #1
<p>Braden starts off his new weekly series, recapping the week in the stock market ending August 30th. He discusses key earnings announcements and economic data and previews a shortened week highlighted by Jobs data on...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, Braden breaks down the $35 billion in US government debt so you understand what such a significant number means, how it affects the economy, and what the future likes. Additionally, Braden discusses...
Episode #18
<p>Now that the dust has settled, Braden takes you on a wild ride to recount the turbulence within the banking system of the past last month. He recounts the collapse of Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, Braden details the steps Saudi Arabia is taking to turn their economy from one entirely dependent on oil to one entirely independent of oil. He describes the psyche of Mohamad bin Salman, the current...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode, Braden covers the layoffs from big companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Salesforce, and Amazon. Braden seeks to answer the question if these layoffs and a falling stock market will lead to a recession...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode, Braden provides a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT. He describes what it is, what you use it for, and what it means for the future. He also discusses OpenAI, the company that released ChatGPT. He...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, I break down the importance of where you invest, not what you invest in. Most hedge fund managers fail to exceed market returns, but you can exceed the returns of simply investing in the S&P 500 in a...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Braden describes the paradox between the two major types of Bitcoin holders. On one hand, you have people who want you to spend your Bitcoin as a currency; and on the other hand, you have other...
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<p>In this episode, Braden describes the psychology behind saving just for saving. He details how the mental benefits of saving are the most subtle yet the best reason to save, even when you don't have a goal. Moreover...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode, Braden breaks down the coming threat of stagflation. Stagflation is the combination of a stagnant economy and high inflation. Braden breaks down the previous instance of stagflation in the 1970s and...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode, Braden breaks down stablecoins. He describes what they are, why they are essential, and how you can benefit from knowing about them. Follow Braden along in the journey to understand the world of...
Episode #10
<p>Now, I know what you're thinking, everyone knows what the stock market is. But, I believe a few details underpinning the stock market are necessary to understand how it truly works. In this episode, I will dive into...
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