# hosts sean (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hosts sean. Page: Feed: --- ## ‘Tony’ and the Top 5 Coming-of-Age Movies, With Matt Johnson! _2026-08-21 · The Big Picture_ Well, there’s only one man to bring in to discuss Matt Johnson’s new biopic, ‘Tony,’ and that’s Anthony Bourdain aficionado Chris Ryan. Before diving into the movie, CR briefly gives a temperature check on the highly anticipated ‘Miami Vice’ sequel. Then, they unpack ‘Tony’ and highlight all of the reasons they found it to be deeply affecting. Later, they both share their top five “coming of age”… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT6710614400.mp3) ## CFP vs. CPA vs. CFA: The Only One Most People Need _2026-08-20 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Which financial pro do you need: a CFP, CPA or CFA? Plus, an economist explains why "good" economic data doesn't always feel that way. Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola sit down live, in-studio, with a listener named Belle, who's in the process of launching her own veterinary practice. They help figure out which financial professional she actually needs — a CFP, a CPA or a CFA. They… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5212941716.mp3) ## ‘The End of Oak Street’ and the Top Five 'Twilight Zone' Movies. Plus: Will Poulter! _2026-08-18 · The Big Picture_ A very special occasion (a potentially good dinosaur movie) requires very special company, which is why on today’s show, Sean is joined by Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin to discuss David Robert Mitchell’s ‘The End of Oak Street.’ Before transporting back to the Mesozoic era, they cover Mallory’s trip to D23 and react to myriad announcements, most crucially the casting for the upcoming X-Men movie.… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT8207953247.mp3) ## How to Balance Competing Financial Priorities When Everything Feels Urgent _2026-08-17 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how to save for a home, pursue FIRE, and quiet money anxiety when every goal feels urgent at once. What does it really take to balance saving for a first home, building toward early retirement, and spending without guilt — when every goal feels like it needs to come first? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola sit down with listener Hana from Portland, a super-saver putting away over… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5341334480.mp3) ## The Final Girl Film Canon and ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ With Gillian Anderson, Hannah Einbinder, and Jane Schoenbrun! _2026-08-14 · The Big Picture_ Sean is joined by “mean pod guy” Adam Nayman to cover Jane Schoenbrun’s new sexy slasher flick ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson. They celebrate what makes the movie so exciting and singular, and make the case for why it cements Schoenbrun as a crucially important and definitional millennial filmmaker. Then, they discuss what makes a great “final… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT7152109219.mp3) ## Going Back to Work Later in Life and Why the Housing Market Feels So Stuck _2026-08-13 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn why a 69-year-old retiree is returning to work and why homeowners are staying put in a stuck housing market. What happens when your nest egg doesn't grow fast enough to support your retirement? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola talk with a 69-year-old listener who's returning to work after years of overly conservative investing left her savings falling behind. NerdWallet Wealth… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML5720688071.mp3) ## The "Ask Sean Anything" Mailbag. Plus: The Amazing Life of a Character Actor, with Patrick Fischler. _2026-08-11 · The Big Picture_ Sean is back from vacation, and to celebrate, we opened up the mailbag with an incredibly fun “ask Sean anything” prompt. Before diving in, he reacts to the massive commercial success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ wish-casts some potential ‘X-Men’ roles following more casting updates, and shares his thoughts on the trailer for ‘Primetime,’ starring Robert Pattinson. Then, he answers all of your… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT1953341874.mp3) ## Where Are They Now? Five Smart Money Listeners on Job Loss, Debt, FIRE, and Life Moves _2026-08-10 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how five Smart Money listeners changed their money situations after talking with us about tackling job loss, debt, FIRE, and life moves. What really happens after the episode ends? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola check back in with five listeners who came on the show to find out whether the financial moves they made actually paid off. Bri navigated an unexpected job loss and a… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML2844735189.mp3) ## 'One Night Only' and the 21st Century Rom-Com Canon _2026-08-07 · The Big Picture_ On today’s show, Amanda is joined by her Jam Session co-host and romantic comedy expert Juliet Litman to discuss a movie referenced as "The Purge, but for sex,” otherwise known as ‘One Night Only,’ starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro. They break down why it’s an incredibly charming movie that almost works, mainly because it has all of the essential “rom-com” tropes nailed down, but has an… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT3626729271.mp3) ## What You Need to Know About Starting a Business Before You Quit Your Job _2026-08-06 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how to manage your finances before starting a business. Plus: what's next for the rapidly growing prediction markets. What should you have in place financially before leaving your job to start a business? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola bring on small business Nerd Rosalie Murphy to answer a question from listener Blake, who is 27 and on the verge of walking away from a steady… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML6615270830.mp3) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NR3SXpHYjVxL) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## The Canadian Movie Draft Live from Toronto! _2026-08-04 · The Big Picture_ O Canada! For the first time in The Big Picture’s history, we visited Toronto for a very special live show at the TIFF Lightbox. They open the show with some movie trivia about Canadian film, Christopher Nolan, and much more, before being joined by a wandering man named Chris searching for his girlfriend “Brie”. Then, they are joined by filmmaker Matt Johnson to discuss the current state of the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9775715792.mp3) ## When Marriage Ends: How to Protect Your Assets, Update Your Estate Plan, and Survive the Costs _2026-08-03 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how divorce can reshape your finances and what steps to take when legal fees and child support strain your budget. What does divorce mean for your financial life? How do you rebuild when child support and rent are already eating up half your income? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola are joined by personal finance Nerd Kim Palmer to tackle a listener's question about surviving the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML3000705201.mp3) ## ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and the Spider-Man Movie Rankings _2026-07-31 · The Big Picture_ With great power comes great responsibility. That’s why we brought in Van Lathan to discuss the fourth installment in the Tom Holland–era Spidey series: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ They break down what worked for them and what didn’t work and sort through what it could all mean for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Later, they debate how it stacks up against the rest of the franchise… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT3784713527.mp3) ## Sinking Fund Methods That Actually Work, Plus The Hidden Cost of AI Data Centers _2026-07-30 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how data centers could be raising your utility bills. Plus: how to use a sinking fund strategy to pay your bills. What does it actually cost your community when a hyperscale AI data center moves in nearby? Senior news writer Anna Helhoski joins host Sean Pyles, CFP®, to break down the growing national backlash against data centers. They discuss what costs communities are left to shoulder —… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8694288445.mp3) ## Sex, Hell, and 10 Movies We Missed This Summer. Plus: Gregg Araki! _2026-07-28 · The Big Picture_ It’s Sean’s (observed) birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by reacting to the news that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a Shawn Levy–directed MCU film? Then, they cover some additional movie news before giving a brief update on their Summer Movie Preview game. Next, they cover a handful of recent releases they haven’t discussed on the show yet, ranging anywhere from… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT1624262930.mp3) ## Is an Annual Fee Travel Card Worth It? A Guide for Occasional Flyers _2026-07-27 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how to decide if a travel card's annual fee is worth it and which card suits occasional flyers. What does it take for a travel credit card's annual fee to actually pay off? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola help listener Lacey understand whether annual fees would be worth her paying for premium travel credit cards, despite only flying home a few times a year. Sally French, travel… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8061558173.mp3) ## The Summer Movie Mailbag _2026-07-23 · The Big Picture_ Sean and Amanda open the show by reacting to the quite disappointing official lineup for this year’s Venice Film Festival, the news that Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reviving the iconic Cinerama Dome, and some exciting new movies that have officially been green-lit. Then, they open up the mailbag to answer all of your summer movie questions. They explore what the future of IMAX will look like… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9421616983.mp3) ## What Couples Miss When Going Down to One Income _2026-07-23 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how to budget for dropping to one income with a baby on the way. Plus: what's really happening to the 50+ workforce? What's driving the labor force participation rate to a 50-year low — and what does it mean for the more than one million Americans aged 54 and up who are still looking for work? Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola are joined by news colleague Rick VanderKnyff and Gary A.… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1212751027.mp3) ## The Triumph of ‘The Odyssey,’ and the Christopher Nolan Movie Rankings _2026-07-21 · The Big Picture_ Movies are back! On today’s show, Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to bask in the glorious commercial and cultural success of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ Before diving in, they react to myriad movie news headlines, including the first trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger being paused, some fall film festival updates, and much more. Then, they sort… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT8531772695.mp3) ## Don't Let Inconsistent Income Derail Your Finances — or Your Relationship _2026-07-20 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Learn how couples can budget around inconsistent income and navigate the financial and emotional strain it can create. What can you do when your partner's income is too unpredictable to plan around? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola answer a question from a listener who is struggling to cover household bills because her spouse's income fluctuates week to week. They examine the financial… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML1068355700.mp3) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kvqeedZko9uC) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## ‘The Odyssey’ Is Massive and Magnificent _2026-07-16 · The Big Picture_ Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time. On today’s show, Sean and Amanda cover the biggest movie event of the year, Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated ‘The Odyssey.’ Before entering their wooden horse to ambush the gates of Troy, they react to some movie news, including ‘The Batman Part II’ being delayed (again), some fall film festival lineup announcements, and more. Then, they kick off their deep… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT2488594837.mp3) ## It's Not Too Late: How to Reset Your Money Habits at 50 _2026-07-16 · NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast_ Can you really overhaul 50 years of money habits — and are the drivers paying the highest prices per gallon actually the ones hurting most from rising gas prices? Host Sean Pyles, CFP© and Elizabeth Ayoola are joined by senior news writer Anna Helhoski and joined by data studies Nerd, Kurt Woock, to unpack why the price on the sign at the gas station doesn't tell the whole story about how gas… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/ImlsU/mgln.ai/e/211/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML8288644392.mp3)