Financial BS Podcast

Jason and Chael discuss various topics in Canadian financial services. In most episodes, Jason sends Chael a recent media item. Jason and Chael unpack the item in question, to decide what is BS and what is valid.

Episodes

4 days ago

24 min

Jason picks on banks. Chael reminds Jason that banks should take it slow and steady. 
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/adv/article-how-independent-advisory-firms-can-thrive-in-the-next-era-of-change/ 
https://www.advisor.ca/industry-news/jason-pereira-is-building-an-ai-powered-practice/ 

4 days ago

24 min

Aug 14, 2026

21 min

Is the new ADAP benefit for Albertans, or for the benefit of our elected officials? 
https://gillianpetit.substack.com/p/the-new-alberta-disability-assistance

Aug 14, 2026

21 min

Aug 7, 2026

24 min

Jason thinks people with disabilities should have clarity about the programs they can access. Chael corrects Jason's generosity in describing said programs. 
https://assets.kmlaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Court-Stamped-Notice-of-Action-2022-05-04-May-re-DDCA.pdf 
https://www.bennettjones.com/Insights/Updates/Alberta-Court-Skewers-Gibberish-Legal-Arguments 

Aug 7, 2026

24 min

Jul 31, 2026

16 min

Jason is embarrassed for this industry. Chael does nothing to calm him down. 

Jul 31, 2026

16 min

Jul 24, 2026

18 min

Jason just wants things to be boring. Chael learns about RenTech. 
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-younger-canadian-investors-turn-to-covered-call-etfs-amid-economic/ (paywalled) 
https://youtu.be/K3sYY3T7V8k?si=kdF_vQdYCRoJarYZ
https://youtu.be/14V7q4gHKFo?si=wBkqthHmpm4ExDXv 

Jul 24, 2026

18 min

Jul 17, 2026

20 min

Chael gives an update on his YNAB journey. Listener Jeremiah is trying to get Jason to visit a cardiologist. 

Jul 17, 2026

20 min

Jul 10, 2026

22 min

Jason cannot come up with a synonym for 'exit' that has a rhythm for this show title and refuses to ask AI for help. Chael lets his true feelings for Canada's most famous academic be known. 
https://x.com/GadSaad/status/2067711140658909421

Jul 10, 2026

22 min

Jul 3, 2026

19 min

Where did you see your life going? Did it take you to a place where you were going to actively choose to listen to a podcast with the word 'demutualization' in the title? 
https://advisor.ca/insurance/life/canadas-best-participating-whole-life-insurance-product/
https://www.jeffcait.com/

Jul 3, 2026

19 min

Jun 26, 2026

20 min

Jason explains why CPP's investing style isn't a great match for individual investors. Chael may not be convinced. 
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/alternative-investments/article-what-advisors-can-learn-about-portfolio-structure-from-canadas-pension/

Jun 26, 2026

20 min

Jun 19, 2026

22 min

Chael talks basil. Jason defends FP Canada, but extends a beef in the process. 
https://www.advisor.ca/insurance/life/the-renewal-i-almost-didnt-make/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/diploma-wall-proves-nothing-might-jeffrey-cait-bba-mba-tep-r351e/ 

Jun 19, 2026

22 min

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