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
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/

Aug 14, 2026
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 7, 2026
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

Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
16 min
Jason is embarrassed for this industry. Chael does nothing to calm him down.

Jul 24, 2026
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 17, 2026
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 10, 2026
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 3, 2026
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/

Jun 26, 2026
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 19, 2026
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/







