BullCast

As most of our listeners (and the world) know, Maui was hit by a devastating fire storm on August 8, 2023. With over 100 lives lost, many still missing, and 6 billion dollars in destruction, this island of Hawaii needs our help now more than ever. Join us on today’s show as we discuss this recent tragedy and how you can help. In the show, we’ll discuss how this devastation occurred, what the ongoi...

Yesterday marked the 46th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing. As part of Elvis Week (or Death Week as Memphians call it), BullCast is paying homage to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Join Katie, Cort, and Cam as they discuss the life of the extraordinary individual. We’ll start the show with the list of Elvis’ greatest live performances. Then, we’ll shake, rattle, and roll into Graceland and the es...

This week, we are here to PUMP. YOU. UP. Or, rather, empower you. On the show, Katie, Cort and Cam break down our newest non-profit, The PowerYears Network. We’ll start the show with our list of the best power songs that get your blood pumping. Then, we’ll talk about The PowerYears Network and how our free, monthly sessions will inspire people 50-years old and up! The power years, or third chapter...

This month, The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia announced that Taylor Swift's Eras tour helped boost travel and tourism in the region. And because of this mindboggling “Swift Effect” on our country, we are dedicating this week’s show (featuring some special guests) to the undeniable and Fearless queen of pop, Taylor Swift. Shake it Off and tune in as we start the episode with Nicole’s list of...

If you’ve watched or read the news lately, you’ve seen numerous strikes happening; most notably from the WGA (writers) and SAG-AFTRA (actors). In the show, we’ll talk about why the strikes are happening, what Hollywood is trying to accomplish, the specific strike rules, and what it means for movie-goers like us. But first, as always, we will start the show with our list of the top shows (and movie...

This week, BullCast is tackling a popular yet polarizing topic. We’re bringing back our Great Debate format where we’ll see Katie and Cort giving their hot takes on the financial guru Dave Ramsey. We’ll start the show with our list of the best Foo Fighters songs because, as we all know, Dave Grohl is the best Dave. Then, we’ll sound the debate bell and begin the showdown. We’ll go through the pros...

Tune in and nerd out with us this week as we discuss the fascinating world of pop-culture fandom. We’ll start the show with our list of the biggest relationship wars in movies and tv, then we’ll dive into all-things fandom. Fandom is defined as a subculture of people that feel camaraderie around a particular interest, and, with the rising tide of social media platforms, it has swelled to astronomi...

If you haven’t heard of, or seen, the show Succession on HBO, you’ve been living under a rock. But no worries! We’ll catch you up while trying to stay (relatively) spoiler-free. While the hit drama just aired its final season, the internet is still buzzing about the problematic Roy family. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the least-to-most despicable characters in Succession. Then, we’ll d...

This week, we have a very special guest on the show. It only took three years, but we are proud to announce David Pickler is (finally) joining us to discuss the Death of the Dollar! We’ll start the show with some Hamilton trivia because, after all, he is the ten-dollar founding father. Then, we’ll dive into the topic of King Dollar and the United States’ dollar being the reserve currency of the ec...

This week, we’re bringing in a special guest to give a different perspective on working at Pickler Wealth Advisors. Join us as we sit down with intern Caden Hughes to discuss the life of a college intern. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies about the intern experience. Then, we’ll jump right into a candid conversation with Caden. We’ll talk about what a day at PWA looks like for...

We just turned three! Bring out the birthday cake! Pop the champagne! Tune in! On this week’s episode, Katie, Cort, and Cam get nostalgic. We’ll focus on our newer listeners, catching them up on episodes that hold a special place in our hearts. Whether that be our most recent guest segment with Erin Gruwell (episode 154) or our Financial Focus on Forming a Family show (episode 84), we’ve got conte...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been the theme behind major blockbuster films. Specifically, AI that has gone rogue (we’re looking at you, 2001: A Space Odyssey.) But is all artificial intelligence bad? Or, more importantly, is it going to take your job in the near future? Join us this week as we discuss the future of the workplace. We’ll start the show with our list of the top movies and sh...

While social security has been around for almost 90 years, there are growing fears that it won’t exist in the near future. A quick Google search will bring up queries like “will social security exist in the future” and “what will happen when social security runs out.” But don’t worry! Katie, Cort, and Cam are here to talk about the future of this American institution. We’ll start the show with our...

As we come to a close on Mental Health Awareness Month, the BullCast crew thought it would be an appropriate time to discuss the relationship between mental health and finances. We will kick off the show with our list of the top songs to put you in an upbeat mood. Then, we will get to the heart of the matter and talk about how financial stress stems from a multitude of things: like being in debt,...

This week, BullCast welcomes Erin Gruwell, celebrated teacher, author, and social justice activist. In this touching show, we’ll explore the concept of hope and possibility for at-risk students who are deemed unteachable. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies about education. Then, we’ll jump right in with Ms. G, discussing her story as a young teacher entering Room 203 and how the...

The term “stock compensation” is a familiar term in larger companies, especially in the tech sector, and it is often accompanied with another recognizable term: “stock options.” But what does it really mean, and is this form of compensation better than a standard salary? Join us on this week’s show we uncover the mysteries of stock units and performance shares. We’ll start the show with our list o...

Divorce is not only an emotionally draining experience, it’s financially draining as well. While dissolving the bonds of matrimony may create a fresh start for a couple, it can, unfortunately, have significant financial implications. Join us on today’s show as we discuss the dollars of divorce. We’ll start with our list of the best breakup songs of all time because who doesn’t love listening to a...

This week, we are discussing a very scary word: recession. While this term may make people break out in a cold sweat, it’s actually a fairly normal economic event. We’ll start the show with an ode to superheroes as National Superhero Day is April 28th. We’ll have a superhero-themed Would You Rather, then run down our list of the world’s richest superheroes. In the meat of the show, we’ll talk abou...

As a follow-up to our Debt Consolidation episode, we will be discussing the ins and outs of Bankruptcy this week. We’ll kick off the show with our Weekly Volatility segment, detailing the personal highs and lows of the week. Then, we’ll do The List where we discuss the most powerful fictional corporations in TV shows. In the meat of the show, we’ll talk about what bankruptcy actually is and the st...

Debt Consolidation is a ten-dollar term that actually has a very simple meaning – it’s all about simplification! Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into the idea of combining debts to make your life easier. We’ll start the show with fan-favorite, TwitterNuggs: tweets about money that are funny and relatable. Then, we’ll get into the specifics on debt consolidation. With multiple consolidati...

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 ha...

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 Disa...

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...

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 in...

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, w...