Did you participate in the Gamestop trading craze last year? If you didn’t — and had FOMO while small traders banded together and took down “the man” — we’re going to help you feel better today by diving into what really went down. From short selling to Reddit and Robinhood, our guest today shares it all. Spencer Jakab’s interest in Gamestop was piqued when his son was talking about Reddit threads. It led him to dive in and write a book explaining the behind-the-scenes story. He’s sharing his findings today and I’d bet there’s some details that will surprise you.
During our headline, we’re looking at auto loans. Banks posted record auto loan originations in 2021. We dive into why and the psychology behind car buying. We’re also answering Sarah’s question about finding the best bank accounts and Doug shares his trivia.
Enjoy!
Our Headline
- Where Are Banks Finding Borrowers? On the Car Lot (The Wall Street Journal)
- 30 Best Car Buying Tips (US News)
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Spencer Jakab

Big thanks to Spencer Jakab for joining us today. Grab yourself a copy of his book, The Revolution That Wasn’t: Gamestop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors.
Doug’s Trivia
- Which president signed the social security check into law?

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- Sarah wants to know how to search for the best banking products.
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How about additional tools and interviews on related topics? Check out these past podcast episodes and blog posts!
- At the height of the Gamestop craze, we did a deep dive into what was happening. We talked about short squeezes and what the hedge funds were experiencing. Check it out!
- Don’t get sucked into a bad deal on a car. Read this blog post of ours on how to not let you car ruin you financially.
Written by: Brooke Miller
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