Let me start out by saying that before Choose FI, I never truly listened to podcasts on a regular basis nor did I subscribe to any. I would just listen to one off episodes here and there. Back in May this year, my boss at work turned me on to the show and the concept of FI. He had mentioned that his son(s) were deep in the path to FI and would "Retire Early" within the next 10 years. Being that myself and his sons are of a similar age (I'm 27), it immediately sparked my interest. I started listening to the podcasts from episode 001 and have been hooked ever since. I have begun to share this concept and podcast with others as much as I can. I get excited when I hear actionable tips that I can take away from each episode and I now look at spending money and others spending money in a completely different light. My wife thinks I'm crazy and has not quite jumped on board yet, but hopefully soon I can show her the power of a high savings rate and what that can do to our net worth and freedom from the "9-5". We just got married recently and are expecting our first child so for me this whole concept of FI and the super power it truly is has become even more important to me. As for the podcast, for those who are just tuning in - each episode is very well done as both Brad and Jonathan compliment each other very well as hosts, which makes it easy to listen to. They are funny and interesting at the same time and I find the podcast very enjoyable. Some other podcasts I have listened to since finding Choose FI are not as entertaining or attention grabbing. Brad and Jonathan just have a way of keeping your attention from the very beginning and providing actionable steps and take home messages and life hacks with each episode. They make things so much easier to understand for someone like myself who is just learning this kind of stuff and those who haven't been around personal finance their whole lives. They take big concepts and break them down in a way that everyone can understand so that nothing slips over your head. And if something does happen to slip past you, they usually cover it off in the Friday Round Up each week. I've found that even after a short 7 months of listening to this podcast, I have learned SO MUCH already that has helped me in my own journey and even helped explain these concepts to others. I can only imagine what the next couple years will look like as I continue to soak in this information and pull from the many different sources that they provide through the show. Brad and Jonathan do so many things to help foster the growth of this community outside of just the podcast. Not only do they bring on high level guests to "unpack" these topics, but they know the right questions to ask and how to lead the conversation to make it meaningful. They always provide show notes and links along with each episode that makes everything very easy to access. Their Hot Seat is always a great way to learn of new podcasts, blogs, articles, life hacks, and cool purchases from Amazon! 😎 They allow listener feedback and questions onto the show giving us as the audience a voice, which just brings together that sense of community even more. On top of that, the Choose FI website is phenomenal and very easy to navigate through to find information. The Choose FI FB Group is outstanding and it is unbelievable how many smart people have joined the group that just help tie everything together and bring this group even closer. The local FB groups is a big step as we all explore our areas for other "FI-like" individuals. (Shout out to the Denver, Colorado group). If you haven't done so already, join the FB group, find your local community and come along for the ride. Any chance you get you should use their affiliate links for things such as Personal Capital and Travel Credit Cards to help the podcast grow and to help Brad and Jonathan continue to provide great content. They already do so much for the listeners and the community that you couldn't even put a price tag on and it's ALL FREE. The least you can do is click their affiliate links whenever possible to give back to them for all they do for us. I am excited to keep listening, learning and growing alongside this community. I hope to eventually meet both Brad and Jonathan one of these days, maybe at a FI festival of some sort. Keep up the GREAT work guys, seriously, you are crushing it! The FIRE has spread! Greg Johnson

I listen to many podcasts financial and otherwise. Given the abundance of Podcasts it is critical to be selective on which ones to dedicate your time to. This is one of those podcast where one can benefit greatly with their financial information and general life hacks. As someone who is 450 thousand in debt I realize I have a long road to FI but these gentlemen keep me inspired. Keep up the good work. Thank you.