logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
52m 48s

Stock Stories, Vol. 10: Frosty Campfire,...

The Motley Fool
About this episode

Every stock tells a story; it takes humans to find the meaning in it. This week, five Fools gather around our suddenly snowy campfire once more to share remarkable stock stories featuring lessons on patience, transformation, and long-term success. From a legendary auto auction company to the footwear brand everyone underestimated, we hope these stories send off fiery sparks to ignite your interest in Rule Breaker Investing. Plus, a look back at Apple’s historic journey from its 1980 IPO to becoming one of the most valuable companies in history.

Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Kirsten Guerra, Jason Moser, Sanmeet Deo Producer: Heather Horton

Companies Mentioned: AAPL, AXON, CPRT, CROX, ZTS

Up next
Aug 20
Authors in August: “Rule Breaker Investing” with David Gardner & Chris Hill
To close out the 2025 Authors in August series, we flip the script—and the mic. Chris Hill, longtime Fool and creator of Motley Fool Money (and host of Money Unplugged) returns as guest host to grill David about his forthcoming book, “Rule Breaker Investing.” David reveals his fi ... Show More
55m 30s
Aug 13
Authors in August: “Talking On Eggshells” with Sam Horn
Continuing our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes Sam Horn, renowned communications strategist and founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency, based in Austin, Texas. Sam gamely plays a little book roulette. She starts by detailing how to nail a sixty-second pitch ... Show More
55m 38s
Aug 6
Authors in August: Arthur Brooks’s “Happiness Files”
In this inaugural episode of our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes back bestselling author, Harvard professor, and Atlantic columnist Arthur Brooks. Arthur brings along counterintuitive ideas about happiness as a habit, the difference between joy and happines ... Show More
56m 18s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2025
MM #247: All-Star Stocks, $100K Investment Strategy, Starting from Zero & Warren Buffett’s Shocking Move!
In this episode of Market Mondays, we break down the top stock picks, market trends, and investment strategies. We build an all-star stock team, analyze whether GFL is a buy, and compare top alcohol stocks like Anheuser Busch, Constellation Brands, and Diageo. We also discuss Int ... Show More
2h 3m
Aug 2024
Og Mandino shares some Daily Fire
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. -  Og Mandino. Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit E ... Show More
1m 27s
Jul 2024
🐘 “ConservaTech” — Silicon Valley’s right pivot. Supreme’s Ferrari strategy. JPM’s ex-Con hiring.
The most influential VC firm, a16z, is turning to Trump… so we’ll explain “AlgoRepublicans.”Streetwear icon Supreme was just sold at a shockingly low price… because they didn’t follow Ferrari’s coolness recipe.And JP Morgan Chase hires 5k ex-criminals every year… and it’s a key t ... Show More
25m 34s
Jul 2024
Morgan Housel on Market History and Wild Minds
Every stock market valuation is a number from today multiplied by a story about tomorrow. Morgan Housel is the best-selling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever. Robert Brokamp interviewed Housel at our member event FoolFest. This episode is a cut of their conversat ... Show More
28m 19s
Jun 2024
JLD shares some Daily Fire
Four things do not come back: the spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, and the neglected opportunity. Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your En ... Show More
1m 17s
Aug 2024
🖍️ “13 Million Crayons A Day” — Crayola’s billion-dollar biz. Call Her Daddy’s $125M deal. Why stocks hit All-Time Highs (hint: Game of Thrones)
Stocks just reached all-time-highs… and it’s all because of Ned Stark & Game of Thrones.Crayola is about to hit $1B in annual sales… because its crayons have Main Character Energy.The biggest podcast deal in years? $125M for Call Her Daddy (Spotify lost, but it really won).Plus, ... Show More
26m 34s
Aug 1
🎯 “Find My Kid” — Skechers’ AirTag shoe. Figma’s designer IPO. Ford’s tariff tax. + Celsius’ Vodka surprise.
Skechers launched the 1st shoe built for Apple AirTags… It’s the “Track My Kid Era.”Figma stock 3x’d for the biggest American IPO in 4 years… because everything is now design. It’s Tariff Deadline Day so we explain this huge trade war moment with 1 product… Ford Bronco.Plus, Cels ... Show More
22m 50s
Dec 2020
New Week After New Record Highs For Stocks, COVID Vaccine Hopes, And The "Apple Effect" On Intel
After a week which ended with stocks hitting all-time highs, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss what's next for the markets what's been driving the record run: Good stories from multinational companies, COVID-19 vaccine hopes acting as a "stimulus" for the marke ... Show More
42m 56s
May 2024
JLD shares some Daily Fire
Shallow people believe in luck…Strong people believe in cause and effect. Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire. ... Show More
1m 28s
Jul 28
😎 “SPF Miami Vice” — Vacation’s viral sunscreen. DORK meme stocks. South Park’s $1.5B deal. Sydney Sweeney’s Stock Surge.
What do Krispy Kreme, Kohl’s, OpenDoor, & Rocket have in common?... 2025’s meme stocks.Vacation put sunscreen into a ‘80s whipped cream bottle & sales doubled… It’s Plot Twist Packaging.South Park snagged a $1.5B deal with Paramount, which just sold for $8B… things got awkward.Sy ... Show More
22m 55s