The Unconstrained Podcast
502 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin us on the journey towards financial independence and being unconstrained. Your host, Myles Wakeham, explores the art of financial sustainability and individual sovereignty resulting in a debt free lifestyle. If you want to be challenged by a contrarian, think outside the box and go against the grain, this show is for you. Myles has spent his life doing the polar opposite of the "social mantra" in multiple countries and this has resulted in extraordinary results. Open your mind to thinking different, and getting MUCH better results for your finance, freedom and family.
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EP037 - The Frugal Millionaire, Part 4 - Technology
May 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn this episode Myles covers how to save a ton of money with technology, but more importantly how to avoid being shackled by it. We discuss costs, obsolescence and most important, your privacy & freedom.
EP036 - The Frugal Millionaire - Part 3 - Cars
May 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBCars are the most expensive technological purchase that most of us will make. Yet saving money with them seems to be something we fail at more than succeed. In this episode we will revisit general best practices at frugal car ownership and you might be surprised at the recommendations.
EP035 - The Frugal Millionaire Part 2 - The Home
April 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBWe continue on with the theme of frugality. In this episode, I dig into home costs and how I have reduced them way down. These techniques may seem atypical for many, but the results are outstanding.
#245: Myq Kaplan on Quarantine Comedy as Tin Pineapple, and Time Travelling Podcasts
April 26, 2020 07:00 - 57.9 MB- We are joined by one of our favourite comedians Myq Kaplan, who discusses comedy in quarantine, yelling jokes out of the window to strangers, time travel, the politics of comedy and his new album A.K.A.- We encourage everyone to buy/pre-order this album at: https://www.blondemedicine.com/aka- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/04/27/245/
EP033 - The Frugal Millionaire Part 1
April 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBThis is the first in a small series I've been wanting to do on the podcast for a while. I thought it was timely since people are living in a world where they are losing their jobs, reduced income, small business closures, etc. and the natural path is to find ways to get by with less. This typically means cutting expenses. However the reality for the unconstrained is that frugality is just a way of life, so they are the best prepared for the ups and downs of the economy.
#244: Tanya Day and the Inherent Problems with Police Investigating Police
April 12, 2020 07:00 - 38.4 MB- A coroner investigating the death in custody of Aboriginal woman Tanya Day has referred the case to the department of public prosecutions to determine whether criminal negligence has occurred.- On this show we play a speech by Tanya Days daughter Apryl Day on the racism responsible for her mothers death and the problems with police policing police.- This speech was recorded at the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne, you can hear other speeches from this rally here: https://archive.org/details/...
EP033 - Strategy and The End Game
April 12, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBIn this episode I revisit why the quest to be unconstrained matters more during times of instability and crisis, and how mental clarity is the only hope of keeping you on the right path towards your freedom. Although we are in very interesting times, this is when those that can see what is going on with clarity are able to find the opportunities before others.
EP032 - Landlording in times of crisis
April 05, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBOne major part of my Smart Income stream is rental real estate. Although it is not all of our income, it represents at least 50% of it, so when all of my tenants were forced to Shelter in Place and a large percentage lost their jobs, it brought back memories of 2008. Let me explain the strategies that we are doing so that it might help you determine yours.
EP031 - The Five Stages of Grief
March 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBThose with clarity of mind will see opportunities when all others see disaster. So how do you find mental peace and get that clarity? Simple. Get through the grief process faster than everyone else.
EP030 - Financial Sustainability in times of crisis
March 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBAs we navigate through these uncertain times, we take the opportunity to test the methods of Financial Sustainability against crisis and show it to be the best strategy to secure your future and your wealth going forward.
EP029 - The Covid19 Show
March 20, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBThis is a impromptu show that i recorded to get timely information out as people are grappling with the effects of a pandemic and the facts that the mainstream media probably are not telling you.
EP028 - Talking strategy with Lynette Zang
March 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBOn today's show I am joined by the legendary economic analyst Lynette Zang on the big picture of why things are how they are, where they are going and what is likely to be the best investment and security option for the future.
#243: Corona, Casualisation and Capitalism
March 14, 2020 07:00 - 35.4 MB- On this show Nick is joined by his cousin Emil Raji who is currently in Jakarta and we discuss the Corona virus and the substantial impacts that it will have, particularly on the casualised workforce and small business owners.- We really encourage people to check out the following article on the importance of social distancing and isolating yourself to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The more people do this and the sooner, the more controllable the virus will be: https://medium.com/...
EP027 - Decentralize all the things
March 08, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBDecentralization is the key to survival both from a human population perspective, but also and probably more importantly from a financial perspective. In this episode we talk about why decentralization is critical, we celebrate crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin and how decentralization survives the greatest human challenges.
#242: Dont Shoot the Messenger! Environmentalism and Hypocrisy
March 07, 2020 07:00 - 46.6 MB- We speak out against the constant accusations of hypocrisy made against anyone advocating for the environment.- For more on this, you can read Nicks article on this topic: https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/dont-shoot-the-messenger-environmentalism-and-hypocrisy,13292- We finish the show by discussing the documentary The Game Changers on Netflix, which looks into plant-based athletes.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and...
EP026 - Interview with Will
March 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBOn this weeks episode, I speak with Will - a journeyman on the mission to financial sustainability. Will is far further ahead on this journey than most, having already begun his acquisition of rental properties and already proven the power of smart income when faced with work interruptions. However like all journeys, he needs to optimization and improvement so we deep dive with him on how he can meet his goals and objectives faster.
EP025 - The recession is coming
February 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBIve heard for many years about the end of the boom times. This is nothing more than natural cycles in the universe coming into balance. So yeh, I agree. But when you artificially inflate a stock market to record highs for so long, the fall is coming from much higher points and you can imagine how that will feel for those falling off that cliff. Best you be prepared for this, so well go into details on what you can do now to avoid destruction now and find opportunities.
#241: Pop Culture and Feminism
February 23, 2020 07:00 - 34.6 MB- We analyse the representations of gender in the TV shows Riverdale, The Morning Show, Big Little Lies and You, as well as the movie Bombshell.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/02/24/241/
#240: For Charlie, Against Speciesism
February 16, 2020 07:00 - 46.6 MB- This is a whole show about/dedicated to our dog Charlie. We discuss Charlie and other companion animals we have shared our homes with as a starting point to investigate our relationships with companion animals and animals generally.- This show is replayed from Freedom of Species on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies- Please subscribe to 3CR! https://www.3cr.org.au/news/become-member-subscribe-now- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the sto...
EP024 - Interview with Brian
February 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBBrian has an interesting story. He works in the financial services industry, has a regular 9-5 job, has a great family, etc. The perfect representation of Americana and middle class success. But he lacks hope and wants to be unconstrained. Are you Brian too? Take a listen and find out.
EP023 - Why Gold matters
February 09, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MBIn this episode, Im going to take you on a little journey with me as you watch how a contrarian sees the future, and acts in order to position for what could be the best ride of the 21st century so far. Strap in and enjoy the ride.
#239: Will We See A Socialist In The White House?
February 07, 2020 07:00 - 54.7 MB- Were joined by politics professor Jason Brownlee who discusses the Bernie Sanders campaign for President, the Democratic primaries and the 2020 US election.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2020/02/08/239/
EP022 - Interview with Alex
February 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBThis is the first recorded listener interview in which Myles sits down with listener Alex and talks about his journey and challenges to be unconstrained. We hope you enjoy hearing his tale and how he has committed to the unconstrained journey.
EP021 - The pursuit of "Why"
January 26, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MBI speak to a lot of people who are trying to attain financial independence and the reasoning goes something like this - I dont like my job, so I want to make a lot of money, save it and quit.. I also speak to those that have done that, and they are not necessarily happy either. Lets put this all into perspective, and talk about Why we do this.
EP020 - What I learned from my 20s
January 19, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MBI was recently asked by a listener who is in his 20s, what my life looked like back then, and what did I do in my career, and what I learned from it. Let me venture down my memory lane, tell you what I learned and you might get to know me a bit better by the end of this episode. Strange thing is that I think I know myself better from recording this now.
EP019 - Is your opportunity a smart income opportunity?
January 12, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBIt has taken me decades of mistakes to come to the realization of all the time wasting business endeavors that Ive pursued and how stupid they were. Not because they didnt make money, but because they became an albatross around my neck due to misunderstanding the entire point of Smart Income. In this episode Im going to tell you the secrets, so you can avoid my mistakes and fast track yourself to financial freedom.
#238: In Defence of Virtue Signalling, Responding to Common Criticisms of the Left
January 12, 2020 07:00 - 43.4 MB- On this show we respond to common criticisms of the Left, covering woke culture, virtue signalling and cancel culture. - We also have some additional discussion on the Australian bushfires and climate change, which we covered on our last episode.- This show is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia...
EP018 - The Retirement Myth
January 05, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84.7 MBWe've been programmed into thinking about saving for retirement like it is a ceremonial event throughout our working lives, and that if we dont do this we are doomed to live on the street, in a cardboard box, or die early. Im going to dispel some of these myths and explain some alternative thinking you might want to entertain in this episode.
#237: The Country is on Fire and Thoughts and Prayers Wont Do
January 05, 2020 07:00 - 41.2 MB- This episode covers the fires all around Australia and the political and media response.- This show is a Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour Summer Special on 3CR Community Radio: https://www.3cr.org.au/- If you are in Victoria, for the latest information on the fires, go to: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/- Check out Nicks article on media reporting on climate change: https://newmatilda.com/2019/12/13/insiders-outsiders-media-and-climate-change-and-repeating-without-question/- For more informat...
EP017 - Responsibility
December 15, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBWhen I speak with people that are working a 9-5 job, investing in their 401K, etc. they ask me why they are not getting ahead. It is hard to tell them this, but Ill tell you - it is because they are not taking any responsibility for their lives and deferred it to a third party. The unconstrained know the buck stops on their desks so lets have a chat about responsibility.
EP016 - Risk Management
December 08, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBThere is no progress without risk. Investment returns are tied to risk. You get up in the morning and live your life - thats a risk. There are risks everywhere. The key is knowing your tolerance for risk, how to manage and live with them, and seek out enormous returns with proper risk management.
#236: Making the Rainbow Connection, Dont Drop the T!
December 04, 2019 07:00 - 48.3 MB- On this show were joined by Sally Goldner, host of Out of the Pan on 3CR radio and educator on rainbow issues, to challenge the transphobia of the newly formed LGB Alliance in the UK.- Listen in to Out of the Pan: https://www.3cr.org.au/outofthepan- Go along to Sallys Midsumma Festival show One Pan Cooking: https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/one-pan-cooking/- You can also read Nicks article Dont shoot the messenger, Environmentalism and hypocrisy: https://independentaustralia.net/e...
EP015 - The fallacies of FIRE and The Stock Market
December 01, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBThe traditional thinking of Financial Independence is to amass a large amount of cash by savings, then invest it at interest rates that return more than a draw rate, and eventually you can retire. In this episode we are going to burst that bubble by focusing on the falacies of this approach and how Financial Sustainability offers a contrarian position that you might want to entertain.
EP014 - College... Red Pill or Blue Pill
November 25, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBThis episode shines a light on the choice of going to college. Parents and students are trying to make the right decisions for this important choice. I am going to give you some ideas you may not be yet considering... The Red Pill approach.
EP013 - The Real Estate Show
November 17, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBI am 100% financially sustainable because of my rental real estate investments. But it didnt start out that easily, so Im going to share what worked and what didnt work in my real estate portfolio and how, once you discover what works for you, you can scale it to the moon and live 100% financially independent and sustainable.
EP012 - The future of labor
November 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBHistory teaches us that the path to immense wealth involves punting on the future. Today Im going to focus on what I see as innevitable changes coming to the world in the next five or ten year horizon, how this impacts those pursing financial independence and early retirement and how that may underscore the importance of being unconstrained.
EP011 - The Unconstrained Mindset
November 02, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 105 MBAfter a recent discussion with someone on Twitter, I tried to explain how simple it is to achieve financial sustainability. All I received back after offering this information were excuses... But I cant do that? or How can I get enough money to make a downpayment on a rental property?. It seemed that every answer to how to live unconstrained was rebutted with a perception on why that person couldnt do it. I was confused. I didnt understand how to every solution offered, the recipient counter...
#235: Behind Enemy Lines, An Account Of Blockade IMARC From Within The Convention Centre
October 29, 2019 07:00 - 40 MB- Katie happened to be at the same Convention Centre as the IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference) conference as she was at a union health and safety event. - She gives a first hand account of the Blockade IMARC actions protesting those attending the conference and profiting from the destruction of the environment. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/29/235/
EP010 - Constrained by China
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBI've seen with my own eyes how Australia sold itself out to China and may as well now be a province of Beijing. But this happens at the ground floor with individual decisions so lets expose some of the danger here and what you can do to avoid becoming constrained by yet another rising empire regardless of where you live on this planet.
#234: UBI, Better Than A UTI?
October 27, 2019 07:00 - 46.4 MBOn this show we give our take on Universal Basic Income (UBI), which is where every citizen gets a sum of money from the government. For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/28/234/
EP009 - What is Money?
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MBSpoiler Alert: I dont know the answer to this question. But in my quest to understand it, and the art of using it to acquire what we need, Ive discovered many stories and hacks along the way. In this episode Im going to tell a few of them, including an overview of my adventures with Bitcoin.
EP008 - Internationalization and Travel
October 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat is the #1 thing that new retirees do? Travel. By reclaiming their right to their time, travel becomes the best use of it. But if you consider yourself to be a free spirit and a citizen of the planet, you will already know that travel comes with huge benefits and many are not obvious until you get out there and see the world. Lets talk about why internationalization and travel are critical activities for the unconstrained.
EP007 - Protect Yourself
October 06, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBOn this episode we discuss the methods of protecting yourself, your assets and your businesses in the 21st century, and how most of the time you are your own worst enemy when it comes to asset protection.
#233: Hooked on Growth, Barriers to Meaningful Action on Climate Change
October 03, 2019 07:00 - 41 MB- We discuss the Global Climate Strike and economic growth as a barrier to meaningful action on climate change.- Book recommendation: Fight Like A Girl by Clementine Ford.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/10/04/233/
EP006 - Smart Healthcare
September 28, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBOn this episode we delve into the dysfunction and constraints of the US healthcare system and how I recently got better outcomes for 1/10th of the cost, by having major surgery in a foreign country.
#232: Times is Hard, Our Experiences with Centrelink
September 12, 2019 07:00 - 44.5 MBWe discuss our experiences with Centrelink (Australias social security agency) and shifts towards a gig economy.For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/09/13/232/
EP005 - Smart Income
August 29, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MBIn this episode we will talk about how to make your income with Smart money, how to focus your brain and habits to find opportunities that no one else finds, and Ill give you a real world example one investment strategy, not the only one, but one that has worked for me before.
EP004 - Feel the Burn Rate
August 19, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this episode we look at the first stage in setting up a life for financial sustainability - getting your expenses under control and your BURN RATE.BURN RATE is critical to having the flexibility to move towards a life based on passive income generation (or financial sustainability as we call it) and we show you the truth behind the concept that $1 saved = $3 earned.
EP003 - The Magic Formula
August 03, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MBWe discuss the secret to living an unconstrained life by disclosing the secret of how one must use Financial Sustainability and focus on their burn rate. We introduce the math of the process and how the current FIRE followers are basing their efforts on a flawed paradigm.
#231: Pop Culture and Politics
August 01, 2019 07:00 - 55.3 MB- We discuss the TV shows The Society, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and The Bold Type, plus some politics stuff.- Auspol.- Media coverage of Palestine and Israel.- Representation in the media.- Please spread the word about our show, for example by sharing our episodes on Facebook and Twitter, so they reach more people. Our most recent episode is always our pinned post at the top. Thanks!- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progres...