
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingCareersBusiness | |||

Doug chats with Rusty about an intense neighborhood dispute involving prairie dog conservation, highlighting how ethical frameworks and philosophical approaches can guide community decisions. Doug shares his experience working through this issue whi... more
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Spotify is 28% of the audience, so that’s grown in 2025 and higher than I said in th... more
Doug chats with Justin David Carl (Fit Rich Life) about his journey from being deep in debt to achieving FI. Justin shares his experience leaving a high-earning sales job and the burnout he faced, followed by how he started the Fit Rich Life podcas... more
Doug chats with Pete Adeney, Mr. Money Mustache, about how to ensure a good life by tracking daily habits while comparing Cal Newport’s “The Good Life Algorithm” to Pete’s own Badassity-tracking system. They discuss the concept of shifting identitie... more
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Mile High FI is hands down one of my favorite podcasts. I’ve learned a lot, laughed a bunch, and even questioned my life choices somewhere between Carl’s one liners and Doug’s deep thoughts.
I do miss the Carl and Doug banter back and forth, it was was like financial broccoli and cheese. But happy to say Doug’s still killing it solo! Doug making the transition to podcast by himself is kind of like trying asparagus for the first time: Not sure what to think about it, but surprisingly satisfyin... more
I’ve gotten so much value out of this podcast. Seriously love the chemistry and antics of the show hosts and feel like I’m hanging out with 2 amazing and funny friends!
It’s like Seinfeld about FI, but without the humor.
Also they seem to advertise and sell memberships which appears to the whole point of the podcast.
Really enjoyable podcast focusing on FIRE and related topics….. I enjoy the conversation topics and guests! Gleaning lots of little tidbits, as well as some inspiration!
I listened to one episode and these guys were literally giving false information. They said you can withdraw from an HSA for anything after “a certain age”, (incorrect), they didn’t differentiate how an IRA contribution vs conversion are treated (contributions are always available for withdrawal, conversions are not), they said you can start withdrawing from tax protected (they say “tax delayed”) accounts in the year you turn 59 (you must be 59.5 to avoid the penalty) and I could go on. These g... more
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Focus is on financial independence (FI) and the transition to life after conventional corporate jobs, discussing various aspects of personal finance and lifestyle choices. The conversation encompasses topics such as retirement planning, side hustles, health, and personal fulfillment, often featuring guest interviews that add diverse perspectives on the FI journey. Notable for its candid and conversational style, it attracts listeners interested in both the practicalities and personal stories behind achieving financial freedom and reimagining life post-retirement.
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Recent guests on Mile High FI Podcast include:
1. Elliot Gross
2. Monica Levi
3. Josh Epley
4. Brad Finley
5. Jillian Johnsrud
6. Carl Jensen
7. Karsten Jeske
8. Doug Cunnington's Dad
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