Aussie Firebug

My name's Matt, I'm a country boy for regional Victoria who is on track to reach Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE) by my mid-thirties. I interview interesting people on topics relating to financial independence. You can learn more about the FIRE movement in Australia here https://www.aussiefirebug.com/start-here/

Aussie Firebug is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 116 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Aussie Firebug, a business show with 116 episodes published.

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  101. Goodbye For Now

  Jan 5, 202615 minS0

  <p>After 10 years of Aussie Firebug, I’m stepping back, with October 2025 marking both my final net worth update and the point we reached financial independence.</p><p>My priorities have shifted away from FIRE content towards family, business, and a more intentional approach to spending.</p><p>I’m taking an extended break, with the podcast likely continuing in a broader form. </p><p>Firebug OUT ✌️</p><h1><b>Links</b></h1>Engaging Data Calculator<p>www.aussiefirebug.com/podcast</p>

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  100. Pete Adeney - Mr. Money Mustache

  Nov 16, 20251h 10mS0

  <p>Today’s episode is a special one - it’s the 100th episode of the show. I just want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who’ve supported the podcast over the past 10 years. Whether you’ve been here from the start or only recently discovered the show, your messages, reviews, and support have meant the world to me.</p><p>Today on the podcast, we have a man who many consider to be the pioneer of the early retirement community. Pete Adney, aka Mr Money Mustache.</p><p>I don’t think Pe...

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  99. Ben Felix - Rational Investing, Market Efficiency & Building Wealth the Smart Way

  Nov 9, 20251h 36mS0

  <p>This week, I’m joined by Ben Felix, Chief Investment Officer at PWL Capital and co-host of the Rational Reminder podcast. Ben is best known in the FIRE community for his YouTube channel, which has nearly 500K subscribers and features insights on investing, financial decision-making, and living a good life. Ben is one of the clearest voices in evidence-based investing. His work breaks down complex financial ideas into straightforward, data-driven insights that help investors cut through the noise. It’s a masterclass in rational investing, delivered by one of the best in the game.</p><p>In this conversation, we c...

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  98. Alan Donegan - Building Businesses Without Debt & The Rebel Way to Financial Independence

  Oct 12, 20251h 23mS0

  <p>Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Alan Donegan - co-founder of Rebel Business School and host of the Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast. Alan and his wife Katie reached financial independence in 2019, and since then they’ve been travelling the world, teaching people how to start businesses debt-free and take control of their finances.</p><p>In this episode we cover:</p>What role did your upbringing play in shaping your view on money and risk? (00:04:57)Tell us about the Rebel Business School - when was it created and what’s its mission? (00:47:20)You’ve taught business and finance around t...

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  97. Andrew Page - Strawman

  Sep 14, 20252h 22mS0

  <p>Today on the podcast, we’re joined by <b>Andrew Page</b> - founder and Managing Director of Strawman.com. With over 20 years’ experience as an analyst, commentator, and private investor, Andrew is a well-known voice in the Australian investing community. Before launching Strawman, he worked at The Motley Fool and Team Invest, and now focuses on helping everyday investors cut through the noise and build better portfolios.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p>How Andrew first got started in investing (00:03:09)Why he believes stock picking still has a place, even in the age of index funds (00:27:21)What...

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