# Directed IRA Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906.md RSS feed: https://rss.buzzsprout.com/1305100.rss Official site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1305100 Author: Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler Episodes: 219 ## Resource The Directed IRA Podcast , hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company ( directedira.com ), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies. Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook , and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert… ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/directed-ira-podcast-1331906 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906.md ## Episodes - [Roth IRA v. HSA: Which is Better?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/roth-ira-v-hsa-which-is-better) — 2026-05-14T11:00:00+00:00 - [What is an IRA LLC (or Checkbook Control IRA)?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/what-is-an-ira-llc-or-checkbook-control-ira) — 2026-05-07T11:00:00+00:00 - [How To Buy Real Estate in Your Self-Directed IRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/how-to-buy-real-estate-in-your-self-directed-ira) — 2026-04-30T11:00:00+00:00 - [Real Self-Directed IRA Deals (Show and Tell with Mat and Mark)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/real-self-directed-ira-deals-show-and-tell-with-mat-and-mark) — 2026-04-28T11:00:00+00:00 - [Self-Directed IRA Prohibited Transaction Rules](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/self-directed-ira-prohibited-transaction-rules) — 2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00 - [Transfers, Rollovers, & Contributions for Your Self-Directed IRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/transfers-rollovers-contributions-for-your-self-directed-ira) — 2026-04-14T11:00:00+00:00 - [How to Find, Vet, and Invest in Private Funds with a SDIRA (ft. Bridger Pennington)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/how-to-find-vet-and-invest-in-private-funds-with-a-sdira-ft-bridger-pennington) — 2026-04-07T11:00:00+00:00 - [BREAKING - U.S. Dept of Labor Releases New Landmark Rule Allowing Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans) — 2026-04-06T14:00:00+00:00 - [What is a Self-Directed IRA?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/what-is-a-self-directed-ira) — 2026-03-31T11:00:00+00:00 - [Open Forum Q&A](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/open-forum-q-a) — 2026-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 - [Self-Directing 101: The 5 Golden Rules of Self-Directing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/self-directing-101-the-5-golden-rules-of-self-directing) — 2026-03-19T11:00:00+00:00 - [Rentals, Lending, and Flips in your Self-Directed IRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/rentals-lending-and-flips-in-your-self-directed-ira) — 2026-03-10T22:00:00+00:00 - [Crypto Market Reset: What To Do Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/crypto-market-reset-what-to-do-now) — 2026-03-04T22:00:00+00:00 - [Solo 401(k) Basics, Rules, and Contribution Deadlines](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/solo-401-k-basics-rules-and-contribution-deadlines) — 2026-02-18T18:00:00+00:00 - [Private Money Lending in a Self-Directed IRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/private-money-lending-in-a-self-directed-ira) — 2026-02-18T18:00:00+00:00 - [Open Forum Q&A on Self-Directed IRAs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/open-forum-q-a-on-self-directed-iras) — 2026-01-30T23:00:00+00:00 - [Should I Set Up a Trump Account for My Kid?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/should-i-set-up-a-trump-account-for-my-kid) — 2026-01-12T15:00:00+00:00 - [Retirement Account Resolutions for 2026: New Contribution Limits, Key Deadlines, and Live Q&A](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/retirement-account-resolutions-for-2026-new-contribution-limits-key-deadlines-and-live-q-a) — 2026-01-02T17:00:00+00:00 - [Year-End Retirement Account Strategies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/year-end-retirement-account-strategies) — 2025-12-18T20:00:00+00:00 - [Year-End Roth Strategies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/year-end-roth-strategies) — 2025-12-11T20:00:00+00:00 - [Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA (You Know It's a Prohibited Transaction When...)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/prohibited-transactions-in-a-self-directed-ira-you-know-it-s-a-prohibited-transaction-when) — 2025-12-01T18:00:00+00:00 - [Opening a Self-Directed IRA And Understanding Prohibited Transactions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/opening-a-self-directed-ira-and-understanding-prohibited-transactions) — 2025-11-26T21:00:00+00:00 - [Tax-Free Crypto Investing With a Roth IRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/tax-free-crypto-investing-with-a-roth-ira) — 2025-11-20T22:00:00+00:00 - [What You Need to Know When Buying Oil & Gas With an IRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/what-you-need-to-know-when-buying-oil-gas-with-an-ira) — 2025-11-04T16:00:00+00:00 - [Self-Directed HSA: It's Enrollment Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/self-directed-hsa-it-s-enrollment-time) — 2025-10-30T19:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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