{"podcast":{"title":"So Money with Farnoosh Torabi","slug":"so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-201423","podcast_index_feed_id":201423,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645","website_url":"http://somoneypodcast.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645/show-cover.jpg","author":"Farnoosh Torabi","episode_count":2041,"summary":"*** Named a Best Podcast By The New York Times, Time Magazine, Real Simple and MSNBC *** Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist, TV host and bestselling author. With over 40 million downloads and multiple Webby wins, So Money is dedicated to sharing inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today's financial leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. One day, hear an intimate money conversation with industry greats like Queen Latifah, Barbara Corcoran or Margaret Cho. Another day learn the basics of cryptocurrency and its impact on our wallets. On Fridays, tune in as Farnoosh answers our most pressing financial questions about saving, investing and building wealth. Advice and insights always delivered through a lens of equity, inclusivity and the changing world we live in. Want more? Join the So Money Members Club at SoMoneyMembers.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T06:22:15.395240+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-201423"},"episode":{"title":"1999: Debt: An American True Crime Story","slug":"1999-debt-an-american-true-crime-story","published_at":"2026-06-22T12:32:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-201423/1999-debt-an-american-true-crime-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-201423","url":"https://shows.acast.com/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-1/episodes/1999-debt-an-american-true-crime-story","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645/e/6a392b4e3a88be86fe0041e5/media.mp3?tk=eyJ0ayI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJhZHMiOnRydWUsInNwb25zIjp0cnVlLCJzdGF0dXMiOiJwdWJsaWMifQ==&sig=IHikPLsCs8EQ1iP8fpjpimNyjwB6KSQe2D0OETRlFR8","summary":"What if debt isn't a personal failure—but a symptom of a much bigger problem? For years, we've been told that financial struggles come down to individual choices: spend less, budget better, work harder. But what if the real story is more complicated? My guests today are Jamie Feldman and Rachel Webster, creators and hosts of the award-winning podcast Debt Heads , a groundbreaking series they describe as a \"true crime investigation into the murder of our bank accounts.\" The podcast is now entering season 2. Season one began with Jamie's own experience navigating credit card debt and the shame that came with it. But what started as one woman's debt payoff journey quickly evolved into a deeper investigation into the systems, cultural pressures, and economic realities that leave so many people feeling financially stuck. Jamie is a writer, editor, and storyteller. Rachel is a filmmaker and producer. Together, they've built a fiercely honest, deeply funny, and surprisingly hopeful podcast community around a topic most of us avoid talking about: money. Now, as Debt Heads returns for its second season, they're widening the lens beyond spending and debt to explore work, job security, income instability, and what it means to pursue financial wellbeing in a world that often feels increasingly precarious. In our conversation, we talk about the hidden connections between mental health and money, why so many women tie their self-worth to spending, how shame keeps us isolated, and why financial security is about far more than your net worth. You'll also hear their thoughts on the creator economy, the pressure to monetize every passion project, and why making meaningful work—not just profitable work—can lead to unexpected opportunities. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary wo…","meta_description":"What if debt isn't a personal failure—but a symptom of a much bigger problem? For years, we've been told that financial struggles come down to individual…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2187,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-201423/episodes/1999-debt-an-american-true-crime-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi-201423/1999-debt-an-american-true-crime-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}