Mr. Money Mustache Explores Pop Culture Through the Lens of FIRE | MHFI 305

February 03, 2026 00:57:22
Mr. Money Mustache Explores Pop Culture Through the Lens of FIRE | MHFI 305
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Mr. Money Mustache Explores Pop Culture Through the Lens of FIRE | MHFI 305

Feb 03 2026 | 00:57:22

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) and Rusty about prominent themes related to Financial Independence found in popular movies & TV shows.  They delve into iconic films such as “The Matrix”, “Office Space”, and “Fight Club”, extracting key FIRE principles such as anti-consumerism, the quest for personal freedom, and breaking away from traditional corporate paths.

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0:00 Introduction

3:24 The Matrix

10:44 Office Space

17:50 Parenting & keeping busy in retirement

26:58 Corporate

31:32 Fight Club

36:52 Reacher

42:21 Local Hero

48:33 FIRE backlash (teaser)

54:39 Soundcheck – Early retirement

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