Listener Reviews

Always excited when I see a new podcast! Thank you for taking complex subjects and breaking them down to easier to understand concepts all while keeping it light and fun.**

*A*I - If you’re looking for a retirement podcast that strikes the rare balance between technical expertise and real-world practicality, The Big Picture Retirement Show is one of the best out there.What sets this podcast apart is its clarity. Retirement planning can get complicated quickly—tax strategies, Social Security timing, Medicare decisions—but the hosts have a knack for breaking down complex topics into language that actually makes sense. They don’t talk at you like a textbook; they talk with you, as if you’re sitting across the table from a thoughtful, experienced advisor.Another standout feature is the breadth of topics. The show doesn’t just focus on one narrow slice of retirement—it covers everything from withdrawal strategies and Roth conversions to healthcare planning and behavioral finance. Episodes often build on each other, helping listeners gradually develop a more complete understanding of how all the moving pieces fit together.The hosts also bring credibility without ego. Their experience in financial planning is obvious, but they don’t overcomplicate things to show off. Instead, they emphasize practical decision-making—what you should actually do—which makes the content especially valuable for people approaching or already in retirement.One of the most helpful aspects is their willingness to explore nuance. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all answers, they explain trade-offs and acknowledge that the “right” strategy depends on individual circumstances. That kind of honesty is refreshing in a space that’s often filled with oversimplified advice.Finally, the tone is consistently approachable. Even when tackling dense subjects, the conversations feel relaxed and engaging, making it easy to stay interested and keep learning.Bottom line: The Big Picture Retirement Show is an outstanding resource for anyone who wants to make smarter, more confident retirement decisions. It’s educational without being overwhelming, detailed without being dry, and practical without being simplistic—a rare combination that makes it well worth a regular spot in your podcast rotation.

I’m a financial advisor and Devin and John bring some great insight. I like hearing different perspectives from people in the industry, and their show has been really helpful.

Excellent relevant topics with a lot of common sense and just the right amount of good humor. I listen to it every week while I’m walking my dog. Highly recommend for anyone approaching or in retirement.

Love this show! Hosts always come in with their unique viewpoints and explain how they got there. It’s a combination of “That sure seems logical to me” and “Wow, I hadn’t thought of it that way.” The extra details and stories are like seasonings on my breakfast omelette, making it that much more delicious. Keep up the great work!

I listen to podcasts every day. While most are financially oriented I have an eclectic mix and regularly forward certain episodes to a family member or friend I think will enjoy it. BPR is by far the podcast i forward the most. While individual episodes don’t apply to everyone, many episodes apply to someone I know.

Well, she had me at ‘hornswoggled”—That alone was worth five stars! But, jokes aside, the series on planning for single folk will be worth your time.

One of my top five favorite podcasts. This is a combination of estate planning and retirement planning. It is so good, I went back to listen to every episode from the beginning and I recommend that you do the same. Lucky that these gentlemen are so young that they can continue to do this poscast for many more years.

I love listening to Devin and John! Great info in language I can understand and process as I’m driving. The variety of topics covered is always enjoyable and timely!

Great podcast, appreciate the good advice and topics. I wish you put out more content!

Just recently started listening to this podcast, going through different shows that are of interest to me. So far, these two provide some great information that is concise and relevant. They also have some fun in their delivery. I intend to move this series to the top of my weekly review list.

Love this podcast. Long time listener. Devin and John are knowledgeable and the show is both informative and entertaining. But they appear to live in a world where the little woman is alive and well and still mostly ignorant when it comes to finances. I just take a deep breath and keep listening as I really get a lot out of the show.

With this podcast, I have fun and I’m entertained while also learning important tips about planning for retirement!

I very much appreciated the estate planning series. It was thorough and the explanations and examples together made things real. I wish you practiced in NJ!

Your recent podcast of the 5 mistakes most millionaire retirees make was excellent. Loved the analogy about buying tires compared to paying a FA. Appreciate your sharing your vast knowledge and experiences and wish your podcast had been around 15 years ago when I first started my serious retirement planning.

Terrific Podcast with solid answers to real questions. I’ve sampled many Retirement Podcasts over the last year and this is one of the few I keep coming back to. They put out good content not rehashing the same things over and over for the sake of new episodes. Some episodes are 10 minutes, others an hour. Their mix is heavily to the nitty gritty economic impacts with a sprinkling of lifestyle here and there. They are the right guys for people trying to figure out how to manage their taxes and funds who already have a good handle on what they want to do in retirement.

Highly informative and easy to listen to and digest. John and Devin do a wonderful job taking complex subject matter and breaking it down for listeners. Learned a lot on all things related to retirement, estate & tax planning.

This podcast has great info for retirement. I also like that most shows are no more than 45 min. Many are much less than that. I highly recommend browsing the topics and picking what applies to you. We have learned a lot that has given us direction as we begin retirement in a few months.

As a CPA I enjoy this podcast usually. But not excited about downplaying the need to have a CPA or tax professional in retirement. Some of us do meet year round and consult on Roth conversions and dividend income planning cap gains etc to be aware of various levels of income thresholds.

The 3-part estate planning series is incredibly beneficial. I thought I was in good shape, but Devin and John identified many “gotchas” that were not on my radar.

A lot of good information in an entertaining format.

As a pre-retiree I have found this podcast to be incredibly engaging and provides very useful information even if it is not personally applicable… today. I discovered this podcast about a week ago and have listened to more than 20 episodes. At this rate, I would need to request that a new episode needs to be done more frequently.

I listen to a few retirement podcasts, but this is my favorite. These guys present useful info, and they keep it fun and engaging. I learn a lot and enjoy “hanging out” with them.

Love y’all doing a segment of questions based on your planing series. I and my wife found both informative and entertaining, and thanks for answering my question on selling our lake house. And yes we are born and raised East Texans, so yall and howdy is a normal part of our vocabulary!Mike and Jane