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Help Me, I'm Poor

Help Me, I'm Poor

By: Clare Seal & Ellie Austin-Williams
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The money podcast that’s more Chandler Bing than Chip & Pin. Each week, we dive into how money shows up in our favourite films and TV shows—whether it’s the ridiculous wealth of Gossip Girl, the financial chaos of Bridget Jones, or the unrealistic rent situations in Friends.


Money is everywhere in pop culture, shaping our ideas about spending, saving, and success, often without us even realizing it. But talking about money can feel awkward, boring, or just overwhelming—so we’re making it easier (and way more fun).


Join us as we explore the economics of your favourite characters, the financial red flags we should have seen coming, and the big money lessons hidden in the most iconic moments of film and TV.


New episodes every Monday. 🎬💰

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Episodes
  • The Wolf of Wall Street: The gender investing gap, on-screen alphas and the importance of female representation in finance

    The Wolf of Wall Street: The gender investing gap, on-screen alphas and the importance of female representation in finance
    Jul 27 2025

    This week, we are joined by special guest Sarah from eToro to discuss Martin Scorsese's finance bro romp, why we need more women to invest, and what it's like to watch your mum become financially empowered in her 50s.


    We hope you enjoy, and please do rate, review and follow - as a new podcast, every bit of support makes a big difference!


    If you want to suggest a film, book, TV show or topic for us to put under the money microscope, please DM us @helpmeimpoorcast or email us at helpmeimpoorpodcast@gmail.com.


    And just a quick heads-up: all content on HMIP is for information and education purposes only. It should not be taken as investment or financial advice, personal recommendations, or an offer of any kind. Always do your own research.


    Huge thanks to our sponsor for season one, eToro! To find out more, be part of the conversation on https://etoro.onelink.me/2615279504/etxjmdgs and join us in raising our voices and investing loudly.


    eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. With investing, your capital is at risk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    44 mins
  • Bad Influence: Child internet stars, influencer accountability and the money behind Tattle Life

    Bad Influence: Child internet stars, influencer accountability and the money behind Tattle Life
    Jul 7 2025

    This week, we discuss Netflix documentary Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing in all its shocking glory. We talk about the money behing having an online platform, the potential for child exploitation and how we really feel about parents monetising their kids' lives on social media.


    We also talk about the economics of notorious 'gossip' site Tattle Life, who contributors are really bankrolling and how much money hate can generate.


    We hope you enjoy, and please do rate, review and follow - as a new podcast, every bit of support makes a big difference!


    If you want to suggest a film, book, TV show or topic for us to put under the money microscope, please DM us @helpmeimpoorcast or email us at helpmeimpoorpodcast@gmail.com.


    And just a quick heads-up: all content on HMIP is for information and education purposes only. It should not be taken as investment or financial advice, personal recommendations, or an offer of any kind. Always do your own research.


    Huge thanks to our sponsor for season one, eToro! To find out more, be part of the conversation on https://etoro.onelink.me/2615279504/etxjmdgs and join us in raising our voices and investing loudly.


    eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. With investing, your capital is at risk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    40 mins
  • Pretty Woman: Transactional relationships, Onlyfans and the economics of s*x work

    Pretty Woman: Transactional relationships, Onlyfans and the economics of s*x work
    Jun 30 2025

    In this week's episode, we look at a the iconic Pretty Woman - as story about love, which is really a story about... you guessed it, money.


    We talk about the changing face of sex work, how Onlyfans earnings can be deceptive and, of course, that brown polka dot dress.


    We hope you enjoy, and please do rate, review and follow - as a new podcast, every bit of support makes a big difference!


    If you want to suggest a film, book, TV show or topic for us to put under the money microscope, please DM us @helpmeimpoorcast or email us at helpmeimpoorpodcast@gmail.com.


    And just a quick heads-up: all content on HMIP is for information and education purposes only. It should not be taken as investment or financial advice, personal recommendations, or an offer of any kind. Always do your own research.


    Huge thanks to our sponsor for season one, eToro! To find out more, be part of the conversation on https://etoro.onelink.me/2615279504/etxjmdgs and join us in raising our voices and investing loudly.


    eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. With investing, your capital is at risk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 mins
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