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Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm

Scott Malcolm, Ara Jansen

Booking Overview

This is primarily a solo-expert and co-host personal-finance show focused on Australian financial planning, retirement, superannuation and everyday money decisions, with occasional external interviews featuring accessible professionals in retirement wellbeing and social connection. PR agencies could credibly pitch qualified financial educators, retirement specialists, community leaders and experts on the human dimensions of later-life planning; booking difficulty is low for relevant practitioners with practical expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 83

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 17 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

advice@moneymechanics.com.au

thehood@moneymechanics.com.au

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Host

Scott Malcolm - Australian financial planner who has worked in the profession since 2000 and provides education on financial planning, money decisions and retirement strategy.

Ara Jansen - Co-host contributing to practical discussions about Australian personal finance, retirement planning and everyday money decisions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical professional expertise in retirement, ageing, financial wellbeing, social connection or related aspects of life after work.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or specialist work in community, ageing or retirement-focused organisations, Practical expertise helping people navigate retirement wellbeing or financial decisions

Recent Guest Discussions

Tatia Power - Social Connection, Participation And Wellbeing For Older Australians In Retirement.

Phil McAuliffe - The Role Of Connection, Belonging And Relationships In Making Retirement Meaningful.

Recent Topics

Superannuation, Retirement, Financial Planning, Investing, Personal Finance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm
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Unpacking the 100 Day Money Sprint!

October 09, 2026

With fewer than 100 days left in the year, money starts moving fast. Christmas, school holidays, travel, end-of-year catch-ups and January bills can all land at once. Scott and Ara share a practical way to finish the year with more intention and less financial stress. In this episode: Why the end of the year is a pressure point for money Why you should look at your calendar before you set a budget Building a full festive-season spending plan, not just a gift list Planning for holidays...

Unpacking Money Stories: Where They Start, How They Change

September 25, 2026

In this episode of Money Mechanics, Scott and Ara explore the beliefs, memories, emotions and family messages that shape the way we earn, spend, save, invest and talk about money. From childhood phrases like “money doesn’t grow on trees” to adult patterns around guilt, fear, security, success and enough, this episode looks at how our money stories quietly influence our decisions. Rather than blaming the past, this conversation invites you to get curious about it. What did yo...

Unpacking Tax: the system and why we pay it

September 12, 2026

Tax can feel deeply personal, especially when it comes out of your pay, shows up in the price of what you buy, or applies when an investment makes a gain. In this episode of Money Mechanics, Scott and Ara unpack why tax exists, what it helps fund, and how it fits into a functioning civil society. They explore the difference between tax as a cost and tax as a contribution, why Australia may feel highly taxed even though it is not at the top of OECD comparisons, and why being tax-aware is very ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm
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How do I get in touch with Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm?

Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm is hosted by Scott Malcolm and Ara Jansen. Its publicly listed emails are advice@moneymechanics.com.au and thehood@moneymechanics.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm?

The publicly listed emails for Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm: advice@moneymechanics.com.au and thehood@moneymechanics.com.au.

How many listeners does Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm have?

Podseeker estimates Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm?

Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical professional expertise in retirement, ageing, financial wellbeing, social connection or related aspects of life after work. Common among recent guests: Leadership or specialist work in community, ageing or retirement-focused organisations; Practical expertise helping people navigate retirement wellbeing or financial decisions. Recent guests include Tatia Power and Phil McAuliffe.

How hard is it to get booked on Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Money Mechanics with Scott Malcolm cover?

Recent episodes cover Superannuation, Retirement, Financial Planning, Investing, and Personal Finance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

advice@moneymechanics.com.au

thehood@moneymechanics.com.au

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