Best Alex Shahidi Podcasts (2025)

Imagine the internet’s 20-year curve compressed into a few years: costs plummet, capabilities skyrocket, and adoption leaps from novelty to necessity. That’s where AI stands today. In this episode, we go deep into the evolution of reasoning models—how chatbots are transforming into agents that plan, code, and act across real workflows. Then, we exp…

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Mastering Options Basics — Long vs. Short, Covered Calls, and Zero DTE Risks | Live Webinar 34:00

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Join me as I sit down with Greg Jensen, Founder of OptionsAnimal, and Eric Hale, Founder of Trader Oasis, to break down the foundations of smart options trading. After our last deep dive into the collar strategy, we’re going back to basics to answer the biggest questions every trader faces. Greg and Eric explain when it’s appropriate to buy long op…

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Why Gold’s Quiet All‑Time High Matters (and How BAR Lowers the Cost of Owning It) 49:22

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By Michael A. Gayed, CFA

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Building All-Weather Income with Pass-Throughs and HIPS 45:51

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By Michael A. Gayed, CFA

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#91 - Steven Romick: Value, Quality, and Adaptability 41:13

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Evoke 20-Minute Market Outlook Podcast for Q4 2025 19:56

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A recap of our key observations about the economy and markets.

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Boom or Bust: Kai Wu on AI CapEx, Concentration Risk, and the Next Phase of Tech 20:28

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Kai Wu, Founder and CIO of Sparkline Capital, to break down the AI-driven capital cycle reshaping markets. From Nvidia’s record-shattering deals to hyperscalers pouring trillions into infrastructure, Kai explains why today’s AI boom echoes past capital cycles—and why investors may be missing the rea…

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#90 - Adam Blitz: The Hedge Fund Playbook 1:08:47

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Adam is CEO and CIO of Evanston Capital Management, overseeing $4.3 billion as of August 2025. Adam shares actionable insights on manager selection, real diversification, and identifying true alpha versus beta—highlighting why most hedge funds fail to add value and how to spot the few that genuinely do.…

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Fed vs Reality: Jay Hatfield on Outdated Data, Rate Cuts, and Where to Invest Now 25:18

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to unpack why the Fed keeps getting it wrong—and how investors can actually benefit from the new rate-cutting cycle. From outdated shelter calculations to overlooked leading indicators, Jay explains why monetary policy needs modernization and whe…

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#89 - Brock Sutton: Adapting to the AI Era 1:03:57

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Brock is Head of Emerging Client Capabilities at Capital Group. In this conversation, he explores the transformative impact of AI, demystifies AI’s role in technology, and discusses its effects on jobs, business workflows, and personal productivity. He also shares practical strategies to thrive in the AI era.…

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Collar Strategies: Protecting Downside While Keeping Upside Alive 26:29

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Learn how professional traders use the collar strategy to protect against downside while keeping upside potential alive. In this session, Greg and Eric from Options Animal break down: How collars act as a dynamic “insurance policy” for your portfolio Why risk management matters more than stock picking Real trade examples with Apple & Nvidia How to …

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Access the AI Revolution — How AGIX Gives Investors Pre-IPO Exposure to AI Unicorns 53:07

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Join me live as I sit down with Derek Yan, Director at KraneShares, to explore how the AGIX ETF is reshaping AI investing by giving everyday investors exposure to private AI unicorns like Anthropic and xAI—companies powering the foundation models behind the next wave of enterprise AI. In this expert-led discussion, Derek explains how AGIX combines …

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The Forgotten Hedge: Brandon Thor on Gold, Sovereignty, and Beating Wall Street’s Game 15:02

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Brandon Thor, CEO of Thor Metals Group, to challenge the narratives that have sidelined gold in modern portfolios. As gold hits fresh highs amid rate cut bets, soaring debt, and a weakening dollar, Brandon explains why less than 1% of investors actually hold it—and why that may be the biggest oversi…

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#88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment 1:10:11

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Bruno is a pioneering entrepreneur and co-founder of Global X and Sangha. In this episode, he shares his unique journey from launching a multibillion-dollar asset management firm during the financial crisis to empowering others through peer support and spiritual growth. Bruno offers insights on purposeful leadership, personal fulfillment, and the i…

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#87 - Eduardo Repetto: Financial Science Meets Portfolio Innovation 51:00

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Eduardo is CIO of Avantis Investors, which manages over $75 billion in assets (as of 6/30/25). In this episode, Eduardo shares lessons learned from his journey as a scientist turned portfolio innovator—discussing financial science, systematic investing, and the future of asset management.

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Data vs Reality: Jay Hatfield on Jobs Revisions, Fed Cuts, and Where Value Hides 41:35

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During this webinar, Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital, cuts through the noise around jobs revisions, Fed policy, and where investors should be positioning now. From outdated government data to the bond rally and the fate of small caps and REITs, Hatfield explains why the real risks are different from the headlines — and how investors can…

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Rates vs Reality: David Busch on Fed Signals, Inflation, and Positioning for Year-End 14:44

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with David Busch, CFA and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Trajan Wealth, to cut through the noise after Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and the latest inflation data. With CPI softening, PPI still hot, and Fed policy hanging in the balance, David explains how investors should think about rates, risk, and por…

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Narratives vs Numbers: Brendan Ahern on EM Growth, Dollar Flows, and What Investors Miss 16:31

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to separate narrative from data on non-U.S. and emerging markets. From index-construction quirks to the impact of a weaker dollar, Brendan lays out why headline EM returns can hide powerful growth — and how investors might be looking in the wro…

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#86 - Jason Thomas: Inflation, AI Economics, Tariffs, Private Markets 1:15:09

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Jason, Head of Global Research and Investment Strategy at Carlyle ($465B AUM as of 6/30/25), discusses the challenges of persistent inflation and government debt, and the shifting nature of portfolio diversification in today’s macro environment. He explores the economic impacts of AI, the outlook for U.S. policy and markets, and offers insights on …

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Weekly Payouts from Volatility? Will Rhind on GraniteShares YieldBOOST ETFs 10:27

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with William Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares, to dig into the firm’s YieldBOOST ETF lineup, a strategy designed to generate high weekly distributions by selling options on volatile assets like Tesla, Bitcoin, and Coinbase. We break down how these funds work, the real risks behind the high yields,…

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Fantasy vs Fundamentals: Seth Cogswell on Bubbles, Passive Flows, and What Breaks Next 25:47

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In this episode of Lead‑Lag Live, I sit down with Seth Cogswell, Founding Partner and Portfolio Manager at Running Oak, to cut through the hype and examine what’s really underpinning today’s market momentum. From zombie companies to the staggering dominance of passive investing, Seth lays out how fundamentals no longer align with price—and why the …

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#85 - Darell Krasnoff: Wealth Management Evolution, Leadership 1:04:36

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Darell, managing partner at Evoke Advisors, co-founder of Bel Air Investment Advisors, and ex-Goldman Sachs Partner and manager of their Los Angeles office for private client services in the 1990s, shares insights on the evolution of wealth management, the centrality of trust and transparency, and how AI is reshaping the industry. He reflects on th…

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Wall Street Meets Humanitarianism: RSU Founder Iryna Vashchuk Discipio Joins Gayed, Block & CNBC 1:07:54

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Join this powerful and heartfelt panel discussion on how American veterans are stepping up to support Ukraine's fight for freedom. Featuring inspiring stories from Adam Kishleski, a retired Marine and CEO of MLB Outdoors, and Irina Vashchuk, founder of Revived Soldiers Ukraine, this video highlights the incredible resilience of Ukrainian soldiers a…

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Inside ETF Strategy: Paul Baiocchi on Market Shifts and Innovation at SS&C ALPS 29:23

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Paul Baiocchi, CFA, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, to explore the strategies shaping today’s ETF landscape. We dig into how ALPS differentiates itself in a crowded market, the role of innovation in fund design, and where investors should be looking for opportunities as flows …

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Balanced or Broken? Jay Hatfield on Rates, Inflation, and Market Risks 24:21

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to talk about the biggest risks shaping markets right now — from sticky inflation to ballooning government debt. We dig into why markets may be underestimating the Fed, how high interest costs could push the U.S. closer to a debt crisis, and whet…

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#84 - Carl Ross: EM Debt, Global Shifts, Opportunities 1:08:25

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Dr. Carl Ross, partner and lead researcher for Emerging Country Debt at GMO, brings decades of expertise in sovereign credit across emerging markets. He shares his perspectives on the evolution, risks, opportunities, and outlook for EM debt, diving into credit cycles, valuations, and why he sees EM local debt as a once-in-a-generation opportunity f…

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Value Beyond Growth with Kevin Orr 38:05

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Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the…

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Rethinking Diversification: Alex Shahidi on Risk Parity and the 60/40 Problem 18:44

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Rethinking Diversification: Alex Shahidi on Risk Parity and the 60/40 Problem In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Alex Shahidi, Managing Partner and Co-CIO at Evoke Advisors, to talk about why most portfolios aren’t nearly as diversified as investors think — and how risk parity aims to fix that. We dig into why the traditional 60/40 p…

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Breaking the 60/40 Rule: Matthew Tuttle on HEAT, AI, and Thematic Investing 21:21

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Matthew Tuttle, CEO and CIO of Tuttle Capital, to talk about why the 60/40 portfolio no longer works — and how his HEAT formula helps investors adapt to today’s market realities. We dig into why bonds fail as a hedge, how AI is reshaping investing, and the thematic opportunities most people are miss…

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#83 - Yie-Hsin Hung: Leadership, Innovation, Adaptability 33:00

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Yie-Hsin, President and CEO of State Street Investment Management, shares her journey from engineering to leading one of the world’s largest asset managers with $4.6T AUM (as of 3/31/25). She discusses her approach to leadership, State Street’s evolution from pioneering ETFs to private markets through strategic partnerships, and the importance of a…

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Global Market Valuations: Finding Alpha Beyond US Shores with Phil Wool 40:49

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Stepping beyond America's borders might be the smartest move for savvy investors right now. Phil Wool of Raliant Capital makes a compelling case for international equities—particularly emerging markets—at a time when U.S. stocks trade at historically high valuations. The numbers tell a striking story: U.S. equities currently command a Shiller-CAPE …

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The Diversification Illusion with Brad Barrie and Matt O'Brian 44:11

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Most investors believe they're diversified, but they're likely clinging to an illusion. As the Shiller PE ratio hovers at 38 – a level only seen during the tech bubble – historical patterns show future returns likely to be flat over the next five years. Brad Barry and Matt O'Brien from Dynamic Wealth Group challenge the conventional wisdom of diver…

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Why Platinum Could Be Your Portfolio’s Hidden Gem: Investment Masterclass 44:51

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Discover why savvy investors are turning their attention to platinum in this comprehensive investment masterclass. Join our panel of precious metals experts as they break down: • The unique supply-demand dynamics making platinum increasingly valuable • How platinum compares to gold and silver in a diversified investment portfolio • Industrial appli…

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Avoiding the Tax Man: Bruce Lavine on how to Diversify Without Getting Burned 13:03

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Bruce Levine, COO and Head of ETFs at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, to talk about one of the biggest problems facing investors today — how to diversify out of concentrated stock positions without triggering massive tax bills. We dig into the upcoming launch of the LCOR ETF, built around the innovative…

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Preservation Over Prediction: How Richard McWhorter Navigates Risk in Today’s Market 27:03

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In my first episode hosting Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Richard McWhorter, Managing Partner at SRM Private Wealth, to unpack how he’s advising high-net-worth clients through today’s volatile market. We talk valuation risk, tariffs, and intergenerational wealth strategy — and why Richard is focused on preservation over prediction in a market full…

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The ETF That Owns X.AI and Anthropic — Inside the AI Arms Race with Derek Yan 29:57

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KraneShares’ Derek Yan joins me on Lead-Lag Live to break down the only U.S.-listed ETF that owns equity in private AI giants like X.AI and Anthropic — in partnership with REX Shares. This isn't just another tech fund. $AGIX is built for the AI age — giving investors rare exposure to the companies powering artificial general intelligence (AGI), inc…

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The Truth Behind Investment Gurus and Fast Money 50:56

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Mark Mattson, founder of an $11.5 billion investment advisory firm managing wealth for 35,000 families, delivers a masterclass in separating investing truth from financial noise in this compelling conversation about wealth creation, market efficiency, and reclaiming the American Dream. Mattson cuts through the clutter of internet investment gurus w…

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#82 - Tony Davidow: Alternatives, Education, Bridging Investor Gaps 1:03:52

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Tony is a senior alternatives investment strategist at Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6T in assets (as of 6/30/25). Tony shares his journey across family offices and institutions, explores the evolving landscape of alternative assets, and discusses how education can help bridge the gap between everyday and sophisticated investors. Listeners w…

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Beyond the Bull: Navigating the 351 Exchange Revolution With Meb Faber 28:28

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Tax strategies rarely generate genuine excitement, but the 351 exchange is proving to be the exception that financial advisors, investors with concentrated positions, and forward-thinking asset managers can't stop talking about. This little-known provision allows investors to contribute appreciated securities to create new ETFs without triggering t…

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Wall Street's Blind Spot: Why Most Analysts Miss the Budget Deficit Story with Jay Hatfield 38:45

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The financial world is plagued by misconceptions about the budget deficit, with both political parties incentivized to make our fiscal situation appear worse than reality. Diving into the actual numbers reveals a fundamentally different picture than what dominates headlines. Examining Congressional Budget Office projections shows they completely om…

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Markets Gone Wild with Seth Cogswell 42:09

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Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the…

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#81 - Blake Johnson: Entrepreneurship, Bootstrapping, Resilience 53:55

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Blake is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has founded and sold businesses exceeding $1.1 billion. He shares his journey from small-town beginnings to building Byte into a billion-dollar company without outside funding, and discusses lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and giving back.…

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Income Strategies for Uncertain Markets with Jay Hatfield 48:39

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Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the…

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Beyond Traditional Diversification with Brad Barrie 50:56

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What if everything you thought about diversification was incomplete? In this eye-opening session, Brad Barrie of Dynamic Wealth Group challenges conventional wisdom about portfolio construction with a deliciously simple analogy: building an investment portfolio is like baking the perfect cookie. Most investors focus on finding either the best ingre…

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The Brand Advantage with Kai Wu 39:55

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Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the…

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#80 - Andrew Metrick: Master Class in Financial Crises & Bank Runs 1:27:42

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Andrew is the Janet Yellen Professor of Finance and Management at the Yale School of Management and Director of the Yale Program on Financial Stability, specializing in financial crises. He discusses the vulnerabilities of the banking system, lessons from recent crises like SVB and the GFC, the government’s role in crisis management, and the bigges…

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Evoke 20-Minute Market Outlook Podcast for Q3 2025 21:10

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A recap of our key observations about the economy and markets.By Evoke Advisors

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#79 - Jon Gray: Leadership, Scaling Blackstone, Market Trends 59:18

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Jon is President and COO of Blackstone—one of the world’s largest and most highly valued investment firms, managing over $1.1 trillion in assets (as of 3/31/25). He shares his career journey, insights on leading through rapid growth, and his outlook on the evolving landscape of investing and innovation. Listen for a candid take on leadership, cultu…

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Predicting the Unpredictable with Alex Shahidi 42:43

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The investment world is filled with overconfidence. We obsessively track our wins while conveniently forgetting our losses, leading most investors—even professionals—to achieve prediction accuracy barely above 50%. This sobering reality forms the foundation of a fascinating conversation about why predicting markets is so difficult and how diversifi…