Best Lauren Ritchie Podcasts (2025)

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300 · Patrick Petersson - We Should Not Die as Traders 1:27:33

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In this episode we catch up with Patrick Petersson, who returns two years after his first interview on Chat With Traders on episode 260, where he shared his incredible story of overcoming hardship to attaining success in trading as a professional trader. Patrick has become best known for his intuitive, price-action, news-based, scalping trading sty…

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He forgot we’d met and I made it weird w/ David Correos 1:06:29

7d ago1:06:29

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This week on The Friend Request, comedian David Correos joins me to talk Instagram etiquette, food hyperfixations, and why he likes wearing wet clothes. Plus: the hilarious moment he realized we’d met a year ago—and had no memory of it. Chaos (and laughter) ensues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trying to take down Aunty Donna (so he says…) w/ Broden Kelly 1:20:33

14d ago1:20:33

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Broden Kelly (Aunty Donna) joins The Friend Request to talk comedy group dynamics, fashion mishaps, mole maps, solo projects, and why he might be trying to sabotage Aunty Donna from the inside (allegedly)... I mean, he's just doing solo stuff as well. We also dive into The OG Crew, what makes someone “hot but not funny,” and whether this is, in fac…

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299 · Michael Martin - Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Tactics 1:35:54

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Michael Martin, raised in a hardworking blue-collar community, embraced the same ethic. An entrepreneur at heart, he hustled from cutting grass when he was 12 to working all types of jobs including golf caddying and waiting at restaurants to starting businesses. Determined to transition into the white-collar working world and being at the right pla…

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The secret to a lifelong friendship + the wildest FMK you’ve heard w/ Carlo Ritchie 59:05

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This week on The Friend Request, I’m joined by the hilarious Carlo Ritchie — comedian, improv performer, Thank God You’re Here cast member, and writer for the iconic kids show Play School. We dive into the story behind his 15-year comedy partnership, the power of friendship that survives improv chaos, and yes... a truly unhinged game of F**k, Marry…

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Billionaires, bisexuals and being weird w/ Olga Koch 49:11

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by UK-based Russian stand up comedian Olga Koch!! Off the back of performing her show Olga Koch Comes From Money, Chloe sticks her nosey little nose into the details of what it is like growing up rich and boy oh, does Olga have some good goss. Mainly from the make-out parties at boarding school. See omnystudio.com/…

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298 · Christian Mayer - The Power in Fixed-Sized, Non-Compounding Plays 1:07:33

1M ago1:07:33

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Christian Mayer, with an institutional trading background, transitioned from equities to forex, focusing on fixed sized mean-reversion strategies with fundamental correlations where structural edge is statistically likely. His initial losses led him to a research and systematic-driven approach, and back testing. He trades with fixed position sizes,…

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Have you ever been ghosted by a friend? 40:43

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Hey cutie pies!! It's me on my own again this week except this time it was planned!! Join me in the fort for a little bit of tea as I get stuck into listener stories about being ghosted. I also thought it could be cute to jump on Instagram live for a little ask-me-anything... Idk if it was cute so you tell me! Love y'all! See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Girls love bald guys w/ Dave Henning 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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Sorry the episode is late!! This week we're joined by a proper friend, brilliant Sydney comedian Dave Henning! Chloe may or may not have treated him like a tv host in the 80's talking to their first queer guest simply because he's bald... But it was funny and they're real friends who are silly like that, PROMISE! Please enjoy the episode and let us…

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297 · Cody Yeh - Slow, Medium, and Fast Money Strategies 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

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A former engineer turned successful options trader, real estate investor and entrepreneur, Cody Yeh shares his incredible journey from the 9-to-5 grind to achieving financial freedom through smart investing and calculated risk-taking. We unpack his options trading strategies, mindset hacks for building wealth, and how he helps others escape the rat…

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Chloe Maddren had a meltdown 19:59

2M ago19:59

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You guys!! I am so sorry but I don't have a proper episode for you today, instead I have a little tale of how I had a bit of a break down and left Melbourne two days early. I talk about how the full cycle of being insecure and triggered with friendship stuff and how it all worked out. I think it's interesting and VERY on theme but also, so funny I …

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Two gingers walk into a fort w/ Lauren Bonner 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

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Beloved Sydney comedian and return guest to the pod, Lauren Bonner joins Chloe in the fort and the girls really are girlin it up. From unsolicited beauty tips to gamer girl stuff, the chat is all kinds of silly, cute n fun. See Lauren live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Chloe Maddren

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Best friend challenge w/ David Hoey (Granny Flat Comedy) 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

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A classic how to become best friends, starting with favourites and ending with a man behind a couch… This week Chloe was joined by one half of the onscreen talent of Granny Flat Comedy, David Hoey and the two set out two become besties in one hour. Can they do it??? Ya, duh! These two talk about comedy soul mates, the female gaze and how to be comf…

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296 · Dr. Brett Steenbarger - Playing to Your Strengths 1:08:43

3M ago1:08:43

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Few people understand the minds of traders like Dr. Brett Steenbarger. As a psychologist who trades actively himself, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and practical experience to the world of financial markets. You might know him from his dynamic presentations at SMB Capital, where he breaks down the psychology of trading with rem…

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Podcast guest stormed out w/ Akila 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the pillar of The OG Crew himself, it’s Akila baby!!! Watch two friends go from kind of close to potential besties AND BACK in just over an hour! For real, these two are talking childhood, flirting, and Akila ended up offering Chloe his own liver. What a man! Don’t let the friendship fool you but, as the title s…

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We're talking 'Bangers' (the people & the comedy special) w/ Cameron James 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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This week Chloe is joined by the new official most regular guest, Cameron James! The two talk about Cam’s tales of being kicked out of his own gigs, sleepovers that get a little too hot and Cam’s brand new comedy special BANGERS! Go watch Cameron James’ Bangers on YouTube now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Friendly flirting and an Apple Cider Vinegar debrief w/ Elouise Eftos 45:39

3M ago45:39

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by the effervescent and incandescent Elouise Eftos, proving once again that the podcast has lead to actual flipping friendship! The girls kick things off with some pretty crazy flirting (it’s mostly Chloe, let’s be honest) before getting stuck into Apple Cider Vinegar, the new Netflix show about Aussie scam artist,…

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Fitting in w/ Abby Boom 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Wow wow wow what a week!! If you're not familiar with The OG Crew well... How did you find Chloe? Seriously, love you forever but just to get you in the loop, there's this super fun YouTube channel of a gorgeous group of friends playing games and being silly and today's episode is featuring the one and ONLY Abby Boom! After Chloe's glorious return …

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Let's go full freak w/ Alice Tovey 34:42

4M ago34:42

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian, singer, songwriter, screenwriter Alice Tovey and the girls are going wild! Well, you know they say some silly stuff. These two talk all things girly from bisexuality and ADHD to weddings and world peace. Get amongst it. See Alice live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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295 · Steve Ruffley - Animal Speed, Size, and Being Right at the Right Time 1:13:24

4M ago1:13:24

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Steve Ruffley transitioned from a highly competitive trading floor environment to trading professionally as a retail trader. His entrance into trading was unplanned - a mix of ambition, timing, and the right connections. After leaving university early, he took a finance job and then moved to Gibraltar, where he met traders running a new trading flo…

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Chloe’s career ending truth or dare w/ Nash Edgerton 58:27

4M ago58:27

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This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by the multi-talented director/ actor/ stuntman Nash Edgerton and the two immediately bond over their recent ADHD diagnoses. Nash tells Chloe all about his journey into the film industry, how to make friends all over the world and whether or not she has a chance to make it as a movie star. See omnystudio.c…

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Breaking The Musical, but not the friendship w/ Steph Broadbridge 52:55

4M ago52:55

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We're back baby!!! Sorry it took so long but we're back with a bang and a brand new blanket fort! This week Chloe is joined once again by Sydney comedian and two time queen of virality, Steph Broadbridge, who tells us all about what it was like getting in a public fight with that super infamous Australian breakdancer... Go see her brand new, totall…

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294 · Ross Haber - Stock Leaders and Timeless Strategies Still Effective Today 1:18:36

4M ago1:18:36

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Ross Haber’s trading philosophy is built on growth-focused strategies, heavily influenced by William O'Neil. Combining both technical and fundamental analysis, Ross emphasizes the importance of identifying leaders in strong market sectors and adapting to market cycles. Optimizing the use of relative strength, moving averages, and volume analysis, a…

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293 · Rick Bandazian Jr. - The Art of the Wait: Merger-Arbitrage Killer Moves 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

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Rick Bandazian Jr., a seasoned trader with over 15 years of experience in event-driven and merger-arbitrage strategies, reflects on transitioning from an analyst at JP Morgan and First New York Securities to establishing himself as an independent trader. Rick emphasizes his deep expertise in anticipating market moves based on nuanced corporate acti…

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When did you stop believing in Santa w/ Jarryd Prain 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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It’s the end of year Christmas special where we say goodbye to the fort… for now. But also forever cause we’re getting a new one!!! This weeks gorgeous guest is Jarryd Prain who tells Chloe all about his love of Christmas, being the needy friend and the worst gift he’s ever received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hooking up with friends w/ Dee & Pip (Triple J's The Hook Up) 1:08:01

6M ago1:08:01

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This week Chloe is joined by love, seggs and dating experts Dee Salmin and Pip Rasmussen from Triple J’s The Hook Up to talk hot and heavy sleepovers and friends with benefits! This episode is not NSFW but also it’s not not NSFW you know? Listen to The Hook Up on Triple J, all streaming platforms or watch full eps on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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292 · Laurens Bensdorp - Running 55+ Systematic Trading Strategies Simultaneously 1:01:40

6M ago1:01:40

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Laurens Bensdorp's trading journey began with years of losses as a discretionary trader. Frustrated by inconsistent results and mounting stress, he embarked on a mission to develop systematic trading approaches. His goal was simple but ambitious: create reliable systems that would deliver steady returns while minimizing losses. This transformation …

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Sneaky ways to make friends w/ Luke Heggie 1:07:36

6M ago1:07:36

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The first ever friend in the fort, Luke Heggie is back and he’s chatting with host Chloe Maddren about a whole bunch of silly stuff from church, family, comedy, making or avoiding friends at the dog park and how to fix your instagram explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Chloe Maddren

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2 ginger jokes or 2 gingers joke w/ Angus Gordon 1:14:55

6M ago1:14:55

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Two gingers walk into a blanket fort and make some of the dumbest jokes you’ve ever heard. This week comedian and host Chloe Maddren is joined by the always hilarious Angus Gordon and the two get deeply stuck in too many silly buggers to count. They’re talking jealousy, philosophy (kinda) and the guys who made Chloe read it. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Major wardrobe malfunction w/ Anthony Locascio 1:24:01

7M ago1:24:01

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This week we have a suuuuper silly and funny fun episode with the delightful Anthony Locascio and Chloe Maddren! We’re talking cats (of course), musical theatre and whether it’s better to be Greek or Italian (Anthony is both, we’re not just being crazyyyy). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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291 · Sam Miesse - Small Cap Quant Trader Grows $10K into $3.8M in 3 Years 1:11:47

7M ago1:11:47

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Inspired by the impact of predictive analytics on sales at Sam Miesse's tech company, he became interested in applying quantitative analysis to the small cap market. Spending nearly 2 years collecting data and observing how money moved into and out of many small cap stocks convinced him that there were repeating patterns which could be statisticall…

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Are we being hysterical w/ Nikki Britton 1:07:30

7M ago1:07:30

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You’ve seen her on the Melbourne Comedy Gala, and all over the telle… it’s the wonderfully hilarious and just downright delightful Nikki Britton! Talking about ADHD, childhood trauma, mass-psychogenic effects and you bet your butt the girlies get into things post election. In a funny way of course! Watch out for Nikki Britton on season two of Deadl…

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The most heinous 'would you rather' w/ Nick Capper 1:06:10

7M ago1:06:10

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Comedian and host of The Friend Request Chloe Maddren is joined by fellow comedian and host of The Phone Hacks, Nick Capper. These two get comfy talking about some deeper stuff but balance it the heck out with some heinous sleepover games and references to Capper’s chaotic podcast. Capper asks Chloe what her worst experience on the internet and Chl…

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Halloween spectacular w/ Edan McGovern 59:51

7M ago59:51

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It’s almost Halloween so Chloe invited the queen of the ween herself, Edan McGovern back into the fort to play dress ups and spooky sleepover games. Warning: The costumes you are about to see (or hear about for audio fans) are super hot and also there’s a scary story at the very end, be careful!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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290 · Mark Ritchie II - Price-Action, Swing Trading Equities from the Long Side 1:00:02

7M ago1:00:02

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Mark Ritchie II shares insights from his trading journey, shaped by disciplined risk management and a strong focus on price action and fundamentals. Growing up with a renowned trader father, Mark’s passion for trading developed later in life through hands-on experience. He prioritizes finding stocks in long-term uptrends, identifying low-risk entri…

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I saw a UFO w/ Stokesy from Harrowing Films 59:42

7M ago59:42

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Stokesy is coming out of his anonymous platform (Harrowing Films) and into the fort to talk with Chloe about how to make friends with birds, bartending and UFO sightings. Please enjoy x See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Chloe Maddren

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The least influencer-y influencer w/ Lachy McIntyre 1:14:31

8M ago1:14:31

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We’re back baby! So glad to be back in the fort! Sorry, we know y’all liked the bath (hehe love ya freaks). This week, Chloe Maddren is joined by TikToker, podcaster, guy with a mullet and moustache, Lachy McIntyre! The two talked about Disney, influencing and how Lachy felt like a social pariah growing up because he didn’t have a jet ski… See omny…

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289 · Alfonso Peccatiello (MacroAlf) - Beyond Being Right - A Shift to Framework Thinking 1:08:29

8M ago1:08:29

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Alfonso Peccatiello’s (also known as MacroAlf on X) approach to the financial markets is rooted in macroeconomic insights, identifying market imbalances, and disciplined risk management. Having managed a $20 billion fixed-income portfolio, Alf has seen firsthand how understanding market dynamics and timing can unlock significant value. His strategi…

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The best dares of all time (so far) 23:26

8M ago23:26

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Guys I am sorry but there’s no episode this week! Ya girl has been unwell and she’s clearly lost it because she’s made you this compilation video from the bath. If you haven’t heard these episode before go check em out with Mark Bonanno, Andrew Hamilton, Jacob Lingard, Danielle Walker, Guy Montgomery, Bec Charlwood & Cameron James. See you next wee…

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I smell a friendship moment w/ Sam Bowden 1:20:56

8M ago1:20:56

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Good friend, possible cousin (?) and brilliant comedian Sam Bowden is in the fort and he’s really getting into a lot. From whacking off at slumber parties to being proper friends with his shrink, the boy is a layered king. Enjoy this chat and help us figure out when it’s okay to gossip and what the worst minor annoyance (pet peeve if you will) is. …

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288 · Steve B - When Confluences Align, Confidence Follows 1:09:17

8M ago1:09:17

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We caught up with Steve B, a seasoned professional independent trader with 10+ years of experience in the financial markets we got to know closely through the Chat With Traders Community. Steve teamed up with our community cohost and mentor at the time, Patrick Petersson (featured on episode 260) to run the CWT Community Live Trading Room. They mai…

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Talking about the new Yeah Mad cast w/ Aleks Milinkovic 1:07:01

8M ago1:07:01

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This week Chloe Maddren is joined by comedian and dear friend Aleks Milinkovic. You may have seen him doing alpha bro clips with Andrew Hamilton!! These two start with God and end up talking about Yeah Mad TV drama… again. Aleks also says he likes to dish a little friendly ribbing and Chloe finds out why boys can be mean to each other. Sign up to P…

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Weirdest sexual awakening w/ Bec Melrose 1:13:48

9M ago1:13:48

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Comedian, Aussie TV regular and gorgeous girlie Bec Melrose joins Chloe in the fort this week for a bubbling insight to their budding friendship. The girls talk about making friends as an exchange student, how differing financial status’ can impact a friendship and a whole lot of stuff that they happen to have in common. Watch Chloe's special See o…

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287 · Robb Reinhold - Consistency Beats Intelligence Every Time 1:10:03

9M ago1:10:03

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We're joined today by Robb Reinhold, the Head Trader at Maverick Trading. Robb shares insights from a captivating trading experiment that's sure to intrigue both novice and experienced traders alike. The Flat Earth Trading Society experiment was a year long experiment testing the power of consistent position management and following a systematic tr…

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The podcast is working w/ Danielle Walker 1:07:27

9M ago1:07:27

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On this week’s episode Chloe is joined by return guest and proof that the pod is working, Danielle Walker! The two talk about how their friendship has formed since the last time Danielle was in the fort. With a new little puppy and some big life changes, Danielle tries to convince Chloe to make some changes of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Outsourcing bullying to Chat GPT w/ Freddie McManus 1:08:08

9M ago1:08:08

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This week friend of the pod and foe of the Chlo (lol?) Freddie McManus is back in the fort! Chloe takes about how much their friendship has grown and Freddie does very little to agree with her. The two talk gossip, politics (yikes) and Chloe makes Freddie do a dramatic read of a script written by Chat GPT that may or may not be a form of bullying. …

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286 · Jason Shapiro - Overcrowded Trades: What Everyone Else is Not Seeing 1:02:35

9M ago1:02:35

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There’s Contrarian Trading and then there’s Consistent Contrarian Trading. Can you really make money by consistently going against the crowd? Does it take a certain type of personality to be able to trade this way? Jason Shapiro was featured in “Unknown Market Wizards” by Jack Schwager and he returns to Chat With Traders for an update after two yea…

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Emotional 69-ing w/ Jake Howie 1:02:28

9M ago1:02:28

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This week comedian Chloe Maddren is joined by fellow comedian and new bestie (?) Jake Howie and by god did they nail the brief. These two talked femininity, vanity, sexuality and how to be a girl’s girl. It couldn’t feel more like slumber party vibes. Follow Jake on Tiktok Watch Chloe's Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Finding a friend you can cry on w/ Luka Muller 1:10:02

10M ago1:10:02

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This week comedian and the newest co-host of Triple J’s breakfast show, Luka Muller enters the fort! Chloe asks Luka about his big move to Sydney, working with friends and some of the very best would you rather’s you’ve ever heard. Watch Luka's special Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio…

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Not another beef episode w/ Cameron James 1:06:54

10M ago1:06:54

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Return guest and podcast king Cameron James is back in the fort and he’s sillier than ever. Watch Chloe's special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Chloe Maddren