Trading Takes
Want to make sense of what's going on in the markets every week? Tune in to the Trading Takes podcasts for commentary, insights, and conversations on recent market activity. Trading Takes is a podcast created specifically for active traders. Every week, the Trading Takes team will discuss current market events, hot trade setups, timeless trading lessons, and all things trading. Learn how top traders think, how they find and execute trades, and how they profit from the markets. Start developing confidence in your trading by surrounding yourself with top traders who share your passion for the stock market. Each episode features a special guest for an in-depth conversation on a relevant theme in the market. Subscribe to get access to a new episode every week.
Episodes
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam speaks with Jeppez, a trader who’s endured staggering drawdowns — at one point down 73% — only to come back stronger and grow his account from $400,000 to over $2 million. Jeppez shares how he blends algorithmic systems with A+ discretionary setups, why position sizing and uncorrelated strategies matter, and how he’s built a trading life that prioritizes freedom and longevity over quick wins.
In this episode of Trading Takes, host Sam sits down with Yanni Nicolaides — a profitable trader whose journey started as an intern at and elite proprietary trading firm and evolved into independent trading success. Yanni shares how he built his playbooks, why preparation is everything, and how he turned A+ setups into consistent five‑figure wins. His story is packed with lessons about discipline, asymmetric sizing, and adapting to...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with legendary futures trader Matt "Pax" Kenah for an unfiltered conversation on trading discipline, simplicity, and longevity.
Pax shares how his journey started on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade and evolved into high-level screen trading. Learn how he keeps his edge, scales responsibly, and stays mentally sharp year after year.
Whether you're new to futures or looking to im...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Jason Tange, one of the founders of AskEdgar.
With a passion for data-driven edge, Jason breaks down how traders can gain an edge using public filings like 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and risk disclosures, especially for small cap stocks. He also shares the philosophy behind AskEdgar, blending AI with deep domain expertise.
Ready to level up your trading mindset and execution?
Sam hosts veteran trader Emil Cuzman of Investors Underground in this deep-dive episode of Trading Takes. Emil breaks down his systematic approach to both small caps and large caps, highlighting the key principles that keep him profitable year after year: risk management, structured entries, and disciplined exits.
Whether you’re a day trader or swing trader, this episode is pack...
In this episode of Trading Takes, hosts Sam and Chris are joined by Pradeep Bonde, better known as Stockbee – one of the most insightful minds in trading education. Pradeep dives deep into market breadth, momentum bursts, episodic pivots, and how traders can build sustainable careers by marrying process with creativity.
Learn why "Are breakouts likely to work today?" is the single most important question to ask each morning, how to...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Ted Zhang and Connor Bates from Revere Asset Management to break down how they called the top in semiconductors, shorted the market using ETFs like SOXS and FNGD, and avoided the traps many traders fell into this year.
From Nvidia’s topping formation to how to use stage analysis to stay aligned with market trends, this is one of the most tactical and actionable breakdowns you’ll ...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with trading veterans Russell Valenti and Scott Manzo — two experienced traders with over 60 years of combined experience to discuss how traders can navigate the most volatile markets of our time.
From the dot-com bubble to the 2008 financial crisis, COVID chaos, and today's high-volatility conditions, Russell and Scott share their most hard-earned trading lessons, discuss the mindset...
In this episode of Trading Takes, host Sam is joined by proprietary firm trader Brice Foose of Seven Points Capital, independent trader Eddie Griesedieck, and IU moderator Nick Kasnett for an honest conversation about their trading journeys, mistakes, and successes.
Discover how these traders navigated tough drawdowns, learned to wire out daily profits, and overcame devastating losses. From beginner's luck and blown accounts to mas...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Kyle Williams and David "Laptop Legend" Hanlin to break down one of the most overlooked yet critical parts of trading: reviewing your trades.
Kyle and David share how elite traders analyze past trades, identify mistakes, and refine their setups to stay consistently profitable. They also discuss the best tools, journaling strategies, and pitfalls to avoid in the trade review proce...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Jeff Holden, trader and recruiter at SMB Capital, to dive deep into trade execution, risk management, and trader development. Jeff shares insights from coaching seven and eight-figure traders, discussing how top professionals approach trading setups, risk, and market psychology. Whether you're a beginner or experienced trader, this episode aims to give you a behind-the-scenes loo...
In this episode of Trading Takes, host Sam sits down with Yvan Byeajee, a seasoned trader, fund manager, and trading psychology expert. Yvan shares hard-earned lessons on emotional control, risk management, and embracing uncertainty—the key factor that separates winning traders from those who struggle.
Yvan explains how most traders approach the market with the wrong mindset, why emotional discipline is more important than any tech...
In this special episode of Trading Takes, Sam travels to Miami to sit down with trading legend Lance Breitstein.
Sam and Lance discuss Lance's new course, Magnum Opus, and the mindset behind long-term trading success. Lance shares elite trading lessons from his time managing Trillium’s prop desk, offers insights about retail trading, highlighting key lessons in mentorship, managing risk, and sizing up effectively. Lance reveals how...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with top trader Ariel Hernandez to discuss important market trends and strategies for traders to capitalize on the hot market in 2025.
Ariel shares his expert approach to sector rotation, risk management, and identifying emerging opportunities before they take off.
Swing trader and day traders alike will gain valuable insights into navigating market cycles, spotting high-conviction se...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam kicks off 2025 with an electrifying conversation featuring two trading powerhouses: Jack Kellogg (@Jackaroo_Trades) and Cody (@oddstocktrader). Known for their incredible trading insights and jaw-dropping results, Jack and Cody dive deep into their strategies, lessons, and the mindset that propelled them to success in one of the hottest market cycles we've seen.
Jack shares his journey from tak...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam interviews the legendary Tim Sykes, one of the most influential figures in the trading world. Known for turning penny stocks into profits and mentoring a new generation of millionaire traders, Tim shares insights into his journey, strategies, and the mindset required to thrive in volatile markets.
Discover how Tim evolved from trading ‘trash’ stocks to becoming a leading educator in the trading...
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam interviews Herv (@HervTrades) and Bo (@bofomomo), two highly skilled traders known for their hyperscalping expertise. Herv and Bo share their journey from discovering trading through online communities to mastering the art of scalping and achieving remarkable consistency.
Together, they reveal how their unique trading style—executing hundreds of trades a day—leverages momentum, tape reading, an...
In this special episode, Chris Lanzilotti hosts an all-star panel of seasoned traders, including Nathan Michaud, Stan Ivanov, Gregg Sciabica, and Pradeep Bonde (Stockbee), during the Traders4ACause 2024 conference in Las Vegas. He explores the hero's journey as experienced by traders. From setting out on the path to trading to fighting adversity and employing resilience along the way, the panel gives advice for finding ways to succ...
In this special episode, Roland Wolf joins Chris Lanzilotti to discuss his approach to profiting from the bull side of small cap stocks. He shares his unique perspective on why he chooses to trade them, how he uses a short-biased perspective for his price targets, how he utilizes press releases, and more.
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam interviews Ariel (@RealSimpleAriel) a successful 8-figure trader who has made over $10 million in the stock market. Ariel shares his journey from day trading to swing trading and reveals the strategies that have led to his success.
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