Michael Covel's Trend Following

Michael Covel's Trend Following

Bestselling author Michael Covel is the host of Trend Following Radio with 15+ million listens. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trading -- all passionately explored and debated. Guests include Nobel Prize winners: Robert Aumann, Angus Deaton, Daniel Kahneman, Oliver Hart, Harry Markowitz & Vernon Smith. More guests: Jack Canfield, Howard Marks, James Altucher, Dan Ariely, Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Kathleen Eisenhardt, Marc Faber, Tim Ferriss, Jason Fried, Gerd Gigerenzer, Larry Hite, Sally Hogshead, Ryan Holiday, Jack Horner, Ewan Kirk, Steven Kotler, Michael Mauboussin, Tucker Max, Barry Ritholtz, Jim Rogers, Jack Schwager, Ed Seykota, Philip Tetlock & Walter Williams. 1200+ episodes.

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September 13, 2026 45 mins

My guest today is Lindsay Crouse. Lindsay is a writer, journalist, and former New York Times editor whose work explores ambition, endurance, sports, and knowing when to walk away.

The topic is her book The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • Quitting as a strategic decision rather than failure
  • Perseverance, rest, burnout, and knowing when to stop
  • Sunk c...
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My guest today is David Booth. David is the chairman and co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors. He is a businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is known for applying financial science to investing and advocating disciplined, long-term strategies that embrace market uncertainty.

The topic is his book Stay Calm: Learn to Embrace Uncertainty in Investing and Life.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • Stayi...
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Please enjoy my monologue Think Right with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and deba...

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My guest today is Mebane Faber. Mebane is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management. He is also the manager of Cambria's ETFs, separate accounts and private investment funds, and author of multiple books.

The topic is his book Investing in America: The Rise Of A 250-Year Bull Market.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • America's 250-year bull market and long-term wealth creat...
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Please enjoy my monologue The Meteor Strike with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored an...

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Please enjoy my monologue Don't Forget with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and deb...

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Please enjoy my monologue Trend Following Is Everywhere with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately...

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My guest today is Steve Burns. He is the founder of New Trader U in 2011. He started investing in 1993, and trading his own accounts in 1995. It was love at first trade. A natural teacher with a gift for cutting through the bull and making complex ideas simple. He offers an extensive blog resource with thousands of original articles, as well as online courses and best-selling books covering a variety of topics.

The topics are AI an...

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My guest today is Cullen Roche. He is a financial executive, author, and investor. He is also the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Orcam Financial Group and Discipline Funds, a financial planning firm that focuses on holistic financial advice.

The topic is his book Your Perfect Portfolio: The Ultimate Guide to Using the World's Most Powerful Investing Strategies.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • Inve...
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Please enjoy my monologue Time Marches On with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and ...

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Please enjoy my monologue Algos to Live By with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and...

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Please enjoy my monologue SpaceX with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated o...

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Please enjoy my monologue It's Never the New New Thing with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately ...

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My guest today is Michael Melissinos. He is the founder of Melissinos Trading and a trend following trader influenced by legendary traders Ed Seykota and Jerry Parker. A former college baseball player and Bear Stearns employee, he is known for his disciplined, rules-based approach to trading.

The topic is Trend Following.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • AI automation, productivity, creativity and authentic...
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My guests today are Jack Schwager and George Coyle.

Jack Schwager is a renowned author, trader, and industry expert best known for the Market Wizards series, which profiles some of the world's greatest traders and investors.

George Coyle is an investor, researcher, and writer who has spent years studying elite traders and investment performance across markets, with a focus on uncovering the principles behind exceptional success.

Th...

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Please enjoy my monologue Good People with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and deba...

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Please enjoy my monologue The Biggest Balls of Them All with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately...

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Please enjoy my monologue The Psychology of Persuasion with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately ...

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Please enjoy my monologue F*** Dark Times with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive.

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I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and ...

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My guest today is Ross Greene. He is a clinical child psychologist. Greene's research has been extensively published in academic journals and he and the CPS model have been mentioned in popular media. He advocates against punitive, exclusionary disciplinary practices, including detention, suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment, restraint, and seclusion.

The topic is his book The Kids Who Aren't Okay: The Urgent Case for Reimagi...

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