Vol Stars

36 - Kushner Goes to Geneva!? 15.06.2026 1h 31min

Episode Record Date - 6/14/2026The gang is back, and they're ready to start this week off by talking about a possible agreement in Iran, and whether or not it's likely to proceed and what the broader implications of it will be on global financial markets!Next, they dive into the SpaceX IPO, and specifically why it may not yet be considered a success. For our "Sports Ball" fans, the hosts even get into some brief discussion about the World Cup! Stick around during the commercial break as well for something special related to this week's title! After the commercial break, we're back to Trading with Gammastrike, and we've got a big backlog of questions from last week's episode along with this week that get tackled, all before getting to stupid bets!

35 - Grandma's Robot 08.06.2026 2h

Episode Record Date - 6/7/2026We start this week's episode off by getting into Trump and recent tariff discussion, and then got into Bitcoin, Crypto, and how there's certainly some overlap going on with AI! We then talked a lot about how AI may be finally starting to experience some pressure and what a possible bailout could mean!Our second part of the episode gets largely into audience questions, and we're really thankful for how many questions you all are giving us! One major topic we cover is the SpaceX IPO, along with other hotly discussed upcoming IPOs and we wrap the episode up with "Stupid Bets"!Please note that for this episode Gherk was unable to join due to personal matters, so Producer Ron filled in, and we've decided to hold off on answering some of the audience questions for our next episode instead.

34 - Kushner Goes To Pakistan 01.06.2026 2h 26min

Episode Record Date - 5/31/2026Our episode this week kicks off with a great jingle about an upcoming tv show mentioned in today's title! We start off this episode first with the latest in Iran and what's going on with oil. We then get into what's going on with American consumers and what recent data has to say, before talking about the specific impact oil is expecting to have in the near future in Japan. We then talk about upcoming earnings this week and the financial calendar.For our second half, we come back with our "Trading with Gammastrike" section, and hear about how Dork is crushing things! We then get into audience questions and even get to hear from Ron and his crappy mic, before pivoting to "Stupid Bets"! This and as always, so much more in this week's episode of Vol Stars!Supplemental charts can be found at: https://www.reddit.com/r/volstars/comments/1tu96yx/episode_34_supplemental_materials/

33 - Stable Isotope Coin (SIC) 26.05.2026 2h 23min

Episode Record Date - 5/25/2026With today's episode being recorded on Memorial Day, we wanted to start off our episode with an important message to honor those who have made the freedoms we have possible. Thank you.Today's episode largely picks up off of where we've been the past few weeks, looking into what's new in Iran, how oil prices are impacting markets, and of course we need to touch a little on AI as well. We also take some time this episode to get into discussion about how much everyone is feeling the "pinch" as consumers, and what this speaks to more broadly along with why there seems to be a disconnect in the data.In the second half of the show we get into trading with Gammastrike, answering listener questions, and we get to "Stupid Bets"!

32 - Dork's Little Backhand 18.05.2026 2h 21min

Episode Record Date - 5/17/2026After last week's delay, we're back on track with episode 32, and shockingly we've got Ron in for the first few minutes! This week we heavily cover the latest in AI leading into NVidia's earnings this week, along with covering Electric Vehicles, and data reports this week.After the break, we start back with "Trading with Gammastrike", "Audience Questions", and wrap up with "Stupid Bets"!We had a lot of fun with this episode and hope you'll enjoy it!

31 - A Bear in Central Park 12.05.2026 1h 30min

Episode Record Date - 5/11/2026In this week's episode, the gang starts off catching up on the latest in Iran, trying to learn about the Hanta virus, followed by getting into why there seems to be a disconnect between the market and recent data reports. We come back from the break and get into "Trading with Gammastrike", answer listener questions, and conclude with "Stupid Bets"!Make sure to check out the new commercial Producer Ron made too, he worked hard on it and needs encouragement after the verbal thrashing the gang gave him during the question section!

30 - The Chairman Takes a Seat?!? 04.05.2026 1h 30min

Episode Record Date - 5/3/2026Shorter episode this week, but still full of the usual fun with the gang covering the latest in Iran, earnings reports, and analysis into recent and upcoming financial data reports. The gang also bids farewell to chairman Powell and talks about what we may see with Warsh's transition.We then dive into Trading with Gammastrike, where this past week everyone did well, but who won, and who's got the winning trade for this upcoming week?Finally, we get into answering audience questions and conclude the episode with Stupid Bets and find out who won last week!

29 - AI, Even HARDER! 27.04.2026 2h 29min

Episode Record Date - 4/26/2026We've got a real special episode here! Starting off we cover the latest updates in Iran, cover why the S&P and NASDAQ are at new all time highs again, then we get into "Earnings Season" with 5 of the Magnificent 7 stocks reporting in the upcoming week.Remember how I said this episode was special? JFresh has brought his fury and provides a special section dedicated to the latest in AI and what are his thoughts on it!Finally, we get into earnings, macro economic reporting data, trading with Gammastrike, audience questions, and stupid bets! Make sure to start your week off right and check it out!

28 - The Hormuz Lightning Lane 20.04.2026 2h 26min

Episode Record Date - 4/19/2026In this week's episode, we start off covering the latest in Iran and what's going on in the Strait of Hormuz, what we should expect out of peace talks, and how's all of this impacting oil and consumer goods. The gang then gets into the record highs we've seen in the S&P and NASDAQ and how that seems so disconnected, but why there's mechanics that may be driving it. They also get into some of the unexpected complexities going on with Warsh becoming the fed chairman.As with every episode, we also get into earnings, macro economic reporting data, trading with Gammastrike, audience questions, and stupid bets! There's a lot in this episode, so we hope you'll check it out!

27 - Absolute Surrender!?!? 14.04.2026 2h

Episode Record Date - 4/14/2026After our break last week, the gang is back! This week we start by covering the latest in Iran, with further focus on where the market is going as the situation unfolds, and the delicate balance with oil and other goods and commodities that are seeing impact. The gang also covers this week's calendar and earnings, before diving back into "Trading With Gammastrike", and we then open it up for audience questions! Then we end on Gherk treating us all with a song as well!Special Note: Due to this episode recording late, we weren't able to answer all questions, but will try to get them answered for you in our upcoming Round Table on 4/16 at 8 PM.

26 - Dork's Punji Pit 30.03.2026 1h 58min

Episode Record Date - 3/29/2026Wow! A half a year of Vol Stars already! This episode kicks off with a recap on the latest news out of Iran and last week's dramatic sell offs. Of course we have to touch on AI and Meta's recent court case around addictive UI and what that might mean for the broader tech industry. The gang also gets into the much wider spread impact of sustained higher priced petroleum and how that will impact much more of our lives than many are expecting. JFresh also provides his own analysis about this possible crash and how (and why) it's different from some of the recent ones in memory. After the break, we get into "Trading with Gammastrike", listener questions, and "Stupid Bets"!

25 - The Gang Learns The Alphabet 23.03.2026 2h 20min

Episode Record Date - 3/22/2026Episode 25 starts off with covering the latest in Iran, and how it's sending ripples in the economy and causing wider spread concerns across stocks, bonds, and even gold! They then dive into the price of gas, and Elon Musk's recent announcement about TeraFab and the recent news about his recent legal troubles. Our second half covers the economic data from last week and what we're looking forward to this week, before getting into "Trading with Gammastrike", and then onto some great audience questions. Finally, we wrap the episode up with Stupid Bets...and a song Gherk has for us!

24 - Too Much To Cover, Not Enough Oil 16.03.2026 2h 10min

Episode Record Date - 3/15/2026Episode 24 starts us off discussing the latest updates in Iran, and how the US and global markets are reacting to anticipated supply crunches. The gang gets into a topic many listeners have asked about, which is the Japanese Yen Carry trade, as we're seeing the price of the Yen dropping, and pressure on Japan to act and what this would mean to the broader market. This week we also introduce a new section called "Trading with Gammastrike", where hosts use Gammastrike and outline how they use the product to make investments for the week. This and always so much more on Vol Stars Episode 24!This episode touches heavily on the Yen Carry trade, covered previously in Episode 17 of Vol Stars:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gKuNhumLwcEB66333f63B

23 - One Does Not Simply Ship Through The Straight of Hormuz 09.03.2026 1h 53min

Episode Record Date - 3/8/2026This week's episode has to start with the latest updates on the situation in Iran. We talk about the broader impact the shipping lane of the Straight of Hormuz being effectively shut down has on the broader economy through the increased volatility in the price of oil and what the current spike means for the broader economy. We dive into last week's concerning job numbers, and the panelists discuss the growing cracks starting to show in the economy and how they've been largely covered over. Finally, we get into the latest in AI and the shifting sentiment there, along with reviewing earnings reports, the data calendar this upcoming week, and we touch on audience questions as well!

22 - Iran, we had to go there! 02.03.2026 1h 50min

Episode Record Date - 3/1/2026Kicking things off this week, we have to first start with talking about the recent news in Iran and what that means for the market. We then get into the recent decline seen in the S&P as well as NASDAQ and broader market health. We also dig into Jamie Dimon's recent commentary on AI. We also visit audience questions and touch on some from last week's episode that we couldn't fit in. This and always much more in Vol Stars Episode 22!

21 - Iran, Tariffs, and Golden Biscuits 23.02.2026 2h 15min

Episode Record Date - 2/22/2026This week the gang explores the current state of the markets, focusing on recent tariff updates and their implications for consumers and trade. They dig into the impact of tariffs on the economy, consumer prices, and the stock market, as well as the role of the Federal Reserve in managing inflation. They also touch on recent geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran, and how these factors could influence economic conditions moving forward. There's also discussion on earnings this week with specific focus on Nvidia! Finally, we've got a lot of audience questions and topics this week as well!

20 - It's Over 50,000!!! 16.02.2026 1h 55min

Episode Record Date - 2/16/2026We're back in our 20th episode this time discussing recent volatility in the tech industry, talking about gold and silver, as well as broader international monetary policy and flow discussion too and the impacts to the markets. We also dive into some great audience questions and we return to Dork's Chili recipe and figure out just how offensive chili can be! This and so much more on this week's episode of Vol Stars!Be sure to follow our subreddit for all of the latest:https://www.reddit.com/r/volstars/

19 - Where's Dork?!? 10.02.2026 1h 55min

Episode Record Date - 2/9/2026In this episode, we discuss the intersection of AI and various sectors, including medicine, finance, and technology. Looking into the implications of Google's recent debt issuance, the volatility in tech stocks, and the perception of AI in advertising. The conversation also touches on the potential impacts of a government shutdown on aviation, the state of precious metals as economic indicators, and the challenges of reindustrialization in the U.S. and discussion on upcoming earnings reports and their relevance to market sentiment.

18 - Market Dynamics: Insights and Anecdotes 02.02.2026 2h 6min

Episode Record Date - 2/1/2026In this episode, Gherk, JFresh, and Dork discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes to current market dynamics, including oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and economic indicators. They delve into the implications of recent commodity price movements and the ongoing government shutdown, while also previewing upcoming earnings reports and their potential impact on the market. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the current landscape of chip companies, particularly focusing on AMD and its market position compared to Intel and Nvidia. They discuss the implications of quantum computing advancements, especially Google's recent breakthroughs, and the challenges that quantum technology faces. The conversation touches on Alphabet's strategic investments in AI, Oracle's financial maneuvers, and the broader implications of tokenization in the securities market. The gang emphasizes the competitive dynamics in the tech industry and the potential future developments in AI and quantum computing.Be sure to follow our subreddit for all of the latest:https://www.reddit.com/r/volstars/

17 - Subway Jousting 26.01.2026 2h 10min

This week's episode covers a lot, between providing further coverage on geopolitical tensions and a likely additional US shutdown, there's plenty to talk about. The team also gets into the Japanese Yen Carry Trade and how that relates to the broader market (make sure to check out Gherk's X post linked below for more insights as well). Finally, they cover this week's earnings and some of the challenges the Mag7 face around turning AI investment into meaningful revenue. Excellent write-up by Gherk on the Yen carry trade:https://x.com/gherkinit/status/1731882179183988924?s=20Be sure to follow our subreddit for all of the latest:https://www.reddit.com/r/volstars/