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Michael Covel's Trend Following

Michael Covel's Trend Following

By: Michael Covel
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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.2012-2022 Economics Personal Finance
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  • Ep. 1386: Nelson Dellis Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio
    Apr 20 2026

    My guest today is Nelson Dellis. He is a memory athlete and consultant. Nelson is a six-time USA Memory Champion, holding the record for most wins of the national memory champion title. Nelson also runs Climb 4 Memory, a nonprofit which aims to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease research through mountain climbs around the world.

    The topic is his book Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More.

    In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

    • Memory techniques as systems and frameworks
    • Pygmalion effect and belief shaping performance
    • Memory as foundation for faster learning and creativity
    • Training the brain like a muscle and preventing cognitive decline
    • Name memorization using visualization and association

    Jump in!

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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 on my show.

    To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/

    You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

    Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

    My social media platforms:
    Twitter: @covel
    Facebook: @trendfollowing
    LinkedIn: @covel
    Instagram: @mikecovel

    Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 1385: The Value Scam with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio
    Apr 13 2026

    Please enjoy my monologue The Value Scam 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 on my show.

    To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/

    You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

    Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

    My social media platforms:
    Twitter: @covel
    Facebook: @trendfollowing
    LinkedIn: @covel
    Instagram: @mikecovel

    Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

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    15 mins
  • Ep. 1384: Daniel Coyle Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio
    Apr 6 2026

    My guest today is Daniel Coyle. He is an author whose work explores how people and groups grow, perform, and thrive. He combines immersive field reporting with behavioral science to create practical frameworks for building skill, culture, and meaningful connection.

    The topic is his book Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning Joy and Fulfillment.

    In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

    • Purpose vs success and hollow achievement
    • Flourishing as joyful meaningful growth
    • Complexity vs complicated systems thinking
    • Shared improvement and community over self improvement
    • AI impact and human connection revival

    Jump in!

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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 on my show.

    To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/

    You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/

    Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast

    My social media platforms:
    Twitter: @covel
    Facebook: @trendfollowing
    LinkedIn: @covel
    Instagram: @mikecovel

    Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

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    48 mins
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