Episodes

  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E020 - Trading Pits, Market Crashes & Voodoo Lines | Tony Laporta
    Aug 30 2025

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    Welcome back to the Rogue Trader Podcast with Nick Leeson!


    This week, Nick is joined by legendary futures trader Tony Laporta — a market veteran with over 40 years of experience on the floors of Chicago, London, and beyond.


    📊 Check out Tony Laporta's website:www.tonylaporta.com


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    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction with Nick Leeson & Tony Laporta

    00:46 – Starting out in the gold pit in 1979

    03:10 – Building $25 into $100,000… and losing it all

    04:00 – Moving to London & early days at LIFFE

    05:20 – Memories of the 1987 Crash

    09:40 – Big wins, big losses, and lessons learned

    12:00 – Transitioning back to US markets in the 1990s

    13:30 – The power of Tony’s “Voodoo Lines” strategy

    16:10 – Trading psychology and why the biggest challenge is mental

    19:30 – Trump, tariffs, and unpredictable markets

    21:30 – The shift from pit trading to screens

    23:00 – Creating a Virtual Trading Room for camaraderie & shared insights

    25:30 – Addiction, sobriety, and two trading careers

    27:10 – Passing on lessons to the next generation of traders

    29:00 – Why gut instinct remains a trader’s greatest tool

    31:00 – Closing thoughts & future conversations


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    32 mins
  • How Romance Scammers Trick Victims | Nick Leeson x Becky Holmes
    Aug 22 2025

    Welcome back to the Rogue Trader Podcast with Nick Leeson!


    This week, Nick is joined by author and fraud-awareness advocate Becky Holmes, known for her sharp insights (and sharp humor) on romance scams, online fraud, and scam psychology.


    They dive into:

    • How Becky went from bored during lockdown to exposing romance scammers on Twitter/X as Death to Spinach
    • Why romance fraud is one of the most misunderstood crimes
    • The psychology of grooming in scams, and why smart, successful people still fall victim
    • The story behind her book Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You (inspired by the infamous Keanu Reeves scam)
    • How fraudsters move victims across platforms like LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Telegram
    • Nick’s own reflections on confidence tricks, financial fraud, and social media “cheat culture”

    📚 Check out Becky’s books, including Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You:
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    Pre-order her upcoming book here:
    https://t.co/ANz4LHZCPw
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    Timestamps

    • 00:00 – Introduction with Becky Holmes
    • 03:10 – How scammers approached her during lockdown
    • 06:05 – Romance fraud, psychology & shame
    • 10:30 – Grooming and long-term scam tactics
    • 17:00 – Confidence tricks & social media “cheat culture”
    • 22:20 – Closing thoughts & Becky’s upcoming work
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    24 mins
  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E018 - Markets Go Quiet – Nick & Jason on Trading Discipline & Jackson Hole
    Aug 19 2025

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    Welcome back to the Rogue Trader Podcast!

    This week Nick Leeson is joined once again by market analyst Jason Sen to talk about the current trading environment — from low summer volumes and volatility, to Bitcoin, gold, and the major US indices.

    They share thoughts on why sometimes the best trade is no trade, how to approach sideways markets, and what to watch as central bankers gather at Jackson Hole.

    Subscribe for weekly episodes on markets, trading psychology, and financial insights.

    Timestamps
    • 00:00 – Introduction with Nick Leeson & Jason Sen
    • 00:30 – Summer markets & trading discipline
    • 02:20 – Bitcoin technicals & retracements
    • 04:20 – Gold’s sideways consolidation
    • 09:40 – Jackson Hole Symposium outlook
    📊 Follow Jason Sen
    • Telegram: t.me/daytradeideas
    • Website: daytradeideas.co.uk
    • Twitter/X: x.com/DayTradeIdeas
    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-sen-46b5186

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    11 mins
  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E017 - LIBOR Scandal, Gold Outlook, & S&P 500 Analysis with Jason Sen
    Jul 24 2025

    In this episode, Nick is joined once again by market expert Jason Sen to unpack the fallout from the LIBOR scandal, the Tom Hayes court ruling, and what the charts are saying about gold, the S&P 500, and Bitcoin.Jason gives a first-hand account of working in the short sterling pit during the height of LIBOR manipulation, while Nick reflects on parallels from his own time in the markets and the injustice faced by Tom HayesAlso covered:Why gold may finally be ready to break out Technical patterns forming on the S&P 500 and BitcoinCan Trump’s crypto stance drive another bull run?Timestamps:00:01:00 – The Supreme Court ruling on Tom Hayes00:02:00 – Jason’s experience with LIBOR manipulation in the 90s00:14:00 – Where gold is heading next00:16:00 – S&P 500 outlook and Goldman’s year-end target00:19:00 – Bitcoin charts and the Trump crypto effectDon’t forget to subscribe, like, and share if you enjoy the show.

    #TomHayes #LiborScandal #NickLeeson #JasonSen #Gold #SP500 #Bitcoin #Crypto #TradingPodcast

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    22 mins
  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E016 - Markets vs. Missiles: Why Stocks Soared After the Iran-Israel Conflict
    Jun 26 2025

    Is the market rigged? Nick is again joined by Jason Sen to break down one of the most baffling weeks in market history—when news of missile strikes between Israel and Iran sent stocks to record highs. From Bitcoin’s weekend crash to the dollar's surprising moves, and whether Trump and Elon Musk could be playing puppet masters, this episode dives deep into:

    • 00:00 – Intro & Market Reactions to Israel–Iran Conflict
    • 04:30 – Are Markets Being Manipulated by Trump & Musk?
    • 13:45 – Safe Haven Chaos: USD, Gold, and Bitcoin Moves
    • 18:00 – Euro, Pound, and Dollar Index Technical Outlook
    • 22:30 – Bitcoin: Key Levels & Breakout Potential
    • 25:45 – Why Are Markets at Record Highs During a Crisis?

    If you’ve ever wondered why markets rally during geopolitical turmoil, this one’s for you.

    Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments – Nick & Jason will respond!

    #markets #geopolitics #bitcoin #usd #nasdaq #tradingpodcast #roguertrader

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    16 mins
  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E015 - Markets in Chaos: Gold, Bitcoin, Tesla & Nvidia | ft. Jason Sen
    May 28 2025

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    In this episode of the Rogue Trader Podcast, Nick Leeson is joined once again by technical market expert Jason Sen to unpack a turbulent week in the markets. From Trump’s tariff shocks to Nvidia’s much-anticipated earnings, we explore high-impact developments across gold, Bitcoin, Tesla, and more.


    🔥 Whether you're a short-term trader or long-term investor, you won’t want to miss Jason’s chart insights and levels to watch.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro & Trump’s Tariff Turmoil

    01:19 – Four Markets in Focus: Gold, Bitcoin, Tesla, Nvidia

    02:34 – Gold’s Bull Flag: Breakout or Breakdown?

    04:34 – Bitcoin Hits 112k: What’s Next?

    06:22 – Tesla Up 6%: Hold or Take Profit?

    08:28 – Nvidia Earnings Ahead: Technical Warning Signs

    12:16 – Dollar Volatility, Sentiment & Market Outlook

    13:01 – Outro & Final Thoughts


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    📊 Follow Jason Sen

      • Telegram: t.me/daytradeideas

      • Website: daytradeideas.co.uk

      • Twitter/X: x.com/DayTradeIdeas

      • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-sen-46b5186

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    14 mins
  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E013 - Volatility, Gold Meltdowns & Bitcoin Surges — with Jason Sen
    May 15 2025

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    In this episode, Nick Leeson is joined again by technicalanalyst Jason Sen for a deep dive into gold, Bitcoin, and the true meaning ofmarket volatility. They unpack sharp moves, painful trades, and lessons learnedfrom both modern markets and Nick’s infamous past.

    00:00 – Welcome & market overview

    00:53 – Gold’s $100 move and technical breakdown

    03:00 – Nick’s wild stories from the Singapore options pit

    08:00 – Jason on getting "murdered" by gold

    13:00 – Bitcoin’s rebound and what’s next

    🔔 Like, share &subscribe for more no-BS market talk.

    📊 Follow Jason Sen

    Telegram: t.me/daytradeideas

    Website: daytradeideas.co.uk

    Twitter/X: x.com/DayTradeIdeas

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-sen-46b5186

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    16 mins
  • Rogue Trader Podcast - E012 - Parabolic Gold, Tesla Death Cross, and Risky Trades | ft. Jason Sen
    May 2 2025

    In this episode I'm joined once again by market expert Jason Sen to unpack a wild week in the markets.

    📈 Follow Nick's Trades: bullandbearcap.com/sign-up/

    🎙️ Guest: Jason Sen
    • 📍 Telegram: t.me/daytradeideas
    • 📍 Website: daytradeideas.co.uk
    • 📍 Twitter / X: x.com/DayTradeIdeas
    • 📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-sen-46b5186

    We dive into:

    • 🚀 Gold’s parabolic rally — new highs in the Asian & European sessions
    • ⚠️ Tesla’s Death Cross — JP Morgan's bearish call and key chart levels
    • 🧨 Risk management gone wrong — Nick's painful trading mistake and key lessons
    • 🧠 Chart strategies that work across markets, from equities to commodities

    Whether you’re trading gold, watching Tesla, or just trying to stay sane in these volatile markets — this one's for you.

    🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more sharp market insights!

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    11 mins