Band of Traders - Together We Trade

Turkeys, Teslas and Trading Changes - Roundtable

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s special episode, Kyle opens up about giving up day trading as a primary income source after coming to grips with the reality of the s...

Challenging Data Sovereignty: Ft. Zac Wickstrom & Jarret Truett

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The data broker industry generates $500 billion annually selling your information without permission. Valt is building the infrastructure to flip that...

Securing The Future of AI: Ft. Roman Cyganov & Nauman Arshad

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when AI generates photorealistic content in seconds… and quantum computers can break encryption just as fast?Roman Cyganov (Founder/CEO...

Dunback Meadow: “Realize the Value of Your Creations” - Ft. George Hu

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your podcast, artwork, 3D model — or even your AI agent — could earn money without YouTube, Patreon, or middlemen?In this week’s episode...

Trading Unlocked - Crushing Hope

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Kyle and Sean Sawyer from Sound Performance Psychology continue their “Trading Endgame” mini-series with an exploration of one of the most d...

Trading Unlocked - Exposing Euphoria

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Kyle and Sean Sawyer from Sound Performance Psychology explore the often-overlooked phenomenon of euphoria in trading. Delving into the neuroche...

"I'm Not Going Back..." Ft. Cam

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of The China Shop, host Kyle is joined by Bear Goes Long, Mike (Purdue), and special guest Cam, a Navy veteran turned eight-...

“You’re Closer Than You Think” - Roundtable

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this laid-back episode of The Band of Traders, host Kyle catches up with returning guests Bear Goes Long and Fleri amid house construction updates,...

Trading Unlocked - Understanding Anger

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this explosive episode of The Trading End Game, hosts Kyle and Sean Sawyer from Sound Performance Psychology dive deep into anger's destructive...

Tales from the Blue Crew - Afterhours

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this follow-up submariner episode, Kyle welcomes back co-host Eric Mason and special guest Matt Larabee, a fellow USS Alaska submariner, for an unf...

Trading Unlocked - The Shame Monster

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of The Trading Unlocked miniseries, host Kyle and psychotherapist Sean Sawyer tackle shame in trading. They explore shame's e...

"I Want to Exit with Both Hands" - Roundtable

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, host Kyle chats with traders Baba Yaga and Fleri about trading discipline, life updates, and a controversial new t...

Fed Drama, Jobs Report and Naked Gun - After Hours

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Band of Traders, Kyle, Bear and Shopkeeper Dan dive into the latest macro-economic events with their signature blend of cy...

Four Steps to Fix Everything! - Ft. Rich Friesen

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of Band of Traders, Kyle hosts traders Baba Yaga, Bear Goes Long, and special guest Richard Friesen, author of A Private Co...

Trading Unlocked - The Pull of Greed

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Sean take on one of the most seductive emotions in trading: greed. This second episode of Trading Unlocked unpacks how greed disguises itself...

Less is More? - Roundtable

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bear and Baba Yaga join Kyle to reflect on their recent shift toward fewer, more deliberate trades, emphasizing the mental clarity and freed...

Reminiscences of a Submariner

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this unique episode, Kyle steps into the spotlight as his friend and Buck Starts Here cohost Eric Mason interviews him about his time in the U.S. N...

Trading Unlocked: Befriending Fear

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the premiere of their new miniseries Trading Unlocked, Kyle and Sean dive deep into the emotional undercurrents of trading, starting with one of th...

My Mother’s Maiden Name is...

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shopkeeper Dan is back again, joining Kyle and Bear to discuss various headlines ranging from global cybersecurity incidents, Walmart’s role in stop...

Heavy Metal - Baba Finds PL

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Band of Traders podcast, host Kyle and guests Bear Goes Long and Baba Yaga discuss personal updates, changes in the production ...

Embracing Discomfort w/ Sean Sawyer

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kyle welcomes back Sean Sawyer, a seasoned performance psychotherapist, to explore the psychological edge of trading. Sean previews his upco...

Return of The Shopkeeper

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dan returns to join Kyle, Bear and Baba Yaga in a lively discussion about their personal experiences and changes in the trading community. T...

Discipline and Playlists - Afterhours

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Baba had some additional thoughts after we ended last week's episode on Discipline, so we turned the mics back on for some bonus content that some...

What is “Discipline?”

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle and guests Bear Goes Long, Cleo, and Baba Yaga dive into the critical topic of discipline in trading. Cleo sh...

What Am I Capable of? - Roundtable

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle, Baba Yaga, Bear Goes Long, and Cleo dive into trading psychology, exploring what traders are capable of… both good and bad. From Cleo’s $1,2...

“90% of Traders Don’t Take Their Losses” Ft. Mandi Rafsendjani (@MPX_Trader)

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle hosts Mandi Rafsendjani (@MPX_Trader), an Australian based trading psychology coach, to explore how childhood experiences shape trading decisions...

“It’ll Go Further Than You Think It Should” - Roundtable

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Fleri dive into navigating volatile markets with nimble strategies and disciplined execution. Baba recounts a high-of-day short t...

“Never Argue with Price” - Ft. Ariel Hernandez (@RealSimpleAriel)

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Kyle on the Band of Traders Podcast as he chats with Ariel Hernandez, aka "@RealsimpleAriel," a swing and position trader who turned...

"Trust The Damn Work!" - Roundtable

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Bear Goes Long unpack navigating volatile markets with nimble trading strategies and disciplined adjustments. Baba shares how he ...

“Our Edge is Our Discretion” - Ft. Graham Glover, CEO of PriceSquawk

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle welcomes back Graham Glover (CEO and co-founder of PriceSquawk) to catch up after hearing about some collaboration between Graham and 2yrflipper....

Define Your Targets! - Roundtable

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Bear Goes Long dive deep into the realities of trading in this candid Band of Traders episode. They explore the struggle to define a repeatab...

“Management is What Makes Money” - Ft. Dan Passarelli

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle and options expert Dan Passarelli as they explore how to supercharge traditional buy-and-hold investing with ...

Keeping Municipal Bonds Tax-Free - Ft. Ian Cain

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, host Kyle welcomes Ian Cain, Quincy City Council President and Qubic Labs founder, to discuss critical issues shap...

“Today We Drilled for Oil” - Roundtable

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, Baba, Bear Goes Long, and Kyle dive into the psychological traps that derail traders—especially greed, overtradi...

Did Someone Say XRP? - Roundtable

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Fleri dive into market volatility, trading psychology, and risk management—all with the...

Econ 201: Are You Smarter Than a (1)4th Grader?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle welcomes back Eric Mason, an economist with a sharp wit and a deep understanding of markets, trade, and e...

"You Do Not Go Backwards in Tax Regulation" - Ft. Janna Scott, Defitax.us

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto traders, listen up - your tax reports might be completely wrong.In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle sits down with Janna Scott, founde...

Mindfulness: The Data Inside Your Skin (Ft. Sean Sawyer)

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Humanity of Trading, Kyle, Cleo, and returning guest Sean Sawyer from Sound Performance Psychology dive deep into mindfulness a...

Somebody Give 'The Kid' a Quarter!

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Bear Goes Long, and Fleri sit down with “The Kid,” a young trader who’s already light-years ahead ...

Tariffs, Taxes and $200 Hoodies: Canadian Economics

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Canadian edition of Informal Economics, Kyle and JoelMC team up with economist Eric Mason to break down the economic forces shaping Ca...

2 Bulls (and a Bear) in a China Shop - Retro Rewind

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special remix edition of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Bear Goes Long, and Fleri bring back the classic 2 Bulls format, blending deep trading ins...

Tariffs, TGI Friday’s and Type 1 Diabetes - Roundtable Ft. Eric Mason

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Bear Goes Long, and special guest Eric Mason (CFO) dive into the economics of tariffs, trade deficits, a...

“An Nou Fleri, Together We Flourish” - Humanity w/ Fleri

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this new installment of The Humanity of Trading, Kyle and Cleo sit down with Fleri to explore the intersection of trading, self-awareness, and pers...

"The Best Traders Don’t Predict… They React" - Ft. 2yrflipper

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Baba Yaga, Bear Goes Long, and special guest Jeff (2yrflipper) break down the realities of prop trading,...

It Has to Feel Better in The Moment - Ft. Rich Friesen

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle reconnects with longtime friend of the show, Richard Friesen, for a deep dive into the psychology of trad...

Not All Highs Are Created Equal - Roundtable

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this in-depth episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Fleri break down why not all highs and lows are created equal. They explore how ...

"Trading Is a Game of Small Wins and Big Moments" - Ft. 2yrflipper

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle sits down with Jeff (aka 2yrflipper), to discuss his new partnership with TradeFundrr and what it means f...

“You Don’t Have to Do Anything Stupid…” - Roundtable

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lively episode of The Band of Traders, Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Bear Goes Long dive into the delicate balance between ambition and discipline in t...

“Reading is Our Big Superpower” - Ft. John Cousins

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Band of Traders, Kyle welcomes John Cousins, an investor, tech founder, bestselling author of over 60 books, and creator of MBA-ASAP....

"A Trend Break Gives You Structure… Let The Market Come to You."

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Bear Goes Long dive deep into practical trading strategies and the emotional highs and lows that come with managing P&a...

Blazing Our Own Trails - Humanity Recap

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special one-year recap episode of The Humanity of Trading, hosts Kyle, Cleo, and Bear Goes Long reflect on a transformative journey of trading...

We Take Longs Too… (Sometimes)

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kyle, Baba Yaga, and Mr. Banks dive deep into the challenges traders face when life and markets collide. Starting with some light-hearted pa...

“Execution is What Matters” - Ft. Manuj Aggarwal

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest, Manuj Aggarwal shares his remarkable journey from working on a factory floor in India for $2 a day to becoming a global thought l...

Sierra Charts: The Best if You DON’T Need Help

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle, Baba Yaga, Fleri and Bear Goes Long recap their holiday activities before shifting to the psychological nuan...

A Festivus Miracle!

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this holiday special, Kyle welcomes back Niels from Tradrr.com and Josh from TheFuturesDesk.com to discuss their new partnership. They delve into t...

Sneak Peek: The Buck Starts Here

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In lieu of this week's usual roundtable, we decided to give a sneak peek at The Buck Starts Here, a Presidential History podcast with Eric MasonWa...

Are You Prioritizing Convenience over Privacy? - Christian Crowley, Sanctum.ai

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Band of Traders podcast, host Kyle interviews Christian Crowley about the intersection of blockchain technology and AI, focusin...

"Tariffs Never Make Something Better" - Roundtable w/ Eric Mason

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Band of Traders podcast, host Kyle and Eric Mason dive into a wide range of economic topics. They discuss Eric’s recent econo...

“Judge Us Based on Our Decisions and Our Actions”

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Band of Traders podcast, host Kyle sits down with Josh and Brian from The Futures Desk to discuss their innovative approach to ...

Don’t Call It a Comeback - Roundtable

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s roundtable, Kyle is joined by Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga and Mr. Banks discuss how their trading has changed over the past year. The...

“Markets Are Getting More Efficient” - ft. Victorio Stefanov, TRADEPRO Academy

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Victorio (Vico) Stefanov explore a range of trading topics, from market outlooks to the impact of prop firms and the efficiency of current ma...

Do Bears Trade Naked Too?? - Roundtable

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, the hosts dive into their recent trading experiences, focusing on market volatility and the rise of meme coins (Li...

Real Traders Trade Naked, ft. Graham Glover, CEO of PriceSquawk

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle sits down with Graham Glover (CEO and co-founder of PriceSquawk) to explore his trading journey and the innov...

The Gelber Breakout Breakdown - Roundtable

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Special Edition of Band of Traders, Fleri brings some friends that participated in the Gelber breakout competition to share their experiences ...

"FTT is Dead, But The Trade is Not" - Roundtable

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week hosts Kyle, Fleri, and Baba Yaga reflect on their recent trading experiences, including the impact of the FTT collapse on their personal acc...

“Take The F#*%ing Money!”

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special follow-up, Kyle, Cleo and Bear Goes Long sit down with Sean Sawyer, co-founder of Sound Performance Psychology, to discuss the psychol...

"This Is What Economic Trading Is, Eh?” - Roundtable

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week host Kyle is joined by Eric Mason, Bear Goes Long, and Fleri to cover a wide range of (mostly) economic topics. They discuss the Gelber trad...

"Billions of Pounds of Cheese" - Informal Economics w/ Eric Mason

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 6 (or apendix A) of our ongoing Informal Economics for Traders series, Eric answers questions from Slic Ric, focusing on tariffs, trade def...

“Is It Paying Rent?” - Roundtable

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Band of Traders, Bear Goes Long and Perdue join Kyle to dive into the highs, lows, and hidden insights of trading. They explore the...

“You Can’t Bull$**t Yourself” - Humanity w/ Sean Sawyer

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Kyle and Cleo as they sit down with Sean Sawyer, a seasoned trader and therapist, to explore the deep connections between trading psycholog...

Old Habits Die Hard - Roundtable

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of trading. Baba updates us on the recovery efforts in South Carolina and we explore the mental...

“Who Sold That Bond?” - Municipal Finance w/ Rick Coscia

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Coscia, strategic asset manager for the City of Quincy, Massachusetts, dives into the innovative financial strategies employed by the city, inclu...

Sometimes You Do Have to Run Out into The Hurricane…

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Baba Yaga shares his personal experience surviving a recent hurricane, recounting the challenges of home damage, fuel shortages, and the emotional tol...

Exploring Stoicism w/ Erik Smolinski, Outlier Trading

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, Kyle and Erik explore the philosophy of stoicism and its transformative impact on trading and personal development. They...

Don’t Eff with Canada, Ft. Eric Mason - Roundtable

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kyle, Joel Mc and special guest Eric Mason delve into various topics surrounding economics, trading, and statistics. They discuss the recent...

Understanding Algos: Ft. 2yrflipper

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff (2yrflipper) and Fleri return for an in-depth discussion on trading algorithms, market dynamics, and effective risk management strategies. This e...

“The Markets Can Break Your Brain” - Ft. Chris Vermeulen, TheTechnicalTraders.com

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Vermuelen, Founder and CTO of TheTechnicalTraders.com, shares his journey from an early entrepreneurial spirit to becoming a successful trader a...

“Proper Operators Are Not Looking at Trading as a Boom/Bust Cycle” - Roundtable

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a two-week hiatus, Fleri and Baba Yaga return to tackle another topic request: Stopping the Boom/Bust Cycle (Thank You Beez!). Kyle updates the...

“Now I’ve Hit My Wholeness… I’m Integrated” - Humanity w/ George Papazov

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

George Papazov, founder of Trade Pro Academy and early influence in both Kyle and Cleo’s futures journey joins the Humanity of Trading Series to tal...

"Never Fade an Up Candle" - Roundtable

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga and Perdue join in this week’s roundtable to tackle some topics sent in to us via the Discord (Thank you Eraser4Paper an...

“Where’s The Trade?” - Roundtable

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vanta Trading’s Baba Yaga and Perdue join in this week’s informal roundtable to offer some answers to reddit’s daytrading questions. They start ...

“If I’m Sitting Like *This*, I’m Fixin’ to do Something Dumb” - Roundtable

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Roundtable features a deep dive into the concepts explored in Baba Yaga’s recent YouTube video, Personal Awareness as a Statistical Ed...

“LLMs are very big and complex and they do a whole lot of witchcraft in the background” - Ft. Chris Dover, PollinateTrading.com

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Esteemed trader and former guest alum Chris Dover joins Kyle and Perdue to discuss the use of language learning models (LLMs) in trading and other app...

A.I. A.I. Oh - Roundtable

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Baba Yaga and Cleo join in this week to talk about advances in AI and to share some of the creative work they’ve made using tools like Udio.com and ...

“A Dog Might Have Eaten a Turtle” Afterhours w/ Bear Goes Long

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bear Goes Long is back this week for a more relaxed, informal discussion about whatever we felt like gabbing about. Defcon hacker summer camp, storie...

Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 5: Never Be Fooled by Misleading Headlines Again, Ft. Eric Mason

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the penultimate episode of Informal Economics, Eric Mason is back to analyze some recent major Economics News to show how uniformed reporting can d...

“You Don't Have to Run Out into The Hurricane…” - Roundtable

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bear Goes Long joins Kyle and Baba Yaga in this week’s roundtable that focuses on managing risk in periods of expanding volatility. From adjusting p...

“No One Comes To See You Because Things Are Great” - Ft. Sean Sawyer, Sound Performance Psychology

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Sawyer, Founder of Sound Performance Psychology is in the shop this week to discuss Sean's background in psychology and how that led to his i...

“Step Up Your Effing Game, Sweden…” - Roundtable

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s suboptimally titled roundtable starts off with a poll to find out if anyone ignored last week’s advice (not advice!) before moving on ...

Understanding Greed - Ft. Andrew and Bear Goes Long

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bear Goes Long and Andrew join in to explore the theme of greed in trading and how it can influence decision-making. They start off sharing ...

Friends Don’t Let Friends Fade Trends - Roundtable

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Fleri finally gets to share his experience at the World Series of Poker and some of the similarities he noticed between high-stakes poker an...

"Real Economic Growth, Inflation, and Monetary Policy Drive The Majority of Price Action" - Mike Singleton, Invictus Research

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Singleton, Founder and Senior Analyst at Invictus-Research.com discusses his journey in the financial markets and the importance of understanding...

The Humanity of… Me? - Humanity w/ Kyle

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cleo sets her sights on her Humanity Co-Host Kyle as she explores topics like the balance between discretion and stats, the influence of oth...

“Can You Dynamically Size in The Moment?” - Roundtable

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Fleri joins Baba Yaga and Bear Goes Long to discuss trade sizing and the factors that go into determining the appropriate size for a trade. ...

Growing The Money Tree for Kids - Ft. Alpesh Parmar

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alpesh Parmar, author of Growing the Money Tree for Kids and host of Wealth Matters drops by to talk about his book… and how his two daughters helpe...

“It’s a Humbling Journey” - Ft. Zen (@TyzenTrades)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kyle interviews Zen, a trader who shares his journey and experiences in the stock market. Zen talks about how he got started in trading, hi...

“The Skill of Keeping Money” - Ft. TRADEPRO Academy’s Fady Ayad - Roundtable

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Kyle and Baba Yaga on this week’s roundtable is TRADEPRO Academy’s Fady Ayad! Fady shares his experiences from starting out as a student ...

“They Drew First Blood” - Humanity Follow-up w/ Andrew (AKA Bigfoot)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew (Formerly known as Bigfoot) returns this week with Kyle and Cleo to take a deeper dive into parts work. In this episode, they discuss the psyc...

Sharks in the Water - Roundtable

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cleo and Baba Yaga join in this week to explore the topic of boredom in trading and how it can affect decision-making. The hosts discuss the importanc...

The Role of QA in Trading: Ft. Brian McAboy

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian McAboy, founder of Inside Out Trading and Host of Consistent Profits joins Kyle to discuss how he uses aspects of Quality Assurance in his tradi...