Netflix buys Warner Bros, Spotify Wrapped takes over & the Social App to Watch…
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we unpack a surprisingly juicy mix of money, markets and the evolving media world, starti...
How Foreign Buyers Shape the Property Market.
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we unpack how foreign buyers actually shape the property market, beyond the headlines, th...
Why Google’s New Chips Have Everyone Freaking Out.
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Vic kicks things off with a very serious financial dilemma: should you ever spend your ha...
From 10-Year-Old Carer to One of NASDAQ’s Only Female CEOs.
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 10, Devika was doing night shifts caring for her nan. Fast-forward and she’s one of the tiny ha...
The Cost of Dating Your Boss.
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Economist recently dropped an article called The Cost of Dating Your Boss, and naturally we had ...
We React to the Money Disasters You Sent In…
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked for your financial horror stories, and wow, did you deliver. In this episode, we read (and ...
Why Did It Take Women To Fix The Workplace?
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Curve Weekly starts with Soph’s financial dilemma of the month - a perfect storm of ...
Google’s Chief Technologist on the Future We’re All Heading Toward.
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If AI still feels like a scary robot in the corner, this chat will calm your nerves and fire up your...
The Reason the World’s Most Legendary Investor Is Not Investing Right Now.
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett (aka the GOAT of investing) is sitting on a jaw-dropping $382 billion in cash. Yep, t...
The Great Property Cycle Debate.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Part two gets spicy. We break down the four stages of the pro...
Finance Bros Assemble: We’re Talking AI.
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎃 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🎃Happy Halloween from the trading floor (aka our studio) where...
Property Cycles Explained.
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Ever wondered why the property market feels like it’s havin...
Why Fashion Giants Are Breaking Up with Beauty.
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Why are fashion giants breaking up with beauty? This week, we...
The Asset Everyone’s Suddenly Talking About.
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Something in the market is heating up fast - and everyone fro...
Luxury Just Made A Comeback.
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟LVMH just put the champagne back on ice (in a good way)...
Should You Take a “Micro-Retirement”?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Thinking about a “micro retirement” now instead of waitin...
The Eight Stocks Driving the Market Boom.
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟The BATMMAAN stocks are running the show - eight US giants do...
How Gen Zs Do Money Differently, with Maddie Borge.
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Gen Z gets written off as entitled and spend-happy - Maddie B...
The Rise of ‘Kidulting’ & How It Could Make You Rich.
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Kidulting is on the rise, and it’s not just about grown-ups...
Vic’s Review of ‘The Soul of Money’.
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vic brings ‘The Soul of Money’ to the couch and suddenly our bank statements feel like diaries w...
Should We Be Investing in Matcha?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Soph is off having a well-deserved break in the woods this we...
The Art of Asking for More (and Getting It), with Meggie Palmer.
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever walked into a pay rise conversation, only to feel your brain switch off and your confidence eva...
The Ben and Jerry’s Post That Just Broke the Internet.
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟This week we dig into the very viral Ben & Jerry’s saga...
Out of The Blue: Lily’s Lesson on Health Insurance.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the biggest lessons arrive completely out of the blue. In this episode, we sit down with 2...
Murdoch Drama, Lulu Karma & an IPO for Klarna.
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟This week on The Curve Weekly, we’ve got a very special gue...
A Property Story Gone Wrong.
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟What happens when your “dream first home” turns into the ...
Why Crypto Rich Kids Skip the Airport Queue.
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Bitcoin billionaires are swapping airport queues for £80k ch...
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Just Moved Markets.
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟This week we’re diving into the engagement that shook both ...
Investing for Kids.
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Know a small human? Cool - this one’s for you. Whether you’re a parent, godparent, auntie, uncle...
Why Being a Good Friend Now Costs a Fortune.
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟This week kicks off with Sophie’s birthday (!!) - complete ...
How Sophie Actually Bought Her Investment Property.
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our chat with property coach Peter West, Sophie walks us through the real, messy, and...
How Song Lyrics Are Moving the Stock Market.
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE. 🌟This week we’re kicking off with Vic’s childhood jazz ba...
Rethinking How to Get on the Property Ladder.
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟So… Sophie bought an investment property. But instead of ch...
The Two Hottest Investments Right Now.
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟This week we’re bringing you two sizzling investment ideas ...
How to Financially Prepare for a Breakup or Divorce, with Helen Baker.
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟It’s not the most romantic topic - but it is one of the mos...
Weight Loss Wars, Trust Fund Tantrums, & Working Till 70.
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Vic off the grid (literally) on a Greek island, Soph calls in some brilliant backup - enter fir...
The Country That Just Beat Everyone at Wealth (and Why).
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Emily’s back from Europe with a stolen backpack, a £500 fi...
Chlöe Swarbrick on Power, Money & the Systems That Divide Us.
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We weren’t sure if we should release this episode. Some told us it wasn’t appropriate, others sa...
Budgeting Blues, Bitcoin is Booming & a Dash of TACO [UNEDITED]
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our last week UNEDITED (promise). Emily’s back next week thank goodness. Please excuse any ...
What It Takes to Buy a House in Your 20s, with Tegan Yorwarth.
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by the amazing Tegan Yorwarth - radio host, proud Māori wāhine, and lowkey mon...
FULL & UNEDITED Curve Weekly: The Serena Williams effect, Russia is a copycat and does anyone still eat corn flakes?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Curve Weekly, we’re doing things a little differently - no edits, no cuts, just t...
How to Build Wealth, Confidence, and Community with Caitlyn Kumi
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our New York miniseries! Soph was in the states not too long ago and was lucky enough to ...
‘I Do’ to IPO: Big Money Moments This Week
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vic flies solo today, covering a wide range of money and market moments. From Jeff Bezos’s high-pr...
How Soph made $122,000 in 6 weeks!
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode in our BRAND NEW property series in partnership with BNZ! Whether you’re...
Miso, Money & a Micro-Episode
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No full episode this week—but Vic and Soph are still popping in for a quick chat (and a tiny bit o...
Dads Are Protesting, AMEX Is Flexing & Oil Prices Are on the Move
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Vic and Soph are jumping from investing confidence to global headlines—and back again. ...
Breaking Down Bonds & Why You Might Want To Invest In Them.
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard about them, you’ve nodded politely when someone mentioned them - but do you actuall...
Labubu Mania, IVF f*** ups and Political Plot Twists?
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Dublin’s cloudy charm to the bizarre world of Labubu dolls, Vic and Soph cover a lot this wee...
The Cost of Being a ‘Good Girl', with Melissa Browne.
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the real cost of unpaid labour, emotional load, and being the ‘nice girl’ in a relation...
The Big Billionaire Breakup, Buybacks & Blasting Off
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Curve Weekly: political chaos, market meltdowns, and a Swiftie-sized power move. Vic a...
Balancing family & career when life doesn't go according to plan, with Amy Fraser (from the archives).
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s for the mums - the ones juggling packed lunches, work meetings, and trying to remember ...
Hailey’s Payday, Harvard Drama & Kids Who Invest.
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dig into Hailey Bieber’s not-quite-a-billion-dollar beauty deal - what she actually ...
Starting, Scaling & Selling a Global Brand with The Caker, Jordan Rondel.
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamed of turning your passion into a global business? Jordan Rondel did just that - with cake...
The Aussie Billionaire Trying to Snatch Victoria’s Secret.
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She’s back! Soph has returned to the studio - and just in time, because there’s a lot to unpack ...
If We Could Give Our Younger Selves Some Financial (and Life) Advice.
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions around fertility challenges, body image, and eating di...
A Tariff Truce, Markets Rebound, and Buffett’s Got a New Favourite.
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US stock market is officially back in its hot girl summer era, and we’re here for it. This wee...
Should You Be Investing in Fixed Income?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard that investing in the stock market is the best way to build long-term wealth -...
Did Ozempic Just Kill WeightWatchers?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vic’s Roman holiday was less Eat Pray Love and more Eat Pray Calculate, as she breaks down the eco...
Jay-Jay Feeney & Dom Harvey on Staying Financially Married After the Divorce.
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who needs a prenup when you’ve got trust, shared bank accounts, and four properties post-divorce? ...
Billionaire Beef & the Hidden Cost of Tariffs.
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Billionaire beef is sizzling, and it’s not just egos getting grilled. This week on The Curve Weekl...
How to Negotiate a Pay Rise with Meggie Palmer (from the archives).
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling when you just know you’re being underpaid but have no idea how to tackle the...
A Shocking Quarter for Tesla But It's Share Price Is… Up?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up: This episode opens with a conversation about egg freezing and fertility - if you’d prefe...
Author of Sex and The City; Candace Bushnell on Choosing Money Over Mr Big.
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cannot actually believe this happened – the woman who created Sex and the City, the real-life C...
Bargain Leggings, Bonds Booming & a Teen Ban Down Under.
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Soph broadcasts live from her parents’ kitchen (with some White Lotus background noise)...
Polly Markus on Blowouts, Risky Investments & the Rise of Miss Polly’s Kitchen.
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a full-course meal of money chats, career pivots and laugh-out-loud moments with the...
Will Fewer Babies Break the Economy?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about demographics - what they are, why they matter, and how they’re quietly r...
Are We About to Head Into a Global Recession?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s been on the mic again - and the stock market’s feeling it. A sudden U-turn on tariffs se...
Lucy Blakiston on Building ‘Shit You Should Care About’ and Doing Life Differently.
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content note: This episode contains occasional strong language, and includes open discussion around ...
Why the Stock Market’s Freaking Out - And What to Do.
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your investing hats (and maybe your Shein sparkle tops), because this week’s Curve Weekl...
Why Your Brain Loves to Spend Money.
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why you feel so good when you buy a new outfit but not when you pay your electricity bil...
BYD Overtakes Tesla, Eggs Cross Borders, and a Fresh IPO Hits the Market.
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay okay - we’ll admit it, this episode starts off light on finance and heavy on ski trip chaos, ...
Investing in AI: Are We Too Late to the Party?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI investing - too hot to handle or just heating up? In this episode, we bring in Zoe Wallis from Te...
How a Money Diary Can Make You Wealthier & Wiser, with Frances Cook (from the archives).
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blast from the past alert! We’re dusting off an oldie (but a very, very goodie) with the legendary...
Nvidia Chips In, Tesla Revs Up & F1 Takes the Investing Spotlight.
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel’s back in the hot seat for the second week running and she’s really earning her finance p...
Investing in a Trump Era: What’s Coming Next?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up - because things are getting interesting in the markets. In this first episode of our Temp...
Do Financial Opposites Attract?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two financial advisors - married to each other - have completely different money p...
Pepsi, Poppi & The Tequila Tariff Saga.
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick note: we do touch on pregnancy and miscarriage in the first part of the episode. If that’s...
An Update on the Update.
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie’s flying solo today (send help), but she’s got an exciting update! The Curve is working o...
Why Prada Is Thriving, Tariffs Are Tanking, & The Market’s Having A Meltdown.
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re unpacking the economic drama that’s making headlines - because, honestly, the s...
Investment Property vs. First Home.
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie’s got big news (no, not a baby - though the social media post might’ve fooled you). She’...
The Curve’s Biggest Opportunity Yet.
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No proper episode this week because… we’re working on something BIG. Like, Stephen Bartlett-watc...
What Warren Buffett’s Moves Tell Us About the Market Right Now.
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett is sitting on a record-breaking $334 billion in cash - but why? This week, we dive in...
Buying Property: What You Need to Know
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We took Raising the Curve live with Trade Me Property to talk all things property - because let’s ...
Negotiating Pay, Knowing Your Worth & Future-Proofing Your Career with Sharyn Casey (from the archives).
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just a heads up - this episode contains a fair bit of swearing (because sometimes money and career t...
Why Tesla Investors Are Jumping Ship.
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, well, well… Tesla’s stock is on a wild ride, and it’s got nothing to do wit...
Buy, Renovate, Sell: How to 'Flip' a property with Alex Harper.
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how people make money from buying and selling houses? It’s called flipping, and no, ...
Budgeting 102 & How to Actually Stick to It.
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So, you set a budget in January… but have you actually stuck to it? Sophie hands over her bank sta...
Elon vs. OpenAI, NZ Property Surge & The Soho House Showdown.
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk wants to buy OpenAI for a casual $98 billion - but Sam Altman basically replied with &ldqu...
Why Buying a Home Feels Impossible.
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a home is supposed to be an exciting milestone, but for many, it’s an emotional minefield -...
Navigating Self-Worth & Financial Risk as a Female Founder, with Sonia Kaurah.
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like money was some exclusive club you weren’t invited to? Sonia Kaurah did too - un...
Money, Politics & Morals: The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs & DEI Rollbacks.
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, because this week, we're diving into two massive stories shaking up the financial world. ...
The Wealth Paradox & Why Millennials Are Falling Behind, with Avion Gray.
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, bad news first: millennials are the first generation in history to be worse off than their par...
The AI Giant That Just Knocked Nvidia Off Its Throne.
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI just shook the stock market hard. Nvidia - aka the golden child of AI investing - lost $600 billi...
Low Maintenance Investing with Bryce & Alec from Equity Mates (from the archives).
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this throwback episode, we chat with Alec and Bryce, the dynamic duo behind Equity Mates, and our...
Bold Moves From Trump, TikTok Teeters & Netflix Soars.
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re popping bottles - but not of champagne because shipments are down, and we&rsq...
What Immigrants Teach Us About Wealth & Opportunity, with Nina Mohanty.
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Nina Mohanty, one of the most inspiring guests we’ve ever had on the pod. She’s a f...
The Economic Impact of the LA Wildfires.
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The LA wildfires are among the most devastating natural disasters in recent history, with 12,000 str...
Budgeting 101 & How to Split Your Pay.
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new budget. In this episode, we chat about ditching outdated money habits, setting up a fo...
Reflecting on 2024 and Predicting 2025.
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off 2025 with a deep dive into what lies ahead - and taking a moment to look bac...
RTC146: What we've learned in 2024.
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a YEAR, hasn’t it? From navigating the wild world of personal finances to grow...