The Curve

Mia McGrath’s Frugal Chic Rules for Building Wealth.

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟What does it actually take to save £100,000 in your mid-20s without becoming a joyless hermit who never buys a...

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, starting with Netflix’s huge move on Warner Bros and w...

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, the outrage, and the “blame the billionaire” ene...

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 hard-earned entertainment budget in an ironically di...

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 handful of female CEOs on the NASDAQ, building life-...

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 to dive into the juicy numbers: from why dating up...

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 listen to) real money mistakes from our community,...

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 overspending, £5 left in the bank, and a 4% phone...

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 curiosity. Natalie Piucco (Google’s applied-AI ...

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, the man who literally buys companies is taking a br...

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 property cycle (recovery, boom, cool-off, slump), why...

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 Steven and Victor break down this week’s AI may...

Property Cycles Explained.

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟Ever wondered why the property market feels like it’s having mood swings? Soph and Vic break down the propert...

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 dig into Kering’s $4B “it’s not you, it’s...

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 from central banks to everyday investors is taking no...

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) with a monster jump that hints luxury is official...

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 waiting till 65? Same - let’s put a number on that itc...

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 dominating the global leaderboard while Europe quiet...

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 Borge proves otherwise. At 24, she lays out a disci...

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 buying plushies for their shelves - it’s shapin...

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 we maybe… wouldn’t show our mums. We unpack the...

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 week (miss you Soph - plss come back soon 🥲). In ...

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 evaporate faster than your lunch break? You’re not ...

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 - Jerry stepping away after 47 years, the Unileve...

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 26-year-old Lily Foote, who shares the health scare...

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 guest: Lucy Blakiston from Shit You Should Care About...

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 ultimate financial horror story? Enter Gabby, who ...

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 charters (cool cool cool), while the rest of us are ...

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 the charts and the stock market - yep, Taylor and ...

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, or just someone who buys cute baby outfits on im...

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 with surprise cake, a video montage, and a pair of...

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 surprisingly empowering process of pulling off he...

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 ballet ambitions (complete with fake panting for dra...

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 chasing a dream home, she flipped the script and wen...

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 that are turning heads - one’s riding a tech-pow...

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 most important. In this episode, Soph and Vic sit dow...

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 first-time podcaster Sophie G, a financial whizz and ...

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 fine, and a newly converted love for travel insuranc...

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 said it was exactly the conversation we need right n...

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 brain farts, or unusually long tangents in this on...

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 money mastermind for our second instalment of The Pro...

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 the full unfiltered conversation. From Nvidia’s ...

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 sit down with the incredible Caitlyn Kumi, founder...

‘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-profile wedding (and the importance of prenups) to h...

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 buying your first home, thinking about investing,...

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 of chaos). With their Investing Bootcamp launching ...

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. They kick things off with a reminder about The Cur...

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 actually know what bonds are? And more importantly, shoul...

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 week. They kick off with travel debates (beach club v...

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 relationship? In this fiercely eye-opening episode, author...

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 and Soph unpack the billionaire breakup of Elon and...

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 when the last load of washing was switched. In thi...

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 made and what it says about celebrity brands, equi...

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. In this ep, Sophie chats with the legendary foun...

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 this week. First up, big changes to KiwiSaver: if ...

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 disorders. Please take care while listening and feel...

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 week, Vic and Soph break down why markets have jumped...

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 - but what about fixed income? In this episode, Sop...

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 economics of the Colosseum (€1.4 billion a year, no...

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? In this juicy, hilarious, and heartwarming chat, S...

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 Weekly, Vic and Soph unpack Amazon’s bold move to sta...

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 awkward money convo? Meggie Palmer is here to sav...

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 prefer to skip that part, jump ahead to 5:09.Tesla just...

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 Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Freakin’ Bushnell, joine...

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), armed with a paloma and a whole lotta feelings a...

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 glorious Polly Markus (aka Miss Polly’s Kitchen...

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 reshaping our economies. Zoe from Tempo unpacks the...

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 sent US markets soaring nearly 10% in a day (yep, a ...

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 grief, death, and eating disorders. Please take ca...

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 Weekly is a wild ride through the chaos of Trump’s ne...

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 bill? Blame it on dopamine. In this episode, we chat ...

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, family drama, and… onsens. If you’re just here...

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 Tempo for a Temperature Check on the AI boom. Sophie...

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 Frances Cook – finance journalist, author, and ...

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 pro stripes - juggling a four-month-old, economic c...

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 Tempo Temperature Checks mini-series, we’re joined b...

Do Financial Opposites Attract?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when two financial advisors - married to each other - have completely different money personalities? Meet Carissa, the self-proclaimed "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 not something you’re up for today, feel free to...

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 on something BIG - like Diary of a CEO big. But per...

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 stock market has been messier than a bad spray tan....

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’s officially pre-approved for a mortgage! 🎉 Bu...

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-watching-our-trailer big. Yep, you read that right. We...

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 into what the legendary investor’s latest moves re...

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 be honest, buying a home isn’t as easy as it use...

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 talk gets passionate). If you're listening with li...

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 with self-driving cars. This week, we’re diving...

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, it doesn’t mean turning a house upside down. Ent...

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 statements (risky move) to Dani for a very honest fin...

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 “lol, no.” Meanwhile, the NZ property marke...

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 - especially when the system isn’t built for them...

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 - until she decided to crash the party. In this episod...

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. First up, Trump is back with a fresh batch of tari...

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 parents (yep, studies confirm it). With homeownership...

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 billion in a day, thanks to a mysterious new player fro...

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 first-ever male guests! They spill the beans on a...

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’re not about to splurge on bubbly when everyone...

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 fintech founder, an investing trailblazer, and some...

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 structures lost, 200,000 people displaced, and $275 b...

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 foolproof 3-bucket budget system (essentials, non-es...

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 back at the year that was. First, we reflect on 2024&...