TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast
Episodes
92 - Star Fund Managers: Fairytales or Superheroes?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Pota...
91 - ROHIT VAISH FROM SATURN: AI: Revolution or Ruin for Financial Planning?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Pota...
90 - The Financial Planning Wizard of Aus
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Pota...
89 - Fundment Fundamentals With Ola Abdul
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Pota...
88 - Independence Day: From SJP to IFA
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE26 tickets on sale here: https://www.therealadviserpodcast.com/In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Pota...
87 - Lick's State of The TRAP Nation 2026 Address
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, Lick delivers a mesmerisingly sexy State of The TRAP Nation 2026 Address.Show links: http://tiny.cc/traplinksSponsor Link...
86 - The Big Lessons of 2025 (with special guest Pete Matthew)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: The Big Lessons of 2025TRAPist question from Graham Compton https:...
85 - What Real Advisers Actually Say
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: What Real Advisers SayTRAPist question from Mark D (Dampier?!)Cult...
84 - Mr Marmite!
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Paul Armson - "Mr Marmite" - with a special offer for TR...
83 - The Future of TRAP
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: The Future Of TRAPCulture Corner (take two) with Conor Cahalane: h...
82 - (Less) Lonely Money
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Guest Meghaan Lurtz on (Less) Lonely Money: https://meghaanlurtz.s...
81 - First World Problems
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: First World ProblemsTRAPist question(s) from Patrick Duggan: http:...
80 - The Girl's Got Verve
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Cathi Harrison interviewTRAPist question(s) from Lee DenhamCulture...
79 - Consolidator Conflicts
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Consolidator ConflictsTRAPist question(s) from Tom Oates: https://...
78 - Summer Reset: Drift or Design?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss- Topical Titbits- Meat and Potatoes: Summer Reset: Drift or Design?- TRAPist question(s) from no-on...
77 - Creating Winning Habits - with elite coach Joe O’Connor
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Creating Winning Habits - with elite coach Joe O’ConnorTRAPist...
76 - Drawdown Decisions
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Drawdown Decisions (FCA Retirement Income Advice Review)TRAPist qu...
75 - Building A Shit Hot Client Experience
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Building A Shit Hot Client ExperienceTRAPist question(s) from www....
74 - From Football to Finance with guest host Paddy Andrews
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: From Football to Finance with guest host Paddy AndrewsCulture Corn...
73 - The Network Effect
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: The Network EffectCulture CornerTRAPist question(s) from Dave Quin...
72 - M&A Musings with special guest Rob Stevenson.
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: M&A Musings with special guest Rob Stevenson. Culture CornerT...
71 - TRAP LIVE25!
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAPLIVE25 RECORDING PLUS Q&A!!!In this latest LIVE pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: The Four Horsemen’s Ori...
70 - BitCoin Battles
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: BitCoin BattlesCulture CornerTRAPist question(s) from Anonymous Le...
69 - The Couples Conundrum
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE: http://www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsM...
68 - Tariff Tantrums
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE: http://www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsM...
67 - Events, Dear Boy, Events!
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE: http://www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsM...
66 - From Panic to Poise: Guiding Clients Through Market Volatility
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Annual Declines, How To Prepare Clients and Get Them ThroughCultur...
65 - The Metrics That Matter
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE: http://www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsM...
64 - Escape Artist On FIRE
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE: http://www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits ...
63 - We Need To Talk About Trump
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE: http://www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits ...
62 - Planning Your Best Year Yet
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE.In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including the passing of TRAPist Stua...
61 - Best of 2024
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE.It's Christmas. There's no way we're getting anything done, so here's a lazy rehash...
60 - TRAP WRAP 2024
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. REGISTER INTEREST HERE.In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including details about TRAP LIVE25, ...
59 - Analysing Adviser Alpha
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE25 - 14TH MAY. PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY! Click here to register your interest.In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Tit...
58 - CUC: Completely Unnecessary Complications
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including HUM recap, Canada Life adviser resources, risk tolerances don’t change o...
57 - Adviser YouTube Mastery with James Shack
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including Budget analysis both onshore and offshore peeps, 5% AUM acquisition models...
56 - Full Fit Financial Planning
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including Irish pension funding changes, FT article on how risk has been so misunder...
55 - Slow Motion Wealth Destruction
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including conflicts of interest, Mind The Gap, why the bucket approach works, CTFs, ...
54 - Breaking Bad (News)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical TitbitsMeat and Potatoes: Breaking Bad NewsQuestions posted by our beloved TRAPist Darren F:...
53 - Efficient Market Hype?
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Because of scheduling issues, we had to record this episode over a week before its release. An hour after recording, the scrapping of the idiotic &quo...
52 - KPIs: Key People of Influence
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including more Irish fraud, US rookie adviser failure rate, UK IFA profitability tre...
51 - Much Ado About Nothing
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including FPSB Ireland making great strides, Truflation, the primacy of equities, CI...
50 - What's Risk Got To Do With It?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including cyber security, Monzo pensions, DFA Matrix Book, Métis Ireland work award...
49 - Universal Marketing Truths
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Della Voce was bobbing along lost somewhere in the Atlantic; Storyteller was in an internet-lousy Turkey. So we had a guest host in Samantha Russell, ...
48 - The Greatest Scandal Of All
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including Della Voce’s 50th party, 12% commission for bust DFM, painful banking fo...
47 - Of Tournaments And Trophies: The Awards Industry
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including Storyteller’s Munich Massacre, useful online calculators, ATR questionna...
46 - Politics - Do You or Don't You?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including BTC ETFs coming here, insurance payouts from Royal London, SPIVA Persisten...
45 - TRAP Live!
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP Live!This is a TRAP episode recorded on 9th May 2024 in front of 140 adoring TRAPists at Lola's, the louche, loose, slightly dangerous bar i...
Today's The Day!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So today is TRAP Live, and we can't put out a show. Fear not, TRAPists, the live show is being recorded and will come out in two weeks, on 23rd M...
44 - Bricks and Torture
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including the imminent TRAP Live event, superb service, FCA fee review update, Ultra...
43 - The One About AI (Alan's Infatuation)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issue...
42 - Clients or Customers?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issue...
41 - SJP et al: Big Brands, Big Challenges
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss- Topical iss...
40 - You're Fired!
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issue...
39 - The Wealth Transfer - Hype or Real?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss- Topical iss...
38 - Investment Fundamentals 101
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTo...
37 - ABL - Always Be Learning
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTo...
36 - Three Wins, Two Lessons, One Goal
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTo...
35 - Crushing Content Creation
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTo...
34 - Centres of Influence
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.comIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTo...
33 - Revolutionise Your Referrals
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including a recap of HUM, hitting 500 YT subscribers, final call for the Irish Ideas...
32 - The FINAL Exit Strategy
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including the rise and fall of Open Money, Vanguard leaving China, Irish Ideas Excha...
31 - Taking THAT Fork In The Road
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss- Topical issues, including SJP swallowing Consumer Duty, NextWealth IFA report, M&G closing its...
30 - FIRE Away!
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including TRAP Live on 9th May 2024, the TRAP Pack officially open the World Cup in ...
29 - Invest Like Norwegians Would
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including Rugby World Cup updates, Messrs Smith & Hart recap HUM Cape Town, AIM ...
28 - We Need To Talk About Fees
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including being present and putting our your work, DB transfer factory fines, the co...
27 - Succinct Seminar Success
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including FCA fees coming down (yay), Scottish Widows loses 180 funds (eek), DB sche...
26 - Oh, The Mistakes We've Made!
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including two Morningstar reports, the Buy-to-Let meltdown, gilt pension “protecto...
25 - Survive And Thrive The Summer
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
F-BOMB ALERT AT 26m22s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including this month’s Chancellor and his ...
24 - Lick Says Avoid JAB (JISAs, Annuities, Bonds)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: "STORYTELLER" SMITH WAS IN A TURKISH HOTEL ROOM WITH A FAULTY FIRE ALARM. THIS BEEPS THROUGHOUT. ALAN APOLOGISES PROFUSELY. HE K...
23 - Sin Bin or Send Off?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
22 - Dispensing The Vitamin C
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
21 - Newbie Deep Dive with Emmelia Powell
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
20 - Onboarding Pt2 - The CRUCIAL First Planning Meeting
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
19 - Onboarding Pt1 - Getting To Know You
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
18 - Critical Non-Essentials
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
17 - Man Plans and God Laughs
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
16 - KISS and Tell
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
15 - We Need To Talk About SJP
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this St Patrick’s Day Special latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styl...
14 - Top Tips For Newbies
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussThree glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable styleTopical issues, including ...
13 - AUM: Advisers Under Management
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including the PFS’s escalating legal bills; an as-yet-unnamed IFA with his/her/the...
12 - How To Win Clients and Influence People PART TWO
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
****SLIGHT TECHNICAL ISSUES AT 50m AND 65m - STICK WITH IT!****In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including a Trappist ...
11 - How To Win Clients and Influence People PART ONE
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including a Trappist Six Nations rugby shindig on 4th Feb - all Trappists welcome! C...
10 - We Need To Talk About Consumer Duty
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discusstopical issues, including the spat between the CII and PFSa discussion on the big regulatory elephan...
9 - Xmas 2022 Q&A Special!
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this TRAP Christmas Special, the Trap Pack devote an entire show to answering questions from our beloved Trappists.On that note: the Pack would lik...
8 - Who Coaches Coach?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussWhich coaches and external influences have had the most impact on our development as financial planners/...
7 - What Is REAL Financial Planning?
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussExamples of real financial planning and how it transforms people’s livesFTX and Scam Bankrupt-FraudThe...
6 - Solo Adviser or Grow Your Practice?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe pros and cons of the solo adviser v intentionally growing a practiceThe TRAP team answers questions ...
5 - Imposters In Cape Town
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe passing of Ian Taylor, truly a visionarySouth African shenanigans with Andy and NickCarl talks about...
4 - The Ideal Client Profile
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussAndy leads off with a recap of the annual CISI shindig in Liverpool and a discussion on what are the asp...
3 - Bond Market Carnage
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe bond market tumult and how we’re dealing with our client's behaviours during this time.The TR...
2 - Welcome Meetings and other stuff
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:The UK’s Not-A-BudgetCommission shenanigans in IrelandThe Onboarding Process/Welcome MeetingsModel Po...
1 - Carl's Big Event
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:Carl's Big Event;The importance of Showing Your WorkHow difficult it can be to remain Present and ...
Introduction To The Real Adviser Podcast (TRAP)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
============================Take part in the conversation! We want YOU to suggest topics and questions you’d like the Trap Pack to answer. The best ...