Best Backtesting Podcasts (2025)

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Your Backtest Looks Great - What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 52:52

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28d ago52:52

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Be wary when going from backtest to live trading. You're at peak optimism, and if you're not careful, disappointment awaits. In this episode, we discuss all the ways a live trading can fall short of your backtest and what you can do about it.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Running Out of Buying Power - A Good Thing? 41:37

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Is running out of buying power... actually good? Here's the graph of buying power mentioned in the episode: Is Running Out of Buying Power A Good Thing?By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Mastering Pre-Race Scalping: The Easiest Trades You’re Not Making Yet 15:52

3d ago15:52

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In this episode, we dive into one of the cleanest and most repeatable Betfair trading methods out there: pre-race scalping. You’ll learn: What pre-race scalping is (and isn’t) The biggest mistakes traders make How to spot smart price moves before the off Why small profits can stack into something powerful How LightSpeed Stats helps you find and tra…

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Deep vs. Wide: Two Paths to Trading Profits 38:02

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How many trades should your strategy take and how profitable should each one be? There are two distinct approaches to answering this question, and most profitable traders fall into one camp or the other.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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TROBs: The Popular Triple-or-Bust Horse Racing Trading Strategy 14:59

10d ago14:59

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In this episode, we break down a powerful yet often overlooked race strategy: TROB — Triple or Bust. If you’ve heard of DOB (Double or Bust), TROB takes things one step further—aiming to triple your stake by backing a horse and laying it in-play at one-third of the price. It’s higher risk, but with the right data, it can deliver consistent profits.…

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Symbol Lists in Strategies - Yes or No? 49:50

14d ago49:50

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Should you restrict your strategy to trade a certain list of symbols? In a surprisingly heated debate, Michael and Dave discuss this topic and different reasons for each approach.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Why Accas Are Killing Your Profits (And What to Do Instead) 19:32

13d ago19:32

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Think accas are the fast track to big wins in horse racing? Think again. In this episode, we break down exactly why accumulator bets are one of the worst-value options on the market. From the hidden maths behind the odds to the psychological tricks that keep punters chasing losses, you’ll learn how bookmakers use accas to stack the deck in their fa…

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The 3 Horse Racing Trading Myths Costing You Profit on Betfair 14:58

16d ago14:58

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Think laying favourites is always value? Think you have to trade in-play to win? Think again. In this episode, I reveal 3 of the biggest horse racing trading myths that are silently draining profits from Betfair traders — and what to do instead. Backed by real data and hands-on testing from inside LightSpeedStats.com you’ll learn: Why most “common-…

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Looking at P&L (Your's or Some Else's) Is Toxic 36:06

21d ago36:06

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Looking at your P&L while you're trading is toxic. This also applies when looking at someone else's results - perhaps even more so.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Lay to Back: Betfair Trading Horse Racing Strategy Guide 13:56

24d ago13:56

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Ever looked at a short-priced favourite and thought, “That’s way too low”? In this episode, Martin breaks down the powerful Lay to Back strategy—a Betfair horse racing approach that flips the usual method on its head. You’ll learn when to lay a horse before the race and how to lock in profits by backing it later in-play. Discover how to spot vulner…

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Betfair Horse Racing Strategy Training: The Missing Key to Consistent Profits 18:23

28d ago18:23

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If you’re still trading horse racing on instinct—or worse, copying random tips—you’re playing a losing game. In this episode, we break down why strategy training is essential if you want to make consistent profits on Betfair. You’ll learn: The biggest mistake new traders make (and how to avoid it) Why "having a strategy" isn’t enough—you need to tr…

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A Lay The Favourite Strategy That Actually Holds Up in a Backtest! 14:27

28d ago14:27

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In this episode, Martin shares a powerful strategy for laying horses on Betfair—focused on short-priced favourites returning after a break. But instead of guessing, he shows you how to backtest the idea using LightSpeed Stats horse racing software. You’ll learn: Why this strategy could give you an edge The key filters to use (price, break length, g…

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The Truth About Horse Racing Selection Criteria: What Really Works 23:14

1M ago23:14

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With so many stats, trends, and filters available… how do you know which horse racing selection criteria actually matter? In this episode, we break down the most common approaches traders use and reveal which ones are worth your time (and which are just noise). You'll learn how professional traders simplify their criteria, what data to trust, and h…

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When is your Strategy Good Enough? 40:49

1M ago40:49

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How to get out of backtest world and make the next steps to get your strategy live.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Delisting Foreign Companies For National Security 17:46

1M ago17:46

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On this episode we are joined in the Southern Studio during the Options Industry Conference by: Jim Toes, President, Securities Traders Association Jim and Mark discuss: The nuances involved in deslisting foreign companies in the name of national security. His thoughts on the 0DTE Mag 7 proposal - does it make sense for the options markets? Do we h…

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Why Dobbing Is My Favourite Betfair Strategy (And How You Can Use It Too) 23:54

1M ago23:54

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In this episode, I dive into my all-time favourite horse racing strategy on Betfair: Dobbing—aka Double or Bust. I’ll walk you through: What Dobbing actually is (in simple terms) Why it works so well—even if your horse doesn't win The exact traits I look for when picking a Dob trade And why this strategy has stood the test of time for me Whether yo…

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Has NASDAQ Cracked the 0DTE Nvidia Code? 25:35

1M ago25:35

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On this episode, we are joined in the Southern Studio during the Options Conference by: Dave Barrett, Head of Options Strategy at Nasdaq Dave and Mark discuss: Nasdaq's potentially game-changing proposal for 0DTE Tesla, Nvidia and more. Will we finally be able to trade 0DTE options on single-name equities? Let's find out... Plus they discuss: the s…

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Exploring the Dangerous world of Gamma Bombs with SpotGamma 16:53

1M ago16:53

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During the Options Industry Conference, we were joined by Matt Fox, CEO, SpotGamma. Mark and Matt discuss: WTH is SpotGamma? Are 0DTE options just gamma bombs waiting to go off? How should gamma inform your trading? Should we expand 0DTE to equity options? and much more...By The Options Insider Radio Network

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Episode 1: The Future of Betfair Horse Racing Trading Starts Now! 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Welcome to the very first episode of the LightSpeed Stats Podcast — your new home for smarter, faster horse racing trading on Betfair. In this launch episode, Martin (co-founder of LightSpeed Stats) shares why this podcast exists, who it’s for, and what to expect in the weeks ahead. You’ll learn: Why most traders never reach consistent profits The …

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The Key to Backtesting: Your Library of Columns 46:09

1M ago46:09

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The second episode in our series on creating profitable strategies using backtesting. We review: How most traders backtest the wrong way How to add columns to your backtest What columns make the most sense How your "library of columns" gets more and more valuable over timeBy Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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OIC 2025 Conversations: The Mysteries of 0DTE Backtesting with Option Omega 18:06

2M ago18:06

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Join us as we explore the mysteries and nuances that emerge when trying to backtest 0DTE options strategies with Troy McNeil, Co-Founder of Option Omega.By The Options Insider Radio Network

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking 0DTE, 24-Hour Trading and Spooky Volatility with Tradier 22:42

2M ago22:42

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We are joined in the Southern Studio by: Kevin “Lex” Luthringshausen, SVP Strategic Partnerships, Tradier Peter Laptewicz, President of Brokerage, Tradier Mark, Lex and Peter discuss: How the recent volatility may be spooking some of tradiers more aggressive clients. The evolving 0DTE landscape and what the next products should be. Should options g…

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You're Probably Backtesting Wrong 44:04

2M ago44:04

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The first episode in a mini-series on how to create a trading strategy using backtesting.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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How Real Traders Use AI to Trade 48:15

2M ago48:15

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We discuss Dave's recent experience using ChatGPT to create the Strategy Cruncher, a tool for optimizing your trading strategies. Prediction market for who will have the best AI model by the end of the year.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking Options Education, 0DTE and Diversification at Gunpoint with Robinhood 28:40

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We are joined in the Southern Studio at OIC 2025 by: Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood. Mark and Steve discuss: How Robinhood's clientele is handling these extremely volatile markets. Should EVERTHING trade 24/7? What is the best way to expand 0DTE into the equity options realm? How do you get the tiktok generation to engage with de…

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What Metric Should You Be Optimizing For? 47:53

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Every trader has an opinion on what the perfect metric is to evaluate a strategy and to optimize on. We discuss our favorites and why.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Exploring Illiquid Liquidity with All Options USA 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Next up in the Southern Studio: Mathieu Boivin-Carrier, Director, All Options USA We discuss: Providing liquidity in less-liquid options The upcoming Nasdaq pilot for 0DTE single-name equity options Why would you start a prop shop in Austin? The problems with allocations for newer market makers. Should options trade 24 hours a day? and much more...…

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How Far Back Should Your Backtest Look Good? 46:21

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"If your backtest looks great for the last 3 months, why do you care what it looked like before that?" A trader Dave started coaching recently asked this question. The answer cuts to the core of why most traders give up on a trading strategy and end up quitting trading altogether. The Spurious Correlations website that was mentioned in the podcast.…

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Catching Up With Public 17:48

3M ago17:48

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Couldn't make it to OIC this year? We've got you covered with exclusive panel content and interviews from the show. Next up - Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage, Public Sam discusses: The status of Public's first foray into the options market? The new proposal for 0DTE options in the Mag 7 stocks. Should options trade 24 hours a day? the state of optio…

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What to Prioritize 48:01

3M ago48:01

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You've got a lot of ideas, each requiring a certain amount of work. How do you decide what trading ideas are likely to pan out? Improving an existing strategy Creating a new strategy Related workflow tasks The ICE MethodBy Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking 0DTE, 24-hour Trading and More with tastytrade 18:23

3M ago18:23

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Couldn't make it to OIC this year? We've got you covered with exclusive panel content and interviews from the show. First up - JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG Group North American and President of Tastylive. JJ discusses: The new proposal for 0DTE options in the Mag 7 stocks. Should options trade 24 hours a day? the state of options education? and much more.…

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking New Exchanges with IEX 30:18

3M ago30:18

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On this episode Mark is joined in the Southern Studio by: John Palmer, Head of Options, IEX Ivan Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Optios, IEX They discuss Do we really need a 19th options exchange? What can IEX bring to the table that is different from every other options exchange? How can you protect market makers from dangerous errors and stale …

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OIC 2025 Conversations: Talking 0DTE, 24-Hour Trading and More with Clear Street 18:51

3M ago18:51

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We are joined in the Southern Studio by: Thomas Bonville, Managing Director, Head of Derivative Sales, Clear Street We discuss: 24-hour options trading The potential for 0DTE single-name equity options and much more...By The Options Insider Radio Network

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Why Not Automate Your Trades? 34:06

3M ago34:06

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We discuss the most common objections traders have to using automation and how to get over the hump.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Learning From Top Performers 39:45

3M ago39:45

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A follow-up on our previous interview with Jared Tendler where we go deeper into: the role of optimism in trading poker and trading learning from top performers in non-trading fields A chart of earnings season: https://www.davemabe.com/earnings-season/By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Interview with Jared Tendler 57:08

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This week, we interviewed Jared Tendler, a mental coach for traders, poker players, and golfers. Jared has written several books, including The Mental Game of Trading. This was a wide-ranging interview where we discussed: The mental side of systematic trading How poker and trading are similar and different What traders can learn from top performers…

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Should You Turn Off Strategies On Crazy Days? 36:45

4M ago36:45

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When the market is raging in a way that's far out of the ordinary, should you turn your strategies off? Or let it be business as usual? We discuss the things to consider.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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Turning A Trading Weakness into an Advantage 39:02

4M ago39:02

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We discuss how Dave turned a trader's frustrating bad habit into a positive workflow for creating new trading edge. This is a great case study for the power of a positive mindset and a desire to get better.By Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss

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How To Trade When Everything is Moving 45:04

4M ago45:04

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You're trading a strategy - you're comfortable with the number of trades. And then BOOM - one day the entire market is moving and your system generates 10x the number of trades it normally does. How do you react? Michael and I discussed the first time this happened to me and how best to respond to prepare for the next time.…