In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast, Alistair Crooks, founder of Traders Support Club, joins us to explain why 90% of traders blow their accounts and what you must do to avoid being part of that statistic. With over 23 years of active trading experience, Alistair reveals key lessons on surviving volatile markets, mastering risk manage…

Mastering the trading psychology and mindfulness is no longer optional it's essential. In this powerful episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast, host Jonathan Farrelly sits down with legendary trader and performance coach Mark Randall, co-founder of the AlphaMind Project, to uncover the crucial role of mindfulness and mental edge in modern tradin…

Unlock the secrets to building a winning trading mindset in this must-watch episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast! We're joined by Steven Goldstein, a veteran trader and renowned performance coach with nearly 40 years of real-world market experience, author of "Mastering the Mental Game," and founder of the AlphaMind program. In this insightful…

Why most traders fail and how to fix it—that’s the brutally honest conversation we dive into in this must-listen episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast. We’re joined by Charlie Burton, a veteran trader with 28 years of real market experience and the co-founder of Ezeetrader, who has guided thousands of traders through the psychological and techn…

In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast, we discuss how Central Banks are using gold to prepare for reset. We’re joined by Stephen Flood, CEO of GoldCore and a globally recognized expert in precious metals investing. With decades of experience in global finance and time on the trading desks of Goldman Sachs, Stephen shares the untold stor…

In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast, we’re joined by renowned trader and educator Jason Graystone founder of Tier One Trading and Greystone Education. Jason shares the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to become a successful trader, from losing 40k to financial freedom. If you’re tired of fake trading gurus selling drea…

What does Trump’s plan mean for the stock markets? With new tariffs, economic uncertainty, and shifting global capital flows, traders and investors are on high alert. In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast, we sit down with Aidan O’Donnell to analyze how Trump’s policies are affecting stocks, commodities, and currencies—and what opportun…

In this episode, we’re joined by John White, co-founder of Positive Equity, to unpack what it truly takes to succeed in the high-stakes world of prop trading. Whether you're a beginner exploring how to get into trading or an experienced retail trader looking to take your skills to the next level, this episode is packed with invaluable insights from…

In this engaging podcast episode, seasoned trader Mark Gough recounts his early Bitcoin breakthrough, buying Bitcoin for less than $50 and explores how that pivotal move paved the way for a deep dive into both cryptocurrency and stock market trading. Mark discusses the speculative nature of the crypto market, highlighting its extreme volatility and…

We are back for the new season of two blokes trading. In this podcast we discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the financial markets, highlighting his pro-business stance and the influence of tech leaders like Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos. The conversation also covers the potential market effects of US-China tensions and the rise of crypto, in…

This is the last podcast of the year & the Blokes discuss how 2023 has been a great year for traders. 2024 has a lot to live up too after a really strong year, seeing so many opportunities throughout the markets. Tech Stocks have seen some great gains with the biggest winner in the S&P being Nvidia, seeing a 230% gain. This is a result of the curre…

In this podcast Jonathan & Adam scan the markets, with the current theme being the trend is your friend! This morning the markets were thin after thanksgiving on Friday, but we did see a slight pickup as the day went on. Markets are currently directional which is great for traders, the DXY remains bearish & stocks are soaring with market sentiment …

Jonathan and Rory talk though the importance the economic calendar for all traders. A lot of traders believe that certain data doesn’t move the markets enough and that they should ignore it. But using this information to your advantage can give you a trading edge. The economic Calendar provides real-time updates on economic news and trends, allowin…

One of the main talking points over the weekend was the production cuts from OPEC. It’s looking possible that over 1 million barrels per day could be cut from supply as fear enters the market that demand could be drying up. We have already seen on Monday that price is up nearly 3% towards $78 and speculation is that it will continue towards 80. DXY…

In this podcast , Jonathan and Rory discuss how to trade news headlines. The key is to understand the impact & domino effect these headlines can have on companies & markets. Immersing yourself within the financial markets is key to construct your trade and investment ideas. The example Rory covers, is around Maersk letting go 10,000 workers. We ask…

In this weeks episode, Jonathan & Adam scan the markets & explain why you should hold fire amid uncertainty. Monday has been a quite day & the blokes explain the importance of waiting for the right time to execute with Dollar currently consolidating. Later in the week we have some high impact data coming out with US CPI & PPI & we should see a spik…

In this episode the Blokes discuss the pros & cons of limit orders. Jonathan and Rory both discuss how & when they use limit orders in different situations. Both Jonathan and Rory highlight that the advantages usually heavily outweigh the disadvantages. It allows you to target a specific target price & have that order waiting to execute even while …

Is the Santa rally on its way or is this just an overreaction to some bad news that investors think is good news? For a long time now, the narrative of “bad data = good news” has allowed equity markets to rally. However, Rory shares in the app and talks about it on todays podcast that over 75% of major data last week was negative. yet the market ta…

Rory takes a USDJPY short just before the podcast begins, but will USD/JPY tank? He explains the reasoning behind this move as well as the strong risk to reward that is favoured. Jonathan is holding off until we see 152 hit but will it be too late? The question is will Bank Of Japan intervene after removing a pledge to defend the level with offers …

In this episode Jonathan and Rory continue to evaluate the risks from the Middle East & the uncertainty in the financial markets. Also looking at higher yields and central bank action from around the globe. The war in the Middle East is still raging and shows no sign of stopping. In the podcast Rory mentions the risk of other countries such as Iran…

In this episode the blokes look at the impact of war on the financial markets & what markets are most effected. The blokes also share their deepest condolences to the innocent people that have been effected by the war, especially the woman & children. Jonathan discusses how there is always two sides to every war & how main stream media always have …

In this weeks podcast the blokes discuss the difference between technical versus fundamental traders. We also introduce Adam Harris, a long term professional in the financial markets who has now joined the team and most will already have noticed his great analysis within the app already. Adam talks us through his background and years of experience.…

In this podcast, Jonathan and Rory discuss the importance of using macroeconomic indicators. During the live NFP stream that Jonathan and Rory shared via the TBT app, Rory mentioned before NFP was released how he thought there would be a larger than expected number as he read reports on indicators that suggest employment is increasing. Looking at r…

I’m this episode, Jonathan and Rory breakdown the week ahead in the markets and discuss the moves of last week, including why gold is not so shiny for investors. The blokes also share their opinion on what markets to watch this week. The ISM PMI came in above estimates however the S&P500 didn’t manage to take much advantage, closing nearly flat on …

In this episode the blokes breakdown the markets & ask the question are stocks doomed? The blokes discuss how it’s a great time to be trading! Markets are directional which presents huge opportunity to capitalise. Rory also tells us how McDonald’s was founded. Have you watched the movie about McDonalds? If not it’s a great watch for anyone with an …

Jonathan and Rory dive into the facts to help understand if there will be a global recession coming soon? The blokes share their opinions on the future outlook across a global level. In the podcast, they mention how we have avoided a crash in the economy despite higher interest rates and the cost of living crisis. Rory discusses what caused inflati…

In this episode, Jonatan and Rory discuss how the DXY is on a 8 week winning streak, could it make a ninth? The blokes analyse some last weeks action in markets including, the US CPI print coming in hotter than expected along with the influence it had on Equities and FX pairs last week, plus the impact it could have on the FOMC this Wednesday. The …

In this podcast we introduce Rajan Dhall & discuss the mindset of a successful trader. Raj has an extensive history and career in trading adding further value to our community, which we discuss in the podcast. Rajan talks about trading psychology and the importance of it and describes how retail traders can become better traders by simply switching…

In this episode, the blokes offer their opinion on the markets, taking a close look to see will Dollar strength continue with a busy economic calendar ahead! Rory and Jonathan talk about their expectations of markets ahead of the US CPI and FOMC Interest rate decision next week. The past week in financial markets has been a lot quitter than usual o…

In this episode Jonathan and Rory discuss the well known statistic, why only 20% of traders make money. At the beginning of the podcast Jonathan runs through some statistics of the probability of footballers and golfers making it to a professional level. Jonathan and Rory both share their experiences of what’s helped them throughout their trading j…

For the 7th consecutive week, the Dollar Index finished in the green closing above 104 to show strong support, the question is will the DXY hit 105? Jonathan and Rory both discuss their thoughts on dollar going into a quieter week than usual for economic data however the market will only be gearing up for what’s to come next week as the US CPI is d…

In this podcast, Jonathan and Rory talk about the 8th wonder of the world, Compound Interest. This is a term a lot of people are familiar with but not many are able to use it to their benefit. At the beginning of the podcast, Rory tells us a story of friend who had money saved away for years which grew exponentially but one day decided it was enoug…

In this podcast , Jonathan and Rory talk about their predictions on the financial markets, looking at Dollar, Dax, Gold, Oil, Apple, and major FX pairs. There is a busy week ahead with high impact data releases including, NFP, US PCE which could give some hints around the next inflation. (CPI) reading as well as thoughts on how the FOMC will react …

In this podcast Jonathan and Rory talk about how to build a trading strategy and what to focus on when it comes to technical, fundamentals and sentiment analysis. Jonathan discusses at the beginning of the podcast that too many new traders focus on technical analysis to generate trade ideas and solely rely on the charts for entries and exits. In th…

Jonathan and Rory discuss their thoughts on current Dollar Strength ahead of Jackson hole. Plus Fed chair, Jerome Powell due to speak on Thursday. The economic calendar is due to be light until then but with some shockwaves from recent events, there could still be some volatility left in markets. Rory discusses his thoughts on the dollar and how he…

Too many traders are told “it’s about psychology” but what they aren’t told is the truth behind psychology. In this episode, Jonathan and Rory breakdown the truth behind trading psychology, as well as sharing some of their best tips when trading and investing. The word psychology in trading is thrown around too loosely, understanding how to adopt a…

In this episode the Blokes discuss the current risk off sentiment in the markets & look at recent events impacting price action. This includes the latest US PPI and US CPI reports which both came out higher than previous. The complications that higher inflation can have on the economy is something Rory has discussed throughout the podcast and expla…

In this episode, Jonathan and Rory talk about the future of money. The Blokes share their thoughts on a digital currency being introduced. Rory openly admits that it’s not something he favours and towards the end of the podcast gives his reason for this with a relevant example to how current FX markets work and why they work so well. If governments…

In this episode Jonathan and Rory talk about recent events in the markets and what their opinions are going forward. The Blokes take a look over FX, commodities, indices & Stocks. The hot topic was APPLE loosing $200 billion in market cap in less than a week, the blokes offer their opinion in the future direction of APPLE stocks. A highlight from l…

Rory and Jonathan talk about recent events in markets including the dollar, gold, US Equities and world indices. The Blokes also talk about recent events such as the US CPI and this weeks data which includes RBA, ISM Surveys, Non Farm Payrolls and Unemployment Situation Report. In the podcast, Rory talks about the stronger than expected data on Mon…

In this weeks episode, Jonathan and Rory talk about the difference between Trading vs Investing. These terms are often used interchangeably amongst the retail community however, it’s important to distinguish their differences and to be aware that trading and investing often have different processes. Both Jonathan and Rory have different opinions on…

Jonathan and Rory talk about recent developments in the markets including, strong selling in dollar which was later seen with strong buying which managed to see the DXY Index climb above 101. Rory mentions this thoughts around recent dollar buying stating that if dollar was to continue the downward trend it would need to be sold against another pai…

In this weeks episode Jonathan and Rory talk through recent moves in the markets. Rory talks about how recent moves after the lower than expected UK CPI has created a risk on tone in the UK with GBP falling from recent highs and FTSE rallying firm. Jonathan also discusses his thoughts on some FX pairs and explains how sentiment has started to chang…

Jonathan and Rory talk about how the retail trading industry has changed in the last decade. The introduction of Instagram, TikTok and other popular social media platforms, these have been a haven for many charlatan educators, to showcase their fake results and lifestyle in order to lure retail traders. Rory also shares some recent examples of how …

Jonathan and Rory take over as Mike has departed from Two Blokes Trading to become a portfolio analyst at one of the UK’s leading pension funds. We wish Mike all the best in his new role and thank you for your valuable contribution to the podcasts. Last week seen US labour markets remain tight with unemployment declining to 3.6% from 3.7%, clearing…

In this podcast Mike and Rory share the theory behind how the NFP data release should be traded. The podcast investigates the details of what the NFP is and how it is typically announced. Rory mentions how the NFP is a leading indicator, however also explains that there are leading indicators that can be used for the NFP such as the initial jobless…

In this podcast, Mike and Rory start by discussing an under the radar under performance from the Brazilian Real on Monday, following the less than expected foreign direct investment into Brazil. The pair talk about how there is still room for growth in their opinion with the emerging market space and the difficulties that can often surround investi…

In this episode, Mike and Rory discuss why 90% of traders lose money and how you can avoid being on the wrong side. Rory opens and mentions that too many people believe the BS narrative that comes from brokers who may have a conflict of interest with trading whether that is selling you false information or pushing you to trade products you have abs…

In this weeks episode Mike and Rory talk about the S&P500 and the recent events causing this slight pullback and where they think markets are headed. Most recently, the S&P500 made highs of 4445 with a pull back to current levels of 4300. This pull back was due to a deteriorating macroeconomic outlook as well as the Fed median projected dot plot fo…

In this episode, Mike and Rory discuss the importance of understanding the correlation between commodities and the respective FX pair. The currencies highlighted in the podcast include Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Great British Pound, Norwegian Krone, and US Dollar. At the beginning the blokes mention how 2 of the main traded FX pairs …