Lessons from the Pit with Matt “PAX” Kenah
Trading Takes
In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with legendary futures trader Matt "Pax" Kenah for an unfiltered conversation on trading discipline, simplicity, and longevity. Pax shares how his journey started on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade and evolved into high-level screen trading. Learn how he keeps his edge, scales responsibly, and stays mentally sharp year after year. Whether you're new to futures or looking to improve consistency in any market, Pax’s wisdom is a must-listen.
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The Hidden Edge in SEC Filings with Jason Tange of AskEdgar
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In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Jason Tange, one of the founders of AskEdgar. With a passion for data-driven edge, Jason breaks down how traders can gain an edge using public filings like 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and risk disclosures, especially for small cap stocks. He also shares the philosophy behind AskEdgar, blending AI with deep domain expertise.
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Create Trade Plans Like a Pro Trader (Pure Strategy, No Fluff)
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Ready to level up your trading mindset and execution? Sam hosts veteran trader Emil Cuzman of Investors Underground in this deep-dive episode of Trading Takes. Emil breaks down his systematic approach to both small caps and large caps, highlighting the key principles that keep him profitable year after year: risk management, structured entries, and disciplined exits. Whether you’re a day trader or swing trader, this episode is packed with timeless insights that will sharpen your edge.
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How to Find Your Edge with Pradeep Bonde (Stockbee)
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In this episode of Trading Takes, hosts Sam and Chris are joined by Pradeep Bonde, better known as Stockbee – one of the most insightful minds in trading education. Pradeep dives deep into market breadth, momentum bursts, episodic pivots, and how traders can build sustainable careers by marrying process with creativity. Learn why "Are breakouts likely to work today?" is the single most important question to ask each morning, how to track volume thresholds and institutional behavior, and how to avoid edge erosion by developing new setups before you need to. This conversation is a masterclass...
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Avoiding Market Traps with Stage Analysis
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In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Ted Zhang and Connor Bates from Revere Asset Management to break down how they called the top in semiconductors, shorted the market using ETFs like SOXS and FNGD, and avoided the traps many traders fell into this year. From Nvidia’s topping formation to how to use stage analysis to stay aligned with market trends, this is one of the most tactical and actionable breakdowns you’ll hear this year. They also share their risk management framework, trend gauge philosophy, and why “sitting on your hands” is not only okay—but often...
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How Veteran Traders Survive Market Chaos: Russell Valenti & Scott Manzo
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In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with trading veterans Russell Valenti and Scott Manzo — two experienced traders with over 60 years of combined experience to discuss how traders can navigate the most volatile markets of our time. From the dot-com bubble to the 2008 financial crisis, COVID chaos, and today's high-volatility conditions, Russell and Scott share their most hard-earned trading lessons, discuss the mindset needed to survive, and offer actionable tips for traders trying to stay afloat in today’s market. This episode dives into risk management, emotional resilience,...
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Pro Traders Share Hard Truth: What it Really Takes to Make it
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In this episode of Trading Takes, host Sam is joined by proprietary firm trader Brice Foose of Seven Points Capital, independent trader Eddie Griesedieck, and IU moderator Nick Kasnett for an honest conversation about their trading journeys, mistakes, and successes. Discover how these traders navigated tough drawdowns, learned to wire out daily profits, and overcame devastating losses. From beginner's luck and blown accounts to mastering discipline and consistency, this roundtable provides powerful insights to transform your trading mindset and approach.
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The Exact Process Elite Traders Use to Level Up
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In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Kyle Williams and David "Laptop Legend" Hanlin to break down one of the most overlooked yet critical parts of trading: reviewing your trades. Kyle and David share how elite traders analyze past trades, identify mistakes, and refine their setups to stay consistently profitable. They also discuss the best tools, journaling strategies, and pitfalls to avoid in the trade review process.
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How Elite Traders Think and Trade: Jeff Holden of SMB Capital
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In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Jeff Holden, trader and recruiter at SMB Capital, to dive deep into trade execution, risk management, and trader development. Jeff shares insights from coaching seven and eight-figure traders, discussing how top professionals approach trading setups, risk, and market psychology. Whether you're a beginner or experienced trader, this episode aims to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how professional traders operate and ways you might level up your trading.
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How to Stay Calm and Win in Trading - Mindset Guide with Yvan Byeajee
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In this episode of Trading Takes, host Sam sits down with Yvan Byeajee, a seasoned trader, fund manager, and trading psychology expert. Yvan shares hard-earned lessons on emotional control, risk management, and embracing uncertainty—the key factor that separates winning traders from those who struggle. Yvan explains how most traders approach the market with the wrong mindset, why emotional discipline is more important than any technical strategy, and how traders can build resilience to navigate both losses and success. If you want to develop true mental toughness in trading, this is a...
info_outlineIn this special episode of Trading Takes, Sam travels to Miami to sit down with trading legend Lance Breitstein.
Sam and Lance discuss Lance's new course, Magnum Opus, and the mindset behind long-term trading success. Lance shares elite trading lessons from his time managing Trillium’s prop desk, offers insights about retail trading, highlighting key lessons in mentorship, managing risk, and sizing up effectively. Lance reveals how traders can avoid common pitfalls, develop intentional daily habits, and overcome setbacks to create sustainable growth.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this episode is filled with elite advice and strategies to help you win at trading over the long run.