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  • No Country for Bad Trades: Practical Examples and Trade Management

    No Country for Bad Trades: Practical Examples and Trade Management
    Mar 27 2026
    In this episode, Cam and Joel move beyond theory and into real chart analysis, breaking down exactly how high-probability setups develop—and how experienced traders actually manage them.Using real examples like HWM, GE, Tesla, and CAT, Cam walks through his full process: identifying clean setups, timing entries, scaling into positions, managing risk, and deciding when to take profits—or hold for larger moves.But this episode goes deeper than just patterns. It explores why some charts work better than others, how institutional participation shapes price action, and why understanding market conditions can be the difference between a good trade and a great one.If you want to see what a repeatable trading system looks like in practice, this is where it comes together.⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube — Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode.👉 Join Cam’s trading community:https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductionsWhat You’ll LearnHow to identify high-probability stock setups using price action and the 200-day moving averageStep-by-step breakdown of real trades (HWM, GE, Tesla) including entries, adds, and exitsWhy position sizing and risk management matter more than finding the “perfect” entryHow to turn a short-term trade into a long-term winner using runners and scaling strategiesThe role of market conditions in trade selection—and when to stay out entirelyWhy institutional ownership leads to cleaner charts and more reliable price actionHow to avoid low-quality setups and focus only on A+ opportunitiesWhat separates consistent traders from everyone else: execution, patience, and disciplineSponsors:Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.comCheck out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Cam:‍ ‍Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule.Follow Cam on TwitterSub to Cam’s YouTube for More!Joel MC:‍ ‍Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada.Follow Joel on TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • No Country for Bad Trades: Five Rules to Live By

    No Country for Bad Trades: Five Rules to Live By
    Mar 20 2026

    In this episode, we sit in on a live trading session as Cam walks Joel through the exact framework he uses to evaluate high-probability trades.

    Built on years of studying price action and institutional behavior, Cam’s system focuses on identifying when multiple signals align — and scaling position size based on conviction. This is a practical, rules-based approach designed to eliminate guesswork and improve consistency.

    ⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube — Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode.

    What You’ll Learn

    • The 5-rule framework for identifying high-probability setups
    • How to spot institutional accumulation in price action
    • When a setup is valid vs. “maybe”
    • How to size positions based on confirmation
    • Why the 200-day moving average matters
    • How to define risk before entering a trade
    • When you’re too late to enter
    • How to manage trades from short-term to multi-year holds


    Resources

    👉 Join Cam’s trading community:

    https://whop.com/the-construct-trading/premium-trading-comminty?a=chinashopproductions

    Sponsors:

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%**

    To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    Cam:‍ ‍

    Cam is a Navy veteran & management consultant turned 8 figure investor & trader. Trading let him retire at 35 & be able to support and provide for his family forever. Now he wants to help others escape the financial system and live the way we were meant to live: free. His system is a rule-based design that can be used for long term investing, swing trading or option selling on any schedule.

    Follow Cam on Twitter

    Sub to Cam’s YouTube for More!

    Joel MC:‍ ‍

    Joel is a power lineman, husband, and father of 2 wonderful daughters. He took up trading as a way of participating in the market more actively than buy and hold ETF investing. Joel has found a true passion in trading futures and would continue to do it even if he never earned (or lost) another dollar, he just enjoys the game. Along with that he has found a community that has grown on him beyond buddies and past friends to what he considers family. Joel's best friend is a doctor in the states he met through trading and have never met in person, while he is up in Canada.

    Follow Joel on Twitter



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    1 h y 9 m
  • Midday Reset: The Art of Self-Regulation, Ft. Sean and PharmD

    Midday Reset: The Art of Self-Regulation, Ft. Sean and PharmD
    Feb 20 2026
    Sean and PharmD delve into the intricacies of trading psychology, self-regulation, and the importance of discipline in trading. They discuss personal experiences, trading mistakes, and the evolution of social media in the trading community. PharmD shares his passion for teaching and the challenges traders face in managing their emotions and impulses. They emphasize the significance of acceptance and the need for a solid foundation in trading strategies to achieve success.Watch the Raw, unedited stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mgGtiKNktP0?si=bxa0xRzzzR-7AC3qLearn more about PharmD at his website: pharmdcapital.comKey highlights include:Self-regulation is crucial for successful trading.Coping mechanisms are often overlooked but essential.Trading mistakes can lead to valuable lessons.Social media can be a double-edged sword for traders.Teaching and education are vital for trader development.Impulse control is a common challenge for traders.Emotional management is key to maintaining discipline.Acceptance of mistakes can lead to better trading outcomes.There is always another trade; patience is important.Building a supportive trading community can enhance learning.🎓 Want to train these skills? Join an upcoming workshop or book a free consultation at SoundPerformancePsychology.comSponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!About Sean:Sean Sawyer, a licensed psychotherapist since 2003, whose journey into the world of stock trading in the mid-2010s led him to become a full-time trader by 2017. Sean’s unique expertise lies at the intersection of psychology and trading, blending his in-depth understanding of human behavior with practical trading experience in shared trading commons, options, and futures.Sean’s work in psychological trauma has been pivotal in shaping his approach to performance psychology. With a rich background in clinical settings, hospitals, universities, and private practice, he excels in helping individuals manage real and perceived threats—skills that are crucial for decision-making in high-pressure situations. His performance coaching, which began in 2010, spans corporate professionals, athletes, and performers, focusing on the mastery of threat response and resilience.Known for his candid, evidence-based approach, Sean emphasizes the importance of confronting and transforming deep-seated patterns and beliefs. His performance coaching bridges the challenges of psychological resilience and high-stakes decision-making, offering invaluable insights for thriving in both personal and professional arenas.Sound Performance Psychology Follow Sean on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Mining Polymarket for Content

    Mining Polymarket for Content
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode of Band of Traders, Kyle and Dan take a live, unscripted tour through Polymarket, using it as a lens for market psychology, narrative formation, and content discovery.What starts as curiosity about how prediction markets work quickly turns into a broader discussion about how these markets price probability, react to news, and create opportunities for thinking in options-style frameworks. Along the way, they explore everything from corporate earnings and central bank leadership to geopolitics, AI bubbles, celebrity culture, sports, and even chess championships.Rather than treating Polymarket as a place to make bets, the conversation treats it as a real-time map of what people believe, fear, and expect to happen next—and how that information can be mined for ideas, trades, and better questions.Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 – Intro and why Polymarket caught their attention02:30 – How prediction markets work and how pricing is formed05:20 – Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, and investor trust08:40 – Using Polymarket like an options market11:10 – Central banks, Jerome Powell, and event-driven trades13:30 – Geopolitics and leadership change markets17:00 – The AI bubble question and defining “burst”20:10 – Event rules, edge cases, and market interpretation22:30 – Culture, media, and prediction markets24:40 – Movies, celebrities, and narrative betting27:00 – Sports, chess, and long-shot probabilities30:30 – Hedging outcomes and probability ranges33:30 – What Polymarket reveals about collective belief36:00 – Closing thoughts and parting adviceSubscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%**Visit Airsoftmaster.com to support one of our own!To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Dan:Dan co-founded 2 Bulls in a China Shop with Kyle when their shared passion for active trading ignited during the lockdowns. Their daily discussions about trades, interests, and the valuable lessons learned created the bedrock for what eventually evolved into both the 2 Bulls in a China Shop and Band of Traders podcasts.While navigating the complexities of trading, Dan infused humor into the shows with his self-deprecating wit and candid discussions about their trading experiences. This dynamic duo's chemistry became the catalyst for a podcast that resonated widely, capturing the attention of a diverse audience.Service Unscripted WebsiteHalf-Cocked TalesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    39 m
  • Gold, Silver and... (W)hole Milk?

    Gold, Silver and... (W)hole Milk?
    Jan 23 2026

    This week Kyle, Dan, and Bear work through a series of market conversations that connect policy changes, commodities, and corporate risk.

    The discussion starts with recent "changes" to the food pyramid and what those shifts could mean for nutrition guidelines, consumer behavior, and the cattle industry. From there, the conversation moves into commodities more broadly, including silver and gold pushing to all-time highs and what that signals about inflation, currency confidence, and risk appetite.

    The group also breaks down the latest developments in Bayer’s Supreme Court case, talking through the legal stakes, precedent, and how a favorable or unfavorable ruling could impact the company.


    Chapters & Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro and opening discussion

    03:50 – Changes to the food pyramid

    09:20 – Implications for cattle and agriculture

    15:10 – Silver and gold at all time highs

    21:40 – What commodity strength is signaling

    27:30 – Bayer Supreme Court case overview

    34:15 – Likelihood and impact of a favorable ruling

    41:20 – Broader market takeaways

    47:30 – Closing thoughts



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  • The Future of Crypto Payments: Ft. Drew Gillen, Adesic

    The Future of Crypto Payments: Ft. Drew Gillen, Adesic
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode, Kyle sits down with Drew Gillen, co-founder and CEO of Adesic, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build financial infrastructure in crypto.

    Drew shares his founder journey, from early startup attempts and painful pivots to building Adesic in the space between traditional finance and blockchain. They talk openly about stablecoin access, global money movement, compliance, and why the legacy financial system is not designed for how digital assets actually work today.

    Drew’s story is a reminder that meaningful adoption does not come from big ideas alone, but from building systems that work reliably inside the constraints of the real world.

    Chapters & Timestamps

    00:00 – Who is Drew Gillen and how did he get here?

    04:00 – What early startup failures shaped this company?

    08:30 – Why does crypto still struggle with real world payments?

    13:30 – What problem is Adesic actually solving?

    18:00 – How does Adesic work in practice?

    24:30 – How do fees, compliance, and speed really trade off?

    32:30 – Why did the company rebrand and what changed after?

    38:00 – What does early traction and fundraising really feel like?

    44:30 – What should founders building in crypto focus on next?

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    Drew:

    Drew Gillen is the co-founder and CEO of Adesic, a fintech company building infrastructure at the intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency. He began building in tech at a young age, learning to code, assembling computers, and launching his first company at 18.

    Before Adesic, Drew experimented across e-commerce, algorithmic trading, and crypto data products, experiences that shaped his focus on infrastructure, product control, and execution. Today, he leads Adesic’s mission to make stablecoin access and global money movement practical, reliable, and usable for real businesses operating in the real world.

    Learn More Here: https://adesic.com/

    Connect with Drew on LinkedIn




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  • Friday Night Fights and Executive Odors - Afterhours

    Friday Night Fights and Executive Odors - Afterhours
    Dec 24 2025
    Dan and Rae join Kyle after watching Jake Paul's brutal loss to Anthony Joshua… Six rounds of running followed by getting his jaw broken in two places. They break down why the fight was less boxing match and more public execution, discuss whether we're obligated to keep watching Paul's fights, and debate if spectacle has completely replaced sport in modern entertainment.Ray fills us in on her political aspirations: she's running for Ohio governor as a Republican to ensure voters have a choice on the primary ballot. The gang discusses closed primaries, political kayfabe, and why sometimes the art project IS the point.Trump signs an executive order to reschedule marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 but what does that actually mean for dispensaries, research funding, and your weed stocks? The crew debates whether executive orders are just temporary wins that get undone every four years.Plus: AI customer service is garbage (Kyle's Lowe's nightmare), why AI makes up 70% of its research, Peter Piper Pizza's AI phone ordering disaster, Darwin Awards haven't been given since 2022, frontrunners to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, and why Germans use "Kevin" as an insult for annoying Americans.Topics: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight recap, marijuana rescheduling Schedule 3, Ray Faba Ohio governor campaign, AI customer service failures, executive orders, Fed Chair replacement, boxing vs spectacleTimestamps:01:00 Jake Paul Fight Recap Begins13:00 Ray's Governor Campaign Announcement18:00 Marijuana Rescheduling Discussion28:00 AI Customer Service Disasters39:00 Fed Chair Replacement Talk42:00 "Kevin" Insult OriginsSubscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%**Visit Airsoftmaster.com to support one of our own!To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Dan:Dan co-founded 2 Bulls in a China Shop with Kyle when their shared passion for active trading ignited during the lockdowns. Their daily discussions about trades, interests, and the valuable lessons learned created the bedrock for what eventually evolved into both the 2 Bulls in a China Shop and Band of Traders podcasts.While navigating the complexities of trading, Dan infused humor into the shows with his self-deprecating wit and candid discussions about their trading experiences. This dynamic duo's chemistry became the catalyst for a podcast that resonated widely, capturing the attention of a diverse audience.Service Unscripted WebsiteHalf-Cocked TalesRae:Rae Faba is running for Ohio Governor as a Republican because she refuses to live in a kayfabe world. Pro wrestling fan, cyborg with a metallic arm, and firm believer that primaries should have more than one candidate... She's not asking you to vote for her, just asking to be on the ballot so voters have a choice. Also, she has campaign money in a Ziploc baggie on her refrigerator and her first donation was $10 in $2 bills. Find her canvassing or follow her campaign on Facebook for the most entertaining political art project in Ohio. ***This Bio generated by Lowe’s Customer Service Agent. I found something it CAN do***Follow Rae’s Campaign on FacebookSubscribe to Rae’s SubstackAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  • Turkeys, Teslas and Trading Changes - Roundtable

    Turkeys, Teslas and Trading Changes - Roundtable
    Dec 12 2025

    In this week’s special episode, Kyle opens up about giving up day trading as a primary income source after coming to grips with the reality of the stresses involved and talks about some new changes to the format. The group then pivots to discussing the real future: Bear and Dan are both going electric with new EVs, complete with a deep dive into DIY solar installation that could save you $50k. Dan shares the inside story of his Vegas job shutting down mid-honeymoon, the economics of Strip entertainment, and why tourism is shifting. Plus: Michael Burry closes his hedge fund after calling 25 of the last 2 crashes.

    Subscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord!

    Sponsors and Friends

    Our podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!

    If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%**

    Visit Airsoftmaster.com to support one of our own!

    To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com

    Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!

    If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!

    If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!

    If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!

    Dan:

    Dan co-founded 2 Bulls in a China Shop with Kyle when their shared passion for active trading ignited during the lockdowns. Their daily discussions about trades, interests, and the valuable lessons learned created the bedrock for what eventually evolved into both the 2 Bulls in a China Shop and Band of Traders podcasts.

    While navigating the complexities of trading, Dan infused humor into the shows with his self-deprecating wit and candid discussions about their trading experiences. This dynamic duo's chemistry became the catalyst for a podcast that resonated widely, capturing the attention of a diverse audience.

    Service Unscripted Website

    Half-Cocked Tales

    Bear:

    Bear made the transition from investing to trading at the beginning of COVID. After initial success with options, he quickly learned that his luck was greater than his skill and shifted his focus to futures. Bear has fully embraced the role of emotions and mental capital with the mindset that trading futures is purely an internal struggle that rewards patience, calm, bravery, focus, passion, and commitment. Beyond markets Bear finds joy in his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.

    Follow Bear on Twitter

    Soundperformancepsychology.com



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