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The ACID Capitalist PodcastShooting The BreezeSend us a textWelcome backThe breeze is talking again. The sea too, whispering something older than the market, more enduring than yield curves. This episode was recorded beneath Saharan skies on the island of St. Barts, during Acid Capitalist Summer Camp 2.0. But what is a camp if not a gathering of searchers. A pause in the trade winds to ask the old questions.I was met by a journalist. Young, wide-eyed, barefoot. She carried a pencil and the memory of a mixtape. She asked me to speak of fear, folly, volatility...2025-04-1046 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastThe Last Scotsman on Wall StreetSend us a textWelcome back to paradise, where the rosé is chilled, the sun strokes the sea, and your third ear is tuned to the gospel according to Hugh.This week, I take you deep into the delirious heart of Wall Street circa 2006, an era of mutual fund gods, tax-deductible lap dances, and a man named Scotty who nearly exploded trying to mask the scent of strippers with gasoline.Yes, really.In a 15-minute acid-laced recital, I read a wild chapter from Derek Wallis’ Occupy a Job on Wall Street. It’...2025-03-2613 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastA Gonzo Dive into Wall Street's Wild Side: My Chat with Derek Wallis, Head of Equity Execution at SorosSend us a textGood Fortune Makes the Man, and The Man Retains the Fortune and Multiplies It...Welcome back to another transmission from paradise, broadcasting from the heavenly shores of St. Barts. The Acid Capitalist, beamed straight into your ears, sun-kissed and untamed. This week, I open the vault—pulling an old gem from my private paywall, unchaining it from Patreon and Substack for the first time. And trust me, this one is electric.The year is 2000. The stage is Wall Street. And our protagonist? Derek Wallis, The Kiwi Proton Bo...2025-03-1936 min
The ACID Capitalist Podcast$WISE and ContrarianismSend us a textIn this episode of The Acid Capitalist, Hugh Hendry dives into the volatile world of FinTech, analyzing Wise and its market positioning compared to giants like PayPal. He shares insights from an encounter with a young, die-hard value investor, dissecting the risks of stock-picking in a sector riddled with landmines.Are FinTech disruptors truly innovative, or are they just banks in disguise riding the interest rate wave? Hugh breaks down the hidden risks of cash transfer companies, the role of interest income, and why pricing wars could push margins to zero...2025-03-0827 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 7 - The Quantum Insanity of ChristmasSend us a textWelcome to a Christmas like no other, where I wrestle with the absurdities of modern finance and the strange beauty of human existence. From the quiet shores of St. Bart's, and it’s a quiet one for sure, Christmas morning and i’m about to post this to you all. There’s a cool macro economic essay in there somewhere. I wanted to get something, anything out there for this holiday season; I hope you can forgive the heavy breathing…This is a meditation on what it means to live in a world...2024-12-251h 04
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 5 - The Kangaroo in the WardrobeSend us a textThis week, a journey through the bonkers world of financial markets, absurd cultural phenomena, and personal reflections from the splendid shores of St. Barts.A Brief Memoir MomentI share a childhood anecdote about an imaginary kangaroo in my parents’ wardrobe, a metaphor for life's absurdities and the early seeds of my contrarian mindset. From tales of youthful rebellion to the consequences of throwing stones at buses, I paint a vivid picture of life lessons learned the hard way and before the internet..The We...2024-12-1239 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 2 - The Macro Blues - No MusicSend us a textMacro Meditation #2Wow. Did you enjoy the Complexity episode? I went full zen on you. Deep breathing, tapping into the god-like forces within. Sounds crazy, right? Except it’s not. You are the god. The universe doesn’t revolve around some external queen bee or king. Nope, it’s you. But modern society? It’s been locking that realization away for centuries, creating gatekeepers, the constant buzz of traffic on the mental highway that runs through your mind. The incessant voices that keep you hustling, second-guessing, never questioning the system. ...2024-11-2228 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 2 - The Macro BluesSend us a textMacro Meditation #2Wow. Did you enjoy the Complexity episode? I went full zen on you. Deep breathing, tapping into the god-like forces within. Sounds crazy, right? Except it’s not. You are the god. The universe doesn’t revolve around some external queen bee or king. Nope, it’s you. But modern society? It’s been locking that realization away for centuries, creating gatekeepers, the constant buzz of traffic on the mental highway that runs through your mind. The incessant voices that keep you hustling, second-guessing, never questioning the system.That’s...2024-11-2229 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 1 - ComplexitySend us a textWhy Acid Meditation Matters for Investors: Embracing Complexity and the Chaos WithinDear friendsI’m launching a meditation series that, I admit, may seem far afield from my usual punk-macroeconomic analysis. But this is no gimmick. It’s an exploration of how mastering the inner world of your mind can make you a better investor and a more resilient human being.Why It’s Worth Your AttentionYou might be asking, “Why should I, a seasoned or aspiring investor, care about meditation?” Here’s the...2024-11-1920 min