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Playing FTSEReviewing Our Portfolios + Britbox & Eurobox Updates!Who’s been selling their Southern Copper shares? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show!It’s the end of Q2, so it’s time to check back in on portfolios. That means Steve D, Steve W, the Britbox, and the Eurobox, but who’s been outperforming what?Steve D was having a quiet time of things in Q2. But then that all changed later on in the piece. With over £2,000 in cash, is Thermo Fisher Scientific on the buy list? Or are there better...2025-06-291h 05

Playing FTSE4 Lesser Known UK StocksWho’s got wood? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show!Both Steves are up ahead of the market again this week, extending an impressive run. But who were the real winners over the last seven days?As FTSE 250 stocks go, XPS Pensions has been an outstanding performer over the last five years. And the future doesn’t look bad either. A strong competitive position in an industry where shifting regulation should mean steady demand is a very good thing. And there’s a share buyback to consider, as well…FTSE 100 ev...2025-06-221h 02

Playing FTSEWise, Danaher, Halma & Labours Spending ReviewWhat is PSNFL? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show!It’s been a storming week for both Steves. But who’s done well, who’s done better, and what’s been going on with Nintendo?Rachel Reeves has issued the latest set of government spending plans. And there have been some obvious winners from the news. Chief among these is Rolls-Royce. But the housebuilders have also been doing well and both Steves are actually relatively optimistic about the plans going forward.2025-06-151h 08

Playing FTSEChips, Bricks, Packs and Spirits!What happens if you try to widen your cavities too much? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show!A stellar week for Steve D in the stock market and an adequate one for Steve W. So spirits are high as we set up for recording, but how long will that last?Macfarlane is a small cap UK packaging stock. It’s up against bigger competition when it comes to distribution, but its manufacturing business is impressive.Steve W has been taking a look at t...2025-06-011h 05

Playing FTSEBest UK Earnings Report This Year?► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io:Huge thanks to our sponsor, FinChat.io, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15...2025-05-251h 10

Playing FTSEFood, Bargains & United Health► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io:Huge thanks to our sponsor, FinChat.io, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15...2025-05-181h 03

Playing FTSEBuffett, Disney, Meli & the UK High St► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io:Huge thanks to our sponsor, FinChat.io, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15...2025-05-111h 12

Playing FTSEBeeks, Beakers, Boxes, Books & Beer► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io:Huge thanks to our sponsor, FinChat.io, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15...2025-03-231h 01

Playing FTSEToast, Walmart, and Other Investment Bites► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io:Huge thanks to our sponsor, FinChat.io, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15...2025-02-231h 12

Playing FTSETrains, Planes & Artifical Intelligence?► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/play...2024-09-011h 04

Playing FTSENetflix & Chips► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/play...2024-07-211h 18

Playing FTSEForterra, Mcdonalds and An Election Debrief► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who didn’t get what they voted for in this week’s election? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s b...2024-07-071h 06

Playing FTSEReviewing Our Portfolios Plus Greens & Reform!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Are the Labour party taxing condoms? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s the last show before the UK ele...2024-06-301h 22

Playing FTSEMacro, Manifestoes & B&M Bargains► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who’s birthday is it this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve have been mad busy t...2024-06-231h 17

Playing FTSEWise, Halma & Rishi's Manifesto► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/play...2024-06-161h 05

Playing FTSEAI, Figurines, Bargains & Pest Control► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Did Steve D buy those Diageo shares from last week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve ar...2024-06-091h 16

Playing FTSESalesforce, Diageo & Why Savings Rates Are Dropping!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What’s Steve D been thinking about in bed this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! There’s been a lot...2024-06-021h 09

Playing FTSEWhy Has Rishi Called An Election? Plus UK and US Earnings!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Whose town has been taken over by a bunch of Karens? Find out on thi...2024-05-261h 32

Playing FTSEBuffetts Hidden Purchase Revealed!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What do Steve and Steve not talk about? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s been a busy week...2024-05-191h 12

Playing FTSENew Stocks New Earnings!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who placed their first out-of-hours trade this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE...2024-05-121h 20

Playing FTSEBig Week For Earnings - Who Came Out On Top?► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. Steve and I highly recommend this platform for business analytics and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who’s been indulging in some 4am Bluey? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show...2024-05-051h 14

Playing FTSEEarnings, earnings and do we really need 24/7 Trading?► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: Who’s accidentally thrown their emergency fund at the stock market? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! After a few false starts, Steve and Steve are finally in to talk about the big stories from this week… and Google paying a dividend. We’re talking stocks we like and there’s been a lot going on...2024-04-281h 15

Playing FTSEDollars, Disruptors & Doc Martens► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: Who’s been watching episodes of Bluey this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are back to talk about things that have been happening this week. They’ve been looking at stocks from the UK, the EU, and the US – not many have been doing well. Steve D has been listeni...2024-04-211h 05

Playing FTSEOur Annual Appearance On The JKR Show!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our...2024-04-141h 08

Playing FTSEIs Tesla REALLY Going Bust? Plus We Review Our Q1!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: What is Steve D doing with his Southern Copper investment? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Paradoxically, it’s the start of a new year and the year is three months in. So it’s time for the Steves to take a look at their portfolios and reflect on what they’ve been buying and...2024-04-071h 07

Playing FTSEBricks, Bolts & Argentinian Super Companies!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: What does Steve D associate with Argentina? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s Easter! But more importantly, it’s the end of Q1 and the new financial year is approaching – so there's lots for Steve and...2024-03-311h 14

Playing FTSEThree US & 2 UK - Any Of These Worth Your Time?► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: Who hasn’t been in a Wetherspoon’s in 15 years? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s all stocks this week, as Steve and Steve look at the news from the UK and the US. Don’t worry about Apple...2024-03-241h 15

Playing FTSEEarnings, Fears & How We Budget For Children!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: Why is Steve D doing victory laps? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve have a lot to get through this week. One of them has had a quiet week in the...2024-02-111h 13

Playing FTSEApple, Google, Meta & Microsoft!► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE ► Lewis's Book List The Psychology of Money Trillion Dollar Triage Chip War Genius Makers Investment Checklist Soul In The Game Money Men Dead In The Water Poor Charlie's Almanack Bad Blood The Fund Side Effects Trailblazer Thinking Fast & Slow Grit Quit Thinking In Bets The Most Important Thing The World For Sale 100 Baggers The Signs Were...2024-02-051h 21

Playing FTSEEarnings Blast! LVMH, Netflix, ASML & Tesla► Episode Notes: What do Vietnamese bridges have to do with semiconductors? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s been an interesting week in the stock market. Both Steves have been rallying well, with a boost from a surprising UK stock that we’ve been quietly buying, but haven’t mentioned on the show before. Steve W isn’t trusting this market rally, though. Could stronger earnings really be a bad thing for share prices with the central banks looking at a possible recession and interest rate cuts? LVMH reported earnings this week and the stock is going strong. As St...2024-01-281h 23

Playing FTSEOur Best & Worst Stocks, BP & Shell To Merge? & Buffett Should Buy Boeing!?► Episode Notes: What’s been happening to the price of butter? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s been a tough week for the stock market, especially on the UK side. Inflation has been weighing on both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250. There’s also an interesting set of developments for oil and commodities, but where does this mean we should be looking for stocks to buy? Steve and Steve have the same sector in mind? Steve and Steve are fielding questions about the winners and losers from their stock portfolios. There’s also a rant about antifragility...2024-01-211h 10

Playing FTSEFundsmith, Fertility & Covered Call ETF's!► Episode Notes: Who’s underperformed Steve D, Steve W, and the S&P 500? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! With earnings coming through from the US banks, Steve and Steve are thinking about the next few weeks and months. Both are sharing their thoughts on stocks and investing this week. Steve D has been thinking about scandals, Ponzi schemes and central banking in Lebanon. There’s a great 25 minute podcast (not ours) for someone else to listen to this week. Steve W has been taking a look at Terry Smith’s...2024-01-141h 07

Playing FTSEBest Sectors to Invest in 2024 Is It Wickes or Rolls Royce?► Episode Notes: Who’s been doing well and who’s been doing badly? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s our first show of the New Year and we’ve got an update for how we’re going to release episodes going forward. Don’t worry – we’ll still have a mix of short- and long form videos for you guys to enjoy! In this week’s consumption news, Steve W has been looking at a website that he reckons has good data and helps with stock research. Steve D is looking at our psyc...2024-01-061h 00

Playing FTSEPredictions Old & New! + New Years Resolutions► Episode Notes: Why will Steve W be buying Wispa bars in 2024? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It's the end of 2023, which means it's time to review our predictions for the year and make some new ones for 2024. How did we do and what will happen? All of us thought house prices were going to come down. We were wrong about how much, though, so what happened to stop the freefall? Paul did annoyingly well with his predictions. Thankfully, he isn't here to tell us about this, so Steve W re...2023-12-311h 18

Playing FTSEBreaking Down Our Portfolios - Did We Beat The Market?► Episode Notes: Who’s outperformed and who’s underperformed in 2023? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s been a remarkable year in the stock market. Somehow, everyone’s managed to come out ok as big tech has carried the S&P 500 higher. We’re starting with Steve W, who made a commitment this year to sell less. Has he succeeded and has it paid off? Steve D has been much more active, especially with his selling. In general, though, he’s done more good than bad, has it been enough to t...2023-12-241h 09

Playing FTSEInvesting For Kids, The Fed & Why Stocks Are going WILD!► Episode Notes: How long is it safe to keep prepared formula in the fridge for? Don’t find out the answer on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are back, after a couple of weeks of pre-recorded stuff! They’re talking about the latest news from central banks, accounts for children, and their own portfolios. After a fortnight away, the Steves have plenty to catch up with in their portfolios. Who’s been outperforming as optimism about interest rates starts to set in? Then it’s on to what we’ve been c...2023-12-1759 min

Playing FTSEYou Asked! We Covered! Reckitt, Pets at Home, Natwest and Kraft-Heinz!► Episode Notes: What have YOU – the PlayingFTSE audience – been wanting to know? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This week, Steve and Steve are tackling the questions that our listeners have been sending in. We’ve got views on stocks, stocks, and more stocks. First, though, it’s consumption. Both Steves have been looking to try and expand their horizons with some podcasts they disagree with, but what have they been learning from Scott Galloway and Steven Bartlett? Next up is Reckitt Benckiser – another company that once had something or other loose...2023-12-101h 10

Playing FTSEChin Wag With Chit Chat Money► Episode Notes: Who would write the PlayingFTSE newsletter (if we had one)? Find out in this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! For those that don’t know, Steve D became a Dad this week! So we’ve got a very special episode to market the occasion – an interview with the guys at Chit Chat Money! Brett and Ryan are joining the Steves to talk about their experiences as podcasters and finance YouTubers, as well as talking about some stocks we all know. You don’t want to miss this one! We’re talking about...2023-12-031h 14

Playing FTSEWhat The Autumn Statement Changes For You - Plus Nvidia!► Episode Notes: ► What We Consumed This Week:Slicenomics: https://youtu.be/mH_Lfc7wbnU?si=gxUrU6jmUmWUZTB- AJ Bell Autumn Statement https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R7rVcGLhZOyiuB1JO340L ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of any...2023-11-261h 10

Playing FTSETencent, Wise & A Macroeconomic Update!► Episode Notes: Who’s been buying smart plugs – and who’s been getting them for free?! Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are talking investing this week. Steve W has a REIT and a macroeconomic update and Steve D is looking at two companies that reported earnings recently. In consumption news this week, both Steves have been looking at understanding well-known businesses a bit better. Steve D has been looking at a write-up of Dsney and Steve W has been listening to a podcast about Coca-Cola, but why have these...2023-11-191h 24

Playing FTSEAdyen & Disney Are BACK Whilst Buffett Waits Patiently...► Episode Notes: Where’s Steve D taking his window cleaner? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are talking this week about some of their favourite things. But first, it’s consumption time! Steve W has been listening to the Barron’s Streetwise Podcast again – with a UK stock recommendation to boot! Steve D is taking a slightly different theme this week, but he’s still got plenty to think about. After that, we’re talking stocks. Steve D is doing a victory lap as Adyen shares have jumped foll...2023-11-121h 12

Playing FTSEApple, Paypal and Four Corners Report!► Episode Notes: What’s been going on in Steve D’s bedroom this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! The Steves are here to talk about Apple’s growth, PayPal’s future, and the earnings from a REIT that Steve D owns. They were also here to talk about Kraft Heinz’s margins and a REIT Steve W likes, but those will have to wait until next week. In consumption news, Steve D has been listening to someone he disagrees with – Cathie Wood – but has the ARK innovator made any progress on him? S...2023-11-051h 13

Playing FTSEAlphabet, Amazon, Meta & The Enphase Collapse!► Episode Notes: What does Steve D think of Rory Stewart? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are in to talk about a big week in the US stock market. With Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta all reporting earnings, there’s a lot to get through! In this week’s consumption news, Steve D has been learning about politics with a former Labour politician and a former Conservative MP. Steve W, meanwhile, has been thinking about fancy watches and how ESG might look if it wasn’t such a chaotic mess. ...2023-10-291h 10

Playing FTSETesla Stalls, ASML Stops & Croda Splutters► Episode Notes: Who’s spent the whole week sitting on planes? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Paul, Steve, and Steve are in this week talking about earnings! We’re looking at Croda from the UK, ASML from the Netherlands, and Tesla from the US. First, though, it’s the Piper Sandler Teen Survey. Steve D’s been looking at what the 13-18 year olds in the States are spending their money on, but which trends are sticky and which are transitory? After that, Steve W is making good on his promis...2023-10-221h 10

Playing FTSEB&M, Forterra & why HMRC is likely wrong on fractionals► Episode Notes: What parenting rite of passage has Steve W been through this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This week, Steve and Steve are in to talk about the news. There’s also a stock for Paul even though, in one of the smaller surprises for the week, there’s no Paul. We’re starting off with what we’ve been consuming. Steve D has been doing the decent thing and listening to people who disagree with him, whereas Steve W’s been taking the easy road and having his own views...2023-10-151h 08

Playing FTSEWhere's The Recession?► Episode Notes: What does Steve W not wear during sex? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Paul is back this week and there’s a lot to catch up on. He’s got a new tattoo – where is it and what is it of? It turns out, this week, that all of the PlayingFTSE team have been listening to the same podcast. It’s The Memo, with Howard Marks – but what’s the latest episode about? After what we’ve been consuming, it’s on to the US consumers. Paul thinks they’re...2023-10-081h 04

Playing FTSEReviewing Our Q3 - How did we do?► Episode Notes: Whose digestive system went on strike this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s the start of Q4 and Steve D and Steve W are in to look at how the year’s been going and what might be in store for the rest of 2023. Plus, they’ve got Nike’s earnings and the answers to some of your questions. First of all, it’s time for a portfolio review. Steve W has had a quiet three months compared to Steve D, but what have we been buying and sel...2023-10-011h 03

Playing FTSEHalma, Cisco, Taylor Wimpey & The 8% Savings Account► Get Free SharesWebull: https://www.webull-uk.com/s/9sLukBcojI7B3Pl3GITrading 212: https://www.trading212.com/invite/FfWDllxM ► Episode Notes: Where has Steve D been finishing lately? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This week, the Steves are talking about investing platforms, bank accounts, acquisitions, and FTSE 100 stocks. There’s a lot to talk about. First up, though, it’s consumption time. Both Steves have been on the podcast trail this week, so what have they been learning about in their spare time? After that, it’s on to Webull – the...2023-09-241h 13

Playing FTSEARM, Adobe & We Review Monzo Investments!► Episode Notes: Who’s been impressing the Steves with “proper cricket shots”? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! It’s been an interesting week in the financial world and Steve and Steve are here to talk about the things that have been catching their eye. Things like Arm’s IPO, Adobe’s earnings, and Monzo’s new investment products. But we’re starting with things we’ve been consuming. Steve W has been diving into the world of banking with an email service he thinks is really helpful and Steve D has been exploring the...2023-09-171h 08

Playing FTSEWinners, Losers & Some New Recommendations!► Episode Notes: Who’s wrong so often they should change their name to ‘Steve?’ Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are talking stocks and sports again this week. England might have faded away horribly in the cricket, but our show is still pushing on regardless. Synthomer was Steve W’s pick for JKR’s competition at the mid-point of the year and it’s been a disaster. But with a rights issue helping to sort the balance sheet, might the company finally be through the worst? Ne...2023-09-101h 03

Playing FTSE38 Timeless Investing Lessons► Episode Notes: It’s promotion and relegation time! Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! With the cricket season coming to an end, Steve W’s club are in battles at either ends of various divisions. But who are the winners and losers from the latest FTSE reshuffle? Brian Feroldi has a list of investing lessons that he’s learned the hard way. But what do the Steves think of them? Lastly, Steve D has been paying attention to the latest earnings from MongoDB. The database software business is bigger than it seems...2023-09-031h 14

Playing FTSEAre We Buying The ARM IPO?► Episode Notes: Who’s been buying houses lately? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are talking about tech this week – there’s an IPO and three lots of earnings to go over. In general, it’s been a good week in the stock market for both of them. First up it’s Arm holdings. This is a company that isn’t about to be a FTSE 100 stock and the Steves find it hard to blame them, but is the upcoming IPO something that’s on their radar? Then it’s on to...2023-08-271h 04

Playing FTSEAdyen, Admiral, Tencent & Why Rishi Thinks You Don't Deserve A Payrise► Episode Notes: Why did Steve D have to pull over this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! There’s been a lot going on this week – Steve D’s been buying cheese and Steve W’s been watching cricket. But we’ve also got the latest news from the UK, as well as earnings from Adyen, Admiral, and Tencent. We’re starting off with the latest macroeconomic news from the UK. Inflation has been coming down as wages have been going up – but why is Steve D cross about basically everything? 2023-08-201h 06

Playing FTSEHidden Gems & Earnings Surprises!► Episode Notes: Which stock is the one that got away from Steve D and Steve W? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s back to business as usual on this week’s PlayingFTSE show. We’re looking at stocks and earnings from the last seven days and we’ve got five companies on our radar. First is AirBnB. At $130 stock had a dip after its earnings call last week, but which Steve is keen to buy and which one is holding back at this point? Next, we’re...2023-08-131h 07

Playing FTSEWe interview Jamie from Stocks & Savings!► Episode Notes: With Steve W away in Cornwall this week, we're taking a break from the usual earnings roundups and the Bank of England's latest interest rate increases. Instead, we've got something a little bit different. We sat down to chat with Jamie from Stocks and Savings about some unfamiliar topics -- investing, personal finance, and cricket! As a former equity research analyst and a current chartered accountant, Jamie has a lot to bring to the table. Find out why Jamie decided to go full time on Stocks and Savings, wh...2023-08-061h 24

Playing FTSEGoogle & Meta Report + Investing in the NHS & Harry Potter!?► Episode Notes: This week, our show is a pretty straightforward one. We’re looking at earnings from the big digital advertising players in the US and answering some questions from our viewers about UK stocks. But first, we’re having a list of our wins and losses from the last few weeks. Highlights include the FED’s interest rate decision, the fourth Ashes Test, and Forterra’s dividend announcement. After that, it’s on to Alphabet, which put up some earnings numbers that the market liked. But what do the Steves make...2023-07-301h 10

Playing FTSEFTSE Jumps! Plus Netflix, ASML, Tesla & Lessons From Grandma► Episode Notes: Who does Steve D look up to? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are in this week to talk about UK inflation and US corporate earnings. But first, there are a couple of things to get out of the way. We’ve had some questions from HullInvestor, about who the Steves look up to and what they see as their best and worst investments have been. The answers might surprise you! After that, it’s on to the UK macro situation. Falling inflation and a weaken...2023-07-231h 12

Playing FTSE2 Overlooked UK Stocks & The BIG Banks Report!► Episode Notes: What does Steve W do when he can’t sleep? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s the start of earnings season again, so Steve D and Steve W are here to talk about it. On our show today, we’ve got two UK stocks and four US financials. First up, it’s DS Smith – the FTSE 100’s premier box-making organisation. With a P/E of 8 and a dividend yield above 7, is this a boring box maker, or a cutting-edge packaging outfit? Next, it’s Spirax-Sarco. The conglomerate h...2023-07-161h 09

Playing FTSEWISE, Dividend Investing & A Huge AI Push► Episode Notes: Which number is bigger: 7 or 4? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve D and Steve W are in this week to talk about the Ashes, the whereabouts of Paul, and the stock market this week. Why has the FTSE 100 been going down every day this week? We’re starting with a question for Paul (who we thought might be here) With dividends yielding 4% and bank accounts returning 7%, why is anyone a dividend investor right now? Then it’s on to a stock that both Steves quite like –Wise (form...2023-07-091h 03

Playing FTSEReviewing Our Portfolios, Predictions, Winners & Losers► Episode Notes: Which obvious joke has Steve W been making this week? Find out on this week’s Playing FTSE Show! We’re at the halfway point for the year and Steve and Steve are in to talk about how things have been going. Stand by for our winners and losers, UK winners and losers and some prediction updates. First up, it’s portfolio review time. Steve D’s been on operation slim down and Steve W’s been banking on banks – how are they going in an environment where the winning trend has been big t...2023-07-021h 11

Playing FTSETaxman Hunting YOUR ISA Whilst Savings & Mortgages Rocket!?► Episode Notes: Who’s had a birthday this week? Find out in this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s a very UK-centric episode this week, with Steve and Steve ready to talk about the latest news around interest rates. There’s good news for savers, bad news for debtors, and confusing news for ISA investors. With interest rates up to 5%, there are some nice opportunities to earn a return on cash, either in an instant acces account or in a fixed bond. Steve W’s been looking in all the usual places, but which Brexiteering bank has Steve D seen? The news for...2023-06-251h 06

Playing FTSEVodafone & 3 To Merge, AI, Adobe and UK Fintechs Up To No Good► Episode Notes: The indices are up this week, but whose portfolio is down? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Paul, Steve, and Steve are in the house for this week’s show. But blink and you might miss them, because Paul is a busy fella these days! Steve and Steve are starting off with the latest from Vodafone. The FTSE 100 laggard has agreed to merge its UK operations with Three, which has Steve W thinking about whether the stock should be on his watch list. Next it’s Adobe – the US tec...2023-06-181h 06

Playing FTSE3 New Stocks For June + Diageo and a FTSE 100 retailer!► Episode Notes: Who’s mowing their lawn at 9:30 on a Saturday morning?! Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! With no Paul for the 9,000,000th time, Steve D and Steve W are talking about lawnmowers, consumer products, and stocks for Paul. First of all, an actual research company has done some research and discovered that consumers buy things… in shops! Not the most scintillating insight, but Steve W has been thinking about what it might mean for FTSE 100 retailer Tesco? After that, it’s on to Diageo – a top UK consumer products com...2023-06-111h 07

Playing FTSESalesforce, Broadcom & A Whole Load of SAAS!► Episode Notes: Which stock has Paul sold lately? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! This week, Paul, Steve, and Steve are looking at the ins and outs from the FTSE 100 and the latest from the world of big tech. It’s been an exciting week and they’re set to get started. First up is UK news. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 were recalibrated earlier this week, but which REIT is going down a tier and did Ocado manage to survive relegation? Next it’s Broadcom, a stock that...2023-06-041h 15

Playing FTSEBuffett, Terry Smith, Tarasoff - Plus Nvidia Goes WILD!► Episode Notes: What’s too hard for Steve W? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! This week, there’s really only one story – Steve D is expecting a baby! Due in December, not much else really matters when there’s news like this around. There’s also news of another arrival, as Paul is back for a guest appearance! Blink and you’ll miss him, though – he’s a busy man these days. First up is the Berkshire 13F. Warren Buffett has been buying and selling, as usual, but why is Steve D doing...2023-05-281h 03

Playing FTSEAirtel, Experian, Forterra & Some NOT Rockstar Earnings► Episode Notes: When is a UK stock not a UK stock? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! On this week’s show, we’ve got a load of earnings… and some chatter about the weather. And we’ve got some macro news and views, too. We’re starting things off with a discussion around the stock market. With the S&P 500 up over 9% this year, Steve W’s been looking at what’s been doing well and why. Then it’s on to Experian – our first UK stock that isn’t a UK stock because most of its business comes from the...2023-05-211h 07

Playing FTSEThe New Disney?► Episode Notes: What are the Steves using to attract people to mate with? Find out in this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It was Paul’s birthday this week, but we’re kicking off with some other old people – Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting happened last week, but what does Steve D think Berkshire has in common with Manchester United? Then it’s on to Airbnb. The company reported earnings midweek and finished 17% down the week, but why does Steve W think the competition’s adverts show h...2023-05-141h 12

Playing FTSEBig Oil Engineering A Supercycle? Plus Apple, Shopify & Mercado Libre Earnings!► Episode Notes: Who can’t sell Steve D”s pants? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This week, Steve and Steve are talking about earnings and macroeconomics. They’ve got the backs of their envelopes ready – so let’s dive in! Steve W has been listening to Jerome Powell and Jamie Dimon this week. But he thinks other people haven’t, so he’s interested in what the future looks like for rate hikes and bank crises. Steve D has been paying attention to the actual data. So he’s got some ideas abo...2023-05-071h 05

Playing FTSEBig Tech Earnings Rundown!► Episode Notes: Who’s been getting a haircut this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are in to talk about earnings. This week, it’s the turn of the hyperscalers, with Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon on deck, so expect plenty about the cloud, AI, and advertising. First, though, it’s Tesla – we didn’t get round to this one last week, so Steve and Steve are kicking the show off with everyone’s favourite not-a-car company. Revenues are up and margins are down as Elon Musk pushes for volume at ht...2023-04-301h 11

Playing FTSEMassive Earnings Rundown!► Episode Notes: Who used to sell fish before getting into the electronics business? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve have a lot to get through this week – it’s all been going on in the earnings division! We’ve got stocks from the UK, stocks from the US, and stocks going up, down and everywhere. First up it’s Entain – a Steve D holding that has it all. We’re talking acquisitions, regulation, growth, and more. When is a bank not a...2023-04-231h 04

Playing FTSEBankers, Buffett & The New Bezos!?► Episode Notes: Who looks like they’e swallowed a Forterra brick? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve have a lot to get through this week. They’re talking about Buffett, Banks, and the Piper Sandler survey of what US teens like buying. But first of all, Steve W has some out-of-date news about Kellogg’s. The most exciting and dynamic company in the world has a suitably exciting and dynamic name for its new business – what is it? After that, it’s time for some news about Amazon.co...2023-04-161h 06

Playing FTSEWhat We're Changing This Tax Year.► Episode Notes: How will Yorkshire fare in this season’s County Championship? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast… Steve and Steve are looking at the start of a new ISA season (not just the start of the County Championship). They’re talking investing principles, stocks on their radars, and whether or not to lump it in. First off, the Steves have been looking forward to this point for a while now. Steve W has his eye on bricks, banks, and buildings and Steve D has been buying all that and much more. After that it’s time for some other p...2023-04-0952 min

Playing FTSEUK Recession CANCELLED & 2 NEW Stocks!► Episode Notes: How many pizzas can a robot make in an hour? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are in to see out the first quarter of 2023. We’re looking forward to the new ISA season and have some stocks on our radar. But first, there’s been some news. No, really, there actually has – it feels like not much has happened this week (apart from more bank turbulence) but the Steves have stuff to discuss. First: the recession in the UK is cancelled. Again. I know we sai...2023-04-0259 min

Playing FTSERealty Income's New Petrol Stations...► Join Monzo: Get A Free £5! https://join.monzo.com/c/px6b2ry ► Episode Notes: Who’s home wifi is Steve W using? Find out in this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! There’s been a lot going on this week and Steve and Steve are here to talk about it. We’re talking UK banks, US banks, Wetherspoons and REITs. Kicking off is a look at the UK banking sector. Monzo (a company both Steves own shares in) has come up with a new feature to help people plan their emergency funds – is it something either Steve will be using? With interest r...2023-03-2655 min

Playing FTSEThe Budget & The Banks...► Episode Notes: Who’s come up with a hot new SAAS company? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are in this week to talk about the Budget, the Banks and some earnings from Adobe. But first, Steve W has made a blunder… Last week, when we talked about Freetrade, the Oxford arm of the PlayingFTSE team got something very badly wrong. He’s here to put it right, but what did Steve W miss last week when we were looking at UK brokerages...2023-03-191h 03

Playing FTSEFeetrade Upsets Customers, UK REITS & Nikes New Competition!► Episode Notes: We’re talking about UK brokerages, UK stocks, and US fashion. All on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Starting off, Steve D has been looking at one of his favourite subjects – Freetrade. The UK broker has raised its fees (-insofar as that’s consistent with its name) and Steve’s been looking at how that might impact investors with different amounts to invest each month. Sticking with the UK, Steve W has been looking at REITs. Rising interest rates have been weighing on share prices and one of the worst-affected sectors is UK warehouses. Are there bargains on offer? Steve...2023-03-121h 03

Playing FTSETROUBLE Ahead for Realty Income? + Mercado Libre, Etsy, Teladoc & Dutch Bros► Steve D on the Investor Way: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52ceZcL4g0fQTY4L2xWpt1?si=6Fo3NsRqTnyQ7InQOLkOKA ► Episode Notes: Who has a middle ear? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are in this week to talk about growth stocks, dividend stocks, and value stocks. We’ve had another week of earnings and there’s lots to talk about. We’re starting off with a PlayingFTSE favourite – Teladoc. The stock is down yet again after even more goodwill writedowns. But could the worst be in for the Cat...2023-02-261h 00

Playing FTSEThe BEST places to get stock information and investment ideas!Support the show: There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) Show Notes: What’s been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news an...2021-12-1525 min

Playing FTSENvidia and ARM deal is off? Intel to spin out Mobileye? The chipmakers wars continue!What did Steve D get for his birthday? What does Paul think of the Lion King? And why does Steve W think Corning is a transparent company? Find out in this week’s Playing FTSE podcast! This week, we start off with a game from Steve D. Paul and Steve W take random pairs of stocks and try to figure out which has the highest TRAILING EPS. This one’s a high scoring one as Paul and Steve W reason, remember, and wildly guess their way through acquisitions, stock splits, and twenty numbers to remember. Some of thes...2021-12-121h 04

Playing FTSEEpisode 21: Can you beat us at Trading 21-2 Hot to Handle?!In this show we celebrate the career of David Gardner—who announced his retirement with a 5 stock sampler on the theme of ‘pursued by a bear’. Led by Steve D, the boys talk about his latest picks, his success as a stock picker, and the rules he likes to break. Next, we come to a viewer question of how to divide up finances in a relationship. Unbelievably, both Steves are married and they talk about how they manage finances in their relationship and how much washing up Steve W does at home. But we start the show with a game o...2021-06-271h 04

Playing FTSEEpisode 20: Revealing our top 5 stocks!This week, we talk about the top 5 positions in each of our portfolios. One company gets on everyone’s list—find out which one it is! We begin with Steve W and Briscoe duelling over “who’s got the biggest?” before tackling the FED’s latest comments and the response from the markets. Then it’s on to personal finance as we find out what investing sayings trigger Steve W, what Steve D’s been selling in the last year, and how Briscoe organises his salary. After a quick discussion of the latest EV news from YouTube favourite Lordstown Motors, we get o...2021-06-201h 05

Playing FTSEEpisode 19: Biogens cure for Alzheimer's?Is Pokemon Dollar a cryptocurrency? Why are fence panels so expensive? And what’s been going into Steve W’s arm this week? Find out in this week’s Playing FTSE Podcast! Briscoe’s in charge of the games this week, as the Steves try to distinguish cryptocurrency from computer game currency. Next it’s on to talk about everyone’s favourite subject: tax, as we discuss whether the G7 ambition to finally get some money out of Google by controlling the world’s tax regulations has any legs. Then it’s on to news from Biogen to find out why...2021-06-131h 06

Playing FTSEEpisode 18: Are you a revenge spender?Approaching the half-year mark for 2021, we look back on how some of the stocks that have been in the news have performed in a game of ‘Cathie Wood You Rather?’ Be prepared for some surprises! After that, we talk about the FED’s recent decision to start selling corporate bonds. What does it all mean? None of us knows, but won’t stop us talking about it. In the third part of the show, Briscoe is out for revenge in the form of some ‘revenge spending’. Find out where his money goes and how Steve D plans to not just spend a...2021-06-061h 07

Playing FTSEEpisode 17 - How much would you pay for Pink Panther?How much would you pay for The Pink Panther? This week, our games take an entirely new direction as Steve D introduces 'Does the Cap Fit?' and exposes how little the others know about their own portfolios. Afterwards, we get onto Amazon's recent acquisition of MGM, Netflix, Disney, and the streaming giants. Lastly, you can find out a bit more about what Steve W does for a living, and why he's our self-proclaimed expert on lying...2021-05-301h 05

Playing FTSEEpisode 16: The BIG short part 2?!?What have ARK been doing that’s jumped out at Steve D? What does Paul think is ‘poppycock’? And why does Steve W wish Warren Buffett was more like Paul Briscoe? Find out in this week’s episode of Playing FTSE! Market volatility has been putting downward pressure on high-growth stocks. So this week, Steve W leads us out with a game of “Is the ARK Sinking?”. We then go on to talk about Michael Burry’s short position in Tesla, Technoking Elon’s cryptocurrency activities, and the EV manufacturer’s trajectory. Since it’s 13F season, we also take the obl...2021-05-231h 01

Playing FTSEEpisode 15: You suck at Cha-Math...I know we always say this one’s a long one - but my god this one is a long one! Go! Quick! Grab some supplies or you’ll be seeing mirages before the end! We kick it off with our new game show: “You Suck at Cha-Math”, grab a pen and paper and play along - let us know your score in the comments section. After this, we talk about our portfolios, how we’re doing, our actions when we’re having a bad week, and give some general tips to help you stay the course. We tal...2021-05-161h 19

Playing FTSEEpisode 14: How to be a Rule Breaker InvestorHello & welcome to episode 14! We're still a threesome this week due to illness (get well soon Zak!) but welcome back Steve W from his honeymoon. In this one, we open with how our portfolios are doing, touch upon BoE Governor Andrew Bailey’s thoughts on crypto, and how FAANG has seemingly hoovered up the US stimulus. Our main topic, following the Motley Fools Chairman David Gardner stepping down, is to discuss David’s 5 steps to being a Rule Breaker Investor. We also cover Marks & Spencer's creamy meatballs, why Peter Lynch likes PEG’s and Briscoe gets his tinfoi...2021-05-0953 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 13: Streaming wars...who's winning?We're minus one this week as Steve W is on Honeymoon - but we didn't let that stop us. In this one, we discuss Britcoin, Biden and the Fed's new tax proposals, Netflix's latest earnings, and what this means for the streaming wars and lastly Zak gives us a rundown on his new favourite penny stock!2021-04-2544 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 12 - Earnings, Emerging Markets and Tencent in your ISA.In this week's podcast we discuss our favourite Emerging Market stocks, we cover Alibaba and JD.com and tell you about a hidden way to get Tencent in your ISA dirt cheap! So grab a cuppa', this one's an hour and is jam-packed.2021-04-1858 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 11: Happy New Tax Year!!2021-04-0956 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 10: Space tractors, Ricicles and a sat nav in space?With Cathie Wood and her ARK heading straight for the moon with their new ETF, ARKX, built around space st0nkz, we try catching up in our space tractors (courtesy of $DE) and figure out why on Earth (or should we say, OFF EARTH) is Netflix included in the holdings. What’s more - get to hear a better angle on #SuezBLOCKED from the inside and what sort of ramifications this would have on small cap companies, why we're annoyed with the UK Competition and Markets Authority in regards to halting a merger between Crowdcube and Seedrs, and why we’re i...2021-03-301h 03

Playing FTSEEpisode 9: Investing in Livestock and AvocadosThis week the lads entertain you with the idea of investing in livestock (yes, you heard that right!), and AVOCADOS. And, there’s more. We get to grips with the BEEF that’s being slowly cooked between a sleeping giant (Volkswagen, or should we say Voltswagen?) and the milky bar kid if he was on the ecstacy herbal cigarettes; Tesla. With VW flexing its muscle with it’s new SUV EV and expansions into China, should Tesla-$850-buyers be worried, even a little? Hear us decipher this, and more, in today’s electrifying show. So grab a cuppa, and hit play now 2021-03-2354 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 8: Gettin' PersonalDue to popular demand, the lads give insight into their portfolio strategies, why and where they see their portfolios going, discuss the crypto-heroic #Coinbase and its highly anticipated IPO, discuss why FRX could be terrible, and what it means for UK buyers if the USD devalues. It’s economics made simple mixed with our usual "Brit banter" - so grab a cuppa, and let’s get to it!2021-03-1557 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 7: Yellen about Trading212, Chamath and the Market.This week the lads are "Yellen" #goldprice #BTC #inflation & is $RBLX a gift OR a curse? (Watch out parents!) Also, we talk #nftart and its intro to MMO games. AND! Why is #arkinvest selling & $ARGO diluting? WHAT is going on? Folks, this one's a fun one.2021-03-101h 07

Playing FTSEEpisode 6: Jerome Powell-less?Fresh off the #podcast printer.. the lads discuss $WKHS making an OSHKOSH of the USPS contract (no thanks to YTers, too!), Jerome Powel-less plays little to no part in Season 2 of the hit show, The Stimulus Hype (that's a first!). Over on the other side, Rishi Sunak (or Scrooge as he's known), is to stop at no cost, we hear - and he's bringing out the good 'ol Casio Scientific to address us with. What a time to be alive. What's more - the lads talk Bonds, yes, more talk on Bonds... and Accidental Savers - something YOU may be...2021-03-021h 04

Playing FTSEEpisode 5: Talking ARPU and KangarooglesAnd we're off again! This week the lads discuss $BRK.B Buffet - the controversial 13F, Snowflakes & is ARPU that big of a BUZZ?! What's more, Texas goes under. Speaking of which, over in Oz, did Google throttle it & $FB bottle it? Tune in for the usual banter & get the scoop on Ai with Aerion who looks to go supersonic with SPAC $ALTU (or so the whispers suggest!).2021-02-241h 06

Playing FTSEEpisode 4: Playing FTSE with the FTSEAnd this week, the lads break all sorts of rules to ONLY discuss breakout stocks of the FTSE! That's right, NO $TSLA, NO $AMZN, and definitely NO $LLOY (Sorry, Motley Fool, but we've got this one). So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy a show packed full of FTSE st0nkers and good ol' British humour once again 2021-02-161h 05

Playing FTSEEpisode 3: Chamath the Disney Villain?What a week it's been in the stock market! Grab a cuppa' as the lads tackle head-on the controversy surrounding Chamath & Hindenburg, $TSLA and $Bitcoin, and the latest happenings over at $BMY. And that's not all, $HAAC takes the spotlight this week and along with it a thorough breakdown of what NAV means in the context of SPACS. We hope you found it entertaining and informative as usual, and appreciate you tuning in!2021-02-1042 min

Playing FTSEEpisode 2: GME StoppedWell, we're back by popular demand! In this one, we catch up about $GME, discuss recent broker performance, give our thoughts on portfolio diversification, live reactions to AMZN and GOOG's earnings and answer some listener questions! Stocks discussed: Dermtech (DMTK) / Roper Tech (ROP) / Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) / Facebook (FB) and more. Thanks for sticking with us!2021-02-031h 03

Playing FTSEEpisode 1It's the first episode of the playing FTSE podcast, the name is just catchy because if anything we don't talk a lot about FTSE stocks. Today we talk about the Gamestop short squeeze and some elements of the ARK Invest big ideas booklet. Thanks very much for tuning in to the first one, we're well aware this is a bit choppy and we're going to work hard to improve it and make it much more entertaining! Stocks discussed: Boeing $BA / Gamespot $GME / Argo Blockchain $ARB / Intel $INTC and more!2021-01-2827 min