Episodes
June 30, 2026
Steroid Era With Spencer Jakab, the F***’s Going on With Strategy?, Margin Debt
On this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are back to discuss: why Wall Street's earnings forecasts may be entering a "steroid era," the broadening bull market rally beyond mega-cap tech, whether Strategy's massive Bitcoin bet has become a systemic risk, growing signs of excessive speculation across leveraged markets, and why some software stocks c...
June 29, 2026
Invest in the Robot Revolution or Be Crushed by It
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Downtown Josh Brown is joined by Andrew Kang, CEO and co-founder of RoboStrategy (Nasdaq: BOT), to discuss why humanoid robots may be the biggest investment opportunity of the next decade. They cover the rapid rise of physical AI, Andrew's early bet on Figure AI, the economics driving mass adoption, what widespread automation could mean for workers, and why he structured RoboStrategy as a publicly traded investment vehicle to give everyday investors exp...
June 26, 2026
Too Early to Get Off the Wave with Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese
On episode 248 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese to discuss: Alan Greenspan’s legacy, Fed transparency, AI bubble fears, Micron’s massive run, market rotation, small caps, inflation, gold, Bitcoin, and whether the bull market still has room to run. This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and...
June 23, 2026
Almost Midnight, Micron Preview, Alan Greenspan RIP, Hello Jane Street, the Case for Meta
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Micron earnings, the sudden selloff in South Korea's red-hot stock market, whether we're entering the late stages of the bull market, prediction markets coming to Wall Street, Jane Street's AI ambitions, the Magnificent Seven breakdown, Alan Greenspan's legacy...
June 22, 2026
The Most Invincible Career Path in Finance
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Josh Brown sits down with Ric Edelman, founder of Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the future of higher education, why financial planning may be one of the most AI-resistant professions, and the growing advisor shortage facing the industry. With 300,000 financial advisors in the U.S. and 38% expected to retire within the next decade, he explains why he's investing in the next generation through Rowan University's new School of Financial Planning. ...
June 19, 2026
The World You Knew Is Never Coming Back with Morgan Stanley’s Michael Zezas
On episode 247 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Michael Zezas, Deputy Global Head of Research at Morgan Stanley, to discuss: AI capex, data centers, productivity gains, prediction markets, the 2026 midterms, the Fed, enterprise software, and why policy calls are so difficult to translate directly into investment outcomes. This epis...
June 16, 2026
Betting on OpenAI, SpaceX Dust Settles, Josh’s New Trade
On this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are back to break down one of the biggest investing stories of the year: SpaceX joining the ranks of the world's most valuable companies. What does its rise say about American capitalism, private markets, and the role investors play in funding innovation? They also dive into the best ways to inv...
June 15, 2026
How Pimco is Preparing for the Next Capital Loss Cycle with Dan Ivascyn
On this special episode of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown sit down with Dan Ivascyn, Group Chief Investment Officer at PIMCO, for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, bonds, AI, and the forces reshaping the global economy. They discuss PIMCO’s latest secular outlook, “Rupture and Resilience,” and explains why geopolitical uncertainty, tarif...
June 12, 2026
Why the Knockout Punch Never Comes With Brian Levitt
On episode 246 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Brian Levitt, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco to discuss: whether the AI trade has become too crowded, why earnings growth still supports the market, and what investors should actually watch for signs of trouble. They also discuss small caps, rate expectations, consu...
June 9, 2026
Why AI Momentum Stocks Got Killed, OpenAI's Confidential IPO Filing, Apple Launches Siri AI
On this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick break down the market's "Blood Red Friday" selloff, Apple's AI relaunch, and OpenAI's blockbuster IPO filing. They discuss the rapidly shifting AI narrative, whether Apple's new Siri and AI-powered devices can drive hardware sales, and why OpenAI's path to a trillion-dollar valuation isn't as straig...
June 8, 2026
Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe on the 6 Standard Deviation Tech Event, How SpaceX Will Tell Us if It’s 1997 or 1999
On this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe examine one of the most extreme stretches of tech outperformance in recent market history and discuss what it could mean for investors going forward. They break down the growing gap between Semiconductors and Software, the role of rising interest rates, and whether leadership is becoming too concentrated. They also take a closer look at SpaceX and why its highly anticipated IPO could be one of the most important marke...
June 5, 2026
Neil Dutta & Skanda on Why the Recession Signals Are All Wrong
On episode 245 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Neil Dutta and Skanda Amarnath to discuss: the AI investment boom, the state of the labor market, inflation risks, consumer spending, Fed policy, market breadth, whether this cycle is as unusual as it feels, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and ClearBridge Investm...
June 2, 2026
What You Need to Survive a Bull Market
Join Michael Batnick (Managing Partner, Ritholtz Wealth) Sean Russo (Investment Analyst, Ritholtz Wealth) and Matt Cerminaro (Exhibit A co-founder, AKA Chart Kid Matt) for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! This episode is sponsored by Neuberger. Explore NBSD–including all risks and important information‒at https://www.neuberger.com/nbsd Sign up for The Compound Newsletter...
May 29, 2026
What if It’s Still Early? With Denise Chisholm
On episode 244 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Denise Chisholm to discuss: whether AI capex is a bubble, why stocks keep climbing despite persistent skepticism, and how earnings growth is broadening beyond the Mag 7. They discuss semiconductors, margins, inflation, Fed policy, mega-IPOs, and more! This episode is sponsored by Franklin Tem...
May 26, 2026
SpaceX IPO With Rupert Mitchell, Consumer Discretionary Is Not an Econ Signal, Halo ETF Launches
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: SpaceX IPO, Halo ETFs, consumer problems, a mystery chart, and more! Plus, a special appearance by Rupert Mitchell! This episode is sponsored by: DBMF and ClearBridge Investments. Find out why managed futures should be a foundational part of any alternatives...
May 22, 2026
Memory Is a Bubble, Nvidia’s Blow-Out Quarter, SpaceX Is Coming With Jan Van Eck
On episode 243 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jan Van Eck to discuss: the AI infrastructure boom, Nvidia and the semiconductor trade, whether mega-cap dominance is structural or cyclical, the risks hiding in U.S. deficits and long-term rates, equal weight vs cap weight, the SpaceX IPO, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Tema ETFs...
May 19, 2026
It’s a Wave Not a Bubble, Nvidia Preview, Google’s I/O Highlights, Investing in Space Stocks
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: investing in space, Nvidia, Trump trades, the AI hedge, mystery charts and more. This episode is sponsored by Public and Janus Henderson Investors. Visit https://public.com/WAYT to learn more. Find out more about Janus Henderson Investors at https://www....
May 15, 2026
Nasdaq Euphoria is Hitting its Limit with Kai Wu and Ben Carlson
On episode 242 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Ben Carlson and Kai Wu to discuss: Nvidia, Anthropic, software disruption, intangible assets, faster market cycles, and Ben’s new book Risk and Reward and much more! This episode is sponsored by: Betterment Advisor Solutions and ClearBridge To learn more, visit https://www.betterment.com/advisors ...
May 12, 2026
Twelve Rules for Riding a Bubble With Jeff deGraaf, Micron and Sandisk (Finally) Pull Back, Housing Stocks Crash
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: housing stocks, AI, 12 rules for bubble riding, $100 billion stocks and more! Plus, a very special Jeff deGraaf appearance! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and Janus Henderson Investors. Learn more at https://www.betterment.com/advisors Fi...
May 11, 2026
The System is Broken, You Should Get Rich Anyway with Haley Sacks
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Downtown Josh Brown is joined by Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones, to discuss the financial anxiety facing Millennials and Gen Z, the rise of “zero jargon” finance, and the lessons behind her new book, Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth. They cover investing culture, money misconceptions, building wealth in today’s economy, and the first financial steps young people should be taking right now. This episode is sponsored by Janus Hender...
May 8, 2026
The Investor Utopia is Here with Eric Balchunas
On episode 241 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by returning guest Eric Balchunas to discuss: Eric's Bitcoin book research, the latest in the ETF landscape, the "hot sauce" investors are turning to, the SpaceX IPO, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Invesco and Janus Henderson Investors. Visit https://www.invesco.com/ to learn more. To learn m...
May 5, 2026
AI Takes Over the Economy, Earnings Season Scorecard, a Bid for eBay, Berkshire Post-Buffett, Uber Preview
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: AI, earnings season, Berkshire after Buffett, global profits, Uber earnings preview and more. This episode is sponsored by Fidelity Investments and ClearBridge Investments. Learn more at http://www.fidelity.com/TraderPlus Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market ...
May 1, 2026
How to Find 100 Bagger Stocks
On episode 240 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Neeraj Khemlani and Matt Ankrum to discuss: what 100 bagger stocks look like, the search for high quality companies, the impact of compounding and exponential growth over decades, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Victory Capital and Janus Henderson Investors To learn more about Victory Capita...
April 28, 2026
Sleep at Night Portfolio, Big Tech Earnings Week, Spotify Blows Up, Josh on Joby
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Mag 7 earnings, stretched semis, Spotify crashing, a historic earnings boom and more! This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree and Janus Henderson Investors. To learn more about WisdomTree, visit https://www.wisdomtree.com/geopolitical-opportunities Find out more about Janu...