The Wall Street Skinny
This podcast is a smart and entertaining peek into the world of investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds and more. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for teaching, and over two decades of experience on Wall Street. Discover the basics, ranging from “what is investment banking?” to “what moves markets?". Learn about different roles and exit opportunities, and get tips on how to land the job. Our mission is to make the world of Wall Street accessible to everyone, while keeping things relatable and fun.
Whether your goal is to work on Wall Street, or if you have NO idea what any of those things are and just want to learn some basics, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
135 episodes
135. Industry S2E1 “Daddy”: Block Trades, CDS, Work From Home and Office Politics
In this episode of the unofficial companion podcast to HBO Max's hit show "Industry", Jen and Kristen dive into the premiere of Season 2, titled "Daddy." They provide a deep analysis of critical finance concepts such as block trades, sales cred...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:47:54
134. Succeeding as an Equity Long/Short Portfolio Manager & Developing an Investment Thesis
In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, hosts Jen and Kristen sit down with the extraordinary Avery Sheffield, co-founder, Chief Investment Officer, and Senior Portfolio Manager at VantageRock, the long-short equity strategy within ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:02:18
133. The Skinny on...TikTok Sale-or-Ban, CA Fires & Insurance, & the Biz of Big Banks
In this episode of "The Skinny On...", we discuss the looming deadline for a sale or potential ban of TikTok in the United States, and speculate as to who might rescue it with a purchase. We approach the problem through the lens of an Investmen...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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31:13
132. Industry S1E8: RIF Day " Buy the Dip, Short the VIX, F**K Bitcoin"
In this episode, we dive into the financial concepts and themes explored in the Industry season finale, "Reduction in Force." RIF day at PeerPoint brings decisions that reveal the power dynamics between the firm’s old guard and the new...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:33:34
131. Drugs & Alcohol on Wall Street + the Business of Beverages w / Carl Radke from Bravo's Summer House!
This week, Jen and Kristen dive into the intersection of Wall Street culture, substance use, and sobriety. Joining the conversation is none other than Carl Radke, star of Bravo’s Summer House and entrepreneur reshaping the way we socia...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:38:46
130. The Skinny On...Getty/Shutterstock, Bond Selloff, the GSEs, & 5 Day Workweek
In this episode of "The Skinny On..." we unpack the history and details behind the recently announced acquisition of Shutterstock by Getty. This is a great case study for anyone wanting to understand which synergies investors prioritize in a me...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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57:35
129. Industry S1E7 | Pre Crisis Activity
In this episode of 'The Wall Street Skinny,' Jen and Kristen dive deep into the finance-heavy intricacies of HBO Max's hit show 'Industry,' Season 1, Episode 7, aptly titled 'Pre Crisis Activity.' They discuss the ramifications of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:33:26
128. The Best Kept Secret About Career Success with Valentina Savelyeva
In this exciting New Year's episode, Jen and Kristen kick off 2025 with a fresh perspective on achieving career and personal goals. The hosts are joined by Valentina Savelyeva, a former investment banker and top life and career coach, to dive d...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:39:50
127. The Skinny On...H1B Visa Debate, Nordstrom Take-Private, Barclays Layoffs, & Our Favorite Things
Welcome to 2025!In this episode of "The Skinny On...", we catch up on all our holiday activities before diving right into current financial topics.Today we cover the Nordstrom take-private, the debate regarding H1-B visa cap rem...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:09:47
126. What's Next for the Markets in 2025? feat. Marta Norton
2024 has been an incredible year, and we are so grateful for the support of all our listeners!!But what can we expect in 2025? Today, we shift our focus to the new year with special guest Marta Norton, Chief Investment Strategist at Emp...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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53:03
125. Angel Investing: Why a Great Business Isn't Always a Great Investment
In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we delve into the world of angel investing. Joined by Matt Naylor and Max Valverde, co-founders of the Milkless podcast, the discussion explores the essentials of evaluating investment opportunit...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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1:11:41
124. The Skinny On...Fartcoin (This is WILD...) and The Fed's Hawkish Cut
In this episode of "The Skinny on Wall Street", your hosts Kristen and Jen dive deep into the latest financial developments. They kick things off with a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, discussing its immediate i...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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32:20
123. Industry S1E6 | Wall Street Holiday Parties, Year End Bonuses and More!
In this episode, we dissect the various finance mechanics depicted in HBO Max's Industry Season 1, Episode 6 (Nutcracker). We explore the depiction of holiday parties on Wall Street and discuss why Eric's unconventional decision to give Harper ...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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1:43:30
122. Options Trading 101 with Enis Tanner
In this episode we are joined by Enis Taner, a seasoned professional in the field with nearly two decades of experience. He breaks down everything we want to know about being an equities derivatives trader, from the day-to-day responsibilities ...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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1:27:22
121. The Skinny On...Mondelez's Failed Bid for Hershey, Kroger's Failed Bid for Albertsons, & Hawk Meme Coin
On this episode of 'The Wall Street Skinny' we delve into two failed acquisitions, starting first with the failed Mondelez-Hershey deal. We get into the structure of Hershey's voting shares, the history of Kraft and Cadbury's contentious acquis...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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35:11
120. Industry S1E5 | Brexit Currency Implications, Bonuses, Mentorship & More!
In this episode of the unofficial companion podcast for HBO Max's hit show 'Industry,' we dive deep into the financial intricacies of Season 1, Episode 5. Join Jen and Kristen as they break down the implications of an Italian Brexit and explore...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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1:40:29
119. Top Tips for Success from Blackhawk Pilot Turned Investment Banker
This episode features Frank Van Buren, a former Blackhawk helicopter pilot and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, who shares his journey from the military to a 26-year career in investment banking at Wells Fargo. Frank offers valuable insights on...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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1:13:37
118. The Skinny On...MicroStrategy's Insane Convert Financing to Buy Bitcoin & Citi Block Trade Fail
In this episode of The Skinny On, we discuss MicroStrategy's recent issuance of $3nn of convertible debt as part of a plan to raise $42nn to buy Bitcoin, as well as the disastrous block trade Citi underwrote for Goodman Group. We s...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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31:11
117. Industry S1E4 | Non Farm Payrolls Basics, FX Trades, Wrong Way Trades, and More!
In this episode, Kristen and Jen delve deep Season 1 episode 4 of HBO Max's Hit show, "Industry". They kick things off by breaking down the significance of the non-farm payrolls report and its sweeping impact on various market inst...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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1:46:16
116. What is Private Credit? | Direct Lending Explained
In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we dive deeper into the world of private credit with our exceptional guest, Alona Gornick. Alona, a senior investment strategist and managing director at Churchill Asset Managem...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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1:12:25
115. Industry S1E3 | CDS, Correlation Trades, Mentorship and more!
In this episode we delve into episode three of HBO Max's hit show, 'Industry,'. We walk through Harper's cross-asset trade idea involving puts on the homebuilders index, calls on gold, and credit default swaps (CDS), and her interactions with b...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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1:57:37
114. What to Wear When You Work on Wall Street
Does what you wear to work on Wall Street matter? How much? Why? What exactly are you supposed to wear, anyway? Who makes those decisions? And how can you express your personal style in a way that elevates your career?...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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1:04:54
112. TWSS *LIVE* from the CAIS Summit with Michele Trogni / Zinnia
Nearly every thought leader we’ve spoken to in the finance industry has struggled with imposter syndrome at some point in their career. Not Michele Trogni. We had the fabulous opportunity to sit down with Michele at the CAI...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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38:18
111. The Future of Crypto, feat. Galaxy Co-Founder Steve Kurz
Steve Kurz vaulted from early days at a worm poop startup (yes, that's a real thing) to the fast track of traditional finance, only to find himself with a front row seat to the Global Financial Crisis. Steve took the lessons he learned in...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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1:23:46