
Fat Tony's Podcast
Captivating conversations with amazing experts. Inspired by the works of Nassim Taleb, amongst others. Hosted by Sebastian David Lees.
Podcasting since 2023 • 14 episodes
Fat Tony's Podcast
Latest Episodes
Leila Johnston - Freelance Writing, AI Anxiety, and the Library of Mistakes
What if the greatest threat to creative careers isn't competition but rather the rapid advancement of technology itself? In this thought-provoking conversation, wordsmith Leila Johnston pulls back the curtain on the real world of freelance writ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:49

Emanuel Derman - My Life as a Capetonian
Join us as we uncover the intriguing journey of Emanuel Derman, a pioneering figure in quantitative finance. Emanuel shares his compelling transition from a physicist to a quant, offering a firsthand look at how Wall Street came to embrace PhD ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:19

Raphael Douady - From Theorems to Wall Street
In this episode we're joined by Raphael Douady, a pioneering academic who transformed his career from proving complex mathematical theorems to becoming one of the first academic quants on Wall Street. Discover how Raphael navigated the challeng...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:12:37

Henry Jeffreys - Sparkling Success: The Past, Present, and Future of English Wine
Discover the transformation of English wine from a laughingstock to a globally respected industry with our special guest, Henry Jeffreys. Henry is a celebrated drinks journalist and author. He has written for the Guardian, the Spectator, and mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:01:51

Michael J. Bonner - In Defense of Civilization
Dr. Michael J. Bonner takes us on a fascinating journey from his early studies in classical and oriental languages to becoming a leading expert in Iranian history and a political advisor. We uncover the transition from academia to politics, dri...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:28
