The Risk-Reward Show With Petrucci and Sommer
The Risk-Reward Show is a weekly podcast series about international business, trade, entrepreneurs and occasional political ranting. With partners in Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, London, New York, Cape Town, Mumbai and Shanghai, we bring insight and news directly to you from wherever in the world it is happening, directly from the people experiencing it. We're not journalists; we're just some guys who want to know what's actually going on.
The Risk-Reward Show is co-production of Angry Meta Traders and Leitmotif Press.
Episodes
13 episodes
Our Milken Institute Conference Report; Market Predictions, and a New Air Force One 5-19-25
We went to the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills and have things to say about that, as well as that new $400 million dollar airplane that needs a billion more in work. Plus, weekly predictions, China's future, and much more.
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Episode 15
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1:13:51
Market Turmoil, Rocket Girls, Upcoming China Bans - 4-19-25
Today we're talking about the ongoing tariff-related turmoil roiling the markets, that Blue Origin launch, some new bans that China hasn't officially announced yet but is telling people about behind the Firewall, and more.
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Episode 14
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1:08:35
Tariffs Suck - 4-9-2025
On this episode we explore the latest in tariff news; where we think this China impasse will go and when; the threat to our bond market, which is a lynchpin to our economy, and more. Also, tariffs suck.4-9-2025
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Episode 13
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49:09
Heads Are Nearing Explosion Status Regarding Third Terms, Stagflation, Iran and More
Join us as we discuss the latest in the economy, Middle East politics, next steps from Iran, that chat group incident recently on Signal, and a new segment where we try to predict the futures of gold, Disney, the Euro, Tesla, and more.3-...
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Episode 12
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Barry Crawford, CEO of Basis Capital
Today we talk in depth with Barry Crawford -- formerly of Goldman Sachs & Archer Daniels Midland, and current head of Basis Capital in London -- all about AI, Crypto, Quantum, Blockchain, and a lot of other tools our future robot overlords ...
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Episode 11
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1:10:25
3-14-25: Snow White, autopens, stock markets and other Titanic stupidity
Today we take a dive into the Walt Disney Company's upcoming remake, how seemingly doomed films can sometimes surprise everyone, how markets can rebound and how autopens can somehow be a thing anyone actually cares about.
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Episode 10
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50:05
State of Affairs
It's a State of the Union state of confusion as we discuss the latest things roiling the markets and the world. Buckle up as we get into the state of affairs and talk about what lies ahead. Plus we get to the usual nonsense about sports and mov...
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Episode 9
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38:09
008 Market Mayhem, Fort Knox, Tesla and More
Today we discuss the gold in Fort Knox, Tesla, and other shiny objects. Plus so much more.
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Episode 8
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51:14
007 Ukraine, Eggs and Asteroids. All The Feels.
Which skyrocketed first -- the chicken or the egg? Today we're talking rising prices, Ukraine negotiations, farmers getting squeezed, things getting real, and a combination volcano-earthquake-tsunami-asteroid event that should put us all at eas...
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Episode 7
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1:21:21
006 Old Tariff Ideas And A New Riviera
This week we're again looking to the future -- of Forex, gold, Joe Biden's Hollywood career, and that exclusive new waterfront property that could be yours along the Gaza Strip. Away we go.
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Episode 6
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005 Gold Futures, Panama Futures, Deep Seek Futures and More
Down the rabbit hole we go on the future of gold, the future of Panama, China's new AI -- and the verrrrry interesting timing of its launch and announcement, among the usual nonsense happening in the world today, January 31, 2025.From An...
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Episode 5
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002 Ryan Ford, Forex futures, Trump tariffs and how to survive Thanksgiving
A transformative interview with top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcaster Ryan Ford about the martial arts industry and what may have been going on behind the scenes of that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Along the way we'll cover Forex future...
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Episode 2
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