JWSP
John Wayne's Surge Protector podcast is two guys discussing the world around us on a twice weekly basis. We try to look at things that we think are huge deals and sometimes those items are also flying under the radar for a lot of other media channels. Having known each other for many years some of the jokes you hear may not come off as jokes. Keep listening and you will get in the loop soon enough as well. We have a link to leave any feedback in most of the episodes so don't hesitate to reach out.
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The AI Bubble, Ukraine "Peace" Deal and Fancy Flights
In this episode of the John Wayne’s Surge Protector Podcast, Eric Halsey and Alex Midway break down what’s really going on in today’s unpredictable markets. First, Alex gives a clear, memorable primer on short selling — using a simple $1,100 / 100-share example to show potential gains, margin risk, and why timing matters. Then the hosts dig into recent moves in Tesla (a pop to $426, closing around $391) and whether AI/tech excitement — with Nvidia in the headlines — is being rationally priced or just speculative hype. They close with political context: how comments and proposals around Russia–Ukraine can ripple through market sentiment, and why geopolitics matters to anyone with money invested. Practical, irreverent, and useful — this episode helps listeners spot risk and opportunity in a chaotic market.
Show notes:
0:20 — Episode overview: what we’ll cover
1:15 — Short selling explained — Alex’s $1,100 / 100-share example
6:30 — Risk and margin calls — what can go wrong
10:10 — Tesla deep dive: recent price action and what it means
15:45 — Broader market context: Nvidia, AI hype, and valuation questions
22:00 — Politics affecting markets: Russia–Ukraine commentary & implications
28:30 — Key takeaways & actionable advice
