Market Misfits
by Steamroom Trading
Latest episode
AI Mania, Market Extremes, and the SpaceX IPO ft. Wall St. Jesus…
AI Mania, Market Extremes, and the SpaceX IPO ft. Wall St. Jesus…
About this podcast
Market Misfits is where real traders talk real markets. No fluff, no hype, just raw insights from those who live and breathe trading. Hosted by Joe Pokrzywa from Steamroom Trading, this podcast cuts through the noise with in-depth conversations on what’s moving the market right now and exclusive interviews with traders who have made it to the top.
From hard-hitting strategies to the craziest market stories, Joe and his guests—top traders, educators, and market pros—break down the wins, the losses, and the lessons you won’t hear anywhere else.
If you trade stocks, options, or futures, Market Misfits delivers the unfiltered truth from inside the world of trading. Subscribe now!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- AI Mania, Market Extremes, and the SpaceX IPO ft. Wall St. Jesus (EP. 25) · 1 h 22 min · Episode 43Joe, Smiddy, and Wall St. Jesus return to break down one of the most extreme market environments in years. The discussion dives into the relentless rally in semiconductors and AI…
- Gamma Moves, Oil Shock, and Fed Pressure (EP. 24) · 41 min · Episode 42Joe and Smiddy break down the mechanics behind a recent market rally that had little to do with headlines—and everything to do with dealer positioning. From the JPM collar roll…
- Pinned Index, Extreme Skew, and March OpEx (EP. 23) · 35 min · Episode 41Joe and Smiddy return after a brief break to break down the strange market environment traders have been navigating. While the major indices have gone nowhere for months…
- Powell Investigation and 2026 Outlook (EP. 22) · 48 min · Episode 40In this episode, Joe, Smiddy, and Ron dive into the DOJ’s criminal probe of Jerome Powell, what it means for the Fed’s independence, and how the erosion of trust in data…
- Silver Squeeze and the $50M Condor Blow Up (EP. 21) · 52 min · Episode 39Silver ripped to all-time highs—but the story beneath is way bigger. In this episode, Joe and Smiddy break down the global physical vs. paper silver disconnect, exploding retail…
- Origin Story: Joe "Poko" Pokrzywa (EP. 20) · 1 h 24 min · Episode 38In this special "origin story" episode of the Market Misfits Podcast, host Joe Pokrzywa takes the hot seat and becomes the guest, handing the mic over to Steamroom Trading…
- Fed Cuts, Santa Rally, and Prediction Markets (EP. 19) · 36 min · Episode 37Joe and Smiddy close out the year with a wide-ranging conversation on what’s really driving market flows post-Fed. With the AI narrative losing steam, tech rotation accelerating…
- Inside Fast Tape: Gamma, Vol, and Risk (EP. 18) · 42 min · Episode 36Joe and Smiddy are back to break down one of the most chaotic market swings of the year — a 4% intraday reversal that left traders stunned and liquidity vanished. They dive into…
- Winning Smart Money’s Mindgames ft. Chris Cady (EP. 17) · 37 min · Episode 35In this special episode, Charlie Bathgate sits down with legendary trader and trading psychologist Chris Cady for a deep dive into the mental side of the markets. They explore…
- Sitting on a VIX Powder Keg ft. Wall St. Jesus (EP. 16) · 1 h 40 min · Episode 34In this episode of the Market Misfits Podcast, hosts Joe and Smiddy are joined by the legendary "Wall Street Jesus," Jay, to break down the most pressing themes in the market…
- Summer of George Continues (EP. 15) · 54 min · Episode 32Joe and Smiddy, and not much has changed — except the market’s still climbing and vol is still pinned. In this episode, they unpack what’s behind the slow grind higher: vol…
- Mechanical Buying and the Hidden Pressure (EP. 14) · 1 h 11 min · Episode 30Joe and Smiddy are back. Vol is crushed and dealers are pinned, leaving markets calm on the surface — but underneath, the pressure is quietly building. Levered ETF rebalancing…
- Student of Yourself: Psychology of the Trader’s Journey ft. Chris Cady (EP. 13) · 50 min · Episode 29In this special episode, Charlie Bathgate sits down with trading psychologist and veteran trader Chris Cady to break down the full emotional arc of a trading career. From the…
- Calm Now, Vol Later (EP. 12) · 1 h 21 min · Episode 28On this episode, Joe and Smiddy break down the melt-up into OPEX and why the real move might come after. They explain how gamma is pinning the tape short term, but once it rolls…
- Market as a Mirror: Discipline, Loss, and Self-Discovery ft. Marsh (EP. 11) · 1 h 1 min · Episode 25In this special episode of Market Misfits, Steamroom Trading CEO Charlie Bathgate sits down with Marsh — a community member whose trading path is anything but typical. From…
- From Max Short to Melt Up... What Happens Next? ft. Wall St. Jesus (EP. 10) · 1 h 46 min · Episode 24Wall Street Jesus returns to Market Misfits to break down exactly where we are in this market cycle. Jesus, Joe, and Smiddy dive into what changed under the surface, why CTAs and…
- Held Up By Flows.. Cracking Under The Surface? (EP. 9) · 1 h 9 min · Episode 23The market is grinding higher, but Joe and Smiddy aren’t buying it. In this episode of Market Misfits, they break down why flows — not fundamentals — are holding everything…
- Are We Headed for a 35% Crash? (EP. 8) · 1 h 14 min · Episode 22Joe returns from vacation to find the market went full chaos and Smiddy was in the middle of it. They break down a brutal $4M drawdown and the comeback to breakeven. Plus: Cem…
- Market Bottoms: FOMO vs. PATIENCE w/ Ron Friedman (EP. 7) · 1 h 20 min · Episode 19Is the market bottom in, or is this just another head fake? In this episode of Market Misfits, Joe, Smiddy, and special guest Ronch break down the latest market moves, how…
- Market Chaos: Trading the Sell-Off (EP. 6) · 1 h 22 min · Episode 16The markets are selling, and the Market Misfits are here to break it all down. In this episode, Joe and Smiddy dive into the recent sell-off, why even seasoned traders are…
