Market Misfits

Market Misfits

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

April 22, 2025 74 mins

Joe 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 Karsan says the market could drop 35% to 45%—slowly and painfully. Joe and Smiddy break down what that means, why this isn’t your old bull market anymore, and how they’re navigating the chaos using gamma and dealer positioning.

 

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Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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April 4, 2025 61 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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Is 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 they’re trading through the uncertainty, and why FOMO can be a trader’s worst enemy. They debate the fate of Boeing, the rise of quantum stocks, and whether it’s time to fade the recent rally. Plus, the return of Trade or Fade—will the crew get it right this time...

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March 21, 2025 79 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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March 17, 2025 106 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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The 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 struggling, and how to navigate the chaos. They discuss volatility, the impact of major macro events, and whether this pullback presents a buying opportunity—or just the beginning of something bigger. Plus, the guys debate market sentiment, dissect options flow, ...

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March 7, 2025 104 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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In this episode of Market Misfits, host Joe Pokrzywa sits down with Alec “Smiddy” Smidt to dive into his incredible trading journey. From early struggles in Forex and crypto, losing 30 Bitcoin in a brutal liquidation, to now managing a $25M+ trading book, Smiddy shares the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons from the markets. They discuss key trades, risk management, navigating volatile markets, and the mindset shifts that took hi...

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February 22, 2025 105 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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February 9, 2025 92 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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February 2, 2025 85 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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January 26, 2025 60 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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January 19, 2025 107 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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January 12, 2025 97 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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On the 4th episode of Market Misfits, we sat down with Sang Lucci, a legendary trader who has been in the markets for almost two decades now. From prop trader to the creation of The Steamroom, he walks us through his journey on how he got where he is today and all the madness that goes with it. Enjoy!

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Chris Cady is a seasoned equity index trader with over 40 years of experience navigating every kind of market environment. Known for his deep expertise in trading psychology, Chris has mastered the mental game of trading, helping him adapt, thrive, and consistently perform in high-pressure situations. Chris has been at the forefront of the industry’s evolution, witnessing and adapting to the monumental shift from floor trading to e...

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December 20, 2024 88 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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December 13, 2024 92 mins

Join Wall St. Jesus and the rest of our community each Thursday after the close for the best, FREE analysis of market activity you can find.

Wall St. Jesus takes you through the most important options flow, vital changes in sentiment, and so much more. For equities, futures, and options traders of all time-frames, there's no easier way to understand how smart money is positioning itself and what you can do to take advantage of it.

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On the 2nd episode of Market Misfits, we sit down with Ron "Ronchero" Friedman, a seasoned trader who has been navigating the markets since the early 1990s. With mentorship from a former market maker and years of experience, Ron has become an immensely successful trader. But as he will tell you, it didn't come easily. He opens up about his journey and how blown accounts, countless hours of study, and mental roadblocks paved the way...

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