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

June 10, 2025 81 mins

On 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 off, positioning gets freed up — setting the stage for potential macro fireworks in August. They talk about the short gamma dealer problem that could push past ATH and dig into McElligot’s "crash” thesis. Plus: trader psychology during slow summer chop, rec...

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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 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 putting $150K in a penny stock trade to walking away from the market entirely to go all-in on education, Marsh shares an unfiltered look at what it takes to grow not just as a trader, but as a person. This conversation dives deep into psychology, discipline, and...

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May 30, 2025 113 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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Wall 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 vol control funds are no longer max short, and how we went from extreme bearish positioning to a slow shift toward euphoria. They dig into flow data, market structure, and sentiment risk — and what it means for the next leg.

Also in this episode: – How sys...

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The 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 together, and how one headline could crack it all. They revisit Cem Karsan’s 35 percent drawdown roadmap, walk through McElligot’s latest volatility triggers, and explain what dealer positioning is saying under the surface.

Plus: – How Joe is playing VIX, uraniu...

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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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April 17, 2025 71 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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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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