The Real Eisman Playbook

The Real Eisman Playbook

The Real Eisman Playbook is your front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman. Best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, Steve brings his sharp analysis and no-nonsense approach to dissecting the markets, global economy, and investment trends shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about how the financial world really works, The Eisman Playbook delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in for expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street’s most influential minds.

Episodes

December 1, 2025 73 mins
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman speaks at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He breaks down exactly what happened with the financial crisis in 2008, how it was portrayed in The Big Short, and takes questions regarding the current state of the market and America's K-shaped economy. 00:00 - Intro 02:18 - How I Got To Wall Street 06:30 - The Buy Side & The Sell Side 08:26 - The Financ...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a wild week in the market as Google's Gemini 3 passes OpenAI. Steve discusses how the AI battle compares to the railroad revolution, Dell's earnings, Michael Burry's warnings, and the emerging power crisis that could break the AI boom. 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - The Market Rallies Back 02:03 - Dell 03:55 - Google Catches Up to OpenAI 09:30 - The Binding Constraint & H...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Amy Butte, the Chief Financial Officer at Navan. Amy was also the CFO of the New York Stock Exchange when it went public in the early 2000s. We explore what it means and how difficult it is to take a private company public. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Amy's Time as the CFO of The New York Stock Exchange 17:05 - How Navan Went Public 26:16 - What Navan Does 30:...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down NVIDIA's record-breaking surge. The company continues to grow, but the overall anxiety around AI is undeniable. Steve also breaks down some earnings from Home Depot, Target, Lowe's, and Walmart. He also takes a variety of mailbag questions. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - NVIDIA Had a Big Week, But the Market Reversed. Why? 06:50 - Oracle 07:40 - Home Depot 09:13 - Lowe's ...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Regina Brooks (Serendipity Literary Agency), Jennifer Weis (The Weis Agency), and Anthony Ziccardi (Post Hill Press) to discuss the ever-changing publishing industry. From the influence of BookTok to the increasing use of AI tools, the entire ecosystem is rapidly transforming. The four of them explore their concerns, their hopes, and what the industry might look...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the end of the government shutdown, Michael Burry's warning about AI accounting, Disney & Paramounts struggles, and earnings from CoreWeave, Cisco, Circle, and more. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Life Update 01:40 - The Government Shutdown Finally Ends 02:22 - Only 10 Companies Reported This Week 02:46 - Consumers Are Still Struggling, Burry's Warning About AI, and Big ...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Evercore's Glenn Schorr. The two of them discuss why private lenders like Apollo and Blackstone are suddenly under pressure, what the risks are in the credit markets, and how investors should be thinking about this shifting landscape.    00:00 - Intro 01:50 - What's Going On with Some of These Struggling Stocks? 10:35 - Who is Taking the Biggest Hit Right Now?...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman recaps a volatile week in the market and discusses Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor of New York, the latest in earnings (both in the AI and non-AI space), FICO & credit bureaus, and more.     00:00 - Intro 01:10 - A Volatile Week in the Market 02:03 - Inside the K Shaped Economy: Are We Prone For a Downturn? 05:05 - Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York 05:50 - Earnings: AI-Related...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, we're doing something a little different. This week, Steve Eisman is joined by the team behind Glass House Brands to discuss the cannabis sector, a once promising corner of the market that has recently been left in the dust. They also discuss the challenges facing the industry, how policy shifts could reshape the future of weed, and much more.    00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Glass House Brand...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down everything happening in the market this week. He discusses earnings for both AI and non-AI related companies. He also gives updates on the US/China trade deal, the Fed cutting rates again, Amazon laying off 14,000 workers, and more.    00:00 - Intro 01:01 - The Trade Deal Between the US and China 01:31 - The Fed Cuts Rates Again 02:29 - AI Announcements 04:14 - Amazon L...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Andrew Ross Sorkin, whose new book "1929" is out now. The two of them dive deep into Andrew's book and discuss the wild west market of the time, the interesting characters around the chaos, the crash itself, and any parallels between what happened in 1929 and what's happening in America right now.    You can purchase Andrew's book here: https://www.amazon.com/...
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On this bonus episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Nick Del Deo, the digital infrastructure analyst at MoffettNathanson. The two of them discuss all things data centers, from CoreWeave’s explosive rise to the massive energy and infrastructure challenges ahead.   00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Private Markets vs Public Markets 02:07 - Data Centers Explained 11:03 - Digital Realty & Equinix  33:51 - CoreWeave 46:25...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, everything related to AI is doing well, but for the rest of the economy, it's more nuanced. Steve Eisman breaks down why that is. He also gives updates on Apple, Tesla, the aviation industry, and more.    00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Apple's New iPhone is Doing Well  01:42 - Earnings: AI Related Companies 05:06 - Earnings: Non-AI Related Companies 16:10 - A Mailbag Update 16:59 - Outro    Watch my F...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by two guests, Craig Moffett and Michael Nathanson from MoffettNathanson. They discuss Apple’s lack of an AI strategy, why Cable stocks are such a disaster, the demise of traditional Ad agencies, the rise of youth unemployment because of AI, the need for streaming consolidation and why Verizon suddenly fired its CEO.    00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Google & Apple 12:05 ...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the bank stock rout and explores whether it signals deeper issues in the financial sector. He also discusses Trump's tariffs battle with China and provides an update on last week's mailbag question regarding AI in the workforce.   00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Trump's Tariffs Battle with China  01:56 - Unpacking The Bank Stock Rout 17:26 - Mailbag: An Update on AI in the Workfo...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Steve Liesman from CNBC. The two of them discuss what's really happening with tariffs, the spotty strength of the economy; the Fed and its relationship to politics and Steve’s time and stories as the head of the Wall Street Journal bureau of Russia during the 1990s Yeltsin era.   00:00 - Intro 01:25 - The State of the Economy 06:40 - Health of the Consumer ...
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman takes mailbag questions from viewers regarding the impact of AI on real life workers, the state of the housing market, CFA exams, and more. He also discusses recent market updates, Fifth Third Buying Comerica, and Apple's current situation.    00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Markets Reach All-Time Highs, OpenAI, Gold 01:14 - Fifth Third Buys Comerica 01:51 - AI Continues to Grow, But the ...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Stacy Rasgon. The two of them break down the battle of AI. They discuss Nvidia’s dominance, AMD’s challenge, Intel’s decline, Broadcom’s custom chips, and the impact of China and tariffs.    00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Stacy Rasgon's Background & Nvidia's Growth 11:28 - Use Cases For AI 18:23 - GPU vs Custom Made Chips 24:06 - AMD 31:17 - How Important is China ...
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In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman interviews Lakshmi Ganapathi from Unicus Research. They discuss why U.S. consumers are struggling. From rising auto loan delinquencies to ballooning credit card debt, consumers everywhere are feeling the pressure. They also discuss Opendoor, meme stocks, and the impact of AI.    00:00 - Intro 01:10 - The US Government Shut Down 01:35 - The US Economy 08:24 - The Auto Sector & Wh...
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. The two of them talk all things AI, from OpenAI to Tesla & Waymo. They also discuss Apple's lack of AI strategy, where Palantir fits into everything, and why Europe seems nowhere to be found.    00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Eightco Developments & OpenAI Authentication 06:20 - Are We In Another Industrial Revolution? Who Are the Win...
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