Podcast
Traders and Haters: Futures, Prop Firms & Market Psychology
Hosted by Max Options Trading · EN
Trading Strategy: Day trading, swing trading, options trading, futures trading, prop firm trading.
Market Sectors: Stock market, Crypto, Forex, Bitcoin (BTC), S&P 500.
Financial Literacy: Investing for beginners, wealth management, passive income, financial freedom.
Risk Management: Trading psychology, market bubbles, loss prevention, "The Truth About Trading."
Debunking: Trading scams, "Fake Gurus," retail trading vs. institutional, market manipulation.
Mindset: FOMO, discipline, emotional trading, burnout.
Macro Trends: Inflation, interest rates, Fed pivots, recession hedging, war.
Tech-Driven: AI trading bots, algorithmic trading, machine learning in finance.Traders & Haters isn’t a podcast—it’s a fight-to-the-death coliseum for retail traders and trading influencers.
Traders and Haters is where serious retail traders come to level up. Each episode breaks down real trade setups, options strategies, and the exact process behind passing prop firm challenges and getting funded.
Whether you're trading stocks, options, or futures, this podcast gives you the tools, structure, and mindset to trade with discipline and consistency.
Topics include: TradingView indicators, ORB strategies, ICT concepts, prop firm reviews, funded account tips, and live trade breakdowns.
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Hosted by Big Daddy Max and The Trading Lama, this no-holds-barred show pulls back the curtain on the trading world with unfiltered conversations, real market war stories, and zero respect for fake gurus. No scripts. No softballs. No PR answers.
Each episode is recorded in front of a live audience that reacts in real time—cheering wins, roasting bad takes, and calling out nonsense on the spot. If you can’t handle the truth, the crowd will make sure you hear it anyway.
Max and Lama sit down with heavyweights from Wall Street, prop firms, hedge funds, and the retail trenches to talk about what actually works, what blows accounts up, and what nobody wants to admit once the cameras are off. Expect raw opinions, hard lessons, brutal honesty, and plenty of laughs along the way.
This is trading culture without the polish:
- Real traders
- Real money
- Real egos
- Real consequences
If you’re looking for motivation posters and safe conversations, this isn’t it.
Traders & Haters is loud. It’s chaotic. It’s educational.
And the audience isn’t just watching—they’re part of the show.
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He Learned Trading in a Porta-Potty… Now Tyler G Trades for a Living
2w ago01:15:57Tap to summarizeTyler G's story is one of the most unique journeys in trading.Before becoming a full-time six-figure trader, Tyler spent years working union construction jobs. Between shifts, he used his breaks inside a porta-potty on the job site to study the markets, watch videos, and slowly build the skills that would eventually change his life.In this episode of Traders and Haters, Max and Lama sit down with Tyler G to discuss how he transitioned from construction work to trading full time, the mindset required to survive the learning curve, and what aspiring traders often get wrong about the path to profitability.Topics discussed include:Tyler G's early days as a union construction workerLearning to trade during breaks on the job siteThe sacrifices required to become consistently profitableTransitioning from side hustle to full-time traderRisk management and trading psychologyThe reality behind six-figure trading incomeAdvice for traders still working traditional jobsBuilding a sustainable career in the marketsIf you've ever dreamed of leaving your 9-to-5 and pursuing trading full time, Tyler G's journey proves that big changes can start in the most unexpected places.Follow Traders and Haters for weekly conversations with professional traders, market experts, and personalities from across the trading world.
Transcribe →CNBC’s Mike Khouw on Options Trading, YieldMax ETFs & Market Psychology | Traders and Haters
4w ago00:59:33Tap to summarizeThis week on Traders and Haters, Max and Lama sit down with Mike Khouw — longtime CNBC contributor, options trading expert, and strategist for YieldMax ETFs.Known for his appearances on CNBC’s Fast Money and Options Action, Mike breaks down how professional traders approach options trading, volatility, risk management, market psychology, and today’s rapidly changing market environment.The conversation dives into:Professional options trading strategiesReading market sentiment and volatilityRisk management for active tradersYieldMax ETFs and income strategiesThe difference between retail and institutional tradingTrading discipline and psychologyHow experienced traders survive difficult marketsMike also shares insights from decades in the derivatives markets, including his experience across CNBC, institutional trading desks, and the evolving ETF landscape.If you're interested in options trading, futures, ETFs, market structure, or becoming a more disciplined trader, this episode is packed with actionable insight from one of the most recognized voices in the trading industry.Topics discussed include options trading, YieldMax ETFs, covered call strategies, stock market volatility, trading psychology, risk management, institutional trading, market sentiment, derivatives trading, ETF income strategies, retail trading, futures trading, and professional trader discipline.
Transcribe →10 Trading Lessons That Could Change Everything | Traders and Haters Podcast
May 2000:50:58Tap to summarizeFrom blown accounts to breakthrough moments — this episode of Traders and Haters breaks down 10 powerful trading lessons pulled from some of the biggest conversations of the past year.Hosts Max and Antonio “Lama” Lama revisit the best insights, mindset shifts, and trading strategies shared by top guests including Cue Banks, Maryam Rushdi, Rake Trades and more.Topics include:- Risk management mistakes traders keep repeating- Why psychology matters more than entries- The truth about prop firms and funded trading- Overtrading, revenge trading, and emotional discipline- Building consistency in futures, options, and forex- How successful traders actually survive long termWhether you’re a beginner trader trying to stop losing money or an experienced trader looking to sharpen your edge, this episode delivers practical lessons from some of the most recognizable names in trading.Traders and Haters Podcast — real conversations with traders, creators, and personalities from across the finance world.
Transcribe →Cue Banks on Forex, Discipline & Turning Addiction Into Millions
May 1200:54:09Tap to summarizeCue Banks joins the Traders and Haters Podcast to break down how he turned a trading addiction into a multi-million-dollar career. We get into his early losses, the mindset shift that changed everything, how he approaches risk and discipline today, and the real story behind life as a full-time forex and futures trader.In this episode:How Cue Banks went from blowing accounts to building wealthThe psychology behind trading addiction and how to overcome itRisk management rules that actually workLessons on consistency, patience, and longevity in the marketsThe truth about prop firms, social media trading, and the "guru" worldWhether you're a beginner trader, day trader, or experienced investor, this conversation delivers real lessons on mindset, money management, and surviving the markets long-term.
Transcribe →How Maryam Rushdi Built The Curly Trader Brand & Tradeify TV | Traders and Haters
May 401:26:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with Maryam Rushdi, better known as The Curly Trader, futures trader, trading educator, and host on Tradeify TV.Maryam shares her journey in trading, what it takes to build a trusted personal brand in the finance space, and the mindset shifts traders need to survive long enough to succeed. We dive into trading psychology, content creation in the financial world, lessons from hosting live market coverage, and what separates disciplined traders from everyone chasing shortcuts.If you're serious about futures trading, trader development, and building consistency in the markets, this episode delivers real insight from someone living it every day. Tradeify has recently expanded podcast/video content around trader development, with Maryam hosting newer interview-driven shows, which gives this episode some extra search relevance right now.Topics covered:• Maryam Rushdi’s path into trading• Building The Curly Trader brand• Behind the scenes of Tradeify TV• Trading psychology and discipline• Content creation in finance• What new traders get wrong#TradingPodcast #FuturesTrading #MaryamRushdi #TheCurlyTrader #TradeifyTV #TradingPsychology #DayTrading
Transcribe →Lucid Trading CEO on Trading Twitter, Strategy & Why Most Traders Fail
Apr 2601:23:34Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with AJ Campanella, CEO of Lucid Trading, to break down one of the biggest problems in the industry: misinformation on Trading Twitter.From fake P&Ls to misleading strategies, AJ explains what’s real, what’s not, and how traders get pulled in the wrong direction. More importantly, we dive into what actually works—covering trading psychology, risk management, and the habits that separate consistent traders from everyone else.This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the current state of retail trading and what you actually need to focus on if you want to improve.In this episode:The truth about Trading TwitterCommon lies and misleading contentWhat profitable traders do differentlyRisk management and consistencyBuilding a real edge in the marketFeaturing AJ Campanella of Lucid Trading
Transcribe →From Poker Pro to DOM Trader: Why Trading Isn't Gambling
Apr 2000:49:34Tap to summarizeMost traders think the market is random. Rips doesn't. He walked away from high-stakes poker — the same tables as Phil Ivey — picked up the DOM, and built a trading style that proves edge is everything.In this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with Rips — popular trading streamer and former poker player — to break down why reading order flow is the closest thing to a superpower retail traders are ignoring. If you've ever been told trading is just gambling, this episode is your counter-argument.What we get into: — Going head to head with Phil Ivey and what it taught him about pressure — How poker sharpened Rips' ability to read the DOM — Why most retail traders lose (and what they're not seeing) — Order flow explained for traders who've never used it — The mental edge poker gives you that charts alone never will.Whether you're a funded trader, a struggling retail trader, or just curious why some people consistently win — this one's for you.
Transcribe →What Your Trading Habits Say About You (Real Prop Firm Data)
Apr 1201:02:40Tap to summarizeWhat do your trading habits actually look like… when nobody’s watching?In this episode of Traders and Haters, David Meraz (COO of Funded Futures Family) breaks down real prop firm data to expose how traders actually behave — from overtrading to risk management to stop loss usage.Not opinions. Not theory. Data from thousands of futures traders.We’re talking:How many trades people really take per day (hint: it’s way more than they admit)Who actually uses stop losses… and who’s just prayingThe habits of traders who get funded vs the ones who keep blowing accountsThe silent killers: overtrading, revenge trading, and fake disciplineThis is the stuff nobody wants to hear — but every trader needs to.Because the gap between “I know what to do” and “I actually do it” is where most people lose.If you’ve ever blown an account, moved a stop, or taken one more trade you knew you shouldn’t…Yeah. This one’s about you.
Transcribe →Inside a $200K Trading Loss – NPZ on Risk, Psychology, and Recovery
Apr 500:44:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with NPZ Trading just hours after a $200,000 trading loss—and nothing is off limits.We break down what actually happened behind the trade, the emotional impact of taking a six-figure hit, and how experienced traders handle drawdowns in real time. NPZ shares his approach to risk management, futures trading strategy, and trader psychology, along with the mindset required to stay in the game after a major loss.This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the realities of trading—wins, losses, and everything in between.If you’re serious about improving your trading, understanding how to manage risk, and learning what it takes to recover from losses, this episode is a must-listen.
Transcribe →From “Trading Is a Scam” to First Payout | Futures Trading & Prop Firm Reality
Apr 100:56:48Tap to summarizeMost traders think it’s a scam… until they get paid.In this episode of Traders and Haters, we sit down with Koach — host of the MOT Happy Hour and one of the most authentic voices in the live trading space.Before going live in front of thousands every day, Koach was skeptical of the entire industry. Like most retail traders, he thought the wins were fake, the gurus were lying, and nobody was actually making money.Then came his first payout.What followed was a complete shift — from doubter to disciplined trader, learning directly from Lama and developing a real system rooted in ICT concepts, risk management, and execution.Now, Koach is not just trading… he’s mentoring, hosting, and showing every win, loss, and lesson live for the world to see.In this episode, we break down:The moment trading went from “scam” to realWhat Lama actually taught him (and what most traders still get wrong)The psychology shift required to become consistently profitableWhat it’s like trading live in front of thousands every single dayWhy most traders fail before they ever give themselves a real shotIf you’ve ever doubted trading… or you’re still stuck trying to figure out what actually works — this is the episode you need.Subscribe for more real conversations with the traders actually doing it live.
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