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James Bruce first appeared on Talking with Traders in 2022. Since then, his trading career has grown and so has his family. He became a dad three months ago. In this episode, we talk about how his trading has progressed. He’s very open about a bad month earlier in the year that saw his prop fund capital being withdrawn. He’s now in the process of working his way back to being fully funded again. He’s always energetic and exudes a passion for trading. Facebook · IG

South African swimming sensation, Chad le Clos.

In this conversation John Walland dives into Chad’s journey from his early days in the pool to becoming an Olympic champion. He shares the highs and lows of his career, what keeps him motivated, and the mindset that has helped him stay at the top of his game for over a decade.

Whether you're a sports fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone who loves hearing stories of determination and success, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. Chad also offers some powerful advice for young swimmers and opens up about what drives him, both in and out of the water.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this inspiring chat with Chad le Clos. BandLink Page

Colm Murphy hosts the Unpacking the Markets podcast. Garth has featured on his podcast previously, and this time Colm is our featured guest on Talking with Traders. He’s 28 years old, has a full time job in the city of London, and has adapted his style of trading to fit his schedule and his time availability. In this interview, we discuss his approach to trading, and some of the valuable lessons he has learned from interviewing other traders on his own podcast. Facebook · IG

Today, we are joined by a true legend — not just in the world of sport, but in life itself. John Walland sits down with the unstoppable Oscar Chalupsky, a 12-time World Champion in surfski kayaking, global motivational speaker, and an inspiring cancer warrior. Known for his unwavering determination, boundless energy, and zest for life, Oscar shares his powerful journey — from dominating the waves to battling cancer with the same grit and spirit that made him a champion.

In this conversation, Oscar opens up about his relentless commitment to exercise, the mindset that fuels both his victories and his resilience, and how he continues to celebrate life every single day. Get ready for a deep, moving, and motivating look into the life of a man who refuses to let anything — even cancer — slow him down. BandLink Page

In this week’s episode, Garth appears solo as he discusses the recent Trump induced turmoil in the market. He shares a number of charts that illustrate the recent sharp moves in the S&P500, VIX, the dollar and a number of confidence indicators. He then asks: “What next?” and discusses some broad behaviours to keep in mind when managing your portfolio through these volatile times. Facebook · IG

In a captivating interview. John Walland converses with golf legend Gary Player.

They are delving into the significance of the Masters Tournament and his incredible longevity in the sport. Gary attributes his lasting success to dedication to fitness, a disciplined mindset, and a profound love for golf. The conversation underscores Gary's commitment to inspiring the next generation and highlights the rich legacy of golf. BandLink Page

Morpher is a new trading platform that aims to democratise trading by giving users access to fractionalised markets. The platform allows tokenised trading on products ranging from traditional shares and commodities, to exotic things like collectible watches and sports teams. In this interview, I spoke to Thomas Wiesner who is the CTO at Morpher. We discussed the appeal of tokenised trading and how it is breaking down the barriers to entry to those wishing to start trading with as little as $10 US Dollars. Facebook · IG

Marc Walton has in interesting back story. After running a successful business in the UK, he decided to pack it all in and take his family off to live a sun-drenched life in the Canary Islands and take up trading. He admits it was a mid-life crisis. He began trading in the early 2000’s and went through the usual booms and busts that most traders go through when they start out. Eventually he hired a coach and started to take trading seriously. Progress followed. He later spent over a decade trading client accounts. Now semi-retired, he runs Forex Mentor Pro. In this interview, he shares some nuggets on what helped him become consistent as a trader. Facebook · IG

Cary Artac’s career started at the Chicago Board of Trade in 1986, where he devoted himself to learning the art and science of effective technical analysis, eventually becoming a renowned advisor within Chicago’s greater floor-trading community. His latest venture is WickedStocks.com – a subscriber service that he began with his son and daughter. They publish daily market analysis and strategies on the SPY and QQQ etfs, as well as two weekly stock ideas, with technical analysis as a primary tool. In this interview, we discuss his approach to how he looks for trade setups and how he manages risk once a trade is on. Facebook · IG

Kim Ann Curtin has been The Wall Street Coach for 18 years. Formerly an executive within a hedge fund, she found her “bliss” in coaching in 2007. During 2008 after the financial crisis, she began coaching traders – many who were in need of some help at the time. She is now based in Hawaii where she runs her coaching business and hosts her own weekly podcast, “The Wall Street Coach with Kim Ann Curtin”. In this interview, we discuss the benefits of having a trading coach. She shares some fascinating insights on the return on investment that can be achieved by working with a good coach. Facebook · IG