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Traders and Haters: Futures, Prop Firms & Market Psychology

Max Options Trading
Prop Firms
Trading Psychology
Forex
Futures
Trading Strategies
Lucid Trading
Logan Olson
ICT Concepts
Apex Trader Fund
New York Stock Exchange
Futures Trading
Raketrades
ICT
MPZ Trading
Funded Accounts
MNQ / Micros
Yieldmax
New York, United States
Fibonacci
Quantum Gang

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 Guru... more

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Latest Episodes

Javi the Maestro takes 60+ trades a day scalping NQ — the E-mini Nasdaq futures — and it bought him a house. On this episode of Traders & Haters from Max Options Trading, Javi breaks down how rapid-fire super-scalping turned into real-world results, ... more

Tyler 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 mar... more

This 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 pro... more

From 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, min... more

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Javier Carvajales
Avi Maestro, guest trader and educator
Max Options Trading / Quantum system
Episode: He Bought a House by "Over Trading"
Tyler G. Capital
Trader and influencer known for raw, data-driven edge building
Independent trader/influencer
Episode: He Learned Trading in a Porta-Potty… Now Tyler G Trades for a Living
Mike Khouw
Wall Street veteran, YieldMax strategist, host of Open Mic
YieldMax
Episode: CNBC’s Mike Khouw on Options Trading, YieldMax ETFs & Market Psychology | Traders and Haters
Q Banks
Forex trader and influencer, known for aggressive risk-taking and prop-firm dynamics
Independent trader / influencer
Episode: Cue Banks on Forex, Discipline & Turning Addiction Into Millions
David Meraz
Operations Manager at Funded Futures Family
Funded Futures Family
Episode: What Your Trading Habits Say About You (Real Prop Firm Data)
Koach Pay2Play
Special guest, pay-to-play trader and university student/teacher
Pay2Play University / Max Options Trading Network
Episode: From “Trading Is a Scam” to First Payout | Futures Trading & Prop Firm Reality
Brett Simba
CEO of Tradeify Funding
Tradeify Funding
Episode: Prop Firms Are Changing (Affiliate Winter Explained) | Brett Simba Interview
Isabella C.
High-profile ICT-based trader, host of The Happy Hour on Max Options Trading Network
Self-employed trader / Max Options Trading Network
Episode: ICT Trading Strategy Explained Simply | Isabella Costaval on Liquidity & Market Structure
Dan Cook
CEO of Apex; veteran trader and platform executive
Apex
Episode: Beating Wall Street as a Retail Trader | Real Strategies That Work and Mistakes That Kill Accounts

Hosts

Big Daddy Max
Host of Traders and Haters; leads discussions with heavyweights from Wall Street and prop firms, emphasizes discipline and brutal honesty.
Lama Lama Red Pajama
Co-host; trader with multiple prop-firm and education-focused ventures, known for blunt dialogue and crowd engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Really entertaining look at the markets

    Max and Lama are really funny, just geniunely hilarious guys who also really know trading. Max has been a social media star for years and he and Lama have incredible conversations with other successful traders about what it takes to make money in the markets.

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    5
    7777Dudeman7777
    United States5 months ago

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Shows are praised for entertaining, authentic conversations paired with real trading insights.
Guests consistently deliver actionable lessons from funded-trading and prop firms.
Hosts blend humor with sharp market commentary and practical tips.

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He Learned Trading in a Porta-Potty… Now Tyler G Trades for a Living
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to someone ready to take the leap into trading?
Treat it as a mental and data-driven battle; journal, show up daily, and don't rush to be funded. Build an edge with patient, disciplined risk management and higher-timeframe narratives to avoid emotional trades.
From “Trading Is a Scam” to First Payout | Futures Trading & Prop Firm Reality
Q: What is Koach's early path into trading and how did he get started with Pay2Play?
Koach describes a gradual shift from skepticism to belief after seeing initial profits, followed by joining the Pay2Play ecosystem and moving into a mentorship role.
How Maryam Rushdi Built The Curly Trader Brand & Tradeify TV | Traders and Haters
Q: How did Maryam get connected with Tradeify TV?
She started posting consistently, gained attention, and was approached by Brett after a viral video; her wife found her content and helped spark the connection.
How A Car Accident Turned Me Into an Unstoppable Trader
Q: When did it start feeling real to you that you could actually do this?
It started feeling real after I passed multiple evals, started applying Max's class principles, and saw consistent payouts accrue across different prop firms, which built my confidence to scale up and keep discipline.
Cue Banks on Forex, Discipline & Turning Addiction Into Millions
Q: How do you manage risk with scaled accounts and high volatility?
Maintain conservative risk per trade (two-to-one to eight-to-one reward-to-risk in some cases), limit position sizes, and avoid overtrading even after big wins.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical trading strategies, risk management, and mindset shifts for retail traders in fast-moving markets. Episodes dissect live setups, prop-firm dynamics, and funded-account processes across futures, stocks, options, and crypto, with blunt takes on scams, hype, and the realities of real-money trading. A key draw is the no-holds-barred, crowd-curated format that pairs seasoned veterans with high-visibility guests to reveal exact workflows, trade entries, and the psychology behind decisions. Noteworthy is the emphasis on base-hit consistency, disciplined risk controls, and transparency about losses alongside wins, all delivered in high-energy, unapologetic conversations that entertain as they educate. Potential listen... more

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