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Unusual Whales

Unusual Whales
Tariffs
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Monetary Policy
Trump Administration
Labor Market
Reshoring
Consumer Spending
U.S. Economy
Supply Chain
Interest Rates
Trade Policy
Gold
Nuclear Energy
Autonomous Trucking
FOMC
Uranium
US Manufacturing
GDP
Industrial Policy

Unusual Whales covers financial topics and market news. We help navigate various topics in finance, from options, to equities, and get some of the experts in the field to help you follow the flow. 🐳

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This episode of the Unusual Whales Podcast was recorded live on April 30th, 2026. Nicholas is joined by the CEO and co-founder of Teamshares, Michael Brown, to discuss one of the biggest and least talked-about shifts in the U.S. economy: the wave of ... more

This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on April 29th, 2026.

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Marko Bjegovic x.com/MBjegovic

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This episode of the Unusual Whales Pod was recorded Live on March 18th, 2026.

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Joseph Wang twitter.com/FedGuy12

Marko Bjegovic x.com/MBjegovic

Martin Pelletier twitter.com/MPelletierCIO

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As part of our Quantum computing series, we’re talking with leadership from our sponsor Xanadu, a company building photonic quantum technology aimed at real-world use. We’ll get into what quantum computing actually is, where the industry stands today... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Brown
CEO and co-founder of Teamshares
Teamshares
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 71: Understanding the Silver Tsunami with Michael Brown of Teamshares
Dr. Christian Weedbrook
Founder and CEO of Xanadu
Xanadu
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 68: Future of Quantum Computing with XanaduAI
Joseph Wang
Former head of the Fed's Open Markets Desk, financial analyst
CIO at Monetary Macro
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 65: Fed To End Quantitative Tightening! Cuts Rates 25BPS
Jonny Matthews
Macro economic analyst with over 25 years of investing and trading experience.
Super Macro
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 65: Fed To End Quantitative Tightening! Cuts Rates 25BPS
Martin Pelletier
Portfolio Manager at Trivess Wealth Council, Financial Post columnist.
Trivess Wealth Council
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 65: Fed To End Quantitative Tightening! Cuts Rates 25BPS
Cem Karsan
Founder of CHI Volatility and volatility expert.
CHI Volatility
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 65: Fed To End Quantitative Tightening! Cuts Rates 25BPS
Christian Angermayer
Investor and entrepreneur in the biotech market, founder of Peron investment group
Peron Investment Group
Episode: Episode 51: JPM Health Conference, Biotech, and Biopharma sponsored by BioPharmCatalyst
Dr. Jason Fung
Expert in disease prevention and author on health topics.
Episode: Episode 51: JPM Health Conference, Biotech, and Biopharma sponsored by BioPharmCatalyst
Yuri Khodjamirian
CIO of Tema ETFs with over a decade of experience in portfolio management
Tema ETFs
Episode: Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 45: American Reshoring, Tariffs, and Trump’s plans

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Nicholas FNS
Host of Unusual Whales segments, focused on macro and market analysis within the Unusual Whales ecosystem.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Great content

    Great content, but please improve quality of the sound, otherwise hard to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    FJurskx
    United States4 years ago
  • fantastic and full of great information

    Great podcast and twitterspace

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anothersoemoen
    United States4 years ago
  • Descent start, needs some work

    Mic volumes are fluctuating hight to low, hard to pay attention. Digital noise is also annoying. Quit yelling in the mic Jim Cramer, you know who you are.

    All else is good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travis HTX
    United States4 years ago

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Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 66: PlusAI and the Future of Autonomous Trucking
Q: What does this partnership really enable you guys at PlusAI to do that may have been difficult prior to the partnership?
It allows us to scale the deployment of autonomous driving technology through established OEM channels.
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 61: FOMC, Jerome Powell, Inflation, and the Economy in 2025
Q: What are some of the main factors behind the quarter over quarter shrinking in GDP?
Joseph discusses that the unexpected GDP shrinkage can be attributed to a surge in imports affecting internal spending, alongside the uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade policies that may contribute to economic weakness.
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 55: Quantum Computing Innovation, Investments, and Policy sponsored by Defiance ETFs
Q: What is quantum ETFs focusing on in the quantum computing space?
Defiance ETFs aims to provide a balanced exposure to companies involved in both quantum computing and machine learning, highlighting the transformative potential of these technologies.
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 55: Quantum Computing Innovation, Investments, and Policy sponsored by Defiance ETFs
Q: Is it too early to invest in quantum computing?
It's always debated whether it's too early to invest, as early investments in disruptive technologies can yield significant returns when those technologies mature.
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 55: Quantum Computing Innovation, Investments, and Policy sponsored by Defiance ETFs
Q: Does hybrid quantum computing offer a realistic bridge toward full scale quantum computing?
Hybrid computing is viewed as a compromise and a bridge towards realizing full quantum capabilities, although it's still evolving.

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A finance-forward show anchored by a core host group and a rotating panel of macro analysts, traders, and researchers. Episodes center on central bank policy, market dynamics, and macro themes like inflation, GDP, and oil shocks, often pairing real-time market interpretation with deeper industry context. Notable throughlines include live FOMC discussion, the interplay between policy and markets, and tech/talent themes like quantum computing and AI-enabled tools, giving listeners practical insights for trading, investing, and understanding policy impact. The show tends to attract finance professionals, economists, and tech-adjacent strategists who want timely, expert perspectives on how policy moves ripple through markets and industries.

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2. Dr. Christian Weedbrook
3. Joseph Wang
4. Jonny Matthews
5. Martin Pelletier
6. Cem Karsan
7. Christian Angermayer
8. Dr. Jason Fung

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