The Real Eisman Playbook

Steve Eisman

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. Follow Us on Social Media!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The AI Boom Rolls On: AI Partnerships Pay Off as Stocks Soar & Meta, Google & Microsoft Go All-In

    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 Lays of 14,000 Workers to Invest in AI 04:29 - Earnings: Microsoft, Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple 10:42 - Non AI Earnings: Homebuilders, UnitedHealthcare, Payments, Solar, Cellular, Chipotle, Starbucks, Eli Lilly, Carvana 19:13 - Outro   Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    21 min
  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Andrew Ross Sorkin on the Crash of 1929 & The Parallels We See Today | The Real Eisman Playbook

    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/1929-Inside-Greatest-History-Shattered/dp/0593296966    00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Why Andrew Wanted to Write "1929" 08:41 - Wild West Markets 16:37 - The Fascinating Characters in the Book 26:37 - The Crash of 1929 33:00 - Carter Glass & Ferdinand Pecora 39:04 - Charles Mitchell & Selling Stocks to Wives 40:55 - Theories About The Great Depression 45:50 - Parallels Between 1929 and Now    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    51 min
  3. 26 OCT

    Inside the Data Center Boom: Understanding the Massive Infrastructure That Supports AI

    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 - The Power Industry 51:20 - Fiber Operators    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    56 min
  4. 24 OCT

    The K-Shaped Reality: AI Booms While Housing & Tesla Struggle | The Weekly Wrap

    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 Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    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 Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    19 min
  5. 20 OCT

    The Next Revolution: AI, Advertising, and the Collapse of Old Media

    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 - AI in Your Head 13:50 - Comcast, Charter, & The State of Cable 27:18 - Wireless: T-Mobile & Verizon 34:28 - Advertising & AI 45:15 - David Ellison & Streaming Consolidation    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    56 min
  6. 17 OCT

    The Bank Stock Rout: Separating Facts From Fiction | The Weekly Wrap

    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 Workforce 18:08 - Outro   Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    20 min
  7. 13 OCT

    Inside America’s Economic Divide: AI, Tariffs, & The Fed | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 29

    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 11:05 - Youth Unemployment & AI 17:30 - What's Really Happening with Tariffs? 25:35 - Political Pressure on the Fed 41:28 - Steve's Time in Russia During the Yeltsin Era   Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1   Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    51 min
  8. 10 OCT

    AI’s Real Life Impact: Inside the Human Cost of the Tech Boom | The Weekly Wrap

    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 Rest of the Economy Isn't 02:52 - The Impact of AI on Real Life Workers 09:43 - The State of the Housing Market 12:34 - Are CFA Exams Still Worth the Effort? 13:55 - Portfolio Changes 15:18 - Apple's Situation 16:55 - Outro    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place.    Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.    Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman

    19 min

About

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. Follow Us on Social Media!

You Might Also Like