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2 Traders, 1 Goal - Honest Conversations Markets Unscripted brings together two traders who approach the same world from opposite sides — and still end up finding truth in the same place. Each episode cuts through noise, narrative, and prediction to uncover what’s actually moving markets — the behaviour, psychology, and structure underneath price.

  1. Don’t Miss the Monster Stock Moves

    MAY 11

    Don’t Miss the Monster Stock Moves

    Saturday May 16th Workshop Register Here: www.marketsunscripted.comEveryone is screaming “AI bubble”… but what if they are looking at the wrong thing?In this episode of Markets Unscripted, Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro break down the red-hot AI rally, why Corning’s move may be more than just hype, and why the comparison to 1999 may be dangerously misleading.Matt walks through why some stocks can actually become more attractive as they rise, while Jason explains why his contrarian process is not flashing the usual warning signs yet. They also discuss positioning, sentiment, passive investing, the next layer of AI infrastructure, and how traders should recover if they missed the move.Plus, Matt and Jason talk about the upcoming Markets Unscripted live workshop and the mindset needed to survive one of the fastest markets we have seen in years.Key Timestamps:00:00 — Is this an AI bubble… or just getting started?00:52 — Corning explodes higher on Nvidia news04:58 — Jason explains why he is taking the AI bull case seriously09:13 — Are AI valuations actually crazy?13:52 — Matt explains how to recognize a rare market environment16:12 — Jason says the dangerous words: “It’s different this time”20:20 — Why being underexposed to AI may feel like being short25:36 — Matt compares today’s rally to the dot-com era30:57 — Jason’s warning from surviving the 1999 bubble49:08 — What to do if you missed the AI move

    1h 5m
  2. Google Put AI Bears on Notice — This Isn’t a Bubble

    MAY 4

    Google Put AI Bears on Notice — This Isn’t a Bubble

    Register for the upcoming workshop on May 16, 2026: www.marketsunscripted.comIs AI really in a bubble — or are traders making the same mistake they’ve made in every major bull market?In this episode of Markets Unscripted, Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro break down why the latest Google earnings report may be a major turning point for the AI trade. Matt explains why improving AI monetization, accelerating usage, stronger cloud demand, and better unit economics could crush one of the biggest bearish arguments against AI.Jason pushes back on the bubble narrative and explains why so many traders calling this a “bubble” may actually be a sign the move is not as crowded as people think. The discussion also covers why shorting strength can be so dangerous, what traders can learn from the Big Short, the dot-com bubble, Apple, Nvidia, semiconductors, software, and why the best opportunities often look scary before they become obvious.Plus, Matt and Jason discuss the upcoming Markets Unscripted Live Workshop with live Q&A, where they’ll go deeper into the process, tools, and frameworks behind how they analyze markets in real time.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Market races higher despite oil and Middle East tensions01:20 — Why Google earnings may be a game changer for AI02:30 — Google’s AI monetization, Gemini growth, and cloud demand05:00 — Matt: the AI bubble argument may be falling apart06:12 — Jason: “A bubble is a bull market I’m not long”09:20 — Why the tape keeps rejecting bad news10:37 — The danger of trying to catch the next “Big Short”16:25 — What positioning data says about Nasdaq traders19:30 — The AI bear case is shifting25:30 — Why underweight managers may be “short by performance”28:58 — Jason: fading price is one of the biggest mistakes traders make32:31 — Matt on why true market leaders take time to play out37:03 — Ride winners, cut losers50:30 — Semiconductors, software, and the AI rotation trade51:45 — How to track semis vs. software with SMH/IGV55:24 — Nvidia, competition, and the next layer of AI winners57:30 — Markets Unscripted live workshop announcement

    58 min
  3. Traders Are Getting Locked Out Of The AI Rally

    APR 27

    Traders Are Getting Locked Out Of The AI Rally

    Upcoming Workshop: May 16, 2025Register here: https://www.marketsunscripted.com/ The AI trade is heating up again, and Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro break down why this may still be the dominant force driving the bull market higher. They discuss why every major bull market usually has one leading theme, how traders psychologically lock themselves out of big winners, and why the AI move may still have much further to go before the real “bubble” phase even begins.Jason also shares lessons from past bubbles, including Hong Kong in the 1990s and the dot-com boom, while Matt explains why the next phase of AI could come from real-world adoption, earnings season volatility, and new leadership stocks.If you are trying to understand whether this AI rally is still buyable, too extended, or turning into something much bigger, this episode is a must-watch.Key Timestamps00:00 — Every bull market has one leading theme01:45 — Why AI is the only trade that matters right now07:49 — The trap of thinking stocks are either “too risky” or “too extended”11:26 — Is AI already a bubble, or is it still early?12:26 — Jason’s brutal lessons from past market bubbles20:22 — What real bubbles actually feel like28:02 — How COT data helped catch past market tops31:44 — Why earnings season could be the next major test40:08 — Why the war and macro fears may not stop the AI trend47:41 — Matt’s view on exposure, hedging, and waiting for new setups49:43 — “If it’s a bull market, don’t lose your lips”53:07 — Why this may be the exact environment for William O’Neil-style trading

    55 min
  4. Bears Keep Fighting This Market Rally!

    APR 21

    Bears Keep Fighting This Market Rally!

    The market keeps ripping higher, and a lot of investors are getting left behind trying to make sense of it.In this episode, Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro break down the speed of the rebound, why this rally feels so unusual, and what history might be telling us right now. Matt compares today’s move to the powerful rallies of the 1990s, explains why shorting strength can be dangerous, and looks at whether this is a true lockout rally or just a catch-up move after extreme downside pressure.If you’ve been wondering whether this market has gone too far too fast, this episode will make you think twice.Key Timestamps0:00 Markets are racing higher in a powerful lockout rally0:30 Why the speed of this rebound has shocked so many investors0:52 Matt studies past market precedents, including 1995–19961:18 Is this rally extreme… or just a catch-up move after heavy pressure?1:38 The 1996 comparison: 24 up days in 29 sessions2:08 Jason weighs in on whether this rally can keep goingSubscribe for more weekly market breakdowns with Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro.

    40 min
  5. Bad News Isn’t Stopping the AI Bull Market | Linda Raschke

    APR 13

    Bad News Isn’t Stopping the AI Bull Market | Linda Raschke

    Legendary trader Linda Raschke joins Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro for a powerful discussion on why most traders are misreading this market.Despite war headlines, oil spikes, and nonstop uncertainty, the market keeps refusing to break. That is not random — and Linda explains exactly why price reaction matters more than the story.They also dig into the violent strength in AI-related stocks, why so many investors are still underexposed, and what traders should actually be watching instead of getting trapped by opinions, narratives, and noise.This episode also gets brutally honest about trading itself: how to simplify your process, how to identify real leadership, and why most people underestimate how hard it is to become consistently profitable.Subscribe for more weekly market breakdowns with Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro.This is not theory. This is how real traders think.Timestamps0:00 Linda’s core message: the market’s reaction to news is everything1:34 Why oil is not the main factor driving stocks right now4:01 Jason explains the big positioning shift happening under the surface6:29 Why AI and growth stocks have become the clear leaders7:31 Linda on how she actually finds relative strength10:19 The setups and market structures Linda looks for most12:31 How Linda reads futures leadership across markets24:58 Linda pushes back: is AI strength already too far gone?46:08 Linda’s advice on simplifying your trading process54:20 The hard truth: how long it really takes to become profitable

    1h 10m
  6. Why 'Smart' Traders Fail: The Harvard MBA Trap

    APR 6

    Why 'Smart' Traders Fail: The Harvard MBA Trap

    Markets are still swinging on every headline, but Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro explain why the reaction to the news matters more than the news itself. In this episode, they break down why this bounce may not be as straightforward as it looks, why traders keep getting whipped around, and which stocks are still showing real leadership under the surface. They also dive into risk management, relative strength, sentiment, and why staying flexible matters more than being “right.”Timestamps0:00 – Why the market’s reaction to headlines matters more than the headlines2:07 – Jason explains why the “crude is everything” narrative may be over10:00 – Matt breaks down relative strength and the stocks still leading20:14 – Microsoft example: why this kind of market can destroy traders35:26 – The real edge: taking small losses and riding big winners55:03 – The most important lesson: which “strong” stocks actually matter

    57 min
  7. Stocks Are Hanging on the Edge Here

    MAR 30

    Stocks Are Hanging on the Edge Here

    Markets have started to shift — and not just on the surface.In this episode of Markets Unscripted, Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro break down the growing signs of market fragility: growth stocks rolling over, leaders failing, 52-week lows expanding, liquidity weakening, and why this environment may demand a much more defensive mindset.Jason explains why he’s the most bearish he’s been in years, while Matt walks through the internal market data that shows this is no longer just a normal pullback. They also discuss why “everyone knows the market will bounce” can actually be a major warning sign.If you want a no-fluff, process-driven look at what the market is really doing beneath the surface, this episode is for you.In this episode:Why the market’s character changed last weekThe breakdown in growth leadersWhy 52-week lows matterWhat VIX is really saying hereWhy “cheap” stocks can still get much cheaperSilver, soymeal, and where Jason sees better setupsWhy now may be the time for discipline, not heroicsSubscribe for weekly market analysis, trading insights, and honest conversations about risk, sentiment, and process.Timestamps0:00 – Market weakness accelerates and character starts to change1:31 – Jason says he’s the most bearish he’s been since 20214:57 – Why failing leaders are a major warning sign9:02 – 52-week lows and internal market damage start picking up11:26 – Why VIX is a setup, not a signal33:29 – The April reversal example and what real confirmation looks like45:23 – Final takeaway: this is not the time to be aggressive

    51 min
  8. Why Tom Basso Stays Calm When Traders Panic

    MAR 23

    Why Tom Basso Stays Calm When Traders Panic

    This week on Markets Unscripted, Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro are joined by legendary trader Tom Basso for a masterclass on position sizing, drawdowns, risk control, and building a trading process you can actually stick with.And if you’ve been listening to the podcast, you already know what Matt and Jason bring to the table: real-world experience, no fluff, and practical process-driven market insight.That’s exactly why the upcoming Markets Unscripted Workshop is such a big opportunity. This is your chance to go beyond the podcast and learn directly from Matt and Jason in a live setting as they walk through the strategies, tools, and frameworks they use to approach the market every day.Get the workshop details here: www.marketsunscripted.comTimestamps00:00 – Tom Basso’s “pothole” analogy for drawdowns00:49 – Intro: why Tom Basso is the right guest for this market01:28 – Position sizing, unrealized gains, and managing snapback risk06:36 – Why rising volatility should force you to reduce size11:00 – Trade the system that fits you, not someone else16:30 – AI in trading: what it should automate and what it shouldn’t24:40 – Combining multiple systems to smooth returns31:30 – Why traders should care more about return-to-risk than big upside36:40 – The “market will do what the market will do” mindset41:30 – Futures, leverage, and why position sizing matters more than the instrument47:00 – Why Tom automated discretionary tasks out of his process50:30 – How to avoid curve-fitting and black-box trading56:30 – Longevity, humility, and ignoring flashy trading culture1:00:00 – Final thoughts and where traders should really focus

    1h 13m
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