Milkshakes Markets Madness | Brent Johnson Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory, an idea created by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital to explain the role of the US Dollar in the global monetary system, is a reference to the infamous milkshake scene in the movie “There Will Be Blood”.
The clever narrative, like all good tales, has taken on a life of its own, and just like the movie from which it credits its name, the “theory” has also attracted its share of haters.
Brent takes it all in stride and finds humor in the drama. Particularly that which occurs on Twitter, where he is a well-known antagonist and where most financial debates congregate nowadays.
So, Brent and his friend Jon Kutsmeda decided to share some of the social madness on a weekly show, while bringing some much needed perspective to the financial debate.
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113. Has the world finally lost confidence in governments and their money printing charade?
NOTICE: New episodes have been published exclusively on the YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for further updates on when the show will again syndicate everywhere. Until then enjoy this special release.
THE CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE
This time last week the Yen was on a meltdown that many believed marked the end of the Japanese currency.
However, it was able to step back from the ledge, perhaps with a little help from The Fed and the BOJ.
Meanwhile, the internet was in frenzy after a clip went viral showing an economic advisor for the Biden Admin stumbling through an explanation of why the government is not able to simply print money … or can it?
In our debt based financial system we are all playing musical chairs, until there is a crisis of confidence.
This week Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda discuss how much longer we can expect to hear the music, and who will get the last chair standing.
This and more on the latest episode of MILKSHAKES MARKETS MADNESS.
https://youtu.be/pCMghuPGqjw
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FULL-LENGTH EPISODE 75
(May 05, 2024)
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The full-length episode is a weekend release that dives deeper into the biggest themes from the prior week. Expect longer discussions and video playback times of over 30 minutes.
*** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. ***
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CHAPTERS
Season 02, Episode 17
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00:00 – Intros
00:19 – Media and market theories
02:35 – Market psychology
04:42 – Currency confidence and predictions
07:07 – Japanese Yen and global currency dynamics
13:24 – MMT (Modern Monetary Theory)
18:49 – Currency wars and international relations
28:20 – Back channel communications
36:42 – The Confidence Game
What is Gold – https://youtu.be/MSafj5rjDSM
47:37 – Interest rates and upcoming economic data
54:41 – Closing Remarks
55:51 – Outros / Disclaimer
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda share videos with the goal to help simplify complex economic ideas and to bring some much needed perspective to the madness of financial markets, without the hype or drama.
If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, Madness.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all.
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112. The $6 Trillion dollar industry poised for disruption – is this the next tech led extinction event?
NOTICE: New episodes have been published exclusively on the YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for further updates on when the show will again syndicate everywhere. Until then enjoy this special release.
NEXT TO GO EXTINCT
Brent Johnson turns the spotlight on his co-host, Jon Kutsmeda, to learn more about the launch of his latest venture and what it could mean for a $6 Trillion industry dollar long-overdue for disruption – is this the next tech extinction event?
They also discuss the roller coaster ride in markets this past week and what Brent is focusing on in the month ahead.
This and more on the latest episode of MILKSHAKES MARKETS MADNESS.
https://youtu.be/IPSvEcC0z9M
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FULL-LENGTH EPISODE 74
(April 28, 2024)
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The full-length episode is a weekend release that dives deeper into the biggest themes from the prior week. Expect longer discussions and video playback times of over 30 minutes.
*** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. ***
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CHAPTERS
Season 02, Episode 16
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00:00 – Intros
00:45 – Recent market developments
02:50 – Market reactions to earnings data
07:38 – Global trends and currency markets
09:53 – Poised for disruption
12:14 – Mortgage Ai
https://www.LendZen.com
16:59 – State of the housing market
21:34 – Economic outlook
23:53 – Anticipating rate changes and market volatility
26:16 – Real estate market dynamics and mortgage selection
35:08 – Thinking like other market participants
45:13 – Closing Remarks
46:02 – Outros / Disclaimer
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda share videos with the goal to help simplify complex economic ideas and to bring some much needed perspective to the madness of financial markets, without the hype or drama.
If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, Madness.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all.
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JOIN THE MADNESS
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Share your thoughts with a comment on the YouTube Channel and hit the SUBSCRIBE button while you are there!
Join us for multiple episodes each week. The full content schedule can be found on the ABOUT page of our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@MilkshakesPod/about
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110. The U.S. empire is on borrowed time, but who will claim the throne and is gold their secret weapon?
NOTICE: New episodes have been published exclusively on the YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for further updates on when the show will again syndicate everywhere. Until then enjoy this special release.
END OF AN EMPIRE
Is the sudden rise in the price of gold a sign of the endgame, or just further proof the U.S. still controls the “one ring” that rules them all.
The end of the U.S. empire is inevitable, but seizing the throne can take longer and require more pain than most realize.
Join Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda as they discuss gold, war, and whether the reign of U.S. hegemony is finally about to end.
This and more on the latest episode of MILKSHAKES MARKETS MADNESS.
https://youtu.be/6Y3VBdWo0MQ
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FULL-LENGTH EPISODE 72
(April 14, 2024)
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The full-length episode is a weekend release that dives deeper into the biggest themes from the prior week. Expect longer discussions and video playback times of over 30 minutes.
*** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. ***
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CHAPTERS
Season 02, Episode 14
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00:00 – Intros
01:19 – The End of Dollar Hegemony
10:40 – Accepting the Reality of the Situation
27:38 – Transacting vs Pricing in Different Currencies
36:20 – Challenging the Dominance of the US Dollar
44:59 – The Complexities and Challenges of Changing the Global Financial Order
53:00 – Gold as an Insurance Policy and Understanding Real-World Consequences
1:07:13 – Closing Remarks
1:08:14 – Outro / Disclaimer
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LEARN MORE
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda share videos with the goal to help simplify complex economic ideas and to bring some much needed perspective to the madness of financial markets, without the hype or drama.
If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, Madness.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all.
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JOIN THE MADNESS
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Share your thoughts with a comment on the YouTube Channel and hit the SUBSCRIBE button while you are there!
Join us for multiple episodes each week. The full content schedule can be found on the ABOUT page of our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@MilkshakesPod/about
Until then, don’t be bashful, connect with us…
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105. The next financial crisis is unfolding and The Fed is trapped
NOTICE: New episodes have been published exclusively on the YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for further updates on when the show will again syndicate everywhere. Until then enjoy this special release.
THE FED IS TRAPPED
Brent got stuck recording this episode without air conditioning, but he isn’t the only one feeling the heat.
The Fed desperately wants to cut rates to save the banking system from collapse, but they are stuck between a rock (politics) and a hard place (record high asset prices).
The equity markets aren’t the only ones who can see the Fed sweating. Bitcoin and the YOLO crowd are also raising the temperature as crypto prices have surged without a rate cut in sight.
Is this just irrational exuberance and the sign of a top, or has the market correctly called the Fed’s bluff?
Can risk assets continue to melt-up as the banks melt down?
Find out with Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda in the latest episode of MILKSHAKES MARKETS MADNESS.
https://youtu.be/cjDgWT8BC5c
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FULL-LENGTH EPISODE 67
(March 10, 2024)
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The full-length episode is a weekend release that dives deeper into the biggest themes from the prior week. Expect longer discussions and video playback times of over 30 minutes.
*** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. ***
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CHAPTERS
Season 02, Episode 09
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00:00 – Intros
00:24 – Irrational Exuberance in Markets
03:50 – The Need for a Market Pullback
07:22 – Central Bankers and Market Sentiment
10:15 – Market Expectations and Fed’s Rate Cuts
13:31 – Potential Problems in Commercial Real Estate and Banking
16:21 – Political Division and Social Factors
20:37 – Gold, Miners, and Liquidity
22:37 – Revisions in Non-Farm Payrolls and Market Sentiment
25:30 – Bitcoin and Liquidity
30:41 – US Dollar as a Safe Haven
33:54 – Portfolio Allocation and Certainty
40:07 – Bitcoin and Portfolio Allocation
44:19 – US Dollar as a Safe Haven
45:09 – Salutation
45:31 – Outro / Disclaimer
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda share videos with the goal to help simplify complex economic ideas and to bring some much needed perspective to the madness of financial markets, without the hype or drama.
If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, Madness.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all.
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98. Stocks hit a new all-time high, but hidden risks threaten to wipe out investors in 2024
WALL ST BOOM AND DOOM
Can the Magnificent 7 carry the torch for a 2nd year in a row, or are they already priced for perfection?
The stock market is a graveyard of heroes who misunderstood the risks ahead of them, and as the Fed tries talking back rate cut expectations it appears the herd is running full speed to their slaughter.
Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda discuss the pitfalls of being a dare devil in financial markets on the latest episode of Milkshakes Markets Madness.
https://youtu.be/6nZse23FrGo
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FULL-LENGTH EPISODE 60
(January 21, 2024)
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The full-length episode is a weekend release that dives deeper into the biggest themes from the prior week. Expect longer discussions and video playback times of over 30 minutes.
*** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. ***
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CHAPTERS
Season 02, Episode 02
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00:00 – Episode overview
00:28 – “Trading Places” intro
00:34 – Being misunderstood
05:02 – Tail wagging the dog
07:04 – Confusing cause and effect
10:38 – Led to the slaughter
14:30 – Dead heroes
16:52 – Certainty arbitrage
20:39 – Mag 7 and resetting expectations
25:44 – Fed scorecard
33:24 – USA vs. The World
36:12 – Getting dumped by the dollar
38:42 – Wrap-up
39:19 – “Hero” outro
39:26 – Disclaimer
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda share videos with the goal to help simplify complex economic ideas and to bring some much needed perspective to the madness of financial markets, without the hype or drama.
If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, Madness.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all.
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JOIN THE MADNESS
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Share your thoughts with a comment on the YouTube Channel and hit the SUBSCRIBE button while you are there!
Join us for multiple episodes each week. The full content schedule can be found on the ABOUT page of our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@MilkshakesPod/about
Until then, don’t be bashful, connect with us…
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97. Markets are pricing in multiple rate cuts, so is it time to go all-in or does the bull run end here?
GOING ALL IN
Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda are back for Season 2 of Milkshakes Markets Madness.
It’s only the middle of January, but with two important weeks of economic data behind us markets are already showing their cards.
With multiple Fed rate cuts priced in for 2024, investors are trying to call Powell’s bluff by going all-in with the expectation of a repeat of last year’s bull run.
But before you get too excited, make sure you have your head in the right state of mind, and the Milkshakes Duo are here to help you do just that.
This and more on the latest Milkshakes Markets Madness Show.
https://youtu.be/9qfT2_3W5M4
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FULL-LENGTH EPISODE 59
(January 14, 2024)
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The full-length episode is a weekend release that dives deeper into the biggest themes from the prior week. Expect longer discussions and video playback times of over 30 minutes.
*** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. ***
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GO ALL IN
Season 02, Episode 01
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00:00 – Episode overview
00:36 – “Casino Royale” intro
00:41 – Welcome to Season 2
01:29 – Back, back, to Cali, Cali
Crocs of the Courts: https://youtu.be/3wif7eDhjyA
03:15 – Last week’s employment data (NFP)
05:56 – Priced for perfection
10:12 – Nothing is certain
14:07 – Prepare for volatility
16:01 – Going all-in
18:02 – Managing the voices (and expectations)
24:25 – Client conversation (example)
26:08 – The “NEW” Magnificent 7
31:45 – Powell and polar opposites
Dollar Milkshake Theory: https://youtu.be/da6hMy5sp1M
Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL50tTdQmc6C5lwtgVOGVVeLoPaX6GBmDm
35:25 – Debt Crisis and Gold
39:03 – Bitcoin ETF
41:24 – Wrap-up
Milkshakes Pod Store: https://store.milkshakespod.com/
42:45 – Brent’s final thoughts
44:12 – “Magnificent Seven” outro
44:19 – Disclaimer
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Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda share videos with the goal to help simplify complex economic ideas and to bring some much needed perspective to the madness of financial markets, without the hype or drama.
If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, Madness.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all.
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Customer Reviews
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Love the series gents nice work. It’s just like B.S.-ing w my buddies over drinks and look forward to the episodes. Thanks for putting this together and keep poking the Twatter-X nest!💪🏽🤣
Best finance podcast
This show has found its voice and has become my only regular listen.
I prefer watching it on YouTube where their videos include extra visuals, like charts, and they also post 3 additional recordings per week that don’t make it on the audio channels.
Also, none of that doom and gloom clickbait, the conversations are honest and grounded, which helps me make sense of all the other noise out there.
If you like variety podcasts, but also have an interest in finance this is worth a try. Two fun gents talking about a range of topics while sharing unique perspectives on global financial markets.
Buy new microphones!
Love the content. Please buy some microphones!! The audio quality is terrible.