Tales from the Blue Crew
Join host Kyle, co-host Eric Mason, and USS Alaska veteran Matt Larabee as they share unfiltered stories of submarine life, from boot camp chaos to near-disasters at sea. Discover how Navy service shaped Matt’s path to earning multiple degrees and a Purdue MBA.
Reminiscences of a Submariner
Eric Mason interviews Kyle on his Navy submarine service. From the first night of Boot Camp to test firing SLBMs from under the Pacific Ocean, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the life of a submariner
Econ 201: Are You Smarter Than a (1)4th Grader?
Kyle & the crew take an economics exam, and the results are hilarious. Economist Eric Mason breaks down the real-world vs. textbook divide in markets, trade & tariffs. 🎧
Tariffs, Taxes and $200 Hoodies: Canadian Economics
Kyle, Joel and economist Eric Mason break down Canada’s economy—tariffs, GDP struggles, energy exports, and the real impact of a weak dollar.
Tariffs, TGI Friday’s and Type 1 Diabetes - Ft. Eric Mason
Economist Eric Mason joins Kyle & Bear to unpack tariffs, trade deficits, and economic myths—plus college nightmares, Diabetes & the history of TGI Fridays.
"Tariffs Never Make Something Better" - Ft. Eric Mason
Join Kyle and Eric Mason on the Band of Traders podcast as they delve into nuclear energy, current inflation trends, Russia's economic death spiral, and the complexities of tariffs. Gain insights into economic principles and real-world policy implications.
"This Is What Economic Trading Is, Eh?”
Join Kyle, Eric Mason, Bear Goes Long, and Fleri on Band of Traders as they discuss the Gelber trading competition, market trends, and economic policies. Explore insights on trading psychology, global economy, taxation, and the impact of remote work.
"Billions of Pounds of Cheese" - Informal Economics w/ Eric Mason
Explore the complexities of tariffs, trade deficits, and Japan's economy in the latest Informal Economics episode. We discuss economic theories, global trade, and pressing issues like the Ethiopia-Egypt water conflict and blockchain technology's future.
Don’t Eff with Canada - Ft. Eric Mason
Eric Mason joins in to discuss the latest jobs report and answer questions about the economy and Canada
Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 5: Never Be Fooled by Misleading Headlines Again, Ft. Eric Mason
Eric Mason is back from auditing hell to share some tools and tips for not getting mislead by dumbed-down economics in the news
Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 4: Global Economic Trends, Ft. Eric Mason
Eric Mason returns to talk about global economic trends and policies and how that information can be useful to traders! Also, the moon landing definitely happened
“Democratizing Debt” - Quincy Issues First U.S. Blockchain Bond - Ft. Eric Mason and Rick Coscia
In a US first, the city of Quincy MA has issued a blockchain-based bond using JPM’s Onyx platform. Eric Mason and Rick Coscia explain the significance of what they did and why
Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 3: Labor, Employment and Wage Analysis, Ft. Eric Mason
Eric Mason is back to chat about labor economics, employment trends and wage analysis, but not before helping a poor student with their Econ 101 homework!
Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 2: Fiscal Policies, Ft. Eric Mason
Eric Mason looks at Fiscal and Monetary policies and how these policies can affect different industries before discussing the National Debt and the differences between “good” and “bad” debt…
City Slicker Economics w/ Eric Mason
Eric Mason and Bear Goes Long make a surprise visit to help fill in for some of our usuals. Think we covered just about everything from the Dollar to ribeye steaks!
Informal Economics for Traders, Ep. 1 - Ft. Eric Mason
Ep. 1 of our newest Economics Miniseries ft. Eric Mason as he lays out the foundation for us to build upon, covering GDP, Unemployment and Inflation
BRICS, The Biggest Joke in Economics? Ft. Eric Mason
Eric Mason, our favorite Economist is back in the shop to review 2023 and to give his thoughts on the economy heading into 2024