
Confessions Of A Market Maker
Confessions Of A Market Maker brings 20 years of Wall Street educational trading experience, coupled with entertaining stories; both in and away from the markets.
The podcast is Co-Hosted by former 20 year Market Maker, JJ (@vwaptrader1) & Poker Professional/trader, Ray (@AllxDayxRayx), who are occasionally joined by guests of high esteem in the industry.
Confessions Of A Market Maker has quickly become one of the highest viewed and popular podcasts in the finance/trading space.
Latest episodes

Feb 3, 2023 • 55min
Episode #101: Brian Shannon- Talks AVWAP & New Book
Full-time trader, educator, and author of the highly regarded book “Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes” and the soon to be released “Maximize trading gains with Anchored Vwap”. His expertise has been achieved over a 30-year period of trading and market analysis. 2nd time appearing on the podcast. Aka Mr. Only Price Pays. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Brian Shannon---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Brians Website: https://alphatrends.net/ Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alphatrends?s=20&t=MEAqKhAiKA0NXslaPWPBFg JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at microefutures.com

Jan 31, 2023 • 58min
Episode #100: Jim Campbell- Co-Executive Producer of "Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street"
Our guest today is Co-Executive Producer and featured in the Netflix docuseries – “Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street.” He is the author of the acclaimed book: “Madoff Talks: Uncovering the Untold Story Behind the Most Notorious Ponzi Scheme in History” which was the basis for the hit Netflix docuseries. He is known for his hard hitting interviews with leading figures from the worlds of business, politics and sports. Host of syndicated radio shows: “Business Talk with Jim Campbell” and his crime show: “Forensic Talk with Jim Campbell.” Confessions of a Market Maker presents Jim Campbell---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jim Campbell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimOCampbell Book Website: https://madofftalksbook.com/ Jim on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-campbell-119a809?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1 Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at microefutures.com

Jan 26, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode #99: Rob Carver- Systematic Trader and Author
An independent systematic futures trader and investor, writer, and research consultant. Author of 3 trading books: “Systematic trading”, “Smart Portfolios”, “Leveraged Trading”. Author of the upcoming “Advanced futures trading strategies”. His resume includes working for AHL, a large systematic hedge fund, and part of the man group. Prior to that he worked as a research manager for CEPR, an economic think tank, and traded exotic derivatives for Barclays investment bank. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Rob Carver---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rob Carver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/investingidiocy?s=20&t=DypFsAPj3mM1H_SOdTcJVA Rob's Website & Blog: https://www.systematicmoney.org/ JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1?s=20&t=DypFsAPj3mM1H_SOdTcJVA Ray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded; no need to trade with your own money; keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at microefutures.com

Dec 23, 2022 • 26min
Episode #98: Fintwit Pump and Dump Scheme
JJ weighs in on the SEC cracking down on the Atlas Trading group and what new traders need to be on the look out to not fall prey to these schemes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded. No need to trade with your own money and keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at microefutures.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode #97: Felix Wang- China Sector Head at Hedgeye on Investing and Trading China
Partner, Managing Director and China Sector Head at Hedgeye. Before joining Hedgeye, he worked at an asset management firm where he focused on China equities. A CFA® charter holder and graduated cum laude from the Wharton School. He has been featured on Bloomberg, Barron’s, Fast Money and many more. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Felix Wang---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded. No need to trade with your own money and keep 90% of your profits. To learn more, visit our website at microefutures.com***---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Felix on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HedgeyeChina?s=20&t=6QYDwwq8WOsYUlumcBobQAHedgeye China Pro: https://accounts.hedgeye.com/products/china_pro/659!660?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=%2Fchina-pro-save-700-tweet&utm_campaign=twitter-organicJJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vwaptrader1?s=20&t=6QYDwwq8WOsYUlumcBobQARay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllxDayxRayx

Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode #96- Tyrone Ross Jr. on the FTX Blow Up, The Media's Coverage of SBF & Crypto's Future
CEO of Turnqey Labs; founder of 401Financial; 2004 Olympic Trials qualifier in track and field; Recognized by Investment News 40 under 40 in 2019; He was named to Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors. Confessions of a Market Maker present Tyrone Ross Jr.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tyrone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TR401?s=20&t=-nEiyqSVowsOFHhOEN6W1A Turnqey Labs: https://turnqey.co/index.aspx 401Financial: https://www.401financial.co/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this pod that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding! Our own microefutures trading community has many members who are now fully funded! No need to trade with your own money; you keep 90% of your profits! To learn more, visit our website at microefutures.com

Nov 11, 2022 • 1h 33min
Episode #95: Shana Sissel on Perseverance, Supply Chain on the Blockchain, and FTX Blowup
Making her 2nd appearance on the podcast. Founder, President & Chief Executive officer of Banrion Capital; A sought after speaker & media contributor, appearing frequently at industry events and on major financial news outlets; Cohost of the Black Swan podcast and 2020 Mrs. Illinois international; Aka the Queen of alternatives. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Shana Sissel---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shana on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shanas621?s=20&t=89HxYok0SswyZy13mFxzJQPersonal Website: https://www.shanasissel.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join a supportive community of traders, you can join JJ & Ray at microefutures.com

Oct 13, 2022 • 35min
Episode #94: Market Update 10/10-10/14
Market Update; Week of 10/10/22 thru 10/14/22

Sep 22, 2022 • 31min
Episode #93: Market Update Week Of 9/19- FOMC Meeting
Market update podcast. FOMC meeting; Trading adjustments; OTC trading & market making; Prior podcasts discussion --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to join a professional community of traders you can join JJ & Ray at microfutures.com

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 5min
Episode #92: Tim Grittani on Abstracting Millions From the Market
Full-time trader since 2012 starting with only $1500; Now he's abstracted millions in profit from the market as a retail trader; Aka Kroyrunner89. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Tim Grittani---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kroyrunner89?s=20&t=GW3JEqACP-ke-TUcWw0BEA---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to join JJ, Ray & a supportive and professional community of traders, join us at microefutures.com