
The Drill Down
The Drill Down is a daily podcast focused on business fundamentals of the biggest stock movers of the market day, hosted by veteran financial journalist Cory Johnson. Through insightful interviews with CEOs and investors, meaningful research and in-depth analysis, The Drill Down provides a clearer picture of what’s really going on under the hood at publicly traded companies. This is business news for business people.
Latest episodes

Mar 7, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 316: Broadcom Q1 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($AVGO)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Broadcom Q1 2025 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Broadcom ($AVGO) Q1 2025 performance with CEO Hock Tan. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Broadcom leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#AVGO @Broadcom #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 315: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($HPE)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Hewlett Packard Enterprise ($HPE) Q4 performance with CEO Antonio Neri. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Hewlett Packard Enterprise leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#HPE @Hewlett Packard Enterprise #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 5min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 314: Zscaler Q2 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ZS)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Zscaler Q2 2025 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Zscaler ($ZS) Q2 2025 performance with CEO Jay Chaudhry. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Zscaler leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#ZS @Zscaler #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 313: Marvell Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($MRVL)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Marvell Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Marvell ($MRVL) Q4 performance with CEO Mark Mader. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Marvell leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#MRVL @Marvell #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 312: Okta Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($OKTA)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Okta Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Okta ($OKTA) Q4 performance with CEO Todd McKinnon. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Okta leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#OKTA @Okta #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 18min
The Drill Down Insider: Elastic CEO Ash Kulkarni
Join host Cory Johnson for an in-depth conversation with Ash Kulkarni, CEO of Elastic, as they explore how the company is redefining search, security, and observability in an AI-powered world. This exclusive interview goes beyond the buzzwords, offering a sharp look at the real-world impact of generative AI and Elastic’s transformation into an AI-first enterprise.In this episode, Johnson and Kulkarni break down: 🔹 Elastic’s shift to an AI-driven platform 🔹 The challenges and breakthroughs in integrating generative AI into search 🔹 Kulkarni’s leadership approach in an evolving tech landscape 🔹 The future of data vectorization and its impact on AI-powered searchThe Drill Down Insider delivers an unfiltered look at the decisions, strategies, and innovations shaping today’s most influential tech companies. Don’t miss this deep dive into Elastic’s AI evolution.📺 Watch the full episode: YouTube 🐦 Follow Cory: X#ESTC @Elastic #TechInvesting #AI #MachineLearning #CloudComputing #Search #SoftwareStocks #DataCenter #Trading #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2025 • 15min
The Drill Down Insider: Synopsys CFO Shelagh Glaser
Host Cory Johnson sits down with Shelagh Glaser, CFO of Synopsys, for a revealing conversation about the financial engine driving one of the most critical players in semiconductor design and AI-driven chip development. As AI reshapes the industry, Synopsys stands at the center of innovation—powering the tools that build the future of computing.In this episode, Johnson and Glaser break down:🔹 Synopsys’ role in advancing AI-driven chip design🔹 The financial strategy behind the company’s sustained growth🔹 How AI and automation are transforming semiconductor development🔹 Key industry trends shaping the future of EDA (Electronic Design Automation)The Drill Down Insider goes beyond earnings reports to uncover the financial decisions and strategic insights behind the world’s top tech firms. Don’t miss this deep dive into how Synopsys is capitalizing on AI and semiconductor demand.📺 Watch the full episode: YouTube🐦 Follow Cory: X (Twitter)#SNPS @Synopsys #Semiconductors #EDA #AI #MachineLearning #ChipDesign #TechInvesting #SoftwareStocks #Business #Trading @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 8min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 311: Elastic Q3 2025 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($ESTC)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Elastic Q3 2025 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Elastic ($ESTC) Q3 2025 performance with CEO Ash Kulkarni. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Elastic leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#ESTC @Elastic #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 7min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 310: Dell Technologies Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($Dell)
🎙️ The Drill Down: Dell Technologies Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack Dell Technologies ($Dell) Q4 performance with COO Jeff Clarke. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from Dell Technologies leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#Dell @Dell Technologies #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 6min
Drill Down Earnings, Ep. 309: NetApp Q4 earnings analysis – what you need to know ($NTAP)
🎙️ The Drill Down: NetApp Q4 Earnings Deep Dive💡 Beyond the numbers: Unpack NetApp ($NTAP) Q4 performance with CEO George Kurian. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Epistrophy Capital Research’s chief market strategist Cory Johnson. It’s the business news behind stocks on the move.🔍 In just 5 minutes, get:
Key financial highlights
Strategic moves with insight into the industry
Unfiltered information straight from NetApp leadership
🧠 Expert analysis by Cory Johnson, Chief Market Strategist at Epistrophy Capital Research🚀 Catch snappy 1-minute highlights on YouTube Shorts, Instagram & TikTok!📺 Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DrillDownPod🐦 Follow Cory: https://x.com/corytv#NTAP @NetApp #SemiconductorStocks #TechInvesting #StockMarketAnalysis #InvestorInsights #EarningsGuide #CloudComputing #DataCenter #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Software #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices