Joe's Happy Hour

In this episode of Joe’s Happy Hour, Joe is joined by James and Marina—better known as Mind2Mind, the world-renowned mentalist duo. They dive deep into what it takes to build trust, connect on stage, and stay grounded while performing seemingly impossible feats of intuition and connection.From stories about vulnerability and performance pressure to reflections on silence, memory, and identity, this episode blends deep human insight with a touch of magic.Follow Mind2Mind on Instagram & TikTok: @mind2mindofficialTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Disclaimer00:28 - Joe Introduces Mind2Mind01:03 - Live Mentalism Demo Begins02:01 - Reading Playing Cards Blindfolded02:40 - Describing Personal Items by Touch04:33 - More Object Readings & Personal Details06:00 - iPhone Battery Percentage Trick07:17 - Bank Card CVV Reveal07:54 - Official Interview Starts08:28 - Their Origin Story: Tinder to Duo09:37 - Marina Recognizes James from Magic Scene10:09 - Life in Dubai & Misconceptions11:25 - Theater Show vs. Corporate Gigs12:32 - Reactions to Their Show13:41 - Creating & Choreographing the Act15:31 - Practicing Mentalism Daily16:33 - Working & Living as a Couple18:15 - Performing for David Blaine19:17 - Vegas Magic Community20:44 - Mentorship from Jerry McCambridge24:31 - Performing for a Room Full of Mentalists26:32 - How They Watch Other Magicians' Shows28:03 - Preparing for the FISM “Olympics of Magic”30:53 - Stoicism & Passion Over Goal Obsession34:26 - Ukraine War: Marina’s Perspective36:37 - Funny On-Stage Stories & Mistakes38:42 - Trying Stand-Up Comedy40:56 - Passion for Music & Future Creative Goals42:22 - The Magic Castle Explained44:06 - Favorite Cities: NYC, London, Dubai47:42 - New York Stories & Comedy Clubs50:38 - Travel, Fans, & Food Around the World51:15 - Advice for Aspiring Magicians54:16 - Danger of Ego in Magic55:50 - Caring Less What Others Think56:54 - Closing Remarks & Gratitude

Join Joe Fahmy for a legendary episode of Joe’s Happy Hour featuring an all-star cast from the world of rock and radio.Joe sits down with Canadian rock veteran Derek Sharp (lead singer of The Guess Who), multi-instrumentalist and barista extraordinaire; Dean Baldwin, SiriusXM host and internet music commentator; and drummer Brent Fitz, who has rocked with legends like Slash and Aerosmith.This episode dives deep into the evolution and preservation of rock music, the cultural shifts in how we consume music, hilarious behind-the-scenes tour stories, and how younger generations are rediscovering vinyl and classic rock. The guests also unpack the recent legal drama surrounding The Guess Who band name and reflect on the changing economics of the music industry—including a passionate side discussion on coffee culture.Highlights Include:Is rock and roll really dead—or just evolving?The story behind the new era of The Guess Who.Tour tales: stage fights, power outages, and melted vinyl.Derek Sharp’s unlikely second life as a latte art master.Why live music still matters in a streaming-driven world.Whether you're a music nerd, classic rock devotee, or just love great storytelling, you don’t want to miss this conversation.Follow Our Guests:Derek Sharp (D#)Facebook - https://facebook.com/thedereksharpInstagram - @thedereksharpTwitter - @thedereksharpTikTok: - @thedereksharpYouTube - @thedereksharpSpotify - @thedereksharpApple Music - Derek Sharp and the Champagne Jam (https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/derek-sharp-and-the-champagne-jam/1786433980)Dean BaldwinWebsite: deanbaldwinmusic.comTikTok: @deanbaldwinofficialFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeanBaldwinOfficialInstagram: @deanbaldwinofficialBrent FitzInstagram: @brentfitzTwitter: @brentfitz

📢 Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour! This episode is all about the music industry, drumming, and the evolution of rock with two amazing guests – Brent Fitz, legendary drummer who has played with Slash, Gene Simmons, and more, and Brian Lund, trader, writer, and music enthusiast.✅ Why Are There No Great Rock Bands Anymore?✅ The Evolution of the Music Industry – How streaming & social media changed everything✅ The Art of Drumming – From technique to feel & musical influences✅ Behind the Scenes with Slash – How albums & tours come together✅ Lessons from Gene Simmons & KISS – The business & marketing of music✅ Taylor Swift’s $2B Eras Tour – The biggest tour ever & what it means for concerts00:00 - Introduction: Joe welcomes Brent Fitz & Brian Lund02:30 - Why aren’t there great rock bands anymore?07:00 - The impact of Spotify & digital music12:45 - Seeing drummers cover your work18:20 - Studio vs. live performance – what’s harder?25:30 - Inside Slash’s band – recording & touring32:10 - Gene Simmons & KISS – Business & music lessons40:00 - The Music Industry – Why some bands last & others don’t48:00 - Taylor Swift’s $2B tour & the future of concerts55:30 - What makes great drummers & musicians stand out?1:02:00 - Final thoughts on music, drumming, and rock's future🎧 Follow & Subscribe for more deep conversations on music, markets, and culture!🔗 Follow Joe, Brent & Brian:📩 [Insert Links to Socials & Websites]#Music #Rock #Drumming #BrentFitz #BrianLund #JoeFahmy #Podcast #TaylorSwift #GeneSimmons #Slash

📢 Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour! This episode dives deep into trading psychology, market structure, and VWAP strategies with Brian Shannon, trader, author, and founder of AlphaTrends.net.✅ The Psychology of Trading – Overcoming FOMO, emotional biases & poor decision-making✅ VWAP & Anchored VWAP – How institutions use it & how traders can apply it✅ Risk Management – Why cutting losses is the key to long-term success✅ How Market Makers Operate – Insider look at price action & order flow✅ The Evolution of Trading – From brokers to algorithmic trading✅ Self-Publishing a Trading Book – What Brian learned from writing two bestsellers00:00 - Introduction: Joe welcomes Brian Shannon03:00 - Brian’s journey into trading & early career experiences08:45 - Risk management – The #1 reason traders fail12:30 - Brian’s biggest trading loss & key lessons learned18:15 - What is VWAP & how should traders use it?25:40 - How institutions control prices using VWAP35:20 - Common trading mistakes & how to avoid them42:10 - How to correctly use anchored VWAP50:30 - The process of writing a trading book & lessons learned1:02:00 - Final thoughts: Best advice for traders in 2024🎧 Follow & Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on trading, psychology, and financial markets!🔗 Follow Joe & Brian:📩 [Insert Links to Socials & Websites]#Trading #StockMarket #VWAP #BrianShannon #JoeFahmy #RiskManagement #Finance #PodcastTopics Discussed:Key Timestamps:

📢 Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour! This episode is packed with deep insights into trading, market psychology, and personal finance with special guest Brian Lund—trader, writer, and creator of The Lund Loop.✅ The Psychology of Trading – Why emotions dictate success✅ Brian's Early Trading Wins & Mistakes (Including a crazy Adobe trade!)✅ The Evolution of a Trader – From wild bets to strategic risk management✅ Market Manipulation & Short Selling – What every trader should know✅ The Importance of Therapy for Traders – Overcoming mental roadblocks✅ The Future of Markets – 24/7 Trading & The Role of AI✅ Risk vs. Reward – How to think like a professional00:00 - Joe welcomes Brian Lund03:00 - How Brian got into trading – His first big wins & losses07:30 - Adobe Trade – Turning $800 into $8,000 in 90 days12:45 - The biggest trading mistakes & lessons learned18:20 - The Psychology of Trading – How mental blocks affect success22:40 - Why therapy is crucial for traders & investors30:15 - Brian’s trading strategy & market approach38:50 - Risk vs. Reward – How to structure smart trades45:00 - 24/7 Trading – Will markets ever stop?55:10 - How trading can be isolating and how to combat it1:02:00 - Final thoughts & advice for tradersBrian shares powerful personal experiences and hard-hitting lessons that every trader needs to hear!🎧 Follow & Subscribe for more market insights, trading psychology, and financial discussions!#Trading #Finance #Psychology #Investing #BrianLund #JoeFahmy #StockMarket #Podcast #RiskManagement

📈 Joe's Happy Hour - Episode 12 🎙️Join Joe Fahmy as he sits down with Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets and NYSE Executive Floor Director. In this unscripted conversation, Jay shares incredible insights into his journey from being gifted two shares of IBM as a child to navigating the chaos of the trading floor. They discuss adapting in the evolving financial markets, wild trading stories, and lessons learned from 9/11 and the financial crisis.👉 Topics Covered:✔️ Jay’s journey from law school dreams to the NYSE trading floor✔️ The impact of technology on market making✔️ The legendary Art Cashin’s wisdom and NYSE history✔️ Surviving 9/11 and the reopening of the Stock Exchange✔️ A wildest trade ever involving a hurricane and a $200M position✔️ The psychology of trading & the importance of knowing your time frame✔️ Super Bowl experiences and Vegas vs. Wall Street vibes📌 Subscribe for more market insights!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#StockMarket #Trading #NYSE #Investing #WallStreet #Finance #TechnicalAnalysisKey Timestamps (Formatted for YouTube):00:00 – Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour00:34 – Introducing guest Jay Woods01:57 – How two shares of IBM shaped Jay’s career03:28 – Starting out on the NYSE trading floor04:48 – How technology changed market making09:03 – The power of adapting in the stock market18:17 – Jay’s 911 story – what happened on the floor that day21:02 – The most emotional day on Wall Street (9/17/2001)28:04 – Art Cashin’s legacy – Wall Street’s storytelling legend33:18 – Jay’s wildest trade – making millions on a hurricane44:32 – The biggest mistake traders make45:44 – Why Tesla is the most controversial stock48:08 – Understanding time frames in trading49:30 – Jay’s transition to teaching at Fordham University57:02 – The secret to keeping trading simple59:40 – Eagles Super Bowl experience 🏈1:00:09 – Final thoughts – knowing your time frame & adapting

🎙️ Joe’s Happy Hour – Episode 11📢 Guest: Gav Blacksburg (CEO, Wolf Financial, Social Media Expert, Investor)Joe Fahmy sits down with Gav Blacksburg, the mastermind behind Wolf Financial, a leading voice in Twitter Spaces and financial social media. Gav has transformed how financial content is consumed, managing 50+ influencers and hosting live discussions with Elon Musk, Cathie Wood, and Bill Ackman.🔥 What You’ll Learn:The power of Twitter Spaces in modern financeBuilding confidence & consistency – the secret to successLessons from Goldman Sachs, investing & cryptoAI, automation, & the future of content creationHow sports & finance connect in surprising waysThe importance of time management & disciplineWhy storytelling & branding matter more than ever📌 Follow & Subscribe for More Episodes!Key Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour00:39 – Introducing Gav Blacksburg (CEO, Wolf Financial)01:57 – How Gav became a top Twitter Spaces host03:36 – The power of social media in finance05:34 – Gav’s personal finance journey & lessons from 200807:46 – Top 3 lessons from hosting financial experts09:54 – The importance of confidence & consistency in success12:52 – How human behavior shapes investing & trading15:16 – Running Twitter Spaces: Mistakes, lessons & strategy18:08 – Why sports & finance are deeply connected21:36 – Gav’s investing style – ETFs, growth stocks & crypto24:56 – AI in content creation – game changer or hype?27:08 – Hosting Elon Musk & Cathie Wood – behind the scenes30:26 – The secret to managing time efficiently33:45 – Why Goldman Sachs taught Gav to focus on small details36:02 – How rewiring your brain for productivity leads to success#Finance #Investing #SocialMedia #Trading #StockMarket #Entrepreneurship

🚀 The Future of Markets, AI, and Investing with Lindsey Bell. In this episode of Joe's Happy Hour, I sit down with Lindsey Bell, Chief Market Strategist at Clearonomics, to talk about market trends, AI’s impact on investing, and how to take ownership of your career. We discuss the power of long-term investing, sector rotations, AI-driven productivity, and even take a trip down memory lane to compare today’s market to the 1990s boom.We also dive into Lindsey’s incredible career journey—from investment banking to working with Jim Cramer, and even delivering a TED Talk on career ownership. If you’re into finance, investing, or just love a great career success story, you won’t want to miss this!📌 Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Joe's Happy Hour!00:38 - Introducing Lindsey Bell & her new role at Clearonomics02:16 - How Clearonomics is changing the game for financial advisors04:23 - Lindsey’s early career: From investment banking to Wall Street07:26 - Working with Jim Cramer & learning the retail investing world10:55 - The power of macro analysis & the evolution of the workforce14:00 - Lindsey’s TED Talk on career ownership & how she got it19:25 - The stock market today: Will the rally continue?24:00 - Why tech stocks are taking a breather & sector rotation is key28:10 - Comparing today’s market to the 1990s tech boom32:45 - AI’s role in the next big market move39:05 - Productivity growth, inflation, and what it means for investing44:50 - What history tells us about bull markets50:00 - Can the economy handle higher interest rates?55:20 - Lindsey’s world travels & must-visit destinations58:00 - Advice for young professionals breaking into finance1:00:00 - Closing thoughts & what’s next for Lindsey

Welcome to Joe’s Happy Hour! This episode is a deep dive into the world of finance, media, and corporate America with senior Fox Business correspondent and author Charlie Gasparino.We discuss:✅ The impact of wokeness on major corporations like Disney, Bud Light, and BlackRock✅ The unraveling of corporate DEI policies and what it means for the future✅ The real reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed✅ How Trump's economic policies could reshape markets✅ Why the media landscape is changing – and where journalism is headedCharlie also shares insights from his latest book Go Woke, Go Broke, breaking down how corporate America’s political agenda is affecting business and consumer behavior.Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction: Joe welcomes Charlie Gasparino02:00 - Charlie’s latest book Go Woke, Go Broke – what’s inside?06:30 - How Disney, Bud Light, and Silicon Valley Bank got it wrong15:00 - The real reason behind BlackRock’s ESG push20:45 - Is wokeness in corporate America coming to an end?30:10 - The media landscape shift: Why traditional news is dying40:20 - Trump’s economic policies & market impact48:30 - Should CEOs stay neutral on politics?55:00 - Will corporate DEI policies survive?1:02:00 - Final thoughts: Where is the market heading?🚀 Make sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more in-depth conversations on markets, culture, and business.

Join us for an epic chat with poker legend Ronnie Bardah, the only player to cash five consecutive years in the WSOP Main Event and a Survivor CBS alum! Ronnie shares incredible stories from the poker felt to reality TV, including: 🔥 Winning a WSOP Bracelet in Limit Hold’em 🎯 The Mental Game of Poker vs. Stock Trading 💰 How Poker Players Cashed In on Crypto Early ✈️ Traveling the World Through Poker Tournaments 😲 Insane Stories from High-Stakes Games Get inside the mind of a poker pro who’s mastered both cash games and tournaments while balancing life, travel, and personal growth. Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining conversation! 👉 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Behind-the-Scenes Poker Stories! 0:00 - Introduction: Welcoming Ronnie Bardah 0:06 - Joe’s Happy Hour: Studio Vibes & Long-Time Friendship 0:19 - Poker Beginnings: Growing Up in Boston & Poker Journey 0:39 - Winning a WSOP Bracelet: Ronnie’s Big 2012 Victory 1:06 - Main Event Record Holder: Cashing 5 Consecutive Years 1:51 - Survivor Experience: Competing on CBS’s Survivor 4:07 - The High of Winning: What It Feels Like to Win a Poker Tournament 7:47 - Poker Pros & Life Balance: Pros & Cons of Poker Life 13:06 - Mental Toughness in Poker: Handling Stress & Staying Focused 18:24 - Online Poker Thoughts: Challenges & Opportunities 25:23 - The Poker Boom: From Chris Moneymaker to the Pandemic Surge 29:40 - Advice for Aspiring Pros: Tips for Young Poker Players 35:43 - Money Management Lessons: Bankroll & Trading Analogies 44:19 - Crypto & Poker Connection: Bitcoin’s Early Impact on Poker 48:02 - Travel & Poker: Best Poker Destinations Worldwide 54:02 - Trading Psychology vs. Poker Mindset: Emotional Control Tips 1:02:04 - Favorite Poker Rooms: Best Places to Play in Vegas & Beyond 1:03:01 - Hidden Talent: Ronnie’s Beatboxing Session 1:05:04 - Wild Poker Stories: The Good, Bad & Unbelievable Moments 1:06:37 - Closing Remarks: Looking Back & Looking Ahead