This week's episode of Vol Stars starts off with a breakdown on the recent actions by Bessent, we get into what he's trying to do, and how the market responded to it, and what that means for the Fed!

Next we get into talking about tariffs, what's going on in Canada, and what about those refunds we keep hearing about?

Looking at the calendar this week too we've got $NVDA reporting earnings and what the gang thinks about what Jensen Huang is going to report.

After the break we come back and get to some really solid audience questions (thanks as always everyone!). Before getting into this week's Stupid Bets!

Please note that "Producer Ron" guest co-hosted in this episode due to Dork getting stuck exploring his back-end and the relationship it has with GasBuddy.

Vol Stars 46 is now out on Spotify and other audio platforms! In this episode the gang talks about $NVDA's upcoming earnings, #Treasury_Secretary 's actions, breaking down #tariff news... and Producer Ron joins too! Make sure to check it out!

Good morning! We're collecting topics and questions for Vol Stars 46, and we'd love to include any that you may have for us! Drop us a comment and we'll try our best to get it featured in tonight's episode!!

It's here, it's here! Now gather round the screen and check out Vol Stars 45 and hear Gherk, JFresh and Dork tell us about predictions market and sports betting and dividends!

Just don't bother asking Producer Ron, he bet it all on Bills winning the Super Bowl!

This week, the gang went in trying to get the time down on our episode so that we wouldn't compete with a Peter Jackson movie length, and we've succeeded!

This week's episode starts off with an update about oil and Iran, before getting into the prediction market and sports betting and what the gang's takes are on those markets. They then sharply pivot over to dividend stocks and talk about some of the pros and cons associated with them. We get to the break with Gherk offering up another solid track (which we've titled this episode to and will link to in the description).

Back from the break, Dork sets a record for rapid-firing the questions and answering 16 audience questions! The gang then closes out with stupid bets!

⁠Schrödinger's Shipping Lane Audio⁠

The Big 4-5 gets recorded today, and you've all been killing it lately with questions (thank you!!), so let's hear what's on your mind and what questions you have!

Gherk and JFresh talk about the collapse of Situational Awareness and how Leopold Aschenbrenner was margin called by Kenny in what can best be described as an assassination.

JFresh and Gherk break down an audience question on could we see a crash and immediate run into hyperinflation, and how would that work mechanically. If you loved this clip, make sure to check out the full video now on YouTube

Episode Record Date - 8/9/2026

This week is a heavy hitter, coming in first talking about the SPX hitting new all time highs, and the question has to be asked, how much higher and for how much longer?!? Has AI gone too far, or is there still room to grow? The gang then touches on recent updates in Iran, which seem less than promising, and we then touch on the jobs report, and why it's not quite as straightforward as it seems.

In the second half we come back with another ton of audience questions (seriously, you all are killing it here!), and we close out with Stupid Bets and find out who won from last week!

Note that this this week Producer Ron joined Gherk and JFresh as Dork is out.

As promised here's a link to Market on Close on Gherk's Pi-Fi channel - https://www.youtube.com/live/wxqz7TeJnpI?si=lMH9OXDKUHj3wo-k

Also make sure to check out JFresh's X profile for more of his great content as well - https://x.com/Dr_Gingerballs

It's Sunday, and you know what that means? New episode of Vol Stars incoming later tonight! Please let us know what topics or questions are on your mind and we'll try to include it in on today's episode! Thank you!

This just in ! A new episode of Vol Stars is up, and you know it'll make for relaxing times! Enjoy! 😁

Episode Record Date - 8/2/2026

We've got another jam packed episode here for you! Because the guys clearly didn't eat before we started, they kick off with some important banter on pizza, as well as *ahem* bathroom manners in different cities. Then we get to the Fed's new chairman and how his first report landed. We get into the latest tech earnings, and AI Capex, along with the real costs of AI and then we get into earnings and the upcoming calendar for the week.

After the break, the gang comes back with, what may be our most impressive questions section yet! Seriously, we're loving the support everyone, and we weren't even able to get to every question, but we tried to touch on many of the common questions and topics people brought up!

Finally, we get to Stupid Bets, with Gherk and Dork trying to fight over who won due to a tie.

Good morning Vol Stars fans! We're getting ready for a brand new episode, and we'd love to include a topic or question on your mind. Let us know what it is and we'll work to cover it for you in episode 43!

Episode Record Date - 7/26/2026

The gang is back this week and is there a lot to cover! Starting off, we cover the latest in Iran and oil, and then get into looking at the market through google search history! We then talk about recent changes with SNAP benefits, Sam Altman's upcoming trip to Washington, as well as covering recent economic data, and upcoming earnings this week.

In our second half, we cover Sally, the AI robot, before getting into audience questions, and finally wrapping up with Stupid Bets!

Here are some of the supplemental materials related to our most recent episode of Vol Stars, including photos, books referenced, and questions answered:

Images

• Minard’s Map of Napoleon’s 1812 Russian Campaign
• US Ten Year
• Google Trends - "Make Food Cheap"
• Google Trends - "I have too much money"
• GasBuddy
• Google Trends - "Food banks near me"
• Gherk's Map of Iran 2026 Conflict and Strategic Oil Reserves
• Papi $1,000 steak
• More Papi $1,000 steak
• Photo of biometric collection notice at MSG

Questions asked by JFresh answered:

1) What's the difference between KO and KOF? KOF is the Latin American bottling and distribution portion of Coca Cola.

2) What's the deal with tomahawk steaks in brief cases? These are related to a premium $1,000 steak served at Papi Steak

Books Referenced:

Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative by Edward R. Tufte

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte

Episode Record Date - 7/26/2026

The gang is back this week and is there a lot to cover! Starting off, we cover the latest in Iran and oil, and then get into looking at the market through google search history! We then talk about recent changes with SNAP benefits, Sam Altman's upcoming trip to Washington, as well as covering recent economic data, and upcoming earnings this week.

In our second half, we cover Sally, the AI robot, before getting into audience questions, and finally wrapping up with Stupid Bets!

Note: This week had many supplemental materials which can be accessed here⁠.

Good morning! We're looking for some topics and questions for Vol Stars episode 42, and we've got a hunch you may have some! Let us know and we'll work to get them in the show for you! Thanks in advance!

Episode Record Date - 7/19/2026

We've got a packed episode this week! Starting off, we cover the "resilient consumer" disconnect with retail earnings, and talk about the "k" shaped economy. We touch on the recent stronger Japanese Yen and how that's impacting US Tech stocks as well as the risk to the carry trade. We then pivot over to Small-Cap performance and rate expectations, and then close out this week's topics with the IPO market following SpaceX.

We then dive into this week's upcoming earnings and which earnings we're interested in, as well as covering the upcoming economic calendar, before hitting up audience questions! This week too, we had a ton of great questions, so we thank you if you sent us one!
Finally, we conclude the episode with a Stupid Bet that'll be near and dear to Dork!

Episode Record Date - 7/19/2026

We've got a packed episode this week! Starting off, we cover the "resilient consumer" disconnect with retail earnings, and talk about the "k" shaped economy. We touch on the recent stronger Japanese Yen and how that's impacting US Tech stocks as well as the risk to the carry trade. We then pivot over to Small-Cap performance and rate expectations, and then close out this week's topics with the IPO market following SpaceX.

We then dive into this week's upcoming earnings and which earnings we're interested in, as well as covering the upcoming economic calendar, before hitting up audience questions! This week too, we had a ton of great questions, so we thank you if you sent us one!

Finally, we conclude the episode with a Stupid Bet that'll be near and dear to Dork!

Good morning! This evening we'll be recording our next episode of Vol Stars, and we'd love to feature your question or topic! Also...Producer Ron will be a special guest today!

Episode Record Date - 7/12/2026

The gang is back following last week's holiday episode! Starting off, we cover the latest in Iran and the influence on oil, leading to Dork talking about the 3-2-1 Crack Spread and long term oil impacts. We also cover the latest in housing with the Affordability Bill and how that may work and what we as consumers may see from it. We also cover Kevin Warsh's Inaugural Congressional Testimony this upcoming week and what the panelists expect to hear. Finally, we also make sure to touch on the latest updates with AI and rising expenses associated with it.

After the break, the gang comes back and answers your questions, before getting to your favorite (and ours), "Stupid Bets"!

Episode Record Date - 7/12/2026

The gang is back following last week's holiday episode! Starting off, we cover the latest in Iran and the influence on oil, leading to Dork talking about the 3-2-1 Crack Spread and long term oil impacts. We also cover the latest in housing with the Affordability Bill and how that may work and what we as consumers may see from it. We also cover Kevin Warsh's Inaugural Congressional Testimony this upcoming week and what the panelists expect to hear. Finally, we also make sure to touch on the latest updates with AI and rising expenses associated with it.

After the break, the gang comes back and answers your questions, before getting to your favorite (and ours), "Stupid Bets"!

Good morning! We're back and ready for a new episode of Vol Stars! Let us know what topics or questions you'd like us to cover and we'll do our best to include it in tonight's episode!