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Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

Real Vision Podcast Network
The world is changing faster than ever before. This comes with life-changing opportunities but also unprecedented challenges. In The Journeyman, I talk to the greatest minds at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology to figure out exactly what the Exponential Age means for us all. I uncover the big trends, potential investment opportunities, and economic risks and rewards, and ask the big questions on how this impacts us, our businesses, and our societies. Brought to you by Real Vision.
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Episodes

Bitcoin, Liquidity, and the Next Crypto Cycle

Raoul welcomes back Chief Crypto Analyst, Jamie Coutts, to dig into the macro big picture before discussing how to value L1s, the tokenomics of AI agents and the VC flight from crypto to AI. They also dig into the knock-on effects of the Iran War and highlight other opportunities emerging in crypto and AI. Recorded April 29, 2026. This May 5–7, join Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal at Consensus Miami with 20,000+ decision-makers from the White House, Wall Street, and Web3. From crypto at scale to insti...

Apr 30, 202658 min

The Next 2 Years Will Change Everything

Raoul welcomes back Peter Diamandis, Chairman of XPrize, and Salim Ismail, Founder at OpenExO, to dig into how AI and exponential technologies are accelerating so quickly that they will upend institutions, labor markets, and social structures, forcing people and organizations to adapt fast or get left behind. Raoul, Peter and Salim also make the bullish case that this disruption could ultimately create a more abundant, decentralized, and human-centered future, with huge implications for the futu...

Apr 23, 20261 hr 11 min

ETH, Tokenization, and the Future of Wall Street

Raoul welcomes Vivek Raman, Co-Founder and CEO of Etherealize, and Danny Ryan, Co-Founder and President at Etherealize, to explore why Ethereum might just be the core infrastructure for Wall Street’s move into tokenization, stablecoins, and onchain finance. Raoul, Vivek and Danny also dig into how AI agents, privacy, scalability, and regulation could reshape the entire future of global financial markets. Recorded on April 1, 2026. This May 5–7, join Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal at Consensus Miami w...

Apr 16, 20261 hr 15 min

From NYSE to Crypto: The Next Financial Revolution | Raoul Pal The Journey Man with Tom Farley

Raoul welcomes back Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish, to break down how his journey from running the NYSE to leading Bullish shaped his conviction that crypto’s next phase is institutional, driven by regulation, liquidity, and market structure. Tom argues that tokenization and blockchain-based finance will transform global markets by improving efficiency, access, and capital formation, despite regulatory hurdles and slow adoption. Recorded April 6, 2026. Today's Episode is brought to you by Figure Mar...

Apr 09, 20261 hr 8 min

Why Crypto Will Power the AI Agent Economy

Raoul welcomes Arpan Nanavati, CEO of Beep, to explore how blockchains are becoming the execution layer for AI, with on-chain identity, payments, and tokenized information becoming increasingly important as agents get cheaper, more autonomous, and more economically active. Recorded on March 30, 2026. Today's Episode is brought to you by Figure Markets. ( https://figuremarkets.co/realvision ) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan , allowing you to borrow...

Apr 03, 20261 hr 3 min

Why the Nasdaq Could Surge Again

Raoul welcomes back Andreas Steno to dig into the macro big picture. From the business cycle and liquidity to Andreas's bar-bell approach to the market, they get into it all. Recorded on February 18, 2026. Binance is the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, trusted by over 300M users in 100+ countries. It offers an unmatched portfolio of digital asset products such as trading, finance, Web3, payments, and more. 🔥 Learn more at https://binance.onelink.me/y874/realvison2 📣 Today’s sponsor is Pl...

Apr 02, 202659 min

AI Is Now Farming — And It’s Just Beginning

Raoul Pal sits down with Martin DeVido, creator of Sol the Tomato, who built a system allowing the AI model Claude to autonomously grow and care for a tomato plant using sensors, cameras, and automated controls. Raoul and Martin dig into machine intelligence, emotional behavior in AI, and how AI agents could reshape everything from agriculture to crypto-driven capital formation. Recorded on March 3, 2026. And don't forget to check out The Arena, our new trade idea league. Get in on the action an...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 9 min

“This Time IS Different for Crypto”

Raoul Pal welcomes Ed Chin, Founder & CEO of Parataxis Capital, and Tejas Nalval, Founder & CIO of Parataxis Capital, to chat about how crypto market structure is evolving, from ETF-driven flows and institutional adoption to shifting cycle dynamics beyond the traditional four-year narrative. They argue the next phase of crypto will be driven by liquidity, macro forces, and a massive expansion in adoption fueled by AI agents and new financial products. Recorded March 5, 2026. Today's Epis...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 7 min

This Is the Recipe for a Successful Web3

In a special episode of Raoul Pal the Journey Man, he presents a panel from our recent Crypto Gathering in Miami Beach, where Farokh Sarmad, president of Rug Radio, Myriad Markets and Decrypt, and Vi Powils, the CEO of World of Women, share their personal experiences and insights on what makes Web3 projects survive and remain relevant. Moderated by Bijan Maleki. Recorded January 23, 2026. Today's Episode if brought to you by Figure Markets. Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a ...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 5 min

This Is the Recipe for a Successful Web3! | with Farokh and Vi Powils

In a special episode of Raoul Pal the Journey Man, he presents a panel from our recent Crypto Gathering in Miami Beach, where Farokh Sarmad, president of Rug Radio, Myriad Markets and Decrypt, and Vi Powils, the CEO of World of Women, share their personal experiences and insights on what makes Web3 projects survive and remain relevant. Moderated by Bijan Maleki. Recorded January 23, 2026 Abra provides custody, trading, yield and BTC-backed loan products for digital assets for HNW and corporate c...

Mar 27, 20261 hr 5 min

We're Not Ready for This

The Exponential age is here and accelerating, bringing developments humanity is simply not ready for. In a special crossover episode of the Journey Man and The Exponentialist, Raoul Pal sits down with David Mattin, founder of New World Same Humans and technology lead at Global Macro Investor, for a deep dive into the world of AI, tech, crypto, evolution, consciousness and why humans have a thing or two to learn from sharks and crocodiles. If you find this type of conversation stimulating, now is...

Mar 09, 20261 hr 18 min

The AI Intelligence Tsunami Is Here

Raoul welcomes back Emad Mostaque, Founder and CEO of Intelligent Internet, to catch up on the latest developments regarding AI and what it all means for the future of the global economy. Recorded on February 20, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 20261 hr 14 min

Inside a DeFi Hedge Fund: Risk Management in a 24/7 Market ft. Evgeny Gokhberg

🔥 *Download Raoul Pal's 4-year investing roadmap for free:* https://rvtv.io/41fVHWF Raoul Pal welcomes Evgeny Gokhberg, founder of the DeFi hedge fund Re7Capital, to discuss building a market-neutral yield strategy that earns double-digit returns by managing smart contract risk, diversifying across platforms and chains, and treating crypto as liquid venture investing. They also debate whether the current crypto drawdown is a broken cycle or a liquidity-driven, mid-cycle correction, concluding t...

Feb 12, 20261 hr 8 min

The Metal Trade That Could Unlock AGI ft. Jordi Visser

🔥 *Download Raoul Pal's 4-year investing roadmap for free:* https://rvtv.io/41fVHWF On the latest episode of The Journey Man, filmed with a live audience at Crypto Gathering 2026 in Miami, Raoul Pal sits down with Jordi Visser, head of AI macro nexus research at 22V, to discuss the commodity supercycle, the advancements in robotics and AI, the abundance vs. scarcity trade, the decline of software companies, and much more. Recorded January 24, 2026. 👉 Abra provides custody, trading, yield and B...

Feb 05, 20261 hr 3 min

The Next Perfect Trade (And Why It Only Happens Once a Decade)

🔥 *Download Raoul Pal's 5-year investing roadmap for free:* https://rvtv.io/41fVHWF ⚪ Raoul Pal welcomes Alex Gurevich, founder and CIO at HonTe Investments, to discuss the second edition of his book, "The Next Perfect Trade." Raoul and Alex also explore how classic macro frameworks like risk parity and duration investing are colliding with a new era defined by AI, deflation, and massive liquidity responses. Recorded on January 19, 2026. ⚪ Follow Alex on X: @agurevich23 📣 This episode comes to...

Jan 29, 20261 hr 1 min

🔴 URGENT: Drinks With Raoul Pal LIVE from Miami

🔥 Get my FREE PDF report https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe. Welcome to Drinks with Raoul, Round 21... and the first live AMA of the year, coming to you straight from Crypto Gathering 2026 in Miami Beach. ☀️ In this special kickoff episode, Raoul lays out the case for why the macro cycle has shifted to a 5-year structure, what that means for crypto and global markets, and why 2026 is the year liquidity returns in force. It’s a message of clarity, optimism, and opportunity at a time when many are still stu...

Jan 23, 20261 hr 13 min

Die With the Most Likes: Art in the Digital Age

☀️ Crypto Gathering Miami 2026: not everyone wants the full conference sprint. That’s why there’s the Social Pass ($300): welcome drinks, beach party, and Drinks with @RaoulGMI LIVE 🍷 ☀️ Right now it’s BOGO... bring a friend or split the cost ☀️ Get it now: https://rvtv.io/3K36sq1 ⚪ Real Vision co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal sits down with digital artist and writer Mark Wilson, better known as DieWithTheMostLikes, for a wide-ranging conversation on art, identity, and the attention economy. From h...

Jan 15, 20261 hr 28 min

URGENT: AI Is Inevitable. But Can It Be Better?

☀️ Crypto Gathering Miami 2026: not everyone wants the full conference sprint. That’s why there’s the Social Pass ($300): welcome drinks, beach party, and Drinks with @RaoulGMI LIVE 🍷 ☀️ Right now it’s BOGO... bring a friend or split the cost ☀️ Get it now: https://rvtv.io/3K36sq1 When it comes to the AI race, Jeffrey Quesnelle, co-founder and CEO of Nous Research, thinks there's no stopping it. However, he is on a mission to ensure nation-states don't control it through a select few companies....

Jan 08, 202659 min

How Tech is Reinventing Banking

🔥 *Crypto Gathering Miami 2026: Get your tickets today:* https://rvtv.io/3K36sq1 🔥 Raoul Pal sits down with Lalitesh Katragadda, founder of Indihood and former Google engineering leader, to explore how the crowdsourcing principles that built Google Maps can unlock global coordination, financial inclusion, and new internet-scale platforms. From AI agents and declarative systems to decentralized banking in India, this conversation lays out a bold vision for technology that finally works for all ...

Dec 25, 20251 hr 15 min

URGENT: Raoul Pal's Macro Thesis UPDATE

🔥 *Crypto Gathering Miami 2026: Get your tickets today:* https://rvtv.io/3K36sq1 A special presentation from Breakpoint 2026... In this week's special episode, Raoul Pal is releasing his macro seminar and keynote address from Breakpoint 2026. Filled with all the charts you could want, Raoul breaks down where we're at in the cycle and what to expect in the year ahead. Recorded on December 11, 2025. 📣 Bitwise has been all-in on crypto since 2017 and has more than 20 crypto-based products to help...

Dec 18, 202538 min

Economic Singularity: How AI Will Change Everything

⚪ In this special episode, Raoul Pal has decided to unlock the most recent Exponentialist Fireside Chat for you to enjoy. Each month, Raoul and David Mattin talk through the latest developments in Exponential Age technology before taking questions from the live audience. You can join the Exponentialist here: realvision.com/thefuture. ⚪ X: @DMattin 📣 Bitwise has been all-in on crypto since 2017 and has more than 20 crypto-based products to help investors get the access they need. Bitwise manages...

Dec 17, 20251 hr 5 min

Surveillance States & The Fight for Financial Freedom

🔥 *Black Friday still kickin' on Real Vision. Don't waste it:* https://rvtv.io/4ps8gYF ⚪ Raoul Pal and Mert Mumtaz, co-founder and CEO at Helius, dive into Mert’s journey through engineering, Coinbase, and Solana, to why he believes privacy is the missing pillar in crypto’s evolution. They explore Solana’s scaling advantages, the fundamentals behind Zcash, and why privacy, decentralization, and cryptography will shape the next phase of digital finance. Recorded on November 21, 2025. ⚪ X: @0xMer...

Dec 04, 20251 hr 10 min

Is the Four-Year Cycle Dead? ft. Yat Siu

🔥 *The Future of Finance is HERE: Join the waitlist* https://rvtv.io/3IQ5Bs6 ⚪ Raoul Pal and Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, discuss how crypto is evolving into a fully institutional, tokenized, and AI-driven economy, with altcoins, NFTs, and real-world tokenization set to grow far beyond Bitcoin. They argue that cultural adoption, financial inclusion, and blockchain-based property rights will reshape global markets as the industry matures. Recorded November 21, 2025 ⚪ X: @ysiu 📣 Bitwis...

Nov 27, 20251 hr 14 min

The Bull Case vs. the Bear Case ft. Chris Burniske

🔥 *The Future of Finance is HERE: Join the waitlist* https://rvtv.io/3IQ5Bs6 ⚪ Chris Burniske, partner at crypto venture capital firm Placeholder, joins Raoul Pal on the latest Journey Man to discuss his take on where we are in the cycle, widely seen on Crypto Twitter as bearish. Chris fleshes out the nuances in his approach, explains his expectations for the medium term, and offers words of wisdom to those struggling with this market mentally. Recorded on November 13, 2025. ⚪ X: @cburniske 📣 ...

Nov 20, 20251 hr 25 min

🔴 Markets Bloodbath: Drinks With Raoul Pal (Round 20) - URGENT Update

🔥 Join us in Miami for the Crypto Gathering - January 22-25. Get your early bird tickets here: https://rvtv.io/49QZAGI. In the midst of panic and confusion, Drinks with Raoul returns with a much-needed voice of reason. Round 20 comes at a critical time: crypto is getting crushed, fear is everywhere, and the timeline is full of noise. Raoul Pal cuts through the chaos with an urgent update on what’s really driving the market selloff. He’ll walk you through the broader macro picture, where we are ...

Nov 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Crypto Bloodbath & Debt Dynamics ft. Richard Galvin

🔥 *The Future of Finance is HERE: Join the waitlist* https://rvtv.io/3IQ5Bs6 ⚪ Richard Galvin, the CEO of Australian-based Digital Asset Capital Management, joins Raoul Pal on the latest Journey Man to discuss the new elements of this crypto cycle: spot ETFs, favorable regulation, digital asset treasury companies, the Wall Street adoption of stablecoins, prediction markets and more. They also discuss the hottest narratives right now, such as privacy coins, and how crypto is doing in Australia. ...

Nov 13, 20251 hr 9 min

The End of Recessions is Closer Than You Think ft. Jordi Visser

🔥 *The Future of Finance is HERE: Join the waitlist* https://rvtv.io/3IQ5Bs6 ⚪ Jordi Visser, founder and chief strategist at Visser Labs, joins Raoul Pal to dive deep into the collision of AI, macroeconomics, and markets — exploring how exponential innovation is reshaping labor, inflation, and global growth. From the Fed’s pivot to the coming $5 trillion AI buildout, they reveal why energy, stablecoins, and humanoids could define the next decade of investing. Recorded on October 29, 2025. ⚪ X: ...

Nov 06, 20251 hr 14 min

October 2025: Raoul Pal The Journey Man's Monthly Recap

🔥 *The Future of Finance is HERE: Join the waitlist* https://rvtv.io/3IQ5Bs6 Join us as we revisit the best moments from The Journey Man throughout October. From deep macro insights to bold crypto predictions and breakthrough tech trends, Raoul Pal takes us on a thought-provoking ride across standout episodes: ⚪ Micky Malka ⚪ Andreas Steno ⚪ Mike Novogratz ⚪ Drinks With Raoul ⚪ Dan Morehead Unlock the potential to showcase your brand to our global audience. Contact us at partnerships@realvision...

Nov 02, 202526 min

The Last Economy: Predicting the AI-Driven World

🔥 The Future of Finance is HERE: Join the waitlist: https://rvtv.io/4mIxWi8 ⚪ Raoul Pal welcomes Emad Mostaque, co-founder of Stability AI and author of "The Last Economy," back to explore how AI is triggering the Economic Singularity. They discuss the potential for a deflationary shock, the rise of digital assets, and the collapse of traditional economic models as humanity transitions from a scarcity-based system to one driven by abundance and machine intelligence. Recorded on October 13, 2025...

Oct 30, 20251 hr 28 min

🔴 Flash Crash URGENT Update: Drinks With Raoul Pal (Round 19)

🔥 The new Real Vision is around the corner... Join the waitlist https://rvtv.io/4nd7U7A 🔥 *Join FREE today and access the exclusive Q&A with Raoul:* https://rvtv.io/41fVHWF. In Round 19 of Drinks With Raoul, RV co-founder and CEO Raoul Pal digs into the recent crypto flash crash — what triggered it, the market implications, and how the current dynamics fit into the bigger macro picture. Is the Banana Zone over? Raoul calls it how he sees it, breaking down trends in global liquidity, intere...

Oct 23, 20251 hr 7 min
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