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The Ben and Emil Show

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Hosted by Ben Cahn and Emil DeRosa -- a licensed Wall Street trader and his skeptical best friend -- The Ben and Emil Show highlights the funnier side of the business, political, and financial world. Ben and Emil dive deep into the hilarious underbelly of our economy. It's an insightful, hilarious, and occasionally chaotic way to learn about finance, business, and politics. Get bonus content on benandemilshow.com.
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BAES 110: Trump is Winning the News Wars

FIRST, we gotta talk about the Coldplay cheating CEO and Hunter Biden's wild interview. Then we're all about Trump's ongoing war against the media. And to be fair the guy did say we'd get sick of winning. But is this war just a big distraction? And what do his diehard followers say? Subscribe to Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon! Please go smash that subscribe button: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtwCDeHuJTBWUkeQKlLeXhA **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emildero...

Jul 24, 20251 hr 12 min

BAES 109: Betting on Weird Russian Sports Farms

Emil is starting to get hooked into sports gambling. But that's okay because it's just "human gambling instincts". We're talking all about 1xBet, the insanely immoral and illegal Russian gambling site that lets you bet on just about anything. Plus, the WILD story of how an American hedge fund quite literally robbed hundreds of millions of poor Indian dudes of their hard earned money. Finally we've got the Grok updates and boy is it horny. Subscribe to Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon!...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 18 min

BAES 108: Why We're Joining Elon's AMERICA Party

We've officially joined the Elon cult. He is god, he is single handedly going to save humanity. Did you know he's going to take us to Mars? He's also SO funny!!!! Anyway, sit back and relax as we discuss the latest about Musk's new political party, the BBB, and of course...the Epstein list. (Innocent!) **OH AND BY THE WAY BEN HAS A NEW MOVIES AND TV PODCAST WITH NONE OTHER THAN DILLON!!!! We'll start posting episodes once we hit 5k subscribers on YouTube, so please go smash that subscribe button...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 15 min

BAES 107: Robinhood Just Created A New Stock Market

Well. We were dead wrong about Vlad Tenev and Robinhood. Holy crap. They just made a bunch of announcements that have shaken the stock market and the crypto market to their core. We'll explain what they are doing, why it's kinda cool, and what it means! Enjoy! Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our PORTLAND VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/qX4pks0ASq8 Sign up to watch and support the show...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 4 min

BAES 106: The Insane Story of How We Bombed Iran

The haters said it wouldn't happen. That TACO Trump would back down like always. But the haters were wrong: America is still top dog, and we showed the world by bombing Iran. The details of the operation are insane to say the least so stay tuned and enjoy. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our PORTLAND VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/qX4pks0ASq8 Sign up to watch and support the show at ...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 9 min

BAES 105: Did Israel Just Start WW3??

Israel has bombed Iran and is trying to drag the United States into it. Netanyahu says they're closer than ever to building a nuclear bomb. Is he full of crap? Is WW3 about to kick off? Oh plus we talk about the absolute joke failure of an Army parade that happened over the weekend. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our PORTLAND VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/qX4pks0ASq8 Sign up to wat...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 17 min

BAES 104: Everything You Need to Know About the LA Protests

Los Angeles is a war zone! It's dangerous! Or is it? In this week's episode we FULLY dive into the protests that have taken over the streets of downtown LA and cover the who, what, when, where, and why of it all -- PLUS, most importantly, our take on all of it. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our PORTLAND VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/qX4pks0ASq8 Sign up to watch and support the sho...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 12 min

BAES 103: Left and Right Unite over hating Palantir

So it turns out Trump loves the deep state after all, and the deep state is...Palantir. ALL my homies hate Palantir and Trump's *alleged* plan to create a comprehensive database on all Americans. We're gonna dive in sweetie. PLUS, we're talking Anduril and Meta teaming up, and Elon got punched in the face by someone. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our PORTLAND VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/qX...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 20 min

BAES 102: Tom Cruise versus AI

It seems like it was just yesterday that those janky videos of AI-generated Will Smith eating spaghetti was all over everyone's timeline. Because in a short two years we've now reached the point of no return: AI generated video WITH audio is now completely indistinguishable from real life. Join us as we discuss some example clips and the implications for this rapidly growing technology -- especially for the movie industry. PLUS, we're talking about the crypto kidnapping and torture in NYC. Wild ...

May 29, 20251 hr 13 min

BAES 101: Was Luigi Right About United Health?

United Health Group is having a bad, bad time. Let us tell you the fascinating and frustrating reasons why the stock recently lost a whopping $200 BILLION in value. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! DENVER we are coming for you. Get tix here: https://comedyworks.com/comedians/ben-emil-live Our PORTLAND VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/qX4pks0ASq8 Sign up to watch and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: http...

May 22, 20251 hr 12 min

BAES 100: Is it safe to fly?

Guys, it's bad out there. Like, really bad. It's legitimately dangerous to fly in certain parts of the country depending on who you ask. And that's if you ask people who work in the FAA or air traffic control. So, you know, no biggie. PLUS, we've got the latest updates on China and what it means for the markets. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! DENVER we are coming for you. Get tix here: https://comedyworks.com/comedians/ben-emil-live Rem...

May 15, 20251 hr 16 min

BAES 99: Getting Paid to be Racist

What a week. We're talking about Shiloh Hendrix, the woman who made $600,000 by being racist to a child. We're also talking about the great Warren Buffett, who announced his retirement recently. PLUS, we're covering weird, weird weird Mark Zuckerberg and the latest weird shit he's saying. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! AUSTIN we are in you MAY 9th! Get tix here: https://www.showclix.com/event/ben-emil-livehxfv1hb DENVER we are coming fo...

May 08, 20251 hr 13 min

BAES 98: Memes and Politics ft. Dan Toomey of Good Work

Check out Good Work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNptnCkCoVk Talking New York City, The Mets, and more in the Bonus B&E this week! Sign up to watch the Bonus and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com 🚨🚨🚨 Our Boston video is out now! https://youtu.be/emkpqsqSbF8 ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com Our episode with *Kyla Scanlon*: https://youtu...

May 01, 20251 hr 37 min

BAES 97: Google Breakup: The internet is about to change

Well folks, the Pope is dead. Anyway now that that's out of the way, we're gettin deep into the HUGE antitrust cases against Google, Meta, and to a lesser extent Amazon and Apple. These cases are massive, and their rulings could change the internet as we know it. It's fascinating stuff! Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! AUSTIN we added a second night! Get tix here: https://www.showclix.com/event/ben-emil-livehxfv1hb DENVER we are coming fo...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 10 min

BAES 96: China wants to make a deal...with YOU!

Well well well, if it isn't CHINA. Trying to make a deal with little old US. We always knew they'd come begging for us to buy their various wares and gadgets. And now here they are...TAUNTING us with their dirt cheap shoes, electronics, designer bags, and athleisureware. That's right: they've pulled back the curtain and showed us the Matrix and are offering us poor, brainwashed Americans the chance to cut out the middleman once and for all. But is it legit? Let's find out. Give this video a thum...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 11 min

BAES 95: What stocks to buy, Tariffs explained, Trump's big gamble

It sucks living in interesting times! We're talking all about what's going on with these damn tariffs, the impact we're already seeing, what it means for YOU, what the billionaire rulers think, and what stocks you might want to consider. Oh and hey! Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! AUSTIN we are coming for you. Get tix here: https://www.creekandcave.com/events/ben-emil-live This week's bonus episode is a DOOZY. Sign up and support the show at https://...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 16 min

BAES 94: Is America Over as we Know it? ft. Kyla Scanlon

Back by popular demand! @KylaScanlon joins us this week to talk about Trump's big tariff gamble, the looming recession, social media breaking our brains, and so much more. Oh and hey! Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! AUSTIN we are coming for you. Get tix here: https://www.creekandcave.com/events/ben-emil-live Check out Kyla here: https://kyla.substack.com/ and on socials Buy Kyla's book here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Economy-Money-Markets-Really/dp...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 40 min

BAES 93: The Shady New AI Tools Being used Against us

Every day we learn about new and unsettling things AI can do. In this episode we'll talk about a journalist who was involuntarily psychologically profiled by a stranger using ChatGPT, the sketchy new tools ICE is using to detain people, and just what exactly Palantir actually DOES. This week's bonus episode is as good as they come. Sign up for your FIRST MONTH FREE and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com 🚨🚨🚨 Our Boston video is out now! https://youtu.be/emkpqsqSbF8 ***LINK TO OUR D...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 17 min

BAES 92: Trolling Tesla Fanboys

Popular YouTuber Mark Rober drove his Tesla through a cartoon wall and the Tesla permabulls and Elon fanboys cannot stop obsessing over it. We'll take a look at the recent spate of negative news hitting the automaker, it's historic stock decline, and what could happen next. This week's bonus episode is as good as they come. Sign up for your FIRST MONTH FREE and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com 🚨🚨🚨 WE ARE PREMIERING OUR BOSTON VIDEO NEXT WEEK! BOOKMARK OR SAVE OR WHATEVER YOU GOT...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 17 min

BAES 91: A.I. is the Biggest Waste of Money in History

This week we've got Ed Zitron, the outspoken AI critic and journalist. He's got a LOT to say, and we have a lot to ask him. We think this episode speaks for itself, and is one of our favorites of all time. Enjoy. Follow Ed here: https://www.wheresyoured.at/ https://bsky.app/profile/edzitron.com Be sure to join us for a very fun very special bonus this week! Sign up for your FIRST MONTH FREE and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 50 min

BAES 90: A millionaire tells us why he's going ALL IN on robots

Chris Camillo is a massively successful investor who's been right on a ton of big trades over the years. And now he's got his eyes (and his money) fully set on humanoid robots. We talk about how he got rich, some of his biggest trades, DOGE, Tesla, trains, FSD, and of course...robots. You can follow Chris at https://x.com/ChrisCamillo and see his show at https://dumbmoney.tv __ Join us in the bonus for a special epilogue on this episode, and more. Sign up for your FIRST MONTH FREE and support th...

Mar 06, 20252 hr 36 min

BAES 89: Is the Stock Market about to Crash?

Tariff fears. Consumer sentiment in the toilet. Seasonality. Caution from billionaires. Everything right now is pointing toward a bumpy road ahead. Buckle up folks, we'll break it all down for you in this week's episode. PLUS, we have Warren Buffet's words of wisdom in his annual shareholder letter. __ PORTLAND! We are coming April 13th! Come see us! Only a couple tickets left. https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/96128474/ben-and-emil-live-portland-hawthorne-theatre We got a really good bonus episode ...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 15 min

BAES 88: This kid just stole $100 million from Argentina

President Javier Milei tweeted on Valentine’s Day about $LIBRA, a token he said would help raise funds that would go directly to small businesses and help Argentina’s economic growth. It reached $4.56 billion market cap before absolutely collapsing, making insiders over $100 million in profits. So what happened? Who was involved? Who’s going to prison? And WHERE DID ALL THAT MONEY GO? It’s a veritable who’s who of the recent crypto mania, including big names like Dave Portnoy, Adin Ross, the "LA...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 22 min

BAES 87: DOGE Chaos, CFPB Dismantled, Big Balls, Panic Time

As DOGE and its merry band of edgelord geniuses rip through the government unabated, the only thing we can do is sit back and watch. This week we'll dive in and see who's running things, what they're cutting, and the terrifying reality of who now has access to the Bureau of Fiscal Service. PORTLAND! We are coming April 13th! Come see us! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/96128474/ben-and-emil-live-portland-hawthorne-theatre This week's bonus episode is a GOOD ONE baby. Sign up and support the show a...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 15 min

BAES 86: Can Trump's Economic Warfare Actually Work?

Is this what "winning" looks like? All within the world's longest week, we've got tariffs against two of our biggest trade partners, and Elon Musk giving himself unchecked access to the United States Government's vast treasury funds. It's getting hard to keep up, but we'll do our best to keep you informed. This week's bonus episode is a GOOD ONE baby. Sign up and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 10 min

BAES 85: Did DeepSeek Pop the AI Bubble? And What's Next?

If a Chinese tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? You bet it does. In this case the tree is DeepSeek, and the woods are the US stock market, and the sound is about $1.5 TRILLION dollars in value wiped out in a single day. In this episode we'll break down what happened, why the market reacted how it did, why it matters, and more importantly...what happens next. PLUS we talk with CITRINI, the investing wizard who was early to the AI trade and the GLP-1 trade to get his thoughts. This wee...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 15 min

MBS 10: Narrowly Escaping the LA Fires

A bit of a somber episode this month, as Phil describes in detail just how close he came to losing everything in the Eaton fire. This week's bonus is us getting a little crazy. Sign up at: https://www.benandemilshow.com This episode was edited by Chris Dalo / https://vimeo.com/chrisdalo Follow us on instagram. @ bencahn and @ emilderosa and @ philorphilip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 28, 202556 min

BAES 84: Inside Trump's Perfect Day

Well folks, it's finally here. Trump took control of the government and a whole bunch of stuff has already happened. And we've got you covered. Barron got a shoutout, they did the YMCA, Elon saluted in a weird way, and of course...Trump coin and Melania coin. PLUS, Nancy Pelosi placed a few new trades! The bonus episode is also really good you guys. https://benandemilshow.com BOSTON! we're almost sold out! https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/ben-and-emil/ LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 20 min

BAES 83: Why you're wrong about the TikTok ban (sorry)

As the TikTok ban looms, we dive deep into the REAL reasons it's being blocked. We'll talk about the arguments heard in the Supreme Court, a brief history of US-China cyber warfare, and how Americans are downloading another China owned app called REDNOTE just to spite the government. The bonus episode is also really good you guys. https://benandemilshow.com Check out @KylaScanlon 's great piece about the TikTok ban here: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-tiktok-ban-shows-america-is-at BOSTON! we'r...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 24 min

BAES 82: Porn ban, taking Greenland, Zuck goes MAGA

Hooooooo boy. What a week. Porn has been blocked in many states. Bird flu has its first death in America. Mark Zuckerberg cozies up to the Trump administration with sweeping new speech and fact checking guidelines. Plus...politicians are old and falling down stairs again. Check out this week's bonus episode for some tasty tales. Ben talks about his love life. https://benandemilshow.com BOSTON! we are coming to you! https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/ben-and-emil/ LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://di...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 14 min
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