Brent Johnson, founder of Santiago Capital and creator of the Dollar Milkshake Theory, joins the Gold Exchange podcast to discuss rising global uncertainty and the forces reshaping the financial system. The conversation explores geopolitical fragmentation, sovereign debt risks, the role of the U.S. dollar in global markets, the growing importance of gold, and how emerging technologies like stablecoins could influence the future monetary landscape. Get the 2026 Gold Outlook Report: https://buff.l...
Mar 16, 2026•56 min
In this discussion with Duke University finance professor Dr. Campbell Harvey, we examine the rise of tokenized gold, the potential return of a digital gold standard, and how blockchain technology is changing markets that have existed for centuries. The conversation also covers the future of fiat currencies, the role of central banks, Bitcoin vs gold, global de-dollarization, and why gold continues to play a critical role in the financial system. As finance evolves, understanding how tokenizatio...
Mar 09, 2026•58 min
This discussion with Charlie Morris of ByteTree Asset Management explores how gold, Bitcoin, and broader markets are being shaped by deeper monetary forces rather than short-term narratives. We discuss market cycles, asset volatility, central bank behavior, and why gold continues to reassert itself as a monetary asset during periods of structural stress. Get the 2026 Gold Outlook Report: https://buff.ly/FKEZUPW
Mar 02, 2026•43 min
Mike Green of Simplify Asset Management explains why the real risk in today’s markets isn’t something obvious like the Fed, inflation, or tariffs. Passive investment flows have quietly changed how markets function beneath the surface and have created a major systemic risk. We explore why markets can appear stable while becoming increasingly fragile, why regulators are unable to act, and what this means for investors thinking about risk, liquidity, and capital preservation. Get the 2026 Gold Outl...
Feb 23, 2026•59 min
This episode explores our 2026 gold and silver outlook as monetary competition, debt expansion, and currency debasement intensify. Monetary Metals CEO Keith Weiner explains why gold continues to win the monetary race, how scarcity signals differ from price narratives, and what silver’s recent behavior reveals about real demand. Watch for a grounded macro view of precious metals heading into 2026. Get the 2026 Gold Outlook Report: https://buff.ly/BjyzbPF
Feb 16, 2026•51 min
When gold and silver prices drop suddenly, most people rush to blame manipulation or panic. But price alone doesn’t explain what’s really happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Keith Weiner break down what drove the recent gold and silver volatility, how leverage in futures markets amplifies price moves, and why global physical demand tells a very different story than charts alone. Understanding these signals matters if you want to avoid reacting emotionally—and making costly mistakes—d...
Feb 09, 2026•12 min
Gold and silver prices are hitting new highs, but price alone doesn’t explain what’s really happening in the metals market. In this episode, Greyson Geiler explains why focusing on headlines and price charts can mislead investors, which signals actually matter beneath the surface, and how speculation, central bank behavior, and supply dynamics are changing the risk profile for gold and silver right now. If you’re investing based on price alone, this conversation highlights what you may be missin...
Feb 02, 2026•47 min
Gold and silver prices are rising — but not for the reasons many investors believe. In this episode, Jeffrey Christian breaks down what’s actually driving precious metals, why extreme price targets keep failing, and how supply, recycling, and investor behavior eventually cap rallies. If you’re relying on headlines, shortages, or “silver squeeze” narratives, this conversation may challenge some core assumptions. Earn a yield on gold, paid in gold: https://buff.ly/UGAVlYR
Jan 26, 2026•56 min
In this conversation, Hiren Chandaria breaks down how gold functions differently across regions like India, China, and Turkey, why gold has remained deeply embedded in these economies, and how gold is evolving from a “non-productive asset” into something that can generate yield. We cover why currency debasement keeps gold demand one-way, how cultural behavior around gold shapes markets, and why earning a return in ounces changes the entire gold investment thesis. This episode is about understand...
Jan 20, 2026•52 min
Most economic debates ignore one basic truth: people respond to incentives.In this episode, Arthur Laffer breaks down why higher taxes often lead to less growth, less revenue, and worse outcomes for everyone—despite good intentions. We dig into the Laffer Curve, real tax data going back decades, trade policy, and why ignoring incentives keeps leading to the same economic failures. This conversation isn’t about politics—it’s about what the evidence actually shows. Earn a yield on gold, paid in go...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 2 min
While gold, silver, and other precious metals hit record highs, most Americans remain focused on paper assets and short-term performance. In this episode, Dana Samuelson explains why global demand for gold is accelerating, why central banks and foreign buyers are leading the move, and why the U.S. public is largely unprepared for the shift underway. This conversation breaks down debt, inflation, geopolitics, and the growing role of physical gold as trust in currencies weakens. If you’ve wondered...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr
Silver prices are rising rapidly and continuing to break all-time highs — but the real story is more than just rising prices. It’s the stress building underneath the market. In this episode, precious metals expert David Morgan explains why physical silver is being pulled off exchanges, industrial demand is absorbing more physical supply, and prices are breaking out past in a historic bull run. This conversation breaks down why silver behaves differently than gold and why many investors misunders...
Dec 30, 2025•56 min
Gold isn’t for speculation everywhere. In countries like Turkey, gold is still used for savings, banking, accounting, and long-term financial security. While the West treats buying gold as a trade, entire economies continue to rely on it as money. In this episode, Keith Winer of Monetary Metals and Gökhan Yilmaz of AgaOne explain how gold functions inside real financial systems, why inflation forces people back to tangible assets, and what Western investors consistently misunderstand about gold’...
Dec 22, 2025•46 min
The most dangerous economic periods don’t always feel like crises — they often feel normal. In this episode, economist Bob Murphy explains why so many economic warning signs lose credibility right before things break. From the yield curve’s flawless recession record to the Fed quietly changing how it manages its balance sheet, Bob walks through why markets can look stable even as underlying risks build. He explains why debt, interest costs, housing prices, and monetary policy don’t fail loudly —...
Dec 15, 2025•51 min
In this episode of the Gold Exchange, Doomberg joins the podcast to break down the real forces shaping global energy, geopolitics, and gold. We explore why energy drives nearly every major conflict, what the war in Ukraine truly represents, how AI is reshaping electricity demand, and why gold is quietly becoming the world’s neutral reserve asset again. From U.S. energy dominance and Europe’s grid failures to China’s long-term strategy and the future of nuclear, this conversation cuts through hea...
Dec 12, 2025•53 min
In this episode, we break down what spiking lease rates really mean in the gold and silver markets. You’ll learn how lease rates work, why backwardation signals metal scarcity, and what happens when the normal flow of metal to refiners, jewelers, and fabricators starts to break down. We also cover why silver experienced a temporary shortage while gold remained stable, and how paper market mechanics can distort real supply and demand. If you want a clear explanation of this rare market signal and...
Dec 08, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Ronnie Stoeferle breaks down what’s really driving gold’s strength today. He explains why countries around the world are increasing their gold reserves, why fiat currencies keep losing purchasing power, and why gold is becoming more important as a neutral monetary asset. We also talk about the myths around BRICS, the shift toward a more multipolar financial system, and why many investors in the West still underestimate gold’s role. If you want a clear, no-nonsense explanation of...
Dec 05, 2025•37 min
Gold prices remain near all-time highs, but a growing number of wealthy investors are no longer content letting their bullion sit idle. They’re leasing gold to earn yield—paid in gold—in exchange for renting their gold to businesses like refiners and jewelers. In this video, we break down why gold leasing is surging, how it works, and why more investors are putting their gold to work. Earn a yield on gold, paid in gold: https://buff.ly/JL2uGx6
Dec 02, 2025•9 min
The economy feels harder to understand than ever — and Jeff Deist explains why. In this interview, he breaks down how today’s monetary system has pushed the entire country toward speculation, debt, and short-term thinking. Jeff reveals how financialization distorts incentives, why “number go up” isn’t real wealth, and what happens when money stops being stable and becomes something everyone has to constantly navigate. If you’ve felt like markets don’t reflect reality anymore, or that money itsel...
Nov 24, 2025•32 min
Most investors think they’re making decisions based on facts — but as David Lin explains in this interview, the majority are reacting to headlines, hype, and narratives that completely distort reality. David breaks down the biggest blind spots he sees in investing audiences: why people cling to dramatic stories, why markets don’t behave the way headlines suggest, and how gold, the dollar, and diversification are often misunderstood. If you want to make better decisions, avoid common traps, and t...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Earn a yield on gold, paid in gold: https://buff.ly/rXgE0t6 Keith Weiner, CEO of Monetary Metals, discusses new taxes on gold in China, the misunderstanding of how gold relates to “real” interest rates, and how investors and governments are misreading the signals. If you’ve ever wondered what gold’s price is really saying about our financial future, this conversation connects all the dots.
Nov 13, 2025•10 min
Most Americans don’t realize it yet — but the dollar’s dominance is slipping, and the global financial system is quietly preparing for a new era. In this fascinating conversation, Christopher Whalen — investment banker, author, and chairman of Whalen Global Advisors — joins the Gold Exchange Podcast to expose what’s really happening behind the scenes: the decline of the U.S. dollar, the rise of gold as a global reserve asset, and why democracies inevitably destroy their currencies. Don’t wait fo...
Nov 10, 2025•55 sec
What happens when the world stops trusting the U.S. dollar?In this episode of the Gold Exchange Podcast, host Ben Nadelstein sits down with Peter Spina, CEO of GoldSeek and SilverSeek, to discuss the turning point for global money. They explore how the weaponization of the dollar, decades of debt expansion, and a massive East-West divide are setting the stage for gold’s next bull run — and potentially silver’s biggest squeeze in decades. From frozen reserves to disappearing silver inventories, P...
Nov 03, 2025•52 min
In this episode of the Gold Exchange Podcast, Ben Nadelstein sits down with Samuel Smith, the High-Yield Investor on Seeking Alpha, to uncover why most people fall for dividend traps and how smart investors create lasting income through stable, cash-flowing dividend producing assets. From REITs and BDCs to gold with yield, Samuel explains how to separate genuine opportunity from risky illusion — and why the secret to financial freedom isn’t chasing the biggest return, but mastering the psycholog...
Oct 28, 2025•58 min
Gold didn’t fall — the dollar just spiked. In this video, Keith Weiner explains why the recent 6% drop in gold isn’t a failure of the metal, but a symptom of the dollar’s volatility. From the illusion of “safe haven” narratives to the broken way we measure value, Keith reframes how to actually think about gold in a distorted monetary system. You’ll learn why real safety isn’t about short-term price — it’s about long-term solvency. And why gold continues to outlast every empire, every crisis, and...
Oct 25, 2025•8 min
For decades, myths have dominated the gold and silver conversation — from “the great reset” to “the secret gold trains.” In this episode, Jeffrey Christian (CPM Group) joins Keith Weiner (Monetary Metals) to separate fact from fiction in the precious metals market. Together they unpack the hype, misinformation, and half-truths that fuel the internet’s obsession with price predictions and conspiracies. From the $50 silver myth to the fantasy of a gold-backed ruble, this episode brings you clear-e...
Oct 20, 2025•57 min
Most gold investors have the right idea — but the wrong strategy. In this episode, Keith Weiner breaks down the hidden “gold trap” that keeps even the smartest investors stuck in the dollar system they’re trying to escape. He explains why gold isn’t really “going up,” why selling it for dollars is a losing move, and how the entire monetary system is quietly sinking beneath us. From the “sinking dollar ship” analogy to the concept of putting your gold to work, Keith reveals how to turn a stagnant...
Oct 14, 2025•7 min
The dollar hasn’t just declined — it’s collapsed in slow motion. According to Keith Weiner, it’s lost over 99% of its value since 1913. But most people don’t notice, because they’re looking at gold charts the wrong way. In this episode, Keith breaks down why gold isn’t going up — the dollar is going down. We explore the deeper signals that gold is revealing, what the recent breakout really means, and how a quiet, long-term repricing of trust is unfolding in real time. We also dig into why silver...
Oct 06, 2025•44 min
The global financial system is cracking—and few people understand just how fragile it really is. In this episode, Alasdair Macleod returns to expose the truth behind the dollar’s decline, the unstoppable expansion of credit, and the quiet accumulation of gold by BRICS nations preparing for a post-dollar world. We dive deep into why gold is not just a hedge—but the foundation of final settlement—and why the current system, backed by $130 trillion in unpayable obligations, is already showing signs...
Sep 29, 2025•58 min
After our recent video on the tax treatment of gold and gold yield crossed 40,000 views, we received hundreds of thoughtful comments — so we brought Jeff Deist, General Counsel of Monetary Metals, back to answer your most pressing questions. In this Q&A episode, Jeff covers: Reporting requirements (Is there a $10,000 limit?) How international gold leases and yield are taxed How gifting vs inheriting gold impacts your taxes What the IRS really thinks about gold as “money” Whether you're a fir...
Sep 22, 2025•18 min
