Know Your Risk Podcast

June 3, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss the growing incentives problem across financial media, why credibility is becoming increasingly valuable in a world driven by algorithms, and how investors can separate signal from engagement farming. They also break down the latest action in oil, AI speculation, SpaceX's eye-popping valuation, passive flows, retirement demographics, equity supply dynamics, an...

June 2, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why they believe oil markets remain disconnected from physical reality despite three months of disruption in the Strait. They break down the growing gap between price action and fundamentals, why traders continue waiting on an "all clear" signal, the latest developments in the Middle East, concerns about liquidity beneath the surface of the market, Bitcoin's r...

June 1, 2026 - Chase discusses why the oil market may still be dramatically underestimating the consequences of a three-month Strait closure. Despite a surge in crude prices, improving risk sentiment, and renewed optimism around negotiations, global inventories continue to tighten while critical questions remain unanswered. Chase also covers the latest developments involving Iran, Lebanon, and Isr...

May 29, 2026 - Chase discusses why investor positioning may be creating a dangerous disconnect between market pricing and physical reality. As volatility collapses, speculative assets surge, and bearish bets get squeezed out, oil traders appear to be throwing in the towel despite ongoing inventory draws, unresolved Strait negotiations, and tightening global supply. Chase breaks down the latest dev...

May 27, 2026 - Zach goes solo to break down why the current energy setup may be one of the clearest value-with-a-catalyst opportunities he’s seen since the GameStop short squeeze and the 2021–2022 energy trade. He explains why investors continue crowding into AI and semiconductor momentum while largely ignoring what he believes are historically undervalued energy producers sitting in front of a ma...

May 26, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why the current market setup is beginning to resemble the late stages of a speculative blow-off while the underlying energy system continues deteriorating underneath. They break down the massive rally in semiconductors and AI infrastructure stocks, why memory-chip pricing may be dangerously disconnected from reality, and why markets continue dismissing what th...

May 22, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why the global energy situation may be entering a far more dangerous phase even as markets continue betting on a clean resolution. They break down the growing tension around the Strait of Hormuz negotiations, why repeated “jawboning” around oil prices may actually signal deeper concern from policymakers, and how a prolonged supply shock could bleed into inflat...

May 21, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why markets may still be dramatically underestimating the long-term consequences of the Strait of Hormuz disruption even as negotiations appear to be moving toward a resolution. They break down why oil inventories could continue tightening for months after any agreement, why tanker maintenance and damaged infrastructure may delay normalization far longer than...

May 20, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why markets continue reacting to every new “imminent peace” headline even as the underlying energy and inflation pressures keep worsening beneath the surface. They break down the latest Strait of Hormuz developments, why oil markets may still be dramatically underpricing future shortages, how SPR releases are masking deeper inventory problems, and why rising b...

May 19, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why bond markets may finally be waking up to the inflationary consequences of the global energy disruption as yields surge and investors continue underestimating the fragility of the system. They break down the latest Strait of Hormuz developments, why SPR releases and exports may only be temporary relief valves, how energy shortages could create delayed but v...

May 18, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why energy markets may be far closer to a breaking point than investors realize as global inventories continue tightening and policymakers scramble to manage the fallout. They break down the latest Strait of Hormuz developments, why SPR drawdowns and U.S. exports may be masking deeper shortages, how China is positioning itself strategically, and why markets st...

May 18, 2026 - Zach and Chase are joined by Josh Young of Bison Interests to discuss why global energy markets may be far more fragile than investors realize. Josh breaks down the real inventory math behind the Strait of Hormuz disruption, why oil markets have remained surprisingly calm so far, what happens when global storage levels approach “tank bottoms,” and why many analysts may still be unde...

May 15, 2026 - Chase breaks down why surging bond yields, a stronger dollar, and rising inflation pressures may be creating some of the biggest long-term investing opportunities in years. He discusses why global capital flows could be shifting away from the U.S., why ex-U.S. defense and emerging markets remain compelling despite recent selloffs, what rising rates mean for gold and equities, and wh...

May 14, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why markets may still be dramatically underestimating the scale of the global energy disruption despite worsening inventory draws, tightening supply conditions, and mounting inflationary pressures. They break down the disconnect between semiconductor euphoria and physical energy realities, why diesel prices may matter more than crude itself, China’s strategic...

May 13, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why markets continue ignoring mounting energy stress even as inventories tighten, inflation pressures rise, and supply disruptions worsen globally. They break down Nvidia surpassing the value of India’s stock market, the growing disconnect between AI valuations and real-world profitability, why passive investment flows may be weakening underneath the surface,...

May 12, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why energy markets may be far more fragile than investors realize as physical shortages continue building beneath the surface. They break down why current oil pricing may be dangerously disconnected from real-world supply conditions, how refiners are navigating tightening inventories, why inflation risks continue growing globally, and what happens if the Strai...

May 11, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why the biggest risk in global energy markets may not be the initial shock — but the delayed consequences already moving through the system. They break down worsening fuel shortages, distorted oil pricing, diesel stress, inflation risks, and why the market still appears disconnected from physical supply realities. They also discuss how AI infrastructure spendi...

May 8, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down the growing disconnect between market pricing, geopolitical reality, and the actual physical oil market. They discuss repeated “ceasefire” headlines, why the Strait of Hormuz situation may be far more serious than investors believe, and how narrative management may be suppressing critical price signals across energy markets. The conversation also dives into...

May 7, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down the growing disconnect between market pricing and physical reality as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed far longer than most investors expected. They discuss why oil markets continue behaving irrationally, how political messaging is distorting price signals, and why passive flows and AI momentum may be overwhelming fundamentals across the broader market. T...

May 6, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down the latest headlines surrounding a possible Iran deal and why markets may be celebrating far too early. They discuss the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the growing disconnect between paper and physical oil markets, and why a rushed resolution could leave Iran in a stronger geopolitical position than before. The conversation also dives into market...

May 5, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down the growing disconnect between market behavior and underlying economic reality. Despite rising costs and mounting pressure on key industries like airlines and restaurants, many stocks continue to hold up or rally. They explore how AI-driven capex is distorting earnings, why certain sectors are facing unavoidable margin compression, and how inflation could hi...

May 4, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down why markets continue to underreact to escalating risks in energy and global supply chains. They discuss renewed hostilities in the Middle East, tightening oil markets, and why the current pricing disconnect may not last. The conversation also explores inflation risks, global growth concerns, and how second-order effects—from food to consumer spending—could b...

May 1, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down why the current oil and geopolitical situation may be far more dangerous than markets are pricing in. They walk through the concept of a “chain of errors,” how supply shocks compound over time, and why delayed economic effects could still be building beneath the surface. The conversation also covers global food risks, investor complacency, and why markets ma...

April 30, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down a confusing market rally happening against a backdrop of rising oil, inflation pressure, and global uncertainty. They discuss why international markets are outperforming, how currency moves are driving short-term behavior, and why many investors may be buying the wrong assets. The conversation also dives into AI capex risks, distorted earnings signals, an...

April 29, 2026 - Zach and Chase break down why the current energy situation is fundamentally different from past oil shocks—and why the market may still be underestimating the impact. They walk through tightening inventories, rising fuel prices, and the cascading effects of supply constraints across the global economy. The discussion also covers tech earnings, rising capex pressures, Fed policy sh...