The Curve

You’ve heard about them, you’ve nodded politely when someone mentioned them - but do you actually know what bonds are? And more importantly, should you have them in your investment portfolio? In this episode, we break down bonds in a way that finally makes sense. You’ll learn how bonds work, who they’re for, when they make sense, and what kind of returns you can expect - plus why the word “junk” i...

From Dublin’s cloudy charm to the bizarre world of Labubu dolls, Vic and Soph cover a lot this week. They kick off with travel debates (beach club vs. ruins), before diving into one of the most unexpected stock surges of the year - and how spotting a trend like Labubu could’ve made you 600% richer. Then it’s into something more personal: IVF and egg freezing. Soph opens up about her own experience...

What’s the real cost of unpaid labour, emotional load, and being the ‘nice girl’ in a relationship? In this fiercely eye-opening episode, author Melissa Browne blows the lid off the money myths holding women back. From the dangerous mindset of “it’s not worth her going back to work” to why 7 out of 10 men manage long-term investments for control , this conversation is packed with jaw-dropping stat...

This week on Curve Weekly: political chaos, market meltdowns, and a Swiftie-sized power move.  Vic and Soph unpack the billionaire breakup of Elon and Trump (EV shade, Twitter tantrums, and all), dive into what’s next for Tesla, and chat about why space is suddenly the place to invest. They also get into the IPO buzz (hi, Virgin Australia and Wise), plus Taylor Swift’s epic move to buy back her mu...

This one’s for the mums - the ones juggling packed lunches, work meetings, and trying to remember when the last load of washing was switched. In this honest and thoughtful conversation, Amy Fraser shares her journey into motherhood (which did not go to plan), navigating single parenting, rebuilding her career, and the invisible labour so many women carry without question. We talk about the real co...

This week, we dig into Hailey Bieber’s not-quite-a-billion-dollar beauty deal - what she actually made and what it says about celebrity brands, equity, and the power of a loyal follower count. We also chat about a US proposal to give every newborn $1,000 to invest (move over, plastic toys), Trump’s oddly personal vendetta against Harvard, and the rumour that Conor McGregor might buy OnlyFans. Oh,...

Ever dreamed of turning your passion into a global business? Jordan Rondel did just that - with cake. In this ep, Sophie chats with the legendary founder of The Caker , who started her brand at 21 and baked her way from Auckland to L.A., serving up cakes to the likes of Miley Cyrus and Flea from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. We get into the highs, the hustle, and the heartbreak - including that time...

She’s back! Soph has returned to the studio - and just in time, because there’s a lot to unpack this week. First up, big changes to KiwiSaver: if you’re earning over $180K in NZ, the government has decided you’re rich enough and doesn’t want to chip in anymore. Cool cool cool. Meanwhile, Vic unpacks the UnitedHealthcare scandal - including CEO assassinations (yes, really), fraud investigations, an...

Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions around fertility challenges, body image, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening and feel free to pause or skip this one if it’s not right for you right now. This episode is all about the advice we really needed back when we were 20 - before the credit card mistakes, the emotional chaos of dating, and the very expensive dog beds. Vic and...

The US stock market is officially back in its hot girl summer era, and we’re here for it. This week, Vic and Soph break down why markets have jumped nearly 20% (hint: a temporary US-China tariff truce that’s more “situationship” than solid relationship). We also dive into Warren Buffett’s big bets on Japan and why investors are suddenly flocking to the Land of the Rising Sun. Meanwhile, over in ph...

You've probably heard that investing in the stock market is the best way to build long-term wealth - but what about fixed income? In this episode, Soph chats to Gaby and Ali, the founders of Blossom , about why more investors (including themselves) are putting their money into fixed income products like bonds. They break down what fixed income actually is, how it compares to shares, and when it mi...

Vic’s Roman holiday was less Eat Pray Love and more Eat Pray Calculate, as she breaks down the economics of the Colosseum (€1.4 billion a year, no biggie), how the Trevi Fountain is basically a coin-powered charity machine, and why the Vatican might secretly be the hottest hedge fund in town. Plus, we bid an emotional arrivederci to Warren Buffett as he steps down from Berkshire Hathaway - if you’...

Who needs a prenup when you’ve got trust, shared bank accounts, and four properties post-divorce? In this juicy, hilarious, and heartwarming chat, Soph sits down with radio legends turned podpreneurs, JJ Feeney and Dom Harvey to unpack what happens when the romance ends but the finances (and friendship) stay very much entangled. Expect honest talk about quitting high-paying jobs for happiness, pod...

Billionaire beef is sizzling, and it’s not just egos getting grilled. This week on The Curve Weekly, Vic and Soph unpack Amazon’s bold move to start showing tariffs at checkout and what that means for consumers. Spoiler: it’s not great for your wallet, and it could be a warning sign for rising inflation. We break down the ripple effects: how inflation hits your savings, why BP is scrambling to sta...

You know that feeling when you just know you’re being underpaid but have no idea how to tackle the awkward money convo? Meggie Palmer is here to save the day. In this electric episode from the archives, Meggie (founder of PepTalkHer and actual negotiation ninja) shares how she discovered she was being paid a lot less than her male peers - and what she did about it. Expect practical tips on negotia...

Heads up: This episode opens with a conversation about egg freezing and fertility - if you’d prefer to skip that part, jump ahead to 5:09 . Tesla just posted its worst financial results in years - so why did the share price go up ? In this week’s episode, Vic and Sophie dive into the unexpected investor reaction and what Elon’s renewed focus on the company might really mean. Plus, we cover Bitcoin...

We cannot actually believe this happened – the woman who created Sex and the City, the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Freakin’ Bushnell, joined us on the pod. If that name alone hasn’t made you hit play already, here’s what you’re in for: the truth behind the Carrie and Mr. Big dynamic (spoiler: she wanted to be Mr. Big, not marry him), the power of female friendships, what it takes to make it...

This week, Soph broadcasts live from her parents’ kitchen (with some White Lotus background noise), armed with a paloma and a whole lotta feelings about egg freezing, the cost of being a woman, and why her Gossip Girl rewatch is the only hormone-free coping strategy she can actually afford. Expect big convos about the tariff tit-for-tat between China and the U.S., including why Apple stock soared...

This episode is a full-course meal of money chats, career pivots and laugh-out-loud moments with the glorious Polly Markus (aka Miss Polly’s Kitchen ). We talk real estate burnouts, spending blowouts (yes, including a Celine bag situation), and the chaos of being your own one-woman content empire. Polly spills on her investing flops (Rivian, we're still not over it), the emotional hangover of...

This episode is all about demographics - what they are, why they matter, and how they’re quietly reshaping our economies. Zoe from Tempo unpacks the global trend of falling birth rates, what that means for governments, and how it could impact the stock market in the long term. We explore why women are choosing to have fewer (or no) children, how countries are trying - and failing - to reverse that...

Trump’s been on the mic again - and the stock market’s feeling it. A sudden U-turn on tariffs sent US markets soaring nearly 10% in a day (yep, a day ), and now economists are whispering the R-word. We break down what this week’s chaos means for inflation, interest rates, global growth and whether your term deposit is about to start ghosting you. Vic’s got investing whiplash, Soph’s halfway to del...

Content note: This episode contains occasional strong language, and includes open discussion around grief, death, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening. What does success really look like when you're not following the traditional path? In this honest and empowering conversation, Soph sits down with Lucy Blakiston - founder of Shit You Should Care About - to talk about building a g...

Hold onto your investing hats (and maybe your Shein sparkle tops), because this week’s Curve Weekly is a wild ride through the chaos of Trump’s new mega tariffs. We break down how the former president’s dramatic attempt to “make America wealthy again” is sending global markets into a tailspin, whacking small countries with 40%+ tariffs, and giving TikTok a starring role in what feels like an econo...

Ever wonder why you feel so good when you buy a new outfit but not when you pay your electricity bill? Blame it on dopamine. In this episode, we chat with clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis about the science behind impulse spending, why tech companies make shopping way too easy, and how to hack your brain to save instead of splurge. We also unpack everyday addictions (yes, your late-night...

Okay okay - we’ll admit it, this episode starts off light on finance and heavy on ski trip chaos, family drama, and… onsens. If you’re just here for the money chat, skip ahead to 17:15 . From there, we dive into the EV race heating up as BYD overtakes Tesla in revenue (huge), unpack a surprise IPO hitting the market soon, and look at what’s behind the skyrocketing price of eggs in the U.S. (spoile...