Show overview
SB Talks has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 166 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 35 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 34 episodes published. Published by Stanford Brown.
From the publisher
Insight and analysis on investment markets and issues affecting your whole financial world.
Latest Episodes
View all 166 episodesSB Talks: The Debt Dilemma and Why Markets Keep Climbing
SB Talks: Markets, Machines and the Middle East
SB Talks: Why Bond Markets Are Sending a Warning Signal
SB Talks: A Goldilocks Moment for Markets?
Meet the Investor Series: Candace Myung, Oaktree Capital Management
SB Talks: Dire Straits, Cashing in Chips and Slave Labour Tariffs
SB Talks: Iranian NACHO and Jalapeño Chips
SB Talks: Chipwreck & the Global Crosscurrents
SB Talks: Strait Through
Meet the Investor Series: Stephen Otter, Partners Group
SB Talks: Markets in Orbit - SpaceX & the Rate Rollercoaster
Women Talk Wealth: Leadership, Culture and Change with Emma Woolley
SB Talks Special Edition: Rates, Risk & Resilience with Ian Macfarlane
Boeing, Beef and Beans
SB Talks: Red Light, Green Light
SB Talks: The New Dollar a Barrel Aya-TOLL
In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what they could mean for global markets and investor portfolios. From the ongoing disruption in energy supply and oil prices to the knock‑on effects for inflation, interest rates, and economic growth, they cut through the noise to focus on what matters most. The discussion explores best‑case, base‑case, and worst‑case scenarios - and why markets are cautiously optimistic despite lingering risks. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
SB Talks: Hormuz Toll Road, Stagflationary Shocks & portfolio Resilience
In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill is joined by CIO Nick Ryder to unpack the escalating conflict in the Middle East and why it matters for global markets and portfolios. They explore the growing risks around energy supply, inflation, and market volatility, and why investor reactions have so far remained relatively measured. Closer to home, the conversation turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate hike and what it signals about inflation expectations. Nick also shares how portfolios are being positioned for uncertainty and why staying disciplined matters most in times like these. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
SB Talks: Will Operation Epic Fury Trigger an Oil Shock?
With the outbreak of war in Iran and a dramatic 48 hours in global markets, many investors are questioning what comes next. In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder break down the impact of geopolitical developments on energy prices, inflation, and portfolio performance. They discuss base-case expectations, downside risks, and how markets have historically responded to periods of conflict and heightened uncertainty. Most importantly, they share why a disciplined, diversified approach remains critical when emotions run high. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Meet the Investor Series: Luke Cummings, Harvest Lane Asset Management
In this episode of Meet the Investor, Joey Mouracadeh talks to Luke Cummings, Founder and CIO of Harvest Lane Asset Management, about merger arbitrage. They discuss the history of the business, how Luke came into this strategy, why opportunities exist even after a deal hits the news, what can go right and wrong between announcement and completion, and how Luke's team generates returns without trying to pick market direction. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
SB Talks: SCOTUS Rules and Software Cools
In this episode of SB Talks, CEO Vincent O'Neill and CIO Nick Ryder unpack a landmark US Supreme Court ('SCOTUS') ruling that strikes down key Trump-era tariffs, causing trade uncertainty once again. They explore what softer US Q4 GDP numbers really say about the economy, cutting through shutdown noise to assess the health of the consumer, inflation, and interest rate expectations. The conversation then turns to AI's accelerating disruption - separating winners from losers across software, equity markets, and private credit. With uncertainty rising but fundamentals holding, the episode offers a grounded, cautiously optimistic take on how investors can navigate a rapidly shifting landscape. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/