S3E3: In the main topic of the show (14:12) Pearse, Eoin and Paddy (calling in from Munich) discuss the Coronavirus outbreak gripping financial markets. We look at the on-the-ground disruption from the outbreak in APAC and EMEA, the equity turmoil and how FICC are shaping up with the situation deteriorating by the day. Also in the news, the guys react to Bob Iger stepping down as Disney CEO and the bleak outlook for Jack Dorsey at Twitter.

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COVID-19: The Virus Takes Wall Street

S3E2: In the news Pearse, Conor and Richard explore Sinn Fein's rise, Netherlands's crackdown on illegal cannabis and China getting involved with HS2. In the headline topic (19:50) the guys analyse the recent financial scandals at Manchester City FC and Saracens, discussing the merits, applications and implications of Financial Doping. 

Financial Doping

S3E1: The guys crunch 15 years of FBI data to answer one simple question: how much do you need to steal for a bank robbery to be a smart choice? In the news: Trump Impeachment, Davos and the Coronavirus are all discussed. 

Heist-o-Nomics

Pearse is joined by Ciaran and Eoin to put the lottery under the microscope. With the recent Euromillions jackpot, the team ask the question: can you buy the lottery? As well as this we look at the best and worst places to win the jackpot and some of the extracurricular activities of the Irish Lotto. 

Lotto Loco

S2E9: Dublin is in the middle of a property crisis - we compare the city with the rest of Ireland, and its Global counterparts from Vancouver to Munich and London to Longford. Pearse, Conor and Ciaran also look at Nike, Libra (Facebook) and Dyson in the news-round.  

Property Bubbles

S2E8: Pearse welcomes Ciaran and Conor to analyse the razor competitive streaming industry. We look at the strategic positioning of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, while also looking ahead to Disney+ and more. 

Netflix and Kill: Streaming Wars

S2E7: Pearse is joined by Paddy and Eoghan to investigate the safety of deposits with digital banks, and what some of the old boys of banking are doing to counter the Fintech Era.  Also in the news: We look at the developments in the EU case against Apple, the latest Rogue Trader in Singapore and market movements.

Revolut: Is Your Money Safe?

Ciaran welcomes Pearse and Conor to reflect on their Bachelor of Commerce Degree. We look to give the new undergraduates some of the lessons we took from the degree, including our best moments, societies to join, easy A's and much more. 

Bonus: UCDeece Commerce

S2E6: Turning to the dark side: Pearse and Co. explore the seedy underbelly of the black markets for: Alcohol, Prescription Medication and Cigarettes. Touching stories, stats and figures from home and abroad. Also in the news we look at the muted WeWork IPO, a new alcohol free liquor company and much, much more.

Black Market: The Illegal Legals

S2E5: Paddy rejoins the show to talk all things investment crowdfunding. What are the best platforms and is it a viable route into the world of Angel investing? Also in the news: we preview the big Apple event this year and examine the current climate for corporate in Hong Kong. 

VC in the Crowdfunding Era

S2E4: Pearse and Ciaran are joined by Richard McSweeney, to talk all things Marketing. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. 

Marketing Wizards

S2E3: Pearse, Eoin and Ciaran return to explore the ways in which Vegas squeezes you for every last penny. Everything from design psychology to sensory marketing and how the game has changed in recent years; including eGaming and Bookies 'following suit'. 

Casino Psychology

S2E2: Pearse and Eoin welcome Ciaran Busby to question the merit behind Philanthropy. We first distinguish between philanthropy and impact investing, before analyzing some of the world's most generous donors. We try to determine the ulterior motives, if any, and whether or not philanthropy is worth it, necessary, or both.

Philanthropy: is it worth it?

S2E1: Pearse is joined by Eoin Hickey and Eoghan O'Connor-Byrne to talk all things Insider Trading. The guys discuss the difficulties in prosecuting the crime, contrasts between UK and USA, and our favourite insider trading stories from recent years, including the biggest insider case the FCA has ever brought to trial, a tale of a telecoms CEO who succumbed to temptation, and a father and son duo who used a tasty code to execute trades.

Insider Trading

On the final show of the series Pearse and Paddy interview notorious Rogue Trader, Nick Leeson. We discuss how he got his start in trading, and the infamous story of how he brought down Barings Bank, once the oldest merchant bank in England, through the famous 88888 account. We then talk about his new venture, Bizintra, discussing how he teaches fledgling traders, what the firm offers, and what the future holds for Nick and Bizintra.

Rogue Trader: An Interview with Nick Leeson

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