[Audio Pod] How to Start Investing, and Profiting from Loans
In Useful Updates, we unpack a whirlwind of updates — from Singapore’s scam crackdown and Elon Musk’s record-breaking payday to South Africa’s MTBPS drama, Cell C’s listing ambitions, and the global chip war heating up again.
For our Deep Dive, we sit down with Ivyn Sambo — lawyer turned financial educator and creator of The Investor’s Chair. Ivyn opens up about selling his entire investment portfolio to fund his wedding, his journey into finance, and the creative process behind his viral TikToks.
Then for "Make It Make Sense", we follow the money through a messy Post Office payout saga, the PIC’s strange “pay-to-leave” loan deal, and a R300bn RAF headache.
Finally, in Unfiltered Opinion, Simon draws the line on Christmas decorations — and shares the backstory behind that stance. YouTube · TikTok
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[Audio Pod] How to Navigate Volatile Markets, and Suing Governments
In Useful Updates, we cover the biggest stories shaping markets right now — from Scooters Pizza’s comeback and Coca-Cola’s South African bottling buyout, to Cell C’s missing billions and the Louvre jewel heist twist. We also explore what it means for South Africa to finally be off the grey list, and how shifting U.S.-China relations could reshape global trade.
For our Deep Dive, we get practical about trading volatility — explaining what drives market swings, how traders can stay disciplined during chaos, and why volatility can be an investor’s best friend when understood correctly.
Make-It-Make-Sense follows the money trail — Trump’s $230 million lawsuit against the U.S. government, the surprising use of Russian funds against Russia itself, and South Africa’s rapidly growing gambling market.
And finally, in our Unfiltered Opinion, we take on a uniquely South African mystery: Why do security guards always seem to have unlimited airtime and data? YouTube · TikTok
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[Audio Pod] Should SA Pursue Rare Earths, and Is FIFA WC26 Worth It
In our Useful Updates, we have rapid fire conversations covering several major updates in 60 seconds or less. We even time ourselves to ensure maximum accuracy. This week, we look at South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan, the great heist of French Jewels, and @Walmart finally coming to SA.
For our Deep Dive, we throw ourselves into the world of rare earth elements. We unpack what all the hype is about, where the strategic benefits could lie and who the big players are at the moment. We also ask the most important question, "Should South Africa pursue this for its development as a nation".
In our Make-It-Make-Sense segment, we try to make sense of some of the latest and bizarre news that has come to light. We share our thoughts on the pronouncement of the National Day of Remembrance in the US and spend time looking at the estimated costs of attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Finally, in our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week, Simon tells the story of how he was asked to leave one of London's most sacred places for expressing his own unfiltered opinions. YouTube · TikTok
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[Full Show] Finding Simon's Sportscar, and Profiting from Politics
In our Useful Updates, we have rapid fire conversations covering several major updates in 60 seconds or less. We even time ourselves to ensure maximum accuracy. This week, we look at AMD's big gamble, the newest of new tariffs, and even a Nobel Prize "dedication".
For our Deep Dive, we follow up our Ferrari conversation with a dive into the world of super sportscars. We attempt to find Simon the best sportscar for his budget and weigh up some key factors that sportscar enthusiasts might find important when making their purchases.
In our Make-It-Make-Sense segment, we try to make sense of some of the latest and bizarre news that has come to light. We share our thoughts on the acquisition of EA Sports and how politics and Presidencies are being leveraged for profits.
Finally, in our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week, we share our thoughts on possible the most expensive tea in South Africa. If you would like to see it for yourself, feel free to check out: https://www.theteachest.co.za/product/1837-black-tea-3/ YouTube · TikTok
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[Full Show] How to Outperform the Property Market, and Covert Cargo
For our Useful Updates, we have rapid fire conversations covering several major updates in 60 seconds or less. We even time ourselves to ensure maximum accuracy. Everything from the new Cartier bracelet launched, to Vodacom looking to offer asset management services to South Africans, and the US shutdown's impact on market data.
In our Deep Dive, we dive back into the world of alternative assets as we look to see which assets have outperformed the property market over the last 10 years and what that says about what people might be investing in at the moment. We find some interesting items on Luxity South Africa to add to our conversation.
In our Make-It-Make-Sense segment, we try to make sense of some of the latest and bizarre news that has come to light. We share our thoughts on the IDC's decision to spend R8.5 billion and try to figure out just what secret cargo has been moving through the air of late in South Africa.
Finally, in our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week, we share our thoughts on The Wealth Race Game, potentially the most infuriating game we have discovered. If you would like to see it for yourself, feel free to check it out: https://therichdont.work/results?playerWealth=470590&aiWealth=897929&playerCompound=137501&aiCompound=397929&difficulty=EASY&country=UK YouTube · TikTok
Welcome to Insider Exchange — your space for straight-talking conversations about markets, investing, and the stories behind the numbers.
Useful Updates: rapid-fire conversations covering the biggest global and local headlines — in 60 seconds or less.
Deep Dive: a closer look at the sectors, stocks, and trends defining tomorrow’s investment opportunities — from emerging industries to timeless market themes.
Make-It-Make-Sense: decoding the complex, the bizarre, and the unexpected — connecting headlines to the real-world forces that move money and markets.
Unfiltered Opinion: where we speak candidly.
Hosted by Jimmy Moyaha and Simon Brown.
Catch us every week, or listen anytime on your favorite podcast platform.
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