

Memes and Markets
Memes and Markets
Live podcast where culture, tech & financial markets intersect.
Hosted by Keith D & Ben Leavitt.
Hosted by Keith D & Ben Leavitt.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 2h 44min
Millennials & Gen Z Aren't Lazy, They Got Screwed
Freddie Smith joins Keith & Ben to discuss the state of the economy and how millennials and Gen Z got screwed. We talk the affordability crisis in the housing market, the competitive job market and what you can do personally to create the best situation for yourself.Subscribe to Freddie's channel @Fmsmith319 Pre-Order Freddie's Book: https://linktr.ee/Freddiemsmith?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c2b51a78-c4d8-49fb-abe6-7b608b999a9aMemes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's solo Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 24, 2026 • 2h 56min
Inside the Manosphere: How It Rose, Fell, and Where It's Headed Next
Keith & Ben explore the "Manosphere"—from its origins to its more recent controversies. We’ll look at the key figures, how the movement fractured, and where it might go from here. With the recent Netflix documentary bringing it back into the spotlight, we’re taking an honest look at what’s behind the headlines.Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's solo Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 20, 2026 • 3h 52min
Andy Shectman on Rising Oil Prices, the Future of Gold & the Financial Reset
Andy Shectman joins Keith & Ben to talk markets and how the current conflict in Iran is and will impact them. We discuss how oil prices are likely to move in the coming weeks and months as well as the impact on the price of gold and the entire financial system.Subscribe to Andy's show @MilesFranklinMedia Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's solo Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 17, 2026 • 3h 23min
Welcome to WW3: The Propaganda War
Keith & Ben discuss the power of propaganda, fake news and AI slop in an era of global conflict.Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's solo Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 12, 2026 • 3h 32min
Investing Expert: Normal People Can STILL Invest Their Way to Freedom
In this episode, Keith D. and Ben Leavitt talk with Ari Gutman, known for his insights on dividend investing. We dive into why traditional investing and dividends still pave a path to financial freedom, even when people say it’s too late.Subscribe to Ari's Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arigutmanMemes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7https://goodbooks.io/Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 10, 2026 • 2h 15min
The Incoming Private Credit Crisis
Kristen Kelly and Jen Saarbach from the Wall Street Skinny join Keith & Ben to unpack private credit — and why some investors believe warning signs are starting to flash across the financial system.Subscribe to Kristen & Jen's show https://www.youtube.com/@TheWallStreetSkinnyMemes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 6, 2026 • 2h 38min
Who Is The Chinese High School Teacher That Predicted Iran?
Keith & Ben discuss Prof Jiang, the teacher that predicted the Iran conflict months ago. They explore his background story and his thoughts & opinions he shares in his lectures.Professor Jiang's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PredictiveHistory/videosMemes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 5, 2026 • 3h 17min
Late Stage Capitalism & the Decline of Society
Django Degree, II joins Keith & Ben for a discussion on culture, propaganda and consumerism. Django walks through his theories and perspectives on media that have made him go viral on Instagram and TikTok and turn him into a leading cultural commentator on the internet.Follow Django on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djangodegree/Memes and Markets explores how culture and memes shape & get shaped by financial markets to present the information you want at a level you can understand and relate to. Don't forget to subscribe to me notified when we go live on Tuesdays & Thursdays.🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Go Show verify2k105 some love ✌️❤️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-SzQkp5GIs&t=4sDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Mar 3, 2026 • 3h 41min
Epstein and the New New World Order w/ Leonard Ulrich
Leonard Ulrich joins Keith & Ben to explore the Epstein files and the New World Order. What was once considered a conspiracy theory is now being said out loud by world leaders & Leonard has been investigating the entire agenda for over a decade.Subscribe to Leonard on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LeonardUlrichLeonard's Website: https://nwotruth.org/support-the-film/Video mentioned by Leonard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KJmYwyzLTg🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Producer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2025987304779575384?s=20Writer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2026377566563475930?s=20Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Feb 26, 2026 • 3h 1min
“It’s a Big Club… And You’re Not In It” — Charles Hoskinson
Charles Hoskinson, entrepreneur and blockchain engineer who co-founded Ethereum and founded Cardano, discusses how blockchain can replace centralized control. He explores broken governance, rewiring incentives for accountability, opting out with crypto, prediction markets, and practical Web3 use-cases. Short, probing conversations about systems, decentralization, and rebuilding trust.


