In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Edwin Dorsey (@StockJabber), founder of The Bear Cave newsletter. Edwin has become one of the most respected watchdogs in the trading world, uncovering pump-and-dump scams, exposing fraudulent companies, and helping traders understand the hidden mechanics of modern market manipulation.

In this episode, Edwin shares how scams run through WhatsApp groups, social media ads, and fake asset managers have siphoned billions of dollars from unsuspecting investors. He explains how he infiltrates these groups, what signs to look for before a stock collapses 90%, and why regulators have been slow to act. Edwin also discusses his new website — StopNasdaqChinaFraud.com, a crowdsourced tool for tracking scam promotions, and explains how his newsletter gives readers an edge in spotting fraud before it hits the headlines.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Steven Place — a trader who turned an unconventional path into a remarkable career. From cell phone hacking and defense contracting to trading through the chaos of 2008, Steven has spent 15 years mastering momentum and options flow.

Steven explains why Palantir surged, how option flows truly drive price action, and what's next for small caps, banks, and AI stocks. Packed with lessons on liquidity, narratives, and risk management, this is an episode every serious trader needs to hear.

In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with elite trader Matthew Monaco to unpack one of the hottest small cap months in recent memory. From crypto PRs to WallStreetBets revivals, Matt shares his top trades in July—especially OPEN and FIG—and the psychology behind both his wins and the trades he cut too early. This is a tactical breakdown of setups, emotional discipline, and recognizing market cycles before they shift.