The Real Eisman Playbook

On episode 59 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Kelsey Zhu of Autonomous to discuss the collapse of FICO's decades-long monopoly on credit scores and what it means for homebuyers, lenders, and investors. Kelsey breaks down how FICO raised its mortgage score pricing from 60 cents to $10 per pull and why that aggressive pricing opened the door for Vantage. They also explore the broader financial data sector and discuss how AI is reshaping the competitive landscape for every company in the group. 00:00 - The Real Eisman Playbook Premium 02:20 - Intro<...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why strong earnings, surging AI investment, and dominant tech leadership continue to push the market higher despite ongoing concerns about consumer weakness, war in Iran, and elevated valuations. Steve analyzes the latest results from companies including Palantir, AMD, Disney, Shopify, PayPal, Apollo, KKR, and Arista Networks, while also explaining why semiconductors, industrial power plays, and financials remain the market’s biggest drivers. Plus, Steve discusses Amazon’s expansion into logistics, GameStop’s surprise bid for eBay, private credit risks, and why traditional recession indicators still aren’t flashing red. <...

On episode 58 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Chris Verrone and Todd Sohn of Strategas to break down what the charts are really saying about this market in the aftermath of the Iran war swoon and rapid recovery. They discuss why semis, AI, banks, and power have come roaring back, why gold has struggled, and whether or not we're heading for a market melt-up. Visit https://realeismanplaybook.com/ to sign up for our mailing list. 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - What Has Happened in Recent...

Visit https://realeismanplaybook.com/ to sign up for our mailing list. On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a massive week of earnings and why strong results continue to push markets higher despite signs of weakness in the consumer. He explores the growing impact of AI-driven capex from Big Tech and how it’s shaping the broader economy and market leadership. Steve also dives into the UAE’s exit from OPEC, rising oil prices, and ongoing uncertainty around the war in Iran. 00:00 - Intro 02...

Visit https://realeismanplaybook.com/ to sign up for our mailing list. On episode 57 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Chris Edson, partner and global head of origination at Apollo, to get a firsthand look at what's going on inside one of the world's largest private credit operations. Chris breaks down why Apollo's exposure to software is among the lowest in the industry and why the private credit panic in the press tells only a small part of a much larger story. 00:00 - Sign Up For...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman digs into one of the biggest earnings weeks of the year, covering over a hundred companies across industrials, software, healthcare, and homebuilders to answer the question everyone is asking: is a recession on the horizon? He also flags a major development in private credit, covers the battered health insurance sector, and shares why FICO's decades-long monopoly may finally be coming to an end. He also responds to two questions from viewers. Sign up for our mailing list here! https://realeismanplaybook.com/ <...

On episode 56 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Jeffrey Hirsch, author of the annual Stock Trader's Almanac. The two walk through the most important recurring patterns in the market while also discussing which patterns have stopped working, why Bitcoin has been a seasonal disappointment, and how human psychology ultimately drives market rhythms. 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Story Behind The Stock Trader's Almanac 05:52 - Mid-Term Election Patterns 10:10 - Recurring Patterns 14:35 - Why Patterns Occur 23:45 - Sector Seasonality 27:02 - The January...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down what the latest bank earnings reveal about the true state of the U.S. economy. He also covers rising geopolitical tensions with Iran, market reactions, and what it all means for investors. Plus, he answers viewer questions on private credit, regional banks, and the evolving risks tied to AI and software. 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Why I Don't Provide Trading Ideas 02:30 - Iran Updates 03:37 - Banks Reporting 17:26 - Mailbag: Private Credit & Regional Banks 20:17...

On episode 55 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with retired U.S. Army officer John Spencer to discuss what is actually happening in the Iran war. John breaks down the four official objectives of the United States and also explores the broader geopolitical implications of the war. They also discuss the Iranian strategy, the Strait of Hormuz, NATO, and much more. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:50 - What's True and What's Not True? 0:10:00 - Where We're At Right Now 0:17:14 - Iran's Strategy 0:19:14 - The Strait of...

On episode 54 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Rob Oliver, software analyst at Baird, to break down why the software sector has been obliterated over the past year. Rob shares which companies he believes have the moat and innovation culture to make it through to the other side, and why despite valuations being cut in half, most software investors still aren't ready to buy. 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - History of the Software Sector & Where We're At Now 16:19 - What Makes a Successful Software Company Today? 18:10...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down everything that moved markets in Q1 2026 and examines how all sectors performed during the quarter. He also discusses the latest on the ceasefire in Iran, provides updates on private credit/private equity, and answers some mailbag questions from viewers. 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Iran Updates: Trump's Threat, Ceasefire, & Oil Prices 02:27 - Growth in Private Equity 04:37 - More Bad News in Private Credit 06:00 - Finally Some Good News in Private Credit 06:55 - Q1 Market Recap<...

On episode 53 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Steve Liesman to discuss whether private credit could become the next systemic crisis in the financial system. The conversation also explores war-driven oil shocks, uncertainty surrounding the Fed, and the resilience of the U.S. economy. 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - Oil Prices, Tariffs, & The Resilience of the US Economy 13:36 - Everything Going on with The Fed 28:15 - The Private Credit Situation 46:09 - The K-Shaped Economy 49:14 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why private credit may be repeating the same mistakes Wall Street made before the Great Financial Crisis. He discusses how hidden risks and the lack of a credit cycle have created a concerning sense of confidence across the industry. He also discusses the latest with the Iran War and takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers. 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Iran War Updates 04:05 - More Bad News in Private Credit 07:46 - Psychology of Hedge Funds 10:22...

On episode 52 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Middle East expert Steven Cook to break down what’s really happening in the Iran war. They discuss the latest developments, the goals of the United States, how China and Russia have factored in, and where we could be heading going forward. 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - How the War is Going 07:05 - Is Iran Willing to Negotiate? 09:17 - Fighting a War Alongside Israel & the Middle East Response 18:39 - China's Place in All of This ...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest with the war in Iran and how it continues to mask deeper economic risks. He also mentions even more bad news in the world of private credit and suggests we're hitting the beginning of a credit cycle. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord, in which the two of them discuss the real reasons housing affordability continues to worsen in the U.S. 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Iran War Updates 03:07 - More...

On episode 51 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with healthcare analyst Michael Ha to break down the problems across the health insurance industry. From UnitedHealth and Molina to the broader Medicare and Medicaid landscape, they explore why a once “safe” sector is now under pressure. 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - The State of the Healthcare Industry: United Healthcare & Where We Are Now 21:46 - United's Fourth Quarter 27:15 - What Molina Does & Changes with Medicaid 34:34 - Alignment Health 40:14 - Why Hasn't It Worked For This Indu...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses the latest with the war in Iran, with oil prices now above $100 amid the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Steve also breaks down rising risks in private credit as cracks begin to form across the market. He also takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers regarding SoFi and his recent interview with Mark Cuban. 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Iran War Updates 03:30 - Major Risks in the Market: AI Fears & Private Credit Issues 20:15 - Mailbag: The SoFi Problem <...

On episode 50 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Mark Cuban to discuss why prescription drug prices in the U.S. remain so high and what can be done to fix the system. Cuban explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) shape drug pricing behind the scenes and why he believes the current structure is fundamentally broken. The conversation also dives into his efforts to disrupt the industry through Cost Plus Drugs and bring transparent pricing to consumers. 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - The Problems with the Healthcare Industry 08:50...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman welcomes Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC (and former CIA analyst), to discuss the ramifications of the war in Iran. They break down Iran's response, predict how the coming weeks will play out, and ponder what "winning" would actually look like. 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Market Uncertainty During Times of War 02:57 - Oracle 04:20 - Introducing Helima Croft 05:22 - Iran's Response 10:26 - How Long Til Europe Starts to Have a Problem 13:18...

On episode 49 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Shorr of Evercore and Dwight Collins of Autonomous Research to break down the growing fears around private credit and private equity. The conversation also explores AI disruption across financial services, why certain stocks are reacting wildly to AI news, and what’s really happening in crypto markets. They also debate the future of payments, bank M&A, and much more. 00:00 - Intro 02:27 - What's Happening in Private Equity/Private Credit 20:39 - The AI Boogeyman 28:22 - Ba...