{"podcast":{"title":"The Invisible Hand","slug":"the-invisible-hand-7719857","podcast_index_feed_id":7719857,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6867737009","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ecd55da6-0690-11f1-8a35-87d682d10069/image/bd2556a194f47efd83996cc639d08bec.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Emma Reid","episode_count":232,"summary":"Economics isn't boring when Emma Reid explains it. This former Wall Street finance analyst quit her corporate job after watching too many people get scammed by get-rich-quick schemes, including her own father who almost lost his retirement to a pyramid scheme. Now she breaks down everything from inflation to interest rates using stories from her small-town grocery store and her neighbor's questionable crypto investments. Every day, Emma takes one economic concept and makes it make sense. Monday might be why gas prices actually work the way they do. Tuesday could be the real reason your mortgage rate just jumped. She's not trying to make you an economist, just someone who can spot financial BS from a mile away and make smarter money decisions. You'll get the kind of economic education they should have taught you in high school but didn't. No textbook jargon, no boring theory, just practical knowledge you can use when your bank tries to sell you a new credit card or your brother-in-law pitches his latest investment idea. Follow now for daily episodes that actually explain how money and markets really work. New episodes every day—follow now!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T16:18:06.182989+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-invisible-hand-7719857"},"episode":{"title":"Jordan Belfort's $200M Wall Street Scam: How the Real Wolf Actually Did It","slug":"jordan-belfort-s-200m-wall-street-scam-how-the-real-wolf-actually-did-it","published_at":"2026-07-22T20:39:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-invisible-hand-7719857/jordan-belfort-s-200m-wall-street-scam-how-the-real-wolf-actually-did-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-invisible-hand-7719857","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2484283086.mp3?updated=1776261400","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2484283086.mp3?updated=1776261400","summary":"Jordan Belfort didn't just throw parties and snort cocaine off hookers. The real Wolf of Wall Street ran a $200 million pump-and-dump scheme so sophisticated it fooled the FBI for years. Emma Reid breaks down exactly how Belfort's boiler room actually worked, and why understanding his playbook could save you from modern financial scams. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The three-step \"pump and dump\" process Belfort used to manipulate penny stocks • How his sales team convinced regular people to buy worthless companies for $20 per share • Why the FBI took so long to catch him (hint: it wasn't just the drugs and parties) • The warning signs that could help you spot similar schemes today 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand how financial manipulation actually works and protect themselves from modern scams. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Emma Reid introduces the real Wolf of Wall Street scheme [01:45] How pump and dump scams actually work step-by-step [04:20] Inside Belfort's boiler room sales tactics [06:30] The penny stock companies that made him millions [08:45] Why the FBI investigation took so long [10:15] Modern versions of this scam you might encounter today The movie made it look like chaos, but Belfort's operation was methodical. He picked specific types of companies, trained his salespeople with detailed scripts, and timed every move to maximize profits while staying under regulatory radar. This isn't just financial history. These same tactics show up in crypto pump schemes, penny stock newsletters, and social media investment gurus today. Once you understand Belfort's blueprint, you'll recognize the red flags everywhere. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Invisible Hand on Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New…","meta_description":"Jordan Belfort didn't just throw parties and snort cocaine off hookers. 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