About this episode Tune in every Friday for a soulful,, blues-infused recap of the week's market movements. This podcast transforms the highs and lows of the financial world into a narrative of heartbreak and fleeting joy, delivered by a seasoned observer who's seen it all but still feels every twist and turn. You'll gain a unique, emotionally resonant perspective on market volatility, understanding the human element behind the numbers, and perhaps even finding a little catharsis in the shared experience of financial ups and downs.
0:00 Monday morning, coffee's black and strong0:05 Saw a little green, thought I couldn't go wrong0:10 Felt a little flutter, a hopeful little spark0:16 Like a candle shinin' somewhere in the dark0:21 She whispered sweet nothings, the futures looked so bright0:27 Thought maybe this time, she was gonna treat me right.0:32 Oh, the market's a lover with a cold, cold heart0:37 Loves to build you up just to tear you apart0:43 She gives you a dollar, then takes back two and a dime0:48 It's the Friday Market Blues, Lord, happens every time.0:54 Then Wednesday came 'round, with a change in the wind0:59 That little green arrow was my only friend1:04 Now it's pointing down, a sea of angry red1:10 All those sweet nothings, she unsaid 'em in my head1:15 The Dow took a tumble, the NASDAQ took a dive1:21 Felt lucky just to make it out alive.1:26 Oh, the market's a lover with a cold, cold heart1:31 Loves to build you up just to tear you apart1:37 She gives you a dollar, then takes back two and a dime1:42 It's the Friday Market Blues, Lord, happens every time.1:48 Thirty years I've watched this ticker tape crawl1:53 Seen 'em rise up high, seen 'em stumble and fall1:58 You'd think by now I'd learn, you'd think I'd have a clue2:04 But every single Friday, it feels brand new2:09 A gain's a miracle, a loss is a sin2:15 And come Monday morning, I'll be all in again.2:20 Oh, the market's a lover with a cold, cold heart2:25 Loves to build you up just to tear you apart2:31 She gives you a dollar, then takes back two and a dime2:36 It's the Friday Market Blues, Lord, happens every time.
