Painting The Tape

About Painting The Tape

Painting The Tape is a podcast by traders, for traders, that focuses specifically on the work done by intraday traders in the heat of battle. Our hosts are (somewhat) normal guys who initially took up trading as a hobby. That hobby soon turned into a passion, which eventually morphed into an obsession. Sponsored By: NT LIVE // https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaTrader Sponsored by: Lucid Trading / use code PTT for the best discount on Lucid Trading accounts https://lucidtrading.com/ref/paintingthetape/

Publisher

Painting The Tape

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2024

Latest episode

9 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Nov 2025

   Special Guest: Trader Kane

   In this episode of Painting the Tape, Leo, Nick, and Stowe are joined by special guest Kane for a deep dive into the wild world of prop trading. Kane shares his remarkable journey from falling for early forex scams to scoring seven-figure wins and suffering devastating losses in crypto and prop trading. The crew discusses the emotional highs and lows of trading, the realities of funded accounts, and the discipline required to succeed in the markets. Along the way, they tackle the myths and truths of prop firms, the mental game of trading, and the importance of community and resilience. Sponsored by: NT LIVE // https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaTrader Sponsored by: Lucid Trading / use code PTT for the best discount on Lucid Trading accounts https://lucidtrading.com/ref/paintingthetape/

2. 

   7 Oct 2025

   Execution, Scaling, and Taking Profits

   In this episode of Painting the Tape, Leo, Stowe, XY, and Nick dive deep into the art of execution in trading. The crew shares how their approaches to entering and exiting trades have evolved, debates the pros and cons of scaling in versus going full size right away, and challenges common trading platitudes like “never add to a loser.” They discuss risk management, adapting to volatility, and the mental game behind every decision.

3. 

   14 Sept 2025

   The Path Less Traded

   In this episode of Painting the Tape, Leo, Stowe, Nick, and XY dive into the realities of trading and challenge the conventional wisdom that dominates trading communities. The crew discusses why the “path well traveled” isn’t always the right one, debunking common trading platitudes and mental game clichés. They explore the importance of finding your own edge, the pitfalls of blindly following advice, and the evolving landscape of trading education, from legacy floor traders to the rise of online prop firms and social media influencers. With candid stories, sharp humor, and real-world insights, the hosts break down how new and experienced traders alike can navigate the noise, avoid scams, and develop a process that works for them.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

30 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

110 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

84

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