EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 33 MIN
Gary Stevenson: The Poorest People Are The Most Generous
from Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith
The price of living is rising and life is getting increasingly more difficult for many. Gary Stevenson was a trader who predicted and profited from the financial crash in 2008; suddenly he was richer than his wildest dreams, and the most depressed he’d ever been too. Quitting Citibank, he now devotes his time to educating millions via his YouTube channel and book, about the reality of why everything is costing more. So of course, I had to invite him over (and hopefully get some investment tips too…!)Gary opened up about the saddest time of his life, and how he couldn’t understand how he could feel so low whilst earning so much. We spoke about how and why he felt driven to overwork, which led to a breakdown, but at the end of it all, it’s always the people who have the least, who are the most generous.I really enjoyed chatting to Gary, although I’m still none the wiser on what to invest in!If you liked Gary, you can see more of his content here: www.youtube.com/garyseconomicsAnd his book here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by-stevenson-gary/9781802062731#GARYSTEVENSON #PALOMAFAITH #MADSADBAD—Find us on: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube—Credits:Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Magda Cassidy, Emily D'SouzaVideo: Grisha Nikolsky & Josh BennettSound: Shane O'BryneMix: Rafi Amsili Original music: BUTCH PIXYSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer for JamPot: Jemima RathboneExec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The price of living is rising and life is getting increasingly more difficult for many. Gary Stevenson was a trader who predicted and profited from the financial crash in 2008; suddenly he was richer than his wildest dreams, and the most depressed he’d ever been too. Quitting Citibank, he now devotes his time to educating millions via his YouTube channel and book, about the reality of why everything is costing more. So of course, I had to invite him over (and hopefully get some investment tips too…!)Gary opened up about the saddest time of his life, and how he couldn’t understand how he could feel so low whilst earning so much. We spoke about how and why he felt driven to overwork, which led to a breakdown, but at the end of it all, it’s always the people who have the least, who are the most generous.I really enjoyed chatting to Gary, although I’m still none the wiser on what to invest in!If you liked Gary, you can see more of his content here: www.youtube.com/garyseconomicsAnd his book here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by-stevenson-gary/9781802062731#GARYSTEVENSON #PALOMAFAITH #MADSADBAD—Find us on: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube—Credits:Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Magda Cassidy, Emily D'SouzaVideo: Grisha Nikolsky & Josh BennettSound: Shane O'BryneMix: Rafi Amsili Original music: BUTCH PIXYSocial Media: Laura CoughlanExec Producer for JamPot: Jemima RathboneExec Producers for Idle Industries: Dave Granger & Will Macdonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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