Commercial Break with Tim Seymour & Guy Adami

178 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

The Commercial Break Podcast with Tim Seymour and Guy Adami is where investing and pop culture mingle. This is what we talk about when CNBC's Fast Money cameras are off.
For those who like their stocks with a side order of movies, music, and sports.

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Episodes

Are we in Intermission for the Stimulus Drama?

October 20, 2020 10:03 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

The show must go on. Unfortunately, it's the stimulus drama starring Congress and the White House. Meanwhile, live theatre isn’t living up to its name and could use some help.

The Market is Lovin’ McDonalds

October 16, 2020 10:24 - 9 minutes - 9.41 MB

Whether you choose a mobile order, kiosks, or McDelivery for those 23 late-night cheeseburgers, $MCD has the Eye of the Tiger and is in fighting shape.

The Money Center Banks Strike Out

October 15, 2020 10:38 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MB

Citigroup can slap its name on Shea Stadium, but its stock is far from a home run. Citibank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America can spend like the majors, but perform like the minors — minus the excitement.

Did Apple “Doink” their Next iPhone?

October 14, 2020 10:25 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

Did Apple “doink” one off of the goal post? Does the #iPhone5G come up as short as Walker Buehler’s pants? At least it comes in a variety of sizes.

Some Wins are Totally Predictable

October 13, 2020 10:16 - 6 minutes - 9.33 MB

Hindsight is 20/20, but what about foresight? Apple is up 6% before a predictable 5G iPhone reveal, Amazon gets a boost for Prime Day, and the Lakers beat the Heat for the title. We could have seen this coming.

Have You Driven a Ford Lately?

October 11, 2020 10:07 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

The Yankees have lost a legend during a week when some legacy auto brands have shown uncommon vitality. Have you driven a Ford lately? Should you take Ford or GM for a spin?

We Remember Rock & Roll Radio with WBAB’s Roger & JP

October 10, 2020 13:02 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

The times they are a-changing, and radio has always changed with them. We find ourselves in a big shift, not just in media, but in culture, but rock & roll will never die. Joined by legendary DJs Roger and JP from 102.3 WBAB, Long Island’s classic rock authority, we settle some age old debates, like how to alphabetically order Lynyrd Skynyrd in your album collection, and Freddie Mercury vs. Mick Jagger. Plus a big shout out to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. Get involved at jtcf.org

One Man Can Play the Market Like a Bongo

October 09, 2020 09:05 - 5 minutes - 8.2 MB

You can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish. That said, one guy can tune the market with a tweet. Try as you might to tune out politics, it’s mixed into the markets.

You Can’t Balance a Threesome, Just Like Growth and Value

October 08, 2020 10:13 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MB

Three’s company, but, at the end of the day, one gives more satisfaction. Whether it’s Tommy Lee vs. Kid Rock, Harrison vs. Clapton, or growth vs. value.

We Celebrate Eddie Van Halen’s Life and Impact

October 07, 2020 09:09 - 9 minutes - 9.45 MB

We celebrate the legacy of Eddie Van Halen with music & media exec Eric Sherman. He was a true guitar god whose talent made him an inseparable part of the instrument’s history.

The Market Has a Fever, and the Only Prescription is …

October 06, 2020 09:09 - 6 minutes - 8.84 MB

Does the market need more cowbell? A wise man once said it’s the only prescription, but even he couldn’t anticipate this pandemic.

The Market has a Craving for Stimulus

October 03, 2020 10:50 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

What do buffalo wings, Cheetos, ice cream, and stimulus have in common? You’re gonna want more once you’ve had a taste.

The Business of Sports Betting with Darren Rovell

October 02, 2020 10:45 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MB

We’re joined by Darren Rovell of The Action Network to talk the Business of Sports Betting. What matters in this market and what does the future look like?

Disney’s Cash Flow isn’t as Magical without Parks

October 01, 2020 08:32 - 8 minutes - 8.37 MB

Mickey isn’t used to belt-tightening, but acquiring Fox, investing in streaming, and park closures puts Disney in the rare position of considering cash flow.

What Can Energy Yabba Dabba Doo in a Pandemic?

September 30, 2020 08:26 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

Is fossil fuel going the way of the dinosaur? The pandemic reduced an already decreasing demand, but it ain’t over until they introduce the Great Gazoo.

Will Earnings Sweep the Legs of Bank Bears?

September 29, 2020 09:44 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

Banks get treated like the villain, but JP Morgan may have more in common with Daniel-san. Mostly flat since mid-May, the banks may still pack a mean crane kick.

Volatility in Spite of The Fed Rings alarm Bells

September 26, 2020 09:42 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MB

Post-crisis, the Fed has minimized volatility, but, in spite of this influence, the past week has been extra rocky. Is that an alarm bell?

Party’s Over and Millennials are Ready to Settle Down

September 25, 2020 10:39 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

Home ownership is part of the circle of life. With zero rates and movement from urban centers, Millennials want to be kings & queens of their castles, and Lowes and Home Depot are primed to benefit.

The Greatest or Just Most-Relevant Albums and Companies?

September 24, 2020 10:35 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Rolling Stone’s Top-500 album list missed some all-time greats, just like some all-time great stocks are missing from our daily mix. Can GE, IBM, and Exxon reinvent themselves for modern tastes?

Tesla’s D2C Distribution Runs Over the Competition

September 23, 2020 12:41 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

Forget batteries. Tesla’s killer innovation may be direct-to-consumer distribution. Selling cars like Apple sells iPhones is leaving GM & Ford in the dust, but can they catch up?

It's Apple Picking Weather, but Should You Pick Apple?

September 22, 2020 13:04 - 9 minutes - 14.1 MB

Fall is in the air, and that means hot toddies, Christmas decorations at Lowes, and apple picking — but is now the time to pick up some Apple?

When do Audiences Walk Out on High-Priced Stocks?

September 19, 2020 10:29 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

We suspend our disbelief in movies & TV in order to enjoy the show, but the stories of Facebook, Tesla, and Snowflake may be a little hard to swallow. If these stocks continue to trade at extremely high levels, will audiences walk out?

DJ Central Bank Spins the Hits in This Market

September 18, 2020 09:33 - 9 minutes - 18.8 MB

Central banks play DJ as music helps us make sense of the market. What are they spinning? No One Here Gets Out Alive, Crazy Train, Born to Run, I’m With the Band, 'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky.

Snowflake Joins the Market's Soap Opera

September 17, 2020 10:46 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MB

Like sands through the hourglass, welcome to another episode of 'Days of Our Markets'. In today's episode, Snowflake's IPO steals the spotlight while viewers wait for the next twist, turn, and shocking development in the daytime soap opera that is this market.