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Words of Rizdom

The host, a trader himself, interviews verified profitable traders about their journeys and dissects the psychology of consistent trading.

The brief

A mix of long-form interviews and short, motivational solo clips focused on the harsh realities of trading. The core of the show is interviews with traders who have multi-million dollar track records, deconstructing their mindset and discipline. A newer, popular format involves these elite traders reviewing and critiquing the habits of struggling traders in a group setting.

The show's primary distinction is its strict focus on interviewing "verified" profitable traders, often with multi-million dollar payouts, and its recent pivot to a "brutal feedback" format where these experts critique novices. Unlike many trading podcasts, it heavily prioritizes psychology and discipline over specific market calls or entry signals.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Words of Rizdom is a trading and finance podcast hosted by Riz Iqbal. The show features long-form interviews with "verified profitable" traders, exploring their origin stories, strategies, and the psychological discipline required for success. Iqbal, a trader with over a decade of experience, started the podcast in 2022 to document the realistic highs and lows of a trading career. The podcast also features special episodes where elite traders give "brutal feedback" to unprofitable traders.

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Credentials & credits

  • Trader with over a decade of experience
  • Host of the #1 Trading Podcast (self-described)

Other ventures

  • Host of the Day Trading Show
  • Former partner at Skilled Funded Trader (SFT)
  • Social media accounts @daytradingshow and @wordsofrizdom
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
Region
uk
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
2.2K
Last episode
5 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    $30+ Million Verified Trader vs 15 Unprofitable Traders (FT Umar Ashraf)

    This episode, with over 1.3 million views, exemplifies the popular "brutal feedback" format where an elite trader critiques struggling traders.

  2. 02
    The $17M+ Prop Firm Roundtable - How The World's BEST Traders Really Win

    An industry-first roundtable bringing together six of the biggest names in prop trading to discuss their secrets to success.

  3. 03
    The Story Behind A MILLIONAIRE Trader (MUST WATCH)🚨

    A short clip that encapsulates the show's focus on the difficult journey of a trader, highlighting a story of early success, major loss, and eventual recovery.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

Riz Iqbal's style is narrative-driven. He often opens with a broad question like "How did you get to where you are today?" to establish the guest's origin story. [ncVcGs9rOhY] He then actively listens for key details—like a specific amount of starting capital—and asks pointed follow-up questions to dig deeper into the specifics. [ncVcGs9rOhY] This approach allows him to build a chronological and psychological profile of the guest, focusing on early struggles and the mindset shifts that led to their success. He has been described as a "modern Jack Schwager" for his role in defining the podcast space for traders.

The show alternates between long-form (2-3 hour) interviews and short (sub-1 minute) solo-narrated clips on trading psychology. Host Riz Iqbal is an active listener who guides the conversation but allows the guest's narrative to be the focus. The tone is direct, serious, and focused on the harsh realities and discipline required for success.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

2 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

origin

1
  1. Q.01

    How did you get to where you are today?

    This is a common opening question used to prompt the guest's entire origin story from the beginning.

money

1
  1. Q.01

    How did you have [a specific amount of money] saved up at such a young age?

    After a guest mentions their starting capital, he asks this to understand the work ethic and circumstances before their trading career began.

Signature segments

  • · Millionaire Trader vs. Unprofitable Traders (Group Feedback Sessions)
  • · Prop Firm Roundtable Discussions
  • · Short motivational clips on trading psychology

Topics covered repeatedly

Trading PsychologyTrading DisciplineRisk ManagementProp Firm TradingTrader Origin StoriesOrderflow TradingICT ConceptsMindset
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show books "verified" profitable traders, often from the prop firm world, with significant, publicly cited payout records (e.g., $2M+, $16M+, $30M+). Guests are typically experts known for a specific edge, like order flow, or for their extreme discipline.

Recent guests
  • Trader Kane
    on Trader Kane ($2M+) vs 16 Unprofitable Traders - BRUTAL Feedback
  • Alex Temiz
    on $16+ Million Trader vs 15 Losing Traders (FT Alex Temiz)
  • JadeCap
    on World's BEST Prop Trader VS 15 Unprofitable Traders (FT JadeCap)
  • Umar Ashraf
    on $30+ Million Verified Trader vs 15 Unprofitable Traders (FT Umar Ashraf)
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
552K
552,000
Avg views / video
10.8K
Trailing window
Total views
85.4M
85,376,904
Videos published
2,176
Sponsor readEstimated

The show has had sponsors, though none were identified in the episode evidence. Given the focus on prop firm trading and helping traders acquire capital, likely sponsors are prop firms, trading platforms, and brokerages. One episode notes a discount code for the trading journal software TradeZella.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's real name?
The host's name is Riz Iqbal.
Is the host a trader himself?
Yes, Riz Iqbal is a trader with over a decade of experience, who started his journey in 2016.
What is the format of the show?
The podcast primarily features long-form (2-3 hour) interviews with verified profitable traders. It also includes many short, solo-narrated clips focusing on trading psychology and discipline.
How often are new episodes released?
New long-form episodes are typically released every Thursday, with shorter clips posted more frequently.
Who are the typical guests on the show?
Guests are typically "verified" professional traders, often from the prop firm world, with multi-million dollar payout records.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast apps.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthResearchedHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Words of Rizdom - Trading Podcast - Listen Noteslistennotes.com
  2. [02]Riz Iqbal | Booking Agent | Talent Roster - MN2Smn2s.com
  3. [03]Words of Rizdom - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  4. [04]Words of Rizdom Official Websitewordsofrizdom.com
  5. [05]Words Of Rizdom Exposes the Truth about the Fake Trader Epidemic - The Lance Breitstein Podcastyoutube.com
  6. [06]Skilled Funded Trader Shutdown Story - Redditreddit.com
  7. [07]I interviewed 100+ Traders and THIS is what I learned! - The Multipliers Clubmusic.youtube.com
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