The Octus Download delivers bold, unfiltered conversations that break down complex financial markets while connecting them to the world we actually live in. Hosted by Jason Sanjana & Kevin Eckhardt, this bi-weekly podcast cuts through the noise with insightful analysis, expert interviews, and just the right amount of personality. Each episode explores major trends in credit markets, dives deep into corporate finance, unpacks financial chaos, and examines how these developments impact both Wall Street and Main Street. But we don’t stop at the numbers we also explore the cultural forces shaping business decisions and the occasional bizarre intersections of finance with everyday life. Whether you’re tracking market movements, curious about investment strategies, or just want smart financial conversation with some pop culture thrown in, The Octus Download delivers market intelligence that’s both valuable and entertaining. Join us every other week as we connect the dots between money, markets, and modern life one episode at a time.
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The Octus Download delivers bold, unfiltered conversations that break down complex financial markets while connecting them to the world we actually live in. Hosted by Jason Sanjana & Kevin Eckhardt, this bi-weekly podcast cuts through the noise with insightful analysis, expert interviews, and just the right amount of personality. Each episode explores major trends in credit markets, dives deep into corporate finance, unpacks financial chaos, and examines how these developments impact both Wall Street and Main Street. But we don’t stop at the numbers we also explore the cultural forces shaping business decisions and the occasional bizarre intersections of finance with everyday life. Whether you’re tracking market movements, curious about investment strategies, or just want smart financial conversation with some pop culture thrown in, The Octus Download delivers market intelligence that’s both valuable and entertaining. Join us every other week as we connect the dots between money, markets, and modern life one episode at a time.
EP 06 | Vegas Has an Identity Crisis and Cruise Ships Won’t Die
The Octus Download
57 minutes 53 seconds
6 months ago
EP 06 | Vegas Has an Identity Crisis and Cruise Ships Won’t Die
Las Vegas is booming on paper—but something feels off. Meanwhile, cruise demand keeps soaring, and Red Dye No. 3 has entered the chat. At [00:25], Jason and Kevin break down why the Vegas Strip feels more like a branding experiment than a destination. By [10:23], they unpack how nostalgia, real estate shifts, and declining food service are reshaping the city’s core.
Then it’s all aboard: At [11:24], Jason reports back from a 10-day cruise and explores why ships that were once on bankruptcy watch are now overbooked. By [20:00], the duo dives into the bizarre culture of cruise loyalists—towel clips, door magnets, and all.
At [29:09], they reveal this week’s sponsor: the controversial Red Dye No. 3. That leads into a discussion at [31:10] about food regulations, American nostalgia, and why Kraft mac & cheese doesn't exist in Sweden.
Then, in Let Me Explain: LMEs at [36:23], Kent and Julian take over to explore how AI is being used (and misused) in LME analysis, what AI still gets wrong about credit agreements, and where lawyers remain indispensable.
Finally, at [51:22], they turn to Star Wars—because Andor might be the best metaphor we’ve got for institutional collapse.
The Octus Download
The Octus Download delivers bold, unfiltered conversations that break down complex financial markets while connecting them to the world we actually live in. Hosted by Jason Sanjana & Kevin Eckhardt, this bi-weekly podcast cuts through the noise with insightful analysis, expert interviews, and just the right amount of personality. Each episode explores major trends in credit markets, dives deep into corporate finance, unpacks financial chaos, and examines how these developments impact both Wall Street and Main Street. But we don’t stop at the numbers we also explore the cultural forces shaping business decisions and the occasional bizarre intersections of finance with everyday life. Whether you’re tracking market movements, curious about investment strategies, or just want smart financial conversation with some pop culture thrown in, The Octus Download delivers market intelligence that’s both valuable and entertaining. Join us every other week as we connect the dots between money, markets, and modern life one episode at a time.
