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Welcome to "What's the Alternative?" hosted by Shana Orczyk Sissel, Founder and CEO of Banríon Capital Management, and widely known as the “Queen of Alternatives.” In this insightful podcast, Shana engages with leaders who are redefining the landscape of alternative investments, diving into the intricacies of strategies that often leave investors perplexed or hesitant.
Each episode tackles complex and sophisticated topics, bringing clarity to misunderstood products in the alternative space. Shana isn’t afraid to confront controversy or current events, posing the tough questions that many are thinking but few dare to ask. Through candid conversations with industry experts, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play in alternative investments and how these strategies can fit into their portfolios.
Join Shana as she unveils the realities of investing in alternatives, educating and empowering listeners to navigate this vital sector with confidence. Whether you’re an experienced investor or exploring new opportunities, “What's the Alternative?” promises to deliver thought-provoking discussions that challenge the status quo and elevate your investment IQ.
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 34 | Understanding GP Stakes: A Unique Approach to Private Equity with Clark Edlund
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 33 | ETF Masterclass: Buffered ETFs 101 with Erik Ogard
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May 05, 2026 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 32 | Beyond the 60/40: Navigating the Complex World of Return Stacking with Corey Hoffstein
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 31 | The Art of Long Short Investing: Exploring Hedge Funds with Michael Marone
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 30| Chasing Liquidity: Cracking the Code of Private Equity with John Lidington
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 29| Beyond the Bank: Private Credit Confidential with Mario Valente
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 28 | Unmasking Hedge Funds: Low-Cost Alternatives & Global Macro Secrets with Bob Elliott
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 27 | Stacking the Deck: Redefining Alternative ETF Models with Jeremy Schwartz
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 26 | Riffing on Returns: A Structured Note Playbook with Vinay Tolia
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 25 | The Private Credit Revolution with John Sateri
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 24 | Roundabouts and Real Estate: A Multifamily Adventure with Ivan Barratt
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 23 | Private Real Estate and How to Build All-Weather Business with David Selznick
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 22 | From Advisor to VC: How AI and Access Are Reshaping Venture Capital with Brad Zapp
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May 20, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 21 | Finding Yield in a Volatile Market with Michael Sedacca
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 20 | The Missing Piece in Your Client Relationships with H. Adam Holt
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 19 | Real Estate, Ego Investing and Heads in Beds with Greg Friedman
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 18 | Putting Your Money Where Your House Is with Sean O'Dowd
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 17 | Market Psychology and Technical Analysis featuring Katie Stockton
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 16 | Tony Davidow's Guide to Private Markets featuring Tony Davidow
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 15 | The Ins and Outs of ETFs featuring Vince Lorusso
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 14 | The Smoothing Effect featuring Cliff Asness
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 13 | Micro Private Equity: Investing in Small Business featuring Mike Vranjkovic
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 12 | Be The Bank: Real Estate Debt Investing with Ben Lyons
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 11 | Crypto 101 featuring Matt Hougan
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May 22, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 10 | Alternative Building Blocks featuring Michael Green
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May 07, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 9 | Interval Funds: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly featuring Kimberly Flynn
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 8 | To Be or Not to Be Liquid (in Real Estate) Featuring Phil Bak
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 7 | Achieving Alts for All By Leveraging Technology Featuring Steve Zuschin
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 6 | Private Credit 101 featuring Jamie Shulman
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 5 | Venture Capital Reimagined featuring Dave Thornton
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 4 | Diversification with Liquid Alternatives featuring Bill DeRoche
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 3 | Building Portfolios with a Third Wire featuring Dan Harms
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 2 | A Guided Legacy featuring Josh Kanter
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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What's the Alternative? | Episode 1 | The Trend is Your Friend featuring Phil Toews
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Jul 27, 2023 |