PreMarket Prep

For active day traders, the hour before market open is everything -- and PreMarket Prep by Benzinga owns that time slot. Hosts Joel Elconin, Dennis Dick, and Aaron Bry deliver a daily weekday show that breaks down exactly what you need to know before the opening bell. They cover trending tickers, overnight earnings surprises, premarket movers, and the macro events that will shape the trading session ahead. The show has racked up over 1,300 episodes and carries a 4.5 rating. Each episode runs about an hour, which gives the hosts enough time to get specific without dragging things out. They regularly call out individual stock symbols -- $AAPL, $TSLA, $MSFT, and whatever small-cap is catching volume that morning -- and they bring on rotating guest analysts from firms like Wedbush Securities to add professional perspectives. Dennis Dick, in particular, brings a prop-trader lens that keeps the commentary grounded in actual execution rather than just opinion. This is a functional podcast in the best sense. It is not trying to be entertaining or inspirational; it exists to prepare you for the trading day. If you trade U.S. equities and want a reliable morning briefing from people who understand market microstructure, earnings catalysts, and sector momentum, PreMarket Prep should be in your daily routine. Just be aware the show stopped updating in late 2024, so check for the latest status before building it into your workflow.