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The Adventure Capitalist
by Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk
Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Sometimes they bring investors, entrepreneurs, and other adventurers to join them.
Episodes
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Middle East Chaos, Bitcoin's Real Estate Takeover?, NYC's Communist Mayor = Bullish Florida?
This week, Cody and Austin discuss the ideas they got wrong, and what they got right with the chaos that has been unfolding in the Middle East. Then, they dive into the crypto markets and explain how Bitcoin is becoming a major tool for global finance. They also talk about how crypto will be...
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Israel - Iran War: Investments You NEED to Know!
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, new opportunities and risks are uncovering themselves everyday. In this episode of The Adventure Capitalist Cody and Austin discuss the numerous first order consequences that investors will face as the conflict in the Middle East continues to...
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China's Bioweapon Threat, LA Riots Chaos, and US Markets are Bubbly!
In this episode of The Adventure Capitalist, Cody and Austin spar over the LA riots and what they mean for California and the US. But first, they discuss the new war strategies that China is using around the world, which includes espionage within Russia and Ukraine, and possible bioweapons within...
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Germany & Russia Repeating History? The Scary Similarities Unfolding in Real Time
As Germany's politics and economy shift, the direction the country is headed is eerily similar to its past. Meanwhile, Russia's economy may be faltering under a wartime economy that has been dragging on. As this all unfolds, Germany seems to be taking the leadership role for the EU, as it…
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Inside the War to Energize Our Future - ft. Ernest Scheyder
In this episdode of The Adventure Capitlist podcast we interview Ernest Scheyder, Reuters senior correspondent and author of "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives." We dive into the complex world of critical minerals, lithium, copper, rare earth metals, and…
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US Credit Crisis = Investment Opportunity?, New US Diplomacy, & Crypto Pumping
In this episode of The Adventure Capitalist, Austin gives his recap recommendations for walking 50 miles in under 20 hours. Then, Cody and Austin dive into Trump's historic visit to the Middle East, which may yield new investment opportunities that much of the world has never had access to…
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Top 10 Booming Markets of 2025 (so far!) - The Countries & Stocks You Need to Know
In this episode of The Adventure Capitalist, Cody and Austin review the top performing markets of 2025 (so far). These countries, which have all experienced at least double digit growth since the start of the year, have generally been poor performers over the past several years. Their valuations...
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5 Potential Global Wars: Iran vs. Israel, Africa's Sahel Crisis, and the South China Sea Power Play
On this episode of the Adventure Capitalist, Cody and Austin dive into the next five potential global conflicts that could reshape the world. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Sean McFate and Ray Powell, they unpack the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Africa's volatile Sahel region, and...
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Trump's First 100 Days: The Good, The Bad, and The Uncertain
On this episode of the Adventure Capitalist, we debate President Trump's first 100 days in office. We break down the highs and lows with candid insights like the major wins in DOGE, deregulation, falling inflation, and a push for peace, to challenges like messy messaging, tariff rollouts, and the...
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How to Overcome America's Integrity & Leadership Vacuum - ft. Mike Studeman
On this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk are joined by Rear Admiral Mike Studeman (Ret.), author of Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity. In this in-depth interview, the retired two-star Navy admiral shares insights from his 35-year…
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From Wild Investments to U.S. Manufacturing (the Biggest Opportunities in America) - ft. Adam Rossi
In this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk are joined by Adam Rossi, who unveils his bold investment ideas and company, Total Shield. Dive into his journey from software to manufacturing, all proudly made in the USA. We explore the realities of "re-homing"...
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Vibe Coding, SaaS Multiples, and Sci-Fi Writing - ft. Nat Eliason
In this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk dive deep into an engaging conversation with Nat Eliason. In this episode, Nat shares the secrets behind his unique "Vibe Coding" philosophy and its origin story. We explore his expert thoughts on SaaS multiples…
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The Birthrate Crisis: Is Religion the Key to Global Growth?
In this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, hosts Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk dive deep into the global decline of birthrates and its surprising connection to religiosity. From Sub-Saharan Africa's booming populations to the shrinking demographics of secular nations like South Korea…
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Should the Government Control Birth Rates?
Within the US, and around the world, people are having fewer babies. What does this mean for investors, who are looking for places that are growing (versus shrinking)? We dive into what US states are growing the most, what countries around are growing the most, and why we should all be aware of...
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Where is AI Going?, Canada a State?, Hair in Turkey, Psychedelics, Babies! - ft. Tyler Bryden
Tyler Bryden, founder of Speak AI, joins the Adventure Capitalist podcast to discuss what's actually going on in the world of AI. Then, we transition to US and Canada relations to hear what Canadians are actually feeling. Later on, Tyler and Cody talk about the economy, their plans to go to…
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Should American Liberals Copy Denmark?, Colombian Crypto Hack, & Adventures - ft. Patrick Spanfelner
Patrick Spanfelner joins us to talk about growing up in Denmark, building businesses in Colombian, and riding his motorcycle thousands of miles in search of adventure. Patrick currently owns and operates EXSTR Apartments in Cali, Colombia, where he manages over 100 doors and develops real estate...
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Ukraine Loses US Support, China is Stealing Fish, Trump Crypto Problems, Who's Gonna Walk 50 Miles?
Why is Venezuela harassing Guyana again? China's sneaky way of stealing the world's fish. Is Trump ruining the crypto markets? Will the US completely walk away from Ukraine? We challenge you to walk 50 miles in under 20 hours! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Venezuela Guyana Drama 09:39 - China...
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Mar-a-Lago Visit, West Palm Beach is Booming, Sneaky China, 3 Ignored Adventure Destinations
This week... We're back from Texas, then off to Mar-a-Lago! We also discuss China's undersea cable cutting, why West Palm Beach is booming, the current Ukraine situation, and some exciting adventures that you should look into... Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Back From Austin, Texas Dinner 04:54…
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Mercenaries in Ukraine, Politicians Pumping Meme Coins, A Run On Gold?, and The JFK Challenge...
In this week's episode, we dive into the wild world of mercenary warfare, why politicians are pumping meme coins, explore why gold is being flown from London to NYC, and reveal the JFK challenge. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Colombian Cody 06:31 - Dinner in ATX 07:21 - Colombia...
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The Best Countries to Purchase Real Estate in 2025 ft. The Wandering Investor
In this week's episode, Cody and I interview "The Wandering Investor" Ladislas Maurice. Ladislaw has lived in more countries than most people will ever visit in their lives, and he's done more international real estate deals than anyone I've ever heard of. He owns properties in Africa, Asia…
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Tariffs Working?, USAID Insanity, China Keeps Building, Favorite Country in Central America
Cody and Austin talk about mountain climbing adventures in Colombia, then review Cody's prediction about tariffs working. Later in the show, they discuss the situation in Panama, the huge mega projects that China is building in 2025, and the new focus for the US State Department and what it means...
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War Dogs Investing - How Investors Are Landing Huge Government Contracts
Investing in war involves a lot more than just weapons. Right now, anyone can land government contracts to supply goods around the world. There's even a website where you can view the opportunities. Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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San Francisco Revival?, US Freezes International Aid, Cook With Fire!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S8vl--VJXWo Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - San Fransisco Comeback? 06:23 - Dinner in San Fransisco 08:49 - Investment Opportunities 23:09 - USAID Changes 38:24 - Why…
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Trump EO's for Investors, Russia Controls Another Country, North Korea Vacation?
We read through all of Trump's Executive Orders (so far!) and there are a lot of opportunities for investors. Later, we discuss which country is now under full Russian control. Finally, we talk about the next vacation to become available to international tourists - North Korea! Watch this episode...
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LA Fires, US Shrinking?, Venezuela Drama, Tether Moves
An insider's perspective of the LA fires, from Cody - both a former firefighter AND resident from the area. Then, we talk about a WILD story that took place in Venezuela and is now making headlines in the the U.S. Finally, we talk about some crypto moves and get an adventure update about…
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Canada Shifts?, Greenland & US?, MAGA Zuck, and Our Top 2025 Adventures
What is next for Canada, now that Trudeau is set to leave? Will the U.S. really take Greenland, and what does Denmark think? Has Mark Zuckerberg gone full MAGA? Finally, we discuss our top adventure plans for 2025! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PcuDiP_UPQE Follow us on X: Austin…
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12 bold predictions for the year 2025
Happy New Year! In this episode, Cody and Austin give their best predictions for the year 2025 in the field of business, geopolitics, and investing. What did we get right? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - 12 Predictions for 2025 04:12 - Prediction 1:...
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Health, Wealth, and the Fearless Life You Dream Of | ft. Kevin Dahlstrom
Today I want to introduce you to Kevin Dahlstrom. The truth is I stumbled across Kevin a couple of years ago on Twitter and have been a fan ever since. Kevin embodies what it means to be an Adventure Capitalist. He's fit, he's successful, respected in business, and he often posts pictures of...
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US Gov lying about drones, Trudeau's in Trouble, SoftBank Goes Big, Taking Micro Adventures in 2025
This week's episode covers the mysterious drones over New Jersey, why Justin Trudeau might be in trouble, SoftBank's massive AI investment in the US, and some interesting new developments in ecotourism and conservation. We end with a call to action to take more "micro-adventures" in 2025.…
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The Syrian government collapses, China announces bold new stimulus plans, a US market sanity check?
This week's episode covers the chaos in Syria, what China's "moderately loose" new fiscal policy means, and why we might need a sanity check in the US markets. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Welcome Back! 02:41 - Syria War Update 12:26 - China Stimulus 15:13 - Thoughts on Investing in...
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Syria War Erupts, Georgia Revolts on Russia, Crypto Pumps, Biden's Pardon Party
This week's episode covers the surprising turn of events in Syria, why pro-EU citizens in Tbilisi are revolting against Russia, some unexpected pardons in Washington, and what to expect from the crypto markets. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Weather Update 02:33 - Welcome new viewers!…
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Did Michael Saylor break Bitcoin?, $1 houses in Italy, Secret Uranium Wars, The Best Gifts of 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! This is a weekly roundup of what is going on in the world of finance, business, geopolitics, and adventure. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Cody's Snow Trip 02:10 - The Thanksgiving Episode 03:38 - Dr. Sean Mcfate Interview 04:43 - Michael Saylor breaks Bitcoin? 12:28 -...
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Is the US Military Losing it's Edge? | ft. Dr. Sean McFate
If Americans are drawn into major armed conflict, can we win? The answer is unclear. The US Military hasn't won a war since the 1940s and seems blind to the changes happening all around them. The age of the aircraft carrier and fighter jet is over, but its proponents in Washington won't give it…
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Bitcoin Goes Parabolic, Will Tariffs Destroy Our Economy?, Biden Wants War, Fact-Checking NYT...
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Cody reports from Mar-a-Lago 03:53 - Investor Dinner in Austin Texas 05:05 - Why we're getting roasted on YouTube 06:32 - Facts Behind Trump's Tariffs 18:09 - Winners and Losers of Tariffs? 20:30 - Ukraine & Russia War Update 26:39 - Trump's New Cabinet 39:41 - New...
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10 Surprising Predictions for Trump's Return to Office
Buckle up. In this episode, we'll share 10 predictions about the potential impacts, policy shifts, and global changes that could come with Trump's second term. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Finance is Crazy 03:03 - Investor Dinner 05:01 - 10 Predictions of Trump Presidency 05:47 - 1) Trump Gets...
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The Unexpected Economic Impact of Donald Trump
Trump completed the most astounding political comeback in US history. What happens now? In this episode, we discuss the impact on the markets and your investments, the decimation of the Democratic party, and our predictions on how this will reset foreign policy. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 -...
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Halloween edition: Psychedelic stocks POPPED, The future of surfing, Is Mongolia the last frontier?
Welcome to the Halloween episode! In this episode, we discuss the recent movement of stocks in the psychedelic space (and where it goes from here), why smart investors are betting millions on surf parks, and the future of business and travel in Mongolia. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Happy...
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Hedge Funds Betting on Trump, Is Coal Actually Clean?, Pentagon Misplaces 4 Trillion Dollars...
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Studio Update 02:07 - Reach out to us! 03:21 - DOD Budget 08:33 - Pentagon Fails Audit 12:45 - All Roads Lead to Inflation 16:16 - Election Promises 18:39 - Commodities Coming Up? 20:31 - More Republicans Registering to Vote 24:52 - Clean Coal? 30:13 - AI & Energy...
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Is lithium the new oil?, Elon's insane winning streak, and how China hacked your phone
00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Austin's Flu Game 03:33 - Florida Man Fights Hurricane 06:05 - SpaceX Achievements 10:02 - California Coastal Commission and SpaceX 11:44 - Tesla's New Developments 27:55 - Geopolitical Tensions Heating up! 29:01 - China Hacks USA 40:40 - What's up with Laos 52:36…
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Hurricanes, Costco Sells Platinum, The 'Stans, What is China Up To?
01:09 - Hurricane is here... 03:38 - Market Update 06:46 - Cryptober 10:41 - UAE Removes Taxes on Crypto 13:27 - Costco Now Sells Platinum 19:52 - C5+1 Summit 22:30 - China in Latin America 22:53 - 3 Opportunities for Investors 28:37 - Election Updates 34:51 - Hurricane & Politics 42:06 - China...
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The next Solana?, A silicon disaster in NC, China rips as Xi Jinping unloads his giant money cannon...
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Iran Bombing Update 04:20 - Intro pt2 04:36 - Florida Man vs. Hurricane 05:15 - Hurricane News 06:23 - Austin's Dubai Trip 10:25 - Georgetown the next Dubai? 14:03 - Silicon Disaster in NC 19:19 - China Stimulus 24:33 - Dems and Republicans on Israel 27:41…
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Gold's Stealth Rise, Microsoft Goes Nuclear, New War Tactics (and where the weapons are headed)
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Moving & Trips 04:32 - Raising a Family in Cali 09:36 - The News is getting hot 10:14 - Update on Gold & More 16:48 - Microsofts New-cular deal 19:04 - Companies focus on Energy 20:33 - Election & Energy 25:26 - Operation Grim Beeper 31:06 - New & Old War Tactics...
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Trump assassination part deux, The "fall" of the U.S. dollar, the end of Hong Kong?
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Travel Recovery 02:57 - Trump Assassination 2 06:46 - Controversy of Volatility 13:27 - Issues in Hong Kong 17:34 - The "Fall" of the US Dollar 21:15 - China's Debt 23:22 - Why is the US Dollar Strong? 27:41 - The Real Narrative… 31:34 - San Fransisco Real Estate...
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The 5 biggest business opportunities in Guyana
We went back to Guyana and flew deep into the interior of the country. In this episode, Cody and Austin share what they learned and the 5 biggest business and investing opportunities they see in Guyana right now. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Our Trip to Guyana 03:13 - Traveling to Guyana 06:27…
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The condo collapse in South Florida (and how to profit)
Cody has living and investing in Florida for the last 6 years. It's been an electric time to hold real estate in South Florida, but clouds are on the horizon. Where does it go from here? Cody shares where he sees opportunities in the chaos coming to South Florida. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:56 -...
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How Cody got his start as an investor by purchasing land in Panama
In this episode, Austin interviews Cody about his first investments, land deals in Panama and apartment in Columbia. Those deals allowed him end his career as a firefighter and become a full time investor. He learned a ton about investing in Latin America and shares what he learned from the…
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The real estate bubble in Texas has burst. Now what?
Is there more pain to come, or is it finally time to buy? Austin has spent the last 6 years investing in the hottest real estate market in the country. In this episode, he shares the unvarnished truth about the real estate market in Texas and where it goes from here. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:25…
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Investigating Europe's Newest (and Most Unique) Tax Haven
In this episode, Austin and Cody explore Europe's latest and most unconventional tax haven with Swen Lorenz. As a resident of Sark and an investor, Swen is joining forces with prominent hedge fund manager Harris Kupperman to purchase a significant portion of the island, transforming it into a tax...
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6 investment ideas nobody is talking about
In this episode, Austin and Cody discuss 6 investment ideas that nobody is talking about. Some of are cheap, others are forgotten, and others are just downright creative. Enjoy. Chapters: 0:00 - Coming up! 0:40 - Introduction 04:20 - Idea #1: Cheap, hated, ready to pump? 07:21 - Idea #2: Cashflow...
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Why 2024 is the year of Japan
The Japanese Yen is at its weakest point compared to the US dollar in 34 years, creating opportunities for travelers, investors, and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about what's unique about the situation happening in Japan, why we might never see it again, and how you can take advantage…
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Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Sometimes they bring investors, entrepreneurs, and other adventurers to join them.
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