PODCAST · business
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
by Adam Schwab and Adir Shiffman
Get the fearless truth about start-ups and corporate Australia from guys that give you the hard facts, not the company line. Hear Luxury Escapes co-founder Adam Schwab and Catapult Sports Exec Chairman Adir Shiffman provide the inside word on the biggest stories in business with a contrarian take from the guys who sit on both sides of the table. New episodes dropping weekly.
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AI’s $7 Trillion Bubble, Corporate Travel’s Next Disaster, Work From Home Revolts, and The Man Shake Buy Back
Adam and Adir discuss London’s heat wave, Victoria’s crime wave, Labor’s housing mess, the world’s most profitable companies, Nvidia and the AI bubble, remote work, Canva vs Figma, Koala, SkinKandy, The Man Shake and the latest Corporate Travel disaster. 00:00 - London's Heat Wave06:00 - Victoria's Crime Wave and the Housing Debate14:00 - The 30 Most Profitable Companies23:00 - The AI Bubble, Nvidia and the $7 Trillion Question44:00 - CGT, Capitalism and Labor's Budget Backlash54:00 - Remote Work, Gen Z and Canva's Office Crackdown1:05:01 - Koala, SkinKandy and the ASX IPO Problem1:10:00 - Man Shake1:20:00 - Corporate Travel's Latest Disaster Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Is Australia’s ageing population breaking democracy? + What does the Victorian Liberal Party turmoil say about its future?
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another round of listener questions. This week you asked: 🗳️ Is Australia’s ageing population creating a scenario of democratic failure? 🏛️ What does the latest Victorian Liberal Party turmoil say about the party’s internal culture and ability to govern? ✡️ Do Adam and Adir consider themselves practising Jews, culturally Jewish, or somewhere in between? Got a question you’d love the guys to tackle next? Drop it in the comments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Canva’s AI Crisis, Karl Stefanovic’s Podcast Genius, Labor’s CGT Shambles, and Claude Design Changes Everything
Adam and Adir break down whether Canva has missed its golden window to sell, why Karl’s split with Nine might be a brilliant media move, and how the government’s startup tax carve-outs could smash founders and employees. Plus, Will joins for a quick behind-the-scenes update on The Contrarians as a standalone media business. 00:00 - Update from Will18:00 - Choosing a Chair for a Business35:00 - World Cup Lessons41:00 - Karl Stefanovic1:02:00 - Claude Design1:23:00 - More CGT Discussion Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Deep Dive: The Rise and Fall and Takeover Fight for Accent Group, Australia's Shoe Giant
Scott Middleton from Terem Capital joins Adam and Adir to break down Accent Group’s business model, the strength of The Athlete’s Foot, the Hoka opportunity, the Glue Store write-off, the risks in fashion retail, and whether Frasers is trying to buy the company too cheaply. Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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KPMG Scandal Explodes, Labor’s CGT Shambles, ATO Scares Small Business, Ferrari Goes Electric, and Adore Beauty Goes Sideways
The guys discuss KPMG’s spectacular implosion, Labor’s chaotic CGT Reverse Ferret, the ATO’s small business scare campaign, Big W’s surprisingly good AI chatbot, Ferrari’s electric future, and Adore Beauty’s brutal market reality. 00:00 - LinkedIn Thoughts09:15 - Startup Cities Quiz15:00 - Big W Chat Bot Experience27:50 - ATO Small Business Ads30:00 - Labor's CGT Semi Backdown44:00 - ASX51:00 - KPMG1:08:00 - Ferrari1:12:00 - Adore BeautyJoin us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: How will GLP-1s change the economy? + Why are young people turning against AI?
Happy Saturday! It’s time for another round of listener Q&A. This week you asked: 💉 As GLP-1s and peptides become more widespread, which industries could be most affected over the next decade? 🤖 Why are younger people becoming so angry about AI being framed as “the next big thing”? 🛋️ Is modern life now optimised for comfort at the expense of meaning? Got something you want Adam and Adir to tackle in a future episode? Drop it in the comments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson Joins the Pod. And, Robyn Denholm cosplays Founders, Elon a Trillionaire and the great Xero Pay Rip-Off
00:00 - Catapult Powering the World Cup04:00 - EOFY Sales08:45 - Taxis + Uber Decision18:00 - Sleep Question23:00 - $1 Trillion vs $1 Billion27:00 - Robyn Denholm40:00 - CGT Changes + Impact on Startups52:45 - VicRoads Fail54:15 - Xero1:04:00 - SpaceX1:17:44.100 - Tim Wilson joins The Contrarians Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Why do some aggregators beat direct prices? + Is the budget punishing risky investors?
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another round of listener Q&A. This week you asked: 🏨 Why can some aggregators undercut the original seller, while others charge customers a premium? 📈 Has the budget changed the incentives for investors taking risk on growth stocks? 🛒 With Barbeques Galore entering administration, are Aussie consumers pulling back harder than the data suggests? Have a question you want Adam and Adir to answer next? Drop it in the comments! Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SkinKandy Deep Dive, Labor Revolting, More Budget Woes, and Is the UK Racist Against White People?
Adam and Adir go deep on SkinKandy, share the latest on the budget, look at the murder of young Brit Henry Nowak and announce which listener has won a $500 Luxury Escapes voucher. 00:00 - The Government's Fuel Solution?13:00 - Labor's Fall in Victoria17:42 - More Budget Fallout40:46 - Police Racism in the UK53:44 - SkinKandy (Deep Dive) Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Matt Heine on How Netwealth Became One of Australia’s Greatest Tech Success Stories
Matt Heine, CEO of Netwealth, joins Adam Schwab and Adir Shiffman for a deep dive into one of Australia’s most impressive technology and financial services success stories. Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meme Hero Frank Greeff Joins Pod, OpenAI vs Anthropic, Clare O'Neil's Budget Slip, SexyLand get Hot, CTM Crumbles and is SpaceX the Most Overvalued IPO Ever?
Adam and Adir sit down with Frank Greef, the man who led the LinkedIn campaign against the government’s disastrous budget—and copped a slap from Albo and the Nine papers for his trouble. Plus, the guys break down the latest from OpenAI and Anthropic, the looming SpaceX float, SexyLand’s unsexy financials, and an update on Corporate Travel Management. Stick around to find out how to enter our new prize draw! 00:00 - Intro & Substack News3:50 - OpenAI and Greg Brockman12:54 - Housing Minister Clare O'Neal's Comments18:35 - Siteminder19:30 - Curtis Stone23:30 - SexyLand27:40 - Frank Greeff45:30 - Anthropic52:50 - CTM1:02:05 - SpaceX Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special Bonus: Why SiteMinder Could Be the Most Misunderstood Stock on the ASX
SiteMinder has been caught in the ASX tech sell-off, but the hotel software business may be stronger than its share price suggests. Adam, Adir and Scott Middleton from Terem Capital break down the company’s subscription revenue, transaction growth, AI risk, valuation, profitability, and whether the market has overreacted. Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Contrarians CEO, Boomer's Budget, GYG Comes Home, EY Parental Leave Rort
Adam and Adir welcome The Contrarian’s new CEO, discuss the federal budget and get clear on who loves it (and why), catch up on Guzman y Gomez and why leaving the US is the right call, and talk through the EY parental rort and what good parental leave should look like. Join us on Substack for articles, news and more: https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ 00:00 - Will Hayward joins The Contrarians21:40 - Brian Cox's Business30:00 - LE Live38:00 - Lime Bikes42:22 - More Budget News1:14:00 - Guzman y Gomez 1:28:26 - EY's Parental Leave Updates Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrariansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Should Australians consider leaving for Singapore or Dubai? + How should renters think about the latest budget?
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another batch of listener questions. This week you asked: 🌏 With Adam and Adir increasingly frustrated about life in Australia, have they ever seriously considered leaving for somewhere like Singapore or the UAE? 🏠 As a late-30s renter in Sydney with a young family, how should the recent budget shape thinking about the future? 💰 With CGT changes increasing the rate of capital gains tax on Australian residents, why are non-residents still exempt from CGT on certain assets? Got something you want Adam and Adir to tackle next? Drop it in the comments! Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrariansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Budget Destroys Gen Z Hope, Xero Calamity Continues, Atlassian Rebounds, Lime to IPO and Temple & Webster Crunched
The guys discuss Australia's Federal Budget Horror Show and why young people are the hardest hit, Xero's highly paid CEO fails again as share price slumps, Atlassian rebounds (a little), Temple & Webster downgraded and Lime Bike prepares to IPO 00:00 - Budget Chat48:39 - Temple & Webster54:40 - Xero CEO1:00:02 - Atlassian1:03:40 - Deep Dive: Lime Bikes Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrariansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Programmable digital currency and selling a small VC-backed business
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another Q&A episode of the show. This week you asked: 💸 With China rolling out a programmable digital currency, could this become a serious fiscal policy tool in Australia too? 🏷️ What’s the best pathway for selling a small, profitable VC-backed business that’s no longer growing fast enough? 🛒 How much does store layout really affect retail spending? Got a question you want answered? Drop it in the comments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Federal Government Destroys Startups, Negative Gearing Stays for the Rich, is SBF the World’s Best Investor, Droneshield, Hamish Douglass and Marathons
The guys deep dive into the horrific changes to CGT and how it destroys young people’s chance at wealth, negative gearing out for the young and in for Boomers, how SBF became the world’s best investor, are fibre optics going to kill Droneshield, Hamish Douglass’ redemption and world record marathon’s can’t save running shoes. 00:00 - Intro4:35 - Mother's Day Run6:00 - Adelaide8:00 - Victorian State Budget Early Analysis14.30 - FTX + SBF23:10 - Sleep Habits31:00 - Drone Shield & Defence Tech34:40 - Hamish Douglas x Joe Aston39:50 - Marathons + Running Shoe Analysis47:00 - Unpacking the Budget Leaks Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: My boss is working from home but we’re in all the office + Dealing with loss and it’s impact on work
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another Q&A episode of the show. This week you asked: 🤷‍♂️ My boss is working from home but my team is in the office. 🏠 Do we feel sympathy for young people not feeling financially secure? 💭 Dealing with loss and it’s impact on work and mental wellbeing We love our listener questions. Drop us anything you want answered for our next one! Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cochlear Crashes, Firmus IPO Drama, Self Driving vs Flying, Batteries Step Up, Uber x Expedia, Ghost Buses and the Experience Economy
The guys discuss Cochlear's horrific profit downgrade, Firmus IPO hopes up in smoke (for now), self driving to challenge air travel, battery technology goes large and Uber and Expedia get close. 00:00 - Blackbird's Sunrise Start Up Event13:40 - Firmus32:50 - Uber x Expedia42:55 - Public Transport44:55 - CATL53:36 - Self Driving vs. Flying1:02:46 - Experience Economy1:12:57 - Cochlea Deep Dive Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Trump’s latest assassination attempt + Are classic trades the most reliable career path?
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another Q&A episode of the show. This week you asked: 🧱 Are classic trades the most AI proof career path? 🗂️ Taking on more responsibility at work with no extra compensation 🚨 Donald Trump’s recent assassination attempt Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Heidi Health, Canva, Mecca’s Rise and Rise, NDIS Flesh Wound, CTM Disaster Gets Worse, Temple & Webster CEO Shock and Copilot Fail
The guys deep dive into Heidi Health, Canva’s Big Dog and Pony Show, is Mecca Australia’s Best Business, Labor tries and fails to curb NDIS largesse, CTM debacle just got a whole lot worse, Temple & Webster changes CEOs and Microsoft’s Co Pilot embarrassment. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrariansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: AI Effecting Entry Level Jobs + The Value of Personal Brands
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another Q&A episode of the show. This week you asked: 👔 Is AI going to remove entry level jobs? 📸 What is the value of a personal brand? 🏠 Property isn’t productive! Got a question you want answered? Drop it in the comments! Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shark Tank Star and VC Steve Baxter, Mythos, Will Quantum Kill Encryption, Pope Double Standards, Data Centres, Glydways and Hermes
Steve Baxter joins the pod to discuss his incredible story and why the best investments are the least popular, Anthropic kind of drops Mythos, Adir’s deep dive into encryption, Pope Leo vs Donald Trump, how investible are data centres, are trains dead and has Hermes jumped the shark? ---- Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians We want to know more about the people who listen to The Contrarians. Please fill out our survey at the link below and let us know what you think about the show: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JD62TB9 Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Researching when investing in public companies + Was the Prime Minister’s Address Necessary!?
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another Q&A episode of the show. This week you asked: 👨‍🔬 How much research do you do when investing in a public company? 📢 What justifies a Prime Minister’s public address? 🥺 Leaving friends behind in a workplace Got a question you want answered? Drop it in the comments! Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WFH Blow, SpaceX IPO, Droneshield Deckchair Shuffle, GYG Hits Back and CTM Debacle Continues
The guys discuss the bombshell tax ruling on WFH, Elon’s Big IPO, Droneshield Chairman and CEO Gone, GYG confounds its critics and CTM disappoints investors again. Thanks for listening! Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Finding enough time to do it all + Starting a business in 2026 vs 2006
It's Saturday, so we're back with another Ask Us Anything episode. Today we're answering: ⌛ How to find time to do everything you want to do 👔 Starting a business in 2026 vs 2006 💿 Should you choose one AI service and stick with it? Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrariansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CostCo, Kathmandu Deep Dive, Albo makes Petrol Crisis Worse, RBA’s Credit Card Surcharge Disgrace, Waymo Love and Victorian Government Gets Something Right
The guys discuss CostCo, deep dive into KMD Brands emergency capital raise, the Australian Governments disastrous fuel excise cut, the RBA loses the plot (again), customer just love Waymo and concerns for Adam as he agrees with a Victorian Government decision Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special Bonus: Carma Deep Dive with special guest, Scott Middleton
Adam and Adir are joined by Terem Capital's Scott Middleton, and they go deep into the fascinating business model of the recently IPOd Carma - has the market got it right? Thanks to Terem Capital - visit https://terem.capital/contrarians/ Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Canva’s Profitless Profit, Smiggle Slumps, Catapult Flying, CGT Debacle, the Incredible Benefits of Autonomous Cars, Firmus and Adam Gets Run over by a Golf Buggy
The guys discuss Canva’s recent profit resultsm Smiggle’s slump smashes Premier, Adir updates us on Catapult’s strong performance, Chalmer’s CGT cluelessness, why we need autonomous cars now and Adam’s run in with a golf buggy. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Should fuel price surges mean people work from home? + What does it mean to be Australian?
Happy Saturday! We’re back with another Q&A episode of the show. This week you asked: ⛽ Should fuel price surges mean people work from home more? 🦘 What does it actually mean to be Australian? 🇦🇺 If Victoria was a company, what would a board do? Got a question you want answered? Drop it in the comments! Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rich List, Atlassian Crash, Seek Horrors, Operation Epic Fury, Biennial Disgrace, Councils Behaving Badly and Adir’s Great and Terrible Calls
The guys chat Rich List with private jet expert John Stensholt, Atlassian Wealth Drop, Seek Brothers fortunes diverge, Operation Epic Fury and the real oil price story, Sydney Biennial racism disgrace, inept councils and Adir nails one call and fails another. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Are electric trucks the future? + What if the State of Victoria was a company?
This week we’re answering: 🚚 Should Australia switch to electric trucking? 🪙 Is decentralised currency the future? 🇦🇺 If Victoria was a company, what would a board do? Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Atlassian Sacks Thousands, Koala to IPO, Grace Tame’s Disgrace, Star Directors Get Off, Best AI Platforms and Biggest EV Adopters
The guys discuss Atlassian’s mass termination event, Koala finally goes public, Grace Tame ruins the Australian of the Year Award, Michael Lee’s Star Casino judgement, what are the best LLMs to use and which countries love EVs the most. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: The dwindling radio industry + How did the market get GYG so wrong?
It’s Saturday, so a new Ask Us Anything episode is up now. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians This week we’re answering: 📻 Are we witnessing the end of radio? 😡 When is being contrarian actually just arrogance 🌮 Did the market get GYG wrong!? Got a question you want answered? Drop it below and we’ll get to it soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Life360 Deep Dive, Dorsey’s Block Shambles, Kyle & Jackie Implode, OpenAI Raise in Doubt, Grand Prix and World’s Most Valuable Sporting Franchises.
The guys go real deep into ASX darling Life360, Jack Dorsey fires half the block, Australia’s richest DJs break up, OpenAI’s fake raise in the spotlight, Australia’s Grand Prix and who are the world’s richest sporting teams Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Negative experiences in business deals + Would you rather Human or AI phone agents?
It’s Saturday, so a new Ask Us Anything episode is up now. This week we’re answering: ❓ Negative experiences with reputable businesses 🧑‍💻 SaaS usage at Luxury Escapes 📞 Would you rather wait on hold to speak to a human or speak to an AI agent? Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Death of a Tyrant, Eucalyptus Riches, Open AI’s Lofty Valuation, Cettire in Tatters, CTM Clinging On and Jacinda Hates NZ
The guys discuss the latest in Iran and the death of a brutal murderer, Eucalyptus Founder Riches, is the OpenAI Capital Raise for Real, Cettire Barrels Towards Death, CTM’s Strange Financials and Jacinda’s Australia Bombshell. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Hiding Failures on LinkedIn? + Milking opportunities where your business succeeds publicly!
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week you asked: 🧑‍💻 AI being blamed for poor results 🎉 How to milk opportunities where your business has public success. 📉 Hiding Failures from LinkedIn!? As always, we love answering your questions, so keep them coming! Get in touch now with whatever you’d like answered. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Eucalyptus Sale Deep Dive, is Waymo an Uber killer, Winnings’ Winnings, Victoria becomes an official Crime State, Adir Visits Lakemba and special guest business publishing legend, Chris Janz
The guys go deep and break the real story behind Eucalyptus’ massive sale to Hims and Hers, Uber’s self driving worries, Winnings sells to Ellerston, Victoria sinks deeper into the mire, Adir’s message to Pauline Hanson and we chat to the saviour of Fairfax’s newspapers and Capital Brief founder, Chris Janz. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Is AI changing productivity expectations in business? + Are whole body MRIs getting more popular + Wes Maas investing in AI
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week you asked: 🩻 Will whole body MRIs become more popular in the preventative health screening space? 💼 Has AI changed the expectations of productivity in business? 🏗️ Wes Maas sells construction assets to invest in AI As always, we love answering your questions, so keep them coming! Get in touch now with whatever you’d like answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special guest Joe Aston joins, Winter Olympics Sexism, the Rise and Fall of Luke Sayers, Corporate Travel Management and Temple & Webster Crash
The guys are joined by superstar Joe Aston to discuss the rise and fall of Melbourne's Man About Town, Luke Sayers, Corporate Travel Management's inevitable downfall, Temple & Webster smashed on profit numbers, Councils behaving badly and Adam's Quiz returns. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Finding balanced views in modern journalism + How AI will impact spreadsheets + Meditation as a tool for success
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week we’re talking: ✏️ How to get balanced views in business and political commentary? 🖥️ How will AI intersect with Excel and Spreadsheets moving forward? 🧘 Is meditation part of Adam & Adir’s day to day lives? We’re always on the hunt for great new questions, so keep them coming in our DMs or by commenting on the Thread! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Saas Crash! AI Collapse. Atlassian Hammered. Xero Obliterated. BTC Decimated. CTM Founder Lives Large. Will Canva Take Down Australian VCs.
The guys discuss a wild week on markets and the SaaS catastrophe. Atlassian's share price destroyed as investors question AI's impact. Xero's horrid year continues to get worse. Bitcoin drops below US$70,000, how has CTM's wealthy colourful founder avoided scrutiny and what is Canva really worth? Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Are traditional medical clinics still worth it? + Is Substack undermining traditional media?
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week we’re talking: 💊 Did COVID mark the end of the traditional medical clinic? 💼 Are business brokers worth it for people looking to buy a business? ✍️ Is Substack bringing down traditional media outlets? We’re always on the hunt for great new questions, so keep them coming in our DMs or by commenting on the Thread! Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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$16 billion IREN Deep Dive, OnlyFans For Sale, Escalante's Fall, will Moltbook take over the world, Jamie Pherous Cuts and Runs and Aus Open
The guys go deep into the US$16b Iren with special guest, Scott Middleton, OnlyFans sale, Laurence Escalante charged, AI taking over the world, CTM founder quits and the rise and rise of the incredible Aus Open. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Should we change the date of Australia Day? + Mark Carney’s DAVOS Speech + How to effectively manage time?
It’s Saturday, so our Ask Us Anything episode is fresh in your feed and ready to listen to! This week we’re talking: 🇦🇺 Should we change the date of Australia Day? 🇨🇦 Canadian PM Mark Carney’s DAVOS speech 💪 How do the guys manage their time to stay productive every day? We’re always on the hunt for great new questions, so keep them coming in our DMs or by commenting on the Thread! Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Netflix Dumped, SaaS Meltdown, Koala Deep Dive, Are Private Schools Worth It, Airlines and Goyder’s Parting Disgrace
The guys discuss Netflix’s share price meltdown and Warner Bros buy, argue about whether the SaaS meltdown has been overdone, deep dive into a booming Koala, question whether it’s really worth it to send your kids to increasingly expensive private school and Goyder’s AFL farewell can’t come too soon. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: How do we prioritise sleep? + Is wearable fitness tech worth it? + Managing a staff member who doesn't gel with your staff
Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jellycat Deep Dive, Atlassian Share Price Crash, Kings Counsel Ransom, Writers Festival Monstrosity, SXSW Sydney Dies and Adam’s Passport Bliss
The guys deep dive into the incredibly profitable world of Jellycats, Atlassian’s share price crashes 28% in a month and Adam does (another) victory lap, King’s Counsels score a payrise, Adelaide Writers Festival collapses under the weightr of massive taxpayer funding, Jessy Wu comes on to talk about the death of SXSW Sydney and Adam’s joyful new passport experience. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Us Anything: Working through Christmas + Should high school students get jobs?
Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Get the fearless truth about start-ups and corporate Australia from guys that give you the hard facts, not the company line. Hear Luxury Escapes co-founder Adam Schwab and Catapult Sports Exec Chairman Adir Shiffman provide the inside word on the biggest stories in business with a contrarian take from the guys who sit on both sides of the table. New episodes dropping weekly.
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