The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

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The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

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.

  1. 100

    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.

  2. 99

    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.

  3. 98

    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.

  4. 97

    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.

  5. 96

    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.

  6. 95

    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.

  7. 94

    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.

  8. 93

    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.

  9. 92

    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.

  10. 91

    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.

  11. 90

    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.

  12. 89

    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.

  13. 88

    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.

  14. 87

    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.

  15. 86

    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.

  16. 85

    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.

  17. 84

    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.

  18. 83

    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.

  19. 82

    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.

  20. 81

    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.

  21. 80

    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.

  22. 79

    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.

  23. 78

    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.

  24. 77

    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.

  25. 76

    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.

  26. 75

    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.

  27. 74

    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.

  28. 73

    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.

  29. 72

    $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.

  30. 71

    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.

  31. 70

    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.

  32. 69

    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.

  33. 68

    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.

  34. 67

    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.

  35. 66

    Costco Deepdive, Health Insurance Pricing, Iran on the Edge of Freedom and Albo's Royal Commission Dark Arts

    The guys deep dive into the incredible business of Costco, Adir goes deep into health insurance pricing, Iran's freedom protests and Albo backflips on the Royal Commission with a big asterisk. 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.

  36. 65

    Ask Us Anything: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year? + Will We Have AI Movies 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.

  37. 64

    2026 Predictions and What We Got Badly Wrong (and Right) Last Year

    The guys give their predictions for 2026 and review how they went for 2025 no holds barred.   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.

  38. 63

    Ask Us Anything: Australia's Best & Worst PM? + Worst Ever Travel Experiences

    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.

  39. 62

    Hot Doc Sale Bonanza, Corporate Travel Management Survives for Now, Albo Kinda cuts Business Class, Why Consumer Businesses Shouldn’t Shut during Christmas and Busiest Airline Routes

    The guys discuss the massive $250m HotDoc Sale to Potentia, Corporate Travel Management gets a six month stay of execution, Albanese tights family travel rules, why smart businesses don’t shut during Christmas and what are the world’s busiest airline routes   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.

  40. 61

    Ask Us Anything: Does Everyone Need a Side Hustle? + The Biggest Story of 2025?

    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.

  41. 60

    Bondi Massacre Hit Albanese, Taylor Swift’s Riches, ASIC’s Netwealth Fail, PuppyGate, Chemist Warehouse, Shayne Elliott’s $13m Cash Grab and Lululemon Deep Dive

    The guys discuss the fallout from the Bondi tragedy and why Labor failed to act on Antisemitism, Taylor Swift’s Eras Richard, ASIC loses the plot with the First Guardian debacle, PuppyGate WFH, Shayne Elliott $13.5m ANZ lawsuit and is Lululemon done?   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.

  42. 59

    Ask Us Anything: Silvagni Case and Suppression Orders + Arnott's $45M Debt Facility

    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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    The Age of Entitlement in Full Swing, Corporate Travel Deep Dive, Most Valuable Brands, Law Firm Break Up, Maggie Beer, Interest Rates to the Moon and Waymo Flies

    Adam and Adir discuss politicians feasting on taxpayer largesse, deep dive into the CTM mess – will it survive, Adam quizzes Adir on the most valuable global brands, Mallesons comes home, RBA concedes defeat with interest rates and the rise and rise of Waymo. 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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    First thoughts of the terror attack at Bondi Beach

    The morning after terrorists changed Australia, Adam and Adir have a sombre discussion on how the Jewish community is feeling about the antisemitic terror attack, and what this means for Australia as a nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Ask Us Anything: The growth of women's sports + Is Melbourne's Metro Tunnel POINTLESS?

    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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    Is OpenAI a Goner? Don’t Miss Adir’s AI Deep Dive, Netflix goes Pacman, Bending Spoons goes Old Skool, Social Media Ban, Amex Kills Points and Pollies Behaving Badly

    Adir gives an incredible deep dive into the business of AI and will OpenAI survive? Netflix bids for Warner and bets the company, Bending Spoons hits $11b, Australia about to kick of world kids first social media ban, Amex devalued points (again) and Annika Wells business class debacle.   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: Buying through Ali Express? + Should AirBnB be banned?

     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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    Temple & Webster Deep Dive Special Episode

    Temple & Webster's share is finally starting to crash back down to earth, with the company's AGM shocking investors with an 18% revenue growth, down from 23%. Adam, Adir and guest Scott from Terem Capital break down the insane drop of Temple's shares in this special bonus episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Droneshield Drill Down, Corporate Travel Management Implodes, BOM Laughing Stock, Compaq, Mike's Jet and the Richest New Zealanders

    The guys go deep into the debacle at Droneshield, Corporate Travel Management's refund disaster and will it survive, BOM spends a fortune of taxpayer dollars on dud app, Compaq's fascinating backstory and who is the richest person in NZ.   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 This the End of Country Road? + Flight Centre's New Loyalty Program

    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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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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