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The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

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S1 Ep 190Ask 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.

Mar 27, 202618 min

S1 Ep 187Rich 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.

Mar 23, 20261h 41m

S1 Ep 186Ask 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.

Mar 20, 202625 min

S1 Ep 185Atlassian 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.

Mar 16, 20261h 27m

S1 Ep 184Ask 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.

Mar 13, 202631 min

S1 Ep 183Life360 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.

Mar 9, 20261h 27m

S1 Ep 182Ask 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.

Mar 6, 202634 min

S1 Ep 181Death 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.

Mar 2, 20261h 49m

S1 Ep 180Ask 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.

Feb 27, 202626 min

S1 Ep 179Eucalyptus 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.

Feb 23, 20261h 47m

S1 Ep 178Ask 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.

Feb 20, 202630 min

S1 Ep 177Special 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.

Feb 16, 20261h 41m

S1 Ep 176Ask 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.

Feb 13, 202627 min

S1 Ep 175Saas 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.

Feb 9, 20261h 36m

S1 Ep 174Ask 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.

Feb 6, 202636 min

S1 Ep 173$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.

Feb 2, 20262h 8m

S1 Ep 172Ask 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.

Jan 30, 202626 min

S1 Ep 171Netflix 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.

Jan 26, 20261h 30m

S1 Ep 170Ask Us Anything: How do we prioritise sleep? + Is wearable fitness tech worth it? + Managing a staff member who doesn't gel with your staff

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Jan 23, 202629 min

S1 Ep 169Jellycat 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.

Jan 19, 20261h 22m

S1 Ep 168Ask Us Anything: Working through Christmas + Should high school students get jobs?

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Jan 16, 202631 min

S1 Ep 167Costco 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.

Jan 12, 20261h 38m

S1 Ep 166Ask Us Anything: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year? + Will We Have AI Movies Soon?

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Jan 9, 202634 min

S1 Ep 1652026 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.

Jan 5, 20261h 25m

S1 Ep 164Ask Us Anything: Australia's Best & Worst PM? + Worst Ever Travel Experiences

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Jan 2, 202646 min

S1 Ep 163Hot 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.

Dec 29, 20251h 39m

S1 Ep 162Ask Us Anything: Does Everyone Need a Side Hustle? + The Biggest Story of 2025?

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Dec 26, 202527 min

S1 Ep 161Bondi 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.

Dec 22, 20251h 59m

S1 Ep 160Ask Us Anything: Silvagni Case and Suppression Orders + Arnott's $45M Debt Facility

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Dec 19, 202533 min

S1 Ep 159The 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.

Dec 15, 20251h 50m

First thoughts of the terror attack at Bondi Beach

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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.

Dec 15, 202525 min

S1 Ep 158Ask Us Anything: The growth of women's sports + Is Melbourne's Metro Tunnel POINTLESS?

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Dec 12, 202523 min

S1 Ep 157Is 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.

Dec 8, 20251h 55m

S1 Ep 156Ask Us Anything: Buying through Ali Express? + Should AirBnB be banned?

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Dec 5, 202526 min

S1 Ep 155Temple & 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.

Dec 3, 20251h 5m

S1 Ep 154Droneshield 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.

Dec 1, 20251h 23m

S1 Ep 153Ask Us Anything: Is This the End of Country Road? + Flight Centre's New Loyalty Program

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Nov 28, 202531 min

S1 Ep 152Nvidia Worries, Xero Disappoints Again, Droneshield Nightmare Gets Worse, Tesla, Defund the ABC and Adir's Awesome Quiz

The guys chat about the Nvidia worries which could sink the market, Xero's latest announcement disappoints investors again, Droneshield rings the bell, Adam's Tesla fail, ABC Bias Problems and Adir unleashes an epic quiz. 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.

Nov 24, 20251h 38m

S1 Ep 151Ask Us Anything: The TRUTH of Victoria's Crime Wave!? + Should Australia Go Nuclear?

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Nov 21, 202526 min

S1 Ep 150Drone Shield Cut and Run, Menulog Dies, the World’s Greatest Insider Trader, Open AI, Woke Judges and Airport Security Fail

The guys deep dive into Droneshield’s great sell down, the untimely death of Menulog, is Nancy Pelosi the world’s greatest insider trader, is OpenAI a corporate scam, Victoria’s woke judges and Adam’s airport security fail. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/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.

Nov 17, 20251h 42m

S1 Ep 149Ask Us Anything: How much money is too much? + Boomers with Wealth + Seaweed Start Up

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Nov 14, 202528 min

S1 Ep 148RBA Blows It (Again), Pet Circle Horror Show, Navan IPO Deep Dive, Richo Gone, Mamdani Takes NYC, Luxury Escapes’ Goes to the Beach and Adir turns Quizmaster

The guys discuss Australia’s inflation disaster and the RBA getting it wrong again, Pet Circle calamity continues, Navan goes public and Adam is a big fan, Graham Richardson dies, economic illetaral socialuist Zohran Mandani becomes mayor of the heart of capitalism and Luxury Escapes opens its second retail store. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/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/@contrarianspod  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 20251h 46m

S1 Ep 147Ask Us Anything: Is the Welcome to Country Overdone? + Should businesses be more responsible with data +

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Nov 7, 202525 min

S1 Ep 146ASX 20 Bubble, Jumbo Deep Dive, Fyxer, Halloween and Jordy from Great Wrap

The guys discuss the growing bubble in ASX20 stocks, deep dive into Jumbo Interactive, Adir Reviews Fyxer AI, why Halloween is the best day and chat to Jordy Kaye founder of Great Wrap. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/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.

Nov 3, 20251h 48m

S1 Ep 145Ask Us Anything: Should SPP's be COMPULSARY? + Big Companies Paying NO Income Tax + Australia's Dying Music Festival Scene.

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Oct 31, 202524 min

S1 Ep 144Journos WFH Fail, Catapult Goes Large, Atlassian’s Horrendous Buy, Biggest Rocketships, Delta’s Upmarket Win and Adir’s Celebrity Encounter

The Westpac WFH decision and why the entire business media buried the lede, the inside scoop on Catapult’s latest successful capital raise, Atlassian horror run of M&A continues, the world’s biggest rocket businesses, Delta targets the rich and wins and Adir’s latest brush with fame. 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.

Oct 27, 20251h 51m

S1 Ep 143Ask Us Anything: How Does Adir READ SO MUCH? + Performance Marketing with Fixed Costs?

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Oct 24, 202538 min

S1 Ep 141ChatGPT Jumps the Shark, VC Troubles, Xero Pay Fight, Nike Stores Gone, NRMA Uncovered and Waymo Expands

The guys chat about peak ChatGPT and their bizarre p*rn fetish, Australian venture capital hits turbulence, Xero’s highly paid CEO, Nike store franchise owner collapses, Adir investigates the wonderful world of NRMA and Waymo expands its empire globally. 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.

Oct 20, 20251h 51m

S1 Ep 140Ask Us Anything: US H1B VISA Fee in the Tech Industry + Should I Get a Mentor?

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Oct 17, 202533 min

S1 Ep 139AI Boom Keeps Booming, Deep Dive into Australia’s Secret $6b Business, Pokémon Cards, Board Games and Founders Behaving Badly

The guys discuss the incredible AI Boom and growing risks, deep dive into Coden Technology – Australia’s lowest profile tech giant, the hidden world of Pokémon card, the big business of indy board games and founders behaving badly.   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.

Oct 13, 20251h 44m