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Ask Us Anything: The dwindling radio industry + How did the market get GYG so wrong?
March 13, 2026

Ask Us Anything: The dwindling radio industry + How did the market ge…

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 con...

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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.
March 9, 2026

Life360 Deep Dive, Dorsey’s Block Shambles, Kyle & Jackie Implode, Op…

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 T...

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Ask Us Anything: Negative experiences in business deals + Would you rather Human or AI phone agents?
March 6, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Negative experiences in business deals + Would you r…

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 sp...

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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
March 2, 2026

Death of a Tyrant, Eucalyptus Riches, Open AI’s Lofty Valuation, Cett…

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 Bombshel...

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Ask Us Anything: Hiding Failures on LinkedIn? + Milking opportunities where your business succeeds publicly!
Feb. 27, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Hiding Failures on LinkedIn? + Milking opportunities…

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...

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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
Feb. 23, 2026

Eucalyptus Sale Deep Dive, is Waymo an Uber killer, Winnings’ Winning…

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 w...

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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
Feb. 20, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Is AI changing productivity expectations in business…

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...

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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
Feb. 16, 2026

Special guest Joe Aston joins, Winter Olympics Sexism, the Rise and F…

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 behav...

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Ask Us Anything: Finding balanced views in modern journalism + How AI will impact spreadsheets + Meditation as a tool for success
Feb. 13, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Finding balanced views in modern journalism + How AI…

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 forwa...

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Saas Crash! AI Collapse. Atlassian Hammered. Xero Obliterated. BTC Decimated. CTM Founder Lives Large. Will Canva Take Down Australian VCs.
Feb. 9, 2026

Saas Crash! AI Collapse. Atlassian Hammered. Xero Obliterated. BTC De…

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 we...

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Ask Us Anything: Are traditional medical clinics still worth it? + Is Substack undermining traditional media?
Feb. 6, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Are traditional medical clinics still worth it? + Is…

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? ✍️...

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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
Feb. 2, 2026

$16 billion IREN Deep Dive, OnlyFans For Sale, Escalante's Fall, will…

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 li...

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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?
Jan. 30, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Should we change the date of Australia Day? + Mark C…

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 m...

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Netflix Dumped, SaaS Meltdown, Koala Deep Dive, Are Private Schools Worth It, Airlines and Goyder’s Parting Disgrace
Jan. 26, 2026

Netflix Dumped, SaaS Meltdown, Koala Deep Dive, Are Private Schools W…

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 increasi...

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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
Jan. 23, 2026

Ask Us Anything: How do we prioritise sleep? + Is wearable fitness te…

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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
Jan. 19, 2026

Jellycat Deep Dive, Atlassian Share Price Crash, Kings Counsel Ransom…

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 un...

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Ask Us Anything: Working through Christmas + Should high school students get jobs?
Jan. 16, 2026

Ask Us Anything: Working through Christmas + Should high school stude…

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Costco Deepdive, Health Insurance Pricing, Iran on the Edge of Freedom and Albo's Royal Commission Dark Arts
Jan. 12, 2026

Costco Deepdive, Health Insurance Pricing, Iran on the Edge of Freedo…

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...

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Ask Us Anything: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year? + Will We Have AI Movies Soon?
Jan. 9, 2026

Ask Us Anything: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year? + Will We Have AI Mo…

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2026 Predictions and What We Got Badly Wrong (and Right) Last Year
Jan. 5, 2026

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 Y...

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Ask Us Anything: Australia's Best & Worst PM? + Worst Ever Travel Experiences
Jan. 2, 2026

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

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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
Dec. 29, 2025

Hot Doc Sale Bonanza, Corporate Travel Management Survives for Now, A…

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 th...

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Ask Us Anything: Does Everyone Need a Side Hustle? + The Biggest Story of 2025?
Dec. 26, 2025

Ask Us Anything: Does Everyone Need a Side Hustle? + The Biggest Stor…

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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
Dec. 22, 2025

Bondi Massacre Hit Albanese, Taylor Swift’s Riches, ASIC’s Netwealth …

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 lawsu...

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