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The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Employment Hero v Seek Cage Fight, Atlassian Burn Book, Southwest, Reg Grundy's Legacy, Why Free Samples are a Genius Move and How are Coin Laundries Still a Thing?
The guys discuss the almighty fight between Employment Hero and former friend, Seek, Atlassian Co-Founders go to War, Southwest Cleans Up, Adir reviews Reg Grundy's autobiography, Adam's advice to businesses on samples and the greatly exaggerated death of coin laundries. Today's Sponsors: Vanta: www.vanta.com/contrarians Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Aussie BroadbandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-28
1h 39
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: Managing a Personal Equities Portfolio + Price Inflation in Insurance
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.
2025-07-25
33 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Guzman Deep Dive, Reserve Bank Smashes Small Business (again), Australian Shareholders Get Shafted, Best Selling Authors and UberEats Fails Again
The guys go deep into Mexican fave Guzman y Gomez, the RBA credit card fee ban hit small business hard, why imputation credits aren't as shareholder friendly as they appear, Adir's Book review and the best selling authors and Adam's latest Uber Eats pain Today's Sponsors: Vanta: www.vanta.com/contrarians Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Aussie Broadband 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.c...
2025-07-21
1h 43
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: Customer Acquisition Costs + Lab Grown vs. Mined Diamonds??
00:00 - Customer Acquisition costs 21:00 - Lab grown diamonds 26:40 - Staff Profit Share options Hear the guys chat more about lab grown diamonds: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/blueys-billions-teslas-tough-times-atlassian-gets-profitable/id1703720734?i=1000653963077 Today's Sponsor: Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Vanta: www.vanta.com/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...
2025-07-18
37 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
RBA Gets it Right (finally), Bumble Trouble, ASX Dual Class Voting Cage Match, Hermes Record, Are Limebikes Too Popular, World’s Biggest Companies, BA Shocker and Adir’s Rules of Capitalism
The guys discuss how the RBA finally got it right with interest rates, Bumble confirms online dating shark jump, the guys pick a side on the ASX dual voting fight, Birken breaks record, Adam’s Limebike issues in London, Adir dives deep into index dominating businesses, Adam’s horrific British Airways experience and Adir gives his Golden Rules on Capitalism. Today's Sponsors: Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Vanta: www.vanta.com/contrarians Hear the guys talk about Bumble in these episodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nk3xiXeZ1iBO2Gl9VemU8...
2025-07-14
1h 33
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: Equity Mates x Betashares Acquistion + Child Care Issues in Victoria
00:00 - Equity Mates x Betashares Acquisition 11:20 - Problems in Child Care 28:32 - When to broaden your horizons outside of your business. Today's Sponsors: Mighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/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/liste...
2025-07-11
40 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Droneshield Flies, Di Pilla Crashes, Dominos Debacle, WFH, Tether’s Money Machine and Adir’s LinkedIn Pet Hate
Droneshield flies and proves Adam wrong, David Di Pilla’s golden runs comes to an abrupt end, Jack Cowin comes to rescue Domino’s, Adam’s WFH article, the strange Tether money making machine and Adir’s pet hate on LinkedIn. Today's Sponsors: Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Telstra: www.telstra.com.au/tbtc Vanta: www.vanta.com/contrarians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-07
1h 53
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: Would the guys go on Shark Tank? + Is Kogan a Lottery Business Now!?
00:00 - Would the guys go on Shark Tank?11:30 - JB vs Harvey Norman15.48 - Kogan's New Direction? Today's Sponsors: Mighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/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.
2025-07-04
29 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Xero Bets the Business, Woolworths MyDeal Disaster, Moral Hazard on Planes, EV Road Test and Woodfrog
The guys question Xero’s massive $4b bet on Melio, Woolworth’s blows $500m on its MyDeal disaster, how do you reduce moral hazard on planes, Adir test drives an EV and chats the growth of Woodfrog. Today's Sponsors: Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Vanta: www.vanta.com/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/contrarianspo...
2025-06-30
1h 48
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: Rich People Problems + The Milgram Experiment + LinkedIn
00:00 - What problems do rich people face? 08:15 - The Milgram Experiment in business 17:58 - How much do we use LinkedIn? Today's Sponsors: Mighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/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 infor...
2025-06-27
30 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
World’s Best Bahn Mi, Adir Sleeps with Obama, Door Dash’s Curious Acquisition, Catapult ‘s Smart Buy, Amazon Prime Ads a Turn Off, Adairs Deep Dive and Adir’s Injury
The guys discuss the world’s best Bahn Mi and can restaurants have process power, Adir’s Five Star Encounter, Door Dash gets smart, analysing Catapult’s recent acquisition, Adir’s anger at Amazon Prime’s ads, Adair’s deep dive and Adir’s sporting injury cripples the man of steel.Todays' Sponsors:Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrariansVanta: www.vanta.com/contrarians00:00 - Intro: Adir's Injured09:30 - Adir's Quiz: Highest Annual Revenue Per Employee24:00 - Best Banh Mi?32:39 - Adam's Quiz...
2025-06-23
1h 40
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Virgin IPO, Immutable Questions, YouTube Goes Too Premium, Adir's US Adventures, Israel's Masterstroke and Adam's Cettire Victory Lap
The guys discuss the winners from the Virgin IPO, questions being raised about crytop Unicorn Immutable, YouTube gets too rich for Adir, Israel's intelligence win in Iran and Cettire's Collapse.This week's sponsors:Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrariansVanta: www.vanta.com/contrariansTelstra: www.telstra.com.au/tbtc 00:00 - Intro3:55 - Investing in Defence?11:50 - Chick-Fil-A18:30 - Adam's Great Glasses Experience21:30 - YouTube Premium Price Hike30:50 - Another Apple Blunder?40:10 - Co...
2025-06-16
1h 29
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
David Jones and Qantas Hook Up, Koala Pulls IPO, Mecca, JB Hi Fi’s Golden Run, Get Swift’s Tale of Destruction, Apple’s Woes and Mike’s Switch 2 Review
The guys chat abouts David Jones’ partnership with loyalty giant, Qantas, Koala withdraws its IPO, Mecca’s belated 2023 results disappoint boys, JB Hi Fi’s incredible legacy of success, Get Swift Founder goes Viral, Apple’s continuing trouble’s and Mike’s hot off the press review of Nintendo’s Switch 2.Today's Sponsors:Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au Telstra: www.telstra.com.au/tbtcVanta: www.vanta.com/contrarians 00:00 - Adir's in Tel Aviv again.06:04 - Adam's Apple Woes18:30 - Mike's Switch 2 Review
2025-06-09
1h 32
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: What really happens in the Qantas lounge + Angel Investing Tips + Where to stash your emergency $1M!
00:00 - How to set valuation when Angel Investing?14:35 - What really happens in the Qantas lounge?22:00 - Where are you stashing your emergency $1M?Today's Sponsors:Safety Nest: www.safetynest.com.auMighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians Affix: www.affix.com.au/contrariansThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@Contrar...
2025-06-06
28 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: How does ambition change over time? + Contrarian takes on AI
00:00 - How does ambition change over time?12:00 - The guy's contrarian takes on AI20:22 - St. Kilda FC's boardToday's sponsors:Safetynest: www.safetynest.com.auMighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians Affix: www.affix.com.au/contrarians Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow...
2025-05-30
28 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Joe Aston joins Live to talk Qantas, the L1-Platinum Takeover and James Hardie, Catapult Rockets, Interest Rates, the Power of Great Customer Service and Adir’s McDonald’s Incident
The guys are joined by Joe Aston to chat about Qantas, L1, James Hardie, and the growth of Rampart, Catapult’s incredible run continues while Adam encourages Adir to start looking for private jets, the RBA’s foolish decision to prematurely slash interest rates, why great customer service is so important and Adir’s McDonald’s mishap.00:00 - Episode 10002:25 - Catapult12:15 - Adir's Question20:23 - Great Customer Service28.45 - Adir at McDonalds32:45 - Interest Rates42:50 - Joe Aston in Studio with Adam & Adir
2025-05-26
1h 51
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
World’s Biggest Travel Businesses, DoorDash Goes Large, HotDoc’s Missing Dance Partner and the guys speak to EatClub Founder Pan Koutlakis
The guys discuss the world’s most profitable travel businesses, DoorDash’s big week as it buys Deliveroo and Seven Rooms, HotDoc’s ambitious IPO plans and the guys speak exclusively to EatClub Founder Pan Koutlakis after his $18.7m raise00:00 - Intro15:40 - Grand Prix Headline22:50 - Ubisoft, Massive and Gaming34:34 - Most profitable travel businesses40:00 - Customer service at LE1:01:00 - Pan from EatClub1:23:35 - HotDocAdir's Books:The Dream Architects by David Polfeldt
2025-05-19
1h 40
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: How to manage your time + Is DEI actually helpful for business?
00:00 - How Adam & Adir manage their time10:46 - DEI in business21:02 - What industry would you focus on today?Thanks to our sponsors:Safety Nest: www.safetynest.com.au Mighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/contrariansVanta: www.vanta.com/contrariansThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast
2025-05-09
34 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Apple’s Disaster, Atlassian Crashes, Tesla’s Struggles, Election Breakdown and Adir’s New Voting Idea
The guys discuss the unfolding disasters at Apple, Atlassian’s share price crash as it gives away AI, Tesla gets squeezed and dive into the Liberal’s election calamity and Adir’s brand new much improved voting system00:00 - Intro07:30 - Australian Election Breakdown49:00 - Adir's LinkedIn Survey Update53:50 - Nintendo Update55:15 - Brambles57:15 - Warren Buffet1:08:35 - Apple's Woes1:16:57 - Atlassian1:31:02 - Storage IndustriesThis week's sponsors:Netwealth: www.netwealth.com.au
2025-05-05
1h 42
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: Adam & Adir's political party!? + Starting a board career
00:00 - Starting a board career12:05 - Adam & Adir's personal business stories22:10 - Policies from Adam & Adir's pretend political partyThis week's sponsors:Safety Nest: www.safetynest.com.auDMG: www.digitalmindsgroup.com.auAffix: www.affix.com.au/contrariansMighty Partners: www.mightypartners.com.au/contrariansThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtub...
2025-05-02
33 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Why it’s not Always Smart to Buy the Dip, James Hardie Disgrace, the Business of Coachella, is Empathy Important, the YoChi Miracle, Adore Beauty Struggles and Victoria’s Soviet Style Campsites
The guys discuss why buying the dip isn’t always the best investment strategy, how the ASX blundered the James Hardie merger, the economics of the world’s largest music festival, is empathy the most important characteristic that investors should look for, the rise and rise of frozen yoghurt giant YoChi, Adore’s retail stores struggle against the might of Mecca and Victoria’s latest policy embarrassment.00:00 - Intro13:00 - Free Campsites in Vic?17:00 - Adam's Printer Nightmare27.25 - Adore Beauty32:25 - Would you pay extra to fly w...
2025-04-28
1h 50
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Why Interest Rates should Stay High, the Power of Loyalty Programs, Club Med’s Comeback, Cettire Victory Lap, LVMH’s Struggles and Adir’s Boycott
The guys discuss why interest rates shouldn’t get cut, AMPs new mega Qantas points bank account, how Club Med reinvented itself, Adam claims victory over powerful investors as Cettire’s share price collapses, LVMH reign comes to an end and Adir’s bookstore heartbreak.00:00 - Intro + LVMH15:17 - Instagram Ads20:50 - Bookstore Experiences25:36 - Curb Your Enthusiasm Story28:40 - Vaccines32:36 - Temple & Webster39:10 - Cettire46:00 - Club Med & The Eighth Power53:38 - LinkedIn Censorship?57:34 - Skip t...
2025-04-21
1h 45
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Ask Us Anything: How to grow the Aussie Tech Industry + Can Aussie businesses succeed overseas?
Welcome to our first ever Contrarians Q&A!3:21 - How to grow Australia's tech industry?11:29 - What would you ask someone in the future?16:50 - Australian businesses succeeding overseas?Thanks to this week's sponsors:Safety Nest: www.safetynest.com.auDMG: www.digitalmindsgroup.com.auAffix: www.affix.com.au/contrariansSend us questions!Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cont...
2025-04-18
26 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
StrongRoom Disaster, Prada and Versace, Adir’s Big Time Meeting, Tariff Deep Dive, Uber’s Hits and Misses and Nintendo’s Big Swing
The guys discuss the unfolding disasters at StrongRoom, go deep into tariffs, look at the ultra luxury deal between Prada and Verdace, the ups and downs of Uber, will Nintendo’s Switch 2 fly or sink and Adir’s powerful meeting.Segments:00:00 - Intro05:30 - Adir Meets Peter Dutton19:45 - Nintendo Switch 2 25:40 - Australia's Social Media Ban29:48 - Adam's Customer Service Woes (Qantas, Air India, Uber)42:10 - Southeast Water53:10 - Prada and Versace57:10 - Fyre Festival Returns?1:04:18 - Tr...
2025-04-14
1h 52
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Live Ep! REA v Domain, are Private Markets the new Public Markets, Biggest Clothing Companies and Live Audience Questions
The guys head to Sydney for their sold out live show and discuss the Domain sale and impact on REA, who needs public share markets when you have private ones, the world's largest clothing businesses and the guys answer questions from the live audience00:00 - Intro15:00 - Top 10 World's Largest Clothing Companies27:40 - Public Private Markets38:00 - Co-Star / Domain1:05:54 - Drone Deliveries1:13:30 - Q&ANetWealth: netwealth.com.auDMG: digitalmindsgroup.com.auVanta: vanta.com/co...
2025-04-07
1h 38
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Reject Shop Glory, MisRes Doldrums, Warby Parker, South West Airlines, Koala’s Ambitious IPO, Wisetech, Hotels Behaving Badly and Dan Andrews Shunned
The guys discuss the managerial magic at Reject Shop, MisRes struggles, Warby Park v Luxxotica v Specsavers, South West Airlines Fee Bonanza, will Koala float or sink, Adir’s Hotel Issues and the Rise and Fall of Dan Andrews.00:00 - Intro and Hotels22:44 - Daniel Andrews Shunned?27:40 - The Business of Hair33:25 - What are Chinese graduate students studying?37:42 - The Reject Shop's Win53:35 - Koala + The Mattress Industry1:09:08 - MinRes1:29:45 - Warby Parker1:45:52 - Specsavers
2025-03-31
1h 54
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
BYD Smokes Tesla, SpaceX Saves the Day, Premier Investments Deep Dive, has Exec Rem Gone too Far and Special Guest John Stensholt Reveals Rich List Secrets
The guys discuss Tesla’s Woes and Rise and Rise of BYD, Elon Saves the Day with SpaceX, a look under the hood at Premier Investments, Xero CEO’s big payday and has exec remuneration jumped the shark and legendary Rich List editor, John Stensholt, exclusively joins the team to go behind the scenes at the List.00:00 - Intro13:12 - Cal.AI24:58 - BYD31:08 - Space X and NASA39:57 - Xero55:10 - Premier Investments1:09:10 - John Stensholt and The List
2025-03-24
1h 33
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The World’s Biggest Fast Food Chain, Uber’s Uber Mistake?, The World’s Greatest Game, Click n Fail, What would you do with $81 trillion and Adam’s Big Break
The guys chat about the world’s largest fast food chain you’ve never heard of, did Uber make a monumental mistake in selling off its self driving ambitions, the guys deep dive into the creation of Goldeneye (according to Adam, the world’s best ever computer game), Adir’s Click n Collect fiasco, what would you do with $81 trillion and Adam goes snapThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content...
2025-03-17
1h 38
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The Business of Influencers, PE Pet Food Bonanza, Furniture Flying High, Biggest Losses Ever, YouTube Goes Cheap, Inflation Smashes Standard of Living, Should you Discount and Adam’s Fashionable Week
Huge episode this week with the guys discussing the business of being a famous influencer, private equity’s pet food profits, furniture businesses make a comeback, which companies have lost the most money ever, is YouTube’s new discount pricing tier a good idea, living standards go nowhere for a decade and should you discount your products ever?Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@Cont...
2025-03-10
1h 54
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Wisetech Debacle. Cettire Disaster. Seek’s Acquisition Stumbles and the World’s Most Profitable Companies.
The guys chat about the ongoing dramas at the $30b Wisetech, Cettire’s disastrous results, Seek’s acquisition fiasco and who are the world’s most profitable companiesThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspodFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee...
2025-03-03
1h 55
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Droneshield Goes from Slay to Nay, the US$170b Business You’ve Never Heard Of, Jamie Dimon Kills WFH, Overhead Luggage Stress and How not to Treat Employees Badly
The guys chat about the Dronesheild rollercoaster, the mysterious adtech business you’ve never heard of that is suddenly worth US$170 billion, Jamie Dimon calls time on WFH, why airlines have the lost the plot around overhead luggage and the art of treating employees well.Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
2025-02-24
1h 59
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Spotify’s Genius, Is Chemist Warehouse Overvalued, Exclusive Canva News, Temple & Webster’s Rebound and Correcting Last Week’s Mistakes
The guys go deep into Spotify’s Incredible Run and is Daniel Ek one of the best ever founders? Chemist Warehouse is worth $32 billion, but Adam asks, is it too much? Adir breaks some big Canva news, Mike’s PlayStation disappointment, Temple & Webster confounds the Contrarians and the guys admit to their mistakes.Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFo...
2025-02-17
2h 03
The Spiro Circle
A lesson in resilience - #0006, Adir Freilich
I first met Adir Freilich in October 2017, soon after I moved to Israel. For the first year, we worked on a podcast together called Startup Camel. I didn’t know it at the time, but that would be the first time I dabbled in Israeli high-tech and podcasting - something I would still be doing almost eight years later!In the time I have known Adir, he has remained optimistic and resilient despite four near-death experiences. * At age 7 he was hit by a car* At age 17 his appendix burst, requiring emergency surgery...
2025-02-16
27 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
McDonalds v KFC v GYG v Chick-Fil-A Cage Match, Who Can Call Themselves a Founder, Adir’s Deepdive into AI, Should you get an EA, Pool Chair Fights and Adam’s Favourite Mattress
The guys chat about the economics of fast food and the miracle of Chick-Fil-A, who can call themselves a founder, Adir explains his journey to becoming an AI guru, the guys go head to head on whether you should get an executive assistant, should you be able to reserve pool chairs at a resort and Adam reveals his favourite mattressSee the KFC Logo that Adir mentioned 😂:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/57/KFC_logo-image.svgThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www...
2025-02-10
1h 55
Mael Time With Daniel Mael
Adir Tahar: Hero of the Jewish People
Mael Time - Episode 35 - David Tahar This conversation delves into the life of Adir Tahar, a young soldier who fell heroically on October 7th. His father, David, shares memories of Adir's childhood, his aspirations, and his journey into the Golani Brigade. The discussion transitions into the events of October 7th, detailing Adir's bravery during the attack and the profound impact of his sacrifice on his family and community. This conversation delves into the harrowing journey of a father seeking closure after the loss of his son, a soldier who died in battle. The father recounts the chaotic communication...
2025-02-04
1h 14
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Deepseek's AI Revolution - How Will This Impacts Nvidia? Netflix v Disney Cage Match, the Rise and Fall of Tesla and is the Bubble on Borrowed Time
The guys discuss China's incredible Deepseek developments - is it for real and how will it impact Nvidia's dominance, is Disney too cheap now? Tesla's disastrous quarter and the leveraged ETF market. 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...
2025-02-03
2h 04
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Wesfarmers Catch of the Day Disaster, Netflix Brilliant Strategy, Bumble’s Troubles and ROKT Triumphs
The guys discuss Wesfarmers $800 million Catch of the Day horror show – Adam argues the disaster should cost Rob Scott his job (Adir disagrees), Netflix incredible growth story, Bumble’s founder returns but is the online dating business a goner and the brilliant execution of Bruce Buchanan at ROKT 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: http...
2025-01-27
1h 54
What Matters Now
What Matters Now to Adir Miller and mom Marianne: Getting the last laugh after the Holocaust
Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with comedian/filmmaker Adir Miller and his mother Marianne Miller, a child Holocaust survivor. On January 27, Marianne -- a well-known Israeli speaker and educator -- will address the United Nations General Assembly on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Born in wartime Budapest, Marianne will speak in New York about her survival story, surrounded by three generations of her family, as she was...
2025-01-23
36 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Has OpenAI Peaked? Sketchers Takes on Nike. Who should pay for the Wildfires? Has Gaming Lost the Plot and Bad Bad Airports
The guys discuss OpenAI's myriad of challenges, the incredible growth and history of Sketchers, who should pay to rebuild LA after the devastating wildfires, how gaming lost the plot and spent too much time on graphics and why privatising airports is a terrible idea. 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...
2025-01-20
1h 54
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Is Uber Dying, Most Profitable Media Companies, Why Debt Kills, K-Mart Copy Cats, Tesla Directors Gotta Pay and our Best 2025 Predictions
The guys discuss the impact of self-driving on Uber, countries going broke, what are the worlds most and least profitable media businesses, should big companies be able to copy cool products, the shock Tesla director lawsuit and the guys talk about their specific 2025 predictions. 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...
2025-01-13
2h 08
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Our 2025 Predictions, Culture Amp, NDIS Rorting, Adir's Travels and Adam's Movie of the Week
The guys reflect on their 2024 Predictions and try to forecast what will happen in 2025, discuss the future for unicorn Culture Amp, the NDIS Rortfest and Adir's globetrotting 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...
2025-01-06
1h 51
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Mecca Shines, Soho House Takeover, how Rich is the Top 1%, Adam’s Book Club and how Important is a Brand Name?
The guys discuss Mecca's incredible success and powers, how rich do you need to be to be in the top 1% and just how expensive is Sydney property, the Soho House takeover and business deep dive, Adam's belated book club and what to think about when you're creating a business name 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...
2024-12-30
2h 09
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Is DEI Dead? Google AI Dominates, Best and Worst Loyalty Programs, Myer's Big Deal, Turo v Rental Cars, Restaurant Subscriptions and Raygun Jumps the Shark
Adam and Adir discuss the impending death of DEI, Google's remarkable AI comeback, Myer's controversial deal, discuss what makes an elite loyalty program (and who does it well and badly), rental cars, the fascinating business monetising restaurant reservations and Raygun's disaster 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
2024-12-23
1h 53
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Netflix Kills Unlimited Leave, ClassPass Hero or Villain, Musk’s Investment of the Century, Crumbl and Adir’s Book Club
The guys discuss Netflix ending unlimited parental leave, is ClassPass killing gyms or saving them, Elon’s incredible six week return, the unhealthy Crumbl phenomenon and Adir’s Book Club 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...
2024-12-16
1h 34
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The Iconic Struggles, Pro Medicus Triumphs, Porsche v Ferrari v Hermes, AFR Businessperson of the Year and Computer Games
The guys discuss the fall and fall of eCommerce giant, The Iconic; Pro Medicus incredible run, why margin is everything in luxury retail, did the AFR get it wrong and the guys chat computer games 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...
2024-12-09
1h 39
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Starlink, Bitcoin, The Pros and Cons of Crowd Funding, unicorn Deep Dive and Adir the Celebrity
The guys go head-to-head on the benefits and costs of crowd funding, deep dive into the Class of ’21 including Canva, Culture Amp, Airwallex and ROKT, gold vs BTC and the wonders of Starlink 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://ww...
2024-12-02
2h 02
Together Dreaming 🌓
#19 The Power of Voice with Avi Adir
We finally have guests back in the show! This time musician, vocalist, and performer Avi Adir with decades of experience. This episode covers: How music found Avi & his path Some of Avi’s Yoga journey and how it influences his music The human body as a musical instrument An invitation for anyone who feels like „I’m not creative“ How to honor your voice as a gift from the Divine How to train your voice & play with it — with a guided practice! Using your voice with intention The Art of CommunicationAnd many more goodies, you don’t wanna miss out on...
2024-11-30
1h 37
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Xero, Technology One and Palantir Go Big, Netflix, Martha's Comeback and the Rule of 40
The guys discuss the stunning performance of Xero and Technology One, the strange rise and rise of Palantir, Martha Stewart's Remarkable Revival, Adir and Adam go deep on switching costs. the rise of Netflix and the death of linear TV and discuss the Rule of 40 and why it's so important for investors 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 ...
2024-11-25
1h 46
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Quadlock, Chemist Warehouse, waiving HECS, Tech Sector Job Drought and the Importance of CFOs
The guys talk about the incredible Quadlock success story, Chemist Warehouse deal done, the stupidity of waiving elite university debts, the great tech sector job cut continues and why it's hard (and important) to hire the right CFO. 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 ...
2024-11-18
1h 27
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Joe Aston Joins The Contrarians, Australia's Most Promising Companies and the End of Horse Racing,
The guys chat to Joe Aston about The Chairman's Lounge, Adir looks back on Australia's most promising companies from 2003 and has the Melbourne Cup Carnival jumped the shark 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
2024-11-11
1h 57
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Qantas Upgrades, US Election, Roblox Struggles, Temple & Webster and the Nerds Gummy Cluster Phenomenon
The guys discuss the fallout from Joe Aston’s Qantas expose, US election happenings, the turmoil at gaming platform Roblox, Temple & Webster’s huge valuation and Adir deep dives into the world of Nerds Gummy Clusters 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 T...
2024-11-04
2h 01
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Wisetech, how to get great Service, Universities and the guys speak to Ben from Acquired
Adam and Adir chat to Ben Gilbert from Acquired about his incredible journey to become one of the world’s best podcasters, the rise and fall of Wisetech’s Richard White and problems at the Tech Council of Australia, are universities broken and Adir’s secrets to getting amazing customer service 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...
2024-10-28
2h 00
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Is Wisetech the most Overvalued Big Business in Australia, Canva Backs Down, Doctors, Biggest Social Media Platforms and Listener Questions
The guys discuss why Wisetech is so richly valued by speculators, Canvas’s surprisingly price hike retreat, GPs behaving badly, who are the world’s biggest social media platforms and when should you set up a business? 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: http...
2024-10-14
1h 33
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Qatar Virgin Magic, OpenAI Goes All In, Netflix Dominates, SPC goes Original and is AirBNB done?
The guys chat about Qatar’s Virgin Masterclass, OpenAI goes from curing humanity to maximising profit, Netflix’s competitive advantage, SPC and Original Juice’s original deal, AirBNB’s new old competitor and Croc’s newest squeeze 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 TikT...
2024-10-07
2h 01
Innovated
How Philanthropy Can Move The Needle with Hindy Poupko
In the season finale of the Innovated podcast, listeners are treated to an insightful discussion with Hindy Poupko, Senior Vice President at the UJA Federation of New York. Host Morielle Lotan, CEO of The ADIR Challenge, and Hindy explore the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy and its critical role in combatting antisemitism. They delve into Hindy’s unique approach to strategic philanthropy, her reflections on the challenges American Jews face, and how innovation goes beyond technology to rethink leadership and strategies. Hindy also shares her perspective on the importance of humility in philanthropy, the need for better data to tr...
2024-10-01
36 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
RedBubble Disaster, Hipages’ Quiet Achieving, Self-Driving’s Big Impacts, Cygnett, Ticketing Illegality and FIFA Depreciation
The guys discuss an activist investor coming for the RedBubble/Articore disaster, is Hipages the quiet achiever of the ASX, the huge impacts of self-driving, Cygnett’s product genius, FIFA’s price drop and Gandel’s genius Chadstone acquisition Thanks for listening! Read the article: https://bit.ly/4en7ozy 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...
2024-09-30
1h 48
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
WFH Death Throes, Which Jobs Make the Most Money, Myer and the Retail Armageddon, BuildABear v Squishmellow Cash Fight
The guys discuss Amazon’s move to bring staff back five days a week, which professions make the most money and why, Myer’s big moves and is big retail dead, the BuildABear and Squishmellow litigation and why are so many great Founders dyslexic 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/cont...
2024-09-23
2h 07
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Catapult Dominates, Nine Cleans House, More OnlyFans , Nintendo’s Brilliance and the Queen of LinkedIn
Adam and Adir discuss the Catapult's magnificent run, Nine CEO Gone, the incredible profitability of OnlyFans and Craigslist, Adir dives deep into Nintendo's history and future following plus the guys get the lowdown on LinkedIn from social media superstar, Lisa Teh live in the studio. 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...
2024-09-16
1h 47
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Founder Mode, OnlyFans Extreme Profits, Step One Delivers, Waymo and Cettire’s Wild Week
The incredible OnlyFans profit machine, the Founder Mode debate, the guys discuss autonomous driving how could be the most impactful technology in two decades, how Step One built one of the highest margin businesses in the world and Cettire’s Big Week 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 ...
2024-09-09
1h 47
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Guzman y Gomez's Dominates, Accent Struggles, Barnes & Noble’s Fall, superstar Carsales CEO Cameron McIntyre LIVE and should you work for a Start-Up?
Adam and Adir live from Carsales HQ discuss the rise and rise of Guzman y Gomez, Amazon's destruction of Barnes and Noble, chat to the incredible CarSales CEO Cameron McIntyre and answer listener questions 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...
2024-09-02
1h 41
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Breville’s $5b Bonanza, Seek Struggles Without Visionary Founders while REA Dominates, Crimson Rises, Rich Founders and is Milkrun the Best Customer Experience in Australia?
The guys dissect the incredible rise and rise of Breville, dig deep into Seek’s woes after the departure of their brilliant founders and the remarkable business modal of Realestate.com, the bizarre Crimson Education business hits a billion and who are the world’s most successful founders 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: http...
2024-08-26
1h 48
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
JB Hi Fi and Temple Soar, Scooters Banned, the guys speak to the superstar founder of Eight Sleep and is Work from Home Dead?
Adam and Adir chat to the incredible Matteo Franceschetti founder of 8Sleep who is saving sleep and marriages. The guys also discuss the strange share market reaction to JB HiFi and Temple & Webster’s earnings, Scooters getting Banned and the impending death of working from home. 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.in...
2024-08-19
1h 42
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The World’s Best Negotiator joins The Contrarians, Google a Monopolist and Alan Joyce gets Stripped
Adam and Adir are joined LIVE by the world’s best negotiation expert and Nobel Prize collaborator, Vicki Medvec. Plus, Google has been found to have engaged in illegal practises to maintain its search engine monopoly and the guys chat about the Qantas board stripping Alan Joyce of a $9 million bonus 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...
2024-08-12
1h 37
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Canva’s Bets Big on AI, Rex Crash Lands, Atlassian Slumps, the Business Behind the Olympics and Adir’s Hot New Rig
Adam & Adir chat about Canva’s huge bet on Leonardo.ai, the unsurprising collapse of Rex, Atlassian’s share price slump and how it can recover and the much anticipated latest edition of Adir’s Book Club 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...
2024-08-05
1h 42
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Essilor Luxottica's Glorious Monopoly, Stensholt Live From Paris, Dream Team Inflation, Apple and Google’s Flex their Market Power
Adam & Adir discuss how Essilor Luxottica built the world’s best monopoly, Inflation in Sports Star Salaries, chat to Rich List Star Correspondent John Stensholt and the incredible power of Apple and GoogleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-29
1h 42
The Interview with Leslie Heaney
"The Hollywood Hitmaker of Hair" - feat. Adir Abergel
Have you ever wondered how celebrities on the red carpet look so amazing? How do they have the perfect hair that lasts for hours? Who are the creators behind these magical looks? In today’s episode, Leslie sits down and speaks with “The Hollywood Hitmaker of Hair” – Adir Abergel. Adir is the creative force behind some of the most memorable moments in celebrity hairstyling. His work has been seen gracing the covers of magazines, red carpets, and runways worldwide. Adir’s client list contains some of the biggest names in Hollywood: Kristen Stewart, Rooney Mara, Marion Cotill...
2024-07-17
1h 00
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Have the Good Guys Gone Bad, Nike Gets Hammered, Hutchie Beats the Doubters and is this the most Dilutive Capital Raise Ever?
Adam and Adir discuss the ACCC's action against The Good Guys, Nike's Worst Day Ever and are CEO John Donohue's Days Numbered, is Sendle's Capital Raise the most Dilutive Ever, Craig Hutchison's massive win as Sports Entertainment Group sells the Wildcats and the latest chapter in Adir's BookclubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-15
1h 33
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Cettire's Woes, Adore Beauty gets Acquisitive, Adir gets it right on Inflation and is Centreparc the world's Best Tourism Asset?
The guys discuss the challenges facing polarising eCommerce stock Cettire, Adir deep dives into Adore Beauty's acquisition announcement, inflation continues to reap havoc and why the RBA was dead wrong to keep rates too low for too long, the best ways to book and find good travel deals and the remarkable Centreparc business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-01
1h 55
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Guzman Pops, The Importance of Loyalty, Adam’s Celeb Encounter, Prezee’s Challenges and the Bizarre World of Gift Cards and the Incredible Bellabox Story
The guys discuss the huge Guzman y Gomez IPO, why a loyalty scheme is so important to business, Prezee’s mounting losses and world of gift cards, the amazing business that rose from the ashes of Bellabox and Adam encounters Hollywood royalty. Join The Contrarians Army group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-24
1h 52
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Catapult hits US $100m, Guzman IPO, Canva's Rap and Salesforce's Crash
The guys chat about Catapult hitting the US$100 million revenue milestone, go deep into the IPO prospects of Guzman y Gomez, fawn of Canva's cringey rap, discuss the struggles facing Salesforce and Adir gets into ice cream. 00:00 - Adir's 'Rollercoaster' Week 11:45 - Adir Watched Free-to-Air TV 18:15 - Catapult Sports 32:50 - Meta and Shopify 41:22 - Guzman y Gomez 1:08:08 - Live Ice Cream Tasting 1:11:45 - Canva Create Event 1:15-13 - SalesforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-03
1h 27
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The Economics of Book Writing, Temple Tumbles, Adir Breaks the Breakthrough Fund and what Should Warren do with his big Apple stake?
The guys chat about the financial secrets of the publishing industry, the risks of owning Temple & Webster, the disaster gets smaller at Breakthrough Victoria and should Berkshire Hathaway sell its huge Apple stake? Tickets to our live show: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-contrarians-live-podcast-fortress-melbourne-tickets-898908107347?aff=oddtdtcreatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-13
1h 43
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Mr Beast a Billionaire? Facebook's Insta Purchase Just Keeps Getting Better. And which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party?
The guys discuss the rise and rise of Mr Beast, take a deeper look at Facebook's now legendary purchase of Instagram and guess which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-22
1h 41
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Qantas' Huge Move, the Shrinking Tiger Global, are we in a Recession and the rise of Lime Bikes
Adam and Adir chat about the big Qantas loyalty move, Tiger Global's new fund and have we hit peak VC, the dyanmics of the Scooter Rental market and the guys talk Recession and Inflation. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter: www.contrarianspod.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-15
1h 59
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Breakthrough Fund Disaster, SBF Put Away, Trump's Pay Day and Canva gets Acquisitive
Adam and Adir go deeper into the unfolding disaster at Victoria's Soviet Era Fund, discuss whether the Sam Bankman Fried 25 year sentence fair, talk about Trump's potential $5b windfall and the intriguing Canva acquisitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-01
1h 19
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Apple Under Fire, Uber Settles, Suing for Birken, the Ills of Pokies and Close Encounters of the Adir Celebrity Kind
The guys discuss Apple's lawsuit troubles, the implications of Uber's taxi settlement, the bizarre legal action against Hermes, the horrors of poker machines and Adir's A List Celeb encounters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-25
1h 25
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Behind the Scenes of the Rich List, Employment Hero Fight Gets Ugly, Breakthrough Victoria Disaster and Myer's New Boss
Adam and Adir talk to John Stensholt, author of The List, go inside Hostplus and Employment Hero's Massive Fight, analyse the unfolding disaster at Victoria's controversial Breakthrough Fund and discuss Myer's new Executive ChairpersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-18
1h 31
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Inside the Cettire slump, a $120k University dinner, ASX buyback changes, Employment Hero takes on HostPlus, and Adir's Book Club
Adam and Adir snare the only interview with AFR newsbreaker Jonathan Shapiro about his Cettire article, discuss the $127,000 farewell for a university exec, propose changes to selling into buybacks, and reveal a bizarre HostPlus stoush with an Aussie unicorn. Plus Adir drops his latest books, literally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-12
1h 13
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Meta Pulls Out, Life360 and Kogan Thrill, AppleFail, #DeleteAmazon and Founders Selling Down Badly
Adam and Adir discuss Meta standing up to the blackmailers, the incredible results at Life360 and Kogan, has Amazon Jumped the Shark, Apple’s Car Fail and should Founder’s be Selling Stock?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-04
1h 45
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The Incredible rise of Altium, is AirBNB headed for a fall, Woolworths, Qantas and Adir's Expensive Juice
The chat about one of the most incredible stories in Australian tech history - the $9 billion sale of Altium, the problems facing $100 billion giant AirBNB, Qantas new Chairman, Woolworth's former CEO and should Adir be spending $9 on a small juice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-02-26
1h 34
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Inside the Secrets of Airline Loyalty, Myer's Remarkable Recovery and the Horrors of Lotteries
The guys chat with Steve Hui the King of Business Class loyalty rewards, how Myer quietly became an eCommerce goliath and why you never want to win the Lottery. Join The Contrarians Army: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/ Watch Steve's segment on YouTube (and subscribe!): https://youtu.be/wWq-P4iRjh8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-02-05
1h 44
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Tesla's Struggles, New Fashion Models go Bad, Tough times for Sophisticated Investors and VC Woes
The guys chat about the Tesla's profitability challenges, deep dive into Rent the Runway and StitchFix and speak to special guest Gavin Appel about potential changes to Sophisticated Investor rules and the difficulties of being a VC investor Join The Contrarians Army: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-01-29
1h 40
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Deep Dive into Dating Apps, Labor Strife hits the Docks and the Joy of Incremental Growth
Adam and Adir looks at the economics of dating apps Match.com and Bumble, the impact of the growing industrial action impacting Australia's waterfront and the miracle of compounding growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-01-25
1h 23
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The economics of Scooters, Airline Loyalty Schemes and our 2024 Predictions
Adam and Adir deep dive into the very profitable world of airline loyalty schemes, the economics of scooter and bike rental businesses and the guys make their 2024 predictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-01-08
1h 39
Pretty Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
How Did You Shape The Hollywood Hair Scene? with Adir Abergel
From Tina Turner to Kristin Stewart, this week’s guest has worked with practically every iconic celeb. Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel spills the tea to Jonathan on how he got his start, what hair trends are “in” for 2024, and what hair product he can’t leave home without. Plus, Adir and Jonathan reveal all the insider secrets for a perfect blow-dry. Adir Abergel fuses the boundaries between fashion, art and celebrity in a way that few Hollywood hairstylists have managed to do. Using hair as his principal medium, Adir challenges red carpet conventions to exquisit...
2024-01-08
38 min
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
PRETTY CURIOUS | How Did You Shape The Hollywood Hair Scene? with Adir Abergel
From Tina Turner to Kristin Stewart, this week’s guest has worked with practically every iconic celeb. Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel spills the tea to Jonathan on how he got his start, what hair trends are “in” for 2024, and what hair product he can’t leave home without. Plus, Adir and Jonathan reveal all the insider secrets for a perfect blow-dry. Adir Abergel fuses the boundaries between fashion, art and celebrity in a way that few Hollywood hairstylists have managed to do. Using hair as his principal medium, Adir challenges red carpet conventions to exquisit...
2024-01-08
38 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
The End of Rentals Cars, Adore Beauty Takeover and the Best and Worst Retail Experiences
Adam and Adir chat about how Turo will kill rental cars, the economics of Adore Beauty and the world's best and worst customer experiences. Adam's Sale of the Century Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwPWddglsj0 Join The Contrarians on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-01-01
1h 38
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Zoe Foster-Blake's Triumph, Luxury Slumps and Why Small Businesses Shouldn't Shut Over Holidays
Adam and Adir discuss the incredible sale and re-purchase of Go-To Cosmetics by Zoe Foster-Blake, the surprising downturn in the luxury segment and why Small Businesses should stay openSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-25
1h 27
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Is Work from Home A Goner, Will Chemist Warehouse Finally Get Listed and Dating Apps
Adam and Adir discuss why investors are breaking up with dating apps, the prospects of an ASX-listed Chemist Warehouse and are we reaching the beginning of end of WFH?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-18
1h 17
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Is Afterpay Worthless?, Dodgy Review Websites and Nick Bolton Wins Again
Adam and Adir talk about dubious review websites and how affiliate marketing works, the rise and fall of Afterpay and Nick Bolton beats the establishment again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-11
1h 26
GentleMan Style Podcast-God, Family, Finance, Self
Adir Yates: From Soldier to Rap Star, Polygamist
Watch this Interview Live: Click Here Can a soldier turn into a music mogul while embracing polygamy?🎤 In this captivating episode of the "Gentleman Style Podcast", host Marcus Norman and co-host Cara Wells delve deep into the life of Adir Yates: From Soldier to Rap Star Polygamist. This Miami native with a story that breaks conventional boundaries. From his transformative military experience to his bold strides in the music industry and unique family dynamics, this video is a riveting exploration of resilience, honesty, and unconventional paths to success. TimeStamps: 00:00 - Intro...
2023-11-29
1h 14