Shows
Pulling The CorkEpisode 198- Jury DutyDue to scheduling issues - just Brendan this week ranting into the abyss.
2026-01-2742 min
Lead-Lag LiveEmerging Markets: Brendan Ahern on Internet Growth and Single Stock ETFsEmerging markets are changing fast. Old economy sectors like banks and energy no longer define the space. Instead, growth is being driven by internet platforms, tech enabled consumer companies, and new economy business models reshaping how investors approach EM exposure. In this Lead-Lag Deep Dive, Melanie Schaffer sits down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to break down how this transformation is unfolding and what investors need to understand about both broad EM strategies and single stock levered ETFs.Ahern explains the mechanics of daily leveraged ETFs, why fundamentals for companies like Alibaba, M...
2025-12-1112 minPulling The CorkEpisode 192- Dead Dogs with Al GaetanoAl is back and Brendan's dog is no longer with the company.l
2025-12-091h 28Lead-Lag LiveChina’s Turning Point: Brendan Ahern on AI, Cloud Growth, and the Global Rebalance Into KWEBn this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to break down the pivotal shift happening inside China’s equity markets. A Trump–Xi truce, policy stabilization, and a surge in cloud and AI revenues are driving fresh optimism into Chinese tech — and Brendan explains why global investors are quietly reallocating back into KWEB.From improving CPI and government action on involution to cloud-driven AI monetization, semiconductor risks, and the new wave of international inflows, Brendan lays out the forces reshaping China’s market narrative after years of pessimism.
2025-11-2018 minPulling The CorkEpisode 184- The Ryder Cup with Jon KnochelBrendan on life support after a big weekend which the boys discuss America's collapse
2025-09-301h 142025-09-1221 minPulling The CorkEpisode 174- Artificial Intelligence stinksThe boys ask Artificial Intelligence for show ideas. They are horrible. Brendan plays a love song to Hunter Biden and more
2025-07-291h 12Pulling The CorkEpisode 155- Clarkie and the BoysBrendan is on vacation...Fitzy hosts and Clarkie joins the boys
2025-03-1849 minPulling The CorkEpisode 154- Saint Paddy's Music with Ryan AhernOften imitated but never duplicated the great Ryan Ahern joins the podcast and picks some tunes with Brendan while the boys discuss music.
2025-03-111h 40Pulling The CorkEpisode 145- Get Down with the SicknessThe boys are at the tail end of a bender....Brendan rants....Fitzy has thoughts on moderation and Danny schools a Lynn woman on Hot Chocolate bombs
2025-01-141h 20Pulling The CorkEpisode 140- Bad Brain/PTC CrossoverJustin and Al from Bad Brain join Brendan and Fitzy while Danny is down in Florida....no one is safe
2024-12-101h 56Pulling The Cork134- Getting old with TedCoTeddy joins the boys! Brendan goes for Zach Bryan's neck, Fitzy hates leaves and Danny talks road rage
2024-10-291h 12Pulling The CorkEpisode 128- Exotic PetsBrendan and Fitzy discuss Chimp Crazy, exotic pet ownership and Fitzy's corner returns
2024-09-1059 minPulling The CorkEpisode 126- I Wish....Brendan and Fitzy play a little game of deal lives they'd like to live. The talk about their recent health kick and a new song by Joey Boats
2024-08-271h 17
Hedge Fund Tips with Tom HayesHedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes (Brendan Ahern - Special Guest) - podcast - Episode 253 - 8/22/2024About Tom Hayes: https://www.hedgefundtips.com/about-tj-hayes/
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2024-08-233h 232024-07-2359 minPulling The CorkEpisode 120- Separation SZNFitzy and Brendan this week discuss vacation, the Trump situation and Pannuzzo finally breaks Brendan. Donald Trump checks in with a voicemail and a new game is played.
2024-07-161h 13Pulling The CorkEpisode 119- Jumptown ReturnsDanny is out with a sick kid, Brendan, Fitzy and Jump talk about Goals and more
2024-07-091h 27Pulling The CorkEpisode 117- Mob/Mafia/Gang movie draftThe fellas record on a Friday....the Misguided Spirits get the best of Brendan
2024-06-252h 02Pulling The Cork115- The BBQ draftThe boys draft best things to bring to the BBQ....Fergfest is recapped and a past guest has big problems with Brendan
2024-06-111h 40Pulling The CorkEpisode 114- Goals with Brian PannuzzoA long awaited episode where Brendan's college roommate Brian Pannuzzo joins the boys. We learn a LOT and Brian schools the boys on health
2024-06-031h 30
The Meb Faber Show - Better InvestingKraneShares' Brendan Ahern: Is China Investable? | #535Today’s guest is Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, which provides investors access to China, Climate, and other uncorrelated strategies. He also produces China Last Night, a daily note recapping important news out of China. In today’s episode, Brendan delves into the current state of China's stock market and economy, exploring the impact of the property crisis, upcoming U.S. election and the state of the consumer. Our discussion addresses key questions on whether China remains a viable destination for investors, considering recent regulatory changes, economic policies, and global market dynamics. (1:02) Introducing our gu...
2024-05-3152 minPulling The CorkEpisode 112- Golf with Jon KnochelBrendan's neighbor Jon joins the boys to share stories from when he worked on the team running various PGA events....meeting John Daly and the guys prep for the PTC Classic
2024-05-201h 44Pulling The CorkEpisode 108- Vacation TimeThe boys discuss past vacations while Danny opens with a horror story about the Red Sox game on Patriots Day. Fitzy dines incognito at Modern Butcher and Brendan plays a new song about appetizers for Danny,
2024-04-231h 20Pulling The CorkEpisode 103- Catching Wreck with Bobby CBobby C returns!!! Taking family and Brendan tells an episode story of a run in with Doctor Strange!
2024-03-191h 38Pulling The CorkEpisode 102- Original Ginger and the Villain draftThe boys have a great corker on and draft the best villains......also Brendan is not allowed to have shots of whiskey anymore
2024-03-111h 33
Weighing The RisksBrendan Ahern of KraneShares - China’s Economic Risks: How Might They Impact the Global Economy and MarketsThis week on Weighing the Risks we will revisit the topic of China, arguably the most unloved market in the global economy. Are the risks properly appreciated, or are the risks even deeper than most investors believe? What might these risks mean, not only for the Chinese economy and markets, but also for the world? Learn more at orion.com.Key Takeaways[03:49] - Brendan’s professional background and what he focuses on, specifically, at KraneShares.[06:07] - People are attempting to point out a lot of similarities between the current real estate issues in China and the Gr...
2024-03-0447 minPulling The CorkEpisode 99- Ride the UnicornBilly Silverstri joins the boys to draft imaginary wives and Brendan And Billy sing a duet about North Shore Beefs
2024-02-191h 34
Market InsightsSpeaker Series - Brendan AhernBrendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. Brendan joined KraneShares in 2013. Brendan leads the firm’s research and education efforts and actively works with investors on a variety of subjects ranging from asset allocation to trading to articulating the growing influence that index providers hold in the
asset management industry. Prior experience includes over ten years with Barclays Global Investors (subsequently BlackRock’s iShares), which he joined in 2001 during the rollout of their ETF business. His career has spanned a period of tremendous growth for ETFs, which has contributed to his profound knowledge
of the ETF landscape.
2023-12-1533 min
Inside ETFsThe Inside ETFs Podcast: Brendan Ahern, Simeon Hyman and Devon Drew on Emerging Asset Classes and Fintech InnovationsThe underweight of non-US equities, opportunities in cryptocurrency, the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning in investments — these are important topics for today’s investors.
In this special episode of the Inside ETFs Podcast, Informa Wealth Management’s Nabia Jenkins-Johnston is joined by Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer at KraneShares, Simeon Hyman, global investment strategist with ProShares and Devon Drew, CEO of DFD Partners. They explore the evolving landscape of investment with insights into technology, AI and emerging asset classes, including cryptocurrency.
Nabia, Brendan, Simeon and Devon discuss:
Why is leveraging deep learning, neural...
2023-12-1146 minPulling The CorkEpisode 82- Horror/Halloween Draft with ClarkieBrendan gets angry that no one followed the rules of his draft....the boys say some words they shouldn't.....an EPIC rap is dropped by Mikaela McLeod, Jumptown checks in with a new song and the Prince of The Projects checks in
2023-10-221h 25Pulling The CorkEpisode 81- This Is Reckless and Fast Food DraftDanny talks about his stand up sophomore effort. Fitzy tells some great stories and Brendan recounts his time in the white mountains.Also a Fast Food Draft happens
2023-10-151h 28Pulling The CorkEpisode 80- Brendan has a Flat TireBrendan finds out he can't make Danny's show, lots of Halloween talk.
2023-10-101h 25Pulling The CorkEpisode 78- Touchdown JesusDanny recounts his trip to South Bend, we learn about Dylan, Brendan plays a song....Chasing Amy updates and.......Matt Clough leaves a hall of fame voicemail
2023-09-271h 23Pulling The CorkEpisode 76- Disney Draft and Chasing AmyThe boys draft top Disney films and Brendan is creating a new dating show. Clark rejoins the show
2023-09-111h 23Pulling The CorkEpisode 75- Open Gym and the Chinese Food DraftDanny and Brendan discuss their self inflicted therapy to stop interrupting each other. A chinese food draft happens.......Brendan is horribly hung over.
2023-09-031h 14Pulling The CorkEpisode 71- Top 5 Fictional Restaurant/Bar draftIt's all here.....Danny, Fitzy and Brendan review the weekend and then draft their top 5 fictional restaurants/bars they would love to dine/drink at
2023-08-071h 57Pulling The CorkEpisode 70 - Trash PeopleBrendan, Danny and Fitzy discuss trash people....and also realize that they are in fact also trash people
2023-07-311h 35Pulling The CorkEpisode 66- The Best Weekend EverDanny talks about his first time doing stand up comedy. Brendan recounts a wild weekend of music and Grateful Dead shows. Plans are discussed for the Halloween party....
2023-06-261h 15Pulling The CorkEpisode 63- Top 100 New England PodcastsDanny and Brendan recap the weekend and then take a wild ride through the top 100 New England podcasts
2023-06-061h 21Pulling The CorkEpisode 62- Welcome to The MatrixDanny and Brendan recap the weekend, talk about the celtics and how AI is just like strippers you order to your house
2023-05-311h 05Pulling The CorkEpisode 61- When We Were KidsDanny and Brendan recap childhood.....being kids.....BMX bikes and DJ's.
2023-05-231h 32Pulling The CorkEpisode 59- The Bucket ListDanny and Brendan check the boxes on things they want to do before they die
2023-05-1059 minPulling The CorkEpisode 55- The Masters on Easter SundayDanny and Brendan are BACK!!! Talking Easter Sunday and The Masters. Jumptown checks in and the boys have a blast.
2023-04-121h 27
Musicians And Beyond PodcastEpisode 50 Brendan AhernA monumental episode! We are proud to say we have 50 episodes in the books, and we couldnt have celebrated it with a better guest. Brendan Ahern came into M&B Studios and shared stories about his "Converse Outlet Band" and his super successful "Pulling The Cork" podcast. Brendan breaks out his weathered and worn, musically precise acoustic guitar and shares some tunes with us. His stories, humor and enthusiasm filled the room as he tells us the serendipitous chain of events that led to the "Converse Outlet Bands" membership. John and Mark were super honored to receive a guest invite...
2023-03-2748 minPulling The CorkEpsiode 53- Sean O'Brien Jr joins the showGreat comedian Sean O'Brien Jr joins the program and Brendan yells at Danny multiple times.
2023-03-271h 34Pulling The CorkEpisode 52- Smoking Hot Women and Marlboro Mile IslandDanny and Brendan talk about what they would bring to a deserted island and it gets pretty wild
2023-03-211h 32Pulling The CorkEpisode 49- PicklesDanny and Brendan try to recap the best episodes but talk about pickles and food instead
2023-02-281h 47Weighing The RisksBrendan Ahern of KraneShares - China Re-Opening: Prepare for the Future by Stress-Testing Different ScenariosWith China being the world's second-largest economy and a major trading partner for many countries, re-opening after COVID will significantly impact global markets and the economy. As the country gradually emerges from lockdown and resumes economic activity, what does this mean for businesses, investors, and consumers worldwide?In this episode, Rusty talks with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. In his role, Brendan leads the firm's research and education efforts. He actively works with investors on various subjects ranging from asset allocation to trading to articulating the growing influence that index providers hold in the asset...
2023-02-2752 minPulling The CorkEpisode 48- BirthdaysDanny and Brendan talk weird birthday traditions...and news about Lily P's event
2023-02-201h 47Pulling The CorkBonus Episode! From Lights Out Cornhole/The Irish AmericanDanny and Brendan stop in at Lights Out Cornhole which runs at the Malden Irish American every Wednesday night! We chat Bruce Springsteen with mega fan Chris Morrow and McCracken from The Doghouse Dogcast makes a special appearance to talk about conspiracy theories
2023-02-1648 minPulling The CorkEpisode 47- Superbowl SundayDanny and Brendan talk about the best Superbowl foods....and more
2023-02-121h 44Pulling The CorkEpisode 46- Open Gym Part 2Danny and Brendan recap their first weekend back drinking. Brendan tells some stories from the Chelsea Home Depot and the boys discuss the Malden Irish American Club
2023-02-061h 14Pulling The CorkEpisode 45- Frauds Part 4Danny and Brendan dig up more frauds that need to be called out! No one is safe and the boy reveal how Dry January finished up
2023-01-291h 13Pulling The CorkEpisode 44- Live from Bella's with the Beef God Harry Kanellos!!!Danny and Brendan jump in the truck for a special episode all about Roast Beef and food in general. Harry joins the boys to talk about his time in the beefing game
2023-01-2740 minPulling The CorkEpisode 43- Best and Worst of BostonDanny and Brendan talk about the best and worst stuff about Boston. Brendan plays a new song and Danny lets meter maids have it
2023-01-231h 56Pulling The CorkEpisode 42- Cheap People and Stolen ArtworkDanny and Brendan stay true to Dry January. Brendan goes to the museum and Danny lets John Henry have it
2023-01-161h 45Pulling The CorkEpisode 41- YMCA's and Lying PoliticiansDanny and Brendan get back to basics and talk about current events.
2023-01-091h 31Pulling The CorkEpsiode 37- Welcome to NashvilleBrendan recaps his trip to Nashville, sings a song and Danny tells about when he got trapped in Smashville for a week.
2022-12-061h 29Pulling The CorkEpisode 34- Lottery WinnerDanny and Brendan deep dive the lottery and all the trash people who have won it. They also discuss what they will do with the money when they win it.
2022-11-151h 072022-11-071h 432022-10-302h 17Pulling The CorkEpisode 31- Let Me Clear My ThroatDanny and Brendan pop on for a quick prelude to the Halloween party. Brendan's voice is starting to come back.....the boys play voicemails....JumpTown checks in......
2022-10-2638 minPulling The CorkEpisode 30- Fall From GraceDanny and Brendan talk all about famous people who have had their wings clipped. Much fun is had.
2022-10-171h 362022-10-111h 37Pulling The CorkEpisode 28- Vacation TimeDanny and Brendan talk about places they want to visit....Danny fights his cousin on a cruise and Brendan tries weed in Amsterdam
2022-10-031h 49Pulling The CorkEpisode 27- Music TimeBrendan and Danny recount a weekend of karaoke, beers and discuss the role music has played in their lives.Also some great voicemails, Brendan's doctor checks in on the knee problems, Danny Gillis graduates and a new Pulling The Cork Marketing Officer is revealed.
2022-09-261h 41Pulling The CorkEpisode 25- PoliticsBrendan and Danny talk about Politics. A WILD episode- Jumptown checks in! Voicemails......and Danny and Brendan have fully produced political ads that play on the show
2022-09-122h 16Pulling The CorkEpsiode 24- Labor DayDanny and Brendan talk about WORK.....Danny is feeling no pain after the Labor Day 5k at the Malden Irish American. The boys take their first voicemails on the Lily P's Hot Chicken Hotline!
2022-09-061h 06Pulling The CorkEpisode 23- Ultimate Bad Guys!Danny and Brendan lay the hammer down on the worst people ever in the world.
2022-08-291h 33Pulling The CorkEpsiode 22- Birthday ShowDanny and Brendan talk about birthdays....the people who make them suck and what presents not to buy your husband!Also....America steals Pinatas and much more
2022-08-221h 30Pulling The CorkEpsiode 21- Frauds Part 3Danny and Brendan take Frauds out for a spin again. Covered in this episode-BaseballBarstool Sports new Boston groupCarnival toysDeli people on SundaysFacebook deadbeat parentsPlus an announcement on the party and the food catering/DJ.
2022-08-151h 37Pulling The CorkEpisode 20- Listener QuestionsDanny and Brendan catch back up including Brendan's recap of an epic night at Lily P's. The boy take multiple listener questions...people win shirts....Danny talks about Woodstock 99 and true Corker gets his due from Kansas City.
2022-08-081h 27Pulling The CorkEpisode 19- Open GymDanny and Brendan let the weekend rip....recapping imposters in the bar....Danny's buddy pukes all over the place at a wedding,... Brendan talks about his Indian Doctor ......
2022-08-012h 18Pulling The CorkEpisode 18- Annoying PeopleDanny and Brendan go in on the things that annoy the crap out of them. Mentioned-* People who chat you up about work*Women's inspo instagram posts*Woke parentsMuch more is covered!!!
2022-07-241h 26Pulling The CorkEpisode 17- Stuff Men Should Know How to DoDanny and Brendan take a user submission and discuss the things all men should know how to do once they are grown up. Also discussed:Creatures up in Old Orchard BeachDanny and his brother visit a bar that serves beer and porno moviesA special date for a event around the show is releasedFans of PTC get a name finally
2022-07-181h 34Pulling The CorkEpsiode 16- One Hit Wonders and FadsBrendan and Danny grow even closer when they discover their shared love for Break Dancing. The boys go through fads that have come and gone plus one hit wonder bands.......Brendan is finally not drunk and the boys announce a special event this fall.A fun listen and lots of laughs were had
2022-07-101h 16Pulling The CorkEpisode 15- BBQ SZNBrendan is over served pre-episode.....the boys talk about BBQ Season, best and worst things to bring....Brendan has a hard time speaking at times and forgets to turn on Danny's mic. Pretty standard!
2022-07-0555 minPulling The CorkEpsiode 14- Good Guys Part 2(from Lily P's Chicken)Danny and Brendan hit Lily P's for a podcast from the best Chicken Restaurant in America. They discuss Good Guys and hit up Santa Claus and many more.Al DeLano makes a guest appearance
2022-06-261h 04Pulling The CorkEpisode 13- Frauds Part 2Danny and Brendan discuss how Casa Migos ruined Danny's day. They discuss a bus driver with a sweet tooth for weed gummies and then it's open season on Frauds.....Apple Picking, Skiing.....no one is safe
2022-06-201h 25Pulling The CorkEpisode 12- Fathers DayDanny and Brendan fresh off a day of hanging out with the North Shore Beefs guys talk Fathers Day
2022-06-131h 42Pulling The CorkEpisode 11- Wedding SZNDanny and Brendan go in deep on everything to do with weddings!! Covered in this episode-Best outfitsHow to handle hard booze at weddingsgift size and valueband or DJ?And much much more!!!
2022-06-051h 19Pulling The CorkEpisode 10- The Social NetworkDanny and Brendan discuss the best and worst parts of Social media, Facebook.....instagram.....and all the Karen's aren't safe on their community message boards!!!
2022-05-311h 04Pulling The CorkEpisode 9- As Seen on TVDanny and Brendan go through all the best As Seen on TV.......and talk about Danny's Jordan Flu Game, Brendan's Garth Brooks experience.....and we talk about a great story involving a foam pit.
2022-05-231h 552022-05-161h 13Pulling The CorkEpisode 7- Mother's Day SpecialShout out to all the Moms! Danny and Brendan....primed up and talking about everything from best celebs to party with to Best movies in the game!
2022-05-091h 55Pulling The CorkEpisode 6- Conspiracy Theories!!Danny and Brendan discuss various conspiracy theories! Are pigeons fake? Lizard people??? Tune in and find out!
2022-05-021h 46Pulling The CorkEpisode 5- The HangoverDanny and Brendan recap Easter and talk about Mike Tyson. Brendan offends people in South Carolina, Danny tells his first hangover story and much more laughs were had.
2022-04-251h 28Pulling The CorkEpisode 4- Boston MoviesOriginally this was recorded to be Episode 2...but here we are. Siskel and Ebert eat your hearts out. Danny and Brendan talk all about Boston based movies...who had the best and worst accents, why Mark Wahlberg is a fraud and a story about an illegal alligator.
2022-04-181h 26Pulling The CorkEpisode 3 - Good GuysDanny and Brendan recap their morning together on the LAX field. Then they pick some things that are absolutely awesome and discuss them, Mentioned....Taco Bell, Karate movies and much more. Also....Kid Rock and Donald Trump get discussed and they boys drink a bunch of Coors Light
2022-04-111h 26Pulling The CorkEpisode 2- Frauds!In Episode 2 of Pulling The Cork Danny and Brendan talk about Frauds! Foods, people and centuries aren't safe from the boys wrath.Also...Will Smith gets his slap back.
2022-04-041h 22Pulling The CorkEpisode 1- Pulling The CorkIn episode 1 of Pulling The Cork, co-hosts Danny Gillis and Brendan Ahern discuss the ideas behind the podcast, the best and worst parts of Irish Culture, who's ass can you kick in heaven?, and how to tailgate a wake.
2022-03-2855 min
CFA Society ChicagoInvesting in China – What Has Changed? with Brendan Ahern & Brett Bina, CFA, CAIAFormer CFA Society Chicago member Brett Bina, CFA, CAIA brings back KraneShares' Chief Investment Officer, Brendan Ahern to dig deeper in the topic of investing in China and what has happened over the last year. Connect with Brett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-bina-cfa-caia-6a923b25/ and email brett.bina@gmail.com Connect with Brendan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-ahern-4858083/ and follow his blog at www.chinalastnight.com Follow KraneShares on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraneshares and visit their website http://www.kraneshares.com/ ...
2021-09-0949 min