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Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #88 – Florida man and his AI girlfriendHow do you sit down when you have a gun stuffed down your pants?Does the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) trump the pain of losing hard in crypto?And will your AI girl/boyfriend steal your banking details?Grab a beer and tune in as the boys answer these critical questions in the latest BBB!2023-12-2259 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #87 – Boosting birth rates at BPAfter a year in the Portuguese wilderness, Sam Volkering returns to the mic once more!Coming up this week:How many affairs at the office is too many, and why is the "average" at BP 1-3? The unending mystery of oil and the Middle East The Cantillon effect - the secret key to free real estate (and good beer)? 2023-12-051h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #86 – Is anyone still here?It's been a long time since the last episode of #BBB... but the pub must remain open!While Sam Volkering is with us only in spirit this episode, Nickolai Hubble returns to the show as a co-host to discuss how the world over the past year. Are we witnessing the End of Net Zero?Why do populist politicians in continental Europe never seem to deliver what they're elected to do?And why do the Japanese government hate beer so much?Crack open a beer and join us for the return of Booze, Booms & Busts!2023-09-2358 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #85 – A long forgotten journeyIt's been seven hour and 15 days...oops sorry wrong podcast. It's been five weeks and two days since we took your love away, since we did a Booze, Booms & Busts. But we are back and oh boy! has there been a lot going on. From crypto "Red Notices" to tax cuts for the rich and famous to degen bond traders and a boom in British manufacturing. What are we bullish and bearish on? What makes She Hulk so bad, and what oh what are we to make of the economy, inflation, rates and beer right now? So much to...2022-09-2858 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #84 – Defecting from Chinese Ping PongWe're back live with Episode 84 of Booze, Booms and Busts. Here today to discuss the extraordinary autocratic moves of (former) Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, why defecting from your country during a Commonwealth Games could be a good idea and why the Dutch decided (on their own of course) that arresting a Tornado Cash developer was the right thing to do! So much to talk about, so grab some tinnies, settle in and drink on up (just not 100 shots of beer in 100 minutes thanks)...2022-08-1957 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #83 – Barron Trump and Chelsea Clinton's Purple ChildWhat happens if you merge a 6'7" Barron with a Clinton dynasty great hope? A purple child? Or the future of homeownership from millennials as the great boomer wealth transfer takes place? Why would you save in Istanbul when you can just "crypto"? And if Tom Cruise is so short, then why does Rishi need to zipline into No.10? Some of the hardest hitting questions are on the table today, such as what happens to Aus/UK relations without Neighbours? All that and more in episode 83 of Booze, Booms & Busts.2022-07-291h 05Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #82 – Zipline out of No.10Why is Elon doing Twitter like that? Why are airplanes about to fall out of the sky? How does one decide which bumbling fool is best to replace the bumbling fool? Why is Germany so fu****? How does this all play out in the market? As usual, a lot to cover, so little time, so many beers to consume along the way. In this sweltering episode of Booze, Booms & Busts we cover it all (and more!) Grab a tinnie and settle in...2022-07-131h 12Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #81 – NFT Hard OnsWe're back after an extended period away and we don't mess about getting straight into the conversation. NFTs, why does the world still have a hard on for NFTs? What makes Top Gun the best movie of all time? Iran? How does the world's thinnest watch represent a trend that continues to linger around? And why does Boaz have the WuFlu? All this and more in Episode 81 of Booze, Booms & Busts2022-07-011h 02Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #80 – Godwin's law is Hitler's goon bagContrary to popular belief, we weren't cancelled...and we are BACK with everything Boozy, Boomy and Busty! From the increasingly likelihood of talking about Hitler to Goon bag at the races and chilly Aberdeen nights and even how a $60 billion market failure could end up as the best thing that ever happened to the crypto markets. So much to catch up on, so much to dissect. We're here for episode 80 of Booze, Booms & Busts.2022-05-251h 10Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #79 – Sending scam NFTs to HitlerEpisode 79 of Booze, Booms and Busts comes with a competition. Correctly identify a person in a clip we have and you go into the running to win a case of beer. Aside from giveaways, we discuss...Netflix and their crappy content, saying "thanks" to the bedroom ceiling, what it must be like to be Musk and of course, sending scam NFTs to Hitler. So much to cover, so many beers to drink (specially now Boaz is done with Lent) so grab a couple tinnies and join us for Booze, Booms & Busts Episode 792022-04-221h 08Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #78 – The Castration of Bitcoin's Bull (by Benedict Cumberbatch)When is a horse race not a horse race? When is it not a sport? If a horse loses its nuts, can it still race? Yes, but can it stud? No. So what happens if you forcibly remove the testicles from a bull? More specifically a bull, modelled on the Wall St. bull for a crowd of bitcoin bros? So much to talk about today, so much to cover, plus a few beers to drink (for half of us at least!). Episode 78 of Booze, Booms & Busts is LIVE2022-04-1057 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #77 – Retrograding the Saturn ShakeOur irregular publishing schedule continues with Episode 77. When you look to the stars, what do you see? We see...confusion, but opportunity and ways to track, trace and make moves in the market. Astrology, dismiss it at your own peril, watch it at your own peril and think about all the people queuing up to get their hands on a planetary Swatch. Confused? Good. It's deep, meaningful and philosophical in today's episode, so grab a few tinnies and settle in.2022-04-0159 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #76 – SPAC DAOs and Missile Infused YachtsDue to scheduling and technical issues we're a little late with episode 76...but it's well worth the wait. Question, if you had a couple billion lying around would you, a) buy a missile infused megayacht from a Russian dictator, b) buy the Chelsea football club, c) dump it all into an anonoymous fund to buy whatever Jeff wanted? The hard hitting questions on this week's episode 76 of Booze, Booms & Busts.2022-03-2857 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #75 – Cold War 2.0Are we living in the 70s or is this history on repeat? Feels like there's some weirdly similar themes popping up now around energy independence, nuclear armourment, the threat of imminent invasion, space race, all on the backdrop of a commodities market trading like crypto. So. Much. Fun! There's a lot to unpack this week as well as (at least one of us) smashing a couple of beers as we pick apart the world and the market in Booze, Booms & Busts episode 752022-03-1046 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #74 – Russia raises the UK's largest eyebrowsWe're back with episode 74 as WAR kicks off in the Ukraine thanks to Vlad's army and their...aim...to...do what exactly? What is the end game there? How should we be viewing the actions of Russia? Is Ukraine as clean as the media might have you suspect? And while the world financially strangles Russia what of their innocent citizens? No one wins here, only pain on both sides. So what next? How do you navigate the markets in times like these? Well, grab a stubbie and settle in because that's exactly what we explore in Booze, Booms & Busts...2022-03-021h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #73 – Russia, Royals and Presidential OrdersWe're back after a minor extended absence with episode 73, where we look at all tings market relat..... Actually to be honest there's very little market related this week. Why? Dunno really, but we just never managed to get there. Dragged down by royal scandal, Putin's watch collection and what would be our first Executive Orders as President, it just never became about the market. So...enjoy, grab some tinnies and settle in for Episode 73 of Booze, Booms & Busts2022-02-181h 06Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #72 – NFT mania...hype or hope?In the latest episode of Booze, Booms & Busts we explore the dystopian future of metaverses, who might use them, how they might use them and whether this is a sorry and sad state of affairs or really just an evolution the madness of mania sweeping across the world right now...whilst speaking about mania we also dive into NFTville looking at NFTs, our view on the NFT market (hype or hope) and the best way to dive deep into this crazy (but fun) world of NFT mania. Of course we also crack open and enjoy a couple of tinnies...2022-02-0458 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #71 – $ARKK simps in Palantir hoodiesWe're back for episode 71 of Booze, Booms & Busts where this week we actually talk about the markets with real insight into WTF is going on in tech, the infamous ARKK ETF, crypto, metaverses and "tomorrow's iBeer."Lots of ground to cover with the market in a spin, stocks and crypto getting smashed, where to look and what to do for investment and of course all washed down with a few nice brews from around the world.Settle in, grab some tinnies and enjoy!2022-01-261h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #70 – The Novaxx Djokovic EpisodeEpisode 70 coming to you from the year 2022...or 2019 where the uber-elites have time travelled to live out their glory days. Either way, whatever multiverse you're in, this week is less about markets and more about the absurdity of our existence. Wanna know how absurd? Just cast your eye to the Novak Djokovic sage playing out in Australia right now. Wild. To hear more on that, a $3.5 million Pokémon card scandal, selling cigarettes to kids and smuggling them to old people homes, tune in for episode 70 of Booze, Booms & Busts2022-01-1459 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #69 – DrunkensoberIt's our first episode for 2022 – and what better way to kick off the new year than with a quite sobering edition... Nah, it's not all bad news, there's a lot to be excited about like Melania's choice for Solana, who would make a great Satoshi, the impossible choices of authoritarian regime, shitcoin pitch wars and why Apple at $3 trillion isn't all that crazy! And of course we neck a few tinnies. So saddle in, strap up and settle down for episode 69 (gigidy) of Booze, Booms & Busts.2022-01-071h 03Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #68 – Reboots, Meta-roots and 2020 loopsIt's the final Booze, Booms and Busts for 2021. Or is it 2020? What day of the week is it again? Anyway, it is Hogmanay and it's time for a few brews with friends (yes that includes you) to chat about the good, bad, ugly and fashions that may or may not repeat in the decade. We promise we're not already drunk and promise that episode 68 (one more to go...) of Booze, Booms and Busts is as entertaining as ever. Grab a brew or two and enjoy our special New Year's Eve episode...Happy Hogmanay friend! Up ya bum!2021-12-311h 05Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #67 – Robin RuggedWe've been away a while, not the Rona, but just cos we got sick (well Sam did at least), Boaz was away...and enough excuses...we're back! Back with "The Rona" with meme stocks, Robinhood's stock price. the Guinness challenge. locking down, John Unit, booze, Xmas, you name it we're all over it this week! We're in top form and hopefully you are too. Strap in cos Booms, Booms and Busts episode 67 is live and ready to go!2021-12-1749 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #66 – Six figures underDo you eat meat? Should you eat meat? Should you eat beyond meat? Impossible food? Should you just drink beer? In an unexpectedly culinary episode we look at all these things and more such as, did Coffin Finance predict their own demise? Is Facebook to Meta a genius move or a disaster? We find our way to the number go up forever market, Krispe Kreme and our most popular segment yet, "Shill me a Shitcoin!"Grab some tinnies, tune in and enjoy episode 66 of Booze, Booms & Busts.2021-11-191h 15Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #65 – Sell me Doge Sex and Cheap DoggysYou read that title right. What else did you expect? When we've had a unexpected break in schedule we only come back with a BANG, figuratively of course. But this week we're firing on all cylinders, talking inflation, the bullshit that is COP26, a great piece on the Aussie property market and some interesting "pitch me" ideas for teh recently listed tokens on coinmarketcap. It's exciting, offensive (to boomers mainly) but it's us as usual, grab some tinnies, and tune in for booze, booms & busts episode 652021-11-1252 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #64 – SHIB why? INU what? Has Cheezburger?This is gunna sound bad...so Hitler...It's a soundbite that shall reverberate around the podcast scene for some time. But seriously, why is Tesla a $1 trillion company? Why does this make Shiba Inu now the biggest "dog coin"? Can you sell me on the next big Inu? So much wow, so much beer...Join us for all this and more in episode 64 of Booze, Booms & Busts!2021-10-291h 06Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #63 – Getting NFT rekt on Antiques RoadshowThis week as bitcoin launches to all-time highs what i happening in the bitcoin world? Is it ETF mania, what is a futures ETF anyway? Also, how does this match up with gold, the demand for gold and is gold relevant in a digital gold world?We also look at getting rekt in digital card games, how TradArt is worse than TradFi and what does it look like getting rekt on Antiques Roadshow in 100 years?All this and more on episode 63 of Booze, Booms & Busts.2021-10-221h 16Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #62 – Don't remit, satoshi all over your friendsWe're on the verge of running out of everything. Steaks, milk...toys for Christmas. So if you believe the tabloids, better stock the f*** up for Christmas now! Or...instead of remitting over everyone, give the gift that keeps on giving...satoshi. We talk about how Bond is no good, reboots make us feel old, face peeling booms, why you must check your oven if you've stuff up Amazon's Q4 earnings and Boaz drinks a beer that'll knock YOUR socks off too. Grab a couple tinnies, strap in, it's episode 62 of Booze, Booms & Busts!2021-10-151h 19Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #61 – Play-to-EarnMonday beers, how can this not be a good idea? Due to a pause in programming last week, we've shifted to Monday this week talking about everything from games to play and earn to supplement income, energy crisis in Lebanon and how far your EV can go to NFTs and jewellery on a screen around your neck.Get some beers saddle in and have a Happy Monday!2021-10-1158 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #60 – XRP The StandardRektember is over! Uptober is here. Q4 LFG! But...do you remember that time in December when XRP was all the rage? The bros in the know felt remitting would grow and that XRP would be The Standard.In this week's Booze, Booms & Busts we cover everything from the standard, the week of jerry can mayhem, Bond movies, diminishing returns, remitting all over the record store, Ross Ulbricht and we drink everything from quince to rocket fuel barley wine. Perhaps our funniest yet! If you like beer, remitting and discussing standards then tune in to...2021-10-0156 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #59 – Jerry canIt's Ryder Cup week! If you're into golf, this is a big a tournament that is out there. Team golf, is where it's at. If you're not into golf, what's wrong with you?Either way, we'll discuss America vs. Europe, why China is a master of illusion and how do you fight the FUD...all while sinking some of the finest beers from around the world. Also should Sam get those jerry cans he's been stewing over for days...?Grab some tinnies, chuck the Ryder Cup on in the background, whack it on mute and...2021-09-241h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #58 – Winnie the Jinping or Winnie the Gold?Ok, we're sorry. Maybe we crashed Solana after last week's episode. It's possible. But more likely that someone just sacrificed the wrong virgin. This week's in depth episode covers everything from rebooting blockchains to what's cooking between Australia, the UK and the US. Is China about to get a shot across the bow? Also dilemma of the day, Winnie the Pooh or James Bond gold?Also the pub has no more beer...well the last can at least. So grab what tinnies you've got left and join us for another riveting episode (number 58) of Booze, Booms & Busts!2021-09-161h 03Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #57 – Solana retina burnsTwo episodes in a week! Whoa. Well, technical difficulties can taketh away one week, but the following week giveth back!Today we look at the results from our "woman who presses CTRL–P at Tether/The Fed" poll, what's wrong with Ethereum and why Solana is booming. We also put ESG in our sights, think about the impact non-ESG will have and are we about to return to offensive income stocks for investors? Of course we also sink some beers and generally laugh at shit. So strap in and join us with a few tinnies fo...2021-09-101h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #56 – The Lady Who Pushes CTRL-P at Tether/The FedAfter a delay in last week's episode due to technical issues (Sam's fucked up screen) we're back MID-WEEK with a new Booze, Booms & Busts, talking HDDVD Porn, Jacuzzi tubs on Canary Wharf, the changing nature of Vauxhall, how attractive the ladies who push CTRL-P at Tether and the Fed are and doing so while sinking some beers(?) and getting it all done before Sam's cat fries himself causing more technical difficulties.So much to cover, so little time, so many beers(?) Episode 56 of Booze, Booms & Busts live now!2021-09-081h 02Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #55 – Ronaldo's Indian Premier LeagueThe deal of the century has just landed. No, it's not Ronaldo's return to Manchester United. It's investors getting access to the Bombay Stock Market in India...or at least what we hope for. With so much money flowing around, from Premier League mega-wages to IPL cash glory, the question becomes where does it come from and where can you invest for it. We suggest perhaps the answer is INDIA!So much to dig into this week including buying arcades off Ronaldo's wages and what is Jackson's Hole? Grab a few tinnies and tune in to episode 55...2021-08-271h 03Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #54 – Shamu attacks marketWe start with Shamu and China getting REKT working our way around to guys in gimp suits dancing for Elon and the depths of despair with OnlyFans. How did we get from there...to there? Well, tune in to find out more.Grab a couple of coldies/tinnies/brewskis and get your ear-holes ready for Episode 54 of Booze, Booms & Busts: Shamu attacks market2021-08-201h 03Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #53 – WTF Happened in 1971It's a special episode. An episode that will commemorate a hugely important day (this Sunday). A Day that all historians and financial-types should recognise and drink to. You can find out what it's all about in today's episode.But we also talk about whether stealing $600 million in crypto is a crime or a heroic act, where does the line blur between freedom and control of money, and of course we drink booze. Not just beer...but beer, mead and rum! Black tot rum to be precise.Where does such consumption take us...well tune in...2021-08-131h 06
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #52 – The NFT EpisodeCryptoPunks, CryptoKitties, Hirst, Renaissance artists, property, Magic: The Gathering, Parallel, Steve Jobs' job application...what does it all mean? How are NFTs reshaping our landscape questioning value, money, wealth? Is it all a bubble or a massive money laundering operation? Why are NFTs even important? We deep dive into booms, busts, missed opportunity FOMO and the raging, white hot NFT market. Of course we also drink some of the finest beers from around the country on what is also International Beer Day! Cheers, Proost, Salut, Up Ya Bum! Episode 52 of Booze, Booms and...2021-08-061h 02Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #51 – Absolutely nothing financialIt has only taken us 51 episodes to get to what may be a real turning point. Finally our FIRST EVER EPISODE where we barely talk about anything financial. in fact one may argue this entire episode is us just shooting the shit about things we would be talking about at the pub. Everything from living on boats to the intricacies of political correctness and social inequality. Also that perhaps this is the episode that will piss off more people than ever before.It's a doozy! So grab some tinnies, strap in, it's a wild one today, completely...2021-07-301h 17
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #50 – Financial Ragnarok: Love & ThunderWe're back after a few weeks hiatus (Sam's wife had another kid so he gets a leave pass)! Time for beers and booms and busts, and busting today is ThorChain (what is ThorChain you ask? Well, listen to find out). Booming is the amount of money the US treasury has, which could lead Elon Musk to convert all his EU money to Bitcoin and boozing is us, with beers from the UK and Belgium. We also cover Marvel's greatest hits, what happens when the debt ceiling is smashed and it Twitter going to "decentralise"?It's our POWERFUL...2021-07-231h 12Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #49 – Cuban Missile CrisisWhat happens when you cross a billionaire with experimental financial technology and FOMO? You get the Cuban Missile Crisis! Still no idea what we're talking about? Well tune in to this weeks Booze, Booms and Busts to find out why Boaz is bullish on rugs, Sam is bearish on remote control VWs and of course some of the world's great beers and how they fit into our unnecessarily complex beer rating system!2021-06-181h 06Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #48 – Cat protectors & Russian GoldigarchsIt's Friyay again and time for Episode 48 of Booze, Booms & Busts. In today's episode we discuss everything from the rise of platinum group metals to Elon's arse smoke, the second hand car market and how the world's odlest auction house is going virtual! Of course some quality brews from all over the world, including an elusive but highly ranked BB+ from up Cheshire way. Tune in to find out what it was and why Boaz is facing a hair dilemma!2021-06-0459 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #47 – Finish him (the USD)! Fatality!Name one move, based on a video game that was good. Let's help you out, Hitman (both of them), Mortal Kombat (both of them), Street Fighter, Mario Bros, Prince of Persia, Assasins Creed...Tomb Raider...any of them good? Nope. Maybe Tomb Raider, but clearly Boaz has a thing for Angelina Jolie. It's a different one this week, but we do get on to other topics including virtual models, the USD ending and why the Navy might be the key as well as golf and of course beer ratings from some of the world's finest breweries. All this and...2021-05-281h 05Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #46 – Bitcoin Crashes and Israel SmashesAfter recovering from last week's huge episode, we're back with the OG crew...back to our old antics of talking about whatever pops into our mind on the markets, and even some more left-field stuff that arguably gets us wildly sidetracked. Excessive beer consumption is to blame. Today we talk bitcoin, crypto crashes, liquidation events, degenerates, Israel and their "Iron Dome" and cannabis.Oh, and the usual consumption of some of the worlds finest beers because after all it's beer o'clock and time for Booze, Booms and Busts episode 462021-05-211h 02Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #45 – The Price EffectWe finally convinced him to come on. So if you're easily offended or don't like having your views challenged, best sit this one out. We've got Tim Price from Price Value Partners with us this week to talk inflation, commodities, Asia (but don't mention China!) and how long a sexual innuendo can be drawn out...We also drink beer, lots of beer, but never too much beer and we rate it. After all that's what we're about on Booze, Booms & Busts and this is our controversial 45th episode.2021-05-141h 05
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #44 – Elon Musk: Dogefather or Ultimate Jokester?Episode 44 of Booze Booms & Busts, looking at the biggest most mind blowing finance news of the week...is Elon Musk about to dump Dogecoin live on Saturday Night Live revealing the greatest prank of all time? Or is he really the Doge Messiah? Of course we pick apart why these things are even happening and how yu can't always trust what you read, especially if it's in the Economist!Beer reviews galore too, with Sower, Citizen on Patrol, Gunslinger and Throwaway IPA (where Cornflakes get a surprising cameo!)2021-05-071h 00Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #43 – Pet Rocks or Actual Rocks?Gold vs. Bitcoin! The ultimate battle. The ultimate contest. But why must it be so? Gold has been "bad" but will it come good? Boaz is Bullish on it, should you be too? We look at the market of gold and bitcoin, gold vs. bitcoin and the gamification of everything. Why is Sam bullish on Paul Simon and is there anything he's bearish on?So much to cover, so little time. Grab a beer, or two, settle in and enjoy the large "dick" of topics we've put together today! Also some beer reviews as usual...2021-04-301h 11Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #42 – New China-Zealand & Yellen's YenAfter a week's abscence (due to Sam contracting NOT the WuFlu, we're back for Episode 42 where we discuss the how the nation state can find it's way into everything, even when they don't intend to, why New Zealand is ignoring crimes of humanity and how does Janet Yellen plan to steal the Yen?As usual beer reviews from some of the finest the UK has to offer including some tipples from up the beuatiful Lakes District way...all that and more on Booze, Booms & Busts Episode 42.2021-04-231h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #41 – Financial Mandarins & China's Bitcoin WeaponIn a Booze, Booms & Busts WORLD EXCLUSIVE.....we're in the same room together for our 41st episode. Hoorah. This means awkward eye to eye contact, the aura of each other's beer quaffing, and of course robust discussion of financial and market events over new beers! So much in episode 41 that you just have to listen to find out about it... Plus the WORLD DEBUT of Blockheads beer from Cheddar Ales2021-04-0953 min
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #40 – Coinbase Stonks, Spartan Proposals and the Fattest Man in FinanceWe're quadragenarians this week! Episode 40, feeling old, but our content is fresh as ever. Such as, who is the fattest man in global finance? Can you find a fatter one? How to not propose in a foreign country. And also when you list on the market, (Deliveroo, Coinbase for example) do you offer up junk to customers, or do you screw them all for VC riches? So much in this week's episode, as well as...Beer reviews as usual but also a little something extra to celebrate the 40th episode.2021-04-021h 24Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #39 – Property Boom: Are you ready? We're live with Episode 39 and we've managed to wrangle in a special guest in one of the sharpest minds in the UK when it comes to property and economic cycles, Akhil Patel. Akhil's 18 year cycles should be gospel to investors and if you've never come across his work before, well, strap in because it's one of the most fascinating guests we've ever had on Booze, Booms & Busts. Or course we also add several beers to our tasting and review system, with Atomic Dog, Bumpy Road and Juicy IPA...just to name a few. Grab a tinny or...2021-03-261h 03Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #38 – Artistic Glasgow BridesIs leisurewear the new 'classy'? Or is a resurgence of style on it's way back? Is Van Gogh a masterpiece akin to the physical skills of Kobe Bryant, or is a PunkMask a piece of s*** worthless to anyone who's actually sane? Would you pay $380 for farts? Seriously. We dive into the most intriguing episode we've perhaps ever had and look at all those questions...and more.Also beer reviews of the Double Free Verse from Virginia Beer and Resonance from Demoersleutel. Episode 38 coming at ya!2021-03-191h 06
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #37 – LIVE: Our Clubhouse debut!We decided to change it up, set into the cool kids world and do a LIVE recording from a Clubhouse "room". For those that tuned in live, good stuff. For those that didn't....stiff. Obviously we recorded it for our fans that weren't able to join us on Clubhouse and it's still the same old Booze, Booms & Busts – we talk what is making us bullish, like Bitcoin energy devastation, and what's making us bearish, like Guinness to Gold ratios!Grab a tinny or two, tune in, we're a little earlier this week, but it's still Booze, Booms & Bu...2021-03-111h 15Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #36 – What Jerome did nextIn this week's podcast the question that's been raging all week is finally answered...how much weight has Boaz lost due to his beer only lent campaign? We also take aim at the wild market, what's Jerome up to next with the Fed, Tesla's valuation and stock price, does bitcoin do well or suck in an inflationary world, and how much pain should we feel for YOLO traders?We do of course sink a few beers along the way, apply our extremely complicated rating system and almost break Sam's bladder. All this and more in Episode 36 of...2021-03-051h 08
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #35 – Clubhouse and Crypto Craziness!In episode 35 we take a hard look at the explosion of Clubhouse, how it might be a sign of the times and a sign of the top. Also what impact the tech market has on bitcoin and what impact bitcoin has on the tech market. Is one a leading indicator of the other. Is bitcoin a leading and a lagging indicator of tech stocks? If so can you play that advantage to your own advantage as an investor?We also drink and rate beers (as we do) from Overtone with their "Weapons of Mass Consumption", 3Ravens and...2021-02-261h 18Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #34 – Unplug from the simulationWe've managed to wrangle our former publisher, Nick O'Connor to join us this week in a 'star-studded' discussion about how the 'F' do you manage to understand what's going on right now in the market? Stocks are booming, crypto is booming, when does the music stop? Can it stop? Or are we really now just living in a simulation? We also review beers from Fierce Brew Co, Moon Dog and Boaz is still on his Doppelbock, monk, lent journey – so it's the double of bock for him. All that and more in this week's Booze, Booms & Busts2021-02-191h 01
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #33 – Shoshan's SalvatorOver 400 years ago, Paulaner monks moved to Bavaria to undertake Lent. Without food they had to survive. Their solution? Doppelbock beer. Now 400 years later, our very own Boaz Shoshan is embarking on the same fasting feat...will he channel his inner monk? Will he live to tell the survival tale? Of course this week we talk the markets, specifically why Elon bought Bitcoin and why The Human Blockchain Project is a signal for a decade long technology trend.We're also drinking Off-Tempo from Bad Co, Brewing, Sat by the Ocean from 71 Brewing and Boaz begins his Doppelbock...2021-02-121h 06Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #32 – Millennials vs. BoomersWho did it better? Or who has it better? Boomers or millennials? Or is it all now about inheriting the world that Boomers built? How do you know what is a trend, what is a societal shift, what is just intergenerational tomfoolery? We take a look at how this all plays into the market and your investments in this week's episode of Booze, Booms & Busts.We also review some quality beers from Sailor Grave Brewing in Orbost, Victoria (Australia) and from Whiplash Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Some high ratings shall ensue! 2021-02-051h 06
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #31 – Meme stonks to the moonIt's been one of the wildest weeks in the markets EVER! Reddit, Melvin Capital, short squeezes, doling the line, diamond hands, GameStop and AMC to the moon! Even Dogecoin got in on the action. So much to talk about so much to look forward to this week! Tune in for our latest booze, Booms & Busts episode...Oh yeah and we drink beer while doing it of course to give our tasting notes and ratings!2021-01-311h 07Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #30 – Dirty Energy 30'sWe're turning 30 – our 30th episode at least – and it's our first episode with a guest 'star'. Energy expert, Kit Winder, joins Boaz and Sam to talk about the markets, the energy markets, his experience with crypto as a self-professed 'novice' and of course to get on the gas and drink some beer with us. We cover all this as well as reviewing some of the finest boutique and craft beers from around the world in our lates episode of Booze, Booms & Busts.2021-01-221h 09Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #29 – Gab off, you popularistIn a week that's seen the US decend into further social unrest, the likes of Carol Baskin shilling stocks and 'Big Tech' showits true colours, e're certainly not short on hot topics. We cover all this...but importantly discover why the Basque region is shockingly bad when it comes to beer, sadly.All this and more (good beers and bad) in our 29th Episode of Booze, Booms & Busts2021-01-151h 02Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #28 – Strictly Come BitcoinIt's 2021 and we're off to a flyer. Locked down? Stuck at home? Grab a few 'brewskis' and join us for an hour of talking about the markets, beer, and a deep insight into what the f*** is going on in the world. We talk bitcoin booming, inflation thinking, Weimer Republics and Strictly Come Dancing!Reviews from the North Brew Co. some German Beer from Audi HQ and some of Scotland's finest...Booze, Booms & Busts Episode 28 is ready for you now!2021-01-081h 08
Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #27 – To Anacreon in HeavenIt's the last episode of 2020, so what better way to wind it up than with some deep philosophical musings, a consideration about what Anglo-America might be and a splattering of beers from all over the world. We talk bitcoin, Brexit, UK/US relationships and even consider what life is like when we're all uploaded to the cloud.And of course, beer reviews from some of the best beer brewers in the world! Even one that gets a BB+ – close to our highest possible rating ever!2020-12-291h 02Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #26 – Elon Musk, Bitcoin, TeslaCoin?We won't lie, it's the time of the year when we're taking a break from the normal 'grind' of the markets, so we've been a little disconnected this week (Sam even bought a Nokia 'feature phone') We still have plenty to talk about including a billion dollars of bitcoin for Saylor, is Musk next? Why does a 3kg turkey mean British exports are in a trading halt, and what next for 2021? The answer? Inflation!We also review beer as usual including, Pants Optional, Repeater, Wild Rhino and Elf Isolation. All that and more on Episode 26 of Booze...2020-12-211h 07Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #25 – Wild Tech Leprechauns: Airbnb & DoorDashIt's somewhat of a milestone, our 25th show, and to celebrate what better way than with the most bonkers and bemusing IPO in recent history – Airbnb! What do we make of the wild valuations of these new tech 'Leprechauns' as we coin the phrase of a former tech 'Unicorn' IPOing at $100 billion valuations? Also why is this happening and should we re-write the fundamental rules of finance because of it?All that and beer reviews of course – after all it's all about the Booze, the Booms and the Busts on the Booze, Booms and Busts podcast,2020-12-101h 13Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #24 – Jabby, no jabby?In Episode 24 of Booze, Booms and Busts – we've (well, Sam at least) has made it. We're in a 'hit piece' aimed (kind of) at us from the Financial Times. It's about crypto, but that's okay, the mainstream will come around...we also talk about the most important thing of 2020, do you get the Covid-19 vaccine jab or not? What to do? And is the UN relevant or not relevant and will their move on medicinal cannbis shift the market up a notch?All that and more beer reviews including our much anticipated 'Quantitative Ease' from Cheddar Ales an...2020-12-0359 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #23 – Altcoin season in the land of eternal ChristmasIn episode 23 of Booze, Booms & Busts we delve into the nostalgic history of the great NBA Jam, how Bitcoin and the crypto world is seemingly booming again and why perhaps the next narrative to come of it all may just be DeFi. We talk about Boaz's time in Stockholm and leave you with the perplexities of the land where Christmas never stops and why Tesla's epic run may never stop?Of course we review some beer too, this week from Wye Valley Brewery, Vocation Brewery and two more Swedish breweries that for the life of...2020-11-241h 17Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #22 – The Great Market VaccineIn our 22nd episode we have to look at the blatantly obvious, the single biggest company announcement perhaps in history moving global markets likely in the trillions – the 'Pfizer effect' – and the real vaccine the markets needed...positivity. We also consider is pension reform coming to the UK and why is Bitcoin now on a seemingly endless run up close to previous all time highs?We also review beer from Magic Rock Brewing, Lost and Grounded and some more random Swedish tipples Boaz has accumulated from the state-sponsored liquor stores in Stockholm.All that...2020-11-171h 19Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #21 – TrumpCoin RevolutionHate lockdowns? Hate the government? Well, do what our very own Boaz Shoshan does, move to Sweden! In the lap of freedom Boaz explains about the Swedish alcohol quirks, we discuss the US Presidential race and how the future of transacting, trading and currency markets could be all about crypto.We also review beers from Northern Monk, Lost and Grounded Brewery and a bunch of Swedish beers that are all 3.5% and...well...a mixed bag (let's leave it at that!)Episode 21 of Booze, Booms & Busts awaits.2020-11-061h 21Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #20 – $1 million BitcoinIn this week's Booze, Booms & Busts we talk about the morality of investing when shit has hit the proverbial fan, what a kakistocracy is and how the money from the big dogs in town has started to flow into bitcoin and what that's going to do to its value.We also review beers from Braybrook Brewery, Anspach & Hobday, Whiplash Brewery and Pressure Drop! Also we announce our much awaited beer production collaboration for the 'Quantitative Ease DIPA'...All this and more on Episode 20 of Booze, Booms & Busts2020-10-301h 18Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #19 – Monster that Beverage!In this week's Booze, Booms & Busts it's happened for just the third time in history! Bitcoin is over £10,000. Astonishing stuff. Aside from the questions that raises about money, assets and trust in the banking system it's just a huge concept to know even own just one ₿. Also if you think that's a monster ride for ₿ holders, think about the Monster ride shareholders of Monster Beverages have had in the last couple of decades...a monster of a stock, and perhaps one for the next 50 years?All that and more, plus beer reviews of the Durst Crusher, Wheat Meet...2020-10-231h 14Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #18 – Anti-Trust on the MoonBlockbuster could have bought Netflix for $50 million. In the end Netflix ate Blockbuster. Is Amazon on the brink of world domination, or is their 'Netflix' just starting to find their feet today? Can the biggest of big live forever, or are they on the brink of destruction? Also, 10 years, eight years, four years? What's the time frame for the new space race and the proliferation of tech?We also review four beers, the Evolve Contemporary Red, Wit Man!, the Victoria and the Empire Pale Ales from Burton-on-Trent way. All that and more on your episode 19 of Booze...2020-10-181h 05Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #17 – Betting on Trump and Dictator SamIn this week's Booze, Booms & Busts, it's all about stimulation, stimulating...sorry, stimulUS. Is 2020 shaping up as a repeat of 2016? Is Boaz's biggest ever bet due to pay off? Can same raise an army for his libertarian dictatorship and what are we BREWING up for the coming weeks with a suitable suitor?All this and more plus beer reviews from Pomona Island's 'Skip to the End' DIPA and Neon Raptor Brewing Co.'s 'Totem Beliefs' DIPA.2020-10-091h 03Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #16 – Why Boaz Doesn't Know ONJIt's revelation city this week on Booze, Booms & Busts Episode 16! We find out that Boaz doesn't know Olivia Newton John, why the Volkering household is wary of hospitals, what to make of a 'WuFlu' infected President, are cinemas dead and is there a UK property boom on the horizon?Lots to cover, beers to drink. This week's beers are indeed the Olivia Gluten Gone from Brew York Brewery and India Pale Ale from Partizan Brewery. Get ready to kick start your Friday evening with us at Booze, Booms & Busts.2020-10-021h 06Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #15 – Whiskey Futures and Jail TimeIt this week's episode – we've got a restocked supply of beer and we're rearing to go with reviews of Farmhouse Lager from Burning Sky and Dogs Can't Look Up from Pomona Brewery. We also chat about whether or not Trevor Milton is going to jail, what kind of ARG would we like and if indeed Nikola is one giant Netflix ARG playing out in front of our eyes. And we do answer the question, can dogs look up and should you look at investing in whiskey futures?2020-09-2556 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #14 – Erotic Cans at CentreparcsIn this week's 14th Episode, we discuss all the great ideas around living permanently in Centreparcs while drinking erotic Japanese cans, how shorting the next biggest hyped EV stock is about to lead to some real 'popcorn viewing' on the market and why the hack is 'Becks' listing an Esports team on the London Stock Exchange?All this and a whopping THREE BEER review of some beers which, frankly, we have no bloody idea what they are or where they're from!What a podcast this one is!2020-09-101h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #13 – Volmageddon + Techmageddon = RektmageddonHow big can mutton chops get? How big can an Apple get? How fast can you go from zero to hero to zero again? Is the market rational, irrational or a stage of the Tour de France? What does Sam mean when he says, 'a few kangaroos short of a top paddock'? Hard hitting market analysis and beer reviews of 'Mungo Joose' from The Cheshire Brewhouse and 'Too Many Opinions Water Down the Original Idea' from Verdant Brewing Co.2020-09-041h 07Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #12 – Japan, Seppuku and How to Pronounce 'Bernard'Is it Bern-ard or Bern-ed? Is it Ber-tran or Ber-tr-nd Russ-elle? We really hit and answer the big life questions of the week in today's episode! We also talk what the heck is going on in Japan, the US, will Japan join Five Eyes spying network and how the gaming industry is a leading indicator of what our high tech future might look like.Also beer reviews of the 'New Alliance' from Burning Sky Brewery and 'Lemon Posset' from The Cheshire Brewhouse.2020-08-281h 07Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #11 – Will Babycham cause the next Dot-Com Crash?It's a weird world when Tesla Inc. is not that far away from becoming a ONE TRILLION DOLLAR COMPANY! WTF? Have the markets gone mad? Maybe. Yes. No. Who knows? Well we think we might. And we think there are some questions you should ask yourself if you're an investor, such as are we about to see a huge tech crash?Also beer reviews of the 'Stargazing at Midnight' from Pipeline Brewing Company and 'Further' from the Verdant Brewing Company.2020-08-221h 09Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #10 – 10th Anniversary: Beer, Money and DeFiWe made it to 10 episodes without wanting to quit! That's a success in its own right. And in our 10th anniversary bonanza we test four beers, talk DeFi, what is money and how can you really trust anything in the market, in crypto...in the world!Also we have a competition winner who is the proud owner of a large case of beers, our next order is in which means at least we'll keep going until we're dry and so, so much more! Don't forget to find us on Twitter @boozeboomsbusts2020-08-141h 01Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #9 – Gold! Always believe...In our most wide ranging and comprehensive discussion on gold, silver and 'hard currency' we go deep into what's happening to gold, silver, bitcoin where to from here and as an investor what should you do about it all, buy, sell, snog, marry or avoid?Also beer review of 'Dripping Pitch' from the Duration Brewery and a MEAD review from the Wye Valley Meadery.2020-08-0757 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #8 – Kodak: Ready in a FlashThis is a real 'Kodak Moment' when it comes to the markets. The third pivot of this 'OG' has seen the most wild trading since...crypto...which has also been on a tear this week. Markets across the board and stocks continue to boom, and so does the new Space Race as UAE, China and the US all launch missions to Mars in the space of 3 weeks!Plus beer reviews of the 'OG56' from Bianca Road Brewery and the 'Hop Rocket' from the Westerham Brewery. And we have a winner for our 'win a case of...2020-07-3154 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #7 – Financial Terrorists + Competition Extended!What does the future hold? What is a futurist? Will being a financial terrorist help us to understand why a potential Fed appointment could signal the new gold rush? And why is everyone getting high on helium? Investment stories galore and reviews of beers, 'Futurist; from Siren Craft Brewery and 'Pretty Mess' from Burning Sky Artisan Brewers & Blenders.Don't forget to listen in to enter the comp to win a case of beer!2020-07-241h 04Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #6 – Crypto Twitter + Competition Time!Twitter gets hacked! What a MISSED OPPORTUNITY! We talk about how hackers could have been far more inventive, the irony of why crypto actually could have saved Twitter, why lightning is so important and beyond bitcoin where does real crypto opportunity exist?We also open up a new competition to win a case of the beers Boaz and I are drinking plus beer reviews of 'Dalston Sunrise' from 40FT Brewery and 'Ride the Lightning' from Black Iris Brewery.2020-07-171h 10Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #5 – Edge of SpaceToday we review beers, 'The Dodo' from the Weird Beard Brew Co. and 'Termination Shock' from the Gravity Well Brewing Co. Conveniently the conversation also turns to what termination shock actually means as well as the expanding array of space stocks and investments that are on offer with the huge trend of the commercialisation of space! We also discuss weird beards and what is it really like to be at the pub again? Don't forget to find us on Twitter @boozeboomsbusts2020-07-1053 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #4 – The New Roarin' 20sThe world, markets, economies are an absolute s**tshow right now. But will it last another nine years? Five years? Even another five months? The answer to that is going to surprise and possibly shock you. But maybe not as shocking as our reviews this week for two new beers to our tastebuds, the El Dorado IPA from Polly's Brew Co. and Heedbanger from By The River Brew Co. 2020-07-0355 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #3 – Fake Meat and MoneyWe made it to episode three! And today we review, 'Nature's Mysterious Patterns' American Pale Ale from The River Brew Co, in Gateshead (UK) and 'Avatar State' West Coast IPA from Boxcar Brewery, London. We also talk about Wirecard's fake money and the opportunity that weirdly throws up plus what is veganism and how could it become one of the biggest trends and investment stories of the decade?2020-06-261h 00Booze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #2 – Mooning TaswegiansToday's podcast we have a sip of two beers, the 'Shifty' DDH NEPA from the Drop Project and Moonwatcher from Mondo Brewing. While we taste and rate those two tipples we also cover off on the 'mooing' crypto markets, valuable lessons learnt from beer and the markets and helping investors understand the importance of free trade between the 'colonies' and who the heck are 'Taswegians'All this and more on today's podcast, so 'crack a tinny' as Sam would say, sit back and enjoy the show!Don't forget you can find us as well on...2020-06-1958 minBooze, Booms & BustsBooze, Booms & Busts: Episode #1 – The pilotThis Friday we review, A Gentle Nod to Welcome Visitors Modern Barley Wine from Cloudwater Brew Co., Wipeout from Port Brewing Co. and In My High Wire Days from Wylam Brewery.We also cover the 'Robinhood Rally' and how you could even invest in these sort of fintech disruptors, the strange behaviour of markets and why it could be the best time ever to buy stocks, Sam's ripping drive down the 9th on his evening golf round this week and why 'Session Beers' are a total crock of s**t.Enjoy and don't forget to...2020-06-121h 26