The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

byAdam Schwab and Adir Shiffman

Business

Get the fearless truth about start-ups and corporate Australia from guys that give you the hard facts, not the company line. Hear Luxury Escapes co-founder Adam Schwab and Catapult Sports Exec Chairman Adir Shiffman provide the inside word on the biggest stories in business with a contrarian take from the guys who sit on both sides of the table. New episodes dropping weekly.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Season 1 - Episode 181
Death of a Tyrant, Eucalyptus Riches, Open AI’s Lofty Valuation, Cettire in Tatters, CTM Clinging On and Jacinda Hates NZ
The guys discuss the latest in Iran and the death of a brutal murderer, Eucalyptus Founder Riches, is the OpenAI Capital Raise for Real, Cettire Barrels Towards Death, CTM’s Strange Financials and Jacinda’s Australia Bombshell. Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on T...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 1h 49m 50s
Season 1 - Episode 180
Ask Us Anything: Hiding Failures on LinkedIn? + Milking opportunities where your business succeeds publicly!
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week you asked: 🧑‍💻 AI being blamed for poor results 🎉 How to milk opportunities where your business has public success. 📉 Hiding Failures from LinkedIn!? As always, we love answering your questions, so keep them coming! Get in touch now with whatever you’d like answered. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@Contrari...
Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 26m 56s
Season 1 - Episode 179
Eucalyptus Sale Deep Dive, is Waymo an Uber killer, Winnings’ Winnings, Victoria becomes an official Crime State, Adir Visits Lakemba and special guest business publishing legend, Chris Janz
The guys go deep and break the real story behind Eucalyptus’ massive sale to Hims and Hers, Uber’s self driving worries, Winnings sells to Ellerston, Victoria sinks deeper into the mire, Adir’s message to Pauline Hanson and we chat to the saviour of Fairfax’s newspapers and Capital Brief founder, Chris Janz. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow...
Published: Feb 23, 2026Duration: 1h 47m 18s
Season 1 - Episode 178
Ask Us Anything: Is AI changing productivity expectations in business? + Are whole body MRIs getting more popular + Wes Maas investing in AI
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week you asked: 🩻 Will whole body MRIs become more popular in the preventative health screening space? 💼 Has AI changed the expectations of productivity in business? 🏗️ Wes Maas sells construction assets to invest in AI As always, we love answering your questions, so keep them coming! Get in touch now with whatever you’d like answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published: Feb 20, 2026Duration: 30m 21s
Season 1 - Episode 177
Special guest Joe Aston joins, Winter Olympics Sexism, the Rise and Fall of Luke Sayers, Corporate Travel Management and Temple & Webster Crash
The guys are joined by superstar Joe Aston to discuss the rise and fall of Melbourne's Man About Town, Luke Sayers, Corporate Travel Management's inevitable downfall, Temple & Webster smashed on profit numbers, Councils behaving badly and Adam's Quiz returns. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com...
Published: Feb 16, 2026Duration: 1h 41m 31s
Season 1 - Episode 176
Ask Us Anything: Finding balanced views in modern journalism + How AI will impact spreadsheets + Meditation as a tool for success
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week we’re talking: ✏️ How to get balanced views in business and political commentary? 🖥️ How will AI intersect with Excel and Spreadsheets moving forward? 🧘 Is meditation part of Adam & Adir’s day to day lives? We’re always on the hunt for great new questions, so keep them coming in our DMs or by commenting on the Thread! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published: Feb 13, 2026Duration: 27m 55s
Season 1 - Episode 175
Saas Crash! AI Collapse. Atlassian Hammered. Xero Obliterated. BTC Decimated. CTM Founder Lives Large. Will Canva Take Down Australian VCs.
The guys discuss a wild week on markets and the SaaS catastrophe. Atlassian's share price destroyed as investors question AI's impact. Xero's horrid year continues to get worse. Bitcoin drops below US$70,000, how has CTM's wealthy colourful founder avoided scrutiny and what is Canva really worth?   Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://w...
Published: Feb 9, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 45s
Season 1 - Episode 174
Ask Us Anything: Are traditional medical clinics still worth it? + Is Substack undermining traditional media?
It’s Saturday, so get your ears on our new Ask Us Anything episode! This week we’re talking: 💊 Did COVID mark the end of the traditional medical clinic? 💼 Are business brokers worth it for people looking to buy a business? ✍️ Is Substack bringing down traditional media outlets? We’re always on the hunt for great new questions, so keep them coming in our DMs or by commenting on the Thread! Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-wit...
Published: Feb 6, 2026Duration: 36m 0s
Season 1 - Episode 173
$16 billion IREN Deep Dive, OnlyFans For Sale, Escalante's Fall, will Moltbook take over the world, Jamie Pherous Cuts and Runs and Aus Open
The guys go deep into the US$16b Iren with special guest, Scott Middleton, OnlyFans sale, Laurence Escalante charged, AI taking over the world, CTM founder quits and the rise and rise of the incredible Aus Open. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 2h 8m 52s
Season 1 - Episode 172
Ask Us Anything: Should we change the date of Australia Day? + Mark Carney’s DAVOS Speech + How to effectively manage time?
It’s Saturday, so our Ask Us Anything episode is fresh in your feed and ready to listen to! This week we’re talking: 🇦🇺 Should we change the date of Australia Day? 🇨🇦 Canadian PM Mark Carney’s DAVOS speech 💪 How do the guys manage their time to stay productive every day? We’re always on the hunt for great new questions, so keep them coming in our DMs or by commenting on the Thread! Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-c...
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 26m 27s
Season 1 - Episode 171
Netflix Dumped, SaaS Meltdown, Koala Deep Dive, Are Private Schools Worth It, Airlines and Goyder’s Parting Disgrace
The guys discuss Netflix’s share price meltdown and Warner Bros buy, argue about whether the SaaS meltdown has been overdone, deep dive into a booming Koala, question whether it’s really worth it to send your kids to increasingly expensive private school and Goyder’s AFL farewell can’t come too soon.   Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Fol...
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 1h 30m 45s
Season 1 - Episode 170
Ask Us Anything: How do we prioritise sleep? + Is wearable fitness tech worth it? + Managing a staff member who doesn't gel with your staff
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.
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 29m 59s
Season 1 - Episode 169
Jellycat Deep Dive, Atlassian Share Price Crash, Kings Counsel Ransom, Writers Festival Monstrosity, SXSW Sydney Dies and Adam’s Passport Bliss
The guys deep dive into the incredibly profitable world of Jellycats, Atlassian’s share price crashes 28% in a month and Adam does (another) victory lap, King’s Counsels score a payrise, Adelaide Writers Festival collapses under the weightr of massive taxpayer funding, Jessy Wu comes on to talk about the death of SXSW Sydney and Adam’s joyful new passport experience.  Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on I...
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 1h 22m 10s
Season 1 - Episode 168
Ask Us Anything: Working through Christmas + Should high school students get jobs?
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.
Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 31m 36s
Season 1 - Episode 167
Costco Deepdive, Health Insurance Pricing, Iran on the Edge of Freedom and Albo's Royal Commission Dark Arts
The guys deep dive into the incredible business of Costco, Adir goes deep into health insurance pricing, Iran's freedom protests and Albo backflips on the Royal Commission with a big asterisk. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 1h 38m 58s
Season 1 - Episode 166
Ask Us Anything: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year? + Will We Have AI Movies Soon?
Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 34m 35s
Season 1 - Episode 165
2026 Predictions and What We Got Badly Wrong (and Right) Last Year
The guys give their predictions for 2026 and review how they went for 2025 no holds barred.   Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on 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.
Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 16s
Season 1 - Episode 164
Ask Us Anything: Australia's Best & Worst PM? + Worst Ever Travel Experiences
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.
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 46m 44s
Season 1 - Episode 163
Hot Doc Sale Bonanza, Corporate Travel Management Survives for Now, Albo Kinda cuts Business Class, Why Consumer Businesses Shouldn’t Shut during Christmas and Busiest Airline Routes
The guys discuss the massive $250m HotDoc Sale to Potentia, Corporate Travel Management gets a six month stay of execution, Albanese tights family travel rules, why smart businesses don’t shut during Christmas and what are the world’s busiest airline routes   Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod...
Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 1h 39m 52s
Season 1 - Episode 162
Ask Us Anything: Does Everyone Need a Side Hustle? + The Biggest Story of 2025?
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.
Published: Dec 26, 2025Duration: 27m 31s