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The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly
How Blackstone's David Blitzer Invested in Every Major Sport

The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 45:05 Transcription Available


In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Blitzer, Blackstone’s chairman and the co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, about how his teams use data and analytics to improve fan experience. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Blitzer tells the hosts how a “failed athlete” came to be the first person to own teams in all five major American sports leagues, what he’s doing to invest in the “massively fragmented” world of youth sports and why having a favorite sports team is like having a favorite child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bum N Zilly Show
Episode 58- Lions Birthday Scenarios or Touring with Taker

The Bum N Zilly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 78:03


Bum N Zilly are back and start the show with a funny Father's day clip from the Texas Rattlesnake. 1:38 Father's Day gifts with a lake report 3:19 Producer sends the brothers a tick tock bit 4:28 Bum's fishing report 5:22 Previewing the brothers upcoming camping trip with a Blackstone grilling lesson11:09 Show Intro and Angus Young 13:44 Cuss and Cast 14:10 A PSA for Twins fans 15:25 Discord with Dougie is coming 16:18 The Sheriff is pitching in Houston 19:53 Royce Lewis is Hammy-less 20:56 Twins blow a save in game 2 at Astros 21:59 Fathers day and Mothers day home runs. Twins blow another save 25:14 Twins at Reds live game update 27:02 Matching a Lions Super Bowl scenario with birthdays 34:06 Back to the Twins live game update34:44 Picking the best Lions birthday matchups to win the Super Bowl 36:02 Looking at the Lions projected roster for the upcoming season 39:11 PGA Update. Wyndham Clark breaks down 44:31 WWE Raw review and King of the Ring updates 54:40 Picking wrestlers to travel with and Triple H's story 1:00:04 BnZ Special results and Florida wins the cup 1:03:48 BnZ Special predictions 1:07:40 Steel book movie collectors 1:09:08 Top selling movies from June 17th 1:17:41 Outro               Want to get your thoughts involved with the podcast?Check us out on Twitter/X @BumNZillyshowEmail at bumandzillyshow@gmail.com

Millionaire Mindcast
Trump vs. Powell, Inflation Cooling, CRE Shakeup and Crypto ETFs Heating Up | Money Moves

Millionaire Mindcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 18:00


In this solo episode of Money Moves, Matty A. breaks down the latest economic and investment headlines—from Trump's fiery demands for massive rate cuts, to shifts in the real estate and crypto landscapes. With CPI cooling, Fed moves uncertain, and industrial real estate starting to wobble, there's a lot to unpack. Plus, the flood of new altcoin ETF filings and where billion-dollar firms like Blackstone are quietly investing.This episode was fully curated using AI—crafted to bring you streamlined insights and market signals without the noise.Episode Timestamps:[00:00] Intro & AI-curated format explained[03:00] CPI report shows inflation cooling; Trump demands massive rate cuts[04:48] Industrial real estate weakens after a decade of strength[06:25] Office-to-residential conversions on the rise—300+ planned for 2025[07:56] Altcoin ETF surge: 30+ filings including Doge, Solana & more[08:54] Where institutional money is going: multifamily, logistics, and data centers[11:06] “Bull or B.S.”: Will the Fed really cut rates twice? Is altcoin summer here?[12:58] Wealth Builder Breakdown: Altcoin ETFs explained[14:40] Final takeaway: Invest in what's inevitable, not what's trendingTopics Covered:Trump vs. Powell: Political pressure on interest ratesFed policy outlook & CPI analysisIndustrial real estate headwindsThe boom in office-to-residential conversionsRise of altcoin ETFs and institutional crypto adoptionSmart money trends: What Blackstone, KKR, and others are buyingStrategic investing insights for long-term wealthResources & Links:Wise Investor Vault – Tools & Resources (link)Text Matty A: 844-447-1555Subscribe on YouTube: Investing in CRE with Matty A.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555

Business Breakdowns
EQT: Returns at Scale - [Business Breakdowns, EP.220]

Business Breakdowns

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 77:32


 This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down EQT, the Swedish global investment organization. Right off the top, I need to mention our guest today, Sean Barrett, who couldn't have been more perfect for this breakdown. Sean has been investing in the Alts since Blackstone christened this asset class just over a decade ago. Sean is the founder of Counter Global, and alt investing is ingrained in its DNA. We cover the massive, yet lesser-known EQT, the Wallenberg family ties, and how this business has continued to generate returns at scale. Beyond the EQT conversation, you are going to get a masterclass on Alts investing. Please enjoy this Breakdown of EQT. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠. —- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit⁠⁠⁠ joincolossus.com/episodes⁠⁠⁠. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:01:38) Complexities of Alternative Asset Management (00:04:27) Understanding EQT: A Thematic Private Markets Investment Manager (00:06:36) The Wallenberg Legacy and EQT's Origins (00:11:54) EQT's Differentiation and Investment Strategy (00:20:36) Leadership and Succession Planning at EQT (00:25:15) Regulatory Environment and Strategic Focus (00:31:15) EQT's Private Equity and Asia Strategies (00:37:39) EQT's Strategic Use of M&A (00:39:49) EQT's Infrastructure Business (00:42:01) EQT's Real Estate Business (00:45:28) Innovative Exit Strategies (00:49:08) Fundraising Success and Future Prospects (00:59:31) Financial Model and Valuation (01:06:46) Key Risks and Opportunities (01:16:15) Lessons from EQT

ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Career Conversations

David Stanford is a founder and Enterprise Managing Consultant with RealFoundations and brings over 35 years of experience providing strategic financial and operational improvement services to clients in the property and building industries. David is the Chief Growth Officer of RealFoundations, with the primary responsibility to initiate new solutions and grow the RF Network of people, partners, clients, and industry participants. He is also responsible for the corporate development activities of the firm. Additionally, he is responsible for implementing the global presence and alliance program of RealFoundations. David is highly experienced in providing large-scale operational and digital improvement services to private and global real estate owner/operators and institutional investors. He has directed client teams in the execution of large business improvement projects, long-range digital capital plans, packaged technology selections, and solution implementations. David is also highly experienced in assisting management teams with strategy, development, and operating model transformations. Some of his clients include the most respected real estate organizations in the world, including Blackstone, GIC, J.P. Morgan, Greystar, Walmart, KIMCO, Hines Interests, Brookfield and Invitation Homes. Prior to founding RealFoundations, David was a Partner of Ernst & Young's real estate practice in Dallas. He also worked in the Transaction Advisory group of Kenneth Leventhal & Company. David graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Finance & Accounting.

The Secret Teachings
A Place Called Armageddon (6/17/25)

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 120:01


The country of “in God we trust” will be the hand of God to protect the physical and false Israel from hellfire that they invoked by the poking and prodding of heaven. Leaked documents from Israel depict a list of countries they are willing to bomb as part of the Samson option, including Los Angeles, Washington DC, and New York, and so it must not be coincidence that Prime Minster Netanyahu just went on television again and threatened that it is Tel Aviv today and “tomorrow it's New York.” Remember the 11 of September. The antichrist won't appear in reddish clothing with horns calling for destruction, he will appear as the bringer of peace. Just as Mariam Adelson called Trump the “savior of the Jewish people,” it appears he will be both the deceiver and the bringer of peace on the world stage. They will create peace from the chaos and once again break it as part of the art of tribulation. The end times will not be easy to decipher; who is good and who is bad. The missiles striking Israel are hitting directly opposite sides of the geographical site of armageddon. The world is a stage and the actors wage real war via deception. The world is a stage and the actors wage real war via deception. Israel targets and kills the top Iranian negotiator of peace, Ali Shamkhani, and then says Iran is terrified, while certain their officials reportedly flee, quietly blackens the media in their country, and reportedly secretly asks Russia to deescalate. As for the recent IAEA report on Iran, it cannot be used as justification for the attack because said attack was planned 8 months ago. OpenAI just won a $200 million defense contract in the footsteps of Palantir obtaining a $1.3 billion contract the same from the Pentagon. Trump has absolutely supported these companies and their plan for mass surveillance and murder. And who gets the rebuilding contracts? Blackrock and Blackstone. Consider this: the first assassination attempt was July, 2024, and the second was September, 2024, while in August the head of Palantir said the US will fight a 3-front war against Russia, China, and Iran. Within that same time frame, Israel had begun planning the attack on Iran. It appears that Trump has been compromised via these events and has chose to sell out America in favor of the synagogue of Satan - perhaps because they have threatened to nuke the USA as the last resort to get support - while threatening countries that want peace, threatening countries that want to try war criminals, and refusing to agree to any kind of peace plan - meanwhile, Trump repeats talking points from the Iraq war. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

M&A Science
How Blackstone is Unlocking Lasting Value Across Private Equity with Viral Patel

M&A Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 39:01


Viral Patel, CEO of Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Viral Patel unpacks how the firm is reshaping private equity for the next era. From launching new fund structures to leading thematic investments in sectors like electrification and AI infrastructure, Viral shares how Blackstone builds enduring value—and why alignment, data, and management fit are key to every deal. He also breaks down the cultural values that drive Blackstone's success and why individual investors are the future of private capital. Things you will learn: How Blackstone's investment philosophy is built on long-term secular trends What makes a management team the right fit—and why talent diligence is critical Why Blackstone created perpetual funds and how they work How data, scale, and operating resources become a strategic advantage post-close       ________________________ Sponsored by DealRoom—where M&A chaos meets its match. Still stuck in spreadsheet hell? DealRoom helps corporate development teams take control—streamlining diligence, syncing integration, and eliminating the back-and-forth.

Slick Talk: Powered By Blackstone Laboratories

Blackstone Labs aren't the only oil analyzers out there, and sometimes customers come to us with reports from other labs (which we will always accept and add to your file, for free)! In this episode, Joe goes through how we handle those reports, what we can do with the info, and what Blackstone offers that other labs don't.Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free test kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or shoutout? Leave a message for Blackstone Joe at 614-407-6169.Host: Joe AdamsProducer: Arryn Dennard

Broeske and Musson
NO KINGS DAY: Protests in Fresno and Across the Country

Broeske and Musson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 12:50


On June 14, thousands gathered in Fresno and cities nationwide for “No Kings Day,” a protest movement opposing what demonstrators call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump’s second term. Coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., the protests drew over 2,000 people in Fresno alone, rallying at key intersections like Blackstone and Nees. Protesters voiced concerns over immigration raids, budget cuts, and threats to democratic norms. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Meeting
Episode 248: Save Venice! Inside the Bezos-Sánchez Wedding

Morning Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 32:52


It may feel like the world is going to hell, but for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, it's a Bonfire of the Vanities moment. In a little less than two weeks, the billionaire and his fiancée will take over Venice for the wedding that will be a three-day party, and Stuart Heritage tells us what we can expect. Then, speaking of the ultra-rich seizing control of beautiful destinations, Joseph Bullmore reports from the Cotswolds on how Stephen Schwarzman, the billionaire chairman and C.E.O. of Blackstone, has ruffled feathers among locals. And finally, there might have been no fashion designer more beloved in New York City than the late Kate Spade. The company's co-founder, Elyce Arons, has written a book about her, and she'll discuss how Spade went from being a broke student in Kansas to the name on every New York woman's purse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Darryal and Boober Show

On this episode we had nothing planned. So we freestyled and discussed the riots, cooking on the Blackstone, the world of technology and Vegas Video and much more........Starring: Ricky Hays and Scotty McHargueProduced by: Jose "Zipper Lip" RetanaMusic by: Jerry "Dtru' Davis

London Property - Home of Super Prime
Why International Investors Still See London as a Prime Real Estate Opportunity

London Property - Home of Super Prime

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 44:52


Send us a textDavid Woodward, with extensive experience in the US multifamily sector, discussed his transition to the UK's living sector. He highlighted his role in managing Stuyvesant Town, a 11,000-unit property in New York, and his involvement in the early stages of the UK's BTR market. Woodward noted the growth of co-living, single-family rental, and senior housing in the UK, driven by institutional investors. He emphasized the importance of design optimization and customer service in property management. Woodward also discussed the challenges of planning and the potential for significant housing growth in secondary markets.David Woodward's Career Journey and Experience in Multifamily HousingFarnaz Fazaipour introduces the podcast and welcomes David Woodward, who has extensive experience in the UK and global capital markets.David Woodward shares his background, starting in the US with multifamily housing, working with large corporate firms and leading apartment REITs.He discusses his roles, including running a private apartment company with 40,000 units and setting up a platform called Compass Rock post-GFC to handle loan foreclosures.David highlights his work on the iconic Stuyvesant Town property in New York City, which involved managing, repositioning, and selling the property to Blackstone for over $5 billion.Early Days of the Living Sector in the UKFarnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward discuss the early days of the living sector in the UK, which began around 10 years ago.David mentions early movers like Lone Star at Wembley Park, Brookfield's early stages at Canary Wharf, and various brands like Get Living and Essential Living.The conversation touches on the US-led influence on the UK living sector and the interest in replicating successful US models.David notes the international interest in the UK living sector and the role of the UK as a reference point for other markets.Emerging Trends and Sectors in the UK Living SectorFarnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward discuss emerging trends in the UK living sector, including co-living, senior rental housing, and single-family rental.David explains the potential for co-living to replace traditional landlords and the benefits of themed co-living developments for specific resident profiles.They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the UK's planning process and the need for more housing of all tenures.David highlights the growing interest from UK-based businesses and family offices in the living sector, as well as the shift from private equity to long-term institutional investors.Single-Family Rental and Its Growth in the UKFarnaz Fazaipour and David Woodward explore the attractiveness of single-family rental in the UK, including its ability to generate income as units are completed.David shares insights from the US experience, where single-family rental has become a significant institutional sector.They discuss the potential for single-family rental to address the UK's supply problem and the benefits of not having to wait for entire buildings to finish before generating income.PROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving

The Dividend Cafe
Thursday - June 12, 2025

The Dividend Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 7:03


Positive Market Performance and Key Economic Indicators - June 12th Edition In this edition of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the positive performance across major indices with the Dow up 101 points, the S&P rising 0.38%, and the Nasdaq up a quarter percent. Treasury yields showed weakness, and a lower-than-expected PPI number contributed to falling interest rates and a slightly weaker dollar. Initial jobless claims showed a slight increase for the fourth consecutive week, signaling a softening labor market, similar to levels seen in the summer of 2023. Brian also touches on the US-China trade talks, the significance of rare earth minerals and technology exports, and the current state of private real estate investment trusts, like Starwood and Blackstone. He concludes by urging viewers to send in questions and announces upcoming content for the week. 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:22 Treasury Yields and Dollar Movement 00:34 Producer Price Index and Inflation 01:14 Jobless Claims and Labor Market Insights 01:56 US-China Trade Talks 03:22 Real Estate Market Analysis 04:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Updates Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Relentless Health Value
EP479: What Could Go Wrong Covering High-Cost Claimants With Stop-Loss Reinsurance? With Andreas Mang and Jon Camire

Relentless Health Value

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 27:25 Transcription Available


In this second discussion with Andreas Mang and Jon Camire of Blackstone, Stacey Richter has  an advanced discussion on the intricacies of stop-loss reinsurance for high-cost claimants.  This show today, for sure, it's for plan sponsors and anyone on or about plan sponsors; but also listen if you are serving high-cost claimants some other way. Because what you'll learn here today is some insights relative to how plan sponsors go about making sure that they can pay you—like if you work for, for example, some clinical organization. There's a, I don't know, 101 starting point of this conversation if you need it on stop-loss, which is episode 478 from a couple of weeks ago. This show is the, let's say, 201-level conversation that I'm having with Andreas Mang and Jon Camire about, as I said, stop-loss insurance and stop-loss insurance considerations. Emphasizing the importance of eligibility audits and aggregating buying power, the guests highlight best practices to avoid overpaying for coverage and ensuring comprehensive risk management. This episode is sponsored by Havarti Risk, which I am so thankful for. The show, Relentless Health Value, actually does cost an unexpectedly large sum of money to create and produce; so I always appreciate when somebody offers to sponsor a show or help sponsor a show. === LINKS ===

Slamfest Podcast
Black Stone Cherry Concert 5/29/25 wsg. Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock Podcast

Slamfest Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 74:16


The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 261 - Brad saw his seventh real time show of 2025...and this time he saw a band live for the third time, but hadn't seen them live since 2013.  He saw Black Stone Cherry on 5/29/25 at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI.  He welcomes back Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock podcast to recap this show and talk about Black Stone Cherry.. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they both create a 20-song Black Stone Cherry compilation drawing from their first seven studio albums - the self-titled through The Human Condition.  They also talk about five of Black Stone Cherry's cover songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Black Stone Cherry's eighth studio album, Screamin' At the Sky, from 2023.Music in this episode by:Black Stone CherryBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.comVisit Bill Algee at the Ages of Rock Podcasthttp://www.agesofrock.com/https://www.facebook.com/agesofrockpodcast

Energy Espresso
#33. Quick Shot | Data Center Dynamics & Natural Gas Growth Trends

Energy Espresso

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 24:31


In this Quick Shot episode of Energy Espresso, host Dave Bosco opens with a moment of gratitude and a story about a special coffee cup from his daughter.  He then unpacks major shifts in power generation and rising data center demand, spotlighting a Berkeley Labs study that projects a surge in energy use by 2029. From natural gas's critical role to bold moves by Blackstone and NRG, and the accelerating impact of AI, it's a sharp, high-level view of where energy is headed. Tune it Now!00:00 Welcome to Energy Espresso00:08 The Importance of Gratitude00:59 Today's Topic: Data Center Dynamics01:31 Coffee and Energy: A Perfect Blend03:48 The Gas Boom in Data Centers06:45 Natural Gas: The Future of Power Generation11:08 Blackstone's Major Acquisition12:29 NRG's Strategic Moves15:58 Global Power Generation Trends21:46 Upcoming Events and Conferences23:59 Closing Thoughts

Smart Humans with Slava Rubin
Smart Humans: EquityMultiple CEO Charles Clinton on the importance of diversification, the impact of interest rates, and the state of the real estate market

Smart Humans with Slava Rubin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 46:27


Charles Clinton is the CEO and co-founder of EquityMultiple, an online platform that enables individuals to invest in institutional-grade commercial real estate. Before launching EquityMultiple in 2015, Charles was a real estate attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York City, where he advised major private equity clients such as Blackstone and KKR on transactions exceeding $10 billion, including Blackstone's acquisitions of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Motel 6, and Hilton's restructuring ahead of its IPO. Charles earned his JD and Business Law Certificate from Berkeley Law and holds a BA from Amherst College, where he captained the swimming and water polo teams. He is FINRA Series 7 and 66 certified and resides in New York City with his wife and two daughters.

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
8 Business News Stories We Are Following Today 6-5-25

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:36


In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight top business stories, including a weak private sector jobs report, Blackstone's challenges in exiting deals, Tesla's market dip, and more.  

Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast
8 Business News Stories We Are Following Today 6-5-25

Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:36


In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight top business stories, including a weak private sector jobs report, Blackstone's challenges in exiting deals, Tesla's market dip, and more.  

Behind the Money with the Financial Times
Why Blackstone, KKR and Apollo are moving in different directions

Behind the Money with the Financial Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 22:48


Blackstone, Apollo and KKR. Although they have similar origins, these three top private capital groups are moving in different directions amid tumultuous markets. What do these approaches look like? And will they hold up in a potential downturn? The FT's Antoine Gara, US private equity and deals editor, breaks down each approach and who's most likely to perform best in the future.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:How Blackstone and its biggest rivals are drifting apart Should ordinary US retirement accounts be investing in private assets?Private equity industry shrinks for the first time in decades - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Antoine Gara on X (@AntoineGara), or on Bluesky (@antoinegara.bsky.social‬). Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retire With Ryan
Retirement Reality Check, with Michael Sheldon #256

Retire With Ryan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 48:26


This week on the show, I'm joined in person by investment veteran Michael Sheldon, who brings over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. We dig into essential strategies for investing as you approach and enter retirement, covering asset allocation, diversification, income planning, and how to handle inevitable market volatility.  Whether you're a pre-retiree, a recent retiree, or just looking to strengthen your investment approach, Michael offers some great actionable insights designed to help you build a resilient portfolio and stay on track toward your long-term financial goals.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [04:52]  Portfolio risk should change as you age, becoming more conservative in retirement. [09:34] Why US large-cap stocks have outperformed recently. [14:13] Pros and cons of target date funds, including fees, asset allocation, and international exposure. [16:07] Michael warns against chasing high-yield dividend stocks. [18:51] Private equity/real estate and understanding the liquidity and risks. [31:15] Building income streams, reducing volatility, and portfolio standard deviation as you near retirement. [43:18] Why maintaining discipline through corrections is key to investment success. Strategies to Weather Market Ups and Downs Any successful investment journey begins with a clear financial plan. Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding your spending needs in retirement. This process often starts with creating a detailed budget. A thorough assessment of current and expected future expenses helps determine the appropriate rate of return necessary to achieve your retirement goals. Once you have a handle on your budget, you can set a target allocation that aligns your risk tolerance with your required investment returns. Your personal plan should factor in not only your goals and time horizon, but also your comfort level with market volatility. Balancing Risk and Opportunity As you move closer to retirement, adjusting your asset allocation becomes increasingly important. Younger investors can often afford to be more aggressive, allocating a larger portion (often 70% - 100%) to equities, since they have time to recover from market downturns. However, those approaching or in retirement generally benefit from more conservative portfolios, emphasizing capital preservation. A common rule of thumb discussed was to maintain 3 - 5 years of living expenses in cash or short-term bonds. This buffer allows retirees to weather market downturns without selling equities at a loss. Still, every investor is different. Some retirees, especially those with higher risk tolerance or substantial resources, may maintain large allocations to equities. The key is to structure your portfolio to ensure you can meet your expenses even during extended market declines. Don't Chase Home Runs The conversation stressed the dangers of seeking the next “big winner” stock. Instead, the focus should be on diversification, owning a broad mix of asset classes and geographies. While the past decade has seen U.S. large-cap growth stocks outperform other areas, this may not always be the case. International markets, small-cap stocks, and value stocks each tend to outperform at different points in the economic cycle. Proper diversification can help reduce risk and smooth out returns, preventing the common mistake of buying high and selling low. It's wise to avoid concentrating your portfolio too heavily in a single sector, country, or investment style. Beyond Chasing High Dividends One of the big myths in retirement investing is the need to load up on high-dividend-paying stocks for income. Michael cautioned against focusing solely on high yields, as these companies might carry more risk or have unsustainable business models. Instead, look for companies with a solid history of gradually increasing their dividends, which indicates healthy cash flows and business stability. Active vs. Passive Management and Cost Considerations The debate between active and passive management continues. For broad U.S. markets, low-cost index funds and ETFs have outperformed most active managers over time, thanks to lower costs and automatic portfolio updates.  Increasingly, investors are turning to ETFs for their tax efficiency, tradability, and lower fees compared to traditional mutual funds. As with any investment, understanding fees and their impact on long-term returns is vital. The Power of Discipline Finally, Michael shares a valuable perspective on market volatility. Historically, the S&P 500 has experienced average intra-year declines of over 14%, yet finished positive in 76% of years since 1980. Volatility is normal, and patient investors are rewarded for staying invested. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  Vanguard  Barron's TheStreet.com Blackstone and Starwood iShares Invesco Morningstar JP Morgan's Guide to the Markets Innovator Funds  Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact   Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

Teleforum
Talks with Authors: Natural Property Rights: An Introduction

Teleforum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 62:06


Eric Claeys’ new publication, Natural Property Rights, presents a novel theory of property based on individual, pre-political rights. The book argues that a just system of property protects people's rights to use resources and also orders those rights consistent with natural law and the public welfare. Drawing on influential property theorists such as Grotius, Locke, Blackstone, and early American statesmen and judges, as well as recent work in normative and analytical philosophy, the book shows how natural rights guide political and legal reasoning about property law. It examines how natural rights justify the most familiar institutions in property, including public property, ownership, the system of estates and future interests, leases, servitudes, mortgages, police regulation, and eminent domain. Thought-provoking and comprehensive, the book challenges leading contemporary justifications for property and shows how property both secures individual freedom and serves the common good.Join this Talks with Authors program to discuss all this and more!Featuring:Prof. Eric Claeys, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason UniversityJ. Kennerly Davis, Senior Attorney, Former Deputy Attorney General for Virginia--To register, click the link above.

The Secret Teachings
PALANTIR: Sauron's Black Cube (6/2/25)

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 120:01


World leaders from Ukraine to Germany, the UK, France, and the U.S., are being caught with drugs of one sort or another. From cocaine to the recent report that Elon Musk, though he denies it, was nearly overdosing on ketamine, adderall, ecstasy and psychedelics during the campaign trail and after. The same has been reported of the WEF at Davos, people obsessed with magic mushrooms and hookers. Beyond the obvious motif of wealthy people splurging on carnal delights, there may be something darker at work, especially when considering that for years there has been speculation that the UN's own Meditation Room was actually a space for channeling sessions with spirits. The lore of Vril, dating to before WWII, involves a psychic energy used by an alien race - in occult lore the Vril were a society contacting aliens and spirits to obtain assistance in technological development. The term was originally coined by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in his 1871 novel ‘The Coming Race'. The techno-term “algorithm,” based on Persian mathematics, is itself connected to the Demon Star ALGOL, also known as a Demon's Eye. This “eye” plays a significant role in both fiction and modern technology.  Since 2025 began we have seen the full scale implementation of STARGATE, a program to develop gene-altering cancer shots (preceding the HHS-NIH announcement of universal flu and covid shots), and now recent contracts signed by PALANTIR by the Trump administration to create an all-knowing database of information on more than just American citizens. Itself followed up by a $795-million contract between the DOD and Palantir. STARGATE involves, of peculiar interest, OpenAI (to open an eye), Oracle (a prophet who can see beyond time), and Nvidia (the evil eye). The first company is run by Sam Altman, whose name means in Hebrew “name of the old God,” and Samael (the Talmudic archangel of seduction, accusation, and destruction) ‘altering-man'; whose recent announcement involves a device called ORB that verifies humans via iris scans and then gives them a WORLD ID / DIGITAL PASSPORT, WORLDCOIN GLOBAL CURRENCY, and UBI or Universal Basic Income; the scan verifies human-carbon, i.e., 666.  The second company is run by Larry Ellison, whose name means in Hebrew “light of my God Yahweh,” or “victory of the son of Elohim.” The third company is named after the seven deadly sins and the poison of the evil eye. PALANTIR was officially established by a guy “obsessed with warding of death... with a young person's blood,” Peter Thiel, whose name means “stone of the valley/below/abyss.” Alongside these technocrats are Yuval Harari, whose name means in Hebrew “streaming from the mountain,” and Elon Musk, whose X-AI, GROK, is named after a fictional martian language that means to “understand deeply,” from Robert Heinlein's ‘Stranger in a Strange Land'; its logo is the planet Saturn, god of time. Elon is also the name of a technologically advanced alien leader on the martian planet in the book ‘Mars: A Technical Tale', written by NASA father Wernher Von Braun. PALANTIR itself is named after palantír from Lord of the Rings (Saturn), a seeing-stone-crystal sphere used for communication and intelligence gathering. It is also where the Eye of Sauron was able to keep his eye on Middle Earth. Thiel is also co-founder of Rivendell 7 and Mithril Capital, both named after LOTR, the latter of which is a mythical elvish city. This is the same Thiel who fueled the rise of JD Vance into the White House, the now VP to POTUS Trump who just signed a deal with PALANTIR and who is assisting in pushing Musk's electric cars. Altman, Ellison, Harari, even Elon Musk “aspirationally,” are Jewish, with questions about Thiel's actual background speculated upon. The same is true for Larry Fink of BLACKROCK, Stephen Schwarzman of BLACKSTONE, Dan Zorella and Avi Yanus of BLACK CUBE, and even the general BLACKBOX AI that nobody seems able to comprehend even if they helped build it - Ellison says it is mostly coming from Israel and Tel Aviv. This is the same black cube that Jews wear and Muslims walk around, with black stone, in their holy city. PALANTIR'S history is peculiar too, not just its name. Peter Thiel started the company officially soon after 911 by using PayPal security algorithms. It was founded in May 2003, the same month and year that the US Information Awareness Office and DARPA renamed their Total Information Awareness program to Terrorism Information Awareness, and a few months before in September Congress pulled funding. The blueprint for this post-911 world, PNAC, was written by William Kristol and Robert Kagan, and the Patriot Act was co-authored by Michael Chertoff, former homeland security head, who helped sell body scanners to airports. All three of these men are jewish. As for PALANTIR, besides Thiel, Alex Karp and Stephen Cohen are major jewish founders alongside Joe Lonsdale and Nathan Gettings, the former of which had one of the least official roles. According to the Electronic Privacy Information Center writing about TIA: “Congress eliminated funding for the controversial project and closed the Pentagon's Information Awareness Office, which had developed TIA. This does not, however, necessarily signal the end of other government data-mining initiatives that are similar to TIA.”What was a DARPA-CIA-NSA-USIAO plan to “track individuals through collecting as much information about them as possible and using computer algorithms and human analysis to detect potential activity,” suddenly became PALANTIR unofficially, even though both the NSA and PALANTIR both ran a PRISM program - a program we learned about from Edward Snowden in June 2013, just 3 months before Katy Perry released her first “dark” album called PRISM. The goal of PRISM was to retrieve data directly from Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube, and Apple. And what is a prism but a three-dimensional solid shape; a polyhedron like a cube; a glass device that breaks down white light.Beyond data acquisition, the goal was techno-super-natural: “understand and even preempt' future action,” wrote the New York Times. The NYT reported that conveniently PALANTIR “secured an estimated $2 million from In-Q-Tel, a venture-capital firm that finances the development of technologies that can help the C.I.A.” That's the same In-Q-Tel where, at one of their conferences, David Petraeus, former CIA director, said that the Internet of PCs and Things “are learning to perceive - to actually sense and respond.” Soon after we saw the emergence of Q-Anon, a Self Organizing Collective Intelligence, which today with AI-models trained on human data, are convincing people they are unlocking the secrets and conspiracies of the universe and becoming prophets. As per a recent Rolling Stone article, “Self-styled prophets are claiming they have 'awakened' chatbots and accessed the secrets of the universe through ChatGPT.”FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

The KABC News Blitz
LA City Council Looking to ban the sale of single family homes to corporate landlords

The KABC News Blitz

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 36:12


Adrin Nazarian wants to ban the sale of single family homes in Los Angeles to private equity firms like Blackstone, what do you think?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in the Middle: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Podcast
EP #410: Creating Your Own Bonus Family in Midlife with Dr. Jann Blackstone

Women in the Middle: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 40:45


Today's show is about creating your own bonus family in midlife with Dr. Jann Blackstone. It's highly likely that you're either navigating a blended family situation or have someone close to you who is. You probably also know that there are many challenges, no matter your age and stage, including adult children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents. My guest today is Dr. Jann Blackstone. Jann specializes in child custody, co-parenting, divorce, and stepfamily mediation. She is the author of multiple books on divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting, including Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After Divorce and Separation, Ex-Etiquette for Weddings, Ex-Etiquette for Holidays, and My Parents are Divorced, Too.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-410-creating-your-own-bonus-family-in-midlife-with-dr-jann-blackstone/

Relentless Health Value
EP478: Stop-Loss Coverage, Part 1: How It Goes Right, and How It Can Go Horribly Wrong, With Andreas Mang and Jon Camire

Relentless Health Value

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 31:58 Transcription Available


Host Stacey Richter discusses the intricacies of stop-loss coverage with Andreas Mang and Jon Camire from Blackstone. The episode focuses on defining stop-loss insurance and exploring its critical role in protecting self-insured employers from catastrophic financial losses.  The conversation delves into the nuances of individual and aggregate stop-loss policies, laser claims, and the importance of selecting an experienced consultant to navigate this complex landscape. The episode is essential listening for those managing high-cost claimants and exploring self-insurance options. This is a two part show. The second show will cover major fails, mistakes that happen with stop-loss when somebody doesn't understand or do everything that we talk about. So, tune back in for the next part of this conversation, in two weeks. Thank you to Havarti Risk for sponsoring this weeks episode.  Havarti Risk empowers healthcare leaders like you to make smarter decisions that increase quality and lower cost of care. https://havarti-risk.com/ === LINKS ===

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The Learning Curve: AUS U-Adelaide's Wilfrid Prest on Sir William Blackstone & Anglo-American Common Law

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:10


In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Justice Barry Anderson speak with Wilfrid Prest, Emeritus Professor and Visiting Research Fellow in History and Law at the University of Adelaide in Australia, and biographer of Sir William Blackstone, among the most influential figures in the history of English common law. Prof. Prest discusses Blackstone's […]

Rockin' the Suburbs
2125: April 2025 New Music 7: The Beths, Self Esteem, Those Damn Crows, Black Stone Cherry

Rockin' the Suburbs

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:01


The April 2025 New Music Train makes another journey across the Atlantic in this episode and finds Roger Grace in a warm and sunny Montrose, Scotland. He regales us with new music from The Beths, Self Esteem, Those Damn Crows and Black Stone Cherry.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart,Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

The Learning Curve
AUS U-Adelaide's Wilfrid Prest on Sir William Blackstone & Anglo-American Common Law

The Learning Curve

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:10


In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Justice Barry Anderson speak with Wilfrid Prest, Emeritus Professor and Visiting Research Fellow in History and Law at the University of Adelaide in Australia, and biographer of Sir William Blackstone, among the most influential figures in the history of English common law. Prof. Prest discusses Blackstone's formative years in mid-18th-century London and at Pembroke College, Oxford, where a classical education, Enlightenment thought, and legal scholarship shaped his intellectual path. He describes Blackstone's early legal and academic career, including his role as the first Vinerian Professor of English Law and author of An Analysis of the Laws of England. Prest explores how Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England brought clarity and coherence to England's centuries old legal tradition, drawing from foundational documents like Magna Carta and formative figures such as Bracton, Fortescue, and Coke. He examines the Commentaries' lasting impact on American Founding Fathers, including both admirers like Alexander Hamilton and Chief Justice John Marshall and critics like Thomas Jefferson. Prest concludes with reflections on Blackstone's enduring legacy in promoting the rule of law and legal education worldwide. In closing, Prof. Prest reads a passage from his book, William Blackstone: Law and Letters in the Eighteenth Century. 

SHOCKWAVES SKULLSESSIONS
CAP | Chris Akin with Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry) on New RSD Album (Free)

SHOCKWAVES SKULLSESSIONS

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 28:26


Chris Akin sits down with the killer vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry! They're breaking down the band's brand new RSD album, THIS IS BLACK STONE CHERRY'S RSD ALBUM, and what makes it a true representation of the band. They also chat about the importance of Record Store Day and the possibility of an acoustic album. Crank it up!Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment! https://rumble.com/register/classicmetalshow/Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premiumNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.   #BlackStoneCherryAlbum #ChrisRobertsonPodcast #RSDSpotify #AcousticBSC #SouthernRockMusic

Long Island Tea
Beaches & BLOOMS

Long Island Tea

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 36:16


We're back with an extra ray of sunshine this week as Discover Long Island's Graphic Design and Copywriting Manager, Emmeline Mysliwiec, joins Sharon to spill the tea on some of the most magical gardens to visit across Long Island. Emmeline shares what she loves most about our stunning destination and the moment she knew she had found her true home here. They also chat about must-visit spots for art lovers and so much more!#LongIslandLifeRyder Cup Buzz Builds as September ApproachesWith the 2025 Ryder Cup scheduled for September at Bethpage Black, anticipation is growing. Discover Long Island has launched a microsite, app, and marketing campaign to promote the event and encourage visitors to explore local attractions. Over 250,000 spectators are expected, with many traveling via the Long Island Rail Road!NEW BLOG: Being that Emmeline is an extremely talented artist, let's talk about our new blog - “An Arts Lover's Guide to Long Island”For the Art EnthusiastsParrish Art Museum – WatermillHeckscher Museum of Art – HuntingtonLong Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages – Stony BrookIslip Art Museum – East IslipSuffolk County Vanderbilt Museum – CenterportFor the Music History BuffsLong Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame – Stony BrookWesthampton Beach Performing Arts Center – Westhampton BeachTake Some ClassesGallery North – SetauketThis beloved community art center offers a variety of art classes for all ages, including watercolor, printmaking, and silkscreen. The studio is a great place to develop your artistic skills while being part of a supportive, creative community.Garden Experiences on Long Island:

Market Maker
The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Victoria's Secrets, OpenAI)

Market Maker

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 34:34


From a $35bn “Valentine's Day love letter” to OpenAI's mysterious $6.5bn hardware play, Anthony and Stephen break down the biggest deal stories shaking up markets this week.They also dive into the private equity pullback as firms like Blackstone and KKR slump, why Goldman Sachs is going big on the Middle East, and how Victoria's Secret is fighting off unwanted attention with lingerie and a poison pill.Essential listening for anyone curious about the mechanics of mega M&A, private equity's shifting playbook, and the strange overlap between fashion, finance, and billion-dollar drama.(00:00) Intro & Key Themes(01:43) The $35 Billion Love Letter(09:36) OpenAI's Bold Acquisition(16:42) The State of Private Equity(23:23) Goldman Sachs in the Middle East(27:14) Victoria's Secrets Poison Pill(32:55) Google's $700 Million Gift*****Are you a student interested in exploring a career in finance? Check out the AmplifyME Summer Analyst Training Programme https://amplifyme.com/summer-analyst-programme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DiscoverU Life Podcast
Understanding Your Umrah Emotions Ft. Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rA)

DiscoverU Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 20:40


Ever wondered what those overwhelming emotions are when you first see the Kaabah? This podcast by Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rA) breaks down the eight most common feelings Hajjis experience during their first Umrah - from confusion and awe to tiredness and even frustration with your travel companions.Drawing from decades of Hajj and Umrah experience, this discussion addresses the emotional journey that often gets overlooked in typical "how-to" guides. You'll know why feeling confused when you first see the Kaabah is completely normal, understand the proper etiquette around the sacred House, and get practical advice for navigating the crowds.The Kaabah as a direction rather than an object of worship, the significance of the Black Stone, and why Makkah is uniquely designed as a place where worship is the only focus. Stories from Seerah of the Prophet (SAW) and the Sahaba will help you understand your own experiences better, including lessons from the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah about handling frustration during sacred journeys.Whether you're preparing for your first Umrah or reflecting on past experiences, this honest podcast validates the emotions of Hajis while giving Islamic guidance on how to process them spiritually. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand the deeper emotional and spiritual aspects of visiting the holiest site in Islam, especially in this season of Dhul Hijjah.

Who Ya Got?
Who Ya Got ep.190: Genuine Playoff Takes, Tottenham are Champions, & Don't Forget to Season Your Blackstone

Who Ya Got?

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 67:33


The BBQ Central Show
Project Griddle; Solo Stove Delisted!

The BBQ Central Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 59:52


(May 20, 2025 - Hour One)9:14pm - First off, a quarterly appearance from one of the most well known people in the history of the industry. A prolific writer, a TV show host, a cooking class instructor and the list goes on. Steven Raichlen joins me to talk about his latest book available for sale which is titled "Project Griddle". We have teased this for months (maybe a year) but it is officially out and ready for purchase. We will also talk about his yearly BBQ U class that is held at a cottage ranch in California called The Alisal Ranch. I also have some live-fire topics to get Steven's opinion on so be sure to join in.9:35pm - Then, after Steven, we will be joined by monthly show business contributor and creator of the Cook Out News website, Wes Wright. Weber and Blackstone finally closed, there are more new grills/pizza ovens and griddles coming to market so we will talk about those items as well. If you love the business of live-fire, this is your favorite segment of the month.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerMicallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Decouple
No Risk, All Reward

Decouple

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 69:38


This week, we look beyond the physical infrastructure supporting our lives to the owners taking over that infrastructure: asset managers. Brett Christophers, an author, professor, and economic geographer at Uppsala University in Sweden, joins me to explore the troubling transformation of infrastructure ownership in today's economy. From housing to energy to water, massive asset management firms like Blackstone and Brookfield have positioned themselves more and more between citizens and essential services, extracting wealth while taking minimal risk. Christophers explains how this shift from public to private control has reshaped our relationship with everyday infrastructure, particularly as we attempt to transform our energy supplies. He argues that the profit-driven approach of these financial giants is at odds with the public good, creating a system where even as things like renewable technology get cheaper, their deployment slows due to insufficient returns for investors.

Hospitality Hangout
Free Subs for Danny DeVito? How Jersey Mike's Landed a Legend and Built a Cult Following

Hospitality Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 30:38


What do you get when you mix a legendary sandwich shop, a Hollywood icon, and an $8 billion handshake? One hell of a Hospitality Hangout episode. Mike Manzo, COO of Jersey Mike's, joins the show to dish on how the brand became a cult favorite—with over 3,000 locations, a relentless focus on unit-level profitability, and yep, Danny DeVito as their secret weapon. From tamper-proof pickles to military-grade consistency, Mike breaks down what it really takes to scale without selling out. Plus, insider stories about the Blackstone deal, international expansion, and why Mike might owe someone a sandwich (or 5,000). It's meaty, it's motivating, and it's got more than a few laughs. Episode Credits:Produced by: Branded Hospitality MediaHosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy FrischlingProducer: Julie ZuckerCreative Director: Adam LevineShow Runner: Drewe RaimiPost Production: Three Cheers Creativewww.thehospitalityhangout.com

Moneycontrol Podcast
4591: Apple's next big India bet? | Blackstone eyes AGS Health | RBI's arbitrage opportunity

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:16


The Indian government's push to get Apple to deepen its manufacturing ties with India, despite past opposition from Donald Trump. Blackstone leads the race to acquire AGS Health in a deal worth over a billion dollars. RBI's interest rate pivot has opened a clever arbitrage window for banks to boost treasury income. SEBI's review of conflict-of-interest norms, real estate splurges in NCR by the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, and a sharp investor outlook from Franklin Templeton's Avinash Satwalekar. Finally, a compelling read on how sky-high IPL price tags come with sky-high pressure.

Squawk on the Street
Moody's Downgrades U.S., “Eat the Tariffs,” Nvidia CEO's AI Keynote 5/19/25

Squawk on the Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 41:01


Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored the market impact of Moody's decision to cut the U.S.' credit rating to below AAA. The 30-year yield jumped above 5% on news of the downgrade. The anchors reacted to President Trump's social media post telling Walmart to “eat the tariffs” instead of hiking prices. Also in focus: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's AI announcements at a conference in Taiwan, Apple's AI challenges, Blackstone's energy deal, JPMorgan Chase and the Jamie Dimon succession watch, Netflix downgraded. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

KindredCast: Insights From Dealmakers & Thought Leaders
Finding Opportunities in Moments of Uncertainty with Blackstone's Lionel Assant

KindredCast: Insights From Dealmakers & Thought Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 33:10


LionTree's Louis Kenna is joined in the company's UK office by Lionel Assant, Global Co-Chief Investment Officer of Blackstone. Lionel came to Blackstone in 2003, four years prior to the firm going public; in that time, their AUM has risen from ~$27 Billion to around $1.1 Trillion. Executing on 70 plus strategies across four divisions, Lionel details how Blackstone's scale enables them to make bold investments, and, via their long-standing involvement with Impetus, to apply time-tested Private Equity methodology to effect social good.This podcast is for information purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in this material are solely the participant's personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of LionTree or its affiliates. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced, in whole or in part, or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of LionTree. The information contained in this material does not constitute a recommendation, offer or solicitation from any LionTree entity to the recipient with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, and LionTree is not providing any financial, economic, legal, investment, accounting, or tax advice through this material or to its recipient. Neither LionTree nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this material and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever) is expressly disclaimed. LionTree does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions set forth in this material.Third-party content may be published on LionTree pages in response to this material. Such content is not reviewed by LionTree before it is displayed and LionTree cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such content. The opinions and views expressed by the authors of such third-party content are solely the author's personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of LionTree or its affiliates. LionTree reserves the right to remove, alter or edit any third-party content published on LionTree pages. LionTree expressly disclaims any liability (including in respect of direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever) arising out of, or in connection with, the access or use of any social media platform or LionTree page. Use of a social media platform or LionTree page is at your own risk.Securities of any investment funds managed by LionTree are privately offered to selected investors only by means of each such fund's governing documents and related subscription materials. Listeners and viewers should not assume that companies identified in this audio and/or video are representative of all investments made or recommended by LionTree on behalf of each firm's clients. An investment with LionTree is speculative and involves significant risks including the potential loss of all or a substantial portion of invested capital and the lack of liquidity of an investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.For further information, please see: https://liontree.com/disclaimer/. If you have questions, please go to https://liontree.com/ and select “Contact.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED
Ep 235 Teresa SHOCKS about RHONJ, Luis Ruelas: Jailed Friend, BK, DMS Sale & Blake Lively V. Taylor Swift

Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 31:23


Send us a textI put a timecode list on topics in the description today to be helpful. On today's show, we start by doing a check in on Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas relationship and her really believing she is coming back to RHONJ. I will tell you what she says about this, she seems very confident and it's different then in the past. Luis's friend WARRIOR Rusty Rahm gets sentenced to a very long jail sentence for telemarketing fraud on the elderly. We move on to an update on Luis Ruelas' company he founded, DMS - Digital Marketing Solutions.  DMS sells their "core technology" to Blackstone and Black Rock and others. The details of this are interesting. Also Luis' best friend Joe Marinucci and all of the executive staff are leaving post bankruptcy and sale of these assets, but they did keep one thing which is important to note . I'll tell you about it.  We take on the debate on whether Blake Lively tried to Blackmail Taylor Swift for not supporting her in the Baldoni case. I build my case of evidence to you, but you will find it surprising the position I take, which is different from most. Will you change your mind or argue with me opposite. We then move into the Patreon for some exclusive tea about a Bravolebrity that will shock you. I update you on my old neighbor Enrique Iglesias. I also tell you a story about the head of Viacom billionaire, Sumner Redstone, I have a SECRET about him. The other topics are in the Patreon and have to do with Jeff Lewis, RHOBH and more . Link is here, join the fun for $6.00 a month. Time codes for free part:    0:00 Luis Ruelas, Teresa Giudice and DMS Bankruptcy Update, 26:55 Blake Lively and Taylor SwiftSupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

Capital Allocators
[REPLAY] Private Equity Masters 6 – Doug Ostrover – Blue Owl Capital (Capital Allocators, EP.205)

Capital Allocators

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 57:42


Doug Ostrover is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Owl Capital, a public company borne out of a merger combining Owl Rock Capital and Dyal Capital. Doug is also the CEO and Co-CIO of Owl Rock Capital Partners, a direct lender to middle-market companies that he co-founded in 2016 and today manages $30 billion in permanent capital assets. The combined Blue Owl manages approximately $53 billion in assets, over 90% of which is in permanent capital vehicles. Previously, Doug was one of the founders, and the O, in GSO Capital Partners, which today is Blackstone's alternative credit platform. He has been involved in leveraged finance working with private equity sponsors for thirty years.   Our conversation covers Doug's beginnings in leverage financed, the founding of GSO, and keys to his early success. We then turn to the importance of culture, sourcing investment opportunities, the underwriting process, and working with both GPs and LPs. We close with Doug's perspective on the recent formation of Blue Owl and what the future holds for direct lending.   Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership

The Real Estate Investing Club

The Real Estate Investing Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 39:27 Transcription Available


Want to learn more about investing in real estate? Visit https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.comInterested in investing in my projects? Visit https://www.kaizenpropertiesusa.comTHE ANTI-MULTIFAMILY STRATEGY: WHY INDUSTRIAL IS KING

Penguin Magic Podcast
Gay Blackstone - Masters Of Illusion & More - S6E31

Penguin Magic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 78:09


Gay Blackstone joins the show to discuss Masters of Illusion, her marriage to Harry Blackstone Jr, and tell stories from the golden age of magic you've never heard before. Nick & Erik kick off the show discussing Invisible Harmonica, the new Geoff Latta book, a brand new magic app, and more. Plus we tease a huge announcement for next week.

Investment Management Operations
John Fitzpatrick, Sr. Managing Director & CTO AAMT – Blackstone (EP.51)

Investment Management Operations

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 40:47


John Fitzpatrick is a Senior Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer of Alternative Asset Management Technology at Blackstone.   These are exciting times in technology with a lot of moving parts so I was excited to sit down with John to get his perspective on where we are today and where we're going.   John shares his thoughts on the big picture with trends in data acquisition, automation and process improvement.   Whether you are a technologist or someone accountable for technology there are some great takeaways.   We also discuss common challenges of technology selection and adoption, budgeting, and how one can effectively manage expectations with non-technical leaders.   Learn More Follow Capital Allocators at ⁠⁠@tseides⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠ Access transcript with ⁠⁠Premium Membership⁠⁠ 

The Sean Widmer Podcast
Is It Worth It? (with Brandon) May 12 2025

The Sean Widmer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 61:10


Today's talk: Blackstone. Bird Feeders. Golf Simulators. Smart Lights. Baseball. AND more. Patreon My Website.

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
7 Stories We Are Following This Afternoon 5-6-25

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:41


In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down key business stories, including continued market declines, Skechers' $9.4B sale to 3G Capital, challenges facing private equity giants like KKR and Blackstone, and more.

Squawk on the Street
End of An Era At Berkshire, Top Tech Picks, and Milken: Day 1 with Blackstone's Jon Gray 5/5/25

Squawk on the Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 42:29


Carl Quintanilla discussed the latest for stocks alongside Sara Eisen and David Faber – who both joined the broadcast live from the Milken Institute's investment conference in Beverly Hills this hour. A key focus? Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett - surprising investors at the company's annual meeting by announcing he will step down as CEO… The team broke down his legacy and what's next for shares. Plus: one portfolio manager from Janus Henderson joined the team to talk top tech picks. Also in focus: the latest from the ground at Milken – as the street's top CEOs, leaders, and regulators convene in California. David sat down with Blackstone COO Jon Gray in a wide-ranging deep dive covering all things AI demand to Private Credit. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

TV Guidance Counselor Podcast
TV Guidance Counselor Episode 686: Chris Cluess

TV Guidance Counselor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 85:30


This week Ken welcomes writer, producer and all around superstart Chris Cluess to the show. Chris and Ken discuss being alive, New Jersey, SCTV, winning an Emmy, Sweeps Week, Moral Majority, the amazing wonderful world of John Candy, Toronto, being polite, forgetting names, stripping on bear rugs, supporting the arts, being beloved by the public, the guy with a snake on his face, the greatness of Juul Haalmeyer, Alan King, Alan King's Second Final Warning, working at National Lampoon, Cleveland, Blackstone, The Pretenders, Boomtown Rats, plugging 5,000 year old shows you get not royalties from, "...from Cleveland", Bob and Ray, Kurt Vonneget, how sometimes you can't completely your mission, writing a terrible Barney Miller spec script, the massive sketch book, trying to get hired to write for SNL, scaring John Belushi, chasing Garret Morris, the kindness of Dan Ackroyd, sketch comedy, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Michael O'Donoghue, getting a master class in sketch writing pro bono, John Candy, moving to LA in 1978, haunted houses, attending the Emmys in 1982, being Catherine O'Hara's date, working on Night Court and the running the final seasons of Night Court, tall people, winning over Marsha Warfield, Nothing but Trouble, Madman of the People, the mysterious ways of Bill Murray, getting offers you can't refuse, being uncanceled, Selma Dimond's funeral, writing for the Happiest Place on Earth, I Married Dora, breaking the 4th wall, and begging Chris to write a memoir.