Podcasts about The Contrarians

What if every phone call your agency receives could tell you exactly how customers feel and how your team is performing? Jason Cass sits down with Winston Smith, CEO of Bridge Insure and Magellan Insure, to unpack how call intelligence is reshaping agency operations. The discussion explores why phone systems are more than dial tone, how real insights surface from everyday conversations, and why focusing on customer happiness and employee productivity creates a clearer picture of agency performance. Key Topics: The evolution of Bridge and the launch of Magellan Why phone systems are an untapped intelligence source Using call transcription to surface meaningful insights Measuring customer satisfaction through real conversations Evaluating employee performance with service standards Real time alerts for negative customer experiences Connecting phone data to revenue and premium impact Contrarian perspectives on AI in insurance agencies Reach out to: Winston Smith Jason Cass Visit Website: Bridge Insure Magellan Insure Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

Matt MacInnis is the chief product officer and former longtime COO at Rippling, a unified workforce management platform valued at over $16 billion.We discuss:1. Why “extraordinary results demand extraordinary efforts”2. Why you should deliberately understaff projects, and how to know when you've gone too far3. Matt's transition from COO to CPO and what surprised him about leading product4. The “high alpha, low beta” framework for evaluating people, processes, and products5. When founders should quit their startups (hint: much earlier than VCs want you to)6. How to fight entropy in your organization through relentless energy and intensity—Brought to you by:Google Gemini—Your everyday AI assistant: https://ai.dev/Datadog—Now home to Eppo, the leading experimentation and feature flagging platform: https://www.datadoghq.com/lennyGoFundMe Giving Funds—Make year-end giving easy: http://gofundme.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/10-contrarian-leadership-truths—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/181916584/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Matt MacInnis:• X: https://x.com/stanine• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macinnis• Email: macinnis@rippling.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Matt MacInnis and Rippling(04:38) The importance of extraordinary efforts(08:37) The challenges and rewards of relentless effort(10:11) Your job as a leader is to preserve intensity(12:39) You learn far more from success than failure(16:34) Transitioning to chief product officer(19:54) Fixing product management at Rippling(25:27) The “high alpha, low beta” framework(28:55) The PQL framework(35:16) Hiring frameworks and team dynamics(36:52) A helpful interview tactic(40:00) Leading as a COO vs. a CPO(42:34) The reality of product-market fit(46:38) The problem with venture capital(49:29) When founders should quit their startups(41:48) The immutable market(54:13) Lessons from Notion's success(57:43) Investment strategies and narrative violations(01:00:42) The power of compounding, power law, and entropy(01:07:02) Maintaining intensity and fighting entropy(01:11:33) The importance of feedback and escalations(01:14:31) Rippling's vision and success(01:17:48) AI's impact on SaaS and business software(01:23:42) AI corner(01:26:23) Final thoughts and lightning round—Referenced:• Rippling: https://www.rippling.com• Sunil Raman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilraman• Dan Gill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangill• Carvana: https://www.carvana.com• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Parker Conrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerconrad• Inkling: https://www.inkling.com• Akshay Kothari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akothari• Notion: https://www.notion.com• Conway's law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_law• Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com• Dennis Rodman's website: https://dennisrodman.com• Dancing pickle emoji: https://slackmojis.com/emojis/456-dancing_pickle• Pickle Rick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickle_Rick• SPOTAK: The Six Traits I Look for When I'm Hiring: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spotak-six-traits-look-m-181335267.html• Geoff Lewis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geofflewis1• Zenefits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TriNet_Zenefits• New banking records prove Deel paid thief who stole trade secrets from Rippling: https://www.rippling.com/blog/new-banking-records-prove-deel-paid-thief-who-stole-trade-secrets-from-rippling• Workday: https://www.workday.com• Matic robots: https://maticrobots.com• Wall-E: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910970• Conviction: https://www.conviction.com• Mike Vernal on X: https://x.com/mvernal• Sarah Guo on X: https://x.com/saranormous• No Priors: https://linktr.ee/nopriors• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com• Claude: https://claude.ai• Bryan Schreier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanschreier• Heated Rivalry on HBO Max: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/heated-rivalry/50cd4e99-04ee-427b-a3b4-da721ed05d9c• Fellow coffee maker: https://fellowproducts.com/products/aiden-precision-coffee-maker—Recommended books:• Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space: https://www.amazon.com/Pale-Blue-Dot-Vision-Future/dp/0345376595• Conscious Business: How to Build Value Through Values: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Business-Build-through-Values/dp/1622032020• Thinking in Systems: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Systems-Donella-H-Meadows/dp/1603580557• The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Executive-Definitive-Harperbusiness-Essentials/dp/0060833459—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

You thought John Wayne was problematic last episode? We've got five British powerhouses ready to give him a run for his money in the criminally underrated 44 INCH CHEST! The movie's 40% Tomatometer score seems to reflect people's inability to cope with bad behavior when it's not traditionally scolded, so listen to Alex & Julio try to be open-minded and give Ray Winstone a shot!TIMELINE00:01:24 44 Inch Chest00:14:52 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about 44 INCH CHEST? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

44 INCH CHEST isn't particularly gory, nasty, or offensive. It's pretty foul-mouthed, but not to the point where THAT would tank its chances with critics and audiences. So is it a bit of a whiff because most people have trouble caring for Ray Winstone and his friends? Are they too reprehensible to elicit any sympathy? We try to figure it out in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Let's hope it's heads00:02:27 Real Talk00:44:16 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we close 2025 with the acclaimed Penelope Cruz / Antonio Banderas comedy OFFICIAL COMPETITION! Until then, let us know what you thought of 44 Inch Chest: was it all in Ray Winstone's head? Is the whole thing the ultimate empathy test? Will Old Man Peanut ever go out of style? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

In this episode of Bring the Pain, Fuego Steve and I are back and ready to talk about the NFL's week 17 DFS slate.  As always, Steve will have his core four and his Fuego pick of the week while I finish things up with the Ultra Contrarian Lineups. In the end, we will reveal a lineup for today's games and I've even grabbed a few bets that should have us cashing before the night is over. You better buckle up, because this ride is about to take off. Have a great day, everyone, and may the points be with you.

JMToWin from One Week Season walks us through the Week 17 DFS slate from a GPP perspective, shares his top plays at each position, and then builds a DraftKings lineup using some of his favorite building blocks. In the second half, Youdacao from Run The Sims shares sneaky stacks for Week 17 tournaments and spots with input volatility.

Original air date: July 29, 2025 President Trump just offered some ⁠bizarre new ramblings⁠ about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. But he undermined himself: He claimed to know about elite Democrats and liberals who had visited Epstein. But that just raises the question that won't go away: If this is what the Epstein files would reveal, then why isn't Trump ordering their release? Every time Trump says such things, he wrecks his own Big Lie: That the Epstein scandal is a Democratic hoax that actually implicates Democrats even as he won't release the files. Meanwhile, Elon Musk ⁠just endorsed the idea⁠ that Trump might try to pardon Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for exoneration. Musk knows Trump's machinations here are a major point of weakness. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of ⁠The Contrarian⁠, who has ⁠a good new piece laying out⁠ why Trump should be panicking over this scandal. We discuss the absurdity of Trump's biggest Epstein deceptions, why they're unsustainable for Trump, and why it all underscores the urgency of a Democratic victory in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas! We continue paying our Livestream For The Cure debt by watching THE EXORCIST III and chatting all throughout it. It qualifies as a Christmas movie because It's a Wonderful Life plays a role in the story - and isn't that all that matters?- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Original air date: July 29, 2025 President Trump just offered some ⁠bizarre new ramblings⁠ about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. But he undermined himself: He claimed to know about elite Democrats and liberals who had visited Epstein. But that just raises the question that won't go away: If this is what the Epstein files would reveal, then why isn't Trump ordering their release? Every time Trump says such things, he wrecks his own Big Lie: That the Epstein scandal is a Democratic hoax that actually implicates Democrats even as he won't release the files. Meanwhile, Elon Musk ⁠just endorsed the idea⁠ that Trump might try to pardon Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for exoneration. Musk knows Trump's machinations here are a major point of weakness. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of ⁠The Contrarian⁠, who has ⁠a good new piece laying out⁠ why Trump should be panicking over this scandal. We discuss the absurdity of Trump's biggest Epstein deceptions, why they're unsustainable for Trump, and why it all underscores the urgency of a Democratic victory in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2025 wraps up, we're closing out the year with five big questions shaping the water sector—and a few bold predictions for what's ahead. In this episode, host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield VP & Managing Director Keith Hays to tackle the trends and challenges defining water investment right now. 1. Data centers are growing 12.2% annually and driving the U.S. industrial water market. Is AI's thirst the crisis or the opportunity the water sector has been waiting for? 2. Housing construction in the U.S. dropped 15% since 2022, breaking the historic model of 'new homes = new pipes.' If growth isn't driving investment anymore, what is? 3. Europe's betting big on semiconductors, hydrogen, and EV batteries with its Water Resilience Strategy. Are they building infrastructure for industries that might not materialize—or positioning for the next industrial revolution while the U.S. fumbles? 4. Midstream water in oil and gas has gone from cyclical commodity play to structural necessity. Did the water sector accidentally become geopolitically important, or have they just not realized it yet? 5. Water bills have increased 24% in five years, and some cities are hitting EPA affordability thresholds. What breaks first—the infrastructure or the public's willingness to pay? Keith and Reese also place their contrarian bets for 2026 and tackle a speed round on what will define the next decade, where smart investment is headed, and who holds more power in 2035: those who own the infrastructure, or those who own the customer. If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven't already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. If you'd like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday. Related Research & Analysis: U.S. Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030 U.S. Midstream Water for Hydraulic Fracturing: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030 U.S. & Canada Water and Wastewater Pipe CAPEX Forecasts, 2025–2035

Martin and John discuss the box set "Bonfire" that featured live shows as well as rare outtakes. Make a donation at: https://ko-fi.com/kickedintheteeth paypal donations accepted at lairofthealchemist@yahoo.com More Rock/Metal Discussions at: "The Contrarians" and "Lair Of The Alchemist" More info on Martin: www.martinpopoff.com Other Podcasts: "History In Five Songs With Martin Popoff" and "Into The Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast” John's band- Sinister Realm on all streaming services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bring the Pain, I'm riding solo, and I'm ready to slay the slates once again. With two NFL games on today, I didn't want to sell y'all short, so I will be including a DFS lineups for those games, on top of the Ultra Contrarian Lineups. This is what we do at Dr. Roto, so buckle up because we're about to take off. Have a great day, everyone, and may the points be with you. Thank you for the support and contributions all of you make for my podcasts and articles each week. Y'all the real #Painbringers! Follow me at.... *Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Bring... *Twitterhttps://twitter.com/HeatOverid... *Spreaker Podcastshttps://spreaker.page.link/VS5... *Dr Roto Sports Websitehttps://drroto.com/author/robe... *You Tubehttps://youtube.com/@Heat00veride05?si=cVb49FjQD-Y6fKjT *Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... *Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/... *Podchaser Podcastshttps://www.podchaser.com/podc... *Iheart Podcastshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast... #drroto​ #bringthepain​ #ultracontrarianshow​ #ultracontrarianlineups​ #gametheory​ #nfl​ #nfldfs​ #nflpodcast​ #dfslineups​ #dfstheory​ #painbringers​ #dubbyenergy​ #weeklyseries​ #spreaker​ #spreakerpodcast​ #podcast​ #sportsbetting​ #sportspodcast​ #podcaster​ #nflweek16​ #machopickoftheweek​ #dubbyenergysponsor​Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.

This week Julio from The Contrarians joins us to review FNAF 2!  As always, head to sowizardpodcast.com for links to all our social media, YouTube and Patreon content! 

JMToWin from One Week Season walks us through the Week 16 DFS slate from a GPP perspective, shares his top plays at each position, and then builds a DraftKings lineup using some of his favorite building blocks. In the second half, Youdacao from Run The Sims shares sneaky stacks for Week 15 tournaments and spots with input volatility.

The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest in nearly 30 years. Despite the rate hike, the Japanese yen fell against the U.S. dollar, while bitcoin saw a slight increase in value.~This episode is sponsored by Mevolaxy & BTCC~Boost your crypto with Mevolaxy ➜ https://bit.ly/MevolaxyBTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: BTCC00:50 As expected02:00 End of the road for the Yen?02:30 More rate hikes coming through mid 202703:30 Recession levels05:00 Consumer Sentiment record low06:00 FOX trying to twist the numbers07:30 Fear and greed08:30 Bitcoin ETFs vs Wall Street09:45 Contrarian view point11:00 Institutional inflection point12:00 Maybe Santa rally still in play?14:10 Sponsor: Mevaloxy16:20 Bitcoin vs S&P 500 chart17:20 Tariffs in trouble17:50 Fed chair announcement soon18:30 Trump announces patriot games19:15 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #ethereum~Japan Rate Hike Fears Over?

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the biggest opportunity in Canadian real estate is hiding in plain sight? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome back Adrian Rocca, CEO at Fitzrovia,  for his fourth appearance on the show to... The post Building Against the Cycle: A Contrarian CRE Case with Adrian Rocca, CEO at Fitzrovia appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

It is SO America to have a problematic movie star as the ultimate icon of the quintessential American genre. And even worse: take John Wayne's reputation out of the equation, and John Ford's THE SEARCHERS can barely register as a serviceable Western. So it's not just that Ford's romanticizing of cowboy life is dated - it's also boring, and a little cheesy when it goes for full emotion. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out if The Duke made his own brother a cuckold!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Searchers00:15:02 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE SEARCHERS? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Yes, of course THE SEARCHERS is not the Unforgiven of the 50s - but was it even trying to be? Can we set aside the things our modern eyes flag as regressive and appreciate the movie on its own terms? Do you need to be a John Wayne superfan to truly enjoy this John Wayne vehicle? What will our favorite movies look like to podcasters of the future? Let's get it all out in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 That'll be the day00:02:01 Real Talk00:47:01 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we travel across the ocean to present-day London, to tackle the grizzly drama 44 INCH CHEST! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Searchers: is it really the best of the best when it comes to John Wayne flicks? Is Spielberg really sitting down to watch this before he shoots a new movie? Should we do The Conqueror sooner rather than later? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the biggest opportunity in Canadian real estate is hiding in plain sight? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome back Adrian Rocca, CEO at Fitzrovia,  for his fourth appearance on the show to... The post Building Against the Cycle: A Contrarian CRE Case with Adrian Rocca, CEO at Fitzrovia appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Ehsan Ehsani is executive director at Crescendo Partners, adjunct assistant professor at Columbia Business School, and author of “How Not to Be Replaced by a Spreadsheet That Talks” who uniquely bridges quantitative analysis, and traditional fundamental investing while organizing Columbia's generative AI conference.The episode is sponsored by TenzingMEMO — the AI-powered market intelligence platform I use daily for smarter company analysis. Code BILLIONS gets you an extended trial + 10% off.https://www.tenzingmemo.com/3:00 - Born in western Iran at 14,000 feet, strict education emphasis pushed Ehsan toward chemical engineering before discovering his talents lay in management and innovation.5:30 - Winding path to NYC: Sweden and MIT master's degrees, European consulting, project-driven relocation to New York in late 2000s.7:30 - The Prometheus Warning: AI companies like Alphabet disrupted by their own creations. “Analysts benefit from using Gen AI tools in automating repetitive activities, but by embracing such technologies, they're working themselves out of a job.”12:00 - Sell-side blueprint: Top 10 banks had 200-300 analysts each; now 300 total combined. Buy-side headcount could drop to two-thirds or half within 20 years.18:00 - “Gen AI is transformative because it allows automation of not just repetitive tasks but core analytical functions”—fundamentally different disruption than Bloomberg or alt data.25:00 - Size advantage: Large firms will mine 15 years of institutional memory—emails, memos, channel checks—to identify patterns smaller funds can't access.35:00 - Contrarian take: Beyond “do more with less” hype, rapid bifurcation looms: “This separation of better and worse performance will happen much faster than with previous technologies.”45:00 - Next frontier: Voice/video training. CEO says “no” versus “no...”—transcripts miss hesitation that reveals truth.55:00 - “We humans tend to forget. It's a blessing in general, but for pieces of wisdom we read, they might not remain top of mind. AI can remind us.”60:00 - Success definition: “Tranquility and content where your values, interests, and priorities align with what you're doing. I didn't define it in economic form because that doesn't embody true success.”Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

In this episode of Bring the Pain, I'm riding solo due, but that doesn't mean we won't slay the slates. From game theory to DFS plays, I'll have the direction set for us to be contrarian and win some cash. With the UFC on later tonight, you'll want to get to Dr. Roto and join today, so you can be our rich friend. In the end, I'll reveal my Ultra Contrarian Lineups, as well as a simulated lineup from DFS Hero's optimizer. The office is open, so come get your prescription for all of your fantasy needs. Have a great day, everyone, and may the points be with you. Thank you for the support and contributions all of you make for my podcasts and articles each week. Y'all the real #Painbringers! Follow me at.... *Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Bring... *Twitterhttps://twitter.com/HeatOverid... *Spreaker Podcastshttps://spreaker.page.link/VS5... *Dr Roto Sports Websitehttps://drroto.com/author/robe... *You Tubehttps://youtube.com/@Heat00veride05?si=cVb49FjQD-Y6fKjT *Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... *Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/... *Podchaser Podcastshttps://www.podchaser.com/podc... *Iheart Podcastshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast... #drroto​ #bringthepain​ #ultracontrarianshow​ #liveshow​ #dfs​ #nfl​ #ufc​ #dfslineups​ #ultracontrarianlineups​ #machopickoftheweek​ #dfshero​ #collab​ #podcast​ #spreakerpodcast​ #spreaker​ #dubbyenergy​ #dubbyenergysponsor​ #painbringers​ #sportspodcast​ #fantasyfootball​ #freeadvice​ #dfspodcast​ #eriepa​ #ufcsheriffs​ #season2​ #fightclubofpain​Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.

JMToWin from One Week Season walks us through the Week 15 DFS slate from a GPP perspective, shares his top plays at each position, and then builds a DraftKings lineup using some of his favorite building blocks. In the second half, ShipMyMoney from Run The Sims shares sneaky stacks for Week 15 tournaments and spots with input volatility.

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In this episode of Bring the Pain, I'm riding solo due but that doesn't mean we won't slay the slates. From game theory to DFS plays, I'll have the direction set for us to be contrarian and win some cash. With the UFC on later tonight, you'll want to get to Dr. Roto and join today, so you can be our rich friend. In the end, I'll reveal my Ultra Contrarian Lineups, as well as a simulated lineup from DFS Hero's optimizer. The office is open, so come get your prescription for all of your fantasy needs. Have a great day, everyone, and may the points be with you. 

欢迎收听雪球出品的财经有深度，雪球，国内领先的集投资交流交易一体的综合财富管理平台，聪明的投资者都在这里。今天分享的内容叫唐山港分析，来自Contrarian-s。一、基本情况唐山港地处河北唐山，控股股东是河北港口集团，穿透到最后的实控人为河北国资委。河北国资委同时还控股了另外两个港口：秦皇岛港（A股秦港股份）和曹妃甸港。唐山港的经营模式以散杂货运输为主，而散杂货里面主要包括了矿石、钢铁和煤炭这三块。这和唐山港对应的客户区域密切关联：唐山的钢铁、山西、陕西和内蒙的煤炭；铁矿石则主要来自于海外进口，唐山港用于接卸货。精简的说就是：北煤南运、钢材输出、进口铁矿石接卸。二、业务分析理解唐山港的营业收入，首先要理解：唐山港营业收入的结构变化非常大，所以需要拆分开来，重新计算。一是商品销售业务，其实就是煤炭销售。唐山港已经将该部分的业务体量降到了占比极小的程度。二是船舶运输业务，唐山港在2021年将该业务彻底剥离。所以，把这两部分业务的营收剔除，才是目前唐山港港口主营业务带来的收入（如果不剔除甚至会让人误以为唐山港的业务一直在萎缩）。散杂货板块占据剔除后营收的97%，散杂货的吞吐量直接决定了唐山港的营收情况。可以看到，剔除后的营收尽管在某些年份略有波动，但自2015年以来整体是上升趋势。除了正确看待营收，还有一点也非常重要：唐山港一直在向实控股东转让资产，主要是与港口业务相关性不强的资产，或者说盈利能力不强的资产。近两年来，唐山港转让了拖轮公司和信息技术公司。我看了转让的价格，基本就是1PB小幅度上浮。结合转让的公司盈利情况来说，唐山港绝对不吃亏。河北港口集团是一个不错的大股东，管理目标明确：让唐山港不断专注主业，剥离边缘业务；并且还愿意以不错的价格接收唐山港的资产。三、财务分析营收刚才已经说得非常清楚了，归母净利润基本和剔除销售及船舶业务后营收也是基本一样的走势。负债方面，唐山港早在多年前就偿还了各类贷款。从2025年三季报披露的资产负债表来看，资产249亿，负债合计仅有24亿，其中有息负债几乎为0。基本上都是应付账款、合同负债、应付职工薪酬等各类应付项。从R O E 来看，唐山港的R O E 基本维持在9%以上，在港口中绝对是属于高R O E 。而且因为负债率极低，所以R O E 和R O A相差不大，并且杠杆作用有限。所以唐山港的高R O E 就是实实在在的来自于港口经营。毛利率随着聚焦散杂货运输的主业以及边缘业务的剥离不断抬升，近年来基本维持在45%以上；净利率保持在35%以上。虽然毛利率在不断抬升，但是R O E 基本上没有太大变化，甚至还略有下降。主要原因是权益乘数（杠杆）下降，并且净资产在净利润留存的影响下不断增厚。但是目前的杠杆水平基本已经降无可降，未来的股利支付率如果提升（目前来看是有可能的），R O E 反而会略有回升。资本开支方面，考察现金流量表情况，公司每年的资本开支控制在3-7亿之间，对于维护港口的正常运营是一个比较克制的水平。所以，整体情况就是：（1）无有息负债（2）毛利率和净利率不断抬升，目前稳定在了较高的水平（3）R O E 变化不大，甚至还略有下降（未来可能回升）。（4）资本开支克制。四、未来展望及估值分析针对未来，唐山港的不确定性主要是在经济大环境上。因为煤炭、钢铁以及钢铁的原材料铁矿石这三种唐山港的主要运输商品，处在产业链的上游，对于经济环境相对敏感。这也是为什么2025年以来营收略有下滑的主要原因。我并不是非常担心这一点：从历史情况来看，虽然经济环境起起伏伏，但是唐山港的营业收入总体向上。换句话说，经济增速可能会变慢，但是还远没到要担心负增长的时候。另一方面，唐山港明确股利支付率不低于30%，但自2020年以来基本都在60%以上；而且从唐山港的财务状况以及管理层剥离边缘业务等各类动作来看，存在提升R O E 水平的动机。未来的股利支付率进一步提升，或者稳定在一个较高的水平并不是没有可能。从估值来说，当前的P B为1.08倍，近十年分位数42%，近五年分位数47%。从分位数上来说算不上便宜。历史最低P B为0.74，估值下跌空间46%。PB估值的20%分位数为0.85，估值下跌空间为27%。但是还有另一个角度，唐山港近十年以来不断提升股利支付率。2025年每股分红大概率维持0.2元，则股息率5.22%。在近十年的分位数已经达到了77%。以2025年全年归母净利润17亿元计，维持0.2元的分红，则股利支付率约为70%；留存收益率30%。预期收益率约为7.71%，略低。综合来看，我认为唐山港还算是一个优质的港口资产，结合唐山港的各种优势和可能性，我愿意略微降低当前时点的预期收益率。从长期来说，如果有更好的价格，唐山港值得更多的仓位。

Recording date: 10th December 2025Olive Resource Capital's November 2025 portfolio performance—reaching year-to-date highs despite October's commodity market volatility—demonstrates the strategic value of disciplined gold position management within diversified resource portfolios. Whilst the firm identifies compelling contrarian opportunities in oil equities trading at generational lows, their analysis paradoxically reinforces gold's foundational importance through quantitative validation and macro context.The most striking evidence emerges from commodity ratio analysis. The oil-to-gold ratio currently sits at 20% of its 25-year historical average, representing an extraordinary dislocation that simultaneously confirms oil's severe undervaluation and validates gold's exceptional relative strength. This 500% premium to historical norms reflects fundamental repricing within commodity markets, with gold demonstrating superior pricing power amidst coordinated global liquidity expansion.Executive Chairman Derek McPherson and President & CEO Samuel Pelaez articulated the macro framework supporting hard asset valuations: persistent deficit spending across the United States, China, Canada, and European nations creates monetary conditions under which gold has historically thrived. "There is tons of liquidity coming and so your hard assets which oil is one of are going to be economic at least economic stability if not economic growth," McPherson explained, referencing macroeconomist Lyn Alden's observation that debt-financed economic support creates inexorable momentum favouring tangible assets over financial claims.China's commodity accumulation behaviour provides instructive parallels. The nation's documented gold reserve building during 2022-2024 contributed significantly to gold's rally from $1,800 to over $4,000 per ounce. Now applying similar logic to crude oil—stockpiling 700,000 barrels daily beyond refining needs—China demonstrates sovereign recognition of strategic hard asset acquisition during relative weakness. This pattern validates gold's completed appreciation cycle whilst identifying emerging opportunities in complementary commodities.Olive Resource Capital's tactical approach exemplifies professional position management. The team trimmed gold exposure during September 2025's strength, capturing profits whilst maintaining strategic core holdings, then added positions during October-November weakness at improved valuations. "We've actually been adding positions and effectively reducing our cash balance," McPherson confirmed, describing deployment across selective gold equities alongside exploratory oil positions.This disciplined rebalancing contrasts sharply with wholesale rotation between commodity sectors. Gold maintains permanent strategic importance through unique characteristics: portfolio insurance properties, liquidity during market stress, and systematic sensitivity to monetary conditions. Whilst cyclical opportunities in energy or base metals may offer superior near-term returns, gold provides stability and appreciation independent of specific economic outcomes.The investment framework applies across commodity cycles. Pelaez referenced Agnico Eagle's 20-30x return from 2015-2025, demonstrating rewards from acquiring premier assets during sector pessimism. "You can buy top of class best management best run companies and you still stand an opportunity to make multiples on your money," he observed regarding current oil valuations—a principle equally applicable to quality gold producers offering continued leverage to further monetary metal appreciation.For sophisticated investors, gold's role transcends cyclical trading. The monetary environment—coordinated deficit spending, currency debasement, sovereign reserve diversification—creates conditions for sustained appreciation whilst maintaining portfolio foundation that enables tactical exploration of complementary opportunities. The lesson from Olive Resource Capital proves clear: gold serves as strategic anchor whilst other commodity sectors rotate through relative value cycles.Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.comSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Most people think wealth comes from buying more investments — but sometimes, the smartest move is to sell, hold cash, and wait. In this episode, Randy Barkley, Jeremiah Lee, and Laura Lee reveal why successful investors often take the opposite approach of the crowd. They dive deep into how a contrarian mindset, smart cash management, and deliberate patience can set you apart from the average investor. You'll learn:

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Dealing with a contrarian can be exhausting, but you don't have to lose yourself in the process. You can stay confident and keep your authenticity no matter what they have to say. 01:34 Understanding Contrarians 05:52 The Impact of Contrarians on Life 10:41 Recognizing Contrarian Traits 14:30 Navigating Conversations with Contrarians 19:22 The Deep Technique for Self-Preservation 25:06 Removing Contrarians from Your Life 30:43 Reflections on Personal Growth and Future Outlook If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE! To request Hailey to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW ME: IG: instagram.com/haileygamba TikTok:@haileygamba YouTube: youtube.com/@haileygamba

The fifth installment of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists introduces us to the Yi family - Korean immigrants chasing the American dream in Arkansas, led by patriarch Jacob (Steven Yeun). MINARI was a bit of an awards darling in the midst of COVID, and it even nabbed a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Youn Yuh-jung for her role as the family's disruptive grandma. So get some kimchi to snack on, and listen to us discuss the trials and tribulations of farmers in the 80s!Thank you for checking this new project out, whether you are a long-time Contrarians fan or someone who's just trying to listen to people talking positively about immigrants and negatively about fascism. If you have any recommendations for future entries in the series, let us know!- Many thanks to the amazing Jordan Cooper for composing our intro and outro. Fantastic collaborator to work with - and he has a They Might Be Giants podcast: DON'T LET'S START. You can also check out Jordan's band TROUBLE'S AFOOT on Bandcamp!- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Derek Moore is joined by Shane Skinner and Mike Snyder to talk about Jurrien Timmer's chart showing we aren't in a bubble because the rise in markets is due to earnings not multiple gains. Plus, U of Michigan consumer sentiment hits a new low despite markets near all-time highs. Later, is Japan's rise in interest rates a problem for stocks, bonds, or neither? Finally, looking at the returns of gold vs stocks plus surprising forward P/E ratio of Walmart vs Nvidia.   Gold vs Stocks performance Jurrien Timmer's market return attributions comparing earnings vs valuation gains Bubble or not a bubble. Earnings multiple changes vs earnings changes Walmart forward P/E ratio University of Michigan consumer sentiment of economic conditions index     Mentioned in this Episode   Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT   Jay Pestrichelli's book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt   Derek's book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag   Contact Derek derek.moore@zegainvestments.com    

In this episode of Bring the Pain, Fuego Steve and I are back and ready to talk about this week's NFL DFS slates. We'll have our DFS plays of the week as well as the Ultra Contrarian Lineups. Steve will bring the spark like he always does, and I'll add some fuel to the flame so that we can burn these slates down this week. Have a great day, everyone, and may the points be with you. Thank you for the support and contributions all of you make for my podcasts and articles each week. Y'all the real #Painbringers! Follow me at.... *Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Bring... *Twitterhttps://twitter.com/HeatOverid... *Spreaker Podcastshttps://spreaker.page.link/VS5... *Dr Roto Sports Websitehttps://drroto.com/author/robe... *You Tubehttps://youtube.com/@Heat00veride05?si=cVb49FjQD-Y6fKjT *Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... *Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/... *Podchaser Podcastshttps://www.podchaser.com/podc... *Iheart Podcastshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast... #drroto​ #dfs​ #nfl​ #bringthepain​ #dubbyenergy​ #gametheory​ #nflpodcast​ #slatesslayers​ #machopickoftheweek​ #fuegopickoftheweek​ #dfsplays​Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.

In this episode of Bring the Pain, Fuego Steve and I are back and ready to talk about this week's NFL DFS slates. We'll have our DFS plays of the week as well as the Ultra Contrarian Lineups. Steve will bring the spark like he always does and I'll add some fuel to the flame so that we can burn these slates down, this week. Have a great day, everyone, and may the points be with you.

JMToWin from One Week Season walks us through the Week 14 DFS slate from a GPP perspective, shares his top plays at each position, and then builds a DraftKings lineup using some of his favorite building blocks. In the second half, Youdacao from Run The Sims shares sneaky stacks for Week 14 tournaments and spots with input volatility.

Join our community of unreasonable leaders achieving undeniable success: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube In a world of constant uncertainty, leaders are falling into the "action trap"—an endless cycle of activity that feels like progress but delivers little. Dr. Jessica Kriegel, a renowned leadership expert and author, joins us to reveal a counterintuitive solution: surrender. Connect with Dr Jessica Kriegel Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel/ Surrender to Lead book: https://amzn.to/4att9OR In this episode of Finding Peak, Jessica dismantles the myth that control equals success. She introduces a powerful framework for leadership based on the Serenity Prayer: control the controllables and let go of the rest. We dive deep into the psychology of belief, the power of storytelling over data, and why your team's resistance to change is a belief problem, not a technology problem. Jessica shares her bold predictions for the future of work, including the rise of the first AI CEO by 2026 and how AI clones will revolutionize leadership. If you're a leader feeling the pressure of the K-shaped economy, political instability, and technological disruption, this episode provides a radical yet practical roadmap to not just survive, but thrive. --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join our community of unreasonable leaders achieving undeniable success: https://www.findingpeak.com Watch on YouTube: https://link.ryanhanley.com/youtube In a world of constant uncertainty, leaders are falling into the "action trap"—an endless cycle of activity that feels like progress but delivers little. Dr. Jessica Kriegel, a renowned leadership expert and author, joins us to reveal a counterintuitive solution: surrender. Connect with Dr Jessica Kriegel Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel/ Surrender to Lead book: https://amzn.to/4att9OR In this episode of Finding Peak, Jessica dismantles the myth that control equals success. She introduces a powerful framework for leadership based on the Serenity Prayer: control the controllables and let go of the rest. We dive deep into the psychology of belief, the power of storytelling over data, and why your team's resistance to change is a belief problem, not a technology problem. Jessica shares her bold predictions for the future of work, including the rise of the first AI CEO by 2026 and how AI clones will revolutionize leadership. If you're a leader feeling the pressure of the K-shaped economy, political instability, and technological disruption, this episode provides a radical yet practical roadmap to not just survive, but thrive. --Recommended Tools for GrowthOpusClip: #1 AI video clipping and editing tool: https://link.ryanhanley.com/opusRiverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing: https://link.ryanhanley.com/riversideWhisperFlow: Never waste time typing on your keyboard again: https://link.ryanhanley.com/whisperflowCaptionsApp: One app for all your social media video creation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/captionsappGoHighLevel: It's time to take your business workflow to the Next Level: https://link.ryanhanley.com/gohighlevelPerspective.co: The #1 funnel builder for lead generation: https://link.ryanhanley.com/perspective--Episodes You Might Enjoy:From $2 Million Loss to World-Class Entrepreneur: https://lnk.to/delkFrom One Man Shop to $200M in Revenue: https://lnk.to/tommymelloIs Psilocybin the Gateway to Self-Mastery? https://lnk.to/80upZ9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You're telling us the director of Hero and House of Flying Daggers made a movie where Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal team-up with the Chinese army to battle aliens at the Great Wall of China… and it somehow wasn't a smashing success? Was it the man-bun? THE GREAT WALL sports a shameful 35% Tomatometer score, which means Alex & Julio must jump (er-dive) to its rescue. And you get to listen!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Great Wall00:16:51 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE GREAT WALL? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Seriously, why would anyone hate this movie? Even if you account for film buffs being horrified by Zhang Yimou's apparent Hollywoodization, there's so much in THE GREAT WALL that average audiences would enjoy. Lots of theories in this Real Talk segment, in addition to unabashed praise for the film — and regret for not having supported it when it first opened. Matt Damon's daughter is wrong on this one!TIMELINE00:01:26 What happened?00:02:12 Real Talk00:51:37 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we put our cowboy boots on as we tackle the show's first John Wayne movie, THE SEARCHERS! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Great Wall: is it unfairly maligned? Were you even aware of its connection to Hero, House of Flying Daggers and Curse of the Golden Flower? Were you lucky enough to catch it in 3D? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

President Trump's illegal boat bombings just got even worse. We've now learned that after demolishing a boat allegedly carrying drug smugglers in September, two survivors were left behind, and they were both blown apart in a second strike. That's probably a war crime. On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt struggled mightily to spin this as perfectly lawful. But all she revealed is how hard it is to defend all this when actual facts are known. Meanwhile, the latest turn in this saga is clearly rattling some Republicans, who feel forced to appear as if they want to exercise more oversight. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, about her good new piece on this latest fiasco. She explains why we should take GOP angst over the bombings seriously, why people inside the chain of command should fear they're on the hook for illegal acts, and what it will really take to impose accountability.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's illegal boat bombings just got even worse. We've now learned that after demolishing a boat allegedly carrying drug smugglers in September, two survivors were left behind, and they were both blown apart in a second strike. That's probably a war crime. On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt struggled mightily to spin this as perfectly lawful. But all she revealed is how hard it is to defend all this when actual facts are known. Meanwhile, the latest turn in this saga is clearly rattling some Republicans, who feel forced to appear as if they want to exercise more oversight. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, about her good new piece on this latest fiasco. She explains why we should take GOP angst over the bombings seriously, why people inside the chain of command should fear they're on the hook for illegal acts, and what it will really take to impose accountability.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's illegal boat bombings just got even worse. We've now learned that after demolishing a boat allegedly carrying drug smugglers in September, two survivors were left behind, and they were both blown apart in a second strike. That's probably a war crime. On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt struggled mightily to spin this as perfectly lawful. But all she revealed is how hard it is to defend all this when actual facts are known. Meanwhile, the latest turn in this saga is clearly rattling some Republicans, who feel forced to appear as if they want to exercise more oversight. We talked to Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, about her good new piece on this latest fiasco. She explains why we should take GOP angst over the bombings seriously, why people inside the chain of command should fear they're on the hook for illegal acts, and what it will really take to impose accountability.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! We continue paying our Livestream For The Cure debt by sitting through EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC and chatting all throughout it. Will this be the lowest point of the franchise? Let's hope so.- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Rob Isbitts checks in with analysts Julia Ostian, Jack Bowman, and Kenio Fontes to see how they're thinking about the current market (0:40). How interest rates may affect investor behavior (14:20). Stocks that are moving in the right direction (18:45).Show Notes:How To Build A Bond Ladder That Beats The S&P 500 The Rest Of This DecadeWalmart Q3 FY26: Solid Momentum, And A Holiday Season Target Should FearEpisode TranscriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock and ETF quant scores, and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – Francis Menton challenges prevailing climate narratives, questioning whether renewable-powered grids have ever been proven at scale. He examines the practical and economic realities of shifting cities to wind, solar, and battery systems while critiquing New York's climate policies. His work offers a sharp, reasoned perspective on energy, governance, and environmental...

Audiences had it right back in 1982: BLADERUNNER is a boring, confusing neo-noir featuring a barely-awake performance from Harrison Ford. But BLADERUNNER is also proof that if you keep recutting and re-releasing a film, you are likely to fool critics into thinking it was a masterpiece waiting to be discovered. Listen to Alex & Julio - and special guests Ryan & Rachel from Yum Yum Pod - as they navigate the rainy L.A. of an alternate 2019!TIMELINE00:01:24 Bladerunner: The Final Cut00:15:28 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about BLADERUNNER: THE FINAL CUT? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Yes, we eventually get into the inevitable Deckard/Replicant discussion. But there is so much more to talk about when it comes to BLADERUNNER - and with four of us on the panel, you know there will be some clashing opinions in this Real Talk segment! Ridley Scott would be proud (if he cared).TIMELINE00:01:26 Prodigal Son00:01:54 Real Talk01:15:54 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Listen to Ryan & Rachel discuss all sorts of sci-fi movies and TV shows over at the Yum Yum Podcast!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we go overseas to help Matt Damon find gunpowder in ancient China as we tackle THE GREAT WALL! Until then, let us know what you thought of Bladerunner: does it need one more cut? Did it need a sequel? Where do you fall on the “Is Deckard a replicant” debate? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

Youdacao from Run The Sims shares sneaky stacks for Week 12 tournaments and spots with input volatility. In the second half, JMToWin from One Week Season walks us through the Week 12 DFS slate from a GPP perspective, shares his top plays at each position, and then builds a DraftKings lineup using some of his favorite building blocks.

Special guest Dan Frommer returns to the show. Topics include the indie media business, the iPhone Pocket, the iPhone Air (including rumors about the second generation model), AI “personalities”, and five years of Apple Silicon Macs. Also, six years of Dan's site, The New Consumer.

For Talking Feds' latest Contrarian episode, Harry speaks with Norm Eisen, Jen Rubin, and Neera Tanden about the reopening, revelations, and reprisals that dominated the week's news. They break down where the Democrats went wrong in the shutdown fight and whether the cases against James Comey and Letitia James are collapsing. But, of course, with newly released documents exposing some of Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Donald Trump, the panel takes a hard look at what can be surmised from the cryptic messages. The question on everyone's minds: what in the world did Epstein mean when he called Trump the dog that hasn't barked?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices