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Chanticleer

Australian Financial Reviewafr.com

Australia's most prestigious business column is now a podcast. Chanticleer is a weekly news breakdown of all things business, finance and markets. Every Friday, Australian Financial Review columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go behind the doors of corporate Australia to give you their unvarnished analysis.

Episodes

Trump and your super, how to compare your pay to others & inside the Business Summit

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony explain what Donald Trump’s historic moves mean for your super savings, take you inside the AFR’s business summit and discuss what a three-year low in oil prices means for you at the petrol pump. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband . AFR gender pay gap tracker here: https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/the-story-bigger-than-the-gender-pay-gap-in-today-s-figures-2...

Mar 07, 202538 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Why share prices have gone nuts, inside WiseTech’s implosion and house price outlook

This week on Chanticleer, James and Anthony examine the extraordinary drama that’s torn apart the WiseTech board, ask what’s behind the massive moves on the share market and take a question about house prices.  To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 28, 202539 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Domain takeover, Whyalla wipeout & could 30-year fixed mortgages fix housing?

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at what the wipeout of the Whyalla steel plant says about the economy and politics, ask whether the banks’ golden run is coming to an end, and unpack a radical idea to shake up the mortgage market. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202539 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The great rate debate, profit season surprises & throwing Rex a bone

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony extract four big themes from a massive week of profit results, present the for and against cases for a rate cut, and ask whether your taxpayer dollars should be used to bail out a broke airline. To ask a question, email  chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 14, 202538 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The price of Trump chaos, ASX's new millionaires factory & business sector’s election fear

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony figure out what 'Cyclone Trump' means for markets, Australia and the Chanticleer team’s blood pressure, reveal what top business leaders are talking about ahead of the federal election and look ahead to the official opening of the ASX’s new millionaire’s factory.  To ask a question, email  chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 07, 202538 minSeason 4Ep. 1

15 Minutes with the Boss featuring Matt Comyn

While Chanticleer is still on break, we'd like to introduce you to our sister podcast,  15 Minutes with the Boss featuring our most recent guest on the Chook podcast, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn. In the latest episode, Matt discusses taking on the hard challenges, his approach to health and fitness and why he sends less than 5 emails a day. Search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. James and Anthony will return with a new season of  Chanticleer on February 7. See omnystudio.com/...

Jan 31, 202520 min

Chook awards for 2024 & stock picks for 2025

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony bring 2024 home to roost with their highly anticipated Annual Chook Awards, get some stock picks and views on the market from a fund manager who helps oversee nearly $8 billion in Australian shares and ask why America’s version of the RBA has spooked markets.  To ask a question, email  chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 20, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 47

SPECIAL EPISODE: CommBank's Matt Comyn on banking, politics and the economy

This week Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn speaks exclusively to the Chanticleer podcast about the bank’s runaway share price, where the economy is headed in the new year and why politics needs to change. In a wide ranging discussion, he also talks about where interest rates are headed, takes us behind the scenes of Commbank's $3 withdrawal fiasco and reveals which Chook he likes more.          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Dec 13, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 46

Meet our business people of the year, GDP grumpiness & CBA’s rare slip

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and AFR Editor-in-Chief, James Chessell take you inside the excitement, the drama and, yes - the glamour of the Financial Review’s Business Person of the Year awards. They also examine the business angst over an economy that’s in reverse and examine the Commonwealth Bank’s uncharacteristic political blunder. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 06, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 45

How Black Friday really works, investing ideas from world's biggest banks & CEO's election fears

In this week's episode, James and Anthony explain how Black Friday deals really work, reveal what the business sector is thinking ahead of next year's federal election and look at the best investment ideas from the world's biggest investment banks. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 44

Future Fund fiasco, Rio’s battle of the sexes & Deloitte’s fat finger

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at the furore over the Future Fund, examine the backlash over Rio Tinto’s attempt to enshrine workplace equality, and ask whether sharemarkets are dangerously bullish. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 43

Sohn's shock stock tips, Trump's Musk efficiency gamble & Cbus-ted super headache

This week James and Anthony take you live onto the floor of Australia's biggest shindig for stock pickers, they ask whether the superannuation sector has a system problem, and look at whether Elon Musk can really make productivity great again. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Trump rocks markets, Chris Ellison's long goodbye & the problem with bank shares

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony try to figure out what Donald Trump’s extraordinary victory means for markets, the Australian economy and politics, examine the latest mess as Mineral Resources and answer the big questions on banks reporting season. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 41

Joe Aston on the Qantas saga, super's sleeper issues & supermarket's profit squeeze

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony reveal why there’s fresh bad news for the supermarkets, ask what’s bothering our biggest super funds and welcome the most talked about man in Australia, their old friend Joe Aston to talk Qantas and politics. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 01, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 40

WiseTech and MinRes founders under fire, Wall Street royalty & new office tower battle

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony dive into the drama surrounding two billionaire founders - Richard White and Chris Ellison, check in on the energy transition and take a question on whether all M&A is really worth all the fuss. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking Property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 25, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Albanese’s beach house bungle, Nine’s toxic culture revealed & should tap-and-go be free?

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at what the Prime Minister’s cliff-top house purchase really says about the housing market, ask whether banning those pesky card surcharges will mean lower prices and take a question on first home buyers and housing affordability. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking Property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 18, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Rockpool's rocky future, EVs hit a speed hump & China's missing stimulus

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony examine whether the electric vehicle market has hit a roadblock, attempt to solve the mystery of the missing Chinese stimulus, and try to figure out if Santa will be visiting investors this year To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking Property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 11, 202432 minSeason 3Ep. 37

AFR boss on next Virgin v Qantas fight, RBA's hush-hush problem & market's war footing

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James Thomson & AFR editor-in-chief, James Chessell ask whether the RBA should be meeting with banks and investors behind closed doors, examine Virgin Australia's big deal with Qatar Airways and examine what the Middle East conflict means for markets. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking Property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 04, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Coles, Woolies’ ‘down down’ disaster, negative gearing explodes & our corporate power players

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony look at how the supermarket giants were accused of dodgy discounting, examine the 10 most powerful people in corporate Australia, and ask who will win the brawl over negative gearing. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 27, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Why the RBA can't deliver rate cuts quickly, bank stocks keep surging & RIP Tupperware

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony ask how quickly the RBA can follow the Federal Reserve and cut rates, examine what it might take to bring bank share prices back to earth, and look at the slow, painful death of Tupperware. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 20, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Housing eats the economy, decoding the Trump v Harris debate & lithium rollercoaster

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony examine why housing is eating the economy, try to decipher what the presidential debate means for investors and reveal why it’s not all doom and gloom for the office property market. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 13, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 33

AirTrunk’s $24 bill payday, inflation brawl & can a clean Star casino make money?

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at the 'deal of the year' - the sale of data centre giant AirTrunk, ask whether casino operator Star is about to run out of luck, and try to figure out who’s right: Michele Bullock or Jim Chalmers? To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by ANZ Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Spotify here Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Apple here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 06, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Chook profit awards, AusSuper’s $1b shocker & CommBank’s plea to politicians

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony wrap up reporting season with their very own Chook awards for the best and worst results, look at how our very own AustralianSuper dusted $1.1 billion, and examine a great rivalry of Australian business, Coles versus Woolies. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by ANZ Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Spotify here Listen to 5-in-5 with ANZ on Apple here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 30, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 31

APRA takes on ANZ, the mega deal everyone will be talking about & profit season gems

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony extract five rolled gold nuggets from earnings season, preview the $20 billion mega-deal that everyone’s going to be talking about and take a question on where inflation goes next. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 30

CBA shows how boomers zoomed ahead, gems from profit season and Big Mac blues

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony talk through CBA’s record dividend, the data that shows Boomers are living it up while their kids and grandkids tighten belts, and why Jim Chalmers and the blue chip miners should be worried about a crisis in Chinese steel. This podcast is sponsored by Milford Asset Management To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 15, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Market mayhem, RBA’s big problem and AFR farewells legendary editor Michael Stutchbury

On a very special episode of Chanticleer, James and Anthony trawl through the greatest hits of the Financial Review’s outgoing editor-in-chief, Michael Stutchbury’s incredible 13 year career and they take a look at the sell-off that had global markets in turmoil. This podcast is sponsored by Milford Asset Management To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 09, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Rate hike relief, Rex suffers small airline curse & good news for car buyers

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony unpick a massive week on global markets, including Australia’s inflation surprise, examine the trouble with bubbles in China, and ask why regional airline Rex fell from the sky. This podcast is sponsored by Milford Asset Management To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 02, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 27

AI hype machine malfunctions, Macquarie cautious & ANZ under fire

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony ask why everyone’s suddenly sceptical on AI, attempt to fix Australia’s capital markets and look ahead to the biggest economic data release of the year. This podcast is sponsored by Milford Asset Management To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 26, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 26

CFMEU scandal spreads, no party for ASX at 8000 & Twiggy’s green hydrogen blow

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at the widening scandal around the CFMEU, ask whether Andrew Forrest’s green hydrogen dream is over and examine where the ASX goes next, after breaking through 8000 points for the first time. This podcast is sponsored by Milford Asset Management To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 19, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Who’s making money, ANZ’s trading scandal & what makes an elite CEO

This week on The Chanticleer podcast, Anthony is joined by AFR stalwart, former banking and markets beat reporter, AFR’s Companies editor, Vesna Poljak. Anthony and Vesna go off the beaten track to look at the CEOs that make their companies tick, conduct a corporate Australia health check, look at who is making money, and take a question on what all these elections mean for sharemarkets. This podcast is sponsored by Milford Asset Management To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com See omnyst...

Jul 12, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 24