The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

Adam Schwab and Adir Shiffman

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

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1h 60min

Bondi Massacre Hit Albanese, Taylor Swift’s Riches, ASIC’s Netwealth Fail, PuppyGate, Chemist Warehouse, Shayne Elliott’s $13m Cash Grab and Lululemon Deep Dive

The fallout from a tragic incident in Bondi ignites discussions on antisemitism and leadership failures. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour economics reveal surprising profits from merchandise. A humorous look at a work-from-home compensation claim involving a puppy gate raises eyebrows. The hosts dissect Australian tech's underperformance against NASDAQ and weigh in on ASIC's regulatory challenges. Lululemon faces scrutiny over quality and competition issues. Meanwhile, consumer behaviors in London provide eye-opening insights.

Dec 19, 2025 • 34min

Ask Us Anything: Silvagni Case and Suppression Orders + Arnott's $45M Debt Facility

Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 51min

The Age of Entitlement in Full Swing, Corporate Travel Deep Dive, Most Valuable Brands, Law Firm Break Up, Maggie Beer, Interest Rates to the Moon and Waymo Flies

Adam and Adir discuss politicians feasting on taxpayer largesse, deep dive into the CTM mess – will it survive, Adam quizzes Adir on the most valuable global brands, Mallesons comes home, RBA concedes defeat with interest rates and the rise and rise of Waymo. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2025 • 26min

First thoughts of the terror attack at Bondi Beach

The morning after terrorists changed Australia, Adam and Adir have a sombre discussion on how the Jewish community is feeling about the antisemitic terror attack, and what this means for Australia as a nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2025 • 23min

Ask Us Anything: The growth of women's sports + Is Melbourne's Metro Tunnel POINTLESS?

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 56min

Is OpenAI a Goner? Don’t Miss Adir’s AI Deep Dive, Netflix goes Pacman, Bending Spoons goes Old Skool, Social Media Ban, Amex Kills Points and Pollies Behaving Badly

Adir gives an incredible deep dive into the business of AI and will OpenAI survive? Netflix bids for Warner and bets the company, Bending Spoons hits $11b, Australia about to kick of world kids first social media ban, Amex devalued points (again) and Annika Wells business class debacle. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 2025 • 27min

Ask Us Anything: Buying through Ali Express? + Should AirBnB be banned?

Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 6min

Temple & Webster Deep Dive Special Episode

Temple & Webster's share is finally starting to crash back down to earth, with the company's AGM shocking investors with an 18% revenue growth, down from 23%. Adam, Adir and guest Scott from Terem Capital break down the insane drop of Temple's shares in this special bonus episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 23min

Droneshield Drill Down, Corporate Travel Management Implodes, BOM Laughing Stock, Compaq, Mike's Jet and the Richest New Zealanders

The guys go deep into the debacle at Droneshield, Corporate Travel Management's refund disaster and will it survive, BOM spends a fortune of taxpayer dollars on dud app, Compaq's fascinating backstory and who is the richest person in NZ. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2025 • 32min

Ask Us Anything: Is This the End of Country Road? + Flight Centre's New Loyalty Program

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