Fear and Greed Podcast
1) Can our newspapers, TV and radio stations survive?
Free-to-air TV, newspapers and radio have all been declared “dead”... repeatedly. Michael Thompson speaks with Tim Burrowes, founder and publisher of Mumbrella and the Unmade newsletter, a...Show More
2) Samsung vs Apple: who really won 2025?
Samsung and Apple went head-to-head in 2025, and the rivalry is only getting fiercer. Michael Thompson is joined by Stephen Fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, to assess who really came out on top. Fr...Show More
3) Why private credit is booming
Private credit has exploded in popularity, drawing the attention of investors and regulators alike. Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment Management to explain why banks...Show More
4) Sunken treasure vs economic sweet spots vs working remotely
The $US15b sunken treasure vs Australia's economic sweet spot vs Sean's adventures working remotely in France: Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate the best good news story from t...Show More
5) Albo's landslide vs Coalition's demise vs social media ban
Anthony Albanese's landslide election win vs the demise of the Coalition vs the world-leading social media ban. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top political story from...Show More
6) The quiet Aussie sector doing world-changing things
Australia is emerging as a serious biotech player, backed by world-class universities, grant funding, and a growing venture ecosystem. Michael Thompson speaks with Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of Alts...Show More
7) Tariff wars vs Europe's moment vs China's rise
It's tariff wars vs Europe's reemergence as a global player vs China's rise. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top international story from the year - and choose a winner...Show More
8) The tech story you might have missed this year
Australia punches well above its weight in global tech, but many of its biggest success stories fly a little under the radar. Michael Thompson speaks with Stephen Fenech, editor of techguide.com.au, a...Show More
9) Elon Musk vs Donald Trump vs rise of AI
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the incredible rise of AI - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their favourite story from the year. This is the gift that keeps on giving! This is F...Show More
10) Romantic holiday ideas for 2026
Whether it’s a honeymoon, anniversary, or just time away together, romantic travel is about slowing down... or is it? Sean Aylmer talks with Matt McNeil from Luxury Escapes about the best romant...Show More