Australian Finance Podcast 5 Ways They Get You – with Chris Kohler
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Dec 17, 2025 Chris Kohler, a finance journalist and author of 'They Get You,' dives into the psychological tricks of consumerism. He reveals how modern businesses subtly separate you from your money, leveraging invisible costs of convenience and loyalty programs. Kohler sheds light on the dangerous normalization of gambling and the sneaky tactics found in subscription services. With humor and insight, he encourages listeners to be more mindful and take control of their finances—making economics accessible and engaging for everyone.
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Viral Humor Broke The Formal Mold
- Chris experimented by making a silly interest-rate video and felt vulnerable posting it.
- The clip unexpectedly resonated and grew his audience across platforms.
Make Finance Relatable To Engage People
- Finance feels impenetrable to many social media users scrolling casually.
- Making finance funny or human helps people feel smarter than the experts and engage more.
Delivery Apps Inflate Restaurant Costs
- Chris enjoyed researching food delivery because it ties together market dominance, pricing and convenience.
- He found delivery can add ~45% to restaurant prices and drains customer and restaurant value.