Sonia and Simon

Is the Great Australian Dream changing?Chris Gray thinks so and, in this episode, he explains why the future isn’t about owning just one home… it’s about building a portfolio and renting where you truly want to live. With 30+ years in real estate, Chris shares his journey from young investor to property expert, revealing the mindset shifts, strategies, and hard-learned lessons that shaped his success. He discusses:The surprising benefits of renting your lifestyle while investing in smarter markets.Chris’s personal journey how he started young and built a lasting property empire.The importance of mindset, patience, and continuous learning in investing.Practical tips for new investors: leveraging, independent valuations, and risk management.

Will Bitcoin save you from the AI job apocalypse?AI is set to shrink companies by 80% and wipe out millions of jobs. But could Bitcoin be the lifeline in the chaos? Fred Schebesta unpacks the coming divide between the rich and poor, why digital currencies are becoming mainstream, and how to future-proof your career with AI tools. From the Bitcoin rainbow theory to Australia’s innovation gap and the future of media, this is your roadmap to surviving and thriving in the next decade.He discusses:How the Bitcoin rainbow theory could guide long-terminvestingThe growing divide between the wealthy and the poorin the digital ageWhy Australia is falling behind in innovation andglobal investment

Is the future of love… even human? Sex tech pioneer Bryony Cole unpacks how AI is reshaping intimacy, relationships, and the very meaning of connection. From the rise of AI lovers and ethical dilemmas around digital companions, to the mainstreaming of sex toys and shifting ideas of masculinity, nothing is off the table. She discusses:Why AI relationships are becoming normal faster than you think How sex tech is empowering women and transforming the bedroom The blurred lines between emotional cheating and AI companionshipThe role of tech in grief, identity, and finding love in a digital age

Why The Rich Keep Winning.Why is the middle class disappearing? Why is it harder than ever to buy a home, get ahead, or even just stay afloat? Economist and viral commentator Gary Stevenson joins Sonia and Simon for a brutally honest deep-dive into the broken systems shaping your future.He discusses How the wealth gap exploded after COVIDWhy housing has become a trap, not a ticket to wealth Why taxing the ultra-rich could be the only way outThe role of media and social platforms in shaping economic truthGary's new book The Trading Game is out NOW!And is available wherever you buy your books, link HERE: https://bit.ly/tradinggamebook

How Jaspreet Singh escaped the 9–5 to build a money empire. What makes someone walk away from a traditional career to build a financial education empire? Jaspreet Singh reveals why he turned his back on medicine to teach millions how to master money.Jaspreet shares the hard truths about debt, real estate, crypto, and the mindset shifts that actually build wealth.He discusses:That financial education should be taught at schoolsWhy home ownership does not guarantee wealthHow to navigate the system to succeedWhy a money mindset is necessary for financial freedom

In this exclusive episode of Sonia and Simon, we sit down with the all-new Grok 4 Heavy, Elon Musk’s controversial AI chatbot that’s making headlines worldwide. This is the first-ever podcast interview with Grok — and we don’t hold back.We confront Grok about its antisemitic comments, test Grok’s AI problem-solving skills, and challenge it to solve huge real-world problems:- How would Grok fix the Australian housing crisis?- How would Grok handle a New York City cyber attack?- Will Grok take your job? If you’re curious about Grok AI, Elon Musk’s Grok, or how artificial intelligence is changing the world, this episode is for you.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2dWPUnEWh1k

Tech Titan Kate Vale, from Google & Spotify’s first Aussie hire to backing female founders Kate Vale, the trailblazing powerhouse who was the first employee at Google AND Spotify in Australia. From scaling Google’s Aussie operations from zero to hundreds of employees to launching Spotify as the #1 music streaming giant Down Under, Kate’s journey is a masterclass in building empires. Now, as a General Partner at ALIAVIA Ventures, she’s on a mission to empower female tech founders, investing in game-changing startups with valuations soaring past $3.5 BILLION! Kate spills the tea on navigating the cutthroat music industry, mastering the art of hiring and why your second hire is everything, and the rigorous Google interview process that shaped tech history. She discusses: Insider secrets to building unstoppable teams at tech giants like Google and SpotifyHow Kate turned Spotify into Australia’s top streaming service against all oddsThe TRUTH about Google’s intense hiring process and why it workedWhy your second hire could MAKE or BREAK your startup’s future

Why Adam Hudson Left Australia: Bitcoin, AI & The Real Secret to Wealth What’s driving successful Australians to pack up and move overseas? In this revealing episode, entrepreneur Adam Hudson explains why he left Australia for Cyprus and shares his unfiltered take on wealth, Bitcoin, and living life on your own terms. Adam opens up about building an Amazon business for freedom, how failure shaped him, why podcasting is the ultimate networking tool, and how AI could change the future of work forever. He discussesFreedom over money, how Adam built his Amazon business to gain freedom, not just wealth.Location independence, how his entrepreneurial mind led him to run a global business from anywhere.Bitcoin as protection, he sees Bitcoin as a shield against inflation and currency devaluation.Podcasting equals power, why podcasting gives everyone a seat at the table.

What they don’t tell you about building a brand. Nathan Chan’s brutally honest advice for entrepreneurs. What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar media empire from scratch? Nathan Chan, founder of Foundr Magazine, shares the raw story behind his rise, from bootstrapping and legal battles to landing billion-dollar founders for interviews. Discover his hard-won lessons on networking, hiring, founder-led content, personal branding, AI in business, and the surprising daily habit that keeps him ahead. He discussesThe best founders are relentlessly driven by their work.Legal hits can turn into hidden growth opportunitiesYour personal brand is your biggest assetAI and modern skills beat old-school degrees, reinvent how you learn.Journaling is the secret weapon for staying self-aware and unstoppable.

If You’re Not Ready for AI, You’re Already Behind – Matt Kuperholz Explains WhyFrom job disruption and digital nomadism to education, ethics, and AI agents. With decades of experience advising Australia’s top companies, Matt shares powerful insights on responsible AI, transparency, and how we can adapt in a rapidly changing world. He discusses Responsible AI is crucial for societal acceptance. Job displacement is a concern, but AI can create new opportunities.Learning to use AI is essential for future job security. The future of AI includes specialised agentsAI has the potential to solve major environmental issues. Australia's negative perception of AI