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The Adventure Capitalist

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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 17min

Should American Liberals Copy Denmark?, Colombian Crypto Hack, & Adventures - ft. Patrick Spanfelner

Patrick Spanfelner joins us to talk about growing up in Denmark, building businesses in Colombian, and riding his motorcycle thousands of miles in search of adventure. Patrick currently owns and operates EXSTR Apartments in Cali, Colombia, where he manages over 100 doors and develops real estate from the ground up. In this episode, we discuss how socialism works in Denmark, and why U.S. Democrats should take note; immigration issues in Europe; many lessons from doing business in Colombia; Patrick's greatest adventures; and finally we discuss our big 50 mile walk. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Who is Patrick Spanfelner? 10:59 - Patrick's Business Ventures 12:25 - Differences Between Living in Denmark & Colombia 17:38 - Changes in Europe 18:17 - Immigration in Denmark 24:24 - Is Europe Collapsing? 32:37 - Fear of Lower Birthrate 38:05 - What Changes are coming to Europe? 41:58 - Will Denmark "Sell" Greenland? 48:28 - Market Updates 01:00:25 - Colombia Crypto Hack 01:06:46 - Adventuring Stories 01:12:46 - 50 Mile Walk Update 01:15:27 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bvw8TGp031Q?si=2LzR5S9XPokRTG7u Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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Mar 6, 2025 • 59min

Ukraine Loses US Support, China is Stealing Fish, Trump Crypto Problems, Who's Gonna Walk 50 Miles?

Why is Venezuela harassing Guyana again? China's sneaky way of stealing the world's fish. Is Trump ruining the crypto markets? Will the US completely walk away from Ukraine? We challenge you to walk 50 miles in under 20 hours! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Venezuela Guyana Drama 09:39 - China Stealing World's Fish 21:03 - Trump's Crypto Reserve Issues 32:04 - Zelenskyy V. Trump 50:12 - Adventure Capitalist 50 Mile Challenge Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4V218oYAH-Y?si=3RER-hFbYjyPmH6k Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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Feb 27, 2025 • 52min

Mar-a-Lago Visit, West Palm Beach is Booming, Sneaky China, 3 Ignored Adventure Destinations

This week... We're back from Texas, then off to Mar-a-Lago! We also discuss China's undersea cable cutting, why West Palm Beach is booming, the current Ukraine situation, and some exciting adventures that you should look into... Chapters: 00:00 - Intro  01:14 - Back From Austin, Texas Dinner 04:54 - Cody at Mar-a-Lago 10:09 - What is Interesting About West Palm Beach? 15:48 - China is Cutting Cables 20:55 - Ukraine Minerals 33:06 - US Markets Down 43:27 - Interesting Summer Adventures 50:37 - Future of Adventure Capitalist Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pmaHve4Kcmw Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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Feb 20, 2025 • 52min

Mercenaries in Ukraine, Politicians Pumping Meme Coins, A Run On Gold?, and The JFK Challenge...

In this week's episode, we dive into the wild world of mercenary warfare, why politicians are pumping meme coins, explore why gold is being flown from London to NYC, and reveal the JFK challenge. Enjoy!      Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Colombian Cody 06:31 - Dinner in ATX 07:21 - Colombia Mercenaries Fighting in Ukraine? 15:10 - Argentina and Libra Controversy 20:12 - A run on Gold? 29:09 - Shifting Governments in Honduras 36:08 - Rooting out the Deep State 45:15 - The JFK Challenge 51:20 - Outro   Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZHwr4QV3dU Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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Feb 13, 2025 • 56min

The Best Countries to Purchase Real Estate in 2025 ft. The Wandering Investor

In this week’s episode, Cody and I interview “The Wandering Investor” Ladislas Maurice. Ladislaw has lived in more countries than most people will ever visit in their lives, and he’s done more international real estate deals than anyone I’ve ever heard of. He owns properties in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. We discuss the ins and outs of who should invest abroad, how he finds his deals (and how you can too), and we dive into the most underrated locations in the globe. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 -  Intro 00:49 - Prelude 03:29 - Welcome Wandering Investor! 04:27 - Who is the Wandering Investor? 14:25 - Are there any Cheap Countries? 19:08 - Integrating in a New Community 22:10 - Thoughts on Colombia 28:54 - What is going on in Nairobi? 39:42 - Real Estate Team 43:17 - Services by Wandering Investor 46:57 - What is Interesting in North America 48:44 - Up and Coming Vacation spots 55:31 - Outro   Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtMw6p8GrVc&t=528s   Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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Feb 6, 2025 • 45min

Tariffs Working?, USAID Insanity, China Keeps Building, Favorite Country in Central America

Cody and Austin talk about mountain climbing adventures in Colombia, then review Cody's prediction about tariffs working. Later in the show, they discuss the situation in Panama, the huge mega projects that China is building in 2025, and the new focus for the US State Department and what it means for investors. Listen to this episode as a podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0JJz3zm9VxxnRh6ClSdchJ iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adventure-capitalist/id1753175673 Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Cody's Colombia Adventure 04:40 - Tariff Talk 13:31 - Insight on Panama 23:00 - Elon USAID 24:35 - China is Under Construction 33:18 - State Department Trajectory 42:52 - Favorite South American Country 44:39 - Outro
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Feb 4, 2025 • 16min

War Dogs Investing - How Investors Are Landing Huge Government Contracts

Investing in war involves a lot more than just weapons. Right now, anyone can land government contracts to supply goods around the world. There's even a website where you can view the opportunities.  Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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Jan 30, 2025 • 55min

San Francisco Revival?, US Freezes International Aid, Cook With Fire!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S8vl--VJXWo Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - San Fransisco Comeback? 06:23 - Dinner in San Fransisco 08:49 - Investment Opportunities 23:09 - USAID Changes 38:24 - Why Should the US Spend Less? 48:04 - Micro Adventure Challenge
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Jan 23, 2025 • 58min

Trump EO's for Investors, Russia Controls Another Country, North Korea Vacation?

We read through all of Trump's Executive Orders (so far!) and there are a lot of opportunities for investors. Later, we discuss which country is now under full Russian control. Finally, we talk about the next vacation to become available to international tourists - North Korea! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vDs1liyL_7c Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk Chapters:  00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Cody Has Dinner with Obama 04:06 - Come have Dinner with us! 04:56 - Biden Pardons All 10:42 - Trump Day 1 33:04 - Russia Absorbing Belarus 42:07 - North Korea Tours are Back 52:13 - Austin's Mystery Solved 57:36 - Outro
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Jan 16, 2025 • 57min

LA Fires, US Shrinking?, Venezuela Drama, Tether Moves

An insider's perspective of the LA fires, from Cody - both a former firefighter AND resident from the area. Then, we talk about a WILD story that took place in Venezuela and is now making headlines in the the U.S. Finally, we talk about some crypto moves and get an adventure update about Colombia! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L8Zt7rXLexI Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Cody & Austin's Trips 04:54 - LA Fires 23:46 - US Deaths Outpace Births 29:59 - Fertility Rates in Countries 32:04 - Venezuelan President New Term 36:46 - Ex-Green Beret under investigation 43:24 - Tether Makes a Move 52:03 - Cody's Adventure Update 55:17 - Outro

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