

The Adventure Capitalist
Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk
Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk tell stories that inspire you to think, invest, and live differently. Sometimes they bring investors, entrepreneurs, and other adventurers to join them.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 50min
Syria War Erupts, Georgia Revolts on Russia, Crypto Pumps, Biden's Pardon Party
This week's episode covers the surprising turn of events in Syria, why pro-EU citizens in Tbilisi are revolting against Russia, some unexpected pardons in Washington, and what to expect from the crypto markets. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Weather Update 02:33 - Welcome new viewers! 03:04 - Surprises in Syria 07:58 - Dumpster Fire Warfare 12:11 - Protests in Tbilisi 17:14 - Why does the US care about what is happening in Benin? 24:22 - Altcoin season? 33:39 - Hunter Biden Pardoned 37:37 - Comparison to Kushner 42:29 - Kash Patel to Run FBI 49:12 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/69EKwtK3a38 Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Nov 28, 2024 • 48min
Did Michael Saylor break Bitcoin?, $1 houses in Italy, Secret Uranium Wars, The Best Gifts of 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! This is a weekly roundup of what is going on in the world of finance, business, geopolitics, and adventure. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Cody's Snow Trip 02:10 - The Thanksgiving Episode 03:38 - Dr. Sean Mcfate Interview 04:43 - Michael Saylor breaks Bitcoin? 12:28 - How the average investor can profit 13:31 - Why is there euphoria in the US markets? 20:14 - Secret Uranium Wars in Africa 29:31 - Assasination plots in the Phillipines 34:27 - Investing in Places like the Philippines 34:27 - $1 Houses in a Blue Zone? 42:36 - Black Friday Recommendations Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edFakD-sXYI Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 13min
Is the US Military Losing it's Edge? | ft. Dr. Sean McFate
If Americans are drawn into major armed conflict, can we win? The answer is unclear. The US Military hasn't won a war since the 1940s and seems blind to the changes happening all around them. The age of the aircraft carrier and fighter jet is over, but its proponents in Washington won't give it up. Instead, they are hell-bent on pursuing failed strategies no longer relevant in a world of drones, mercenaries, and shadow wars. In this episode, we interview Professor Sean McFate, author of "The New Rules of War" and discuss how the US can prepare for the future of warfare. We discuss the rise of mercenary armies, what Israel is doing right (and wrong), how America can win against Russia and China, and Biden's reckless escalation of the war in Ukraine. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Prelude 03:04 - Welcome Dr. Sean McFate 03:56 - How opera & war go hand-in-hand 06:44 - The misconceptions of General Stanley McChrystal 09:32 - How Billy Mitchell predicted Pearl Harbor 15 years before it happened 13:36 - The concept of "Durable Disorder" 20:05 - Why did Biden escalate the conflict in Ukraine? 23:52 - Dealing with current hostile regimes 27:57 - The new rules of modern warfare 32:33 - How should we use our assets in war? 37:57 - Why the US should start dumpster fires instead of wars 40:50 - Are mercenaries the way of the future? 45:29 - Will the US hire mercenaries instead of using their soldiers? 48:51 - Should we send mercenaries to Mexico? 50:48 - What is Israel doing right & wrong? 57:23 - How is China currently waging war against the US 01:02:40 - Thoughts on Pete Hegseth as Sec Def 01:05:54 - Will China invade Taiwan? 01:12:29 - Outro Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G38mpciBmxU Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Bitcoin Goes Parabolic, Will Tariffs Destroy Our Economy?, Biden Wants War, Fact-Checking NYT...
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Cody reports from Mar-a-Lago 03:53 - Investor Dinner in Austin Texas 05:05 - Why we're getting roasted on YouTube 06:32 - Facts Behind Trump's Tariffs 18:09 - Winners and Losers of Tariffs? 20:30 - Ukraine & Russia War Update 26:39 - Trump's New Cabinet 39:41 - New York Times goes pretzel brained 48:01 - Bitcoin goes parabolic. What's next? 51:22 - Trump and Coinbase CEO Meet 01:00:49- Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdetyg-z8uY Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Nov 14, 2024 • 50min
10 Surprising Predictions for Trump’s Return to Office
Buckle up. In this episode, we’ll share 10 predictions about the potential impacts, policy shifts, and global changes that could come with Trump's second term. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Finance is Crazy 03:03 - Investor Dinner 05:01 - 10 Predictions of Trump Presidency 05:47 - 1) Trump Gets Shot Again 08:37 - 2) US Turn to Isolationism 11:41 - 3) Health In America Is A Winner 15:26 - 4) Tariffs Will Work 20:30 - 5) Bitcoin Hits 200k 23:32 - 6) China Prints & Prints & Prints... 29:04 - 7) Trump Wins Zelensky Loses 31:55 - 8) US Declassifies A Bunch of Historical Things 36:45 - 9) US Refinance's debt 40:11 - 10) Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil On the Upside 46:07 - Bonus: Other Countries will Turn Right 48:17 - Bonus: Fauci Goes to Jail? 49:42 - Outro Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux8FgtMZV40 Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Nov 7, 2024 • 57min
The Unexpected Economic Impact of Donald Trump
Trump completed the most astounding political comeback in US history. What happens now? In this episode, we discuss the impact on the markets and your investments, the decimation of the Democratic party, and our predictions on how this will reset foreign policy. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Donald Trump Has Won 08:40 - Thoughts on Results 13:06 - What happens in the markets? 17:20 - International Concerns 20:59 - The Benefits of Trump 31:51 - Trump V. All 40:49 - Predictions… 44:21 - Foreign Relations 49:00 - Will Trump Reduce Debt? 51:24 - Optimism going forward 53:59 - Wrapping up Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVIA1MGGQY Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Oct 31, 2024 • 48min
Halloween edition: Psychedelic stocks POPPED, The future of surfing, Is Mongolia the last frontier?
Welcome to the Halloween episode! In this episode, we discuss the recent movement of stocks in the psychedelic space (and where it goes from here), why smart investors are betting millions on surf parks, and the future of business and travel in Mongolia. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Happy Halloween 02:43 - Welcome new viewers! 04:48 - Bright Minds stock 09:36 - AbbVie Collab 21:14 - Surf Parks 31:27 - Mongolia 40:36 - The Mongol Rally 41:44 - United New Flights 47:41 - Outro Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/NBJiONX7Uc8 Follow Austin and Cody on X: https://x.com/a_brawn https://x.com/CodyShirk

Oct 24, 2024 • 45min
Hedge Funds Betting on Trump, Is Coal Actually Clean?, Pentagon Misplaces 4 Trillion Dollars...
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Studio Update 02:07 - Reach out to us! 03:21 - DOD Budget 08:33 - Pentagon Fails Audit 12:45 - All Roads Lead to Inflation 16:16 - Election Promises 18:39 - Commodities Coming Up? 20:31 - More Republicans Registering to Vote 24:52 - Clean Coal? 30:13 - AI & Energy Usage 32:50 - US Bombing Yemen going under the radar 35:25 - More Global Conflict 38:56 - North Korea Sends Trash in Balloons 40:30 - Current Opportunities 42:21 - Family Update 44:57 - Outro Watch this episode on Youtube Follow Austin and Cody on X: https://x.com/a_brawn https://x.com/CodyShirk

Oct 17, 2024 • 54min
Is lithium the new oil?, Elon's insane winning streak, and how China hacked your phone
00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Austin's Flu Game 03:33 - Florida Man Fights Hurricane 06:05 - SpaceX Achievements 10:02 - California Coastal Commission and SpaceX 11:44 - Tesla's New Developments 27:55 - Geopolitical Tensions Heating up! 29:01 - China Hacks USA 40:40 - What's up with Laos 52:36 - Conclusion and Future Outlook Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3GXVhj1odM

Oct 10, 2024 • 47min
Hurricanes, Costco Sells Platinum, The 'Stans, What is China Up To?
01:09 - Hurricane is here... 03:38 - Market Update 06:46 - Cryptober 10:41 - UAE Removes Taxes on Crypto 13:27 - Costco Now Sells Platinum 19:52 - C5+1 Summit 22:30 - China in Latin America 22:53 - 3 Opportunities for Investors 28:37 - Election Updates 34:51 - Hurricane & Politics 42:06 - China Surrenders Passports 47:03 - Wrapping Up