
The Young Investors Podcast
Welcome to the Young Investors Podcast! We bring you a weekly rundown of the latest business and investing news from around the world.
The video podcast is available on YouTube and Spotify, and audio on Apple Music and most third-party podcast apps.
The show is run by two young Australian investors; Hamish Hodder and Brandon van der Kolk, who both run their own investing related YouTube channels.
Latest episodes

Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Video Game Business Gets Some Big News!
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss Brandon's trip to see Sir Richard Branson, as well as Rockstar announcing what could be the biggest video game of all time in GTA 6. Plus, we take a look at Google's new AI system, and an interesting stat has emerged about the billionaires of the world...
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...
★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★ ★
Hamish: https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative #1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL #420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h
The Investing World Mourns the Passing of Charlie Munger
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In this week's episode, we discuss the passing of Charlie Munger, inflation in the Eurozone, the upcoming Shein IPO, record Black Friday spending and Hamish has found a contender for dumbest fraud of all time.
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...
★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★ ★
Hamish: https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative #1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL #420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Nov 24, 2023 • 57min
The Crazy End to the Sam Altman Saga + Binance Founder Pleads Guilty!
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In this week's episode, we discuss the downfall of CZ (Binance Founder) and the epic conclusion to the Sam Altman (OpenAI) saga.
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydoru7e7LD4QFIPx12?si=pub1zuDLSQS2PX8YK7aTJg

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 4min
Warren Buffett Insider Trading Scandal | Live from Canberra
The podcast discusses Warren Buffett's insider trading scandal, Monish Pabrai's investment moves, false advertising in the food industry, and determining a company's worth based on free cash flow.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
Sam Bankman-Fraud is guilty.
The podcast discusses the conclusion of the SBF trial, the collapse of WeWork, and earnings from Apple, Disney, Paramount, and WarnerBros Discovery. The hosts also talk about bobbleheads, broken glasses, and studio visits, as well as analyzing the bankruptcy of WeWork and speculating about its future. They explore the impressive iPhone sales and analyze Apple's financials, and compare Apple, Google, and Meta. They discuss the RBA rate decision and bank responses, and share strategies for scaling down investment portfolios.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
Disney Goes Shopping Again + Huge SpaceX Deal
The podcast discusses topics such as Disney's Comcast deal to acquire Hulu share, SpaceX's recent wins, US economic growth, government's plan for dealing with deficit, the complex ownership history of Hulu, US Space Force's assignments to SpaceX and ULA, claiming land on Mars, and the importance of focusing on actions and behaviors for success.

Oct 28, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Advertising Industry Is Bouncing Back! (Google, Meta, Snap Earnings Released)
The podcast discusses the advertising giants (Meta, Google, and Snapchat) and assesses the state of the advertising industry post Q3 earnings. It also covers Meta's impressive growth and new product launches, Google's revenue and operating income growth, the exploration of revenue sources and podcast advertising, and Spotify's financial performance and achievement of profitability.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Don't Record a Podcast on 3 Hours Sleep
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss Netflix and Tesla earnings, Inflation trouble from the US and UK and Biden joins the dark side.
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydoru7e7LD4QFIPx12?si=pub1zuDLSQS2PX8YK7aTJg
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-young-investors-podcast/id1434224587?mt=2
★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★ ★
Hamish: https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSXMi2LebwJEM1s4bz5IBA
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamish_hodder
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative #1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL #420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
Scathing New Details Emerge in the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss Caroline Ellison's testimony during the SBF trail, the Fed updates their interest rate plan, the IMF releases a new report on global economic growth and the two Stakes go head to head in an IP battle.
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydoru7e7LD4QFIPx12?si=pub1zuDLSQS2PX8YK7aTJg
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-young-investors-podcast/id1434224587?mt=2
★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★ ★
Hamish: https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSXMi2LebwJEM1s4bz5IBA
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamish_hodder
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative #1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL #420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
Bill Ackman Has A New Bridge To Sell You
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss Bill Ackman's new investment product "SPARC", the Birkenstock IPO, the start of the SBF trial and more!
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydoru7e7LD4QFIPx12?si=pub1zuDLSQS2PX8YK7aTJg
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-young-investors-podcast/id1434224587?mt=2
★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★ ★
Hamish: https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSXMi2LebwJEM1s4bz5IBA
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamish_hodder
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative #1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL #420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.