

Chanticleer
Australian Financial Review
Australia's most prestigious business column is now a podcast. Chanticleer is a weekly news breakdown of all things business, finance and markets. Every Friday, Australian Financial Review columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go behind the doors of corporate Australia to give you their unvarnished analysis.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 37min
Housing crisis facing your grandkids, supermarkets power set to grow & don’t believe market bounce
This week on Chanticleer, James and Anthony discuss how the banks can help the housing crisis, look at whether the big supermarket inquiry will really change anything, and investigate what's behind the recent market bounce. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2025 • 40min
Recession fears smash markets, the business behind Formula One & Tesla's Musk problem
This week, markets faced turbulence as Star Entertainment Group navigated a financial crisis. The discussion delved into how Formula One transformed into a lucrative business through sponsorships and global events, amplified by its popular 'Drive to Survive' series. Insights into Tesla revealed concerns about declining sales linked to CEO Elon Musk's unconventional leadership style and growing competition from Chinese EV manufacturers. The episode also touched on consumer confidence and employment statistics crucial for Australia’s economic landscape.

Mar 7, 2025 • 38min
Trump and your super, how to compare your pay to others & inside the Business Summit
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony explain what Donald Trump’s historic moves mean for your super savings, take you inside the AFR’s business summit and discuss what a three-year low in oil prices means for you at the petrol pump. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. AFR gender pay gap tracker here:https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/the-story-bigger-than-the-gender-pay-gap-in-today-s-figures-20250226-p5lf9aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2025 • 39min
Why share prices have gone nuts, inside WiseTech’s implosion and house price outlook
This week on Chanticleer, James and Anthony examine the extraordinary drama that’s torn apart the WiseTech board, ask what’s behind the massive moves on the share market and take a question about house prices. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2025 • 39min
Domain takeover, Whyalla wipeout & could 30-year fixed mortgages fix housing?
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at what the wipeout of the Whyalla steel plant says about the economy and politics, ask whether the banks’ golden run is coming to an end, and unpack a radical idea to shake up the mortgage market. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2025 • 38min
The great rate debate, profit season surprises & throwing Rex a bone
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony extract four big themes from a massive week of profit results, present the for and against cases for a rate cut, and ask whether your taxpayer dollars should be used to bail out a broke airline. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2025 • 38min
The price of Trump chaos, ASX's new millionaires factory & business sector’s election fear
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony figure out what 'Cyclone Trump' means for markets, Australia and the Chanticleer team’s blood pressure, reveal what top business leaders are talking about ahead of the federal election and look ahead to the official opening of the ASX’s new millionaire’s factory. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2025 • 20min
15 Minutes with the Boss featuring Matt Comyn
While Chanticleer is still on break, we'd like to introduce you to our sister podcast, 15 Minutes with the Boss featuring our most recent guest on the Chook podcast, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn. In the latest episode, Matt discusses taking on the hard challenges, his approach to health and fitness and why he sends less than 5 emails a day. Search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. James and Anthony will return with a new season of Chanticleer on February 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 snips
Dec 20, 2024 • 57min
Chook awards for 2024 & stock picks for 2025
Emma Fisher, a fund manager at Airly Funds managing nearly $8 billion in assets, discusses the impact of recent market dynamics on investments. She dives into the significance of disciplined investment processes amidst high valuations and shares insights on promising stock selections. The conversation also covers the aftermath of recent corporate maneuvers like BHP's failed bid and Origin Energy's turnaround, along with reflections on the ASX 200 and factors influencing future investment strategies.

Dec 13, 2024 • 34min
SPECIAL EPISODE: CommBank's Matt Comyn on banking, politics and the economy
Matt Comyn, CEO of Commonwealth Bank, shares his insights on the banking sector and the economy. He discusses the bank’s soaring share price and offers predictions on interest rates. Comyn brings humor to serious topics, mentioning the $3 withdrawal fiasco and engaging in a light-hearted debate about his favorite 'Chook.' He also addresses political reforms needed to improve productivity and reflects on the challenges faced by CEOs amid rising industrial action and inflation, providing a comprehensive view of Australia's economic landscape.


