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Apr 26, 2025 • 13min
Sunday feature: How David Bowie changed the future of music rights
Guest: Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of Alts.coOriginal air date: October 5, 2023Original description: Justin Bieber apparently sold his catalogue for $US200m. Bob Dylan was around $US300m. Bruce Springsteen pocketed $US500m. Clearly, certain investors see money to be made in music royalties.Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund alts.co, talks to Sean Aylmer about the music industry, royalties, and how it all started with David Bowie.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2025 • 38min
Weekend Edition | 26-27 Apr 2024
Does the election campaign have what it takes to topple Donald Trump's backdown as the biggest story of the week? Plus a remarkable decision by Macquarie Group, a new record for the Commonwealth Bank, and robots competing in a half-marathon against humans.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Join our free daily newsletter here!Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids hereFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: Is two-up only legal on Anzac Day?
Why is two-up only legal on Anzac Day?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 11min
Exit polls give ALP lead; BHP CEO search; the real meaning of Anzac Day
Friday 25 April 2025 Exit polls suggest there’s an early swing to the ALP in pre-polling. And more, including: BHP searches for a new CEO Nestle booms on the back of higher chocolate and coffee prices And the real meaning of ANZAC Day Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - do you really need a self-managed super fund? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 11min
Interview: In the footsteps of the ANZACs
This interview first aired on Anzac Day in 2023 Anybody who has visited Gallipoli will tell you what a moving experience it is. War historian Mat McLachlan has been there many times, taking travellers on tours of Gallipoli and other locations where Australians have fought. Mat - founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours - talks to Sean Aylmer about the significance of Anzac Day, and the emotional impact of visiting the locations where our soldiers died.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Market rises
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Uranium stocks leads ASX Dutton v Albanese ResMed tariff exemption Corporate news IBM falters Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 6min
Ask Fear & Greed: Why don't we ever talk about silver?
We always hear about gold. Why don't we ever hear about silver?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 18min
Trump backdown; the rise & rise of CBA; IMF cuts growth outlook
Thursday 24 April 2025 Donald Trump and his Administration start backing down on tariffs, cost cutting, and threats against senior bureaucrats. And more, including: The rise and rise of the Commonwealth Bank. The IMF cuts its forecast for Australian and global economic growth. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton outlines a $21 billion boost to defence, if the coalition is elected Elon Musk says it's time to go back to his day job Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - do you really need a self-managed super fund? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 13min
Interview: How Merrick Watts broke out of comedy to be taken serious in business
Merrick Watts made his name in comedy and radio, one half of the very successful duo Merrick & Rosso.More recently he was the winner of the gruelling TV program SAS Australia. But what a lot of people don't know is that he's a very astute entrepreneur. Merrick joined Sean Aylmer in the studio for a very frank - and funny - conversation about his journey into business, as the co-founder of sports hydration drink company Posca Hydrate.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Energy, tech stocks lead the way IMF warning Santos green light Woodside production Corporate briefs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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