Episodes
Thomas and Adam digest Trump’s victory and shifting voting patterns in America. They look at a radical strategy that could lead Albo to victory next year, and they ponder the question, would you rather be unemployed or unhappy? Oh, and something about inflation obviously. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In...
Published 11/13/24
Published 11/13/24
Adam and Thomas delve into the current economic landscape, discussing inflation trends, consumer sentiment, rising land prices, and the trust in mass media. They explore the complexities of inflation, the psychological state of consumers, the implications of increasing land costs, and the shifting perceptions of media reliability. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist...
Published 11/06/24
Adam and Thomas explore various economic themes, including Australia's current jobs boom, inflation trends, and the concept of 'cheapflation.' They discuss the implications of full employment on wages, the impact of supply shocks on pricing, and the rising issue of porn addiction in society. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to...
Published 10/30/24
Adam and Thomas discuss recent economic indicators, including the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's rate cuts and consumer confidence data. They examine how these changes affect the market and consumer perceptions of their finances. They also analyse trends in real estate listings post-COVID-19 and their impact on housing prices. And they explore the rising trend of sobriety during Sober October, noting the increase in 'sober curious' individuals and the popularity of non-alcoholic beverages. All...
Published 10/23/24
Adam and Thomas discuss the financial struggles of millennials, the implications of global liquidity, the surprising effects of weather on birth rates, and the significant growth of chickens over the decades. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts...
Published 10/16/24
Adam and Thomas discuss the current state of the housing market in Australia, insights from CBA's income tracker, reactions in the Chinese stock market, dynamics of the iron ore market, and the alarming rise in threats against local election officials in the US. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit...
Published 10/09/24
Adam and Thomas delve into pressing economic issues, including the current inflation rates, job market dynamics, the rising cost of coffee, and China's recent stimulus measures. They explore how inflation is perceived by the public, the resilience of the job market despite rising participation rates, the potential crisis in the coffee industry due to environmental factors, and the implications of China's economic strategies on global markets. The conversation is filled with humour and...
Published 10/02/24
In this episode, Adam and Thomas discuss recent economic developments, including significant rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and their implications for inflation and the Australian economy. They also explore the challenges of working with Gen Z employees and the safety dynamics of vehicle sizes in car accidents. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show?...
Published 09/25/24
In this episode of Comedian vs Economist, Adam and Thomas discuss the current economic landscape, focusing on GDP trends, the implications of per capita recession, and the state of household income. They also explore the potential for rate cuts, the surprising economic activity in Kyrgyzstan, and the growing discontent among electric vehicle owners in Australia.  All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the...
Published 09/18/24
This ep is just an update to share that sadly, Comedian v Economist won’t be returning, at least not in 2024. We would love to do more, but right now family, work and other commitments have just left not enough time to deliver the quality CvE product you know and love. We are forever grateful for the engagement and support you’ve shown us over 150 wonderful episodes. We’ve been humbled by the emails and feedback we received and have really loved bringing you the show each week. It’s been an...
Published 02/15/24
Inflation seems to be dropping just in time for Xmas, but Black Friday sales are a scam. Speaking of scams, be careful who you sign your next rental lease with, while Armaguard reckon there’s no money in trucks filled with money. And Thomas’ poetry journey is live: www.libraryof.love All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to...
Published 12/05/23
A new survey in America shows that a third of Gen-Z are swiping stuff from the shops as cost-of-living pressures rise. The new Governor reckons inflation has become a home-grown problem: The government politely disagrees. Queensland commits to wasting more money on first home owner grants, while the UK government has banned ads for Toyota Hiluxes because trashing the environment is no longer cool. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without...
Published 11/28/23
The hottest company in AI just fired their celebrity founder… how did that happen? Australia is at the bottom of the leaderboard on a few economic measures, while retailers reckon they’re heading for a rough Christmas, and The Hilton is now taking job offers via TikTok. Plus we get a sneak preview of Thomas' new poetry offering from www.libraryof.love stick around till the end of the episode for taste. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete...
Published 11/21/23
On this week’s show, the WA government is paying people to not list their properties on Airbnb, the banks posted bumper results, but are slowing slowly, Optus opted us all into outage outrage, and DoorDash wants to make sure you leave a preemptive tip. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. Link to Thomas’ poetry journey: www.libraryof.love Thanks for your support! If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist...
Published 11/14/23
Mortgage delinquencies are rising… should the RBA be worried yet? The Barbie boom is over and Mattel’s share price is back where it started. AI made a submission to parliament and hallucinated badly, while turns out getting angry makes you more productive. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of...
Published 11/07/23
Inflation gave us a nasty surprise this week, while the intern who wrote the Treasurer’s media release doesn’t understand what real wages mean. Microsoft and Google gave markets a reality check on the AI boom, while Gen Z prefer their coffee at home. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of...
Published 10/31/23
Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan reckons this might be the most dangerous economic times in decades, Roblox, builder of virtual worlds, is going to stop its workers working in one, and Channel 7 is using AI to figure out how much ad load you can bear. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of reconciliation,...
Published 10/24/23
Birkenstock listed on the New York Stock Exchange and then flopped like a flip-flop. Prada has put its hand up to design space suits, Utah is suing TikTok, while CVE was passed over again for the Nobel Prize in Economics. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to...
Published 10/17/23
Bond markets are all over the shop. Are equities over-priced? Rental vacancies are at record lows, will there ever be any hope for renters? Chat-GPT is now ruining the career of management consultants, while Costco is selling preppers gold bars. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of...
Published 10/10/23
Border force has burnt a billion illegal cigarettes in two years. Brisbane’s property market is set to boom, but not because of the Olympics. French supermarkets are warning consumers about shrinkflation, while a Dutch Airline is going Adults Only. All this and more Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity...
Published 10/03/23
Oil prices are causing headaches for central banks this week, UK supermarkets are paying police to do their job, half of 18-29-year-olds are stuck at home, and your car is selling your data at an alarming rate. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the...
Published 09/26/23
Billionaire property developer Tim Gurner set off a firestorm last week, but who agreed with him? Business insolvencies are at GFC-highs, active fund managers are still no better than a coin toss, and UK pubs are introducing surge pricing. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of reconciliation,...
Published 09/19/23
GDP data out last week showed the Aussie economy slowing much more quickly than expected, with consumers in particular smashing into a wall. The US is rapidly de-risking from economic exposure to China, so what’s Albo’s plan while he’s over there. Theres’ a new revenue sharing model in the music streaming world, while some supermarkets are promising to make check-outs slower. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to...
Published 09/12/23
The boys are back to their bumpy old best. Inflation is off the front pages and deflation in China has taken its place. What’s that about? One of the brothers got himself quoted in the AFR, and it wasn’t the smart one, while capitalism has finally figured out a way to monetize sadness. All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram.  Comments on the show? Send them...
Published 09/05/23