Episodes
If you enjoyed this podcast, check out Calvin on Twitter @CalvinFroedge. Also, Value Hive listeners get 20% off Calvin's Shipping Data service Marhelm. Just enter the code "Value" at checkout. Finally, thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality! Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each year, MITIMCo invests in a handful of new emerging managers who it believes can earn...
Published 11/10/23
I first interviewed Judd in April. Since then, the interview has become my most popular episode. This is partly due to Judd's acumen, deep knowledge on the subject matter, and my ability to shut up and listen. The offshore energy thesis has played out as Judd described in April. And this episode is a great way to get up to speed if you want to learn more about it. I still think we're in the early innings of this offshore energy cycle. If you'd like to learn more about Judd, DM him on...
Published 11/03/23
I'm excited to have Conor Maguire on the podcast. Conor is a good friend and I can't believe it took this long to get him on the show. I enjoy Conor's work at Value Situations on Substack (link here). He's an excellent analyst who covers under-followed situations from an event-driven angle. This week, we dove deep into the Fertilizer industry and OCI. Conor shares how he goes from zero to one on a new industry, tools and tips for researching an industry, and why he chose OCI. If you...
Published 10/27/23
I'm excited to have Lobo Tiggre on the podcast this week. We dove deep into Junior Mining Speculation. If you like what you heard, go follow him on Twitter @duediligenceguy. Finally, a big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality. Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each year, MITIMCo invests in a handful of new emerging managers who it believes can earn exceptional...
Published 10/20/23
I'm excited to have Keith Smith of Bonhoeffer Capital on the podcast this week. Keith previously joined The Hive almost four years ago. During our first conversation, Keith dove deep on his investment process, valuation analysis, and how he sources new ideas. This week, we dove deep on mining and metals services companies, including: FerreyCorp Wajax North American Construction (disclosure: I own some and this is NOT investment advice) Mader Group And more! If you enjoyed this...
Published 10/13/23
I'm excited to have Brian Laks of Old West Capital Management on the podcast this week. Brian previously joined The Hive almost four years ago. During our first conversation, Brian dove deep on uranium and how he finds investment opportunities in the market's most hated corners. This week, we discussed a host of topics, including: Brian's Uranium thesis and how he's playing it Could tin be the next uranium? How Brian finds hated ideas Brian's research process Patience when...
Published 10/06/23
I'm excited to have Toff Capital on the podcast this week. Toff is a professional investor who publishes the Substack, ToffCap.Substack.com. This week, we discussed a host of topics, including: Toff's research process Idea generation Toff's background and why he studied physics Becoming a valuation expert Specialty Chemicals Distribution ADF Group $DRX Mongolia Growth Group $YAK If you enjoyed this podcast, please check Toff out on Twitter @ToffCap. Finally, a big thanks to...
Published 09/29/23
This week we're continuing our Investor Audibles series with Q1 2023 letters from the following investors/funds: Buckley Capital Immersion Investments Greenlight Capital Please let me know what other letters you'd want to hear on future Investor Audible series episodes! Finally, a big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality. Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each...
Published 09/22/23
I'm excited to share my first episode in my Uranium Industry Primer Series. This week, Daren Heitman of Azarias Capital joined the podcast to discuss the broad uranium bull thesis. Specifically, we discussed: Supply-side economics, drivers, incentives, and risks Demand-side economics, drivers, incentives, and risks How to structure a trade to express a bullish uranium hypothesis How to model supply and demand Getting to the 80/20 of the Uranium thesis The importance of the Fuel...
Published 09/15/23
I'm excited to share the replay of my conversation with Nicholas Radice. Nicholas, now gone from Twitter, shares unique insights into his investment process. We dive deep into distressed investing as Nicholas shares his strategy of combining Ian Cumming & Peter Thiel's investment philosophies to create something highly differentiated. This was my first podcast exploring the corners of distressed investing Twitter, and I know you'll love it. Hey guys! This week we have Nicholas E....
Published 09/08/23
Also, a big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality! Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each year, MITIMCo invests in a handful of new emerging managers who it believes can earn exceptional long-term returns in support of MIT's mission. To help the emerging manager community more broadly, they created ⁠emergingmanagers.org⁠, a website for emerging manager...
Published 09/01/23
This week we're continuing our Investor Audibles series with Q1 2023 letters from the following investors/funds: Gator Capital Palm Harbour Capital SaltLight Capital Please let me know what other letters you'd want to hear on future Investor Audible series episodes! Finally, a big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality. Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each...
Published 08/25/23
This week we engage in a conversation with John Evans, CEO of Subsea 7. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the history and dynamics of the offshore space, factors crucial for success, the structure of the offshore value chain, customer relationships, barriers of entry, and future industry prospects. John also addresses misconceptions about Subsea 7 and provides insights into managing backlog. [0:00] Who is John Evans? [7:00] The History of the Offshore Space [13:00]...
Published 08/18/23
I'm excited to share the two-year anniversary of the most popular Value Hive episode to date! This week we chat with Dan McMurtrie, co-founder and Portfolio Manager of Tyro Partners. Tyro manages assets for Institutions and High Net Worth Individuals. We utilize a deep dive research process focused on evaluating the secular trends and supply chains driving Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, and Consumer markets. Today Dan joins The Hive for a three-hour podcast with topics ranging from...
Published 08/11/23
I'm excited to share my latest conversation with Derrek aka @real_MikeBarnes on Twitter. Derrek is a retail trader who specializes in resource stocks, particularly gold miners. I like Derrek because he's a multi-dimensional investor. Not only does he invest in resource stocks, but he's also heavily invested in names like Nintendo $NTDOY and Phillip Morris $PM. You will love this conversation. Derrek is a real trader and a testament to the value of the FinTwit community. If you like what...
Published 08/04/23
This week we're continuing our Investor Audibles series with Q1 2023 letters from the following investors/funds: Alluvial Capital Laughing Water Capital Cedar Creek Capital Please let me know what other letters you'd want to hear on future Investor Audible series episodes! Finally, a big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality. Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT....
Published 07/28/23
A big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality! Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each year, MITIMCo invests in a handful of new emerging managers who it believes can earn exceptional long-term returns in support of MIT's mission. To help the emerging manager community more broadly, they created ⁠emergingmanagers.org⁠, a website for emerging manager stockpickers. For...
Published 07/21/23
This week our guest is Avram (or Avi) Fisher. Avi discusses his Perfect Investment Hypothesis, highlighting key factors that make an investment ideal. The conversation then delves into the topic of the industrials supercycle, exploring trends and dynamics in the industrial sector. Avi also discusses construction accounting and its complexities. Additionally, Avi highlights Matrix Service ($MTRX) as an investment opportunity. [0:00] Who is Avi Fisher? [9:00] The Perfect Investment...
Published 07/14/23
This week we have Jeremy Rapper as a returning guest. We had a very interesting discussion on what I call Social Activism. He discusses lessons on shorting, including the Silicon Valley Bank case. The conversation then shifts to event-driven investing with the Hunter Douglass Saga as an example of Social Activism.Jeremy also provides insights on Japanese capitalism and the importance of idea generation through pattern recognition. He mentions FAR Limited ($FAR.ASX) as another example of...
Published 07/07/23
Hey Guys! This week we have Judd Arnold as a returning guest. Judd discusses why Tidewater is the best energy stock at the moment. He explores offshore opportunities, like VAL, RIG, and NE. Judd highlights the importance of liquidity and provides insights on finding post-bankruptcy ideas. He also mentions Pagaya (PGY) as an interesting company and shares additional investment ideas. [0:00] Why Tidewater is the best? [10:00] You are long CAPEX, not price. [15:00] Sub Sea 7 [25:00]...
Published 06/30/23
Hey all! I am on vacation with my wife's family this week and do not have a new episode! Instead, I'm replaying one of my most popular podcasts, "Shrubbery Capital Pt. 2." The podcast has grown since that original airing and new Value Hive listeners should learn a ton from The Shrub! This episode was all about idea generation, what happens when we go from an Inflationary Environment to Recessionary Environment, why he is bullish on Bayer ($BAYN) and how at the end of the day most analyst...
Published 06/23/23
Hey guys! I'm stoked to have Mike Alkin on the podcast this week. Mike runs Sachem Cove Capital, a private investment fund. Mike is known as the "Uranium Guy" on Twitter and this week he provides the Ultimate Uranium Crash Course. It's everything you need to get up to speed on the Uranium Bull Thesis. We discuss supply/demand drivers, how to build demand and supply models, forecasting potential uranium prices, and how to structure a trade based on the underlying macro/fundamental thesis. I...
Published 06/16/23
I hope you guys enjoy this podcast with Thomas Bachrach, Principal at PFH Capital. This is Thomas's third time on the show and I always learn something when we chat. This week, Thomas pitches NRP, discusses how value investors can underwrite mining/commodity stocks, and other interesting ideas in Latin America that have his attention. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Thomas on Twitter @PFHCapital and check out his website pfhcapital.com Finally, a big thanks to the...
Published 06/09/23
This week we're continuing our Investor Audibles series with Q1 2023 letters from the following investors/funds: Alluvial Capital Greenhaven Road Capital 1 Main Capital Please let me know what other letters you'd want to hear on future Investor Audible series episodes! Finally, a big thanks to the following sponsors for making the podcast a reality. Mitimco This episode is brought to you by MIT Investment Management Company, also known as MITIMCo, the investment office of MIT. Each...
Published 06/02/23
Hey guys! This episode, we have James Davolos, from Horizon Kinetics, as a returning guest, sharing valuable insights on various topics. James discusses the nature of sticky inflation and the distinction between structural and cyclical inflation. He also dives into the royalty business model in the precious metals industry, exploring its history and the concept of streaming agreements. James provides insights on exiting a royalty business and emphasizes the importance of conducting due...
Published 05/26/23