Best Russell Napier Podcasts (2024)

1
51- Don't Peer Pressure Strangers Into Eating Your Fudge (Cape Reinga & Auckland, New Zealand) 1:10:51

11h ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In this episode, Brooke & Makaella talk about the end of their trip together in New Zealand. Stories consist of a car breaking down, Karen's coming out, bar hopping, not tipping, getting sick off fancy milk... you name it! Come feel like you're reminiscing in the room with them! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broo…

1
EP 27: Seven Crashes (with Harold James) 41:22

1M ago41:22

41:22

Join Russell Napier for a fascinating discussion with Harold James, author of Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalisation. And unlike many of our episodes, brace yourself for a relatively optimistic conclusion! •The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding course called the Practical History of Financial Markets. To find out more, g…

1
EP 26: The Rise Of Carry (with Tim Lee & Kevin Coldiron) 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

Russell Napier revisits a book that slipped out during the pandemic crisis but does, he believe, deserve considerable attention. Listen to him quizzing Tim Lee and Kevin Coldiron, two of the authors of The Rise of Carry: The Dangerous Consequences of Volatility Suppression and the New Financial Order of Decaying Growth and Recurring Crisis. •The Li…

1
50- We Woke Up In A Puddle (The Pinnacles, Paihia, Russell, & Kerikeri, New Zealand) 35:19

4M ago35:19

35:19

Featuring Makaella Caruth, Brooke & Makaella dive into details from their backpacking trip from two years ago! Stories consist of being delulu, a makeshift tent, singing to teens, and much more! Click to listen in on their convos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…

1
EP 25: What I Learned This Week (with Kiril Sokoloff) 38:27

4M ago38:27

38:27

For 40 years, Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research & Strategy, has been picking some of the biggest turning points in financial markets. And, in 2001, he launched 'What I Learned This Week' – a must-read for anyone in the investment community. In this interview with Russell Napier, Kiril shares some of the insights he has gleaned across a lo…

1
49- The Party Gal Can't Hang (Rotorua & Hot Water Beach, New Zealand) 28:39

5M ago28:39

28:39

In this episode, Brooke talks about defeating her fear of zorbing, weird vibes at the sports bar, stingy people with tiny shovels, and so much more... click to listen ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
EP 24: Investing in US Financial History (with Mark J Higgins) 46:06

5M ago46:06

46:06

Russell Napier and Mark J Higgins explore some of the lessons to be learned from Mark's latest book, Investing in US Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future. The book opens with Alexander Hamilton’s financial programmes of 1790 and ends with the Federal Reserve’s battle with inflation in 2023 – and Russell welcomes the valu…

1
48- We Met At A Dojo, Dontcha Know? (Waitomo & Raglan, New Zealand) 18:31

6M ago18:31

18:31

In this episode, Brooke talks about loosing her debit card, going to a dojo with a stranger, and jamming out in a hostel parking lot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
47- Burnt Broke Backpacker Sammiches (Tongariro & Taranaki, New Zealand) 24:33

7M ago24:33

24:33

In this episode Brooke talks about rock climbing, overly hot burners, and not fitting in with the posh folks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
EP 23: Boom and Bust (with William Quinn & John D. Turner) 39:30

7M ago39:30

39:30

In an appetising taster of our Weekend of Mistakes at Hay Castle on 1-3 March 2024, Russell Napier is joined by the authors of Boom And Bust, William Quinn & John D. Turner, to discuss their fascinating global history of financial bubbles. William will also be joining Russell at Hay Castle for a session called The Madness Of Crowds. If you're acces…

1
46- Weird Ass Backpacking (Wellington & Napier, New Zealand) 30:52

7M ago30:52

30:52

In this episode, Brooke talks about struggling to find hostels, booking an Airbnb with a family, and debating rock climbing in a falling rocks zone- wild times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
45- When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go (Dunedin, New Zealand) 22:53

7M ago22:53

22:53

In this episode, Brooke makes a come back after nearly a year of taking a break from podcasting. She starts her new journey talking about the last city that she did in New Zealand; Dunedin. This episode includes stories of paying for a booked up hostel, watching the All Blacks rugby team without knowing an ounce of rugby knowledge, and pooping amon…

1
EP 22: Humanomics (with Professor Deidre McCloskey) 56:01

8M ago56:01

56:01

Welcome to this special episode – a lecture by Professor Deirdre McCloskey recorded at the University of Edinburgh. With great humour and wisdom, Professor McCloskey discusses Humanomics, her attempt to eradicate (or at least reduce) the role of mathematics in economics. She also explores the Market Mind Hypothesis, a new approach to the understand…

1
EP 21: War and Gold (with Kwasi Kwarteng) 39:49

9M ago39:49

39:49

Financial historian and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng discusses War And Gold, his 500-year review of 'empires, adventures and debt'. In conversation with Russell Napier, he also looks back on the fallout from the 'fiscal statement' of September 2022 and the power of the bond markets. (The Library of Mistakes runs an outstanding …

1
EP 20: The Market Mind Hypothesis (with Patrick Schotanus) 1:13:27

9M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Welcome to a special, extended episode recorded live at the Library of Mistakes on 15 November 2023. Cognitive economist and investment 'pracademic' Patrick Schotanus discusses his important new book The Market Mind Hypothesis, with an introduction from Russell Napier. Drawing on the thinking of Adam Smith, The Market Mind Hypothesis touches on key…

1
EP 19: Behind the Balance Sheet (with Stephen Clapham) 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

Stephen Clapham joins Russell Napier to discuss the clues and warnings that are often hiding in plain sight within the pages of a company's accounts – and yet are all too often missed by investors and journalists. Steve is the author of The Smart Money Method, and the creator of the Behind The Balance Sheet podcast and the popular online training c…

1
EP 18: The Millionaires' Factory (with Joyce Moullakis & Chris Wright) 42:14

11M ago42:14

42:14

Hear the authors of the Millionaires' Factory reveal the inside of story of how Macquarie Bank became a global giant – a fascinating tale which also reflects the profound changes to have taken place across the financial world since 1974. Joyce and Chris are interviewed by Russell Napier, Keeper of the Library of Mistakes, who explores how the story…

1
Ep 17: The Strange Case of Arif Naqvi (with Simon Clark – Live at the Library of Mistakes) 1:09:23

11M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Welcome to a special bonus episode, in which we hear a live talk from Simon Clark recorded at the Library of Mistakes on 20 September 2023. Together with Will Louch, Simon is co-author of The Key Man, a fascinating exposé of Arif Naqvi, the disgraced founder of the Dubai-based Abraaj Group. Naqvi was arrested in 2019 on charges of money laundering …

1
Ep 16: How Private Equity is Plundering America (with Brendan Ballou) 33:13

1y ago33:13

33:13

With a skull and crossbones on the cover, and the title of Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America, Brendan Ballou's debut book pulls no punches over the perceived greed and ineptitude of many of America's private equity firms – and the damage they are causing to the economy and society. All the more surprising then that the author is nei…

1
Ep 15: Controlling Credit (with Eric Monnet) 44:59

1y ago44:59

44:59

Want to learn about monetary policy without interest rates, and how we may be going back to the future? These questions, and many more, are explored as Russell Napier meets up with Eric Monnet, former senior economist at the Banque de France and now Professor of Economic History at the Paris School of Economics. Eric takes us on a journey through t…

1
Ep 14: Geopolitical Alpha (with Marko Papic) 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

38:54

Marko Papic, author of Geopolitical Alpha, joins our Keeper Russell Napier to discuss his investment framework for predicting the future. In a world where geopolitical tensions are ever more influential, Marko is one of the few people with an investment background writing about the impact we can expect them to have. And as someone who grew up in Yu…

1
44- Miss A Bus? Join A Throuple. (Christchurch, New Zealand) 54:19

1+ y ago54:19

54:19

Brooke discusses the tales of Christchurch; walking 5 hours for wildlife, kooky people in hostels, and what can a spiritual girl teach you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
Ep 13: Capital Wars - The Rise Of Global Liquidity (with Michael Howell) 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

Michael Howell, legendary market strategist, author and founder of CrossBorder Capital, joins our Keeper Russell Napier to discuss global liquidity. Join us for a thought-provoking episode that seasoned investors and knowledgable market observers will enjoy getting their teeth stuck into. For more information on the Advanced Valuation in Financial …

1
43- A Million Topics Of Discussion W/Us (Kaikōura, New Zealand) 2:08:12

1+ y ago2:08:12

2:08:12

Featuring Lauren Jenkins, these two discuss topics of nearly everything; from sleeping at airports to thoughts on eating fish. If you're feeling a chill hangout sesh with two travelers for a couple of hours, you've found it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…

1
42- Blowin' Fuses In Wack Hostels (Nelson, New Zealand) 27:29

1+ y ago27:29

27:29

Brooke takes on the town of Nelson; tangents about sustainability, travel, hostels, small businesses, and much more included. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
41- Put Down The Spicy Noods & Stare At Glow Worms (Punakaiki, New Zealand) 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

A very tired Brooke discuses stories from this little hidden gem of a town. Blowholes, pancake rocks, rainy hikes, and glow worms- what more could you want in life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
40- Post Hike Strips (Franz Josef, New Zealand) 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

33:31

Brooke rambles on about politics, crises, and what would become the best & worst hike of her life; the Roberts Point Trek. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
Ep 12: The Wall Street Renegades who Changed Finance Forever (with Robin Wigglesworth) 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

42:23

Robin Wigglesworth, the FT journalist and author of Trillions, joins us from Oslo to discuss the revolutionists who invented index funds, and the consequent threats to capitalism posed by the spread of passive investing. For more information on the Advanced Valuation in Financial Markets course mentioned by Russell, please see www.didaskoeducation.…

1
Ep 11: The Myth of Capitalism (with Denise Hearn) 41:45

2y ago41:45

41:45

Wander into any small town in the US and you'll find "a Subway, a Bank of America and some private-equity-owned retail chain". Denise Hearn, co-author (with Jonathan Tepper) of The Myth of Capitalism (the Financial Times Book of the Year in 2018), explains how corporate monopolies are not only killing competition, choice and diversity, but weakenin…

1
EP 10: The Wirecard Criminals (with Dan McCrum) 39:07

2y ago39:07

39:07

When FT investigative journalist Dan McCrum began challenging the financial model of so-called fintech pioneer Wirecard, he was threatened with criminal charges in Germany – and worse from the murky forces of the Russian underworld. Yet he persisted, demonstrating that Wirecard was a fraudulent operation that had hoodwinked auditors worldwide – and…

1
39- Oh Btw, I'm A First Time Driver (Haast, New Zealand) 29:03

2y ago29:03

29:03

Featuring Collin Aden, Brooke talks about the tiny town of Haast. Being the only visitor of this hidden gem leads to being the only person staying in a hostel. But don't let that fool you, chaos is still bound to happen. Fanny packs full of rocks, gnarly bike rides, and will the creepy man be put in her room? --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

1
38- Shortcuts Lead To Missing Girl In The Mountains (Wanaka, New Zealand) 30:27

2y ago30:27

30:27

Featuring Tyler Bowsher, Brooke tells stories of how a last minute decision can lead to going a totally opposite direction. What happens when you decide to take short cuts on a mountain hike? Did she summit it? And how hard is the Rob Roy really? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…

1
Ep 9: The Extraordinary Story of John Stonehouse (with Sir Philip Augar) 43:55

2y ago43:55

43:55

He was a Labour Cabinet Minister tipped to be a future Prime Minister – charming, handsome and apparently a passionate advocate for social justice. Yet John Stonehouse was also a spy who sold secrets to Czechoslovakia, a fraudster who propped up his supposedly altruistic bank with illegal transactions, and ultimately a criminal who successfully fak…

1
37- I Can't Be The One That Doesn't Jump (Queenstown + Milford Sound, New Zealand) 1:06:52

2y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Featuring Taylor Dohm, These two discuss all of the stories of Queenstown, as well as a million other stories. What is it like to go bungee jumping? Should you always trust your gut? What are our thoughts of Europeans? Listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…

1
36- You're Such A Fkn Hoe.. I Love It. (Sydney, Australia) 1:01:49

2y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Stories jump around from an awkward encounter, to falling for a girl from a different country (again, ugh.) , and stories of the journey to get my second tattoo! Sydney was one for the books. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
Ep 8: Lex Greensill and the Pyramid of Lies (with Duncan Mavin) 38:48

2y ago38:48

38:48

How did Australian farmer Lex Greensill convince the likes of Credit Suisse and the Softbank Vision Fund that he was a highly investable fintech entrepreneur? Why was former UK Prime Minister David Cameron recruited as a lobbyist? And what caused Greensill's 'pioneering' chain finance model to collapse with the loss of billions of dollars? Join our…

1
35- Go Off W/ Strangers & Take Their Photos (Byron Bay, Australia) 24:14

2y ago24:14

24:14

Brooke discusses the luck that came with Byron Bay; portrait seshes with strangers, a cheap spiritual book, and the love that she gained for the location. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
34- How To Properly Celebrate Your 21st (Surfers Paradise, Australia) 35:17

2y ago35:17

35:17

The audio is also shit, but that'll be fixed in the next pod. Featuring Lauren Adams, it's drunken story time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
33- Hostels Are Not Meant For Sleeping Naked (Brisbane, Australia) 37:33

2y ago37:33

37:33

Sorry about the audio being shit, I think there is something wrong with my mic. But if you can maintain through that, I tell some great stories about Brisbane to my friends Abby Palmiter and Lorean Yeomans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
32- The Crack Den (Noosa, Australia) 41:32

2y ago41:32

41:32

Come chill out with Katie Pratt and Brooke Seals & sit in on their rooftop-late night conversations. These summer night convos tend to get quite a bit off topic but it'll make you feel like you're right there with them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…

1
31- Where Are My Undies??? (Airlie Beach + The Whitsundays, Australia) 28:50

2y ago28:50

28:50

Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke may have taken a month off but this juicy story of the summer makes up for it. Drunk nights make unforgettable stories and I am here to share them with you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
30- The Night I Was A Male & A Dolphin Shaver (Townsville + Magnetic Island, Australia) 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

Will it be Speer fishing dude or hippie dude, Brooke? Will it be a unisex bathroom or a male's bathroom, Brooke? or how about it being a last minute decision to go to magnetic island, instead of skipping it? fireball shots lead to chaos. listen now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support…

1
Ep 7: The Price of Time (with Edward Chancellor) 36:52

2y ago36:52

36:52

All economic and financial activities take place across time – and interest coordinates those activities. The story of capitalism is thus the story of interest: the price that individuals, companies and nations pay to borrow money. Edward Chancellor could barely have chosen a more topical moment to publish a book about the history of interest rates…

1
29- I Went Hitchhiking And Survived, Mom!! (Mission Beach, Australia) 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

Jungles, hitchhiking, coffee, sea... could this be real?? So many stories and opinions from this small aussie town, click to listen :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
28- Australia Is Fckn Wild, Mate (Cairns + Green Island, Australia) 1:08:31

2y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Brooke dives into the begining of her east coast journey. Getting a little deep in some sections, as well as light hearted in others. Talking about taking risks, struggles, dance partners, etc. Did she snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef? Did she kiss him? And how does one handle meeting someone special before leaving a city? Listen to find out. --- …

1
27- I Promise I Don't Smuggle Drugs (Melbourne, Australia) 40:12

2y ago40:12

40:12

This weeks chats consist of losing shoes, having to get searched by security, and how day drinking leads to missing out on the party.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
26- Hop Off The Plane, Surf, Hop Back On (Illinois, California, + Hawaii, USA) 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

How stressful can the airport be? Did she lose her baggage? And would you tip the taxi driver? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
25- The Night Of Straight Chaos (Tulum, Mexico) 33:44

2y ago33:44

33:44

what happens in the hot tub? wild couples hooking up? naked gals? shots in th eyes? or is she even a little fruity, or is she spicy straight? questions answered in this chaotic podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

1
EP 6: Hard Times in the 21st Century (with Helen Thompson) 47:35

2y ago47:35

47:35

Disorder, a new book by the political economist Helen Thompson, has made waves with its depiction of the long history behind the world's current political challenges. Helen's view is that the disruption experienced in geopolitics, the world economy and western democracies has come together in one big surge of turbulence. It also suggests that, even…

1
24- I Am Beyoncé (Cancún, Mexico) 1:10:29

2y ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Does one kiss all it take to fall in love with me? Can Brooke swim? How does one ruin their reputation at a hostel in one night? Click to find out ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Russell Napier Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide