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Blind Squirrel Macro - The Pod

The Blind Squirrel
China
Uzbekistan
Islamic Finance
Consumer Behavior
Emerging Markets
Beef Production
Latin America
Privatization
Indonesia
Hong Kong
AI Technology
US Economy
Belt and Road Initiative
Central Asia
Uzbekistan National Investment Fund
Canadian Oil Industry
Private Equity
Bushy Portfolio
Japan
Tariffs

Macro for Civilians. Sharing successes and failures in the 30-year hunt for acorns in the markets. Finance observations are hit and miss. www.blindsquirrelmacro.com

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.blindsquirrelmacro.com

The full 'Monday' and 'Start the Week' notes can always be found at www.blindsquirrelmacro.com

Music from Max Slorach. Find him at:

email: maxonsaxentertainme... more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.blindsquirrelmacro.com

The full 'Monday' and 'Start the Week' notes can always be found at www.blindsquirrelmacro.com

Music from Max Slorach. Find him at:

email: maxonsaxentertainme... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Jens
CIO of Black Oak Capital, specialist trader of US power markets
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Ivan Glazenberg
Former CEO of Glencore
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Mike Green
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Sachin Dev Dugal
Founder of Second Brain AI, award-winning entrepreneur, and technologist.
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Dave Dredge
Very experienced Japan watcher
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Brent Johnson
A financial expert and investor
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Jeff Mackey
Guest expert on retail sector analysis.
Episode: Pod: Steepening Ahead
Scott Yerta Oshirov
CIO of Asia Frontier Capital's Uzbekistan Fund and CEO of Yerta Asset Management
Asia Frontier Capital
Episode: Pod: Silk Roadent
Scott Osheroff
CIO of Asia Frontier Capital's Uzbekistan Fund and founder of Yurta Asset Management
Asia Frontier Capital, Yurta Asset Management
Episode: A Trillion to Tashkent

Hosts

Ben Brie
Co-host and market commentator associated with the podcast's macro-focused discussions; appears in multiple episodes.
Rupert
Host with deep experience in macro markets and investment narratives; contributes market insights and analysis across episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Once I was blind…

    But now I see.

    Thank you Squirrel for opening my eyes to the delights and opportunities of Macro.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmque
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love this pod! Not all just Greek.

    Love this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TES27HK
    Australia2 years ago
  • Loving the show!

    Keep it up my rodent friend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OzFinTrade
    Australia3 years ago

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The host offers practical macro takeaways that feel actionable for real-world investing.
Guests bring deep expertise across finance and markets, making episodes feel credible.
The show blends personal trading stories with broader market context, which can be insightful and engaging.

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Apple Podcasts
#139
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#80
New Zealand/Business
Apple Podcasts
#137
Denmark/Business
Apple Podcasts
#141
Singapore/Business
Apple Podcasts
#176
Netherlands/Business

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Pod: SaaS - The 'Sachin Test'
Q: Can you elaborate on the $20 trillion knowledge crisis?
Sachin explains how much time people spend looking for information lost in digital spaces and suggests ways AI could be harnessed to alleviate this.
The Business of Speed
Q: How do you help brands make confident sponsorship decisions?
We start by understanding their objectives and then align them with the right motorsport opportunities tailored to their business goals.

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The show concentrates on macro-finance, markets, and investing with a clear tilt toward global and emerging markets, commodities, and strategic asset allocation. Episodes frequently feature nuanced takes on dollar liquidity, AI's impact on energy and software, and regional opportunities from Africa to Central Asia, often framed through personal trading experiences and market cycles. It stands out for candid, personal market stories, emphasis on real-time portfolio decisions, and guests who are practitioners or thought leaders in finance, energy, and technology. Listeners are likely finance professionals, serious retail investors, and PRs pitching fintech and investment topics, drawn by actionable insights, trend spotting, and macro-contexts... more

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2. Ivan Glazenberg
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7. Jeff Mackey
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