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Australia's most prestigious business column is now a podcast. Chanticleer is a weekly news breakdown of all things business, finance and markets. Every Friday, Australian Financial Review columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go behind the doors of corporate Australia to give you their unvarnished analysis.

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This week senior Chanticleer columnist James Thomson and Australian Financial Review editor in chief James Chessell decode Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s landmark speech on artificial intelligence, they examine why the next big era for Australia’s... more

This week Chanticleer columnist Anthony Macdonald and Australian Financial Review editor Cosima Marriner discuss Telstra's real problem at the end of a bad week, go over the big AI decision Australia needs to make and unpack the Prime Minister's podc... more

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how your super fund fared through the drama of the 2026 financial year, they explain why the end of what’s been dubbed 'Australia’s housing ponzi scheme' matters to more tha... more

This week, James and Anthony discuss what all the bad economic news means for the second half of the year, ask whether KPMG can stem the bleeding by changing its board and delve into Nine’s ousting of the Today show host.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Yates
Former Chief Executive, KPMG Australia
KPMG Australia
Episode: CGT backflip flops, KPMG cops a roasting & RBA’s rate rise warning
Julian McPherson
Former National Managing Partner of Audit and Assurance, KPMG Australia
KPMG Australia
Episode: CGT backflip flops, KPMG cops a roasting & RBA’s rate rise warning
Olivia Markham
Managing about $10 billion US in mining funds at BlackRock
BlackRock
Episode: Mining’s next boom, the wine sectors big hangover & rich list winners
Jane Hurdlicker
CEO of Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group
Episode: Mining’s next boom, the wine sectors big hangover & rich list winners
Simon Hill
Listener question contributor via audio question
Episode: Why the AI train is suddenly unstoppable, a painful week for the ASX and the RBA's wicked problem
Mike Dorrell
Co-founder and chief executive of Stonepeak, chaired guest
Stonepeak
Episode: Special edition! Chooks speak live with maverick billionaire investor, Mike Dorrell
Katie Hudson
Head of Australian Equities Research at Melbourne's Yarra Capital Management
Yarra Capital Management
Episode: End of year special: Chook Awards and stocks to watch in 2026
Dennis Bastis
Entrepreneur and founder of Dennis Bastos Group, specializing in health and beauty products
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Episode: WFH gets political, ASX operator’s revealing mix-up & govt bets big with your cash
Rob Thompson
Assistant Commissioner at the ATO
Australian Tax Office
Episode: Virgin’s big takeoff, EOFY lessons, & will house prices ever fall?

Hosts

James Thomson
Host of Chanticleer, senior Chanticleer columnist, Australian Financial Review.
Anthony Macdonald
Chanticleer colleague and co-host, AFR business commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 806 ratings
  • Straight to the point!

    No faffing about, straight to the point great attitude!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baker Bum
    Australia2 months ago
  • Jane

    Personally, I found it a bit more politically driven than i would prefer, but others who enjoy that angle would likely appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jemandi05
    Australia3 months ago
  • Easy Listening Generalist Chit Chat

    Whilst the presenters bring no specific knowledge of anything and are loathe to take a strong line, they do a nice roundup of topical events and is a good way to catch up on what’s been happening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JarvoBravo
    Australia4 months ago
  • Good listen

    Good listen this pod.

    You can play a drinking game with it too.. every time the lads refer to each other by using their first names have a drink. You will be blind by the end of an episode lol.

    But yes it’s a good pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BRUCEY8888
    Australia7 months ago
  • A weekly must listen

    Really enjoy the pod. Al sways great topics and well discussed. Nice way to stay the weekend with a catch up on the week that was finance. Enjoy the opening jokes!!! Rehearsed??!! lol

    Thanks again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Dal
    Australia7 months ago

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High regard for guest-led episodes and practical finance takeaways.
Some listeners wish for less political framing and more neutral economic analysis.
Praised for concise market summaries and engaging hosts.
Polished and accessible; occasionally perceived as opinionated on politics.
Balanced and insightful finance commentary with strong Australian context.

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CGT backflip flops, KPMG cops a roasting & RBA’s rate rise warning
Q: What is the broader significance of the CGT carve-outs for small businesses and startups?
The hosts discuss how carve-outs reduce the tax bite on small businesses and startups, arguing they preserve incentives for entrepreneurship and investment while avoiding a blanket tax hit, though long-term consequences and political optics remain debated.
Why the AI train is suddenly unstoppable, a painful week for the ASX and the RBA's wicked problem
Q: Are we in a bubble?
The hosts acknowledge bubble talk around AI but argue the infrastructure and funding are real forces likely to endure, suggesting a dual narrative of potential bubble dynamics with long-term AI infrastructure buildout.
Inside the circus around our biggest IPO in years, two ASX stars implode and the number to end the Iran war
Q: What does the market think about Firmus as the flagship AI data-center play on the ASX?
The hosts see Firmus as a symbol of the AI capital rush with hype and real contracts, but with execution risk given limited operating track record and a reliance on marquee customers.
Refinery fire means more pain, Westpac’s vital Iran warning & Gina Rinehart claims victory
Q: Wayne asks why many economists today default to calling the current environment unprecedented instead of engaging with that period of the 1970s oil shock.
The hosts acknowledge memory gaps and historical distance, suggesting that while there are lessons from the 1970s, today's shock is bigger and more immediate, making it hard for people to apply older playbooks, though elements of the traditional response, such as rationing and policy tightening, remain relevant.
Australia’s hefty Iran bill, Albanese scrounges for fuel & AFR’s budget wishlist
Q: Adam in New South Wales asks whether Australia's public sector will get a shake-up from AI and if AI will drive efficiencies like the private sector.
The hosts acknowledge AI is coming and could improve efficiency, but note the public sector is typically less incentivized than the private sector and more unionized, so uptake will be moderated by labor dynamics; long-term change is expected but may be gradual.

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Two seasoned Australian business columnists provide a weekly, fast-paced briefing on finance, markets, and policy with a distinctly Australian lens. Expect crisp market wit, data-driven analysis, and big-picture context on macro events, corporate earnings, and policy shifts, often threaded with practical questions from listeners. Across episodes, themes frequently center on monetary and fiscal policy, AI and technology's impact on business, housing and taxation policy, and the behavior of Australian equities and banks. The show stands out for its clear banter, willingness to challenge assumptions, and ability to connect global developments to everyday financial decisions in Australia.

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1. Andrew Yates
2. Julian McPherson
3. Olivia Markham
4. Jane Hurdlicker
5. Simon Hill
6. Mike Dorrell
7. Katie Hudson
8. Dennis Bastis

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