Rephonic
Artwork for Exchanges

Exchanges with Evan Lucas

Evan Lucas
Housing
Financial Literacy
Superannuation
Cost Of Living Crisis
Affordability
Lending
Australia
Covid-19
Government Policies
Investment
Banking
Wealth Management
Finfluencers
Investing
Retail Industry
Supply and Demand
Police Bank
Rent-To-Buy
Family Wealth Transfer
Digitalization

Welcome to Exchanges the podcast where trends, economics, markets and financial behaviour meets everyday life.

Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers, business leaders, and policymakers to unpack the ideas, data, and decisions shaping our future from inflation to housing, leadership to innovation, trends to technology through the lens of human behaviour.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes39Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Business

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Exchanges

Latest Episodes

What does it actually take to get ahead financially in Australia right now? This week, Exchanges sits down with Jessica Brady financial adviser, advocate, and author of Get Growing for an honest conversation about money, inequality, and what's really... more

On Exchanges this week, Shahana McKenzie, CEO of Bioenergy Australia, joins Evan to dissect the barriers blocking one of Australia's most underutilised clean energy levers: biofuels. From policy uncertainty to infrastructure shortfalls, she explains ... more

This week, Kate Littlejohn, credit expert, joins us to unpack the evolving landscape of credit, taxation, and business growth. We explore the changing dynamics of credit and lending, the challenges within Australia’s current tax system, and why a mor... more

The week on Exchanges the one and only style impactor Sally MacKinnon. Personal style is not about fashion it is about power, perception and how the world reads you before you say a word. In this episode Evan sits down with renowned stylist Sally McK... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Shahana McKenzie
CEO of Bioenergy Australia, energy and biofuels advocate
Bioenergy Australia
Episode: Exchanges with Shahana McKenzie: A Bio Future
Kate Littlejohn
Credit expert with 20 years in retail and private banking, focused on small business lending and credit strategy
Episode: Exchanges with Kate Littlejohn: Crunching Credit
Sally McKinnon
Styling expert and author of Styled
Style by Sally
Episode: Exchanges with Sally MacKinnon: Styled Power
Eliza Owen
Former head of research at Kotality
Kotality
Episode: Exchanges with Eliza Owen: Property in a teacup
Liz Ritchie
CEO of Australia Regional Institute
Australia Regional Institute
Episode: Exchanges with Liz Ritchie: The Tree and Sea Change
Madeline Miller
Self-proclaimed Gen Z architect focused on workplace integration for Generation Z.
Episode: Exchanges with Madeline Miller: The Z-Gen
Simone Constant
ASIC commissioner
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Episode: Exchanges with Simone Constant: ASIC's private and public side
Andy Fithall
Founder of The Good Machine and social entrepreneur.
The Good Machine
Episode: Exchanges with Andy Fithall: Social Business
Merriden Varrall
Consulting Lead for Geopolitics at KPMG and CEO of Vantage Geopol
KPMG
Episode: Exchanges with Merriden Varrall: Anti-Establishment Attraction

Host

Evan Lucas
Host of Exchanges Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Educational and interesting.

    Evan Lucas is so excited about economics and it’s contagious. Great range of guests and topics, explained in a way for all to enjoy, regardless of knowledge on the subject. Love this pod - keep up the great work Evan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickyP 77
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love this - added to my weekly list of podcasts.

    Insightful, engaging, look forward to always listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrpresident2008
    Australiaa year ago
  • Economic Heaven with Evan

    Exchanges is a must-listen for anyone seeking sharp, insightful discussions on economics and market trends. Evan’s expertise and engaging style make complex financial topics accessible, delivering valuable perspectives with each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Deathstrike
    Australiaa year ago
  • So informative!

    Omg new fav podcast!! So informative and an enjoyable listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manc-blank
    Australiaa year ago
  • Good to see a different take on finance

    Finally something different from the rinse and repeat finance shows that kept popping up. Great new podcast here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Looking for different
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong range of guests and topics with clear, data-driven discussion.
Content is insightful and helps reframe how listeners view markets and policy.
Host makes economics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#225
Australia/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Exchanges with Shahana McKenzie: A Bio Future
Q: Talk to me about your world in biofuels and why biofuels at the moment still have a tag that is clearly quite negative.
McKenzie explains that optimism is rising as public perception shifts due to concerns about imported fuels and the limited domestic refining capacity; biofuels are positioned as a strategic, domestic solution with room to grow through mandates and improved sustainability measures.
Exchanges with Sally MacKinnon: Styled Power
Q: What got Sally to believe she could start a real business from her passion?
She took a leap of faith, relying on the demand she observed and her own confidence in her skills, aided by the security of having been a teacher who could return if needed.
Around the Exchange: Monetary Sledge Hammers
Q: Rachel asks, Evan, can you please help us to understand why raising the cash rate and in turn interest rates is the only economic lever that we seem to have?
The host explains that monetary policy is the central bank's primary lever due to its speed, multi-channel impact, and technocratic independence; while it has drawbacks, it remains the most effective tool for influencing borrowing, investment, and inflation in the near term.
Exchanges with Madeline Miller: The Z-Gen
Q: What exactly is Gen Z rejecting with regards to work?
Gen Z is rejecting traditional career paths that emphasize sacrifice for advancement, instead seeking roles that provide fulfillment without the associated sacrifices previous generations accepted.
Exchanges with Andy Fithall: Social Business
Q: So my question is twofold. You talked about that flip between where it was obviously something that you dreamt up in 48 hours and was clearly a way to deal with a coping mechanism with your situation.
The transition from a simple good news show to a structured social enterprise has been significant, leading to more accountability and social impact.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Exchanges

What is Exchanges about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show pairs a seasoned Australian financial journalist with leading thinkers, policymakers, and business leaders to unpack trends in inflation, housing, markets, and money behavior. Episodes blend data-driven policy discussion with practical implications for everyday life, from taxation and housing policy to investment strategy and behavioral finance. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on how macro dynamics intersect with personal finance and consumer behavior, plus a willingness to tackle controversial topics like negative gearing, private markets, and the ethics of capitalism. The format tends to feature clear explanations of complex topics, guest expertise across economics, finance, and geopolitics, and a practical lens for listen... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Exchanges?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Exchanges. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Exchanges and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Exchanges get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Exchanges, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Exchanges?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Exchanges, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Exchanges have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Exchanges has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Exchanges?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Exchanges:

1. The Money Café with Alan Kohler
2. Money News
3. Your Wealth
4. Equity Mates Investing Podcast
5. The Rules of Investing

How many episodes of Exchanges are there?

Exchanges launched a year ago and published 39 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Exchanges?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Exchanges?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Exchanges from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Exchanges?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Exchanges. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Exchanges?

Recent guests on Exchanges include:

1. Shahana McKenzie
2. Kate Littlejohn
3. Sally McKinnon
4. Eliza Owen
5. Liz Ritchie
6. Madeline Miller
7. Simone Constant
8. Andy Fithall

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days