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Kontrarian Korner

Ben Kelleran
Investing
Coal
Natural Gas
Financial Markets
AMR
Gold
Ukraine
Macroeconomics
Peabody
Donald Trump
Energy Sector
Middle East
Russia
Geopolitics
Substack
Commodities
Transocean
Coal Sector
Offshore Oil Services
Oil and Gas

Conversations on Investments, Finance, Macroeconomics, and Current Events www.kontrariankorner.com www.kontrariankorner.com

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On Friday afternoon I had Rudy Havenstein and Robert from Infranomics on the podcast. We talked about recent events in the Middle East and the disruptions that are coming, the political situation and midterms, and why the Fed is stuck between a rock ... more

Yesterday I had John Polomny back on the podcast to talk about where he sees opportunities in financial markets and how recent events in the Middle East play a part in where those opportunities are. We also talked about some of the changes the US nee... more

Yesterday I had Dexter White on the podcast as the perfect follow up to Tom Luongo on Monday. This was before the ceasefire, so we will see how that plays out and how markets react. We talked about the Strait of Hormuz and other international choke p... more

Yesterday I had Tom Luongo back on the podcast to talk about all of the chaos going on in the world. Instead of getting tied up in day to day events, I wanted to pull on the threads of the big picture in our conversation. He thinks that we are near t... more

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Dexter K. White
Guest discussing geopolitical and economic analysis
Gold Goats n Guns / tomluongo.me
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #93 - Dexter White
Tommy Carrigan
Podcaster and host of his own show
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #91 - Tommy Carrigan
Dave Collum
Economist and investor commonly featured on the show
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #89 - Dave Collum
Moritz Bierling
33-year-old German from Hamburg; Vice President of the Natural Law Institute; involved with Ransible and Capable Few podcast
Natural Law Institute; Ransible; Capable Few
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #88 - Moritz Bierling
Craig Tindale
Commodities and metals expert, discusses supply chains and macro factors affecting markets
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #87 - Craig Tindale
Jordan Webster
Guest, copper explorer and analyst providing project details and market context
Andina Copper / related entities mentioned in discussion
Episode: Andina Copper Deep Dive w/ Jordan Webster
Jason Perz
Guest expert on commodities and macro trends
AAO Research; All Star Charts
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #86 - Jason Perz
Giacomo Prandelli
Commodity trader based in Switzerland specializing in metals and energy fuels.
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #85 - Giacomo Prandelli
Mark Mitchell
Pollster at Rasmussen Reports, known for his insights on the generational divide in political opinions.
Rasmussen Reports
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #84 - Mark Mitchell

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Ben Kellerman
Host of Kontrarian Korner; leads long-form discussions on investments, macro trends, and geopolitical factors shaping markets.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Superb

    So enlighting and thought provoking

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DukaJ1
    United States8 months ago
  • Killer content by the Kontrarian Korner Kid

    This man knows how to podcast. Always on point, he knows how to dig in deep to the good stuff. Hurry up and listen now before it’s too late!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    narrow_urethra_survivor
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice podcast and interesting guest

    Great mix of guest with interesting takes! Keep up the great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flyer6089
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the podcast so far. #6 with Dave Collum was great.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bobo
    2 years ago

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Practical investment insights with engaging perspectives.
Thoughtful, deep dive into power dynamics and markets.
Strong guest mix; digs into the good stuff.

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#90
Switzerland/Business/Investing
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#156
Switzerland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#223
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Kontrarian Korner #91 - Tommy Carrigan
Q: How do you view the current information ecosystem and the role of AI in media and power structures?
The guest argues that AI is becoming a central tool for abundance and control, with intelligence agencies and billionaires embracing it as a new paradigm for influence; he suggests that control mechanisms will migrate from traditional media to podcasts and AI-driven platforms, while noting the practical and infrastructural bottlenecks in scaling data centers and energy needs.
Kontrarian Korner #91 - Tommy Carrigan
Q: What was your experience during the COVID era and how did it shape your podcasting trajectory?
The guest recounts starting during the pandemic, interviewing doctors like Malone and McCullough, facing platform strikes and bans, moving to rumble, and eventually leaning into broader conspiracy and geopolitical discussions as censorship intensified. The experience pushed him to broaden guests to bioweapons experts and whistleblowers and to view information control as a growing battlefield.
Kontrarian Korner #87 - Craig Tindale
Q: Do you think the US and allied nations can re-shore or regionalize production to reduce vulnerability?
There's an expectation that there will be innovation and a push to reduce bureaucracy and increase domestic capabilities, but the timeline is lengthy. The host and guest suggest a phased approach combining policy adjustments, investment in refining and smelting, and leveraging AI and new tech to optimize supply chains.
Kontrarian Korner #87 - Craig Tindale
Q: What's top of mind right now for commodity supply chains given recent events?
The top concerns are the Hormuz chokepoint, broad global trade dependencies, and how downstream refining depends on critical inputs like sulfuric acid and copper. The discussion highlights how disruptions can ripple through plastics, electronics, and energy infrastructure.
Kontrarian Korner #86 - Jason Perz
Q: How do you approach trading copper versus gold in this cycle?
Copper is a key beneficiary of a weak dollar and infrastructure-led growth; copper warrants attention for a cyclical move driven by supply constraints, while gold acts as a monetary hedge and often leads differently, so balance positions and manage risk carefully across base/metals.

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A financially focused show that centers on investments, macroeconomics, commodities, and current events, with recurring deep dives into markets, geopolitical risk, and policy impacts on asset prices. Episodes frequently feature expert guests from mining, metals, and macro research, exploring trading strategies, supply chains, and the interplay between politics and markets. Noteworthy is the mix of long-form interviews, practical investment insights, and provocative takes on power dynamics and policy that can inform both individual investors and institutional audiences. The host tends to steer conversations toward actionable ideas, risk management, and the evolving macro backdrop shaping asset classes like precious metals, energy, and base m... more

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2. Tommy Carrigan
3. Dave Collum
4. Moritz Bierling
5. Craig Tindale
6. Jordan Webster
7. Jason Perz
8. Giacomo Prandelli

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