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Kontrarian Korner

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

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

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Yesterday I had Giacomo Prandelli on my podcast for the first time. He has an interesting vantage point as a commodities trader in Switzerland when it comes to geopolitics and commodities markets. We talked about the geopolitical chessboard and the t... more

Yesterday I had Tommy Lee on the podcast to talk about Transocean’s $RIG acquisition of Valaris $VAL . For anyone interested in energy, Tommy is an expert on the deepwater subsector of offshore oil services, and we dove into the transaction, how it d... more

Yesterday I had Mark Mitchell of Rasmussen Reports on the podcast for the first time. He’s an independent pollster and a very entertaining follow on Twitter. We talked about his expectations for the midterm elections, geopolitics, and how the generat... more

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I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend, and I wanted to do a quick update on all of the stuff going on recently, from the talk about Greenland and Canada to... more

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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
Albert Collette
Engineer with over 30 years of experience in international finance, previously at JP Morgan, and involved in natural resources.
Episode: Kontrarian Korner - A Deep Dive On First Tin
Vince Lanci
A return guest and expert in precious metals and commodities
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #82 - Vince Lanci
Purple Drink
Market analyst and commentator
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #81 - Purple Drink Capital
Ross Jennings
Guest involved with Millennial Potash
Millennial Potash
Episode: Breakouts, Breakouts Everywhere
Melody Wright
Real estate expert discussing market trends
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #80 - Melody Wright
Scott Osheroff
Investor and advisor with a focus on frontier markets and commodities
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #79 - Scott Osheroff
Doug Casey
Investor, author, and founder of Casey Research
Episode: Kontrarian Korner #78 - Doug Casey

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Ben Kellerman
Host and financial analyst, engaging with guests on a range of investment and macroeconomic topics, often providing contrarian perspectives.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Superb

    So enlighting and thought provoking

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DukaJ1
    United States7 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 States10 months 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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Transocean Acquires Valaris
Q: What does the balance sheet look like after the merger does go through?
The company expects to be net leverage of one and a half times 24 months after the deal closes.
Kontrarian Korner #85 - Giacomo Prandelli
Q: What are you watching closely every day in the commodity space?
LNG, copper, and oil, as they are critical due to increased demand and geopolitical tensions affecting supply.
Kontrarian Korner #85 - Giacomo Prandelli
Q: Do you think a major shift like that would open up the potential to have some of these commodity-based industries start to produce again at home?
No, Europe will likely continue outsourcing due to strict regulations against pollution.
Kontrarian Korner #85 - Giacomo Prandelli
Q: What political changes would you need to see from the EU to start to see production capabilities for oil, gas, metals?
A major shift would require all countries to agree on reducing CO2 emissions while still focusing on local production, which is difficult due to differing national interests.
Kontrarian Korner #72 - Matt Smith
Q: What do you think of the future US economy and potential financial crisis?
I think tough times are on the way, and we are heading towards a monetary reset.

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Focused on investment strategies and macroeconomic trends, discussions are deeply rooted in current events affecting the financial landscape, often centered on commodities like oil and uranium. Noteworthy insights from guests who are experts in finance and geopolitics contribute to a broader understanding of market dynamics, making the conversations both relevant and impactful for listeners who are keen on navigating complex financial environments. Unique elements include a contrarian viewpoint that fosters critical thinking about mainstream narratives in finance and investments. This content is likely to resonate with individuals seeking deep knowledge and innovative perspectives in investment strategies, particularly in turbulent market c... more

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