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The HC Commodities Podcast

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For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit www.hcgroup.global Each day, around the world, we have fascinating one-on-one conversations with our connections in the commodities sector. Our collaborators are uniquely informed, creative and inspirational in their fields. We want to provide our community a seat alon... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Kurlansky
Award-winning author of books including Salt, Cod, and Paper, focusing on commodities and their historical implications.
Episode: Salt, Cod and Commodities at the Center of History with Mark Kurlansky
Saad Rahim
Chief Economist at Trafigura
Trafigura
Episode: A Post Fundamentals world? London Argus Conference Live Event with Saad Rahim, Nick Kumleben, David Fyfe and Kurt Chapman.
David Fyfe
Chief Economist for Argus Media
Argus Media
Episode: A Post Fundamentals world? London Argus Conference Live Event with Saad Rahim, Nick Kumleben, David Fyfe and Kurt Chapman.
Kurt Chapman
Director at Levmet
Levmet
Episode: A Post Fundamentals world? London Argus Conference Live Event with Saad Rahim, Nick Kumleben, David Fyfe and Kurt Chapman.
Hans Balgobin
Expert in systematic trading with experience at HSBC, Shell, Millennium, and now Uniper.
Uniper
Episode: From Systematic Trading to Structural Edge with Hans Balgobin
Randy Ollenberger
Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets and leads the North American Oil and Gas Research Team.
BMO Capital Markets
Episode: Canadian Crude Production & Equities in Changing Times with Randy Ollenberger (Canadian Crude Oil Conference Live Event)
Alex de Gramont
Partner and head of international disputes at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Womble Bond Dickinson
Episode: Disputes, Arbitration and Navigating a Fractious Commodities World with Alex de Gramont
Shaia Hosseinzadeh
Founder and Chief Investment Officer of OnyxPoint Global Management
OnyxPoint Global Management
Episode: Commodities: A View from Wall St with Shaia Hosseinzadeh
Colin Bryce
Founding partner of Energex Partners with a long career in commodity trading.
Energex Partners
Episode: The Rivers of Money with Colin Bryce

Host

Paul Chapman
Host of insightful conversations in the commodities sector, known for bringing out valuable insights from experts in the industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 714 ratings
  • Always a great listen

    I always learn something from this podcast, from Oil and Gas, to Ice to coffee, to the Roman Empire!! Paul has deep insights and even better questions. Commodities make the world go round, and everything is more connected than you think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em (-;
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Great source of commodity market Information

    Paul Chapman and the HC podcast team do an amazing job of hosting key people in the commodity markets from around the world. The insights you get from people during these podcasts are hard to come by elsewhere and really reflect their experience and deep knowledge of the sector. For anyone interested in commodities I cannot recommend this podcast enough !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nael M.
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Best commodities podcast

    Amazing insights, as an analyst I find this my go to podcast on anything energy and commodities

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rose9991111
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great show

    My favorite podcast of the week. Congratulations on your great work.

    Just on this weeks episode of coffe, I found it interesting that the world’s largest producer was not mentioned even once. Does it not sound like something is missing in this conversation?

    I would be curious to understand Brazil’s role in the market. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hooliholza
    Brazila year ago
  • Who Knew Commodities Could Be This Fun

    I never thought I would be laughing AND learning while listening to a podcast about commodities, but the HC Commodities Podcast absolutely delivers! Paul brings a perfect mix of industry insights, market trends, humour, and a seemly never-ending line-up of fantastic guests that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

    It’s like getting a front-row seat to a commodities masterclass whenever you feel like it. I do it running, in the car and traveling.

    Whether you’re an expert in the industry, try... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daf Davies
    Switzerlanda year ago

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Listeners often comment on the high caliber of guests and the relevance of topics discussed, noting that it enriches their understanding of the commodities market.
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Salt, Cod and Commodities at the Center of History with Mark Kurlansky
Q: What's your view on the tariffs?
I'm an advocate for free trade and believe it allows for market efficiency instead of government distortions.
Salt, Cod and Commodities at the Center of History with Mark Kurlansky
Q: Can you give us some sense of why you chose to use commodities as a lens to talk about the world?
Commodities fundamentally affect trade, which defines international relations and economies.
Disputes, Arbitration and Navigating a Fractious Commodities World with Alex de Gramont
Q: When should people call Womble Bond Dickinson?
Clients should reach out when drafting arbitration clauses or at the outset of a dispute for expert guidance on resolving issues efficiently.
Disputes, Arbitration and Navigating a Fractious Commodities World with Alex de Gramont
Q: How do you mitigate these things upfront in international contracts?
It is vital to have an international arbitration clause and to carefully consider the jurisdiction in which arbitration will be held.
Disputes, Arbitration and Navigating a Fractious Commodities World with Alex de Gramont
Q: What are your options in the absence of arbitration?
Typically, disputes would be brought in the domestic courts of one party or another, which can be problematic if you have complicated jurisdictional issues.

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2. Saad Rahim
3. David Fyfe
4. Kurt Chapman
5. Hans Balgobin
6. Randy Ollenberger
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