This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald examine judgment day for Elon Musk as his AI hot air balloon, SpaceX, takes flight on the sharemarket. They also kick around the business of the World Cup and look at the household name eyeing off a big deal in Britain. 

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com.

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ.

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald examine judgment day for Elon Musk as his AI hot air balloon, SpaceX, takes flight on the sharemarket. They also kick around the business of the World Cup and look at the household name eyeing off a big deal in Britain.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>.

SpaceX has lift-off, the business of the world cup & the big bank big short

Associate editor Joyce Moullakis and Chanticleer columnist James Thomson on how Macquarie crashed the big four bank’s mortgage party, why deposits are next and whether the banking bubble is about to pop.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

Further reading:
Macquarie banks on tech nerds to smash big four’s mortgage oligopoly
When it came to building up its retail banking business, the Silver Doughnut has taken inspiration from America’s tech giants – not its banking rivals at home.
The bank bubble is popping. An AI winter may be coming next
Bank stocks have quietly slipped into a correction as the sector is suddenly hit by structural pressures. AI-driven cuts may be the answer to holding the line.
The budget killed our property super cycle. What comes next?
The way the budget has deliberately blown up the 30-year housing super cycle raises uncomfortable questions about Australia’s economic future.

Associate editor Joyce Moullakis and Chanticleer columnist James Thomson on how Macquarie crashed the big four bank&rsquo;s mortgage party, why deposits are next and whether the banking bubble is about to pop. This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/macquarie-banks-on-tech-nerds-to-smash-big-four-s-mortgage-oligopoly-20260528-p601or?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Macquarie banks on tech nerds to smash big four&rsquo;s mortgage oligopoly</a> When it came to building up its retail banking business, the Silver Doughnut has taken inspiration from America&rsquo;s tech giants &ndash; not its banking rivals at home. <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/our-bank-bubble-is-popping-an-ai-winter-may-be-coming-next-20260529-p601yh?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The bank bubble is popping. An AI winter may be coming next</a> Bank stocks have quietly slipped into a correction as the sector is suddenly hit by structural pressures. AI-driven cuts may be the answer to holding the line. <a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/the-budget-killed-our-property-super-cycle-what-comes-next-20260522-p5zzp2?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The budget killed our property super cycle. What comes next?</a> The way the budget has deliberately blown up the 30-year housing super cycle raises uncomfortable questions about Australia&rsquo;s economic future.

Will Macquarie burst Australia’s banking bubble?

Procter & Gamble’s Australian chief executive, Neal Reed, has been with the global manufacturer for 30 years.

The company behind household brands such as Pampers nappies, Gillette razors and Pantene and Head & Shoulders shampoos has long been committed to finding and developing top talent.

But as the CEO has discovered, the strategy presents a temptation to push high performers too hard. 

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this P&G boss learnt he was overburdening senior leaders.

Further reading:

Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office

As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&G’s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.

‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout

Jess Saxby, chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, couldn’t stop. She was always chasing the next thing. Until she couldn’t any more.

‘Do you have five?’: This CEO’s trick for managing staff requests

Stefan Leitl, vice president for Australia and New Zealand at Cisco, has to juggle family with fitting into the working hours of the US. Here’s how he does it.

Procter &amp; Gamble&rsquo;s Australian chief executive, Neal Reed, has been with the global manufacturer for 30 years.
The company behind household brands such as Pampers nappies, Gillette razors and Pantene and Head &amp; Shoulders shampoos has long been committed to finding and developing top talent.
But as the CEO has discovered, the strategy presents a temptation to push high performers too hard.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how this P&amp;G boss learnt he was overburdening senior leaders.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/why-this-ceo-gets-his-20-something-grads-to-mentor-him-20260312-p5o9qn?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office</a>
As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&amp;G&rsquo;s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/how-this-ceo-survived-burnout-20260326-p5zitx?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;I didn&rsquo;t realise how far gone I was&rsquo;: How this CEO survived burnout</a>
Jess Saxby, chief executive of Banjo&rsquo;s Bakery Cafes, couldn&rsquo;t stop. She was always chasing the next thing. Until she couldn&rsquo;t any more.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/how-this-ceo-prepares-for-his-2am-work-calls-20260513-p5zwg0?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Do you have five?&rsquo;: This CEO&rsquo;s trick for managing staff requests</a>
Stefan Leitl, vice president for Australia and New Zealand at Cisco, has to juggle family with fitting into the working hours of the US. Here&rsquo;s how he does it.

How this CEO changed his leadership style for the sake of top performers

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go deep into the world of AI and debate whether there’s enough trust to make the AI flywheel really spin. They look at how accounting firm KPMG has recently blown up a lot of trust, they take a question on the budget's impact on small business and commit to, one day, make the podcast on Mars.

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go deep into the world of AI and debate whether there&rsquo;s enough trust to make the AI flywheel really spin. They look at how accounting firm KPMG has recently blown up a lot of trust, they take a question on the budget's impact on small business and commit to, one day, make the podcast on Mars.
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>

Australias AI crossroads, KPMG caught red handed & SpaceX’s moonshot IPO

Senior writer Myriam Robin and energy and climate reporter Ryan Cropp on the gas tax campaign, who’s behind it, why it took Australia by storm and whether it’s a good idea.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband

Further reading:
Inside the online army fighting the gas tax war (and it’s not over)
How a teacher-turned-podcaster, a heterodox economist and a rugby player sparked a groundswell of discontent.
One Nation backs gas tax and new state-owned projects
Party leader Pauline Hanson will unveil a plan to hit oil and gas companies with a new royalty regime while taking state ownership of new exploration.
Korea Gas accuses government of breaking pledge on LNG contracts
KOGAS Australia said the government’s draft gas reservation plan conflicts with its assurance that long-term LNG sales contracts would not be hit.

Senior writer Myriam Robin and energy and climate reporter Ryan Cropp&nbsp;on the gas tax campaign, who&rsquo;s behind it, why it took Australia by storm and whether it&rsquo;s a good idea.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/inside-the-online-army-fighting-the-gas-tax-war-and-it-s-not-over-20260514-p5zx4n?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Inside the online army fighting the gas tax war (and it&rsquo;s not over)</a> How a teacher-turned-podcaster, a heterodox economist and a rugby player sparked a groundswell of discontent. <a href="https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/one-nation-backs-gas-tax-and-new-state-owned-projects-20260520-p5zz7j?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">One Nation backs gas tax and new state-owned projects</a> Party leader Pauline Hanson will unveil a plan to hit oil and gas companies with a new royalty regime while taking state ownership of new exploration. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/korea-gas-accuses-govt-of-breaking-pledge-on-lng-contracts-20260601-p602ox?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Korea Gas accuses government of breaking pledge on LNG contracts</a> KOGAS Australia said the government&rsquo;s draft gas reservation plan conflicts with its assurance that long-term LNG sales contracts would not be hit.

Beer, gas and the viral tax fight gripping Australia

He’s one of Australia’s most influential chefs and restaurateurs.

But when Neil Perry was faced with the closure of his restaurant, Song Bird, he realised he’d broken his most important rule.

“You've always got to be prepared to walk away," Perry says.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what went wrong with the Double Bay restaurant, and what he’s learnt as the culinary giant prepares to open Pizzeria Spotto.

He&rsquo;s one of Australia&rsquo;s most influential chefs and restaurateurs.
But when Neil Perry was faced with the closure of his restaurant, Song Bird, he realised he&rsquo;d broken his most important rule.
&ldquo;You've always got to be prepared to walk away," Perry says.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out what went wrong with the Double Bay restaurant, and what he&rsquo;s learnt as the culinary giant prepares to open Pizzeria Spotto.

Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald ask whether the next big mining boom might pass Australia by, they examine what the global wine glut means for Dan Murphys and look at whether there’s any good news on inflation. Oh, and James sits in a giant truck.

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald ask whether the next big mining boom might pass Australia by, they examine what the global wine glut means for Dan Murphys and look at whether there&rsquo;s any good news on inflation. Oh, and James sits in a giant truck.
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>

Mining’s next boom, the wine sectors big hangover & rich list winners

Financial Review tech reporter Paul Smith and business reporter Amelia McGuire on what happens next for Australia’s two tech titans and their billionaire founders, and which company is best placed to weather the SaaSpocalypse.

This podcast is sponsored by Westpac

Further reading: 
‘A certificate for burnout?’ Inside Canva’s confetti-filled AI pivot
In the midst of the AI-fuelled wipeout of tech firms, Canva and Atlassian spruik similar talking points to very different receptions.
How Mike Cannon-Brookes’ divorce may affect the control of Atlassian
The division of the Atlassian co-founder and CEO’s shares in his divorce settlement with estranged wife Annie could have big consequences for the company.
Cannon-Brookes says Atlassian’s $37b AI fall is rational but wrong
In an interview, the billionaire says the software giant will emerge stronger from the sharemarket sell-off and that he misses running it with Scott Farquhar.

Financial Review tech reporter Paul Smith and business reporter Amelia McGuire on what happens next for Australia&rsquo;s two tech titans and their billionaire founders, and which company is best placed to weather the SaaSpocalypse.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/industries/">Westpac</a>
Further reading:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/rich-list/a-certificate-for-burnout-inside-canva-s-confetti-filled-ai-pivot-20260408-p5zm5b?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;A certificate for burnout?&rsquo; Inside Canva&rsquo;s confetti-filled AI pivot</a> In the midst of the AI-fuelled wipeout of tech firms, Canva and Atlassian spruik similar talking points to very different receptions. <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/how-mike-cannon-brookes-divorce-may-affect-the-control-of-atlassian-20260521-p5zzn5?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">How Mike Cannon-Brookes&rsquo; divorce may affect the control of Atlassian</a> The division of the Atlassian co-founder and CEO&rsquo;s shares in his divorce settlement with estranged wife Annie could have big consequences for the company. <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/cannon-brookes-says-atlassian-s-37b-ai-fall-is-rational-but-wrong-20260409-p5zmj2?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Cannon-Brookes says Atlassian&rsquo;s $37b AI fall is rational but wrong</a> In an interview, the billionaire says the software giant will emerge stronger from the sharemarket sell-off and that he misses running it with Scott Farquhar.

The AI questions Atlassian and Canva can no longer ignore

Praveena Raman, the head of Motorola in Australia and New Zealand, is a self-described yes person. 

At the start of her career as an engineer, the “say yes to everything” mindset opened doors to pivotal opportunities that would set her on the path to becoming an executive.

But a crucial piece of advice also made the smartphone boss realise the importance of saying no.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the country head of the eighth-largest smartphone manufacturer globally to find out why she decided to shift her mindset.

Praveena Raman, the head of Motorola in Australia and New Zealand, is a self-described yes person.&nbsp;
At the start of her career as an engineer, the &ldquo;say yes to everything&rdquo; mindset opened doors to pivotal opportunities that would set her on the path to becoming an executive.
But a crucial piece of advice also made the smartphone boss realise the importance of saying no.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the country head of the eighth-largest smartphone manufacturer globally to find out why she decided to shift her mindset.

Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald ask whether Elon Musk can pull off the biggest sharemarket float in the history of the planet with his SpaceX venture, they examine how the budget aftershocks are hitting the housing market, and they answer your questions on the government’s controversial budget tax changes. 

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com.

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ.

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald ask whether Elon Musk can pull off the biggest sharemarket float in the history of the planet with his SpaceX venture, they examine how the budget aftershocks are hitting the housing market, and they answer your questions on the government&rsquo;s controversial budget tax changes.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>.

Elon Musk's SpaceX float is $3 trillion of hype, house prices correction coming & your budget questions answered

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