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Are you ready to unlock the timely insights on consumer lending from industry leaders? Step into the world of cutting-edge financial innovation and balance sheet strategies with Consumer Lending Perspectives, the must-listen podcast for forward-thinking finance executives. In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behaviors, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Join host Jeff Bogan, CFO at Upgrade and a fintech veteran, as he brings you episodes with C-Suite exec ...
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 22: Jeff Rich on Trump-Putin Summit and 50th anniversary of Whitlam Sacking
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1:28:55Description: In Episode 22 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re excited to bring back geopolitical commentator Jeff Rich (@JeffRich) for a hard-hitting discussion. Jeff briefly reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam sacking (November 11, 1975), touching on allegations of foreign interference. The main focus is the historic Trump-Puti…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 25: Eddy Jokovich on Foreign Influence in Australia
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1:00:49Description: In Episode 24 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re joined by Eddy Jokovich, publisher of New Politics and a bold voice in Australian political commentary. Eddy dissects the web of foreign influence on Australia’s government, from ASIO’s dubious Iran antisemitism claims to the Albanese administration’s unwavering support for Israe…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 24: Activist Robert Martin’s Fight on the Freedom Flotilla
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1:36:56Description: In Episode 24 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring our dedicated fans an unflinching conversation with Australian human rights activist Robert Martin. In July 2025, Robert joined the Freedom Flotilla’s Handala mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, only to be intercepted by Israeli forces in international …
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 23: Ambassador Geoff Raby on Australia’s Role in a Multipolar Indo-Pacific
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46:23Description: In Episode 22 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re excited to host former Australian Ambassador to China, Geoff Raby, for a compelling discussion on Australia’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Raby reflects on Australia’s evolving regional role since his ambassadorial tenure, offering insights on balancing China-US relations after Albanes…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 21: Denise Shrivell on Independent Media and Politics
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52:15Description: In Episode 21 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re pumped to bring our dedicated fans an inspiring discussion with Denise Shrivell, a community advocate and political strategist. Denise breaks down her history of community engagement, the essentials of a winning independent campaign, and how to spark community-driven movements. W…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 20: Dr. Jay Tharappel on the Syrian Crisis
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1:50:50Description: In Episode 20 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring our dedicated fans a hard-hitting discussion with Dr. Jay Tharappel, a geopolitical expert with a PhD in Political Economy. Recorded in Wollongong, Dr. Tharappel presents a slideshow on the Syrian crisis (2011–present), dissecting the swift collapse of Assad’s g…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 19: S.L. Kanthan on India’s Geopolitical Rise and the Australia-India Nexus
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1:17:15Description: In Episode 19 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re pumped to bring our dedicated fans a deep dive with geopolitical analyst S.L. Kanthan, a leading voice on global power shifts. Broadcasting from Bangalore, India, S.L. Kanthan unpacks India’s strategic moves with China and Brazil, the unraveling relationship with Washington, and …
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 18: Writer Dave Milner on Australia F-35 Complicity and Protest Narratives
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1:00:20Description: Episode 18 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast brings you Melbourne journalist Dave Milner, Editor from The Shot, diving into Australia’s murky role in global conflicts. Dave exposes the truth behind Penny Wong’s “non-lethal” F-35 parts claim, critiques the ABC’s skewed coverage of Sydney’s massive Harbour protests, and the significanc…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 17: Journalist Yaakov Aharon on Zionist Influence in Australia
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1:44:32Description: In Episode 17 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring our dedicated fans a thought-provoking discussion with Wollongong journalist Yaakov Aharon, a voice challenging Zionist influence in Australia. Yaakov Aharon investigates the 2025 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, set for September 3-5, 2025, on the Gold Coast…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 16: Greg Jericho on Albanese’s Second Term and Sovereign Economics
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1:03:47Description: In Episode 16 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Greg Jericho, Senior Economist at the Australia Institute and Journalist at The Guardian. Jericho provides a incisive look at the Albanese government’s second term, analyzing the parliamentary reopening drama, including t…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 15: Dr. Rhonda Garad on Gaza and Grassroots Power
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54:52Description: In Episode 15 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Dr. Rhonda Garad, Monash University academic and Greater Dandenong Councillor. Dr. Garad discusses her groundbreaking work on health literacy and the International PCOS Guideline, her 2025 controversy with Greater Dandeno…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 14: Anthony Klan on the Special Envoy scandal
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55:51Description: In Episode 14 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Anthony Klan, investigative journalist and founder of The Klaxon. Klan’s explosive reporting revealed a $50,000 donation from Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal’s husband’s family trust to the far-right gr…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 13: Warwick Powell on Aus-U.S.-China Trade Tensions
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53:38Description: In Episode 13 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with Warwick Powell ( @baoshaoshan), Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, Beijing. Warwick provides a detailed analysis of U.S. tariffs threatening Australia’s Phar…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 12: Jeff Rich on Multipolarism and Australia’s role within a changing world
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1:37:05Description: In Episode 12 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our ongoing journey with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Jeff Rich, PhD in history and creator of theburningarchive.com. Jeff delves into the concept of multipolarism, contrasting it with the unipolar dominance post-1991 and exploring …
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 11: Michael West on the Decline of Australian Media
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1:26:31Description: In Episode 11 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Michael West, founder of Michael West Media and veteran journalist. Michael examines the decline of Australian media standards, driven by budget cuts, redundancies, and external hires, and the ABC’s…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 10: Professor Greg Barton on Global Extremism and Geopolitical Strategies
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44:57Description: In Episode 10 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Professor Greg Barton, a renowned counter-terrorism and radicalization expert at Deakin University. Professor Barton examines the diversification of extremism in Western societies from Islamic radic…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 9: Dr. Scott Burchill on the U.S.-Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Australia’s Future
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1:09:01In Episode 9 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring returning guest Dr. Scott Burchill, esteemed Australian international relations scholar. Dr. Burchill analyzes the U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire, highlighting how Iran’s hypersonic missiles exposed Israel’s defense …
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 8: Dr. Emma Shortis on Trump, US politics, and Australia’s Sovereignty
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58:59Description: In Episode 8 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Dr. Emma Shortis, Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at RMIT, and author of Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Allia…
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EP 7 Sheel Mohnot: Building Symbiotic Fintech-Banking Partnerships
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31:16In this episode of Consumer Lending Perspectives, Sheel Mohnot, Co-Founder and General Partner of Better Tomorrow Ventures, joins the show with host, Jeff Bogan, CFO at Upgrade and fintech veteran. Better Tomorrow Ventures is a venture capital fund dedicated to fintech companies globally. Sheel’s insights span the fintech landscape, from the symbio…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 7: Cameron Leckie on U.S. Imperialism, AUKUS, and Australia’s Path to Sovereignty
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1:13:41Description: In Episode 8 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Cameron Leckie, a 24-year Australian Army veteran and advocate for a sovereign, peaceful Australia. Leckie shares his experiences in East Timor and post-tsunami Sumatra, his disillusionment wi…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 6: Dr. Scott Burchill on the Iran-Israel Crisis and Global Implications
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1:14:27Description: In this urgent Episode 6 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a critical conversation featuring Dr. Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and former Senior Lecturer in International Relations. Dr. Burchill examines the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, analyzing the coll…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 5: Najat Abdi on Life in Occupied Lands and Israel’s Sociopolitical Dynamics
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1:03:45Description: In the fifth episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our loyal fans to support our launch with a powerful conversation featuring Najat Abdi, a compelling commentator on Middle Eastern affairs. Najat explores the harsh realities of life in occupied territories, the influence of neoconservatism and Islamic extremism shaped…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 4: Dr. Scott Burchill on Global Conflicts and Australia’s Foreign Policy
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1:14:00Description: Join us for Episode 4 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, where we invite our loyal supporters to rally behind our launch with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Dr. Scott Burchill, Honorary Fellow at Deakin University and former Senior Lecturer in International Relations. Dr. Burchill delivers a critical analysis of the escal…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 3: Omar Sakr: Writing Resistance, From Western Sydney to Gaza
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56:10In this episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we welcome Omar Sakr, a Turkish-Lebanese Australian poet and author, for a raw and unflinching conversation. Omar shares how his Western Sydney upbringing, marked by poverty, violence, and racialisation, shaped his writing, including his latest work, The Nightmare Sequence, which responds to the …
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 2: Sports Journalist Peter Lalor on Cricket, Identity, and Media Freedom
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1:04:06In the second episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, we invite our dedicated fans to support our launch with a compelling conversation featuring Peter Lalor, award-winning journalist and former chief cricket writer for The Australian. Peter explores cricket’s role as a cultural anchor in Australia, reflecting on whether it should define our m…
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Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast Ep. 1: Amy Remeikis on Navigating Australia’s Post-Election Landscape
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1:03:10Welcome to the premiere episode of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast, where we bring unfiltered, thought-provoking discussions to our dedicated supporters. In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Remeikis, acclaimed political journalist and author, to unpack the complexities of Australia’s recent federal election. Amy offers incisive analysis on the sh…
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Welcome to Bogan Intelligentsia, a new podcast covering important Australian issues, talking to important Australian people with important ideas. Don't miss our first episodes dropping soon, subscribe to be the first in line for new content: https://www.youtube.com/@boganintel https://www.patreon.com/c/BoganIntel https://www.boganintel.com/…
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EP 6 Digital Transformation: Maintaining Customer Focus with Marc Butterfield
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35:54What does it take to innovate in banking today? How do institutions balance cutting-edge technology with customer trust and regulatory responsibility? In this episode of Consumer Lending Perspective, guest Marc Butterfield, SVP of Market Expansion and New Product Development at First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), joins Jeff Bogan, host, to explore…
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EP 5 Data Transparency and the Future of Consumer Lending with dv01
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38:49Vadim Verkhoglyad, Head of Research at dv01, joins the podcast this month with his rich background in data and performance analysis. In this episode, Jeff Bogan, host, and Vadim discuss several key topics, including data transparency in consumer credit, consumer behavior psychology and mindset, the effects of inflation and debt on home prices and h…
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Host, Jeff Bogan, CFO at Upgrade, speaks with Jeremy Sankwich, Vice President of Consumer Lending at CapEd Credit Union in Meridian, Idaho. Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation about the evolving landscape of credit unions. Together, they explore how CapEd redefines the member experience by focusing on innovation and relationship…
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EP 3 Are We Seeing Recovery in Consumer Performance With Dr. Joseph Breeden
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29:38Host Jeff Bogan, CFO at Upgrade, talks with Dr. Joseph Breeden, a seasoned expert in credit risk management. They explore the post-pandemic lending landscape, discussing factors such as score inflation, macroeconomic adverse selection, and data imperfections affecting the lending industry. “Consumers are not financially rational machines. And so it…
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EP 1 Introduction to the Consumer Lending Perspectives with Host Jeff Bogan
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3:51In this introductory episode of Consumer Lending Perspectives, host Jeff Bogan, CFO of Upgrade, shares his background in finance and the motivation behind launching the podcast. Jeff discusses his journey from advising financial institutions to leading fintech initiatives, with the goal of modernizing consumer finance. "The finance industry is chan…
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EP 2 What is the Secondary Market Signaling About the State of Financial Institutions?
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35:23Jeff Bogan welcomes John Toohig, Managing Director at Raymond James and Head of Whole Loan Trading Group. John shares his extensive knowledge on the impact of recent rate increases on banks and credit unions, particularly in the consumer loan space. They examine the performance and strategies of these financial institutions in 2022 and 2023, discus…
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Are you ready to unlock the timely insights on consumer lending from industry leaders? Step into the world of cutting-edge financial innovation and balance sheet strategies with Consumer Lending Perspectives, the must-listen podcast for forward-thinking finance executives. In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behaviors…
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