Best David Coombs Podcasts (2025)

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Poetry Slam with Zöe Coombs Marr 34:56

1h ago34:56

34:56

Zöe Coombs Marr is no stranger to this podcast - possibly making the most appearances on the quiz. Her show "Wrap It Up with Zöe Coombs Marr" kicks off next week as part of Melbourne’s Rising Festival. It is described as a live, late night taping of your favourite variety tv show. A place where there’s only ever five minutes of taping to go, and a …

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When To Hold 'Em - When to Fold 'Em 10:25

13h ago10:25

10:25

In this edition we take a look at the fine art of determining the right time to sell your stocks. Whilst the ideal holding period for a stock is forever, most will need to be sold sooner or later as they reach and exceed fair levels of valuation. We look at the factors that can complicate the decisions around when to sell out of our positions. We a…

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The Two Larrys with Laurence Boxhall and Laurence Coy 44:39

7d ago44:39

44:39

It's not often you get two Laurences in one show. But that's what the Australian production of The Lord of the Rings Musical has. And so does this episode of the quiz! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Qualitative Analysis - An Important But Uncertain Art 11:21

8d ago11:21

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In this edition we take a look at the art of qualitative analysis, the examination of those factors relating to the inherent quality of a business, when deciding which stocks to purchase and at what price. We look at some of the aspects of quality we must consider as well as the limitations of this craft that we are faced with as value investors. S…

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Competition with Claire Hooper and Lehmo 44:26

14d ago44:26

44:26

If you like this podcast - and I'm assuming you do, because why else would you be here - then there is a very strong chance that you will love the ABC tv program "Claire Hooper's House of Games" This is not a paid endorsement of the show, I just think it's a delightful thing to watch every weeknight at 6.30 - or at any time on ABC iView! The eponym…

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Charlie Munger's Lollapalooza Effect 9:56

15d ago9:56

9:56

In this edition we take a look at the Lollapalooza effect, a term coined by Warren Buffett's former right hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger. We look at what the effect is exactly and how failure spot it in action can prove to be of great detriment to the investor's pocketbook. Support the show…

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HYDROGEN Gas Therapy? Scam or Legit? | Breakthrough Tech by Wealthy Water Group | Cultivating Change 1:23:02

15d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Horrasias Balabyekkubo has spent the last 17 years traveling around the world helping people get clean, molecular hydrogen-rich water and came out of early retirement to found Wealthy Water Group because of this breakthrough in hydrogen water technology. Web: https://wealthywatergroup.com/discount/ALEXCOREY?rs_ref=R9pRyU0Z In this episode of Cultiv…

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Nom de Pun with Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies 42:18

21d ago42:18

42:18

Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies are both currently performing in a double bill of plays by the Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. “The Lover” and “The Dumb Waiter” are on at the Ensemble theatre in Kirribilli in Sydney right now, playing Tuesday to Sunday until the 7th of June. Gareth has been a guest on the quiz several times before, but this is Nico…

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Professional Investors vs A Herd of Pooping Cows 9:28

22d ago9:28

9:28

In this edition we consider why so many professional investors do so badly when it comes to investment, with some it seems not even able to outperform a group of defecating bovines. We take a look at some of the crafty tricks used by industry professionals to hide the fact they simply aren't any good at what they do. Finally we consider the charge …

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Shared Narrative with Onjuli Datta and Mikaella Clements 44:57

28d ago44:57

44:57

Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta are a married couple who write novels together! Their first novel “The View Was Exhausting” is a rom-com about an A-List Hollywood actress and a millionaire’s son using their fabricated romance to control the narrative, and was named by Vogue magazine as a “perfect summer read”. Their new book is an entirely diffe…

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Compound Interest - The Eighth Wonder Of The World 9:12

29d ago9:12

9:12

In this episode we explore the principle of compound interest. We consider what it is, how it works in practice and why it is perhaps the single most important factor in investment success and wealth creation. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Jentacular with Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

Both Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold are actors who have recently turned their storytelling talents into actual stories in actual books! Toby's debut novel "The Empress Murders" is described as both a razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit and an excoriating look at the excesses of the British Empire, just as the sun is beginning to set on it. A…

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The Balance Sheet - Another Vital Document Any Value Investor Must Understand 12:15

1M ago12:15

12:15

In this episode we continue our look into the business accounts that will be vital when arriving at any valuation decision. We consider the difference between tangible and intangible assets and why knowing the difference is such an important distinction from the view point of the investor. Support the show…

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HYDRENESIS | Disaster Proof Water & Non-Toxic Farming at Scale | David Antelo | Cultivating Change 1:28:11

1M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

What would you do if the water was out for more than 3 days?David Antelo is a water technology entrepreneur and the founder of HydrEvolve Inc. and Hydrenesis Inc.https://hydrenesis.comMy guest today is David Antelo, a man I wish I would have known when I was in Asheville, NC for Hurricane Helene. Going through the aftermath of that storm and being …

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If You Like Humphrey Bogart with Nicola and Rosie Dempsey 43:54

1M ago43:54

43:54

Rosie and Nicola Dempsey are otherwise known as the comedy music double act Flo and Joan. The two previous times they’ve been on this show, Nicola’s pieces of trivia were both about Andrew Lloyd Webber - and there was even a question related to Lloyd Webber in last year’s episode - at the time, the depth of their knowledge about the man was somewha…

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Testing Your Mettle - Why Market Turbulence Can Prove You've Still Got It! 9:31

1M ago9:31

9:31

In this episode we consider what has been going on in the markets over the last couple of weeks, how the intelligent investor should react, and why times of turbulence are an opportunity to test your mettle. Support the showBy David Coombs

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An Introduction to Intelligent Investment Today 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

A REPUBLISHED Piece. My FIRST ever podcast! (It wasn't quite as bad as I had remembered) But it remains a self-taught (and ever so slightly amateurish) exploration into the world of Podcasting. Whilst I hope that I delivered much of what I promised back then, I realise that there is so much more in-store. In time I hope to deliver a much more bespo…

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Real Life with Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

It’s become something of an Easter tradition to have Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis on the show the week before Good Friday to promote the very special Rockwiz event The Really Really Good Friday Spectacular at the magnificent Hamer Hall. Quiz aficionados themselves, they get surprisingly stuck on a few of the questions this time around. But it's…

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The Income Account - A Vital But Misleading Document 9:57

2M ago9:57

9:57

In this edition we take a look at one of the most important documents to be found in a company's accounts, the Income statement or Profit and Loss account. We consider how oftentimes all is not what it seems with this seemingly innocuous accounting document. We look at common and perfectly legal techniques accountants and management teams can use t…

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Sandwichfest with Pierre Novellie and George Fouracres 53:56

2M ago53:56

53:56

George Fouracres and Pierre Novellie met while studying Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, so it's a fair expectation that they might do well at quizzes. They're both annoyingly multi-talented clever people, performing work ranging from stand-up to musicals, Pierre has a very successful podcast of his own - BudPod with Phil Wang, he's the …

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Oil and Tobacco - A Short Study Into The Ethics and Economics of Legacy Businesses 11:40

2M ago11:40

11:40

In this episode we take a brief look at certain legacy businesses shunned by many investors and institutions on moral and ethical grounds. We consider the morality of investing in and profiteering from businesses whose operations damage the environment and cause public health issues. We also take a look at the economics of such businesses exclusive…

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Herding Cats Again with David Correos and Harry Jun 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

David Correos has been on this podcast before with Demi Lardner, but this time I needed a slightly less chaotic partner for him. Harry Jun is another very funny comedian, but they come up against a very tricky set of questions (as always, written by the unparalleled Cindy MacDonald) and it takes all my powers of clue-giving to get them to the corre…

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The Psychological Traps That Can Destroy Even An Intelligently Selected Portfolio 10:23

2M ago10:23

10:23

In this edition we look at how instinctive reactions to market turmoil can lead even the Intelligent Investor into making bad decisions. We consider the problems the investor can face and strategies to avoid making the wrong choices. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Margaritas with Ethan Cavanagh and Sweeney Preston 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

This episode was recorded live at the Margarita Bar inside Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe! Not in front of a live studio audience or anything, but perhaps it should've been? For their third time on the quiz, comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh got a free margarita and the chance to talk about all their upcoming shows at the Melbourne Inte…

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Emotional Attachments, And How They Can Cost You Money 9:31

2M ago9:31

9:31

In this edition we consider how emotional attachments to certain businesses that we are perhaps employed by or are a customer of can frequently lead to the sort of fuzzy thinking that leads to overvaluation. We look into the dangers of overfamiliarity and what the value investor can do to ensure they do not inadvertently take this path to potential…

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The Embarrassment of Youth with Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

It's quite apt that this episode has come hot on the heels of the last episode. If Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie are veterans of standup showing all the signs of world-weariness in their comedy, the guests on this episode are the polar opposites. Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh are fresh faced babes at the very start of their careers in comedy. Althoug…

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Trillions of Ants with Luke Heggie and Chris Ryan 37:09

3M ago37:09

37:09

Old hands at appearing on this podcast - Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie - come on around this time every year. They are both touring brand new hours of standup right now and are experts at extracting laughs from their audiences. Check their websites to see when they're in a city near you and go see them. You won't regret it. https://chrisryancomedy.com…

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Trump Trades - What we Need To Know About Political And Economic Noise 10:33

3M ago10:33

10:33

In this episode we take a look at the ups and downs of the US stock market since the November 2024 election. We consider how political and economic matters rarely turn out as first anticipated by the investor and how the value investor will do best to tune out from this noise. Support the showBy David Coombs

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RE-RELEASE: Best Quiz Quiz with Marc Fennell and Michael Hing 35:59

3M ago35:59

35:59

I'm sorry I don't have a new episode for you! While I try to find a moment to record the new one, please enjoy this re-release of one of my favourite episodes from 2022. And if you are in Adelaide, come and see The Platypus at the Adelaide Fringe. It's a fantastic play and I'm very proud of it. Get your tickets to The Platypus here: https://adelaid…

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Investment In Bonds - A Value Perspective 12:22

3M ago12:22

12:22

In this episode we take a look at investment in bonds, a subject Graham had an awful lot to say about. We will consider how through sensible bond selection, investors can add an extra layer of diversity to their portfolio which may allow them the extra liquidity required to profit from falling markets. Support the show…

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Uncensored with Alexei Toliopoulos and Zach Ruane 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

For the next few months, Alexei Toliopoulos and Zachary Ruane will be touring their show Refused Classification to comedy festivals all around the country. The part comedy, part documentary, part verbatim theatre piece tells the true story of beloved film critics Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton taking on the Australian government when the film…

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The Great Depression of 1929 - Could We Ever Face A Repeat? 11:18

3M ago11:18

11:18

In this episode we consider the events of the Great Depression beginning in 1929. We examine why without a financial super power willing and able to bail out the global financial system, the events of 1929 quickly spiralled into the deepest and longest recession in history. Since then the United States has reliably stepped up to the plate to stabil…

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Night in Tunisia Bird with Eddie Perfect and Elise McCann 44:52

3M ago44:52

44:52

This first episode of the sixth season of The Saturday Quiz takes a wild, meandering journey through some mostly music-related territory. Which is appropriate given that the guests are two giants of Australian musical theatre - Eddie Perfect and Elise McCann. Get your tickets to see them both in the Australian premiere production of Beetlejuice her…

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Billy Beane And The Art Of Value Investment On The Sports Field 10:07

3M ago10:07

10:07

In this episode we take a look at the interesting case of Billy Beane, the Scout and General manager of the Oakland A's baseball team. Beane took the skills learnt from value investment into the selection and recruitment of undervalued players using quantitative performance data. This allowed middling team with a small budget to compete with the bi…

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And The Survey Says... 6:16

4M ago6:16

6:16

The Saturday Quiz will be back for its sixth season in 2025 very, very soon. In the meantime, please complete this survey so I can bring you the guests and content that you like best: http://bit.ly/thesaturdayquiz-survey It's all anonymous and no personalised data is collected. Follow the show on Instagram @thesaturdayquiz And John has pretty much …

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Artificial Intelligence - The implications for Value Investment. 12:01

4M ago12:01

12:01

In this episode will consider the implications of Artificial Intelligence on Value Investing. Will bots that can do a better job than any human of crunching the data make value investment redundant? Or is there hope yet that value opportunities will remain abundant long into the future? Support the show…

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Trade Wars - Why Times Of Turbulence Can Be An Opportunity For The Value Investor 9:43

4M ago9:43

9:43

In this edition we consider how political shocks can effect the investment landscape and why those following the Graham framework can not only survive but profit from difficult times. Support the showBy David Coombs

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The South Sea Bubble - A Lesson From History 9:08

4M ago9:08

9:08

In this edition we take a look at the South Sea Bubble of 1720. This event was widely consider to be the worlds first financial crash and Ponzi scheme. We consider how investors of today can learn from the mistakes from the past and why bubbles like this are very likely to occur again in the future. Support the show…

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S03 Ep06: Andy Morrison 1:14:42

4M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Andy Morrison will be remembered by most football fans as an outstanding and incredibly tough football player but that doesn't begin to tell even a fraction of his story. Andy suffered trauma as a child and, for a time, alcohol and violence drowned out the noise and damage in his head. In 1999, under the tutelage of Joe Royle and Willie Donachie, h…

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Buffett's Big Two Investment Influences: Graham and Munger 9:31

4M ago9:31

9:31

In this edition we take at look at Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's investment soulmate and the only man to rival Benjamin Graham in the shaping of Buffett's financial outlook. We take a brief look at Munger's career and route to becoming Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway as well as comparing Munger and Graham's investment approaches. Support th…

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S03 Ep05: Samantha Gough 1:34:20

4M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

A truly inspiring episode with 21 year old Sam Gough. Sam has had sight and hearing issues her entire life which have deteriorated leading to her now being almost completely blind. Sport has been her outlet and, alongside rowing and swimming, she has been hugely successful in blind football becoming only the second person ever born in Scotland to r…

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Healthy, Clean Water for your Whole Home that actually works (it's not what you think) | Owen Boyd 1:41:53

4M ago1:41:53

1:41:53

In an era of forever chemicals, microplastics, natural disasters, glyphosate, and reverse osmosis, Owen Boyd - inventor behind Toppen Health - shares how to not only protect yourself from water toxicity, but give your body the water it's looking for to function optimally (and what that means). Custom Water Solutions for Your Whole House: Custom Wat…

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Market Timing - A Valid Strategy or a Pseudo-Science? 9:23

4M ago9:23

9:23

In this episode we look at the investment strategy of market timing, the idea that investors can profit from buying or selling shares based upon predicted future market price movements. We consider the different ways market timing can be achieved and if there is any hope that it can lead to lasting financial success on the stock markets. Support th…

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S03 Ep04: Peter Moore 1:31:09

5M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

"Farewell to Princess landing stage, River Mersey, fare-thee-well, I am bound for California, A place I know right well" So sang the Pogues in the Leaving of Liverpool and those words could have been a blueprint for Peter Moore's life. The proud Scouser who ventured to the US, via Wrexham, to live the American Dream. He would later return to Mersey…

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Are We In A New Tech Bubble? 10:46

5M ago10:46

10:46

In this edition we look back at previous technology inspired market bubbles, including the Dot.com bubble of the late 1990's and ponder the question: Are we currently in the midst of a new tech bubble in the form of the tech surrounding artificial intelligence? Support the showBy David Coombs

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S03 Ep03: Krysten Coombs 1:19:18

5M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

Born with achondroplasia, one of the best known forms of dwarfism, Krysten Coombs never saw anyone that looked like him growing up in Totnes in the South West of England. Sport was his passion and was the thing that helped him to change his big challenge into his superpower. Football is a passion, and he has played with the Dwarf Sports Association…

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Beware Of False Prophets 7:40

5M ago7:40

7:40

In this episode touch upon some of the "Get Rich Quick" schemes currently doing the rounds, and consider why the value investor will do well to be wary of all investment frameworks that have not stood the test of time. Support the showBy David Coombs

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Successful Value Investment = One Part Intelligent Stock Picking to Five Parts Emotional Control 8:23

5M ago8:23

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In this episode we discuss how picking the most promising stocks will not guarantee success on the stock market. In order to see your best ideas through to fruition you will need to follow Graham's framework to control your innate human emotions when faced with inevitable periods of market volatility or collapse. Support the show…

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Season 5 Finale with Zoë Coombs Marr, Dave Lawson, Sarah Snook and Kate Jinx 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

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If you have a few minutes, please complete this survey so The Saturday Quiz can return for another season with the guests and content that you like best: http://bit.ly/thesaturdayquiz-survey As always on the season finale of this podcast, the whole thing becomes a competition. The four original contestants are back once more to answer the 40 questi…

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S03 Ep02: Allan Cockram 1:31:00

5M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

In the early 1980s Allan Cockram made two appearances for Tottenham Hotspur in a midfield featuring Hoddle, Ardiles and Perryman but it's not his football achievements, notable as they are, that make Allan a special man, it is his work after his playing career. Running the Brentford Penguins, the club's Down's Syndrome team, has brought him deserve…

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