The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Hosted by Adam Schwab & Adir Shiffman · 27 decoded episodes · newest Oct 5, 2026
Get the fearless truth about start-ups and corporate Australia from guys that give you the hard facts, not the company line. Hear Luxury Escapes co-founder Adam Schwab and Catapult Sports Exec Chairman Adir Shiffman provide the inside word on the biggest stories in business with a contrarian take from the guys who sit on both sides of the table. New episodes dropping weekly.
Episodes 27
- Jul 17, 2026 · 53 minBending Spoons bets on debt, price hikes and relentless cost cuttingThe episode tests whether Bending Spoons’ acquisition model can produce durable growth or merely amplify leverage, churn and valuation risk.
- Jul 13, 2026 · 1h 49mDiscount airlines and private equity face reckoning as consumer habits shiftUnderstanding how structural shifts in technology, consumer health, and debt markets are exposing vulnerabilities in legacy business models.
- Jul 10, 2026 · 24 minEmployee ownership meets ADHD and Australia’s invention legacyThe hosts connect practical career advice with a consequential question about who should benefit when small businesses change hands.