The Contrarian Investor podcast gives voice to those who challenge a prevailing narrative in financial markets. Each episode features an interview with a hedge fund manager, investor, economist or other market participant. The goal is to educate all listeners with an interest in asset allocation and ultimately to provide actionable ideas to the institutional investor community.
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The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
Discussions with successful doctors such as Dr. James Cox, Dr. Kurt Olding, Dr. Dean Greenwood and Dr. Ted Siciliano.
The Back Doctors podcast is weekly conversations with doctors from around the world sharing patient stories as they inform, educate, and offer hope for the millions of people who have back pain.
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Our guest Joe Lehotay shares his expertise with PEMF, Pulsing ElectroMagnetic Fields. PEMF is a revolutionary wellness modality that utilizes soothing pulsed electromagnetic fields. Our PEMF machines apply focused pulsing magnetic stimulation to the body at the cellular level through our exclusive line of accessories. By stimulating and exercising …
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Dr. Michael McMurray - Treating the Professional Athlete
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31:04Dr. McMurray shares his experience working with the NHL team San Jose Sharks. Michael McMurray Clinical Director of Chiropractic Solutions Chiropractic Philosophy Education Doctorate of Chiropractic (Magna Cum Laude), December 1982 Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, December 1984 Los Angeles College of Chir…
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On this episode, Dr. Hany Demian shares his passion of treating those with chronic spine pain. Dr. Hany Demian, MD, CCFP is a regenerative medicine pioneer and CEO of BioSpine, one of North America’s most advanced spine and recovery centers. A former trauma doctor and pain specialist, Dr. Demian integrates stem cell science, AI diagnostics, and gen…
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295 Dr. Brandon Skiles - Treating a Disc Herniation with Cox Technic
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25:12On this episode, Dr. Brandon Skiles shares a case of an 80-year-old gentleman who had severe lower back and right leg pain for two months before presenting to his office. Brandon Skiles, DC Dr. Skiles is a chiropractor with a diverse background in healthcare. After graduating from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, he …
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294 Julio Martinez-Clark - bioaccess® - Clinical Trials in Latin America
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22:44Thought leader Julio G. Martinez-Clark shares how his company in helping to bring medical innovation to the market sooner by conducting clinic trials in Latin America. About Julio: Julio G. Martinez-Clark stands at the forefront of clinical research transformation as the Ambassador of IAOCR/GCSA in the Americas and CEO of bioaccess®, where he bridg…
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Dave Hodgson, an engineer, explains how the lumbar support he developed decompresses the spine while you wear it. When the BaxMAX was created, we considered all of the shortcomings of a typical back brace in our design. First, the BaxMAX is not made of elastic. It's made of a thin, porous nylon fabric (stitched with Kevlar) so it doesn't stretch li…
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292 Dr. Todd Sinett - The Backbridge™ System
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22:11Spine specialist, Dr. Todd Sinett shares a patient story and what led him to develop The Backbridge™ System. About Dr. Sinett: Inspired to follow in his father’s footsteps, this born and bred Long Islander is a second-generation chiropractor. A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Todd Sinett is an applied kinesiologist, pain expert, auth…
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291 Dr. Mary Peterson - Treating with Cox Technic
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20:27Spine specialist, Dr. Mary Peterson shares stories of successfully treating her patients using Cox Technic. About Dr. Peterson's Practice: Great Lakes Health & Wellness is an exceptional chiropractic practice led by board-certified chiropractor Mary Peterson, DC, and her skilled team in Palos Heights, Illinois. The practice takes a caring, compassi…
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International Value Stocks Present Opportunity, Dividends Best Avoided: Meb Faber
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46:39Meb Faber of Cambria Investments joins the podcast to discuss the state of markets and the economy, the need to diversify internationally, and why dividends are not a good thing. This podcast episoode was recorded Monday, June 2 and was made available to premium subscribers exclusively the following day. More membership on premium subscriptions is …
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Dr. Grant Elliott shares a comprehensive online rehab program that he developed to help you with your back pain. About Dr. Elliott: Grant Elliott is a chiropractic physician based in the Tampa Bay area, specializing in treating disc herniation and sciatica through non-surgical methods. With a deep commitment to health and fitness, Grant practices w…
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289 Dr. Jasmine Hornberger - Post Surgical Care
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32:05On this episode, spine specialist, Dr. Jasmine Hornberger shares a story of a gentleman who she treated successfully with Cox Technic® before and after back surgery. Jasmine Hornberger, DC Chiropractor, Functional Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master I am a chiropractor, energy healer, and guide for whole-body healing. I founded Everyday Alignm…
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Tariff Dips Create Buying Opportunities: Petra Bakosova, Hull Tactical
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27:14Petra Bakosova of Hull Tactical joins the podcast to discuss her views on the Federal Reserve, labor markets, the impact of tariffs, and what this all means for financial markets. This podcast episode was recorded on May 8, 2025. An ‘actionable highlights’ reel was published that day for premium subscribers, who also received the full podcast episo…
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Tariffs Have Changed 'Plumbing' of Global Finance: Axel Merk
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46:41Axel Merk of Merk Investments rejoins the podcast to discuss his view that Trump’s tariffs have fundamentally unbalanced the global financial order. This has created real risks, but also opportunities… This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 30 and was made available to premium subscribers the following day. More information on premium subscr…
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288 Bjørn Ekeberg - Infrared Light Therapy
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24:03On this episode, we learn about light therapy with Bjørn Ekeberg. He explains how light therapy works and its exciting future in improving human health and function. Bjørn Ekeberg, CEO & Co-Founder Managing Director of Recharge Health Oslo. Bjørn has a PhD in Philosophy of Science and has written on physics and cosmology, but his career path led hi…
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Opportunities in High Yield, Private Credit and More: AJ Giannone, Allio Capital
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43:17AJ Giannone, the chief investment officer of Allio Capital Management, joins the podcast to discuss why high yield and private credit present compelling opportunities for retail investors — despite the apparently advanced state of the economic cycle. This podcast was recorded on Monday, March 17, 2025 and was made available to premium subscribers t…
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Recession Fears Are Overblown: Robert Smallwood, The Contrarian Catalyst
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24:49Robert Smallbone, aka The Contrarian Capitalist, joins the podcast to discuss his view that recession fears are overblown and a fresh "blow-off top" is coming. This podcast episode was recorded on Thursday, March 13, 2025 and made available to premium subscribers less than 24 hours later! More information on premium subscriptions is available on ou…
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287 Dr. James Cox - A Life Well Lived
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1:09:59We celebrate the life of Dr. James M. Cox. The Passing of Dr. James M. Cox Contributing Doctors: Dr. Madelynne Galatic, Dr. Michael Karafa, Dr. Bryce Milam, Dr. Ted Siciliano, Dr. Ricardo Rivas, Dr. Amanda Harris, Dr. Doug Pettit, Dr. John McGinnis, Dr. Dan Spencer, Dr. Lloyd Reddington, Dr. Sarah Bracamontes, Dr. Mark Korchok, Dr. Elra Morgan, Dr.…
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Economic Cycle Still Has Room to Run, Even With Tariffs: Scott Colbert, Commerce Trust
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30:09Scott Colbert, chief economist at Commerce Trust in St. Louis, rejoins the podcast to discuss why the economy can continue to expand even with the onset of Trump tariffs. This podcast episode was recorded on March 6, 2025 and was made available to premium subscribers exclusively the same day it was recorded. Information on premium membership is ava…
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Dr. Joy Kong teaches us about stem cell therapy and the research behind it. From Dr. Joy Kong: I am a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine). I am also the president of “Chara Health” – formerly known as U…
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Pessimism's Return, Trump 2.0 Opportunities, With Phil Pecsok, Anacapa Advisors
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54:32Phil Pecsok of Anacapa Advisors rejoins the podcast to discuss the return of pessimism to the market and the economic and market repercussions of Trump's various policies. This podcast episode was recorded in two segments, the second on Feb. 24 with the express purpose of discussing with the then-nascent sell-off and Nvidia (NVDA) earnings. More in…
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285 Dr. Mike Van Thielen - Foundations of Health
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27:50Dr. Mike Van Thielen shares cutting-edge yet practical steps toward optimal health. A message from Dr. Van Thielen: Our mission is to empower individuals to discover their true purpose, optimize their health, and unlock their superpowers, enabling them to achieve fulfillment, happiness, and become the best version of themselves. We leverage cutting…
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AI Stocks Can't Lead the Market Much Longer. Invest Internationally Instead: Dan Rasmussen, Verdad Capital
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42:22Dan Rasmussen of Verdad Capital joins the podcast to discuss the dwindling prospects for AI stocks and why investors might want to look outside the US for better returns. This podcast episode was released to premium subscribers on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 without ads or announcements. For more information about premium membership options, visit our Su…
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Dr. Jason Giles shares his own story of addiction as a catalyst to helping others in their recovery journey. A word from Dr. Giles: The founding of Addiction Doctors stems from a deeply personal experience that changed the trajectory of my life. Twenty-five years ago, after realizing my dream of becoming an anesthesiologist, I became addicted to fe…
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Prepare for End of US Dollar Cycle, as Emerging Markets Rise: Rohit Goel, Breakout Capital
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47:23Rohit Goel of Breakout Capital joins the podcast to discuss his view that the boom in the US dollar (and in US dollar-denominated assets) will soon give way, to be replaced by a long-awaited bullish cycle in emerging markets. Content Highlights Markets have grown accustomed to US dollar dominance and with it a surge in US assets, specifically stock…
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283 Dr. Jason Charkalis - Preventing Spine Surgery with Cox Technic
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26:22Dr. Jason Charkalis shares a story of a patient who presents with hand pain/numbness resulting from multiple disc protrusions in his neck. Jason Charkalis, D.C., graduated Cum Laude from Logan University in St. Louis, MO in 2009. He has been in private practice in Stowe, VT since 2009. Adjusting techniques include Cox Flexion Distraction, Diversife…
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The Looming Iceberg Ahead of the US Economy: Les Rubin, Main Street Economics
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30:43Les Rubin of Main Street Economics joins the podcast to discuss his chief concern facing not just markets and economies, but the world at large: US sovereign debt. This podcast episode was recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 and released to premium subscribers the same day. Information on premium subscriptions, including the vast benefits, are ava…
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282 Dr. Karl Louder - Multiple Disc Bulges
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18:19Spine specialist, Dr. Karl Louder shares a story of a man with multiple disc bulges resulting in severe back and leg pain. Dr. Karl Louder was born in Quebec City, Quebec, but spent most of his growing up years in Airdrie, Alberta where he now works at a chiropractic office with a special interest in treating discogenic spine conditions such as spi…
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Natural Gas as the Energy of the Future: Applications and Investment Opportunities, With Farid Guindo
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47:51Farid Guindo of Drill Capital Management joins the podcast to discuss his bullish views on natural gas -- not the commodity itself, necessarily, but its application to meet future energy demand. Content Highlights Natural gas as the energy of the future even as prices of the commodity itself plummet (1:08); Oil exploration is becoming increasingly …
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Dr. Elizabeth Welch shares her breakthrough to helping her patients finally correct their posture. A word from Dr. Welch: I am Dr. Liz Welch, Chiropractor and the founder of PostureFit. After adjusting a patient some years ago, I watched as she walked out of my office, hunched over in terrible posture. I thought to myself, "I am delivering the best…
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Opportunities in Closed-End Municipal Bond Funds: Jonathan Browne, RiverNorth Capital
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40:44Jonathan Browne, portfolio manager at RiverNorth Capital, joins the podcast to discuss investment opportunities in municipal bonds, specifically through the closed-end fund structure. This podcast episode was made available to premium subscribers the day after recording and without ads or announcements. To become a premium subscriber, visit our Sub…
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280 Justin Zenanko - SynerFuse™ and New e-TLIF™ Procedure
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29:10SynerFuse™ is a Minnesota-based medical device company innovating the spine industry with its integrated approach to spinal fusion and chronic pain. The patented SynerFuse™ procedure, Electric Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (e-TLIF™), combines fusion with direct nerve stimulation to address chronic low back and leg pain that is unaddressed …
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US Election 'Black Swans' Include Significant Chance of Political Violence
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32:04https://contrarianpod.com/content/podcasts/season6/us-election-black-swans-chances-political-violence/Dr. Mike Blyth of risk services company Sigma7, joins the podcast to discuss 'unknown unknowns' facing next week's US election. Blyth is a career national security professional, having worked for US and British civil and military operations globall…
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Tariffs, Strong US Dollar, Stocks Rally, M&A: What to Expect From Trump-onomics 2.0 (Should It Happen)
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35:28Marc Chapman of Bannockburn Global Forex rejoins the podcast to discuss all things US election and the impact a Trump victory would have on economics and financial markets. This podcast episode was recorded Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 and was made available for premium subscribers that same day. More information about premium subscriptions is available o…
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Trends Point to Trump Victory, Republican Sweep: Flip Pidot
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48:02Flip Pidot, founder of American Civics Exchange, joins the podcast to discuss trends in polling and prediction markets and why these are increasingly pointing to victory for Donald Trump -- and a Republican sweep of Congress. This podcast episode was recorded on Oct. 22, 2024, and made available for premium subscribers that same day -- without ads …
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The Bull Case for Industrial Commodities, AI, and More, With Tony Greer
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34:25Tony Greer of TG Macro joins the podcast to discuss his bullish view on industrial commodities, especially oil, AI, the upcoming presidential election, and more. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, and was made available to premium subscribers the next day. More information on premium subscriptions is available on our Substack. …
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