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Competent Man Podcast

This isn’t just another podcast—it’s a movement for thinkers, doers, and anyone ready to step up and become the best version of themselves, one skill at a time. Bringing you a wide range of content so come with an open mind and a sense of adventure!

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36:11

Jim Rogers: Lessons from a Life of Adventure,...

Competent Man Podcast ·

2025/12/18

Jim Rogers, a renowned investor, author, and world traveler, shares his insights and experiences during a podcast interview. Rogers, known for his adventurous spirit, discussed his record-breaking journeys across the globe by motorcycle and car, highlighting the unique perspectives and economic lessons he gained from these experiences. He emphasized that traveling by motorcycle offers a more immersive and meditative experience, allowing him to be fully present in the environment, while traveling by

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1:12:24

London Paul, Eric Yeung, and Just Dario: 2026 Could...

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2025/12/16

The podcast episode, hosted by Tom Bodrovics, features a panel discussion with Eric Young and London Paul to delve into the current dynamics of the silver market. The conversation highlights several key developments, including significant contracts on exchanges, particularly the COMEX, where a large number of contracts are standing for physical delivery. This trend is attributed to projections of increased industrial demand, particularly from Asia, driven by the growing need for silver in electric

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42:30

Tony Greer: The Mother of All Rotations is Coming to...

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2025/12/12

During the podcast, trader and editor of 'The Morning Navigator,' Tony Greer, shares his insights on the increasingly attractive commodities trade. Greer attributes this attractiveness to a combination of under-investment, regulatory changes, and a focus on rebuilding manufacturing and energy production. He highlights the significant performance of gold miners, up 141% year-to-date, and the broader commodities sector, which has seen a flywheel effect with various commodities taking off in sequence

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32:55

Michael Pento: Fed Turns the Liquidity Taps Back On...

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2025/12/11

In a podcast discussion following the FOMC meeting on November 10th, Michael Pento, President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, shared his views on the Federal Reserve's decisions and the broader economic landscape. Pento criticized the Fed's move to cut rates by 25 basis points and initiate $40 billion in U.S. Treasury purchases, arguing that these actions are unjustified given the current economic conditions, which include record-high asset bubbles and a prolonged miss of the inflation

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52:12

Jesse Felder: The Frankenstein of Financial Bubbles

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2025/12/10

Tom Bodrovics interviews Jesse Felder, the founder, editor, and publisher of The Felder Report, to discuss the current market dynamics and investment strategies. Felder highlights the unusual correlation between stocks and gold, noting that while they typically move inversely, they have been moving together recently. This is attributed to a transitional period where the market is shifting from favoring financial assets to favoring real assets like gold and commodities. Felder suggests that gold's

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1:12:59

Martin Armstrong: Europe isn’t Going to Survive

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2025/12/05

During the podcast, host Tom Bodrovics interviews Martin Armstrong, CEO and Chairman of Armstrong Economics Ltd., to discuss the geopolitical and economic landscape, with a focus on the Ukraine conflict and broader global dynamics. Armstrong argues that the mainstream narrative around Ukraine is misleading, driven by propaganda rather than facts. He suggests that the West, particularly NATO, has been using Ukraine as a pawn to weaken Russia, a strategy reminiscent of Cold War tactics. Armstrong

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1:17:26

Aaron Day: The Rise of Technocracy and Debt Enslavement

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2025/12/04

During a podcast with Tom Bodrovics, Aaron Day, a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for financial freedom, discussed the implications of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on the U.S. financial system. Day argues that the recent legislative actions, such as the Stablecoin Transparency Act, are paving the way for increased financial surveillance and control, effectively creating a "backdoor CBDC." He explains that while stablecoins like Tether and USDC were initially popular

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1:10:05

Kevin Wadsworth and Patrick Karim: Silver’s Bull Era...

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2025/12/03

Kevin Wadsworth and Patrick Karim from NorthStarBadCharts.com discussed the concept of a capital rotation event, a significant shift in capital movement between stock markets and precious metals, particularly gold. This event is characterized by a cyclical pattern where capital moves from risk-on assets like stocks to risk-off assets like precious metals during economic downturns. The hosts emphasized the importance of using a "weight of evidence" approach, considering multiple charts and indicators

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44:31

Gary Savage: Bigger Moves and Profits for Gold Coming...

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2025/11/27

Tom Bodrovics interviews Gary Savage, a retired entrepreneur, investor, and president of Smart Money Tracker Premium, to discuss the current state of the markets, with a particular focus on gold, silver, and crypto. Savage believes that Bitcoin has completed the top of its four-year cycle and is now in a declining phase, which could last about a year. In contrast, gold is still in the advancing phase of its eight-year cycle and is expected to enter a parabolic bubble phase. Savage argues that the

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1:06:38

Matthew Piepenburg: Dishonesty Behind Power – Complex...

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2025/11/24

Tom welcomes Matthew Piepenburg, a partner at Von Greyerz Gold Switzerland and author of "Gold Matters" and "Rigged to Fail," discussed the complexities of modern financial systems and the role of gold and silver as safe havens. Piepenburg argued that the increasing complexity in financial markets, such as derivatives and central banking operations, is often used to obfuscate reality and hide risks. He cited historical examples, including the 2008 financial crisis, to illustrate how leveraged

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24:47

Danielle DiMartino Booth: The Fed Can’t Fight the...

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2025/11/21

Your host Tom Bodrovics interviews Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, to discuss the latest economic developments and the Federal Reserve's role. The conversation begins with the recent Fed Minutes, which reiterated a hawkish stance and coincided with the cancellation of the October payrolls report, providing the Fed with an excuse to delay rate cuts. DiMartino Booth suggests that the Trump administration's actions, such as proposing a $2000 tariff rebate, have been

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1:01:40

Graham Summers: Will the US Revalue Gold in 2026?

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2025/11/19

Graham Summers, President and Chief Market Strategist for Phoenix Capital Research, discusses the potential revaluation of gold by the U.S. government as a strategy to address the nation's significant debt problem. Summers argues that the U.S. has been living in an "everything bubble" since the abandonment of the gold standard in 1971, with debt levels rising exponentially while GDP growth has stagnated. This has led to a series of asset bubbles, with the most recent being in treasuries, which has

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48:06

Keith Weiner: Popping The AI Bubble – The Cost Of...

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2025/11/18

Tom Bodrovics welcomes Keith Weiner, President of the Gold Standard Institute and CEO of Monetary Metals, to the show. Weiner discusses the current "everything bubble" and how new technologies like AI often lead to malinvestment and overinvestment. He argues that the valuation of AI companies is driven by "dumb money" chasing momentum rather than fundamental value. Weiner also explores the role of yield suppression by central banks, noting that falling interest rates have fueled asset bubbles by

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58:00

Miles Harris: The Coming Stablecoin Supernova and...

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2025/11/17

In this podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviews Miles Harris, creator of the Miles Harris Macro Vigilance & Economic History YouTube channel, to discuss the increasing digitalization of the financial system, with a focus on stablecoins and their implications. Harris explains that stablecoins, particularly those backed by US short-term treasury bills, convert public debt into private revenue streams, with stablecoin providers earning the yield from these treasuries. This dynamic increases demand for US

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Simon Hunt: Governments & Central Banks Will Pour...

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2025/11/13

In this podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviews Simon Hunt, a consultant on the global economy, China, and the copper industry, to discuss the future of the world economy and copper demand over the next eight to ten years. Hunt presents two potential scenarios for the global economy: one where central banks and governments stimulate the economy leading to stagnflation and high inflation, and another where the slowing economy turns into a recession followed by a systemic crash. Despite these scenarios,

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1:18:19

The Silver Roundtable with Bob Coleman, David Morgan,...

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2025/11/12

The silver roundtable discussion focuses on the current state and future prospects of silver, featuring insights from David Morgan, Bob Coleman, Vincent Lanci, and Steve San Angelo. The discussion began with the recent designation of silver as a critical mineral by the U.S. and its inclusion in similar lists by other countries, which could potentially impact its supply and demand dynamics. The panelists debated the implications of these designations, with some suggesting it could artificially keep

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1:00:32

Alasdair Macleod: Geopolitical Moves – The True Gold...

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2025/11/08

During the podcast, Alasdair Macleod, Head of Research for GoldMoney and author of the Macleod Finance Substack, discussed the current state of the financial system and the potential implications of recent liquidity strains. He highlighted that the Federal Reserve's repo facility has been used to manage liquidity issues, which he attributes to quantitative tightening and the US Treasury's significant reliance on T-bills for financing. Macleod predicts that the Fed will continue to ease monetary

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1:37:57

Don Durrett: We Will Have a Monetary Reset Before We...

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2025/11/07

In a recent podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviewed Don Durrett, an author, investor, and founder of Goldstockdata.com, to discuss the current economic landscape and the future of gold and silver mining stocks. Durrett expressed concern about the U.S. economy, which he believes has been deteriorating since the early 2000s due to excessive debt accumulation. He argued that the economy has been artificially propped up by low interest rates and money printing, leading to asset bubbles and a hollowed-out

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1:17:29

Parallel Mike: The Hidden Power of Struggle and...

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2025/11/05

Parallel Mike, an organic farmer and creator of Parallel Systems, shares his journey and insights with Tom Bodrovics on the Competent Man podcast. Mike's diverse background includes being a sailor, boxer, ultra runner, podcaster, new father, and homesteader, all of which have contributed to his unique perspective on life and success. Mike attributes his ability to excel in various fields to his hyper-focused personality and his willingness to say "yes" to new opportunities. He emphasizes the

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1:08:13

John Rubino: There is No Pain Free Way Out of the...

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2025/11/04

During this podcast, host Tom Bodrovics and guest John Rubino, a former Wall Street analyst and author, discuss the current economic landscape and its implications for investors. Rubino expresses skepticism about the Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points, arguing that this move is incongruous with the current stock market bubble and other economic indicators suggesting a potential recession. He predicts that the Fed will continue to ease monetary policy

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