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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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1:03:06

Peter Goodburn: Amid Iran Chaos 🚨 Gold & Silver...

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2026/03/04

In a March 3rd podcast, host Tom Bodrovics and Peter Goodburn, founding partner of WaveTrack International, discussed the impact of recent geopolitical events in the Middle East on financial markets, with a focus on commodities and metals. Goodburn, an advocate of Elliott Wave analysis, emphasized that this method discounts fundamental news, with price action preceding exogenous events. He cited the recent decline in precious metals, despite expectations of a safe-haven rally, as an example of this

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1:07:36

Craig Tindale: The West is Sleepwalking into the Real...

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2026/02/26

Craig Tindale, a private investor and writer of the CTindale Substack, discusses the "return of matter" with host Tom Bodrovics, emphasizing the shift from a financialized economy to a material economy. Tindale argues that the West has outsourced manufacturing to countries like China, leading to a dependency on foreign supply chains for critical materials. This has created vulnerabilities, particularly in defense and technology sectors, where materials like gallium, tantalum, and rare earths are

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55:21

Louis-Vincent Gave: China Has a Crisis of Confidence

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2026/02/24

In this podcast, Louis-Vincent Gave, Founding Partner & CEO of Gavekal Group, discusses his unique perspective on global economics, drawing from his extensive experience in Asia, particularly China. Gave argues that China has shifted from being a deflationary force to a reflationary one, a change driven by China's strategic de-westernization of its supply chains, which initially led to a real estate bust and reduced domestic consumption. However, China's newfound competitiveness in high-value

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46:14

Graham Summers: Why It’s Time for the Miners to...

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2026/02/19

During the podcast, Graham Summers, President and Chief Market Strategist for Phoenix Capital Research, discusses the current state of the Federal Reserve under Jerome Powell, highlighting several controversies and strategic moves. Summers notes that the Powell Fed has been embroiled in scandals, including insider trading by senior officials, which went unpunished. He also criticizes the Fed's shift in focus towards issues like climate change and racial discrimination, arguing that these topics are

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49:19

Keith Weiner: Avoiding the Beatings at the Hands of...

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2026/02/18

During the podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviews Keith Weiner, CEO and Founder of Monetary Metals, to discuss the 2026 Gold Outlook and the current state of the gold and silver markets. Weiner expresses that the gold market is in a bull phase, with prices exceeding his conservative targets. He attributes this to a global search for an alternative to the U.S. dollar, which, despite its flaws, is still widely desired. Weiner argues that gold is emerging as the ultimate settlement currency due to the

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Chris Rutherglen: The Rate Cutting Cycle Is Not Over,...

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2026/02/12

During the podcast, Chris Rutherglen, a PhD scientist, engineer, CFA, and publisher of 'The Gold Investor Research' Substack, discusses his gold and silver price targets and the data-driven, fundamental, and technical arguments behind them. Rutherglen predicts that gold will reach a target of around $6,500 to $6,700 by summer to October 2024, before the mid-term elections. For silver, he expects a target of approximately $175, also within the same timeframe. He bases these predictions on historical

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1:04:32

Doomberg: Passing the Turing Test of Authentic News...

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2026/02/10

The podcast features a discussion between Tom Bodrovics and Doomberg, focusing on the future landscape of the world in the next decade, particularly from economic and geopolitical perspectives. Doomberg highlights the rapid advancement of AI, predicting significant changes in technology and society. He notes that AI tools are becoming increasingly accessible, democratizing technology and accelerating innovation, but also raising concerns about the lack of regulatory guardrails. Doomberg also

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55:34

James Anderson: This Gold and Silver Volatility...

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2026/02/04

James Anderson, Author and Head of Research at SD Bullion, discusses the current volatility in the silver market with host Tom Bodrovics. Anderson attributes the volatility to a combination of physical premiums, especially in the Eastern markets, and leveraged derivatives. He explains that the price of silver is influenced by both physical demand and derivative trading, with recent significant sell-offs driven by options betting. Anderson advises investors to hold physical silver outside the system

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30:20

Peter Schiff: The Gold & Silver Sell-Off Was a...

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2026/02/03

During the podcast, Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management and Chairman of Schiff Gold, discusses recent dramatic moves in the metals market, particularly the pullbacks in silver and gold. Schiff emphasizes that despite these declines, both metals have made significant progress, with silver still 50% above its previous highs and gold having its best January ever. He attributes the sell-off to a coordinated effort by the Trump administration to dampen the metals' warning signals of an

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1:08:00

David Hunter: 🚨 Intermediate Tops for Gold and Silver...

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2026/01/30

David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist with Contrarian Macro Advisors, discusses his outlook on the equity markets and the broader economy. Hunter has consistently predicted a melt-up scenario, and he has recently raised his targets for the S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow, and Russell indices, with the most aggressive target being 3,800 for the Russell. He believes that the current bull market will continue to climb, driven by improving sentiment among institutional investors, who have been cautious but are now

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1:11:51

Chris MacIntosh: These Stocks are Too Cheap to Ignore...

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2026/01/29

Chris MacIntosh, a hedge fund manager and founder of Capitalist Exploits, discussed the current economic and investment landscape with host Tom Bodrovics. MacIntosh described the era from 2020 to 2025 as the "age of uncertainty," characterized by a loss of faith in institutions and a shift away from accountability. He argued that this uncertainty is interrelated with accountability issues, creating a feedback loop where people are less inclined to take responsibility for understanding global events

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35:25

Ronald Stein: Energy vs Electricity | Separating...

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2026/01/29

During the podcast, host Tom Bodrovics interviews Ronald Stein, an engineer, columnist, and advisor on energy literacy, to discuss the public's misunderstanding of energy, particularly fossil fuels. Stein argues that the term "energy" is often misused, with people confusing it with electricity. He emphasizes that the world's population growth and development over the past 200 years are due to the products derived from fossil fuels, not the energy itself. These products include materials for

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54:10

Chris Vermeulen: 2026 Could Spark a Global Market &...

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2026/01/22

Chris Vermeulen, founder and chief market strategist of TheTechnicalTraders.com, shared his insights on the current market conditions and future outlook with host Tom Bodrovics. Vermeulen highlighted several warning signs in the market, including record highs in gold, silver, home prices, copper, platinum, money market funds, US debt, deficit spending, and household debt. He emphasized that the surge in precious metals indicates a lack of trust in the economy and financial systems, suggesting an

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56:53

Paul Musson: Paths to Prosperity | Understanding...

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2026/01/21

In this podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviews Paul Musson, author of "Capital Offense: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense," to discuss the current state of the monetary system and its impact on individuals. Musson's primary goal with the book is to educate and empower people, particularly those outside the investment industry, about the monetary system and the consequences of excessive deficit spending. He argues that the current system is unsustainable and that policymakers, while not malicious, are

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52:05

Axel Merk: Fed Independence Under Threat Means More...

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2026/01/15

In this podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviews Axel Merk, the founder, CEO, and CIO of Merk Investments, focusing on the current state and future prospects of gold mining investments. Merk expresses that while gold miners have had a remarkable run, they still present a bargain due to the higher price of precious metals not being fully reflected in miner valuations. He notes increased interest from generalist investors and speculators returning to the sector. Merk highlights that gold miners are currently

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43:25

Mike McGlone: The Silver Top | Are We Truly Just...

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2026/01/14

During the podcast, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, shared his insights on various commodities, with a significant focus on silver and gold. McGlone expressed concern about silver's recent 210% gain over the past year, suggesting that it has entered a blowoff stage, a characteristic of the late phases of a bull market. He advised caution, indicating that the high price could incentivize supply and de-incentivize demand, potentially leading to a correction

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1:02:39

Michael Oliver and Vince Lanci: Institutionalization...

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2026/01/08

Tom Bodrovics hosts Michael Oliver from Momentum Structural Analysis (MSA) and Vince Lanci, author of the Goldfix Substack, to discuss the dynamics of the silver market from short, medium, and long-term perspectives. Michael Oliver, a technical analyst, provided insights based on historical price patterns and momentum indicators, while Vince Lanci offered a trader’s perspective, focusing […]

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37:30

John Johnston: Gold is Declaring a Crisis of Meaning...

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2026/01/07

Tom Bodrovics welcomes John Johnston to the show. John Johnston is a Veteran Commodities Trader & Substack Publisher. The discussion centers around the current state of the markets and the looming impact of AI technology. Johnston expresses concern over the rapid advancement of AI, warning that it may render many human activities and skills irrelevant. He believes AI could create a "super creature" that is smarter than humans, making traditional measures of wealth and value obsolete. Regarding the

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1:01:40

Jaime Carrasco: Monetary Insurance Premiums are...

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2025/12/23

In the podcast, Jaime Carrasco, a senior portfolio manager and senior investment advisor at Harbourfront Wealth Management, discusses the significant themes and market dynamics of 2025 with host Tom Bodrovics. Carrasco highlights the remarkable performance of gold and silver, which hit new all-time highs by December 22, 2025. He attributes this to the end of the petrodollar system and a massive power shift from credit to hard assets, with gold leading this transition. Carrasco emphasizes that the

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1:01:43

Lobo Tiggre: He Who Wins this Race Wins the World

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2025/12/22

In a recent podcast, Tom Bodrovics interviewed Lobo Tiggre, author and founder of the Independent Speculator, to reflect on the year's investment landscape and look ahead to 2026. Tiggre, known for his cautious approach to predictions, highlighted that he avoids the "prediction racket" and instead focuses on strategic speculation. He noted that while he didn't make money on certain metals like rare earths, antimony, or gallium, he successfully capitalized on copper, gold, silver, and uranium. Tiggre

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