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On the Couch

On the Couch

Hosted by Marcus Today

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Episodes

176

Latest episode

Nov 2026

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EN-AU

About the show

Marcus Padley and Henry Jennings sit down with fund managers, CEOs, investors, and industry professionals to discuss markets, strategy, risk, and decision-making. Long-form conversations focused on how experienced investors think – through cycles, volatility, and changing conditions. No sales pitch. Just insight.

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November 4, 202618 min

On the Couch with Sean Russo (Noah's Rule): Hedging, Gold and Asia at IMARC 2026

In this episode of On the Couch , Henry Jennings sits down with Sean Russo , Managing Director of Noah's Rule, at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2026. Recorded live in the OnAir podcast zone at ICC Sydney. Sean spent 20 years at Rothschild before starting Noah's Rule, which helps mining companies manage price, currency and fuel risk. They discuss his view that miners tend to hedge at the wrong time, the trend and score method used to guide timing, and how gold is bought and sold in the West compared with Asia. They also look at what gold's ratios to equity markets in Australia, the US and elsewhere are showing. — Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today https://marcustoday.com.au/trial-sign-up/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=free-trial Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off. https://marcustoday.com.au/sign-up/?pc=MTPODCAST&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=sign-up MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. https://marcustoday.com.au/managed-portfolios/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=mt20-info Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. https://marcustoday.com.au/mini-series-principles-sign-up/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=principles-mini-series — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

November 3, 202629 min

On the Couch with Cris Moreno - CEO Vulcan Energy (VUL)

In this episode, we sit down with Cris Moreno CEO Vulcan Energy (VUL). Cris Moreno has over 23 years’ global experience in successfully delivering and operating major capital projects, including in the lithium chemicals, cathode, upstream exploration and production, and liquified natural gas (LNG) sectors. In the LNG sector, he has held senior leadership roles with Shell, Woodside, and Santos. Prior to joining Vulcan Energy, Cris worked in the lithium chemicals and battery cathode sector in Europe. We ask how Lionheart is going? Is the project on schedule and on budget and what is the future for this company. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

October 23, 202632 min

On the Couch with Andrew Elf CEO Mitchell Services (MSV)

Welcome to the latest episode from Henry Jennings at Marcustoday. In this podcast, my guest is Andrew Elf, CEO of Mitchell Services. A long established mining services company with a good growth profile and strong balance sheet. Andrew has been CEO since 2014 and in the last four years has paid down the debt and is no debt free and has cash in the bank. Plus it is paying a 6c Fully Franked dividend. A good look inside a cyclical sector that has been in the doldrums for a while. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast

October 16, 202635 min

On the Couch with Louise Bedford - Talking Trading and Tricky Markets

In this episode, Louise Bedford joins the show, talking about discipline, how to trade volatile and tricky markets, and more words of wisdom on the mindset required to be a successful trader/investor. Louise is always a popular guest and is a best-selling author of five books on the stockmarket. She is one of Australia’s most compelling speakers on the sharemarket, has been trading the markets since 1990, and trained thousands of people to maximise their own trading potential. You can read more about Louise here. www.tradinggame.com.au/ Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast

October 14, 202631 min

On the Couch with Oscar Leslie - Co-Founder and MD Overwatch (OWL) - Maritime Intelligence listing on the ASX

,Welcome to another episode of On the Couch, with myself Henry Jennings from Marcus Today. In this episode I am joined by the founder and MD of new ASX listing, Overwatch (OWL). Oscar Leslie is my guest today and we talk all things maritime security. Defence and border control being two hot button issues currently. OWL has just raised $8m for a $27m valuation ahead of its debut on Friday 16th. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast

August 25, 202637 min

On the Couch with Greg Yong (CEO) Coast Entertainment (CEH)

In this episode of On the Couch, we sit down with Greg Yong CEO of Coast Entertainment (CEH), to discuss the recent results and the growth potential of the land rezoning. Listeners will know CEH from its days as Ardent Leisure and is the owner of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. Greg was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Theme Parks division in April 2021 and Group Chief Executive Officer in 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in the theme parks industry in Australia and overseas. An interesting story and not one that many focus on. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

August 21, 202639 min

On the Couch with Jason Segal - 'The Armchair Analyst' - Talking Life Science and Bio Techs

August 21, 202644 min

On the Couch with Mike Bullen - Creator and Writer of 'Cold Feet' and 'North Shore'

August 10, 202633 min

On the Couch with Dr Chris Burns - CEO and MD Amplia Therapeutics (ATX)

Welcome to the latest On the Couch. In this episode I am catching up with Chris Burns, the CEO and MD of Amplia Therapeutics (ATX). Chris is an experienced drug discovery leader having worked in various roles in pharma, biotech and academia for 25 years. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne and is the inventor on over 30 patents and a co-author on over 60 scientific publications. He was co-recipient of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Dr Burns was originally appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 4 May 2018 and was subsequently appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on 5 December 2022. Amplia Therapeutics Limited (ATX) is an Australian, clinical-stage, drug development company focused on the development of two potent, orally-available inhibitors of Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) for the treatment of cancer and fibrotic diseases.​

July 3, 202638 min

On the Couch with Dr Andreas Fouras (4DX): Lung Imaging, CTPA and the Billion-Dollar Opportunity

In this episode of On the Couch , Henry Jennings speaks with Dr Andreas Fouras , Managing Director and CEO of 4DMedical (ASX: 4DX). Many Marcus Today members will know 4DX from when it was a fraction of its current price. Henry has long been a fan of the company, which has developed XV Technology – a proprietary software platform enabling non-invasive, quantitative imaging and analysis of lung function. They cover the opportunity in replacing CTPA scans, the Pro Medicus relationship, and what the next twelve months could look like for the business. — Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

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