The Capital Cycle Podcast

Episodes

• AI and the Material World 29.05.2026 19m

  As the AI theme goes global, opportunity arises in undervalued, tangible assets. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Fund Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• AI Disruptees 29.05.2026 18m

  Opportunities among companies deemed AI losers. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Equities Fund Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Aircraft Leasing Lift-Off 31.03.2026 18m

  A shortage of planes is a boon for leasing companies. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Masters of the Air 31.03.2026 12m

  How European aerospace companies lead the world in an attractive capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, an European Equities Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• AI Eats Software? 27.02.2026 16m

  Rising investment appears to be leading to increasing capacity and competition. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Tyranny of the Index 27.02.2026 20m

  History tells us that long-term equity returns depend on the starting valuation level. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Capital Account Book 09.02.2026 45m

  A discussion of Marathon’s first book, published in 2004.Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European portfolio manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Boxing Day Gift 23.12.2025 16m

  The capital cycle in the cardboard box industry. Edward Chancellor talks to Rob Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Job Lot on Sale 23.12.2025 16m

  The rise of Kanzhun’s online recruitment business, Boss Zhipin, in China. Edward Chancellor talks Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Churn Chat 23.12.2025 7m

  A satire imagining a heated boardroom discussion of AI funding challenges. Edward Chancellor introduces Stanley Churn’s latest business venture. Disclaimer: All characters, names and organisations portrayed are entirely fictional and are not intended to represent or be modelled on any real persons or companies.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• A Different Network Effect 26.11.2025 12m

  The long-term appeal of European utility networks. Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, a European Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Barbarous Relics 26.11.2025 18m

  Absolute return potential in Emerging Market stocks. Edward Chancellor talks Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• AI: Mad Maths? 30.09.2025 20m

  Applying some cold logic to a hot sector. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Long Tail 30.09.2025 13m

  How a book inspired strategy at Richelieu Hardware. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Chinese Property Opportunity 29.08.2025 26m

  The industry appears to be entering a favourable turn in its capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Mucky Business 29.08.2025 18m

  Waste management can be a highly lucrative endeavour. Edward Chancellor talks to Robert Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Greek Banking Odyssey 30.06.2025 16m

  The remarkable revival of Greek banks following a turn in the capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Japan Merger Mania 30.06.2025 20m

  Three contrasting bids in Japan and what this says about evolving shareholder capitalism. Edward Chancellor talks to Justin Hill, a Developed Asia Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Platinum Bombed 30.05.2025 23m

  Investors appear highly pessimistic about the value of Platinum Group Metals. They may be wrong. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• US Small Caps: Margin of Safety 30.05.2025 13m

  The underperformance of smaller capitalisation US stocks leaves valuation multiples at historically high discounts to larger companies. Counter-intuitively, this may reverse in an economic downturn. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a US analyst at Marathon.For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.