What the Flux

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Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. Hosted by Brett Joffe and Justin Joffe, co-founders of Flux.

2d ago

The Gym Industry's Cutting Season

In this series, Going Deep, we'll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events, in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we're looking at Australia's gym economy - one of the biggest and most surprising fitness markets on the planet. In particular, how a single Paddington studio grew into a billion-dollar global franchise, then imploded on the New York Stock Exchange. In this episode, Brett and Justin explore how Australians became one of the most gym-obsessed nations on earth, what the F45 story tells us about the limits of boutique fitness, and whether the Pilates boom is the next big thing... or the next big warning sign. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to learn how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4d ago

The Festival Economy Is Broken

In this series, Going Deep, we’ll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events in Australia - and around the world. For today's episode, we're deeping the decline of the Aussie music festival. This was a scene that once gave us Big Day Out, Soundwave and Splendour in the Grass… but no more. In this episode, we're looking at why so many of them collapsed, what the economics actually look like behind the scenes and whether anything is going to fill the gap they've left behind. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to learn how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20

How ABC Fumbled Bluey's Billions

In this series, Going Deep, we’ll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events… in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we’re looking at one of the biggest missed opportunities in Australian media history. Australia has produced some of the world's most beloved content - from TV shows to digital platforms… that the whole world wanted. But again and again, we've watched someone else own the upside… with the kids' TV show Bluey being the most expensive example. In this episode, we'll explore how that pattern happened, what it's cost the ABC and whether anything is actually changing. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18

Aussie Supermarkets: The Discount That Never Was

In this series, Going Deep, we're pulling back the curtain on the industries that shape everyday life in Australia. We've watched Woolworths and Coles pocket billions in profit during a cost-of-living crisis, seen a CEO walk out of a live TV interview rather than answer questions, and watched a Federal Court judge rule that hundreds of "discounts" at the checkout were never real in the first place. In this episode, we'll explore how two supermarkets came to control two-thirds of what Australians eat… and whether the laws we're writing now will actually be enough to stop it from happening again. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13

The NBN debacle

In this series, Going Deep, we'll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we're looking at the NBN - Australia's national broadband network. In particular, how a $43 billion promise to give every Australian world-class internet became a $57 billion lesson in what happens when you overpromise and under-deliver. In this episode, Brett and Justin explore what was originally promised, what actually got built, what it's cost us... and whether Australia can still claw its way back to where it should have been all along. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11

AI Stole Hollywood's Creativity

In this series, Going Deep, we'll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events… in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we're diving into the war between artificial intelligence and the entertainment industry. AI can now clone a voice in seconds and put a dead actor back on screen. But the question is whether AI can actually replace the thing that makes music and film matter in the first place? _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6

Diamonds Aren't Forever

In this series, Going Deep, we'll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses, and economic events - in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we're looking at the decline and collapse of the global diamond industry. We've seen De Beers rack up billions in losses… and lab-grown diamonds take over half the engagement ring market. In this episode, we'll explore how a 138-year monopoly was built on a single marketing idea — and how a machine the size of a kitchen appliance is tearing it apart. Plus, what that means for the countries, the companies, and the couples caught in the middle. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4

The Business of Babies

In this series, Going Deep, we'll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events… in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we’ll be diving into the business of IVF. Birth rates are hitting record lows, people are having kids later than ever and a $730 million Australian industry has built itself on that gap. But at the same time, we've seen two of Australia's three biggest IVF providers hit by major scandals in the same year. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to What the Flux

Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business news stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Joffe

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Justin Joffe

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05/14/2020

renee_rod

Love getting my bite size news of what I need to know. Thanks guys!
Perfect 5 minute blast of information!

05/05/2020

gochlo_

Been loving listening to this everyday - you guys explain everything so well and I genuinely feel more intelligent! I’ve never understood financial news well so thank you for breaking it down and helping me be more informed. Love your work!
Love this!

03/07/2020

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What a great podcast. This has become part of my daily routine! Makes the subway rides so enjoyable.
Better than online news

02/10/2020

Olcha4

I used to read Business Insider and now just listen to this. Great daily show.

Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. Hosted by Brett Joffe and Justin Joffe, co-founders of Flux.