Yet Another Value Podcast

In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker welcomes back Wei from Yummy Century Stocks for a follow-up on EchoStar/Sats. They analyze the surprise $23 billion spectrum deal with AT&T, what it means for the rest of the spectrum portfolio, and whether liquidation or a new satellite venture is next. The discussion touches on cable’s strategic options, risks of regulatory interference, and shifting dynamics in fixed wireless and spectrum valuation. They also explore ongoing broadcaster M&A and close with a candid conversation on value investing psychology, bagholding, and lessons from QVC.First SATS podcast (episode 322): https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/p/yummy-century-eggs-guowei-zhang-on?r=a7n3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web___________________________________________________________

[00:00:00] Intro, guest, EchoStar background[00:03:38] AT&T spectrum deal overview[00:06:36] AT&T overpaying and implications[00:09:11] Fixed wireless reshapes landscape[00:14:07] Cable’s possible DISH spectrum move[00:20:12] Why EchoStar shuts down network[00:23:31] Spectrum value and liquidation path[00:31:27] DOJ vs. FCC spectrum concerns[00:38:53] Broadcaster M&A wave begins[00:48:48] Affiliate value vs. disruption[00:52:38] Bagholding and QVC psychology[00:59:05] Closing thoughts and wrap-upLinks:Yet Another Value Blog: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com See our legal disclaimer here: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/p/legal-and-disclaimer

In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast Book Club, host Andrew Walker and co-host Byrne Hobart of The Diff discuss Railroader, the biography of Hunter Harrison—one of the most transformative figures in modern railroading. They explore Harrison’s management style, capital discipline, and the precision scheduled railroading model he pioneered. The conversation digs into his alliances with Bill Ackman and Paul Hilal, controversial board dynamics, and the balance between performance and persona. Was Harrison a generational genius or just a man with perfect timing? Tune in for a deep probe into leadership, rail strategy, and long-term industry shifts.

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[00:00:00] Podcast and guest introduction

[00:01:54] Book focus: 'Railroader' overview

[00:03:20] Hunter’s train schedule philosophy

[00:05:21] Anecdotes of hands-on leadership

[00:07:43] Hunter's capital allocation approach

[00:09:33] Evaluating Hunter's industry impact

[00:12:51] Railroad competition and timing

[00:14:59] Railroads' long-term infrastructure value

[00:17:05] Extreme management and physical risks

[00:19:45] Strategic image and brand building

[00:21:09] Customer complaints and PR responses

[00:25:59] Precision scheduling adoption industrywide

[00:27:36] Ackman and Hillel strategies

[00:30:04] Norfolk Southern bid complications

[00:33:39] Hunter's bold management targets

[00:36:26] CEO succession and board relations

[00:40:58] Hunter’s final campaign at CSX

[00:43:19] Compensation and personal contradictions

[00:47:37] Comparison: Ellison vs. Harrison

[00:56:22] Wall Street expectations pressure

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In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker steps away from traditional investing talk to offer a focused career guide for young professionals. Aimed at college students, MBA candidates, or early-career professionals seeking entry into public market investing, Andrew shares practical advice on everything from earning credibility to crafting cold emails, writing substack pitches, and giving impactful stock pitches. He explains actionable strategies like starting a pseudonymous Substack, passing CFA Level 1, and approaching investors with genuine ideas—not just resumes. If you're serious about a career in investing, this is a must-listen blueprint.

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[00:00:00] Purpose of today’s non-investing episode

[00:02:16] Episode disclaimer: strictly job advice

[00:05:29] Target audience for this guidance

[00:06:32] Proving interest through clear credentials

[00:07:19] Value of CFA Level 1 for newcomers

[00:09:32] Opening brokerage account and starting early

[00:11:06] Substack writing to build skill and signal

[00:11:31] Sending effective intro emails with a hook

[00:14:06] Why “cold blasts” fail—do tailored outreach

[00:17:03] Constructing a unique, memorable stock pitch

[00:19:08] Real-world scuttlebutt research advantages

[00:22:09] Example: speaking to franchisees or doctors

[00:24:11] Using your current background as an edge

[00:25:50] Marketing insights applied to public equities

[00:27:15] Why and how to start a pseudonymous Substack

[00:29:15] Launching your pitch to a real audience

[00:30:57] What to do if no one responds

[00:32:06] Building credibility and relationships via outreach

[00:33:24] Show effort: compliment the “pink shirt”

[00:35:56] Final encouragement and sign-off

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In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker is joined by Jingshu from Guinea Value to discuss New Oriental Education (ticker: EDU), a Chinese education services firm. They explore the company’s dramatic fall in 2021 following regulatory crackdowns, its surprising rebound, and its resilience in the face of industry headwinds. Jingshu shares rare firsthand insights from his own experience founding a similar business, giving unique context to New Oriental’s position in the market. Topics range from working capital dynamics and regulatory shifts to capital allocation and AI’s impact on education. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of China's most compelling turnaround stories.

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[00:00:00] Andrew introduces podcast and guest

[00:02:16] Jingshu greets and intro begins

[00:02:55] New Oriental company history overview

[00:05:02] Reasons Andrew invited Jingshu

[00:05:32] Jingshu’s personal edu background

[00:09:41] China edu sector decline insights

[00:10:24] Market misunderstanding and tail risks

[00:16:03] Discussion of regulatory risk

[00:22:25] Cash position and asset value

[00:25:43] Livestream business background

[00:27:26] Capital return strategy discussion

[00:33:57] Michael’s conservative cash mindset

[00:38:28] AI disruption and edtech impact

[00:43:19] Challenges of AI competition

[00:46:06] Superstar teacher dynamics

[00:48:44] Andrew closes the episode

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In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker welcomes back recurring guest Artem Fokin for a wide-ranging discussion on perfecting the craft of investing. Skipping individual stock pitches, they explore long-term process improvements, the role of AI in research, and how expert calls have changed their approach. Artem and Andrew debate the statistical validity of track records, the impact of conviction borrowing, and the future of market efficiency in an AI-driven world. Listeners will also hear how Artem's investment focus evolved over the past decade, and why understanding customer-level value is now at the core of his process.

See the follow on webinar on AI and expert calls here

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[00:00:00] Andrew introduces episode and Artem

[00:03:07] Perfecting the investing craft

[00:05:26] Bannister effect in investing

[00:06:45] Inspiration from investor track records

[00:10:40] Concentration and statistical significance

[00:16:45] Bitcoin investor vs. great allocator

[00:19:11] Betting on long-term outliers

[00:22:43] Power laws and convexity

[00:25:17] Will AI dumb down markets?

[00:32:37] Market becoming more consensus

[00:34:36] AI pricing medium-term alpha

[00:39:06] Democratizing research tools

[00:46:54] Early edge in illiquid stocks

[00:48:55] Artem’s biggest process change

[00:52:48] Can customer feedback mislead?

[00:56:09] Golf clubs and process analogy

[00:59:11] Avoiding groupthink and conviction leaks

[01:03:39] Know who’s pitching the idea

[01:06:25] IRR-driven sizing pitfalls

[01:10:38] Penalizing leverage in rankings

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In this August 2025 edition of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker returns with his signature monthly ramblings. Andrew unpacks the strange dynamics in today’s bifurcated market — where AI giants soar while traditional sectors flounder. He explores whether buybacks post-earnings miss signal strength or delusion, muses on “hot girl marketing” with a focus on Sydney Sweeney’s campaigns, and discusses what drives real ROI in celebrity partnerships. He closes with reflections on sizing up when holding a true edge, and a fascinating challenge trade: Paulson buying Icahn’s full stake in Bausch Health.

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[00:00:00] Intro and episode overview

[00:00:57] Market state and personal screens

[00:05:34] AI stocks outperforming traditional sectors

[00:06:32] Retail sector earnings crash

[00:08:30] Market split explained further

[00:09:36] Buybacks on post-earnings dips

[00:14:27] Sydney Sweeney, HeyDude tie-in

[00:18:38] Swinging when you have edge

[00:24:07] Challenge trades concept

[00:27:47] BHC Paulson-Icahn block deal

[00:30:41] Closing remarks and disclaimer

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In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker welcomes Jeremie from SemiAnalysis for a deep exploration into the surging demand for power infrastructure driven by AI. Jeremie breaks down the evolving trends in onsite gas turbines, the shift from diesel generators, and how data centers are racing to scale quickly. They dissect hyperscaler capex forecasts, the sustainability of GPU investments, and the contrasting strategies of CoreWeave and Oracle. The discussion extends to robotics adoption, the future of labor, and whether remote locations like Alaska could become new data center hubs. A timely conversation as AI’s infrastructure footprint continues to expand.

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[00:00:00] Andrew introduces the podcast and guest.

[00:03:14] Jeremie discusses onsite gas trends.

[00:05:00] Andrew raises concerns about turbine demand.

[00:10:23] Jeremie outlines backup strategy shifts.

[00:13:42] Andrew shifts to hyperscaler capex forecasts.

[00:18:24] Jeremie on declining asset efficiency.

[00:19:35] Andrew questions depreciation accuracy.

[00:27:03] Andrew digs into CoreWeave business risks.

[00:32:50] Jeremie frames GPU vs. data center contracts.

[00:34:56] Jeremie says Oracle took a CoreWeave-style risk.

[00:42:06] Jeremie explains labor and logistics challenges.

[00:52:15] Andrew pivots to robotics discussion.

[00:56:49] Jeremie sees social value rising post-automation.

[01:00:18] Andrew wraps up and plugs SemiAnalysis.

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In this episode of the Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker welcomes back Brian Laks of Old West Management for his third appearance on the show. Brian shares deep insights into uranium, copper, gold, and the broader metals market. They revisit Old West’s early uranium thesis and how it has evolved, assess copper’s growing strategic importance, and examine gold’s unique demand drivers. The conversation covers supply-demand imbalances, government involvement in critical minerals, tariffs, and how AI’s energy demands tie back to metals. Brian also explains how Old West balances long-term macro views with valuation discipline and opportunistic trading within metals and mining.______________________________________________________________________[00:00:00] Andrew introduces guest Brian Laks.[00:03:08] Uranium thesis from early investments.[00:05:38] Riding valuation cycles in uranium.[00:09:05] Spot vs. long-term uranium prices.[00:12:43] Sentiment extremes create buying opportunities.[00:17:16] Market still underestimating uranium demand.[00:21:24] Uranium vs. other metal exposures.[00:26:20] Copper becomes major portfolio focus.[00:27:27] Gold’s demand harder to forecast.[00:32:54] Why metals hitting all-time highs.[00:36:56] Copper’s strategic demand and supply gap.[00:42:30] Prices needed for copper expansion.[00:44:44] Tariffs’ effect on copper valuations.[00:48:27] Government support for critical minerals.[00:53:44] Old West’s broader investment outlook.Links:Yet Another Value Blog: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com See our legal disclaimer here: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/p/legal-and-disclaimer

In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker welcomes back Chris Waller, founder of Hidden Gems Investing, for his third appearance. Chris shares his deep research into Judges Scientific, a UK-listed serial acquirer of niche scientific instrument businesses. The discussion covers Judges’ disciplined acquisition strategy, historical returns, and competitive advantages in attracting founder-led businesses. They examine the challenges of scaling acquisitions, lessons from Geotech, the impact of recent headwinds like US college spending cuts, and long-term growth prospects. Chris also addresses management succession risks, valuation considerations, and the cultural nuances behind the company’s dividend policy. The conversation blends analysis of market misperceptions with insights into capital allocation, operational philosophy, and how to sustain high returns in a specialized sector.

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[00:00:00] Introduction and guest background

[00:02:07] Chris on Hidden Gems Investing

[00:02:57] Overview of Judges Scientific

[00:06:43] Example acquisitions and product types

[00:07:47] Market misperceptions and headwinds

[00:09:32] Acquisition pricing discipline and competitors

[00:13:44] Reputation advantages over new entrants

[00:15:39] Acquisition pace and scaling challenges

[00:18:43] Geotech acquisition scale and risks

[00:20:07] Geotech’s business model and setbacks

[00:23:53] Expedition delays and revenue impact

[00:25:48] Halma example for scaling runway

[00:29:17] Management succession considerations

[00:32:51] Sale likelihood and culture preservation

[00:33:30] US college spending cuts and guidance

[00:36:56] Recovery scenarios and uncertainty impact

[00:39:21] Potential acquisition opportunities in downturn

[00:41:05] Valuation framework and growth assumptions

[00:43:34] Business quality vs. peer acquirers

[00:44:20] EPS target changes in compensation plan

[00:45:37] Dividend policy and UK investor culture

[00:48:35] Post-acquisition integration philosophy

[00:51:14] Closing thoughts and R&D discipline

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In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker is joined by Orel Levy of Anek Capital to discuss Cellebrite (ticker: CLBT). The conversation explores Cellebrite’s digital forensics tools, from cracking phones to managing and analyzing data. Orel provides a comprehensive overview of Cellebrite's business model, competitive positioning, and potential for growth. Topics include their shift to a SaaS model, the federal sector's role, AI integration, competitive threats like Palantir, and the company’s broader strategic outlook. They also touch on risks, including execution challenges, management turnover, and potential M&A speculation. Tune in to understand why Cellebrite is at the intersection of technology, law enforcement, and investing.

If you're interested in the CLBT trata call mentioned during the podcast, see: https://www.trytrata.com/clbt____________________________________________________________

[00:00:00] Podcast intro and sponsor mention

[00:03:13] Cellebrite's history and pivot

[00:06:08] Phone cracking explained

[00:07:18] R&D moat and customer stickiness

[00:08:40] Valuation versus growth peers

[00:09:52] SPAC history and misunderstood model

[00:13:41] iPhone cracking and misconceptions[00:15:03] Apple, Google cooperation risk

[00:16:29] Growth potential and market size

[00:21:27] Management turnover and CEO plans

[00:27:38] Sale speculation and strategic fit

[00:30:49] Mission-critical usage example

[00:31:51] Federal budget and deployments

[00:33:52] Event-driven budget growth potential

[00:37:47] Guardian, Pathfinder, cloud ramping

[00:42:58] Long-term risks: execution concerns

[00:50:43] AI: neutral impact for now

[00:53:39] Suncorp ownership and sale pressure

[00:57:46] Ethics and private sector risks

[01:00:00] Wrap-up and future conversations

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