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Videos

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Hancock Prospecting

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part II

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Welcome to the Blockchain" (Toby Ganger)
"Hells Bells" (AC/DC)
"Ring My Bell" (Anita Ward)
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"Manic Monday" (The Bangles)
"Love You till Tuesday" (David Bowie)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"Thursdays Child" (David Bowie)
"Working 9 to 5" (Dolly Parton)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Friday" Ice Cube
"Friday Night" Lily Allen
"Saturday Night Fever" (The Bee Gees)
"Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting" (Elton John) ; Media dedication to LA Knight who mentioned track on WWE Monday Night RAW a few weeks ago!
"No Chance In Hell" (Jim Johnson) (VKM theme music)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Turn to Stone" (ELO)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Money changes everything" (Cyndi Lauper)
"Ace of Spades" (Motorhead)
"Smooth Operator" (Sade)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"Smooth Operator" (Sade) ; Media dedication to Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Robert Stone, Booker T, JBL, Corey Graves, Bully Ray and Michael Hayes
"New York Groove" (KISS) ; Media dedication to Paul Heyman
"Green Light" (Lorde) ; Media dedication to Chelsea Green
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross (and now Grayson Waller)
"Baby, What a Big Surprise" (Chigago) ; Media dedication to Big Cass
"Hungry Like A Wolf" (Duran, Duran) ; Media dedication to Baron Corbin
"King Of The Mountain" (Midnight Oil) ; Media dedication to Oba Femi
"Let There Be Rock" (AC/DC) ; Media decication to Lizzy Rain
"War Machine" (KISS)
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Goldfinger" (Shirley Bassey)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)
"Iron Man" (Black Sabbath)
"Summer of '69" (Bryan Adams)
"Ticket to Ride" (The Beatles)
"New York, New York" (Liza Minnelli), and later Frank Sinatra
"Empire State of Mind" (JAY-Z)
"I Was Only 19" (A Walk in the Light Green). (Red Gum)
"Money, Money, Money" (ABBA)
"Make It Rain" (Jairé). The Beekeeper movie theme
"Basscoin" (RiLLA). The Beekeeper movie theme
"Diamonds" (Rihanna)

Stockmarket Fest!

August 19

Wrestling With Data, News and Pop Culture

Google AI Getting Results From Numerous Websites, Platforms, et al; Media Man and associates enjoy lift in SEO, GEO, Top 10 catergories; Spread Tentacles and Risk

Media Man Group Agency Targeting X Spammers, Spam Bots: No Mercy To Bots; War on Cyber Crims

WWE Enjoys Strong Buzz On Netflix

WWE SmackDown
Aug 21
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Scotiabank Arena
CM Punk and Kevin Owens under the same roof!
A Storm is coming to Toronto. Danhausen human monies!
Charlotte Flair: A Flair For The Gold? Gold Dust Trio?

Lucha friendly invasion of sorts again?! Road To WWE Mexico!

WWE SummerSlam: Big thumbs up
Minneapolis, MN
U.S. Bank Stadium

Road To WWE Money In The Bank
October 10, 2026
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana

WWE RAW lead up: Roman Reigns appeared; Met with AAA GM Rey Mysterio! Tourney set! Debat if OTC is over-rated or under-rated?!

WWE SummerSlam: Big thumbs up

CM Punk buzz endures. Ratings and buzz up! Tiffy Time May Enjoy Gimmick Alteration; Whose Your Daddy?! Showbiz/movie star aspirations. Flair eyes singles gold! Green keeps gold on SmackDown.

Road To Money In The Bank and SS War Games! TKO's Lucha Libre AAA On Fire!

Danhausen can accept Bitcoin right Mr NXT - Mr Hill! Hill stock up - Cash and Bitcoin! Human Monies On A Pole Match 4 Danhausen def Donimik Mysterio at SummerSlam! Hill says bye to Paxley skit. Buzz.

WWE NXT: Mike Santana made debut at NXT a few weeks back. Former TNA champion has got to be looking for gold! Now Montana! Aussie Grayson Waller Cooking In NXT Set For 3rd Straight Week! Day after WWE RAW! Zilla Fatu made big NXT debut last ep!

NXT: Grayson Waller rises! vs Montana, Zilla Fatu run-in! Aussie Waller heads to NXT Heatwave!

Carpark Hazards? !Waller is the hazard NXT needed! Road To Heatwave 2026! Mr NXT strong on Dark Web! GM Robert Stone making sweet biz deals! Dealmaker Of The Week award!

Aussie Webby's Still Buzzing: Google Cloud Summit Took Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!; Google Disrupts! ; Australian Market Warmish To Google AI, Overall Products And Services; Team Alphabet! Google Summits Prep Potential Employees Or Contract Placements?! Motivates Go-Getters To Sign With The Big G! Webby's Still Buzzing!

Google Says Again To "Make Useful Content For Humans"

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto shining! Hancock would welcome Space Musk returns!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Internet Media Biz: General Public Sees Through Slop Websites; Well Established Website Portals Win! Media Portals X Blocking Spam X Accounts; No Mercy To Fakes and Bad Bots! Authentic Humans Win The Day!

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time! Podcast fixed tech issues!?

Aussie Truth Tellers Still In Vogue; Aussie Grayson Waller NXT Cooking! Let Him Cook?! GW vs Mr X!

WWE Pro Wrestling With Ratings And Share Price: Creative Ramp Up To Boost Buzz; Looking For Flow On Effect For Share Price, Paul Heyman, Gable, Corbin, Green, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker and LA Knight On Fire In Good Way. KO returns at SummerSlam! Maxxine gets green light indications from Heyman! Bronson Reed rehab going well per socials! Get well soon Logan Paul. Otis gets buzz and hearts. Another Samoan on the way to main WWE roster? Grayson Waller cooks in NXT!

WWE SmackDown: Corbin rises! Charlotte Flair geting more support for another gold singles title. Flair For The Gold! Flair Hausen! Human Monies and Gold In The Bank! Gold Dust Trio?!

WWE RAW - Lucha invasion of sorts?! Norfolk, Virginia
Lead up - Sami Zayn: A People's Uncrowned Champion Again?! Justice 4 Sami! El Generico?
Justice 4 Finn? Tick Tok! Corbin wins WWE U.S Title! Fur flys! Bad ass: Lone Wolf or any other name he chooses!

WWE SmackDown
August 14 (U.S)
Boston, MASS
TD Garden
CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffy Time, "Lone Wolf" vs Carmelo Hayes. Fatal Influence and more!

WWE RAW "Sky High" (Jigsaw). Media dedication to Mil Máscaras via Media Man Group
WWE RAW "Zero Miedo" (def rebel and WWE) (For Penta)
WWE RAW "Goldfinger" (Shirley Bassey)
WWE RAW - "Suplex City Bitch" (PFV)
WWE RAW - "We Are The Champions" (Queen)

WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown - SummerSlam fallout! Heyman mixes with Oba Femi! Breakker not happy! Femi vs Breakker at WWE SNME - Battle For The Future!

Flair For The Gold? Media buzz for WWE living legend Charlotte Flair to reclaim some singles gold. Watch out for a hungry Blake Monroe. Battle Of The Blondes?!
vs Beautiful Madness?

Paxley akin to Addams Family! Monroe tipped for WWE SNME! Awaiting more details per WWE SD GM Nick Aldis. RAW GM Adam Pearce as back-up?

WWE Get's Baron Corbin; Big Cass on WWE RAW! Corbin's Chapter aka Corbin's Corner! I/C Champion still!

PBR - Professional Bull Riders biz - flexability, reflexes, being a tough SOB. Scoring: 50% on bull, 50% on rider. Pop culture: "Bull Rider" (Johnny Cash)

News

Past, Present And Future

August 2026

Aug 19

Markets

ASX 200 futures down 24 points/0.3%: 8976

AUD -0.3% to US70.84¢

Bitcoin $65,059.24 +0.63%

Wall Street:

Dow -0.2%
S&P -0.7%
Nasdaq -1.3%
VIX +0.65 to 15.84

Gold -1.9% to $US4332.41 an ounce
Brent oil +0.3% to $US91.15 a barrel
Iron ore +1% to $US96.25 a ton

10-year yield:

US 4.70%
Australia 5.09%

News

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.7080 USD (down $0.0026 USD) Iron Ore: $96.25 USD (up $0.80 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $85.27 USD (up $0.34 USD)
Gold Price: $4,334.36 USD (down $82.52 USD)
Copper Price: $6.4560 USD (down $0.1565 USD)
Dow Jones: 53,343.40 (down 116.38 points)

News

Cryptos:

Bitcoin: $65,059.24 +0.63%
Dogecoin: $0.07053 +0.78%
XRP: $1.0166 +1.68%

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Pop Culture themes

The Million Dollar Man Entrance Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ke5eSys09g

"Bull Rider"
Johnny Cash
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6xhXxbtXMA8&list=RD6xhXxbtXMA8&start_radio=1

"Money Changes Everything"

Cyndi Lauper
https://youtube.com/watch?v=pp4suZ4jNXg&list=RDpp4suZ4jNXg&start_radio=1

Goldust Entrance Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=nb_jOrZKa_k

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TxHzvaydrhE

News

TKO (WWE, UFC etc) Looking For Another Lift Before Or After The Bell; Give another few days + to win! OTC?!

WWE SmackDown - Hardcore fans happy for Chelsea Green. Flair For The Gold says Media Man! Blake Monroe on the hunt. Speaks to GM Nick Aldis backstage!
Netflix RAW heats up with Luchas! AAA connection!

WWE SummerSlam: Big thumbs up! Road to WWE NXT Heat Wave!

WWE NXT - Shiloh Hill, Mr NXT stock up. The Hills Have Eyes!

TKO Holdings
$196.37
+2.21% (+4.25)

*balls harden up again! SS! Road To Money In The Bank!
Human Monies! More Lucha's upcoming 4 WWE and NXT. Edgy WWE and NXT interviews and promos good for biz?! Appears yes GW.

'What's Your Hussle' launched via Looking4Larry. 2 monhiw in. UFC's Dana White looking for a run for his money. MGM Casino Live campaign overall success! Red and Black winning!? Next casino campaign? We're ready! Kerching! MGM Vegas Gets Lucha Libre AAA TripleMania Night 1!

WWE SummerSlam: Big Thumbs Up! Feel The Heat. Ramp merch. Stockmarket hausen!
WWE: Flair, Green, Sikoa, Danhausen, Gable and LA Knight stock up. Mr NXT Hill stock up, Grayson Waller and Montana cooks, Danhausen success by association! Human monies with Bitcoin! Buzz is up.

TKO: SmackDown buzz with Baron Corbin aka Lone Wolf! Lucha Libre AAA on rise. JBL and Graves stock up! WWE's Heyman stock up! Reigns AAA buzz!

Big money in AAA. Mysterio talks to OTC! Clowns, Masks and Lizards! Team Lola Vice! Vice to RAW?
Wrestling legend Bully Ray advised focus on money and the purse in high stakes WWE wrestling matches. Belts and money, contracts ... NXT Mr Stone appears to have taken some notes. It's happening! Human Monies hey Danhausen! Aussie Grayson Waller Cooks On NXT Mic!

Alphabet Inc Class A
$343.40
-0.23% (-0.81)

*Small dip overnight. Webby's who are Google Friendly and Google AI Search Friendly playing the long game! Google top brass looking to lift in Google Cloud biz! We'll take a PR contract Alphabet HR! On file when the time is right. Pen to paper! Missing Google Finance Classic interface! White Hat is Media Man, with a little grey.

Pop Culture

The Billion Dollar Code (Netflix 2021 Miniseries)

Netflix
$80.32
+3.27% (+2.55)

*Modest rise. Climb the ladder per Monday In The Bank! John Cena's reps for Little Brother seen this? Cena WWE Unreal buzz. WWE RAW made Aussie Top 10 shows again! Enjoyed bump brother! WWE RAW Top 10 in Australia again! RAW number 2 in Australia. WWE SummerSlam got number 2 position for Oz! My Life With The Walter Boys is around number 1 Netflix TV Show in Oz for a few days! WWE RAW struggles for top 10 in Oz. SmackDown gets more sports comp in U.S with NFL etc.

More content hitting Netflix interface. WWE Unreal Season 3 Hit Australia 2 months back! Netflix looks to slam naysayers again! WWE Unreal has peaked for Australia market. Now slides down Netflix ratings. Other new WWE please thanks WWE and Netflix! AAA? currently on YouTube. Lucha AAA appearing to lift WWE brand!

Paramount Skydance Corp
$10.46
+0.24% (+0.025)

*Para modest jump up again! Hollywood woke campaigns and politics? Hanging out again for a major UFC numbered event? DWCS good buzz.

Alley Cats?! Cats Meow! Ricky purs! Milk money today!

Strong revovery due with Trump Trade shoulder rubbing? Free to ask! Buzz: Parra may move out of Hollywood! Team Media Man. Comeback like Rocky, Rambo, I Play Rocky and The Terminator, Paramount comeback! .. just in perfect time right Arnie! Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or T-800 ! Update: Wishing Mystic Mac a speedy recovery. Much respect to all who enter the Octagon. Revamp MTV Celeb Death Match? Big streamers must play long game. Sports features should boost stock price. Keep drilling per Landman!

Landman on Paramount

"I Got To Pick Out A Casket. I Should Pick Out One For You" Tommy Norris

“She Don't Need Experience With Offshore Drilling. She Needs Experience With Bullshitting.” Tommy Norris

Landman Season 2, Episode 2, “Sins Of The Father”

"Your girl problem is a lot easier than your business problem." Tommy Norris

"Our whole lives depend on petroleum... Every f--king thing. And you know what the kicker is? We're gonna run out of it before we find its replacement." Tommy Norris

Season 3

News

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

Paramount's 'Landman' Legend Grows Stronger

Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'

Google Arts & Culture wins Media Man 'Art and Creative' Website Of The Month

News

Gold Movie

Gold is a 2016 American epic crime drama film directed by Stephen Gaghan and written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, Craig T. Nelson, Stacy Keach and Bruce Greenwood. The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1997 Bre-X mining scandal, when a massive gold deposit was supposedly discovered in the jungles of Indonesia; however, for legal reasons and to enhance the appeal of the film, character names and story details were changed.

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

Gold is the epic tale of one man's pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club, The Wolf Of Wall Street) as Kenny Wells, a modern day prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. The film is inspired by a true story.

News/Video

THE SOCIAL RECKONING – Official Teaser Trailer
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gM4LkaXwGuY

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

Netflix Dominance: Industry analysts increasingly cite Netflix as the victor. In January 2026, Netflix reported 18% year-over-year revenue growth and is currently pursuing a high-stakes $83 billion all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets (including HBO/Max).

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

YouTube's Rise: Some experts argue YouTube is the true winner of the broader attention economy, surpassing traditional streaming services in total viewership by pivoting back to user-generated content.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News

Gold (1974)

Gold is a 1974 British action-thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, starring Roger Moore and Susannah York. Based on the 1970 novel Gold Mine by Wilbur Smith, the film is set in the South African goldfields and follows a conspiracy by a global syndicate to manipulate the price of gold by sabotaging a rich mine.

Plot: Rod Slater (Moore), a newly appointed general manager, is manipulated by his boss, Manfred Steyner (Bradford Dillman), into drilling through a protective barrier into a subterranean lake. This is intended to flood the mine, causing a global gold shortage and driving up prices for a greedy cabal.

Production Controversy: The film was controversially shot on location in South Africa during the apartheid era. This led to a "black ban" by British film unions, though some crew members defied it to work on the production.

James Bond Connection: Many crew members were veterans of the James Bond franchise, including director Peter Hunt (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), editor John Glen, and title designer Maurice Binder.

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein
Availability in 2026
As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:
Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.
Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films.

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

News

The Australian Financial Review wins Media Man 'Newspaper Of The Month' award

Roy Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Business Of The Month' award

News24 wins Media Man 'Australian Media Outlet Of The Month' award

WWE wins 'Wrestling Promotion Of the Month' award; Runner-up: Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'; Runner-up: LinkedIn

Fox News Australia wins 'Sports Website Of The Month' award

News

Pop Culture Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

Media Man Series

Roman Reigns vs Omos vs Priest - WWE vs AAA
Oba Femi vs Bron Breakker - WWE Sunday Night's Main Event
CM Punk and Grayson Waller vs Birthright
Dominik Mysterio vs La Parka
The Corporation vs The Outsiders
Dominik Mysterio vs El Grande Americano - Rudo vs Technico!
Ocean's 11 vs The Mob
Montana vs Scarface - NXT cinematic
Sammy The Bull and Escobar vs The Don and Santana
God def Devil
The Vision vs Chad Gable and Penta
Grayson Waller vs NXT Office
Waller vs Kross - Real World's Title
Brian Pillman vs Booker Man
Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs The Judgement Day
Chad Gable vs Big Cass
Team Trump def Team Left
Team Paramount vs Hollywooders
The Blackhearts vs Blonde Bombers
Dana White def Naysayers
Sydney Sweeney def critics
Pauline Hanson def critics
Aussie Monos vs Aussie Multis
The Grim vs The Tates
SpaceX def everyone
Tony D'Angelo vs Montana - King Of The Streets
Wolf Of Wall Street vs Wolf Of All Streets
Team Sammy The Bull vs Team New York Waterfront
Oba Femi vs Black Adam
CM Punk def Dirtsheets
Danhausen and Shiloh Hill vs Team Sweet Tooth
Big Cass vs Tala Tonga - Battle Of Giants
Kross Cult vs Zayn Z's -Special Ref: Corbin
Priest vs Mr AAA
El Grande Americano vs Daga
Dominik Mysterio vs El Grande Americano
The Glamour Girls vs The Golden Girls
Zaria vs The Rest
X-Men vs X Coin Men
"Lone Wolf" Baron Corbin vs Wolverine
Mr NXT vs Mr AEW
Mr AAA vs Mr AEW
Rhea Ripley vs Blackheart
Kross Club vs NWO
Sten Lee (Marvel) vs DC Comics (Team Warner)
Avengers vs X-Men
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Mr YouTube vs Mr Rumble
Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
Tony D'Angelo vs Santana - NXT
Aussie Karl and Kyle vs Nine and Mainstream
Zayn and IWC vs Punk and Rhodes - Double Turn?!
Mr Cash vs Mr Dotcom
Money INC vs Money Machine: Special Ref: IRS - Money In The Bank

Best Quotes

"Anyone can find the dirt. To find the gold you just have to keep on digging" Greg Tingle, Founder, Media Man Group

"Oil's ain't oils" John Laws

"Oh, that would definately be a cherry on top. I have the most submissions too" (Gillian Robertson). UFC 330 Press Conference

"Never trust rubber" (on Bathurst) Doug Mulray

"Everything I’ve done has been a bit existential" Ricky Gervais

"Your one of my thousands of children" Joy Hruby OAM

"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing" Warren Buffett

"All that glitters is not always gold. Check carefully" Anon

"You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win" Ted Turner

"Money changes everything" Cyndi Lauper

"We want Google to be the third half of your brain" Sergey Brin

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning" Albert Einstein

"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"Stroke that tiny, fragile, little, male ego" Chelsea Green (to Gunther) WWE SmackDown

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"Make it about money ... about the purse" Bully Ray Dudley

"You have a book John ... Have More Money Machine Now" Corey Graves

"It's about cheques and championships" Booker T

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

"If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry" Paul Heyman

"It's the beauty of WWE. We use all our platforms to cross-promote each other and vice versa" Triple H

"That's Life" Derryn Hinch

"Keep going and going" Sylvester Stallone

"Only light can push away darkness" Anon

"If you want to find gold, you've got to love the process of digging." Alan Menken

"Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold." Leo Tolstoy

"You'd rather own gold; never own the miner." Kevin O'Leary

"Don't try to mine gold when you can sell shovels." Unknown (A popular saying about the California Gold Rush)

"Show me the money" Max Markson

"Fark, Fark, Fark" ... Brett Clements and Graham Kennedy

"I can be really rough and really gentle at the same time. Like, I can push you over and then help you back up"
Kyle Sandilands

"WrestleMania, the Grandaddy of them all" Jim Ross

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part III

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Welcome to the Blockchain" (Toby Ganger)
"Hells Bells" (AC/DC)
"Ring My Bell" (Anita Ward)
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"Manic Monday" (The Bangles)
"Love You till Tuesday" (David Bowie)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"Thursdays Child" (David Bowie)
"Working 9 to 5" (Dolly Parton)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Friday" Ice Cube
"Friday Night" Lily Allen
"Saturday Night Fever" (The Bee Gees)
"Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting" (Elton John) ; Media dedication to LA Knight who mentioned track on WWE Monday Night RAW a few weeks ago!
"No Chance In Hell" (Jim Johnson) (VKM theme music)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Turn to Stone" (ELO)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Money changes everything" (Cyndi Lauper)
"Ace of Spades" (Motorhead)
"Smooth Operator" (Sade)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"Smooth Operator" (Sade) ; Media dedication to Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Robert Stone, Booker T, JBL, Corey Graves, Bully Ray and Michael Hayes
"New York Groove" (KISS) ; Media dedication to Paul Heyman
"Green Light" (Lorde) ; Media dedication to Chelsea Green
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross (and now Grayson Waller)
"Baby, What a Big Surprise" (Chigago) ; Media dedication to Big Cass
"Hungry Like A Wolf" (Duran, Duran) ; Media dedication to Baron Corbin
"King Of The Mountain" (Midnight Oil) ; Media dedication to Oba Femi
"Let There Be Rock" (AC/DC) ; Media decication to Lizzy Rain
"War Machine" (KISS)
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Goldfinger" (Shirley Bassey)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)
"Iron Man" (Black Sabbath)
"Summer of '69" (Bryan Adams)
"Ticket to Ride"(The Beatles)
"New York, New York" (Liza Minnelli), and later Frank Sinatra
"Empire State of Mind" (JAY-Z)
"I Was Only 19" (A Walk in the Light Green). (Red Gum)
"Money, Money, Money" (ABBA)
"Make It Rain" (Jairé). The Beekeeper movie theme
"Basscoin" (RiLLA). The Beekeeper movie theme
"Diamonds" (Rihanna)

Stockmarket Fest!

August 13

Lucky for some, not for others ...

Wrestling With Data, News and Pop Culture

Google AI Getting Results From Numerous Websites, Platforms, et al; Media Man and associates enjoy lift in SEO, GEO, Top 10 catergories; Spread Tentacles and Risk

Media Man Group Agency Targeting X Spammers, Spam Bots: No Mercy To Bots; War on Cyber Crims

WWE Enjoys Strong Buzz On Netflix

WWE RAW
Aug 10
Scope Arena
Norfolk, Virginia
Lucha friendly invasion of sorts! Road To WWE Mexico!

WWE SummerSlam: Big thumbs up
Minneapolis, MN
U.S. Bank Stadium

Road To WWE Money In The Bank
October 10, 2026
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana

WWE RAW lead up: Roman Reigns appeared; Met with AAA GM Rey Mysterio! Tourney set!

WWE SummerSlam: Big thumbs up
RAW in Des Moines, IA. Strong thumbs up

CM Punk buzz endures. Ratings and buzz up! Tiffy Time May Enjoy Gimmick Alteration; Whose Your Daddy?! Showbiz/movie star aspirations. Flair eyes singles gold!

Road To Money In The Bank and SS War Games! TKO's Lucha Libre AAA On Fire!

Danhausen can accept Bitcoin right Mr NXT - Mr Hill! Hill stock up - Cash and Bitcoin! Human Monies On A Pole Match 4 Danhausen def Donimik Mysterio at SummerSlam! Hill says bye to Paxley skit. Buzz.

NXT: Grayson Waller rises! vs Montana, Zilla Fatu run-in!
EVIL On The Hunt
Carpark Hazards? !Waller is the hazard NXT needed! Road To Heatwave 2026! Ms Grey Stock Rising Again! Mr NXT strong on Dark Web! GM Robert Stone making sweet biz deals!

Google Says Again To "Make Useful Content For Humans"

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto shining! Hancock would welcome Space Musk returns!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New? Kyle and Karl Podcast buzz! Tech getting sorted. Made mainstream news!

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time! Podcast fixed tech issues!?

Aussie Truth Tellers Still In Vogue; Aussie Grayson Waller NXT Cooking! Let Him Cook?! GW vs Mr X!

UFC 330
Makhachev vs Machado Garry
August 15, 2026
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WWE SmackDown: Corbin rises! Charlotte Flair geting more support for another gold singles title. Flair For The Gold! Flair Hausen! Human Monies and Gold In The Bank!

WWE SmackDown
August 14 (U.S)
Boston, MASS
TD Garden
CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffy Time and more!

WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown - SummerSlam fallout! Heyman mixes with Oba Femi! Breakker no happy!

Flair For The Gold? Media buzz for WWE living legend Charlotte Flair to reclaim some singles gold. Watch out for a hungry Blake Monroe. Battle Of The Blondes?! Paxley akin to Addams Family!

WWE Get's Baron Corbin; Big Cass on WWE RAW! Corbin's Chapter aka Corbin's Corner! New I/C Champion! Lucha's heading to RAW as tourny to start

PBR - Professional Bull Riders biz - flexability, reflexes, being a tough SOB. Scoring: 50% on bull, 50% on rider. Pop culture: "Bull Rider" (Johnny Cash)

News

Past, Present And Future

August 2026

Aug 13

Markets

ASX 200 futures down 24 points/0.3%: 9128.
AUD +0.01% to US70.63¢

Bitcoin $63,710.39 -0.04%

Wall Street:
Dow -0.04%
S&P +0.3%
Nasdaq +0.5%

VIX -0.73 to 14.55
Gold -0.03% to $US4407.12 an ounce
Brent oil -0.6% to $US88.40 a barrel
Iron ore -0.1% to $US95.70 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.69%
Australia 5.02%

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Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.7060 USD (flat)
Iron Ore: $95.70 USD (down $0.15 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $82.58 USD (down $0.65 USD)
Gold Price: $4,408.73 USD (up $40.20 USD)
Copper Price: $6.6080 USD (down $0.0205 USD)
Dow Jones: 53,770.27 (down 21.58 points)

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Cryptos:

Bitcoin: $63,710.39 -0.04%
Dogecoin: $0.07042 -1.40%
XRP: $1.0106 -0.54%

News (Aust)

Jitters drag ASX lower; Seek plunges 14pc
Original by Grace Lagan

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Wednesday, with factors such as the economic outlook and the Iran war weighing on investor sentiment; the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.5 per cent to close at 9,209.4 points. Seek was down 14.3 per cent at $13.77, Premier Investments finished 11 per cent lower at $11.96 and the Commonwealth Bank fell 0.5 per cent to $172.72. However, FleetPartners rose 5.9 per cent to $4.10 and Bravura Solutions was up 12.5 per cent at $3.14. (RMS)

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Pop Culture themes

The Million Dollar Man Entrance Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ke5eSys09g

"Bull Rider"
Johnny Cash
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6xhXxbtXMA8&list=RD6xhXxbtXMA8&start_radio=1

"Money Changes Everything"
Cyndi Lauper
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After The Bell Hits In New York

TKO (WWE, UFC etc) Looking For Another Lift Before Or After The Bell; Give another few days + to win! OTC?!
WWE SmackDown - Hardcore fans looking for Flair For The Gold says Media Man!
Netflix RAW heats up in hours with Luchas!

WWE SummerSlam: Big thumbs up! Road to WWE NXT Heat Wave

WWE NXT - Shiloh Hill, Mr NXT stock up. The Hills Have Eyes!

TKO Holdings
$195.14
+0.21% (+0.41)

*balls harden up! SS! Road To Money In The Bank! Roman Reigns and Oba Femi well received at SummerSlam and WWE RAW. Human Monies! More Lucha's upcoming 4 WWE and NXT. Edgy WWE and NXT interviews and promos good for biz?! Appears yes.

'What's Your Hussle' launched via Looking4Larry. A month and a half in and still hustling! Any in the can? UFC's Dana White looking for a run for his money. MGM Casino Live campaign overall success! Red and Black winning!? Next casino campaign? We're ready! Kerching! MGM Vegas Gets Lucha Libre AAA TripleMania Night 1!

WWE SummerSlam: Big Thumbs Up! Feel The Heat. Ramp merch. Stockmarket hausen!

WWE: Flair, Green, Sikoa, Danhausen, Gable and LA Knight stock up. Mr NXT Hill stock up, Grayson Waller cooks, Danhausen success by association! Human monies with Bitcoin! Buzz is up.

TKO: SmackDown buzz with Baron Corbin aka Lone Wolf! Lucha Libre AAA on rise. JBL and Graves stock up! WWE's Heyman stock up! Roman Reigns AAA buzz!

Big money in AAA. Mysterio talks to OTC! Clowns, Masks and Lizards! Team Lola Vice! Vice to RAW?

Wrestling legend Bully Ray wants to see more focus on money and the purse in high stakes WWE wrestling matches. Belts and money, contracts ... NXT Mr Stone appears to have taken some notes right Booker T?! It's happening! Human Monies hey Danhausen! Aussie Grayson Waller Cooks On NXT Mic! WWE giants are in!

Alphabet Inc Class A
$343.54
-0.08% (-0.26)

*Recovery didn't last! Dip overnight! Webby's who are Google Friendly and Google AI Search Friendly playing the long game! Google top brass looking to lift in Google Cloud biz! We'll take a PR contract Alphabet HR! On file when the time is right. Pen to paper! Missing Google Finance Classic interface! White Hat is Media Man, with a little grey.

Pop Culture

The Billion Dollar Code (Netflix 2021 Miniseries)

Netflix
$74.21
-0.78% (-0.58)

*Modest dip. John Cena's reps for Little Brother seen this? Cena WWE Unreal buzz. WWE RAW made Aussie Top 10 shows again! Enjoyed bump brother! WWE RAW Top 10 in Australia again! RAW number 2 in Australia. WWE SummerSlam got number 2 position for oz! My Life With The Walter Boys is around number 1 Netflix TV Show in Oz for a few days! WWE RAW around no 2!

Paramount Skydance Corp
$9.50
+1.28% (+0.12)

*Para modest jump up again! Hollywood woke campaigns and politics? Hanging out for a major UFC numbered event? UFC 330 this weekend!
Alley Cats?! Cats Meow!

Landman on Paramount

"I Got To Pick Out A Casket. I Should Pick Out One For You" Tommy Norris

“She Don't Need Experience With Offshore Drilling. She Needs Experience With Bullshitting.” Tommy Norris

Landman Season 2, Episode 2, “Sins Of The Father”
"Your girl problem is a lot easier than your business problem." Tommy Norris

"Our whole lives depend on petroleum... Every f--king thing. And you know what the kicker is? We're gonna run out of it before we find its replacement." Tommy Norris

Season 3

News

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

Paramount's 'Landman' Legend Grows Stronger

Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'

Google Arts & Culture wins Media Man 'Art and Creative' Website Of The Month

News

Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

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Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films.

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Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

News

The Australian Financial Review wins Media Man 'Newspaper Of The Month' award

Roy Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Business Of The Month' award

News24 wins Media Man 'Australian Media Outlet Of The Month' award

WWE wins 'Wrestling Promotion Of the Month' award; Runner-up: Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'; Runner-up: LinkedIn

Fox News Australia wins 'Sports Website Of The Month' award

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Pop Culture Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

Media Man Series

Roman Reigns vs Omos vs Priest - WWE vs AAA
CM Punk and Grayson Waller vs Birthright
Dominik Mysterio and Danhausen - Human Monies On A Pole Match - WWE SummerSlam. Danhausen gets W!
The Corporation vs The Outsiders
Dominik Mysterio vs El Grande Americano - Rudo vs Technico!
Ocean's 11 vs The Mob
Montana vs Scarface - NXT cinematic
Sammy The Bull and Escobar vs The Don and Santana
God def Devil
The Vision vs Chad Gable and Penta
Grayson Waller vs NXT Office
Waller vs Kross - Real World's Title
Brian Pillman vs Booker Man
Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs The Judgement Day
Chad Gable vs Big Cass
Team Trump def Team Left
Team Paramount vs Hollywooders
The Blackhearts vs Blonde Bombers
Dana White def Naysayers
Sydney Sweeney def critics
Pauline Hanson def critics
Aussie Monos vs Aussie Multis
The Grim vs The Tates
SpaceX def everyone
Tony D'Angelo vs Montana - King Of The Streets
Wolf Of Wall Street vs Wolf Of All Streets
Team Sammy The Bull vs Team New York Waterfront
Oba Femi vs Black Adam
CM Punk def Dirtsheets
Danhausen and Shiloh Hill vs Team Sweet Tooth
Big Cass vs Tala Tonga - Battle Of Giants
Kross Cult vs Zayn Z's -Special Ref: Corbin
Priest vs Mr AAA
El Grande Americano vs Daga
Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano vs Evil Dogs
The Glamour Girls vs The Golden Girls
Zaria vs The Rest
X-Men vs X Coin Men
"Lone Wolf" Baron Corbin vs Wolverine
Mr NXT vs Mr AEW
Mr AAA vs Mr AEW
Rhea Ripley vs Blackheart
Kross Club vs NWO
Sten Lee (Marvel) vs DC Comics (Team Warner)
Avengers vs X-Men
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Mr YouTube vs Mr Rumble
Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
Tony D'Angelo vs Santana - NXT
Aussie Karl and Kyle vs Nine and Mainstream
Zayn and IWC vs Punk and Rhodes - Double Turn?!
Mr Cash vs Mr Dotcom
Money INC vs Money Machine: Special Ref: IRS - Money In The Bank

Best Quotes

"Anyone can find the dirt. To find the gold you just have to keep on digging" Greg Tingle, Founder, Media Man Group

"Oil's ain't oils" John Laws

"Never trust rubber" (on Bathurst) Doug Mulray

"Everything I’ve done has been a bit existential" Ricky Gervais

"Your one of my thousands of children" Joy Hruby OAM

"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing" Warren Buffett

"All that glitters is not always gold. Check carefully" Anon

"You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win" Ted Turner

"Money changes everything" Cyndi Lauper

"We want Google to be the third half of your brain" Sergey Brin

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning" Albert Einstein

"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"Make it about money ... about the purse" Bully Ray Dudley

"You have a book John ... Have More Money Machine Now" Corey Graves

"It's about cheques and championships" Booker T

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

"If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry" Paul Heyman

"It's the beauty of WWE. We use all our platforms to cross-promote each other and vice versa" Triple H

"That's Life" Derryn Hinch

"Keep going and going" Sylvester Stallone

"Only light can push away darkness" Anon

"If you want to find gold, you've got to love the process of digging." Alan Menken

"Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold." Leo Tolstoy

"You'd rather own gold; never own the miner." Kevin O'Leary

"Don't try to mine gold when you can sell shovels." Unknown (A popular saying about the California Gold Rush)

"Show me the money" Max Markson

"Fark, Fark, Fark" ... Brett Clements and Graham Kennedy

"I can be really rough and really gentle at the same time. Like, I can push you over and then help you back up"
Kyle Sandilands

"WrestleMania, the Grandaddy of them all" Jim Ross

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part IV

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Welcome to the Blockchain" (Toby Ganger)
"Ring My Bell" (Anita Ward)
"Friday" Ice Cube
"Friday Night" Lily Allen
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"Manic Monday" (The Bangles)
"Working 9 to 5" (Dolly Parton)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Saturday Night Fever" (The Bee Gees)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Turn to Stone" (ELO)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Money changes everything" (Cyndi Lauper)
"Ace of Spades" (Motorhead)
"Smooth Operator" (Sade)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"Smooth Operator" (Sade) ; Media dedication to Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Robert Stone, Booker T, JBL, Corey Graves, Bully Ray and Michael Hayes
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross. Belated Happy Birthday Mr Kross. The legend of Kross keeps building!
"Baby, What a Big Surprise" (Chigago) ; Media dedication to Big Cass
"Hungry Like A Wolf" (Duran, Duran) ; Media dedication to Baron Corbin
"Let There Be Rock" (AC/DC) ; Media decication to Lizzy Rain
"War Machine" (KISS)
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Goldfinger" (Shirley Bassey)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)
"Iron Man" (Black Sabbath)
"Make It Rain" (Jairé). The Beekeeper movie theme
"Basscoin" (RiLLA). The Beekeeper movie theme

Stockmarket Fest!

Wrestling With Data, News and Pop Culture

Google AI Getting Results From Numerous Websites, Platforms, et al; Media Man and associates enjoy lift in SEO, GEO, Top 10 catergories; Spread Tentacles and Risk

WWE Enjoys Strong Buzz And Heat and FanaticsFest, NYC; Danhausen Human Money's! IYO SKY Stock Up On RAW - YEN Strong Heading To WWE SummerSlam

UFC Abu Dhabi aka Fight Night - Ankalaev vs. Guskov - July 25
UFC Meta Ratings - Fans, hardocore and fighters mixed views on Meta AI rankings over human rankings.

WWE RAW: Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, Maxxine and Danhausen On Fire With Promos!l Fans WWE RAW was Detroit Rock City!

WWE SmackDown: Upcoming SmackDown:
Oakland Arena
Oakland, CA
CM Punk buzz endures. Ratings and buzz up! Tiffy Time May Enjoy Gimmick Alteration; Whose Your Daddy?! Showbiz/movie star aspirations; Kiana James is the Mega Brain: Stock up! More W's to Gold Title! Charlotte Flair buzz re Evolution or Four Horsewomen!

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar; Title's Will Always Be There. Lesnar remains legendary! Season Of Beast Hunting! Next week on WWE RAW more developments with Lesnar - Femi!

Road To WWE SummerSlam

Danhausen can accept Bitcoin right Mr NXT - Mr Hill! Hill stock up - Cash and Bitcoin!

King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT: Mike Santana debuts at NXT. Former former TNA champion has got to be looking for gold!
The Don Still Rules; EVIL On The Hunt; Oriental Fireball Action and NXT Carpark Hazards! Road To Heatwave 2026! Ms Grey Stock Rising Again! Mr NXT Hill Buys Tooth from WWE's Danhausen with Bitcoin! GM Robert Stone making sweet biz deals!

Google Says Again To "Make Useful Content For Humans"

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto and BHP shining!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Continues To Take The Beef To Nine

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time!

Aussie Truth Tellers Still In Vogue

UFC Fight Night:
Ankalaev vs. Guskov (aka UFC Fight Night 282)
July 25, 202
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi

WWE Pro Wrestling With Ratings And Share Price: Creative Ramp Up To Boost Buzz; Looking For Flow On Effect For Share Price, Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker and LA Knight On Fire In Good Way. Maxxine gets green light indications from Heyman! Bronson Reed rehab going well per socials! Commentators mention Reed. Otis gets buzz and hearts. Japanese imports rumor mill continues. Another Samoan on the way to main WWE roster?

WWE SmackDown: Corbin on rise! Charlotte Flair geting more support for another gold singles title. Flair For The Gold!

Gunther vs WWE SmackDown GM Nick Aldis is official for WWE SummerSlam!

Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! Brock-Togon! Big Thumbs Up From Most: Road To UFC 330; WWE RAW - Sami Zayn: A People's Champion Again?! Justice For Sami! Tick Tok! Baron Corbin returns and out-tricks Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes! Corbin eyes WWE U.S Title?! Fur will fly?! Bad ass: Lone Wolf or any other name he chooses!

WWE RAW - Detroit Rock City (KISS)
"Ma Baker" (Boney M.) "The Meanest Cat"!

WWE SmackDown - Road To SummerSlam
"California Dreamin" (The Mamas & The Papas)

Flair For The Gold? Media buzz for WWE living legend Charlotte Flair to reclaim some singles gold. Watch out for a hungry Blake Monroe. Battle Of The Blondes?!

WWE Get's Baron Corbin; Big Cass and Enzo Amore Expected On WWE TV Soon! More Japanese Pro Wrestlers In The Works For WWE; Developing Situation. Corbin's Chapter aka Corbin's Corner!

PBL - Professional Bull Riders biz - flexability, reflexes, being a tough SOB. Scoring: 50% on bull, 50% on rider. Pop culture: "Bull Rider" (Johnny Cash)

News

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 23

Markets

ASX 200 futures up 72 points/0.8%: 8839.

AUD -0.03% to US69.97¢

Bitcoin $65,663.76 -0.33%

Wall St:
Dow -0.01%
S&P -0.1%
Nasdaq -0.6%

VIX -0.41 to 16.64
Gold +1.3% to $US4129.97 an ounce
Brent oil +3% to $US93.71 a barrel
Iron ore -0.8% to $US97.60 a tonne
10-year yield: US 4.65% Australia 4.97%

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Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6990 USD (down $0.0001 USD) Iron Ore: $97.60 USD (down $0.85 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $86.48 USD (up $1.49 USD)
Gold Price: $4,130.35 USD (up $52.67 USD)
Copper Price: $6.4910 USD (down $0.0385 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,218.58 (down 6.06 points)

News

Miners lead ASX gains as copper, gold rally

The Australian sharemarket posted a modest gain on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 adding 0.3 per cent to close at 8,823 points. Rob Taubman from UBS Global Markets says equities are likely to remain in a "holding pattern" until the August reporting season begins. BHP was up 2.5 per cent at $59.76, Karoon Energy rose 4.4 per cent to $1.56 and SkyCity Entertainment surged 12.2 per cent to end the session at $0.55. However, CSL was down 2.8 per cent at $117.94 and Lynas Rare Earths fell 3.6 per cent to $15.38. (RMS)

News

News Media (Australia)

Nine cuts metro news jobs in 'digital-first' restructure

Nine Entertainment has advised that its publishing division will shed 30 jobs as part of a 'digital-first' strategy. Nine's publishing boss Tory Maguire has told staff that most of the job losses will be at metropolitan mastheads 'The Age' and 'The Sydney Morning Herald', while its print operations will also be affected; Maguire indicated that the job cuts will be via both voluntary and targeted redundancies. Nine's flagship 'The Australian Financial Review' will not be affected by the latest job cuts. (RMS)

News Lead Up

Media (Australia)

Eddie McGuire's radio show axed after Karl Stefanovic's sacking

ARN Media has advised that the 12-month contract of broadcast industry veteran Eddie McGuire will not be affected by the cancellation of his radio show on Gold FM. 'The Long Weekend' was initially cost-hosted by Karl Stefanovic when it was launched in June, but he was sacked after just two episodes following a controversy over his independent podcast, which also prompted his removal as co-host of Nine's Today breakshow. ARN decided to retain McGuire as the sole host of 'The Long Weekend', but it has announced that the show will not continue. McGuire will instead host a new twice-weekly sports program on Gold FM. (RMS)

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Pop Culture themes

"Rocket Man"

Elon John
https://youtube.com/watch?v=DtVBCG6ThDk&list=RDDtVBCG6ThDk&start_radio=1

The Million Dollar Man Entrance Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ke5eSys09g

Dire Straits
"Money For Nothing" (Official Music Video)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=wTP2RUD_cL0&list=RDwTP2RUD_cL0&start_radio=1

"No Milk Today"
Herman's Hermits
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yW-n0DJFalY&list=RDyW-n0DJFalY&start_radio=1

"Old and Wise"
The Alan Parsons Project
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FDlDKvidYbk&list=RDFDlDKvidYbk&start_radio=1

"Bull Rider"
Johnny Cash
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6xhXxbtXMA8&list=RD6xhXxbtXMA8&start_radio=1

"I See Red"
Split Enz

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TFIrKWg89r4&list=RDTFIrKWg89r4&start_radio=1

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Elon Musk Backs Ideas for Authentic Odyssey Film

Musk replied 'I’m down' to a pitch for Gibson to direct a historically accurate adaptation with authentic ancient Greek ships, armor, and original Homeric Greek dialogue. He also shared an impressive AI clip from Grok Imagine depicting Odysseus and Calypso, vowing a complete feature-length Odyssey before 2026 ends. This follows backlash to Christopher Nolan's recent film starring Matt Damon, criticized for modern English, accents, and casting choices despite its $280 million box office.

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Netflix RAW heats up Danhausen, Chad Gable, Luchas

Road 2 WWE SummerSlam; Road to WWE NXT Heat Wave

WWE NXT - Shiloh Hill buys a replacement tooth from Danhausen using stolen Bitcoin! - July 21. Mr NXT stock up. The Hills Have Eyes!

TKO Holdings
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Now wait for the share price to leap back up! WWE looking to move more SummerSlam tickets.

SmackDown buzz with Baron Corbin aka Lone Wolf! Lucha Libra AAA 'Money Machine' stock on rise. "Needs a W". JBL. JBL still looking to joint Los Toxicas. Big money in AAA Clowns and Lizards! Team Lola Vice!

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The Billion Dollar Code (Netflix 2021 Miniseries)
"You didn't just steal our code, Brian. You stole our future." — Carsten Schlüter (confronting Brian Anderson)

Netflix
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Wainting to bump back up again and again brother! More content hitting Netflix interface. WWE Unreal Season 3 on July 21! Hit Australia! Netflix looks to slam naysayers again! WWE Unreal attempts to crack Aussie Top 10 on Netflix streaming charts. Not happening thus far. Let's Go Cena! Why? You know why!

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*Para up finally! Hollywood woke campaigns and politics at play here? Stonr revovery due with Trump Trade shoulder rubbing? Free to ask! Buzz: Parra may move out of Hollywood! Team Media Man "I Want To Break Free" (Queen) McGregor: Against All Odds! Like Rocky, Rambo, I Play Rocky and The Terminator, Paramount comeback! .. just in perfect time right Arnie! Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or T-800 ! Update: Wishing Mystic Mac a speedy recovery. Much respect to all who enter the Octagon. Revamp MTV Celeb Death Match?

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“She Don't Need Experience With Offshore Drilling. She Needs Experience With Bullshitting.” Tommy Norris
Landman Season 2, Episode 2, “Sins Of The Father”

"Your girl problem is a lot easier than your business problem." Tommy Norris

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Season 3

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Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

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Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films.

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

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Neo vs Agent Smith
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Money INC vs Money Machine: Special Ref: IRS - Money In The Bank
Best Quotes
"Anyone can find the dirt. To find the gold you just have to keep on digging" Greg Tingle, Founder, Media Man Group
"All that glitters is not always gold. Check carefully" Anon
"You can never quit. Winners never quit, and quitters never win" Ted Turner
"Money changes everything" Cyndi Lauper

"We want Google to be the third half of your brain" Sergey Brin

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning" Albert Einstein

"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"Make it about money ... about the purse" Bully Ray Dudley

"You have a book John ... Have More Money Machine Now" Corey Graves

"It's about cheques and championships" Booker T

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

"If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry" Paul Heyman

"It's the beauty of WWE. We use all our platforms to cross-promote each other and vice versa" Triple H

"That's Life" Derryn Hinch

"Keep going and going" Sylvester Stallone

"Only light can push away darkness" Anon

"If you want to find gold, you've got to love the process of digging." Alan Menken

"Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold." Leo Tolstoy

"You'd rather own gold; never own the miner." Kevin O'Leary

"Don't try to mine gold when you can sell shovels." Unknown (A popular saying about the California Gold Rush)

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part VI

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Saturday Night Fever" (The Bee Gees)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)
"Iron Man" (Black Sabbath)

Google AI Getting Results From Numerous Websites, Platforms, et al; Media Man and associates enjoy lift in SEO, GEO, Top 10 catergories

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn Has Big loss to CM Punk Monday Night in Chi-Town! See WWE YouTube for backstage Zayn break down!

WWE SmackDown: CM Punk buzz is here. OK, USA

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar

Road To WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (New York, MSG) July 18; Danhausen Is Poster Child of NYC! Rhodes and Punk vs Gunther and Zayn!

It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT: The Don Still Rules; EVIL On The Hunt; Nattie Eyes Shades Of Gray Women's Champ; Gray wins! Road To Heatwave 2026!

Google Cloud Summit Took Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!; Google Disrupts! ; Australian Market Warmish To Google AI, Overall Products And Services; Team Alphabet! Google Summits Prep Potential Employees Or Contract Placements?! Motivates Go-Getters To Sign With The Big G! Webby's Still Buzzing! Google Clound edits Media Man highlight photos and videos.

Google Says Again To "Make Useful Content For Humans"

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto and BHP shines most of time!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Internet Media Biz: General Public Sees Through Slop Websites; Well Established Website Portals Win!

Aussie Media Karl Continues To Take The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News; Team KK Enjoying Early Success! One Nation UK Media Blitz!

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured. Let's F'N Go!

Aussie Truth Tellers In Vogue

WWE SmackDown: CM Punk Buzz; You're WWE Champ?! Ricky Saints buzz, Williams vs Hayes. Corbin! Gunther gets physical with WWE SM GM Nick Aldis!

Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! Brock-Togon! UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most: Road To UFC 329; WWE RAW - CM Punk def Sami Zayn: Tick Tok! Baron Corbin returns and out-tricks Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes!

WWE RAW- CM Punk def Zayn - WWE Title - Fresh Victory On RAW. Chicago! "Ma Baker" (Boney M.) "The Meanest Cat"! Zayn goes nuts backstage post loss. Captured on film! WWE YouTube pumping with heat and buzz! Emotion sells! Health and well-being check buzz per WWE SmackDown call to Nick Aldis!

Australian Media Community Says Goodbye To "The Human Headline" Derryn Hinch; RIP Legend

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 11

Markets

After The Bell

ASX 200 futures up 3 points: 8741

AUD flat at US69.41¢

Bitcoin $64,103.21 +0.17%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P +0.8%
Nasdaq +1.3%

VIX -1.0 to 15.84
Gold +1.1% to $US4,123.64 an ounce
Brent oil -2.6% at $US76.02 a barrel
Iron ore -0.3% at $US98.70 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.53%
Australia 4.87%

News Lead Up

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6939 USD (up $0.0009 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.70 USD (down $0.55 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $71.77 USD (down $2.99 USD)
Gold Price: $4,123.44 USD (up $48.03 USD)
Copper Price: $6.2495 USD (up $0.1320 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,487.41 (up 139.02 points)

News

Miners, Rio drag ASX lower; FDC soars 12pc on debut
The Australian sharemarket declined for the fourth day in a row on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 22.60 points at 8762.50. Investors were unnerved by the renewal of conflict in the Middle East, although oil steadied after jumping more than five per cent on Wednesday. FDC Consolidated jumped 12 per cent to $3.37 after it debuted on the ASX at an IPO price of $3 and Santos was up by two per cent to $7.65, but Rio Tinto fell by 3.3 per cent to $158.52 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock. (RMS). (Media Man: Again, play the long game to win).

News Lead Up

48 Hours Ago

ASX pares losses as Iran strikes fuel oil surge

The Australian sharemarket edged lower on Wednesday, in response to new US airstrikes on Iran that could jeopardise the peace process. The S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.02 per cent to close at 8,785.1 points, although it was down 1.4 per cent early in the session. BHP fell 2.3 per cent to $57.51, Telstra was three per cent lower at $4.92 in response to a mobile network outage, and WiseTech Global shed 7.3 per cent to finish at $34.65. However, Santos rose 5.8 per cent to $7.20 and the ANZ Bank added 1.2 per cent to close at $35.87.

News Lead Up (Australia)

AI jitters hit ASX miners; bank stocks jump

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Tuesday, with a sell-off in South Korea and renewed tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment; the S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.03 per cent to close at 8,803.9 points. BHP was down 1.9 per cent at $58.87, Santos shed 1.5 per cent to end the session at $7.09 and The A2 Milk Company fell 4.4 per cent to $7.37. However, WiseTech Global rose 5.7 per cent to $37.37 and Westpac rose 2.4 per cent to $36.16. (RMS)

(Media Man Peg-On: Pop Culture):

"No Milk Today"

Herman's Hermits
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yW-n0DJFalY&list=RDyW-n0DJFalY&start_radio=1

"Old and Wise"

The Alan Parsons Project
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FDlDKvidYbk&list=RDFDlDKvidYbk&start_radio=1

News Media/Sports Media

Foxtel goes global to fund record NRL deal

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys says the National Rugby League's new seven-year broadcasting rights deal will "future proof" the game. He adds that the record $5.3bn deal will allow the NRL to grow both in Australia and internationally. Incumbent broadcasters Foxtel and Nine Entertainment have retained the rights; every match in the regular season and the finals will be televised by Foxtel and its Kayo Sports streaming service, while Nine will show three matches per week and have exclusive rights to the NRL grand final and the State of Origin series. New Zealand pay-TV network Sky is also included in the deal. The NRL and Foxtel owner DAZN will establish a revenue-sharing deal which is aimed at launching the league in new markets. (RMS)

News Lead Up

Pop Culture/Pro Wrestling

60 Hours Ago

Hulk Hogan's Shocking Heel Turn Launches nWo 30 Years Ago

On July 7, 1996, at WCW's Bash at the Beach, Hogan betrayed his teammates during a six-man tag match against Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, forming the New World Order and declaring it wrestling's future. Fans threw trash and one even jumped the barricade in outrage as boos filled the Ocean Center. The turn fueled WCW Nitro's 83-week ratings dominance over WWF Raw, sparked the Monday Night Wars, and reshaped wrestling with edgier storylines and the Attitude Era. (Media Man Peg-On): The legend of Hulk Hogan and the nWo will live forever!

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TKO (WWE, UFC etc) Looking For Another Lift Before Or After The Bell; Give another 12 hours + to win! Road 2 SummerSlam; Road to UFC 329 on July 11 (Las Vegas, USA)

TKO Holdings
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*balls softer again overnight. Paul Heyman mastermind to be put to test with TKO beancounters again?! 'What's Your Hussle' launches via Looking4Larry. UFC's Dana White looking for a run for his money. Did CM Punk victory over Sami Zayn help lift the share price? Not in last 48 hours. At least for a day, but now down again! It's free to ask about these things! MGM Casino Live campaign overall success! Red and Black winning!? Punk wears Bret "Hitman" Hart colours in winning effort of Zayn. Bring on WWE SummerSlam: Feel The Heat. Keep Saudi and MI on US soil happy to get a lift? Ramp merch. Stockmarket hausen! CM Punk GTS victory help give a merch element lift?! It appears so! Punk buzz. Zami goes nuts and breaks down after Punk loss, captured on film! UFC 329 Mystic Mac buzz! Against All Odds! Mac may help share lift with a strong weekend showing. Team McGregor.

Alphabet Inc Class A
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*another mild Alphabet dip overnight. Alpha seeks to be bullish again! Webby's who are Google Friendly and Google AI Search Friendly playing the long game!

Netflix
$73.37
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*John Cena's reps for Little Brother seen this?! Enjoyed bump brother! Now dipped again! Wainting to bump back up againt brother! Netflix looks to slam naysayers!

Paramount Skydance Corp
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*Para up overnight. One of only a few streamers who finished the week stronger, with all the others above in a weeker position than start of the week! Para bouncing back like a UFC world champ. Looking for a win via ground and pound like McGregor knows a thing of two about .. lead up to this weekend! Comon's Mystic McGregor Magic In Motion. Make a comeback victory for UFC and Parra! Less than 48 hour To Mystic Mac Return To Octagon! Needed and got a kick along of share price to lift streaming partner! Team Media Man McGregor: Against All Odds! Like Rocky, Rambo and The Terminator, Paramount Will Be Back .. just in perfect time right Arnie! Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or T-800 !

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Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'

Google Arts & Culture wins Media Man 'Art and Creative' Website Of The Month

News

Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL) is a privately owned Australian mineral exploration and agriculture company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. As of 2026, it is recognized as one of the most successful private companies in Australian history.

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

The company was founded on November 25, 1955, by Lang Hancock, who is credited with discovering the world's largest iron ore deposit in 1952. When Gina Rinehart took over following his death in 1992, the company was in a precarious financial state with significant debt.

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films.

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here, I could have sworn These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh, but I'm proud of you, but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

Gary Kemp wrote both the music and lyrics; the song was produced by the partnership of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. The music video was filmed on location in Carmona, Spain and directed by Brian Duffy. The video featured Sadie Frost as a gold-painted nymph, in one of her earlier roles. Some parts of the music video were also filmed in Leighton House, which was also used in the video for "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers.

Spandau Ballet are one of Britain’s great iconic bands having sold over 25 million records, scored numerous multi-platinum albums and amassed 23 hit singles across the globe since their humble beginnings as a group of friends with dreams of stardom in the late 1970s. It wasn’t long before they became fully-fledged members of the iconic Blitz Club scene and established themselves as one of the super-groups of the 80s.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.
Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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Best Quotes

"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

"If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry" Paul Heyman

"It's the beauty of WWE. We use all our platforms to cross-promote each other and vice versa" Triple H

"That's Life" Derryn Hinch

"Keep going and going" Sylvester Stallone

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Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part II

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

July 7, 2026

"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Monday, Monday" *The Mamas & the Papas)
"Manic Monday" (The Bangles)
"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn New WWE Champ: Wins Big In Riyadh, Saudi'; Big loss to CM Punk Monday Night in Chi-Town!

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Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured. Let's F'N Go!

Aussie Truth Tellers In And Around Media vs Corp Media Liars

Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! Brock-Tagon! UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most: Road To UFC 329; WWE Night Of Champions: Sami Zayn Gets WWE Gold In Saudi: 20 years in the making! Tick Tok!

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Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 7

Markets

ASX 200 futures down 3 points/0.03%: 8807

AUD +0.2% to US69.55¢

Bitcoin $63,004.86 +0.28%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P +0.7%
Nasdaq +1.1%

VIX -0.24 to 15.57
Gold -0.3% to $US4165.23 an ounce
Brent oil -0.2% to $US72.01 a barrel
Iron ore +0.6% to $US98.40 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.47%
Australia 4.78%

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Numbers Double Check

July 7

Australian Dollar: $0.6952 USD (up $0.0020 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.40 USD (up $0.30 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $68.68 USD (down $0.10 USD)
Gold Price: $4,164.96 USD (down $10.11 USD)
Copper Price: $6.2495 USD (up $0.0255 USD)
Dow Jones: 53,055.91 (up 155.84 points)

News (Australia)

Shares end touch lower; CSL hits May peak

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.02 per cent to close at 8,831 points. BHP fell 0.8 per cent to $60.02, Genesis Minerals shed 4.1 per cent to end the session at $6.03 and Westpac was down 1.1 per cent at $35.29. However, CSL was up two per cent at $124.23, Santos advanced 1.4 per cent to $7.20 and WiseTech Global rose 7.3 per cent to $35.37.

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Workers back strike option at BHP's Port Hedland hub

The Australian Workers Union's ballot on protected industrial action has been supported by about 97 per cent of its members at BHP's iron ore export hub in the Pilbara. The AWU voted to join with several other unions in threatening to take industrial action at Port Hedland; they will be required to provide five days' notice if they opt to proceed with work bans. BHP shipped 290 million tonnes of iron ore via Port Hedland in 2025-26, and says it could lose about $100m worth of revenue per day if the port is shut down due to industrial action. (RMS)

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Microsoft play puts heat on AI giants

News Corporation and the Guardian have previously struck global deals with OpenAI for some access to their content. However, Nine Entertainment's deal with Microsoft - which allows the latter's Copilot artificial intelligence platform to use content from Nine's mastheads in search results - is the first time a major Australian news publisher has signed a local licensing arrangement for its copyrighted material with a global technology company. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's former chairman Rod Sims says Nine's deal will set an important precedent, and shows that the nation's Australia's copyright laws are "fit for purpose". (RMS)

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Just six of this year's IPOs are in the green

There have been mixed fortunes for the 17 companies that have listed on the Australian stock exchange so far in 2026. One-third of these stocks are now more than 20 per cent below their IPO price, and just six are currently trading above their price on debut. Resources stocks in particular have underperformed, with gold plays such as Unity Metals, Valiant Gold and MB Gold being amongst the hardest hit. Meanwhile, stocks that have remained above their IPO price include SkinKandy, Boresight and KTEK Aerosystems. (RMS)

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NRL rights deal delivers blow to Stan

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys has declined to comment on media reports which ha ve suggested that the NRL's next broadcasting rights deal will be worth about $700m a year. The reports claimed that incumbent broadcasters Foxtel and Nine Entertainment will pay around $500m and $150m a year respectively, while a New Zealand network will pay $50m to broadcast the Warriors' matches. This would value the seven-year deal at around $5bn, exceeding the AFL's current rights deal. Nine is expected to retain the rights to three NRL matches per week, as well as finals, the grand final and State of Origin matches; however, Nine had initially pushed for the rights to all NRL matches, including streaming rights via Stan Sport. (RMS)

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GTA VI Pre-Orders Launch Worldwide with Record Hype

The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the standard edition at $79.99 and Ultimate Edition at $99.99 offering exclusive vehicles, weapons, and shops like tattoo parlors. Digital buyers get a free month of GTA+ and retro packs, while physical copies ship with download codes, drawing complaints from collectors. Early sales show PS5 leading Xbox 6-to-1, with unconfirmed reports of 39 million pre-orders and $3 billion in revenue, building on GTA V's 200 million copies sold. (Media Man Peg-On): The hype is real. Revved up for the mean streets of GTA.

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy is your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Golden Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

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EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

EA Sports UFC 6 restores open weight class selection in Prospect ranked ladder placement matches, letting players choose divisions freely just weeks before the June 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The feature, a hit in the first three games, was dropped in UFC 4 and 5 for rotating classes but returns alongside revamped fighter ratings and Flow State perks to mix up matchups. Streamers like Liam Healy hail it as a game-changer, though some note potential matchmaking issues in lighter divisions and lament the lack of PC support at launch. (Media Man Peg-On): The best of both worlds. Ground and pound and strike action. Take down your gaming store today, in a fun and friendly way. Road To The White House and beyond!

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Mack Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Manufacturer Of The Month' award

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Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

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Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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CM def Zayn
Kross Cult vs Zayn Z's
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Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
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Tony D'Angelo vs Mr EVIL - NXT (Great American Bash)
Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker - WWE Night of Champions
WWE vs everyone - WWE Satuday Night's Main Event - July 18 - Madison Square Garden, NYC
Aussie Karl and Aussie Kyle vs Nine and Mainstream
Zayn and Jimmy Uso vs IWC?!
Higher Power vs The Darkness
Zayn vs Kross
Priest vs Vikingo
Pro Surfers vs Free Surfers
Neo vs Agent Smith

Best Quotes

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part II

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)

Road To WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules!
It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team BulldozerL Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most

Past, Present And Future

June 2026

June 23

Markets

ASX 200 futures up 21 points/0.2%: 8831

AUD -0.2% to US70.01¢

Bitcoin $63,912.35 +1.08%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P -0.4%
Nasdaq -1.3%

VIX +0.50 to 17.28
Gold +0.9% to $US4191.82 an ounce
Brent oil -3.3% to $US77.95 a barrel
Iron ore -0.3% to $US98.30 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.51%
Australia 4.81%

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.7002 USD (down $0.0012 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.30 USD (down $0.55 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $75.19 USD (down $2.35 USD)
Gold Price : $4,191.60 USD (up $35.92 USD)
Copper Price: $6.3680 USD (up $0.0310 USD)
Dow Jones: 51,712.71 (up 148.01 points)

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $63,912.35 +1.08%

Dogecoin: $0.08225 +0.19%

XRP: $1.1262 +0.38%

News (Aust(

ASX edges lower; WiseTech plunges 18pc

The Australian sharemarket finished slightly lower on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.1 per cent to close at 8,816.1 points. BHP was down 1.7 per cent at $60.34, Karoon Energy fell 3.1 per cent to $1.39 and WiseTech Global shed 18.4 per cent to the session at $30.08 in response to the latest scandal that has embroiled executive chairman Richard White. However, Insurance Australia Group rose three per cent to $8.22 and SGH was up three per cent at $44.57. (RMS)

News (Aust)

Investors snub ASX as money goes offshore

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index has gained just 1.2 per cent so far in 2026; in contrast, the Nasdaq has risen by 14 per cent and Japan's Nikkei is up 43 per cent. Richard Schellbach from UBS says the ASX 200 looks unattractive and uncompetitive to global investors compared with other equity markets in the region, citing factors such as high interest rates and the effect of the federal government's budget tax changes on the property sector. Sebastian Mullins from Schroders says the high valuations of Australian shares makes the local bourse very expensive relative to corporate profits.

News Lead Up (Aust/Int)

June 22

Wall St buys into News succession

The majority of the Murdoch family-owned News Corporation's value can be attributed to its 61 per cent stake in real estate classifieds company REA. For the last decade, its REA stake has accounted for an average of 65 per cent of News Corp's market value, but REA's share price has dropped 47 per cent from its 52-week high on 20 August last year, causing the value of News Corp's stake to fall by almost $10 billion. REA's decline means that the sharemarket is now ascribing value to the rest of the News Corp empire, with analysts most excited about its Dow Jones unit. It seems that the so-called Murdoch discount may be narrowing, but it "is alive and well", with the question being if the next generation of the family is "sufficiently motivated to get rid of it". (RMS)

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Sports Business: NRL

Amazon in race for NRL as V'landys mulls splitting pay TV games

Sources have indicated that Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is interested in acquiring the broadcasting rights for up to two National Rugby League matches each week. The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter has indicated that he is open to NRL matches being split between several subscription video services, provided that the cost remains affordable for fans. The incumbent NRL broadcasters, Nine Entertainment and pay-TV group Foxtel, both want to secure the rights to all matches; Nine would show NRL on both its free-to-air channels and Stan Sport, while Foxtel would seek a sub-licencing deal with the Seven or Ten networks in order to comply with anti-siphoning laws. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Pros and cons with spitting media rights between various platforms. Fan friendly elements vs bean counter money grabs!

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has bought a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) stake in rocket and satellite company SpaceX. It represents Hancock Prospecting's biggest investment outside of iron ore, with Rinehart claiming that the Elon Musk-owned company is a further example of "why the world needs more enterprise, more builders and much less bureaucracy". Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy in your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

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SpaceX IPO Nears, Pushing Elon Musk Toward Trillionaire Status

SpaceX plans to price shares at $135 each on Thursday, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and raising up to $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, with trading possibly starting Friday on Nasdaq under SPCX. Musk's 42% stake would be worth $740 billion to $866 billion, combined with his $300 billion-plus Tesla holdings pushing his net worth over $1 trillion according to Forbes and Bloomberg estimates. Prediction markets give 96% odds he'll be the first trillionaire by year-end, amid X users celebrating employee windfalls and free markets while others decry economic inequality, with jokes about Musk's riches flying alongside analyst cautions on risks. (Media Man Peg-On): To the Moon, Mars and Beyond. Real Life Iron Man Musk firing on all cylinders. Investors getting stars in their eyes?! Record Breaking Rocket Man!?

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June 16

Gold is finding its footing

Gold has surged at its fastest pace in two months following reports that Donald Trump has called off strikes against Iran. The precious metal extended its rally on news of a deal between Washington and Tehran. With tensions easing, the outlook for Gold is improving. After dropping 18% from its highs and hitting its lowest level since November 2025, investors are once again seeing reasons for optimism.

Since the start of the geopolitical conflict, the precious metal has moved in the opposite direction to oil, so the fall in Brent has allowed gold to find its footing. Higher energy prices heighten the risks of inflation becoming entrenched at elevated levels and increase the likelihood of the Fed tightening monetary policy. This creates a headwind for gold, whilst the end of the conflict in the Middle East becomes a tailwind.

The precious metal’s rebound is being driven by US stock indices returning to record highs. The history of gold’s transformation into a risky asset dates back to 2025. At that time, gold prices jumped by 65%, whilst the New York Stock Exchange mining index rose by a record 155%. Gold can also serve as a source of liquidity, with investors selling it during stock market downturns to meet margin requirements.

Another factor set to drive gold's growth is increased demand for bullion from central banks. According to the WGC, 45% of the 76 central banks that responded to the survey plan to buy gold over the next 12 months. This is a record high since such surveys began in 2018. In emerging markets, this figure stands at 53%.

Taken together, easing tensions in the Middle East, lower oil prices, a reduced likelihood of further Fed tightening in 2026, stronger equity markets and robust central bank demand are creating a more supportive backdrop for gold, potentially paving the way for a broader recovery in prices.

The technical picture also favours the bulls, showing a striking surge in buying activity from the 61.8% Fibonacci support level of the 2022–2025 rally. Further confirmation of the reversal comes from the bounce off the 50-week moving average, which turned sharply upwards after slipping at the start of June.

Summary: Gold is rebounding as Middle East tensions ease, oil prices fall, Fed tightening risks fade, equities strengthen, and central bank demand supports recovery. (FxPro)

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Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
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Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

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Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

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Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

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Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.
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