Episodes

June 20, 2023

81: Custodian Going Bankrupt? | What's Going On With Prime Trust and …

A deeper dive into the pros and cons of qualified custodians used by exchanges vs having your own infrastructure. A bankruptcy scare that led to speculation. Seems like Swan is doing just fine as it adds 85 jobs openings, tri...

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June 12, 2023

80: Passive Index Funds Are Anti-American | Do The Math | Bitcoin is …

The Foss is boss. A wide ranging conversation from passive index funds to credit default swaps, Bitcoins total addressable market and simple math. Links from the show: Blockchain Visualization Lopp's List of Bitcoin Visualiza...

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June 10, 2023

79: FIRE Movement Beginnings | Blending Bitcoin Into the Financial In…

Where I started in the FIRE movement and how Bitcoin fits in and simplifies it. The teachings of frugality, optimization, continuous improvement and more are sound, but being based on a fiat ponzi is not. Links from the show:...

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June 2, 2023

78: Assets, Liabilities & Insurance Against Catastrophe | Turning Lia…

Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin is insurance. In fact, many investors and billionaires feel the same way. He also teaches the difference between assets and liabilities and I share ways to turn liabilities into assets. Links from...

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May 30, 2023

77: Bitcoin Miami 2023 | Swan House

I was in Miami for Bitcoin Conference 2023, saw some great keynotes, met cool Bitcoiners, saw amazing art and made new friends. Here is what it was like to go. Links from the show: CryptoCloaks Orange Pill App Brian De Mint -...

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May 25, 2023

76: P2 Real Estate vs Bitcoin | Can't Afford A House? Buy Bitcoin

Part 2 of my real estate episode. Comparing Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining to real estate, and my dilemma with keeping or selling my rental. Links from the show: BTCTherapist on Real Estate vs Stocks vs Metals vs BTC MitchellHodl...

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May 16, 2023

75: My Real Estate Experience | Trespassing Neighbors | Smoke and Mol…

This is part 1 of my real estate journey going over my history, missed opportunities, lessons learned and difficulties. More takeaways, insights and comparison to Bitcoin coming in Part 2! Links from the show: Adverse Possess...

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May 11, 2023

74: Why I Care About Money and Why You Should Too | Bitcoin Miami 202…

Money is taboo, some think it is tacky to talk about or that it doesn't matter much. Short Banks, Long Bitcoin Links from the show: Orange Pill App: Find Bitcoiners near you Blockstream Jade Cold card Muun Wallet Wallet of Sa...

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May 9, 2023

73: "Banking System Is Sound" | Are Bank Failures Intentional? | Debt…

Lots going on this week with bank failures, inflation blaming and billionaires shorting the dollar. Short Banks, Long Bitcoin Links from the show: Banking System is sound - Yellen FDIC insurance Mark Zuckerberg's 1% Mortgage ...

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April 27, 2023

72: Another Bank Failure | Economist Says Have Fun Staying Poor | Bil…

Lots going on this week with bank failures, inflation blaming and billionaires shorting the dollar. Short the Dollar, Long Bitcoin Links from the show: First Republic Bank Failing BoE Economist says inflation is your fault Wa...

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April 25, 2023

71: Taylor Swift Does More Due Diligence Than Shark Tanks Kevin O'Lea…

Taylor Swift has a solid team around her and asked the right questions to avoid a Reputation Disaster. She knew FTX was trouble when they walked in. Links from the show: Taylor Swift did her homework on FTX, dodged a bullet, ...

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April 19, 2023

70: Bitcoin Readily Dismissed by Media, Financial Advisors | We Are S…

Links from the show: Clark Howard on Term vs Whole Life Insurance Buy, Borrow, Defer, Die They Own Bitcoin NYTimes hit piece Riot Blockchains response ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog po...

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April 13, 2023

69: What Will Bitcoin's Price Do? No One Knows

Price predictions come from all sorts of different places, chart/technical analysis abounds. Does anyone really know what the price will do? I'm not sure, but we talk about some ways to think about it. To me, price is irrelev...

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April 6, 2023

68: Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome, Stocks & Pez

A random show Links from the show: Orange Pill App - meet Bitcoiners Fountain podcast player Executive Order 6102 Elizabeth Warren anti-crypto army CBDC vs Bitcoin Softwar by Jason Lowery Jacob Asparian - Bitcoin Derangement ...

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March 30, 2023

67: Bitcoin For Business

Today I share how your business can hold Bitcoin on the balance sheet and also accept it as a medium of payment. Please consult your accountant, this is not financial advice. Links from the show: Swan Bitcoin Entity Account D...

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March 27, 2023

66: Bitcoin Apps For Learning and Earning

Today I walk through apps that help you earn, use and Learn about Bitcoin. Links from the show: Fold App Episode 46 on Fold Card Episode 39 on Fold BillPay Old Episode on Choice IRA Episode 45 on Fountain Podcast Player Muun ...

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March 20, 2023

65: Bank Collapses, Bailouts, and Inflation Fueling Bitcoin Adoption

Chaos in Lebanon, Nigeria and even the United States as inflation, currency debasement take place. Links from the show: Lebanese depositors smash up, burn Beirut banks - Reuters Banks burn in Lebanon as exchange rate falls to...

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March 7, 2023

64: Store Your Time Across Time and Space

How to store your time and money across time and space without it being eroded away, the problems of gold and fiat currency etc. Links from the show: The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth Here's my Volley link for consulting: h...

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March 4, 2023

63: Bitcoin Automates Central Banks

Today I share some thoughts on how automation furthers human civilization and how Bitcoin automates central banks, removing many market inefficiencies in the process. Links from the show: Effortless by Greg Mckeown Here's my ...

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March 1, 2023

62: Know Feel Do - Reverse Engineer Your Behavior

Today I share some thoughts on framework that helps us uncover why we don't do things we know we should Links from the show: Know Feel Do - Reverse Engineer Your Behavior How To Freeze Your Kids Credit Here's my Volley link f...

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Feb. 25, 2023

61: Is Bitcoin A Pyramid or Ponzi Scheme?

Have you ever heard Bitcoin called a Ponzi or Pyramid scheme? What's the truth? Let's find out. Links from the show: Odell's Article Bitcoin Is Not A Ponzi Here's my Volley link for consulting: https://me.volley.app/stu =====...

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Feb. 20, 2023

60: Artificial Scarcity | 1% Gains | Savings Rate | Job Hopping | Gam…

A brief and wide ranging episode on the power of savings rate, artificial scarcity, job hopping and gamification of saving and investing. Links from the show: Mr. Money Mustache's Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retiremen...

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Feb. 18, 2023

59: Seven Ways I'm Investing In 2023

Today I share the ways I'm investing in 2023: My network New skills Bigger emergency fund Less debt Stocks Bitcoin Real Estate Here's my Volley link for consulting: https://me.volley.app/stu ============================== Che...

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Jan. 14, 2023

58: Goals For Q1 of 2023

Today I talk about doing 90 days sprints and breaking your New Years Resolutions down into smaller pieces, along with outcome vs process oriented goals. Here's my Volley link for consulting: https://me.volley.app/stu ========...

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