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Money, Meaning, and the Search for Truth with Seb Bunney

Abundant Mines — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:08:51 +0000

About Seb Bunney:
Seb is the author of The Hidden Cost of Money and a writer focused on the intersection of money, human behavior, and society.

Connect with Seb:
Website: https://sebbunney.com
Twitter/X: x.com/sebbunney

About Abundant Mines:
Abundant Mines is a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company powered by renewable energy, focused on transparency, education, and long-term partnerships.

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From the White House to Truth with Frank Corva

Abundant Mines — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0000

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Why Privacy Is Essential in a Bitcoin World
02:13 Frank Corva’s Path Into Bitcoin
07:39 Financial Struggle, Fiat Failure, and Finding Bitcoin
12:33 Bitcoin Circular Economies & Real-World Impact
19:00 Bitcoin, Consciousness, and Personal Transformation
25:40 Abundant Mines & Bitcoin Mining Explained
35:00 Bitcoin as Money That Respects Time and Labor
43:00 Bringing Bitcoin Stories to the Mainstream
01:03:20 Financial Privacy, Samurai Case & Open-Source Developers
01:12:21 Navigating Bear Markets & Building Conviction

Bitcoin's Path Ahead with Innovator Robin Seyr

Abundant Mines — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0000

We'll cover:
🔹 What success really costs when things are “working”
🔹 Why stepping back before burnout matters
🔹 How boredom and patience become strategic advantages
🔹 Letting go of old definitions of winning
🔹 Building smarter systems instead of grinding harder
🔹 The role of leverage, distribution, and community
🔹 How a Bitcoin mindset shapes long-term decisions

🎙Guest: Robin Seyr
https://x.com/RobinSeyr

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 The Inevitable Money Printing and Bitcoin's Role
00:55 Introduction to Today's Guest: Robin Ser
01:50 Robin Ser's Journey and Market Insights
02:52 Bitcoin's Market Perception and Misconceptions
19:20 The Importance of Cash Reserves and Financial Planning
30:58 Navigating Business and Personal Financial Strategies
38:01 The Turning Point: Hiring the First Employees
38:35 Negotiating with Sponsors for Support
38:58 Struggles and Successes of Scaling Up
39:49 Reevaluating the Podcast Format
40:21 Exploring New Content Strategies
41:33 The Importance of Taking Breaks
42:59 Cost Savings and Efficiency Improvements
45:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs: Embrace Change
48:29 The Power of Boredom and Reflection
55:48 Launching Micros Seeded: The Journey
01:07:34 Looking Ahead: Plans for 2026
01:11:20 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

The Next Phase of Bitcoin Mining w/Nico & Cindy

Cindy Feng, Nico Smid, Beau Turner — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:33:09 +0000

We cover:
🔹 What the Zeta Hash milestone actually signals for miners
🔹 Why hash rate alone is no longer the dominant metric
🔹 How efficiency and capital discipline are reshaping mining economics
🔹 The impact of AI and HPC on mining infrastructure
🔹 What’s changing in ASIC cycles and hardware strategy
🔹 How energy strategy is becoming a competitive advantage
🔹 Where mining stocks and capital markets are heading next

🎙 Guests:
Nico Smid - Founder, Digital Mining Solutions
Cindy Feng - Founder, BitcoinMiningStock.io

⏱️ Timestamps (Highlights)
00:00 – Guest introductions & episode overview
04:20 – Bitcoin ETFs and institutional interest
11:30 – Bitcoin treasury strategies
19:00 – Who is getting into Bitcoin mining
27:20 – Mining, compute & new business models
35:10 – AI, HPC and power demand
43:30 – How to evaluate mining companies
49:34 – Power access, valuations & the next halving
59:45 – Hash price pressure and global mining shifts
1:09:55 – Report highlights and 2026 outlook
1:14:15 – Final thoughts and where to follow

The Smart Heater That Pays You with Alex Busarov

Alex Busarov, Beau Turner — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Why hashrate heating does not increase energy consumption
🔹 The biggest misconception about mining profitability at home
🔹 Why consumer-grade mining requires different engineering than warehouses
🔹 UL/CSA safety testing and what it takes to be home-safe
🔹 Pool mining vs solo mining and why some users choose the odds
🔹 Why halvings and efficiency plateaus push mining toward energy reuse
🔹 Adoption barriers: upfront cost vs heater utilization
🔹 What HeatBit is building next and where this movement is headed

🎙 Guest: Alex Busarov
https://heatbit.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderbusarov/

00:00 – Heat, hashrate & the idea of productive energy
05:10 – Alex’s journey into Bitcoin and energy systems
11:00 – The HeatBit origin story
18:30 – Why consumer-grade mining ≠ industrial miners
26:40 – The physics of hashrate heating (common misconceptions)
34:10 – Pool vs solo mining and user behavior
41:20 – Halvings, efficiency limits & energy reuse
48:50 – Adoption barriers and cost realities
52:40 – What HeatBit is building next & closing thoughts

The Bitcoin Future No One Is Prepared For with Bob Burnett

Bob Burnett, Beau Turner — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We cover
🔹 Why block space must become a commodity and what happens when demand exceeds supply
🔹 The subsidy era is ending and why users have been “spoiled” for 16 years
🔹 How FPPS payout structures break once fees dominate miner revenue
🔹 Institutional adoption, corporate treasuries & the coming demand shock
🔹 The personal computer revolution as a blueprint for Bitcoin’s future
🔹 Why the next wave of Bitcoin innovation will come from unexpected places
🔹 Energy vs capital vs hardware, the Miner’s Triad explained
🔹 AI, inference, and how compute competition will reshape mining
🔹 Mining vs hashing: why most “miners” aren’t miners at all
🔹 The psychology of adoption across innovators → early adopters → early majority
🔹 Bob’s mission: protecting the base layer so the world can build on top

🎙 Guest: Bob Burnett, Founder of Barefoot Mining
https://www.barefootmining.com/
https://twitter.com/BarefootMining
https://www.youtube.com/@UCnDwR61LZCThM6o4p700EQQ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burnett-995960108
https://twitter.com/boomer_btc?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/bob.burnett.125/

Bob’s shows:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxdf8G0kzsUVyfT8CuL56TDvi3ZVuyJie
https://open.spotify.com/show/4JZbiBDz5paCVWq6AjcB3Y

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Block space, fees & the end of “free settlement”
06:10 – From PC revolution to Bitcoin mining
16:45 – Ethereum, centralization & why proof-of-work matters
27:30 – What most miners get wrong: hashing vs mining
37:55 – Institutional adoption & settlement guarantees
48:40 – Block space as a commodity: futures, hedging & delivery
1:00:25 – The Miner’s Triad & why energy becomes the dominant constraint
1:10:50 – AI vs Bitcoin mining: competition, opportunity & risk
1:21:15 – Why Bitcoin won’t scale without UX for the early majority
1:33:05 – Global adoption curves & why innovation comes from the edges
1:45:20 – Bob’s mission: securing Bitcoin’s base layer for generations

The Entropy Engine And The Human Spirit with Sydney Bright

Sydney Bright, Beau Turner — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We cover
🔹 Bitcoin as the “entropy engine” for unused global energy
🔹 The Calm Pond Hypothesis & mental pollution
🔹 Ancient mindfulness vs the modern default mode network
🔹 Hunting, fasting & cold exposure as natural mind training
🔹 Thermodynamics, Taoism & aligning with nature
🔹 Computers as thinking machines that free human attention
🔹 Bitcoin, energy, sovereignty & aligned incentives
🔹 Why teaching custody/mining is really teaching agency

🎙 Guest: Sydney Bright, Client Success Lead, Abundant Mines; Author, The Ancient Way of the Mind
https://twitter.com/brightmindsco
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneysbright

📚 To get the book – The Ancient Way of the Mind: How Modern Thinking Blinds Us From Wisdom of the Past https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR3MX7F7

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Sydney’s path through economics, medicine & Bitcoin
05:12 – Ancient mindfulness vs the modern “monkey mind”
11:20 – Thermodynamics, entropy & the flow of energy
17:45 – The Calm Pond Hypothesis & mental pollution
24:30 – Technology as cure vs curse
31:10 – Bitcoin, energy, and sovereign systems
39:55 – Hunting, fasting & cold exposure as natural mind training
47:18 – Aligning with nature in a digital world
57:40 – Mining, mastery & the future of human sovereignty

The Physics of Money with Pierre Noizat

Pierre Noizat, Beau Turner — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Energy & Entropy- why wealth is flow, not matter
🔹 How Bitcoin reduces societal entropy and anchors value
🔹 Europe’s crisis of control vs America’s culture of freedom
🔹 Economic freedom and entrepreneurship as energy systems
🔹 Open vs closed systems- why Bitcoin mirrors life itself
🔹 Hayek, Saylor, and the battle for sound money
🔹 Mining as a moral and energetic act
🔹 How tying money to energy restores human sovereignty

🎙 Guest: Pierre Noizat, Co-founder and CEO of Paymium
https://www.paymium.com/
https://twitter.com/paymium

https://twitter.com/PierreNoizat
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrenoizat/

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Pierre’s journey from payments to Bitcoin
05:12 – Energy, entropy, and the meaning of wealth
11:08 – Gold, fiat, and proof-of-stake vs Bitcoin’s energy counterparty
17:45 – Entropy as hidden information and why it matters
24:30 – The third law of energy and self-organization
31:40 – Freedom vs control: America vs Europe
39:55 – Entrepreneurship as an energy system
47:20 – Financial engineering & Bitcoin treasuries
54:10 – Freedom of speech = freedom to transact
1:01:00 – Miners, legacy, and the future of monetary freedom

Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Freedom with Jake Seifert

Jake Seifert, Beau Turner — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:34:57 +0000

We cover
🔹The origin story: turning a host’s problem into Air BTC
🔹Why “short-term rentals = mining with property” (earn natively in BTC)
🔹Store-of-value vs medium-of-exchange: spending, replacing, and living on Bitcoin
🔹Lower fees and better service vs Airbnb/VRBO + Bitcoin-back & micro-loans
🔹Lightning vs on-chain in the wild (and why UX education matters)
🔹El Salvador, Costa Rica, & LATAM: where circular economies are exploding
🔹From D.C. policy rooms to local meetups
🔹Building patiently: shipping a new platform and 10× property expansion goal
🔹Mining crossover: Bitaxe in rentals + solo-CK “split the block” idea
🔹Teaching the next generation: Hope House, nodes, and real skills

🎙 Guest: Jake Seifert, Co-founder, Air BTC
https://www.airbtc.online
https://twitter.com/airbtconline

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-seifert-b4821151/

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Jake’s “host-to-builder” journey
05:08 – From “how do I accept BTC?” to launching Air BTC
11:20 – Spending sats vs stacking only: making Bitcoin useful
17:45 – Fees, service, and why Air BTC can beat Airbnb/VRBO
22:33 – Travel guides for Bitcoiners: wallets, rides, restos, meetups
28:10 – D.C. conference vibes, policy momentum & Lummis moment
34:02 – El Salvador, Costa Rica & LATAM adoption on the ground
41:55 – Onboarding hosts without going “all or nothing”
47:18 – Bitcoin-back, credit-card rails, and micro-loans
52:36 – Mining meets travel: Bitaxe in rentals & solo-mining perks
57:40 – New platform, AI features, and 10× listings plan

Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions.

Breaking Free: Gen Z’s Path to Sovereignty

Gen ZBTC, Beau Turner — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:55:34 +0000

We cover:
🔹 The “WallStreetBets to Bitcoin” journey and lessons from losing it all
🔹 Meme coins, dopamine, and the illusion of getting rich quick
🔹 Why Gen Z feels hopeless about ownership — and how Bitcoin fixes that
🔹 Inflation, broken money, and the rise of “doomer” youth culture
🔹 Bitcoin as the internet of money — and why altcoins are just websites
🔹 How to stay grounded as the only “Bitcoin guy” in your circle
🔹 Speaking truth at the Kennedy Center & building real-world community
🔹 Policy, persuasion & what Gen Z would tell lawmakers about Bitcoin
🔹 Turning your 9–5 into a Bitcoin career (and why it matters)
🔹 Legacy, responsibility & how Gen Z can become the “good boomers”

🎙 Guest: Gen ZBTC
https://www.youtube.com/@GenZBTC
https://twitter.com/GenZBTC

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
02:10 – From WallStreetBets to Bitcoin
08:30 – Losing money & learning self-custody
14:42 – Why Bitcoin resonates with Gen Z
22:25 – Altcoins are websites; Bitcoin is the internet
31:18 – Speaking at the Kennedy Center & showing up in D.C.
41:12 – Building real-world community around Bitcoin
53:05 – Legacy, hope & final message: “Stack sats or die trying”

Brett Swarts on Outsmarting Capital Gains Taxes

Brett Swarts, Beau Turner — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 12:34:29 +0000

We cover:
🔹 The three biggest mistakes of “never sell” Bitcoiners
🔹 Deferred Sales Trusts vs. 1031 exchanges — why timing is everything
🔹 Why deferral beats relocation (no Puerto Rico move required)
🔹 Real-world client stories: turning $50K into $50M in BTC and exiting without liquidation risk
🔹 The importance of family mission, vision, and values in wealth planning
🔹 How to avoid trading what’s priceless for what’s merely profitable
🔹 Estate tax traps, generational wealth, and the $100T transfer on the horizon
🔹 Why “truly passive income” is the foundation of impact and freedom

🎙 Guest: Brett Swarts
https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAykQNmIWZ0KARBeVWcQxUA
https://www.instagram.com/capitalgainstaxsolutions1/

https://www.youtube.com/@BuildItToBillions
https://www.facebook.com/buildittobillions/

https://brettswarts.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/
https://www.instagram.com/brett_swarts/
https://www.facebook.com/brett.swarts

00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:05 – Brett’s Journey from Real Estate to Tax Strategy
07:18 – Lessons from the 2008 Crash & Broken Systems
14:12 – “Never Sell” Bitcoin Strategy & Its Risks
20:27 – Client Story: $50K to $50M in Bitcoin
28:44 – Building Truly Passive Income & Family Mission
37:10 – Deferred Sales Trust Explained
47:22 – Audit Track Record & Compliance Confidence
56:48 – Legacy, Impact & Parting Advice

Power Games, Hidden Truths, and Bitcoin with Susie Violet Ward

Susie Violet Ward, Beau Turner — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:17 +0000

We cover:
🔹 The UK’s culture gap: Bitcoin skepticism vs. US tailwinds
🔹 FCA rules, “restricted mass-market” labels, and why retail can’t buy a BTC ETF
🔹 Energy reality: curtailment costs, green taxes, and grid imbalance
🔹 Mining as demand response: wind/solar integration and stranded power
🔹 Media narratives: Susie’s BBC complaint saga & fact-checking failures
🔹 Education: rebuilding financial literacy and critical thinking at home
🔹 Policy playbook: contacting MPs, the Labour Party conference push, and the Bitcoin manifesto
🔹 Hash rate & geopolitics: why UK participation (and decentralization) matter

🎙 Guest: Susie Violet Ward
https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinpolicyuk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-policy-uk/
https://twitter.com/bitcoinpolicyuk
https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin-Policy-UK
https://www.bitcoinpolicy.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-violet-war
https://twitter.com/DecentraSuze

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🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:12 – Susie’s Bitcoin Journey & Early Lessons
05:02 – Writing, Advocacy & Founding Bitcoin Policy UK
11:08 – Education, School System & Teaching Kids About Bitcoin
18:14 – Bitcoin in the UK vs the US
20:22 – Policy, Regulation & Lobbying Efforts
25:06 – Energy Crisis, Curtailment & Mining Solutions
31:27 – Mining Opportunities & Proof of Concept Projects
37:07 – Media Battles & Challenging the BBC
46:04 – Vision for Bitcoin in the UK
48:11 – Personal Definition of Success
50:28 – Where to Follow Susie & Closing

How Bitcoin Rewrote the Rules of Wealth with Andy Edstrom

Andy Edstrom, Beau Turner — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 15:30:56 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Andy’s path from Goldman Sachs to Bitcoin advocacy
🔹 How wealth management is evolving in a Bitcoin world
🔹 Why most financial pros still misunderstand Bitcoin
🔹 The psychological traps of risk, boredom, and portfolio allocation
🔹 How Bitcoin mining grants long-term sovereign access
🔹 What the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies means
🔹 Why boring wealth strategies might just be the smartest

If you care about legacy, financial sovereignty, or seeing Bitcoin through the lens of a seasoned advisor, this episode will sharpen your thinking and deepen your conviction.
🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
02:20 – Transition from Wall Street to Bitcoin
08:15 – Initial Impressions of Mining Operations
13:00 – Changes Since Why Buy Bitcoin
19:45 – Clients, Conviction, and Risk Management
27:30 – Bitcoin as a Form of Digital Gold
34:10 – Wealth Psychology and Market Cycles
42:20 – The Rise of Treasury Corporations
50:00 – Bitcoin in Comparison to Traditional Asset Allocation
57:45 – Strategies for Navigating Bear Markets and Managing Boredom
1:04:10 – A New Framework for Sovereign Wealth Funds
1:10:00 – Final Reflections and How to Follow Andy

🎙 Guest: Andy Edstrom
📘 Book: Why Buy Bitcoin
🔗 Twitter: @edstromandrew
🔗 Firm: https://westcapgroup.com

Storytelling on a Bitcoin Standard with Ali Webb

Ali Webb, Beau Turner — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Ali's journey from film school to advertising to Bitcoin
🔹 Why post-production is the hidden backbone of storytelling
🔹 “Bitcoin fixes film” how sound money unlocks original creativity
🔹 The broken incentives of Hollywood and fiat finance
🔹 Why Bitcoin de-risks film funding and protects investor capital
🔹 How low-time preference reshapes both business and personal life
🔹 The cultural shift when artists embrace sovereignty through Bitcoin

If you care about art, storytelling, and financial sovereignty, this episode will change how you see the future of creative work.

🎙 Guest: Ali Webb
🔗 Learn more https://www.forager.tv/, https://whtppr.studio/
🔗 Follow Forager and Whitepaper on X: https://x.com/whtppr\_studio, https://x.com/Forager\_tv 🔗
🔗 Follow Forager and Whitepaper Studio on IG:@forager.tv @whtppr.studio
Personal: X: @AliWebb07 IG: @aliwebb_forager

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:45 – From Film School to Bitcoin
09:30 – Forager Collective & Post-Production
15:20 – Why “Bitcoin Fixes Film”
22:00 – De-Risking Film Funding With Bitcoin
30:15 – Hollywood’s Incentive Traps & Originality
38:40 – Balancing Brand Work & Bitcoin Storytelling
46:20 – White Paper’s First Projects
53:50 – Long-Term Vision for Film & Culture

From FIRE to Freedom: Trey Sellers on Urgency, Legacy & Bitcoin

Trey Sellers, Beau Turner — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Trey’s path from banking to Bitcoin and why urgency matters
🔹 FIRE vs. “stacking sprint” — why four intense years can change your life
🔹 Common mistakes Bitcoiners make when planning their financial future
🔹 How to balance saving and spending after financial independence
🔹 Why custody is mission-critical and how Unchained simplifies it
🔹 The psychology of wealth: scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset
🔹 Why Bitcoin ownership is just the start — real sovereignty takes action If you care about financial freedom and want a Bitcoin lens on how to achieve it, this episode is for you.

🎙 Guest: Trey Sellers
🔗 Learn more: https://unchained.com
🔗 Follow Trey on X: https://twitter.com/ts\_hodl

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:45 – Trey’s Background: From Goldman Sachs to Bitcoin
09:30 – Discovering FIRE and Rethinking Retirement
15:20 – Why Bitcoin Accelerates Financial Independence
22:00 – The Stacking Sprint vs. the Marathon Mindset
30:15 – Custody, Inheritance, and Protecting Your Stack
38:40 – Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset in Bitcoin Life Planning
46:20 – Designing a Life You Don’t Want to Retire From
53:50 – Bitcoin as a Multi-Generational Wealth Tool
59:10 – Trey’s Advice for Bitcoiners Building Financial Freedom
1:04:30 – Where to Find Trey Online & Closing Thoughts

The Quiet War Over Money with Efrat Fenigson

Efrat Feningson, Beau Turner — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:23:43 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Why the EU’s 2025 Digital Euro rollout is a tipping point
🔹 The real difference between retail and wholesale CBDCs
🔹 How governments are quietly reinventing money’s plumbing
🔹 The hidden trade-offs of stablecoins and KYC Bitcoin
🔹 Why cash isn’t king — and never really was
🔹 Lessons from speaking truth in an era of censorship and conformity
🔹 How Bitcoin offers an escape hatch — if you’re willing to do the work

This episode is for anyone who senses the old system is cracking, and is ready to learn, question, and build something better before it’s too late.
🎙 Guest: Efrat Fenigson
🔗 Learn more: https://efrat.blog
🔗 Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson

Rewiring Commerce: Bitcoin Solutions with Jason Keil

Jason Keil, Beau Turner — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We cover:

🔹 The hidden costs merchants face in a debt-driven economy

🔹 Why the medium of exchange is more important than most realize

🔹 How Bitcoin helps merchants store value over time

🔹 Overcoming practical challenges of accepting Bitcoin payments

🔹 Lessons from growing a payments company while staying true to your purpose

🔹 The surprising connections between drumming, discipline, and conviction

🔹 Why giving back can be the greatest form of abundance

This episode is for anyone who believes that fixing money can help fix the world — and that real change begins with ordinary people choosing better tools, better incentives, and better ways to serve.

🎙 Guest: Jason Keil
🔗 Learn more about Polaris Payments: https://polarispayments.com
🔗 Explore Bitcoin Payments Advisor: https://bitcoinpaymentsadvisor.com

Fix the Energy, Free the People with Brad Cuddy

Brad Cuddy, Beau Turner — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:30:21 +0000

We cover:
🔹 The gritty reality of flare gas, grid power, and mining tradeoffs
🔹 How Texas became the epicenter for energy innovation
🔹 What the Texas Flywheel is — and why it matters for the world
🔹 Why small, nimble teams drive the biggest change
🔹 The surprising power of public mining sites and radical transparency
🔹 Building a career aligned with mission, energy, and meaning
🔹 What it means to be the change in an abundant future

This episode is for anyone who believes in a better world, built one watt, one sat, and one aligned action at a time.

🎙Guest: Brad Cuddy
🔗 Follow Brad on X/Twitter: @bradcuddy
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradcuddy/
🔗 Learn more about Cholla Energy: https://chollainc.com/ 🔥
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Who is Brad Cuddy?
06:40 - From Nuclear Dreams to Oilfield Reality
14:12 - Discovering Bitcoin Offshore
20:58 - Becoming the Bitcoin Champion Inside Schlumberger
26:47 - Life at CH4 and Launching the Innovation Lab
34:15 - Hosting the Most Visited 4MW Bitcoin Mine
42:03 - Wind, Grid Power, and Building for the Long Game
49:50 - The Texas Flywheel Explained
57:05 - Why Not Just Flare It?
1:05:19 - Grid Constraints and a New Power Paradigm
1:13:44 - Mining as the Flexible Load of the Future
1:20:30 - Real World Impact: Jobs, Education, and Local Change
1:26:07 - Why “Be the Change” Isn’t Just a Motto
1:30:11 - The Radical Power of Bitcoin in Costa Rica and Africa
1:35:20 - Re-Radicalization and Staying in the Fight
1:41:50 - What Will They Remember About Brad?
1:44:07 - Vibes Capital and the Spirit of Adventure
1:45:33 - Outro and Final Thoughts

Rewiring Wealth: The Emotional Blueprint to Real Freedom with Mike Brown

Mike Brown, Beau Turner — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Why financial success alone won’t fulfill you
🔹 How to build intentional wealth
🔹 The 3 levels of financial freedom
🔹 What keeps most people from living a wealthy life
🔹 How AI and new technologies are reshaping opportunity
🔹 The best investment you can make (it’s not what you think)
🔹 The link between integrity, values, and long-term success This episode is perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their mindset, align their life with deeper purpose beyond money and financial freedom.

🎙Guest: Mike Brown
Follow Mike on X/Twitter: https://x.com/mbrown\_co
Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbrown.co/
Connect with Mike: https://unbreakablewealth.com/newsletter/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Mike’s Background
05:15 - Financial Success Isn’t Enough
12:29 - Finding Integrity Within Yourself
17:22 - Intentional Wealth
21:05 - What Keeps People From Wealth
27:31 - What is Wealth
34:24 - The 3 Levels of Financial Freedom
43:08 - The Liquidity Pyramid
49:19 - AI & Emerging Technology
58:53 - The Best Investment You Can Make
1:04:29 - Aligning Your Life with Values
1:10:17 - Sharing Yourself With The World
1:12:04 - Outro

Sovereignty Begins Within | Daniel Batten

Daniel Batten, Beau Turner — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How meditation sparked Daniel’s Bitcoin journey
🔹 Why emotional freedom matters more than asset freedom
🔹 Bitcoin’s overlooked social benefits for refugees and dissidents
🔹 The myth of being a “Bitcoin expert”
🔹 The power of community and inner clarity
🔹 Why Bitcoin will inevitably go carbon negative
🔹 What it means to lead with vision, not ego

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking to align their mission, energy, and purpose with the deeper meaning behind Bitcoin.
🎙 Guest: Daniel Batten
Follow Daniel on X/Twitter - https://x.com/DSBatten
Learn more about CH4 Capital - https://www.ch4.capital/ 🔥
If you found this valuable, like, subscribe, and share to help spread Bitcoin knowledge!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Meditation
08:19 - Bitcoin Benefits
13:31 - Freedom Maxi
19:15 - Group Work
31:36 - Influencing Leaders
38:03 - How to Level Up
47:27 - Bitcoin Expert Myth
51:17 - Carbon Negative Bitcoin
54:55 - Leaving an Impact
1:02:26 - Outro

The Beautiful Grind: Dean Sutton on Energy, Innovation, and Impact

Dean Sutton, Beau Turner — Thu, 8 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Building a business anchored in Bitcoin
🔹 The role public markets play in Bitcoin
🔹 The tension between building for AI or Bitcoin
🔹 How to think clearly and advise startups in uncertain times
🔹 What it means to be early and how to survive the wait
🔹 Bitcoin becoming normalized

This episode is for builders, thinkers, and anyone trying to understand where Bitcoin fits into the bigger picture of innovation, and human progress.
🎙 Guest: Dean Sutton
Follow Dean on X/Twitter: https://x.com/DeanSutton
Follow Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suttondean/

How A Small Business Can Use Bitcoin for Marketing w/ Ben Justman

Ben Justman, Beau Turner — Sat, 3 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We cover:
- How a natural wine business and Bitcoin complement low-time preference living
- Why Ben Justman built a Bitcoin-first winery in Colorado
- How Bitcoin gave him the mental framework to slow down and build intentionally
- Accepting Bitcoin as a small business — not a gimmick, but a lifestyle
- How Bitcoin marketing created loyal, values-aligned customers
- From wine labels to Lightning payments — how to infuse Bitcoin into branding
- Wine club as a tool to build long-term customer relationships
- The challenges of BTC payments with legacy alcohol regulations
- The deeper purpose: creating a freedom-aligned life and business
-What makes natural wine natural — and why you actually feel better drinking it

🎙 Guest: Ben Justman
Founder & Winemaker, Peony Lane Wine
🔗 Join the wine club or order online: peonylanewine.com
Follow: @BenJustman

Website: https://www.peonylanewine.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/BenJustman

00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Wine vs. Bitcoin: Which Came First?
02:00 - Understanding Natural Wine
07:03 - How Bitcoin Changed Ben’s Time Preference
10:00 - Aligning Wine and Bitcoin: A Marketing Strategy
19:23 - Challenges and Benefits of Accepting Bitcoin
25:33 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Business Decision-Making
31:23 - Advice for Businesses Considering Bitcoin
36:43 - Wine and Bitcoin: A Perfect Pairing
42:43 - Ben's New Wine Releases and Marketing
47:20 - The Launch of the Peony Lane Wine Club
52:00 - Challenges of the Wine Industry and Future Plans
58:00 - Final Thoughts on Wine, Bitcoin, and Entrepreneurship
59:40 - Where to Find Peony Lane Wines

Becoming a Professional Bitcoin Miner w/ Brad James

Brad James, Beau Turner — Fri, 2 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Why it’s still incredibly early to get into Bitcoin mining — and why the next 100 years of mining are just beginning
🔹 Brad James’ journey from entrepreneurship and consulting to running mining sites and founding Mining With Brad
🔹 The birth of the Build-a-Mine Bootcamp and how it helped launch 40+ mining sites around the globe
🔹 What separates a professional miner from a tinkerer: systems thinking, team building, and scaling strategy
🔹 Why the who not how principle matters more than ever in mining, especially when mistakes can cost six figures
🔹 Powerfully understated truths about local impact: how a 3MW site can transform a small town’s economy and energy infrastructure
🔹 Evaluating mining opportunities through personal mission, profit potential, and community value
🔹 What makes a great mining operator? Curiosity, humility, willingness to be coached, and learning to let go of perfectionism
🔹 The future of the industry: water treatment, immersion cooling, live grid integration, and professionalism across the stack
🔹 Brad’s framework for building a mine: plan, construct, launch, colocate, optimize, and scale

This conversation is packed with both tactical insight and soul. If you want to mine Bitcoin professionally, this is a masterclass in mindset, execution, and legacy.

🎙 Guest: Brad James
Founder, Mining With Brad
Host, Daily Bitcoin Show
🛠️ Bootcamp + Resources: minerMastery.com

Bitcoin Is Saving The Environment - Margot Paez

Margot Paez, Beau Turner — Thu, 1 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 How Bitcoin mining supports climate action and renewable energy
🔹 Margot Paez’s journey from physics to Bitcoin sustainability research
🔹 Why Bitcoin is a tool for system change beyond politics
🔹 Bitcoin mining as a pioneer species for energy access in underserved areas
🔹 The role of flexible load in stabilizing renewable-heavy grids
🔹 A takedown of flawed climate studies against Bitcoin
🔹 Insights from Margot’s PhD: emissions, pricing, and grid alignment
🔹 Bitcoin’s role in expanding energy and human rights
🔹 The danger of bad policy pushing mining to dirtier grids
🔹 Why Bitcoin mining’s positive impact is the mission — not a trojan horse

🎙 Guest: Margot Paez
PhD Researcher | Bitcoin Policy Institute
🌍 Support her: geyser.fund/project/margot
🧠 Follow: @jynurso
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0:45 - Guest Introduction: Margot Paez
2:29 - Twitter Handle: Jyn Erso
4:57 - Bitcoin as a Resistance Movement
5:32 - Julian Assange and Bitcoin
10:06 - Protecting Free Speech
12:22 - Bitcoin and Sustainability
14:06 - Climate Activism and Bitcoin
15:24 - The Power of Data
15:56 - Research at Bitcoin Policy Institute
17:14 - Debunking Bad Studies
19:08 - PhD Research: Bitcoin Mining
23:14 - Impact of Bitcoin Mining on Energy Systems
47:58 - Grid Policies and Incentives
49:55 - Consequences of Bad Policy
56:05 - Changing Attitudes Toward Bitcoin Mining
1:01:13 - Importance of Good Research
1:02:30 - Positive Policy Developments
1:03:45 - Long-term Impact Goals
1:05:12 - Supporting Margot's Work

The Economics of Freedom with Vijay Boyapati

Beau Turner, Vijay Boyapati — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How taxes impact revenue and shape economic incentives
🔹 Why teaching the next generation about money and curiosity is crucial
🔹 How to make Bitcoin accessible to those without a technical background
🔹 The idea of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and its long-term significance
🔹 Is Bitcoin as digital gold enough? Or does it need to be more?
🔹 Solving the Store of Value problem in a changing economy
🔹 How AI could reshape Bitcoin’s future

If you want to understand the deeper game theory behind Bitcoin’s future and how it integrates with politics, economics, and technology, this episode is for you.

🎙 Guest: Vijay Boyapati
Follow Vijay on X/Twitter - https://x.com/real\_vijay
Follow Vijay Washington State account on X/Twitter - https://x.com/VijayInWA

"I Was Mining Bitcoin In 2013" w/ Colin Kruse

Colin Kruse, Beau Turner — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We cover:
🔹 Colin Kruse’s origin story as a Bitcoin miner starting in 2012 with GPUs and early mining pools like Slush and HHTT
🔹 The wild west of early Bitcoin mining and how he found five blocks solo mining
🔹 Why SHA-256 became a turning point for Colin in understanding how time and energy equal money
🔹 A deep dive into ASIC evolution—from 110nm to 5nm—and why 3nm may be the end of Moore’s Law
🔹 How wasted electricity could be turned into warmth and wealth via heat recapture mining
🔹 Bitcoin mining as a tool for stabilizing energy grids and reducing energy costs through demand response
🔹 Real-world examples of how miners helped prevent blackouts in Texas during winter storms
🔹 The future of heating with mining rigs and how Colin is working on a hot tub powered by an S9 miner
🔹 How Bitcoin mining can delay the need for new gas plants and support electrification goals
🔹 Why Colin believes Bitcoin is the real-world tether of value: “Bitcoin equals time times power”

This is a rare window into the brain of a brilliant and humble engineer who’s been living and breathing mining since the very beginning. Colin shares hard-earned wisdom, deep technical insight, and an inspiring vision for how mining can help build an abundant, energy-efficient future.

🎙 Guest: Colin Kruse
CTO, Abundant Mines
No social, just hashing in the wild

The Only Social Media App You Need as a Bitcoiner w/ Matteo Pellegrini

Matteo Pellegrini, Beau Turner — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Why Matteo built Orange Pill App after a disappointing Bitcoin meetup experience
🔹 How a dating app concept inspired the world’s first geolocated Bitcoin-only social network
🔹 The wild trademark battle with a global telecom — and how he won without backing down
🔹 Why putting Orange Pill behind a paywall was the best decision he made
🔹 How the app protects privacy and builds real-world connections without tracking or ads
🔹 The offline-first philosophy behind creating high-signal, censorship-resistant relationships
🔹 How 535 copies of The Bitcoin Standard ended up in Congress — and may have sparked a bill to abolish the Fed
🔹 Matteo’s vision for a future where strong local Bitcoin communities can resist centralized control

This episode is a masterclass in conviction, creativity, and community building. Whether you’re a Bitcoin diehard or simply curious how to make meaningful real-life connections in a digital world, this conversation will expand your thinking.

🎙 Guest: Matteo Pellegrini
Follow Matteo on Twitter – https://twitter.com/mpeppe8
🌐 Connect via the Orange Pill App — the only social app built for Bitcoiners
https://www.orangepillapp.com/

Financial Independence Starts With Bitcoin w/ Becca Bratcher

Becca Bratcher, Beau Turner — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How Becca first dismissed Bitcoin, only to rediscover it through her husband’s involvement
🔹 Why she left a nursing career to educate others about Bitcoin’s impact
🔹 The role of inflation, lockdowns, and financial exclusion in waking people up to Bitcoin
🔹 Why women’s stories in Bitcoin matter — and how they offer new ways to understand the technology
🔹 How Bitcoin helps women in restrictive environments gain financial sovereignty
🔹 Why non-technical people don’t need to know the code to understand Bitcoin’s value
🔹 What inspired Becca to write 21 Women in Bitcoin and how it’s already changing lives
🔹 How Bitcoin can support green energy use, energy grid flexibility, and food sovereignty
🔹 The importance of storytelling in onboarding the next generation, especially young girls

This episode is rich with personal stories, global insights, and a refreshingly real conversation about how Bitcoin is reshaping lives — especially for those often left out of traditional systems. If you care about freedom, future generations, or financial independence, this one’s for you.

🎙 Guest: Becca Bratcher
Follow Becca on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-bratcher
📚 Author of 21 Women in Bitcoin
📰 Writer for Forbes & The Street Crypto
Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/beccabratcher/
The Street: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/author/becca-bratcher

0:00 Intro and Bitcoin Discovery Story
1:32 Career Shift from Nursing to Bitcoin
2:35 Learning Journey and Money History
4:43 Writing "21 Women in Bitcoin"
7:03 Women's Participation in Bitcoin Space
8:41 Current Bitcoin Adoption Trends
10:14 Technical vs Non-Technical Understanding
12:31 Bitcoin Activism and Financial Freedom
14:13 Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining
16:04 Stories of Bitcoin's Global Impact
21:23 Book Contributors and Support
23:04 Bitcoin Power Couples
24:42 Personal Impact Stories
26:26 Energy Innovation Stories
31:30 Women's Financial Independence
33:51 Teaching Children About Bitcoin
35:37 Personal Growth Through Bitcoin
38:34 Closing Thoughts and Contact Info

Bitcoin as the Solution to Broken Money w/ Parker Lewis

Parker Lewis, Beau turner — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We Dive into:
🔹 Bitcoin is not a hedge but a replacement for broken money—designed to solve inflation at its root
🔹 His background in Keynesian economics and traditional finance helped him deeply compare both systems and choose Bitcoin’s Austrian logic
🔹 The 2008 financial crisis was a personal turning point that exposed the flaws of fiat and sparked his journey into Bitcoin
🔹 Bitcoin’s fixed supply and incorruptibility make it the only viable money long-term—not just an investment, but a moral and economic imperative
🔹 Custody, payments, and mining are Bitcoin’s core pillars—Parker has worked on two of them (Unchained for custody, Zaprite for payments)
🔹 We are still incredibly early—Bitcoin’s monetization will take time, but those who understand it now are ahead of 99% of the world

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00:00 Why Bitcoin Needs More Teachers
07:07 Broken Systems and Austrian Economics
14:34 Bitcoin as Investment, Money, and Mission
20:12 Why Fixed Supply Matters
28:37 Bitcoin Payments in Practice
40:38 Building the Future of Money
52:02 From Fiat Survival to Bitcoin Freedom
01:01:31 Why Bitcoin Is the Only Real Fix

The Key to Grid Stability is Bitcoin Mining w/ Medi Naseri

Medi Naseri, Beau Turner — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We Dive into:
🔹 Bitcoin mining is now an energy business—profit comes from managing energy, not just hashing
🔹 Medi built LinkCoin’s mining pool and “Load,” an energy platform optimizing flexible data centers
🔹 Demand response lets miners earn more by shutting off—benefiting both the grid and their margins
🔹 The Pacific Northwest has untapped mining potential due to clean hydro and evolving grid markets
🔹 Bitcoin miners can pioneer remote energy sites, support renewables, and evolve into full energy campuses
🔹 Medi advocates for decentralizing money—not everything—and preparing Bitcoin for future threats like quantum computing

00:00 - Introduction to Energy Management in Bitcoin Mining
03:00 - Meet Medi
07:30 - Building a Bitcoin Mining Pool and Energy Optimization Tools
14:00 - Why Energy Management is Crucial for Bitcoin Miners
20:15 - Demand Response Programs and Their Importance
26:30 - Role of Bitcoin Mining in Grid Reliability
32:45 - Unique Challenges of the Pacific Northwest Energy Market
41:00 - Future Opportunities for Energy and Bitcoin Mining Collaboration
47:15 - Bitcoin Miners as Energy Campus Pioneers
55:00 - Debating Decentralization in the Bitcoin Network
1:05:30 - Conclusion and Future Outlook for Bitcoin and Energy

Rewiring the Grid with Grit: Chad Harris on Risk, Resilience, Reinvention

Chad Everett Harris, Beau Turner — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How Chad got introduced to Bitcoin mining
🔹 What it really takes to build the most amount of power
🔹 Why Bitcoin is like a pioneer species
🔹 The benefits of small, distributed mining sites versus mega-scale builds
🔹 How Bitcoin and AI are working together to eliminate inefficiencies
🔹 How building a personal brand changed Chad's business trajectory
🔹 The next evolution in enterprise infrastructure

This episode is packed with insight, real-world experience, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. If you're building in the Bitcoin or data center space, you don’t want to miss this one.

🎙 Guest: Chad Everett Harris Follow Chad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadeverettharris

Bitcoin, Branding, & Bold Moves with Neil Jacobs

Neil Jacobs, Beau Turner — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
Neil’s bitcoin origin story
Being a Bitcoin educator
What it means to have a great brand
Working in the Bitcoin Mining space
Bitcoin crossing $100K
How Bitcoin changes your world view

🎙 Guest: Neil Jacobs
Follow Neil Jacobs: X/Twitter: https://x.com/NeilJacobs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiljacobs/

Support Neil buying from his Bitcoin apparel company: https://fomo21.com/
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Neil’s Bitcoin origin story
12:19 - Being a Bitcoiner as a CPA
17:44 - Being a Bitcoin educator
21:45 - Removing capital gains tax on Bitcoin
24:14 - The transition from working in Accounting to marketing Bitcoin
32:44 - What does it mean to have a great brand
40:15 - Starting a podcast with Joe Carlasare
44:44 - Getting into the Bitcoin mining space
52:29 - Seeing a mining facility in real life
55:01 - Seeing marketing in everything
59:22 - Knowing your audience in Bitcoin
1:03:51 - Bitcoin crossing $100K
1:08:10 - How Bitcoin changes your world view
1:12:38 - Working in the Bitcoin space
1:14:19 - Outro

How To Earn Bitcoin by Telling Stories w/ Zack Mahoney

Zack Mahoney, Beau Turner — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Zack’s unexpected journey into Bitcoin after a friend’s nudge
🔹 Early experiments with altcoins before going all in on Bitcoin
🔹 Founding Indie Hub to stream films and payments via Lightning
🔹 Fixing broken media models by paying creators per second watched
🔹 Cutting out middlemen to empower both artists and audiences
🔹 Parallels between energy markets and film distribution
🔹 Why facts alone won’t spread Bitcoin—stories will
🔹 How Indie Hub enables direct, censorship-resistant monetization
🔹 Indie Hub’s vision: fund and elevate the next wave of great storytellers
🔹 Unlocking global creative genius through aligned incentives and sound money

If you're passionate about Bitcoin and want to hear from someone who spoke with countless Bitcoiners, this is a must watch conversation!
🎙️Guest: Zack Mahoney
https://indeehub.studio/

00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - How Zach Got Into Bitcoin
04:30 - The Transition to Understanding Bitcoin
06:45 - The Evolution of IndeeHub
10:48 - Challenges in the Film Industry
16:09 - Indee Hub's Unique Approach to Streaming Payments
23:10 - The Role of Storytelling in Society
28:45 - Building IndeeHub and Its Future
35:18 - Addressing Market Challenges and AI Disruption
41:02 - The Importance of Human Stories in Filmmaking
50:37 - Final Thoughts on Creativity and Bitcoin’s Role in Media
55:05 - How to Get Involved with IndeeHub
56:49 - Closing Remarks

How Physical Fitness Translates to Financial Success - Dan Go

Dan Go, Beau Turner — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive deep into:
💡 How fitness acts as a "meta investment" for your life
🏋️‍♂️ The power of making movement "sticky" and enjoyable
🧠 Why mindset is just as important as muscle
🔥 Using life’s hardest moments as fuel for reinvention

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or just someone looking to level up, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Tune in now and discover how to build a healthier body, sharper mind, and more fulfilling life!

🙌 Dan’s Website: https://www.dango.co/
Dan’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/danfounder/?hl=en
Dan’s YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzSFZRs8zJb5x5depOtUHA

00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Welcome & Guest Introduction: Dan Go
03:45 - The Stickiness Factor in Fitness
05:28 - Dan’s Personal Fitness Journey
08:17 - Losing a Parent and the Impact on Life
12:29 - Choosing Fitness as a Career
17:49 - Fitness as a Meta Investment
23:18 - Favorite Client Success Story
28:55 - Theory of Constraints in Fitness
32:26 - Fitness and Mindset in Business
35:27 - Perception and Mindset in Bitcoin
40:23 - Cultural and Contextual Factors in Health
45:06 - Aligning Investments with Mindset
56:38 - Simplifying Complex Concepts
58:43 - Parallels Between Fitness and Bitcoin
1:01:42 - Where to Follow Dan Go

Interviewing a New Bitcoiner Every Day with Robin Seyr

Robin Seyr, Beau Turner — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
- Robin’s journey into Bitcoin
- Lessons learned from hundreds of Bitcoin conversations
- The process of securing high-profile guests like Michael Saylor
- Building new skills and maximizing time
- Bitcoin mining and its role in the future
- Being a Bitcoiner in the EU

If you're passionate about Bitcoin and want to hear from someone who spoke with countless Bitcoiners, this is a must watch conversation!
🎙️Guest: Robin Seyr
Follow Robin: X/Twitter: https://x.com/RobinSeyr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobinSeyr

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Introducing Robin
01:34 - Robin’s Bitcoin Story
08:09 - Interviewing a new Bitcoiner every day
16:37 - What you learn interviewing so many Bitcoiners
24:41 - How Robin’s personal life changed after discovering Bitcoin
35:38 - Getting Michael Saylor on the podcast
39:33 - Getting the most out of your time
42:31 - Building new skills and learning new things
58:41 - Bitcoin mining
1:06:14 - Being a Bitcoiner in the EU
1:13:10 - Restructuring how kids learn
1:17:00 - Outro

Inflation Is Killing The US Dollar w/ Joe Burnett

Joe Burnett, Beau Turner — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Why inflation is quietly melting your wealth
🔹 How Bitcoin is outperforming every asset in human history
🔹 The biggest mistakes capital allocators make in mining
🔹 Why most miners deploy capital at the worst time
🔹 How multisig and self-custody are critical to Bitcoin sovereignty
🔹 Three ways to potentially outperform Bitcoin (and why most fail)
🔹 Why measuring wealth in dollars leads you astray
🔹 The overlooked power of Bitcoin-backed loans for miners
🔹 Joe’s favorite analogies for explaining Bitcoin to skeptics

Whether you're a seasoned miner, a curious investor, or someone waking up to the crumbling fiat system, this episode brings practical wisdom, real-world experience, and a compelling case for anchoring your future in Bitcoin.

🎙 Guest: Joe Burnett
X/Twitter – https://x.com/IIICapital
Download Joe’s free report “Your Wealth Is Melting”– https://unchained.com/melting

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Joe Burnett's Background and Early Bitcoin Discovery
10:45 Strategies to Outpace Bitcoin’s Growth in Mining
15:25 Using Multisig Wallets and Bitcoin-Backed Loans
20:00 Bitcoin Mining Strategies
35:55 Overcoming Bitcoin’s Volatility and Cycles
41:10 Understanding Bitcoin’s Cyclical Mining Market
46:30 Strategic Purchases of Mining Equipment
50:50 How Data Analytics Offers a Mining Edge
56:00 Rethinking Wealth and Investment in Bitcoin Terms
01:00:30 Final Thoughts and Joe’s Parting Advice

Why You Need Bitcoin In Your Financial Plan - Jim Crider

Jim Crider, Beau Turner — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Why money is a communication tool, not just a balance sheet
🔹 How broken incentives distort the role of most financial advisors
🔹 The difference between wealth accumulation and time freedom
🔹 How Jim integrates Bitcoin into client portfolios with 100% adoption
🔹 The real reason most people feel financially stuck—and how to change it
🔹 What legacy planning looks like in a Bitcoin future
🔹 The truth behind “risk” in diversification, cash, and chasing returns
🔹 How to build financial plans around your values, not vague goals
🔹 Why the best financial decisions aren’t always the highest yielding
🔹 How Bitcoin changes the conversation from accumulation to preservation

Whether you’re a longtime Bitcoiner, a young family building your future, or someone approaching retirement with big questions, this episode offers a deeply human take on wealth, time, and intentional living.

🎙 Guest: Jim Crider Twitter/X – @JimCriderTX
Website – https://intentionallivingfp.com

00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Jim's Bitcoin Journey: From 2012 to 2020
02:49 - Why Jim Moved Everything to Bitcoin in 2020
04:27 - How Intentional Living is Different
06:29 - Incentives and Conflicts in Financial Planning
08:58 - Educating Clients About Bitcoin
12:30 - Jim’s Ideal Clients and Niches
17:09 - Uncovering Clients’ Values and Goals
23:10 - The Flowchart of Financial Planning
28:42 - Common Mindsets of Successful Clients
31:15 - Regrets and Lessons Learned About Wealth
34:52 - How Jim’s Own Allocations Have Evolved
40:22 - Diversification and Risk Assessment
48:34 - The Importance of Emergency Funds
52:38 - Thoughts on Bitcoin Mining
57:25 - Ownership, Education, and Conviction
59:54 - Getting Started with Bitcoin
1:06:29 - The Potential of Bitcoin for Wealth Building
1:08:26 - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Jim

From Home Bitcoin Miner to Industry Leader: The Journey of Joe Lively

Beau Turner, Joe Lively — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Beginning to Bitcoin mine for the first time
🔹 Building an industrial scale mining facility
🔹 What it takes to become a Bitcoin mining expert
🔹 Biggest challenges when entering this industry
🔹 Collecting wasted energy and having a positive environmental impact If you are looking at getting into building a Bitcoin mining facility at an industrial scale, there is no better conversation to listen to.

🎙 Guest: Joe Lively
Follow Joe: X/Twitter: https://x.com/Way2Lively

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Introducing Joe Lively
03:40 - Getting into Bitcoin mining
13:00 - Building an industrial-scale mining facility
30:40 - Turning a miner on for the first time
34:58 - Becoming an expert in the Bitcoin mining industry
43:39 - The unexpected cost of building a mining site
46:25 - Biggest challenges in building a mining site
51:31 - Key lessons learned in building a mining site
54:19 - The greatest joy in successfully creating a mining site
1:01:45 - Building your dream mining site
1:12:00 - Collecting wasted energy
1:17:41 - Outro

Bitcoin Mining Legislation w/ Dennis Porter

Dennis Porter, Beau Turner — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How Satoshi Action Fund passed Right to Mine bills in Montana and Arkansas
🔹 Why the cannabis legalization playbook is key to Bitcoin's policy success
🔹 How Bitcoin mining enhances grid stability and prevents blackouts
🔹 The real environmental impact: from methane mitigation to curtailed energy use
🔹 How miners are revitalizing rural towns and legacy industrial zones
🔹 Legal challenges from states like New York and Washington — and how to fight back
🔹 The growing threat of federal overreach — and how states can push back using the 10th Amendment
🔹 Why Bitcoin miners must embrace transparency and participate in grid planning
🔹 Opportunities for innovation in energy efficiency, heating, and random number generation

Whether you're a miner, policy maker, investor, or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode is packed with powerful insights on how mining is reshaping both energy systems and economic opportunity in America.

🎙 Guest: Dennis Porter
X/Twitter – https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_
Satoshi Action Fund – https://www.satoshiaction.io/

Watch now and see how policy, power, and proof of work are shaping the future of freedom.

Bitcoin Explained: Why It’s the Only Option with BTC Sessions

BTC Sessions, Beau Turner — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Why Bitcoin stands alone in its unshakable monetary principles
🔹 The evolution of Bitcoin education and how to teach non-technical users
🔹 The rise of mining and how it’s shaping decentralization
🔹 Building a circular Bitcoin economy and how it’s taking root in Calgary
🔹 How to level up your Bitcoin journey, from self-custody to running your own node

Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or a seasoned Bitcoiner looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
🎙 Guest: Ben Perrin | BTC Sessions
Follow BTC Sessions: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCSessions
Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCSessions
Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Introducing BTC Sessions (Ben Perrin)
01:55 - How Ben chooses what to film
03:42 - What Ben finds interesting right now
08:40 - Speaking to beginners about Bitcoin
13:33 - Ben's approach to Bitcoin
18:44 - How Ben creates viral content
21:52 - How to speak to non-technical people about Bitcoin
29:30 - Building a Bitcoin community
37:46 - Bitcoin education methods
44:34 - Why Ben is so passionate about Bitcoin
52:57 - What inspires Ben to keep working
59:19 - Ben's final thoughts on what everyone should know
1:01:35 - Outro

Why State Governments Are Waking Up to Bitcoin w/ Storm Rund

Storm Rund, Beau Turner — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

🔹 Storm’s path from law to Bitcoin mining
🔹 Founding Red Dirt Mining after a bad hosting experience
🔹 Launching the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association
🔹 How the Blockchain Basics Act got passed
🔹 Why Oklahoma is ideal for mining growth
🔹 Educating lawmakers on mining and energy
🔹 Reframing mining as energy infrastructure
🔹 Why trade groups matter for state advocacy
🔹 Bitcoin as a mirror for money, time, and values
🔹 The power of grace and patience in orange-pilling
🔹 How to replicate Oklahoma’s success in other states

Storm's Company: https://reddirtmining.io/
Oklahoma Bitcoin Association: https://www.oklahomabitcoin.org/
Oklahoma Right to Mine Bill: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/15/sweeping-bitcoin-rights-bill-becomes-law-in-oklahoma/ http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3594&Session=2400

00:00 – Storm’s background, journey into Bitcoin mining, and starting Red Dirt Mining
09:18 – How a bill becomes law in Oklahoma and the legislative process for Bitcoin advocacy
15:54 – Electricity use, industry framing, and building economic buy-in with legislators
22:14 – The power of trade associations like the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association
29:14 – How personality, patience, and compassion have helped advance Bitcoin advocacy
35:31 – Why Bitcoin education needs warmth, curiosity, and local impact
41:14 – How Bitcoin changed Storm’s views on money, time, and personal priorities
50:49 – Final thoughts: building grassroots momentum and making Oklahoma a Bitcoin hub

Bitcoin is Resistance Money w/ Bradley Rettler

Bradley Rettler, Beau Turner — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How Bitcoin enables low-cost, borderless transactions without centralized control
🔹 Bitcoin’s role as resistance money in authoritarian regimes
🔹 Why decentralized transparency makes Bitcoin hard to censor
🔹 How speculative use in the West fuels freedom in oppressed regions
🔹 Bitcoin’s energy use, renewables, and potential environmental upside
🔹 How Bitcoin could help end redlining and financial discrimination
🔹 The volatility challenge and why it may never go away
🔹 Why Bitcoin pushes governments toward better digital currencies
🔹 The Bitcoin Research Institute’s mission to fix academic misconceptions

🎙 Guest: Bradley Rettler
Resistance Money Link - https://www.resistance.money/
https://x.com/rettlerb
Bitcoin Research Institute - www.uwyo.edu/bitcoin

00:00 – How American speculation in Bitcoin empowers global resistance
02:01 – Brad’s philosophical entry point into Bitcoin and early impressions
05:34 – What philosophy has to say about Bitcoin's nature and value
09:01 – The “veil of ignorance” test: is Bitcoin good for the world?
12:30 – Defining resistance money and how Bitcoin challenges centralized control
15:04 – Bitcoin vs. makers, managers, and mediators of money
19:48 – Comparing Bitcoin’s externalities to fiat systems
23:33 – Why Bitcoin’s energy use may lead to cleaner, waste-reducing innovation
28:26 – The academic bias against Bitcoin and the need for better research
32:51 – What most Bitcoin critics misunderstand—including Nature Climate Change
38:51 – Teaching Bitcoin through analogies, from Fort Knox to email
45:50 – How Bitcoin shifts thinking on control, trust, and monetary reform
50:00 – The powerful human rights case for Bitcoin
54:47 – Where to follow Bradley and get involved with the Bitcoin Research Institute

Bitcoin Mining Success Secrets w/ Nico Smid

Nico Smid, Beau Turner — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We Dive Into
🔹 Starting small and scaling smart in mining
🔹 Geographic strategy: US stability + South American seasonality
🔹 Selling BTC at highs to cover ops and build flexibility
🔹 Why uptime beats the cheapest power
🔹 Cooling tech as the next mining frontier
🔹 Market timing: buy gear in the bear
🔹 When old ASICs make more sense than new ones
🔹 Infrastructure delays and how to plan for them
🔹 Knowing when to cut losses with operators
🔹 Hash power markets and tokenized mining exposure
🔹 Buying used miners already hashing to lower risk

🎙 Guest: Nico Smid
Subscribe to Nico's Newsletter: https://digitalminingsolutions.tech/
Nico's X: https://x.com/Smidnico

00:00 Introduction
01:06 Discovering Bitcoin
05:06 Building Digital Mining Solutions
07:17 Advice for New Miners
10:10 Learning by Doing
13:05 Timing the Market
16:03 Advances in Mining Equipment Efficiency
18:30 Global Mining Efficiency
21:52 Mining Strategies for North vs. South America
23:55 Low-Cost Power Locations
26:19 Deployment Delays and Lessons Learned
32:56 Timing and Cash Flow
40:43 Mining as a Counter-Cyclical Industry
44:41 Balancing Mining and Selling Strategies for Cash Flow
50:20 Choosing the Right Partner for Passive Mining Success
56:19 Hash Power Services and Scaling
58:40 Potential Market for Older ASIC Models
1:00:19 Infrastructure as a Bottleneck in Bitcoin Mining
1:03:51 Importance of Reliable Hosting and Avoiding Delays
1:08:00 Passion for Bitcoin Mining and Learning About Energy
1:13:36 Final Advice: Just Get Started with Mining
1:14:06 Where to Follow Nico Smid and Digital Mining Solutions

Privacy, Purpose, and Proof of Work w/ Todd Perlmeter

Todd Perlmeter, Beau Turner — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We Dive into:
🔹 The importance of privacy and protecting your digital identity
🔹 What it takes to manage an institutional-grade Bitcoin mining site
🔹 A behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day of running a mining operation
🔹 The difficulty new miners often overlook
🔹 The steep learning curve of building and scaling industrial-grade mining operations

Whether you're already deep in the mining space or just exploring what it takes to build in this industry, this episode offers a real-world view into the infrastructure powering Bitcoin and how mining at a large facility differs from mining at home.

🎙 Guest:Todd Perlmeter

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Todd’s Bitcoin Origin Story
09:53 - Privacy and Security of Your Digital Identity
15:21 - Managing an Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Mining Facility
25:21 - Behind the Scenes of Operating a Mining Site
29:40 - The Difficulty of Mining Bitcoin On Your Own
33:22 - Unexpected Challenges in Mining
38:12 - Tools Needed To Operate a Bitcoin Mining Site
43:25 - Building Culture
45:59 - Learning Curve to Building an Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Mining Site
53:46 - Advice to Non-Bitcoiners
1:00:18 - Outro

I Could Mine Bitcoin On My Phone In 2009 w/ Michael Schmid

Michael Schmid, Beau Turner — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We Dive Into
🔹 Mining Bitcoin on a laptop in 2009
🔹 Losing early coins—and the lessons learned
🔹 Heating homes with Bitcoin miners
🔹 Getting paid to shower with SATs
🔹 How to build your own mining heater
🔹 The untapped power of waste heat
🔹 Why home mining matters for decentralization
🔹 Turning plumbers into Bitcoiners
🔹 Giving old miners a second life
🔹 The future of SAT-stacking appliances

🎙 Guest: Michael Schmid
Amazee.io - https://www.amazee.io/

00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Early Days of Bitcoin
10:00 - Reusing Bitcoin Mining Heat
19:57 - Misconceptions about Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse
28:00 - How to Heat A House with Bitcoin Mining
37:01 - Incorporating Heat Re-Use into Fiat Business
54:35 - What the Bitcoin Mining Reuse Industry Needs
01:02:38 - What the Future of Heat Reuse Looks Like

Why Bitcoin Changes Everything w/ Vijay Boyapati

Beau Turner, Vijay Boyapati — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Bitcoin as the fairest and most transformative form of money
🔹 How Bitcoin improves on gold with portability and security
🔹 The inflation trap and how Bitcoin breaks the gambling cycle
🔹 Why Bitcoin’s fixed supply changes everything
🔹 The most common misconceptions about Bitcoin’s value
🔹 Why Bitcoin isn’t for everyone to hold—but benefits everyone
🔹 How Bitcoin rewires personal finance and long-term thinking

🎙 Guest: Vijay Boyapati
Follow Vijay on X/Twitter - https://x.com/real\_vijay
Follow Vijay Washington State account on X/Twitter - https://x.com/VijayInWA

00:00 — Why Bitcoin is a fair, decentralized alternative to fiat
06:58 — Bitcoin vs gold: the ultimate store of value
15:22 — Bitcoin's scarcity and how it fights inflation
20:35 — Why education matters more than mining
27:37 — Managing risk and volatility with Bitcoin
36:06 — Bitcoin’s early adoption phase and future potential
42:53 — Building long-term wealth with Bitcoin
49:37 — Bitcoin education as a form of service and impact

Nation States Are Stacking Bitcoin – The Game Has Changed | Stephan Livera

Stephan Livera, Beau Turner — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
🔹 The next big thing coming for Bitcoin
🔹 The biggest risks Bitcoin still faces today
🔹 Are there any existential risks left for Bitcoin?
🔹 How Bitcoin improves personal and financial liberty
🔹 Bitcoin’s growing penetration into governments and mainstream culture
🔹 The defects of infinite money printing and why it can’t last
🔹 Bitcoin on Mars—is it possible?

🎙 Guest: Stephan Livera Follow Stephan Livera on X/Twitter - https://x.com/stephanlivera Subscribe to the Stephan Livera Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@StephanLivera
Stephan Livera Nostr Public Key - npub1r8l06leee9kjlam0slmky7h8j9zme9ca32erypgqtyu6t2gnhshs3jx5dk

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Introducing Stephan Livera
01:18 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
05:03 - Bitcoin Expectations vs Timeline
07:50 - Diminishing Returns and Bitcoin’s Lifecycle
14:55 - The Next Big Thing in Bitcoin
16:46 - Biggest Risks to Bitcoin
20:47 - Are there Any Existential Risks Left
23:06 - The Unix Timestamp Bug
24:30 - Improving Liberty
28:34 - Bitcoin Penetrating Governments and Culture
35:27 - The Defects of Infinite Money Printing
39:19 - Holding Bitcoin vs Investing in Companies
44:00 - Mining or Buying Bitcoin
49:41 - Stephan’s Superpower
52:47 - Personal Impact
54:43 - Bitcoin on Mars
57:23 - Outro

Finance, Freedom, and a Life of Purpose with Natalie Brunell

Beau Turner, Natalie Brunell — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 Natalie preparation before going live
🔹 Debating Peter Schiff on Bitcoin
🔹 The role of truth in media and Bitcoin
🔹 How to simplify complex topics for a broad audience
🔹 What a "Bitcoin marriage" looks like
🔹 The debate over homeownership in today’s economy
🔹 How Bitcoin realigns broken incentives in the financial system
🔹 Why educating people about Bitcoin is more important than ever

If you’re a Bitcoin enthusiast, media professional, or just someone who wants to better understand how Bitcoin is shaping our future, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

🎙 Guest: Natalie Brunell
Follow Natalie on X/Twitter - https://x.com/natbrunell
Follow The Natalie Brunell YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebrunell

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Introducing Natalie
01:45 - The prep before going Live
03:46 - Debating Peter Schiff
05:41 - Being interviewed vs interviewing others
12:35 - Relationship with Truth
21:22 - Simplifying complex topics
28:18 - Having a Bitcoin marriage
36:59 - Importance of owning a home
41:08 - Natalie’s mission in the Bitcoin space
44:01 - Bitcoin fixing broken incentives
48:31 - The importance of teaching Bitcoin
52:42 - Outro

How To Build a Bitcoin Empire w/ Brad Mills

Brad Mills, Beau Turner — Sun, 6 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We explore:
🔹 How escaping scarcity mindset unlocks the path to Bitcoin wealth
🔹 The dangers of treating Bitcoin like a hustle instead of a long-term investment
🔹 Why trading and overcomplicating mining usually leads to regret
🔹 The importance of separating your investor and entrepreneur mindsets
🔹 How building your “Bitcoin Citadel” starts with your habits, mindset, and body

🎙 Guest: Brad Mills
Brad Mills Website: https://www.bradmills.ca/
X: https://x.com/bradmillscan

00:00 Introduction
04:08 Early Entrepreneurship and Getting Scammed
06:15 First Success with Facebook Games
10:07 Discovering Bitcoin in 2011
13:33 Journey from Poverty Mindset to Abundance
16:22 Entrepreneurial Mistakes in Bitcoin Trading
21:23 Understanding Bitcoin as Store of Value
27:54 Lessons from Bitcoin Mining Adventures
35:12 The Importance of Bitcoin Conviction
41:04 Three Cycles of Bitcoin Mining Experience
50:53 Value Maximalism and Investment Strategy
1:11:41 The Future of Bitcoin Lending
1:32:07 Building a Bitcoin Citadel Mindset
1:38:50 Personal Development and Leadership
1:43:43 Finding Your Superpower
1:54:55 Daily Non-Negotiables and Fitness Journey
1:57:31 Physical Transformation Impact
2:03:31 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

Can the Government Kill Bitcoin? w/ Brandon Quittem

Brandon Quittem, Beau Turner — Sat, 5 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We explore:
🔹 How Bitcoin’s mycelium-like network resists control and adapts to threats
🔹 Why government opposition only strengthens Bitcoin’s resilience
🔹 How Bitcoin mining fuels energy innovation and community growth
🔹 The way Bitcoin reshapes personal responsibility and long-term thinking
🔹 How Bitcoin offers stability and trust during times of societal upheaval

🎙 Guest: Brandon Quittem
Brandon's Website - https://brandonquittem.com/

00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Early Bitcoin Experiences
04:04 - Transition to Bitcoin Career
05:17 - The Importance of Bitcoin Mining
07:05 - Explaining Bitcoin Mining to Beginners
09:23 - Bitcoin as a Living System
17:25 - Can Bitcoin Be Killed?
25:39 - The Role of Bitcoin Mining in Energy Markets
35:05 - Bitcoin as a Pioneer Species
51:22 - Bitcoin’s Role in the Fourth Turning
1:04:19 - Future of Bitcoin and Society
1:07:18 - Closing and Final Thoughts

Are You Storing Your Bitcoin Properly? - Ben Kaufman

Ben Kaufman, Beau Turner — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We Dive into:
🔹 The risks of single-key wallets and how to mitigate them
🔹 The game-changing simplicity of modern multisig setups
🔹 Privacy best practices for safeguarding your Bitcoin

🎙 Guest: Ben Kaufman
Ben's X: https://x.com/_benkaufman

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:06 - Exploring Bitcoin Wallets and Digital Asset Management
01:44 - Ben's Journey into Bitcoin 03:06 - Wealth Sovereignty vs Wealth Storage
04:50 - Ben's Early Experience with Shitcoins
05:27 - Introduction to Multisig Wallets
06:39 - Risks of Single Key Custody
07:51 - Advantages of Multisig Wallets
11:24 - Privacy Considerations for Bitcoin Custody
12:34 - Running Your Own Node: Why It Matters
13:42 - Privacy Tips When Buying Bitcoin from Exchanges
18:06 - Setting Up Multisig Wallets Today
21:11 - Overview of Keeper App: Features and Benefits
22:29 - Delegating Key Access in Multisig Wallets
24:47 - Evaluating Hardware Wallet Options
27:15 - Balancing Self-Custody and Ease of Use
29:11 - Navigating Inheritance Planning with Keeper
31:30 - Future of Bitcoin Custody Tools
34:00 - Advice for New Bitcoiners
35:49 - Educating Others About Bitcoin
37:41 - Ben's Recommended Resources for Learning Bitcoin
40:19 - Key Action Items for Listeners
41:32 - Closing Thoughts: Invest in Yourself

Can DOGE Fix Government Overspending with Preston Pysh

Preston Pysh, Beau Turner — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We dive into:
🔹 How government waste distorts economic incentives
🔹 The impact of deflationary spending
🔹 How broken incentives shape the military-industrial complex
🔹 The effects of Elon Musk, DOGE, and auditing government spending
🔹 How the investment landscape is rapidly evolving

Whether you're a Bitcoin investor, an entrepreneur, or just curious about how government inefficiencies create opportunities, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

🎙 Guest: Preston Pysh X/Twitter - https://x.com/PrestonPysh We Study Billionaires Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WeStudyBillionaires The Investors Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheInvestorsPodcastNetwork

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Introducing Preston
01:35 Government waist
04:10 The game theory of fiat currency
08:18 Is DOGE efficient
13:20 Impacts of deflationary spending
18:28 Broken incentives in the military industrial complex
25:34 Being in charge of a billion dollar budget
28:27 Elon Musk and the DOGE auditing government spending
30:49 What the average investor doesn’t understand
36:56 The investment landscape is changing
42:14 How Ego Death chooses what to invest in
45:45 Preston’s unfair advantage when investing
48:18 Mistakes entrepreneurs make when seeking fundraising
54:10 The impact to leave behind in the Bitcoin space
56:26 Outro

How Government Spending Is Fueling Bitcoin Adoption - Sam Callahan

Sam Callahan, Beau Turner — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000

We cover:
⚡ The roots of Bitcoin's value proposition
⚡ Common misconceptions (and how to address them)
⚡ The battle between CBDCs vs. Bitcoin
⚡ How Bitcoin could reshape national debt strategies
⚡ What Bitcoiners need to do today to preserve decentralization tomorrow

🎙 Guest: Sam Callahan
Follow Sam on X/Twitter - https://x.com/samcallah

00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Welcoming Sam Callahan
02:18 - Sam's Bitcoin Journey
04:56 - Early Bitcoin Touchpoints
06:07 - Bitcoin Misconceptions
08:22 - Addressing Intrinsic Value Criticism
10:51 - Explaining Bitcoin with Analogies
13:29 - Understanding Your Audience
14:35 - What is Fiscal Dominance?
19:03 - Fiscal Dominance and Inflation
22:53 - Bitcoin and the Four-Year Cycle
26:47 - Structural Deficits and Bitcoin
29:53 - Bitcoin's Future Growth Potential
32:31 - Saylor's Bitcoin Model
35:21 - Bank of International Settlements Explained
42:42 - CBDCs vs. Bitcoin
46:46 - Ensuring Bitcoin's Decentralized Future
50:31 - A Message to Bitcoiners 50 Years from Now
53:09 - How to Get Involved with Bitcoin
54:50 - Where to Find Sam Callahan Online
55:16 - Closing Remarks

Big Banks Are Coming to Bitcoin Mining with Collin McVicker

Collin McVicker, Beau Turner — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 17:07:22 +0000

What You Will Learn:
🔹How Operation Chokepoint 2.0 has affected Bitcoin mining companies
🔹Creative uses of Bitcoin mining heat from YMCA pools to greenhouses
🔹The future of Bitcoin-backed loans and institutional adoption
🔹Global opportunities in Bitcoin mining from Spain to Alaska
🔹Why 2025 could be transformative for the industry

🎙 Guest: Colin McVicker
Website: https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/mcvicker-colin.html

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Banking Restrictions on Bitcoin
00:37 - Colin's Background and Role at Winston & Strawn
02:16 - From Oil & Gas Law to Bitcoin Mining
04:32 - The Kraken Oil Story and Flared Gas Mining
07:01 - Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and Banking Challenges
08:54 - Journey into Bitcoin and the Mystery of Banking
10:55 - Fort Worth Bitcoin Mining Event
13:36 - Personal Experience with Voyager Digital's Collapse
16:58 - Bitcoin Custody Solutions and Diversification
21:07 - The Future of Institutional Bitcoin Custody
26:20 - Hankey Capital's Bitcoin-Backed Loan Program
30:06 - Interest Rates and Bank Involvement in Bitcoin
34:16 - The Impact of Bank Balance Sheet Rules
36:06 - Regulatory Changes and Political Landscape
39:17 - Government Adoption and Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
41:25 - Bitcoin Mining and High-Performance Computing Pivot
46:02 - Global Mining Opportunities and Power Sources
51:20 - Creative Uses for Bitcoin Mining Heat
53:47 - Abundant Mines' Hosting Program
56:01 - Mining Economics and Tax Advantages
59:35 - Environmental Impact and Methane Reduction
1:04:46 - Future Opportunities in Bitcoin Mining
1:07:56 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

How to Predict Bitcoin Price w/ Giovanni Santostasi

Giovanni Santostasi, Beau Turner — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:57:18 +0000

🔹 Giovanni’s journey into Bitcoin and what sparked his curiosity
🔹 The evolution of the Bitcoin Power Law Theory
🔹 Why power laws matter—and how they appear in nature and markets
🔹 Breaking down the Power Law Model and its implications for Bitcoin’s price
🔹 What Bitcoin bubbles reveal about miner behavior and cost dynamics
🔹 How feedback loops shape Bitcoin’s network effects and long-term potential
🔹 Predictions for Bitcoin’s future based on mathematical modeling
🔹 How scaling, stability, and self-correction play into Bitcoin’s resilience
🔹 What Giovanni believes most people get wrong about Bitcoin’s growth trajectory
🔹 How the Power Law Theory could change how we understand market cycles

If you’re fascinated by the deeper patterns behind Bitcoin’s growth, and want to understand how math and nature intersect with monetary revolution, this episode is essential.

Issues a powerful insight:
“Bitcoin’s behavior isn’t random—it follows patterns we see across the universe.”

🎙 Guest: Giovanni Santostasi
Follow Giovanni on X/Twitter – https://x.com/Giovann35084111
YouTube – @quantonomy

Bitcoin Will Heal The Global Economy w/ Jeff Booth

Jeff Booth, Beau Turner — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:41:47 +0000

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

🔹 00:00:00 - Intro
🔹 00:06:07 - How Jeff’s investment philosophy has evolved over time
🔹 00:13:15 - Why Bitcoin is a decentralized protocol bound by energy
🔹 00:19:19 - The impact of Bitcoin on how we perceive prices and value
🔹 00:25:35 - Why investing in companies building on Bitcoin is crucial
🔹 00:32:28 - The cyclical nature of Bitcoin mining and how smart miners navigate it
🔹 00:40:15 - How Bitcoin mining drives energy abundance globally
🔹 00:47:46 - What the Fedimint protocol means for scaling Bitcoin
🔹 00:55:29 - Jeff’s vision of Bitcoin's role in the future energy market
🔹 01:03:00 - Final thoughts on the future of Bitcoin and Jeff’s legacy in the space

🎙 Guest: Jeff Booth
Follow Jeff Booth on X/Twitter - https://x.com/JeffBooths_
https://egodeath.capital/

The Battle for Sovereignty is Digital – Michelle Weekley Explains Why

Michelle Weekley — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:49:31 +0000

🔹 Michelle’s backstory and journey into Bitcoin
🔹 What really happens inside government organizations
🔹 Bitcoin’s relationship with legal regulations and compliance
🔹 A breakdown of anti-money laundering (AML), including KYC, KYB, and KYT
🔹 The one thing Bitcoin doesn’t fix
🔹 Speaking out against systemic corruption
🔹 What a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could mean for national security
🔹 How Bitcoin reduces government waste and improves accountability
🔹 Could the Department of Defense be mining Bitcoin?
🔹 How we’re slowly losing our freedom—and what to do about it If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to challenge the system from the inside, or how Bitcoin intersects with regulation, politics, and freedom, this episode is a must-listen.

Issues a powerful warning:
“If we’re not careful, we’ll recreate the same surveillance dystopia we were trying to escape."

🎙 Guest: Michelle Weekley
Follow Michelle Weekley on X/Twitter - https://x.com/michelleweekley
Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Michelle’s Backstory
05:15 - How Government Organizations Really Work
08:55 - Byte Federal
10:53 - Bitcoin vs. Legal Regulations
17:53 - Anti-Money Laundering Overview - KYC, KYB, & KYT
20:34 - The Thing Bitcoin Doesn’t Fix
24:02 - Speaking Out Against the System
25:57 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
31:19 - Bitcoin Reducing Government Waste
34:02 - DoD Mining Bitcoin?
43:40 - Losing Your Freedom
46:49 - Leaving an Impact
49:58 - Outro

Jack Dorsey On Nation-State Bitcoin Reserves, AI, Mining, and More!

Jack Dorsey — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:13:54 +0000

🔹00:00 –01:33 – Jack on meditation, focus, and leadership
🔹04:10 – What Jack focuses on day-to-day 05:02 – The importance of Bitcoin, AI, and the future of payments
🔹08:18 – Why Jack is focusing on Bitcoin 09:30 – How Jack’s leadership style has changed
🔹12:39 – Scaling Block’s mining projects and industry insights
🔹15:26 – Removing single points of failure in Bitcoin
🔹17:17 – The standard for Bitcoin miners to survive
🔹19:26 – Nation-states entering Bitcoin mining: threat or opportunity?
🔹20:33 – Nation-state Bitcoin reserve
🔹22:44 – Building on top of Bitcoin
🔹24:10 – Can a company truly be 100% Bitcoin?
🔹29:21 – How Jack prioritizes attention and resources
🔹30:27 – Jack’s proudest achievement
🔹32:59 – Jack's motivation to keep working
🔹35:51 – Building open source mining hardware
🔹37:21 – Why Jack thinks 2025 will be the year of open protocols
🔹39:08 – One thing Jack would change about humanity
🔹41:46 – How to enhance learning and self-growth
🔹44:17 – Outro

🎙 Guest: Jack Dorsey
Follow Jack on Nostr: - https://primal.net/jack