Bitcoin Versus the Banks

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For most people, bitcoin is this mysterious thing they know very little about. What is commonly known about it comes from mainstream media, narratives like - it’s purely a speculative token or mining is terrible for the environment. Bitcoin is complicated, so I have made it my mission to simplify it for everyone. In this podcast, I sit down with brilliant individuals who think critically about the world, and who recognize this technology’s possible implications. Welcome to Bitcoin Versus the Banks.

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“Is a recession coming?” with Ansel Lindner

Oct 05 2023 49 mins

My guest today is Ansel Lindner. He is a fellow podcaster, macro expert and author of Bitcoin and Markets. Unlike most people out there, Ansel is generally pretty positive in his financial outlook. We had a fascinating talk that discussed interest rates, recession fears, the situation in China and more. Please like this episode and follow (if you haven't already).

“Broken money’s relation to professional sports” with Chris Johnston

Oct 02 2023 55 mins

My guest today is a hockey analyst, Chris Johnston, who covers the National Hockey League for TSN. We discuss professional sports, broken money and of course, bitcoin. Some of the questions that come up include: -Why do professional athletes earn so much? -Which NHL players, if any, do you know take their salaries in bitcoin or hold some bitcoin? -Does the saying "money is broken"

“Nuclear reactors as major bitcoin mining nodes” with Ryan MacLeod

Sep 27 2023 67 mins

My guest in today's episode is Ryan MacLeod. He works for Canadian Nuclear Labs and comes with a wealth of knowledge about nuclear energy. Our discussion included some of the following questions: -What are some common misconceptions around nuclear energy, especially ones that annoy you? -How is the perception and regulation of nuclear power changed recently? -If bitcoin is mined re

“How to promote financial literacy and sound money” with Mark Molder & Anthony DeGazon

Sep 24 2023 65 mins

Two guests join me today. The first is Mark Molder, a teacher and an avid investor. The other is Anthony DeGazon. He runs the DeGazon Music Studios. Together, they work hard at empowering children and promoting financial literacy. Some of the questions that came up in our discussion today: -What is the current state of financial literacy among children? How about adults? -Why does

“Energy, bitcoin-backed loans and the spot ETF” with Lisa Hough

Sep 20 2023 49 mins

Lisa Hough is my guest today. She is the former director of Client Solutions at Unchained, and is now the Vice-President of Strategic Relations at Custodia Bank. Her and I talk about multiple topics, as the title suggests. Some of the questions that come up include: -Will energy be priced in bitcoin? If so, is this what leads to hyperbitcoinization? -What exactly is a bitcoin backe

“Bitcoin Mining 101” with Kent Halliburton

Sep 17 2023 47 mins

I’m joined today by Kent Halliburton. He is the COO of Saz Mining. We discussed what his company is doing in the space. Moreover, I tried to get Kent to explain bitcoin mining in a way that makes it understandable for everyone. Some of the questions that came up during our chat: what is mining? Why is it important? What hardware is needed? What other use cases are there for bitco

“The fight for freedom and liberty” with Clint Russell

Sep 13 2023 79 mins

My guest today is Clint Russell who hosts the Liberty Lockdown show. We had an unbelievable discussion about the current state of the United States and where the country is heading. Some of the questions that came up include: -What drove you to leave your state and move elsewhere? -What is happening in America that causes you despair? -Are any future politicians capable of making s

“The real impact of A.I.” with Aleks Svetski

Sep 10 2023 53 mins

My guest today is Aleks Svetski. He is the founder of the Amber app. He has written several articles for Bitcoin Magazine. And he co-authored The UnCommunist Manifesto. Our discussion focused on artificial intelligence. Some of the questions include: -What's the difference between A.I. and robo-vacuums? -Will artificial intelligence rise up and destroy humanity? -What benefits will

“The truth about bitcoin mining” with Margot Paez

Sep 07 2023 58 mins

Margot Paez joins me today. She is the Head of Sustainability at Block Green and a fellow with the Bitcoin Policy Institute. We talked about the environmental impact of bitcoin mining in an effort to answer an important question: is it a net positive for the environment? Some of the questions that came up: -What is the difference between sustainable and renewable energy? -What does

“Every investor needs some bitcoin allocation” with Greg Foss & Lawrence Lepard

Sep 04 2023 78 mins

I'm joined today by two amazing guests. The first is Lawrence Lepard, a goldbug and an Investment Manager with Equity Management Associates, LLC. The other guest is Greg Foss, a former trader in the bond market and co-founder of Looking Glass Education. The focus of this episode is to address concerns about bitcoin that come from older, more conservative investors. Greg and Larry h