Podcast Library
Every episode, transcript-ready show note, and featured conversation.
Episode #16 • 00:08:08
Discuss recent inflation data from central banks, contrast with Bitcoin's non-inflationary design, and explain Austrian economics principles for beginners, emphasizing Bitcoin's role as sound money without price predictions.
Episode #14 • 00:09:45
Analyze the new documentary's evidence for Hal Finney and Len Sassaman as Bitcoin's co-creators, examining cryptographic clues and the implications for Bitcoin's origin story and trust.
Episode #19 • 00:11:22
Explore Japan's unique regulatory environment for Bitcoin, how it shapes self-custody practices, and what operational lessons global holders can learn from Japanese adoption patterns.
Episode #18 • 00:09:37
Explore the operational and strategic significance of the US Navy running a Bitcoin node, linking self-custody infrastructure to military power projection and national security. Discuss what this means for Bitcoin's legitimacy and the practical steps for operators.
Episode #15 • 00:12:24
Operator playbook contrasting the mechanics and risks of spot Bitcoin ETFs with direct self-custody, emphasizing operational resilience and intermediary risk for holders.
Episode #11 • 00:10:13
Lauren dissects the mathematics of Bitcoin's fixed supply and network effects, while Mike links this to the operational resilience and freedom implications for self-custody holders, avoiding price predictions.
Episode #12 • 00:09:07
Lauren dissects the mathematics of Bitcoin's fixed supply and network effects, while Mike links this to the operational resilience and freedom implications for self-custody holders, avoiding price predictions.
Episode #13 • 00:09:13
Mike and Lauren share and analyze a real-world account (based on reported news or a firsthand story) of how individuals in a country experiencing severe currency inflation are operationally using Bitcoin for savings and transactions. Focuses on practical challenges, human impact, and the stark contrast with failing state money.
Episode #17 • 00:13:17
Mike and Lauren share and analyze a real-world account (based on reported news or a firsthand story) of how individuals in a country experiencing severe currency inflation are operationally using Bitcoin for savings and transactions. Focuses on practical challenges, human impact, and the stark contrast with failing state money.
Episode #10 • 00:09:46
Lauren breaks down the technical concepts behind proposed Bitcoin privacy enhancements (like ongoing work on Schnorr/Taproot applications or new proposals). Mike explains the operational and philosophical importance of fungibility and financial privacy for sound money, separating fact from common misconceptions.