
Blue Collar Bitcoin
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Ep 55BCB055_LYN ALDEN: Uncertainty and Peril in Markets
ELyn Alden joins Josh and Dan to discuss Markets and Bitcoin during this tumultuous period. Bond Market's Negative Yield Macro Overview What Illiquidity Means How to Protect Your Wealth Bitcoin Decoupling Gold Bitcoin Volatility 3 types of StableCoins and their associated risks Luna Debacle Empires Rise and Decline SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT LYN: Lyn Alden has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in engineering management, with a focus on engineering economics and financial modeling. Lyn retired at 33 and has since become a full time investor and independent analsyt. In 2016 Lyn founded Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, her goal being to provide institutional-level research in plain English, so that both institutional investors and retail investors can benefit from it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: LynAlden.com Big Debt Crisis by Ray Dalio Fourth Turning Sovereign Individual The Lessons of History Lyn's Article - Does QE cause Inequality? Lyn's Article - Discounted Cash Flow Tutorial TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Lyn @LynAldenContact EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 54BCB054_PETER McCORMACK: Challenging Your Ideology
EPeter McCormack, host of the What Bitcoin Did Podcast, joins Dan & Josh for a fun filled dialogue covering a multitude of topics, including: Peter’s personal path and strategies to success Why Bitcoin is almost certainly dead & can’t be resuscitated The importance of knowing CPR How to avoid trapping yourself in an ideology The nature of free speech Vegan football clubs & more! SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT PETER: Peter curates some of the most widespread Bitcoin content in the world. He hosts the "What Bitcoin Did" Podcast, and more recently he’s now the Chairman of Real Bedford Football Club in the U.K. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Robert Breedlove on Lex Fridman Podcast Bitcoin Obituaries TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Peter @PeterMcCormack EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 53BCB053_MAGS GRONOWSKA: Bitcoin and Renewable Energy
EMags joins Josh and Dan for an interesting take on renewable energy, and how Bitcoin is improving the economics of these clean energy systems. We Cover: Energy Markets POW vs POS Climate Change Mining Bitcoin with Hog Shit Quadriga Firefighting SHOW SPONSORS: **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT MAGDALENA Mags has experience in multiple sub-sectors of the Bitcoin space, including securities, mining, and hardware wallets. She is currently a consultant for PRTI. Magdalena was recently VP of Business Development at Coinkite, one of the worlds oldest Bitcoin companies specializing in secure hardware devices. Magdalena helped 3iQ IPO North America's 1st regulated, TSX-listed Bitcoin Fund, bridging traditional financial markets with the crypto industry. She also Co-Foundered Citadel256, an enterprise-scale Bitcoin mining company, and MetaMesh LLC, a crypto consulting and multimedia company. She oversees the $215M Quadriga digital currency exchange collapse as a Supreme Court appointed Bankruptcy Inspector, directing the trustee in decisions on asset recovery & representing 76k victims. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Darwins Finches PRTI TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Magdalena @Crypto_Mags EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 52BCB052_Businesses Running on BTC w/ Ali (Tahinis) & Kevin (All Our Parking Lots)
EEntrepreneurs Ali from Tahinis Restaurants & Kevin from All Out Parking Lots join Josh & Dan for a discussion about Bitcoin as an empowerment tool for small & medium sized businesses. We Cover: Proper Bitcoin etiquette Absolute scarcity vs scarcity Why Bitcoin is a clown sifter How Costco bought all the chicken BTC the network vs BTC the asset Merchant & customer usage of the lightning network Bitcoin custody for businesses The implications of the incredible hulk on cocaine & biker crank SHOW SPONSORS: **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT ALI & KEVIN Ali is the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Tahinis Restaurants headquartered in London, Ontario (Canada). Kevin is the Co-Founder and President of All Out Parking Lots located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: The Number Zero and Bitcoin by Robert Breedlove Financial Advisor Jim Crider TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Ali @TheRealTahinis, Follow Kevin @ALLOUTKev EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 51BCB051_JOE CARLASARE: The Bond Market Vasectomy
EJosh & Dan rip with the ever knowledgable Joe Carlasare. Lawyer by day, credit market expert by night! We Cover: QE not inflationary, Fiscal Stimulus has been Intervention needed to float traditional markets Inflation The Bond Market controls the FED Central Banks buying Bitcoin Mining at the Firehouse SHOW SPONSORS: **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT JOE CARLASARE Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast. Josh & Dan both agree Joe is one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners alive. He has the depth of knowledge and the breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from financial markets to legal and political landscapes to more deep philosophical and game theoretic discussions. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Inside Bitcoin Podcast Dr Lacy Hunt The Bond Book TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 50BCB050_Economic Breaking Point (Amateur Investors Pod Meets BCB)
EJosh & Dan engage in a rambunctious macroeconomic & Bitcoin discussion with Chris Alaimo of the Amateur Investors Podcast. We Cover: More about Josh & Dan's background and Bitcoin journeys Why the current economic system is mathematically guaranteed to reset Why Josh is the same person as Ron Swanson What should be in your portfolio other than Bitcoin? SHOW SPONSORS: **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT CHRIS ALAIMO Chris Alaimo is the host of the Amateur Investors Podcast. Additionally, he works as the Twitch project manager at Bitcoin Magazine. In addition to carrying a wealth of economic and finance knowledge, Chris carries a chemical engineering degree. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Amateur Investors Podcast ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) The Internet of Money by Andreas Antonopoulos Why Buy Bitcoin by Andy Edstrom The Invisible Cost of War In the Age of Quantitative Easing (Alex Gladstein) BTC001 Podcast with Preston Pysh and Robert Breedlove TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Chris Alaimo @ChrisAlaimo6 EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 49BCB049_MAURICIO & MARIO (LEDN): The Future of Financial Services
EMauricio Di Bartolomeo & Mario Gibney from Ledn join Josh & Dan to discuss Bitcoin lending & borrowing as well as the broader economic and digital asset landscape. Ledn is a fascinating digital asset financial services company with a highly principled, Bitcoin forward perspective and a commitment to transparency. We talk: Proof of reserves Bitcoin borrowing Mathematical & systematic lending Why Bitcoin is pristine collateral Inflation and how Mauricio's upbringing in Venezuela informs his perspective Discerning risk in the crypto space Ledn's Bitcoin mortgage product Much more SHOW SPONSORS: COINKITE - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. LEDN - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT MAURICIO & MARIO Mauricio Di Bartolomeo co-founded Ledn and currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Mario Gibney is the Director of Community at Ledn. Previously he spent time working at Blockstream, and he is one of the hosts on the Unhashed Podcast. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Ledn.io Bitcoin Economics Calendar (Ledn blog by Mauricio) "Visions of Bitcoin" article by Nic Carter Unhashed Podcast w/ Mario Gibney TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Mauricio @cryptonomista, Follow Mario @Mario_Gibney EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 48BCB-Redux_Croesus: Once In A Civilization
EThis was our favorite conversation from 2021, we wanted to share it again. We feel this episode encapsulates a wide range of ideas and condenses them into one place for easy consumption. We feel this is our best episode to orange pill your friends! The renown pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader @Croesus_BTC sits down with Josh & Dan for a profound conversation. We Cover: Why Bitcoin is a once in a species discovery Croesus' mind blowing Bitcoin valuation How early we are in the Bitcoin adoption S curve Bitcoin supply shocks & supply mechanics The Yuppie Elite and Bitcoin Bitcoin as analogous to the American western frontier Why the average worker and middle class need BTC SHOW SPONSORS: COINKITE - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our Shop @ https://www.bluecollarbitcoin.io/shop ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT CROESUS: Croesus is a pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader. His background includes an MBA from one of the best business schools in the world and considerable time spent working as a management consultant with a focus on disruptive tech trends. CROESUS MATERIAL: "Asset DNA: Explaining Bitcoin’s Speculative Attack on the Dollar" (article) "Am I Too Late For Bitcoin?" (article) "Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin" (article) "Bitcoin and the American West" (article) Bitcoin Adoption Curve w/ Croesus (The Investor's Podcast) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Croesus @Croesus_BTC EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected] WEBSITE: Bluecollarbitcoin.io (buy our shwag)
Ep 47BCB047_NVK: CypherPunk Skunkworks
ENVK is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coinkite. He has been in and around the Bitcoin ecosystem for over 10 years. He and his company, Coinkite are producing some of the most innovative and useful Bitcoin gear in the industry. We talk: Coldcard Mk4, SatsCard, Tapsigner Opendime suppositories Canadian truckers and Trudeau World Reserve Currencies Gold and Dollars are shitcoins Feeding chickens with lightning Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT NVK: NVK is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinKite. He has been involved in Bitcoin since the very early days. Originally built an early Bitcoin block explorer then moving to an early Bitcoin Debit Card implementation. During this time he and his partner realized that Bitcoin signing devices needed to be improved—-Introduce ColdCard. ColdCard is the industry standard for Bitcoin Signing devices. We use them at BCB, and we recommend them to everyone we know. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Coinkite ColdCard SatsCard Tapsigner Opendime Feeding Chickens with lightining TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow @NVK EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 46BCB046_ANTHONY POMPLIANO: Middle Class, Mustaches & Monetary Policy
EAnthony Pompliano, along with his brothers Joe & John, join Josh & Dan for a rowdy discussion on the Best Business Show covering topics including: Why Bitcoin is an empowerment tool for the Middle Class Dan & Josh's journey so far on the Blue Collar Bitcoin Pod Why mustaches are the new laser eyes Who would win in a Pomp family brawl Strange and challenging sexual dilemmas And much more Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT ANTHONY POMPLIANO: Pomp is an entrepreneur and tech investor as well as host of the well known 'Pomp Podcast,' which has been downloaded over 20 million times. Pomp also writes a daily email newsletter on business, finance, and Bitcoin that’s stuffed full of substantive and timely material. Him and his brothers Joe & John host the Best Business Show on YouTube weekends at 11am ET. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Best Business Show Pomp Daily Newsletter Pomp Podcast Joe Pomp Show TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Anthony Pompliano, Follow Joe Pompliano, Follow John Pompliano EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 45BCB045_DR. JEFF ROSS: Treating Septic Markets
EDr. Jeff Ross stops in to talk about his current perspective on markets. Dr. Ross has a different perspective than the permabulls. He has a reasoned and thorough analysis that is difficult to refute. We talk: Shitcoin Shinnanigans DCA is best for mortals The FED between a rock and a hard place When will Bitcoin be risk off Counter-party risk The difference between a trader and an investor Selling kidneys for BTC Overall market sepsis Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT Dr. JEFF ROSS: Jeffrey W. Ross, MD, MBA is the founder and managing director of Vailshire Capital Management, LLC and Vailshire Partners, LP. Dr. Ross is a retired (2021) fellowship-trained Interventional Radiologist and board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist. Passionate about investing wisely and teaching others to do the same, Jeff is a former contributor for The Motley Fool and occasional contributor for Seeking Alpha. The hedge fund and individual Vailshire client portfolios enjoy the distinct advantage of benefitting from Dr. Ross’s expertise and knowledge of all things healthcare, Bitcoin, and technology-related. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Vailshire Capital Management Dr. Ross on with Preston Pysh The Changing World Order (Book)by Ray Dalio TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Dr. Jeff Ross @VailshireCap EMAIL US: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected] ...
Ep 44BCB044_MIKE ALFRED: Investment Grade HODLING
EValue oriented investor & tech entrepreneur Mike Alfred sits down with Josh & Dan to cover: Investing in Bitcoin mining Bitcoin as the best value investment of all time The risks of giving up your private keys and seeking yield on your bitcoin Gaining BTC exposure in a traditional retirement account The insanity of used car prices How to HODL like a freaking professional Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT MIKE ALFRED: Mike has founded and sold 2 successful tech companies. He was the Co-Founder & CEO of BrightScope (which he sold in 2016) as well as Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Assets Data, which NYDIG acquired in 2020. He’s been a seed investor in a variety of successful Bitcoin projects, and he currently serves as an advisor or on the board of a variety of companies, including Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Iris Energy Mike on The Investor's Podcast w/ Preston Pysh TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Mike Alfred @mikealfred EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 43BCB043_NIK BHATIA: Money of Enemies
ENik Bhatia is the author of the book Layered Money Nik is incredibly knowledgable in the realms of economics, finance, and monetary history. Layered Money is an incredible resource for those who would like to learn about our current monetary system, and how Bitcoin changes the game. Nik also authors a research publication called The Bitcoin Layer. This is a great resource for keeping up with Nik’s latest thoughts. We Cover: Geopolitics/Russian Conflict Layered Money Debt Supercycles Changing World Order The Burrito Index The FED’s juggling act Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT NICK BHATIA: Nik Bhatia is a financial researcher, CFA charterholder, and Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business where he teaches Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities. Previously, Nik worked the US Treasuries trading desk for a large institutional asset manager and has extensive trading experience in money markets and interest rate futures. After starting his teaching career, Nik felt the urge to bring his research on both the international monetary system and Bitcoin together as one to write the book Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies. He has a BA in Social Sciences from University of Southern California and a Master in Finance from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Layered Money Nick’s Website The Bitcoin Layer Changing World Order TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Nik Bhatia @timevalueofbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 42BCB042_ANDY EDSTROM: Bitcoin Risks & Bullish Riffs
EFormer Wall Streeter & current author, investor and advisor Andy Edstrom joins Josh and Dan to discuss current risks to the Bitcoin network and a plethora of other topics. We Cover: Risks that still exist for Bitcoin Andy’s time as a wolf on Wall Street Why banks are potentially on the road to obsolescence Growth of lightning network Grappling with exponentials Why BTC is fundamentally American The reason why Bitcoin is strikingly similar to a horny teenager Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT ANDY EDSTROM: Andy is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Financial Planner as well as author of the well known book Why Buy Bitcoin: Investing Today in the Money of Tomorrow. He’s also Managing Director of Advisor Services at Swan Bitcoin. His opinions have appeared in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Economist, Bitcoin Magazine, and Coindesk. Additionally, earlier in his career he spent time working at Goldman Sachs in the belly of the finance beast. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Why Buy Bitcoin: Investing Today in the Money of Tomorrow Andy's Website TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Andy Edstrom @edstromandrew EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 41BCB041_JOHN VALLIS: Bitcoin Money Messiah
EJohn Vallis from Bitcoin Rapid Fire joins Josh and Dan. This discussion is wide ranging and focuses primarily on the societal ramifications of a new ruleset that cannot be manipulated. John has a profound ability to distill high level philosophical concepts into understandable truths. We Cover: Bitcoin is Truth and Freedom Money Messiah Maps of Meaning Bitcoin as a civilizational shift Spiritual and Philosophical Musings Cosmic Possibilites Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiner’s home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT JOHN VALLAS: John Vallis is the host of both Bitcoin Rapid Fire and Closing the Loop podcasts. John is a deep thinker with an interesting take on the intersections of philosophy, Bitcoin, and Religion. He explores this in his essay, The Money Messiah. We recommend you read it if this conversation interests you. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Bitcoin Rapid Fire Closing the Loop Maps Of Meaning Money Messiah TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow John Vallis @johnvallis EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 40BTC040_PRESTON PYSH & GREG FOSS, Part 2: Disaster Insurance (A Bitcoin Hedge in Pensions & All Portfolios)
EPart 2 of Josh & Dan's conversation with two titans in the Bitcoin space: Preston Pysh and Greg Foss. This lengthly discussion was divided into two parts. In the first part we focused on the overall precarious macro environment of the 2020s. In this second part we zero in on how to position yourself in these crazy times. We Cover: Why is BTC volatile & how to handle volatility Who the hell shorts BTC? BTC as the perfect hedge against fiat based central banking Significance of an inverted yield curves Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT PRESTON PYSH: Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network. He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson. In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss. ABOUT GREG FOSS: Greg spent 32 years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Trader and Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg is a leading thinker in the Bitcoin space with massive expertise in credit markets. Greg's Bitcoin Magazine articles are linked below. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW The Investors Podcast Network We Study Billionaires Prestons recommended reading list Greg Foss's Bitcoin Magazine Articles TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh Greg Foss @FossGregfoss EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 39BCB039_PRESTON PYSH & GREG FOSS, Part 1: Macroecon Armageddon
EThis is a very special episode! We had a long form discussion with Preston Pysh and Greg Foss about current macroeconomic conditions. This is not one to miss considering the CRAZY landscape we are staring down. We broke this discussion into two parts to keep it easily digestible. In the first part we primarily focus on overall macro view. The second part to be released next week will focus on how to position yourself in these crazy times. We Cover: Crazy start to 2022 Bitcoin Volitility The Fed Inflation Equity and Bond Selloff Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off purchases at coinkite.com. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT PRESTON PYSH: Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network. He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson. In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss. ABOUT GREG FOSS: Greg spent 32 years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Trader and Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg is a leading thinker in the Bitcoin space with massive expertise in credit markets. Greg's Bitcoin Magazine articles are linked below. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW The Investors Podcast Network We Study Billionaires Prestons recommended reading list Greg Foss's Bitcoin Magazine Articles TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh Greg Foss @FossGregfoss EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 38BCB038_CORY KLIPPSTEN: Eyes On The Only Crypto Prize
ECory Klippsten, Founder & CEO of Swan Bitcoin, stops by the BCB Podcast to shoot the breeze with Josh & Dan. They Cover: Cory’s price predictions for BTC Why trading is such a terrible idea The future of US equities The incredible mind of LYN ALDEN Turkish tea Horseshoes SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT CORY KLIPPSTEN Cory is the Founder & CEO of Swan Bitcoin. He also serves as an advisor to Unchained Capital & Riot Blockchain, and he's a partner at Bitcoin Ventures. He earned his MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business, and in a past life he worked at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft and Morgan Stanley. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Swan Bitcoin AMAZING Lyn Alden article of altcoins, Pow, Pos, ETH, BTC & more "Inventing Bitcoin" by Yan Pritzker TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Cory Klippsten @coryklippsten EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 37BCB037_@NVK: Weapons Grade BTC Security
EShady Super Coder, @NVK joins BCB to talk about security, signing devices, and just generally shoot the shit. WE COVER: The Current Bitcoin Dip Angry Pleb DMs On-Chain analysis and Tea Leaves OpenDime Virginity Gold Dildos BlockClock Status ColdCard VS. The World SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT NVK: NVK is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinKite. He has been involved in Bitcoin since the very early days. Originally built an early Bitcoin block explorer then moving to an early Bitcoin Debit Card implementation. During this time he and his partner realized that Bitcoin signing devices needed to be improved—-Introduce ColdCard. ColdCard is the industry standard for Bitcoin Signing devices. We use them at BCB, and we recommend them to everyone we know. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW CoinKite ColdCard Opendime BlockClock Mini ColdCard How-To Videos by Coinkite TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow NVK @NVK EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 36BCB036_LARRY LEPARD: Sound Money Takeover
EWell-known tech & sound money investor Larry Lepard joins Josh & Dan to chat Bitcoin, gold and the future of markets. WE COVER: Will Bitcoin replace or overtake gold? Dealing w/ BTC volatility & why BTC is so volatile Threats the gov’t posses against BTC Blindspots Bitcoiners may have Inflation & hyperinflation How Bitcoin resembles the rise of the internet What purpose gold might serve in one’s portfolio Why “certainty” in any investment is something to be avoided SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT LARRY LEPARD: Larry is Managing Partner at Equity Management Associates and he’s spent his entire career as an investor. He possesses a deep understanding of financial markets as well as monetary history. Larry was a tech investor through the rise of the internet, and he had a front row seat to watch the .com boom & bust. He’s also been a sound money advocate his entire life. Since the Great Financial Crisis Larry has focused almost exclusively on sound money investments, including gold, silver, & most recently, Bitcoin. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Ray Dalio 30 Minute Video "How the Economic Machine Works" TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Larry Lepard @LawrenceLepard EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 35BCB035_BTC SESSIONS: Flushing Degenerate Gamblers
EBTC Sessions(Ben) is a Canadian Bitcoin educator. He has produced an astonishing amount of content. He has comprehensive tutorials on Bitcoin wallets, signing devices, and nodes. If you need help or guidance on Bitcoin related gear, Ben has you covered. We highly recommend his channel. He is also available for 1 on 1 help and guidance. We Cover: Degenerate Traders BTC Butt Stuff Pierre Poilievre Inflation Break Dancing Umbrel SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT BTC SESSIONS BTC Sessions (Ben) is a full time Bitcoin Educator. He has TONS of tutorials available on his YouTube channel, we highly recommend you check them out. His content walks you through complicated ideas visually. If you are a visual learner, his content is THE WAY to go. He also hosts a show every Friday night titled “Why are We Bullish.” ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Why Are We Bullish BTC Sessions YouTube Channel https://www.btcsessions.ca TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow BTC Sessions @BTCsessions EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 34BCB034_ROBERT BREEDLOVE: Protecting Private Property & Ditching Santa Clause
EAcclaimed entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher Robert Breedlove joins Josh & Dan for a wild, productive, and cosmic conversation that meanders through a number of topics inside and outside Bitcoin. WE COVER: Bitcoin as insurance on central banking Why dogma is unhealthy How fiat violates private property Spirituality, religion & Christianity Rob’s move away from Santa Clause Sex on your birthday...& much more SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT ROBERT BREEDLOVE: Robert Breedlove is an acclaimed entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher. He's possesses a truly special voice and perspective, with writing and speaking skills that boggle the mind. Rob characterizes himself as a freedom maximalist, someone deeply passionate about defending human rights of life, liberty & property. He’s come to Bitcoin because of the way he believes it advances of individual sovereignty & freedom in the world. He is the host of his own podcast, the "What Is Money?" Show, and he regularly appears on other podcasts and media outlets. He’s had riveting discussions with the likes of Michael Saylor, Eric Weinstein, Preston Pysh, Jordan Petersen and the list could go on. He co-authored the book "Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption, and Redemption of Money," and he regularly posts robust articles on Medium. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Rob's Articles (Read them...like now!) "What is Money Show" BTC001 w/ Robert Breedlove & Preston Pysh Robert Breedlove & Lex Fridman Podcast Episode Robert Breedlove on The Jordan B. Peterson "Thanks God For Bitcoin" Book (Breedlove is one of the authors) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Robert Breedlove @Breedlove22 EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 33BCB033_PRESTON PYSH: The Fiat Cage
EPreston Pysh, co-founder of the Investor’s Podcast Network, joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin. Preston has had an enormous impact on the two of us. He has a remarkable gift for taking complex topics and simplifying them for a general audience. This 1.5 hour discussion is a must listen for anyone interested in improving their understanding of Bitcoin, human nature, and the world at large. Preston has a contagious optimism for the future matched by few—this was a true honor. We Cover: Transition to Bitcoin Societal Discontent Yield Curve Control Mark Cuban Family Generosity and Karma SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT PRESTON PYSH: Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network. He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson. In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss. If you are impressed by someone's knowledge, it's probably because they have an insatiable hunger and passion for learning. Preston is a notoriously voracious reader who inspires audiences to research, think critically, and trust but not verify. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW The Investors Podcast Network We Study Billionaires Prestons recommended reading list TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 32BCB032_MARTY BENT: Mining Basics, Teat Production, and Freedom
EMarty Bent joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin mining and how energy companies are understanding this asset. Marty is a huge contributor in the space with his Podcast Tales from the Crypt and his daily newsletter Marty’s Bent. We Cover: Bitcoin Mining 51% attacks POW vs. POS Bitcoin Simps Freedom SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT MARTY BENT: Marty Bent is a HUGE contributor in the Bitcoin space. He hosts the Tales from the Crypt podcast which covers the gamut of everything Bitcoin. He has been involved in Bitcoin since 2013. Marty has strong opinions about the direction the world is headed in, we largely agree with his concerns. Marty also Co-Hosts the Rabbit Hole Recap weekly with @Odell. You can read his musings on a daily basis by subscribing to his daily newsletter- Marty’s Bent. Marty has previously worked for Great American Mining, and currently contributes to Ten31. Ten31 is a venture fund that invests in Bitcoin startups. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Tales From the Crypt Marty’s Bent Great American Mining Ten31 TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Marty Bent @martybent EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 31BCB031_JOE CARLASARE: Nature Finds A Way with Bitcoin
EJoe Carlasare joins Josh & Dan to talk current and future market conditions as well as how the game theory behind Bitcoin might play out in years/decades to come. We Cover: Can Bitcoin be banned? Where the Fed's balance sheet may go this decade Blacklisted Bitcoins and fungibility concerns Joe's mid term price targets Shy Joe considers himself a "Bitcoin MONEY maximalist" SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT JOE CARLASARE: Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast. Josh & Dan both agree Joe is one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners alive. He has the depth of knowledge and the breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from financial markets to legal and political landscapes to more deep philosophical and game theoretic discussions. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Inside Bitcoin Podcast TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 30BCB030_BITCOIN Q+A: Bitcoin Cold Storage from the Master
EIn this episode we are honored to be joined by Bitcoin Q+A. Q+A is the proprietor of Bitcoiner.guide. This is a site devoted to teaching all about Bitcoin. If you have questions about anything, ranging from wallets, to nodes, to the lighting network-Q+A has you covered. We Cover: What is Cold Storage Hardware wallets, AKA signing devices Software Wallets Bitcoin Nodes How to protect yourself from men with wrenches SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT Bitcoin Q+A: Bitcoin Q+A is a passionate Bitcoiner with a gift for teaching others how to perform some of the more technical aspects of Bitcoin. He has put together a superb website, where you can learn how to use: Hardware Wallets, Nodes, Coinjoins, Nodes, lightning network, ect. He has devoted a TON of time to help others and it is MUCH appreciated. Bitcoiner.guide More recently he has contributed to the development of a new hardware wallet. The Passport. This is a cypherpunk style signing device that promises to be more user friendly than the ColdCard. You can check out the Passport here- foundationdevices.com ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Passport Hardware Wallet Bitcoiner.guide Citadel Dispatch with Bitcoin QA TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Bitcoin Q+A @BitcoinQ_A EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 29BCB029_JIM CRIDER: The Black Sheep of Financial Planning
EJim Crider, a CFP & Bitcoin bull, joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin & broader financial planning. We Cover: Why Bitcoin is the best form of money The difference between volatility & risk Bitcoin Mining Stocks, GBTC, Bitcoin ETFs What to do with retirement accounts Bitcoin tax strategies SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT JIM CRIDER: Jim Crider is a husband, dad, and CEO of Intentional Living FP. Before starting Intentional Living FP, Jim worked primarily with the standard clients of most wealth management firms—financially successful families seeking guidance with the wealth they’ve accumulated over decades. While Jim cherishes each client he’s served, he came to find the clients he enjoys most: families that desire to achieve early financial independence for the sake of spending significant time with the people they care about, doing the things they love. Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the message he tells every client he works with is that his role is to guide them to where their lives and money intersect so they can live the life they want to live. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Intentional Living Financial Planning "Gradually. Then Suddenly" series by Parker Lewis TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Jim @JimCriderTX EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 28BCB028_NATALIE BRUNELL: Resurrecting Capitalism with Bitcoin
ENatalie Brunell joins Josh & Dan for a fun and free flowing discussion regarding the trajectory of capitalism & freedom in the 21st century...and the role Bitcoin might play in maintaining these ideals. We Cover: Bitcoin and immigration The perils & miseries of socialism and communism Why American ideals may be eroding Bitcoin as digital property Why the Fed is between a rock & a hard place Ron Burgundy & Veronica Corningstone SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT NATALIE BRUNELL: Natalie is a Polish-American television news personality, investigative journalist, podcast host and educator. She is a senior correspondent and investigative reporter for Spectrum News 1 Las Angeles as well as an adjunct Instructor at the USC in the school of communication and journalism. Most recently she is the host of the 'Coin Stories Podcast' where she speaks to some of the most renown Bitcoiners in the world. NATALIE'S MATERIAL & ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Coin Stories Podcast (also on all major pod apps) Bitcoin for Women: https://btcforwomen.com/ "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous "The Fiat Standard" by Saifedean Ammous TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Natalie @natbrunell EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 27BCB027_FRISKY PENSIONS: Overweight Bonds, Underweight BTC
EIn this episode, Dan and Josh discuss the elephant in the room, public pension plans. We opine about exposure to Bonds and lack of BTC exposure in these defined benefit plans. We Discuss: Bond exposure in Pensions Why BTC is a no brainer Cat food How a 1% BTC position can improve a portfolio What we would do to improve performance SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 26BCB026_ALEX GLADSTEIN: Bitcoin, Freedom & Human Rights
EAlex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, sits down with Josh & Dan to discuss why Bitcoin is the world's best freedom technology. We Cover: Why Bitcoin is a dream for human rights activists Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse for Freedom The cypherpunks & founding fathers of America The 4th turning Bitcoin ETFs SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT ALEX GLADSTEIN: Alex is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation. He has also served as Vice President of Strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum since its inception in 2009. His writing and views on human rights and technology have appeared on a long list of major media outlets across the world including The Atlantic, BBC, CNN, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and the list could go on. Since 2017 he’s become obsessed with Bitcoin. He co-authored "The Little Bitcoin Book" in 2019 and more recently he’s been rolling out an article series at Bitcoin Magazine. ALEX GLADSTEIN MATERIAL: Alex's Bitcoin Magazine Articles (read them ALL!!) The Little Bitcoin Book Human Rights Foundation Oslo Freedom Forum TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Alex @gladstein EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 25BCB025_GRAHAM KRIZEK: Ride the Lightning with Voltage
EGraham Krizek is the Founder and CEO of Voltage. Graham is an expert on Bitcoin’s Lightning network. He founded Voltage to provide enterprise solutions for running Bitcoin and Lightning nodes. We Cover: What is the Lightning Network TOR (The Onion Router) How Lightning improves privacy Why Lightning improves the Bitcoin stack Lightning Nodes Lightning applications and possibilities SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT GRAHAM KRIZEK: Graham has a BS in Supply Chain Economics from Kansas State University. He worked as an AWS architect and data center manager before founding Voltage. Lightning Network Resources: A Beginners Guide to Lightning Network by @Bitcoin_QA 99 Bitcoins Lighting Explanation on YouTube Voltage TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Graham @gkrizek and follow Voltage @Voltage_Cloud EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 24BCB024_CROESUS: Bitcoin, A Once In A Species Discovery
EThe renown pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader @Croesus_BTC sits down with Josh & Dan for a profound conversation. We Cover: Why Bitcoin is a once in a species discovery Croesus' mind blowing Bitcoin valuation How early we are in the Bitcoin adoption S curve Bitcoin supply shocks & supply mechanics The Yuppie Elite and Bitcoin Bitcoin as analogous to the American western frontier Why the average worker and middle class need BTC SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT CROESUS: Croesus is an pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader. His background includes an MBA from one of the best business schools in the world and considerable time spent working as a management consultant with a focus on disruptive tech trends. CROESUS MATERIAL: "Asset DNA: Explaining Bitcoin’s Speculative Attack on the Dollar" (article) "Am I Too Late For Bitcoin?" (article) "Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin" (article) "Bitcoin and the American West" (article) Bitcoin Adoption Curve w/ Croesus (The Investor's Podcast) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Croesus @Croesus_BTC EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 23BCB023_GREG FOSS: Financial Contagion, Evergrande & BTC
EGreg Foss helps us unpack the Evergrande contagion in China and how this could affect the rest of the world. As usual Greg brings huge energy and some incredible insights into the markets BTC and otherwise We Cover: Evergrande Contagion Bond Math Gregs price target for bitcoin BItcoin's intrinsic value Buy and Hold, don't overthink Pensions SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT GREG FOSS: Greg spent 32 years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Trader and Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg is a leading thinker in the Bitcoin space with massive expertise in credit markets ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Bitcoin Magazine Article Featuring Foss Bitcoin Fixes This Podcast (Featuring Jimmy Song and Preston Pysh TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Greg Foss @FossGregfoss EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 22BCB022_JASON BRETT: Bitcoin Regulation and Legislation
EJason Brett spends and hour with Josh & Dan to discuss the current Bitcoin regulatory and legislative landscape. We Cover: Can Bitcoin be banned by governments? The Infrastructure Bill & Beyer Bill The SEC stance on Bitcoin Why you should buy from Bitcoin only exchanges Stablecoins Custodial lending The Chinese mining crackdown Bitcoin as freedom technology, & more SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT JASON BRETT: Jason worked for the FDIC during the Great Financial Crisis, and he is a former Director of Operations at the Chamber of Digital Commerce. Most recently he is the Founder and CEO of The Value Technology Foundation, A 501c3 that works to educate government officials and organizations regarding BTC and distributed ledger technology. Jason has a profound understanding of government and regulatory affairs, and above all else, he is a true, no holds bared Bitcoiner ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Value Technology Foundation Jason's Bitcoin Magazine Articles Jason's Forbes Articles TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Jason Brett @Jason_VTF EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 21BCB021_DAZBEA: Conspiracy Theories & Bitcoin Mushroom Trips
EDazBea joins Dan and Josh, Daz is an Australian "Sparky"(Electrician) and Electrical Engineer. He is has written some INCREDIBLE articles about Bitcoin from technology to the economic fundamentals. We Discuss: Conspiracy Theories Side Hustles The Hamster Wheel Trading Bitcoin Birthdays Value Investing Macro Econ Covid SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Daz's Articles on Medium TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Daz @Dazbea1 EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 20BCB020_GUY SWANN: Uncovering Satoshi & BTC Tales of Old
EThe "Voice of Bitcoin" Mr. Guy Swann joins Josh & Dan for a wide ranging rip session. We Discuss: Guy's current take on who Satoshi Nakamoto is... Bitcoin’s early days Austrian Economics The Blocksize Wars Nodes and the Umbrel project Why open & dumb networks will rule the world Bitcoin as freedom technology Getting swallowed by sea monsters Who is your Bitcoin Daddy? SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT GUY SWANN Guy got involved in Bitcoin in 2011 and has been obsessed ever since. He is the host of the phenomenal Bitcoin Audible Podcast, and is assuredly one of the most knowledgeable Bitcoiners in the world. He has a robust background in networking & system administration, he’s an avid student of economics, and he literally reads and studies Bitcoin for a living. LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Bitcoin Audible Podcast Bitcoin Audible Read 327 - "Bitcoin Is Worse is Better" by Gwern Bitcoin Audible Read 517 - "Len Sassaman & Satoshi, A Cypherpunk History" by Evan H. Bitcoin Audible Read 500 - "Decentralization, Why Dumb Networks Are Better" by Andreas Antonopolous Bitcoin Audible Read 066 - "Money, Blockchains, and Social Scalability" by Nick Szabo TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Guy Swann @TheGuySwann, Follow Bitcoin Audible Podcast @BitcoinAudible EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 19BCB019_Rip Session #1: Lassoing a Slippery Pig
EJosh and Dan sit down to have a no holds barred rip session! No prep, just pure stream of consciousness. We talk about: Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse Squares open source Bitcoin Exchange The Printing Press (the invention, not J Pows helicopter) Bitcoin's indifference to regulators Being a Sovereign Individual Large Sea Mammals Slippery Pigs SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow us @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments or feedback to [email protected]
Ep 18BCB018_MATT ODELL: The Alpha Pleb
EMatt Odell joins Josh & Dan for a rousing discussion covering: Matt's journey into Bitcoin Gov't Regulation Bitcoin Security, Privacy & Self Custody Hardware Wallets Shitcoins & NFTs & much more... SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] Access Matt Odell's FANTASTIC content: Citadel Dispatch Citadel Dispatch Help Page (tons of great Bitcoin resources!) "Tales from the Crypt" Podcast w/ Matt Odell & Marty Bent Other Items Mentioned in the Show: Bitcoin Q&A TWITTER: Follow Odell @ODELL, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 17BCB017_DYLAN LeCLAIR: Listen to the Future
EDylan LeClair from Bitcoin Magazine joins Dan & Josh. Dylan has an incredible ability to explain complex macroeconomic ideas and parse them out to the plebs. Dylan has written many incredible articles including "The conclusion of the long-term debt cycle and the rise of Bitcoin". SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Dylans Article "The conclusion of the long-term debt cycle and the rise of Bitcoin" Dylan's Newsletter from Bitcoin Magazine "The Deep Dive" Ray Dalio- How the Econonomic Machine Works (YouTube Video) TWITTER: Follow Dylan @BTCization, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]
Ep 16BCB016_JEFF BOOTH: Bitcoin...The Future of Humanity Depends on It
EJeff Booth, the Canadian Guru, joins Josh & Dan. We discuss: Deflation The impacts of exponential innovation Bitcoin & Energy A.I. & Robotics What Jeff would do if he were Fed chairman Why Jeff is Bitcoin only The potential threat of quantum computing on Bitcoin And lots more... SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT JEFF BOOTH: Jeff is the author of what we would characterize as one of the most important books in print today: “The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.” Reading this book prior to listening to this episode is not necessary but will certainly be additive. Jeff was the co-founder and former CEO of BuildDirect, and he has an incredibly dense and successful background as an entrepreneur, tech leader, and strategic advisor. Most importantly, Jeff is a family man, a visionary, and someone who cares deeply and wholesomely about the future of humanity. TWITTER: Follow Jeff @JeffBooth, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected] ITEMS & LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth: https://tinyurl.com/ukebdumx "The Greatest Game" by Jeff Booth: https://tinyurl.com/xxbus3ar Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Podcast (Preston Pysh w/ Andrew Fursman): https://tinyurl.com/d594d8z2
Ep 15BCB015_Questions From The Firehouse, Part 1
EThis episode is all about questions from guys at the firehouse. We dive into topics including Nodes vs Miners, CBDCs, Hardware wallets, Shitting your pants, Bitcoin resource suggestions, trading & more. We also put together a model (some stolen from Greg Foss) for how we see Bitcoin reaching $1 million! SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/ BITCOIN RESOURCES MENTIONED IN SHOW: -"The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" by Vijay Boyapati - https://tinyurl.com/3stka9sn -Andreas Antanopoulos Webstie - https://aantonop.com/ (read his books and check out his lectures on YouTube) -"Gradually, Then Suddenly" by Parker Lewis - https://tinyurl.com/v74h782z -The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous - https://tinyurl.com/5a5z4sxw -The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth - https://tinyurl.com/ukebdumx -"The Greatest Game" by Jeff Booth - https://tinyurl.com/xxbus3ar -Layered Money by Nik Bhatia - https://tinyurl.com/5ys8nf6y -Inventing Bitcoin by Yon Pritzker - https://tinyurl.com/4nxe2jvj -Robert Breedlove & Preston Pysh (Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast) - https://tinyurl.com/5duk3ujm -Robert Breedlove & Lex Fridman (Lex Fridman Podcast) - https://lexfridman.com/robert-breedlove/ -The Book of Satoshi (higher level book) - https://tinyurl.com/5d9vstrf -Sapiens by Yuval Harari - https://tinyurl.com/tkbpzusu -"Shelling Out: The Origins of Money" by Nick Szabo - https://nakamotoinstitute.org/shelling-out/
Ep 14BCB014_VIJAY BOYAPATI: Bitcoin Virginity
EDan & Josh are joined by the one and only Vijay Boyapati! We Discuss: The importance of Bitcoin Monetary Sovereignty How to smuggle Gold Bitcoin Bull and Bear cycles Inflation Keynesian vs Austrian Economics Nation State attacks Altcoin Scams Reclaiming your Bitcoin Virginity and much more... SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT VIJAY BOYAPATI: Vijay wrote the incredible Bullish Case For Bitcoin in 2018 and has been an active thought leader in the Bitcoin space since. He has appeared on every major Bitcoin podcast with an incredible ability to break complex ideas into easily digestible bites. We HIGHLY recommend reading his article, or better yet preorder a copy of his new book! He has expanded on the ideas from the article, We at BCB have ordered it and are eagerly anticipating receiving it! TWITTER: Follow Vijay @real_vijay, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at [email protected] ITEMS AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Vijays article 'The Bullish Case for Bitcoin': https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1 After you read the article, preorder Vijay's new Book on Amazon! Vijay's New Book "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" available for preorder on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/p2sc4xbc
Ep 13BCB013_GREG FOSS: Escaping the Fiat Ponzi Spiral
EGreg Foss On Fire! Greg joins Josh & Dan to Discuss: How to escape the "fiat ponzi spiral" Bitcoin’s asymmetry as an investment Pensions Bonds Suggestions for building your asset portfolio Was Satoshi was even a human? Sniffing glue And much more... SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] ABOUT GREG FOSS: Greg spent 32 plus years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Director & Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg appeared on the main stage at the recent Bitcoin 2021 Conference in Miami; he’s written in Bitcoin magazine; and he has appeared on a plethora of top tier podcasts including “Bitcoin Fundamentals” with Preston Pysh and “What Bitcoin Did” with Peter McCormack. TWITTER: Follow Greg @FossGregFoss, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/ ITEMS/LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW: Greg's Bitcoin Magazine Article on Bonds: https://tinyurl.com/j6rzksyc Validus Power: https://www.validuspower.com/
Ep 12BCB012_Bitcoin Buying and Custody
EIn this episode Josh explains best practices for buying Bitcoin. Josh also compares leading Bitcoin hardware wallets and how to choose the one that fits your needs, whether new to the space or a hardened veteran you will find something of use. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] Some links to the companies and products mentioned in the show, as well as YouTube Videos to help with hardware wallet setup. Buying Bitcoin swanbitcoin.com pro.coinbase.com gemini.com Hardware Wallets Trezor.io YouTube Video Trezor setup Ledger.com YouTube Video Ledger Setup Coldcardwallet.com YouTube Coldcard Setup with the GREAT Matt Odell Multi-Sig For Beginners Casa Unchained Capital TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/
Ep 11BCB011_Shitcoins: A Reasoned Refutation, Part 2
EJosh & Dan discuss altcoins. They work through their logic, evidence, and reasoning for not choosing to invest in them. This episode covers: Dogecoin, Ethereum, XRP, XLM Avoiding emotional investing Different types of decentralization Cryptocurrency unit bias Hashrate & Bitcoin security Umbrel nodes running through TOR Why Decentralization = Trust. This conversation will be divided in to 2 parts. This episode is Part 2 of 2. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/ ITEMS/LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW: Inventing Bitcoin by Yon Pritzker: https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Bitcoin-Technology-Decentralized-Explained-ebook/dp/B07MWXRWNB
Ep 10BCB010_Shitcoins: A Reasoned Refutation, Part 1
EJosh & Dan discuss altcoins. They work through their logic, evidence, and reasoning for not choosing to invest in them. This episode covers topics like: liquidity in the crypto markets, pump and dump schemes, the myth of the need for cryptocurrency diversification, Bitcoin's unique origin story, taxes and capital gains, pre-mined tokens, farts, San Francisco, furry conventions, and more... This conversation will be divided in to 2 parts. This episode is Part 1 of 2. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/
Ep 9BCB009_Bitcoin For Boomers, Part 2 (Questions from a Bitcoin Skeptic)
EIn this episode Dan and Josh are again joined by Jim. This is the second episode covering the rest of the conversation with Jim. Jim was a corporate lawyer, a business executive, and is an experienced investor. Jim is skeptical of the value of Bitcoin. This is the second of a two part series. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/
Ep 8BCB008_Bitcoin For Boomers, Part 1 (Questions from a Bitcoin Skeptic)
EIn this episode Dan and Josh are joined by Jim. Jim has a series of questions about Bitcoin to present. Jim was a corporate lawyer, a business executive, and is an experienced investor. Jim is skeptical of the value of Bitcoin. This is the first of a two part series. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/
Ep 7BCB007_Bitcoin Nation State Adoption, El Salvador, Jack Dorsey, Possums & More....(Bitcoin Tweets 2)
EJosh & Dan discuss El Salvador adopting BTC as legal tender, the implications of nation states getting involved in Bitcoin, Jack Dorsey, Michael Saylor, Possums & more. This is the 2nd installment in the 'Bitcoin Tweets' Series. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/
Ep 6BCB006_The Importance of Bitcoin Explained in One Sitting
EDan attempts to summarize and encapsulate the importance of Bitcoin in a single talk. Terms are defined such that you can follow even if you are brand new to Bitcoin. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: [email protected] TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to [email protected] WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/