Radio Detox

<p>Your weekly dose of fiat & Big Tech™ detox is back with UK singer-songwriter Joe Martin, one of the most recognized artists in the value-for-value music space. Joe just wrapped a whirlwind US trip: three weeks in Nashville to record his new album, a stop in Valentine, Texas, to shoot album artwork and music videos, and a songwriter round at Bitcoin Park with Ainsley Costello. His new album, Alone in Valentine, drops April 17. Singles are already out on all streaming platforms and on Wavlake and Fountain ahead of the release. Vinyl and CDs are available now at <a href="http://joemartinmusic.com">joemartinmusic.com</a>.</p> <p>This episode covers the real business of being an indie artist in 2026 and why the music industry needs the value-for-value model so musicians can thrive.</p> <p>Joe and Heather get into the barriers to adoption: clunky terminology, broken UX, the regulatory walls that block fiat-to-sats on-ramps, and what it actually feels like when a musician wakes up to find their entire catalog deleted off Spotify with no recourse. They also get into what could change everything, including Joe's idea for a Tidal and Cash App integration that could bring Lightning payments to a mainstream audience overnight.</p> <p>Joe's origin story: he found Fountain through a podcast about Lightning, figured out RSS feeds by trial and error, uploaded a song, tagged a few Bitcoiners on Twitter, and made the equivalent of $80 in two days. Sam Means from Wavlake reached out shortly after. He has been in the ecosystem since around 2022 and got into Bitcoin through The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous, whom he later met and thanked in person at the Plan B conference in El Salvador.</p> <p>The conversation gets honest. The tech is not sticky enough. The onboarding is too hard. Artists are already overwhelmed, and another platform added to the pile is a tough sell. The terminology like value for value, lightning, sats, & decentralized, is not landing. Joe says it needs to just work, display balances in fiat, and abstract away every layer of complexity. Heather talks about why the messaging keeps failing and what a real on-ramp would actually require.</p> <p>Joe also breaks down the state of live music after watching a Luke Combs tribute act sell out a thousand-seat venue at £28 a ticket, 150 shows a year. He did the math on the tour gross. Meanwhile original artists split the remaining crumbs. The only way back, he says, is to disintermediate the monopolies. He is still in it. He just wants more people to care.</p> <p>Alone in Valentine is out April 17. Northern UK tour in April, southern UK tour in September. Physical copies including vinyl at <a href="http://joemartinmusic.com">joemartinmusic.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://joemartinmusic.com">joemartinmusic.com</a> </p> <p><a href="http://fountain.fm">fountain.fm</a> </p> <p><a href="http://wavlake.com">wavlake.com</a> </p> <p><a href="http://ditto.pub">ditto.pub</a></p> <p>00:00 Joe Martin - Hand Me Down Heart </p> <p>3:07 Intro and welcome </p> <p>00:56 Nashville recording sessions and Valentine, Texas </p> <p>02:37 Joe as a live artist and the UK tour breakdown </p> <p>04:35 Alone in Valentine: album title and release date </p> <p>05:41 The story behind the song and the Uber driver in Nashville </p> <p>10:04 How Joe found Fountain and Wavlake </p> <p>11:12 Joe Martin - Alone In Valentine </p> <p>15:00 Joe was a Bitcoiner first </p> <p>17:06 The Bitcoin Standard and meeting Saifedean in El Salvador </p> <p>20:31 Why the UX needs to be radically simpler </p> <p>22:07 What Ditto is and where it fits </p> <p>24:31 When a friend's entire catalog gets wiped off Spotify overnight </p> <p>28:14 The fiat bridge problem and the regulatory walls that block it </p> <p>33:00 The thousand true fans model as the only path forward </p> <p>36:13 Tribute acts are winning while original artists fight over crumbs </p> <p>40:00 Why the messaging keeps failing and what might actually work </p> <p>44:16 IP ownership: who decides how music is used </p> <p>49:28 An honest look at why the tech is not sticky enough yet </p> <p>51:23 It should just work </p> <p>57:37 Shared cultural moments, the Thriller premiere, and the fragmentation of music </p> <p>01:01:00 Support your local artists </p> <p>01:13:13 The Tidal and Cash App idea that could change everything </p> <p>01:15:30 Joe's Fountain radio takeover experiment </p> <p>01:16:21 The chicken and egg problem </p> <p>01:17:00

<p><a href="http://Ditto.pub">Ditto.pub</a> is live! MK Fain, co-founder of Soapbox Technology and one of the engineers behind Ditto, joins Heather Larson to pull back the curtain on what Ditto is, where it came from, and where it is going. This is not a Twitter alternative. It is not another app asking you to learn a new protocol. It is the fun, customizable, personality-driven internet that most people stopped believing was still possible. (In full disclosure, Heather works for M.K. at Soapbox).</p> <p>The new Ditto strips out the Twitter-style text notes by default. What you see when you arrive is video, photos, music, and creative content. This was a deliberate choice. MK makes the case that Nostr has done itself a disservice by producing seventeen Twitter clones. Ditto is done with that. If you're sick of mainstream platforms but have never found an alternative worth staying on, Ditto is for you.</p> <p>Remember MySpace? Custom themes, custom fonts, the ability to upload a photo and turn it into a profile background, avatar frames, Blinkies, all of it. It's BACK! And we're just getting started. The direction MK is pointing toward is a future where the Edit in Shakespeare button on Ditto means users can build any feature they want themselves rather than waiting for the dev team to add it.</p> <p>On AI: M.K. breaks down what open source actually means for models. Training data, weights, and the ability to run it locally are three separate bars. Something can be fully open and still require a billion-dollar data center to run. The distinction between open models and open tools matters. Shakespeare works with any model, open or closed, and the tool itself is open so you can see exactly what it is doing.</p> <p>Get on Ditto at <a href="http://ditto.pub">ditto.pub</a>. Make it yours.</p> <p>Chapters </p> <p>00:01 Intro and M.K. Fain Background </p> <p>00:40 Soapbox History: Fediverse, Mostr Bridge, and the Move to Nostr </p> <p>02:52 Spinster, Hen House, and Building Feminist Spaces Online </p> <p>05:00 The Original Ditto: Bridging Fediverse and Nostr </p> <p>06:11 Why the Old Ditto Did Not Work </p> <p>06:29 Ditto 2: Built for Everyone </p> <p>08:50 Bringing Whimsy Back: MySpace Energy and Custom Themes </p> <p>12:02 The Indie Web, Blinkies, NeoCities, and Vibe Coding </p> <p>14:23 Ditto Gives You Indie Web Freedom Without Needing to Code </p> <p>17:25 Why People Are Skeptical of Free Open Platforms </p> <p>18:27 What Open Source AI Actually Means: Weights, Data, and Local Models </p> <p>20:06 Anthropic Said No to the Pentagon </p> <p>20:19 Should You Learn to Code in 2026? </p> <p>24:10 Kids Understand Ditto Immediately </p> <p>25:41 The Knitting Analogy: Code for the Love of It or Do Not Bother </p> <p>28:59 Knowing What to Prompt Is the New Skill </p> <p>31:26 Early User Feedback on Ditto 2 </p> <p>32:39 The Edit in Shakespeare Button and What It Means for the Future </p> <p>33:59 Nostr Is Not a Twitter Alternative and Ditto Is Done Pretending It Is </p> <p>35:20 The New Ditto Landing Page: No Notes, Just the Good Stuff </p> <p>37:30 TikTok: Great Algorithm, Dystopian Everything Else </p> <p>41:25 Do Not Say Nostr in the Marketing </p> <p>43:06 Zapvertising and Why People Still Do Not Get It </p> <p>45:14 The Bitcoin and Zaps Strategy: Wait Until They Want to Buy Something </p> <p>46:15 In-Game Currency and Why Zaps Win </p> <p>48:48 Soapbox Live Teaser and Where to Find Ditto</p> <p>Links </p> <p>Ditto: <a href="https://ditto.pub">https://ditto.pub</a> </p> <p>Soapbox Technology: <a href="https://soapbox.pub">https://soapbox.pub</a> </p> <p>Shakespeare AI Builder: <a href="https://shakespeare.diy">https://shakespeare.diy</a> </p> <p>Listen on Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm">https://fountain.fm</a></p>

<p>This one is different! Heather Larson's Radio Detox went live at Pubkey in Washington DC for the inaugural RUNSTR 5K on March 15, 2026, and singer-songwriter David Tarr took over as emcee for a full day of music, conversation, and community. </p> <p>A new music platform launched in the room, EpochMusic.xyz! Three young women made the case for Bitcoin better than most people twice their age. 🔥 Thank you, Ella Hough, Ainsley Costello, and Kathryn! And David Tarr debuted his new EP the day he dropped it. 🚀 LFG! Listen to hear how Bitcoiners are using peer-to-peer payments and new technology (including vibe coding) to fight the greedy music industry by making their own lane. </p> <p>If you have ever wondered what this community actually feels like in person, this is the episode that shows you.</p> <p>LINKS</p> <p>RUNSTR: <a href="http://runstr.app">runstr.app</a> </p> <p>Epoch Music: <a href="http://epochmusic.xyz">epochmusic.xyz</a> </p> <p>Wavlake: <a href="http://wavlake.com">wavlake.com</a>Fountain: <a href="http://fountain.fm">fountain.fm</a>Bitcoin District: <a href="http://bitcoindistrict.org">bitcoindistrict.org</a>Human Rights Foundation: <a href="http://hrf.org">hrf.org </a>Pubkey DC: <a href="http://pubkey.bar">pubkey.bar</a></p> <p>Radio Detox is released every Friday around 7pm Arizona time. Support with boosts and zaps on Fountain, Podverse, or any Podcasting 2.0 app.</p>

<p>This week, I'm doing a feed warmer with my other podcast, Soapbox Sessions! Derek Ross and I are talking about the new Ditto! You can listen to Soapbox Sessions everywhere you get your podcasts. </p> <p>Or watch it on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVwsk16NNUT6mbKXjxUDyani6cbIELT0">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVwsk16NNUT6mbKXjxUDyani6cbIELT0</a> </p> <p><a href="https://about.ditto.pub/">Try Ditto: https://about.ditto.pub/</a></p> <p>More about Ditto: <a href="https://soapbox.pub/ditto">https://soapbox.pub/ditto </a></p> <p>(DM Derek or I on Nostr to get into the Ditto BETA tester group to give feedback about the app!)</p>

<p>Heather Larson sits down with Ivy Lumi, musician, Bitcoiner, and podcaster, for a conversation about music, self-love, and why love and Bitcoin might just be on the same frequency. Ivy shares the story behind her debut EP, the making of her first-ever music video for the single WoWoWow (shot in Hong Kong after Bitcoin Asia), and how a period of profound personal loss became the spark that launched her music career. From songs inspired by Bitcoin conference cities to a Geyser Fund campaign built around physical collectors items, Ivy is building something rare: art that lives fully in the value-for-value ecosystem and speaks to everyone, Bitcoiner or not.</p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Intro and welcome </p> <p>01:11 The WoWoWow music video: shooting in Hong Kong </p> <p>02:58 Love is the cure and why love and Bitcoin are the same frequency </p> <p>03:35 How Bitcoin found Ivy and changed everything </p> <p>08:44 The real answer to finding love: starting with yourself </p> <p>11:04 Bitcoin and self-love as long time preference </p> <p>13:04 Sound money and sound love: how do we know what is good for us? </p> <p>14:51 Do you have to date a Bitcoiner? </p> <p>20:15 Bitcoin cannot be your whole personality </p> <p>24:34 How Ivy found Fountain and value for value before she started writing music </p> <p>26:05 Losing everything at once: the personal low point that led to songwriting </p> <p>27:14 Songs inspired by cities: Berlin, Amsterdam, Madeira, Prague </p> <p>28:24 Song breakdown: Berlin or Left, No Time in Madeira, Follow the Wise Rabbit </p> <p>30:33 Ivy plays keyboard and writes real music with no AI assistance </p> <p>33:32 Beginner mindset, humility, and being a good student </p> <p>36:51 Growing out of black and white thinking </p> <p>37:31 Why Ivy keeps her music on Spotify and Apple: healing is for everyone </p> <p>40:00 The Geyser Fund campaign: EP, pin collection, and CD </p> <p>41:32 What love is the cure looks like as something you can hold </p> <p>43:34 Geyser is all or nothing: how to support before the campaign closes </p> <p>45:29 True fan relationships in the value-for-value ecosystem </p> <p>48:23 Dream concert lineup: performing with friends in the Bitcoin music space </p> <p>49:29 Why Ivy spends more time on Nostr than Twitter now </p> <p>52:07 The team and collaborators behind Ivy Lumi </p> <p>53:27 What happens when a mainstream artist comes out as a Bitcoiner? </p> <p>54:05 YouTube censorship and why creators are still playing the legacy platform game </p> <p>55:05 What must we do to ensure Nostr cannot fail? </p> <p>57:45 How Geyser posts to Nostr and why that matters </p> <p>59:40 Dreaming of a Bitcoin music festival </p> <p>01:00:03 Culture is more base layer than money and love is the spark</p> <p>About Ivy Lumi</p> <p>Ivy Lumi is a musician and Bitcoiner based in Hong Kong who has worked in the Bitcoin industry for over five years. Her debut EP Cure includes songs written across Bitcoin conference cities including Berlin, Amsterdam, Madeira, and Prague. Her music is available on Fountain, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Her music video for Waa Waa Waa was co-created with creative director AvZero and visual collaborator Zazawowow.</p> <p><a href="https://geyser.fund/project/loveisthecure">https://geyser.fund/project/loveisthecure</a></p>

<p>This week Radio Detox is previewing a big one. David Tarr is taking over the show LIVE at PubKey DC on March 15, dropping his new EP the same day. He is mixing and mastering it right now. Expect one long song on there. At the event, David hosts a panel on Gen Z Women in Bitcoin with Ainsley Costello and Kathryn, and goes live with DC Bitcoiners The Wild Hustle and Trey Musgrave of the Bitcoin District Initiative.</p> <p>Also on this episode: Sam Means of Wavlake and The Format, Emily D'Ranged, Shy Kids, Haleen, Matt Finlay, Joe Martin, Kathryn, Ainsley Costello, and Caroline Hale.</p> <p>Songs played this episode</p> <p>David Tarr - It's Me (But It's You Too) </p> <p>David Tarr - Chasing Blue Sky </p> <p>Sam Means - Bigger Heart </p> <p>Emily D'Ranged - Breathe </p> <p>Shy Kids - Spiritual Ego </p> <p>Haleen - Free Your Mind </p> <p>Matt Finlay - Valentine (demo) </p> <p>Joe Martin - Alone in Valentine </p> <p>Kathryn - Getting Older </p> <p>Ainsley Costello - You Problem </p> <p>Caroline Hale - Kick It</p> <p>Links</p> <p>Haleen Music is Medicine fundraiser on Geyser: <a href="https://geyser.fund/project/musicismedicine?hero=heatherlarsonJoe">https://geyser.fund/project/musicismedicine?hero=heatherlarsonJoe</a> </p> <p>Martin Alone in Valentine music video on Americana UK: <a href="https://americana-uk.com/video-premiere-joe-martin-alone-in-valentineThe">https://americana-uk.com/video-premiere-joe-martin-alone-in-valentineThe</a> </p> <p>Format new album Boycott Heaven out now. Tour starts March 26 in Boston.</p> <p>Live Events</p> <p>March 15, PubKey DC </p> <p>Lightning Music Showcase at noon. Doors open 10am for Radio Detox LIVE with David Tarr hosting. </p> <p>Performing: David Tarr, Ainsley Costello, Kathryn. </p> <p>RUNSTR District 5K charity race also happening that day. Sign up: <a href="http://runstr.club">runstr.club</a> </p> <p>Full event details and tickets: <a href="https://luma.com/xaltyebx">https://luma.com/xaltyebx</a></p>

<p>Trey Musgrave went from shitcoining in Germany to building a Bitcoin circular economy in Washington, DC. As president of the Bitcoin District Initiative, he's hitting the streets to onboard merchants, build community, and prove that Bitcoin is for everyone, not just the rich. We talk about the soft-sell approach to orange-pilling local businesses, why meetups matter more than most Bitcoiners realize, and how Trey uniquely came to value-for-value music through his search for decentralization.</p> <p>Topics: Trey's Bitcoin origin story, the What Is Money? podcast, the difference between Bitcoin District and the Bitcoin District Initiative, building a spending community, the Peruvian Brothers, PubKey's 21% Bitcoin discount, the Great Mid-Atlantic Bitcoin Meetup, value-for-value music, and what it actually takes to create a local circular economy.</p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Trey Musgrave's Bitcoin Journey</p> <p>09:23 The Bitcoin District Initiative</p> <p>18:26 Building a Circular Economy with Bitcoin</p> <p>27:34 Engaging the Community and Onboarding Merchants</p> <p>36:32 Challenges for Small Businesses</p> <p>43:51 Building a Bitcoin Community</p> <p>50:59 Decentralizing Music and Value for Value</p> <p>Music Played (find it on Fountain)</p> <p>Alone in Valentine by Joe Martin</p> <p>Scoot by Kathryn</p> <p>Can't Say I'm Not Trying by Ainsley Costello</p> <p>Dirt and Sand by Strange Love</p> <p>Telling Lies by My Friend Jimi</p> <p>So Do I by Jimmy V</p> <p>Connect</p> <p>Trey Musgrave: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Bitcoin District Initiative: <a href="https://bitcoindistrictinitiative.orgSupport">https://bitcoindistrictinitiative.orgSupport</a></p> <p>BDI: <a href="https://givebdi.orgGreat">https://givebdi.orgGreat</a></p> <p>PubKey DC: <a href="https://www.pubkey.bar/Heather">https://www.pubkey.bar/</a></p> <p>H<a href="https://www.pubkey.bar/Heather">eather</a> on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/heatherlarsonHeather">https://primal.net/heatherlarsonHeather</a></p> <p>on X: <a href="https://x.com/WriterHeatherLHeather">https://x.com/WriterHeatherLHeather</a></p> <p>on Substack: <a href="https://heatherlarson.substack.com/">https://heatherlarson.substack.com/</a></p>

<p>In this conversation, Heather Larson and Mick from Geyser discuss the innovative crowdfunding platform Geyser Fund, its role in the Bitcoin community, and the challenges faced by creators in the current social media landscape. They explore the importance of community support, Geyser's All or Nothing funding model, and the need for artists to receive fair compensation for their work. The discussion highlights success stories from Geyser Fund and emphasizes the potential for crowdfunding to empower creators and bring their ideas to life.</p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction to Geyser Fund and Its Mission </p> <p>04:08 The Role of Nostr in Geyser Fund </p> <p>07:40 Challenges with Social Media Platforms </p> <p>11:44 Innovative Crowdfunding Mechanisms </p> <p>17:29 The Impact of Bitcoin on Creative Projects </p> <p>24:08 Success Stories and Future Directions </p> <p>33:57 Introduction to Anomal's Launch </p> <p>34:55 Exploring Geyser's Funding Mechanism </p> <p>36:29 Demonstrating the Contribution Process </p> <p>38:03 Understanding Refund Policies </p> <p>39:26 The Control of Funds in Crowdfunding </p> <p>41:34 The Importance of Supporting Artists </p> <p>42:27 Social Media Challenges for Bitcoin Content </p> <p>45:40 The Role of Independent Media in Music Promotion </p> <p>48:17 The All-or-Nothing Model in Music Funding </p> <p>51:15 The Need for Financial Support in Music Events </p> <p>53:40 Encouraging Creative Projects through Community Support</p>

<p>Frank Corva went from covering presidents to covering protocol. In this episode, the former White House correspondent shares his unexpected path into Bitcoin journalism, the burnout that comes with 24/7 news cycles, and why he sees Nostr as the next frontier for independent media. We dig into the Bitcoin circular economy, why onboarding matters more than ever, and the unique challenges women face in the space. Plus: how the DIY ethos of punk rock mirrors the decentralized spirit of Bitcoin.</p> <p>Topics Covered</p> <ul> <li>Frank's journey from White House correspondent to Bitcoin journalist</li> <li>Burnout and the brutal pace of the news cycle</li> <li>How the Trump administration opened doors for new media voices</li> <li>Nostr as the next platform for independent creators</li> <li>The Bitcoin circular economy and global empowerment</li> <li>Onboarding: the bottleneck for Bitcoin and Nostr adoption</li> <li>Diversity and women in Bitcoin development</li> <li>Why privacy is the killer feature for decentralized social media</li> <li>The DIY punk ethos meets Bitcoin culture</li> <li>Building real community in a post-viral world</li> </ul> <p>Key Takeaways</p> <ol> <li><strong>Journalism burnout is real</strong> - The 24/7 news cycle takes a toll; Bitcoin journalism offers a different pace</li> <li><strong>Nostr is an opportunity, not just a platform</strong> - For creators tired of algorithmic games and data harvesting</li> <li><strong>Onboarding is the bottleneck</strong> - Bitcoin and Nostr growth depends on making the first experience seamless</li> <li><strong>Diversity drives innovation</strong> - Inclusive development leads to better products for everyone</li> <li><strong>Privacy sells itself</strong> - Once people understand how their data is harvested, decentralized platforms make sense</li> <li><strong>Community beats virality</strong> - Smaller, engaged audiences are more valuable than chasing trends</li> <li><strong>The circular economy is already here</strong> - Bitcoin communities are transacting daily, not just speculating</li> </ol> <p>Frank on X: <a href="https://x.com/frankcorva">https://x.com/frankcorva</a></p> <p>Frank on Substack: <a href="https://frankcorva.substack.com/">https://frankcorva.substack.com/</a></p> <p>Heather on Nostr: <a href="https://primal.net/heatherlarson">https://primal.net/heatherlarson</a></p> <p>Heather on X: <a href="https://x.com/WriterHeatherL">https://x.com/WriterHeatherL</a></p> <p>Heather on Substack: <a href="https://heatherlarson.substack.com/">https://heatherlarson.substack.com/</a></p> <p>Sign up for the RUNSTR District 5K: <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Runstr5k">https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Runstr5k</a></p> <p>Download RUNSTR: <a href="https://www.runstr.club/">https://www.runstr.club/</a></p> <p>Pubkey: <a href="https://www.pubkey.bar/">https://www.pubkey.bar/</a></p> <p>Soapbox: <a href="https://soapbox.pub/">https://soapbox.pub/</a></p> <p>Shakespeare AI: <a href="https://shakespeare.diy/">https://shakespeare.diy/</a></p>

<p>Personal Notes:</p> <p>Just celebrating 3 years on Nostr with a solid rock playlist! Got some announcements buried in here too 😉 This show honors my rock radio roots, why we MAKE SONGS LONGER, and those of us who rock sober! 10% of the proceeds zapped will go to HRF! Because freedom tech should support freedom! 💪</p> <p>Songs Played:</p> <ol> <li>Self-Destruct - The Trusted</li> <li>Crash and Burn - Iroh</li> <li>Painted Red - Radon</li> <li>As Above, So Below - Heartlight (French symphonic metal)</li> <li>Killer - The 54 Plates ("like Pearl Jam but harder")</li> <li>In Hell There is a Sea of Wasted Loads - Dire Descent</li> <li>Trust in Life - Longy</li> <li>Butterfly Chain - Longy</li> <li>iMerica - Longy</li> <li>Be Happy - Two Weeks in Nashville</li> <li>Chariots - Big Awesome</li> <li>Solution Revolution - Homeless Moses</li> </ol> <p>"Make Songs Longer" Origin:</p> <p>Events:</p> <ul> <li>RUNSTR District 5K - March 15 in DC, with an after party I haven't officially announced yet. Sign up at <a href="https://runstr.club">https://runstr.club</a></li> <li>RIGLY Block Party - Feb 12-13, 7pm ET to 1pm ET (18 hours). Direct buys only, team referral codes returning, cutoff before party starts. <a href="https://blockparty.rigly.io">https://blockparty.rigly.io</a></li> </ul> <p>Shoutouts (at the end!):</p> <ul> <li>Mark (OG listener)</li> <li>Sam Means (Wavelake CEO, The Format) on Jimmy Kimmel 🔥</li> </ul> <p>Artwork Created with <a href="https://shakespeare.diy">https://shakespeare.diy</a></p> <p>Also check out my other pod with Bro Derek: <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/soapboxsessions">https://fountain.fm/show/soapboxsessions</a></p>

<p>Big Announcement: RUNSTR District 5K</p> <p>When: Sunday, March 15, 2026 </p> <p>Where: Haines Point, Washington DC </p> <p>What: A charity race with a twist—your finish decides which cause wins. The charity with the most runners in the top 100 takes home $500.</p> <p>Choose Your Charity:</p> <ul> <li>Human Rights Foundation</li> <li>ALS Network</li> <li>Chimes International</li> </ul> <p>Sign Up: <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Runstr5k">https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Runstr5k</a></p> <p>Playlist</p> <ol> <li>Shrooms - Just Loud</li> <li>All About G.O.L.D. - G.O.L.D.</li> <li>Bangarang - Doomtree</li> <li>World Issue (MadMunky Mashupmix) - MadMunky</li> <li>That's How I Walk - Ambition</li> <li>This is the Way - Man Like Kweks & QW</li> <li>Bad Day - Man Like Kweks</li> <li>Shoulder Roll - Prophecy</li> <li>$Southern $tate of Mind - Bizzy SlauGhter</li> <li>Black Future Super Computer - Black Vulcanite</li> <li>Risking Everything - Andy Princz</li> <li>Call Me Whenever - JuiceStudio999</li> </ol> <p>Find these tracks on Fountain and Wavlake—zap and boost the artists directly!</p> <p>Featured Artist Spotlight</p> <p>Prophecy - Saginaw, Michigan-born Hip Hop artist and producer. Has produced for Ransom and SyAri da Kid. Featured in Source Magazine as Unsigned Hype.</p> <p>Black Vulcanite - Award-winning Namibian Hip Hop & Poetry group. "Black Future Super Computer" is a Nostrich classic.</p> <p>Boost Shoutouts</p> <ul> <li>Mark - Thanks for the kind words about the Zap Cooking episode!</li> <li>Sara Jade - Shoutout to a fellow Nostr OG from Culture Shock Phoenix 2024</li> </ul> <p>Links</p> <ul> <li>RUNSTR District 5K: <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Runstr5k">https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/Runstr5k</a></li> <li>District 5K on Satlantis: <a href="https://www.satlantis.io/events/1571/RUNSTR%3A-DISTRICT-5k">https://www.satlantis.io/events/1571/RUNSTR%3A-DISTRICT-5k</a></li> <li>Running Bitcoin Challenge (ALS research): <a href="https://secure.alsnetwork.org/site/TR?fr_id=1690&pg=entry">https://secure.alsnetwork.org/site/TR?fr_id=1690&pg=entry</a></li> <li>German Event: <a href="https://verein.einundzwanzig.space/association/project-support">https://verein.einundzwanzig.space/association/project-support</a></li> </ul> <p>About Radio Detox</p> <p>Your aid in detoxing from fiat, from broken money, from Big Tech mass centralized, mass surveillance systems. Hear from clear thinkers, innovators, and trailblazers sharing their best ideas. It's about leaving the problem behind to live in the solution—even if we have to create it ourselves.</p> <p>About RUNSTR</p> <p>Privacy-first, anonymous fitness tracker that helps you earn money for your favorite charity. Available on Android and iOS. Proudly supports the ALS Fund and Running Bitcoin.</p>

<p>In this Radio Detox episode, I sit down with Seth, creator of Zap.Cooking and longtime Nostr builder, to trace his journey from the early Damus days in February 2023 to today’s vibrant, builder-led Nostr ecosystem. We explore why Nostr felt like the constructive side of the internet compared to legacy platforms, how Lightning and zaps transformed interactions, and why portable identity + Bitcoin make Nostr a uniquely powerful foundation for everyday apps. Seth shares the origin story of Zap.Cooking—from snagging the domain and posting a bounty for the first build to today’s curated, clutter-free recipe hub that prioritizes usable recipes over ad-stuffed backstories. We dig into community features like the new pyramid-style “Garden” relay, how submissions rise through recency and curation, and the culture of real conversations that’s driving Nostr forward. We also highlight Seth’s newer, vibe-coded projects: Grateful Day (a daily gratitude and affirmation app that posts to Nostr) and SoberKey (a decentralized sobriety support space modeled on 12-step principles). Along the way we talk about attracting non-technical users with simple, purpose-built apps, the growing IRL scene (Nostr Valley returns this October), and the momentum of value-for-value music via Fountain and Wavlake—where listeners can stream sats directly to artists. If you’re Nostr-curious, love food, or want to build community without platform capture, this conversation is a practical blueprint for what’s working—and what’s next.</p> <p>Seth's sites: ‍ <a href="https://zap.cooking">https://zap.cooking</a> <a href="https://sobrkey.org">https://sobrkey.org</a> <a href="https://gratefulday.space">https://gratefulday.space</a> ⚡️ <a href="https://zapvertise.me">https://zapvertise.me</a> <a href="https://asknostr.io">https://asknostr.io</a></p> <p>Seth on Nostr: <a href="http://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs2wguqtndxwfg3j8y8sm6d5k8hjlnfwavzxqf4fw5wjx7tqdpde8q4va8wx">primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs2wguqtndxwfg3j8y8sm6d5k8hjlnfwavzxqf4fw5wjx7tqdpde8q4va8wx</a></p> <p>Seth on X: <a href="https://x.com/zap_cooking">https://x.com/zap_cooking</a></p> <p>Seth's music: Best live V4V show: Ainsley Costello live in State College, PA for a spontaneous acoustic show. Fountain app for music (Wavlake, too!) Low Life by Mooky 1:01:36- 1:04:11 New Moon by Haleen 1:04:11 - 1:07:30 High Gravity LIVE by Joe Martin 1:07:30 - 1:11:19 Memories by Mooky 1:11:20 - 1:13:51 Celebrate by Haleen 1:13:51 - 1:17:47 Can't Promise You The World <strong>Live from Sloe Flower Studio</strong> by Joe Martin 1:17:47 - 1:21:49 Ainsley Costello's latest music video: <a href="https://youtu.be/yuNnXzeY4s8?si=NE-N9OqmNj4XAZLK">https://youtu.be/yuNnXzeY4s8?si=NE-N9OqmNj4XAZLK</a></p>

<p>Avi and I get deep into talking about podcasting 2.0, the kind of podcasting that is free and open. It takes Bitcoin payments peer-to-peer, which benefits indie music artists as well as podcasters who want an alternative to running ads and being stuck in Apple & Spotify. (Many want to ditch Spotify on principle now because they’ve run ads for ICE. Radio Detox isn’t on Spotify and that is my choice). You don’t need to run ads in podcasting 2.0 because monetization is built in via the the technology. Avi has his own podcast, Plebchain Radio, that’s been using new tech from Fountain and I’ve been excited to finally talk to Avi about how that’s going. There’s a lot he has to say and, oddly, he held a little back, too. ;) In short, Avi is creatively on fire with PCR! We also discuss the recent NostrVille 3.0 event held in Nashville in October 2025 at Bitcoin Park, the evolution of Nostr, and how Avi & QW’s Plebchain Radio came to be. Avi shares insights on the importance of community, the ideological alignment among Bitcoiners, and the transition to Podcasting 2.0 with Fountain. The conversation also explores the integration of indie music into podcasts, the challenges of advertising, and the freedom of independent podcasting. Overall, the discussion highlights the vibrant and evolving intersection of the Bitcoin and podcasting communities. Avi and I are sharing out thoughts about new things in podcasting, particularly focusing on Podcasting 2.0 and its implications for creative freedom. We explore the concept of 'home' through Avi's docu-series 'Finding Home,’ discussing personal identity and the journey of becoming expats from the fiat world into the Bitcoin ecosystem. We also touch on challenges and strategies for transitioning from fiat to Bitcoin. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Avi Burra and NostraVille 3.0 05:14 The Evolution of Plebchain Radio 10:33 Exploring Music Integration in Podcasts 25:25 The Freedom of Independent Podcasting 41:26 Exploring the Concept of Home 47:47 The Journey of Finding Home 54:54 Transitioning from Fiat to Bitcoin 01:03:55 The Importance of NNostr in the Bitcoin Ecosystem Learn more about Fountain for Podcassters: <a href="https://fountain.fm/podcasters">https://fountain.fm/podcasters</a></p> <p>Listen to Plebchain Radio on Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/show/0N6GGdZuYNNG7ysagCg9">https://fountain.fm/show/0N6GGdZuYNNG7ysagCg9</a></p> <p>Silver Player by Polanski: <a href="https://fountain.fm/track/9vAOuRnKIsnI5WJYMWoe">https://fountain.fm/track/9vAOuRnKIsnI5WJYMWoe</a></p> <p>Finding Home on IndeeHub: <a href="https://indeehub.studio/film/finding-home">https://indeehub.studio/film/finding-home</a></p> <p>Nosfabrica: <a href="https://nosfabrica.com/">https://nosfabrica.com/</a></p> <p>Soapbox Sessions (Heather’s Nostr Podcast with Derek Ross): <a href="https://sessions.soapbox.pub/">https://sessions.soapbox.pub/</a></p> <p>RUNSTR (born of Nosfabrica 2025): <a href="https://www.runstr.club/">https://www.runstr.club/</a></p> <p>Follow Heather on Nostr: <a href="http://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsfln36agetx43hsw8mgkm4hce9j46zu94m8er59nyzhv74p7gg0esdgpa8a">primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsfln36agetx43hsw8mgkm4hce9j46zu94m8er59nyzhv74p7gg0esdgpa8a</a></p> <p>Follow Avi on Nostr: <a href="http://primal.net/avi">primal.net/avi</a> *Note that the video captions are done by AI and are imperfect. I’ve made every attempt I can to at least correct names as best as I can, but it’s not always possible due to time constraints and many, many softwrare burps.</p>

<p>In this episode of Radio Detox, I play a handpicked, non-countdown mix of my favorite independent tracks of 2025—no talking over ramps, no filler, just discovery. We kick off with Shredders and cruise through chilled textures from the Greensands, then spotlight the astonishing output of Tanzania’s Man Like Kweks and his Bitcoin Arusha education initiative. I share why Podcasting 2.0 matters—chapters, value-for-value zaps, and wallet-to-wallet support—and shout out artists thriving in the Valueverse, from Two Weeks in Nashville to Jawbone, Dirt Moon, and UK grinder Robbie P. I tell a few stories from the road, including meeting the irreverent storyteller Sarah Jade and watching her mobilize and uplift women artists, plus quick hits that brought my family together via La Tech House. We wrap with favorites from Ollie and FM Rodeo before settling into a long-form closer: Matthias McIntire’s 11.5-minute The Forest Reclaims the Land—a nod to proof-of-work artistry. Here’s to more Nostr, open-source tools, and longer songs in 2026. Featured artists and tracks mentioned include: Shredders (Florida Mandem, Shit Rules, Snerfs Up), the Greensands (Breathe), Man Like Kweks (Bitcoin Arusha), Two Weeks in Nashville (Underachiever), Jawbone (Horizons of Hope), Dirt Moon (Palynopsia), Sarah Jade (Hippies Raised a Cowgirl), Robbie P (Lessons of Regret), Longing (Bring It All Back Home to You Now), Dickie Tune Turret (La Tech House), Ollie (Lost Summer), FM Rodeo (Elephant Nightmare), and Matthias McIntire (The Forest Reclaims the Land).</p>