
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life
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My Favorite Places & Experiences
Sym Blanchard asks me about:How The Unseen Africa book going?My motivationsThe best places I've been to & experiences I've had after traveling to 123 countries FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksGet 25% off on TrustedHousesitters!Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

$10/month rent! Family update! Racism in the USA?!
Sym Blanchard asks me:Where I went in 2022The lowest monthly rent I have ever paidMy family updateRacism in the USAFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Best Time To Book A Flight
When is the ideal time to book a flight?The day before you fly?The week before?The month before?6 months before?In this short podcast, I share the wisdom of Scott's Cheap Flights, which has heavily researched this question.To get Scott's valuable fare alerts for free, go to:https://joinscotts.com/mf4ttq8yYou can also sign up for Scott's premium list for $50/year and get many more great deals!FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Students Fundraise with NFTs & Gain Financial Literacy with FirstRoot.co
I interview Luke Hohmann, CEO & Founder of First Root.Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which a group of students determines how to invest a shared budget to improve a school.PB authentically motivates students to learn and practice the “Four Cs” of the 21st Century curriculum: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration — all while teaching design thinking, civics, and jump-starting their journey to increasing financial literacy. Students experience actual agency and stewardship over their futures, learning through their own experiences how money works.Participatory Budgeting creates several benefits for students, schools, and their communities:Gives students a chance to experience democracy in action by providing students with concrete evidence of the benefits of getting involved Helps students engage in all aspects of design thinking as they create, refine, vote, and fund proposals Strengthens the school community by creating alignment and positive interactions among all stakeholders: students, teachers, parents, and administrators Creates self-confidence and civic pride as student-generated proposals are implemented Develops financial literacy skills, including budgeting and financial planning Luke is one of the world’s leading experts on applying Participatory Budgeting at scale in communities and business settings.Before founding FirstRoot, Luke started Conteneo, an enterprise software platform based on game theory for collaborative decision-making.The author of four books, Luke has been cited as an inventor in more than a dozen patents and is an internationally recognized expert in Agile Software Development. FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Caminito del Rey Entrance & Bridge at the End | Spain Day Hike
Walk the King's Little Trail in Spain!Watch the video on YouTube!Episode #212!Although they make you wear helmets because there's a tiny risk that a rock falls on your head, you're not rock climbing. On the contrary, it's mostly flat and occasionally downhill.You'll never have to climb.Your grandmother can do this 2.7 km hike.It takes one hour, but you can easily make it last longer if you pause often to take photos and videos.Timeline00:00 Entrance01:25 Glass bottom viewing platform02:05 Bridge#Spain #WanderLearn #hiking #TBEX #TBEXAndalucia #TBEXMarbella #TBEXCostaDelSolFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Extraordinary Travel Festival in Armenia in mid-October 2022
Ric Gazarian, the co-founder of the Extraordinary Travel Festival, shares why you should join us October 14-16, 2022!I'll be speaking at the ETF, along with 20 other speakers!It's $399, but if you use the promo code FT, you get $50 off! The code expires on October 6, 2022.Watch this on YouTube!It's a perfect opportunity to visit Armenia.I'll be going to neighboring Georgia after the festival.I welcome you to join me.In the podcast, we allay your security concerns. My 40-minute speech outline1. Bought truck & burnt the boat that brought me to Africa2. Mission to climb the tallest peak in all 54 African countries3. Gambia's tallest peak & maybe3. Meeting Rejoice4. Story about hiking Chad mt & Libya mt5. Going thru Darfur6. 3000 hitchhikers7. Near successFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Hiking, Genealogy, Mont Blanc, Languages, & China with Sym Blanchard
Sym Blanchard and I discuss where he's been traveling this year and his plans. That leads us to talk about chasing your genealogy and these other topics:00:00 Hiking in Spain & Triple Crown07:00 Why seek your genealogy08:30 Mont Blanc13:00 Language learning15:35 ChinaFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Who Wins the 2024 USA Election?
Sym Blanchard, who listens to more news podcasts than any man alive, discusses who might win the 2024 USA Election for President.Francis Tapon struggles to get an answer out of him, but we have a fun discussion.FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

What’s the Truth About Ukraine?
Sym Blanchard volunteered near the Ukraine border to help refugees.We talk about what's the truth about Ukraine.What's going on?What do Ukrainians & Russians want?What's happening in Ukraine, and why is it so hard to uncover the truth?CORRECTION: In the podcast, I say that 25% of Ukraine is ethnically Russia. That's wrong. It was 17.3% in the 2001 census (the latest data). In the Donetsk (eastern) Ukraine region, ethnic Ukrainians make up 56.9 %, and ethnic Russians are 38.2 % of the population.FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

How To Travel Cheaply
Get travel tips from Sym Blanchard. He's been vagabonding for several years. If you don't mind trading comfort for a longer trip, listen!00:00 Intro01:11 Hotels & Hostels06:35 Airlines8:40 Car rentals#travel #save #cheapThe embedded video that shows the hotel capsule can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLv_i_vbAzgFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 200! 6 Questions: Scared, Motivation, Author, Quote, USA, Crypto
To celebrate the 200th episode of the WanderLearn Show, I answer six listener questions in this AMA episode!Watch it on YouTube!Timeline00:00 The 6 questions00:50 Scared?05:29 Motivations?07:00 Fav Author?08:30 Fav Quotation?11:50 US Direction & Polarization19:18 Crypto Future? FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTiktokPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

The Future of Mozambique
Episode 7 of 7.I hope you've enjoyed this series with Julio!Watch this on YouTube!In this final episode with him, we discuss: East Africa compared to Mozambique. Future of Mozambique. What is holding Mozambique back? Why is South Africa outperforming Mozambique? Why speaking English is a game-changer. "I don't like to use the past as a reference to the future because we've seen many countries defying that." What is the biggest misconception about Africa?Julio Maria Muhorro is a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.Julio is on social media.His user name isJulioMuhorroOr you can find his company on LinkedIn under"Sharing Knowledge International"@JulioMuhorroSharing Knowledge International on LinkedInMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Is Being Mixed Race a Disadvantage?
Episode 6 of 7. We discuss being a mixed-race person. In Mozambique, 0.2% are mestiço.Is it a good or bad thing? Watch this on YouTube!Julio Maria Muhorro is a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.Julio is on social media.His user name isJulioMuhorroOr you can find his company on LinkedIn under"Sharing Knowledge International"More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

South African Xenophobia and Black Economic Empowerment
In episode 5 of 7, Julio and I discuss: The idea is that Americans live in the future, Europeans in the past, and Africans in the present. South African xenophobia Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South AfricaWatch on YouTube!Julio Maria Muhorro is a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.Julio is on social media.His user name isJulioMuhorroOr you can find his company on LinkedIn under"Sharing Knowledge International"More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

North vs. South Mozambique
Episode 3 of 7Julio Maria Muhorro is a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.We discuss:- Why does Julio speak English well when most Mozambiquans don't.- Similarities and differences between the north and south of Mozambique.- The island of MozambiqueJulio is on social media.His user name isJulioMuhorroOr you can find his company on LinkedIn under"Sharing Knowledge InternationalMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

The Culture of Mozambique
Episode 4 of 7 features Julio Maria Muhorro, a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.We discuss: What characterizes Mozambicans. French saying: "Ca va aller" Avoiding confrontation. Sharing culture Being a blessed, abundant land The trade-offs of a sharing culture Japanese cultureMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Religions in Mozambique
Episode 2 of 7.Julio Maria Muhorro is a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.We discuss religious differences in Mozambique!#mozambican #mozambique #religionWatch on YouTubeMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Ukraine War Predictions 7/7/22 with Nejc Trušnovec
In this 7/7/22 Ukraine War update, War Analyst Nejc Trušnovec returns. He appeared on the WanderLearn Show one month into the war.He was surprisingly accurate. He continues to make unorthodox predictions.Will he be right again?Timestamps00:00 Nejc's prediction was right03:00 Ukraine's East03:50 3 Russian Clans08:00 Russian minority fodder13:00 China14:00 Putin Out?16:40 Mobilization21:00 How Putin Can Win25:00 PredictionsWhat do you think of Nejc's predictions?FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

African Solopreneurs vs. Entrepreneurs #Mozambique
EPISODE 1 of 7! Subscribe to get all 7 episodes featuring Julio Maria Muhorro from Mozambique!Julio is a Power Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker from Mozambique.This episode introduces you to Julio.After introducing himself, he talks about Entrepreneurship in Africa. Differences between a solopreneur and an entrepreneur. Burdensome formalization processes impede small businesses.In the 2nd episode, we'll discuss northern vs. southern Mozambique.Watch on YouTubeMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

How Pakistan Tourism Compares to Afghanistan
How is it traveling in Pakistan in 2022?After traveling all over Afghanistan this year, Francois Xavier Paradis-Garneau toured Pakistan.He's a ballsy young Canadian who is worth following.Connect with Xavier PG on Facebook. Listen to him recount his epic trip.The BBC profiled himFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Traveling in Afghanistan in 2022 After Taliban Takeover
How is it traveling in Afghanistan in 2022 when the Taliban is back in control?I speak with one of Afghanistan's first tourists, Francois Xavier Paradis-Garneau. He's a ballsy young Canadian who went on a solo journey throughout Afghanistan.Listen to him recount his epic trip.The BBC profiled himhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21DXlvns2rE FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Exploring Family Travel with Jocelyn Diaz
Jocelyn Diaz hosts the "Exploring Family Travel" podcast.She has 3 kids under 6 years old.Timeline00:00 Intro02:00 Homeschooling03:00 Income sources04:00 How to get sponsors05:12 Takeaways07:00 RVsWe talked abouthttps://GlobalTeenAdventures.com https://Growingupwithoutborders.com https://WildOnTheGo.com Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmeLbmrYP-UFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Eczema: Epigenetics, Symptoms, & Treatment
Jocelyn Diaz, the host of the Eczema-Free Journey Podcast, sums up everything she's learned about eczema.About 10.1% of the U.S. has some form of eczema.One in 10 individuals will develop eczema during their lifetime, with prevalence peaking in early childhood.My brother-in-law has eczema and perhaps someone near to you also has it. Therefore, share this podcast with those who have this skin condition.Timeline00:00 Intro01:30 Epigenetics07:00 Symptoms08:00 Treatment Watch on YouTubeJocelyn Diaz is also the host of the Exploring Family Travel Podcast.FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Abortion is NOT About Morality
The most contentious issue in US politics is abortion.It is also the most misunderstood.In this WanderLearn Show, I'll show you that polar opposite sides of the abortion debate agree with each other. Both sides are armed with irrelevant moral issues that distract from the main issue.In our effort to simplify the debate and demonize the opposite side, we lose all nuance.Share this podcast with whoever you're debating and perhaps you can find some common ground or at least you'll understand what is the true source of your disagreement.Be sure to watch the show until the end, when I lighten up the serious topic.TimelineTimeline00:00 Intro02:00 Why abortion is NOT a moral issue07:45 The real issue09:15 Surveys11:30 Tech's impact on the viability14:02 Latin America15:00 When human life starts16:32 Conception17:00 Birth17:30 Six weeks18:45 When I think life begins Video of this podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQi-Y8cCscsFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Should Whites Not Critique Africans?
Meet Moses Ochonu, African History Professor at Vanderbilt.Professor Ochonu wrote, "On Failed States and the Pitfalls of Western Commentary" on AfricaIsACountry.comWatch the discussion on YouTube.Although I think that our conversation is tame and reasonable, Internet extremists and hyper-sensitive people may bristle at something I say in the interview. That's why part of me dreads releasing such a video/podcast. In our 1-hour civil and lively discussion, we hit on the following topics:00:00 Intro01:00 Why did he write this article?04:00 "This is Nigeria" song08:00 B. Obama's tough love for Africa13:20 The Danger of a Single Story16:30 Racist critics?18:00 Infantalizing Africans and denying them agency19:00 Go where the facts lead you22:30 Is the single story outdated?25:00 6 Causes of Africa's condition30:00 Is Balance always good?33:00 Should we just blame the system?38:00 Corruption in Sweden40:00 Capital outflow41:00 Moral consequences of corruption46:00 How to become like Sweden49:00 Balance vs. One-Sided54:30 Liberal GuiltTo read Ochonu's articles visit:- AfricaIsACountry.com- His Vanderbilt pageFeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken or FTX.usOutside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Bitcoin’s Stock-To-Flow (S2F) 2022 Analysis + Price Prediction
Watch the May 2022 videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3BWdciKZ7c Once a year, I review Plan B's stock-to-flow model, which predicts Bitcoin's price. I first critiqued it on May 11, 2020, which was the day of the 3rd Bitcoin halving. Plan B blocked me because of it.Last year, on May 11, 2021, I reflected on how well the price had been tracking the model, but I warned that we should not become overly exuberant. I predicted that we would drop below $40,000 in 2022, perhaps below $30,000, and maybe even below $20,000. It all seemed rather ludicrous given that BTC was at $55,000. Still, I insisted that on May 11, 2022, things would be far more "sober."As I write this on May 9, 2022, Bitcoin is trading at $31,000. See my video (which was filmed on May 9, when BTC was around $35,000).Timeline00:00 Intro00:52 May 2021 clip02:07 Has Plan B Failed?03:09 S2F range03:40 Anthony Pompliano Plan B Interview05:19 S2F $50k Model06:15 Moving the goalposts07:45 My BTC Predictions08:25 BTC Chart analysis10:00 Updated price prediction10:47 Where I went wrong12:20 ConclusionMore infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftaponhttp://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!DISCLAIMERThe information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial legal or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speaker who is not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speaker does not guarantee any particular outcome. Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

ASIAN & AMERICAN Have Much Broader Meanings and Definitions!
People who call themselves "Asians" and "Americans" have usurped words that have a much broader definition than the one most people use today.If you don't understand, please listen to this mini-podcast!And give me feedback below on what would be a good solution.Here are some ideas:American => Gringo or Yank(ee)Asian => East AsianOr let East Asians keep "Asian" as their term and then we refer to things from Asia as "Oriental" (Asia used to be called "the Orient").What do you think?You can give feedback on Speakpipe or email (see below).Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Giving over 100% is IMPOSSIBLE!
No, You Can NOT Give More Than 100%! Stop exaggerating!If your employee tells you that he's giving you 110%, fire his ass for lying.I explain in this mini-podcast!Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

3 Questions for Anti-Vaxxers
I respect vaccine skeptics.They keep vaccine proponents honest.They force vaccine defenders to provide strong justifications.It's important to communicate with them with respect, not derision.If you think there's skepticism in the high-income, educated world, you should visit the rest of the world.It's higher.I'd like to respectfully address some of the concerns that vaccine skeptics have.Two-year anniversaryThe Coronavirus Pandemic has lasted for two years, which is the same amount of time that took for the Spanish Flu Pandemic to begin to die out.Are you fearful?I fear neither the Coronavirus nor its vaccines.Most people fear one or both.That fear pushes them to take a strong position.I don't take a strong position because I don't give a f**k what people do since COVID is no big deal unless you're old and/or fat.Answer these 3 questions1. What is the percentage chance that you'll get COVID?2. If you get COVID, what is the percentage chance that you'll get extremely sick or die?3. What is the percentage chance that you will get extremely sick or die from getting a COVID vaccine?My estimates1. 80% - if it's not already endemic, it will be in 2022.2. Less than 1%. If you're old/fat, much higher. If you're thin/young, much lower.3. 10-1000x less likely than #2.I took the vaccine because I figured that the odds that I would get hospitalized (or die) due to COVID was probably 1 in 1,000 since I'm old but not fat.Meanwhile, the odds of getting seriously fucked up from the vaccine was probably, at worst, 1 in 10,000.If my estimates are reasonable, the answer was clear. Neither poses a grave risk. I do many things that are far riskier. So I need not lose sleep over either the vaccines or COVID.Of the two highly unlikely events, getting fucked up from the vaccine was even less likely than the virus destroying me.What do anti-vaxxers say?Of course, anti-vaccine folks probably flip my estimates.Some flip them to a comical level.One friend claimed that if she took the vaccine, there was an 80% chance that she would be hospitalized, which is f*****g hilarious.I'd advise you to research this, but the problem with the internet is that you can find a seemingly "reliable source" for almost anything you can imagine.I can "prove" that:the moon landings didn't happenthe world is flatbroccoli is bad for youWhen to question the majorityIf you don't want to take a vaccine, it's probably because you don't trust the standard news sources. And you don't trust over 90% of doctors and medical experts.I'm all for taking contrarian perspectives - I do it all the time. There's a famous line:Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark TwainHowever, at some point, you might want to pause and reflect more carefully if you're in the minority.Why not be skeptical about whether murder, stealing, or Hitler are bad?The evil mainstream media, the powerful politicians, and the fat cat corporations are unanimously pushing the narrative that murder, stealing, and Hitler are horrible. Shouldn't that make you suspicious? Isn't obvious why that is? I'll tell you why:They're against murder because they want to keep the population high so that more people are competing for jobs and that brings wages down!They're against stealing because the prison and justice system makes fat profits from all the thieves - and powerful people don't want to cut into their ill-gotten gains!They're against Hitler because all those powerful entities are run by Jews and they don't want another populist to get elected!The point of my ludicrous arguments is that you can always take a contrarian viewpoint. You can always invent a conspiracy theory. However, believe it or not, the majority is usually right about most things. Why should anyone care whether others take the vaccine?The libertarian in me doesn't give a f**k if someone doesn't want to take the vaccine just like I don't give a f**k if someone doesn't want to wear a seatbelt.The only problem I have is when taxpayers have to pay for the hospitalization costs of those who don't wear seatbelts.Unfortunately, it's too draconian to put a law that says, "No seatbelt, then the government will not cover your car accident costs."The same goes for vaccines. If people want to defy the conventional wisdom that vaccines and seatbelts are helpful, that's fine, but don't expect society to pay for your medical bills if you're wrong.Long-term side effects of vaccines?The skeptic fears the long-term side effects of vaccines. But those same skeptics have several vaccines in their bodies. Most of us have taken vaccines for typhoid, tetanus, rubella, measles, mumps, Hep A/B, and polio. If you've traveled to the tropics, you probably got the yellow fever vaccine.If vaccines are going to have nasty side effects, they always show those side effects hours, days, or weeks after the shot. It won't show up 5 years later. On the contrary, vaccines get weaker with time, which is why we usually nee

Don’t Be PROUD of Something You Didn’t Earn!
Maybe "pride comes before the fall," but there's nothing inherently bad about being proud of something - unless you didn't earn it!I explain in this mini-podcast!Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

What are financial bonds and inverted yields?
Recently, you may have heard that bond yields have "inverted."What does that mean? Financial reporters talk about bonds and yields often.It must be important, but why?What's the difference between a Treasury bill, a note, and a bond?Why are inverted yield curves scary?Timeline00:00 Question from a listeners01:00 What's a bond?02:20 Fed funds rate & inflation03:00 3 Types of bonds03:48 Bonds interest rates impact04:33 Inverted yield curve05:50 Why bond values are inversely proportional to yields07:45 ConclusionThanks to Dan Coplan for asking the question!Watch the VideoFeedback: Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using SpeakPipe.More infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with KrakenGossamer Gear is my favorite backpacking gear provider. Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

You Always JUDGE People! You are JUDGING Constantly!
This ain't no April Fools! Yes, you judge. Everyone does.Do you know people who self-righteously claim they don't judge anyone?They're lying.I explain in this mini-podcast!Share it with anyone who demands that you stop judging them.Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Analyzing The Ukraine War
Nejc Trušnovec is a War Analyst who has been following the Ukraine War closely.We recorded this on March 27, 2022.You can watch the video interview on YouTube.Timestamps00:00 Intro04:00 Current War Situation05:50 Tactics14:00 Are we rushing to judgment?17:00 What's next?19:10 What will happen to Putin?23:00 Best News Sources24:00 Final predictions Nejc's Top 3 War News SourcesBattlefront ForumMilitary LandUnderstanding War FeedbackGive anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Saying, ”It’s a FRACTION of....” is always incomplete! Be clear!
It's remarkable how many smart people say, "It's a fraction of..."They are leaving out an important word that comes before the word "fraction."In this mini-podcast, I explain.Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Will Russia Nuke Ukraine? Will I be wrong again?
I adore admitting that I am wrong. Today, I get to say it again.I was wrong about Putin.I saw him as an extremely shrewd, nimble, and intelligent leader who will do what he thinks is best for Russia.Therefore, I didn't think he'd attack Ukraine because it's too big of a gamble.I was wrong.Putin is way smarter than me, so maybe it'll work out for Russia, but that seems farfetched.But completely invading Ukraine also seemed farfetched.Donald Trump winning the 2016 election certainly appeared farfetched.I analyze Ukraine in 2022.Watch this podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx8NQTdwsOUTimestampsTimestamps00:00 I was wrong!00:49 Putin has changed02:00 Shrewd Putin02:45 Trump analogy03:30 Wrong about Ukraine's ability to defend itself04:40 Truth is the first casualty of war07:07 Switzerland's telling move08:20 What if Putin wins?09:42 Where would Putin attack next?11:30 Will Putin use nukes?13:30 Conclusion BitcoinI feel for the refugees who had to leave in a hurry.This is yet another case for #Bitcoin.It's the best asset that you can carry with you anywhere without fear of it being confiscated.With a tiny hardware wallet, you can run away with $100 million.By memorizing 24 words, you can carry $1 billion in your head.Nobody can freeze or confiscate cryptocurrency like all other assets.It's times like these when I'm grateful to be in a forgotten, backwater country like Mauritania.So what's next for Russia?If Russia manages to "control" Ukraine, Russia will regret doing that, like the USA regrets controlling Afghanistan and Iraq.They were pyrrhic victories.Only 17% of Ukraine is ethnically Russian.Therefore, Ukrainians will always demonstrate their displeasure of being ruled by the minority.Ukrainians will never be brainwashed into believing that they are Russians just like the United States could never convince Canadians that they are Yanks.I doubt that they will expand further.If they did, they would take over a Central Asian nation, like Kazakhstan.But they won't dare to go west, into the Baltic, since they are NATO countries.On the other hand, black swan events happen and I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong in the future.What do you think will happen next? FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

BACKPACKING is Ambiguous
What does it mean to go backpacking in Southeast Asia?We explore the ambiguous meaning of the word backpacking.Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Sandboxx Letters Review! Mail Military Recruits in Bootcamp and Basic Training!
Sandboxx is the easiest way to mail an overnight letter to a recruit in the US military.This podcast reviews how Sandboxx works, its pricing, its pros, and its cons.Sign up for Sandboxx with this link and we will both get a free Sandboxx letter token!https://link.sandboxx.us/PoKWDVp0zmbUse this timeline to jump to the section that most interests you00:00 What is Sandboxx?01:35 Cost01:50 Character limit02:08 International users02:50 What to write03:25 Photos04:20 Envelopes05:15 Humor06:10 Overnight?07:40 Silence9:15 Customer Service10:15 Summary If you find my review helpful and you want to use Sandboxx, then please use this referral link:https://link.sandboxx.us/PoKWDVp0zmbBy using that link, you'll be giving me a free token that I can use to send a letter to my wife, who is a Navy Corpsman.You'll make both of us happy!Also, Sandboxx will give you a free token!If you've used Sandboxx, share your thoughts in the comments.Leave anonymous audio feedback at https://speakpipe.com/ftapon FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044 Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Misusing the Word #CHEMICALS
"OMG, it has so many chemicals!"Do you have friends who avoid certain foods because "They have too many chemicals"?If so, share this episode with them!Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Buy Privately With a Virtual, Disposable Credit Card - Pay With Moon CEO
PayWithMoon.com is a non-custodial, private way to spend your cryptocurrency with a virtual, disposable credit card.Today, Pay With Moon has integrated with Apple/Google Pay! This is huge!You can watch this interview on YouTube.There are no KYC (know your customer) requirements. You just need to provide an email and a name. Paywithmoon lets you pay for things in the USA without revealing your real identity or even your real physical address.And, of course, you can use your real name and address.Need to use OnlyFans.com without your wife knowing? Voila.The time of exchange is different than other virtual card solutions. Your crypto is exchanged from the moment you load the card as opposed to the moment you buy the product/service.The Moon cards have a 2-month expiration date.Timestamps00:00 What is Pay with Moon?02:30 Who is it for?04:00 How does change work?06:40 Use cases10:00 Lightning Lessons12:20 Altcoins13:45 How Moon makes money15:40 Lightning Wallet recommendations17:00 Hyperbitcoinization 22:30 Physical card24:00 Unusual use cases26:15 Reducing Lightning Fees27:30 Privacy29:00 Taproot29:40 Global rollout34:40 Refunds37:00 RewardsFeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Bisexual, fine. Biannual, Bimonthly, and Biweekly, not fine.
Never Use BIANNUALLY, BIWEEKLY, BIMONTHLY! They have ambiguous definitions!This mini-podcast explains!Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Floating University! Spend a Semester at Sea!
Scott Marshall, CEO of Semester at Sea, shares what it's like to be on a ship for 3.5 months, take college-level courses, and get credit for it.Semester at Sea has been around for 50 years.The price for a semester (105 days), 12-15 college credits, room & board, and tuition is $25-33k (depending on the cabin).Watch the interview on YouTube Here are the rough time stamps in case you want to jump around:00:00 Intro01:00 Ship Wi-Fi vs. plane Wi-Fi03:00 Price06:00 Why & when do it?07:30 Affording it09:00 College Credits11:00 Course selection12:00 History13:00 Starlink's impact14:00 Life without bandwidth16:00 The teachers17:00 How many on the ship?18:30 Field trips20:00 COVID25:00 Lifelong learners FeedbackGive anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.Maybe you have:A gripeAn ideaA questionMore infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Don’t Use the Word MAD! The Definition is Ambiguous!
Are you mad?If so, you should listen to this mini-podcast!Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Navy A-School - Dos and Don’ts for Sailors in 2022!
After the US Navy Bootcamp, sailors fly to A-School, where sailors learn to specialize in their occupation. Corpsmen are Navy medics. Two US Navy corpsmen, Rejoice Tapon and Ashlee Braut, share their stories and advice about A-School.Most sailors go from Bootcamp to A-School immediately, but some must wait a couple of days in Great Lakes (Chicago) before shipping to A-School.In their case, they waited 2 days.00:00 Going from Bootcamp to A-School00:45 1st week of A-School02:18 A-School Rules04:20 Preparing for Corpsman A-School05:35 Why drug addicts should not join the militaryBe sure to watch the other Navy videos on my Navy/Military Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMvGeI8gGoP6wfYk0egeIvpImjWnxAY7 See episode #1 about what to pack for Navy Bootcamp:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHk9V7L9r-E Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video. FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Never Say NONPLUSSED! The word has two opposite definitions!
This episode may leave you nonplussed.WTF does that word mean, anyway?It depends if you're talking with a Brit or a Yank.Listen to this mini-podcast episode for a quick explanation.And in the end, you'll conclude that it's unwise to use the word nonplussed.Mini-podcast episodesIn 2021, I made a 30-min WanderLearn episode about 12 words/phrases that are commonly misused. Although the video and podcast got decent attention, some people have a short attention span. Therefore, I broke that long episode into short segments that are easy to share. These bite-sized chunks are perfect for sharing.You might only agree with three of my suggestions and not all 12. Therefore, evangelize the words/phrases you want the world to change. Together, we can change their use. Yes, it's ambitious, but let's embark on this journey!FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftapon Or email me at [email protected] More infoIf you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always FTapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!If you prefer to send me a one-time tip on PayPal, use my email [email protected], for cryptocurrency tips, use my address: FTapon.xAffiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Krakenhttps://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 or FTX.ushttps://ftx.us/home/#a=8886044Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

8 Predictions for 2022 - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Inflation, S&P 500!
Before getting into my 2022 predictions, I review my 2021. Find out which of my six 2021 predictions was totally wrong.At the start, I talk about my $40,000 bitcoin prediction (but I don't mention bitcoin), so sorry for the confusion. Bad editing.2022 PredictionsAs usual, I avoid unquantifiable predictions. For example, these are all vague predictions for 2022:Emerging COVID-19 variants will jeopardize our return to normalcyInterest rate hikes wreak havoc in our debt-heavy worldThe global supply chain continues to strain due to unforeseen events and sky-high costsGeopolitical tensions cause jitters in the global marketsIf you can't measure it, it can be hard to definitely say if you're right or wrong.Here we go.Watch it on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9o-G-Ku-HQ Timestamps00:00 How my Six 2021 Predictions Fared05:10 Bitcoin $75k06:20 Inflation = 10%06:40 Fed Funds Rate 1%07:00 Stocks down 5%07:50 Webb works!08:05 No Flippening08:30 ETH $5k09:30 Plan B makes Plan C1. Bitcoin ends 2022 at $75,000. Four years ago, I began making annual predictions on bitcoin's price. I've been correct every time; twice within a couple of percentage points.In 2022, I'll make a video that explains my prediction methodology. I'll be the first one to admit that luck is a huge factor. I know that one day I will be spectacularly wrong. I'm surprised that I have lasted 4 years and not been horribly wrong. Maybe my luck will run out in 2022.I'm predicting that bitcoin will be at $75,000 on December 31, 2022. Bitcoin's price will be volatile, as usual. I predict that BTC's price will trade between $40,000 and $140,000, although I would not be surprised if it does not crack $100,000 like everyone expects it will. And if it does, it won't stay up above $100,000 for months.I predict a BTC Spot ETF will become available in the USA. It will cause a parabolic rally and a few weeks later, it will deflate.Increased interest rates will make people sell BTC for two reasons.1. They will flock to less risky assets.2. The DXY (USD Index) will increase when interests rates increase, and that's usually bad for BTC.2. Inflation will reach 10%.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures inflation. As flawed as it is, it's the "official" inflation number. At the end of 2021, it's about 6%.I predict that we'll have one month in 2022 that will hit nearly 1% inflation (perhaps 0.9%). Annualized, that means we'll have an inflation rate of around 10%.3. The Fed Funds Rate will quadruple It's currently less than 0.25%.They will have to raise it dramatically to slow inflation.4. S&P 500 loses 5%Ever since 2018, US stocks have done well. Even the Coronapocolypse could not stop the S&P from gaining 18% in 2020!The bonanza will finally take a pause in 2022.The S&P will close below 4500.Why?The US Fed will have to raise interest rates to stop inflation.The Coronavirus will continue to plague humanity (the Spanish flu killed 100 million and with all the unvaccinated, we will get more carnage).China tumbles into a recession. Russia and/or China could rattle their sabers, which could spook the market.5. The James Webb Telescope delivers sharp imagesOn Xmas 2021, the James Webb Telescope successfully launched, but we won't know until 2H 2022 whether it will deliver the sharp images that it promised.It could easily have similar problems as the Hubble Telescope had.The problem is that it's almost impossible to repair the Webb Telescope because it's 1 million miles away (Hubble was much closer).So we'll be screwed if Webb fails, but I'm betting that it will live up to its expectations.6. No flippeningEthereum's market cap will not exceed bitcoin's in 2022, but it will get close!7. Ethereum ends 2022 at $5,000 due to a disappointing 2.0 executionEtherum 2.0 will launch in 2022, but it will be plagued with technical problems and disappointment.Its proof-of-stake and layer-2 tech will function, but throughput will underwhelm and security patches will happen every month as hackers exploit the system.Just like Bitcoin will peak with the ETF, Ethereum will peak with its 2.0 launch. 8. Plan B will continue to tout his stock-to-flow modelAlthough Plan B repeatedly said that his doomed stock-to-flow bitcoin model will be invalidated if it fails to hit $100,000 in 2021, he changed his tune when a few weeks remained in 2021.I predict that he will continue to refuse to admit that his model has failed.Instead, he will observe that as long as the bitcoin price is above $30,000, all is well since it still can get well above $100,000 before May 2024, when the next bitcoin halving happens. He won't admit that his model is busted until 2025 when BTC will drop below the second standard deviation band.Previous predictionsTo see my previous forecasts check out my predictions in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.FeedbackWhat do you think of these mini-episodes?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.https://speakpipe.com/ftap

Best Free Gift You Can Give
You can watch this on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/tNxCzC67tZEDuring the holidays, if you can't afford to give a gift, then give blood to a stranger. #Donateblood.I explain why you might want to do it for selfish reasons: it's good for you, possibly. What do you think?Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.Maybe you have:A gripeAn ideaA questionListen to the episode first!Record feedbackhttps://speakpipe.com/ftapon More infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Assassinations, BTC Micropayments, Larks vs. Owls with Gary Arndt
Gary Arndt, host of the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast returns to the WanderLearn podcast for a final time in 2021! It's episode #164!In this 15-min podcast, Gary Arndt and I talk about:Presidential assassinationsBTC MicropaymentsLarks vs. OwlsGive anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.Maybe you have:A gripeAn ideaA questionListen to the episode first!Record feedbackhttps://speakpipe.com/ftapon More infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Vaccines, Segregation, Political 3rd Parties
Gary Arndt, host of the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast returns to the WanderLearn podcast! It's episode 163!In this 9-min podcast, Gary Arndt and I talk about:VaccinesModern Racial SegregationPolitical 3rd PartiesErrata in his podcastGary will be back next week for a final episode.Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.Maybe you have:A gripeAn ideaA questionListen to the episode first!Record feedbackhttps://speakpipe.com/ftapon More infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Being a Black Non-African in Africa is a Culture Shock - Senegal‘s Unseen Sides
Ma-Luschka Colindres works for an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) working in the realm of child rights.She's lived in Central America, the Caribbean, USA, and West Africa.You can see it on YouTube, which has some helpful video overlays.You won't hear my voice during this interview because I was far from the microphone.She discusses:00:00 Who is Ma-Lushka Colindres00:30 How to help Africans?01:00 Where Senegal excels02:30 Being a Black Non-African03:40 Senegal's Unseen Sides04:20 When will INGOs be obsolete?04:50 INGO abusers05:15 Culture Shock08:00 Children in Senegal09:45 Child Discipline10:20 Africa's FutureShare your thoughts in the comments!Gary Arndt will be back next week.Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.Maybe you have:A gripeAn ideaA questionRecord feedbackhttps://speakpipe.com/ftapon More infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe

Mars and Nuclear Power with Gary Arndt
Gary Arndt, host of the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast returns to the WanderLearn podcast! It's episode #160!In this 15-min podcast, Gary Arndt and I talk about:Will we land on Mars in the 2020s?If not, when?HyperloopBoring CompanyNuclear powerGary will be back next week.Give anonymous verbal feedback to this show or to the podcast in general by using the SpeakPipe link below.Maybe you have:A gripeAn ideaA questionListen to the episode first!Record feedbackhttps://speakpipe.com/ftapon More infoIf you like this, subscribe and share!If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! My Patrons and Gossamer Gear sponsored this show!On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on:http://facebook.com/ftaponhttp://twitter.com/ftaponhttp://youtube.com/user/ftapon https://instagram.com/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftaponhttp://tumblr.com/ftaponClaim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free!https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583 Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe