THE Bitcoin Podcast

The discussion kicks off with MicroStrategy's bold Bitcoin purchases and rising corporate interest in crypto. It dives into the political landscape's evolving stance on Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of self-custody. The implications of excess fiat supply versus Bitcoin’s finite nature are explored, alongside the concept of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. The need for independence from traditional financial systems gets a spotlight, while hopes for Bitcoin communities and their values of resilience and thriving ideologies are highlighted.

Lyn Alden, a renowned macro analyst in the Bitcoin sphere, teams up with Steve Lee, who leads Block's open-source Bitcoin efforts. They delve into the dynamics between self-custodied investors and larger institutions during hard forks, revealing how smaller players can significantly influence the market. The duo explores Bitcoin consensus, discussing the varied roles of stakeholders, protocol upgrade risks, and the fragility linked to mining centralization. Join them as they unpack the complexities of Bitcoin's evolving landscape and the importance of community engagement.

Daniel Prince, host of the Once Bitten Podcast and homeschooling advocate, dives into the need for separating education from state control. He shares powerful insights from his experience homeschooling his four children, emphasizing the dangers of state indoctrination and the historical roots of public education. The conversation explores the benefits of experiential learning, the importance of fostering creativity, and practical tips for parents considering homeschooling. Prince encourages taking back educational power for a more critical and individualized approach to learning.

In this engaging discussion, Jeff Booth, a key figure in the Bitcoin scene, and Uncle Rockstar, a dedicated open-source Bitcoin developer, delve into the contrasting ideas of 'number go up' versus 'freedom go up.' They explore Bitcoin's potential to reshape financial freedom, emphasizing the importance of community and cooperation. The duo also discusses innovations in Bitcoin technology, the transition from fiat to a Bitcoin mindset, and the empowering nature of decentralization. Tune in for insights on living in a Bitcoin world right now!

Derek Ross, a gaming enthusiast and Bitcoin aficionado, joins Tatum Turnup, known for his lively streams, and Uncle Rockstar, an unexpected guest from the Noster community. The group dives into quirky gaming anecdotes, from Minecraft to World of Warcraft, blending laughter with philosophical musings on life and Bitcoin. Humorous discussions range from inflatable dinosaurs to the black market trade of eels, while they also reflect on community challenges and explore decentralized streaming. With playful banter and camaraderie, this lively chat is filled with insights and fun.

"Fuck this fiat bullshit, fuck CBDCs… it's time for us to really start rebuilding in a meaningful and thoughtful way on top of a Bitcoin standard because that's really an American standard." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Bitcoin OG legends American Hodl and Erik Cason. They discuss Trump winning the 2024 election and what it means for America and Bitcoin. They also dig into Bitcoiners as an emergent political force, a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Ross Ulbricht nation-state adoption, nationalism, individualism, States vs the Federal Government, and a whole lot more. FOLLOW HODL: Nostr: https://primal.net/hodl X: https://x.com/americanhodl8 FOLLOW ERIK: Nostr: https://primal.net/erikcason X: https://x.com/Erikcason ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSE Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin

"My view for the future is that the way that we keep podcasting open and protect the precious medium that we have is to help podcasters get paid with this open payment protocol called Lightning. And also now with Nostr to help listeners and podcasters and whoever's interested in podcasts to share episodes, discover new episodes, have conversations around episodes without that being locked to any one app or platform or service." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks Oscar Merry, founder of Fountain Podcasting. We talk about Podcasting 2.0, Fountain integrating Nostr, Bitcoin, Lightning, value for value, the future of decentralized media, and a whole lot more. SUBSCRIBE TO "THE Bitcoin Podcast" ON FOUNTAIN: https://www.fountain.fm/show/68gcLZFDRxOzgGeZmXq6 FOLLOW OSCAR: Nostr: merryoscar@fountain.fm npub1unmftuzmkpdjxyj4en8r63cm34uuvjn9hnxqz3nz6fls7l5jzzfqtvd0j2 X: https://x.com/MerryOscar ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSE Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin

“The best beefsteak course is the one that speaks to your tongue." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks Awayslice, AKA "The Beefsteak Guy." Awayslice's Beefsteak events are truly legendary, and he’s managed to create an incredible culture around getting people together to eat meat cooked over an open fire with their bare hands. We get into a lot today including the origin of beefsteak, beef, food in general, building community, whether AI will take chef’s jobs, art vs craftsmanship, hosting events and vibe curation, the effects of social media, and a whole lot more. FOLLOW AWAYSLICE ON NOSTR: awayslice@bitcoinpark.com https://primal.net/p/npub1ejvhdkt8ppefezgz0sgnwdqrn8l4z8muws2k8dz2tv0a57ac2z9st56q8x npub1ejvhdkt8ppefezgz0sgnwdqrn8l4z8muws2k8dz2tv0a57ac2z9st56q8x ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSE Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin

“It's not just Suriname… It's a chance to have Bitcoin be the unit of account. It's a chance to actually separate money from State.” On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Suriname Presidential Candidate Maya Parbhoe. Maya is a Bitcoiner and an entrepreneur first, and a politician second. We dig into a lot in this talk including her plans to make Bitcoin legal tender on day one, her vision for the future of Suriname, political corruption, government control, radical transparency, grassroots bitcoin adoption, why it is her goal to make herself, as the president, irrelevant, and a whole lot more. It is truly inspiring to see young, smart, and optimistic people like Maya running for political office. DONATE TO MAYA’S CAMPAIGN: https://geyser.fund/project/maya2025 MAYA'S LINKS: X: https://twitter.com/MayaPar25 Nostr: maya@daedaluslabs.io Npub1h0fd5xu8rfhwdkkjr78ssdhm7rdjyf97hhjqr9acwv77ux0uvf8q23kvcg ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSE Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin

"We need to go back to the basic problem is that there is no climate crisis. It's all a crock and nothing that we do. None of this control, all of this money spent, none of it's gonna prevent any bad weather at all in 2075 or ever." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Tom Nelson. Tom is a climate and energy realist, and producer of “Climate: The Movie.” Tom and I get into a bunch of rabbit holes today from the climate narrative, to government control and CBDCs, subsidies creating market distortions, the intellectual elites and their role in pushing government narratives, energy, human flourishing, bitcoin mining, and a whole lot more. You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin TOM'S LINKS: Links: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1jvyrmymgv8ztemff4mpcfwaquqwfn392ddj4f9zr9e6lp9frds6qjy2yka X: https://x.com/TomANelson ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSE Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)