

The Bitcoin Way Podcast
The Bitcoin Way
Welcome to The Bitcoin Way Podcast! We are working to onboard the world onto Bitcoin the RIGHT way, through education and proper self-custody... and with peace of mind. In our weekly podcast, Michael Jordan interviews great minds in, and tangential to, the Bitcoin space to understand this technology's financial, cultural, economic, health, and other implications for our world.Our bi-weekly show, Bitcoin Banter is a discussion on related news and current events, with a dash of entertainment.Subscribe and turn on notifications to keep up with us!Check out The Bitcoin Way:(Web) https://www.thebitcoinway.com/(X) https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_Follow Our Podcast Host, Michael Jordan:(X) https://twitter.com/theothermjordan(LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbjordan/(Newsletter) https://blackhatbitcoin.substack.com/
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Oct 15, 2025 • 50min
GET OUT Before It’s Too Late! | Bitcoin Banter
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this special-edition episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael and Tony are joined by Adam Hudson of Unemployable Media. The three discuss how many Western-style governments have grown into authoritarian regimes, promoting ridiculous tax policies, censoring speech, and making life difficult. It’s time to GET OUT: take your Bitcoin into self-custody and establish a Plan B where you’re treated with dignity.🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Oct 11, 2025 • 36min
Did Core Devs Just Drive Bitcoin Off a Cliff?! | Bitcoin Banter
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and Tony discuss:00:00 - Recap 01:13 - Core 30 release and implications05:36 - $20 billion of Argentinian fiat added to US strategic reserves 10:36 - Keir Starmer linking Digital ID and CBDCs15:04 - The problem with Bitcoin Treasury Companies 18:51 - Hackers are using Gemini by writing hidden instructions into images23:33 - The ribeye inflation index 26:49 - The IRS is furloughing nearly half of its workers28:41 - Luxembourg invests 1% of sovereign wealth into Bitcoin30:19 - S&P announces plans to launch a Bitcoin-focused index31:07 - Steak n Shake launching the Bitcoin Steakburger33:59 - Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 6min
Unpacking Knots v& Core with Pierre Rochard | Ep. #85
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn episode #85 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Pierre Rochard joins to unpack the great debate 2025: Knots versus Core. He explains the two side’s positions and provides an informative way of considering the options for yourself.You can follow Pierre on X at http://x.com/BitcoinPierre. 00:00 - Recap 00:59 - Guest Introduction 01:20 - Understanding the Core vs. Knots Debate 10:33 - The Impact of Mempool Policy on Spam 13:17 - The Case for a Soft Fork 17:14 - Regulatory Risks and Bitcoin's Resilience 31:48 - Critique of Knots and Its Communication 35:09 - Navigating Bitcoin Core Governance and Changes 41:30 - The Complexity of Bitcoin Development and Governance 46:10 - Consensus and Technical Correctness in Bitcoin 53:23 - Censorship and Transaction Filtering in Bitcoin 58:04 - The Future of Bitcoin: Treasury Companies vs. Spot Bitcoin 01:05:19 - Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Oct 8, 2025 • 35min
Smart Money Is Moving to Bitcoin! | Bitcoin Banter
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and guest Adam Simecka discuss:00:00 - Recap 01:02 - The “Debasement Trade” since COVID04:24 - Bitcoin now has a market cap of $2.5 trillion, or $23.8 trillion LESS than gold08:54 - It might make sense to get some Bitcoin13:20 - US layoffs are running at RECESSION levels17:32 - Germany has proposed raising the retirement age to 7322:51 – Ohio utility companies could now automatically adjust customer thermostats26:43 - Hong Kong to install surveillance cameras with AI facial recognition33:00 – Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Oct 4, 2025 • 22min
The Censorship PLAGUE Reaches the US! | Bitcoin Banter
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Greer discuss:00:00 - Recap 01:01 - Kash Patel On Social Media Censorship05:18 - Government Shutdown Furloughs07:40 - Big Banks Getting Bullish On Bitcoin 12:30 - NAVAL: Stablecoins Are Just CBDCs with Extra Steps14:37 - Stake Your Bitcoin for 44% APY?!15:54 - Bitcoins Up 1,700% Since Comedian Slams It20:55 - Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 12min
This Is Your Final Chance with Wyatt Woodson | Ep. #84
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn episode #84 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Wyatt Woodson joins to discuss the generational urgency to start (or continue) accumulating Bitcoin, the future of money and trust and political institutions, and much more.You can follow Justin on X at http://x.com/17chad_ and learn more about Necromancer Labs at https://necromancerlabs.com/. 00:00 - Recap00:58 - Guest Introduction01:26 - Generational Urgency and Trust in the System06:15 - The Role of Complacency in Financial Decisions11:34 - Navigating Life's Responsibilities and Financial Planning16:31 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Money and Savings21:30 - Lessons from the FTX Collapse31:15 - Personal Background and Perspectives on Bitcoin Adoption35:25 - The Future of Bitcoin and Government Trust37:31 - The Political Landscape and Bitcoin's Future44:53 - Bitcoin as Life Energy50:01 - Corporations vs. Governments: A New Paradigm56:10 - Self-Custody: Holding Hope in Your Hands59:05 - An Unpopular Opinion: Bitcoin Needs a CEO01:10:37 – Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Oct 1, 2025 • 30min
World’s Highest IQ Says “Bitcoin to 100x”! | Bitcoin Banter
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Greer discuss:00:00 - Recap01:01 - World’s highest recorded IQ holder says Bitcoin will 100x in 10 years05:06 - Nick Szabo on the Knots vs Core debate 10:49 - US Gold Reserves hit $1 Trillion in value after record rally12:15 - The digital euro claims you control your money, your choices and your future14:56 - Boomers planned to retire at 60 with $150K. Now they need $1M19:13 - Canada is forcing all Canadians to hand in their guns22:57 - Polymarket sees an 83% chance of a US government shutdown tomorrow24:45 - Bill Gates Wants To 'Tax The Robots' That Take Your Job28:25 - Outro 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Sep 27, 2025 • 41min
Bitcoin Hard Fork Incoming?! | Bitcoin Banter
Description:Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and guest Sophie Moran discuss:00:00 - Recap01:01 - Luke Dashjr Planning Bitcoin Hardfork?06:16 - Saylor Says to Run Knots12:17 - Google To Buy Stake in Public Bitcoin Miner16:08 - 50% of Households Earning Less Than $45k19:33 - Will Housing Ever Be Affordable Again?24:50 - Circle Considering Reversible USDC Stablecoin Transactions32:05 - Mandatory Digital ID For the Right To Work in UK39:25 – Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 4min
Running Knots is the Signal with Justin Bechler | Ep. #83
Running Knots is the Signal with Justin Bechler | Ep. #83Description:Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn episode #83 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Justin Bechler joins to discuss the Knots vs. Core debate, why he is firmly Team Knots, and the Core talking points that Justin seeks to debunk.You can follow Justin on X at https://x.com/1914ad.00:00 - Recap00:58 - Guest Introduction01:26 - Introduction to the Bitcoin Debate12:20 - Core vs. Knots: The Technical Debate23:17 - Empowerment and Decentralization in Bitcoin28:43 - The Future of Bitcoin and Core Development34:45 - Understanding Community Sentiment and Censorship42:22 - The Debate on Bitcoin's Future and Its Purpose53:27 - The Importance of Self-Custody and Bitcoin as Money01:03:05 - Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...

Sep 24, 2025 • 34min
Bitcoin Core Backing Down on Version 30?! | Bitcoin Banter
Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcastIn this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and guest Adam Simecka discuss:00:00 - Recap01:01 - Bitcoin Core Backtracking on Core 30?08:31 - The Bitcoin Treasury Theater of the Absurd12:02 - Britain and the US to Cooperate on Digital Assets Regulation16:39 - Keir Starmer is Reportedly to Announce Universal Digital ID21:52 - The Future of US Surveillance23:25 - Are There More Than 21 Million Bitcoin in Circulation28:03 - Maybe Banning VPNs Was the Purpose All Along32:12 - Outro🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinwayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US:X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. #economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest...


