

Playable Characters Show with Brandon Gentile
Brandon Gentile
The “Playable Characters” show is an intimate deep dive in to people of the world who can critically think in the Bitcoin, macro economic, liberty, financial literacy, and business arena.
My mission is to use my experience as a professional hockey player, business owner, investor, father, and husband to arm you with the info you need to protect yourself from out of control cronies and the unproductive class hell-bent on running every aspect of your life.
I am the head of marketing & PR at Bitcoin Trading Cards.
Enjoy,
Brandon
My mission is to use my experience as a professional hockey player, business owner, investor, father, and husband to arm you with the info you need to protect yourself from out of control cronies and the unproductive class hell-bent on running every aspect of your life.
I am the head of marketing & PR at Bitcoin Trading Cards.
Enjoy,
Brandon
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Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 14min
Aleks Svetski: Ending "woke AI" era using bitcoin, no one sees this coming
Aleks Svetski: Ending "woke AI" era using bitcoin, no one sees this coming
Another playable character graced us with their time..Aleksandar Svetski: The Spirit of Satoshi AIPlayable Characters Show Ep037
Summary:Aleks Svetski discusses his recent work in AI and the mission of Spirit of Satoshi. He explores the potential of large language models and the challenges in monetizing AI. Svetski also shares his perspective on the wealth gap and the importance of power and responsibility. In this conversation, Alex Svetski discusses our inverted relationship with power and the importance of wielding power responsibly. He emphasizes the need to build real wealth and create value in order to support the growth of Bitcoin. Svetski also explores the role of consequences in human behavior and the impact of fiat currency on capitalism. He envisions a future where governance structures resemble a meritocratic, capitalistic feudalism. Finally, he reflects on the current state of society and suggests that future generations may view this era as a modern dark age.
Presented by @Bitcointradingcards
Bio of Aleks:Building non-cringe AI things @Spirit_Satoshi.Wrote @Un_Communist#1 Bitcoin Collectible-Publication @TimelessBitcoin"Bushido of Bitcoin" coming soon
Connect with Aleks here:Site: https://linktr.ee/svetskiTwitter: https://x.com/Spirit_Satoshi?s=20Spirit of Satoshi: https://geyser.fund/project/spiritofsatoshiBook here: https://www.uncommunist.com/optin1642549665295Bitcoin Times Substack: https://thebitcointimes.substack.comBitcoin Times: https://bitcointimes.io
Timestamps:00:00 Where Has Aleks Been Hiding?05:41 The AI Opportunity09:14 The AI Rabbit Hole16:10 Large Language Models25:05 Collaboration with Bitcoin Trading Cards27:18 The Wealth Gap and Power36:44 Power and Responsibility39:09 Our Inverted Relationship with Power41:02 The Importance of Wielding Power44:53 Building Real Wealth49:59 The Role of Consequences in Human Behavior55:30 The Impact of Fiat Currency on Capitalism56:26 The Future of Governance and Feudalism01:06:36 Living in a Modern Dark Age
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Producer: Murphy @ StudioBTC
DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice.
#BitcoinETF #BitcoinHalving #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money #AI #satoshi #SoS #tech #btcnews #btcprice
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Mar 20, 2024 • 53min
Dr. Jeff Ross: 4 phases explain why bitcoin will go up forever in value
Dr. Jeff Ross: 4 phases explain why bitcoin will go up forever in value
Honored to have the Doc on the show and have him breakdown where bitcoin value is ultimately headed no matter what talking heads say plus how he sees the fiat markets playing out globally.
How Bitcoin is exposing the biggest problem humanity faces.
Finally what Bitcoin must do before it becomes global money…
We even have some fun at the end of the pod with a new little game we started…enjoy!
Presented by @Bitcointradingcards
Bio:
Dr. Jeff Ross is...Founder/CEO Vailshire Capital Management LLC #RIA & Vailshire Partners LP hedge fund (2013) | Physician (IR/DR) | MBA (Finance) | Not the views of Vailshire!
Connect with Dr. Jeff here:
Twitter: @VailshireCap
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Company website: https://vailshire.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Bitcoin as a Paradigm Shift
10:00 Bitcoin as a Store of Value
11:44 Four Phases of Bitcoin Becoming Global Money
15:15 Deflation and Free Banking
30:13 MicroStrategy as a Bitcoin Holding Company
32:17 Bitcoin's Counterintuitive Nature
34:12 Warren Buffett's Cash Strategy
37:35 The Importance of Capital Allocation
38:04 Shareholder Proposals for Bitcoin Allocation
40:17 Dr. Jeff’s Macro Indicators
44:07 Bitcoin Price Predictions and Bull Market Timing
49:45 The Impact of Nutrition on Human Health
53:33 The EndGAME
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PRODUCER: Murphy @ StudioBTC
DISCLAIMER: “Playable Characters” is for entertainment purposes only and does not intend to be taken as financial advice.
#BitcoinETF #BitcoinHalving #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #money
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 18min
Larry Lepard: Bitcoin ETF multipliers to millions OR Gov't 6102 "they will break all rules."
Larry Lepard: Bitcoin ETF multipliers to millions OR Gov't 6102 "they will break all rules."
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Brandon Keys: Building Bitcoin biz, macro folks get this wrong, 100 year loans coming, Peter Schiff
Brandon Keys: Building Bitcoin biz, macro folks get this wrong, 100 year loans coming, Peter Schiff
I had the pleasure to sit down with this super sharp dude, former track athlete and engineer from the University of Memphis who is building a unique platform for bitcoiners to learn about financial literacy and #BTC education from someone who sees life through the lens of Bitcoin.
Brandon shares his journey into Bitcoin, starting the Green Candle (@Greencandleit) media company, and his mission to make finance more accessible and enjoyable. He discusses the potential triggers for a collapse of the current system. Brandon emphasizes the importance of understanding the charade of the fiat system and the need for a more cheerful and relatable approach to educating people about Bitcoin. We talk about the breakdown of the American dream, the transition of power to #Bitcoiners, what macro folks miss in their analysis, plus the three cogs of #Bitcoin: philosophy, energy, and development AND lastly his love for some Bitcoin Trading Cards to orange pill the pre-coiners.
Connect with Brandon here:
https://x.com/Greencandleit?s=20
https://x.com/bkeys1010?s=20
Presented by @Bitcointradingcards Bitcoin Trading Cards
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:13 Orange Pill Journey
08:15 Start & Evolution of Green Candle
12:30 Vision for Green Candle Company
15:16 Motivation & Mission in the Bitcoin Space
23:12 Macro Environment
26:12 Views on Fed Meetings & Macro
30:41 What Macro Experts Miss
34:25 Fragility of the Current System, Potential Triggers
36:16 Potential Impact of Inflation on 3rd World
39:27 The Breakdown of the American Dream
44:13 The Transition to a Bitcoin Standard
47:31 The Transition of Power to Bitcoiners
53:02 The Need for Pain in Education
59:45 The 3 Cogs of Bitcoin
01:00:08 Word Association & BTC Trading Cards
#BitcoinETF #BitcoinHalving
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Mar 9, 2024 • 23min
How bitcoin continues to eat every other asset and path to global money.
How bitcoin continues to eat every other asset and path to global money.
Summary:
This conversation explores the lessons from hyperinflation, the dangers of fiat currency, the power of government and individualism, the importance of knowing your rights, the collapse of banks and wealth confiscation, and the impact of hyperinflation on families. It also discusses the fragility of trust in financial institutions, the consequences of revealing the truth, the challenge of educating the public, and the fear and triggering effect of the truth. The conversation highlights the reality of economic collapse, the importance of preparing for the future, and the growing dominance of Bitcoin. It also explores the transition to a Bitcoin standard, the manipulation of asset classes, and the limitations of fiat currency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cash and businesses, the need to rebuild a fair and just world, and the alignment of incentives with Bitcoin. It concludes with a call to action to question everything and seek truth.
Chapters:
00:00 Lessons from Hyperinflation
01:22 The Dangers of Fiat Currency
02:28 The Power of Government and Individualism
03:24 The Importance of Knowing Your Rights
03:54 The Illusion of Government Control
04:22 The Collapse of Banks and Wealth Confiscation
04:52 The Impact of Hyperinflation on Families
05:22 The Fragility of Trust in Financial Institutions
06:23 The Consequences of Revealing the Truth
07:04 The Challenge of Educating the Public
08:02 The Fear and Triggering Effect of the Truth
09:09 The Reality of Economic Collapse
09:39 Preparing for the Future
10:19 The Importance of Accountability and Humility
11:01 The Growing Dominance of Bitcoin
12:29 The Network Effect and the Future of Bitcoin
13:29 The Transition to a Bitcoin Standard
14:26 The Manipulation of Asset Classes
15:52 The Challenges of Real Estate Investment
17:46 The Limitations of Fiat Currency
19:12 The Importance of Cash and Businesses
20:32 Rebuilding a Fair and Just World
21:39 The Alignment of Incentives with Bitcoin
22:36 The Opportunity of the New Monetary System
23:39 The Power of Education and Transformation
24:12 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
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Mar 8, 2024 • 8min
The UNREAL growth of Nancy Pelosi's NVIDIA calls in just over 3 months
The UNREAL growth of Nancy Pelosi's NVIDIA calls in just over 3 months
Takeaways:
- Nancy Pelosi's investment success is highlighted, raising questions about the integrity of political leaders.
- Bitcoin is presented as a solution to financial problems and misallocation of resources caused by fiat currency.
- A call for a revolution in thinking and a radical shift in narrative is made.
- The importance of choosing a money that doesn't steal value through inflation is emphasized.
- Changing the culture and educating people is seen as a way to promote freedom and prosperity.
- Bitcoin is praised for aligning incentives and decreasing costs, leading to a better standard of living.
- The corrupt nature of the fiat world and the need for transparency in politics are discussed.
- The conversation concludes with a call to question everything and support the Bitcoin movement.
Chapters:
00:00 Congratulations to Nancy Pelosi
02:20 Bitcoin fixes this
03:08 Creating a revolution
04:58 Choosing a money that doesn't steal
05:53 Changing the culture
06:09 Bitcoin aligns incentives
07:09 The wellspring of corruption
08:03 Closing remarks
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Mar 7, 2024 • 9min
Wokeness and thought crimes will end across the world when this happens.
Wokeness and thought crimes will end across the world when this happens.
Summary:
The conversation discusses the importance of Bill C-63 in Canada and its potential impact on Western countries. It highlights the need for electing the right people in power and the implications of the bill on free speech. The concept of thought crimes and moral relativism is explored, along with the idea of using the system against itself. The conversation also delves into the collapse of the system, the debt-based monetary system, and the advantages of Bitcoin. The importance of deflation and sound money is emphasized, and the conversation concludes with a call to question everything and do thorough research.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Importance of the Bill
02:16 Discussion on Bill C-63
03:36 Implications for Western Countries
04:28 Thought Crimes and Moral Relativism
05:30 Using the System Against Itself
06:25 Collapse of the System
07:21 Debt-Based Monetary System
08:19 Legacy System vs Bitcoin
09:17 Deflation and Sound Money
10:13 Conclusion
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Mar 5, 2024 • 7min
Three BIG keys to prosperity and abundance moving forward.
Three BIG keys to prosperity and abundance moving forward.
Summary:
The conversation explores the importance of preparation, resilience, and independence in achieving prosperity. It highlights the flaws of a broken monetary system and the misalignment of incentives between the government and the people. The need to choose a different form of money, such as Bitcoin, is emphasized. The discussion also delves into the experiences of hyperinflation and wealth confiscation, showcasing the risks of relying on centralized sources. Building wealth through independence and natural law is presented as a solution, while caution is advised regarding third-party instruments.
Chapters:
00:00 Preparation and Resilience
01:28 Choosing a Different Money
03:17 Freedom from Centralized Sources
04:45 Bail-ins and the Fiat World
05:15 Building Wealth through Independence and Natural Law
06:32 Experiencing Hyperinflation and Wealth Confiscation
07:02 The Risk of Third-Party Instruments
07:30 Getting Real and Being Accountable
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Mar 5, 2024 • 7min
Bitcoin IS the monetary savings asset humans have been looking for.
Bitcoin IS the monetary savings asset humans have been looking for.
Summary:
Bitcoin is making significant progress in terms of fiat price and is seen as a new monetary system. It is considered the purest form of money in human history and has the potential to change civilization. Understanding the properties of money and the flaws of the current fiat system is crucial. Despite the growing interest in Bitcoin, its fundamentals, such as hash rate and network users, continue to strengthen. Patience is key in navigating the Bitcoin journey, as it is a long-term savings tool. Bitcoin aligns incentives and aims to create a better financial system that benefits all people. Questioning the existing system and seeking truth is essential in this revolution.
Takeaways:
Bitcoin is not just a cryptocurrency but a new monetary system that aims to replace the current fiat system.
Understanding the properties of money and the flaws of the current system is crucial in comprehending the value of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's fundamentals, such as hash rate and network users, continue to strengthen despite fluctuations in interest.
Patience is key in the Bitcoin journey, as it is a long-term savings tool with the potential to change society.
Questioning the existing system and seeking truth are essential in the Bitcoin revolution.
Chapters:
00:00 Bitcoin as a New Monetary System
01:23 Bitcoin as Money
03:21 Bitcoin's Growing Interest
04:20 Bitcoin's Fundamentals
05:17 Patience and the Long-Term Vision
06:09 Bitcoin's Impact on Society
07:06 Building a Better Monetary System
07:34 Questioning Everything and Seeking Truth
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Mar 3, 2024 • 9min
Why Americans are getting poorer by saving dollars, and how to fix it
Why Americans are getting poorer by saving dollars, and how to fix it
Financial Freedom 2.0: Bitcoin and the End of Traditional Investment Wisdom
Summary:
The conversation discusses the discrepancy between government claims of a strong economy and the reality of mounting layoffs and economic instability. It explores the flaws of the fiat system and the benefits of using an incorruptible currency like Bitcoin. The obsolescence of taxes for revenue is highlighted, along with the need for personal financial independence. The erosion of trust in society and the value of finite assets are also discussed. The conversation concludes with the idea of a transition to a new world.
Takeaways:
Government claims of a strong economy often do not align with the reality of layoffs and economic instability.
The fiat system is flawed and dependent on government decisions, while Bitcoin offers an incorruptible alternative.
Taxes for revenue are becoming obsolete, and personal financial independence is crucial in uncertain times.
The erosion of trust in society necessitates a shift towards finite assets and self-reliance.
Bitcoin's log chart demonstrates its long-term growth potential, driven by network effects and the destruction of other currencies.
Chapters:
00:00 The Discrepancy Between Government Claims and Reality
01:20 The Flaws of the Fiat System
04:22 The Obsolescence of Taxes for Revenue
05:48 The Need for Personal Financial Independence
06:18 Choosing to Use Your Own Money
07:14 The Erosion of Trust in Society
08:10 The Value of Finite Assets
09:22 The Log Chart and the Growth of Bitcoin
10:41 The Transition to a New World
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