Becoming Sovereign

Today, I’m joined by Jimmy Song.Jimmy is a Bitcoiner, coder, and author of several bitcoin books including Fiat Ruins Everything and Thank God For Bitcoin.We discuss Jimmy’s journey to Bitcoin, what fiat currency is, when America became a fiat culture and the avalanche of negative effects that’s had on our society, why fiat currency ruins everything and incentivizes evil, the characteristics that actually make money money, why bitcoin is the most uncorruptable form of money that’s ever existed, how fiat currency has ruined the western church, and more.It was an honor to have Jimmy on the show.Connect with Jimmy on Twitter HERERead Jimmy's Blog HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Tucker Max.Tucker is a multiple time bestselling author of books like I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and Assholes Finish First, an entrepreneur, homesteader, and Jiu Jitsu brown-belt.We discuss how he went from partying and pursuing women to taking on the immense responsibility of becoming sovereign, the last straw for him and his family that led to them moving out of the city onto a ranch, the power of feeling stupid for 2+ years, why the start stops most people, an important question to ask, and more.It was an honor to have Tucker on the show.Connect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Greg Lapin.Greg is a former law enforcement officer and government contractor with two decades of experience on SWAT teams, government special operations, and depoying to war zones. He’s a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, the founder of Vida Jiu Jitsu, and currently the head professor of Jiu Jitsu at Field Craft Survival.We discuss why Greg has always hated bullies, having his dream of joining the military taken from him, serving as a police officer in New Orleans, serving as a SWAT team member and in government contracting capacities, why the state of the American police is not where it needs to be and how to fix it, being in an officer involved shooting, the miraculous power of jiu jitsu, why you should train jiu jitsu, Greg’s advice to you if you’re on the fence about it, and more.It was an honor to have Greg on the show.Connect with Greg on Instragram HERECheckout Fieldcraft Survival HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guests today are Anjan Katta and Tristan Scott.Anjan is the founder and inventor of Daylight Computer - the world’s first blue-light free computer. Tristan is the host of the Decentralized Radio podcast and working to bring Daylight Computer to the world.We discuss growing up with ADHD, why ADHD is more prevelant than ever, why social media is like an ex you keep coming back to, how the prevelance of blue-light screens is damaging us, the double-edged sword that is technology, why your phone is designed to make you addicted, why big tech companies don’t care, using pain and suffering for good, the toughest part of Anjan’s 6 year journey to launching Daylight Computer, how this computer will change the world, your relationship with technology, and your life.It was an honor to have Anjan and Tristan on the show.Get your Daylight Computer HEREConnect with Daylight Computer on Instagram HEREConnect with Daylight Computer on Twitter HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Jenni Harris from White Oak Pastures.Jenni is the Director of Marketing at White Oak Pastures - a world renowned regenerative ranch in Bluffton, Ga - and the daughter of Will Harris, the owner of the ranch and a veritable legend in American agriculture. We discuss Jenni’s experience going on The Joe Rogan Experience, what it was like growing up with Will Harris as her father, how White Oak Pastures has changed the town of Bluffton for the better, the massive decision her dad made that led to her moving back to the ranch, how small town America has been crushed by the industrialization, commoditization, and centralization of the food system, how rancher’s win, the importance of voting with your dollar, and more.It was an honor to have Jenni on the show.Connect with Jenni and White Oak Pastures:WebsiteInstagramTwitterConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Mark Greene.Mark is a former Navy SEAL with 20 years of service and current USC Trojan and author. His new book "unSEALed" is his guide to navigating life's transitions.We discuss why Mark decide to become a Navy SEAL, his experience in BUD/S, whether or not he was close to quitting during the toughest military training in the world, leadership lessons from his time in the Navy, bombs as an alarm clock in Iraq, becoming an officer, spending time the American legend, Admiral James Stockdale, why transitioning can be so difficult, how to effectively navigate life’s transitions, and more.It was an honor to sit down with Mark; here’s our conversation.Connect with Mark on InstagramGet his book on AmazonConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Zach Top.Zach is a country music artist who’s taking the country scene by storm with his unique twist on the classic country sound greats like George Strait and Marty Robbins.We discuss how Zach got into music, how he’s paved his own lane in a crowded industry, going from playing for 12 people to the most historic venues in country music, how he kept belief in himself while pursuing his dream, the first song he ever wrote, and more.It was an honor to sit down with Zach: here’s our conversation.Check out Zach on Spotify HEREFollow Zach on Instagram HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Nate Pontious.Nate is a veteran of the United States Marine Corp with multiple deployments to Afghanistan, a rancher, an entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast.We discuss Nate’s journey to and through the Marines, living homeless in LA after getting out of the military, how CrossFit gave him the direction he needed to get out of rock bottom and become an elite competitor, the lessons he’s learned from ranching, creativity as a way to heal, his favorite philosophers and more.It was an honor to sit down with Nate; here’s our conversation.Connect with Nate on Instagram HEREConnect with Club Home Bodies HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Tristan Scott. Tristan is the author of “Bitcoin and Beef: Criticisms, Similarities, and Why Decentralization Matters” as well as the co-host of The Decentralized Radio podcast. Tristan was on episode 34 of the show which you can listen to HERE.We discuss how light is a nutrient, why fiat currency has destroyed the nuclear family and why bitcoin will work to fix it, why you should embrace and implement seasonal living, how the EMF radiation of living in a city can wreck your health, the role melanin has in the body, and more.Connect with Tristan on Twitter HEREConnect with Tristan on Instagram HERERead Bitcoin and Beef HEREListen to The Decentralized Radio Podcast HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Kara Smith.Kara and her husband Jeff own and operate Colorado Craft Beef - a ranch in Eastern Colorado founded over 100 years ago by Kara’s family. Kara and Jeff combine the deep history of their ranch with an adaptive approach that allows them to raise the best beef possible while strengthening their community and feeding America. Kara and I discuss how her family founded the ranch over a century ago, how imporant food sovereignty is, what the pandemic taught Americans about the food supply, the impact of wolves being re-introduced on Colorado ranchers, what Americans outside of agriculture get wrong about agriculture, how ranchers win, why Kara trains jiu jitsu with her family, and more.It was an honor to sit down with Kara; I hope y’all enjoy.Get beef HEREFollow Colorado Craft Beef on Instagram HEREFollow Colorado Craft Beef on Twitter HEREConnect on:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube