Blue Collar Bitcoin

BTC Sessions(Ben) is a Canadian Bitcoin educator.  He has produced an astonishing amount of content.  He has comprehensive tutorials on Bitcoin wallets, signing devices, and nodes.  If you need help or guidance on Bitcoin related gear, Ben has you covered. We highly recommend his channel.  He is also available for 1 on 1 help and guidance.   We Cover: Degenerate Traders BTC Butt Stuff Pierre Poilievre Inflation Break Dancing Umbrel SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT BTC SESSIONS BTC Sessions (Ben) is a full time Bitcoin Educator.  He has TONS of tutorials available on his YouTube channel, we highly recommend you check them out.  His content walks you through complicated ideas visually.  If you are a visual learner, his content is THE WAY to go.  He also hosts a show every Friday night titled “Why are We Bullish.”   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Why Are We Bullish BTC Sessions YouTube Channel https://www.btcsessions.ca   TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow BTC Sessions @BTCsessions   EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Acclaimed entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher Robert Breedlove joins Josh & Dan for a wild, productive, and cosmic conversation that meanders through a number of topics inside and outside Bitcoin. WE COVER: Bitcoin as insurance on central banking Why dogma is unhealthy How fiat violates private property Spirituality, religion & Christianity Rob’s move away from Santa Clause Sex on your birthday...& much more SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT ROBERT BREEDLOVE: Robert Breedlove is an acclaimed entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher. He's possesses a truly special voice and perspective, with writing and speaking skills that boggle the mind. Rob characterizes himself as a freedom maximalist, someone deeply passionate about defending human rights of life, liberty & property. He’s come to Bitcoin because of the way he believes it advances of individual sovereignty & freedom in the world.  He is the host of his own podcast, the "What Is Money?" Show, and he regularly appears on other podcasts and media outlets. He’s had riveting discussions with the likes of Michael Saylor, Eric Weinstein, Preston Pysh, Jordan Petersen and the list could go on.  He co-authored the book "Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption, and Redemption of Money," and he regularly posts robust articles on Medium. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Rob's Articles (Read them...like now!) "What is Money Show" BTC001 w/ Robert Breedlove & Preston Pysh Robert Breedlove & Lex Fridman Podcast Episode Robert Breedlove on The Jordan B. Peterson "Thanks God For Bitcoin" Book (Breedlove is one of the authors) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Robert Breedlove @Breedlove22 EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Preston Pysh, co-founder of the Investor’s Podcast Network, joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin.  Preston has had an enormous impact on the two of us.  He has a remarkable gift for taking complex topics and simplifying them for a general audience.  This 1.5 hour discussion is a must listen for anyone interested in improving their understanding of Bitcoin, human nature, and the world at large.  Preston has a contagious optimism for the future matched by few—this was a true honor. We Cover: Transition to Bitcoin Societal Discontent Yield Curve Control Mark Cuban Family Generosity and Karma SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT PRESTON PYSH: Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network.  He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson.  In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss. If you are impressed by someone's knowledge, it's probably because they have an insatiable hunger and passion for learning. Preston is a notoriously voracious reader who inspires audiences to research, think critically, and trust but not verify. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW The Investors Podcast Network We Study Billionaires Prestons recommended reading list TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Marty Bent joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin mining and how energy companies are understanding this asset.  Marty is a huge contributor in the space with his Podcast Tales from the Crypt and his daily newsletter Marty’s Bent. We Cover: Bitcoin Mining 51% attacks POW vs. POS Bitcoin Simps Freedom SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT MARTY BENT: Marty Bent is a HUGE contributor in the Bitcoin space.  He hosts the Tales from the Crypt podcast which covers the gamut of everything Bitcoin.  He has been involved in Bitcoin since 2013.  Marty has strong opinions about the direction the world is headed in, we largely agree with his concerns. Marty also Co-Hosts the Rabbit Hole Recap weekly with @Odell.  You can read his musings on a daily basis by subscribing to his daily newsletter- Marty’s Bent.   Marty has previously worked for Great American Mining, and currently contributes to Ten31.  Ten31 is a venture fund that invests in Bitcoin startups.   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Tales From the Crypt Marty’s Bent Great American Mining Ten31 TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Marty Bent @martybent EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Joe Carlasare joins Josh & Dan to talk current and future market conditions as well as how the game theory behind Bitcoin might play out in years/decades to come. We Cover: Can Bitcoin be banned? Where the Fed's balance sheet may go this decade Blacklisted Bitcoins and fungibility concerns Joe's mid term price targets Shy Joe considers himself a "Bitcoin MONEY maximalist" SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT JOE CARLASARE: Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he  provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast. Josh & Dan both agree Joe is one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners alive. He has the depth of knowledge and the breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from financial markets to legal and political landscapes to more deep philosophical and game theoretic discussions. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Inside Bitcoin Podcast TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

In this episode we are honored to be joined by Bitcoin Q+A.  Q+A is the proprietor of Bitcoiner.guide.  This is a site devoted to teaching all about Bitcoin.  If you have questions about anything, ranging from wallets, to nodes, to the lighting network-Q+A has you covered. We Cover: What is Cold Storage Hardware wallets, AKA signing devices Software Wallets Bitcoin Nodes How to protect yourself from men with wrenches SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT Bitcoin Q+A: Bitcoin Q+A is a passionate Bitcoiner with a gift for teaching others how to perform some of the more technical aspects of Bitcoin.  He has put together a superb website, where you can learn how to use: Hardware Wallets, Nodes, Coinjoins, Nodes, lightning network, ect.  He has devoted a TON of time to help others and it is MUCH appreciated.  Bitcoiner.guide More recently he has contributed to the development of a new hardware wallet.  The Passport.  This is a cypherpunk style signing device that promises to be more user friendly than the ColdCard. You can check out the Passport here- foundationdevices.com ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Passport Hardware Wallet Bitcoiner.guide Citadel Dispatch with Bitcoin QA TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Bitcoin Q+A @BitcoinQ_A EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Jim Crider, a CFP & Bitcoin bull, joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin & broader financial planning. We Cover: Why Bitcoin is the best form of money The difference between volatility & risk Bitcoin Mining Stocks, GBTC, Bitcoin ETFs What to do with retirement accounts Bitcoin tax strategies SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT JIM CRIDER: Jim Crider is a husband, dad, and CEO of Intentional Living FP. Before starting Intentional Living FP, Jim worked primarily with the standard clients of most wealth management firms—financially successful families seeking guidance with the wealth they’ve accumulated over decades. While Jim cherishes each client he’s served, he came to find the clients he enjoys most: families that desire to achieve early financial independence for the sake of spending significant time with the people they care about, doing the things they love. Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the message he tells every client he works with is that his role is to guide them to where their lives and money intersect so they can live the life they want to live.  ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Intentional Living Financial Planning "Gradually. Then Suddenly" series by Parker Lewis TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Jim @JimCriderTX EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Natalie Brunell joins Josh & Dan for a fun and free flowing discussion regarding the trajectory of capitalism & freedom in the 21st century...and the role Bitcoin might play in maintaining these ideals. We Cover: Bitcoin and immigration The perils & miseries of socialism and communism Why American ideals may be eroding Bitcoin as digital property Why the Fed is between a rock & a hard place Ron Burgundy & Veronica Corningstone SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT NATALIE BRUNELL: Natalie is a Polish-American television news personality, investigative journalist, podcast host and educator.  She is a senior correspondent and investigative reporter for Spectrum News 1 Las Angeles as well as an adjunct Instructor at the USC in the school of communication and journalism.  Most recently she is the host of the 'Coin Stories Podcast' where she speaks to some of the most renown Bitcoiners in the world. NATALIE'S MATERIAL & ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Coin Stories Podcast (also on all major pod apps) Bitcoin for Women: https://btcforwomen.com/  "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous "The Fiat Standard" by Saifedean Ammous TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Natalie @natbrunell EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dan and Josh discuss the elephant in the room, public pension plans.  We opine about exposure to Bonds and lack of BTC exposure in these defined benefit plans. We Discuss: Bond exposure in Pensions Why BTC is a no brainer Cat food How a 1% BTC position can improve a portfolio What we would do to improve performance SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, sits down with Josh & Dan to discuss why Bitcoin is the world's best freedom technology.  We Cover: Why Bitcoin is a dream for human rights activists Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse for Freedom The cypherpunks & founding fathers of America The 4th turning Bitcoin ETFs SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT ALEX GLADSTEIN: Alex is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation.  He has also served as Vice President of Strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum since its inception in 2009.  His writing and views on human rights and technology have appeared on a long list of major media outlets across the world including The Atlantic, BBC, CNN, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and the list could go on.  Since 2017 he’s become obsessed with Bitcoin.  He co-authored "The Little Bitcoin Book" in 2019 and more recently he’s been rolling out an article series at Bitcoin Magazine. ALEX GLADSTEIN MATERIAL: Alex's Bitcoin Magazine Articles (read them ALL!!) The Little Bitcoin Book  Human Rights Foundation Oslo Freedom Forum TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Alex @gladstein EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com