Blue Collar Bitcoin

CFA, CFP & Bitcoiner Morgen Rochard of Origin Wealth Advisors sits down with Dan & Josh to discuss the intersection of personal finance and Bitcoin. This Episode Covers… Personal finance fundamentals Tips to free up your cash flow Bitcoin in tax advantaged retirement accounts Debt – when is it good and bad? Tax strategies for Bitcoiners ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Morgen’s Book Personal Finance Quickstart Guide (https://www.amazon.com/Morgen-Rochard-CFA-CFP-RLP/e/B08LBC9MQL) Morgen’s Podcast “Bitcoin For Advisors” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitcoin-for-advisors/id1572161822) Morgen’s Firm - Origin Wealth Advisors (https://www.originwa.com/contact) SHOW SPONSORS: **CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin! **CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin!  They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet!  Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight) **LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin **COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) TWITTER: Follow Morgen @MorgenRochard, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn drops by BCB to chat with Josh & Dan. This Episode Covers… Escaping hyperinflation How democracies become dictatorships How Bitcoin is a lifeboat during hyperinflation Stablecoins Ethereum Merge Crypto Crash and it’s fallout Risks of BTC financial services Entrepreneurship   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Ledn (Go here for $10 USDC signing bonus) Mauricio's Blog (Bitcoin Economic Calendar) Alex Gladstein Article on El Salvador & Nayib Bukele ("The Village And The Strong Man") **CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin! **CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin!  They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet!  Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight) **LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin **COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ABOUT MAURICIO: Mauricio is a serial entrepreneur from Venezuela.  He is the Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn. His perspective on financial matters is incredibly interesting because of his experience living through hyperinflation in his home country.  Most commentators in the west have a very academic view of inflation, Mauricio and his family have encountered it first hand.   TWITTER: Follow Mauricio @cryptonomista, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc (https://twitter.com/blue_collarbtc) EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Tom Honzik of Unchained Capital drops by BCB to chat with Josh & Dan regarding Bitcoin UTXOs and other tech topics. This Episode Covers… What are UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs) and why they matter?  How to balance transaction fees vs. privacy when it comes to UTXOs? Tom’s thoughts on a variety of other Bitcoin topics, including self custody, fungibility, coinjoins & hardware wallets (signing devices). ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Tom Honzik UTXO UTXO articles (https://unchained.com/blog/author/tom/) Unchained Capital (https://unchained.com/) SHOW SPONSORS: **CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin! **CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin!  They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet!  Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight) **LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin **COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ABOUT TOM HONZIK: Tom is an author and member of the Concierge Team at Unchained Capital.  He has a deep understanding of how the Bitcoin protocol functions, and he’s expert in educating clients regarding Bitcoin self custody, multisig, and UTXOs. TWITTER: Follow Tom @tom_honzik (https://twitter.com/tom_honzik), Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc (https://twitter.com/blue_collarbtc) EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Jeff Booth sits down with Dan & Josh to discuss exponential technological progress, the state of today's monetary system, and why the collision of these 2 realities necessitates a transition in how our species does money. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: "Finding Signal In A Noisy World" (Article by Jeff) The Price of Tomorrow (Jeff's Book) "The Greatest Game" (Article by Jeff)  Ego Death Capital  SHOW SPONSORS: **CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin! **CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin!  They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet!  Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight) **LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin **COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides Here 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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ABOUT JEFF BOOTH: Jeff’s background is overwhelmingly impressive and robust. He built a half a billion dollar businesses, BuildDirect from the ground up, and he’s worked at the forefront of technology change for 20 years. Jeff is the author of well known book “The Price of Tomorrow,” and among many other things, he’s a general partner at Bitcoin venture fund Ego Death Capital. TWITTER: Follow Jeff @JeffBooth, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Luke Gromen of The Forest for the Trees joins Josh & Dan talk macroeconomics, energy, and the FED's current predicament.  Luke is a bellwether of macroeconomic thought.  He is on our short list of trusted voices, and boy did he deliver!  SHOW SPONSORS: **CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin! **CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin!  They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet!  Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight) **LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin **COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides Here 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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ABOUT LUKE: Luke Gromen has become one of the most respected names in the global research sector. Having been in the industry for 20+ years and earning a reputation as a client-focused analyst with an unparalleled ability to make broad connections between increasingly siloed industry news and drawing conclusions that help investors understand the bigger picture. Luke offers unique and insightful research derived from a wide variety of sources that provide a clearer picture of global macroeconomic, thematic, and sector trends. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: The Forest for the Trees Zoltan Pozsar: War and Interest Rates TWITTER: Follow Luke @LukeGromen, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

Justine Harper of Unchained Capital joins Josh & Dan to unpack Bitcoin custody best practices, including inheritance planning, holding private keys, collaborative custody, multisig & more. SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides 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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ABOUT JUSTINE: Justine is the VP of Business Development at one of the highest utility and integrity Bitcoin companies out there: Unchained Capital. Justine is a wealth of knowledge on many fronts, but in particular, she has spent an extraordinary amount of time coaching and teaching people about self custody.  Previously, she headed up the continuing education as well as concierge services at Unchained – walking people with all different levels of tech aptitude through the process of holding private keys, multisig, signing devices, and Bitcoin inheritance planning. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Unchained Capital Unchained inheritance planning webinar Bitcoin Clarity  TWITTER: Follow Justine @MsHodl, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Joe Brown of Heresy Financial is our guest on today's show. Joe has an incredible ability to breakdown complex topics with analogies, we dive into: Inflationary and Deflationary Busts Zoltan Pozsar's Piece "War and Interest Rates" Technical Analysis Trading V. DCA for Plebs The Fed may NOT come to our rescue CBDCs @DazBea easter egg SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides ABOUT JOE BROWN: Joe is the proprietor of Heresey Financial.  His goal is to educate about money and financial markets.  Joe has daily YouTube videos, free courses, and a book list available.  Take advantage and learn as much as you can from him, he provides pure signal. 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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Joe Brown's website Heresey.financial Joe's YouTube Channel  Zoltan Pozsar's War and Interest Rate Piece TWITTER: Follow Joe @hereseyfinancial, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

The extremely articulate Natalie Brunell drops by BCB for the 2nd time. Natalie, Josh & Dan cover topics such as… What the world might like without a fiat reserve currency  Why dance is a full contact sport Why you don’t want to be the only rich person around Bitcoin as a tool for human rights  How Josh & Dan plan to sneak into high profile parties we aren’t invited to at Bitcoin 2023 in Miami SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides 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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Natalie's Website, TalkingBitcoin.com Hard Money Show  Coin Stories Podcast  TWITTER: Follow Natalie @natbrunell, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Dan & Josh sit down with Bitcoin Magazine (Chris Alaimo and Q) to chat about a 3 part series they've recently published in Bitcoin Magazine: “Fixing Broken Fiat Plumbing: A firefighters Take on Today's Precarious Economic Mechanics and How Bitcoin Steps In As An Empowerment Tool For the Middle Class" In this hour they cover a number of topics both in and beyond the articles, including: Currency debasement’s impact on wage earners Why QE is often poorly understood by Bitcoiners Debt vs GDP spirals and what a “soft default” looks like for nation states Why we shouldn't be rooting for global economic meltdown SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides 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, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Dan's 3 Part Series in Bitcoin Magazine "Banks, QE & Money Printing" by Lyn Alden When Money Dies  TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

Jason Sansone is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Bitcoin educator and proponent.  Jason is supremely relatable, a great shot, and a hell of a cook!   We cover: Looking Glass Education When will the FED Blink Bitcoin as Portfolio Insurance Rug n Tugs Cumrocket money laundering Investment Portfolio Construction SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides 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. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Peter McCormack with Jeff Snider (WBD) Bitcoin Portfolio Insurance (Sansone/Foss) Looking Glass Education TWITTER: Follow Jason @Sansone_jm; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com