

Alfalfa Podcast
Arman Assadi, Stephen Cesaro, Nick Urbani, and Eric Johanson
Four entrepreneur and investor friends seeking the edge in money and meaning 🌾
Join Arman Assadi, Nick Urbani, Stephen Cesaro, and Eric Johanson live every Wednesday at 5 PM Pacific (PST).
We are a community first and have been called "the best place on the internet". Hop into the intellectual sh*tshow that is our Discord community for daily shenanigans as we pursue wealth and fulfillment.
👉 All links and socials at alfalfapod.com
Join Arman Assadi, Nick Urbani, Stephen Cesaro, and Eric Johanson live every Wednesday at 5 PM Pacific (PST).
We are a community first and have been called "the best place on the internet". Hop into the intellectual sh*tshow that is our Discord community for daily shenanigans as we pursue wealth and fulfillment.
👉 All links and socials at alfalfapod.com
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Sep 30, 2022 • 50min
63. MONEY | Will Big Banks Ruin The Tokenization of Finance?
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:35) Alfalfa Rounds (12:00) The Bank of France's Kinda Knows What They're Talking About???(16:50) Is Regulation Needed?(19:40) Money is Always Evolving(23:20) The EU is Innovating(26:00) Bullish Quote(29:00) Regulation of Privatized Stablecoins(35:00) Build A Product That People Want(36:45) Enhancement Through Programmability (39:50) The Environmental Factor(45:35) Where Does Bitcoin Fit In?(49:15) Closing ThoughtsEpisode Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_9GrgvNkxYCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 28, 2022 • 55min
62. LIFE | How to Unplug & De-stress in a Chronically Online World
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(04:25) The Stress of Being Chronically Online(10:15) We All Go Through This(12:25) The Daily 8: Stopping the Pendulum(17:00) The Internet’s is a DRUG(20:10) How to Step Away(29:45) Structure is Freedom(41:00) Optimizing for Well-Being(53:30) Closing ThoughtsCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 26, 2022 • 48min
61. POLITICS | Ron DeSantis: Savvy Politician or Human Trafficker? Let the Games Begin!
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro & What's Happening?!(03:20) More Details & Thoughts(05:20) Cruel Political Stunt OR Hilarious Troll?(09:48) Would Any Other Politicians Make This Move?(11:07) Is This How We Would Treat Average US Citizens?(20:15) Understanding the Inherent Risks(21:55) Democrats Response(27:05) Is DeSantis A Political Mastermind?(28:45) What Will The Elections Look Like?(33:35) A Full Blown Civil War(42:51) What Are The Consequences Of This?(44:00) Closing Thoughts & WOATSCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 23, 2022 • 50min
60. MONEY | ETH & BTC Tank! Our Thoughts Post-Merge
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro & Eric's Wedding(03:15) Shout Out to the Discord!(04:00) Alfalfa Rounds - Stephen Has Been Selling All the ETH(10:20) Arman Bought BTC?!(11:30) Everyone Should Have a Degen Wallet(12:15) A Special Gift From A Discord Member(15:45) FOMC Day(16:45) No More Hope For Bulls(17:55) The Market Got the Memo(21:55) Recency Bias as an Investor(26:15) Time Horizons Are Everything(29:00) The External Risks For Crypto(31:10) What Will Regulation For ETH Look Like?(36:13) A Game of Coins ETH vs. BTC(40:10) BTC is an Entry Point to Crypto(43:32) Will There Be A Winner Take All?(45:25) So Many Outside Factors Now(48:15) Arman's Experienced Death and Rebirth(49:15) Closing ThoughtsCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 13min
59. LIFE | Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms): Dangerous Drug or Pathway to Consciousness
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:30) Arman's Journey in Mexico(05:45) Treating Psilocybin With Respect(07:45) You Can Achieve Similar States of Mind Without Drugs(10:30) Psilocybin In A Therapeutic Vs. Spiritual Setting (13:00) Bringing Intention Into Your Journey(14:00) The Value Of An Intentional Vs. Unintentional Trip(16:45) Arman's Change Of Perspective(19:55) What Did The Ceremony Look Like?(25:00) An Intellectual Vs. Explorative Experience(26:45) The Mushrooms Have Kicked In(30:10) The Stoned Ape Theory(33:00) Finding The True Nature of Reality(36:20) Becoming One With Consciousness (40:00) Grappling With Death(42:30) Measuring A Mystical Experience(47:45) Empirical Evidence of The Positive Effects(48:15) Arman's Experienced Death and Rebirth(51:55) Duking It Out With A Warrior Spirit(54:00) Stephen Saw Color For The First Time(57:15) Eric's Ego Dissolution(58:35) More Certain About Existence Than Ever Before(1:00:00) A Timestamp On Life (1:02:00) Praying For The First Time(1:04:30) Why This Is A Positive Opportunity(1:06:15) Opening Up To The Environment(1:07:45) Closing Resources & ThoughtsEpisode Resources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6707356/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203697/https://www.trippingly.net/lsd-studies/2018/5/22/the-mystical-experience-questionaire-30-questionshttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press_releases/2006/griffithspsilocybin.pdfhttps://acasadevidro.com/alan-watts-1915-1973-mystical-experience-psychedelics-full-article/Check out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and Instagram👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are person

Sep 19, 2022 • 60min
58. POLITICS | The “Veil of Ignorance”, Duality of Billionaires, and Restructuring Society
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Check out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 24min
57. MONEY | Merge Livestream: Biggest Event In Crypto History (ft. David Hoffman)
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾🏷 Check out Eight Sleep: https://bit.ly/eightsleepalfalfa👉 Use code ALFALFA at checkout for a special discount.🏷 Check out Dry Farm Wines: https://bit.ly/dfwalfalfa👉 Use our link for an extra bottle for one penny! Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:15) Mainstream Medias Are Missing the Mark on the Merge(05:20) Energy Efficiency is All the Buzz (07:05) Where Will the Narrative Go Next?(08:15) Fun & Alfalfa Rounds(14:00) Arman's Epic Alfalfa (16:05 on YT Link Below)(18:00) David's ETH-BTC Trade(19:45) Eric's Life V. The Merge(22:45) Charts!!!(26:37) What is the Volume Profile?(30:05) Net Liquidity(31:40) Are We At the Beginnings of A Liquidity Downcycle?(47:00) Miners Shutting Off Their Rigs(51:50) YOU Can Get Ahead with Crypto(52:25) Q&A(56:00) From Non-Trader to Trader(1:03:15) Segmenting Accounts(1:04:25) ETHBTC Ratio(1:07:30) No One Cares About Bitcoin(1:10:00) Clarity Will Take Time(1:15:47) How POS ETH Deals With a 51% Attack(1:18:15) Wrapping Up & The Jackson Hole Right of PassageYT Livestream Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5neZEgF-GYCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any vie👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and

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Sep 14, 2022 • 50min
56. LIFE | Nutrition, Fitness & Beating Back Pain as an Old Man
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:40) Eric's Getting Wedding Ready!(03:10) Experts Are Overrated Aren't They?(05:15) Diet's Work?!(06:00) Monitoring What Your Consuming(07:27) Words of Wisdom(10:50) Eric's Ability to Eat UNLIMITED Persian Food(13:10) Nick's Continuous Glucose Monitor(14:27) Why The CGM is Important(18:35) Milk Alternatives Are A Scam?!(19:40) Stephen Drank A GALLON of Milk A Day??(23:25) The Guy's Fitness Journeys(28:25) Achieving WELL-ROUNDED Fitness(30:05) Have We Peaked?(33:50) The Stephen V. Eric Showdown(34:45) The 80/20 of Health(41:05) Longevity(43:40) Health At 100 Years Old(45:05) Effects of Drinking for the Pod(47:55) Back Pain Alfa(49:20) OutroCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 12, 2022 • 58min
55. POLITICS | Will Bitcoin Save You From Financial Repression?
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro & Arthur Hayes(02:47) Arthurs Thoughts(06:25) Are We At "War" Right Now?(09:45) Defining Financial Repression(19:20) Is War Required for Financial Repression(27:25) Is Arthur Hayes Theory Correct?(34:43) How DO We Survive Financial Repression(37:55) The Power of the USD(40:54) The Power of Stable Coins(43:10) Real Estate?(47:40) Where is Safest in the US?(49:15) Is the Blockchain Enough?(52:00) Underappreciating RAI(55:37) Closing ThoughtsCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.

Sep 9, 2022 • 55min
54. MONEY | Trading Crypto's Biggest Week Ever
Welcome to the Alfalfa podcast 🌾Timestamps:(00:00) Intro & Crypto Merge(06:35) Eric lost the stache!(08:55) Market Thoughts(16:45) Supply Chains(19:20 ) Midterms(21:43) Net Liquidity(29:50) Thoughts on "Fighting the FED"(34:47) Is Data Enough?(42:25) Stephen's thoughts on the 20 Week(46:03) Positions into the Merge(50:12) How to Monitor Success(51:45) Sell the News(53:25) Wrap UpCheck out Collective Shift for crypto insights and alerts, free trial available now and use code ALFALFA at checkout for 50% off your first month.Follow the podcast:Our website with all linksDiscord communityTwitterYouTube full episodesYouTube clipsTranscripts of all episodesFollow the hosts:Arman Assadi on Instagram and Twitter Eric Johanson on TwitterNick Urbani on Twitter and InstagramStephen Cesaro on Twitter and InstagramMusic by: Allie Gross x KOCHDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show. 👉 alfalfapod.comDisclaimer:This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast are intended for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always do their own research. Any views or opinions represented on this show are personal and belong solely to the show.