

The Peter McCormack Show
Peter McCormack
The Peter McCormack Show is a podcast covering politics, economics, free speech, and Bitcoin.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Jack Mallers on Why Bitcoin - WBD857
Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike and a leading voice in Bitcoin innovation, dives into the crumbling fiat system and the transformative potential of Bitcoin. He discusses how debt reflects our relationship with time and imagines running the US economy with Bitcoin at the forefront. Mallers explains Bitcoin's role as a refuge in turbulent times and its ability to outshine traditional investments. He posits that Bitcoin is essential for navigating economic instability, emphasizing the need for modern financial solutions as society grapples with currency debasement.

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 29min
The Bitcoin Evolution with Colin Harper - WBD856
Colin Harper is the editor-in-chief at Blockspace Media. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin conferences and journalism, the evolution of Bitcoin culture, ossification, Nostr and the degradation of political discourse. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-evolution This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26 XAPO Bank - The only way to bank your Bitcoin Ledn - Save. Borrow. Trade.

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
Bitcoin Level 2 with Harry Sudock - WBD855
Harry Sudock is the Chief Strategy Officer at Griid. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in the US, how the mining industry has been on easy mode, what changed after the recent halving and businesses now have to adapt and level up to survive. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-level-2 This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 15min
All In on Bitcoin with Will Reeves - WBD854
Will Reeves is the CEO and a co-founder of Fold. In this interview, we discuss the phase shift that’s happening in Bitcoin right now, the importance of businesses creating satsflow, Fold going public and how Bitcoin is changing the world. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/all-in-on-bitcoin-will-reeves This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26 XAPO Bank - The only way to bank your Bitcoin Ledn - Save. Borrow. Trade.

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 27min
MicroStrategy, Metaplanet, & Real Bedford with Dylan LeClair - WBD853
Dylan LeClair is the Director of Bitcoin Strategy at MetaPlanet and Senior Market Analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro. In this interview, we discuss Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy, and how they are implementing this at Metaplanet. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/microstrategy-metaplanet-real-bedford This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26 XAPO Bank - The only way to bank your Bitcoin Ledn - Save. Borrow. Trade.

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 21min
Protecting Your Bitcoin with Jameson Lopp - WBD852
Jameson Lopp, co-founder and CTO of Casa, shares insights on important Bitcoin security strategies and the rising physical threats to Bitcoin holders. He recounts his harrowing swatting experience, illustrating the dangers of public visibility. The discussion also highlights the role of politicians in the cryptocurrency landscape, specifically touching on El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings and implications for geopolitical dynamics. Lopp encourages a multifaceted approach to security, emphasizing community collaboration and evolving measures to protect investments.

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 47min
Bitcoin Reformation or Revolution? With American HODL & Erik Cason - WBD851
American HODL is an OG Bitcoin investor and Erik Cason is a cypherpunk and author of Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss the transcendent orange political movement, re-forging the American meritocracy, and Bitcoin reformation vs revolution. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-reformation-or-revolution This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26 XAPO Bank - The only way to bank your Bitcoin Ledn - Save. Borrow. Trade.

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
Escaping Hyperinflation with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo - WBD850
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is a Founder & the Chief Strategy Officer of Ledn. In this interview, we discuss mining Bitcoin in Maduro’s Venezuela, the mining crackdown, escaping hyperinflation, shorting fiat, and how the world will come to Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/escaping-hyperinflation This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26 XAPO Bank - The only way to bank your Bitcoin Ledn - Save. Borrow. Trade.

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 6min
Lyn Alden on Japan's Unwinding, US Recession & Social Unrest - WBD849
In this discussion, Lyn Alden, a macroeconomist and investment strategist at Ego Death Capital, shares her expertise on urgent economic issues. She delves into Japan's economic shifts, especially the impacts of yen depreciation on global markets. Lyn connects fiscal challenges with rising youth protests and social unrest, emphasizing how broken monetary systems fuel discontent. The conversation also explores the role of Bitcoin as a potential solution to financial challenges, making the case for personal financial management amidst economic turbulence.

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 22min
Resistance Money with Andrew Bailey, Bradley Rettler, & Craig Warmke - WBD848
Andrew Bailey, is a Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Bradley Rettler is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and Craig Warmke is a Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University. In this episode we discuss their book Resistance Money and the global net-benefits of Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/resistance-money This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26 XAPO Bank - The only way to bank your Bitcoin