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Jul 11, 2022 • 2h 3min
Robert Malka: Bitcoin, Culture, Nietzsche, and Insights from a Life of Sign Language Interpreting
I first heard of Robert on the Wake Up podcast with Aleks Svetski.
I was intrigued by his life experiences, and I enjoyed his perspective and many of his insights, so I thought it would be fun to invite him on the podcast for a chat.
Enjoy!
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More from Robert:
TWITTER: @rjmalka
WEBSITE: https://www.malkarobert.com
YOUTUBE (WITH 'RAP GOD'): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wPUT6IOLEs
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

Jul 2, 2022 • 2h 46min
Friday Hang with Erik and Gigi
Erik and Gigi are some of my closest friends, so on a recent Friday we decided to get together for a catch-up and a chat.
This podcast is basically us just hanging out and shooting the shit for nearly 3 hours, so I'd recommend not listening if you're looking for dense 'knowledge acquisition'. If you just want to be a fly on the wall for a few crazy bitcoiners having a chat, then go for it.
Enjoy:)
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More from Gigi:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dergigi
WEBSITE: https://dergigi.com
More from Erik:
TWITTER: @Erikcason
WRITING: http://cryptosovereignty.org
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 50min
Bitcoin Plebcast w/ Seb Bunney: Why and How Does Bitcoin Influence What We Strive to Achieve / Become?
Seb hit me up recently saying that he found the concepts contained in 'Money Messiah' (a recent written work of mine) interesting, and he was wondering if I'd be open to having a discussion about my motivations in writing it, as well as to share his own experiences and thoughts which have emerged as a result of pursing a deeper understanding of bitcoin.
There's nothing I like more than a good chat with a humble bitcoiner, so that's what we did.
Enjoy!
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More from Seb:
TWITTER: @sebbunney
WEBSITE: lookingglasseducation.com
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 35min
Bitcoin Motorcycle Tour: Driving a Harley Across America Visiting Bitcoin Meetups
Sidd is currently driving his Harley around the US, hitting as many bitcoin meetups as he can along the way, and I thought it would be interesting to have a chat about his experiences and observations.
Enjoy:)
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More from Sidd:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CaptainSiddh
LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/bitcointour
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 16min
Bitcoin Plebcast: Decriminalization & The Parallels Between Bitcoin and Psychedelics
DecrimNat hit me up saying she'd love to come on and discuss bitcoin and psychedelics.
Right up my alley.
Enjoy:)
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More from DecrimNat:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DecrimNat
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

May 28, 2022 • 1h 30min
Bitcoin Plebcast: Developing a New Perspective Through Bitcoin w/ Liam Ball
I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss).
Liam hit me up saying he's recently been thinking a lot about bitcoin's 'proof of work', and how it's influencing his view in a variety of other areas of his life, and wanted to talk.
So we had a chat.
Enjoy:)
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More from Liam:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/modernonmaui
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

May 25, 2022 • 1h 18min
Bitcoin Plebcast: Energy, ASICs, Sats Flow, & Sovereignty w/ Shaun Ausenhus
I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss).
Shaun, a bitcoin mining enthusiast in Canada, hit me up saying he'd like to chat about bitcoin mining, its various aspects, and the implications for the future of energy/humanity.
So we had a chat.
Enjoy:)
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More from Shaun:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ausenhus
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

May 21, 2022 • 1h 36min
Bitcoin Plebcast: Wine-Maker on a Bitcoin Standard w/ Ben Justman
I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss).
Ben, a winemaker in Colorado, hit me up saying he'd like to discuss his bitcoin journey, and his methods and attempts at orange-pilling no-coiners.
So we had a chat.
Enjoy:)
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More from Ben:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BJusty1
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA

May 19, 2022 • 2h 2min
Erik Cason Series EP 4: Exploring the 'Monopoly on Violence' in a Hyperbitcoinized World
Erik Cason, a brilliant thinker and writer, explores justice in a hyper bitcoinized world, the importance of self-defense and protecting Bitcoin, and the potential impact of Bitcoin on society. They emphasize focusing on principles and values, discuss freedom and liberation, and highlight the transformative potential of Satoshi Nakamoto's creation.

May 13, 2022 • 2h 32min
Conversations w/ Gigi Part 1
Gigi is a dear friend, colleague, and phenomenal contributor to the bitcoin space.
Over the course of the last couple years we’ve had several (over 50?) calls where we mostly just hang out and discuss bitcoin. At least for me, they always end up being extremely enjoyable, interesting, and useful in helping me to explore and refine certain ideas, and generally push forward my understanding of the many aspects of bitcoin.
Instead of relegating them all the the ether (or google’s servers), we finally decided to start recording some, in the event that anyone else might find them entertaining, useful, supportive, or otherwise worth listening to.
So, this is the first.
Enjoy.
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More from Gigi:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dergigi
WEBSITE: https://dergigi.com
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Visit them at Coinkite.com, to learn more about the great features of this wallet, and the other awesome products they have available for self-sovereign bitcoin enthusiasts.
If you (or someone you know) need a little help with setting up your Coldcard / custody solution, visit bitcoinsupport.com to browse packages available for making sure you get set up securely and properly.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA
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