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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 13min

How Bitcoin Rewrote the Rules of Wealth with Andy Edstrom

We cover:🔹 Andy’s path from Goldman Sachs to Bitcoin advocacy🔹 How wealth management is evolving in a Bitcoin world🔹 Why most financial pros still misunderstand Bitcoin🔹 The psychological traps of risk, boredom, and portfolio allocation🔹 How Bitcoin mining grants long-term sovereign access🔹 What the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies means🔹 Why boring wealth strategies might just be the smartestIf you care about legacy, financial sovereignty, or seeing Bitcoin through the lens of a seasoned advisor, this episode will sharpen your thinking and deepen your conviction.🎙 Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and Welcome02:20 – Transition from Wall Street to Bitcoin08:15 – Initial Impressions of Mining Operations13:00 – Changes Since Why Buy Bitcoin19:45 – Clients, Conviction, and Risk Management27:30 – Bitcoin as a Form of Digital Gold34:10 – Wealth Psychology and Market Cycles42:20 – The Rise of Treasury Corporations50:00 – Bitcoin in Comparison to Traditional Asset Allocation57:45 – Strategies for Navigating Bear Markets and Managing Boredom1:04:10 – A New Framework for Sovereign Wealth Funds1:10:00 – Final Reflections and How to Follow Andy🎙 Guest: Andy Edstrom📘 Book: Why Buy Bitcoin🔗 Twitter: @edstromandrew🔗 Firm: https://westcapgroup.comDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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Aug 21, 2025 • 57min

Storytelling on a Bitcoin Standard with Ali Webb

We cover: 🔹 Ali's journey from film school to advertising to Bitcoin 🔹 Why post-production is the hidden backbone of storytelling 🔹 “Bitcoin fixes film” how sound money unlocks original creativity 🔹 The broken incentives of Hollywood and fiat finance 🔹 Why Bitcoin de-risks film funding and protects investor capital 🔹 How low-time preference reshapes both business and personal life 🔹 The cultural shift when artists embrace sovereignty through Bitcoin If you care about art, storytelling, and financial sovereignty, this episode will change how you see the future of creative work. 🎙 Guest: Ali Webb 🔗 Learn more https://www.forager.tv/, https://whtppr.studio/ 🔗 Follow Forager and Whitepaper on X: https://x.com/whtppr\_studio, https://x.com/Forager\_tv 🔗 🔗 Follow Forager and Whitepaper Studio on IG:@forager.tv @whtppr.studio Personal: X: @AliWebb07 IG: @aliwebb_forager🎙 Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:45 – From Film School to Bitcoin 09:30 – Forager Collective & Post-Production 15:20 – Why “Bitcoin Fixes Film” 22:00 – De-Risking Film Funding With Bitcoin 30:15 – Hollywood’s Incentive Traps & Originality 38:40 – Balancing Brand Work & Bitcoin Storytelling 46:20 – White Paper’s First Projects 53:50 – Long-Term Vision for Film & CultureDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 11min

From FIRE to Freedom: Trey Sellers on Urgency, Legacy & Bitcoin

We cover: 🔹 Trey’s path from banking to Bitcoin and why urgency matters 🔹 FIRE vs. “stacking sprint” — why four intense years can change your life 🔹 Common mistakes Bitcoiners make when planning their financial future 🔹 How to balance saving and spending after financial independence 🔹 Why custody is mission-critical and how Unchained simplifies it 🔹 The psychology of wealth: scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset 🔹 Why Bitcoin ownership is just the start — real sovereignty takes action If you care about financial freedom and want a Bitcoin lens on how to achieve it, this episode is for you. 🎙 Guest: Trey Sellers 🔗 Learn more: https://unchained.com 🔗 Follow Trey on X: https://twitter.com/ts\_hodl  🎙 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:45 – Trey’s Background: From Goldman Sachs to Bitcoin 09:30 – Discovering FIRE and Rethinking Retirement 15:20 – Why Bitcoin Accelerates Financial Independence 22:00 – The Stacking Sprint vs. the Marathon Mindset 30:15 – Custody, Inheritance, and Protecting Your Stack 38:40 – Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset in Bitcoin Life Planning 46:20 – Designing a Life You Don’t Want to Retire From 53:50 – Bitcoin as a Multi-Generational Wealth Tool 59:10 – Trey’s Advice for Bitcoiners Building Financial Freedom 1:04:30 – Where to Find Trey Online & Closing ThoughtsDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 15min

The Quiet War Over Money with Efrat Fenigson

We cover: 🔹 Why the EU’s 2025 Digital Euro rollout is a tipping point 🔹 The real difference between retail and wholesale CBDCs 🔹 How governments are quietly reinventing money’s plumbing🔹 The hidden trade-offs of stablecoins and KYC Bitcoin 🔹 Why cash isn’t king — and never really was 🔹 Lessons from speaking truth in an era of censorship and conformity 🔹 How Bitcoin offers an escape hatch — if you’re willing to do the work  This episode is for anyone who senses the old system is cracking, and is ready to learn, question, and build something better before it’s too late. 🎙 Guest: Efrat Fenigson 🔗 Learn more: https://efrat.blog 🔗 Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h

Rewiring Commerce: Bitcoin Solutions with Jason Keil

We cover:🔹 The hidden costs merchants face in a debt-driven economy🔹 Why the medium of exchange is more important than most realize🔹 How Bitcoin helps merchants store value over time🔹 Overcoming practical challenges of accepting Bitcoin payments🔹 Lessons from growing a payments company while staying true to your purpose🔹 The surprising connections between drumming, discipline, and conviction🔹 Why giving back can be the greatest form of abundanceThis episode is for anyone who believes that fixing money can help fix the world — and that real change begins with ordinary people choosing better tools, better incentives, and better ways to serve. 🎙 Guest: Jason Keil 🔗 Learn more about Polaris Payments: https://polarispayments.com 🔗 Explore Bitcoin Payments Advisor: https://bitcoinpaymentsadvisor.comDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 15min

Fix the Energy, Free the People with Brad Cuddy

We cover: 🔹 The gritty reality of flare gas, grid power, and mining tradeoffs 🔹 How Texas became the epicenter for energy innovation 🔹 What the Texas Flywheel is — and why it matters for the world 🔹 Why small, nimble teams drive the biggest change 🔹 The surprising power of public mining sites and radical transparency 🔹 Building a career aligned with mission, energy, and meaning 🔹 What it means to be the change in an abundant future  This episode is for anyone who believes in a better world, built one watt, one sat, and one aligned action at a time.  🎙Guest: Brad Cuddy 🔗 Follow Brad on X/Twitter: @bradcuddy 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradcuddy/ 🔗 Learn more about Cholla Energy: https://chollainc.com/ 🔥 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Who is Brad Cuddy? 06:40 - From Nuclear Dreams to Oilfield Reality 14:12 - Discovering Bitcoin Offshore 20:58 - Becoming the Bitcoin Champion Inside Schlumberger 26:47 - Life at CH4 and Launching the Innovation Lab 34:15 - Hosting the Most Visited 4MW Bitcoin Mine 42:03 - Wind, Grid Power, and Building for the Long Game 49:50 - The Texas Flywheel Explained 57:05 - Why Not Just Flare It? 1:05:19 - Grid Constraints and a New Power Paradigm 1:13:44 - Mining as the Flexible Load of the Future 1:20:30 - Real World Impact: Jobs, Education, and Local Change 1:26:07 - Why “Be the Change” Isn’t Just a Motto 1:30:11 - The Radical Power of Bitcoin in Costa Rica and Africa 1:35:20 - Re-Radicalization and Staying in the Fight 1:41:50 - What Will They Remember About Brad? 1:44:07 - Vibes Capital and the Spirit of Adventure 1:45:33 - Outro and Final ThoughtsDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 16min

Rewiring Wealth: The Emotional Blueprint to Real Freedom with Mike Brown

We dive into: 🔹 Why financial success alone won’t fulfill you 🔹 How to build intentional wealth 🔹 The 3 levels of financial freedom 🔹 What keeps most people from living a wealthy life 🔹 How AI and new technologies are reshaping opportunity 🔹 The best investment you can make (it’s not what you think) 🔹 The link between integrity, values, and long-term success This episode is perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their mindset, align their life with deeper purpose beyond money and financial freedom.  🎙Guest: Mike BrownFollow Mike on X/Twitter: https://x.com/mbrown\_co Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbrown.co/ Connect with Mike: https://unbreakablewealth.com/newsletter/  Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:45 - Mike’s Background05:15 - Financial Success Isn’t Enough12:29 - Finding Integrity Within Yourself17:22 - Intentional Wealth21:05 - What Keeps People From Wealth27:31 - What is Wealth34:24 - The 3 Levels of Financial Freedom43:08 - The Liquidity Pyramid49:19 - AI & Emerging Technology58:53 - The Best Investment You Can Make1:04:29 - Aligning Your Life with Values1:10:17 - Sharing Yourself With The World1:12:04 - OutroDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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May 22, 2025 • 1h 4min

Sovereignty Begins Within | Daniel Batten

Daniel Batten, an environmentalist and venture capitalist, discusses how meditation initiated his journey into Bitcoin. He emphasizes the importance of emotional freedom over asset freedom, revealing Bitcoin's potential to aid refugees and those in oppressive regimes. He challenges the notion of being a 'Bitcoin expert' and advocates for community-based approaches to personal growth. Batten also highlights Bitcoin’s future in becoming carbon negative, linking financial independence with mental sovereignty to inspire purpose-driven living.
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 1min

The Beautiful Grind: Dean Sutton on Energy, Innovation, and Impact

We dive into: 🔹 Building a business anchored in Bitcoin 🔹 The role public markets play in Bitcoin 🔹 The tension between building for AI or Bitcoin 🔹 How to think clearly and advise startups in uncertain times 🔹 What it means to be early and how to survive the wait 🔹 Bitcoin becoming normalized  This episode is for builders, thinkers, and anyone trying to understand where Bitcoin fits into the bigger picture of innovation, and human progress. 🎙 Guest: Dean Sutton Follow Dean on X/Twitter: https://x.com/DeanSutton Follow Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suttondean/Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
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May 3, 2025 • 58min

How A Small Business Can Use Bitcoin for Marketing w/ Ben Justman

We cover:- How a natural wine business and Bitcoin complement low-time preference living- Why Ben Justman built a Bitcoin-first winery in Colorado-  How Bitcoin gave him the mental framework to slow down and build intentionally- Accepting Bitcoin as a small business — not a gimmick, but a lifestyle- How Bitcoin marketing created loyal, values-aligned customers- From wine labels to Lightning payments — how to infuse Bitcoin into branding-  Wine club as a tool to build long-term customer relationships- The challenges of BTC payments with legacy alcohol regulations- The deeper purpose: creating a freedom-aligned life and business-What makes natural wine natural — and why you actually feel better drinking it🎙 Guest: Ben JustmanFounder & Winemaker, Peony Lane Wine🔗 Join the wine club or order online: peonylanewine.com Follow: @BenJustman Website: https://www.peonylanewine.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/BenJustman  00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Wine vs. Bitcoin: Which Came First? 02:00 - Understanding Natural Wine 07:03 - How Bitcoin Changed Ben’s Time Preference 10:00 - Aligning Wine and Bitcoin: A Marketing Strategy 19:23 - Challenges and Benefits of Accepting Bitcoin 25:33 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Business Decision-Making 31:23 - Advice for Businesses Considering Bitcoin 36:43 - Wine and Bitcoin: A Perfect Pairing 42:43 - Ben's New Wine Releases and Marketing 47:20 - The Launch of the Peony Lane Wine Club 52:00 - Challenges of the Wine Industry and Future Plans 58:00 - Final Thoughts on Wine, Bitcoin, and Entrepreneurship 59:40 - Where to Find Peony Lane WinesDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

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