The Jack Mallers Show

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Ask Jack #7: Am I Too Late To Bitcoin? Nov 06, 2026

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Are you too late to Bitcoin? Jack explains why he believes Bitcoin’s biggest opportunity is still ahead, shares how curiosity shaped his path from college dropout to founder, and discusses raising kids in the AI era and buying Bitcoin without trying to time the market.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.comJoin the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Welcome to Ask Jack1:55 — Am I Too Late to Bitcoin?11:47 — Saving vs. Speculating19:22 — Raising Kids in the AI Era38:01 — Keep Buying Bitcoin or Wait for a Dip?

Hacks, AI and Elections - WTF is going on? Nov 03, 2026

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What the hell is going on? Jack Mallers breaks down election uncertainty, Europe’s debt stress, AI’s growing demand for capital, and the Binance hack. He explains why he sees Bitcoin’s resilience as a signal worth watching as liquidity tightens and cybersecurity risks spread.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — What the Hell Is Going On?
4:30 — Bond Volatility and Treasury Buybacks
9:16 — France and Europe’s Debt Stress
12:33 — Midterms and Iran Escalation Concerns
25:50 — AI Layoffs and the Investment Bubble
35:02 — Debt Refinancing and the Liquidity Squeeze
42:19 — Binance, AI Hacks, and Cybersecurity
51:57 — What Bitcoin’s Resilience Could Be Telling Us
55:37 — Strike Updates and Account Security

Ask Jack #6: Can Wall Street Control Bitcoin? Oct 29, 2026

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Can Wall Street Control Bitcoin? Jack Mallers answers three questions about Bitcoin, wealth, and the future.Why Bitcoin’s fair distribution, proof of work, and self-custody make it fundamentally different from gold, what retirement looks like without “risk-free” yield, and how to think about generational wealth, family, and inheritance.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.comJoin the Revolution: https://strike.me/0:00 Show introduction0:56 Bitcoin vs gold control17:57 Thoughts on retirement30:01 Generational wealth

Can technologies break Bitcoin? Oct 27, 2026

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Can AI or quantum computing break Bitcoin? Jack Mallers responds to Chamath Palihapitiya’s viral claims, breaks down the real cryptographic risks, and explains how Bitcoin could upgrade, including the difficult question of what happens to coins that never migrate.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Breaking Bitcoin?2:21 — Bond Volatility and Europe’s Credit Stress7:52 — Chamath’s Bitcoin-to-Zero Claim19:52 — What Would Actually Break Bitcoin?30:05 — Quantum Algorithms, Mining and Difficulty46:31 — How Close Is the Quantum Threat?53:13 — Can Bitcoin Upgrade?1:03:30 — Satoshi’s Coins and Property Rights1:10:11 — Strike Updates and Closing Thoughts

France Is Burning Oct 20, 2026

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What connects France’s unrest to sovereign debt and the widening wealth gap? Jack Mallers examines the Fourth Turning, Peter Turchin’s theory of societal instability, and why he sees money printing as a driver of generational conflict and Bitcoin as a peaceful way out.

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0:00 — France Is Burning
2:48 — The MOVE Index: Bond Volatility Returns
7:35 — Europe Between America and China
13:31 — Why France Is Vulnerable
21:59 — The Fourth Turning and Why Societies Break
32:08 — Falling Wages and the Wealth Pump
37:29 — More Degrees, Fewer Opportunities
40:59 — When Governments Can’t Buy Their Way Out
47:51 — Bitcoin as Peaceful Protest
51:48 — Strike Updates

Ask Jack #5: Will AI use Bitcoin as money? Oct 15, 2026

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Will AI buy Bitcoin? Jack Mallers explains why he sees a future for AI and digital money, but expects debt and money printing to drive Bitcoin first. Plus, Bitcoin as a monetary life raft, custody trade-offs, and his personal experience with carnivore eating.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.comTimestamps:0:00 — Welcome Back to Ask Jack1:14 — Will AI Use Bitcoin?5:52 — What Actually Drives Bitcoin Adoption?13:18 — Bitcoin as a Monetary Life Raft22:46 — How Should You Store Your Bitcoin?36:16 — Jack’s Diet, Supplements and Fasting54:26 — Ask Jack Your Question

Ignore The Fed - Watch This Instead Oct 13, 2026

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The Fed sets the price of money, but who controls how much credit is available? Jack Mallers explains why he’s watching Treasury volatility, the MOVE Index, and Scott Bessent’s buybacks to understand liquidity and what could drive Bitcoin’s next move.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Ignore the Fed
4:36 — The Global Debt Refinancing Problem
10:52 — Why Treasury Collateral Matters
13:31 — The MOVE Index Explained
21:50 — Bessent’s Treasury Playbook
25:16 — What’s Driving Bond Yields?
33:18 — Bitcoin and Fiat Liquidity
36:07 — Two Paths for Bitcoin
40:38 — Strike: Cash Interest, Stacks, and Security
50:47 — Exploring Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Europe

Lesson 5: Bitcoin vs. Altcoins Oct 09, 2026

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Bitcoin and altcoins sit side by side in your finance app. But are they doing the same job? In Lesson 5 of Bitcoin 101, Jack Mallers explains why he sees Bitcoin as money and most altcoins as businesses, comparing their origins, incentives, governance, and trade-offs.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Bitcoin vs. Altcoins3:10 — What Job Are You Hiring Your Money to Do?9:34 — How Broken Money Turns Everyone Into a Speculator16:56 — The Case for Bitcoin as Money30:01 — Who Controls Bitcoin?33:42 — Why Altcoins Look Like Companies39:46 — Found vs. Founded44:53 — Inside Ethereum’s Presale52:18 — More Features, More Trade-Offs1:06:19 — Can Someone Build a Better Bitcoin?

Ask Jack #4: Is It Time to Sell My Bitcoin? Oct 07, 2026

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Should I Sell My Bitcoin? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about HODLing, finding signal during Bitcoin debates, global financial risk, Bitcoin-backed lending rates, and his AI setup.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Intro2:26 — Tempted to Sell Your Bitcoin?14:35 — Who Can You Trust in Bitcoin?31:40 — When America Coughs, Does the World Get Sick?45:35 — Why Aren’t Bitcoin Loans Cheaper?54:44 — Jack’s AI Setup and Everyday Tools1:04:30 — What’s Next for the Show

Europe Is Screwed Oct 06, 2026

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Could Europe be the first to break in a sovereign debt crisis? Jack Mallers explores his theory that America’s push to rebuild its industrial base could come at Europe’s expense, connecting France’s debt, Japan’s capital flows, and the case for Bitcoin.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Europe Is Screwed
3:00 — Fiscal Dominance and the Debt Spiral
18:41 — Bond Volatility and the MOVE Index
24:01 — Bessant’s Strategy and a New Monetary Order
36:03 — Europe as the US–China Battleground
39:52 — Japan, the Yen, and Capital Coming Home
52:42 — Why France Could Be the Weakest Link
57:37 — Germany and the Euro System
1:02:07 — Bailouts, a Weaker Dollar, and Bitcoin
1:06:51 — Strike: Cash Interest in Bitcoin and Stacks

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