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Bitcoins and Gravy Episode #35 SolarCoin and South Korea Sep 29, 2014

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On today’s show I interview Nick Gogerty, co-developer and author of the SolarCoin white paper. Nick talks to us about everything under the Sun including Black Swans, Normal Accidents, Warren Buffet’s Billion dollar Solar and Wind investments, and Nick’s own book, The Nature of Value. Nick also tells us how SolarCoin works to incentivize Solar Energy use and production and how SolarCoin is one of the few altcoins in existence that has genuine Economic Utility. I also interview Paul Bugge, an American teaching English in Seoul, Korea. Paul gives us a look at how the Bitcoin movement is beginning to take off in South Korea and how it’s definitely worth a visit – especially for the great food! RSS Feed = http://feeds.feedburner.com/ltb/BAG CREDITS: Nick Gogerty SolarCoin.org TheNatureOfValue.com The Nature of Value – by Nick Gogerty “In the great tradition of Charlie Munger’s ‘worldly wisdom,’ Nick Gogerty delivers a multidisciplinary approach to finding investment value. Through brilliant graphics and a unique lens, he educates the reader on how to discern investment opportunities that go well beyond currently reported financial results to gain insights into how value shifts over time. Any investor who feels the ‘value investing’ paradigm is lacking in its ability to navigate our increasingly complex world will benefit from the tools Gogerty offers.” —Paul Johnson, Columbia Business School Normal Accidents – by Charles Perrow The Black Swan - by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Paul Bugge Bugge.paul@gmail.com Bitcoins Blues Lyrics and Music by John Barrett 2014, RJM Publishing [BMI] *While I've written a good number of Blues songs in my time, The Bitcoin Blues in an unconventional take on the Blues. You won't hear Muddy Waters, Blind Lemon Jefferson or Eric Clapton influences in this song, but hopefully the reality of my Bitcoin pain and Bitcoin Blues will somehow shine - or otherwise meander through. The Bitcoin Blues Wasted all my time back in ’09 I should have been mining blocks Now all I’ve gotz a Dogecoin rig And holes in my Alpaca socks I got them low down Bitcoin Blues I’m cryin Hear the low down Bitcoin news I ain’t lying to you Low down Bitcoin Blues I’m dyin honey Low down Bitcoin Blues BTC convention came To my hometown at last I had to sell my only bitcoin Just to buy a 2 day pass I got them low down Bitcoin Blues I’m cryin Hear the low down Bitcoin news I ain’t lying to you Low down Bitcoin Blues I’m dyin honey Low down Bitcoin Blues Took a trip to China . . . town For Beef chow mein to go Fortune cookie told me “We no taking bitcoin anymore” I got them low down Bitcoin Blues I’m cryin Hear the low down Bitcoin news I ain’t lying to you Low down Bitcoin Blues I’m dyin honey Low down Bitcoin Blues Went up town to see my CPA For some advice He told me death and taxes son And then just roll Satoshi Dice. I got them low down Bitcoin Blues I’m cryin Hear the low down Bitcoin news I ain’t lying to you Low down Bitcoin Blues I’m dyin honey Low down Bitcoin Blues. Bitcoin Blues was Recorded live at the Laarzen Huis, Amsterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands January 11, 2014. Many thanks to Jan and Mariëlle for the excellent voedsel! ; ) Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many Episodes of Bitcoins and Gravy. Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - East Nashville, Tennessee. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Elijah “Lij” Shaw on fiddle. And a big thank you to my sponsor The Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance: TennesseeBitcoin.org Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave me your questions, comments or suggestions about the show and please speak slowly and clearly. I would love to use your voice on the show and your feedback really is important to me! (NOTE: If you would rather I did not use your voice, please say so on the message and I can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Email me to say Howdy! howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp And if you don’t feel like contacting me, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them!

Bitcoins and Gravy Episode #34 Disappear in the Thieves Emporium Sep 22, 2014

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On today’s show I interview the very talented Max Hernandez, Author of the Novel, Thieves Emporium. Max takes us deep inside this intriguing novel to the badlands – a place where government spying is the norm and where we are all given a choice to either give up our freedoms out of fear, or to be brave and keep our freedoms despite some discomfort. I divide this interview into two segments and dedicate this entire episode of Bitcoins and Gravy to this stunning work of fiction and fact by author Max Hernandez - one of America’s most talented writers and thinkers. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the Optimist expects it to change; and the Realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward RSS Feed = http://feeds.feedburner.com/ltb/BAG CREDITS: Author Max Hernandez Thieves Emporium 2012 Badlands Publishing Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett (Does anyone think I sound like Elvis Presley on this recording? Just wondering) Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded and engineered by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many Episodes. Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - East Nashville, Tennessee. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle. And a big thank you to my sponsor The Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance: TennesseeBitcoin.org Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave me your questions, comments or suggestions about the show and please speak slowly and clearly. I would love to use your voice on the show and your feedback really is valuable to me! (NOTE: If you would rather I did not use your voice, please say so on the message and I can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp And if you don’t feel like contacting me, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them!

Bitcoins and Gravy Episode # 33 Argentina! Sep 14, 2014

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On today’s show I travel all the way to Argentina to the picturesque town of Villa La Angostura for a lively discussion with computer tech guru Arturo D’Elia. We talk about the Argentine peso and how it has tumbled over 20 percent this year. We also talk about how Bitcoin can help the people of Argentina to live happier, more prosperous lives. Arturo D’Elia: Villa La Angostura, Argentina Ode To Satoshi Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Dean Martin – When You’re Smiling Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio - East Nashville, Tennessee. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle. And a big thank you to my sponsor The Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance: TennesseeBitcoin.org Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave me your questions, comments or suggestions about the show and please speak slowly and clearly. I would love to use your voice on the show and your feedback really is valuable to me! (NOTE: If you would rather I did not use your voice, please say so on the message and I can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Want to listen to ALL my old Podcasts? Use this link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/ltb/BAG Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp And if you don’t feel like contacting me, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them!

Bitcoins and Gravy Episode 32: News from the Big Apple & Amagi Metals Sep 08, 2014

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On today’s show I travel to the Big Apple – New York, New York - the city so nice they named it twice - There I have a lively conversation with my very favorite journalist Paul Vigna. Paul writes the popular Bitbeat and Money beat columns for the Wall Street Journal each week and has his finger on the pulse of everything Wall Street and Bitcoin Street. Later in the show I take a trip out West to Denver, Colorado for a second interview with Stephen Macaskill the CEO of Amagi Metals.com. Stephen lays it on the line when it comes to defining true value. He also tells us what he thinks about the future of the U.S. Dollar and more importantly, what he thinks about the future of precious metals . . . and Bitcoin! Paul Vigna BitBeat Stephen Macaskill Amagi Metals Gata.org Ode To Satoshi Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Autumn in New York – Frank Sinatra Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio in East Nashville, Tennessee. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle. And a big thank you to my sponsor The Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance: TennesseeBitcoin.org Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave me your questions, comments or suggestions about the show and please speak slowly and clearly. I would love to use your voice on the show and your feedback really is valuable to me! (NOTE: If you would rather I did not use your voice, please say so on the message and I can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Email me to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit theWebsite: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses: Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LgqYgxLTBPgr8C1JGLLJVLK4ZN1fveprAp And if you don’t feel like contacting me, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. I hope you enjoy listening to my guests as much as I enjoy talking with them!

Bitcoins and Gravy Episode 31: UPS accepts Bitcoin and LibraTax.com Aug 31, 2014

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On today’s show I talk with James Scheele a veteran UPS store owner in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. James started accepting bitcoins at his UPS store a few weeks ago and has no plans of looking back. He tells me about how accepting bitcoins gives small business owners a competitive advantage and how it just makes good sense. I also meet up with Nashville’s own Andrew Le, the lead developer of Libra Tax. Libratax.com is a fast and free way for Bitcoin and altcoin owners to calculate what taxes they would owe, whether they plan to liquidate their holdings or not. CREDITS: James Scheele UPS Store, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Andrew Le LibraTax.com Ode To Satoshi Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by John Barrett at The Tree House Studio in East Nashville, Tennessee. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle. Harmonica tracks provided by Billy O. Longstreet of Nashville, Tennessee. And a big thank you to our sponsor Miktek Audio for providing the fantastic PM9 microphones! Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave us your questions, comments or suggestions about our show and please speak slowly and clearly. We would love to use your voice on our show and your feedback is valuable to us. (NOTE: If you would rather we did not use your voice, please say so on the message and we can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Email us to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit our Website: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses): Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LTwaVGVqzKeKbsfXZCz2g4yJxZj7oPsps And if you don’t feel like contacting us, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy talking!

Episode #30: The Bitcoin Car & The Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance Aug 25, 2014

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On Today’s show we meet up once again with John R. Meese. John is a local writer, speaker and educator and one of the founding members of the Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance (the TBA). John talks to us about Bitcoin regulations, the future of Bitcoin in Tennessee, his recent election to the interim board of directors for the Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance and about the upcoming seminar for Merchants on Tuesday August 26th That’s right, tomorrow from 5 – 6pm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, at 114 N. Church Street. John invites everyone out to learn more about Bitcoin and how to use bitcoin in your business. Included in the deal is fresh deli sandwiches and cold craft beer. And now I’m starting to salivate here. We also take you live to The Toy Box Studio here in East Nashville, Tennessee for a special event hosted by Bitcoins and Gravy. That’s right, John and Lij are thrilled to welcome the Bitcoin Car as they make a pitstop here in Nashville on their trek across North America. This interview features Robbie Davidson, the driver of the Bitcoin Car, Kevin Austin, the Bitcoin Navigator, Mike Walker and Andrea with Bitcoin Trader, the lead sponsor of the Bitcoin Car and a cast of thousands (well ok, dozens) who came out to the studio to take part in this grand event. Cold beer was served along with the best chili in the world made by our very own Angela Roy. Credits The Bitcoin Car Kryptoz.com BitcoinTrader.biz John R. Meese TennesseeBitcoinAlliance.org Facebook Page Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Thanks for listening to Bitcoins and Gravy! Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by Elijah “Lij” Shaw at The Toy Box Studio, East Nashville, TN, and by John Barrett from his roof top crow’s nest. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle. Harmonica tracks provided by Billy O. Longstreet of Nashville, Tennessee. And a big thank you to our sponsor Miktek Audio for providing the fantastic PM9 microphones! Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave us your questions, comments or suggestions about our show and please speak slowly and clearly. We would love to use your voice on our show and your feedback is valuable to us. (NOTE: If you would rather we did not use your voice, please say so on the message and we can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Email us to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit our Website: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses): Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LTwaVGVqzKeKbsfXZCz2g4yJxZj7oPsps And if you don’t feel like contacting us, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy talking!

Episode #29: The World Bitcoin Network & Bitwage.co Aug 18, 2014

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On Today’s show we talk with one of our favorite people in the Bitcoin space, James D’Angelo. James D’Angelo is the charismatic host of the World Bitcoin Network, an educational channel on Youtube dedicated entirely to cryptocurrencies. The World Bitcoin Network provides all of us with technical, educational and philosophical content in exploring the full range of the Bitcoin Revolution. James talks to us about his recent project to incentivize Cap and Trade, the Cost of using cash in America and then he joins us as we psychoanalyze Benjamin Lawsky. This is a don’t miss interview folks. We also speak with Jonathan Chester, the Founder, Chief Strategic Officer and Compliance Officer of Bitwage.co. Based out of Palo Alto, California, Bitwage is the first formal Bitcoin Payroll Service. Bitwage allows employees to both receive a wage AND pay for goods and services in Bitcoin. Through Bitwage, Bitcoin users no longer need to have a bank account in order to enter the Bitcoin space! Bitwage is modernizing the payroll experience by leveraging next-generation payment protocols such as Bitcoin to reduce payroll costs, increase transfer speeds and have access to payroll tools that cannot be accessed through traditional means. CREDITS: James D’Angelo World Bitcoin Network Jonathan Chester Bitwage.co Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, East Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Special thanks to Alex Munõz Guijarro for his excellent pedal steel playing on many of our shows. Thanks for listening to Bitcoins and Gravy! Interviews for this episode were edited and produced by Elijah “Lij” Shaw at The Toy Box Studio, East Nashville, TN, and by John Barrett from the the valley of enlightenment. Theme song “Gravy” by the band, Eleanor Roosevelt with Lij on fiddle. Harmonica tracks provided by Billy O. Longstreet of Nashville, Tennessee. And a big thank you to our sponsor Miktek Audio for providing the fantastic PM9 microphones! Questions or Comments? Bitcoins and Gravy Hotline: (615) 208-5198 Hey y’all! Leave us your questions, comments or suggestions about our show and please speak slowly and clearly. We would love to use your voice on our show and your feedback is valuable to us. (NOTE: If you would rather we did not use your voice, please say so on the message and we can simply reply to your question without using your voice). Email us to say Howdy!: howdy@bitcoinsandgravy.com Visit our Website: BitcoinsAndGravy.com Bitcoins and Gravy Tipping Addresses): Bitcoin: 1ByqQXLTm9JZGSwnfqCCakaifBt3grQkXS Litecoin: LTwaVGVqzKeKbsfXZCz2g4yJxZj7oPsps And if you don’t feel like contacting us, just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy talking!

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