Blue Collar Bitcoin

BCB155: JAMES CHECK — The Calm Before The Storm Jun 07, 2024

Dan & Josh are joined by James Check (Checkmate) for an On-Chain update. We are happy to report that Bitcoin has a clean bill of health and is set for the bull market to resume!

WE COVER:

CheckonChain
All Quiet on the Bitcoin front
Onchain Analysis
Bitcoin Cucks Gold
Ethereum Basket Case
Trust in Trustless money

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BCB154: STEVEN LUBKA — Trojan Horse Penetration May 18, 2024

Dan & Josh are back together for a ROWDY ROMP with the legendary Steven Lubka (Managing Director, Head of Private Clients & Family Offices at Swan Bitcoin).

WE COVER:

How big an impact is the halving?
The fiscal debt predicament
Constraints to US Gov’t power
Dealing with scams
The unfolding Samourai Wallet case
Bitcoin as a Trojan horse
Making consensus changes on Bitcoin

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BCB153: DAX & E of SeedHammer — Privacy, Paranoia & Hammered Steel Apr 27, 2024

Josh sits down with Dax and E from SeedHammer to discuss cold storage backups. There is never a better time to understand how to protect your sats far into the future than now. We explain the basics of Multi-Sig, the wallet configuration file, and the slow surveillance creep in all aspects of life. We also discuss the future of Multi-Sig solutions.

WE COVER:

Multi-Sig backups
Wallet Configuration File backups
The slow creep of the surveillance state
3D printing sex toys
Trust Minimization
SeedHammer
Future Multi-Sig Solutions

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BCB152: MORGEN ROCHARD — Planning For Generational Wealth Apr 12, 2024

This conversation with Morgen Rochard delves into financial planning for Bitcoin investors, emphasizing long-term strategies over short-term trading to match Bitcoin investments with long-term liabilities. It covers diverse aspects like windfall management, diversification, and risk tolerance, stressing the importance of using tools such as tax loss harvesting to optimize tax implications. Additionally, Morgen and Josh highlight the need for personal reflection and informed decision-making, cautioning against the influence of financial influencers and underscoring the role of thorough understanding in managing investments and potential impacts like those from ETFs on the market.

WE COVER:

Time Horizon is critical in financial planning
Diversification Ideas
Allowing Uncle Sam ONLY the tip
Paying off a Mortgage–Good Idea?
Don’t blindly follow influencer advice
This Bull Run is DIFFERENT

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Shelling Out- By Nick Szabo
Origin Wealth Advisers
Bitcoin For Advisers Podcast
Bitcoin Personal Finance Book (coming soon)

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BCB151: JESSE MYERS (Croesus) — Bullish Predictions & Wealth Protection Mar 31, 2024

Josh & Dan are joined by Jesse Myers. Jesse is now the COO of Bitcoin Asset Management Platform Onramp. In this hour these three cover best practices for protecting large sums of real Bitcoin, and they also unpack potentially bullish headwinds surrounding current Bitcoin market dynamics.

THIS EPISODE EXPLORES...

Why Dan & Josh are basically Navy Seals
What self custody has to do with Firefighter RIT Training
Mult-Institutional Custody
Bitcoin redefining how humans custody assets
How the Yuppie Elite view BTC
Why the magnitude of Bitcoin makes it hard to explain

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“How Best to Describe Bitcoin” by Jesse Myers
“The Internet of Money” by Andreas Antonopoulos

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BCB150: JOHN HAAR — Wall Street Has Arrived...Now What?? Mar 18, 2024

John Haar, Managing Director of Swan Private, joins Dan and Josh for a wide-ranging discussion about the current market dynamics in Bitcoin. John worked for 13 years at Goldman Sachs in the asset management division, so he is well-versed in market dynamics and how Wall Street functions.

WE COVER:

FOMO in the current market
Who is buying the ETF?
Knowing what you don’t know is wisdom
Opportunity in ignorance
Mechanics of OTC desks
Is Microstrategy a buy, hold, or sell?
Mining Stock underperformance

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COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

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BCB149_FRED KRUEGER: ETF vs. Absolute Scarcity Mar 04, 2024

Stanford math Ph.D., former Wall Street Prop Trader, and tech startup guru Fred Krueger joins Josh & Dan to discuss the magnitude and flows behind the new Bitcoin ETFs.

WE COVER:

Reflexivity in Bitcoin
Bitcoin as a Socioeconomic Phenomena
The End of the 4-Year Cycle?
Ethereum ETF?
Bitcoin Supply and Demand
Why There Is No Fair Price For Bitcoin
Fred’s Bearish Case For Bitcoin

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BCB148_DAZ B & SEB BUNNEY: Girth > Length Feb 22, 2024

Daz and Seb make a triumphant return to the BCB studio. This is an open-ended rip session where nothing is off-limits. The conversation inevitably leads to Bitcoin.

WE COVER:

The Problem with Real Estate for the Middle Class
Self Actualization
Sidelined Cash May Can Be Costly
Overleveraging Yourself Is NOT Prudent
Money WILL NOT Make You Happy
ETF Bullishness
Dunking On Permabears
Girth Matters

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BCB147_MITCH ASKEW: Bullish on Bitcoin & Masculinity Feb 14, 2024

Head Analyst from Blockware Solutions Mitchell Askew makes a stop by BCB to explore bullish Bitcoin developments, masculinity, Christianity & more.

WE COVER:

Ski Trips & Semen Retention
Why Higher Education Can Be A Bad Return on Investment
El Salvador vs The United States
How Bitcoin changes global conflict
The current state of Nostr
Why everyone has an ideology
Getting BULLTARDED

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BCB146_MICHAEL DUNWORTH: An Anchor For The Digital Age Feb 06, 2024

Josh & Dan are joined by Michael Dunworth (co-founder of Wyre) for a cosmic romp full of energy and humor. These three explore a wide variety of topics, including why Bitcoin may serve as THE anchor for identity and security issues in the digital age.

WE COVER:

The passage of time
Why is the digital world frying our brains?
What Nicola Tesla would have thought about Bitcoin
Why numbers are like species
LLMs, quantum mechanics, transhumanism, and neuro link
Bitcoin as an anchor for the digital age
Bip 65 and time locking

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BCB145_NVK: Bitcoin Doesn't Care What You Think Jan 30, 2024

NVK, the CEO and co-founder of Coinkite/Coldcard, teams up with Dan and Josh for an in-depth conversation about the latest advancements and technological innovations in and around Bitcoin. Additionally, they delve into why this groundbreaking protocol remains indifferent to public opinion.

WE COVER:

CTV (BIP 119)
Self-custody best practices
NVK’s take on Ordinals
Lightning Network’s limitations
Seed XOR
What’s new at Coinkite?

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BCB144: LYN ALDEN: Why The Bitcoin ETF May Be Overblown Jan 20, 2024

Lyn Alden joins Dan and Josh for a discussion about the newly released Bitcoin ETFs. She also sheds light on some of the subtleties of the traditional financial market. As is always the case with Lyn, she makes the esoteric so approachable that even firemen can understand it.

WE COVER:

The Bitcoin ETF’s
Lyn’s Portfolio Construction
Fiscal dominance
Repo and Reverse Repo
Stage 5 clingers
Broken Money
Why POW is SO important

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BCB143_SEB BUNNEY: The Hidden Cost of Money Jan 13, 2024

Josh & Dan are joined by Seb Bunney, author of the outstanding new book The Hidden Cost of Money. This is Seb’s 11th time on the show, and each time he’s a WEALTH of knowledge and wisdom.

WE COVER:

How fiat harms the average human
Why Bitcoin is a crocodile
Lessons from monetary history
Coffee poops
The slippery slope to authoritarianism
Dangers of free-floating societal anxiety
Resisting extremes

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BCB142_CHRISTIAN KEROLES: Bitcoin Without Permission Jan 06, 2024

Christian Keroles joins Josh and Dan to discuss his shift from Bitcoin Magazine to the Human Rights Foundation, emphasizing Bitcoin's role in enhancing human rights by providing financial freedom. We discuss the confusion surrounding Ordinals in Bitcoin and, above all, why keeping Bitcoin permissionless is imperative.

WE COVER:

HRF and Bitcoin a perfect match
Working at a Bitcoin company
Ordinals, Inscriptions, & BRC-20
Permissionlessness In Bitcoin
Getting BULLISH

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BCB141_PETER DUNWORTH: Planning For $10 Million Bitcoin Dec 29, 2023

Peter Dunworth of BTC Adviser joins Josh & Dan to discuss shark attacks, estate & inheritance planning, and CRAZY potential Bitcoin valuations.

WE COVER:

Being stalked by a Great White Shark
WHY is Bitcoin so unique & so valuable?
What problems is Bitcoin solving as money?
Bitcoin estate, tax & inheritance planning
Self custody, multisig & collaborative custody

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CROWDHEALTH BTC — Visit joincrowdhealth.com/bcb and use code BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $49/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care.

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BCB140_ZUBY: Upending Wokeness Dec 23, 2023

Dan and Josh are joined by Zuby. Zuby is a rapper and podcaster, famous for his outspoken opinions about the state of the world. In this rip, these three discuss how the world became “woke” and what can be done about it.

WE COVER:

What is woke, and how did it happen?
Cancel Culture
Zuby’s take on Bitcoin
Can Men be Women?!
Huge Bulges
Optimism and Mindset
The Myth of Overnight Success

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BCB139_SAM CALLAHAN: The Missing Recession Dec 16, 2023

Sam Callahan, Lead analyst at Swan Bitcoin, joins Josh & Dan to explore current macro headwinds and potentially bullish Bitcoin dynamics.

WE COVER:

A Bitcoin Love story
Broadening your perspective
Where’s the Recession?
Finding good financial & economic data
Elizabeth Warren & the Digital Asset Money Laundering Act
Bitcoin Nation State Adoption
Bullish Bitcoin talk, ETFs
Swan Institutional

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BCB138_JOHN HAAR: Wall Street Bitcoin FOMO Incoming? Dec 09, 2023

Former Goldman Sachs Vice President and current Swan Private Managing Director John Haar joins us for an illuminating take on Wall Street. We discuss Wall Street’s changing views on Bitcoin and what that means for this cycle – Bullish!

WE COVER:

Wall Street's changing tune
Lessons from Goldman Sachs
The scams and collapses badly hurt Bitcoin’s reputation in 2022
Wall Street is resistant to change
Trust the Experts?
Decadent Parties/Wall Street Opulence
HUGE tailwinds for Bitcoin in the next couple years
Bitcoin is Better Gold

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BCB137_BTC SESSIONS: UTXOs, Human Rights & Self Custody Dec 02, 2023

The extremely articulate & intelligent BTC Sessions (Ben) joins Dan & Josh for a fun and substantive chat about UTXO management, self custody, human rights & more.

WE COVER:

Ben’s work with human rights activists & The Human Right Foundation
The Canadian Trucker protests, Bitcoin’s involvement, and Ben’s takeaways
UTXO management
Self Custody best practices
Multisig tips
Bubble Baths
Bitcoin Underwear

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CROWDHEALTH BTC — Visit joincrowdhealth.com/bcb and use code BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $49/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care.

SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For Swan PREMIUM FREE click HERE and use PASSWORD: bluecollarbitcoin

COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

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BCB136_ERIK CASON: Bitcoin Liberation, Empowering Sovereignty In A Digital World Nov 26, 2023

Erik Cason joins the BCB crew for a delightful romp! Erik has a philosophical bent that really appeals to us. Erik does not shy away from controversial ideas, which Dan & Josh feel is vitally important as they seek to overturn every rock in the pursuit of truth.

WE COVER:

Anarchy is NOT what your think
Why is “Crypto” camouflage for Bitcoin
The journey from Socialism to Anarchy
How Bitcoin could disintermediate states
Degen Stories
Erik’s Militia
Civil War
Satoshi’s Legacy

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COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

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BCB135_Surviving The Bull Market Nov 19, 2023

Dan and Josh have a jam session focussing on surviving the BULL Market. This is the advice we wish we were given when we were new to the space in 2017.

WE COVER:

Education is KEY
Nobody knows what is going to happen
Self Custody
Low Time Preference
Mexican Vacations and shitting in the woods
Buying assets not liabilities
Privacy
The out of shape bell curve
Trading is like Masterbating

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Broken Money

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COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

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BCB134_ANDY SCHOONOVER: Fiscal & Physical Health Nov 12, 2023

Andy Schoonover (CEO of Crowdhealth) joins Dan and Josh for a chat about how f**ked the healthcare system is and what needs to be done to fix it. Andy is a serial entrepreneur, this is his 3rd startup, and he is gunning for the healthcare behemoths.

WE COVER:

How did healthcare get so f**ked
Opacity in healthcare is systemic
Pricing absurdity
Distrust in the system
The Man in the Arena
Ice Baths
Habits for good health

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SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For Swan PREMIUM FREE click HERE and use PASSWORD: bluecollarbitcoin

COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Server Lite: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Server One: Perfect for someone who wants to run 25-35 services Server Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com

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BCB133_SAIFEDEAN AMMOUS: Austrian Economics & Brutal Takedowns Nov 04, 2023

Saifedean Ammous (Economist & author of the best selling & seminal book The Bitcoin Standard) lets it rip with Dan & Josh. Gloves are off in this one, and Saif riffs on a variety of interesting & hilarious topics.

WE COVER:

What really is “science”?
Austrian vs. Keynesian economics
How useful is macroeconomic analysis in today’s fiat environment?
How did Saif survive in a university setting?
What skill sets will be marketable in future decades?
Sh*tcoins & Ethereum
Bitcoin’s remarkable dominance
Cast iron vs. stainless steel pans
Takedown of modern art

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CROWDHEALTH BTC — Visit joincrowdhealth.com/bcb and use code BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $49/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care.

SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For Swan PREMIUM FREE click HERE and use PASSWORD: bluecollarbitcoin

COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Server Lite: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Server One: Perfect for someone who wants to run 25-35 services Server Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com

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BCB132_LUKE GROMEN: Back To The Future with Neutral Reserve Assets Oct 28, 2023

Luke Gromen (founder of FFTT LLC) joins Josh & Dan to discuss the current macro environment and where the current trajectory could take us. Luke founded FFTT in 2014 with one goal in mind – to connect the dots between his in-depth analytical work with historical perspectives to help his clients' investment process and improve their outcomes. He’s brilliant, and it shows in this 1.5 hour discussion.

WE COVER:

Gold & Bitcoin
ETF manipulation
Position Sizing
The Debt Spiral Unwind
The importance of Energy
The Multi-Polar World
The world is NOT ending

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CROWDHEALTH BTC — Visit joincrowdhealth.com/bcb and use code BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $49/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care.

SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For Swan PREMIUM FREE click HERE and use PASSWORD: bluecollarbitcoin

COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Server Lite: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Server One: Perfect for someone who wants to run 25-35 services Server Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com

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BCB131_DANNY KNOWLES: Bittersweet Bitcoin ETF Oct 21, 2023

Danny Knowles (executive producer and co-interviewer on What Bitcoin Did) joins Josh & Dan to explore the pros, and more specifically the cons, of a looming Bitcoin ETF. What does an ETF mean for price? What does it mean for digital freedom & sovereignty?

WE COVER:

The next phase of Bitcoin adoption
Unexpected fire alarms
Opportunistic Bitcoin politicians
Inflationary vs. Deflationary money
American obesity
Behind the scenes of What Bitcoin Did

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CROWDHEALTH BTC — Visit joincrowdhealth.com/bcb and use code BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $49/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care.

SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For Swan PREMIUM FREE click HERE and use PASSWORD: bluecollarbitcoin

COINKITE — code BCB for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com

START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Server Lite: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Server One: Perfect for someone who wants to run 25-35 services Server Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com

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Basics_10: How Bitcoin COULD Fail Oct 12, 2023

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 10. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh steelman Bitcoin by taking the other side of the argument and presenting some real issues Bitcoin could face.

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WE COVER:

Deflationary money COULD be bad in some aspects
Stretching ourselves WITHOUT tearing ourselves
The Dollar’s Network effect is STRONG
Nation State bans could be crippling
Technical Challenges
51% Attack
Incentive Problems
Quantum Computing

Other topics covered include:

Fiat dysfunction & BTC to the rescue
How to Buy Bitcoin & dollar cost averaging
Bitcoin not crypto
Swan Bitcoin’s long list of badass products
Dan’s phallus on a trading card

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BCB_Freelance: JON STOKES: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning May 06, 2023

Jon Stokes joins Josh and Dan for a discussion about Artificial Intelligence. A.I. has recently made rapid advancements, the spirit of this discussion is to better understand this technology and its implications for the world. Jon was the co-founder of Ars Technica and is a prolific writer on the topic of artificial intelligence. Jon has a bachelors in computer science from Louisiana State, and 2 advanced degrees from Harvard.

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Basics_05: How Bitcoin Works (Proof of Work & Mining) Apr 30, 2023

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 5. In this chat Daz, Seb, Dan & Josh dive into the mechanics of HOW Bitcoin mining works, and why it is so fundamental to the protocol. Proof of Work is the centerpiece to merging the physical and digital world. This is part 5 of a multipart series.

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03:00 - Intro chat

07:20 - Internet dog scams & the future of internet security

15:05 - What is Bitcoin Mining?

27:00 - Hashing, Blocks, Nonces

48:00 — Bitcoin’s REAL world connection & the halvings

55:00 — The Difficulty Adjustment & Bitcoin keeping its OWN time

01:11:00 — Proof of Work environmental impacts, energy implications & dismantling PoW FUD

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Daz’s pick — Blockchain Demo andersbrownworth.com
Seb’s pick — Bitcoin Mining 101 on WBD w/Harry Sudock
Josh’s pick — Learn me a Bitcoin
Dan’s pick — Immutability and Proof of Work w/Andreas Antonopolous

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BCB106_DAVID BAILEY: Avoiding Virtue Signals, Breaking Up GBTC & Finding a Lover Apr 23, 2023

David Bailey is the co-founder and chief executive officer of BTC Inc. David is an industry leader and evangelist for the decentralized future. David joins Dan and Josh for a thoughtful exploration of tax avoidance, Bitcoiner sensitivity, the GBTC scam, and finding your next lover at the Bitcoin Conference.

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BCB105: PRESTON PYSH: Navigating Economic Turbulence, Fragile Bonds & The Rise of AI Apr 16, 2023

Preston Pysh, co-founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network, stops by BCB Pod for the 3rd time to chop it up with Josh & Dan on a variety of subjects, including 2023 Bitcoin projections, increasing global economic fragility, aliens, artificial intelligence, the ideological impacts of Bitcoin, and the Bible.

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BCB104: JOE CONSORTI: Recession, Real Estate, Banks & Left Nipples (Macro Update) Apr 08, 2023

Joe Consorti stops by BCB for a macro update covering possible looming recession, the state of commercial real estate, the banking crisis, credit markets, Bitcoin’s place amidst the mayhem, and left nipples.

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BCB103_DOM BEI: Work For The HARDEST Money. Apr 02, 2023

Dan and Josh are joined by Dom Bei. Dom is a Fire Captain at Santa Monica FD and former Union President of local 1109. Dom was recently the host at the Strongest Firefighter contest at The Arnold, and is working on his stand up comedy chops. Dom has recently released an article titled “Proof of Workforce” which is linked below.

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Firefighting
Financial Literacy
Counterparty Risk
Our Feelings
Protecting the Middle Class
Pensions

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CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

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BCB102_YAN PRITZKER: Free Markets, Liberty & Sound Money Mar 26, 2023

Dan and Josh are joined By Yan Pritzker, Co-Founder and CTO of Swan Bitcoin. Yan spent the last twenty years as a software developer and entrepreneur focusing on tech startups. Yan is the author of the book Inventing Bitcoin, the best technical book for Bitcoin beginners in our view.

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Current Banking Problems
Fiat Games
Socialism/Communism & The Soviet Union
Targeted Orange Pilling
Bitcoin is for terrorists
Bitcoin Tech

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Basics_04: How Bitcoin Works (A Distributed Ledger) Mar 18, 2023

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 4. In this chat Daz, Seb, Dan & Josh dive into the mechanics of HOW the Bitcoin protocol & network function. They unpack what problems Bitcoin solves and the manner in which it solves them. This is part 4 of a multipart series.

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WE COVER:

What problems did Bitcoin solve & how does it solve them?
Distributed ledgers & decentralization
Security through math, cryptography & game theory
Tokens vs ledgers
Single socks

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Daz’s pick — The Blocksize Wars by Jonathan Bier
Seb’s pick — “A Primer on Bitcoin Mining” from NYDIG
Josh’s pick — “Bitcoin Is Time” by Gigi
Dan’s pick — Inventing Bitcoin by Yan Pritzker

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SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire.
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

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BCB100_BRANDON QUITTEM: Bitcoin is a LIVING Organism (and a sewer rat) Mar 12, 2023

Brandon Quittem, Head of Marketing at Swan Personal joins Dan and Josh for a wide ranging, and downright cosmic discussion.

Procreating
Bitcoin and Energy
Pioneer Species
Mycelium
The 4th Turning
Viking bad behavior
Kardashev civilizations

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SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire.
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

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Brandon is the Director of Onboarding at Swan. He is a prolific author in the Bitcoin space, his writing strikes at the intersection of ecology, evolutionary biology, and Bitcoin.

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BCB099_CK SNARKS & CHRIS ALAIMO: NOSTR, Ordinals & Bitcoin 2023 Preview Mar 04, 2023

CK Snarks & Chris Alaimo of Bitcoin Magazine stop by BCB to unpack nostr, ordinals, compounding decentralization, new developments on Bitcoin, and the upcoming Bitcoin 2023 Conference in Miami.

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START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

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Bitcoin 2023 Conference (Use Code “BCB23” for 10% OFF!!)
Cosmic Bitcoin Podcast w/ CK Snarks
Bitcoin Information Theory by Aaron Segal
Bitcoin 2022 Conference Recap w/ Dan & Josh on Millennial Investing
Why Dumb Networks are Better by Andreas Antonopoulos
BCB087_MATT HILL: Taking Back Digital Sovereignty
OP_VAULT
AnchorWatch

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CK is the General Manager at Bitcoin Magazine. Chris Alaimo is Multimedia Producer at Bitcoin Magazine.

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BCB098_LARRY LEPARD & GREG FOSS: Bitcoin For Boomers Feb 25, 2023

Greg Foss and Lawrence Lepard join Josh and Dan for an uncensored rip! We always appreciate Greg and Larry. Their willingness to give us their unfiltered opinions is a breath of fresh air! This discussion centers around explaining Bitcoin & the current macroeconomic environment to our parents' generation, while ripping apart some public figures who seem disingenuous in their appraisal of this asset.

WE COVER:

Bitcoin explanation for boomers
Foss getting cliffed out on skis
Lepard’s hatred for Charlie Munger and Ivy League cucks
Bitcoin’s ultimate value
Is the bottom in for Bitcoin?

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START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

ABOUT GREG FOSS:

Greg was a high yield bond trader for 32 years. Since retirement he has spent his time and energy educating people about finance. Greg has been instrumental in creating Looking Glass Education, an educational platform designed to educate the world about finance, economics, and Bitcoin.

ABOUT LAWRENCE LEPARD:

Lawrence is a partner at Equity Management Associates. He devotes much of his time to financial education and is generous in sharing ideas. He has a libertarian worldview and has a deep understanding of Austrian Economics. A long time hard money advocate, he was quick to grok the fundamentals and world changing potential of Bitcoin.

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Twitter: you can follow us @blue_collarbtc, Greg Foss @FossGregfoss, Lawrence Lepard @LawrenceLepard
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BCB097_TROY CROSS: Learning HOW to Think Feb 18, 2023

Philosophy professor Troy Cross (PhD) joins Josh & Dan on a meandering discussion centering on HOW we should think. These 3 explore religion, Christianity, orthodoxy, as well as both the wonders and perils of the “Bitcoin community.” Troy is a professor of philosophy and humanities at Reed College; previous to that he held positions at Yale and Oxford.

WE COVER:

Religion, Christianity & open inquiry,
The intellectual journey & resisting dogmatism
Death & Life
The fiat treadmill
Socialism
Artificial intelligence’s connection w/ Bitcoin & energy

BLUE COLLAR BITCOIN PODCAST DISCLAIMER HERE

ITEMS MENTIONED:

Bitcoin Policy Institute

SHOW SPONSORS:

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START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

ABOUT TROY CROSS: Troy Cross is Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College where he teaches courses on the philosophy of religion, color, and the philosophy of mind, as well as lecturing in the humanities program. Prior to coming to Reed in 2010, he held positions at Yale and Merton College, Oxford. Cross’s philosophical research interests center on foundational issues in metaphysics and epistemology, but has also been involved in bitcoin for over a decade, cultivating interest in a number of bitcoin-related issues in that time, most of all, the question of bitcoin mining’s present and future environmental impact.

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Basics_03: What Constitutes Good Money? Feb 11, 2023

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 3. In this episode we examine what constitutes good money, examining monetary history with an eye on what produces the ultimate money–Bitcoin. We draw a contrast between hyperinflated and sound money, as well as unpack what monetary tools are most prone to work in the digital age. Josh & Dan are joined throughout this series by Seb Bunney and DazBea of Looking Glass Education.

**Error in the intro** - the Bitcoin 2023 Conference Promo code is "BCB23" (not BCB)

FULL BITCOIN BASICS SERIES HERE

WE COVER:

The characteristics of good & bad money
Weimar and Zimbabwe hyperinflation
Gresham's Law
Thier’s Law
Game theory
Path dependence

WANT MORE? HERE ARE FURTHER RESOURCES REGARDING THIS TOPIC:

Daz’s pick — Swan Signal w/ Leopard and Foss
Seb’s pick — Ethics of Money Production (Jorg Guido)
Josh’s pick — The Sovereign Individual (Reese-Mogg/Davidson)
Dan’s pick — 7th Property (Erick Yakes)

ITEMS MENTIONED:

Looking Glass Education
Blue Collar Bitcoin Resources Page (includes ColdCard guides)
Seb Bunney website/newsletter — The Qi of Self-Sovereignty
“When Money Dies” by Adam Fergusson
Their’s Law
The Sovereign Individual

SHOW SPONSORS:

BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll be there! Join us for the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners as we celebrate another year of progress towards hyperbitcoinization. Visit b.tc/conference
COINKITE — PROMO CODE “BCB” for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com
START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

—Podcast 2.0 streaming on our favorite pod app, Fountain: You can earn & stream sats on Lightning Network while listening to pods! Also share and listen to standout clips with the Fountain community.

—TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Daz @dazbea1, Follow Seb @Sebbunney, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC, Follow Looking Glass @LookingGlassEdu

EMAIL: Send us questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB095_MATT PINES: Aliens, Geopolitics & Bitcoin Feb 02, 2023

Matt Pines, a cybersecurity and geostrategic intelligence consultant and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, sits down with Josh & Dan to discuss the current geopolitical environment and Bitcoins potential involvement in the friction.

WE COVER:

China, Russia & current global tensions
Dollar and UST vulnerability
The role of Bitcoin within today’s geopolitical environment
Aliens and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

ITEMS MENTIONED

SHOW SPONSORS:

BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll be there! Join us for the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners as we celebrate another year of progress towards hyperbitcoinization. Visit b.tc/conference
COINKITE — PROMO CODE “BCB” for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com
START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin
CAPITAL LOGISTICS — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! Visit capitallogisticsllc.com.

ABOUT MATT PINES:

Matthew Pines is the Director for Security Intelligence at the Krebs Stamos Group where he works as a cybersecurity and geostrategic intelligence consultant. Previously he was a government consultant surrounding security and resilience challenges. He has conducted dozens of assessments of national preparedness, emerging technology, and strategic security programs. He strives to apply rigorous analytical methodologies to help policy-makers understand the implications of Bitcoin as an emerging technology for the benefit of the nation. As a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, he conducts research and analysis to help policy-makers understand the implications of Bitcoin as an emerging technology. He holds a master’s degree in Philosophy and Public Policy (with Distinction) from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Philosophy (with Honors) from Johns Hopkins University.

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BCB094_RYAN MACLEOD: The Nuclear Renaissance Jan 25, 2023

Ryan MacLeod is a Nuclear Laboratory Technologist at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Ryan joins Josh and Dan to discuss how nuclear energy is the cleanest and most logical power producer for the future, as well as how nuclear energy and Bitcoin complement each other.

WE COVER:

Nuclear Risks and Safety concerns
Why Dan and Josh are basically MDs
Nuclear waste disposal
Small modular reactors
How Bitcoin and Nuclear Energy compliment
Nuclear Fusion

ITEMS MENTIONED

SHOW SPONSORS:

BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll be there! Join us for the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners as we celebrate another year of progress towards hyperbitcoinization. Visit b.tc/conference
COINKITE — PROMO CODE “BCB” for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com
START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

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TWITTER: You can follow us @blue_collarbtc, you can follow Ryan @NuclearBitcoinr

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Basics_02: Monetary History & The Rise of Bitcoin Jan 17, 2023

Part 2 of the Bitcoin Basics Series — a popcorn style chat centering around monetary history and where Bitcoin fits in. Daz & Seb from LookingGlass Education join Dan & Josh throughout this series.

FULL BITCOIN BASICS SERIES HERE

WE COVER:

The origins and history of money
The shortcomings of our current monetary system
What solutions does Bitcoin present?

WANT MORE? HERE ARE FURTHER RESOURCES REGARDING THIS TOPIC:

Daz’s pick — When Money Dies by Adam Fergusson
Seb’s pick — Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber
Dan’s pick — “What Is Money, Anyway?” by Lyn Alden
Josh's pick --Shelling Out by Nick Szabo

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll be there! Join us for the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners as we celebrate another year of progress towards hyperbitcoinization. Visit b.tc/conference
COINKITE — PROMO CODE “BCB” for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com
START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin
CAPITAL LOGISTICS — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! Visit capitallogisticsllc.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez & Fountain for sat streaming. Tips are open strike.me/bcb

TWITTER: Follow Daz @dazbea1, Follow Seb @Sebbunney, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC, Follow Looking Glass @LookingGlassEdu

EMAIL: Send questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB092_NVK: Why Dumb Protocols Dominate Jan 10, 2023

NVK stops by for his 3rd round on Blue Collar Bitcoin. NVK, Josh & Dan revisit the storied golden dildo, then compose themselves and dig deep and get into the substance:

Protecting your Bitcoin
The Core Dev “hack”
Crypto Clown Land
FTX and the political aftermath
NOSTR
Dumb Networks
Coinkite developments
Large Pickles

ITEMS MENTIONED:

Bitcoin Review Podcast w/ NVK
NOSTR
Dumb Networks Are Better (Andreas Antonopoulous)
ColdCard Setup Guide
BTC Sessions

SHOW SPONSORS:

BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll be there! Join us for the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners as we celebrate another year of progress towards hyperbitcoinization. Visit b.tc/conference
COINKITE — PROMO CODE “BCB” for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com
START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin
CAPITAL LOGISTICS — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! Visit capitallogisticsllc.com.

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EMAIL: Send questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB091_LYN ALDEN: Strong Opinions Held Loosely, Bitcoin Held Tightly Jan 03, 2023

Lyn Alden stops by for take 2 on Blue Collar Bitcoin. Lyn, Josh & Dan hit a wide array of topics, including the current macro environment, the debt problems that plague modern fiat economies, and where BTC might enter the fray.

Random things about Lyn Alden
Recession incoming?
The long-term fiscal spiral
Bitcoin buying opportunity?
GBTC, Mining Stocks
Why the World's money is broken
Viable risks for Bitcoin

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

BITCOIN 2023 — promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll be there! Join us for the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners as we celebrate another year of progress towards hyperbitcoinization. Visit b.tc/conference
COINKITE — PROMO CODE “BCB” for discount on ColdCard. Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including opendime, satscard, tapsigner, the seedplate, coldpower, blockclock mini & blockclock micro. All available at coinkite.com
START9 — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node. Embassy One: A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core. Embassy Pro: The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world. Visit Start9.com
SWAN — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys. Visit Swan.com. For a limited time Swan is offering FREE Swan Premium for 1 year at Swan.com/fire
CROWDHEALTH BTC — Use CODE BLUE to get 1st 3 months massively reduced at $99/month. Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process. Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin
CAPITAL LOGISTICS — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! Visit capitallogisticsllc.com.

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EMAIL: Send questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB090_CHECKMATE: Bitcoin Stands Alone (Ethereum vs. BTC) Dec 26, 2022

James Check (aka Checkmate), on-chain analyst from Glassnode, joins Josh and Dan to talk about the complicated knots Ethereum has drawn itself into, Bitcoin bear market, and Bitcoin’s blind spots.

WE COVER:

Kite Surfing and Football (Soccer)
TA and On-Chain Analytics
Current Bear Market location
Ethereum–its issues after the Merge
How Stablecoins affect Ether
Steelmanning Bitcoin
Checkmate fully divested of Eth

ITEMS MENTIONED:

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→Embassy One – A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core

→Embassy Pro –The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world

**SWAN** — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys.

→https://www.swanbitcoin.com/

→For a limited time, Swan is offering Swan Premium to Fire/Police/Military at swan.com/fire

**COINKITE** — Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including OPENDIME, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER, BLOCKCLOCK MINI & MICRO

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→All available at coinkite.com

**CROWDHEALTH BTC** — Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process.

→Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS** — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies!

→capitallogisticsllc.com

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EMAIL: Send questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB089_JEFF GERSON: Bitcoin Entrepreneurship Dec 19, 2022

Jeff Gerson, CEO of Capital Logistics, spends an hour with Josh & Dan to discuss Bitcoin in business, the entrepreneurial path, and current economic conditions.

WE COVER:

Incorporating Bitcoin in business
Stacking BTC on the company balance sheet
The entrepreneurial journey
The challenges of orange pilling during a bear market
Current state of the economy & shipping industry
$150k loads of cherries

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS** — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies!

→capitallogisticsllc.com

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→Embassy One – A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core

→Embassy Pro –The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world

- - - - - - - -

**SWAN** — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys.

→https://www.swanbitcoin.com/

→For a limited time, Swan is offering Swan Premium to Fire/Police/Military at swan.com/fire

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Basics_01: Intro to Bitcoin Dec 13, 2022

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 1. This chat is an introduction to a multipart series (out roughly once a month) where the fundamentals of Bitcoin are explored in laid back, conversational, round table type style. Josh & Dan will be joined throughout this series by Seb Bunney and DazBea of Looking Glass Education.

FULL BITCOIN BASICS SERIES HERE

WE COVER:

Daz, Seb, Josh, Dan backstories
The significance of the Bitcoin protocol
How & why Bitcoin realigns broken incentives in the world
What is money and why Bitcoin may be the best form our species has ever had

WANT MORE? HERE ARE FURTHER RESOURCES REGARDING THIS TOPIC:

Daz’s pick — The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (Vijay Boyapati)
Seb’s pick — The Price of Tomorrow (Jeff Booth)
Josh’s pick — Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Yuval Noah Harari)
Dan’s pick — “BTC001: Bitcoin Common Misconceptions” Podcast (Preston Pysh & Robert Breedlove)

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**START9** — Sovereign computing. Take back control of your data. Run a Bitcoin & Lightning node.

→Embassy One – A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core

→Embassy Pro –The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world

**SWAN** — The place we choose to buy Bitcoin. Dollar cost average daily, weekly or monthly with a company that’s Bitcoin only and encourages you to hold your own private keys.

→https://www.swanbitcoin.com/

→For a limited time, Swan is offering Swan Premium to Fire/Police/Military at swan.com/fire

**COINKITE** — Industry leaders in Bitcoin security hardware and fun devices, makers of the COLDCARD and other prominent items including OPENDIME, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER, BLOCKCLOCK MINI & MICRO

→PROMO CODE “BCB” FOR DISCOUNT ON COLDCARD

→All available at coinkite.com

**CROWDHEALTH BTC** — Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care. Join other Bitcoiners on a crowdfunding platform while accumulating Bitcoin in the process.

→Bitcoin specific crowd joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoin

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS** — Logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. They STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies!

→capitallogisticsllc.com

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

—PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez & Fountain)

—TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Daz @dazbea1, Follow Seb @Sebbunney, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC, Follow Looking Glass @LookingGlassEdu

EMAIL: Send us questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB087_MATT HILL: Taking Back Digital Sovereignty Dec 07, 2022

Matt Hill, CEO of Start9 Labs, does a deep dive into what’s gone wrong in the digital age, why the conventional computing model is broken, and what needs to be done to fix it.

WE COVER:

Opting out of the 3rd party computing paradigm
What’s wrong with today’s internet
Bitcoin as the bedrock of digital freedom & privacy
What’s being built at Start9 Labs w/ Embassy and why it’s important
Running your own personal server
The importance of Bitcoin nodes

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**SWAN** — Buy Bitcoin with Swan! Own your Future! Swan’s Mission is to walk alongside you on your journey into Bitcoin, the future of money. Swan is the best way to build your Bitcoin stack, with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Serving clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Timing the market is foolish, Swan allows you to dollar cost average and protect yourself from…yourself! Setup recurring DCA and have your Bitcoin auto withdrawn to a wallet you control. Swan is THE BEST and SAFEST place to buy Bitcoin in our opinion. Swan.com. For a limited time, Swan is offering Swan Premium to Fire/Police/Military Swan.com/fire

**COINKITE** — Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com; HERE is the BCB landing page to make purchases.

Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world.. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER, BlockClock Micro, and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com

**CROWDHEALTH BTC** — Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS** — Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! Visit capitallogisticsllc.com

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

—PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez & Fountain)

—TIPS: strike.me/bcb (https://strike.me/bcb/) (tips open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Matt @_MattHill_, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions or comments to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB086_CK SNARKS: You Aren’t Bullish Enough. Dec 01, 2022

CK_Snarks (Christian Keroles), Journalist and General Manager at Bitcoin Magazine joins Dan and Josh to explain why you simply aren’t bullish enough on Bitcoin.

WE COVER:

Bear Market Comparison
Testicles on the Bitcoin Bull in Miami
A Rational Bitcoin Allocation
Bitcoin Conference 2023
Why Mining and Energy are Entirely Overlooked
Bitcoin Education has MASSIVELY improved!

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**SWAN** — Buy Bitcoin with Swan! Own your Future! Swan’s Mission is to walk alongside you on your journey into Bitcoin, the future of money. Swan is the best way to build your Bitcoin stack, with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Serving clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Timing the market is foolish, Swan allows you to dollar cost average and protect yourself from…yourself! Setup recurring DCA and have your Bitcoin auto withdrawn to a wallet you control. Swan is THE BEST and SAFEST place to buy Bitcoin in our opinion. Swan.com. For a limited time, Swan is offering Swan Premium to Fire/Police/Military Swan.com/fire.

**START9** — Take back control of your data. Everything you do online is intermediated, your data custodied. Opt out by running a private server. Previously this was only available to the wealthy and the tech savvy. Start9 levels the playing field and makes it available to everyone else. Just as Windows and Mac made personal computers available to everyone, Start9 is making personal servers available to everyone. Start9 has many applications available including Bitcoin Core and lighting implementations.

Embassy One– A small uncompromising personal server, capable of running BTC Core

Embassy Pro–The most powerful, secure, and reliable private server in the world

**COINKITE** — Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER, BlockClock Micro, and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com (Promo Code 'BCB' for ColdCard discount)

**CROWDHEALTH BTC** — Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS** — Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (capitallogisticsllc.com)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

—PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez & Fountain)

—TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Christian @ck_snarks, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB085_WILL REEVES: The Subtle Art of Stacking Sats Nov 24, 2022

Will Reeves, CEO & Cofounder of Fold, stops in to discuss the seemingly simple yet often elusive art of stacking sats.

WE COVER:

Cheat codes for stacking more sats
Is this bear market different from the ones before it?
What makes Fold different, and why they are built to survive bear markets
The lightning network & the future of the payments industry

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER, BlockClock Micro, and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (capitallogisticsllc.com)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

—PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez & Fountain)

—TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Will Reeves @wlrvs, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB084_KLIPPSTEN & BEI: FTX, Crypto Contagion, & Rescuing a Swan Nov 18, 2022

Cory Klippsten and Dom Bei join Josh and Dan for a rousing discussion ranging from a daring rescue on the beach to the FTX fallout and beyond.

WE COVER:

The FTX/Alameda fallout
The Pacific Bitcoin Rescue
Protecting your Bitcoin
The Pacific Bitcoin Conference
Swan Premium for FIre/Police/Military (swan.com/fire)

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight)

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ABOUT DOM BEI:

Dom is a Captain at Santa Monica Fire Dept and the Union President of IAFF local 1109. He responded with crews to an emergency when a Swan employee was injured on the beach. Dom and the SMFD crew took full precautions and may have saved this person from paralysis. Great job SMFD!

ABOUT CORY KLIPPSTEN:

Cory is the Founder & CEO of Swan Bitcoin. He also serves as an advisor to Unchained Capital & Riot Blockchain, and he's a partner at Bitcoin Ventures. He earned his MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business, and in a past life he worked at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft and Morgan Stanley.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez Fountain,

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Cory Klippsten @coryklippsten, Follow Dom Bei @Beiwatch1, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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BCB083_ANDY SCHOONOVER: Bitcoin Fixes Healthcare Nov 10, 2022

Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, stops by BCB for an enlightening chat regarding the dysfunction of the modern healthcare system and Bitcoin’s role in rectifying wayward incentives.

WE COVER:

Reflections on the current Bitcoin bear market
Why healthcare system is so broken
How CrowdHealth works to completely rewire incentives in healthcare
What role Bitcoin can play in paying for healthcare

ITEMS MENTIONED:

CrowdHealth Bitcoin Product
CrowdHealth Main Product
(use code “BLUE” for special offer)

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Andy Schoonover @SchoonoverAndy, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB082_SAMSON MOW: Nation State Orange Pilling Nov 04, 2022

Samson Mow, CEO of both Jan3 and Pixelmatic, joins Josh & Dan to discuss orange pilling nation states and the likelihood of hyperbitcoinization.

WE COVER:

Nation State Adoption and Jan3
Commodity Stablecoins
The Route of Hyperbitcoinization
CBDCs
Samson’s Experience Living in China
Current State of Volcano Bonds
Liquid Network in Video Games (Infinite Fleet)

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ABOUT SAMSON MOW:

Samson has a TON going on. He was COO of BTC China, and was previously the CSO at Blocktream. He is currently the CEO of both Pixelmatic and Jan3. He was instrumental in the small block camp during the Blocksize Wars between 2015-2017. He also orchestrated the Volcano Bond idea in El Salvador. At Pixelmatic he is overseeing the game Infinite Fleet, which incorporates a Bitcoin Liquid Network token called INF. Jan3 has the goal of assisting with nation state adoption of Bitcoin. We honestly don’t know how he possibly has the time to do all of this!

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Breez, Fountain & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Chris Alaimo @Excellion, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB081_CORY KLIPPSTEN: Accelerating Bitcoin Adoption Oct 27, 2022

Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, makes his second stop on BCB to share some laughs and explore his deep conviction in Bitcoin's significance.

WE COVER:

Why Bitcoin is destined to dominate over "crypto"
Bitcoin as a leaderless movement
Cory's 3-point Shot
Crypto scams & scammers
Bitcoin Venture Capital
Steelmanning your Bitcoin position
Pacific Bitcoin Conference (promo code SWAN)

ITEMS MENTIONED:

Pacific Bitcoin Conference (promo code SWAN)
Swan Bitcoin
Lyn Alden 'Bitcoin Risks Segment'
Accounts Cory references about calling out Twitter scams:
- @MikeBurgersburg
- @GaloyMoney

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands. What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ABOUT CORY KLIPPSTEN

Cory is the Founder & CEO of Swan Bitcoin. He also serves as an advisor to Unchained Capital & Riot Blockchain, and he's a partner at Bitcoin Ventures. He earned his MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business, and in a past life he worked at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft and Morgan Stanley.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Cory Klippsten @CoryKlippsten, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB080_Rip Session w/ CHRIS ALAIMO: Bear Market Vibes Oct 23, 2022

Chris Alaimo joins Josh and Dan for an unfiltered and productive rip session that travels all over the board! Chris is a podcast/spaces host and Multimedia Producer at Bitcoin Magazine, as well as Host of The Amateur Investors Podcast.

We Cover:

Conspiracy Theories: Why are they so sticky?
Digital Property Rights and PoW
German companies going belly up
Bear Markets are for building
Housing Market on the edge
The IRS reaching into body cavities
Elon Musk challenging state power

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ABOUT CHRIS ALAIMO:

Chris is currently a multimedia producer at Bitcoin Magazine. He is also the Co-Host of the Amateur Investors Podcast. Chris hosts Bitcoin Magazine’s Twitter spaces/podcast and does a PHENOMENAL job interviewing guests. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and worked in that industry until Bitcoin became a focal point for him, when he started dedicating his talent full-time for Bitcoin Magazine.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Chris Alaimo @ChrisAlaimo6, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB079_ALYSE KILLEEN: Bitcoin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Oct 16, 2022

Alyse Killeen of venture capital firm Stillmark joins Josh & Dan to explore past, present, and future innovation on the Bitcoin protocol.

We Cover:

Financial services for the poor & unbanked
What the early days of Bitcoin teach us about where it may be headed
Stablecoins on Bitcoin
Lightning Network
Taro protocol

ITEMS MENTIONED:

Stillmark (https://www.stillmark.com/)

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Harness the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ALYSE KILLEEN:

Alyse Killeen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Stillmark and is focused on the Firm’s investments. She has close to 10-years of experience identifying and investing in frontier technologies, Alyse founded Stillmark to focus solely on investments in innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Alyse entered the Bitcoin industry in 2013 as one of the first institutional investors to study the potential of Satoshi Nakamoto’s invention. Her first investments in the field were made in 2014 and include the initial financing for Blockstream, a now unicorn company for which she serves as a Board Director. Alyse is also on the boards of Satoshi Energy and IBEX Mercado.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Alyse Killeen @AlyseKilleen (https://twitter.com/AlyseKilleen), Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC (https://twitter.com/blue_collarbtc)

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB078_CROESUS (Jesse Myers): The First 1% of Bitcoin Adoption Oct 10, 2022

Jesse Myers, also known as Croesus, makes his 2nd BCB appearance! His first chat on BCB was an absolute banger, and he doesn't disappoint on this outing.

We Cover:

Jesse’s decision to reveal his identity
Bitcoin’s cycles and how they continue
Why Bitcoin will 5x in the next 3 years
Yuppie friends update
Why we are still in the first 1% of Bitcoin adoption
Macroeconomic musings
Jesse’s conversation with Michael Saylor

ITEMS MENTIONED:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ABOUT JESSE MYERS (CROESUS):

Jesse has written extensively about Bitcoin under the pseudonym Croesus. Jesse received an MBA from Stanford University and was a consultant at Bain. Jesse has written some of the most compelling pieces on Bitcoin, we highly recommend you check out his writing and subscribe to his newsletter.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

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⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Jesse Myers @Croesus_BTC, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB077_GREG FOSS & JOE CARLASARE: The Bond Debate Oct 06, 2022

Greg Foss & Joe Carlasare drop by to debate the bond market. We find out where they agree, where they disagree, and what this all means for Bitcoin.

We Cover:

Where bond yields are and where they might be going.
Is a recession upon us? Likely? Unlikely?
Are long dated treasuries a good buy right now?
Why the treasury market is so fundamental to our financial system.
How much Bitcoin is too much in a portfolio?
When and why will Bitcoin accrue value?

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ABOUT JOE CARLASARE:

Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast.

ABOUT GREG FOSS:

Greg spent 32 plus years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Director & Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare, Follow Greg Foss @FossGregfoss, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @Blue_CollarBTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast

BCB076_ALLEN FARRINGTON: Bitcoin Jiu-Jitsu Sep 30, 2022

Allen Farrington joins Dan and Josh for a wide ranging discussion about his book (Bitcoin is Venice) and other musings. Allen has some of the most profound writing in Bitcoin that's well worth anyone's time.

This Episode Covers…

Errors in modern economics
Bitcoin subsuming altcoin utility
Non-zero chance of Bitcoin failure
Bitcoin’s gravitational pull
Profound Bitcoin sexual innuendos

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Allen @allenf32, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB075_MORGEN ROCHARD: Bitcoin Financial Planning Sep 22, 2022

CFA, CFP & Bitcoiner Morgen Rochard of Origin Wealth Advisors sits down with Dan & Josh to discuss the intersection of personal finance and Bitcoin.

This Episode Covers…

Personal finance fundamentals
Tips to free up your cash flow
Bitcoin in tax advantaged retirement accounts
Debt – when is it good and bad?
Tax strategies for Bitcoiners

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Morgen’s Book Personal Finance Quickstart Guide (https://www.amazon.com/Morgen-Rochard-CFA-CFP-RLP/e/B08LBC9MQL)
Morgen’s Podcast “Bitcoin For Advisors” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitcoin-for-advisors/id1572161822)
Morgen’s Firm - Origin Wealth Advisors (https://www.originwa.com/contact)

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

TWITTER: Follow Morgen @MorgenRochard, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB074_MAURICIO DI BARTOLOMEO: Building Financial Inclusion Sep 18, 2022

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn drops by BCB to chat with Josh & Dan.

This Episode Covers…

Escaping hyperinflation
How democracies become dictatorships
How Bitcoin is a lifeboat during hyperinflation
Stablecoins
Ethereum Merge
Crypto Crash and it’s fallout
Risks of BTC financial services
Entrepreneurship

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Ledn (Go here for $10 USDC signing bonus)
Mauricio's Blog (Bitcoin Economic Calendar)
Alex Gladstein Article on El Salvador & Nayib Bukele ("The Village And The Strong Man")

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

ABOUT MAURICIO:

Mauricio is a serial entrepreneur from Venezuela. He is the Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn. His perspective on financial matters is incredibly interesting because of his experience living through hyperinflation in his home country. Most commentators in the west have a very academic view of inflation, Mauricio and his family have encountered it first hand.

TWITTER: Follow Mauricio @cryptonomista, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc (https://twitter.com/blue_collarbtc)

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB073_Bitcoin UTXO Tech w/Tom Honzik of Unchained Capital Sep 14, 2022

Tom Honzik of Unchained Capital drops by BCB to chat with Josh & Dan regarding Bitcoin UTXOs and other tech topics.

This Episode Covers…

What are UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs) and why they matter?
How to balance transaction fees vs. privacy when it comes to UTXOs?
Tom’s thoughts on a variety of other Bitcoin topics, including self custody, fungibility, coinjoins & hardware wallets (signing devices).

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Tom Honzik UTXO UTXO articles (https://unchained.com/blog/author/tom/)
Unchained Capital (https://unchained.com/)

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight—International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link:start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

ABOUT TOM HONZIK:

Tom is an author and member of the Concierge Team at Unchained Capital. He has a deep understanding of how the Bitcoin protocol functions, and he’s expert in educating clients regarding Bitcoin self custody, multisig, and UTXOs.

TWITTER: Follow Tom @tom_honzik (https://twitter.com/tom_honzik), Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc (https://twitter.com/blue_collarbtc)

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB072_JEFF BOOTH: Monetary Transition Sep 08, 2022

Jeff Booth sits down with Dan & Josh to discuss exponential technological progress, the state of today's monetary system, and why the collision of these 2 realities necessitates a transition in how our species does money.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

"Finding Signal In A Noisy World" (Article by Jeff)
The Price of Tomorrow (Jeff's Book)
"The Greatest Game" (Article by Jeff)
Ego Death Capital

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go tojoincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

**CAPITAL LOGISTICS**—Capital Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics firm specializing in temperature controlled freight. There are countless details involved with carrying perishable freight, and we are extremely well-versed in all aspects. Capital Logistics offers personalized, 24/7 service, unparalleled visibility on your shipments, and the most competitive rates on both domestic LTL and FTL trucking and cold chain solutions. Capital Logistics is a Blue Collar Company supporting Blue Collar Bitcoin! They also STACK BITCOIN on their balance sheet! Support Bitcoin Companies! (Domestic Freight — International Freight)

**LEDN**—A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoingProof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans withLedn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcomingLedn Bitcoin Mortgage Product.Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services atLedn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out theBlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include theOPENDIME, theSATSCARD, theTAPSIGNER, theSEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available atcoinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides Here

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

ABOUT JEFF BOOTH:

Jeff’s background is overwhelmingly impressive and robust. He built a half a billion dollar businesses, BuildDirect from the ground up, and he’s worked at the forefront of technology change for 20 years. Jeff is the author of well known book “The Price of Tomorrow,” and among many other things, he’s a general partner at Bitcoin venture fund Ego Death Capital.

TWITTER: Follow Jeff @JeffBooth, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB071_LUKE GROMEN: You Can’t Print Energy Sep 01, 2022

Luke Gromen of The Forest for the Trees joins Josh & Dan talk macroeconomics, energy, and the FED's current predicament. Luke is a bellwether of macroeconomic thought. He is on our short list of trusted voices, and boy did he deliver!

SHOW SPONSORS:

**CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about your health back in YOUR hands.

What if you didn’t have to pay healthcare premiums anymore? What if you could invest in bitcoin instead? With CrowdHealth, you can put aside money for health expenses in your own account, and even hold a large part of it in bitcoin — if bitcoin goes up, you get the upside — not big insurance companies. Go tojoincrowdhealth.com and use code BLUE now and experience freedom from health insurance by utilizing Bitcoin!

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**COINKITE**—Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out theBlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include theOPENDIME, theSATSCARD, theTAPSIGNER, theSEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available atcoinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides Here

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ABOUT LUKE:

Luke Gromen has become one of the most respected names in the global research sector. Having been in the industry for 20+ years and earning a reputation as a client-focused analyst with an unparalleled ability to make broad connections between increasingly siloed industry news and drawing conclusions that help investors understand the bigger picture. Luke offers unique and insightful research derived from a wide variety of sources that provide a clearer picture of global macroeconomic, thematic, and sector trends.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

The Forest for the Trees

Zoltan Pozsar: War and Interest Rates

TWITTER: Follow Luke @LukeGromen, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB070_JUSTINE HARPER: Inheritance Planning & BTC Custody Aug 27, 2022

Justine Harper of Unchained Capital joins Josh & Dan to unpack Bitcoin custody best practices, including inheritance planning, holding private keys, collaborative custody, multisig & more.

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

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ABOUT JUSTINE:

Justine is the VP of Business Development at one of the highest utility and integrity Bitcoin companies out there: Unchained Capital. Justine is a wealth of knowledge on many fronts, but in particular, she has spent an extraordinary amount of time coaching and teaching people about self custody. Previously, she headed up the continuing education as well as concierge services at Unchained – walking people with all different levels of tech aptitude through the process of holding private keys, multisig, signing devices, and Bitcoin inheritance planning.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Justine @MsHodl, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB069_JOE BROWN: Hyperinflation or Deflationary Bust? Aug 18, 2022

Joe Brown of Heresy Financial is our guest on today's show. Joe has an incredible ability to breakdown complex topics with analogies, we dive into:

Inflationary and Deflationary Busts
Zoltan Pozsar's Piece "War and Interest Rates"
Technical Analysis
Trading V. DCA for Plebs
The Fed may NOT come to our rescue
CBDCs
@DazBea easter egg

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

ABOUT JOE BROWN:

Joe is the proprietor of Heresey Financial. His goal is to educate about money and financial markets. Joe has daily YouTube videos, free courses, and a book list available. Take advantage and learn as much as you can from him, he provides pure signal.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Joe Brown's website Heresey.financial
Joe's YouTube Channel
Zoltan Pozsar's War and Interest Rate Piece

TWITTER: Follow Joe @hereseyfinancial, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB068_NATALIE BRUNELL: Bitcoin Doesn’t Care About You Aug 09, 2022

The extremely articulate Natalie Brunell drops by BCB for the 2nd time.

Natalie, Josh & Dan cover topics such as…

What the world might like without a fiat reserve currency
Why dance is a full contact sport
Why you don’t want to be the only rich person around
Bitcoin as a tool for human rights
How Josh & Dan plan to sneak into high profile parties we aren’t invited to at Bitcoin 2023 in Miami

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Natalie @natbrunell, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB067_BITCOIN & THE MIDDLE CLASS: A Discussion w/ Bitcoin Magazine Aug 02, 2022

Dan & Josh sit down with Bitcoin Magazine (Chris Alaimo and Q) to chat about a 3 part series they've recently published in Bitcoin Magazine: “Fixing Broken Fiat Plumbing: A firefighters Take on Today's Precarious Economic Mechanics and How Bitcoin Steps In As An Empowerment Tool For the Middle Class"

In this hour they cover a number of topics both in and beyond the articles, including:

Currency debasement’s impact on wage earners
Why QE is often poorly understood by Bitcoiners
Debt vs GDP spirals and what a “soft default” looks like for nation states
Why we shouldn't be rooting for global economic meltdown

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Dan's 3 Part Series in Bitcoin Magazine
"Banks, QE & Money Printing" by Lyn Alden
When Money Dies

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB066_JASON SANSONE: Traumatic Surgery On The Broken Financial System Jul 26, 2022

Jason Sansone is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Bitcoin educator and proponent. Jason is supremely relatable, a great shot, and a hell of a cook!

We cover:

Looking Glass Education
When will the FED Blink
Bitcoin as Portfolio Insurance
Rug n Tugs
Cumrocket money laundering
Investment Portfolio Construction

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Jason @Sansone_jm; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB065_GIGI: Reinventing Time Itself (Part 2, Post Piss) Jul 19, 2022

Prolific Bitcoin writer, thinker, and software engineer Gigi joins Josh & Dan for a 2 part, mind boggling & hilarious extravaganza.

In Part 2, we cover:

Gigi's Bitcoin is Time Piece
POW vs POS
How Entropy and Thermodynamics intersect BTC
Why time and money are inseparable
Standard Vs Metric Butt Plugs

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

"Bitcoin Is Time" by Gigi (THE HOMEWORK)
Gigi's Blog
The Ethics of Money Printing book

TWITTER: Follow James @dergigi; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB064_GIGI: A 100x Improvement In Money (Part 1, Pre-Piss) Jul 12, 2022

Prolific Bitcoin writer, thinker, and software engineer Gigi joins Josh & Dan for a 2 part, mind boggling & hilarious extravaganza.

In Part 1, we cover:

Why altcoins are camouflage for BTC
Why BTC is morally and religiously significant
The nature of intersubjective value
The overwhelming importance of an immutable and digital bearer asset
Why Vitalik Buterin needs a honda lawn mower & more

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

"Bitcoin Is Time" by Gigi (THE HOMEWORK)
Gigi's Blog
The Ethics of Money Printing book

TWITTER: Follow James @dergigi; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB063_JAMES LAVISH: The Bitcoin Sleeping Giant Jul 07, 2022

CFA, former hedge fund manager, and macro master James Lavish joins Josh & Dan to chat about the current precarious macroeconomic landscape and Bitcoin.

Topics Covered:

Japanese Yield Curve Control, What’s going on with the Yen, & what it could mean globally
Possible central bank tactics moving forward
Why James’ hockey career was cut short
Downside market protection and the Fed put
The economic predicament of the middle & lower class
A bulldog named Arbitrage & more...

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Japanese Yen, Yield Curve Control & more explained
The Fed Put explained
Arbitrage explained
The Informationist Newsletter
Looking Glass Education
"Does QE Cause Wealth Inequality" by Lyn Alden
The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth

TWITTER: Follow James @JamesLavish; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB062_SEEDSIGNER: Bitcoin’s Blue Canary Jun 29, 2022

Dan & Josh speak with SeedSigner, the proprietor of the famed SeedSigner device of the same name.

This episode covers topics including:

Signing Devices
Seedsigner
Blue Canaries
Bitcoin Security
Single and Multi-Sig
Why YOU should custody your own Bitcoin

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT SEEDSIGNER

SeedSigner is a former police computer forensic expert. He has incredible insight into computer security from a practitioner's standpoint. SeedSigner, the signing device is a small computer consisting of a raspberry pi zero and a few other inexpensive parts that can be assembled by anyone, and be a fully functional signing device. We encourage you to support his project and try it out!

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Seed @SeedSigner; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB061_HARRY SUDOCK: Bitcoin is an Energy Honeypot Jun 22, 2022

Harry Sudock, Vice President of Strategy at GRIID , joins Dan & Josh. This was a killer conversation! Harry has an incredible deep understanding of Bitcoin and the mining space as well as a great sense of humor!

This episode covers topics including:

Current bear market
Bitcoin Mining
Satoshi’s True Discovery
Difficulty Adjustment
Harry’s Honeyhole
Economics of Power Production/Bitcoin
POW vs POS

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT HARRY SUDOCK

Harry Sudock is the VP of Strategy at GRIID. Harry has been one of our most sought after guests. His ability to articulate difficult concepts into relatable anecdotes is second to none. Harry also has first hand experience in the mining and power generating spaces.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Harry Sudock @Harry_Sudock; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB060_WHIT GIBBS: Weathering BTC Bear Markets & The Decentralization of Mining Jun 15, 2022

This week Josh & Dan speak with Whit Gibbs, founder and CEO of Compass Mining, about Bitcoin bear markets as well as all things BTC mining.

This episode covers topics including:

Weathering the current bear market
Altcoin implosions
Diversifying your BTC holdings with mining exposure
ROI on Bitcoin mining, including home mining
The state of ASIC manufacturing
Jumping over fires while drunk and eating cheese

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT WHIT GIBBS AND COMPASS MINING

Whit Gibbs is the co-founder and CEO of Compass Mining. Compass is truly fascinating and innovative company, and one of their main focuses is on enabling everyday investors to harness the benefits of industrial scale Bitcoin mining. In so doing, they look to help bolster and decentralize the mining landscape.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Compass Mining
"Bitcoin First" piece by Fidelity Digital Assets

TWITTER: Follow Whit GIbbs @BitcoinBroski; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB059_Bitcoin Explained In 45 Minutes Jun 09, 2022

This episode is different than our usual weekly dialogue; it's a monologue that’s intended to explain the importance and significance of Bitcoin (starting from ground zero) in just under 45 minutes.

The intention behind this is to create a stand alone resource that can assist in introducing Bitcoin to a newcomer, but if you’ve been exploring Bitcoin for some time, hopefully I will cover angles you may haven’t heard before and/or give you food for thought on how to explain this protocol to others.

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Blue Collar Bitcoin Resources Page
Looking Glass Education
Bitcoin Is Time (the article that the Gigi quote came from)

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB058_PETE RIZZO: Bitcoin’s Imperfections Jun 02, 2022

Dan and Josh speak with Pete Rizzo and dive into a myriad of topics. Pete brings a fresh perspective on Bitcoin and its acolytes that may ruffle some feathers. Thicken up that skin and listen!

This Episode Covers:

Bitcoin is not immaculate
Taro
Stablecoins
Lightning IS Bitcoin
Monetary vs Network Maximalism
Fiat Rapture
Parallels between Bitcoin and Religion
Hal Finney

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT PETE RIZZO:

Pete Rizzo has been a Bitcoin journalist since 2013, he’s one of the longest-tenured writers specializing in the field of cryptocurrency. Now Editor at Bitcoin Magazine and Editor-at-Large at the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, he conducts archival research on Bitcoin's history, working to highlight and identify the people and events that most impacted its development. He is best known as a founding writer and editor for CoinDesk, where I served as Editor in Chief from 2014 to 2019.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Pete Rizzo @pete_rizzo_

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB057_GREG FOSS & DAZBEA: Looking Glass Education May 27, 2022

In this episode Dan and Josh speak with Greg Foss and Dazbea about Looking Glass Education. We were also able to draw some opinions about the current market out of these beautiful creatures.

This Episode Covers:

Looking Glass Education
Foss' Investment Strategy
Bond Math
Bitcoin Equity/ Miner plays
Index Funds vs. Active Management
Bitcoin Night Terrors
Nipple Rings
Credit SHTF indicators

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT GREG FOSS:

Greg Foss has 25 years of experience in pricing and trading corporate credit and credit related structures. Prior to joining 3iQ Greg was Senior Portfolio Manager at Fiera Quantum LP where he was co head of Credit Strategy for the Fiera Quantum Diversified Alpha Fund and the Canadian ABCP Fund. Fiera purchased the funds from GMPIM where Greg was a managing Partner and Head Credit Trader. Previously, Greg spent five years as Vice President and Partner at Marret Asset Management where he was co-manager of the 2005 Morningstar “Canadian High Yield Bond Fund of the Year”. Greg has been published in the Financial Analysts Journal and the Journal of Commercial Lending on the subject of pricing credit risk. Greg holds an MBA from the Johnson School of Business, Cornell University (1988) and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from McGill University.

ABOUT DAZBEA:

Daz is an electrician from Queensland Australia. He’s a massive fan of music and plays gigs part-time as a solo-acoustic guitarist and singer. Daz used his love of music to create a side income for himself and with this extra income, he was driven to find ways to invest. Having studied an engineering degree while working full time to support his young family (wife and 2 young boys) he funnelled these educational energies in learning about personal investment strategies.. He loves spending his spare weekends in the family caravan exploring different areas of Australia. He is passionate about educating people from finance to engineering to self-development.

ABOUT LOOKING GLASS EDUCATION:

The Looking Glass is an all-in-one educational platform built with the intention of empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

Our focus is on building and showcasing timeless educational content that is easy to read and free of jargon. This is achieved through various educational mediums such as audio, video, courses and long-form articles.

All of which are created with a common goal in mind, highlighting the ingenuity and potential of Bitcoin and removing the veil of complexity shrouding our monetary and economic systems.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Looking Glass Education (Lookingglasseducation.com)
Daz's Medium Posts (https://dazbe4.medium.com)
Fidelity Bitcoin First (https://fidelityfda.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf)
Article By Greg Foss (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/greg-foss)

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Greg Foss @FossGregfoss, Follow Daz @Dazbea1, follow Looking Glass @LookingGlassEdu

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB056_RYAN DEEDY: Ignore Bitcoin At Your Own Risk May 22, 2022

The extremely bright CFA, equity analyst, and investor Ryan Deedy joins Josh & Dan to discuss the magnificence of both Bitcoin the asset and Bitcoin the network.

This Episode Covers:

A summation of the last 100 years of economic history
The risks of ignoring Bitcoin
How technologies grow exponential on application layers
Zoomed in dollar strengthening and zoomed out dollar devaluation
The differences between types of QE
Liposuction and the cure for fat butt disease
Ryan’s jaw dropping BTC price prediction

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT RYAN DEEDY

Ryan Deedy, CFA, has spent the last 14 years working as an equity analyst in the investment management industry. He most recently worked at Millennium Management, a hedge fund, where he conducted fundamental research on the aerospace, defense, and transportation sectors. Prior to Millennium, he worked at RiverSource Investments, Manulife Investment Management and Putnam Investments, where his research coverage included the financial, technology, telecom, industrial and consumer sectors. During his time at Putnam, he spent three years in Singapore covering emerging markets. Ryan believes that many of our societal and economic issues are due to a broken monetary system and the innovation of Bitcoin is the solution to most of them. His goal is to contribute to the development and adoption of the Bitcoin ecosystem as an educator and investor.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Ryan Deedy Article Page at Bitcoin Magazine

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Ryan @Ryan_Deedy

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB055_LYN ALDEN: Uncertainty and Peril in Markets May 17, 2022

Lyn Alden joins Josh and Dan to discuss Markets and Bitcoin during this tumultuous period.

Bond Market's Negative Yield
Macro Overview
What Illiquidity Means
How to Protect Your Wealth
Bitcoin Decoupling
Gold
Bitcoin Volatility
3 types of StableCoins and their associated risks
Luna Debacle
Empires Rise and Decline

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT LYN:

Lyn Alden has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in engineering management, with a focus on engineering economics and financial modeling. Lyn retired at 33 and has since become a full time investor and independent analsyt.

In 2016 Lyn founded Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, her goal being to provide institutional-level research in plain English, so that both institutional investors and retail investors can benefit from it.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Lyn @LynAldenContact

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB054_PETER McCORMACK: Challenging Your Ideology May 11, 2022

Peter McCormack, host of the What Bitcoin Did Podcast, joins Dan & Josh for a fun filled dialogue covering a multitude of topics, including:

Peter’s personal path and strategies to success
Why Bitcoin is almost certainly dead & can’t be resuscitated
The importance of knowing CPR
How to avoid trapping yourself in an ideology
The nature of free speech
Vegan football clubs
& more!

SHOW SPONSORS:

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT PETER:

Peter curates some of the most widespread Bitcoin content in the world. He hosts the "What Bitcoin Did" Podcast, and more recently he’s now the Chairman of Real Bedford Football Club in the U.K.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Peter @PeterMcCormack

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB053_MAGS GRONOWSKA: Bitcoin and Renewable Energy May 06, 2022

Mags joins Josh and Dan for an interesting take on renewable energy, and how Bitcoin is improving the economics of these clean energy systems.

We Cover:

Energy Markets
POW vs POS
Climate Change
Mining Bitcoin with Hog Shit
Quadriga
Firefighting

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT MAGDALENA

Mags has experience in multiple sub-sectors of the Bitcoin space, including securities, mining, and hardware wallets. She is currently a consultant for PRTI. Magdalena was recently VP of Business Development at Coinkite, one of the worlds oldest Bitcoin companies specializing in secure hardware devices. Magdalena helped 3iQ IPO North America's 1st regulated, TSX-listed Bitcoin Fund, bridging traditional financial markets with the crypto industry. She also Co-Foundered Citadel256, an enterprise-scale Bitcoin mining company, and MetaMesh LLC, a crypto consulting and multimedia company. She oversees the $215M Quadriga digital currency exchange collapse as a Supreme Court appointed Bankruptcy Inspector, directing the trustee in decisions on asset recovery & representing 76k victims.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Magdalena @Crypto_Mags

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB052_Businesses Running on BTC w/ Ali (Tahinis) & Kevin (All Our Parking Lots) Apr 28, 2022

Entrepreneurs Ali from Tahinis Restaurants & Kevin from All Out Parking Lots join Josh & Dan for a discussion about Bitcoin as an empowerment tool for small & medium sized businesses.

We Cover:

Proper Bitcoin etiquette
Absolute scarcity vs scarcity
Why Bitcoin is a clown sifter
How Costco bought all the chicken
BTC the network vs BTC the asset
Merchant & customer usage of the lightning network
Bitcoin custody for businesses
The implications of the incredible hulk on cocaine & biker crank

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT ALI & KEVIN

Ali is the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Tahinis Restaurants headquartered in London, Ontario (Canada).

Kevin is the Co-Founder and President of All Out Parking Lots located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

The Number Zero and Bitcoin by Robert Breedlove
Financial Advisor Jim Crider

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Ali @TheRealTahinis, Follow Kevin @ALLOUTKev

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB051_JOE CARLASARE: The Bond Market Vasectomy Apr 21, 2022

Josh & Dan rip with the ever knowledgable Joe Carlasare. Lawyer by day, credit market expert by night!

We Cover:

QE not inflationary, Fiscal Stimulus has been
Intervention needed to float traditional markets
Inflation
The Bond Market controls the FED
Central Banks buying Bitcoin
Mining at the Firehouse

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT JOE CARLASARE

Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast.

Josh & Dan both agree Joe is one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners alive. He has the depth of knowledge and the breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from financial markets to legal and political landscapes to more deep philosophical and game theoretic discussions.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB050_Economic Breaking Point (Amateur Investors Pod Meets BCB) Apr 13, 2022

Josh & Dan engage in a rambunctious macroeconomic & Bitcoin discussion with Chris Alaimo of the Amateur Investors Podcast.

We Cover:

More about Josh & Dan's background and Bitcoin journeys
Why the current economic system is mathematically guaranteed to reset
Why Josh is the same person as Ron Swanson
What should be in your portfolio other than Bitcoin?

SHOW SPONSORS:

**COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)

**LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

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ABOUT CHRIS ALAIMO

Chris Alaimo is the host of the Amateur Investors Podcast. Additionally, he works as the Twitch project manager at Bitcoin Magazine. In addition to carrying a wealth of economic and finance knowledge, Chris carries a chemical engineering degree.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Amateur Investors Podcast
ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced)
The Internet of Money by Andreas Antonopoulos
Why Buy Bitcoin by Andy Edstrom
The Invisible Cost of War In the Age of Quantitative Easing (Alex Gladstein)
BTC001 Podcast with Preston Pysh and Robert Breedlove

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Chris Alaimo @ChrisAlaimo6

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB049_MAURICIO & MARIO (LEDN): The Future of Financial Services Apr 06, 2022

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo & Mario Gibney from Ledn join Josh & Dan to discuss Bitcoin lending & borrowing as well as the broader economic and digital asset landscape. Ledn is a fascinating digital asset financial services company with a highly principled, Bitcoin forward perspective and a commitment to transparency.

We talk:

Proof of reserves
Bitcoin borrowing
Mathematical & systematic lending
Why Bitcoin is pristine collateral
Inflation and how Mauricio's upbringing in Venezuela informs his perspective
Discerning risk in the crypto space
Ledn's Bitcoin mortgage product
Much more

SHOW SPONSORS:

COINKITE - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

LEDN - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

ABOUT MAURICIO & MARIO

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo co-founded Ledn and currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer.

Mario Gibney is the Director of Community at Ledn. Previously he spent time working at Blockstream, and he is one of the hosts on the Unhashed Podcast.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Ledn.io
Bitcoin Economics Calendar (Ledn blog by Mauricio)
"Visions of Bitcoin" article by Nic Carter
Unhashed Podcast w/ Mario Gibney

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Mauricio @cryptonomista, Follow Mario @Mario_Gibney

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB-Redux_Croesus: Once In A Civilization Apr 01, 2022

This was our favorite conversation from 2021, we wanted to share it again. We feel this episode encapsulates a wide range of ideas and condenses them into one place for easy consumption. We feel this is our best episode to orange pill your friends!

The renown pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader @Croesus_BTC sits down with Josh & Dan for a profound conversation.

We Cover:

Why Bitcoin is a once in a species discovery
Croesus' mind blowing Bitcoin valuation
How early we are in the Bitcoin adoption S curve
Bitcoin supply shocks & supply mechanics
The Yuppie Elite and Bitcoin
Bitcoin as analogous to the American western frontier
Why the average worker and middle class need BTC

SHOW SPONSORS:

COINKITE - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE SHOW:

Visit our Shop @ https://www.bluecollarbitcoin.io/shop

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT CROESUS:

Croesus is a pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader. His background includes an MBA from one of the best business schools in the world and considerable time spent working as a management consultant with a focus on disruptive tech trends.

CROESUS MATERIAL:

"Asset DNA: Explaining Bitcoin’s Speculative Attack on the Dollar" (article)
"Am I Too Late For Bitcoin?" (article)
"Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin" (article)
"Bitcoin and the American West" (article)
Bitcoin Adoption Curve w/ Croesus (The Investor's Podcast)

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Croesus @Croesus_BTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

WEBSITE: Bluecollarbitcoin.io (buy our shwag)

BCB047_NVK: CypherPunk Skunkworks Mar 24, 2022

NVK is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coinkite. He has been in and around the Bitcoin ecosystem for over 10 years. He and his company, Coinkite are producing some of the most innovative and useful Bitcoin gear in the industry.

We talk:

Coldcard Mk4, SatsCard, Tapsigner
Opendime suppositories
Canadian truckers and Trudeau
World Reserve Currencies
Gold and Dollars are shitcoins
Feeding chickens with lightning

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT NVK:

NVK is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinKite. He has been involved in Bitcoin since the very early days. Originally built an early Bitcoin block explorer then moving to an early Bitcoin Debit Card implementation. During this time he and his partner realized that Bitcoin signing devices needed to be improved—-Introduce ColdCard. ColdCard is the industry standard for Bitcoin Signing devices. We use them at BCB, and we recommend them to everyone we know.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow @NVK

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB046_ANTHONY POMPLIANO: Middle Class, Mustaches & Monetary Policy Mar 18, 2022

Anthony Pompliano, along with his brothers Joe & John, join Josh & Dan for a rowdy discussion on the Best Business Show covering topics including:

Why Bitcoin is an empowerment tool for the Middle Class
Dan & Josh's journey so far on the Blue Collar Bitcoin Pod
Why mustaches are the new laser eyes
Who would win in a Pomp family brawl
Strange and challenging sexual dilemmas
And much more

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT ANTHONY POMPLIANO:

Pomp is an entrepreneur and tech investor as well as host of the well known 'Pomp Podcast,' which has been downloaded over 20 million times. Pomp also writes a daily email newsletter on business, finance, and Bitcoin that’s stuffed full of substantive and timely material. Him and his brothers Joe & John host the Best Business Show on YouTube weekends at 11am ET.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Anthony Pompliano, Follow Joe Pompliano, Follow John Pompliano

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB045_DR. JEFF ROSS: Treating Septic Markets Mar 11, 2022

Dr. Jeff Ross stops in to talk about his current perspective on markets. Dr. Ross has a different perspective than the permabulls. He has a reasoned and thorough analysis that is difficult to refute. We talk:

Shitcoin Shinnanigans
DCA is best for mortals
The FED between a rock and a hard place
When will Bitcoin be risk off
Counter-party risk
The difference between a trader and an investor
Selling kidneys for BTC
Overall market sepsis

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT Dr. JEFF ROSS:

Jeffrey W. Ross, MD, MBA is the founder and managing director of Vailshire Capital Management, LLC and Vailshire Partners, LP. Dr. Ross is a retired (2021) fellowship-trained Interventional Radiologist and board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist.

Passionate about investing wisely and teaching others to do the same, Jeff is a former contributor for The Motley Fool and occasional contributor for Seeking Alpha.

The hedge fund and individual Vailshire client portfolios enjoy the distinct advantage of benefitting from Dr. Ross’s expertise and knowledge of all things healthcare, Bitcoin, and technology-related.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Vailshire Capital Management
Dr. Ross on with Preston Pysh
The Changing World Order (Book)by Ray Dalio

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Dr. Jeff Ross @VailshireCap

EMAIL US: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

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BCB044_MIKE ALFRED: Investment Grade HODLING Mar 03, 2022

Value oriented investor & tech entrepreneur Mike Alfred sits down with Josh & Dan to cover:

Investing in Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin as the best value investment of all time
The risks of giving up your private keys and seeking yield on your bitcoin
Gaining BTC exposure in a traditional retirement account
The insanity of used car prices
How to HODL like a freaking professional

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT MIKE ALFRED:

Mike has founded and sold 2 successful tech companies. He was the Co-Founder & CEO of BrightScope (which he sold in 2016) as well as Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Assets Data, which NYDIG acquired in 2020. He’s been a seed investor in a variety of successful Bitcoin projects, and he currently serves as an advisor or on the board of a variety of companies, including Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Mike Alfred @mikealfred

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB043_NIK BHATIA: Money of Enemies Feb 25, 2022

Nik Bhatia is the author of the book Layered Money

Nik is incredibly knowledgable in the realms of economics, finance, and monetary history. Layered Money is an incredible resource for those who would like to learn about our current monetary system, and how Bitcoin changes the game.

Nik also authors a research publication called The Bitcoin Layer. This is a great resource for keeping up with Nik’s latest thoughts.

We Cover:

Geopolitics/Russian Conflict
Layered Money
Debt Supercycles
Changing World Order
The Burrito Index
The FED’s juggling act

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT NICK BHATIA:

Nik Bhatia is a financial researcher, CFA charterholder, and Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business where he teaches Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities. Previously, Nik worked the US Treasuries trading desk for a large institutional asset manager and has extensive trading experience in money markets and interest rate futures. After starting his teaching career, Nik felt the urge to bring his research on both the international monetary system and Bitcoin together as one to write the book Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies. He has a BA in Social Sciences from University of Southern California and a Master in Finance from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Nik Bhatia @timevalueofbtc

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB042_ANDY EDSTROM: Bitcoin Risks & Bullish Riffs Feb 16, 2022

Former Wall Streeter & current author, investor and advisor Andy Edstrom joins Josh and Dan to discuss current risks to the Bitcoin network and a plethora of other topics.

We Cover:

Risks that still exist for Bitcoin
Andy’s time as a wolf on Wall Street
Why banks are potentially on the road to obsolescence
Growth of lightning network
Grappling with exponentials
Why BTC is fundamentally American
The reason why Bitcoin is strikingly similar to a horny teenager

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT ANDY EDSTROM:

Andy is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Financial Planner as well as author of the well known book Why Buy Bitcoin: Investing Today in the Money of Tomorrow. He’s also Managing Director of Advisor Services at Swan Bitcoin. His opinions have appeared in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Economist, Bitcoin Magazine, and Coindesk. Additionally, earlier in his career he spent time working at Goldman Sachs in the belly of the finance beast.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Andy Edstrom @edstromandrew

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB041_JOHN VALLIS: Bitcoin Money Messiah Feb 10, 2022

John Vallis from Bitcoin Rapid Fire joins Josh and Dan. This discussion is wide ranging and focuses primarily on the societal ramifications of a new ruleset that cannot be manipulated. John has a profound ability to distill high level philosophical concepts into understandable truths.

We Cover:

Bitcoin is Truth and Freedom
Money Messiah
Maps of Meaning
Bitcoin as a civilizational shift
Spiritual and Philosophical Musings
Cosmic Possibilites

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family.

If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClockMini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiner’s home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT JOHN VALLAS:

John Vallis is the host of both Bitcoin Rapid Fire and Closing the Loop podcasts. John is a deep thinker with an interesting take on the intersections of philosophy, Bitcoin, and Religion. He explores this in his essay, The Money Messiah. We recommend you read it if this conversation interests you.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow John Vallis @johnvallis

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BTC040_PRESTON PYSH & GREG FOSS, Part 2: Disaster Insurance (A Bitcoin Hedge in Pensions & All Portfolios) Feb 01, 2022

Part 2 of Josh & Dan's conversation with two titans in the Bitcoin space: Preston Pysh and Greg Foss. This lengthly discussion was divided into two parts. In the first part we focused on the overall precarious macro environment of the 2020s. In this second part we zero in on how to position yourself in these crazy times.

We Cover:

Why is BTC volatile & how to handle volatility
Who the hell shorts BTC?
BTC as the perfect hedge against fiat based central banking
Significance of an inverted yield curves

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT PRESTON PYSH:

Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network. He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson. In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss.

ABOUT GREG FOSS:

Greg spent 32 years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Trader and Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg is a leading thinker in the Bitcoin space with massive expertise in credit markets. Greg's Bitcoin Magazine articles are linked below.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh Greg Foss @FossGregfoss

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB039_PRESTON PYSH & GREG FOSS, Part 1: Macroecon Armageddon Jan 26, 2022

This is a very special episode! We had a long form discussion with Preston Pysh and Greg Foss about current macroeconomic conditions. This is not one to miss considering the CRAZY landscape we are staring down. We broke this discussion into two parts to keep it easily digestible. In the first part we primarily focus on overall macro view. The second part to be released next week will focus on how to position yourself in these crazy times.

We Cover:

Crazy start to 2022
Bitcoin Volitility
The Fed
Inflation
Equity and Bond Selloff

Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite

Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com.

Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard. ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence. ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device. We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family. If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of. BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off purchases at coinkite.com.

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network! We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it.

⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show? Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

ABOUT PRESTON PYSH:

Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network. He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson. In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss.

ABOUT GREG FOSS:

Greg spent 32 years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Trader and Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg is a leading thinker in the Bitcoin space with massive expertise in credit markets. Greg's Bitcoin Magazine articles are linked below.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh Greg Foss @FossGregfoss

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB038_CORY KLIPPSTEN: Eyes On The Only Crypto Prize Jan 20, 2022

Cory Klippsten, Founder & CEO of Swan Bitcoin, stops by the BCB Podcast to shoot the breeze with Josh & Dan.

They Cover:

Cory’s price predictions for BTC
Why trading is such a terrible idea
The future of US equities
The incredible mind of LYN ALDEN
Turkish tea
Horseshoes

SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST:

⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter)

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ABOUT CORY KLIPPSTEN

Cory is the Founder & CEO of Swan Bitcoin. He also serves as an advisor to Unchained Capital & Riot Blockchain, and he's a partner at Bitcoin Ventures. He earned his MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business, and in a past life he worked at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft and Morgan Stanley.

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BCB037_@NVK: Weapons Grade BTC Security Jan 10, 2022

Shady Super Coder, @NVK joins BCB to talk about security, signing devices, and just generally shoot the shit.

WE COVER:

The Current Bitcoin Dip
Angry Pleb DMs
On-Chain analysis and Tea Leaves
OpenDime Virginity
Gold Dildos
BlockClock Status
ColdCard VS. The World

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ABOUT NVK:

NVK is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoinKite. He has been involved in Bitcoin since the very early days. Originally built an early Bitcoin block explorer then moving to an early Bitcoin Debit Card implementation. During this time he and his partner realized that Bitcoin signing devices needed to be improved—-Introduce ColdCard. ColdCard is the industry standard for Bitcoin Signing devices. We use them at BCB, and we recommend them to everyone we know.

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TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow NVK @NVK

EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB036_LARRY LEPARD: Sound Money Takeover Jan 05, 2022

Well-known tech & sound money investor Larry Lepard joins Josh & Dan to chat Bitcoin, gold and the future of markets.

WE COVER:

Will Bitcoin replace or overtake gold?
Dealing w/ BTC volatility & why BTC is so volatile
Threats the gov’t posses against BTC
Blindspots Bitcoiners may have
Inflation & hyperinflation
How Bitcoin resembles the rise of the internet
What purpose gold might serve in one’s portfolio
Why “certainty” in any investment is something to be avoided

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ABOUT LARRY LEPARD:

Larry is Managing Partner at Equity Management Associates and he’s spent his entire career as an investor. He possesses a deep understanding of financial markets as well as monetary history. Larry was a tech investor through the rise of the internet, and he had a front row seat to watch the .com boom & bust. He’s also been a sound money advocate his entire life. Since the Great Financial Crisis Larry has focused almost exclusively on sound money investments, including gold, silver, & most recently, Bitcoin.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Ray Dalio 30 Minute Video "How the Economic Machine Works"

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Larry Lepard @LawrenceLepard

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BCB035_BTC SESSIONS: Flushing Degenerate Gamblers Dec 18, 2021

BTC Sessions(Ben) is a Canadian Bitcoin educator. He has produced an astonishing amount of content. He has comprehensive tutorials on Bitcoin wallets, signing devices, and nodes. If you need help or guidance on Bitcoin related gear, Ben has you covered. We highly recommend his channel. He is also available for 1 on 1 help and guidance.

We Cover:

Degenerate Traders

BTC Butt Stuff

Pierre Poilievre

Inflation

Break Dancing

Umbrel

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ABOUT BTC SESSIONS

BTC Sessions (Ben) is a full time Bitcoin Educator. He has TONS of tutorials available on his YouTube channel, we highly recommend you check them out. His content walks you through complicated ideas visually. If you are a visual learner, his content is THE WAY to go. He also hosts a show every Friday night titled “Why are We Bullish.”

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Why Are We Bullish

BTC Sessions YouTube Channel

https://www.btcsessions.ca

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow BTC Sessions @BTCsessions

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BCB034_ROBERT BREEDLOVE: Protecting Private Property & Ditching Santa Clause Dec 12, 2021

Acclaimed entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher Robert Breedlove joins Josh & Dan for a wild, productive, and cosmic conversation that meanders through a number of topics inside and outside Bitcoin.

WE COVER:

Bitcoin as insurance on central banking
Why dogma is unhealthy
How fiat violates private property
Spirituality, religion & Christianity
Rob’s move away from Santa Clause
Sex on your birthday...& much more

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ABOUT ROBERT BREEDLOVE:

Robert Breedlove is an acclaimed entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher. He's possesses a truly special voice and perspective, with writing and speaking skills that boggle the mind. Rob characterizes himself as a freedom maximalist, someone deeply passionate about defending human rights of life, liberty & property. He’s come to Bitcoin because of the way he believes it advances of individual sovereignty & freedom in the world. He is the host of his own podcast, the "What Is Money?" Show, and he regularly appears on other podcasts and media outlets. He’s had riveting discussions with the likes of Michael Saylor, Eric Weinstein, Preston Pysh, Jordan Petersen and the list could go on. He co-authored the book "Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption, and Redemption of Money," and he regularly posts robust articles on Medium.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Rob's Articles (Read them...like now!)
"What is Money Show"
BTC001 w/ Robert Breedlove & Preston Pysh
Robert Breedlove & Lex Fridman Podcast Episode
Robert Breedlove on The Jordan B. Peterson
"Thanks God For Bitcoin" Book (Breedlove is one of the authors)

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Robert Breedlove @Breedlove22

EMAIL: Send us any questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB033_PRESTON PYSH: The Fiat Cage Dec 05, 2021

Preston Pysh, co-founder of the Investor’s Podcast Network, joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin. Preston has had an enormous impact on the two of us. He has a remarkable gift for taking complex topics and simplifying them for a general audience. This 1.5 hour discussion is a must listen for anyone interested in improving their understanding of Bitcoin, human nature, and the world at large. Preston has a contagious optimism for the future matched by few—this was a true honor.

We Cover:

Transition to Bitcoin
Societal Discontent
Yield Curve Control
Mark Cuban
Family
Generosity and Karma

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ABOUT PRESTON PYSH:

Preston is the Co-Founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network. He started his first show “We Study Billionaires” in 2014 with Co-Founder Stig Broderson. In 2020 Preston pivoted into hosting his own show titled “Bitcoin Fundamentals,” a must listen for anyone interested in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Preston’s podcast comes out weekly, and it’s one the two of us NEVER miss.

If you are impressed by someone's knowledge, it's probably because they have an insatiable hunger and passion for learning. Preston is a notoriously voracious reader who inspires audiences to research, think critically, and trust but not verify.

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TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB032_MARTY BENT: Mining Basics, Teat Production, and Freedom Nov 30, 2021

Marty Bent joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin mining and how energy companies are understanding this asset. Marty is a huge contributor in the space with his Podcast Tales from the Crypt and his daily newsletter Marty’s Bent.

We Cover:

Bitcoin Mining
51% attacks
POW vs. POS
Bitcoin Simps
Freedom

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ABOUT MARTY BENT:

Marty Bent is a HUGE contributor in the Bitcoin space. He hosts the Tales from the Crypt podcast which covers the gamut of everything Bitcoin. He has been involved in Bitcoin since 2013. Marty has strong opinions about the direction the world is headed in, we largely agree with his concerns.

Marty also Co-Hosts the Rabbit Hole Recap weekly with @Odell. You can read his musings on a daily basis by subscribing to his daily newsletter- Marty’s Bent.

Marty has previously worked for Great American Mining, and currently contributes to Ten31. Ten31 is a venture fund that invests in Bitcoin startups.

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TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Marty Bent @martybent

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB031_JOE CARLASARE: Nature Finds A Way with Bitcoin Nov 24, 2021

Joe Carlasare joins Josh & Dan to talk current and future market conditions as well as how the game theory behind Bitcoin might play out in years/decades to come.

We Cover:

Can Bitcoin be banned?
Where the Fed's balance sheet may go this decade
Blacklisted Bitcoins and fungibility concerns
Joe's mid term price targets
Shy Joe considers himself a "Bitcoin MONEY maximalist"

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ABOUT JOE CARLASARE:

Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast.

Josh & Dan both agree Joe is one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners alive. He has the depth of knowledge and the breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from financial markets to legal and political landscapes to more deep philosophical and game theoretic discussions.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Inside Bitcoin Podcast

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare

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BCB030_BITCOIN Q+A: Bitcoin Cold Storage from the Master Nov 19, 2021

In this episode we are honored to be joined by Bitcoin Q+A. Q+A is the proprietor of Bitcoiner.guide. This is a site devoted to teaching all about Bitcoin. If you have questions about anything, ranging from wallets, to nodes, to the lighting network-Q+A has you covered.

We Cover:

What is Cold Storage
Hardware wallets, AKA signing devices
Software Wallets
Bitcoin Nodes
How to protect yourself from men with wrenches

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ABOUT Bitcoin Q+A:

Bitcoin Q+A is a passionate Bitcoiner with a gift for teaching others how to perform some of the more technical aspects of Bitcoin. He has put together a superb website, where you can learn how to use: Hardware Wallets, Nodes, Coinjoins, Nodes, lightning network, ect. He has devoted a TON of time to help others and it is MUCH appreciated. Bitcoiner.guide

More recently he has contributed to the development of a new hardware wallet. The Passport. This is a cypherpunk style signing device that promises to be more user friendly than the ColdCard. You can check out the Passport here- foundationdevices.com

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TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Bitcoin Q+A @BitcoinQ_A

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BCB029_JIM CRIDER: The Black Sheep of Financial Planning Nov 10, 2021

Jim Crider, a CFP & Bitcoin bull, joins Josh & Dan to talk about Bitcoin & broader financial planning.

We Cover:

Why Bitcoin is the best form of money
The difference between volatility & risk
Bitcoin Mining Stocks, GBTC, Bitcoin ETFs
What to do with retirement accounts
Bitcoin tax strategies

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ABOUT JIM CRIDER:

Jim Crider is a husband, dad, and CEO of Intentional Living FP. Before starting Intentional Living FP, Jim worked primarily with the standard clients of most wealth management firms—financially successful families seeking guidance with the wealth they’ve accumulated over decades. While Jim cherishes each client he’s served, he came to find the clients he enjoys most: families that desire to achieve early financial independence for the sake of spending significant time with the people they care about, doing the things they love. Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the message he tells every client he works with is that his role is to guide them to where their lives and money intersect so they can live the life they want to live.

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Intentional Living Financial Planning
"Gradually. Then Suddenly" series by Parker Lewis

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Jim @JimCriderTX

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BCB028_NATALIE BRUNELL: Resurrecting Capitalism with Bitcoin Nov 03, 2021

Natalie Brunell joins Josh & Dan for a fun and free flowing discussion regarding the trajectory of capitalism & freedom in the 21st century...and the role Bitcoin might play in maintaining these ideals.

We Cover:

Bitcoin and immigration
The perils & miseries of socialism and communism
Why American ideals may be eroding
Bitcoin as digital property
Why the Fed is between a rock & a hard place
Ron Burgundy & Veronica Corningstone

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ABOUT NATALIE BRUNELL:

Natalie is a Polish-American television news personality, investigative journalist, podcast host and educator. She is a senior correspondent and investigative reporter for Spectrum News 1 Las Angeles as well as an adjunct Instructor at the USC in the school of communication and journalism. Most recently she is the host of the 'Coin Stories Podcast' where she speaks to some of the most renown Bitcoiners in the world.

NATALIE'S MATERIAL & ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

Coin Stories Podcast (also on all major pod apps)
Bitcoin for Women: https://btcforwomen.com/
"The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous
"The Fiat Standard" by Saifedean Ammous

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Natalie @natbrunell

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BCB027_FRISKY PENSIONS: Overweight Bonds, Underweight BTC Oct 28, 2021

In this episode, Dan and Josh discuss the elephant in the room, public pension plans. We opine about exposure to Bonds and lack of BTC exposure in these defined benefit plans. We Discuss:

Bond exposure in Pensions
Why BTC is a no brainer
Cat food
How a 1% BTC position can improve a portfolio
What we would do to improve performance

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BCB026_ALEX GLADSTEIN: Bitcoin, Freedom & Human Rights Oct 20, 2021

Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, sits down with Josh & Dan to discuss why Bitcoin is the world's best freedom technology.

We Cover:

Why Bitcoin is a dream for human rights activists
Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse for Freedom
The cypherpunks & founding fathers of America
The 4th turning
Bitcoin ETFs

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ABOUT ALEX GLADSTEIN:

Alex is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation. He has also served as Vice President of Strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum since its inception in 2009. His writing and views on human rights and technology have appeared on a long list of major media outlets across the world including The Atlantic, BBC, CNN, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and the list could go on. Since 2017 he’s become obsessed with Bitcoin. He co-authored "The Little Bitcoin Book" in 2019 and more recently he’s been rolling out an article series at Bitcoin Magazine.

ALEX GLADSTEIN MATERIAL:

Alex's Bitcoin Magazine Articles (read them ALL!!)
The Little Bitcoin Book
Human Rights Foundation
Oslo Freedom Forum

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Alex @gladstein

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB025_GRAHAM KRIZEK: Ride the Lightning with Voltage Oct 13, 2021

Graham Krizek is the Founder and CEO of Voltage. Graham is an expert on Bitcoin’s Lightning network. He founded Voltage to provide enterprise solutions for running Bitcoin and Lightning nodes.

We Cover:

What is the Lightning Network
TOR (The Onion Router)
How Lightning improves privacy
Why Lightning improves the Bitcoin stack
Lightning Nodes
Lightning applications and possibilities

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ABOUT GRAHAM KRIZEK:

Graham has a BS in Supply Chain Economics from Kansas State University. He worked as an AWS architect and data center manager before founding Voltage.

Lightning Network Resources:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Graham @gkrizek and follow Voltage @Voltage_Cloud

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB024_CROESUS: Bitcoin, A Once In A Species Discovery Oct 06, 2021

The renown pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader @Croesus_BTC sits down with Josh & Dan for a profound conversation.

We Cover:

Why Bitcoin is a once in a species discovery
Croesus' mind blowing Bitcoin valuation
How early we are in the Bitcoin adoption S curve
Bitcoin supply shocks & supply mechanics
The Yuppie Elite and Bitcoin
Bitcoin as analogous to the American western frontier
Why the average worker and middle class need BTC

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ABOUT CROESUS:

Croesus is an pseudonymous Bitcoin thought leader. His background includes an MBA from one of the best business schools in the world and considerable time spent working as a management consultant with a focus on disruptive tech trends.

CROESUS MATERIAL:

"Asset DNA: Explaining Bitcoin’s Speculative Attack on the Dollar" (article)
"Am I Too Late For Bitcoin?" (article)
"Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin" (article)
"Bitcoin and the American West" (article)
Bitcoin Adoption Curve w/ Croesus (The Investor's Podcast)

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Croesus @Croesus_BTC

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB023_GREG FOSS: Financial Contagion, Evergrande & BTC Sep 23, 2021

Greg Foss helps us unpack the Evergrande contagion in China and how this could affect the rest of the world. As usual Greg brings huge energy and some incredible insights into the markets BTC and otherwise

We Cover:

Evergrande Contagion
Bond Math
Gregs price target for bitcoin
BItcoin's intrinsic value
Buy and Hold, don't overthink
Pensions

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ABOUT GREG FOSS:

Greg spent 32 years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Trader and Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg is a leading thinker in the Bitcoin space with massive expertise in credit markets

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Greg Foss @FossGregfoss

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB022_JASON BRETT: Bitcoin Regulation and Legislation Sep 18, 2021

Jason Brett spends and hour with Josh & Dan to discuss the current Bitcoin regulatory and legislative landscape.

We Cover:

Can Bitcoin be banned by governments?
The Infrastructure Bill & Beyer Bill
The SEC stance on Bitcoin
Why you should buy from Bitcoin only exchanges
Stablecoins
Custodial lending
The Chinese mining crackdown
Bitcoin as freedom technology, & more

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ABOUT JASON BRETT:

Jason worked for the FDIC during the Great Financial Crisis, and he is a former Director of Operations at the Chamber of Digital Commerce. Most recently he is the Founder and CEO of The Value Technology Foundation, A 501c3 that works to educate government officials and organizations regarding BTC and distributed ledger technology. Jason has a profound understanding of government and regulatory affairs, and above all else, he is a true, no holds bared Bitcoiner

ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Jason Brett @Jason_VTF

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB021_DAZBEA: Conspiracy Theories & Bitcoin Mushroom Trips Sep 08, 2021

DazBea joins Dan and Josh, Daz is an Australian "Sparky"(Electrician) and Electrical Engineer. He is has written some INCREDIBLE articles about Bitcoin from technology to the economic fundamentals.

We Discuss:

Conspiracy Theories
Side Hustles
The Hamster Wheel
Trading
Bitcoin Birthdays
Value Investing
Macro Econ
Covid

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LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Daz's Articles on Medium

TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Daz @Dazbea1

EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB020_GUY SWANN: Uncovering Satoshi & BTC Tales of Old Sep 02, 2021

The "Voice of Bitcoin" Mr. Guy Swann joins Josh & Dan for a wide ranging rip session.

We Discuss:

Guy's current take on who Satoshi Nakamoto is...
Bitcoin’s early days
Austrian Economics
The Blocksize Wars
Nodes and the Umbrel project
Why open & dumb networks will rule the world
Bitcoin as freedom technology
Getting swallowed by sea monsters
Who is your Bitcoin Daddy?

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ABOUT GUY SWANN

Guy got involved in Bitcoin in 2011 and has been obsessed ever since. He is the host of the phenomenal Bitcoin Audible Podcast, and is assuredly one of the most knowledgeable Bitcoiners in the world. He has a robust background in networking & system administration, he’s an avid student of economics, and he literally reads and studies Bitcoin for a living.

LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Bitcoin Audible Podcast
Bitcoin Audible Read 327 - "Bitcoin Is Worse is Better" by Gwern
Bitcoin Audible Read 517 - "Len Sassaman & Satoshi, A Cypherpunk History" by Evan H.
Bitcoin Audible Read 500 - "Decentralization, Why Dumb Networks Are Better" by Andreas Antonopolous
Bitcoin Audible Read 066 - "Money, Blockchains, and Social Scalability" by Nick Szabo

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BCB019_Rip Session #1: Lassoing a Slippery Pig Aug 29, 2021

Josh and Dan sit down to have a no holds barred rip session! No prep, just pure stream of consciousness. We talk about:

Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse
Squares open source Bitcoin Exchange
The Printing Press (the invention, not J Pows helicopter)
Bitcoin's indifference to regulators
Being a Sovereign Individual
Large Sea Mammals
Slippery Pigs

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BCB018_MATT ODELL: The Alpha Pleb Aug 21, 2021

Matt Odell joins Josh & Dan for a rousing discussion covering:

Matt's journey into Bitcoin
Gov't Regulation
Bitcoin Security, Privacy & Self Custody
Hardware Wallets
Shitcoins & NFTs
& much more...

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Access Matt Odell's FANTASTIC content:

Citadel Dispatch

Citadel Dispatch Help Page (tons of great Bitcoin resources!)

"Tales from the Crypt" Podcast w/ Matt Odell & Marty Bent

Other Items Mentioned in the Show:

Bitcoin Q&A

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BCB017_DYLAN LeCLAIR: Listen to the Future Aug 13, 2021

Dylan LeClair from Bitcoin Magazine joins Dan & Josh. Dylan has an incredible ability to explain complex macroeconomic ideas and parse them out to the plebs. Dylan has written many incredible articles including "The conclusion of the long-term debt cycle and the rise of Bitcoin".

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Dylans Article "The conclusion of the long-term debt cycle and the rise of Bitcoin"

Dylan's Newsletter from Bitcoin Magazine "The Deep Dive"

Ray Dalio- How the Econonomic Machine Works (YouTube Video)

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BCB016_JEFF BOOTH: Bitcoin...The Future of Humanity Depends on It Aug 06, 2021

Jeff Booth, the Canadian Guru, joins Josh & Dan.

We discuss:

Deflation
The impacts of exponential innovation
Bitcoin & Energy
A.I. & Robotics
What Jeff would do if he were Fed chairman
Why Jeff is Bitcoin only
The potential threat of quantum computing on Bitcoin
And lots more...

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ABOUT JEFF BOOTH:

Jeff is the author of what we would characterize as one of the most important books in print today: “The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.” Reading this book prior to listening to this episode is not necessary but will certainly be additive. Jeff was the co-founder and former CEO of BuildDirect, and he has an incredibly dense and successful background as an entrepreneur, tech leader, and strategic advisor. Most importantly, Jeff is a family man, a visionary, and someone who cares deeply and wholesomely about the future of humanity.

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ITEMS & LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth: https://tinyurl.com/ukebdumx
"The Greatest Game" by Jeff Booth: https://tinyurl.com/xxbus3ar
Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Podcast (Preston Pysh w/ Andrew Fursman): https://tinyurl.com/d594d8z2

BCB015_Questions From The Firehouse, Part 1 Jul 29, 2021

This episode is all about questions from guys at the firehouse. We dive into topics including Nodes vs Miners, CBDCs, Hardware wallets, Shitting your pants, Bitcoin resource suggestions, trading & more.

We also put together a model (some stolen from Greg Foss) for how we see Bitcoin reaching $1 million!

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BITCOIN RESOURCES MENTIONED IN SHOW:

-"The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" by Vijay Boyapati - https://tinyurl.com/3stka9sn

-Andreas Antanopoulos Webstie - https://aantonop.com/ (read his books and check out his lectures on YouTube)

-"Gradually, Then Suddenly" by Parker Lewis - https://tinyurl.com/v74h782z

-The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous - https://tinyurl.com/5a5z4sxw

-The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth - https://tinyurl.com/ukebdumx

-"The Greatest Game" by Jeff Booth - https://tinyurl.com/xxbus3ar

-Layered Money by Nik Bhatia - https://tinyurl.com/5ys8nf6y

-Inventing Bitcoin by Yon Pritzker - https://tinyurl.com/4nxe2jvj

-Robert Breedlove & Preston Pysh (Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast) - https://tinyurl.com/5duk3ujm

-Robert Breedlove & Lex Fridman (Lex Fridman Podcast) - https://lexfridman.com/robert-breedlove/

-The Book of Satoshi (higher level book) - https://tinyurl.com/5d9vstrf

-Sapiens by Yuval Harari - https://tinyurl.com/tkbpzusu

-"Shelling Out: The Origins of Money" by Nick Szabo - https://nakamotoinstitute.org/shelling-out/

BCB014_VIJAY BOYAPATI: Bitcoin Virginity Jul 20, 2021

Dan & Josh are joined by the one and only Vijay Boyapati!

We Discuss:

The importance of Bitcoin
Monetary Sovereignty
How to smuggle Gold
Bitcoin Bull and Bear cycles
Inflation
Keynesian vs Austrian Economics
Nation State attacks
Altcoin Scams
Reclaiming your Bitcoin Virginity
and much more...

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ABOUT VIJAY BOYAPATI: Vijay wrote the incredible Bullish Case For Bitcoin in 2018 and has been an active thought leader in the Bitcoin space since. He has appeared on every major Bitcoin podcast with an incredible ability to break complex ideas into easily digestible bites. We HIGHLY recommend reading his article, or better yet preorder a copy of his new book! He has expanded on the ideas from the article, We at BCB have ordered it and are eagerly anticipating receiving it!

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ITEMS AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Vijays article 'The Bullish Case for Bitcoin': https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1

After you read the article, preorder Vijay's new Book on Amazon!

Vijay's New Book "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" available for preorder on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/p2sc4xbc

BCB013_GREG FOSS: Escaping the Fiat Ponzi Spiral Jul 15, 2021

Greg Foss On Fire!

Greg joins Josh & Dan to Discuss:

How to escape the "fiat ponzi spiral"
Bitcoin’s asymmetry as an investment
Pensions
Bonds
Suggestions for building your asset portfolio
Was Satoshi was even a human?
Sniffing glue
And much more...

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ABOUT GREG FOSS: Greg spent 32 plus years as a credit trader and analyst. He now serves as an Executive Director & Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg appeared on the main stage at the recent Bitcoin 2021 Conference in Miami; he’s written in Bitcoin magazine; and he has appeared on a plethora of top tier podcasts including “Bitcoin Fundamentals” with Preston Pysh and “What Bitcoin Did” with Peter McCormack.

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ITEMS/LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW:

Greg's Bitcoin Magazine Article on Bonds: https://tinyurl.com/j6rzksyc

Validus Power: https://www.validuspower.com/

BCB012_Bitcoin Buying and Custody Jul 11, 2021

In this episode Josh explains best practices for buying Bitcoin. Josh also compares leading Bitcoin hardware wallets and how to choose the one that fits your needs, whether new to the space or a hardened veteran you will find something of use.

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Some links to the companies and products mentioned in the show, as well as YouTube Videos to help with hardware wallet setup.

Buying Bitcoin

Hardware Wallets

YouTube Video Trezor setup

Ledger.com

YouTube Video Ledger Setup

Coldcardwallet.com

YouTube Coldcard Setup with the GREAT Matt Odell

Multi-Sig For Beginners

Casa

Unchained Capital

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BCB011_Shitcoins: A Reasoned Refutation, Part 2 Jul 04, 2021

Josh & Dan discuss altcoins. They work through their logic, evidence, and reasoning for not choosing to invest in them.

This episode covers:

Dogecoin, Ethereum, XRP, XLM
Avoiding emotional investing
Different types of decentralization
Cryptocurrency unit bias
Hashrate & Bitcoin security
Umbrel nodes running through TOR
Why Decentralization = Trust.

This conversation will be divided in to 2 parts. This episode is Part 2 of 2.

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ITEMS/LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW:

Inventing Bitcoin by Yon Pritzker: https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Bitcoin-Technology-Decentralized-Explained-ebook/dp/B07MWXRWNB

BCB010_Shitcoins: A Reasoned Refutation, Part 1 Jun 27, 2021

Josh & Dan discuss altcoins. They work through their logic, evidence, and reasoning for not choosing to invest in them.

This episode covers topics like: liquidity in the crypto markets, pump and dump schemes, the myth of the need for cryptocurrency diversification, Bitcoin's unique origin story, taxes and capital gains, pre-mined tokens, farts, San Francisco, furry conventions, and more...

This conversation will be divided in to 2 parts. This episode is Part 1 of 2.

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BCB009_Bitcoin For Boomers, Part 2 (Questions from a Bitcoin Skeptic) Jun 20, 2021

In this episode Dan and Josh are again joined by Jim.

This is the second episode covering the rest of the conversation with Jim. Jim was a corporate lawyer, a business executive, and is an experienced investor. Jim is skeptical of the value of Bitcoin.

This is the second of a two part series.

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BCB008_Bitcoin For Boomers, Part 1 (Questions from a Bitcoin Skeptic) Jun 15, 2021

In this episode Dan and Josh are joined by Jim.

Jim has a series of questions about Bitcoin to present. Jim was a corporate lawyer, a business executive, and is an experienced investor. Jim is skeptical of the value of Bitcoin.

This is the first of a two part series.

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BCB007_Bitcoin Nation State Adoption, El Salvador, Jack Dorsey, Possums & More....(Bitcoin Tweets 2) Jun 09, 2021

Josh & Dan discuss El Salvador adopting BTC as legal tender, the implications of nation states getting involved in Bitcoin, Jack Dorsey, Michael Saylor, Possums & more. This is the 2nd installment in the 'Bitcoin Tweets' Series.

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BCB006_The Importance of Bitcoin Explained in One Sitting Jun 01, 2021

Dan attempts to summarize and encapsulate the importance of Bitcoin in a single talk. Terms are defined such that you can follow even if you are brand new to Bitcoin.

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BCB005_Dealing with Price Dips and Dumps May 18, 2021

Josh and Dan discuss Bitcoin price dips and dumps. How to cope with, understand, and harness scary selloffs.

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BCB004_Bitcoin Tweets 1 May 16, 2021

Dan and Josh dive into a few of their favorite tweets and comment on them.

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BCB003_The Fiat System May 14, 2021

Dan and Josh dive into the mechanics of the Fiat Monetary System. They compare and contrast the Fiat System with Bitcoin.

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BCB002_Bitcoin and the Origins of Money May 09, 2021

Josh and Dan discuss the origins of money, the purpose of money, and why this matters in the context of understanding Bitcoin.

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BCB001_Bitcoin Bull Runs and Price Cycles May 04, 2021

Josh and Dan discuss Bitcoin price run-ups, halving cycles, and bull markets. Why they happen, how they work, and sound strategy for dealing with them.

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