The Pomp Podcast

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Bitcoin, AI & The Future Economy — What Investors Must Know | Peter Diamandis Mar 23, 2026

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Peter Diamandis is the founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and a leading voice on exponential technologies and the future of abundance. In this conversation, we discuss the rapid rise of AI and robotics, how individuals can use these tools to gain “superpowers,” and why he believes massive economic opportunity lies ahead. We also explore key investing themes across AI, energy, bitcoin, and longevity, and why mindset and curiosity will be critical to navigating the coming wave of change.

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - AI “Supersonic Tsunami” & exponential change
3:28 - How should individuals prepare for AI disruption?
6:05 - AI productivity vs working harder paradox
11:05 - How to keep up with rapid AI innovation
13:15 - Universal High Income vs Universal Basic Income
19:28 - Fear, social unrest, & storytelling about the future
26:00 - Longevity & living to 120+
32:12 - How investors should think about AI & markets
37:06 - Scarcity, bitcoin, energy, & opportunity
40:22 - Biggest misconceptions about the future & solving problems

Why Bitcoin Could Explode As Global Markets Crack | Jordi Visser Mar 21, 2026

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Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we discuss rising geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices, and growing risks in private credit and global markets. We also explore bitcoin’s resilience, how AI is disrupting software and jobs, and why Jordy believes commodities, liquidity, and volatility will shape the next major investment cycle.

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0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Iran conflict & oil market shock
8:09 - Commodity bull market thesis
11:11 - Inflation risks & recession probabilities
15:30 - How high could oil go?
18:19 - Bitcoin vs gold performance discussion
21:12 - Bitcoin as a global “escape hatch” asset
29:20 - Inflation vs AI-driven deflation debate
33:00 - AI disruption & labor market impact
40:48 - Software disruption & tech valuations
55:09 - Commodities, compute & future investment themes
57:08 - GPU smuggling & AI geopolitics

A Massive Bitcoin Bull Case Is Forming | Bill Barhydt Mar 18, 2026

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Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra and a longtime leader in digital assets and crypto wealth management. In this conversation, we discuss bitcoin’s relationship to global liquidity, money printing, and geopolitical risk, as well as why retail investors still drive crypto price action. We also cover new crypto regulation and the Clarity Act, Abra’s plans to go public via SPAC, the rise of tokenized equities and real-world assets, and how AI is transforming financial services and business operations.

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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Why bitcoin is holding up during war & market panic
5:17 - Private credit, private equity, & where cracks could show
8:40 - Crypto regulation & The Clarity Act
13:18 - Why Abra is going public via SPAC
15:30 - How wealth advisors are changing around crypto
17:51 - Tokenized portfolios & the future of digital assets
22:30 - Will AI replace financial advisors?
25:11 - How Abra uses AI internally & building AI agents
33:33 - Machine-to-machine payments & crypto
36:20 - What’s next for Abra?

World’s Greatest Trader: How To Win In Chaos | Tom Sosnoff Mar 16, 2026

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Tom Sosnoff is a veteran trader and entrepreneur, the founder of LossDog, and the builder of multiple billion-dollar companies. In this conversation, we discuss why volatility creates opportunity, how he thinks about active investing across asset classes, and why he believes crypto deserves a place in every portfolio. We also talk about options trading, oil and commodity volatility, the rise of self-directed investors, prediction markets, AI’s role in portfolio construction and financial advice, and how Tom is thinking about building the next generation of investing tools.

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0:00 - Why traders stay long crypto in volatile markets
0:52 - The real problem with today’s economy & the future of investing
5:26 - Rise of the self-directed investor
8:55 - How to trade extreme market volatility
11:08 - Why everyone should own bitcoin
12:09 - Selling volatility & options strategies
20:25 - Navigating chaos in today’s macro environment
22:19 - Trader mindset vs entrepreneur mindset
24:29 - Building an AI investing platform
26:38 - Why options trading is exploding
28:30 - Thoughts around Prediction Markets
32:46 - How AI will disrupt financial advisors
34:40 - Tom’s $1M crypto giveaway

The Next Bitcoin Bull Run Could Start In A Crisis | Jordi Visser Mar 14, 2026

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Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we discuss the growing cracks in private credit, rising oil prices, inflation pressures, and why Jordy believes the market is underestimating the risk of a broader financial shock. We also talk about bitcoin’s resilience, how AI is disrupting software and business models, what a more liquid and transparent future could look like, and why Jordi thinks the next major opportunity may come after the current wave of volatility.

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0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Private credit risk / recession question
8:37 - Oil shock, inflation & crisis comparisons
14:21 - Modern warfare, drones & geopolitical risk
18:50 - Housing affordability & consumer pressure
23:07 - Bitcoin resilience during financial stress
30:54 - Private markets vs liquid assets debate
33:05 - AI disruption & collapsing business moats
36:05 - AI-run companies & agent economy
42:20 - How people should start using AI
45:57 - Portfolio positioning & next bitcoin opportunity

AI Is About to Trigger Bitcoin’s Next EXPLOSION | Tillman Holloway Mar 11, 2026

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Tillman Holloway is the Founder & CEO of Arch Public. In this conversation, we discuss the rise of AI-driven investing and how autonomous agents could reshape portfolio management. We also cover Bitcoin market catalysts, investor behavior during volatility, and how institutions are positioning across crypto and emerging financial products.

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0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Is AI disruption crashing markets?
3:28 - What should AI actually automate in business?
6:43 - How investors are navigating volatility
11:43 - “Agentic investing” — letting AI manage your money
16:46 - Hedge funds, algorithms & high-frequency trading
21:41 - Crypto derivatives, perps & new financial instruments
23:18 - How Arch Public works & consumer investing trends
29:45 - What catalyst sends bitcoin back to all-time highs?
34:33 - Institutional adoption & Wall Street conviction

Will Global Conflict Send Bitcoin Higher? | Jeff Park Mar 10, 2026

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Jeff Park is the Partner & Chief Investment Officer at ProCap BTC. In this conversation, we discuss the idea of “wartime Bitcoin,” how rising geopolitical tensions could impact the asset, and why cracks in private credit could ultimately benefit Bitcoin. We also cover institutional adoption, stablecoins, and how crypto companies are increasingly integrating with the traditional financial system.

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0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Wartime bitcoin & global conflict
5:00 - Bitcoin vs Gold: which wins in a crisis?
6:03 - Is bitcoin still in a bear market?
9:15 - Private credit cracks & why it could benefit bitcoin
15:49 - Kraken & rewriting the banking system
19:04 - Stablecoins vs Banks: the fight in Washington
22:40 - Why AI models prefer bitcoin over stablecoins

How Bitcoin Millionaires Use Their BTC Without Selling It | Shehzan Maredia Mar 09, 2026

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Shehzan Maredia is the Founder & CEO of Lava, a bitcoin-backed lending platform that allows users to borrow against their bitcoin without selling it. This conversation was recorded live at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York. n this discussion, we cover why many bitcoin holders are borrowing against their BTC instead of selling it, how everyday workers have quietly built wealth by consistently saving in bitcoin, and why bitcoin-backed loans are increasingly being used to fund major purchases like homes. We also discuss stablecoins, global access to dollars, and the future of bitcoin-native financial services.

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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Why people borrow against bitcoin instead of selling
3:55 - The risks of borrowing against bitcoin
6:10 - How Lava is different from their competitors
8:49 - Stablecoins & global dollar banking
12:22 - Challenges building a bitcoin company
13:16 - Why Lava is skeptical of AI coding tools
16:44 - Technologies Lava is bullish on
17:25 - Why most crypto projects are useless
20:04 - The gambling problem in modern finance
23:30 - Why bitcoin is built for savers

The AI Boom Is EXACTLY Why Bitcoin Exists | Jordi Visser Mar 07, 2026

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Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we unpack the chaos hitting markets in 2026—from weak jobs data and Fed uncertainty to private credit cracks, AI-driven disruption, and the collapse of old economic playbooks. We also discuss software repricing, energy infrastructure, synthetic media, portfolio positioning, and why Jordi believes bitcoin is the truest AI trade in a world moving faster than ever.

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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - The current state of the U.S. economy
5:18 - Does the jobs report force the Fed to cut rates?
8:28 - How do the Iran, Venezuela, & Cuba situations end?
14:00 - Is the speed of military & government action changing?
19:12 - What is happening in private credit right now?
25:04 - Should investors run toward distressed private credit or avoid it?
28:47 What happens to a traditional 60/40 portfolio over the next decade?
32:27 - Is Jordi still bullish on energy infrastructure & power demand?
35:37 - What Jordi’s AI setup looks like
43:13- How will AI-generated content & synthetic media change content creation?
49:50 - When will society normalize humans working alongside AI assistants?
52:20 - Is Jordi nervous or excited for rest of 2026?

Bitcoin Could Hit $10 MILLION … Here’s Why | Brian Dixon Mar 05, 2026

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Brian Dixon is the CEO of Off The Chain Capital. In this conversation, we discuss whether bitcoin acts as a risk-on tech asset or “insurance from war” during geopolitical conflict, the macro forces impacting the market, and why institutions are increasingly accumulating bitcoin. We also cover regulatory catalysts, bitcoin’s relationship with AI and traditional assets, and Brian’s value-investing approach to opportunities across the crypto ecosystem.

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0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Is war good or bad for bitcoin?
2:23 - How investors rebalance portfolios during conflict
8:48 - Institutional demand for bitcoin
12:47 - Bitcoin’s real-world use case in conflict zones
19:50 - Bitcoin vs stocks, gold, & AI
21:46 - What risks worry bitcoin investors?
25:52 - Bitcoin treasury companies & value investing
29:35 - Off The Chain Capital’s investment strategy
35:47 - Catalysts that could drive bitcoin higher

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