On episode #12 of Bitcoin Banter, Tony, Rick and Michael discuss how they are working to protect themselves, digitally and physically, and a world gone crazy. 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 S...
Jul 20, 2024•25 min
In episode #21 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Saifedean Ammous. Saif deep dives on Austrian economics and the differences between Austrian, Chicago school and Keyensian economics. He also details why Bitcoin solves so many of the problems created by fiat money. ABOUT THE GUEST: Saifedean is author of several books, including the famous "The Bitcoin Standard." He is also host of The Bitcoin Standard Podcast and provides online courses on Austrian economics. You can keep up with Sa...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On episode #11 of Bitcoin Banter, Tony, Rick and Michael discuss: The Trump assassination attempt Larry Fink's recent take on Bitcoin JD Vance's Bitcoin ETF allocation Bitcoin's latest pump! Check out Rick's recent article he mentioned at: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/articles/bitcoin-is-not-a-speculative-asset 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-...
Jul 16, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On episode #10 of Bitcoin Banter, Tony, Rick and Michael discuss: A bill to ban stock trading in Congress Trump to speak in Nashville! Our thoughts on Bitcoin hardware wallets 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaI...
Jul 13, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In episode #20 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Daniel Prince. Daniel gives his background in personal finance and elaborates on the scam that is our current education system. He also provides some recommended reading and explains his approach to "world schooling." ABOUT THE GUEST: Daniel is host of The Once Bitten Podcast and author of "Choose Life." You can keep up with Daniel on Twitter/X at @Princey21M, find his podcast on all the major outlets, and purchase his book at https:/...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On episode #9 of Bitcoin Banter, Tony and Michael discuss: Fairlead Strategies recommends a Bitcoin allocation JPMorgan to begin charging customers for accounts? Republicans officially embrace Bitcoin! 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https:/...
Jul 09, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In episode #19 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Jordan Bush. Jordan articulates the case for Bitcoin from a Christian worldview and explains the mission of Thank God for Bitcoin. He also shares his journey into the faith, exploring financial topics like tithing and others. ABOUT THE GUEST: Jordan is Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media, a Christian media company focused on Bitcoin education and adoption. You can keep up with Jordan on Twitter/X at @jmbushwrites and learn mor...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 19
On episode #8 of Bitcoin Banter, Tony and Michael discuss: Biden dropping out?! Chevron deference overturned Bitcoin's price dip 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOI...
Jul 06, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On episode #7 of Bitcoin Banter, Tony and Michael discuss: Mt. Gox's $9B in repayments A 329% increase in grocery bills? In 2 years?! Julian Assange's release A US bill to allow tax payments in BTC Tony's story and talk at BTC Prague 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdP...
Jun 29, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In episode #18 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Jim Crider. Jim shares his experience providing financial advice to clients as a Bitcoin and how he thinks about allocating to Bitcoin. He also explains why he sold his house to buy more Bitcoin. ABOUT THE GUEST: Jim Crider is owner of Intentional Living FP and provides clients with Bitcoin and overall financial advice. You can keep up with Jim on Twitter/X at @JimCriderTX and learn more about Intentional Living FP at https://www.inte...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 18
In episode #17 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Joe Consorti. Joe explains the mechanisms behind the devaulation of the dollar and the need to own assets, particularly Bitcoin. They also talk about the inevitable transition to a global Bitcoin standard. ABOUT THE GUEST: Joe Consorti is a Market Analyst at The Bitcoin Layer and Advisor to Theya. You can keep up with Joe on Twitter/X at @JoeConsorti and learn more about The Bitcoin Layer at https://thebitcoinlayer.com/. 🎧 LISTEN TO ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
In episode #16 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Julian Figueroa and Isabella Santos. The two talk about teaming up, their content creation methodology, and their recent documentary about Bitcoin in Peru. They also talk about censorship and the risks of speaking out against powerful entities. ABOUT THE GUEST: Julian and Isabella are content creators at Get Based, a media company focused on propelling the values of individual liberty and sovereignty back into the mainstream. You can ...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 16
In episode #15 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Lawrence Lepard. Lawrence zooms out on the problems ailing our current financial system and shares where he believes we are headed (and why Bitcoin is going to win). He also shares his love of Crossfit and why he believes everyone should give it a try. ABOUT THE GUEST: Lawrence is Founder and Managing Partner of Equity Management Associates, an investment management firm that focuses on sound money investments like gold, silver, and B...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 15
In episode #14 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Matt Hill. Matt explains the mission of the company he co-founded and the drawbacks of our current, centralized computing paradigm. He also tells his story as time in Israel and provides examples of several of his favorite books. ABOUT THE GUEST: Matt is co-founder of Start9, a technology company that creates hardware and software solutions to enable self-hosted, self-sovereign computing. You can keep up with Matt on Twitter/X at @_Ma...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 14
In episode #13 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Bitcoin Mechanic. Bitcon Mechanic explains the basics of Bitcoin mining, how he defines "spam" on the network, and how the FPPS model works. He also shares how Ocean Mining is changing the game as they work to decentralized the mining industry. ABOUT THE GUEST: Bitcoin Mechanic is co-founder of Ocean Mining, an innovative mining pool focused on decentralizing Bitcoin mining and keeping spam off of the blockchain. You can keep up with ...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 13
In episode #12 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Mark Kreitzman. Mark talks about his cybersecurity journey and how Efani, his cell plan provider, helps protect its customers against SIM swaps. The two also discuss de-Googled phones and why Bitcoin and crypto users are at a higher risk of being targeted for SIM swaps than others. ABOUT THE GUEST: Mark is General Manager at Efani, a cell plan provider that provides enhanced cybersecurity services for its clients. You can connect with...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 12
In episode #11 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Sanjna Mehta. Sanjna talks about her Bitcoin journey and the goal of the company she co-founded, Yzer, to onboard the next billion users into Bitcoin through its gamified learning app. The two also discuss some of the best and most practical ways to orange-pill those in our lives. ABOUT THE GUEST: Sanjna is co-founder of Yzer, an app that gamifies the Bitcoin learning process. You can keep up with Sanjna on Twitter/X at @sanjna_connec...
May 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 11
In episode #10 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Vijay Boyapati. Vijay discusses the stages Bitcoin will go through - from collectible to store of value to medium of exchange to unit of account - on its way to being widely adopted global money. He also shares some of his thoughts on orange-pilling the masses, hyperbitcoinization, and the Bitcoin ETFs. ABOUT THE GUEST: Vijay is a Senior Engineer at Swan Bitcoin and author of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin." You can keep up with Vijay ...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
In episode #9 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Mitchell Askew. Mitchell explains the thesis of his recent book, "The Conservative Case for Bitcoin." The two also discuss US politics, how Bitcoin embodies American values, and predictions for Bitcoin in the coming year. Mitchell also talks about Blockware Solutions, the upcoming (now past!) Bitcoin halving, and Bitcoin mining more generally. ABOUT THE GUEST: Mitchell is Lead Analyst at Blockware Solutions, a leading Bitcoin miner exc...
Apr 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 9
In episode #8 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Ivan Makedonski. Ivan explains the importance of Bitcoin's tie to real world energy, as compared with other cryptocurrencies. He explains Layer 2 solutions, specifically the Lightning Network, and some of the benefits and challenges that come with scaling Bitcoin. Ivan also explains Breez and some of the innovative Lightning solutions on which the team is working. ABOUT THE GUEST: Ivan is Chief of Staff at Breez, the interface of the P...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
In episode #7 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Charlie Morris. Charlie talks about his journey into gold and Bitcoin, how to think about allocating to different assets under various circumstances, and his BOLD index. Charlie also weighs in on the Bitcoin ETFs and their importance for Bitcoin more broadly. ABOUT THE GUEST: Charlie is Founder and CIO at ByteTree, which offers multi-asset research, asset management and a combination Bitcoin/gold ETF. You can keep up with Charlie on Tw...
Apr 12, 2024•35 min•Ep. 7
EPISODE SUMMARY: In episode #6 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Steven Lubka. Steven talks about his passion for and the benefits of walking and sun exposure, the advantages of Bitcoin over Bitcoin ETFs, and the path to Bitcoin going mainstream. Steven also gives his thoughts about institutional Bitcoin adoption, the FASB rules coming online in December, and the game theory that could play out as new entities implement a Bitcoin standard. ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven is Head of Swan Pri...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 6
In episode #5 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Dr. Kevin Stock. Kevin discusses his passion for health and fitness and how he discovered the Carnivore Diet. He also shared his Bitcoin journey and the ways that broken money has led to poor health outcomes in the United States. ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Kevin Stock is a dentist, founder of Meat Health, and entrepreneur. He has particupated in physique competitions as a Carnivore and is an all-around interesting guy. You can keep up with K...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
EPISODE SUMMARY: In episode #4 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Alex Leishman. Alex explains how his team at River Financial have built the business, discusses the future of the Lightning Network, and shares some of his thoughts on what we'll see with Bitcoin over the next year. ABOUT THE GUEST: Alex is CEO and CTO of River Financial, a Bitcoin-only exchange and provider of other Bitcoin financial services. You can keep up with Alex on Twitter/X at @leishman or with River Financial...
Mar 20, 2024•51 min
In episode #3 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Nico Moran. Nico shares his journey into Bitcoin, from Bitcoin mining in Venezuela to working in the corporate world and eventually starting Simply Bitcoin. Nico explains his view of Bitcoin as a peaceful revolution, separating money from the state and empowering individuals to reclaim their sovereignty. ABOUT THE GUEST: Nico is guiding people through Bitcoin's peaceful revolution. He is CEO and Founder of Bitvolt and host of Simply Bi...
Mar 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 3
EPISODE SUMMARY: In epidose #2 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Arsen Thogapsov, Social Media Lead at Relai and writer of the Bitcoin Therapy newsletter. The two discuss tailoring the message of Bitcoin to different audiences, what it is about Bitcoin that excites them, and the unfortunate role of pain in driving Bitcoin adoption, among other things. ABOUT THE GUEST: Arsen is a Bitcoiner, fiat direspector, and chief shitposter at Relai. He has experience in banking, fintech, and Bi...
Mar 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 2
In our very first episode of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael interviews Andrew Howard, Chief Business Officer of JAN3 to debunk common FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) surrounding Bitcoin. Andrew shares his Bitcoin journey and discusses the work of JAN3 in nation state Bitcoin adoption. Then, the two dive deep into addressing misconceptions about Bitcoin being used for criminal activities, its volatility, the possibility of it being hacked, and its intrinsic value, among other common objectio...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 1
