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The "What is Money?" Show

Robert Breedlovewhatismoneypodcast.com
"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In this podcast, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life.
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Episodes

A History of Technology-Driven Social Movements with Brian De Mint (WiM360)

Brian De Mint joins me to discuss the impact of technology on society, the psychology of totalitarianism, the importance of self-responsibility, and the incentive structure of Bitcoin. Brian is an entrepreneur with a decade of market strategy experience. He is the author of Bitcoin Evangelism and works as the head of Marketing at Orange Pill App. Twitter: h ttps://twitter.com/BrianDeMint App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/BrianD Book: https://a.co/d/cqMkd1d // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clo...

Sep 01, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 360

Nostr and the Future of Social Media with Will Casarin (WiM359)

William Casarin joins me to discuss Nostr and Damus, the freedom of speech in cyberspace, the counterparty risks inherent with data monopolies, and the future of social media. William Casarin is a Bitcoin and Lightning developer. He is the founder of Damus. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jb55 Website: https://jb55.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/...

Aug 30, 202358 minEp. 359

Bitcoin as Power to the People with Robert Breedlove (WiM358)

In this episode with John Parker of the Pangburn Hangout podcast, we discuss freedom maximalism, the importance of property rights, why taxation is theft, and the pros and cons of Bitcoin. John Parker is one of the broadcasters from The Pangburn Hangout podcast. Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnParkerPU // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Casa (us...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 358

Are You Too Late to Bitcoin? with Luke Broyles (WiM357)

Luke Broyles joins me to discuss the history of monetary addiction, why scarcity is the best attribute of Bitcoin, how technology connects us with past and future, and the game theory of Bitcoin. Luke Broyles is an author, investor, philosopher, and Bitcoin thinker. Luke’s film (“The Case for Bitcoin”) Geyser fundraising link: https://geyser.fund/project/caseforbitcoin Luke’s film (“The Case for Bitcoin”) fiat gofundme link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/educational-film-on-finances-inflation-bitco...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 357

How Bitcoin Benefits Power Grids with Justin Orkney (WiM356)

Justin Orkney joins me to discuss his Bitcoin mining journey, how Bitcoin can improve the environment, different types of Bitcoin mining, and Bitcoin’s positive influence on rural revitalization. Justin Orkney is the Commercial Director at Standard Power. He is also a senior advisor for Satoshi Action Fund. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jorkney5 Website: https://standardpwr.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://ww...

Aug 23, 202354 minEp. 356

Atlas Shrugged with Joel Rafidi (WiM355)

Joel Rafidi joins me to discuss Atlas Shrugged, the importance of living a truthful life, collectivism vs. individualism, and Bitcoin's value as incorruptible money. Joel Rafidi is the co-host of Here For The Truth podcast. Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelrafidi Podcast: https://www.hereforthetruth.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Casa (use di...

Aug 22, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 355

Political Money vs Market Money with Jeff Deist (WiM354)

Jeff Deist joins me to discuss the weaponization of fiat money, how the market defines money, the impact of a gold-backed currency, and the shortcomings of democracy. Jeff Deist is a writer, advocate, and public speaker for markets, property, and civil society. He is the former president of the Mises Institute. He is currently the general counsel for Monetary Metals. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffdeist Website: https://monetary-metals.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https:...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 354

The Great Awakening with Mikki Willis (WiM353)

Mikki Willis joins me to discuss the Plandemic series, the importance of voting with your wallet, self-responsibility, and how to protect yourself against social engineering. Mikki Willis is an independent investigative filmmaker. He is the producer of the documentary series Plandemic. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikkiwillis Website: https://plandemicseries.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.i...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 353

The Voluntaryist Handbook with Keith Knight (WiM352)

Keith Knight joins me to discuss the Voluntaryist Handbook. This Handbook covers several prominent libertarian essays on topics such as: the deceptive tendencies of the state, the definition of the free market, the conflict of collectivism, and six questions for the statists. Keith Knight is the organizer of the Voluntaryist Handbook. He is also the Managing Editor at Libertarian Institute. // GUEST // Voluntaryist Handbook: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/ Twitter: ...

Aug 14, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 352

The Nature of Mimetic Desire with Rob Henderson (WiM351)

Rob Henderson joins me to discuss the nature of mimetic desire, the underlying purpose of advertisement, and the notion of agreeableness and disagreeableness. Rob Henderson is a writer and psychologist. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/robkhenderson Newsletter: https://www.robkhenderson.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: htt...

Aug 11, 202354 minEp. 351

The Philosophy of Money with Stephen Hicks (WiM350)

Stephen Hicks joins me to discuss the philosophy of money, the morality of money and business, the importance of philosophical education, and why Bitcoin might be a sly roundabout way to take money out of the hands of The State. Stephen Hicks is a professor of philosophy and the Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship at Rockford University. He is the author of 'Nietzsche and the Nazis.' // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRCHicks Website: http://www.stephenhicks.o...

Aug 09, 20232 hr 14 minEp. 350

Waiting for a Recession with John Mauldin (WiM349)

John Mauldin joins me to discuss the challenge of inflation for The Fed, the occasional "need" for an economic crisis, the consequences of central planning, and the future of Bitcoin. John Mauldin is a financial expert, best-selling author, online commentator, and publisher. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnFMauldin YouTube: https://www.mauldineconomics.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Har...

Aug 07, 202345 minEp. 349

Sound Money for an Unsound World with Robert Breedlove (WiM348)

In this interview with Eric Rice, we are trying to answer the question "What is Money?". We discuss the problems with central planning and corruption of money, and why we need Bitcoin. Eric Rice is the chief growth officer at King Operating Corporation. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/EA_Rice Website: https://www.kingoperating.com/company // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use disco...

Aug 04, 202348 minEp. 348

Why Socialism Always Fails with Gloria Álvarez (WiM347)

Gloria Álvarez joins me to discuss how she became viral by telling the truth about socialism, the importance of education about free markets and liberty, and why she’s running for president in Guatemala. Gloria Álvarez is a presidential candidate for the country of Guatemala and serves as the director at Liberty University. She was listed in Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women in Central America of 2023. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloriaAlvarez85 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Glor...

Aug 03, 202352 minEp. 347

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 4 | (WiM346)

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In this series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life. // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wa...

Jul 31, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 346

The Twitter Files and the Nature of Free Speech with Matt Taibbi (WiM345)

Matt Taibbi joins me to discuss the Twitter files, the controversy surrounding the origin of the virus, and the importance of free speech. Matt Taibbi is an author, journalist, and podcaster. He is the publisher of the newsletter Racket News on Substack. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtaibbi Website: https://www.racket.news/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BIT...

Jul 28, 202344 minEp. 345

Power of Film - The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Storytelling is what distinguishes man from animal. The stories we enact significantly influence how we perceive, conceive, and shape the world around us. In this new series "The Power of Film", Mike Hill and I inspect the architecture of storytelling through the prism of modern film in an effort to reveal the most profound depths of the human operating system. Mike is a veteran film and game designer for blockbusters like Love, Death and Robots, Call of Duty, Game of Thrones, Blade Runner 2049,...

Jul 27, 202335 min

Black Guns Matter with Maj Toure (WiM344)

Maj Toure joins me to discuss the importance of firearms in preserving human freedom, taking accountability, and why people should respect the devil. Maj Toure is an American libertarian political activist. He founded the educational nonprofit organization Black Guns Matter. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/MajToure999 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigdaddytoure Solutionary University: https://solutionaryuniversity.org/ GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/Solutionary // SPONSORS // In...

Jul 27, 202357 minEp. 344

Wealth and Spiritual Health with Yahya Bakkar (WiM343)

Yahya Bakkar joins me to discuss how he navigated his life through many challenges, his relationship with God, the slavery of taxation, and the significance of proper authority. Yahya Bakkar is an author, youth speaker, investor, and student motivation specialist. He is the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Teen Life." // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/YahyaBakkar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahyabakkar Website: https://fruitfulfather.org/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https:...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 343

When Bitcoin Meets AI with Aleks Svetski (WiM342)

Aleks Svetski joins me to discuss the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, how humans might be the ultimate version of AI, and the Spirit of Satoshi. Aleks Svetski is the co-author of The UnCommunist Manifesto. He is also the founder of The Bitcoin Times publication and Amber. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/SvetskiWrites Spirit of Satoshi: https://spiritofsatoshi.ai/ Website: https://linktr.ee/svetski // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Let...

Jul 22, 202355 minEp. 342

The Corruption of the Russian Government with Anna Chekhovich (WiM341)

Anna Chekhovich joins me to discuss the Anti-Corruption Foundation, the corruption of the Russian government, and how Bitcoin is helping free people. Anna Chekhovich is the financial director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnyaChekhovich // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet...

Jul 21, 202341 minEp. 341

The Belarusian Revolution of 2020-2021 with Hanna Liubakova (WiM340)

Hanna Liubakova joins me to discuss the oppression of the Belarusian Regime, the brutal dispersion of protesters, and ways to deconstruct the systems of oppression. Hanna Liubakova is a Belarusian journalist, television presenter, writer, researcher, and activist. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannaLiubakova // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://...

Jul 17, 202344 minEp. 340

Understanding the Nature of Fear and Anxiety with Kristen Ulmer (WiM339)

Kristen joins me to discuss the origin of fear, how to have a healthy relationship with fear and resistance, and the experience of being a fear addict. Kristen Ulmer is a thought leader, high-performance facilitator, and fear expert. She is a former professional extreme skier. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristenulmer Website: https://kristenulmer.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware ...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 339

Psychedelics, Money, and Language with Erik Dale (WiM338)

Erik Dale joins me to discuss the nature of language, the realm of psychedelics, and the ontological status of Bitcoin. Erik Dale is a communication professional and Bitcoin expert. He is the founder of Kongerik.et, Norway's common arena for Bitcoin. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuroDale Website: https://kongerik.et/ Podcast: https://g.co/kgs/Jtk3rD // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/ iCoin Hardware Wal...

Jul 12, 202359 minEp. 338

Separation of Money and State with Josef Tětek (WiM337)

Josef Tětek joins me to discuss the relationship between the Austrian School of Economics with Bitcoin, the impact of time preference, and the non-state properties of Bitcoin. Josef Tětekis an author and a podcaster. He works as a Bitcoin Analyst at SatoshiLabs. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatsJoseph Articles: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/josef-tětek Podcast: http://stackuj.cz/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinv...

Jul 10, 202352 minEp. 337

World History Told Through the Lens of Money with Niko Jilch (WiM336)

Niko Jilch joins me to discuss world history through the lens of money, how the EU attempted to break free from the U.S. dollar, and how Bitcoin provides hope for the future. Niko Jilch is a financial journalist, moderator, and speaker from Vienna. He has worked as an expert on financial markets, investing & Bitcoin for over 10 years. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikoJilch Substack: https://substack.com/@fixthemoney Podcast: https://www.fixthemoney.net/podcast // SPONSORS // In W...

Jul 07, 202352 minEp. 336

A Brief History of Money with Luna (WiM335)

Mr. Luna joins me to discuss the definition of money throughout history, the significance of Bitcoin’s market volatility, and why responsibility is so important. Luna is the host of the Spanish Bitcoin podcast Lunaticoin. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/lunaticoin Website: https://lunaticoin.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/lunaticoin // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Gold ...

Jul 05, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 335

The Free Cities Movement with Peter Young (WiM334)

Peter Young joins me to discuss the development of autonomous administrative areas around the world called ‘free cities’, where new types of governance can be offered to citizens outside the control of existing states, and how this project correlates with Bitcoin. Peter is the managing director of the Free Cities Foundation. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/petermiyoung Website: https://free-cities.org/ Conference: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: http...

Jul 03, 202350 minEp. 334

Serendipity, Wokeism and Bitcoin with Robert Breedlove (WiM333)

I join Carri Cee on her show, Bitcoin People, to discuss the existence of serendipity, the negative influence of wokeism, the inevitability of Bitcoin adoption, and share some advice for new Bitcoiners. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/carri_cee YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin-People // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestm...

Jul 01, 202359 minEp. 333

Praxeology: The Study of Human Action with Knut Svanholm (WiM332)

Knut Svanholm joins me to discuss the nature of human action, what is money, the inadequacy of our language, and the incentives of Bitcoin. Knut Svanholm is an author, former tall ship sailor, singer, and crew manager at an offshore shipping company. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm Website: https://www.knutsvanholm.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B087WQ4H28 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITC...

Jun 28, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 332
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