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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

Economic Science and the Austrian Method with Knut Svanholm (WiM390)

Knut Svanholm joins me to explore the excellent book "Economic Science and the Austrian Method" by Hans-Hermann Hoppe. In this episode, we discuss why the axiom of action is irrefutable, and rationalism vs empiricism. Knut Svanholm is an author, former tall ship sailor, singer, and crew manager at an offshore shipping company. He is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm Website: https://www.knutsvanholm.com/ Audiobook: https://youtube.co...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 390

Between Chaos and Order | Maps of Meaning Series | Episode 2 (WiM389)

Luke de Wolf joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "Maps of Meaning" by Jordan Peterson. In this episode, we discuss the domain of known and the unknown, the importance of taking responsibility, and the difference between normal life and revolutionary life. Luke de Wolf is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/@btcPseudoFinn Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFootprint Book: http://amzn.to/2lvBEPe // SPONSORS //...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 389

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 8 | (WiM388)

"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/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab Pro: https://mindla...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 388

"What is Money?" in Argentina with Ariel Aguilar (WiM387)

Ariel Aguilar joins me to discuss the history of Argentina and its multi-decade economic crisis, the importance of learning from history, and why Bitcoin is the only thing that can possibly fix mankind’s long addiction to money printing, politicking, and propagandizing. Ariel Aguilar is the founder of the European Bitcoineta. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/arielaguilar Website: https://bitcoineta.eu/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 387

Fiat Ruins Everything with Jimmy Song (WiM386)

Jimmy Song joins me to discuss the debasement of fiat money and family values, the triumph of post-modern investing, and why Bitcoin puts humanity into a proper relationship with reality. Jimmy Song is a long-term bitcoiner and author. He is the author of his latest book 'Fiat Ruins Everything.' // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong Website: https://vida.page/jimmysong Book: https://a.co/d/fqkbW6s // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 386

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 7 | (WiM385)

"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/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab Pro: https://mindla...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 385

The Relationship of Money and Culture | Bitcoin is Venice Series | Episode 4 (WiM384)

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice." In this episode, we discuss the nature of capital and its connection with culture, the effects of Bitcoin on culture and ethics, and how the Bitcoin standard changes the primary incentive structure under which mankind operates. Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice". // GUEST // Book: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 384

Bitcoin and Data Monopolies | Bitcoin is Venice Series | Episode 3 (WiM383)

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice." In this episode, we discuss the business model of Facebook and Google, data monopolies and their network effects, the concept of owning your data, and whether Bitcoin can change the Internet. Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice". // GUEST // Book: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/bitcoin-is-venice Allen’s Twitter: h...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 383

Price is Truth | Bitcoin is Venice Series | Episode 2 (WiM382)

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice." In this episode, we discuss the power of prices, the difference between subjective and objective, social morality and technology, and whether Bitcoin can reduce violence. Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice." // GUEST // Book: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/bitcoin-is-venice Allen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/al...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 382

The Nature of Capital and Capitalism | Bitcoin is Venice Series | Episode 1 (WiM381)

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice". In this episode, we discuss what MMA and Bitcoin have in common, what is capital and capitalism, and why Bitcoin is a leveler of the playing field. Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice". // GUEST // Book: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/bitcoin-is-venice Allen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/allenf32 Sacha’s Twitter:...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 381

A Future with Bitcoin Mining in Every Home? with John Stefanopoulos (WiM380)

John Stefanopoulos joins me to discuss the future of Bitcoin mining and why its decentralization is important, running a full node, and how miners protect the Bitcoin network. John Stefanopoulos is the CEO and Founder of FutureBit. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/JStefanop1 Website: https://www.futurebit.io/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.c...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 380

The Future of Bitcoin with Willy Woo (WiM379)

Willy Woo joins me to discuss the nature of money, Bitcoin's utilization of new and cheap energy sources, how derivatives and futures markets affect Bitcoin’s price, and the macroeconomics of Bitcoin. Willy Woo is an analyst, entrepreneur, and investor. He is a Partner at Crest and SyzCrest FoF. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/woonomic/ Website: https://www.crest.fund/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Walle...

Oct 17, 202354 minEp. 379

Introduction to Maps of Meaning | Maps of Meaning Series | Episode 1 (WiM378)

Luke de Wolf joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "Maps of Meaning" by Jordan Peterson. Luke de Wolf is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFootprint/featured Book: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 378

Undefeated: The Game is the Easy Part with Coach Bill Courtney (WiM377)

Bill Courtney joins me to discuss the importance of fatherhood, the need for conserving the core values, the significance of finding a common ground, and tips for entrepreneurs. Bill Courtney is an American football coach. He is the CEO of Classic American Hardwoods. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamCoachBill Website: https://www.normalfolks.us/ Website: https://www.coachbillcourtney.com/ Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y0W_x5RQEI // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https...

Oct 11, 202357 minEp. 377

Austrian Economics and Complex Systems with Rahim Taghizadegan (WiM376)

Rahim Taghizadegan joins me to discuss what Jungian psychology and Austrian economics have in common, the problem with the deterministic worldview, the nature of incentives, and whether Bitcoin is a fundamental innovation. Rahim Taghizadegan is an economist, author, physicist, philosopher, investor, and entrepreneur. He is the last Austrian economist of the Austrian School in the direct tradition. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/scholarium_at Website: https://scholarium.at/ // SPONSORS ...

Oct 09, 20232 hr 43 minEp. 376

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 6 | (WiM375)

"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. The 'What is Money?' series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2jAZ0x9H0bQK3QrEDDfxj8_-fFNvL4j4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): ht...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 375

The Bible and Bitcoin with Alin Armstrong (WiM374)

Alin Armstrong joins me to discuss the sin of taxation, the definition of good & evil, how good money helps to glorify God, and why Bitcoin is just and fair. Alin Armstrong is the author of the book 'The Bible and Bitcoin.' // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorcoin Website: http://thebibleandbitcoin.lifegiverchurch.net/ Book: https://a.co/d/5uvsKuj // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnolog...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 374

How Bitcoin Could Change Global Culture with Tuur Demeester (WiM373)

Tuur Demeester joins me to discuss the influence of Bitcoin on global culture, the notion of social consensus, the significance of property rights, and the effects of Bitcoin technology on society. Tuur Demeester is a Bitcoiner and Investor. He is the founder of Adamant Research. He is also a board member of the Texas Bitcoin Foundation. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester Website: https://adamantresearch.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardw...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 373

Will Bitcoin Lead to Anarchy? with Max Borders (WiM372)

Max Borders joins me to discuss the bloodless revolution of Bitcoin, the development of morality, how incentives influence people, and the pursuit of happiness. Max Borders is the author of The Social Singularity and Underthrow. He is also the Executive Director at Social Evolution. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialevol Website: https://underthrow.substack.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/3N9MPnW // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount c...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 372

The $100,000 Bitcoin Bet with Adam Back (WiM371)

Adam Back joins me to discuss the next Bitcoin halving, the utilization of untapped power, the aesthetic value of Bitcoin, and the probability of another Blocksize War. Adam Back is a British cryptographer and cypherpunk. He is the CEO of Blockstream and the inventor of Hashcash. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam3us Website: https://blockstream.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology...

Sep 27, 202357 minEp. 371

How Fiat Fails and Bitcoin Succeeds with Dylan LeClair (WiM370)

Dylan LeClair joins me to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin halving, the war narratives, the effects of political pressure on inflation, and the impact of derivative markets on Bitcoin price. Dylan LeClair is the Director of Market Intelligence at UTXO Management. He is the Co-Founder of 21st Paradigm. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_ Website: https://dylanleclair.info/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): h...

Sep 25, 202351 minEp. 370

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 5 | (WiM369)

"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/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount c...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 369

Bitcoin for Liberty with Robert Breedlove (WiM368)

In this episode with Leyla Taghiyeva from Students for Liberty, we discuss the nature and properties of money, people's biases toward the dollar, and how Bitcoin is the libertarian cheat code in battle over state coercion. Leyla Taghiyeva is a musical artist, social media influencer, and youth worker. She works as a content creator at Students For Liberty. // HOST // Website: https://studentsforliberty.org/blog/staff/leyla-taghiyeva/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leyla-taghiyeva-0101b718...

Sep 20, 202352 minEp. 368

A Pretty Intense Bitcoin Conversation with Robert Breedlove (WiM367)

In this episode with Danica Patrick of the Pretty Intense podcast, we discuss the corruption of money, the history of central banking, the human ego, and how to fix broken incentives. Danica Patrick is a former race car driver. She was the first woman to win an IndyCar championship event in 2008. // HOST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanicaPatrick Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanicaPatrick // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BIT...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 367

The Love of Money with Robert Breedlove (WiM366)

In this episode with Jason Marc Campbell of the Selling With Love podcast, we discuss the nature and evolution of money, how Bitcoin fixes the problems of central banking, and notion of "loving money." Jason Marc Campbell is an author and international speaker. He is the host of the Selling With Love podcast. // HOST // Website: https://www.sellingwithlove.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SellingwithLove // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use dis...

Sep 15, 202347 minEp. 366

Bitcoin: A Money with Zero Percent Inflation with Robert Breedlove (WiM365)

In this episode with Tim Braheem, we discuss the properties of sound money, central banking, the incentives for armed conflict, and why Bitcoin is the best peace-making technology. Tim Braheem is the Founder and CEO of Performance Experts and the host of The 360 Experience podcast. Website: https://www.performance-experts.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@The360ExperiencePodcast // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): http...

Sep 13, 20232 hr 14 minEp. 365

The Triffin Dilemma | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 15 (WiM364)

My friend and fellow student of money codenamed "Lester" joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "The Twilight of Gold" by Melchior Palyi. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgrammableTx Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006C31O4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebit...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 364

The Nature of Money and Bitcoin with Robert Breedlove (WiM363)

In this episode with Scott McBlane, we discuss the nature of money, the attributes of ideal money, the central bank of central banks, and why Bitcoin is the closest thing to perfect money humans have ever had. Scott McBlane is the host of the YouTube channel called Scott McBlane. Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmcblane Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottMcBlane // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointech...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 363

The Power of Myth | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 14 (WiM362)

My friend and fellow student of money codenamed "Lester" joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "The Twilight of Gold" by Melchior Palyi. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgrammableTx Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006C31O4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebit...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 362

Myths of the Gold Standard | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 13 (WiM361)

My friend and fellow student of money codenamed "Lester" joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "The Twilight of Gold" by Melchior Palyi. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgrammableTx Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006C31O4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebit...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 361
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