Best Danny Knowles Podcasts (2025)

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Bitcoin Culture vs Wall Street | Thomas Pacchia 1:12:57

15h ago1:12:57

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Thomas Pacchia is the co-founder of Pubkey. In this episode, we get into the evolving culture of Bitcoin, why number-go-up narratives overshadow deeper principles like privacy, self-sovereignty, and freedom. Thomas explains why he believes Bitcoin risks becoming disconnected from its original ethos, and the importance of maintaining a robust, cultu…

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How Bitcoin Is Changing the Financial System | Mauricio Di Bartolomeo 1:53:38

4d ago1:53:38

1:53:38

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder of Ledn, the largest consumer Bitcoin lender. In this episode, we discuss how Ledn survived the collapse of BlockFi and Celsius, why they’ve removed all rehypothecation and Ethereum products, and why Bitcoin-backed loans are set to reshape global credit markets. Mauricio explains how banks entering the space…

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Why You Came To Earth | Alberto Villoldo 50:42

5d ago50:42

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Note: Before we begin, my six-week Shadow Work Intensive, The Shaman’s Devil, Is Now Live. There are only a few spaces left, so if you think you might be interested, move quickly. If you know me, you'll know this is a pretty big deal for me. The one and only Dr Alberto Villoldo joins the show this week. We discuss Why you came to earth in the first…

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Bitcoin All Time High: Has the Cycle Broken? | Rational Root 1:03:12

6d ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Root is a Bitcoin on-chain analyst and the author of the "Bitcoin Strategy Platform" Substack. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Bitcoin’s bull market, why Root believes there’s no basis for a prolonged bear market, and how institutional demand is changing Bitcoin’s price dynamics. We cover Bitcoin’s structural adoption through ETFs,…

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Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Mining & The Slow Grind to $1 Million | Mitchell Askew 1:01:53

8d ago1:01:53

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Mitchell Askew is Head of Research at Blockware and author of The Conservative Case for Bitcoin. In this episode, we discuss the growing role of Bitcoin treasury companies, how miners are evolving into treasury plays, and why Blockware is betting on mining as a tool for institutional Bitcoin accumulation. We get into companies choosing ASICs over s…

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The Bull Market & Bitcoin vs Real Estate | CJ Konstantinos 1:29:08

11d ago1:29:08

1:29:08

CJ Konstantinos is the Founder of People’s Reserve. In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin’s rise as digital gold, its role in revolutionising real estate and finance, and why it’s poised to become the ultimate pristine collateral. We get into the maturation of the Bitcoin bull market and the potential for Bitcoin bonds to recapitalise economies. CJ a…

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UFOs, AI & the Future of Human Consciousness | Matthew Pines 1:45:35

13d ago1:45:35

1:45:35

Matthew Pines is a the Executive Director at Bitcoin Policy Institute and an advisor to Skywatcher. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of UAPs, why the U.S. government may be sitting on legacy programs involving non-human intelligence, and how the 2017 New York Times article triggered a wave of official investigations and whistleblo…

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Bitcoin is Winning in DC | Grant McCarty 1:11:16

15d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Grant McCarty is the Co-President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we discuss the state of Bitcoin policy in Washington DC, how the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve went from a fringe idea to a real legislative proposal, and why the next 18 months could define Bitcoin’s regulatory future in the United States. We also get into the stableco…

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Adoption & Corruption w/ Becca Rubenfeld 1:57:12

19d ago1:57:12

1:57:12

Becca Rubenfeld is the co-founder and COO of AnchorWatch. In this episode, Becca tells the story of how she adopted her son from a Ukrainian orphanage, including government corruption, falsified records, and systemic failures. What began as a summer hosting program turned into a two-year battle to rescue her son. Becca also opens up about her recen…

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How Bitcoin Will Destroy the State | Erik Cason & Jesse Posner 1:31:03

22d ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Erik Cason is the author of Cryptosovereignty & co-founder of Vora. Jesse Posner is a an engineer, formally at Coinbase and BitKey & the co-founder of Vora. In this episode, we discuss why Erik and Jesse believe the modern state has already collapsed, why Bitcoin is the only shot at reclaiming sovereignty in the digital age and how philosophy, law,…

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Strategy's Trillion Dollar Bitcoin Bet | Jeff Walton 1:20:02

26d ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Jeff Walton is a financial analyst, a former reinsurance broker and the Founder of True North. In this episode, we break down the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, why Strategy is playing an entirely different game, and how Saylor’s new financial instruments are creating a Bitcoin-native yield curve. We also discuss how these instruments could ab…

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Inflation, War & $475K Bitcoin w/ Jeff Ross 1:04:58

28d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Jeff Ross is a macroeconomist, bitcoiner and Founder & CEO of Vailshire Capital Management. In this episode, we discuss why Jeff believes we're entering a new inflationary era that echoes the 1970s, why global capital is rotating out of U.S. assets, and how this sets up Bitcoin and gold for massive outperformance & why he thinks the next Bitcoin cy…

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Hyperbitcoinisation by 2032? | Erin Redwing 1:23:12

29d ago1:23:12

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Erin Redwing is a former astronomer turned astrologer and the host of the Hell Money podcast. In this episode, we discuss how outer planet astrology can offer insights into macroeconomic and civilisational shifts, why Erin believes Bitcoin's 2032 Saturn-Uranus cycle climax is a make-or-break moment, and how the Age of Aquarius provides a framework …

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Astrology Forecast | Austin Coppock | H2 2025 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

I spent way too much time trying to shoehorn a Warhammer 40K reference into this episode title, and it devolved into something that would make a Chaos Marine blush. So we're keeping it professional (kinda) and diving straight into the space weather for 2025's back 9. Watch along on YouTube here, if you like. This is what we cover. Space Baby Update…

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Is Bitcoin Failing? | Alex Gladstein & Paul Sztorc 1:42:40

1M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, Paul Sztorc is Founder and CEO of LayerTwoLabs and the creator or Drivechains. In this episode, we discuss whether Bitcoin is falling behind the innovation curve, if Lightning Network has failed as a project, and if privacy models like eCash are a dangerous compromise or a…

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Why America Is Winning the Bitcoin Race w/ Sam Wouters 1:11:41

1M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Sam Wouters is the Director of Marketing at River. In this episode, we discuss why the U.S. is emerging as the dominant force in Bitcoin adoption, how proof-of-reserves has evolved in a post-FTX world, and why retail interest in Bitcoin remains muted despite all-time highs. We also discuss how institutional involvement might be both a blessing and …

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They Broke Upon This Fortress Like Waves Upon Rock 39:01

1M ago39:01

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I've been revisiting Ursula K. Le Guin's brilliant essay "The Child and the Shadow". Le Guin was defending fantasy against the sterile modernism of her era—but what happens when that defence needs to evolve? We're no longer fighting a battle between "good" and "bad" fantasy. Instead, we're caught in something potentially more insidious: the tension…

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The Myth of the Dollar Collapse w/ Joe Carlasare 1:21:10

1M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Joe Carlasare is a Commercial Litigator, a long time Bitcoiner, and macro commentator. In this episode, we discuss the U.S. sovereign debt debate, why the doom loop narrative might be missing the bigger picture, and how rapid advances in AI and automation could unleash a wave of productivity strong enough to reshape the fiscal outlook. Joe argues t…

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Bitcoin Core, OP_RETURN, & the Fight to Save Our Wallets w/ Matt Corallo 1:09:56

1M ago1:09:56

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Matt Corallo is an Open Source Engineer at Spiral, a long time Bitcoin Core contributor and Lightning dev. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Lightning: what's finally working, what UX breakthroughs are coming, and why 2024 might be the year lightning delivers. We also get into the risks of U.S. policy treating non-custodial services …

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How the State Captures Bitcoin w/ American HODL 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

American HODL is an OG Bitcoiner. In this episode, we explore how the state may co-opt Bitcoin not by banning it, but by absorbing it into public markets, enabling control through financial instruments like ETFs and convertible bonds. We also get into the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, why Michael Saylor’s strategy is just the beginning, and t…

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The Debt Spiral, Stagflation & Why Bitcoin Wins w/ James Lavish 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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James Lavish is a macro investor, former hedge fund manager, and managing partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. In this episode, we explore the fragility of the U.S. bond market, how sovereign credit ratings work, and why the U.S. is now priced by markets as a default risk on par with Greece. We discuss the structural privilege of the dollar as …

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ORANGE PILLING WALL STREET W/ Jack Mallers 1:47:29

2M ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Jack Mallers is the Founder and CEO of Strike, and the Co-Founder and CEO of 21. In this episode, we discuss the breakdown of the post-WWII monetary order, the consequences of the U.S. exporting dollars, and why the dollar’s global reserve status is becoming a liability rather than a strength. We also get into 21’s plan to take Bitcoin-native princ…

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THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT: BITCOIN, WALL STREET & ENERGY w/ Harry Sudock 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

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Harry Sudock is SVP at CleanSpark, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies in the world. In this episode, we explore why Bitcoin mining is reshaping America’s energy landscape, the evolution of corporate Bitcoin strategy, and the game theory behind early adoption by individuals, companies, and nation states. We also get into how…

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Is the Fed Losing Control? W/ Matthew Mezinskis 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Matthew Mezinskis is a macroeconomic researcher, host of the Crypto Voices podcast and creator of Porkopolis Economics. In this episode, we discuss fractional reserve banking, why it's controversial among Bitcoiners, the historical precedent for banking practices, and whether fractional reserve banking inherently poses systemic risks. We also get i…

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LinkedIn For Ghosts 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

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Last night I got halfway through a Substack post on a related issue to some of the subjects that came up on my appearance on the Disintegrator podcast. When I went to link to it, it suddenly dawned on me I had only shared it on the Rune Soup Premium Members Mighty Network. (Join below.) So here it is! We recorded this soon after my arrival in Parag…

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The True Cost of the Dollar Empire w/ Lyn Alden 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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Lyn Alden is a macro analyst, investment strategist and the author of Broken Money. In this episode, we discuss the structural imbalances underpinning the U.S. trade deficit and its link to the dollar’s status as the global reserve currency. We get into the mechanics of capital surpluses, why U.S. treasuries are at the heart of global liquidity, an…

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The OP_RETURN War: Who Controls Bitcoin w/ Bitcoin Mechanic 1:23:45

2M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

Bitcoin Mechanic is the Chief Boiling Officer at OCEAN. In this episode, we dive deep into the battle over OP_RETURN and Bitcoin node policy. Mechanic explains why arbitrary data like inscriptions and JPEGs represent an attack vector, how Core developers have responded, and why he believes filters are essential to protecting Bitcoin’s monetary use …

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$100K Bitcoin: Is the Cycle Breaking? W/ Checkmate 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

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Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of Checkonchain. In this episode, we get into Bitcoin’s breakout back above $100k and what on-chain data reveals about who’s buying, who’s selling, and whether retail is finally showing up. We also discuss whether the Bitcoin cycles are over, how the global macro shift is influencing hard asset flows, an…

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The US Government Vs Bitcoin w/ Zack Shapiro 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Zack Shapiro is a lawyer and Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we discuss the Samurai Wallet case, how the U.S. government is using outdated laws to target non-custodial Bitcoin tools — and why the outcome of this case could criminalise running a node or writing open-source Bitcoin code. We also discuss the DOJ’s “reg…

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I See That Strange Tales Are Woven About You 23:08

3M ago23:08

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Magical objects aren’t just forged—they’re found. In this solo episode, I explore the secret life of enchanted tools: the knife with a story, the crystal touched by a world-mountain, the wand bought in a witch town that still summons fairy queens. What gives an object its power? Sometimes it’s planetary timing and whispered invocations—but sometime…

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OP_RETURN, Filters & Bitcoin’s Identity Crisis w/ Shinobi 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

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Shinobi is the Technical Editor at Bitcoin Magazine. In this episode, we get into the latest "OP_RETURN war," exploring whether the debate is a cultural clash or a technical discussion about Bitcoin’s future. We discuss the origins of the OP_RETURN limit, how users are bypassing it, and the arguments for and against changing data limits. Shinobi la…

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BITCOIN IS HUMAN NATURE w/ Jesse Myers 1:17:02

3M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Jesse Myers is the author of the Once in a Species newsletter. In this episode, we discuss why humanity’s obsession with scarce assets may be hardwired into our DNA and how this evolutionary trait could explain Bitcoin’s inevitable rise. We also get into how early humans monetised scarcity, why Homo sapiens may have outcompeted Neanderthals through…

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LIVE IN BEDFORD w/ Checkmate, Preston Pysh, Lawrence Lepard, James Lavish, Matt Pines & Alex Thorn 1:27:55

3M ago1:27:55

1:27:55

In this episode we have three sessions recorded live at CheatCode in Bedford. In the first session, Checkmate, Preston Pysh, and Alex Thorn break down the cracks in the fiat system, the rise of deglobalization, stablecoins, Bitbonds, and how Bitcoin and gold are emerging as neutral reserve assets. In the second session, Matthew Pines unpacks the gl…

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The End of Globalisation & The Rise of Bitcoin w/ Mark Moss 1:33:24

3M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Mark Moss is an entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Mark Moss Show and Market Disruptors. In this episode, we discuss why Bitcoin could 10x over the next five years as well as the political and financial cycles converging to drive massive change. We also get into the collapse of global institutions like the World Economic Forum, the role of AI …

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BITCOIN: A TROJAN HORSE FOR FREEDOM w/ Alex Gladstein 1:35:16

3M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and author of Check Your Financial Privilege, Hidden Repression and The Trojan Horse of Freedom. In this episode, we discuss whether Bitcoin’s adoption by governments and Wall Street threatens its original mission, the Trojan Horse theory of Bitcoin and why nation-state ado…

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BITCOIN IS WINNING w/ Matt Odell 1:52:58

3M ago1:52:58

1:52:58

Matt Odell is host of Citadel Dispatch, co-host of Rabbit Hole Recap, managing partner at Ten31 and co-founder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park. In this episode, we discuss the risks of Bitcoin’s increasing financialisation, why only a small minority may ever use it as true “freedom money,” and whether Bitcoin is on track to become a global reserve cur…

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HAS BITCOIN ACTUALLY DONE ANYTHING? W/ Junseth 1:56:14

3M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

Junseth is the co-founder of the legendary Bitcoin Uncensored podcast and a longtime Bitcoiner. In this episode, we discuss whether Bitcoin has actually “done anything yet,” why financialisation might be both Bitcoin’s future and a serious threat, and how MicroStrategy’s could play a key role in that. We also get into the risks of leverage and ETFs…

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THE RISKS OF BITCOIN MINING CENTRALISATION w/ Bob Burnett 1:30:17

3M ago1:30:17

1:30:17

Bob Burnett is the Chairman and CEO of Barefoot Mining and board member of Ocean. In this episode, we discuss why the future of Bitcoin mining is about much more than just hashing, how control of block space could determine who holds true economic power in a Bitcoinised world, and why building from the bottom up — starting with energy production — …

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Huáscar Rising 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Hello from Cusco, where the streets are laid out like a puma and hawkers offer massages on every corner. I've been thinking about Huáscar, the last true Sapa Inca, who willingly took sacred knowledge into the underworld until the time was right for its return. What if the strange convergence we're witnessing - the grimoire revival, the sudden value…

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THE BIG PRINT IS COMING w/ Lawrence Lepard 1:18:47

3M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Lawrence Lepard is an investment manager and author The Big Print, which covers the broken monetary system and how Bitcoin fixes this. In this episode, we discuss Trump’s tariffs, their real economic impact, and why Lawrence believes they could trigger a major market crash and sovereign debt crisis. We also discuss how the fiscal doom loop is accel…

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THE CASE FOR BITCOIN w/ Joe Bryan 1:45:03

3M ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Joe Bryan is a Bitcoin educator and the creator of What’s the Problem? In this episode, we discuss why our current system is rigged, how the hidden theft of inflation quietly corrodes everything from quality of life to trust in society, and why the “big red button” — the ability to print money — sits at the heart of so many global crises including …

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Tolkien's Shire Anarchy and the Mandate of Heaven 1:35:22

3M ago1:35:22

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This week, I'm welcoming fellow substacker and Tolkien nerd, Charles McBride, whose essay 'Shire Anarchy' caught my eye in the cultural curiosity that is the substack notes app. We're diving into the political imagination behind Middle-Earth – a world where having a king is perfectly fine, as long as he's quite far away or, better yet, long dead. F…

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THE DOLLAR MILKSHAKE & BITCOIN w/ Brent Johnson 1:18:27

4M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Brent Johnson is the CEO of Santiago Capital and the creator of the Dollar Milkshake Theory. In this episode, we discuss why the dollar may strengthen before it dies, how global debt markets rely on an insatiable demand for US dollars, and why Brent believes a global sovereign debt crisis will force a dramatic monetary reset. We get into the mechan…

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BITCOIN BRAIN MELT w/ Michael Dunworth 1:21:07

4M ago1:21:07

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Michael Dunworth is an Australian entrepreneur and was one of the co-founders of Wyre, a Bitcoin payments and infrastructure provider established in 2013. In this episode, we discuss nation-states strategically acquiring Bitcoin, why the integration of Bitcoin mining into national energy strategies could become a key geopolitical advantage, and how…

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GAMESTOP, MICROSTRATEGY & THE FINANCIALIZATION OF BITCOIN w/ Peter Dunworth 1:14:54

4M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Peter Dunworth is the Director of a multi-family office and is the co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser. In this episode, we discuss why Bitcoin is the only asset that can recapitalise the financial system, why Peter believes Bitcoin could become a $100 trillion asset within a decade, why credit markets are ultimately a collateral problem, and why fin…

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Bathed In A Blue Suede Light | Miguel Conner 1:04:06

4M ago1:04:06

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Everyone’s favourite gnostic raconteur, Miguel Conner, returns to the show this week to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis. The book becomes an entryway into a wide-ranging discussion on the role of shamans, cultural transformation, fate and the destiny of America. (Mere trifles!) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Occult Elvis 04:03 The S…

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QE, LIQUIDITY, BONDS & BITCOIN w/ Nik Bhatia 1:26:19

4M ago1:26:19

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Nik Bhatia is the author of Layered Money and The Bitcoin Age. In this episode, we discuss the structure and evolution of the modern financial system, how banks run the world and why understanding liquidity is essential to grasping Bitcoin’s place in the world. We also get into the Eurodollar system, the coming end of quantitative tightening, the b…

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Gandalf And The Ice Wall: You Shall Not Pass? 57:29

4M ago57:29

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In this episode, I explore the shifting landscape of conspiracy culture and what I've been noticing about an emerging "conspiracy canon." Recording from my new apartment in Paraguay, I dive into observations from my recent event with Greg Carlwood in Florida, examining how conspiracy thinking has evolved from political analysis to metaphysical ques…

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THE BITCOIN REVOLUTION w/ Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein 1:35:48

4M ago1:35:48

1:35:48

In this episode, I am joined by Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein. We discuss the Nakamoto Institute, why they believe money is a foundational pillar of civilisation, how Austrian economics helped them recognise Bitcoin’s potential so early and why everyone should hoard Bitcoin. We also get into speculative attacks, why they think Bitcoin’s incent…

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BITCOIN & THE END OF THE DOLLAR SYSTEM w/ Luke Gromen 1:15:58

4M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Luke Gromen is the founder of FFTT, an economic research firm focused on global macro trends. In this episode, we discuss why Luke believes the U.S. is approaching a sovereign debt crisis, how rising interest costs and capital outflows are driving the system toward a breaking point, and why the current path could lead to inflation, capital controls…

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