Podcast Blue Collar Bitcoin

Josh & Dan are joined by Chris Alaimo and Dom Bei to discuss some of the most interesting talks from Bitcoin 2023. We give the wizards a second chance, learn about some INCREDIBLE second layer developments with Ark and Splicing, then turn the guns to RFK Jr’s speech, and finish with our thoughts on AI development in the context of Bitcoin. Talks we…

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 6. In this chat, Josh, Dan, Seb & Daz dive into Bitcoin Self Custody – the groundbreaking importance of this feature as well as practical steps on how to protect your Bitcoin. Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube here WE COVER: Why is Bitcoin self custody so ground…

Erik Hersman, CEO of Gridless, joins Josh and Dan to discuss how Bitcoin mining can improve Africa. Erik is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led several successful companies, including iHub and BRCK. He is now the CEO of Gridless, a company that is using Bitcoin mining to improve access to electricity in rural Africa. In this conversation,…

Josh & Dan sit down with legendary Bitcoin podcaster and co-founder of Swan Bitcoin, Brady Swenson. These 3 discuss the importance of the narrative war surrounding Bitcoin, as well as why foundational and empowering protocols like Bitcoin are fundamentally bipartisan. Other topics covered include: Fiat dysfunction & BTC to the rescue How to Buy Bit…

Jon Stokes joins Josh and Dan for a discussion about Artificial Intelligence. A.I. has recently made rapid advancements, the spirit of this discussion is to better understand this technology and its implications for the world. Jon was the co-founder of Ars Technica and is a prolific writer on the topic of artificial intelligence. Jon has a bachelor…

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 5. In this chat Daz, Seb, Dan & Josh dive into the mechanics of HOW Bitcoin mining works, and why it is so fundamental to the protocol. Proof of Work is the centerpiece to merging the physical and digital world. This is part 5 of a multipart series. Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of…

David Bailey is the co-founder and chief executive officer of BTC Inc. David is an industry leader and evangelist for the decentralized future. David joins Dan and Josh for a thoughtful exploration of tax avoidance, Bitcoiner sensitivity, the GBTC scam, and finding your next lover at the Bitcoin Conference. BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of th…

Preston Pysh, co-founder of The Investor’s Podcast Network, stops by BCB Pod for the 3rd time to chop it up with Josh & Dan on a variety of subjects, including 2023 Bitcoin projections, increasing global economic fragility, aliens, artificial intelligence, the ideological impacts of Bitcoin, and the Bible. BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of thi…

Joe Consorti stops by BCB for a macro update covering possible looming recession, the state of commercial real estate, the banking crisis, credit markets, Bitcoin’s place amidst the mayhem, and left nipples. BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube here ITEMS MENTIONED: The Bitcoin Layer SHOW SPONSORS: BITCOIN 2023: promo code “B…

Dan and Josh are joined by Dom Bei. Dom is a Fire Captain at Santa Monica FD and former Union President of local 1109. Dom was recently the host at the Strongest Firefighter contest at The Arnold, and is working on his stand up comedy chops. Dom has recently released an article titled “Proof of Workforce” which is linked below. BCB Pod disclaimer h…

Dan and Josh are joined By Yan Pritzker, Co-Founder and CTO of Swan Bitcoin. Yan spent the last twenty years as a software developer and entrepreneur focusing on tech startups. Yan is the author of the book Inventing Bitcoin, the best technical book for Bitcoin beginners in our view. BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube here …

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 4. In this chat Daz, Seb, Dan & Josh dive into the mechanics of HOW the Bitcoin protocol & network function. They unpack what problems Bitcoin solves and the manner in which it solves them. This is part 4 of a multipart series. Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube …

Brandon Quittem, Head of Marketing at Swan Personal joins Dan and Josh for a wide ranging, and downright cosmic discussion. Procreating Bitcoin and Energy Pioneer Species Mycelium The 4th Turning Viking bad behavior Kardashev civilizations BCB Pod DISCLAIMER here Watch VIDEO of this chat on YouTube here SHOW SPONSORS: BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB2…

CK Snarks & Chris Alaimo of Bitcoin Magazine stop by BCB to unpack nostr, ordinals, compounding decentralization, new developments on Bitcoin, and the upcoming Bitcoin 2023 Conference in Miami. BCB Pod DISCLAIMER here Watch VIDEO of this chat on YouTube here SHOW SPONSORS: BITCOIN 2023: promo code “BCB23” for 10% off tickets. May 18-20, 2023. We’ll…

Greg Foss and Lawrence Lepard join Josh and Dan for an uncensored rip! We always appreciate Greg and Larry. Their willingness to give us their unfiltered opinions is a breath of fresh air! This discussion centers around explaining Bitcoin & the current macroeconomic environment to our parents' generation, while ripping apart some public figures who…

Philosophy professor Troy Cross (PhD) joins Josh & Dan on a meandering discussion centering on HOW we should think. These 3 explore religion, Christianity, orthodoxy, as well as both the wonders and perils of the “Bitcoin community.” Troy is a professor of philosophy and humanities at Reed College; previous to that he held positions at Yale and Oxf…

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 3. In this episode we examine what constitutes good money, examining monetary history with an eye on what produces the ultimate money–Bitcoin. We draw a contrast between hyperinflated and sound money, as well as unpack what monetary tools are most prone to work in the digital age. Josh & Dan are joined throughout this …

Matt Pines, a cybersecurity and geostrategic intelligence consultant and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, sits down with Josh & Dan to discuss the current geopolitical environment and Bitcoins potential involvement in the friction. WE COVER: China, Russia & current global tensions Dollar and UST vulnerability The role of …

Ryan MacLeod is a Nuclear Laboratory Technologist at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Ryan joins Josh and Dan to discuss how nuclear energy is the cleanest and most logical power producer for the future, as well as how nuclear energy and Bitcoin complement each other. WE COVER: Nuclear Risks and Safety concerns Why Dan and Josh are basically MDs Nucl…

Part 2 of the Bitcoin Basics Series — a popcorn style chat centering around monetary history and where Bitcoin fits in. Daz & Seb from LookingGlass Education join Dan & Josh throughout this series. FULL BITCOIN BASICS SERIES HERE WE COVER: The origins and history of money The shortcomings of our current monetary system What solutions does Bitcoin p…

NVK stops by for his 3rd round on Blue Collar Bitcoin. NVK, Josh & Dan revisit the storied golden dildo, then compose themselves and dig deep and get into the substance: Protecting your Bitcoin The Core Dev “hack” Crypto Clown Land FTX and the political aftermath NOSTR Dumb Networks Coinkite developments Large Pickles ITEMS MENTIONED: Bitcoin Revie…

Lyn Alden stops by for take 2 on Blue Collar Bitcoin. Lyn, Josh & Dan hit a wide array of topics, including the current macro environment, the debt problems that plague modern fiat economies, and where BTC might enter the fray. Random things about Lyn Alden Recession incoming? The long-term fiscal spiral Bitcoin buying opportunity? GBTC, Mining Sto…

James Check (aka Checkmate), on-chain analyst from Glassnode, joins Josh and Dan to talk about the complicated knots Ethereum has drawn itself into, Bitcoin bear market, and Bitcoin’s blind spots. WE COVER: Kite Surfing and Football (Soccer) TA and On-Chain Analytics Current Bear Market location Ethereum–its issues after the Merge How Stablecoins a…

Jeff Gerson, CEO of Capital Logistics, spends an hour with Josh & Dan to discuss Bitcoin in business, the entrepreneurial path, and current economic conditions. WE COVER: Incorporating Bitcoin in business Stacking BTC on the company balance sheet The entrepreneurial journey The challenges of orange pilling during a bear market Current state of the …

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 1. This chat is an introduction to a multipart series (out roughly once a month) where the fundamentals of Bitcoin are explored in laid back, conversational, round table type style. Josh & Dan will be joined throughout this series by Seb Bunney and DazBea of Looking Glass Education. FULL BITCOIN BASICS SERIES HERE WE C…

Matt Hill, CEO of Start9 Labs, does a deep dive into what’s gone wrong in the digital age, why the conventional computing model is broken, and what needs to be done to fix it. WE COVER: Opting out of the 3rd party computing paradigm What’s wrong with today’s internet Bitcoin as the bedrock of digital freedom & privacy What’s being built at Start9 L…

CK_Snarks (Christian Keroles), Journalist and General Manager at Bitcoin Magazine joins Dan and Josh to explain why you simply aren’t bullish enough on Bitcoin. WE COVER: Bear Market Comparison Testicles on the Bitcoin Bull in Miami A Rational Bitcoin Allocation Bitcoin Conference 2023 Why Mining and Energy are Entirely Overlooked Bitcoin Education…

Will Reeves, CEO & Cofounder of Fold, stops in to discuss the seemingly simple yet often elusive art of stacking sats. WE COVER: Cheat codes for stacking more sats Is this bear market different from the ones before it? What makes Fold different, and why they are built to survive bear markets The lightning network & the future of the payments indust…

Cory Klippsten and Dom Bei join Josh and Dan for a rousing discussion ranging from a daring rescue on the beach to the FTX fallout and beyond. WE COVER: The FTX/Alameda fallout The Pacific Bitcoin Rescue Protecting your Bitcoin The Pacific Bitcoin Conference Swan Premium for FIre/Police/Military (swan.com/fire) ITEMS MENTIONED: Swan Premium FREE fo…

Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, stops by BCB for an enlightening chat regarding the dysfunction of the modern healthcare system and Bitcoin’s role in rectifying wayward incentives. WE COVER: Reflections on the current Bitcoin bear market Why healthcare system is so broken How CrowdHealth works to completely rewire incentives in healthcare What…

Samson Mow, CEO of both Jan3 and Pixelmatic, joins Josh & Dan to discuss orange pilling nation states and the likelihood of hyperbitcoinization. WE COVER: Nation State Adoption and Jan3 Commodity Stablecoins The Route of Hyperbitcoinization CBDCs Samson’s Experience Living in China Current State of Volcano Bonds Liquid Network in Video Games (Infin…

Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, makes his second stop on BCB to share some laughs and explore his deep conviction in Bitcoin's significance. WE COVER: Why Bitcoin is destined to dominate over "crypto" Bitcoin as a leaderless movement Cory's 3-point Shot Crypto scams & scammers Bitcoin Venture Capital Steelmanning your Bitcoin position Pacific …

Chris Alaimo joins Josh and Dan for an unfiltered and productive rip session that travels all over the board! Chris is a podcast/spaces host and Multimedia Producer at Bitcoin Magazine, as well as Host of The Amateur Investors Podcast. We Cover: Conspiracy Theories: Why are they so sticky? Digital Property Rights and PoW German companies going bell…

Alyse Killeen of venture capital firm Stillmark joins Josh & Dan to explore past, present, and future innovation on the Bitcoin protocol. We Cover: Financial services for the poor & unbanked What the early days of Bitcoin teach us about where it may be headed Stablecoins on Bitcoin Lightning Network Taro protocol ITEMS MENTIONED: Stillmark (https:/…

Jesse Myers, also known as Croesus, makes his 2nd BCB appearance! His first chat on BCB was an absolute banger, and he doesn't disappoint on this outing. We Cover: Jesse’s decision to reveal his identity Bitcoin’s cycles and how they continue Why Bitcoin will 5x in the next 3 years Yuppie friends update Why we are still in the first 1% of Bitcoin a…

Greg Foss & Joe Carlasare drop by to debate the bond market. We find out where they agree, where they disagree, and what this all means for Bitcoin. We Cover: Where bond yields are and where they might be going. Is a recession upon us? Likely? Unlikely? Are long dated treasuries a good buy right now? Why the treasury market is so fundamental to our…

Allen Farrington joins Dan and Josh for a wide ranging discussion about his book (Bitcoin is Venice) and other musings. Allen has some of the most profound writing in Bitcoin that's well worth anyone's time. This Episode Covers… Errors in modern economics Bitcoin subsuming altcoin utility Non-zero chance of Bitcoin failure Bitcoin’s gravitational p…

CFA, CFP & Bitcoiner Morgen Rochard of Origin Wealth Advisors sits down with Dan & Josh to discuss the intersection of personal finance and Bitcoin. This Episode Covers… Personal finance fundamentals Tips to free up your cash flow Bitcoin in tax advantaged retirement accounts Debt – when is it good and bad? Tax strategies for Bitcoiners ITEMS MENTI…

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn drops by BCB to chat with Josh & Dan. This Episode Covers… Escaping hyperinflation How democracies become dictatorships How Bitcoin is a lifeboat during hyperinflation Stablecoins Ethereum Merge Crypto Crash and it’s fallout Risks of BTC financial services Entrepreneurship ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHO…

Tom Honzik of Unchained Capital drops by BCB to chat with Josh & Dan regarding Bitcoin UTXOs and other tech topics. This Episode Covers… What are UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs) and why they matter? How to balance transaction fees vs. privacy when it comes to UTXOs? Tom’s thoughts on a variety of other Bitcoin topics, including self custody, fu…

Jeff Booth sits down with Dan & Josh to discuss exponential technological progress, the state of today's monetary system, and why the collision of these 2 realities necessitates a transition in how our species does money. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: "Finding Signal In A Noisy World" (Article by Jeff) The Price of Tomorrow (Jeff's Book) "The Greate…

Luke Gromen of The Forest for the Trees joins Josh & Dan talk macroeconomics, energy, and the FED's current predicament. Luke is a bellwether of macroeconomic thought. He is on our short list of trusted voices, and boy did he deliver! SHOW SPONSORS: **CROWDHEALTH BTC**—Leverage the Power of Bitcoin + Health Care Crowdfunding to put decisions about …

Justine Harper of Unchained Capital joins Josh & Dan to unpack Bitcoin custody best practices, including inheritance planning, holding private keys, collaborative custody, multisig & more. SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability o…

Joe Brown of Heresy Financial is our guest on today's show. Joe has an incredible ability to breakdown complex topics with analogies, we dive into: Inflationary and Deflationary Busts Zoltan Pozsar's Piece "War and Interest Rates" Technical Analysis Trading V. DCA for Plebs The Fed may NOT come to our rescue CBDCs @DazBea easter egg SHOW SPONSORS: …

The extremely articulate Natalie Brunell drops by BCB for the 2nd time. Natalie, Josh & Dan cover topics such as… What the world might like without a fiat reserve currency Why dance is a full contact sport Why you don’t want to be the only rich person around Bitcoin as a tool for human rights How Josh & Dan plan to sneak into high profile parties w…

Dan & Josh sit down with Bitcoin Magazine (Chris Alaimo and Q) to chat about a 3 part series they've recently published in Bitcoin Magazine: “Fixing Broken Fiat Plumbing: A firefighters Take on Today's Precarious Economic Mechanics and How Bitcoin Steps In As An Empowerment Tool For the Middle Class" In this hour they cover a number of topics both …

Jason Sansone is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Bitcoin educator and proponent. Jason is supremely relatable, a great shot, and a hell of a cook! We cover: Looking Glass Education When will the FED Blink Bitcoin as Portfolio Insurance Rug n Tugs Cumrocket money laundering Investment Portfolio Construction SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financi…

Prolific Bitcoin writer, thinker, and software engineer Gigi joins Josh & Dan for a 2 part, mind boggling & hilarious extravaganza. In Part 2, we cover: Gigi's Bitcoin is Time Piece POW vs POS How Entropy and Thermodynamics intersect BTC Why time and money are inseparable Standard Vs Metric Butt Plugs SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward fin…

Prolific Bitcoin writer, thinker, and software engineer Gigi joins Josh & Dan for a 2 part, mind boggling & hilarious extravaganza. In Part 1, we cover: Why altcoins are camouflage for BTC Why BTC is morally and religiously significant The nature of intersubjective value The overwhelming importance of an immutable and digital bearer asset Why Vital…

CFA, former hedge fund manager, and macro master James Lavish joins Josh & Dan to chat about the current precarious macroeconomic landscape and Bitcoin. Topics Covered: Japanese Yield Curve Control, What’s going on with the Yen, & what it could mean globally Possible central bank tactics moving forward Why James’ hockey career was cut short Downsid…