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Today’s conversation is with Nik Bhatia — author of Bitcoin Age and Layered Money, founder of The Bitcoin Layer, and one of the most thoughtful voices on Bitcoin, money, and global markets.

In this episode, Nik breaks down the Bitcoin Layer Grid and explains why Bitcoin is currently in capitulation, how trend and valu...

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X (Strive): https://x.com/Strive

Podcast: https://x.com/hurdleratepod

Today’s conversation is with Matt Cole, Chairman and CEO of Strive, one of the leading companies building in the emerging Bitcoin treasury space.

Matt explains why he believes the global debt cycle is push...

⭐️ Follow SamX: https://x.com/samcallah

Today’s conversation is with Sam Callahan, one of the most respected voices in Bitcoin.

In this episode, Sam explains why Bitcoin solves the broken money problem, addresses one of the biggest misconceptions investors have about Bitcoin, and shares why volatility should not be confused with risk.

We also discuss the accelerating wave of corporate Bitcoin adoption following Michael Saylor’s playbook, whether institutional adoption threatens Bitcoin’s original values, and why Sam believes Bitcoin treasury companies are only in th...

⭐️ Follow Tim Darrah

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Mangrove: https://mangrove.ai

Today's conversation is with Tim Darrah, Co-Founder & CEO of Mangrove, Vanderbilt professor, former NASA Fellow, Army veteran, and entrepreneur with deep expertise across artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cybersecurity, and complex systems.

Tim has been involved in the Bitcoin ecosystem since 2015 and has spent years studying the intersection of technology, markets, and human decision making.

In this conversation, he shares how his background in computer science, aerospace syst...

⭐️ Follow David Buttrey:

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Today's conversation is with David Buttrey, Co-Founder and President of Mangrove, an executive who has generated more than $250 million in economic value through strategic partnerships spanning India, Canada, the United States, South Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

After building a successful career in entertainment and business development, David has shifted his focus toward the intersection of Bitcoin, digital assets, artificial intelligence, and what he believes will become the next evolution of financial infr...

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Today’s conversation is with Andy Schoonover, founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a healthcare alternative designed to replace traditional insurance with a community-driven model — powered in part by Bitcoin.

Andy’s journey into Bitcoin started with a growing skepticism of the traditiona...

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⭐️ Follow Dan Ives

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Today’s conversation is with Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities and one of the most followed analysts covering AI, Big Tech, and market trends.

Dan shares his evolving view on Bitcoin and crypto in the context of the AI revolution, explaining how digital a...

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Saturn: https://saturn.credit/

Today’s conversation is with Kevin Li, CEO and co-founder of Saturn, a digital credit protocol built on top of Strategy's Bitcoin-backed preferred equity.

In this episode, Kevin shares how his time leading research and product development at Artemis — a leading blockch...

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Today’s conversation is with Joe Kazemi, also known as Dr. K. Joe has a background in quantitative methods and statistics, which has influenced his analytical approach to understanding Bitcoin. His journey into the world of cryptocurrency began with skepticism, but personal experiences and historical ob...

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Today’s conversation is with Jim, a retired telecommunications entrepreneur and long-time Bitcoin advocate who describes himself as a “boots-on-the-ground” Bitcoin evangelist.

Jim spent more than two decades building a business in the telecom industry before retiring at age 49. His experience watching the early adoption of telecommunications technology shaped how he evaluates emerging innovations today.

In this episode, Jim explains how he first discovered Bitcoin around 2016, initially dismissing it before revisiting the technolog...

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AI Macro Nexus: https://ai.22vresearch.com/

Today’s conversation is with Jordi Visser, a former Wall Street portfolio manager focused on macro trends, artificial intelligence, and Bitcoin.

Jordi argues Bitcoin’s upside is tied less to inflation or liquidity an...

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Personal Website: https://www.benjamincowen.com/

Into The Cryptoverse Website: https://intothecryptoverse.com/

Today’s conversation is with Benjamin Cowen — founder of Into The Cryptoverse and a quantitative analyst who warned of a Bitcoin cycle top in Q4 while much of the mar...

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⭐️ Follow Stephen

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Website: https://stephenperrenod.substack.com/

In this episode, Stephen shares his journey from astrophysics and supercomputing into Bitcoin research and consulting. He explains why he believes Bitcoin is the first scientifically precise monetary standard in history and breaks down the power law model that has governed Bitcoin’s long-term price behavior.

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⭐️ Follow or Reach Out to Michael

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Onramp: https://onrampbitcoin.com/

Early Riders: https://www.earlyriders.com

Today’s conversation is with Michael Tanguma, Onramp CEO and Partner at VC Firm Early Riders. He is a business executive and entrepreneur best known for his leadership roles in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry, particularly as a co-found...

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⭐️ Follow Soleil (Nithu Sezni)

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Today’s conversation is with Soleil (Nithu Sezni) — a Navy veteran, founding member of MSTR True North, and a self-taught options trader who trades MSTR options as a full-time business.

In this episode, he breaks down how he retired early by selling covered calls and cash-secure...

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⭐️ Follow British HODL:

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Today’s conversation marks our first episode of 2026 and the return of British HODL, one of the most unapologetically bullish voices on Bitcoin. Brit...

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Bitcoin, debt, and monetary policy are colliding — and according to Mark Moss, the next phase of the global economy will force a massive reset in how wealth is created, preserved, and destroyed. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Mark’s journey from early financial setbacks and losing everything in the 2008 financial crisis to discovering Bitcoin in 2013 and building companies at the intersection of macroeconomics and sound money.

We break down why Mark believes we’re headed toward an economic “reverse crash,”...

Bitcoin is changing how people think about saving, investing, and planning for the future — and according to Rajat Soni, understanding Bitcoin requires far more than just watching the price. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Rajat’s personal Bitcoin journey, the costly mistakes that shaped his conviction, and the lessons investors can learn about volatility, taxes, and the dangers of trying to time the market.

We also dive into the role of Bitcoin treasury companies, why Michael Saylor and Strategy (MSTR) are unlikely to sell their Bitcoin, and how institutions are approaching Bitcoin differently from retail investors. Raja...

Bitcoin and inflation are transforming the way we think about money, savings, and wealth — and according to Natalie Brunell, we’re only scratching the surface. In this in-depth interview, we break down how Bitcoin is quietly reshaping traditional finance, why the Fed’s 2% inflation target acts as a “silent tax,” and how companies are adopting Bitcoin as a strategic asset. Natalie also shares her insights on institutional adoption, common misunderstandings about Bitcoin, and how anyone can start building a sound wealth mindset now in the age of digital money.

If you want to understand the long-t...

Bitcoin has surged 5x since 2023... but according to Matt Prusak, we are still in the early innings. In this in-depth interview, we break down why the recent selloff is a great opportunity for long-term investors, why the U.S. government is quietly accelerating its Bitcoin strategy, and the critical regulatory catalyst that could ignite the next major rally. Matt also breaks down how his company American BTC is leveraging a dual strategy to build a multi-billion dollar company at the intersection of Bitcoin, AI, energy, and data centers.

If you want to understand the long-term price outlook...

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⭐️ Follow Frans on X

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Today’s conversation is with Frans Bakker — one of the sharpest and earliest investors to recognize the explosive upside in the Bitcoin mining sector. Frans has built a reputation for spotting major market inflection points early, developing deep operator-level insight into the mining industry, and backing high-conviction investments with a differentiated, research-driven approach.

Frans’ journey into Bitcoin mining st...

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⭐️ Follow Halston Valencia

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Today’s conversation is with Halston Valencia — Bitcoin educator, marketing director, and entrepreneur whose viral Bitcoin posts have reached millions across social media.

Halston’s work bridges the gap between Bitcoin philosophy and real-world application.

From leading Bitcoin marketing efforts to building her own ventures, she’s part of a new generation shaping how Bitcoin is communicated to the world.

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⭐️ Follow Murad & SPX6900

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Today’s conversation is with Murad, a key voice in the SPX6900 movement and a leading thinker behind the memecoin supercycle thesis.

Murad’s journey spans from traditional investing to going all-in on crypto, where he has developed a unique perspective on Bitcoin, memecoins, and crypto market cycles.

In this episode, we explore why...

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⭐️ Follow Cory Klippsten & Swan

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Swan: https://www.swan.com/

Today’s conversation is with Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan.com, Bitcoin maximalist, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of Bitcoin.

Cory has spent over a decade helping build the Bitcoin ecosystem, advising and investing in more than 60 early-stage tech companies, co...

⭐️ Follow Jeff Grant & Black Pill Capital (BPC)

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BPC Website: https://blackpillcapital.com/team/

Today’s conversation is with Jeff Grant, CEO and Founder of Black Pill Capital, a hedge fund focused on Bitcoin treasury companies.

Jeff’s career spans over 30 years of innovation — from designing parts that orbit Earth at NASA, to inventing over 100 patented products at IDEO, InVue, and Bank of America.

With a Stanford engineering background and a proven record of transforming ideas into globa...

⭐️ Follow Jesse Myers

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Today’s conversation is with Jesse Myers, a leading Bitcoin thinker and the Head of Bitcoin Strategy at the Smarter Web Company in the UK. Jesse is focused on helping investors and institutions understand how Bitcoin will reshape global capital markets and unlock new financial frameworks for the decades ahead.

In this episode, Jesse shares his long-term growth expectations for Bitcoin over the next 10 and 21 years, and breaks down h...

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⭐️ Follow Eric Jackson

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Today’s episode features Eric, one of the most outspoken Opendoor investors on social media, known for his bold thesis that Opendoor could 100x from $0.80 to $82, and then 6x again from there to $500.

We dive into Opendoor’s leadership shake-up, its path forward in the real estate market, and why Eric believes O...

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⭐️ Follow British Hodl

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Today’s conversation is with British Hodl, a well-known Bitcoin maximalist and former gold, equities, and real estate investor who went all-in on Bitcoin in 2021.

Originally from London, British Hodl is on a mission to create whole-coiners and help people understand why Bitcoin is the most important ass...

⭐️ Follow Zynx: https://x.com/ZynxBTC

Zynx is the founder of The Bitcoin Vote UK and a leading voice in Bitcoin treasury company analysis on X. Known for his activism, strategic insight, and bold predictions, Zynx has become a great resource for understanding the dynamics of public companies holding Bitcoin.

In this 2025 interview, Zynx dives deep into Bitcoin treasury strategies, the risks and opportunities in the sector, and his plan to make the market more transparent and fairer for everyday investors. From year-end price targets to activism playbooks, Zynx reveals the frameworks he u...

Today’s episode features Bitcoin advocate and investor Sunny Po. Sunny has crafted a unique, long-term strategy of investing in Bitcoin while shorting fiat currency — an approach that has allowed him to generate impressive returns, outperforming traditional benchmarks like the S&P 500 and hedge funds.

Sunny shares how he created $115k seemingly out of thin air in just 24 months with a blended 212% investment return. We also discuss his disciplined debt management plan from day one and how he tracks monthly progress to stay on course.

We dive deep into his risk management strategies, tax approaches mode...

#Crypto #Bitcoin #InvestingToday’s guest is Mister Lee Winbush, a technology professional and early Bitcoin thinker.Mister Lee has spent decades working in IT and brings a unique perspective to Bitcoin, connecting lessons from zero-trust architecture and digital transformation to the evolution of money. In this conversation, he shares why Bitcoin is different from every other crypto project, and we discuss why it will reach $1 million per coin over the next decade and $10 million per coin the decade after, and why holding even 0.1 BTC will be big. We also explore first principles around digital property, proof-of-work vs. proof-of-stake, the importance of...

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Today’s interview is with Adrian Morris – a techie, AI super-user, and Bitcoin thinker who has been carving out a unique voice in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin-equities space.

Adrian has an unconventional journey. He studied computer science, sociology, psychology, management information systems, and business analytics before working across recruiting, analytics, finance, and systems imp...

Today’s guest is investment manager and long-time sound money advocate Larry Lepard.

Larry is a Harvard MBA and seasoned investor who made early bets on the internet in the 1990s before turning to gold, silver—and eventually, Bitcoin. He was buying BTC when it was just $300, and in this wide-ranging conversation, Larry shares why he believes another “Big Print” is coming, how Bitcoin fits into the future of monetary policy, and why he thinks 0.1 BTC could become a life-changing amount.

We also discuss how monetary and fiscal policy have cre...

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Inside the Federal and State-Level Bitcoin Revolution and Adoption | Dennis Porter on Strategic Reserves, DC Politics, and the Future of U.S. Bitcoin Adoption

Dennis Porter joins the show to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes in Washington D.C. and in state legislatures around Bitcoin policy. From the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserves (SBRs) to th...

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Metaplanet Is Just Getting Started: Bitcoin, Japan, and the Future of Treasury-Backed Stocks.

In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Duan (@BTCBULLRIDER) and Climb That Ladder (@ActuallyClimber) Climb. We discuss:

- Why Metaplanet still has room to run after already delivering a ~37x...

In this deep-dive interview, Brian and I explore Bitcoin investment strategies, Microstrategy's (traded as $MSTR, recently rebranded as Strategy) trajectory under Michael Saylor, and how to analyze other Bitcoin treasury companies like Metaplanet and Semler Scientific. Brian shares unique first-principles frameworks for evaluating Bitcoin, discusses GameStop’s Bitcoin strategy, and unpacks key concepts like ATM financing instruments, convertible notes, and preferred stock.

We cover the technology adoption curve of Bitcoin, the implications of Strategy’s Nasdaq 100 inclusion for a potential future S&P 500 listing, and how leveraging debt can amplify Bitcoin exposure. Brian also reveals his favorite Bitc...

James Lavish expects a massive new monetary print from the Fed — and he’s betting big on Bitcoin. In this episode, Bitcoin Opportunity Fund co-founder and managing partner James Lavish breaks down why another $5 to 20 trillion in stimulus may be on the way...and how investors can prepare.

We break down the Fed’s latest moves, inflation risks, and the opportunities in publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies. From macro volatility to Bitcoin treasuries, from debt spirals to asymmetric investing — James gives you the playbook he’s using to navigate today's increasingly uncertain economic environment.If you’re wondering wh...