Dan & Josh are joined by James Check (Checkmate) for an On-Chain update. We are happy to report that Bitcoin has a clean bill of health and is set for the bull market to resume! WE COVER: CheckonChain All Quiet on the Bitcoin front Onchain Analysis Bitcoin Cucks Gold Ethereum Basket Case Trust in Trustless money BLUE COLLAR BITCOIN PODCAST DISCLAIM…

Dan & Josh are back together for a ROWDY ROMP with the legendary Steven Lubka (Managing Director, Head of Private Clients & Family Offices at Swan Bitcoin). WE COVER: How big an impact is the halving? The fiscal debt predicament Constraints to US Gov’t power Dealing with scams The unfolding Samourai Wallet case Bitcoin as a Trojan horse Making cons…

Josh sits down with Dax and E from SeedHammer to discuss cold storage backups. There is never a better time to understand how to protect your sats far into the future than now. We explain the basics of Multi-Sig, the wallet configuration file, and the slow surveillance creep in all aspects of life. We also discuss the future of Multi-Sig solutions.…

This conversation with Morgen Rochard delves into financial planning for Bitcoin investors, emphasizing long-term strategies over short-term trading to match Bitcoin investments with long-term liabilities. It covers diverse aspects like windfall management, diversification, and risk tolerance, stressing the importance of using tools such as tax los…

Josh & Dan are joined by Jesse Myers. Jesse is now the COO of Bitcoin Asset Management Platform Onramp. In this hour these three cover best practices for protecting large sums of real Bitcoin, and they also unpack potentially bullish headwinds surrounding current Bitcoin market dynamics. THIS EPISODE EXPLORES... Why Dan & Josh are basically Navy Se…

John Haar, Managing Director of Swan Private, joins Dan and Josh for a wide-ranging discussion about the current market dynamics in Bitcoin. John worked for 13 years at Goldman Sachs in the asset management division, so he is well-versed in market dynamics and how Wall Street functions. WE COVER: FOMO in the current market Who is buying the ETF? Kn…

Stanford math Ph.D., former Wall Street Prop Trader, and tech startup guru Fred Krueger joins Josh & Dan to discuss the magnitude and flows behind the new Bitcoin ETFs. WE COVER: Reflexivity in Bitcoin Bitcoin as a Socioeconomic Phenomena The End of the 4-Year Cycle? Ethereum ETF? Bitcoin Supply and Demand Why There Is No Fair Price For Bitcoin Fre…

Daz and Seb make a triumphant return to the BCB studio. This is an open-ended rip session where nothing is off-limits. The conversation inevitably leads to Bitcoin. WE COVER: The Problem with Real Estate for the Middle Class Self Actualization Sidelined Cash May Can Be Costly Overleveraging Yourself Is NOT Prudent Money WILL NOT Make You Happy ETF …

Head Analyst from Blockware Solutions Mitchell Askew makes a stop by BCB to explore bullish Bitcoin developments, masculinity, Christianity & more. WE COVER: Ski Trips & Semen Retention Why Higher Education Can Be A Bad Return on Investment El Salvador vs The United States How Bitcoin changes global conflict The current state of Nostr Why everyone …

Josh & Dan are joined by Michael Dunworth (co-founder of Wyre) for a cosmic romp full of energy and humor. These three explore a wide variety of topics, including why Bitcoin may serve as THE anchor for identity and security issues in the digital age. WE COVER: The passage of time Why is the digital world frying our brains? What Nicola Tesla would …

NVK, the CEO and co-founder of Coinkite/Coldcard, teams up with Dan and Josh for an in-depth conversation about the latest advancements and technological innovations in and around Bitcoin. Additionally, they delve into why this groundbreaking protocol remains indifferent to public opinion. WE COVER: CTV (BIP 119) Self-custody best practices NVK’s t…

Lyn Alden joins Dan and Josh for a discussion about the newly released Bitcoin ETFs. She also sheds light on some of the subtleties of the traditional financial market. As is always the case with Lyn, she makes the esoteric so approachable that even firemen can understand it. WE COVER: The Bitcoin ETF’s Lyn’s Portfolio Construction Fiscal dominance…

Josh & Dan are joined by Seb Bunney, author of the outstanding new book The Hidden Cost of Money. This is Seb’s 11th time on the show, and each time he’s a WEALTH of knowledge and wisdom. WE COVER: How fiat harms the average human Why Bitcoin is a crocodile Lessons from monetary history Coffee poops The slippery slope to authoritarianism Dangers of…

Christian Keroles joins Josh and Dan to discuss his shift from Bitcoin Magazine to the Human Rights Foundation, emphasizing Bitcoin's role in enhancing human rights by providing financial freedom. We discuss the confusion surrounding Ordinals in Bitcoin and, above all, why keeping Bitcoin permissionless is imperative. WE COVER: HRF and Bitcoin a pe…

Peter Dunworth of BTC Adviser joins Josh & Dan to discuss shark attacks, estate & inheritance planning, and CRAZY potential Bitcoin valuations. WE COVER: Being stalked by a Great White Shark WHY is Bitcoin so unique & so valuable? What problems is Bitcoin solving as money? Bitcoin estate, tax & inheritance planning Self custody, multisig & collabor…

Dan and Josh are joined by Zuby. Zuby is a rapper and podcaster, famous for his outspoken opinions about the state of the world. In this rip, these three discuss how the world became “woke” and what can be done about it. WE COVER: What is woke, and how did it happen? Cancel Culture Zuby’s take on Bitcoin Can Men be Women?! Huge Bulges Optimism and …

Sam Callahan, Lead analyst at Swan Bitcoin, joins Josh & Dan to explore current macro headwinds and potentially bullish Bitcoin dynamics. WE COVER: A Bitcoin Love story Broadening your perspective Where’s the Recession? Finding good financial & economic data Elizabeth Warren & the Digital Asset Money Laundering Act Bitcoin Nation State Adoption Bul…

Former Goldman Sachs Vice President and current Swan Private Managing Director John Haar joins us for an illuminating take on Wall Street. We discuss Wall Street’s changing views on Bitcoin and what that means for this cycle – Bullish! WE COVER: Wall Street's changing tune Lessons from Goldman Sachs The scams and collapses badly hurt Bitcoin’s repu…

The extremely articulate & intelligent BTC Sessions (Ben) joins Dan & Josh for a fun and substantive chat about UTXO management, self custody, human rights & more. WE COVER: Ben’s work with human rights activists & The Human Right Foundation The Canadian Trucker protests, Bitcoin’s involvement, and Ben’s takeaways UTXO management Self Custody best …

Erik Cason joins the BCB crew for a delightful romp! Erik has a philosophical bent that really appeals to us. Erik does not shy away from controversial ideas, which Dan & Josh feel is vitally important as they seek to overturn every rock in the pursuit of truth. WE COVER: Anarchy is NOT what your think Why is “Crypto” camouflage for Bitcoin The jou…

Dan and Josh have a jam session focussing on surviving the BULL Market. This is the advice we wish we were given when we were new to the space in 2017. WE COVER: Education is KEY Nobody knows what is going to happen Self Custody Low Time Preference Mexican Vacations and shitting in the woods Buying assets not liabilities Privacy The out of shape be…

Andy Schoonover (CEO of Crowdhealth) joins Dan and Josh for a chat about how f**ked the healthcare system is and what needs to be done to fix it. Andy is a serial entrepreneur, this is his 3rd startup, and he is gunning for the healthcare behemoths. WE COVER: How did healthcare get so f**ked Opacity in healthcare is systemic Pricing absurdity Distr…

Saifedean Ammous (Economist & author of the best selling & seminal book The Bitcoin Standard) lets it rip with Dan & Josh. Gloves are off in this one, and Saif riffs on a variety of interesting & hilarious topics. WE COVER: What really is “science”? Austrian vs. Keynesian economics How useful is macroeconomic analysis in today’s fiat environment? H…

Luke Gromen (founder of FFTT LLC) joins Josh & Dan to discuss the current macro environment and where the current trajectory could take us. Luke founded FFTT in 2014 with one goal in mind – to connect the dots between his in-depth analytical work with historical perspectives to help his clients' investment process and improve their outcomes. He’s b…

Danny Knowles (executive producer and co-interviewer on What Bitcoin Did) joins Josh & Dan to explore the pros, and more specifically the cons, of a looming Bitcoin ETF. What does an ETF mean for price? What does it mean for digital freedom & sovereignty? WE COVER: The next phase of Bitcoin adoption Unexpected fire alarms Opportunistic Bitcoin poli…

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 10. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh steelman Bitcoin by taking the other side of the argument and presenting some real issues Bitcoin could face. Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube here WE COVER: Deflationary money COULD be bad in some aspects Stretching ourselve…

Fellow firefighter, the legend Dom Bei, joins Josh & Dan to explore Bitcoin’s significance for average folks and everyday earners. They also chat about Proof of Workforce, a non-profit Dom has started to assist workers, unions, and businesses with Bitcoin adoption & education. WE COVER: Cocaine pinkies Calling people “bud” Why is Bitcoin important …

Tim Niemeyer — Author of History Echoes Bitcoin — joins Josh and Dan for a stimulating discussion about the characteristics of Bitcoin in the context of history. These characteristics have been with us into antiquity, Tim has highlighted some of the most relevant in his book. WE COVER: The Iroquois Confederacy Getting Drunk at a Wedding Communism V…

AMERICAN HODL was born to come on Blue Collar Bitcoin. This week he fulfills his destiny. Josh, Dan & HODL explore a wide variety of topics, from surviving bear markets to drivechains to Bitcoin vulnerabilities. WE COVER: Why you should reproduce Drivechains & sidechains Cancel culture & Trump September 11 and the years since Handling the Bitcoin h…

Jason Maier — author of A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin — joins Dan & Josh for a discussion about bringing Bitcoin to a wider audience. In a world filled with animosity towards opposing perspectives, it’s important to have an open mind and actually LISTEN to other viewpoints. WE COVER: Why we ALL want better money Meatheaded Competitions A Progres…

Steven Lubka, Head of Private Clients & Family Offices at Swan Bitcoin, unpacks the loaded and often misunderstood phenomena of inflation and whether or not Bitcoin truly serves as protection against it. WE COVER: Common inflation misconceptions What Bitcoin does and doesn’t protect against. The pitfalls of command & control economies Bitcoin and h…

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 9. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh discuss the misconceptions and FUD surrounding Bitcoin Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube here WE COVER: Will the government ban Bitcoin? Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value? Does Bitcoin waste energy? Will another cryptocurrency …

Hedge fund manager, CFA & macro analyst James Lavish stops by BCB to discuss recession dynamics, competition with the dollar, the sovereign debt spiral & more. WE COVER: Big Game Fishing Where’s The Recession? QE, monetary policy & “money printing” Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset, USD Hegemony, BRICS Rising US Credit Rating Downgrade BLUE COLLAR BITCOIN…

Alex Busarov joins Dan and Josh for a discussion about efficient use of energy and Bitcoin mining at home. Alex is the founder and CEO of Heatbit and has spearheaded the development of the Heatbit Mini – a Bitcoin miner that heats a room, purifies the air, and most importantly, mines Bitcoin in a plug and play manner. WE COVER: Alex is Elon’s Doppe…

Josh & Dan speak with one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners on the planet — the always mind-stretching Joe Carlasare. Joe is a commercial litigator by trade who possesses an impressive depth & breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from economics & financial markets to politics & philosophy. A multiple times repeat guest and one of Dan…

Austin Herbert (Open Source Fitness) joins Dan and Josh for a discussion about orange pilling and fitness. Austin previously worked for Bitcoin Magazine and was a producer for Mark Moss. Austin is also a lifelong fitness advocate, he has created Open Source Fitness to help people get in shape. WE COVER: Austin’s Background Why Orange Pilling is so …

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 8. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh cover the Bitcoin Lightning Network and the importance of a layered approach to Bitcoin scaling. Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB Pod disclaimer here Watch video of this chat on YouTube here WE COVER: Why are protocols & monetary systems layered? Why is Bitcoin an upgrade to paymen…

Tuur Demeester (Founder of Adamant Research) joins Dan and Josh for an enlightening discussion about Bitcoin’s past and potential future. Tuur has been recommending investment in Bitcoin since 2011, and his research is second to none. We discuss his latest piece “How to Position for the Bitcoin Boom”--We HIGHLY recommend you read it. WE COVER: Tuur…

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo (co-founder & CSO of Ledn) stops by for another round of BCB to explore the implications (pros & cons) of a potential BlackRock Bitcoin ETF and numerous other topics pertaining to the next phase of institutional Bitcoin adoption. WE COVER: The pros & cons of a potential BlackRock Bitcoin ETF/Trust Bitcoin regulatory landscape…

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 7. In this chat Daz, Seb, Dan & Josh discuss the difference between Bitcoin and “Crypto”. There is a MASSIVE gulf between the two, which is underappreciated by most. We are here to set the record straight and protect new entrants from the ponzi schemes that are prevalent in crypto. Full Bitcoin Basics Series here BCB P…

Josh & Dan are joined by Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID. Harry is one of our favorite guests, he has a vast knowledge of the Bitcoin mining space, possesses a GREAT sense of humor, a booming voice, and is a Sci-Fi aficionado–Perfect! WE COVER: Sci-Fi nerding Bitcoin’s Foundational Properties The Significance of Miner Extracted Value …

Josh & Dan are joined by Matt Pines (a cybersecurity & geostrategic intelligence consultant as well as a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute) to discuss potential threats to Bitcoin as well as the current landscape & probabilities surrounding UAPs and crash retrieval programs. WE COVER: Threats to Bitcoin and ways in which it m…

Jesse Myers, aka Croesus (Stanford MBA, prolific author, and COO of Onramp Bitcoin) stops by BCB for a 3rd time to explore Bitcoin’s full valuation potential and the unignorable “number go up” mechanics behind this remarkable protocol. WE COVER: How much value could Bitcoin accrue? How important are the halvings moving forward? Sovereign debt dynam…

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…