Best Difficulty Class Podcasts (2025)

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#697: The Legal Fight Against UK Online Censorship with Preston Byrne 1:27:19

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Marty sits down with Preston Byrne to discuss his legal battle defending 4chan and other American companies against UK and EU censorship laws, the proposed GRANITE Act, and why protecting First Amendment rights online is an existential fight for internet freedom. Preston on Twitter: https://x.com/prestonjbyrne Preston’s website: https://prestonbyrn…

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#696: How Peer Review Became a Weapon with Jessica Rose & Kevin McKernan 1:44:56

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Marty sits down with Jessica Rose and Kevin McKernan to discuss the coordinated attacks on their vaccine contamination research, the corrupt peer review system designed to suppress inconvenient science, and how Bitcoin and Nostr can create a censorship-resistant alternative for publishing. Elisabeth Bik thread: https://x.com/SciGuardians/status/199…

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Ep. 181: Magic & Factions 1:07:07

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer two questions about Magic Systems and Making Factions! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) htt…

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Why students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61) 1:08:10

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In this episode, Anna is joined by two familiar guests, mathematician and founder of JUMP Math, Dr. John Mighton, and learning expert and bestselling author Dr. Barbara Oakley. They discuss their new Coursera course, Making Math Click: Understanding Math Without Fear, what learning science reveals about how students learn math, and why practice and…

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#695: Gen Alpha Is Already Building the Future With AI with @somewhatstella 38:48

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Marty sits down with Stella, a 15-year-old student at Austin's Alpha School, to discuss how Gen Alpha is using AI tools like Claude to build real products, why embracing new technology beats negativity, and how autonomy-focused education models are preparing young entrepreneurs for the future. Bibliarch: https://bibliarch.com/home Stella’s TikTok: …

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51. What can a shallow pond teach us about ethics? With David Edmonds 41:33

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Imagine this: You’re walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You’re the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you remember that you’re wearing your most expensive shoes. Wading …

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#694: Why Trump Is Fighting the City of London with Tom Luongo 1:29:10

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Marty sits down with Tom Luongo to discuss the Trump administration's multi-front war against globalist power structures, drug cartels, and rogue intelligence agencies, and why libertarian critics are missing the bigger geopolitical picture. Tom on Twitter: https://x.com/TFL1728 STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc…

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Ep. 180: Worldbuilding Revisited Part 3 1:05:10

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis conclude their Revisit to Worldbuilding! Thank you to everyone who wrote in! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Di…

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#693: The War for the World's Reserve Asset with Ryan Gentry 1:20:58

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Marty sits down with Ryan Gentry to discuss his new $220 million SPAC aimed at taking Bitcoin operating companies public, the five-year evolution of the Lightning Network from single-digit millions to $10 billion in annual volume, and why Bitcoin businesses are finally mature enough to compete in public markets. Ryan on Twitter: https://x.com/RyanT…

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#692: Free Samourai with Keonne Rodriguez 1:08:37

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Marty sits down with Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, to discuss his decade-long mission to bring privacy to Bitcoin, the DOJ prosecution that led to his guilty plea, and why he and his co-founder Bill deserve a presidential pardon as he prepares to report to prison. Sign the petition: https://billandkeonne.org/ STACK SATS hat: http…

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#691: Understanding the Real Globalist Power Structure with Susan Kokinda 59:03

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Marty sits down with Susan Kokinda to discuss the City of London's centuries-long financial control over global affairs, its connection to modern narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, and how the Trump administration is working to reassert American economic sovereignty. Susan on Twitter: https://x.com/sjkokinda Promethean Action: https://www.promet…

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#690: Why Billionaires Shouldn't Give It All Away with Johann Kurtz 1:31:35

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Marty sits down with Johann Kurtz to discuss the cultural shift away from intergenerational wealth transfer, the moral framework of duty that once guided wealthy Westerners, and why building a lasting family legacy matters more than giving it all to charity. Johann on Twitter: https://x.com/JohannKurtz Johann on Substack: https://substack.com/@beco…

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Ep. 179: Worldbuilding Revisited Part 2 55:13

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis continue to Revisit Worldbuilding! Lots of Tangerinos wrote in with their questions and there are plenty more to answer next week! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.…

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Rebuilding teacher training through cognitive science with Jonas Linderoth (Ep 60) 52:17

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In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. Jonas Linderoth, a professor of education at the University of Gothenburg, about how influential educational ideas have shaped the teaching profession and why evidence from cognitive science and educational psychology still faces resistance in teacher education. They discuss how education reforms of the 1990s af…

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#689: Q3 2025 Monetary Base Update with Matthew Mežinskis 1:53:37

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Marty sits down with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss Bitcoin's power curve growth model, why recent price volatility shouldn't cause panic, and how understanding network effect adoption provides long-term perspective during turbulent markets. Matthew on Twitter: https://x.com/1basemoney Porkopolis: https://www.porkopolis.io/ STACK SATS hat: https://tf…

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How autistic is your child? | Kieran Rose 1:55:23

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This week, Mark is joined once again by the brilliant Kieran Rose, AKA The Autistic Advocate – writer, educator, and parent of three neurodivergent children. Together, they take a deep (and sometimes uncomfortable) dive into one of the most contentious topics in neurodiversity parenting: labels. What do we mean when we describe someone as “severely…

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50. What can comics such as Heartstopper teach us about ethics? With Simon Meisch 39:59

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A really interesting conversation with Simon Meisch this week. Simon is a Senior Lecturer for Applied Ethics at the Ethics Centre of the University of Tubingen, and until recently was also a visiting scholar here at IDEA. It's an unusual episode of the podcast in that we aren't talking about a specific ethical issue. Instead, we talk about a partic…

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#688: The Housing Crisis Neither Party Wants to Solve with Mark Mitchell 1:23:36

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Marty sits down with Mark Mitchell, an independent pollster, to discuss the growing disconnect between America's political class and younger generations, the collapse of institutional trust, and why the Republican Party is failing to offer solutions for the economic crises crushing voters under 40. Mark on Twitter: https://x.com/honestpollster Rasm…

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#687: How Fiat Money Exploits the Working Class with Erik Cason 1:26:30

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Marty sits down with Erik Cason to discuss the dangers of centralized AI systems, the need for decentralized technology, Bitcoin as a tool against fiat exploitation, and organizing a new political movement to restore freedom for the working class. Erik on Twitter: https://x.com/Erikcason Crypto Sovereignty: https://cryptosovereignty.org/ STACK SATS…

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#686: Living on a Bitcoin Standard in 2026 with Steve Lee 1:14:10

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Marty sits down with Steve Lee to discuss Bitcoin's path to becoming everyday money through Lightning infrastructure development, the importance of daily usage for strengthening Bitcoin's resilience, and why spending Bitcoin while remaining a long-term holder isn't contradictory. Steve Lee on Twitter: https://x.com/moneyball Spiral: https://spiral.…

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Ep. 178: Worldbuilding Revisited Part 1 1:01:41

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis Revisit Worldbuilding! Lots of Tangerinos wrote in with their questions and there are plenty more to answer next week! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social …

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Why reading became a human rights issue in Canada with George Georgiou (Ep 59) 1:12:50

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In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. George Georgiou, an educational psychologist and professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, whose work focuses on preventing and remediating reading difficulties. The episode explores recent Human Rights Commission investigations in Canadian provinces that examined why students haven’t b…

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#685: Why Bitcoin Policy Activism Matters Now with Kyle Olney 1:29:38

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Marty sits down with Kyle Olney to discuss his journey from seizing banks during the financial crisis to becoming a Bitcoin policy advocate, the urgent fight against financial surveillance through the Bank Secrecy Act, and the critical importance of grassroots activism in defending self-custodial Bitcoin rights. Kyle on Twitter: https://www.linkedi…

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Kids refusing medical help | Michelle Parton 1:22:59

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This week, Mark is joined by Michelle Parton – a long-time Neuroshambles listener and parent of two neurodivergent children. They explore one of the more baffling challenges of raising our kids: why do so many of them flat-out refuse medical assistance? From hiding lava lamp injuries to meltdown-inducing blood tests, Mark and Michelle swap tales of…

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#684: Bringing Bitcoin to Every Square Seller in America with Miles Suter 1:13:49

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Marty sits down with Miles Suter to discuss Block's eight-year journey building Bitcoin infrastructure across Cash App, Square, and BitKey, culminating in the launch of Bitcoin payments for all Square sellers nationwide. Miles on Twitter: https://x.com/milessuter STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brie…

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49. Are We Deceiving Future Generations About Environmental Crises? With Catriona McKinnon 45:34

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In this episode I talk to Professor Catriona McKinnon, a political philosopher based at the University of Exeter. The topic is the various environmental crises facing humanity today. Obviously lots to discuss there, but Catriona wants to highlight one issue in particular, which is the way one generation can, with or without knowing it, conceal info…

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#683: Bitcoin in the Age of AI and Abundance with Jordi Visser 1:07:22

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Marty sits down with Jordi Visser to discuss why Bitcoin's current price consolidation mirrors the post-dot-com bubble IPO period, the democratization of crypto adoption, and how AI-driven abundance could reshape the global economy. Jordi on Twitter: https://x.com/jvisserlabs STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io…

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#682: Why Assault Weapons Bans Don't Work with John Lott 1:20:56

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Marty sits down with Dr. John Lott to discuss why gun registries fail to solve crimes, how media misrepresents gun violence data, the ineffectiveness of assault weapons bans, and the massive funding disparity between gun control research and gun rights advocacy. John on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnRLottJr Crime Research: https://crimeresearch.org/ M…

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#681: The Health Insurance Death Spiral Is Here with Andy Schoonover 1:13:53

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Marty sits down with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, to discuss the ACA health insurance death spiral, skyrocketing premiums forcing families to pay over $3,000 monthly, and how CrowdHealth offers a cash-pay alternative that empowers individuals to opt out of the broken traditional healthcare system. Andy on Twitter: https://x.com/andyjsch…

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When a mathematician became education minister: Nuno Crato on transforming education (Ep 58) 1:06:39

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In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Nuno Crato, research professor of mathematics and statistics at the University of Lisbon. He was Portugal’s former Minister of Education and led major education reforms from 2011 to 2015. His education reforms contributed to Portugal’s strongest-ever results on international assessments like PISA and TIMSS.…

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Ep. 177: Schrödinger’s Brilliance with Amanda Cherry 59:09

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This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis are joined by Amanda Cherry! Together they record the most ADHD filled episode yet and eventually talk about Amanda’s Proccess and Moraly Grey Characters! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Special Guest: Amanda Cherry (FEMMES FATALE) https://www.thegingervillain.com/ Starring: E…

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#680: Fighting for Bitcoin Policy in Washington DC with Conner Brown 1:34:09

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Marty sits down with Connor Brown to discuss his work as a Bitcoin policy advisor on Capitol Hill, the strategic Bitcoin reserve legislation, America's race to lead in Bitcoin, and how sound money can offer a middle path between political extremism. Conner on Twitter: https://x.com/BitcoinConner BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/donate STACK SATS hat:…

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Difficulty with transitions - Part 2 | Pete Wharmby 1:36:15

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In part two of this deep dive into transitions, Mark reunites with author, trainer, and neurodiversity advocate Pete Wharmby to look at more reasons they can cause such a monumental challenge for autistic, ADHD and PDA kids (and adults). From difficulties pulling our kids away from screen-time and replacing a broken fridge, to the regular flashpoin…

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Ep. 176: “I Got a Big Spaceship and I Need a Plot” with Rhiannon Held 1:00:05

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Rhiannon Held! Together they talk about Brainstorming and Writing Groups! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Special Guest: Rhiannon Held (Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/RhiannonHeld Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angel…

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#679: Why Central Banks Are Panic Buying Gold at Any Price with Gary Brode 1:04:44

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Marty sits down with Gary Brode to discuss tariffs and manufacturing reshoring, dollar debasement and the BRICS coalition threat, New York's exodus of wealth, and why Bitcoin remains the ultimate hedge against government overspending. Gary on Twitter: https://x.com/Gary_Brode Use promo code TFTC21: https://deepknowledgeinvesting.com/ STACK SATS hat…

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48. How should you act as an in-house lawyer? With Sharon Bridglalsingh 42:44

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For the last year and a half, Jim Baxter and the consulting team at IDEA, The Ethics Centre at the University of Leeds, have been working with the Law Society of England and Wales on a project looking at the ethics of in-house law. That project has involved talking to lots of lawyers who are both passionate and insightful about the job and the ethi…

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#678: Building Privacy-First AI in an Age of Surveillance with Mark Suman 1:22:45

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Marty sits down with Mark Suman to discuss the critical importance of building privacy-preserving AI systems, the risks of centralized AI models accessing personal data, and why Maple AI represents a necessary alternative to closed-source AI platforms. Maple: https://trymaple.ai/ Promo code: TFTC Mark on Twitter: https://x.com/marksuman STACK SATS …

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#677: How Bitfury Survived the Early Bitcoin Wars with George Kikvadze & Bill Tai 1:30:36

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Marty sits down with George Kikvadze and Bill Tai to discuss the early days of building Bitfury, the resilience required to scale Bitcoin infrastructure when the industry was full of doubters, and why Bitcoin remains the ultimate insurance against inevitable government fiscal collapse. George on Twitter: https://x.com/BitfuryGeorge Bill on Twitter:…

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Top takeaways from Anita Archer on explicit instruction (abridged version of Ep 57) 32:21

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This episode features top takeaways from Anna Stokke’s interview: The Power of Explicit Instruction with Dr. Anita Archer. If you haven’t heard the full conversation yet, you can find the entire episode on the Chalk & Talk YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EE5wvi-xQTM?si=Wx8W4eb5YOqdWEvM Anita is one of the world’s leading experts on explicit instr…

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#676: Building the First Bitcoin-Focused SPAC on NASDAQ with Andrew Hohns & Jonathan Kirkwood 54:51

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Marty sits down with Andrew and Jonathan to discuss their newly launched NASDAQ-listed SPAC, BTC Development Co., which aims to merge with successful private companies and add significant Bitcoin to their balance sheets as digital capital for long-term growth. Ten31: https://www.ten31.xyz STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https:…

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The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer (Ep 57) 1:17:56

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Episode 57: The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Anita Archer, one of the world’s leading experts on explicit instruction and co-author of the bestselling book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. They discuss what explicit instruction is, why it’s both effective and effici…

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#675: Why Multi-Sig Bitcoin Beats All Other Assets with Peter Dunworth 1:18:24

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Marty sits down with Peter Dunworth to discuss Australia's unrealized capital gains tax threat, Bitcoin's unique advantages for wealth protection and mobility, generational wealth management under a Bitcoin standard, the flaws in DeFi and tokenization, and why Bitcoin serves as superior collateral for a functioning financial system. Peter Dunworth …

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Ep. 175: Gothic Horror with Beth the Bard 56:45

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Beth the Bard! Together they talk about what make Gothic Horror so horrific as well as a little bit about game writing! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Special Guest: Beth the Bard (She is the Ancient) https://beththebard.com/ Starring: Erin M E…

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674: How Hedge Funds Became America's Largest Creditor with Infranomics 1:28:52

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Marty sits down with Robert from Infranomics to discuss the Fed's recent revelation that hedge funds hold $1.8 trillion in U.S. debt through the basis trade, the hidden leverage threatening Treasury markets, and why Bitcoin remains the only sound asset in an era of debasement and rising populism. Infranomics Linktree: https://linktr.ee/infraa_ STAC…

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Difficulty with transitions - Part 1 | Pete Wharmby 1:25:55

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This episode of Neuroshambles, will resonate will all parents of neurodifferent kids, as Mark discusses difficulties with transition with the wonderful autism advocate, Pete Wharmby. Together, they delve into the messy, stressful, and often misunderstood world of transitions – from seemingly small everyday routines to major life changes. Whether it…

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From Residential Solar to Bitcoin Mining | Kent Halliburton, Center of Hash E010 1:26:44

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Kent Halliburton, co-founder and CEO of Saz Mining, discusses how his background in residential solar, software and computer engineering ultimately led him to bitcoin mining, why hydro which powers all four of Saz’s sites (each on a different continent) is such an efficient underlying source of fuel, the role bitcoiners will naturally need to play …

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#673: Following The Puck in Real Estate with Chris Drzyzga 1:09:29

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Marty sits down with Chris Drzyzga, a commercial real estate professional and Bitcoiner, to discuss the structural crisis facing the commercial real estate industry and how Bitcoin integration—through treasury strategies, dual-collateralized loans, mining operations, and technology—can help property owners navigate monetary debasement and obsolete …

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47. Should we be worried about cancel culture? With Alfred Archer and Georgie Mills 47:26

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Cancelling and cancel culture are terms that we hear a lot these days, and it's one of the many areas where there seems to be more heat than light. The phenomenon of cancelling has become a front in the so-called culture wars, with one side claiming it's a healthy form of protest, or simply confronting people with the consequences of their actions,…

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#672: China's Rare Earth Dominance and the End of Dollar Hegemony with Luke Gromen 1:07:26

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Marty sits down with Luke Gromen to discuss China's rare earth leverage over the US, the structural shift from Treasury bonds to gold as the primary reserve asset, the challenges of reshoring American manufacturing, and why the dollar system must debase as these tectonic geopolitical and monetary changes unfold. Luke on Twitter: https://x.com/lukeg…

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Ep. 174: Taking on Too Much with Brandon Crilly 1:00:32

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Brandon Crilly! Together they talk about taking on WAY too much - something absolutely no one on this show has done at all. Ever. You can’t prove anything. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Special Guest: Brandon Crilly (Catalyst) https://brandonc…