Best How I Got Into Bitcoin Podcasts (2025)

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How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand 32:02

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Notes from James: When I turned 40, I was depressed. I checked the top 50 chess players and saw only one person around my age: Viswanathan Anand. That moment gave me hope. Episode Description: I met one of my lifelong heroes—five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand—and got to sit down with him at the Norway Summit to unpack what it really t…

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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Brutal Blueprint for Real Freedom 1:09:39

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A Note from James: So I’ve been doing this podcast for a long time—over 1500 episodes—and I’ve spoken to everyone from billionaires to best-selling authors, athletes to entrepreneurs. But there are a handful of episodes that still ring in my ears years later. One of them was Episode 156 with Gary Vaynerchuk. I was just re-listening to it while pull…

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Obsession, Chess, and the Myth of Mastery | James & Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam on the "New in Chess" Podcast 1:03:57

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A Note from James: So the question is, I really feel that in order to get not good at something, but great at something, you have to be obsessed. You can't just wake up and decide to be obsessed—it has to be deep, almost irrational. Obsession is like addiction. It throws your life off balance, and yet... there’s this insane joy when you enter the s…

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Michael Dell vs. Wall Street: Dorm Room to Billion-Dollar Battles 54:28

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A Note from James: Michael Dell. Founder of Dell. I remember in college, hearing about this kid who was building computers in his dorm and making millions. I thought it was a myth. It wasn’t. He’s the real thing—and he just kept going. I wanted to understand what drove him, what it felt like to deal with Carl Icahn trying to wrestle his company fro…

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Part 5: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The Four Book Frameworks 35:16

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Notes from James: Most people get stuck at the idea stage. That’s why I’m sharing frameworks—so you’re not staring at a blank screen. These techniques have helped hundreds of people (including me) go from idea to published book in just 30 days. Episode Descriptions: In Part 5 of my 30-day writing series, I unveil four of the most powerful book-writ…

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Shoveling Sh*t: Entrepreneurs’ Secrets to a $700M Exit with Michael & Kass Lazerow 1:05:08

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Episode Description: James reconnects with entrepreneurs Michael and Kass Lazerow, whose journey spans selling Golf.com for $24 million, launching and pivoting Buddy Media into a $700 million Salesforce acquisition, and now investing in breakout brands like Liquid Death. This episode isn’t about startup clichés—it’s about emotional resilience, firi…

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Part 4: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days – Self-Publishing, Traditional Deals, and Making Real Money 39:56

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Notes from James: Let’s be honest: most people who write a book never make money from it. Why? Because they stop at the last page. I want you to go further. In this episode, I show you how I turned my books into speaking gigs, consulting work, investment deals, and more. You don’t need a big publisher or a massive budget—just the right strategy. Ep…

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Trump’s 2025 Tariff Revolution? Wilbur Ross Spills the Dirty Secrets on Trade, China, and Your Money! 47:00

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A Note from James: Well, you can't get more information about tariffs and the economy than what I just got and you're about to listen to. Wilbur Ross, who was Secretary of Commerce under the first administration of Trump, just came on the podcast. I got to ask any question I wanted—about tariffs, the economy, everything. Don't forget, in Trump’s fi…

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How-to Thrive in the Future of Podcasting: Insights from PodcastOne Top Industry Executives, Kit Gray & Robert Ellin 50:33

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A Note from James: So I’ve been podcasting for, gosh, 11 years—over 1500 episodes. And through that whole journey, PodcastOne always stood out to me. They recently went public, and today I’ve got Rob Ellin and Kit Gray joining me. What’s the future of podcasting? If you're thinking about starting a podcast—or wondering how to grow one you already h…

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Part 3: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The 6 U’s, Clarity Tools, and Breaking Through Writer’s Block 52:22

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Notes from James: This is where a lot of people quit—but you won’t. This episode is about pushing through the dip that comes when writing gets tough. I give you tools I’ve used across 25+ books to keep going, stay motivated, and write better. Episode Descriptions: This is Part 3 of my 30-day writing series—and we’re getting into the real tools that…

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Part 2: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - Frameworks, First Lines, and the Craft of Storytelling 45:43

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Notes from James: The biggest lie about writing is that it takes years. I’ve written multiple books in less than a month—including bestsellers. With the right system, anyone can do this. In this episode, I break down how to structure your first book and why your life experience, not your grammar, is your superpower. You’ll also hear my take on AI w…

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How to write and publish your book in 30 days: Part 1 - The Foundation of a Successful Writing Life 39:19

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Notes from James: I’ve written 25 books—some huge hits, some total flops—and what I’ve learned is this: anyone can write a book, but not everyone gives themselves permission to start. This episode is the foundation. I break down the mindset, motivation, and structure you need to go from blank page to published book—even if you’ve never written a wo…

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Bitcoin Meets Gold: Sunny Ray on Tokenization’s Future 57:44

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A Note from James: Sunny Ray is working on an incredible project involving Bitcoin and his company, Matador. They’re digitizing gold—turning it into crypto—and he’s a Bitcoin maximalist. That’s different from my stance: I think there are many crypto tokens that are useful for specific purposes. But Sonny’s view is clear—Bitcoin is the foundation. W…

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Dr. Mehmet Oz (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) on Food, Medicine, and the Future of Healthcare 36:04

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A Note from James: So Dr. Oz—television personality turned government official—this is such an interesting thing. He's going to be the new administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. He’s going to be in charge of all Medicare and Medicaid. What does he know or think about these parts of our government? Medicare and Medicaid…

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Everything Doctor's & Hospitals are Afraid to Tell You: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills, Advocate For Yourself & Restore U.S. Healthcare 1:30:09

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A Note from James: Marty Makary is the new head of the FDA, but he is also an old friend of the podcast. He's been on several times, and it's really important to know how this is going to be a new and different FDA, and it's going to be molded by Marty's very specific opinions about healthcare and the medical industry—and here they are. Episode Des…

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DataRepublican’s Mission: Uncovering Government Fraud to Save the Country with Determination 38:46

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A Note from James: The Data Republican—it almost sounds like a superhero name. And in a way, she is. She’s been single-handedly uncovering massive amounts of government waste and inefficiency. It’s honestly unbelievable. And regardless of whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or anything else, I think we can all agree: there shouldn’t…

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How to Succeed with Zero Qualifications 1:00:51

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A Note from James: So I gave a little talk at the Full Stack Business Builder Conference. Basically, a conference for entrepreneurs, VCs, technologists, aspiring entrepreneurs. It was more of a Q&A, where the moderator, Peter Satton, asked me questions, but also took questions from the audience. A big concern for many people was, what if I have no …

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I got a 65-Year Jail Sentence. Then this happened... | Damon West's Story 1:28:09

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A Note from James: Oh my gosh. This guy was thrown in jail for 65 years—and he deserved it. You'll hear about his crimes and misdemeanors. He started as a superstar quarterback, high school and college hero turned meth addict, and eventually became a hardcore RICO gang criminal. Sentenced to essentially life in prison, Damon's story is genuinely on…

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How to Write Your Own Best-Selling Autobiography: Part 2 – Crafting Your Life Story with Impact 42:56

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Notes from James: I don’t care if you’ve never written a word before—if you’ve lived, you have a story worth telling. The people who write the most impactful books aren’t the most famous or the best trained. They’re the ones who tell the truth with clarity and heart. In this episode, I show you how to do exactly that. You’ll learn how to structure …

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Why You Should Write Your Autobiography (Part 1): Unveiling Your Unique Story 47:15

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Notes from James: Here’s the truth: if my great-great-great grandfather had written anything—just 10 pages about his daily life—I’d treasure it like gold. And I promise, your great-grandkids will feel the same about your story. You don’t need to be a celebrity to write something that matters. You just need to be honest. Whether you're sharing how y…

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Tariffs Are Freaking Everyone Out—Here’s Why I’m Not Losing Sleep 42:14

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A Note from James: I can't think of anything more boring to talk about than tariffs, but right now, I can't think of anything more interesting either. Tariffs are dominating the news, stock markets are crashing, and everyone is scared. Are tariffs good or bad? Is Trump wrecking the economy or saving it? I'm going to address these questions, looking…

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The Ultimate Guide to Smarter Living: All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins 1:16:12

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A Note from James: Jay, remind me, I've gotta send this episode to my kids because I cannot believe what that guy just told us. Chris Hutchins, he has the "All the Hacks" podcast and so many interesting things at his website, allthehacks.com. But I don't like the word life hack. A lot of that stuff is just BS. But this was legit—from buying gold ba…

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Discover Sahil Bloom's Secrets: How to Transform Your Life with 5 Types of Wealth 1:00:08

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A Note from James: Sahil Bloom is one of probably the wisest people I've had on the podcast. Young guy just wrote the book, The Five Types of Wealth, and he's talking about time wealth, social wealth, mental wealth, physical wealth, and of course, financial wealth. He’s developed content and techniques he's shared in his newsletter and on Twitter, …

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"Nomadic Matt" Kepnes on Traveling the World for $75 a Day 58:02

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A Note from James: Is it possible to travel around the world, live around the world, do remote work anywhere you want, and spend just $75 a day or less? When I was younger, I wish I'd tried this. Back then, you probably could have done it for even less, maybe $30 a day! Today's guest, Matt Kepnes—better known as Nomadic Matt—has spent decades trave…

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Infiltrating Hate: The Secret World of the FBI undercover | Scott Payne 1:13:33

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A Note from James: As you listen to this episode, ask yourself: would you do what my guest Scott Payne did for 28 years? He’s a retired undercover FBI agent who spent nearly three decades infiltrating some of the most dangerous groups in America—white supremacist organizations, outlaw biker gangs, and domestic terror cells. His new book, Code Name:…

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Jamie Plowman 34:12

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In today’s episode, we spoke with Jamie Plowman, who's a fellow Bitcoiner out of the UK. Jamies discovered Bitcoin during the pandemic and knew from the get-go it was something that would change his life for the better. These days, he's orange pilling friends and family, creates content of merchants accepting Bitcoin and is participating at events.…

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Being Authentic as F*ck with Sun Yi 1:51:08

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A Note from James I had such a great conversation with my good friend, Sun Yi on his podcast, called Authentic as F*ck, and I felt like I had to say the full name of the podcast because I wanna be authentic. Authenticity is complex, and being yourself isn't always straightforward. With friends, I'm different than when giving a talk or doing a podca…

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The Truth about Tariffs: The Ultimate Guide to Busting Inflation Myths 25:27

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Notes from James: I’ve been seeing a ton of misinformation lately about tariffs and inflation, so I had to set the record straight. People assume tariffs drive prices up across the board, but that’s just not how economics works. Inflation happens when money is printed, not when certain goods have price adjustments due to trade policies. I explain w…

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How The US can Immediately Eliminate the IRS and get rid of personal income taxes 27:29

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Notes from James: What if I told you that we could eliminate the IRS, get rid of personal income taxes completely, and still keep the government funded? Sounds impossible, right? Well, not only is it possible, but historical precedent shows it has been done before. I know what you’re thinking—this sounds insane. But bear with me. The IRS collects $…

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Is Fort Knox Empty!? | News You Might Have Missed 31:17

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A note from James: I love digging into topics that make us question everything we thought we knew. Fort Knox is one of those legendary places we just assume is full of gold, but has anyone really checked? The fact that Musk even brought this up made me wonder—why does the U.S. still hold onto all that gold when our money isn’t backed by it anymore?…

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From Dreamer to Doer: Who Better Than You? Movie Producer, Will Packer on How to Build Success and Resilience in life. 51:29

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A Note from James: Who's better than you? That's the book written by Will Packer, who has been producing some of my favorite movies since he was practically a teenager. He produced Straight Outta Compton, he produced Girls Trip with former podcast guest Tiffany Haddish starring in it, and he's produced a ton of other movies against impossible odds.…

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Mark Connors 59:18

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In today’s episode, we spoke with Mark Connors. He used to work in TradFi, at times even at Credit Suisse, and soon realized how powerful Bitcoin truly is. Mark went down the Bitcoin data rabbit hole today and showed us some interesting figures and charts on why Bitcoin is the only solution in finance and the future! You can follow Mark on X: https…

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How Anyone Can Make Their First Million, James Altucher on My First Exit 1:13:09

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A Note from James: You know what drives me crazy? When people say, "I have to build a personal brand." Usually, when something has a brand, like Coca-Cola, you think of a tasty, satisfying drink on a hot day. But really, a brand is a lie—it's the difference between perception and reality. Coca-Cola is just a sugary brown drink that's unhealthy for …

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Peter Diamandis: How to Harness the Power of Mindset in The Longevity Guidebook 1:03:00

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A Note from James: I've done about a dozen podcasts in the past few years about anti-aging and longevity—how to live to be 10,000 years old or whatever. Some great episodes with Brian Johnson (who spends $2 million a year trying to reverse his aging), David Sinclair (author of Lifespan and one of the top scientists researching aging), and even Tony…

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Ranting About Bitcoin Reserves and Crazy Economists 23:17

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In today’s episode, we sat down together again and spoke about the recent developments with central banks and strategic reserves, why the UK nurtures the craziest economists, and why everyone should take a chill pill. You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitho…

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Quantum Computing 101 with Nicolas Alexandre Roussy Newton & Gavin Brennen 1:06:00

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A Note from James: "I have been dying to understand quantum computing. And listen, I majored in computer science. I went to graduate school for computer science. I was a computer scientist for many years. I’ve taken apart and put together conventional computers. But for a long time, I kept reading articles about quantum computing, and it’s like mag…

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Ranking U.S. Presidents: Who Truly Deserves the Top Spot? 57:47

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A Note from James: So we have a brand new president of the United States, and of course, everyone has their opinion about whether President Trump has been good or bad, will be good and bad. Everyone has their opinion about Biden, Obama, and so on. But what makes someone a good president? What makes someone a bad president? Obviously, we want our pr…

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Rob from Bitsaga 49:26

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In today’s episode, we spoke with Rob from Bitsaga. Rob went viral recently with an X-post about Bitcoin security. We went down the multisig route, why it’s easier than you think, why debanking is a real issue and how Bitsaga is helping people get onboard. You can follow Rob on X: https://x.com/BitsagaRob You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), …

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The Myth of Non-Direct Recognition - Road Noise with Hutch 24:48

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The biggest myth of Infinite Banking is the whole phenomenon of Non-Direct Recognition loans. For years, we've been dispelling the BS that Non-Direct Recognition is a means of siphoning continuous arbitrage off a well-capitalized insurance company. Both things can't be true, right? Anyway, new evidence has come to light validating our stance, and t…

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Inside the JFK Conspiracy: How Brad Meltzer Unearthed a Forgotten Assassination Plot 43:51

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A Note from James: Probably no president has fascinated this country and our history as much as John F. Kennedy, JFK. Everyone who lived through it remembers where they were when JFK was assassinated. He's considered the golden boy of American politics. But I didn't know this amazing conspiracy that was happening right before JFK took office. Best-…

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Smuggling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Roger Reaves' Journey Through Perilous Adventures 1:30:31

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A Note from James: So, I’m out rock climbing, but I really wanted to take a moment to introduce today’s guest: Roger Reaves. This guy is unbelievable. He’s arguably the biggest drug smuggler in history, having worked with Pablo Escobar and others through the '70s, '80s, and even into the '90s. Roger’s life is like something out of a movie—he spent …

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Bitcoin Will Disappoint You! 27:04

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In today’s episode, we spoke about the recent happenings in Bitcoin, why it’s good to slay your heroes, and what we expect to happen in 2025. You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email ([email protected])By Joël Kai Lenz, Ian Scanlon

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Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Strategic Necessity or Wild Idea 24:35

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A Note from James: "Couldn't believe it was possible. I thought the reality show of Election 2024 could not be beat, but it turns out that was just season one, and season two is incredible. Right now, I don't know whether this is insane or the smartest thing possible. So we're going to figure this out right now. Trump just announced that he wants t…

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How Fiverr Revolutionized the Gig Economy: Insights from CEO Micha Kaufman 49:29

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A Note from James: The world's completely changing. Young people, including my five kids, are no longer planning on that one-job, one-career trajectory where you start at General Motors or Procter & Gamble and retire 45 years later with a gold watch. Instead, they’re hustling. They're building side hustles, working from home, and finding ways to ma…

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Grafton Clark 1:06:17

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In today’s episode, we spoke with Grafton Clark from Vexl. Grafton is one of the most vocal voices online to support P2P Bitcoin and how to use Vexl to get more Bitcoin friends. We spoke about his involvement in the community, why it’s vital to keep P2P alive and how you can get some P2P Sats as well. You can follow Grafton on X: https://x.com/sats…

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Scribe Media's Resurrection: How Eric Jorgenson Revived a Publishing Giant 55:07

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Episode Description: Eric Jorgenson’s story with Scribe Media is one of the rare second chances in business. In this episode, James sits down with Eric to discuss how he saved Scribe from its dramatic downfall, brought it back to stability, and is leading it into a promising future. Eric shares the inner workings of the acquisition, the lessons lea…

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Tania Lea 48:44

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In today’s episode, we spoke with Tania Lea, the head of marketing and business development for Azteco LATAM. Tania is from Costa Rica originally and in our chat, we spoke about Bitcoin’s adoption in LATAM, why it’s vital to offer spending and saving solutions and how Azteco is planing to onboard over a billion users to Bitcoin. You can follow Tani…

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Jim Rickards: Will AI Destroy the World? 48:54

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A Note from James: Money GPT. I mean, we've all heard about the incredible potential of AI, and I’ve shared my optimism about its future in many episodes. But today, we have Jim Rickards back on the show, and he’s here to offer a more skeptical perspective. You might remember our earlier discussion where Jim laid out a masterclass on the economy, i…

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What about Bitcoin & Crypto? - Road Noise with Hutch 25:02

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Hear Hutch's perspective on digital assets and how it fits into privatized banking. Download the ultimate guide to using Whole Life for Infinite Banking: 📃 https://bankingtruths.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-your-whole-life-policy-for-infinite-banking-ibc/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=hrn Learn more about the "4-D Ba…

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Codie Sanchez on How to Become a Main Street Millionaire: The Secrets to Profiting from 'Boring' Businesses 1:49:45

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A Note from James: If my kids asked me, "What is the one podcast we should listen to to create financial security, wealth, whatever?"—this is the one I’d recommend. Codie Sanchez is so smart, thoughtful about business, and open about her journey to success, including the failures she's overcome. Her book, Main Street Millionaire, highlights how the…