Best How I Got Into Bitcoin Podcasts (2025)

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Wisdom Takes Work: Ryan Holiday on What AI Can’t Teach You 1:02:08

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A Note from James: Wisdom Takes Work is Ryan Holiday’s fourth book exploring the Stoic virtues, and this time he’s taking on the big one — wisdom. His earlier books on courage, temperance, and justice were all great conversations, but this one hit me personally. I’ve often thought I had wisdom, only to realize later that I didn’t — or at least not …

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Missed Bitcoin Several Years Ago? Why Right Now Is The BEST Time To Invest To Max Your Returns 6:15

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Have you ever told yourself you'll “buy the dip” on Bitcoin only to watch it skyrocket again while you're still waiting? Or you saw Bitcoin when it was super cheap - so cant face buying it now for more? If you’ve hesitated to invest in Bitcoin because you’re unsure when the “right time” is, this episode is for you. Many millennials miss out because…

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Why Property Is Scam For Millennials Trying To Build Wealth & How Bitcoin is the New Way of Investing in 2025 14:18

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Is property still the golden ticket to wealth or are you just tired of your parents telling you to "get on the ladder" like they did, back when houses were £2.99? Let’s be real: the financial advice that worked for your parents just doesn’t cut it anymore. As house prices soar and wages lag behind, millennials are being priced out of the dream and …

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Jeff Pearlman on Tupac Shakur: The Myths, the Music, and the Man Behind the Legend 52:26

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A Note from James Tupac Shakur—one of the greatest rap artists ever—was shot and killed almost two decades ago. What else is there left to say about him? What new things can be said? Well, Jeff Pearlman’s new book, Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, takes on that challenge. In our conversation, we talk about what Jeff uncovered …

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Is Bitcoin A Ponzi Scheme? Definitely Not. You'll Be Shocked By What Actually Is 6:29

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Is Bitcoin really just a modern-day Ponzi scheme, or are we all being scammed by something much bigger? If you've ever heard someone say "Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme," this episode breaks down that myth with clarity and humor all through a lively phone call with a skeptical uncle. For millennials trying to grow wealth in a world of confusing headline…

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Why Bitcoin is NOT Going to Zero and How That Thinking Is Locking You Out of Growing Your Wealth 13:47

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Why do people keep saying Bitcoin is going to zero—even after 16 years of being wrong? The answer is click bait. Thats the kind of headline gets clicks. But its NOT true. If you're questioning whether Bitcoin is still a smart play especially with its wild price drops this episode unpacks why Bitcoin's resilience isn’t just hype. It's rooted in data…

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Former FBI Agent, Eric O’Neill on Spies, Lies, and the Cyber Wars We’re Already Losing 57:47

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A Note from James Oh my gosh—I was scared after this one. In this episode, I learned about what’s really on the dark web… and the even scarier stuff on what’s called the deep web. Eric O’Neill—who, by the way, is the former FBI agent who brought down Robert Hanssen, the biggest double agent in U.S. history—joined me for this conversation. Hanssen w…

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Think bitcoins energy use is wrecking the planet? Here's why you can use it while supporting the environment ♻️ 8:49

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If you've ever thought bitcoin was wrecking the environment, this episode will show you why that isn't true, and how you can confidently use bitcoin safe in the knowledge it ISN'T an environmental polluter. In this episode of the Bitcoin False Information Helpline, a skeptical caller from Australia challenges Bitcoin’s environmental impact and gets…

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I Know that She Knows that I Know that She Knows: Steven Pinker on the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life 1:07:50

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A Note from James I first got really impressed with Steven Pinker when he wrote The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined. He basically shows that over the past 10,000 years, every single century has been less violent than the one before it. You might think, “That can’t include the 20th century,” right? We had World War I, World Wa…

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The unpopular truth about why bitcoin OUTPERFORMS stocks - and NO, you don't need dividends or CEO's 12:33

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Think Bitcoin is just another high-growth tech stock? You're missing the real reason it's transforming the financial system. If you're investing in tech stocks like Tesla or NVIDIA, it’s easy to lump Bitcoin into the same category. But what if that comparison is completely misleading and costing you long-term wealth? Discover why Bitcoin is fundame…

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"Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value?" Says Boomer Listener - Here's Why That ISN'T TRUE and how investing can transform your wealth 8:07

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Do you still think Bitcoin is “just code” and can’t possibly have any real value? In this episode of 'Bitcoin False Info Helpline' Myles helps a boomer understand where bitcoin gets its value from. Many people struggle to understand how something intangible can have intrinsic value, especially when it doesn’t come backed by gold, government, or gun…

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Obsession, Secrets, and Sleight of Hand: Inside the Hidden World of Modern Magicians with Ian Frisch 1:26:14

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A Note from James I’ve always loved books where a journalist gets so deep into a subculture that they become part of it. Magic Is Dead by Ian Frisch is one of those. He starts out covering a secret society of magicians—“The 52,” named for the cards in a deck—and ends up becoming one of them. It reminded me of other favorites like Word Freak (Scrabb…

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Is Bitcoin Safe? Misconceptions That Keep Millennials From Investing Confidently 14:24

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If headlines about "Bitcoin hacks" have made you nervous, you're not alone but you're also not hearing the full story. In this episode, Myles Dhillon breaks down what really makes Bitcoin secure, and how to avoid the actual risks that most beginners overlook. Understand why Bitcoin itself has never been hacked — and what that actually means. Learn …

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Morgan Housel on The Art of Spending Money and Why Independence Is the Real Luxury 1:06:30

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A Note from James I’m such a fan of this guy. I loved The Psychology of Money — it felt like he was writing directly about me. I’ve made a lot of money, lost it all, made it again, lost it again. Over and over. And Morgan gets it. His new book, The Art of Spending Money, hits even deeper. It’s not just about being rich; it’s about freedom, simplici…

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How 'Coining It' Podcast Got Bitcoin Completely Wrong - And What That Means for Your Wallet 12:35

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Heard the viral Coining It podcast and started wondering if Bitcoin can really be created from nothing? It's gripping—but dangerously misleading. This episode breaks down what the Coining It story got wrong about Bitcoin and why these myths are especially harmful to millennials trying to secure their financial future. If you're thinking of investin…

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Confronting Evil with Bill O’Reilly 40:14

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3 Surprising Ways Short Term Thinking Is Sabotaging Your Future Wealth and How Bitcoin Fixes It 11:20

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Remember that famous marshmallow experiment with kids? What if your bank account is facing the same test — and you're failing without even knowing it? Book mentioned in this episode: https://thebitcoinshop.uk/product/all-the-things-we-could-do-a-novel/ https://amzn.eu/d/dlg18GI And follow the author on X @fix7hemoney Inflation isn't just eating awa…

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Built for Growth with Miesha Tate: James Altucher on Ideas, Obsession, and Fulfillment 1:40:49

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A Note from James Miesha Tate is one of my favorite people in the world. She’s an incredible athlete—the ultimate fighting champion of the planet at one point—but more than that, she’s someone who’s turned struggle, discipline, and excellence into wisdom. I was honored when she asked me to be on her podcast, Built for Growth. We talked about surviv…

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Crypto = Scam .... Bitcoin is Hard Money 12:21

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Bitcoin isn’t just the first crypto — it’s the only one that matters. In this episode I break down: Why Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap makes it unique Why decentralisation sets it apart from copycat, insider-controlled tokens Why altcoins are just hype, marketing, and poor imitations of sound money Bitcoin is like the internet — a protocol that al…

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Dark Squares: Danny Rensch on Chess, Cults, and Finding Purpose 2:01:18

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A Note from James This might be the most insane chess story I’ve ever heard—not even really a chess story, but a cult story. It’s wild, intense, and ultimately inspiring. Danny Rensch grew up in a cult in Arizona. At just 10 years old, the cult leader noticed his chess ability, took him away from his parents, and he wouldn’t see his mother again fo…

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Can Bitcoin Be Banned? Why Governments Can’t Stop Your Wealth with Crypto 15:39

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Can governments really ban Bitcoin? Short answer: no. But the deeper truth will change how you think about money, investing, and your financial freedom. In this episode, I explain exactly how Bitcoin’s decentralized network operates and why no institution, government, or financial system can ever shut it down. You’ll also hear about my own journey …

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Finding Connection in a Divided World with 'Super Communicator' Charles Duhigg 41:04

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A Note from James I’m really concerned about the level of discourse in this country. It’s almost a cliché to say that now, but especially after the Charlie Kirk assassination, the division feels overwhelming. I even got invited to speak at the Oxford Union—the most prestigious debate society in the world—but ultimately declined because I didn’t lik…

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Inside the Cartel: The Longest Undercover FBI Operation with Martin Suarez and Ian Frisch 59:30

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A Note from James This is a crazy story. Martin Suarez holds the record for the longest continuous undercover assignment in FBI history. He went undercover as a cartel drug lord—smuggling billions of dollars’ worth of cocaine while posing as “Manny.” At one point, the story even starts with a gun to his head, convinced his cover was blown. The book…

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Robo-Tesla - Road Noise with Hutch 30:05

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It's been a while since my last "Road Noise with Hutch" podcast episode. Well, this new episode is filmed from my new TSLA. 🤖 It's all about the amazing tech, and how I'm starting to use AI more...even while driving...I mean, having the robot drive me! 🚗 At first, I decided to get a Tesla Model 3 for my daughters to share because they kept bumping …

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How Spending Bitcoin Can Be a Smart Way to Invest in the Future 10:58

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Are we missing the point of Bitcoin by just hoarding it? This episode challenges the dominant “hodl” mindset and makes a strong case for spending your sats. With a passionate call to return to Satoshi’s original vision of peer-to-peer electronic cash, the host shares why using Bitcoin for everyday transactions matters now more than ever. Discover w…

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[Bonus] Brian Keating on Humility, Chutzpah, and the Arrow of Time 18:39

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Episode Description Right after wrapping up their main conversation, James and Brian hit record again for a bonus session. What came out is an unfiltered talk on humility, arrogance, and the strange mix of traits needed to achieve great things. From the wisdom of the Talmud to the Dunning–Kruger effect, they explore why even Nobel Prize winners wre…

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How to Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner with Prof. Brian Keating 1:13:13

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Episode Description James sits down once again with cosmologist Brian Keating—longtime friend of the show and author of Into the Impossible: Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner. In this candid conversation, they challenge each other’s views on focus, curiosity, and the trade-offs of staying in your lane. Brian shares behind-the-scenes lessons from inte…

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From Deep Blue to Bittensor — Why Subnets Are the Next Internet Boom 1:27:49

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A Note from James I’ve been on and off writing. From 2004 to 2021, I wrote one to two books a year, without fail. Since then, nothing. But I’ve been working on an idea: obsession. When I’m not obsessed, I can’t do much—sometimes not even the basics. But when I am obsessed, I can turn that energy into real outcomes: a business, a book, a skill, some…

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Why The Bitcoin (bubble) Keeps Bouncing Back - And What That Means for Your Wealth 18:04

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Is Bitcoin just another hype-driven bubble like tulips, Beanie Babies, or dot-com stocks? Or is something fundamentally different going on here? This episode unpacks what really defines a financial bubble and then puts Bitcoin to the test. By looking at historical booms and busts, you’ll see how bubbles behave, why they collapse, and whether Bitcoi…

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Rick Harrison: The Pawn Business, Hidden Histories, and the Best Model in Banking 31:51

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A Note from James The man, the myth, the legend—Rick Harrison. You know him as the star of Pawn Stars, the reality show based on the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The show has been running for over 21 seasons, and Rick himself has become the godfather of the pawn business. I even joined Rick and Chumlee on their own podcast, Pawn After Dark…

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From Zero to World-Class: Tristan de Montebello on the Art of Public Speaking 1:56:00

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A Note from James I’m honored to have today’s guest: Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. He also co-founded UltraSpeaking (ultraspeaking.com/james), where he teaches techniques to improve communication through games and real-world practice. We even played some of those games during this episode, and they …

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Astro Teller on Moonshots, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Innovation 1:02:00

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A Note from James What does it take to make a discovery that changes the world? Think about landing on the moon — a true moonshot. Along the way, countless technologies were invented that reshaped life back on Earth. My guest today, Astro Teller, has been part of that same kind of world-changing work. At X — Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory — he’s led p…

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Matt Smith: Rethinking College with “The Preparation” 1:02:39

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A Note from James There’s always been debate about whether college is worth it. But what if there’s a better alternative—one that actually prepares you to become the person you want to be? My good friend Matt Smith just wrote a book with Doug Casey called The Preparation. It’s not theory—he’s been putting his own son through it as a real-world expe…