Best Tom Coale 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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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 4: From Protest to Power 26:21

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RFK Jr. ascends to the top ranks of government. Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk examine his alliance with President Donald Trump, his rise to Secretary of Health and Human Services, and his efforts to turn his long-held beliefs into federal policy—concluding FRONTLINE’s serialized adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr.…

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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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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 3: A Movement Finds Its Moment 44:41

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As COVID-19 upends daily life, RFK Jr. emerges as a leading voice of dissent. Continuing FRONTLINE’s serialized audio adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr., Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk examine how the pandemic unified his beliefs, expanded his audience, and propelled him from the fringes into the national spotlight.…

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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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#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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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 2: Public Purpose, Private Turmoil 40:06

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RFK Jr. emerges from a turbulent adolescence determined to reclaim his legacy. Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk trace his rise as an environmental advocate—and the private contradictions that complicated his public mission—continuing FRONTLINE’s serialized audio adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr.…

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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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Phil Rosenthal and the Eternal Fluffy Eggs 52:55

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Phil Rosenthal is living his dream life as a newly-minted restaurant owner who gets to work alongside his family and one of the greatest chefs in the country. In this live podcast taping from the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, the Somebody Feed Phil star, Everybody Loves Raymond creator, and bestselling cookbook author talks about his childhood…

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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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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 1: From Hickory Hill to Heartache 37:11

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How did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. evolve from Democratic political heir to MAGA-aligned power player? Host Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk trace his path from Hickory Hill to the Trump administration and introduce FRONTLINE’s serialized audio adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr.By GBH

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

21d ago1:53:37

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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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Ruby Tandoh and the Spicy Dip Burgers 52:52

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Celebrated food writer and Great British Bake Off finalist Ruby Tandoh talks about growing up with Nigel Slater on her parents' bookshelf, hosting earnest teenage dinner parties, and finding her own voice on the page. She digs into regional food traditions from Manchester’s spicy dip burgers to Scotland’s arbroath smokies, the strange pressures of …

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Inside Germany’s Far-Right Surge 25:26

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In this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch, host Raney Aronson-Rath speaks with longtime FRONTLINE correspondent Evan Williams, director of The Rise of Germany’s New Right. Together, they unpack how the hardline Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has surged in popularity, drawing young voters on TikTok, capitalizing on economic anxiety, and reframi…

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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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Encore: Byron Gomez and the American Dream 1:00:48

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Byron Gomez and his family arrived in the United States from Costa Rica when he was eight years old, and he was in for the shock of his young life. He spoke Spanish at home, had never seen snow or even a winter coat, and had to find his place in a world that didn't always want him there. But at age 15, he found restaurants. He put in the very hard …

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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

1M ago1:14:10

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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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#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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June Rodil and the Cove Beneath the Comforter 56:42

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Houston-based sommelier and restaurateur June Rodil shares her journey from an immigrant kid decoding American culture through Babysitters Club books to becoming a hospitality visionary redefining what it means to serve with empathy. She opens up about fitting in, parental pressure, what Waffle House and Olive Garden taught her about hospitality, a…

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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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#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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Padma Lakshmi and the Cathartic Scream 57:52

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Bestselling author, award-winning TV host and producer, activist, and fledgling comedian Padma Lakshmi joined the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen for a live onstage conversation about what's next after Top Chef and Taste the Nation, her new book Padma's All American, how comedy is like sex without touching, the freedom in working from the bathtub, the…

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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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#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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Angela Kinsey, Joshua Snyder, and the Courtship Soup 55:37

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If you're a fan of The Office, you're probably aware that co-star Angela Kinsey and her husband Joshua Snyder host an ultra-charming cooking show, but do you know how a giant pot of soup factored into their romance? They joined Tinfoil Swans to talk about their warm, wonderful, and empowering new cookbook; the way they feel when someone is rude to …

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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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#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

2M ago1:30:36

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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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Elvira and the Butt-Crunched Potato Chip Casserole 48:23

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Cassandra Peterson — better known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — grew up as a misfit kid with a bad perm, burn scars, and a mother who told her she'd never make it. Despite it all, she became a Las Vegas showgirl, a Groundling, a horror icon, and a beacon for weirdoes everywhere. The "Martha Stewart of the Macabre" talks about her new cookbook, …

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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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#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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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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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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Harry Hamlin and the Pickled Tongue 52:43

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Harry Hamlin shares how his Sunday Bolognese went from a Real Housewives lunch to an open-source food company, the reason his psychology degree informs his hosting (at parties that serve as exposure therapy for his wife, Lisa Rinna), and why it's so important to him to support hunger relief groups. Did you know he's owned an energy company for almo…

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

2M ago1:09:29

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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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#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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Born Poor: A 14-Year Journey into Childhood Poverty and its Consequences 32:50

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What happens when you grow up poor in America—and stay in touch with the same filmmaker for more than a decade? FRONTLINE filmmaker Jezza Neumann and documentary participant Kaylie Hegwood reflect on “Born Poor,” a film following three children, including Kaylie, from their lives as “Poor Kids” into young adulthood. Fourteen years after filming beg…

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#671: What's Really in Bitcoin Core Version 30 with Instagibbs 1:28:39

2M ago1:28:39

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Marty sits down with Instagibbs to discuss the Bitcoin Core version 30 release, covering technical improvements like checkpoint removal and orphanage updates, the controversial OP_RETURN debate, privacy challenges in Lightning, and the future roadmap for Bitcoin development amid regulatory pressures. Instagibbs on Twitter: https://x.com/theinstagib…

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Encore: Madhur Jaffrey and the Trap of Perfection 39:37

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When Madhur Jaffrey published "An Invitation to Indian Cooking" in 1973, she had no idea that half a century later, the book would not only still be in print, but also get an anniversary reissue that would welcome future generations in the vast and varied cuisine of her homeland. In this encore of one of our favorite first-season epsiodes of Tinfoi…

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#670: Why Central Banks Are Bringing Gold Home with Vince Lanci 1:44:11

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Marty sits down with Vince Lanci to discuss China's strategic gold accumulation through Shanghai warrants, the global dedollarization movement, how gold is being positioned as high-quality liquid collateral to compete with US Treasuries, Bitcoin price suppression through ETF derivatives, and the parallels between gold and Bitcoin market manipulatio…

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#669: Building the Events App That Bitcoin Deserves with Aleks Svetski 1:29:34

2M ago1:29:34

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Marty sits down with Svetski to discuss AI as a productivity tool rather than AGI, the unsustainable economics of large language models, Nostr's evolution beyond social media toward portable identity and new market opportunities, SatLantis's pivot to become a Bitcoin-native events platform, solving the cold start problem, digital burnout and the sh…

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#668: The Debasement Trade Goes Mainstream with James Check 1:20:10

3M ago1:20:10

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Marty sits down with James Check to discuss Bitcoin's structural market transformation, the debasement trade gaining mainstream recognition, treasury company dynamics, institutional adoption patterns, and why this cycle's compressed volatility and sophisticated bid-side support signal a fundamentally different monetization phase.…

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Bryan Caswell and the Possum Cops 59:17

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2009 F&W Best New Chef and Houston icon Bryan Caswell opens up about single fatherhood, second chances, and his comeback with Latuli — plus the "redemption lies tomorrow" mindset reshaping his kitchen, and the time he sneaked into Jean-George Vongerichten's kitchen and came out with a job. For more info visit: foodandwine.com/tinfoilswans Learn mor…

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#667: The Silent Coup with Maryland Hodl 1:25:55

3M ago1:25:55

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Marty sits down with Maryland HODL to discuss systemic vibrations signaling monetary transition, how bitbonds and stablecoins could facilitate a shift from an inflationary to deflationary system, the strategic realignment happening within the Treasury and Fed, and why Bitcoin's role as pristine collateral represents the only viable path to navigate…

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Paola Velez and the Guy Fieri FaceTime 55:45

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From fixing radios and writing slam poetry as a kid in the Bronx, to becoming one of the most celebrated pastry chefs and community builders of her generation, 2021 Food & Wine Best New Chef Paola Velez has never followed the expected path. Along the way, she’s embraced subcultures that gave her belonging, built spaces where strangers connect over …

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Why Legacy Companies Can't Adopt AI with Luke Thomas 1:41:32

3M ago1:41:32

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Marty sits down with Luke Thomas, founder of Formable and former product manager at Zapier, to discuss how AI is creating "unbounded leverage" for startups, why existing businesses struggle to adapt due to structural constraints, and how Bitcoin treasuries can rewire founders' thinking about capital allocation in the digital transformation era. For…