Best Justin Castles Podcasts (2025)

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Justin and Hannah (Asymmetry Finance) on Stablecoins, Yield, & Risk in DeFi (EP.619) 40:02

3d ago40:02

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Wyatt sits down with Justin Garland and Hannah JoJo of Asymmetry Finance. In this episode, we cover: The evolution of yield in DeFi Primitives users want Crypto risk assessment Learn more about Asymmetry

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Weekly Roundup 05/09/25 (GENIUS stalls, Coinbase buys Deribit, Bessent on stables) (EP.622) 28:28

3h ago28:28

28:28

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: We have a new Pope The etymology of ampersand The GENIUS act collapses spectacularly Coinbase consummates its acquisition of Deribit Did World Liberty Financial’s USD1 torpedo the GENIUS act? Did “pro crypto” democrats snake on the industry Scott Bessent thinks stablecoins …

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Adam Healy (Station 70) and Josh Schwartz (Fordefi) on failover MPC wallets (EP.621) 35:07

1h ago35:07

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Adam Healy, co-founder of Station 70 and Josh Schwartz, co-founder of Fordefi join the show. In this episode we discuss: The collaboration between Station 70 and Fordefi on failover MPC wallets. Announcement here. The state of the wallet category Best practices for blockchain cybersecurity The future of bank custody for digital assets Station 70’s …

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EP76 Jesse Hisco | Adventure Wedding & Elopement Photographer 2:34:47

7h ago2:34:47

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In this episode, we dive deep with adventure elopement photographer Jesse Hisco to explore how he crafts unforgettable, intimate wedding experiences in the wild. Jesse shares how he builds emotional connections with couples, his unique approach to storytelling through photography, and the business behind personalized weddings. From Canadian heli-el…

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David Taylor (Etherfuse) on Non-USD Stablecoins (EP.620) 41:24

1d ago41:24

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Wyatt sits down with David Taylor of Etherfuse. In this episode: MXN stablecoins and other currencies Shaping regulatory frameworks Who wins out: innovators vs financial incumbents

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BON IVER: 22, a Million w/ Ian Grant (Jokermen) 1:01:47

2d ago1:01:47

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Ian Grant is the host of the Jokermen podcast. We discuss Bon Iver's 2016 record 22, a Million (Jagjaguar). After dipping into the 9.0 Pitchfork review, we talk about a For Emma sunrise show at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, having his mind blown by this record in impact (and me ignoring it) in 2016, that year's prez election, the OP-1 synth, “It …

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EP75 Bruce Moyle | Cinematographer by Day, Fine Art Photographer by Night 2:10:40

3d ago2:10:40

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In this episode, cinematographer and fine art photographer Bruce Moyle shares his creative journey from wedding shoots to large-scale film productions. He discusses how cinematography shaped his approach to photography, the evolution of gear from early digital cameras to AI-assisted workflows, and why personal projects keep him creatively fulfilled…

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Weekly Roundup 05/02/25 (OP_RETURN wars, Mastercard and Visa push stables, quantum revisited) (EP.618) 33:46

6d ago33:46

33:46

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: Will stablecoins disrupt credit cards? The US Treasury Advisory Committee drops a report on stablecoins Mastercard and Visa launch stablecoin integrations Movement labs has more scandals Are quantum timelines accelerating? The real risk of quantum to Bitcoin Could a quantum…

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EP74 Tom Putt | Workshops, Wildlife, and the Business of Photography 2:42:28

7d ago2:42:28

2:42:28

In this inspiring episode, award-winning landscape photographer Tom Putt shares the highs and lows of his 30-year career—from sports photography and portrait studios to selling fine art and leading international workshops. He dives into the realities of running a gallery, building a brand, and the mindset shifts needed for long-term success. Tom al…

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Kedian Sun (Level Money) on Stablecoin Expansion in DeFi (EP.617) 30:34

9d ago30:34

30:34

Wyatt sits down with Kedian Sun, the founder of Level Money. In this episode: Stablecoin usage in DeFi today Fiat-backed stablecoins vs other "stable" assets Ethereum vs other blockchains for stablecoins

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EP73 Nick Dungan | Professional Motorsport Photographer 2:09:05

10d ago2:09:05

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with professional motorsport photographer Nick Dungan as he shares his journey from design to racing circuits, how he captures world-class racing moments, the evolving photography industry, and expert advice on gear, workflow, and surviving the fast-paced world of motorsport photography. =======================…

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EP72 Chris Hopkins - A Career as a Freelance Photojournalist 1:53:33

11d ago1:53:33

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Chris Hopkins is a freelance photojournalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Chris’ work is an examination of the effects of systemic and embedded societal inhumanity that is not often covered in mainstream media. His intention – to bring these human rights issues to the forefront of public awareness – is to ‘use photography to show intimate commona…

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Weekly Roundup 04/25/25 (Decoupling, Fed Rescinds guidance, 21 Capital) (EP.616) 27:16

13d ago27:16

27:16

Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Is Bitcoin decoupling? The Fed rescinds anti-crypto letters from 2022 and 2023 Upexi raises $100m PIPE to invest in Solana Cantor, Tether, Softbank and Bitfinex inject $3.6b into 21 Capital, a Bitcoin acquisition vehicle Bitcoin ETFs versus bitcoin acquisition companies Trum…

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EP71 Are We Buying New Gear? The Random Photography Show 1:39:10

16d ago1:39:10

1:39:10

In this week’s episode of The Random Photography Show, the team dives into gear talk, including Greg’s hands-on impressions of the Fujifilm X-M5 and Justin’s fresh Canon RF lens haul. They unpack Canon’s shift to robotic lens production, Fuji’s IR camera quirks, and the reality of software lens corrections. Plus, they review breathtaking listener i…

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BON IVER: Bon Iver w/ Mark Richardson 1:05:30

17d ago1:05:30

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Mark Richardson is former Editor in Chief at Pitchfork and current Rock and Pop Critic at the Wall Street Journal. We talk about the 2011 album Bon Iver, Bon Iver, for which Mark wrote the Pitchfork review (9.5). We talk about the anticipation around this record, fusing adult-contemporary and the avant-garde, Animal Collective, Bonnie Raitt, 80s R&…

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Weekly Roundup 04/18/25 (Signature Postmortem, Mantra collapse, Powell on stablecoins) (EP.615) 39:16

20d ago39:16

39:16

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: We recap Nic’s article on why Signature collapsed Crypto exchange OKX announced their plans to expand to the US Kraken announced that US equities are now supported on the exchange MANTRA, a layer 1 network focused on RWAs, saw the price of its native token crash 90% in a ma…

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EP 70 Dean Cooper | Landscape Photography & Running Workshops 2:12:01

22d ago2:12:01

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In this inspiring episode, landscape photographer Dean Cooper shares his 25-year journey from film to digital, building a sustainable photography business. Hear how he sells prints, postcards, runs workshops, teaches printing, and offers gear advice. Learn valuable tips on composition, color calibration, and gear selection—plus a wild road trip sto…

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Fred Hsu and Michael Ho (D3) on Creating Efficient Domain Name Markets (EP.614) 32:04

24d ago32:04

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Wyatt sits down with Fred Hsu and Michael Ho of D3 to talk domain markets. In this episode: The existing domain name industry and legacy systems An interoperable marketplace for domains New financial promitives around domains and RWAs More about D3

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EP69 John St Reviews the Fujifilm GFX100RF - The Random Photography Show 1:40:52

23d ago1:40:52

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In this episode, street photographer John St shares his candid experience reviewing the Fujifilm GFX100RF. From first contact via Instagram DMs to delivering a massive marketing project, John discusses the highs and challenges of working with Fujifilm. The crew dives deep into the camera’s pros and cons, marketing features like aspect ratios and la…

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Yuval Rooz and Eric Saraniecki (Digital Asset) on the Canton Network (EP.613) 43:07

23d ago43:07

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Yuval Rooz and Eric Saraniecki, co-founders of Digital Asset join the show. In this episode we discuss: The origins of Digital Asset and the path to starting the firm. Views on privacy in the context of public blockchains. How enterprises and financial institutions are approaching tokenizing assets and leveraging blockchain technology. Examples of …

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Weekly Roundup 04/11/25 (Tether’s new stablecoin, Signature, dedollarization, DoJ disbands crypto team) (EP.612) 34:52

27d ago34:52

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Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: Is dedollarization happening? The SEC's Division of Corporate Finance released a "Statement on Stablecoins" The US Justice Department has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team The SEC releases new guidance on securities offerings in crypto markets FDIC Chai…

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BON IVER: For Emma, Forever Ago, w/ Chris DeVille 59:55

29d ago59:55

59:55

Chris DeVille is Managing Editor at Stereogum and author of the book Such Great Heights, available for preorder now. We talk about the 2007 Bon Iver debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago. Also going cabin-mode in the Wisconsin winter, this album's lore, the indie landscape in '08, Pitchfork kingmaking, The OC, Garden State, Popt*mism, gentrifying indi…

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EP68 Nathan Coote | From Street Protests to Silo Art 2:38:11

29d ago2:38:11

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Freelance photographer Nathan Coote joins the show to discuss his journey from shy student to confident documentarian. He shares stories from road trips through Australia's outback, photographing protests, silo murals, and everyday life. Nathan opens up about his long-running “19 to 19” photo series, shooting school portraits for a living, and find…

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Wyatt Lonergan and Juan Lopez (Vaneck Ventures) on Stablecoin Adoption and The Institutionalization of Crypto (EP.611) 37:10

29d ago37:10

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Wyatt Lonergan and Juan Lopez of Vaneck Ventures join the show to talk stablecoins and institutionalization. In this episode, we cover: The landscape of stablecoin growth and activity A world with many stablecoins vs few stablecoins Winning/losing companies in the new stablecoin era Impact on the longer tail of altcoins…

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EP67 The Random Photography Show feat. Samantha Ohlsen 1:41:43

1M ago1:41:43

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In this show we are joined by Samantha Ohlsen who is a Syndey based wedding photographer who has spent 4 years trying to bring her passion project to life. It's a 750 page comprehensive photography guide book to the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. The book is now complete but Samantha needs to raise the funds to do a full print run of the …

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Hoolie Tejwani (Coinbase) on The Evolution of Coinbase Ventures (EP.610) 29:13

1M ago29:13

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Hoolie Tejwani, the head of Coinbase Ventures joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The history and rationale behind the launch of Coinbase Ventures. The evolution of the crypto venture category. Areas of focus for Coinbase Ventures. Stablecoins, Crypto/AI and consumer startup category. The regulatory landscape in the United States. Operation…

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Weekly Roundup 04/03/25 (Circle S1, Tariffs, Galaxy settles, BitMEX pardons) (EP.609) 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Matt and Nic are back for another week of news and deals. In this episode: What’s the deal with the tariffs? Are the tariffs 4D chess? STABLE Act advances from committee Galaxy settles with the NYAG for touting Luna Trump pardons the BitMEX founders Coinlist returns to the US FDUSD has a depeg amidst Justin Sun drama Fidelity launches a no-fee cryp…

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EP 66 Andrew Hall | Legendary Motorsport Photographer and Fujifilm Ambassador 2:20:19

1M ago2:20:19

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Today's interview is with motorsport photographer Andrew Hall. He is also the Application Training Manager and Technical Projects Manager for Fujifilm Australia. With over 40 years of experience as a professional photographer Andrew has enjoyed an award winning career in a wide range of photographic genres from the high speed world of Motorsport to…

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BON IVER: Season 4 Trailer 1:43

1M ago1:43

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Season 4 of After the Deluge will go album by album through the Bon Iver discography with a new guest on each episode, starting in the cabin with For Emma, Forever Ago and going in all kinds of directions from there. Subscribe an tell a friend. Support the show, get a zine. For Emma episode is live now: patreon.com/afterthedeluge -- @routinelayup…

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Alexei Zamyatin (Build on Bitcoin) on True Rollups on Bitcoin (EP.608) 53:25

1M ago53:25

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Alexei Zamyatin, the cofounder of Build on Bitcoin (BOB), joins the show to talk about the state of the art in Bitcoin Rollups. In this episode: Can Bitcoin achieve parity with Ethereum rollups? How BitVM and BitVMv2 changed the game for Bitcoin rollups When will Bitcoin rollups be considered “Stage 1” Ethereum’s existential crisis Bitcoin fees in …

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GFX100RF Real Talk with Matt Krumins and Greg Cromie | The Random Photography Show 1:50:10

1M ago1:50:10

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Matt Krumins and our own Greg Cromie have both had their hands on the brand new Fujifilm GFX100RF. In tonights episode of The Random Photography Show the boys talk about this new beast of a camera, and whether it's strengths outweigh some weaknesses. To put another spin on things, today Greg walked into a camera shop and bought the cheapest used ca…

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Weekly Roundup 03/28/25 (MiCA Stablecoins, Gamestop, Hyperliquid) (EP.607) 31:41

1M ago31:41

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Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: We reflect on our podcast with Paolo Ardoino The EU’s MiCA rules make launching a stablecoin virtually impossible We explain the Ghiblification crazy OCC removes Reputation risk from bank supervision World Liberty Fi launches a stablecoin Hyperliquid suffers an exploit - are t…

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Is It Worth Downsizing to Lighter Camera Gear? 1:50:29

1M ago1:50:29

1:50:29

Today Justin, Jim and Greg discuss the latest lighter lens offerings from Canon and Nikon. Will Justin and Jim sell off some of their pro series lenses to downsize the camera kit? If so, how much quality are they sacrificing? =========================================== THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST =====================================…

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Paolo Ardoino (Tether) on stablecoin bills, pursuing an audit, and getting to 400m users (EP.606) 40:58

2M ago40:58

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Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of Tether, rejoins the show for a timely discussion. In this episode: How is Paolo feeling about political trends in the US today? Tether is the 7th-largest buyer of USTs at the sovereign level Paolo’s decision to spend more time in the US What does Paolo make of the stablecoin bills in Congress? Does Tether want to eventuall…

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