Episodes

  • Guy's Take_093 - The Guy Who Broke into Our Room in Lugano
    Oct 30 2024

    Was a recent break-in at a luxurious hotel just a coincidence, or a targeted attack on a Bitcoiner? We should expect that bitcoiners will be targeted. If not by governments, then simply by thieves, scammers, and opportunists. This is something that my brother and I learned very acutely with our trip to Lugano and the Plan B conference, where a man broke into our hotel room presumably to get access to our devices or steal any valuables we may have been traveling with, and we caught him in the act. This episode is a lesson in preparedness, complacency, and hopefully a wake up call to those who think things will be smooth sailing. Don't be one who has to learn the truth the hard way.

    When did Noah build the ark? Before the storm.

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)

    Check out our awesome sponsors!

    • Get ⁠5% off the COLDCARD⁠ with code BITCOINAUDIBLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)

    Trying to BUY BITCOIN?

    • River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
    • Swan⁠: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)

    Bitcoin Games!

    • Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)

    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp)

    Education & HomeSchooling

    • Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)

    "One need not destroy one's enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage."
    — Sun Tzu

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Read_851 - Bitcoin's Exchange Theory of Value
    Oct 21 2024

    "The market of bitcoin holders will ultimately expand to be larger than the size of any single country, and direct exchange will be possible by and between more people than ever before. That itself might be the single largest driving force that will expand the scope of trade and direct exchange–more people holding and being willing to accept bitcoin will create more trade channels than could possibly exist in the fiat world."
    — Parker Lewis

    Is it paradoxical that bitcoin's value could increase as it becomes easier to spend? In this episode, we explore the idea that bitcoin's value is rooted in its utility as a medium of exchange, and what this might mean for its future adoption and use.

    Check out the original article at Bitcoin's Exchange Theory of Value (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3te3s666)

    Links to check out:

    • Zaprite (Link: https://zaprite.com/)
    • Gradually Then Suddenly by Parker A. Lewis (Link: https://tinyurl.com/44yc2wb4)
    • Guy Swann: Rotten Money, Rotten Society (BitBlockBoom 2024) (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mvbj7mdv)

    Guest Links

    • Parker Lewis on X (Link: https://x.com/parkeralewis)
    • Gradually Then Suddenly Website (Link: https://tinyurl.com/24yp38aa)

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)

    Check out our awesome sponsors!

    • Get ⁠5% off the COLDCARD⁠ with code BITCOINAUDIBLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)

    Trying to BUY BITCOIN?

    • River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
    • Swan⁠: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)

    Bitcoin Games!

    • Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)

    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use...
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Chat_116 - Bitcoin Is Money For Heroes [TFTC]
    Oct 18 2024

    In a episode of TFTC, I sat down with Marty Bent to break down the reality behind the hurricanes devastating America and the government's inept or even malicious response to these disasters. We explored the absurdity of resource allocation, the overwhelming destruction, and how people on the ground are often 1000x more effective than the bureaucratic systems in place. We also discussed the important work of Bitcoin Veterans, and how disaster and conflict can turn into rackets.

    Throughout the conversation, we touched on the lethargy of government in the face of urgent crises and how open-source innovation, including AI, could provide better solutions. This was an important and insightful discussion that cuts through mainstream narratives, revealing truths that need to be heard. It’s a valuable conversation that I’m excited to share again.

    Original episode on TFTC - Cleaning Up After Helene. What’s REALLY Happening? Where’s The Government? (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc5xe4mp)

    Guest Links

    • TFTC YouTube:(Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/)
    • Website: (Link: https://www.tftc.io/)
    • Twitter: (Link: https://twitter.com/tftc21
    • Instagram: (Link: https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/)
    • Nostr: (Link: https://primal.net/tftc)

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)

    Check out our awesome sponsors!

    1. Get ⁠5% off the COLDCARD⁠ with code BITCOINAUDIBLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)

    Trying to BUY BITCOIN?

    • River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
    • Swan⁠: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)

    Bitcoin Games!

    • Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)

    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to dis...
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Read_850 - Three Doors, Which Will Bitcoin Choose?
    Oct 16 2024

    "A victory in revolution doesn’t come free or easy. For Bitcoin to really do what many of us hope it can, it’s really necessary at the end of the day to walk a painful path. And that means people have to choose to walk it. Many people in this space think that governments will simply roll over and let Bitcoin win, but that is just a feint to move in and capture it.

    We need to push to build around them, build in parallel, and force their hand. If they don’t actively fight it, then there is something else going on. That isn’t good for us." — Shinobi

    Will Bitcoin's path forward be one of capitulation to the existing financial system, a revolution against it, or fragmentation into a multitude of smaller, less effective networks? An article by Shinobi, reflecting on the 2013 musings of Mircea Popescu, explores these possibilities and more. Today we get both Shinobi's and Guy's Take on the future of Bitcoin, its potential to reshape the global economy, and which door it will choose.

    Check out the original article at The Three Doors (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mwek529z)

    • Read_849 - A Global Liquidity Barometer (Link: https://fountain.fm/episode/bx3ItLc247a9ioChCQiu)
    • Structural Adjustment: How the IMF and World Bank Repress Poor Countries [Alex Gladstein] (Link: https://fountain.fm/episode/LYn0CdVF4XEBbVLAkvmV)

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)

    Check out our awesome sponsors!

    1. Get ⁠5% off the COLDCARD⁠ with code BITCOINAUDIBLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)

    Trying to BUY BITCOIN?

    • River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
    • Swan⁠: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)

    Bitcoin Games!

    • Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)

    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute t...
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Guy's Take_092 - Inflation Does One Thing
    Oct 15 2024

    You've likely been fed the narrative that inflation stimulates spending, benefits the economy, and that government expenditures have a profound 'multiplier effect.' This is often accompanied by an oversimplified explanation of how a money printer somehow magically boosts economic activity. These claims are just a few of the many justifications tied to the inevitable consequences of counterfeiting by government. However, the truth is that inflation has a singular, fundamental effect that's surprisingly straightforward to grasp. Beneath the surface, all the touted benefits of inflation crumble, revealing a far more insidious reality. It's time to cut through the noise and set the record straight, which is why I think it's time for a Guy's Take episode.

    Links to check out

    • The Only Model You'll Ever Need... The Give A Shit Matrix (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8w5m47)
    • 2 SATS - Money is NOT Real Wealth (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3zap47s3)

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)

    Check out our awesome sponsors!

    1. Get ⁠5% off the COLDCARD⁠ with code BITCOINAUDIBLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)

    Trying to BUY BITCOIN?

    • River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
    • Swan⁠: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)

    Bitcoin Games!

    • Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)

    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp at BitcoinAudible.com/onramp


    "Think before you speak. Read before you think."
    — Fran Lebowitz

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Chat_115 - FEMA, Fiat, & The Cancer of Government - RANDOM RANT [THE Bitcoin Podcast]
    Oct 11 2024

    In this episode originally on THE Bitcoin Podcast, I had an intense and unfiltered conversation with Walker, where we dove into some hard truths about the nature of government, the fiat system, and the illusion of ownership in modern society. We discussed how true prosperity stems from good money and community-driven trade, while government and fiat act as destructive forces. I likened both to cancer—something that can't just be treated but must be completely removed to allow society to heal.
    We also touched on topics like FEMA, Hurricane Helene, and how corruption permeates the system, keeping poverty as the default state for most people. This was a raw and valuable conversation, offering perspectives that challenge the mainstream narrative and are well worth sharing.

    Here's the original episode on THE Bitcoin Podcast. (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGoQSt_o2p0)

    References from the show:

    • West NC Hurricane Recovery Feed on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/9m3p4s58)

    Walker's Links:

    • Walker on Nostr (Link: https://primal.net/walker)
    • Walker on X: (Link: https://twitter.com/walkeramerica)
    • THE Bitcoin Podcast on X (Link: https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast)
    • Website (Link: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/)
    • Support THE Bitcoin Podcast on HIGHLIGHTER (Link: https://highlighter.com/walker@primal.net)


    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Read_849 - A Global Liquidity Barometer
    Oct 9 2024

    "These findings are notable because they demonstrate that even though the strength of the correlation may vary based on the time frame, Bitcoin’s price direction generally aligns with the direction of global liquidity. Furthermore, its price direction more closely mirrors global liquidity than any other traditional asset analyzed."
    — Sam Callahan

    If Bitcoin was set to become the purest price signal in the global economy, how might that manifest before it became a more widespread medium of exchange, and still played mostly the role of risk asset in global markets? Would it maybe provide the clearest, least affected by other arbitrary supply changes, market conditions, or jurisdictional economic effects than any other asset? Might it already be the best asset in the world for a directional correlation with global liquidity and a mirror for the money supply than every other traditional asset?

    What if we had analysis that suggested exactly this? Sam Callahan and Lyn Alden bring us this incredible investigation into Bitcoin's role in the global economy, and how it may already be telling us more than we realize. Don't miss this incredible investigation into global markets.


    Check out the original article at Bitcoin: A Global Liquidity Barometer (Link:https://tinyurl.com/yaur4wrb)


    Guest Link

    • Sam Callahan on X (Link: https://x.com/samcallah)
    • Lyn Alden on X (Link: https://x.com/LynAldenContact)
    • Lyn Alden Website (Link: https://www.lynalden.com/)

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)


    "Education is an admirable thing but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught."
    — Oscar Wilde.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • TPR_005 - Updates from the Pear World
    Oct 7 2024

    Today we dive back into the Pear universe and catch up on the many recent changes, updates to apps we've discussed, and explore new ways we are using them. This episode is primarily built for video so if you haven't subscribed to the YouTube or Rumble channels, don't forget to check them out!

    Links to check out

    • Keet News (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr2jykku)
    • holesail.io (Link: https://holesail.io/)
    • pears.com (Link: https://pears.com/)
    • keet.io (Link: keet.io)
    • Pinokio (Link: https://tinyurl.com/4cw6v2wr)

    Host Links

    • ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
    • ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
    • Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
    • Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
    • ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
    • The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)
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    34 mins