Best Ally Amp Michael Podcasts (2025)

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Jeff Booth: Why President Bukele Understands Bitcoin Better Than Most Bitcoiners I Know 38:27

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6d ago38:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth inside the National Palace El Salvador to dig into a question a lot of people are asking in private. Is El Salvador still Bitcoin country, or did Bukele get captured by the IMF. Jeff shares how he ended up invited by the President, why he first thought he was being used as a marketing prop, and what actua…

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Larry Lepard Predicts How The Fourth Turning Ends: $5M Bitcoin & Michael Saylor President In 2032! 51:00

13d ago51:00

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What if a US dollar collapse is not doom talk from the fringe, but simply the logical end of the fiat currency game we are already playing. In this episode, Mike Peterson sits down with investor and author Larry Lepard inside El Salvador’s National Palace to unpack the thesis behind The Big Print book and why Larry believes the next massive round o…

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Jack Kruse: Bukele is better than George Washington and Building What Americans Want in El Salvador 2:38

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Dr. Jack Kruse explains why he believes El Salvador is the most asymmetric opportunity of our lifetime and why so many serious Bitcoiners are leaving the United States for El Salvador. Drawing on stories like buying a New York City corner in 1890 or the Louisiana Purchase for $12 million, he shows how rare it is to find a moment where land, leaders…

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They Never Taught You How Money Works, El Salvador Now Gives It To Kids | Lina Seiche 3:04

20d ago3:04

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Coming from the “empire of bureaucracy”, Lina Seiche has seen what happens when regulation stifles innovation. In El Salvador, she’s found the opposite, a government removing red tape, empowering entrepreneurs, and even teaching children about financial education from an early age. She explains why this freedom to build, innovate, and educate is sh…

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Bitcoin Is Nothing Without Health: Take Self Custody Of Your Biology In El Salvador Now | Christopher Wedick of Mind Shift Studios 27:03

25d ago27:03

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What good is financial sovereignty if your body is still in custodial care? Mike Peterson sits down with Christopher Wedick to map out the Reclaiming Health and Longevity Symposium in San Salvador, a two-day meet-up where decentralized health meets decentralized wealth. They talk health sovereignty, community healing, and why El Salvador’s mix of s…

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Bitcoin Month In El Salvador: Real Adoption Or PR? Listen & Decide For Yourself | ft. Adopting Bitcoin 1:10:48

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If you think the IMF is winning in El Salvador, think again! Bitcoin Beach founder's Mike Peterson sits down with Jethro, Kiki, and Charlie to show the receipts from the ground. We talk real Bitcoin circular economies, the merchants who now prefer sats, and how everyday life in El Zonte, El Tunco, and beyond has changed when money is freedom money.…

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How El Salvador Made Bitcoin Grow Faster Than the Internet | Jack Mallers 3:45

27d ago3:45

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Jack Mallers and Mike Peterson share two unforgettable stories from Bitcoin’s early days in El Salvador. Strike once tested a small ten-cent reward for new users, and the strong response showed how even tiny incentives could spark Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. They also tell how local kids used Strike and Bitrefill to buy Free Fire game credits …

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Entrepreneurs Are Rushing to El Salvador (Feeling FOMO Yet?) | Michael Ruiz of The Sovereign Mindset 5:08

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After moving to El Salvador, Michael Ruiz found more than a new home and began creating content that connected him to new opportunities. A simple invitation to help with a real estate showcase opened doors to new opportunities and unexpected connections. What began as a single “yes” grew into a network of builders, educators, and entrepreneurs shap…

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El Salvador’s Real Estate Price Is Out Of Control. Is It Too Late to Buy? | @GoodlifeElSalvador 3:20

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Once seen as remote or undeveloped, El Salvador’s coastline is now attracting families, investors, and entrepreneurs drawn by new infrastructure, safer communities, and rising property values. Lexi Cross explores how this shift is redefining coastal living and what it means for those looking to invest in areas like Costa del Sol and Surf City. Watc…

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Bukele’s New Ally: The Famous Ex-Raver Helping Rebuild El Salvador | Max Keiser and @MURPHSLIFE 2:58

1M ago2:58

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He walked away from the party life and found purpose in El Salvador. With Bukele’s vision behind him, he’s building schools and rebuilding hope, proof that faith, freedom, and Bitcoin can change a nation. Watch the FULL EPISODE here: https://youtu.be/3X2Ak8UzwTE Connect with Aaron: Website: https://murphslifefoundation.com/ X: https://www.twitter.c…

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The Dark Math Behind El Salvador’s Expensive Power And Bitcoin Mining | Josue Lopez 4:59

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El Salvador is leading the world in Bitcoin adoption, but under the hood, its energy market tells a darker story. Josué López breaks down the brutal math behind El Salvador’s electricity costs and why mining Bitcoin here seems “impossible” under the current system. Decades of corruption and a pricing system tied to costly diesel generation reveal h…

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Even the United States Travel Advisory Had to Admit This About El Salvador | Lina Seiche 3:15

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For years, El Salvador carried a reputation for danger and travel advisories ranked it among the least safe countries in the world. Lina Seiche, a German entrepreneur who built her company in El Salvador, shares why the country’s transformation is tangible, and how you can also feel it in the way new laws are constantly streamlining business operat…

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Is the IMF Quietly Controlling El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment? @EfratFenigson ft Mike Peterson 28:29

2M ago28:29

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In this episode, Efrat sits down with Mike Peterson to hear the story of Bitcoin Beach from his perspective. Mike explains how a small surf town in El Salvador, El Zonte, became the birthplace of the first Bitcoin circular economy. What started with simple incentives for kids to stay in school and help their community grew into a model of financial…

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Can Banks Stop Bitcoin? Lessons from El Salvador | Jeremy Almond & CK Snarks 32:05

3M ago32:05

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In this episode, host Jeremy Almond sits down with Mike Peterson, the founder of Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, and CK Snarks from the Human Rights Foundation to explore how Bitcoin is transforming lives at the community level and beyond. Mike shares the Bitcoin Beach perspective on how a small grassroot project in El Zonte grew into a movement that…

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Stop Worshiping Bitcoin! El Salvador Proves It’s Just Money (Not a Savior) | Mike Peterson 46:53

3M ago46:53

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Mike Peterson joins CK to share the story of Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, and how it became a model for a circular economy. The conversation explores his journey from a California surfer to a community leader in El Salvador, where bitcoin moved from theory into practice. Together, they discuss why bitcoin must be used as money rather tha…

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Is El Salvador Still Bitcoin Country? Here’s What Actually Changed | Mike Peterson 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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This is a special episode from The Sovereign Podcast, hosted by Michael Ruiz, where Mike Peterson joined as a guest. In this conversation, Mike shares the full story of Bitcoin Beach and how a grassroots project in El Zonte helped inspire El Salvador to make Bitcoin legal tender. He talks about how the project began, the challenges of community bui…

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Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat Is Inside the Community | Jake Seifert of AirBTC 39:44

4M ago39:44

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What happens when Bitcoiners stop waiting for legacy platforms and start building their own? In this episode, Mike sits down with Jake Seifert, co-founder of AirBTC, a Bitcoin-first alternative to Airbnb. Jake’s not just talking about circular economy theory, he’s out there trying to make it real, one travel listing at a time. They get into the fri…

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How a $300M Bitcoin Mining Project Is Being Built in El Salvador | Josue Lopez 1:09:33

4M ago1:09:33

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What does it actually take to mine Bitcoin in El Salvador? In this episode, Mike sits down with Josue Lopez, CEO of Volcano Energy, to break down what’s really happening beyond the hype. Josue explains how his team is building energy infrastructure from the ground up, solar, wind, and geothermal, to support a truly sovereign energy mining operation…

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Even Saifedean Missed the Fiat Trap That’s Breaking Bitcoiners in El Salvador | Acreonte 1:28:43

4M ago1:28:43

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What happens when a Salvadoran developer quits trading shitcoins, starts driving Uber, and ends up shaping national Bitcoin education policy? In this episode, Mike sits down with Acreonte, one of the first graduates of the Cubo Plus program and now a key player behind El Salvador’s push to integrate Bitcoin into its institutions. Acreonte shares wh…

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Alternative Education In El Zonte - Homeschool; Skate, Paint & More | Ana Larios Pohl 41:03

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For families considering life in El Salvador, this episode dives into what educational freedom really looks like on the ground. Mike talks with Ana Larios, co-founder of Escuela Libre and Skate, Paint & More, about building a community education program rooted in trust, creativity, and local connection. Ana shares how Escuela Libre grew from three …

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Are Bitcoiners In El Salvador Just Rebuilding The System They Tried To Escape? | Will Lehr 43:35

5M ago43:35

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What happens when Bitcoin meets real estate, alternative assets, and personal freedom? In this episode, Will Lehr breaks down how he went from helping clients invest in gold and silver IRAs to building a self-directed IRA platform that lets people hold Bitcoin, real estate, and more, all outside the traditional financial system. We talk about the m…

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He Learned English From Pewdiepie And Is Now Running El Salvador’s National Artificial Intelligence Agency | Mario Flamenco 54:05

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Mario Flamenco didn’t follow a typical path into government. As a teenager in one of the world’s most violent countries, he started watching Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert talk about Bitcoin on late-night reruns. A few years later, he’s working alongside them at the Bitcoin Office in El Salvador and now helping lead the country's AI and robotics stra…

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Exposing Why Bitcoin Adoption Stalled in El Salvador (And The One Fix Everyone Missed) | Gaelle Wizenberg 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

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What’s it really like moving to El Salvador? In this episode, Gaelle Wizenberg shares her story of starting over in Berlin, El Salvador, a small town with a growing Bitcoin circular economy and one of the few places in the world where living on Bitcoin is actually possible. From community building to starting a boutique wellness hotel, Gaelle break…

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Why I Left Canada to Build a Bitcoin Empire in El Salvador (And Found Freedom) | John McBride 57:28

6M ago57:28

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What does it actually take to start a business or invest in El Salvador as a foreigner? In this episode, John McBride returns to share what he's learned after two years of building multiple businesses across the country. From launching True North Air to owning a coffee farm in El Salvador, John walks us through how he's approached investing in El S…

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Why Canadians Are Leaving Everything Behind for El Salvador (While They Still Can) | John McBride 59:02

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John McBride didn’t plan on moving to El Salvador. It started as a short trip in 2022 to see if the buzz around Bukele’s El Salvador and the Bitcoin experiment was real. Two weeks later, he bought property. Today, he runs multiple companies, holds a Salvadoran passport, and sees the country as an “early-stage investment with traction.” In this epis…

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Episode 4 with Dr. Nadia Rodriguez of No Limits Dental and How to make it as a Cosmetic Dentist in NYC 32:56

6M ago32:56

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Want a Hollywood smile and be excited about going to the dentist? Meet Dr. Nadia Rodriguez on our next episode of the “How We Make It in NY” Podcast! Located in Midtown Manhattan, Dr. Nadia Rodriguez's No Limits Dental practice is a leading luxury cosmetic dentist that helps patients achieve a natural-looking smile with the convenience of insurance…

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Bitcoin Gentrification in El Salvador: The Hypocrisy No One Talks About | Lexi Cross 45:45

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Thinking about buying real estate in El Salvador or relocating with your family? In this episode, Mike Peterson sits down with Lexi Cross from Good Life ElSalvador to break down what’s really happening in the El Salvador real estate market. They talk about everything from turnkey condos and oceanview lots to Bitcoin purchases and foreign real estat…

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Was Bitcoin Country a PR Stunt? Insider Reveals What Really Happened With Bukele and the Bitcoin Law | Lina Seiche 52:36

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What actually changed with El Salvador’s Bitcoin law? In this episode, Mike sits down with Lina Seiche, creator of The Little Hodler and founder of a Bitcoin-focused business now based in El Salvador. Lina shares what it's really like on the ground, from working with the Ministry of Education on a nationwide Bitcoin school curriculum to navigating …

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Did Bukele Prove Bitcoin Adoption & Financial Sovereignty Will Never Be Voluntary? | Trace Mayer 54:18

7M ago54:18

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Trace Mayer, Bitcoin OG and advocate for monetary sovereignty, joins us for a compelling deep dive into the real-world implications of El Salvador’s groundbreaking adoption of Bitcoin. This wasn’t a surface-level chat, we covered everything from Bitcoin in El Salvador to the broader global reset many are calling the Fourth Turning. We explored how …

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The #1 Reason Healthy Bitcoiners Still Feel Like Crap & the Decentralized Fix | Dr. Alison Monette 1:57:55

7M ago1:57:55

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Can "quantum biology" explain why even the healthiest people are still getting sick? In this episode, Dr. Alison Monette reveals why circadian rhythm health is the true foundation of wellness, not diet, exercise, or even supplements. She explains how morning sunlight, light exposure, and your alignment with natural cycles may matter more than anyth…

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Forget The US! This is how Latinos Are Building Wealth with Bitcoin from Home | Dulce Villarreal 52:03

7M ago52:03

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I talk with Dulce Villarreal, a leading voice in the Bitcoin community across Latin America. Dulce is the founder of Liberia Satoshi and co-creator of Bitcoin for Open Source (B4OS), two grassroots projects focused on expanding Bitcoin education in Spanish for both beginners and exp…

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Episode 3 with Alli Tallman of Nourished Routes and How to make it as a Registered Dietician Nutritionist 30:06

7M ago30:06

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Ready to tackle your diet and get your summer body ready? Check out our third episode with Alli Tallman, MS, RD who is a registered dietitian with nearly 9 years of experience helping women transform their health through personalized nutrition. As a passionate advocate for sustainable health practices, Allison empowers women to break free from the …

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113 Kids Accidentally Solved Voluntary Bitcoin Mass Adoption (In Its Purest Form) | Brindon Mwiine 1:50:25

7M ago1:50:25

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we talk with Brindon Mwiine, the founder of Gorilla Sats and Bitcoin Kampala, about how he’s building a real Bitcoin circular economy in Uganda. What started as an effort to share Bitcoin education with university students has grown into a community-driven project that supports an o…

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Bitcoin Failed to Stick in El Salvador? Mexico Found Out Why | Francisco Chavarria 1:22:36

8M ago1:22:36

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode dives into Bitcoin adoption in Mexico through the eyes of Francisco Chavarria, co-founder of YoPaki, a culturally grounded Bitcoin app making digital money accessible to everyday users. Francisco shares his Bitcoin journey from discovering it through his dad and Max Keiser to building a…

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Bukele Didn’t Kill the Bitcoin Law. He Made It Smarter | Gabriel Kurman & Ivan Kaleja 1:01:17

8M ago1:01:17

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we’re joined by Gabriel Kurman (GAKU) and Ivan Kaleja of Bitcoin for Humanity, two of the earliest supporters of Bitcoin circular economies worldwide. We dive deep into how grassroots Bitcoin adoption is transforming communities around the world. We talk about the origins of the La …

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Episode 2 with Liana Zavo from Zavo PR - What does it take to make it as a publicist in New York? 36:50

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Welcome to our second episode with personal branding/media expert and publicist Liana Zavo from ZavoMedia PR Group! We are so excited to interview Liana to learn more about her incredible background, how she started her successful company and all of her entrepreneurial endeavors in New York! ZavoMedia PR Group is an award winning PR firm specializi…

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How Mempool Space Is Quietly Powering Bitcoin’s Global Growth | Wiz 48:13

8M ago48:13

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Wiz, the co-founder of Mempool, one of the most important tools in the Bitcoin space. We covered a ton of ground in this one, from how he got into tech as a kid to what the Bitcoin mempool actually is and why it matters. Wiz breaks down how Mempool space helps people understand Bitco…

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How Bitcoin Is Empowering Remote Communities in Peru | Valentin Popescu 1:02:32

8M ago1:02:32

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with my good friend Valentin Popescu, a Romanian missionary doing incredible work in Peru. We talk about how he’s using Bitcoin as a real-world tool to bring hope and financial inclusion to some of the most remote and underserved communities in the country. Valentin share…

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Episode 1 with FFWD Dating Founders Aeen Avini and Katya Chernyak - How to Start a Dating App! 39:45

8M ago39:45

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Our first episode is here! Welcome to our new podcast "How We Make it in NY" where hosts Lauren and Michael Pepin discuss entrepreneurship, ups & downs of juggling personal & professional lives & of course how we and our guests make it in the city that never sleeps! Episode 1 brings our first inaugural guests the founders of FFWD Dating, Katya Cher…

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Orange-Pilling a City: How Santa Monica is Embracing Bitcoin | Lana and Dom 1:08:30

9M ago1:08:30

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, we’re diving into how Bitcoin is making waves in Santa Monica, California. I’m joined by Lana Negrete, the Mayor of Santa Monica, and Dom, a firefighter and Bitcoin advocate, who are on a mission to orange pill their city and bring Bitcoin-powered innovation to their community. We t…

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What Happened to Bitcoin in Bali? Its Rise, Fall, and Comeback | Diana & Marius 50:36

9M ago50:36

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, In this episode, I sit down with Diana and Marius, a German couple on a mission to make Bali a Bitcoin Island—again! We dive into their journey of moving to Indonesia, discovering Bitcoin’s potential, and building a Bitcoin circular economy despite some major obstacles. Bali was once a hotspot for B…

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How One Woman is Building a Bitcoin Economy From Scratch in Mexico | Isabella Santos 1:15:16

9M ago1:15:16

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Isabella Santos, a journalist-turned-Bitcoiner who's building a circular economy on the island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. She shares her journey from working in mainstream media—where she quickly realized how broken the system was—to going all-in on Bitcoin and helping…

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Why Bitcoin Is the Ultimate Tool for Peace and Voluntary Exchange | Knut Svanholm 56:44

9M ago56:44

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m joined by Bitcoin educator and author Knut Svanholm for a deep dive into Bitcoin’s role in financial freedom, decentralization, and hyperbitcoinization. Knut shares how his travels led him to question the nature of money, freedom, and voluntary interactions, ultimately bringing him down the Bitc…

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Why Bitcoiners Should Pay Attention to Stablecoins on Lightning | Jesse Shrader 46:46

10M ago46:46

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador in this episode, I sit down with Jesse Shrader from Amboss to dive deep into the Lightning Network, stablecoins on Bitcoin, and how we scale Bitcoin for real-world use. We kick things off by discussing why stablecoins on Lightning could be a game changer and why most Bitcoiners aren’t paying enough a…

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How Bitcoin Saved This Man from Political Persecution and Financial Ruin | Enrique Ho 1:09:48

10M ago1:09:48

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Enrique Ho, a former traditional finance executive turned full-blown Bitcoin advocate. Enrique’s story is wild. One day, he was living the high life as a private equity guy in Panama. The next, he was on the run, hit with an Interpol Red Notice, accused of crimes he …

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How One Orphanage in El Salvador Is Using BTC to Rescue Lives | House of Life 1:09:47

10M ago1:09:47

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode is packed with powerful stories about hope, transformation, and the fight against child trafficking. I’m joined by Bob McDonell from House of Life / Mi Casa Kids, an incredible organization providing shelter and support to teenage mothers in El Salvador. We also have Ryan Matta, a journ…

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The Famous Bitcoin Hotel Everyone’s Talking About | Marc 39:46

10M ago39:46

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Marc Guillard, the man behind Germany's famous Bitcoin Hotel, to hear his incredible story. Marc shares how he turned his family’s hotel into a Bitcoin-themed destination and why it’s become a magnet for Bitcoiners from around the world. We discuss why he’s spending …

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How Bitcoin Is Changing the Way We Build and Buy Homes | Michael Cobb 57:40

10M ago57:40

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Michael Cobb, the CEO of ECI Development, to talk about real estate, Bitcoin, and how both are transforming lives and communities in Latin America. Michael shares how his company began accepting Bitcoin for properties (starting with a teak plantation!) and how that d…

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The Future of Finance: Bitcoin, Financial Independence, and Golf | Trey Sellers 1:09:42

11M ago1:09:42

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Trey Sellers from Unchained Capital to dive into the intersection of Bitcoin, global finance, and even the (Financial Independence, Retire Early) FIRE movement. Trey shares his insights on why Bitcoin is such a powerful tool for people around the world, specially tho…

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How Bitcoin and Golf Are Revolutionizing Community Building | Bitcoin Sports Network 40:50

11M ago40:50

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Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, In this episode, I sit down with Chris and Frieda from the Bitcoin Sports Network, who are blending their love for Bitcoin and sports into something truly unique. They share their journey from discovering Bitcoin to building a company that hosts sports events—starting with golf tournaments—and how t…