Best Rob Knowles Podcasts (2025)

1
Bitcoin, AI & the Coming Surveillance State | Mark Suman 1:15:49

Play Pause

1d ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Mark Suman is the co-founder of Maple, a fully private, open-source AI. Mark breaks down how Big Tech and governments are using AI to harvest data, profile behaviour, and build the foundations of a coming surveillance system. We get into closed-source models tracking your thoughts and emotions, AGI hype vs reality and the rise of Chinese open-sourc…

1
Bitcoin, Gold & the Coming Liquidity Pivot | Lyn Alden 1:19:10

4d ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Lyn Alden is a macroeconomist, investor, and the author of Broken Money, known for her deep analysis of liquidity cycles, fiscal dominance, and long-term market structure. In this episode, Lyn breaks down the major macro shift happening right now, the end of quantitative tightening, the turning point in global liquidity, and what this means for Bit…

1
Is BIP444 An Attack on Bitcoin? | Rob Hamilton 1:23:14

8d ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Rob Hamilton is the co-founder and CEO of Anchor Watch, a Bitcoin custody and insurance provider. In this episode, Rob breaks down BIP-444, the proposed soft fork aimed at stopping spam. He explains why it represents the most contentious governance moment since the block-size wars, what the proposal actually changes, how it could trigger chain spli…

1
What It Really Means to Be Sovereign | SeedSigner 1:49:27

11d ago1:49:27

1:49:27

SeedSigner is an open-source Bitcoin signing device. In this episode, SeedSigner breaks down why trustless hardware matters and why Bitcoin security is a journey, not a destination. He explains how hardware wallets have become a “cat-and-mouse” game of exploits and firmware trust, why he chooses to trust math over manufacturers, and how SeedSigner …

1
Bitcoin Power Law: The End of Exponential Growth | Matthew Mezinskis 1:39:33

13d ago1:39:33

1:39:33

Matthew Mezinskis is a macroeconomic researcher, host of Crypto Voices and creator of Porkopolis Economics. In this episode, Matthew breaks down why Bitcoin doesn’t grow exponentially like traditional finance, it grows on a power curve. He explains why this difference matters for sustainability, how it challenges credit-based systems, and what it m…

1
Why Bitcoin’s Bull Market Isn’t Over | Rational Root 1:01:25

16d ago1:01:25

1:01:25

The Rational Root is an on-chain analyst and the creator of the Bitcoin Strategy platform. In this episode, Root breaks down whether Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is truly over. He explains why the recent correction “broke the structure” of the bull market, why early Bitcoiners are taking profits at $100K, and how this institutional “IPO moment” could …

1
Don’t Lose Your Bitcoin Generational Wealth | BTC Sessions 1:12:16

18d ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Ben Perrin is the creator and host of BTC Sessions, one of Bitcoin’s longest-running educational channels. In this episode, Ben breaks down what true Bitcoin self-custody looks like — from beginner-friendly wallets to advanced multi-sig setups — and explains how to protect your family’s Bitcoin if something happens to you. We discuss the trade-offs…

1
The Spiritual War for Bitcoin | American HODL, Erik Cason & Marty Bent 1:33:25

22d ago1:33:25

1:33:25

Marty Bent is the Founder of TFTC and Managing Partner at Ten31, Erik Cason is the Co-Founder of Vora, and American HODL is… American HODL. In this Bitcoin Whitepaper Day special, marking 17 years since Satoshi published the paper that changed the world, the three reflect on Bitcoin’s wild evolution from a fringe internet experiment to a $2 trillio…

1
Rebuilding the World’s Financial System with Bitcoin | Obi Nwosu 2:09:55

25d ago2:09:55

2:09:55

Obi Nwosu is the CEO and co-founder of Fedi. In this episode, Obi explains how Bitcoin can uplift billions by creating new forms of community-based finance, why privacy is the dividing line between freedom and surveillance, and how tools like Fedimint and Fedi are re-engineering what custody means for the world. Obi also warns that if Bitcoin drift…

1
Bitcoin and the End of Financial Repression | Alex Gladstein 1:02:25

26d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and author of Check Your Financial Privilege and Hidden Repression. In this episode, Alex explains why Bitcoin is the most powerful tool for human rights in the 21st century, freedom money that protects people from surveillance, censorship, and financial control. Alex break…

1
Bitcoin & The Coming Liquidity Boom | Nik Bhatia 1:15:47

30d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Nik Bhatia is a financial researcher and the author of Layered Money and The Bitcoin Age. In this episode, Nik explains why last week’s repo market spike was a potential warning shot that liquidity in the system is drying up. He breaks down how the Fed’s plumbing actually works, why banks are hoarding reserves instead of lending them, and what it m…

1
Jailed by a Dictator, Fighting Back with Bitcoin | Leopoldo López 1:36:50

1M ago1:36:50

1:36:50

Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan opposition leader, former political prisoner, and founder of the World Liberty Congress, a global alliance of democracy defenders and freedom fighters. In this episode, Leopoldo tells the story of how he went from mayor of Caracas to being hunted, imprisoned, and sentenced for “sending subliminal messages” through his…

1
Bitcoin Is Rebuilding the Financial System | Andrew Hohns 1:43:53

1M ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Andrew Hohns is founder and CEO of Battery Finance and CEO of Newmarket Capital. In this episode, we get into how Bitcoin-backed credit can rebuild trust in the global financial system — and why integrating Bitcoin into institutional finance could change everything from mortgages to sovereign debt. We explore why Bitcoin is the ideal form of collat…

1
Why Bitcoin Must Win | Matt Odell 1:49:31

1M ago1:49:31

1:49:31

Matt Odell is host of Citadel Dispatch, co-host of Rabbit Hole Recap, managing partner at Ten31 and co-founder of OpenSats & Bitcoin Park. In this episode, we dive into the rise of surveillance capitalism, why freedom tech is the only path forward, and what a truly sovereign digital society could look like. We explore how Nostr and Bitcoin together…

1
Has the Debt Spiral Started? | Luke Gromen 1:20:05

1M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Luke Gromen is the founder of Forest for the Trees. In this episode, we discuss why the U.S. debt cycle is reaching a breaking point, how AI and geopolitics are accelerating structural change, and why we could be witnessing the endgame of the fiat era. We get into why stablecoins may represent the next phase of the petrodollar system, the rise of f…

1
Market Chaos: Is the Bitcoin Bull Run Over? | Checkmate 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Checkmate is a Bitcoin analyst known for his on-chain & macro research. In this episode, we get into the weekend’s deleveraging event across the markets, the structural fragility it exposed, and why Bitcoin’s resilience through it all might mark a new era of maturity for the asset. Checkmate breaks down what caused over $20 billion in liquidations,…

1
The AI Revolution That Ends Humanity | Roman Yampolskiy 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a computer scientist and AI safety researcher whose work explores the existential risks of artificial intelligence and the limits of human control. In this episode, we dive deep into whether superintelligence can be contained, why AI may already be on an unstoppable trajectory, and what that means for humanity’s future. Roma…

1
Bitcoin Core v30 Explained: Spam, Filters & the Knots Debate | Antoine Poinsot 1:23:48

2M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

1
Bitcoin is Generational Wealth | Peter Dunworth 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Peter Dunworth is the Director of a multi-family office and is the co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser. In this episode, we dive into why Bitcoin is the ultimate vehicle for generational wealth, how to actually protect it across jurisdictions, and why collateral, not debt, is the real story of global finance. We get into why Bitcoin could underpin th…

1
The End of Fed Control? Bitcoin & Macro Outlook | Checkmate, Joe Carlasare, Matthew Pines 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of Checkonchain, Joe Carlasare is a Commercial Litigator and macro commentator & Matthew Pines is the Executive Director at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. They explain why the four-year cycle may finally be dead, how ETFs and institutional flows are reshaping Bitcoin’s volatility, and why 95K has become a…

1
The Fight For Bitcoin’s Future | Samson Mow 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Samson Mow is the CEO of JAN3 and former CSO at Blockstream. In this episode, we get into the growing rift between Bitcoin Core and Knots, why mistrust in Core development is at an all-time high, and what it means for the future of the network. We discuss the battle over spam and data storage on-chain, whether Bitcoin should ossify or adapt, and ho…

1
The Fourth Turning is Here: Bitcoin vs Crisis | Brandon Quittem 1:19:47

2M ago1:19:47

1:19:47

Brandon Quittem is a the Author of The Mycelium of Money and VP at Swan. In this episode, we discuss the fourth turning, how history’s generational cycles shape today’s political chaos, and why Bitcoin could be the institution that emerges from the wreckage of a failing system. We explore the death of monoculture, the erosion of trust in institutio…

1
The Big Print, Inflation & The End Of The Dollar | Lawrence Lepard 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Lawrence Lepard is an Investment Manager and Author of The Big Print. In this episode, he explains why the dollar system is “doomed,” how inflation is as much psychological as monetary, and why the Fed and Treasury are now trapped in a cycle of money printing and yield curve control. We explore why America may already be in a “fourth turning,” how …

1
Is Bitcoin Culture Dead? | Pete Rizzo 1:30:00

2M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Pete Rizzo breaks down how Bitcoin’s culture and institutions are being reshaped in 2025. From Trump’s executive orders and the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve to the rise of treasury companies and institutional adoption, we explore why this cycle feels different — and why that may not be entirely bullish for freedom money. We get into the …

1
Why Every Company Will Hold Bitcoin | Freddie New 1:09:02

2M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Freddie New unpacks why the next wave of Bitcoin treasury companies could change the game, and why his new venture, B Hodl, is designed to be more than just another balance sheet play. From Lightning Network infrastructure and UK policy battles to raising fresh capital without leverage, Freddie explains how Bitcoin-only businesses can scale sustain…

1
Inflation, Liquidity, the Fed & Bitcoin | James Lavish 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

James Lavish unpacks why the Federal Reserve, runaway debt, and global liquidity cycles are setting the stage for Bitcoin’s next explosive move. From stagflation and deficits to institutional rebalancing and treasury companies, James explains why Bitcoin is unlike any asset the Fed can control. We dig into why policymakers are trapped between infla…

1
The Path to $10 Million Bitcoin | Eric Yakes 1:57:20

2M ago1:57:20

1:57:20

Eric Yakes lays out why Bitcoin is on track for $10 million, and how cultural shifts, institutional adoption, and political realities are accelerating the path. From revolutions and mass movements to balance sheets and BlackRock ETFs, Eric explains why Bitcoin is unlike any other asset in financial history. We get into why qualitative forces - beli…

1
Exposing Pegasus: How the State Spies on You | John Scott-Railton 1:40:32

2M ago1:40:32

1:40:32

John Scott-Railton dives into the dark world of spyware, surveillance, and state power — and what it means for our freedoms in the digital age. From uncovering Pegasus spyware in 2016 to exposing private intelligence firms like Black Cube, John explains how governments, corporations, and authoritarian regimes exploit our phones and data to control …

1
From Wall Street to Bitcoin & The Separation of Money & State | Vijay Selvam 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Vijay Selvam digs into the first principles of Bitcoin, why it matters, how it works, and what makes it the greatest tool against authoritarian states. From his background on Wall Street during the 2008 financial crisis to writing Principles of Bitcoin, Vijay explains why digital scarcity is a paradigm-shifting invention and why separating money fr…

1
The Real Bitcoin Revolution Is Grassroots | Rod Roudi 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Rod Roudi gets into the convergence of Bitcoin, AI, energy, and freedom tech — and why grassroots adoption matters just as much as corporate treasury plays. From the rise of Bitcoin meetups and physical hubs like Bitcoin Park to the explosive growth of mining innovation, Rod makes the case that open-source tools and community-driven education are t…

1
Paper Bitcoin Summer | American HODL & Steven Lubka 1:26:06

3M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

American HODL & Steven Lubka get into the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, unpacking how securitisation, jurisdictional arbitrage, and corporate leverage are shaping the next phase of Bitcoin’s financialisation. We discuss whether this new wave of Bitcoin-wrapped equities is a healthy Bitcoin on-ramp or just a speculative bubble, and what happen…

1
The Bull Market, Institutional Adoption & 2026 Recession? | Willy Woo 1:12:25

3M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Willy Woo gets into Bitcoin’s evolving market structure, breaking down how institutional flows, ETFs, and treasury companies are reshaping the bull market. He explains why Bitcoin has never faced a true business cycle downturn, why 2026 could be the first real test, and how liquidity waves set the rhythm for both blow-off tops and brutal bear marke…

1
The Bitcoin Treasury Playbook | Preston Pysh 1:06:54

3M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Preston Pysh gives us a masterclass on Bitcoin treasury companies, unpacking the mechanics behind Michael Saylor’s strategy and why it has outperformed Bitcoin since 2020. He explains how preferred stock and convertible debt are being engineered to funnel Bitcoin onto balance sheets, why the unraveling of the fixed-income market is the hidden fuel …

1
Saving Bedford with Bitcoin | Peter McCormack 1:47:13

3M ago1:47:13

1:47:13

In this episode, Peter breaks down his five-year legal battle with Craig Wright, how UK libel laws were weaponised against him, and the moment the case finally turned in his favour. We also get into his fight to save Bedford, and why running businesses there changed his political view, how government policy makes entrepreneurship harder, and turnin…

1
The War on Bitcoin Privacy | Calle 1:33:12

3M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Calle gets into into the future of financial and communication privacy, exploring how tools like Cashu and BitChat could help Bitcoiners survive in an increasingly hostile regulatory environment. He breaks down why privacy is essential for democracy, the lessons from the original Crypto Wars, and how eCash can offer near-perfect transaction privacy…

1
Is MSTR a Ponzi? | Lyn Alden & Andy Constan 1:45:46

3M ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Lyn Alden and Andy Constan go deep on Bitcoin treasury companies like Strategy, debating whether they’re outright Ponzi schemes or legitimate vehicles for leveraged Bitcoin exposure. We dig into how these companies actually generate returns, why premiums to NAV exist, and the conditions that could cause the model to unravel. Lyn lays out her cautio…

1
The State of Bitcoin Adoption | Troy Cross & Ella Hough 1:18:41

4M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Troy Cross and Ella Hough break down the state of Bitcoin adoption across the U.S. and the globe, revealing what the data really says about Bitcoin’s political alignment, institutional shift, and cultural future. We get into the surprising statistics around self-custody, what Gen Z actually thinks about Bitcoin, and whether American bitcoiners can …

1
Why This Bitcoin Bull Market Is Different | Checkmate 1:14:06

4M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Checkmate breaks down Bitcoin's market structure, why treasury companies are flooding in, and whether the four-year cycle has finally broken. We get into how institutional money is reshaping on-chain dynamics, why long-term holders are behaving differently this cycle, and what the recent 80,000 BTC move signals about dormant supply. Checkmate also …

1
Metaplanet, Strategy, and the Corporate Bitcoin Race | Dylan LeClair 1:15:14

4M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Dylan LeClair breaks down the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, why corporate adoption may be hitting a “gradually then suddenly” inflection point, and whether Michael Saylor’s lead is now insurmountable. We get into how Metaplanet scaled from a few hundred Bitcoin to 16,000+, what’s driving premiums over NAV, and why public capital markets are b…

1
Bitcoin’s New Era: Liquidity, Macro, and the End of Four-Year Cycles | Nik Bhatia 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Nik Bhatia breaks down why Bitcoin may have broken free of its four-year cycle and what that means for the next decade. We discuss Bitcoin's market maturity, compressed volatility, and how new corporate demand are reshaping price dynamics — and why this could mean an end to drawn out bear markets and blow-off tops. We get into how macro forces like…

1
Jeff Booth | AI, Bitcoin, & The Collapse Of The Fiat Economy 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Jeff Booth explains why free markets are naturally deflationary and why this changes everything. What if the entire economy is built on a lie? Jeff Booth argues our credit-based system fights the natural deflation of free markets through endless money manipulation — and why Bitcoin creates the first truly global free market. We explore how AI accel…

1
Bitcoin Culture vs Wall Street | Thomas Pacchia 1:12:57

4M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Thomas Pacchia is the co-founder of Pubkey. In this episode, we get into the evolving culture of Bitcoin, why number-go-up narratives overshadow deeper principles like privacy, self-sovereignty, and freedom. Thomas explains why he believes Bitcoin risks becoming disconnected from its original ethos, and the importance of maintaining a robust, cultu…

1
How Bitcoin Is Changing the Financial System | Mauricio Di Bartolomeo 1:53:38

4M ago1:53:38

1:53:38

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder of Ledn, the largest consumer Bitcoin lender. In this episode, we discuss how Ledn survived the collapse of BlockFi and Celsius, why they’ve removed all rehypothecation and Ethereum products, and why Bitcoin-backed loans are set to reshape global credit markets. Mauricio explains how banks entering the space…

1
Bitcoin All Time High: Has the Cycle Broken? | Rational Root 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Root is a Bitcoin on-chain analyst and the author of the "Bitcoin Strategy Platform" Substack. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Bitcoin’s bull market, why Root believes there’s no basis for a prolonged bear market, and how institutional demand is changing Bitcoin’s price dynamics. We cover Bitcoin’s structural adoption through ETFs,…

1
Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Mining & The Slow Grind to $1 Million | Mitchell Askew 1:01:53

4M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Mitchell Askew is Head of Research at Blockware and author of The Conservative Case for Bitcoin. In this episode, we discuss the growing role of Bitcoin treasury companies, how miners are evolving into treasury plays, and why Blockware is betting on mining as a tool for institutional Bitcoin accumulation. We get into companies choosing ASICs over s…

1
The Bull Market & Bitcoin vs Real Estate | CJ Konstantinos 1:29:08

4M ago1:29:08

1:29:08

CJ Konstantinos is the Founder of People’s Reserve. In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin’s rise as digital gold, its role in revolutionising real estate and finance, and why it’s poised to become the ultimate pristine collateral. We get into the maturation of the Bitcoin bull market and the potential for Bitcoin bonds to recapitalise economies. CJ a…

1
UFOs, AI & the Future of Human Consciousness | Matthew Pines 1:45:35

5M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

Matthew Pines is a the Executive Director at Bitcoin Policy Institute and an advisor to Skywatcher. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of UAPs, why the U.S. government may be sitting on legacy programs involving non-human intelligence, and how the 2017 New York Times article triggered a wave of official investigations and whistleblo…

1
Bitcoin is Winning in DC | Grant McCarty 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Grant McCarty is the Co-President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we discuss the state of Bitcoin policy in Washington DC, how the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve went from a fringe idea to a real legislative proposal, and why the next 18 months could define Bitcoin’s regulatory future in the United States. We also get into the stableco…

1
Adoption & Corruption w/ Becca Rubenfeld 1:57:12

5M ago1:57:12

1:57:12

Becca Rubenfeld is the co-founder and COO of AnchorWatch. In this episode, Becca tells the story of how she adopted her son from a Ukrainian orphanage, including government corruption, falsified records, and systemic failures. What began as a summer hosting program turned into a two-year battle to rescue her son. Becca also opens up about her recen…

1
How Bitcoin Will Destroy the State | Erik Cason & Jesse Posner 1:31:03

5M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Erik Cason is the author of Cryptosovereignty & co-founder of Vora. Jesse Posner is a an engineer, formally at Coinbase and BitKey & the co-founder of Vora. In this episode, we discuss why Erik and Jesse believe the modern state has already collapsed, why Bitcoin is the only shot at reclaiming sovereignty in the digital age and how philosophy, law,…