In this episode of the Bitcoin Sports Network Podcast, Max Kaiser sits down with Jimmy Song—Bitcoin developer, educator, author, and self-proclaimed "token Asian" in the Bitcoin space. Broadcasting live from El Salvador during the Max and Stacy Golf Invitational, Jimmy delivers a masterclass on everything from helicopter rides and liberation theology to the degradation of property rights under fiat money.

Fresh off a five-minute helicopter ride to Zante (which took longer to order a Coco Max than to fly there), Jimmy dives deep into why "fiat money ruins everything"—from the flying cars we were promised to the warm collectivism that keeps seducing downwardly mobile sociology majors in expensive cities.

The conversation covers Jimmy's books "Bitcoin and the American Dream" and "Thank God for Bitcoin," the surprising demographics of Bitcoin ownership (black Americans own Bitcoin at higher per capita rates than white Americans), Max's Kaiser Report audience connection to black liberation theology, and why Bitcoiners just want the "least smart" products possible—mechanical cars, dumb beds, and true property rights.

Jimmy also discusses the cultural shift Bitcoin creates: from suburban isolation back to neighborhood proximity, from software-as-a-service bed subscriptions to actual ownership, and from envious collectivism to the genuine warmth of respecting each other's property rights. If you're interested in the intersection of Bitcoin, race, class, philosophy, and why envy is the worst sin (thanks, Charlie Munger), this conversation delivers intellectual fireworks.

About Jimmy Song
- Prominent Bitcoin developer and educator
- Author of "Programming Bitcoin" and "Bitcoin Tech Talk" host
- Co-author of "Bitcoin and the American Dream" and "Thank God for Bitcoin"
- Has taught thousands of developers worldwide about Bitcoin
- Known for making Bitcoin accessible (and not being obviously autistic)
- Bridges barbecue culture in Austin with Coco Max culture in El Salvador
- Advocate for true property rights over software-as-a-service dystopia
- Token Asian in diverse Bitcoin advocacy groups

Episode Highlights:
- The helicopter ride to Zante: Five minutes that explains everything wrong with fiat
- Peter Thiel's quote: "They promised us flying cars, we got 140 characters"
- Why Jimmy Song is the only non-autistic Bitcoin developer
- Max and Stacy learned everything about Bitcoin from Jimmy
- The Core vs. Knots debate: Jimmy seems to be the only guy not on drugs
- "Bitcoin and the American Dream": Helping regulators understand Bitcoin
- Charlie's Angels for Bitcoin: A diverse group writing for politicians
- Black Americans own Bitcoin at higher per capita rates than white Americans
- Kaiser Report demographics: Young black men and liberation theology
- Max's presentation style borrows from Muhammad Ali and the Black Panthers
- Why funk, jazz, and civil rights shaped Max's Bitcoin advocacy
- "Thank God for Bitcoin": Christianity meets sound money
- The degradation of property rights: Your bed as software-as-a-service
- Internet-connected cars that can be disabled remotely
- Bitcoiners want the least smart products: Mechanical cars, dumb appliances
- The collectivism trap: Downwardly mobile elites seeking status
- $40K sociology degrees in $120K cities breed socialist resentment
- Charlie Munger on envy: The sin with no benefits
- Women, security, and the seductive warmth of collectivism
- El Salvador's security transformation enables genuine community warmth
- True collectivism: Property rights that let everyone do their business
- Bitcoin's destiny: Fixed supply, increasing demand, perfect scarcity
- What we think is normal is actually fiat abnormality
- Suburban isolation vs. neighborhood proximity: The human scale
- Natural law as the regulator: What Western civilization is based on

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• The accidental birth of The Little Hodler comic series
• How social media anxiety led to creative breakthrough
• Making Bitcoin maximalism accessible through storytelling
• Why plushies in a male-dominated finance space actually worked
• The "What is Money?" book: Bitcoin education for 7-year-olds
• World's first nationwide public school Bitcoin curriculum
• Transforming 500+ Salvadoran schools into learning sanctuaries
• The philosophy of self-directed education and rabbit-holing
• Why El Salvador exports its premium coffee instead of selling locally
• Finding purpose after living in a dozen countries
• "Common sense leadership" vs. governments you're embarrassed by
• How childhood books shape character (Are You My Mother?)
• The longest German word and what it actually means
• Why things in El Salvador happen "5 times faster" than expected
• Progress, optimism, and good news vs. constant government embarrassment
• "You can just do things" culture in El Salvador

• Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank International, Inc.
• Architecture background, not traditional finance
• Leading Bitcoin and blockchain integration since January 2022
• Pioneering new markets across Central and South America
• Oversees $10+ million in Bitcoin-backed loans
• Creator of Ikigii platform connecting Bitcoin and traditional banking
• Advocate for user-controlled financial products
• Frequent traveler expanding Towerbank's global Bitcoin operations

• Why traditional banking is "exhausted" and needs disruption
• Towerbank's early adoption of Bitcoin in Central America
• Bitcoin-backed loans: $250,000 in 5 minutes with no credit checks
• How architectural thinking applies to building new financial systems
• The I.M. Pei debate: Modern solutions for ancient structures
• Why Bitcoin collateral is superior to housing collateral
• $10+ million in loans, zero liquidations since 120-130k Bitcoin
• Introducing Ikigii: The world's first unified Bitcoin-banking platform
• Converting Bitcoin to USD and back in seconds
• Why El Salvador is banking in Panama (and why that's changing)
• The confidence factor: What makes a market investable
• XAI partnership: World's first AI tutor program for public schools
• Towerbank's long history in El Salvador (pre-Bitcoin adoption)
• Retail operations launching in El Salvador via Ikigii

 In this episode of the Bitcoin Sports Network Podcast, Max Kaiser sits down with Chris and Frieda—the husband and wife duo behind Bitcoin Sports Network and the producers of the Max and Stacy Golf Invitational. Broadcasting live from El Salvador during their premier Bitcoin golf event, Chris and Frieda share their vision of empowering Bitcoin "one competition at a time" and helping to "orange pill the world."

From their first conversation at the Nashville Bitcoin Conference to creating an international Bitcoin sports platform, have built something unique: a space where athletes, entrepreneurs, and Bitcoiners connect both on and off the course. This year's event expanded beyond golf to include pickleball, poker tournaments, and even a kids club—all designed with their "proof of work" philosophy at the core.

Chris and Frieda dive deep into why they've fallen in love with El Salvador, how Bitcoin culture parallels golf's mental game, and their belief that Bitcoin isn't just about financial freedom—it's about reclaiming time, health, and human connection in an increasingly digital world. If you're interested in community building, event production, or the intersection of Bitcoin and wellness, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to build something excellent in the Bitcoin space.

About Chris and Frieda
- Co-founders of Bitcoin Sports Network (BSN)
- Co-organizers and producers of the Max and Stacy Golf Invitational
- Husband and wife team passionate about merging Bitcoin culture with competitive sports
- Parents focused on teaching their children through action and example
- Regular visitors to El Salvador and advocates for the country's Bitcoin adoption
- Believers in "proof of work" excellence in event production
- Creators of multi-sport Bitcoin events (golf, pickleball, poker)

Episode Highlights:
- The Genesis story: How the Max and Stacy Golf Invitational was born
- Expanding beyond golf: Poker tournaments and pickleball competitions
- Why El Salvador feels like "home" to the family
- Bitcoin as more than finance—it's hope, time, and wellness
- The parallel between golf's mental game and Bitcoin's volatility
- How Bitcoin improves your golf game (and vice versa)
- Fighting the algorithm: Reclaiming attention in the digital age
- Proof of work philosophy in event production
- The Bitcoin golfer community: Who they are and what drives them
- Max Kaiser's golf game improvement story (and driveway shot!)
- Why mainstream culture breeds complainers vs. Bitcoin optimism
- Teaching children through action, not just words
- The franchise vision: Taking the Max and Stacy model worldwide

Chapters
00:37 - Meet Chris and Frieda: The power couple behind BSN
01:20 - The Genesis Story: From Nashville Bitcoin Conference to Max and Stacy Golf Invitational
02:09 - Proof of work philosophy: Creating excellence in Bitcoin events
02:27 - Expanding beyond golf: Pickleball, poker, and the kids club
03:06 - Poker tournament success: 71 players and Bitcoin payouts
03:57 - Nodeman's pickleball sponsorship and community building
04:09 - The BSN mission: Merging golf, Bitcoin, and holistic wellness
04:50 - Bitcoin as hope: Beyond financial independence to life transformation
05:42 - Society's epidemics vs. Bitcoin's positive culture
05:57 - Fighting the attention economy: Reclaiming real-world focus
06:30 - Creating platforms for self-empowerment and community
06:39 - Why El Salvador feels like home to the family
08:48 - Understanding the Bitcoin golf subculture
09:27 - Golf as game theory: The ultimate proof of work sport
09:47 - The mental game: 90% mindset parallels with Bitcoin volatility
10:25 - Playing against yourself: Golf, Bitcoin, and self-improvement
11:11 - Does Bitcoin make you a better golfer?
11:33 - Max Kaiser's golf improvement journey
12:27 - The parking lot shot: Max's driver skills on display
13:03 - Bitcoin improves golf, golf improves Bitcoin
13:26 - Creating events with the fun factor that's usually missing
13:52 - The franchise vision: Taking Max and Stacy worldwide
14:03 - Closing: Available for any country, any golf course in the world

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Live from the Max & Stacy Invitational 2026! Max Keiser sits down with Alex Recouso, CEO of Citizen X to explore the intersection of Bitcoin, citizenship by investment, and the rise of the sovereign individual. Broadcasting from El Salvador—the world's first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender—Alex reveals how the landscape of citizenship is transforming from a birthright into a competitive marketplace.

El Salvador's remarkable transformation to the safest country in the Western Hemisphere in just five years, to the growing trend of citizenship by investment programs in countries like Portugal, Alex breaks down how individuals are increasingly shopping for citizenship based on economic freedom, safety, and Bitcoin-friendly policies.

This conversation challenges traditional notions of national loyalty and explores the emerging "flag theory"—the strategy of diversifying your passport portfolio to maximize optionality, freedom, and security. Whether you're a Bitcoin holder looking to protect your wealth, an entrepreneur seeking favorable business environments, or simply someone interested in the future of citizenship itself, this episode offers crucial insights into how the relationship between individuals and nation-states is being redefined in real-time.

Episode Highlights:
- Bitcoin and second passports: The modern "survival kit"
- El Salvador's 5-year transformation from most dangerous to safest country
- How citizenship is becoming a competitive marketplace
- The sovereign individual vs. the nation-state
- Citizenship by investment: Fast-track programs explained
- El Salvador's 6-week citizenship path vs. traditional immigration
- Why safety is El Salvador's biggest selling point
- Countries competing for Bitcoin capital and talent
- No residency requirements: Getting citizenship from anywhere
- Building a passport portfolio: The flag theory strategy
- What sovereign individuals want from government (hint: it's not handouts)
- Direct citizenship through capital commitment
- The difference between residency pathways and investment citizenship
https://citizenx.com/

Chapters
0:23 - The new survival kit: Bitcoin, IRAs, and second passports
0:36 - Citizenship as insurance: You can't buy it when the house is on fire
0:49 - Countries competing for talent through golden passport programs
1:05 - The sovereign individual: Redefining the base unit of sovereignty
1:31 - El Salvador's transformation: Murder capital to safest country in 5 years
2:04 - Countries competing for capital and talent through citizenship programs
2:19 - Citizenship as the highest bond with a country
2:24 - Committing capital in exchange for passports
2:30 - Two pathways: Time commitment vs. capital commitment
2:46 - El Salvador's 6-week citizenship vs. St. Kitts' 1-year process
3:02 - Building your passport portfolio: The flag theory
3:17 - Connect with Citizen X: Resources and consultation
3:23 - Closing remarks and contact information

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Sports Network Podcast, Chris sits down with John Hargrave—entrepreneur, Bitcoin OG (class of 2013), and author of the upcoming book "The Intelligent Crypto Investor." John shares his remarkable journey from buying Bitcoin from a mysterious Belarusian seller in 2013 to nearly losing everything in the 2017 crypto winter, and how those hard lessons shaped his revolutionary approach to crypto investing.

From wiring money to Belarus and waiting three anxious days to see if he'd been scammed, to going "all in" on crypto at the peak and almost losing his entire company—John's story is one of resilience, adaptation, and ultimately, wisdom. His new book applies Warren Buffett's value investing principles to the crypto market, offering a simple yet powerful strategy that has outperformed traditional portfolios by 68%.

If you're interested in understanding how to invest in Bitcoin safely, why financial advisors still resist crypto, or how to evaluate cryptocurrency projects using time-tested investment principles, this conversation will change how you think about building wealth in the digital age.

About John Hargrave:
- Bitcoin OG, class of 2013
- Entrepreneur and marketing company founder
- Author of "Blockchain for Everyone" (2018)
- Author of upcoming "The Intelligent Crypto Investor" (February 2026)
- Creator of the "Big Believers Portfolio" (90/10 strategy)
- Host of crypto investing podcast
- Advocate for simple, diversified crypto investing strategies

Episode Highlights:
- The nerve-wracking story of buying Bitcoin from Belarus in 2013
- How going "all in" on crypto in 2017 nearly destroyed his company
- The crucial lesson of diversification learned the hard way
- Why the "Big Believers Portfolio" beats traditional investing by 68%
- Applying Warren Buffett's value investing to cryptocurrency
- The "Three P's" framework: People, Profits, and Price
- Why financial advisors still won't recommend Bitcoin
- Abby Johnson's pioneering Bitcoin work at Fidelity
- The Bretton Woods betrayal and the future of global currency
- Why the dollar's dominance may be fading
- Bitcoin as a "tracking stock" for the entire crypto revolution
- The IMF, SDRs, and the controversial future of digital money


Chapters
01:25 - Intro - Meet John Hargrave
01:56 - John's Bitcoin origin story: Class of 2013
02:19 - The Belarus wire transfer adventure
03:09 - Buying Bitcoin at $125 and holding through $10,000
03:38 - Going "all in" on crypto in 2017
04:09 - The devastating 2017-2018 crypto winter
05:07 - Learning diversification the hard way
06:00 - Early Bitcoin storage challenges
09:09 - The "keep it simple" investing philosophy
09:17 - Why John only sold one Bitcoin (for a Tesla)
11:24 - Introducing "The Intelligent Crypto Investor"
12:23 - Warren Buffett meets Bitcoin
13:00 - Benjamin Graham and the birth of value investing
15:00 - The "Three P's": People, Profits, and Price
19:12 - Evaluating millions of crypto tokens
19:39 - Daily active users as your secret weapon
22:35 - Are crypto users customers or shareholders?
27:11 - Why information abundance doesn't equal wisdom
29:40 - Portfolio construction: The 90/10 strategy
30:33 - The traditional 60/40 portfolio reimagined
32:11 - Big Believers vs Non-Believers: 68% outperformance
33:30 - Why financial advisors resist Bitcoin
36:00 - Financial advisors as glorified salespeople
39:08 - Abby Johnson's Fidelity Bitcoin story
42:05 - How crypto is eating the financial system
42:32 - The 4-year cycle debate
45:55 - Ray Dalio and the rise and fall of empires
47:11 - Is the dollar's time fading?
48:21 - Bitcoin vs. global digital currency
50:01 - Can Bitcoin be both hard money and currency?
52:30 - Using Bitcoin as payment rails internationally
54:16 - The vision for a new global digital money
57:05 - Level 3 conversation: The IMF rabbit hole
1:00:57 - The Bretton Woods betrayal story
1:02:02 - John Maynard Keynes and the Bancor
1:03:16 - Harry Dexter White's late-night power grab
1:06:01 - Is the IMF a predatory lender?
1:07:09 - Thinking critically about global digital money


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• Triple board certified physician (Stanford & UCLA trained)
• Author of multiple books including "Why Doctors Skip Breakfast"
• Nationally recognized expert in longevity, anti-aging, and performance optimization
• Inductee into the Barron's Hall of Fame
• Sought-after conference speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and Forbes
• Founder of The Physicians Wellness Project
• Specializes in working with family offices, wealthy individuals, and professional athletes

• The reduced-fat Oreo disaster: Dr. Charlop's early nutrition mistakes
• Why the "fat makes you fat" era was completely backwards
• The three nutrition rules that apply to almost everyone
• Intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating explained
• Why eating while watching TV makes you overeat
• The insulin rollercoaster from sugary drinks
• How your gut bacteria control your mood, weight, and health
• Cruciferous vegetables and their "magical properties"
• The mTOR debate: Does protein age you faster?
• Why grip strength predicts how long you'll live
• The 80-year-old traveler problem: Why you can't put off life
• Banking strength now for your future self
• The health runway concept: Parallel to Bitcoin's financial runway
• Why scam artists dominate the longevity space
• How Bitcoin community values align with health sovereignty

In this hands-on episode, we dive into the practical side of Bitcoin ownership - how to actually receive, hold, and secure your Bitcoin. Talitha gets her first Bitcoin wallet (Wallet of Satoshi) and receives her first sats live on the show!

We explore the three levels of Bitcoin custody: custodial wallets (like banks), self-custody hot wallets, and full cold storage. From the psychology of "not your keys, not your coins" to the empowerment of carrying wealth in your head, this episode demystifies Bitcoin storage and security.

The episode culminates with a live Lightning Network transaction, demonstrating the instant, final settlement that makes Bitcoin fundamentally different from traditional payment systems like Venmo or bank transfers.

Topics Covered:
1. Three Types of Bitcoin Wallets Explained
2. Custodial vs. Self-Custody Trade-offs
3. The "Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins" Philosophy
4. Lightning Network vs. Traditional Payments
5. Bitcoin Security Best Practices
6. Seed Phrases and Self-Sovereignty
7. Cold Storage and Hardware Wallets
8. Live Bitcoin Transaction Demo

Resources & References:
1. Wallet of Satoshi - Beginner-friendly custodial Bitcoin wallet
2. Muun Wallet - Self-custody hot wallet recommendation
3. Hardware Wallets - Trezor and other cold storage devices (show notes)
4. ⚡ Lightning Network - Instant Bitcoin payments layer
5. KYC (Know Your Customer) - Identity verification requirements
6. Yomi Park - North Korean defector and Bitcoin freedom advocate

Bitcoin Concepts Introduced:
1. Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Wallets
2. Seed Phrases and Private Keys
3. Hot vs. Cold Storage
4. Lightning Network Payments
5. Final Settlement vs. Traditional Banking
6. Self-Sovereignty and Trustless Systems
7. Bitcoin as Digital Cash

❤️ Quote Highlights:
"If I send you Bitcoin and it arrives in your wallet, it is your Bitcoin. So there's no... unless you want to send it back to me, it's yours." -- Frieda
"It's incredible, right, that we now have money that you can carry in your head." -- Frieda on seed phrases
"I'm officially a part of the community. I'm welcomed." -- Talitha after receiving her first sats

Big Aha Moment:
The episode's climax comes when Frieda sends Talitha $20 worth of Bitcoin via Lightning Network in real-time, demonstrating instant, final settlement - a stark contrast to traditional payment systems that only appear instant but take days to actually settle behind the scenes.

1. High vs. Low Time Preference Defined
2. Venezuela's Hyperinflation Reality
3. Cultural Money Mindsets
4. Bitcoin as a Teacher
5. Practical Time Preference Decisions
6. Cross-Cultural Perspectives
7. Building Wealth vs. Building Character
8. The Path from Survival to Sovereignty
   
   

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4. Venezuelan Economic Crisis - Referenced throughout for real-world hyperinflation examples
5. 401k vs. Bitcoin Returns - Traditional 4% savings vs. Bitcoin appreciation
   
   

1. Time Preference and Bitcoin Adoption
2. Bitcoin as First Principles Money
3. Bitcoin vs. Traditional Savings
4. Bitcoin Mining in Venezuela
5. Dollar-Cost Averaging Mindset
6. Bitcoin as Economic Education
   
   

• New York Times bestselling author of "The Wild Diet"
• Host of one of the top health podcasts in the United States
• Former contestant on ABC's "My Diet is Better Than Yours"
• Musician active in the Bitcoin and Nostr communities
• Advocate for ancestral eating and natural health solutions
• Working on upcoming book "Wild Longevity"

• Why switching to carnivore causes cramping (and how salt fixes it)
• The apartment fire that changed everything
• How following doctor's advice made him sicker than his friends who weren't trying
• The real cost of "cheap" processed food vs. quality whole foods
• Why our ancestors didn't walk around with constant cramps
• The engineered addiction in modern processed foods
• Why people suffer longer now despite living longer
• Bitcoin as the ultimate "be lazy and win" strategy
• The parallel between health sovereignty and financial sovereignty
• How the Bitcoin community attracts the right type of people