If you own Bitcoin but you’re not 100% confident in your self-custody setup, this episode is for you...

In this conversation, I’m joined by George Varsamas, who lost more than 3 Bitcoin in a sophisticated phishing scam.

We cover:

- How the phishing attack actually happened
- The fake Ledger app that looked legitimate
- The mistake that drained his Bitcoin
- Why entering your seed phrase is always a red flag
- Why slowing down can save your stack
- What every Bitcoiner should do before moving serious money

Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or already holding your own keys, this episode could save you from making an irreversible mistake.

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If you've been putting off Bitcoin self-custody because it feels too complicated, this episode is for you...

In this conversation, I'm joined by GG from Bull Bitcoin to break down one of the most innovative Bitcoin wallets I've seen.

We cover:
- Why Bull Wallet is different from almost every other Bitcoin wallet available today
- How it automatically moves your Bitcoin into cold storage
- Why it uses Liquid instead of Lightning behind the scenes
- How to connect your own Bitcoin node
- How beginners can dramatically improve their privacy without making self-custody more complicated.

Whether you're completely new to Bitcoin or already running your own node, this episode will give you practical ideas to improve your setup.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dee from Coinkite, the team behind Coldcard, to break down Bitcoin self-custody, hardware wallets, seed phrases, privacy, inheritance planning, and the mistakes that put Bitcoiners at risk.

We explore why so many people leave Bitcoin on exchanges, the trade-offs between convenience and security, and why self-custody isn't as complicated as most people think.

We also discuss Coldcard, air-gapped security, seed phrases, privacy leaks, and what the future of Bitcoin self-custody could look like.

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In this episode, I sit down with Michael O'Keefe, a Kiwi gold miner, Bitcoin stacker, content creator, and soon-to-be homeschooling father.

We talk about buying Bitcoin near the top, learning through pain, questioning your beliefs, homeschooling, world-schooling, raising independent thinkers, and why many of the ideas we've accepted as normal deserve to be challenged.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dream Big Dreams to explore one of the most unique ideas I've heard in Bitcoin... a 500-year plan.

What started as a 200-year business strategy evolved into a multi-generational vision after discovering Bitcoin.

We discuss long-term thinking, legacy, inflation, estate planning, self-custody, and why most people are still thinking far too short-term.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dale Warburton, founder of My Bitcoin Will, to discuss one of the most overlooked topics in Bitcoin:

What happens to your Bitcoin when you're no longer here?

Very few have a plan for passing that Bitcoin on to the people they care about.

We discuss the hidden risks of dying without a Bitcoin inheritance plan, why traditional estate planning often fails Bitcoiners, how privacy changes everything, and the simple steps every self-custodian should take to protect their family.

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hill, co-founder of Start9, to break down what’s happening inside Bitcoin right now, why the Bitcoin Core vs KNOTS debate matters, and why August could become one of the most important moments in Bitcoin’s history.

We dive deep into the growing civil war inside Bitcoin around Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin KNOTS and the proposed BIP110 soft fork, including why some believe this protects Bitcoin…

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In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Brown, author of Uncommon Wealth for the Working Man, to discuss why so many people feel financially trapped, why the traditional “work 40 years and retire” path is breaking down, and how ordinary people can start reclaiming control of their time, money and future.

Thomas shares his personal journey through divorce, financial hardship, discovering FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), and eventually Bitcoin and how those experiences completely changed the way he viewed money, freedom and life itself.

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In this episode, I sit down with Joey (Sats Down Under) to break down a simple but powerful idea...

The 0.1 Bitcoin goal.

We talk about why most Gen Z feel stuck financially, why saving money isn’t working anymore, and how Bitcoin gives a real path forward.

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In this episode, I sit down with Daniel, co-founder of MicroSeed, to break down what Bitcoin ownership actually means and why most people still don’t fully understand it.

We go deep into the difference between holding Bitcoin on an exchange vs true self-custody, why this is the most powerful form of ownership ever created, and how to secure your Bitcoin properly without overcomplicating it.

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