Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) regroup to riff on miner-to-AI megadeals, gas-to-power plays, and a modular ASIC that could reset fleet economics.

AI x Power x Bitcoin

This week we break down:

TeraWulf × Google – a 10-year, 200 MW hosting deal (headline $3.7B; options could push multiyear value far higher) and why clean, reliable electrons (nuke/hydro) earn a premium—and might end in outright M&A.

Who’s Next? – the consolidation map: why Bitfarms (and possibly IREN/Iris) look “target-ready,” what MARA/RIOT are more likely to do, and how miner stock spikes telegraph hyperscaler interest.

CoreWeave–Core Scientific Playbook – how long-dated revenue agreements morph into acquisitions when the real prize is energized, rack-ready capacity.

Coterra’s Power Option – a 7-year gas sale to CPV’s 1.3 GW CCGT in Ward County with the right to buy ~250 MW/day indexed to ERCOT West—the first true Permian netback template and what it signals for E&Ps.

Turbines, Permits & Sudoku – deposits and long lead times, GPA/air permits (NOx/CO₂), and the catch-22 between offtakes and hardware—why scale + compliance + capital win.

Block’s Proto Miner – Apple-clean design, rack-side sub-90-second repairs (as pitched), modular hashboards, open-source fleet software, and a 10-year design life—what that does to uptime and capex cycles.

The AI Arms Race – trillion-dollar capex, billion-dollar talent bids, China’s generation build-out, and why power-secure brownfield beats greenfield timelines.

Where to Find Us IRL – Permian Power Conference (Midland, Sep 29–30) + Texas Capitol investor day/North American Blockchain Summit (Dallas, October).

Chris Kline, co-founder & COO of Bitcoin IRA, sits down with Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) to show you how to turn the IRS into your silent stacking partner.

They break down:

• Tax-Free BTC Forever – how Roth and SEP IRAs let your sats snowball to seven figures without kissing them goodbye to the tax man.
• Checkbook Control – spin up an IRA-owned LLC or trust to self-custody keys, lease tractors, or even run mining rigs—all inside the shelter.
• $69K Contribution Hack – entrepreneurs can shovel up to $69k a year into a SEP and slash today’s bill while super-charging tomorrow’s stack.
• Pentagon of Custody – the security architecture (and Rocket Dollar acquisition) that keeps grandma’s seed phrase off Facebook and ransom gangs at bay.

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with Bitfarms power duo Rachel Silverstein (GC & firm-builder) and Alex Brammer (ex-Ranger turned HPC czar) to map out Bitfarms’ high-voltage pivot from pure Bitcoin mining to hyperscale AI infrastructure. They unpack how a 460 MW fleet, a gigawatt development pipeline, and a fresh $300 million Macquarie project-finance deal are transforming legacy mining sites into liquid-cooled, 600 kW-per-rack AI engines. Discover why a “dream-team” exec roster, project-level debt, and a land-plus-power land-grab strategy could vault Bitfarms from blocks to bots—and what it all means for energy markets, AI’s compute arms race, and the future of work.

Rajiv Khemani, co-founder & CEO of Auradine, sits down with Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) live from Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas to pull back the curtain on America’s newest 3 nm ASIC powerhouse.
Auradine
They break down:

• Hydro Hash Density – 600 TH/s packed into a 2U rack and tunable down to 13.5 J/TH for “eco-mode” efficiency.
• AI-by-Day, Bitcoin-by-Night – shared liquid-cooling racks that swing idle GPU power into mining revenue in seconds.
• Heat Recapture Hustles – turning spent watts into shower water, fish-farm warmth, and any creative thermal side-gig you can dream up.
• Tariff-Proof Supply Chain – why building chips at TSMC but assembling in the U.S. (or non-China Asia) hedges geopolitical risk.
• $150 M War Chest & Creative Financing – how fresh capital lets Auradine offer pay-as-you-mine terms and sell standalone chips for DIY devices.

If you’re obsessed with mining density, cheap electrons, and staying geopolitically uncancelled, this episode hands you the playbook.

Comedian T.J. Miller (@nottjmiller) drops by to riff with Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) and Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) about getting “orange-pilled” by the Winklevoss twins, swapping war stories with Michael Saylor, and why true Bitcoiners keep stacking no matter how “frothy” the market gets. Expect unapologetic laughs, hard-won lessons on dollar-cost averaging, and a spicy take on politicians suddenly chasing crypto clout. Plug in for a fast-paced, no-filters tour of Bitcoin culture—from Broadway dinners to back-stage conference drama—and find out why T.J. thinks hodling might be comedy’s greatest punchline.

Charlie Brady of Bitfufu sits down with Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) to explore the world of cloud mining as a major revenue stream. They unpack the dynamics of Bitfufu's cloud mining operations, the strategic shift from asset-light to owning data centers, and how cloud mining is reshaping the financial landscape for both institutional and retail investors. Discover why cloud mining is a game-changer in the cryptocurrency space and what the future holds for this innovative approach.

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with oil-patch veteran-turned-Bitcoin-miner Dan Morrison to unpack Waha-gas economics, off-grid data centers, and why 2025 may finally be the oil-and-gas adoption year for Bitcoin mining.

Show Notes

00:00 Wildlife-podcast banter, Missouri recording location, and Dan’s long-overdue appearance
 01:42 First meeting at the 2021 “secret” Houston Bitcoin meetup
 03:10 Dan’s background: bankrupt E&P turnaround and “MBA-on-steroids” lessons
 05:26 Buying distressed New Mexico assets & naming the venture “Amalgamated Sludge”
 07:48 Paying $80/ TH for ASICs at the cycle peak and booting 1.3 MW of self-mining
 10:55 Turning negative Waha gas into revenue: hosting deals, vintage ASIC strategy, 8-month ROIs
 14:08 Why old oilfield operators resist Bitcoin—and what finally breaks the inertia
 16:41 Basis differentials, dashed strip-price hopes, and why 2025 looks like the adoption inflection
 19:15 Valuing green- vs brownfield sites for AI: speed-to-energize premiums & $/MW math
 22:37 Gas-fired turbines, Elon’s Memphis play, and “BYOP” (bring your own power) legislation in Texas
 25:02 “Moat mining”: pairing AI inference loads up front with flexible Bitcoin mining in back
 27:40 Hydrocooling vs immersion and designing mines to survive the next two halvings
 29:55 EPA rollbacks, CO₂ rules, and a regulatory pendulum swinging toward gas gen-sets
 32:04 Ideal 2025 build: low-basis gas, Rocky Mountains or Permian, hydro-cooled S19-class fleet
 34:30 Bridging cultures: tech speed vs. oil-patch hierarchy when herding data-center cats
 36:12 Texas Mining Fight Club group texts, community collaboration, and swapping spare breakers
 38:45 Future meetups, “super-secret” May 19 event, and final shout-outs

Bitcoin, Hockey, and Dirty Coin: A Chat with Barry

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) discuss with Barry the fascinating intersections of professional hockey, Bitcoin mining, and the creation of the 'Dirty Coin' documentary.

00:00 Painful Injuries and Embarrassing Moments
01:35 Skiing and Snowboarding Disasters
02:48 The Cost of Extreme Sports
03:32 First Experience at an F1 Event
05:11 Professional Hockey Career Highlights
12:07 Transition to Bitcoin and Investing
25:20 American Ninja Warrior Journey
30:16 Introduction to Dirty Coin Documentary
31:11 Tax Strategies and Film Investments
32:19 Meeting Alana and Documentary Vision
34:54 Challenges in Documentary Distribution
37:27 Bitcoin's Public Perception and Education
46:48 Michael Saylor and Bitcoin Investment Strategy
57:33 Poland's Bitcoin Film Festival and Future Plans
59:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Curtis Harris shares insights into his journey in the Bitcoin industry, his role in Compass Mining, and how his passion for Bitcoin advocacy has shaped his career. Starting from his early discovery of Bitcoin, Harris discusses the challenges and triumphs of building and operating mining facilities, the importance of customer service, and the company's strategic growth through vertical integration and onsite operations. The conversation covers the evolving Bitcoin market, political landscape, and the exciting growth prospects amid the emerging bull market. Curtis also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and community collaboration in the Bitcoin world.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:15 Discussing the North American Blockchain Summit
01:07 Curtis' Journey into Bitcoin
02:25 Career Background and Bitcoin Discovery
05:28 Compass Mining's Latest Developments
09:46 Technical Innovations in Mining Operations
14:08 Customer Service and Site Operations
24:00 The Origin of the Magazine
24:16 Bitcoin Mining and Personal Stories
26:34 Compass and Customer Relations
27:50 Future of the Podcast
30:54 Bitcoin's Growing Relevance
33:31 Bitcoin Strategies for Organizations
37:48 Bitcoin Advocacy and Education
41:15 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells