Sat Chats goes LIVE for the first time ever—just in time to celebrate hitting 1,000 subscribers. We reflect on the wild ride from launch to now, lay out how to win the 1 million sats giveaway, and hint at a huge announcement coming next week.

We cover:
✅ What the heck Bitcoin Pizza Day is and how we’re celebrating
✅ Why your YouTube subscriptions need to be public (and how to fix it)
✅ How our very first Bitcoin buys went down—one of us went full OTC
✅ The best way to store Bitcoin (and when to graduate to a cold wallet)
✅ Why we’re not node runners… yet—and what we’re doing about it
✅ Space gold, tattoo dreams, Disney rides, and intergalactic credits

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Sat Chats and Bitcoin Basics

01:11 Celebrating Milestones and Subscriber Engagement

04:03 The Million Sats Giveaway Explained

07:20 Understanding Bitcoin Pizza Day

10:09 The Significance of Bitcoin as Money

13:28 Community Engagement and Upcoming Events

16:05 First Bitcoin Transactions and Personal Stories

27:11 Challenges and Insights in Bitcoin Adoption

32:48 The Importance of Bitcoin Custody

37:41 Becoming a Node Runner

43:27 The Future of Gold and Bitcoin

50:07 Hyper Bitcoinization: The Ultimate Goal

55:30 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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In this episode of Sat Chats, we welcome Megan, a Tennessee-based CPA, real estate investor, and founder of Abadansha Advisory. Megan specializes in helping high-earning business owners grow cash flow and navigate tax planning, but when it comes to Bitcoin, she’s just getting started.

We explore her near-miss moment in the early 2010s when she and her ex-husband almost bought Bitcoin at $7... but didn’t. Megan breaks down the tax code, self-directed IRAs, Roth conversions, and how wealthy investors quietly build Bitcoin exposure behind the scenes. She even offers a free one-pager (linked below) to help Satillionaires navigate Bitcoin taxation.

We cover:

✅ The tax truth about spending vs. saving Bitcoin

✅ What CPAs get wrong about crypto

✅ Why Bitcoin outperformed real estate (and what that means)

✅ How to self-direct your retirement into BTC—with control of the keys

✅ Megan’s take on crypto vs. sound money

Chapters:
00:00 Episode Intro/1k Sats Contest

00:19 Megan's Journey with Bitcoin

02:09 Understanding Bitcoin's Tax Implications

05:18 The Complexity of Bitcoin Investment

08:17 The Appeal of Bitcoin and Crypto

11:08 Navigating Self-Directed IRAs and Bitcoin

14:11 The Future of Bitcoin and Investment Strategies

16:39 Megan's Insights on Wealth Building

19:07 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

23:57 The Dilemma of Paper Bitcoin

25:21 Self-Directed IRAs and Bitcoin

27:42 The Importance of Control in Bitcoin

29:31 Comparing Real Estate and Bitcoin Investments

32:32 Simplifying Bitcoin Ownership

34:50 The Evolution of Bitcoin Transactions

36:24 The Future of Bitcoin and Regulations

39:11 Tax Implications of Bitcoin Transactions

43:34 Bartering with Bitcoin

46:47 Recap and Future Plans for Bitcoin Investment

By the end, Megan makes a choice: cash or sats?

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In this episode of Sat Chats, we sit down with Michael—a North Carolina native, student of Austrian economics, and our very first sibling guest (his sister Marissa was #56). Michael shares how an early love for economics, volunteering with academic groups, and reading The Intelligent Investor led him to chase wealth through spreadsheets—not sats.

We unpack his early experiments with Bitcoin and Ethereum, how volatility and false assumptions about privacy turned him away, and why he prefers dividends, real estate, and even weapons over gold. From Spartan money reforms to modern KYC overreach, Michael's lens is wide—and his skepticism is sharp.

So does Bitcoin still belong in his life? Or has he already moved on?

We cover:

✅ Why Michael once believed Bitcoin was anonymous—and why he changed his mind

✅ The emotional rollercoaster of making and losing crypto fortunes

✅ How privacy, not profits, originally drew him to Bitcoin

✅ Investing in relationships, not just assets

✅ Spartan money, Reddit forums, Nano ledgers, and British bird-chasing

Chapters

00:00 Episode Welcome/Subscriber Shoutout

01:01 The Million Sats Giveaway and Subscriber Engagement

03:07 Introducing Michael: A Journey into Bitcoin and Economics

04:43 Michael's Perspective on Bitcoin and Anonymity

07:14 The Appeal of Ethereum and Smart Contracts

09:29 Privacy Concerns in the Digital Age

11:18 The Nuances of Bitcoin's Anonymity

12:48 Challenges of Buying Bitcoin and Privacy Issues

15:36 Regulatory Landscape and Privacy in Bitcoin Transactions

18:21 Data Sovereignty and Personal Privacy

19:10 The Future of Bitcoin as Currency

20:08 Lessons from Bitcoin Investment

22:31 Investing Strategies and Financial Literacy

25:38 Building Wealth through Relationships

27:31 Real Estate vs. Gold: A Modern Perspective

30:26 The Marginal Value of Assets

32:32 Personal Aspirations and Academic Goals

34:42 Evolving Perspectives on Bitcoin

38:05 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Adoption

40:39 Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange

43:59 The Value of Bitcoin in Global Transactions

46:07 Bitcoin as a Store of Value and Anonymity

47:12 The Role of Bitcoin in Economic Stability

48:39 Bitcoin's Long-Term Viability and Utility

49:50 Investing in Bitcoin: A Strategic Approach

51:54 The Hummus Break: A Lighthearted Interlude

52:34 The Future of Bitcoin and Personal Finance

53:52 The Offer

57:59 Episode Wrap-up

At the end, we made Michael an offer—cash or Bitcoin. His choice wasn’t what we expected.

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Links for today’s Show Notes:

— The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham: https://shorturl.at/a1xPY

— Bitcoin White Paper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

In this episode of Sat Chats, we head to Beirut to hear Michel’s jaw-dropping story of surviving Lebanon’s total financial collapse—and how Bitcoin gave him hope, clarity, and conviction.

Michel grew up in a country where hyperinflation wiped out savings, banks locked people out of their own accounts, and the government ran a U.S. dollar Ponzi scheme. After moving to Canada and working in commercial credit, he saw how even the most “stable” systems are rigged. Now back in Lebanon, he’s helping others understand what money really is—and why Bitcoin matters.

We cover:

✅ How Lebanon’s central bank ran a literal Ponzi with U.S. dollars

✅ Why he says “your money in the bank is not yours, not money, and not in the bank”

✅ The harsh realities of credit inequality and Cantillon effects

✅ What pushed him from crypto confusion to Bitcoin clarity

✅ Why owning Bitcoin is the least risky thing you can do

✅ How pain—both personal and national—sparked his conviction

✅ The Hayek quote that changed everything: “a sly roundabout way”

Chapters

00:00 Welcome/1K Sats Contest

02:32 Michel’s Personal Journey into Bitcoin

05:52 The Hypocrisy of the Financial System

08:32 Lebanon's Economic Crisis and Bitcoin's Appeal

11:23 The Role of Credit and Debt in Society

14:24 The Ponzi Scheme of Lebanese Banking

17:36 Conclusion and Future Outlook

22:43 The Pain-Driven Action Paradigm

23:34 Lebanon's Economic Collapse and Bitcoin Adoption

26:51 Contrasting Realities in Lebanon

27:04 The Insanity of the Banking System

27:57 Finding Alternative Solutions: Bitcoin as a Sly Roundabout

31:02 Discovering Bitcoin: A Personal Journey

35:10 The Importance of Self-Custody in Bitcoin

38:32 Hope and Security Through Bitcoin

41:32 The Community of Bitcoiners

44:05 Recap and Reflections on the Journey

In the end, did Michel choose $50 in cash or stacks $50 in sats?

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Links for today’s Show Notes:

— "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous – https://saifedean.com/the-bitcoin-standard

— Jeff Booth (Author of The Price of Tomorrow) – https://jeffbooth.ca/

— Lyn Alden – https://www.lynalden.com/

— Robert Breedlove – https://www.whatismoneypodcast.com/

— Luke Gromen – https://www.forestmangroup.com/

— Friedrich Hayek’s “sly roundabout way” quote – Often referenced from his 1984 interview with James U. Blanchard III. Direct clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzw8fzvyb7w

In this episode of Sat Chats, we travel from Macedonia’s darkest corners to Bitcoin’s brightest possibilities with Oliver, a world traveler, automotive engineer, and now full-time Bitcoiner.

Oliver shares his firsthand experience of 63% daily hyperinflation in 1993 Macedonia, watching his parents convert melting Dinar paychecks on the black market just to survive. His family’s wealth was seized twice (first in Yugoslavia, then decades later in Germany) proving that “your money in the bank is not your money.”

We trace his financial awakening from a scooter purchase mistake in 2008, to his all-in Bitcoin conviction in 2020. He breaks down why fiat systems feel like “leaky batteries,” how most people think linearly (not exponentially), and why understanding financial energy is the key to legacy wealth.

We cover:

✅ What it’s like to grow up in daily hyperinflation

✅ How banks can (and still do) seize your life savings

✅ The stock vs. scooter lesson: investing vs. spending

✅ How fiat savings destroy generational wealth

✅ The difference between Bitcoin and crypto noise

✅ Oliver’s startup making everyday purchases pay you in sats

✅ Why his wife said “yes” to going all-in on Bitcoin

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & 1K Sats Giveaway

03:18 Oliver's Journey from Macedonia to Bitcoin

06:02 Experiencing Hyperinflation in Macedonia

09:07 The Impact of Hyperinflation on Family

12:01 Lessons from 2008 Financial Crisis

14:48 The Transition to Bitcoin

18:04 Understanding Inflation and Its Effects

20:51 The Power of Bitcoin as a Financial Tool

23:53 Conclusion and Future Outlook

30:35 Navigating the Bitcoin Landscape

35:49 Understanding Financial Energy

40:53 The Journey into Bitcoin

41:39 Beyond the Checkout: A New Business Model

46:56 Engaging with Bitcoin Rewards

52:39 The Future of Bitcoin and Consumer Products

And at the end, did Oliver choose $50 in cash or sats?

We also dive into: the philosophy behind “any sats = infinite purchasing power”, why simply holding Bitcoin can hurt decentralization, what makes Bitcoin uncheatable—no matter how hard people try.

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Links for today’s Show Notes:

— https://checkout.tech/ (Beyond The Checkout)

In this episode of Sat Chats Short Stacks, Chris and Stewart break down Bitcoin transactions in plain English. From sending sats to signing with your private key, they explain what makes a Bitcoin transaction peer-to-peer, public, and permanent.

You’ll learn what’s inside a transaction (inputs, outputs, and signatures), how miners verify the trail of coins, and why Bitcoin solves the copy-paste problem of digital money.

They also bust out a friendship bracelet analogy, show love to Simple Steve’s UTX Oracle, and drop an on-chain donation link if you want to see a real Bitcoin transaction in action.

We cover:

✅ What makes Bitcoin “electronic cash”

✅ How inputs, outputs, and change mimic real gold

✅ Why your private key is your permission slip

✅ How miners prove your sats are real—and really yours

✅ Why a transaction is proof-of-ownership and intent

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Bitcoin Transactions

05:22 Components of a Bitcoin Transaction

07:16 The Importance of Bitcoin Transactions

Want to try it yourself? Send a few sats to the Sat Chats donation address (in the show notes) and witness how it all works.

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In this Short Stacks episode, Chris and Stewart unpack one of the most misunderstood (and most powerful) ideas behind Bitcoin: decentralization. If last week’s episode on centralization left you side-eyeing the financial powers that be, this is part two… and it goes deeper.

We explain how Bitcoin’s 21,000+ independently owned and operated nodes make it virtually impossible to corrupt, manipulate, or shut down. From voting on protocol upgrades to storing full copies of the ledger, these nodes form the backbone of Bitcoin’s strength.

We also cover:

✅ Why decentralized money is safer than money with a single point of failure

✅ The difference between distributed Bitcoin and fiat that flows from a central source

✅ How the printing press decentralized information like Bitcoin decentralizes money

✅ Why decision-making by consensus (not by gatekeepers) makes Bitcoin antifragile

✅ What the Vikings and monks have to do with monetary freedom

Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Decentralization

00:44 The Mechanics of Bitcoin's Decentralization

06:14 Historical Context of Decentralization

10:20 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

If you want cash that’s borderless, owner-controlled, and can’t be shut down by a handful of elites, this is your orange pill.

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In this episode, we chat with Tricia, a brand strategist, writer, and founder. She’s married to a low-key Bitcoiner and showed up to Sat Chats with a fresh list of honest questions: Why hasn’t Bitcoin gone mainstream? Can you actually use it? And how does it help build generational wealth?

As a travel marketing pro and mom of two, Tricia wasn’t here for hype—she wanted answers that make sense for regular people. We talk about inflation, financial security, how Bitcoin stacks up against AI in adoption, and what it would take for her to stack her first sats. Spoiler: She left this episode 50,309 sats richer.

We cover:

✅ Why Bitcoin still feels “tech bro” to many—and how to change that

✅ A practical breakdown of inflation (without jargon)

✅ How $50/month in Bitcoin crushed gold and USD in a 5-year study

✅ When Bitcoin adoption will actually go parabolic

✅ The Taco Bell-to-Bitcoin pipeline (yes, really)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:29 Understanding Bitcoin Basics

07:17 Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption

11:54 Comparing Bitcoin and AI Adoption

17:01 The Future of Bitcoin and Generational Wealth

21:08 The Root Cause of Inflation

24:17 Bitcoin vs. Traditional Currency

28:26 Understanding Bitcoin as a Payment Method

32:05 Bitcoin as a Financial Safety Net

36:21 The Value of Bitcoin Over Time

40:10 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Impact

45:27 The offer: $50 in BTC or $50 USD

45:39 Engaging with Bitcoin: A Personal Journey

Her take? Bitcoin isn’t a mystery—it’s a money upgrade. And if she’s going to protect her family’s future, it’s time to think long-term.

Watch until the end to find out whether Tricia chooses sats or cash.

We also dive into: the philosophy behind “any sats = infinite purchasing power”, why simply holding Bitcoin can hurt decentralization, what makes Bitcoin uncheatable—no matter how hard people try.

Want to win one million sats? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Once we reach 999+1 YouTube subscribers, we’ll select at random one of our subscribed Satillionaires and drop a million sats on his head. We’ll also unlock a live show Friday mornings at 10a EST. Full giveaway details here: https://satchats.com/contest-rules

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Links for today’s Show Notes:

— https://withtcollective.com

— https://www.instagram.com/with.t.collective

— https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciamirchandani/

In this Sat Chats Rehash, we reflect on three unforgettable guests who challenged our assumptions and reminded us why meeting people where they are is the whole point of this show.

Mark (Ep. 50), a globetrotting Bitcoiner pioneering tokenization and decentralized finance. His episode helped us finally understand how fractional ownership and digital property rights could reshape everything from real estate to theme parks.

Pallavi (Ep. 51), a brilliant eco-entrepreneur we completely missed. She declined the sats—and rightfully so. We failed to show how Bitcoin could empower her today, not just decades from now. Finally, we close with

Paula (Ep. 52), a skeptical single mom who saw Bitcoin as a “boy’s toy”… until we reframed it as an accessible, low-risk tool to take back control. She took the sats.

We also clean up our side of the street—clarifying China’s crypto stance, Interac transfers in Canada, and why Bitcoin is unhackable (but your wallet might not be).

We cover:

✅ What it means to tokenize real-world assets (and why it matters)

✅ When decentralized finance gets serious—not scammy

✅ How we failed Pallavi—and what we should’ve said

✅ Why Bitcoin feels like a “boy’s toy” (until it doesn’t)

✅ What finally convinced a skeptical mom to start stacking sats


Chapters

00:00 Episode Intro, 1M Sats Contest

02:27 Mother's Day Reflections and Family Dynamics

05:51 Evolving the Podcast Format and Listener Interaction

06:40 Exploring Tokenization and Real Estate

12:14 The Concept of Digital Ownership and Environmental Projects

18:09 Decentralized Finance and Its Implications

25:30 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities with Guests

32:20 Redemption with Paula and Understanding Bitcoin's Value

38:33 Conclusion and Community Support


Ever feel like you’re on the outside of Bitcoin culture? These guests will make you feel seen.

Want to win one million sats? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Once we reach 999+1 YouTube subscribers, we’ll select at random one of our subscribed Satillionaires and drop a million sats on his head. We’ll also unlock a live show Friday mornings at 10a EST. Full giveaway details here: https://satchats.com/contest-rules

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Links for today’s Show Notes:

— https://youtu.be/7xE7HGrsykg (Mark)

— https://youtu.be/xufvznCEMdk (Pallavi)

— https://youtu.be/dx4_vx1Mg8g (Paula)

In this Sat Chats Rehash, we reflect on three unforgettable guests who proved that Bitcoin isn't just for tech bros—it’s transforming lives across healthcare, criminal justice, and international business.

First up is James ( Ep. 47), a pharmacist-turned-Bitcoin-maxi who launched NiHowdy, a company that turns cash prescription rebates into sats. We revisit Rahul (Ep. 48), who laundered cartel money, turned himself in, and now lives a radically honest life teaching inmates and preparing generational Bitcoin wealth for his kids. We spotlight Daniel (Ep. 49), the soft-spoken Danish founder of Sovryn.io, a company helping businesses transition to a Bitcoin standard.

Along the way, we clean up our side of the street—correcting acronyms, inflation misconceptions, and Chappie’s sass. It’s a wild ride with three guests who remind us Bitcoiners are everywhere hidden in plain sight.

We cover:

✅ Turning drug rebates into Bitcoin (and hope)

✅ 600 BTC in exile—and a plan to pass it to the next gen

✅ What it’s like to accidentally mistake a founder for an intern

✅ The emotional and spiritual freedom that comes from facing your past

✅ The power of Bitcoin stories to build a global welcome center

Feeling like the world doesn’t make sense? You’re not alone. These episodes might be your lifeline.

Featured episodes:

Can Bitcoin Fix Healthcare? | Ep. 47 — #47 James

https://youtu.be/IMdMaZyTlAI

Can Bitcoin Help You Rebuild from Rock Bottom? | Ep. 48 — #48 Rahul

https://youtu.be/HTzr3vdkfrc

What’s a Bitcoin Business Standard? | Ep. 49 — #49 Daniel

https://youtu.be/3iSF8-4JjaY

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