On New Year's Day 2009 my dad died. Within two years I'd inherited capital I had no idea how to manage. What followed was 17 years of expensive decisions — wealth managers, angel investing, real estate, and Bitcoin, you name it, and I've had a crack at it, whilst recently I've been through a 60% drawdown that brought everything into sharp focus. This episode is the honest story of what happened, what it cost, and what I built from it. Including the text message exchange with a close friend — right at the hardest moment — that has became the foundation of everything I now share. Sound Money. Sound Mind. Sound Marriage. This is The Durable Man. If this resonates, please reach out: [email protected]

In this episode of the podcast I was joined by Andi Pitt, a venture capitalist in the Bitcoin space, and former member of a cult. She discusses the concept of mind control, its prevalence in society, and its implications for individual cognitive sovereignty and democracy. This was a truly mind-bending conversation. We discussed cults and mind control, the Iranian regime, education as a tool for indoctrination, the idea of cognitive sovereignty, Bitcoin and personal freedom, VC in the Bitcoin industry today, and finally the impact of meditation with self-awareness. So much to learn from someone like Andi.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing Andy and the topic of mind control

0:57 Andy's experience growing up in a cult

5:56 Finding a framework to understand the world

7:19 Do evil people know what they're doing?

12:14 Humans are programmable for survival

15:51 Seeing mind control everywhere

20:08 COVID-19 and global mind control

23:01 Cognitive sovereignty and democracy

33:00 The nuanced role of meditation

44:58 The value of uncorrelated assets

Reach out to Andi:

Nostr: npub1tlvvdgm4csch9x3m0r3qsrll7zsaccl49c4gdz5qz9g3jz33l92ss4gp7z

X: https://x.com/1andipitt

Reach out to me:

Email: [email protected]

Thanks,

Best

Jake

In this episode I spoke with Roland. He run's me through how he's used OpenClaw, and Bitcoin, to create an open‑source personal assistant, that runs on its own LN‑VPS server, pays for AI model usage via Pay‑Per‑Q, and can autonomously spawn new agents to handle tasks like email, GitHub, and continuous research. He also explains how Alby’s self‑custodial Alby Hub ties all Lightning‑enabled apps together, making Bitcoin the native currency for everyday software. Listeners will learn how to boost productivity, automate workflows, and build Bitcoin‑first products using always‑on AI agents without sacrificing privacy. The future is already here, most just don't realise it yet…

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome and Roland's Bali Bitcoin Story

1:18 The Rise of Open Claw

3:36 Setting Up a GitHub Account for Open Claw

6:08 Autonomous Agent Onboarding with Bitcoin

11:49 AI as a Tool for Productivity

17:56 AI, Sound Money, and Human Potential

20:05 Open Claw: A Personal, Always-Online Agent

25:40 How Roland Uses Open Claw Day to Day

30:06 Business Models for AI Agents

34:20 Paying for Open Claw and AI Models

37:21 The Open Source Advantage

43:38 Alby's Mission: Bring People to Bitcoin

57:07 Lightning Network Growth and Adoption

1:01:41 Final Thoughts

Get in touch with Roland:

Nostr: npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef

X: https://x.com/rolznz

Get in touch with me:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you

Best,

Jake

In this conversation, I spoke with Red Tail Hawk, and we explored the themes of education, homeschooling, and the lifelong process of learning. We discuss the importance of self-directed learning, curiosity, and the role of parents in shaping a child's educational journey. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on education and the necessity of developing critical thinking skills in a rapidly changing world. Red emphasized that education should be about making memories and fostering a love for learning, rather than merely acquiring knowledge.

Chapters

0:00 Introducing Red and homeschooling

5:28 Defining success and the traditional process

9:16 Bitcoin as a test of humility

14:34 Reincarnation and centralized control

16:55 Establishing daily learning habits

21:59 Concerns about AI and truth

23:55 Homeschooling vs. state schooling

31:14 The window of absorption

40:55 AI and the changing entrepreneurial landscape

47:10 Establishing a consistent time of day for study

Contact

As always, please do reach out if any questions at all: [email protected]

Best,

Jake

This week, I spoke with David Parkinson, an entrepreneur deep in the Bitcoin journey, turning his passion into a reality. No-one said this was easy, but it sure is interesting! Musqet is a very exciting business, and an example of where I see things going long-term, with practical implementations of Bitcoin in the real world. In particular keep an ear out for his experience fundraising, an area I have more and more interest in.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing David and Musket

0:29 Musket Bitcoin Payment Demo

2:56 Explaining How Musket Facilitates Bitcoin Payments

5:44 Defining a Bearer Asset

10:35 The Intersection of AI, Bitcoin, and Energy

15:34 David's Origin Story with Bitcoin

22:37 Adoption of Bitcoin Payments

32:51 Musket as a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin Adoption

41:51 Bitcoin Is Inevitable

47:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

If you want to reach out to David:

X: https://x.com/Musqet_David

Website: https://musqet.tech/

If you want to reach out to me:

Nostr: npub1ltz38gwwmmg740r5qlqjn96gth5thv5wmhkwlgqks9lu3485q7jsy6k4fh

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/

Thank you

Best,

Jake

Learn a unique investment strategy from Caleb that combines traditional finance expertise with Bitcoin, plus how to generate cash flow and build wealth through a covered call option strategy, and explore the intersection of sound money, time preference, and personal freedom.

0:08 Caleb on Applying Covered Call Options to Bitcoin

1:40 Utilizing Traditional Skills to Build a Bitcoin Position

6:59 Financial Engineering and Investing in Bitcoin

10:32 Replicating a Bitcoin Position Through Cash Flow

12:37 Creating Income with a Pure Bitcoin Buy and Hold

21:36 Counterparty Risk in Traditional Investments

28:51 Selling Consulting and Questioning Time

35:59 Living in a Debt-Based Society

42:37 Pricing Options and the Four-Year Cycle

51:33 Stepping into Parenthood

If you want to reach out to Caleb:

X: @CalebGregory304

Website: OptionsPremiumGroup

If you want to reach out to me:

Nostr: npub1ltz38gwwmmg740r5qlqjn96gth5thv5wmhkwlgqks9lu3485q7jsy6k4fh

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/

If you want to give value-4-value:

Via Fountain: boosts and all streams are split 50% with the guest

Via Nostr: zaps always welcome

Thank you

Best,

Jake

I spoke with Mark from MapleAI to discuss Nostr, LLMs and the future. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of privacy and security in the digital age, particularly in the context of AI and online interactions, and how tools like Maple and Nostr can help protect users' privacy and freedom of thought.

0:00 Why Is Digital Censorship Important?

2:47 Mark's Personal Experience with the Cloud

7:49 Building Technology That Empowers People

11:39 Why Use Nostr?

14:50 The Heavy Lifting of Social Media Platforms

24:04 Nostr and Digital Identity

31:33 Starting Maple: AI with Privacy

40:44 Maple’s Architecture and Privacy

47:53 Maple's API and the Second Brain Concept

57:28 Subconscious Censorship and Free Thought

If you want to reach out to Mark:

Website: trymaple.ai

If you want to reach out to me:

Nostr: npub1ltz38gwwmmg740r5qlqjn96gth5thv5wmhkwlgqks9lu3485q7jsy6k4fh

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/

If you want to give value-4-value:

Via Fountain: boosts and all streams are split 50% with the guest

Via Nostr: zaps always welcome

Thank you

Best,

Jake

In this episode I spoke with Josh, who had a fascinating story. Imagine discovering Bitcoin you mined back in 2010…!!!??? Listen in to learn how an overlooked, early‑mined Bitcoin stash, can become a life‑changing financial lifeline. We cover self‑custody, inheritance planning, and Bitcoin governance; understand what it's like to dedicate your life to Bitcoin.

0:00 Introduction to Josh's Bitcoin Story

1:07 Josh's Early Days with Linux and Bitcoin

3:54 Life Changes and Rediscovering Bitcoin

7:18 Meeting Joshua Groth at the Porcupine Festival

12:14 The Emotional Impact of Recovering Bitcoin

15:13 Dedicating to Bitcoin and Going Public

16:55 Josh's Self-Hosted Bitcoin Treasury Management

18:31 Alternative Governance Model for Bitcoin

If you want to reach out to Josh:

X: https://x.com/secsovereign

If you want to reach out to me:

Nostr: npub1ltz38gwwmmg740r5qlqjn96gth5thv5wmhkwlgqks9lu3485q7jsy6k4fh

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/

If you want to give value-4-value:

Via Fountain: boosts and all streams are split 50% with the guest

Via Nostr: zaps always welcome

Thank you

Best,

Jake

In this episode I spoke with Scott Dedels—author of The Dao of Bitcoin and founder of Block Rewards—who's delved deep into how Daoist thinking can smooth the roller‑coaster that is life. He recounts how a basketball coach’s gift, The Tao of the Jump Shot, sparked a lifelong study of Daoism, which later merged with his work in the corporate world, and his discovery of Bitcoin as a tool to reclaim “time” from inflationary, attention‑draining systems. By practicing the Daoist middle‑path—doing enough without over‑forcing—Scott helped to teach me how to stay calm amid price swings, avoid the trap of endless consumption, and focus on what truly matters. He also explains Block Rewards, a B2B SaaS business that he's building, and a company with huge potential.

0:17 Scott on his second Bitcoin book and Block Rewards

2:09 The origin of Daoism in Scott's life

5:42 Mapping Bitcoin as a thing of nature

7:20 Bitcoin as a life raft or source of frustration

11:08 Scott on his "fiat career" and Daoist lens

14:30 The historical context of Daoism

20:53 Universal truths and approach to conflict

24:18 Bitcoin, Daoism, and the theft of time

31:11 Solving the wealth problem with Bitcoin

41:42 Block Rewards: Making money in and around Bitcoin

If you want to reach out to Scott:

Nostr: npub1eawxwqldulz8rn80jug6n63seyn8pwelm9mmu7rdt622lfj7am9qgem0rx

BlockRewards: https://blockrewards.ca/

If you want to reach out to me:

Nostr: npub1ltz38gwwmmg740r5qlqjn96gth5thv5wmhkwlgqks9lu3485q7jsy6k4fh

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/

If you want to give value-4-value:

Via Fountain: boosts and all streams are split 50% with the guest

Via Nostr: zaps always welcome

Thank you

Best,

Jake

In this conversation I spoke with Contra, and dove deep into the concept of a “thought‑criminal”, - anyone who refuses to let algorithms and institutional “thought‑police” dictate what they believe or share. Using a recent Nostr post as a springboard, we explored why the emerging Purpleverse of Nostr, combined with Bitcoin’s monetary sovereignty, offers a practical antidote to the outrage‑driven, profit‑first models of legacy social media. Keep an ear out for insights into Contra's personal evolution - from a turbulent childhood, and a stint in the military, to a family‑centered life grounded in faith - showing how each stage sharpened his awareness of systemic control, and sparked a quest for genuine freedom.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction with Contra

0:48 Embracing the idea of being a thought criminal

5:45 The thought police and freedom of speech

8:13 Contra's military background and questioning the system

13:37 The awakening moment

15:13 Exercising free will at home

21:32 Contra's broken home and the importance of masculine figures

27:27 Free will: staying in the military vs posting on Instagram or Nostr

39:21 Bitcoin, counterparty risk and the freedom to act

47:13 Contra's spiritual journey and faith

If you want to reach out to Contra:

Nostr: npub14hq5lgadtyy9dhvtszq46dnl0s0xwdddqr7e32rdqqhma8a4xhsspxjjzu

If you want to reach out to me:

Email: [email protected]

Nostr: primal.net/jakewoodhouse

Website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/

If you want to give value-4-value:

Via Fountain: boosts and all streams are split 50% with the guest

Via Nostr: zaps always welcome

Thank you

Best,

Jake