This week the cabin actually moved forward, which felt nice for a change.

I get into the deck progress, the next steps on the build, and why Kori and I finally pulled the trigger on a trailer after getting tired of fighting material runs, deliveries, borrowed equipment, and general project friction. It should make future work a whole lot easier — assuming I can get the driveway situation sorted out.

I also talk about spring finally starting to show up here in Tennessee, potting up cuttings for friends, what that means for the workload ahead, comfrey season picking up, and a few side tangents on trailer security, gas prices, war nonsense, and Tennessee trying to pretend it loves freedom while dragging its feet on cannabis.

If you like practical project updates mixed with sarcasm, systems skepticism, and a little chaos, this episode should do the trick.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com

Blockstream Jade & Jade Plus: https://rewards.blockstream.com/thelotsproject

Telegram Chat: https://t.me/LOTSChat

Affiliate disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

This one’s three threads that all connect in the same annoying way: systems break… and you either adapt or pay later.

First: cabin update. We knocked out all 10 windows, built shallow stairs for big dogs and bad hips, and I learned (again) that battery tools have feelings… and those feelings are “nope.” Bonus: I’m officially done buying lumber at Lowe’s.

Second: Bitcoin for normal people. If you’ve been stacking sats in small buys and sending them to a wallet like you’re being responsible — cool. But that creates a problem most people don’t learn about until fees jump: UTXOs. I explain what they are, why they matter, and why low-fee periods are when you handle it like an adult.

Third: Iran. I’m not pretending I’m a geopolitics expert — I’m paying attention to the messaging. The “sleeper cell” narrative is being pushed hard from multiple directions, and that usually means someone’s trying to get the public pre-loaded for what comes next. I hope I’m wrong.

Sponsors / affiliate links (support the show if you want):

1. Blockstream Jade (10% off OR 10% back in sats): https://rewards.blockstream.com/thelotsproject | Code: TheLOTSProject
2. Comfrey roots: https://comfreyroots.com
3. Food Forest Farms Coffee: https://foodforestfarms.com | Code: LOTS10

Affiliate disclosure: some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

In Episode 876 of The LOTS Project Morning Show, Brian checks in with real-world progress (cabin work), real-world costs (a surprise tariff bill), and the real-world circus (aliens/UAPs hitting the headlines again right when other stories get spicy).

What’s inside:

1. Cabin update: redoing house wrap, finishing window prep, and planning temporary steps
2. Wood stove parts from Canada… delivered first, billed later (tariff surprise via FedEx)
3. Supreme Court ruling on broad tariffs + the “magic wand” policy problem
4. Aliens/UAPs: what changes if it’s true… and why it might be the point

Bitcoin Guessing Game:

Bitcoin was $66,190 at 6:14am (Feb 23, 2026) — and next week’s guess is $69,696.

Partners / Sponsor Links:

1. Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS
2. Blockstream (Jade / Jade Plus): https://rewards.blockstream.com/thelotsproject
3. Fold: https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX
4. Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com
5. Food Forest Farms Coffee: Https://foodforestfarms.com — Code LOTS10 (10% off)

Affiliate Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

In Episode 875 of The LOTS Project Morning Show (Feb 16, 2026):

Brian shares progress on the Tennessee cabin build after weather delays, including window installs and deck planning. Then we break down the Ring Super Bowl commercial and what it signals about AI surveillance, neighborhood camera networks, and cloud-linked monitoring systems.

We also talk about:

1. Why the Olympics are no longer freely accessible in the U.S.
2. The expansion of Flock license plate cameras
3. AI voice spoofing and digital identity risks
4. A new way to stack sats using Blockstream’s updated rewards system
5. Fold debit card Bitcoin stacking strategies

Plus: Weekly Bitcoin price update and Telegram guessing game results.

Signature Solar

https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS

Blockstream Rewards Program

https://rewards.blockstream.com/thelotsproject

Fold

https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX

Comfrey Roots

https://comfreyroots.com

Food Forest Farms (Use code LOTS10)

https://foodforestfarms.com

This episode contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using these links, the show may receive a commission or Bitcoin rewards at no additional cost to you.

In Episode 874 of The LOTS Project Morning Show (2/9/2026), Brian breaks down the real-world aftermath of the ice storm at the cabin property (including minor solar panel damage), explains why federal disaster rules can accidentally kill local cleanup side hustles, reviews the Imalent GR35 PE flashlight (white light + green laser + UV), and closes with the latest round of Epstein file chaos—and why it’s starting to feel like endless rage-bait.

☕ Coffee: Light Ethiopian from Food Forest Farms — LOTS10 for 10% off (free shipping)

1. Flashlight: https://amzn.to/46qNq4S
2. Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS
3. Blockstream Jade/JadePlus: https://store.blockstream.com/?code=TheLOTSProject
4. Fold: https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX
5. Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com
6. Food Forest Farms: https://foodforestfarms.com

https://t.me/LOTSChat

Affiliate Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you use them, the show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Episode 873 is a real-world breakdown of riding out a West Tennessee ice storm while living in an RV—what Brian did to prep, what failed (hello, cracked hoses), what worked (water storage, propane generator strategy, comms), and what changes he’s planning before the next storm—especially with the cabin/property plans in mind.

He also opens with quick commentary on the recent Bitcoin drop and silver pullback, and restarts the Telegram Bitcoin guessing game.

Sponsor / Partner Links (some are affiliate links):

Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS

Blockstream (Jade / Jade Plus): https://store.blockstream.com/?code=TheLOTSProject

Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX

Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com

Food Forest Farms: https://foodforestfarms.com (Code: LOTS10)

The Bitcoin Standard (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4qdKSyH

Bitaxe 602 Gamma (Solo Satoshi): https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/bitaxe-gamma/aff/213/

Telegram chat: https://t.me/LOTSChat

Affiliate Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.

In Episode 872 of The LOTS Project Morning Show, Brian shares real-world updates from the cabin, including door installation progress, winter prep, and upcoming weather concerns.

He also talks through a personal banking scare that highlights how dependent we’ve become on centralized systems, observations from daily dog walks along the county road, and follow-ups on both a propane regulator repair and a recent gas station robbery attempt involving local minors.

The episode also includes:

1. The weekly Bitcoin price guessing game
2. Silver market observations
3. Updates on using propane vs gas for generators
4. Thoughts on easing back into Nostr

🌱 Comfrey Roots — ideal planting window for southern states

https://comfreyroots.com

🔐 Blockstream Jade & JadePlus hardware wallets (Affiliate)

10% off with code TheLOTSProject

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⚠️ Affiliate Disclosure:

Some links may be affiliate links that help support the show at no additional cost.

Episode 871 kicks off with a cabin build update after a weekend of bad weather, mud, and making progress anyway — plus the reality of juggling two-person build tasks when life and work schedules get in the way.

Then we get into a local small-town story: a gas station attempted break-in that blew up across every Facebook group in the region… and ended with three suspects apprehended — all minors. The wild part? One of them showed up with a rifle.

From there, Minnesota keeps doing Minnesota: protests, outrage cycles, and people watching the same footage and somehow arriving at completely opposite “truths.” We also hit Bitcoin price action, the weekly guessing game, silver going on a tear, and the ongoing propane regulator saga that should’ve been a simple fix… but isn’t.

Partners, Sponsors & Resources

• Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS

• Blockstream Jade & JadePlus (10% off): https://store.blockstream.com/?code=TheLOTSProject

• Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX

• Food Forest Farms: https://foodforestfarmms.com (as spoken in the episode) / https://foodforestfarms.com

• Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com

• The Bitcoin Standard: https://amzn.to/4qdKSyH

• Bitaxe 602 Gamma Solo Miner:

https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/bitaxe-gamma/aff/213/

Affiliate Disclosure:

Some links may be affiliate links. If you use them, it helps support the show at no extra cost to you.

Episode 870 opens the new year with a full cabin progress update after a strong week on site, followed by a deep dive into the sudden U.S. military action in Venezuela and what it signals geopolitically. The episode also revisits the Minnesota Somali daycare fraud case — a story that exploded briefly before disappearing from the news cycle.

Along the way, Brian covers Bitcoin price action, silver market oddities, and why “seeing is believing” no longer applies in the age of AI-generated narratives.

No scripts. No filters. Just real commentary.

Show Notes & Links:

• Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS

• Blockstream Jade & JadePlus (10% off): https://store.blockstream.com/?code=TheLOTSProject

• Fold Bitcoin Rewards Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX

• Food Forest Farms Coffee: https://foodforestfarms.com

• Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com

• The Bitcoin Standard: https://amzn.to/4qdKSyH

• Bitaxe 602 Gamma Solo Miner:

https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/bitaxe-gamma/aff/213/

Affiliate Disclosure:

Some links may be affiliate links. If you use them, it helps support the podcast and ongoing projects at no extra cost to you.

In Episode 869 of The LOTS Project Morning Show, I break down the latest cabin build progress as framing wraps up, dive deep into silver’s explosive price movement, and share a grocery store moment that had me questioning whether I smelled terrible—or if something else was going on entirely.

We also talk about physical vs paper silver, real supply constraints, local food sourcing, and reconnecting with farmers as we move closer to settling in long-term.

☕ Coffee for this episode:

Holiday Blend – See the Light from Food Forest Farms

Signature Solar: https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=LOTS

Blockstream Jade & JadePlus: https://store.blockstream.com/?code=TheLOTSProject

Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/FANEWETX

Comfrey Roots: https://comfreyroots.com

Food Forest Farms: https://foodforestfarms.com

This episode includes affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. These partnerships help support the show.