We Are Satoshi

In this episode, I take you inside Learning Bitcoin 2025 to explore Bitcoin through conversations with people on the ground — builders, businesses, and passionate community members. Each story reveals a different angle on what Bitcoin means today and where it’s heading.

What stood out most is that in-person connection is essential to building conviction around Bitcoin.

Tune in to hear firsthand insights, stories, and the contagious energy of a growing movement.

Timestamps

Intro [00:00]

Funk Coffee Bar Founder [1:01]

Why Do Bitcoiners Want to Spread the Word? [2:14]

Funk Coffee Origin Story [5:15]

Dark Roast is Fiat [8:54]

My First Bitcoin Mission [10:39]

How Bitcoin Changed Your Life [12:29]

What's at stake? [13:20]

Meeting Seb Bunney [14:34]

Chroma Light Health [16:07]

Ownschooling and Education [22:52]

Coin Cards and Living on Bitcoin [27:04]

GetChroma.co code: KYLE10 [32:52]

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Learning Bitcoin Website: https://www.learningbitcoin.ca/

Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber

Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com

Kyle on Nostr: [email protected]

Support the POD!

10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)

Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)

15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)

Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819

Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠ https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL

Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod

If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠ https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠

For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠ https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠

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What does it really take to escape the traditional banking system and live entirely on Bitcoin? 🌎💡 In this episode, we sit down with Josh Pooley, co-founder of Pura Vida Bitcoin, who shares his family’s journey from South Africa to Canada and finally to Costa Rica — where they sold everything to build a thriving Bitcoin community.

We dive into:

⚡ The challenges of creating a circular Bitcoin economy

🏝️ Why Costa Rica is the #1 Bitcoin Hub in the World

💰 Building sustainable Bitcoin businesses (not just donation-driven projects)

📉 How banks react when people choose Bitcoin over fiat🌱 Lessons on entrepreneurship, freedom, and living a values-driven life

Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, an entrepreneur, or just curious about financial freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, community, and the future of Bitcoin adoption.

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Timestamps:

Intro to Joshua [00:00]

Journey to Build on Bitcoin [2:41]

Why Bitcoin Jungle Was Succcessful? [6:11]

Current Status of Adoption in Costa Rica [10:16]

Interfacing with Politicians and Bankers [12:29]

Medium of Exchange USING Bitcoin [19:30]

KYC and Bank Closure [21:42]

Fleeing Canada [25:33]

Follow Pura Vida Bitcoin on X [30:06]

KYC Rules with OTC [34:38]

Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skills [36:41]

Learning from Family [40:38]

How Bitcoin Scales in Layers [44:22]

How to Help Others Avoid Scams [49:07]

Art and Bitcoin [52:14]

How Bitcoin Changed Your Life? [55:52]

Aligning Actions and Values [1:03:34]

CHROMA Discount Code KYLE10 [1:07:31]

Mental Health Journey [1:11:07]

Bringing Your Gifts to the World [1:15:04]

YOU Are Needed for Bitcoin's Next Chapter [1:23:16]

Vertical Integration and Circular Economies [1:27:59]

Closing Remarks [1:32:02]

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Pura Vida Bitcoin on X: https://x.com/PuraVidaBTC

Pura Vida Bitcoin Website: https://puravidabitcoin.io/

Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber

Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com

Kyle on Nostr: [email protected]

Donate via the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney

Support the POD!

Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)

15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)

10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)

Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819

Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠ https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL

Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod

If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠ https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠

For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠ https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠

Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

Can Bitcoin really work as money? 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with Joro in Bulgaria—a former Big Four auditor who left his career to ride his motorcycle across the country verifying merchants on BTC Map and building a grassroots Bitcoin community. We dive into merchant adoption, Bitcoin as freedom money, and why real-world use matters for the future of the network.Timestamps:Intro [00:00]Joro's Background [1:04]Motorcycle Journey [2:16]Merchant Adoption [5:38]Advice for Starting a Circular Economy [10:34]Bitcoin Education [13:02]Bitcoin Misconceptions [16:44]Two Most Critical Things to Understand [22:41]Great Financial Crisis Red Pill [24:30]Austrian School of Economics [27:31]How Has Bitcoin Changed You? [30:50]Individual Human Action [38:43]Bitcoin Adoption in Bulgaria [41:35]GET IN TOUCHJoro's Website: https://www.blindspotbg.com/Joro on X: https://x.com/joro21bgKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: [email protected] out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySupport the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

In this episode, Scott Dedels breaks down the ‘time value of Bitcoin’ and why our current system quietly steals the most precious asset we have: time. We explore how Bitcoin reframes money, freedom, and optimism for the future—revealing why sound money could change not just your wealth, but your life.

Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

Why Bitcoin Inspires Optimism? [00:50]

What Most Don't Understand About Time [6:57]

Deciding What to Spend TIME On [13:00]

How is the Future of Work Changing? [19:31]

Bitcoiners' Role in Building the Future [24:53]

Building Block Rewards [27:21]

The Unfathomable Scarcity of Bitcoin [39:50]

Will an Attack on Bitcoin Come? [47:28]

Downfall of the West [53:46]

What Makes Information "Dangerous?" [1:00:51]

Contagious Ideas [1:09:47]

What Next for Scott [1:16:36]

Advice for a Big Project [1:19:46]

BUY EARTHY Energy [1:24:14]

Links:

A Golden Age of Reason Talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMVi4oiQQLI&t=8s

Scott x Ben Podcast on Tartaria:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTRSUN_xwc

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Scott on X: https://x.com/lanternbitcoin

Scott on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockRewards

Scott's Personal Website: https://lanternbitcoin.com/

 Block Rewards Website: https://blockrewards.ca/

 Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber

 Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com

 Kyle on Nostr: [email protected]

 Donate via the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney

Support the POD!

Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)

15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)

10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq(code: KYLE10)

Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819

Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL

Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod

If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠

For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠

Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

In this episode, I sit down with Angel in his hometown village in Bulgaria to explore his journey from city life in Sofia to building a life rooted in family, freedom, and Bitcoin. Angel shares how he and his father first got orange-pilled, their early mining experiments, and how he now uses solar energy to mine Bitcoin right from his backyard. We discuss why community matters, what it really means to be “early,” and how Bitcoin offers both financial sovereignty and practical freedom. This conversation is a powerful personal story and includes actionable insights into the future of money and energy.TimestampsIntro [00:00]Angel's Bitcoin Story [1:16]Questions to Answer about Bitcoin [8:16]Bear Market Challenges [17:09]Building a Bitcoin Network [20:40]The Problem with Money [24:02]Bitcoin Mining [28:44]Are You LATE to Bitcoin? [31:15]Try EARTHY ENERGY [33:26]Angel's Solar Mining Setup [33:59]When Does it Make Sense? [39:42]Adding a Battery to the System [43:23]Living a Sovereign Life [44:34]GET IN TOUCHAngel on X: https://x.com/thebtcgatewayKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: [email protected] out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySUPPORT THE POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

In this episode, Plamen Andonov shares his journey from a curious skeptic to one of Bulgaria’s most recognized Bitcoin educators. He opens up about surviving brutal crashes, fighting crypto scams, and building a grassroots Bitcoin movement through meetups, conferences, and online content. The conversation dives deep into why it’s still not too late to benefit from Bitcoin, the lessons from past market cycles, and how emerging tech like AI and robotics will reshape the economy. Whether you’re a veteran holder or just starting your research, this episode is filled with timeless insights on navigating the next decade of Bitcoin.Timestamps: Intro [00:00]What Makes a Good Communicator of Bitcoin? [00:46]Rothschild's on the Banking System [3:51]Why Life Experience is Crucial [9:30]What Clicked for Plamen [11:24]Meeting the Scammers [16:15]Plamen's YouTube Channel [20:00]Plamen's Motivation for Content Creation [24:13]How Has the Mission Changed? [25:33]Advice For Those Who "Missed the Train" [37:27]The LAST Chance to Get 1 Bitcoin [47:23]The End of the Road for Bitcoin [59:14]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [1:01:53]Biggest Threats to Bitcoin [1:02:25]Spam on the Timechain [1:22:17]Avoiding the Scam Opportunities [1:34:10]Orange Pilling for Plebs is Over [1:57:52]Handing off the Conference to Ivan [2:07:37]GET IN TOUCHPlamen on X: https://x.com/Plamen__AndonovPlamen on YouTube:    / @plamenandonov  Plamen's Udemy Courses: https://www.udemy.com/user/plamen-and...Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: [email protected] out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEAR... ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube:    / @wearesatoshipod  If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

In this episode, Lance Nelson shares his journey from the corporate banking world to building a grassroots Bitcoin economy in Bulgaria. We explore why he believes Bitcoin is the only real exit from the looming threat of CBDCs, and how he's using it to empower small businesses through his platform, Ordermoon. Lance dives into the challenges of digital nomad banking, the importance of financial sovereignty, and what it really means to “build on Bitcoin.”Intro and Lance's Digital Nomad Talk [00:00]Why Are People Oblivious? [3:47]What is at Stake? [7:18]The Right to Transact [12:42]What is Ordermoon? [17:06]Profit as a Motivator [21:11]Banking Career Insights [27:18]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [30:44]How is Bitcoin Changing Lives? [31:16]Moving to Bulgaria [34:47]Ordermoon Origin Story [38:12]Trojan Horse Bitcoin Adoption [47:04]Bitcoin Becoming Mainstream [52:09]Why is NOW the Time for Bitcoin? [57:56]Advice for Bitcoin Builders [1:03:01]GET IN TOUCHLance on Nostr: [email protected] Website: https://ordermoon.com/Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: [email protected] out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvBuy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHIStream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube:    / @wearesatoshipod  If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

Josh Swift has a story that will blow your mind. After buying bitcoin in 2010 and forgetting about it, he found himself in a bad place. Mentally, physically, financially... he was struggling. Until he remembered that he put the bitcoin on a hard drive and left it in his mom's shed. Josh's story is a testament to bitcoin's power to literally save lives, and a teaching moment for others thinking about taking self custody. Josh is now rebuilding his life, working out of Strategy Hub, investing in bitcoin businesses and continuing his open source work as a software developer. Also in this episode is Joshua Groth. Joshua is an adventure athlete, commercial pilot, and Bitcoin educator. In 2019, driven by concerns over individual freedoms, he deepened his study of economics and history leading him back to Bitcoin. With a background in risk management and commercial aviation, Joshua founded NovaSapien and has applied his skills to developing best practices for using and securing bitcoin. Focusing on self-custody education and wallet recovery, it is Joshua’s dream to see NovaSapien help make Bitcoin accessible worldwide.Timestamps:Intro with Joshua Groth [00:00]Assessing Risk in Sport and Self Custody [4:20]Bitcoin OG RECOVERS Lost Coins [9:44]Porcfest and Finding Your People [15:08]Joshua's POV on the Story [20:02]Would you have sold? [23:42]Kyle's First Bitcoin Transaction [31:21]Self Custody Considerations [34:14]Multi-sig and Multi-jurisdiction [39:54]Bitcoin Custody with the Future in Mind [47:55]Power of Timelocking [50:52]Notifications though BitVault [54:02]Why "Novasapien?" [57:40]Meeting People Where They're At [1:04:06]Closing and Keep in Touch [1:06:16]GET IN TOUCHJosh on X: https://x.com/secsovereignJosh's Website: https://secsov.comNovaSapien on X: https://x.com/NovaSapienBTCHike/Climb/Fly Website: https://hikeclimbfly.com/BitVault: https://Bitvault.svKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: [email protected] out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvStream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube:    / @wearesatoshipod  If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

Pierre Corbin is the Founder of Flash and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Film Fest. In this episode we talk entrepreneurship, bitcoin and the research he's done on the global banking system. Timestamps:Intro to Pierre [00:00]Becoming a Bitcoin Builder [3:33]What is Flash? Who is it for? [14:59]Value for Value Content Creation [18:08]Flash Deep Dive [20:18]Central African Republic [27:04]Purpose Behind Flash [33:41]Bullish on Nostr? [38:15]Aligned Incentives [44:27]Closing Remarks [47:57]GET IN TOUCHPierre on X: https://x.com/CierrePorbinBitcoin Film Fest (Warsaw): https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: [email protected] out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvStream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube:    / @wearesatoshipod  If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠ For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠ Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]

Jesse Shrader is the founder and CEO of Amboss, a lightning infrastructure provider on a mission to scale bitcoin payments to the world. Jesse also makes a big announcement about a new service Amboss just launched.

In this episode we discuss:

Intro to Jesse [00:00]

MoE vs. SoV Debate [0:37]

Vision for Amboss [2:01]

Lightning Network FUD [4:01]

How the Lightning Market Works [8:20]

BIG Amboss Announcement [11:47]

Leading Bitcoin Adoption [14:55]

TRY EARTHY ENERGY [16:14]

Bitcoin Education Factor [16:47]

Long-term differentiation [19:01]

Advice for Builders [22:42]

Amboss Business Model [24:16]

Creativity and Empathy as a Leader [29:11]

Founder Relationships [33:51]

Amboss Roadmap [35:39]

Bitcoin Treasury Process [37:50]

Bitcoin Regulations [41:27]

Get in touch with Jesse [46:43]

Closing Remarks from Kyle [49:32]

GET IN TOUCH

Jesse on X: https://x.com/Jestopher_BTC

Jesse on Nostr: [email protected]

Follow Amboss on Nostr: amboss.space

AMBOSS WEBSITE: amboss.space

Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber

Kyle on Nostr: [email protected]

Check out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney

Support the POD!

15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv

Stream sats on Fountain: ⁠https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL

Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod

If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: ⁠https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2⁠

For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: ⁠https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH⁠

Send me an email with feedback/questions: [email protected]