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Swan Signal Live brings you interviews, news, analysis, and commentary on Bitcoin, macro, finance, and how Bitcoin is the foundation for a brighter future for us all.

Trade War Panic!

In this episode, the Swan team dives into the week’s tumultuous markets, triggered by escalating tariff tensions between the US and China. With sweeping tariff announcements initially roiling equities, a sudden pivot by the administration briefly stabilized stock prices—yet concerns remain about stress in market “plumbing,” particularly negative swap spreads and rising bond yields. The discussion highlights how quickly financial conditions can shift, forcing the Federal Reserve’s hand toward pot

Apr 15, • 49:35

Is Bitcoin Decoupling from Stocks?

This week’s Swan Signal Live unpacks a major market anomaly: on a day when the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and gold all dropped sharply, Bitcoin stayed strong—even ticking up. The team explores whether we’re witnessing the early stages of a true decoupling, as more voices from TradFi, including Joe Weisenthal and Larry Fink, acknowledge Bitcoin’s resilience.They also dive into Trump’s new tariff strategy, branded “Liberation Day,” raising questions about trade math, inflation, and how tariffs could play in

Apr 4, • 1:00:10

The Corporate Bitcoin Race is Heating Up!

In this power-packed Swan Signal Live episode, the team unpacks one of the most explosive corporate Bitcoin developments since MicroStrategy: GameStop’s $1.3 billion raise—possibly growing to $1.5B—for “general corporate purposes”… and potentially Bitcoin.Ben Workman breaks down why this move makes strategic sense and how GameStop could become the second-largest public holder of BTC, right behind MicroStrategy. The crew explores what this means for corporate adoption, meme stock mania colliding

Mar 28, • 1:02:08

Market Underpricing Phenomenal Bitcoin Fundamentals

In this high-energy episode of Swan Signal Live, the team dives into an action-packed week of Bitcoin and macro news. Steven kicks things off celebrating a hard-fought victory in Bitcoin Bugle’s “March Maxi Madness,” but the real meat of the show comes with analysis of the Fed’s dovish tone, Trump’s tariff plans, and growing signals of U.S. Bitcoin accumulation.Key Topics Covered:Fed Meeting Recap: John Haar lays out the Fed’s latest economic projections, highlighting Powell’s repeated emphasis

Mar 22, • 50:42

Historic: Unites States Creates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with Lyn Alden and Ben Werkman

In a historic moment for Bitcoin, Swan Signal Live brought together Lynn Alden, Ben Workman, and the Swan team to break down the U.S. government's newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The conversation highlighted the White House executive order, which cements Bitcoin—not crypto—as a strategic asset.Key Takeaways:Bitcoin Stockpile: The U.S. government will stop selling confiscated Bitcoin and maintain its holdings, signaling Bitcoin’s increasing importance in national reserves.Bitco

Mar 8, • 1:03:08

How to Survive a Bitcoin Crash

The crew tackled Bitcoin’s recent dip to 78k. They opened with a cheerful nod to the dip as a “soul-cleansing” buying opportunity, reflecting their seasoned perspective after years of volatility, including the 2020 COVID crash that birthed the show. They emphasized that Bitcoin’s long-term thesis remains unshaken despite the 20-25% drop from its 108k peak, aligning it with broader market pullbacks in stocks like Nvidia and Tesla. Vijay Boyapati’s insights framed the dip as typical bull market ch

Feb 28, • 1:04:06

Is the Bitcoin Price Being Suppressed?

The crew kicks off with playful jabs about a recent game, musing if Canada could become the 51st U.S. state for its hockey flair and tariff-free maple syrup. The conversation swiftly pivots to Bitcoin, where the crew dives into market trends, spotlighting a chart from analyst Tur Demeester showing Bitcoin’s four-year holding pattern against gold, primed for an "epic" rally. They debate gold’s role as Bitcoin’s closest cousin, its price trends, and a potential Fort Knox audit hyped by Trump and M

Feb 22, • 1:11:53

The Nation State Bitcoin Arms Race Begins!

Swan Signal Live covered major Bitcoin developments, headlined by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund disclosing a $437M Bitcoin ETF position and Wisconsin's pension fund investing $321M in Bitcoin ETFs. State Street and Citibank announced plans to launch crypto custody services, marking another step in Bitcoin's institutional integration. The hosts discussed the mempool clearing for the first time in two years, suggesting Bitcoin's current primary use as a store of value rather than a payment sys

Feb 15, • 1:17:48

SBR Update | Sovreign Wealth Funds | USD Prospects

In this episode of Swan Signal Live, the hosts discuss recent developments in the Bitcoin space. They analyze David Sachs' press conference regarding the potential U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, noting his repeated use of "Bitcoin reserve" rather than "digital assets." The conversation shifts to Trump's economic vision, including plans for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund modeled after Norway's approach. They explore how Norway has leveraged its natural resources and now has indirect Bitcoin exposu

Feb 7, • 1:04:49

Market Moves | Executive Order | Banking Changes

The latest Swan Signal Live episode covered major developments in Bitcoin and markets, including Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, which caused some market volatility but saw quick recovery. A significant focus was Trump's executive order on digital assets, which prohibited CBDCs, protected individual rights to participate in blockchain networks, and proposed a national digital asset stockpile. The hosts discussed positive regulatory developments including Powell's comments on ba

Jan 31, • 1:02:09

Are You Prepared for the HUGE Week Ahead in Bitcoin?

The latest episode of Swan Signal Live recapped a busy week for the Swan team, including a successful event in New York featuring Bitcoin thought leaders like Lynn Alden and Tad Smith. The crew discussed Bitcoin’s strong price movement alongside equities, driven by cooling inflation data and expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. They explored the potential impact of regulatory changes, such as the repeal of SAB 121, on corporate Bitcoin adoption and how broader financial trends could

Jan 19, • 57:57

Market Crash? | Origin of Fed Target | Inflation vs Deflation

In this episode of Swan Signal Live, the crew dives into topics shaping Bitcoin and the broader economy. They reflect on the anniversary of Bitcoin's first transaction between Satoshi and Hal Finney, celebrating Bitcoin's transformative history. Discussions explore the macroeconomic impact of inflation targets, fiscal dominance, and shifting Federal Reserve policies, highlighting Bitcoin’s role as a hedge in an increasingly uncertain financial landscape. The crew also examines Bitcoin ETFs’ expl

Jan 11, • 51:38

Bitcoin set for a MASSIVE year

In this Swan Signal Live episode, the crew reflected on 2024 and took some shots at predicting 2025. They broke down Bitcoin's killer performance - up 121% in 2024, crushing most other assets. The guys dug into a photo of Eric Trump with Michael Saylor at Mar-a-Lago, suggesting the Trump family is seriously warming up to Bitcoin. They debated odds of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under a potential Trump administration, throwing out 40-80% probability estimates. The crew's 2025 price predictio

Jan 3, • 1:09:12

Market Pullback | Nation-State Adoption | Defense Technology

In this Swan Signal Live episode, the panel discussed Bitcoin's price pullback from $107k to $97k following Fed comments, viewing it as a normal bull market correction. They explored rumors of the UAE accumulating over 300,000 BTC ahead of potential US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcements, suggesting more nations may follow. The conversation covered evolving military technology and Bitcoin's role in future conflicts, noting a shift toward autonomous and cyber warfare. The hosts debated the fu

Dec 20, 2024 • 1:02:05

Bitcoin Takes the Global Stage

The crew discussed major shifts happening in Bitcoin adoption and policy. They highlighted former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo's compelling case for Bitcoin as digital gold, noting his observation that while banks have failed, the internet remains undefeated. Much of the conversation focused on the potential U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, with Eric Trump's recent speech reinforcing his father's commitment to making it happen – and other countries and states following suit. The political landsc

Dec 13, 2024 • 1:05:53

$100k | Price predictions | Bitcoin on the global stage | Converts

In a recent Bitcoin podcast discussion, the crew analyzed Bitcoin's milestone of reaching $100,000, highlighted by supportive statements from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Putin, and Trump within 24 hours. Powell's comparison of Bitcoin to gold rather than the dollar was seen as a significant shift in institutional recognition. The crew examined MicroStrategy's convertible bond strategy, now being replicated by other companies, while raising concerns about potential risks for late adopters attem

Dec 6, 2024 • 1:08:09

$100k Incoming! | Bitcoin Strategic Reserve | Trump Admin Picks | Microstrtegy Miracle

Join the Swan Bitcoin team as they discuss Bitcoin nearing $100,000 and its broader implications. They delve into MicroStrategy's gains under Michael Saylor, Bitcoin's potential to address economic inequality, and its role as a global store of value. The hosts reflect on Bitcoin's mission to create systemic change, institutional interest in Bitcoin treasury strategies, and the idea of a US Bitcoin reserve. This episode captures a pivotal moment in Bitcoin’s journey while offering insights into i

Nov 22, 2024 • 1:08:09

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve | Pro-Bitcoin DC | Market Dynamics

Brady, Brandon, John, and Steven discuss a potential Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation, implications of Political appointments and a Bitcoin-friendly administration, and Bitcoin price action and market dynamics. Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your

Nov 16, 2024 • 1:10:07

Is This the Start of a Super Cycle?

This Swan Signal podcast discussed major Bitcoin developments following Trump's election win. Key points included:Bitcoin hitting new all-time highs around $77,000Discussion of potential "super cycle" with $800k-850k price targetsAnalysis of Trump administration's likely pro-Bitcoin policies, including a Strategic Bitcoin ReserveSignificance of the Lummis bill and possibility of US government Bitcoin purchasesRecord inflows into Bitcoin ETFs post-electionDiscussion of Fed policy and potential ne

Nov 9, 2024 • 57:15

Historic Day for Bitcoin

In this Swan Signal Live episode, the hosts discussed the historic implications of Trump's election victory for Bitcoin. They highlighted how Elizabeth Warren's "war on crypto" has effectively ended, with pro-crypto candidates winning across Congress. The hosts emphasized Trump's promises, including creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve and freeing Ross Ulbricht. The second half featured the creators of Tuttle Twins, discussing their Bitcoin-focused educational cartoon episodes, including their l

Nov 6, 2024 • 57:24

Lawrence Lepard: Bitcoin at the Ballot Box - Debt Crisis - Future of the Dollar

In this Swan Signal Live episode, Lawrence Lepard joined Brady and John to discuss Bitcoin in politics ahead of Election Day. They reviewed how Bitcoin entered mainstream political discourse in 2024, including Trump's promises at the Nashville Bitcoin conference and bipartisan support for crypto legislation. The conversation focused heavily on America's dire fiscal situation, with Lepard expressing concern about unsustainable debt levels and potential currency crisis. They discussed how the curr

Nov 4, 2024 • 1:00:12

Gigachad's $42B - $MSTR flips $COIN - Florida loves the corn

In this episode of Swan Signal Live, hosts Brady Swenson and John Harr discuss various Bitcoin-related topics with guests Steven Lubka and Isaiah Douglas from Swan Bitcoin. The crew talks MicroStrategy's plan to raise $42 billion to buy more Bitcoin, the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on Bitcoin's price, and the Florida CFO's push for a state Bitcoin reserve. They also compare MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase's and discuss Goldman Sachs' research on gold and its r

Nov 1, 2024 • 1:04:59

Envisioning the Future of Bitcoin with Eric Yakes & Allen Farrington | EP 165

Sam sits down with Bitcoin authors Eric Yakes and Allen Farrington, to chat about the current and future outlook of Bitcoin and venture investing in the space.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Eric: https://x.com/ericyakesConnect with Allen: https://x.com/allenf312Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:00:28 “Marathon Digital Holdings”00:00:50 “Cloaked Wireless”00:01:16 Introducing Allen and Eric00:02:45 BTC Prague Recap00:03:45 Bitcoin Venture Investing00:10:24

Jul 17, 2024 • 59:51

Has the Bitcoin Bull Market Even Started Yet? Brady Swenson & Vijay Boyapati | EP 164

Sam, Vijay, and Brady review all the events of Q2 2024, discuss where we are in this bull cycle, and make predictions on where we may be headed next quarter and beyond.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Brady: https://x.com/CitizenBitcoinConnect with Vijay: https://x.com/real_vijayTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:06 “Cloaked Wireless”00:01:30 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival”00:02:10 Introducing Vijay Boyapati and Sam Callahan00:02:38 Game Theory in American Politic

Jul 10, 2024 • 58:09

How Bitcoin Defends Human Rights with Christian Keroles | EP 163

Sam sits down with Christian Keroles of the Human Rights Foundation to discuss Bitcoin as a tool of empowerment and freedom, funding open-source development, and why nobody is bullish enough on Bitcoin. Timestamps:00:00:00 "Swan Signal" Intro00:00:25 “Cloaked Wireless”00:00:56 “Marathon Digital”00:01:29 Introducing CK00:01:56 Transition from Bitcoin Magazine to Human Rights Foundation00:04:54 Financial Freedom Report: Stories of Bitcoin Use for Freedom00:08:34 Funding Bitcoin Development at Huma

Jul 5, 2024 • 46:43

Resistance Money: a Philosophical Case for Bitcoin | EP 162

Sam is joined by Andrew M. Bailey, co-author of “Resistance Money,” and Steven Lubka, Managing Director of Swan Private, to discuss how Bitcoin empowers individuals to resist authoritarians, inflation, surveillance, and financial exclusion.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Steven: https://x.com/DzambhalaHODLConnect with Andrew: https://x.com/resistancemoneyTimestamps:00:00:20 “Cloaked Wireless”00:00:53 “Marathon Digital”00:01:18 Introducing Andrew and Steven00:02:28 “Jo

Jun 27, 2024 • 57:40

Global Bitcoin Education with BTC Sessions | EP 161

Sam sits down with BTC Sessions for an in-depth conversation about the latest innovations happening in Bitcoin. They also discuss traveling the world to spread Bitcoin adoption, how to start a career in Bitcoin, and the importance of self-custody.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with BTC Sessions: https://x.com/BTCsessionsTimestamps:00:00:00 “Cloaked Wireless”00:01:05 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival”00:01:27 Introducing BTC Sessions00:02:05 Standout Moments from “Bitcoin Prague”0

Jun 20, 2024 • 52:31

The Bitcoin & Energy Revolution with Harry Sudock | EP 160

Sam sits down with Harry Sudock, CSO of GRIID Infrastructure and a Partner at Bitcoin Park to discuss why Bitcoin's energy use is absolutely essential, whether Bitcoin miners are net sellers or buyers today, and how Bitcoin mining as a technology is primed to revolutionize the energy industry globally.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Harry: https://x.com/harry_sudockTimestamps:00:00:00 "Marathon Digital Holdings"00:00:44 "Cloaked Wireless"00:01:12 Introducing Harry Sud

Jun 13, 2024 • 52:45

Bitcoin & the Winner-Take-All Game with Rapha Zagury | EP 159

Sam sits down with Swan CIO Rapha Zagury, to discuss the recent regulatory, political and institutional focus on Bitcoin, the risk and volatility profile of Bitcoin vs Bonds, and how the game theory of Bitcoin is playing out before our very eyes.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Rapha: https://x.com/alphaazetaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Swan $10k00:01:43 - Shift in Sentiment in Washington, DC00:02:16 - Governments Changing Their Tune on Bitcoin00:03:08 - Bitcoin and Politics:

Jun 5, 2024 • 59:40

Financial Independence & Bitcoin with Trey Sellers | EP 158

Sam sits down with Unchained's Trey Sellers to discuss Bitcoin and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, the current state of Bitcoin custody, and where he thinks we are in the cycle.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Trey: https://x.com/ts_hodlTimestamps:00:00:00 “Marathon Digital Holdings” Ad Read00:00:57 Swan $10k00:01:18 Get Tickets to the “Pacific Bitcoin Festival”00:01:50 Introducing Trey Sellers00:02:16 Banker Turned Bitcoiner: How Trey Found B

May 29, 2024 • 1:02:09

The Global Monetary Rebellion with Guy Swann | EP 157

Sam sits down with Bitcoin legend Guy Swann to discuss the lies in money hoarding, the negative effects inflation has on society and why we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Guy: https://x.com/TheGuySwannTimestamps:00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Festival00:01:21 Swan $10k No Fees00:01:45 Introducing “Guy Swann”00:02:10 Bitcoin and A.I.00:12:41 “Architecture of the Internet”00:23:19 Competition and Free Speech00:26:55 The Future of Decentralized Too

May 23, 2024 • 1:10:48

Bitcoin Regulation & Enforcement Action with Zack Shapiro | EP 156

Sam sits down with Zack Shapiro, Managing Partner of the law firm Rains LLP and Legal Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute to discuss all of the regulatory developments occurring in the broader cryptocurrency space including the recent enforcement actions against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet and what they could mean for the Bitcoin ecosystem moving forward.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Zack: https://twitter.com/zackbshapiroTimestamps:00:00:00 - Pacific Bitcoin

May 16, 2024 • 1:20:08

Global Currency Crisis & Bitcoin with James Lavish | EP 155

Sam sits down with James Lavish for a wide-ranging macro discussion where they touch on the ramifications of the ongoing collapse of the Japanese yen, whether the latest Treasury auctions are signalling trouble or not, and what exactly the Treasury buyback program is and what Yellen hopes to accomplish with it.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with James: https://twitter.com/jameslavishTimestamps:0:00 - 0:39 - Marathon Digital Holdings0:39 - 1:04 - Pacific Bitcoin Festival1:

May 9, 2024 • 57:39

Joining the Bitcoin Revolution with Quoth the Raven | EP 154

Sam sits down with Chris from Quoth the Raven to discuss his recent reversal on Bitcoin, the Bitcoin vs Gold debate, intrinsic value, Bitcoin as a peoples revolution against an unjust system and the uncharted territory we find ourselves in economically.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Quoth: https://twitter.com/QTRResearchTimestamps:00:00:00 - "Swan Signal Live" Intro00:01:44 - Reversal on Bitcoin00:05:13 - Gold vs Bitcoin Community Reactions00:14:10 - Intrinsic Value

May 2, 2024 • 1:22:29

Leveling Up with Bitcoin | Knut Svanholm & Matyáš Kuchař | EP 153

Sam sits down with Matyáš Kuchař and Knut Svanholm to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Europe, why we're already living through hyperbitcoinization, and why the European Bitcoin community is primed to "level up."Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Knut: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholmConnect with Matyas: https://twitter.com/Matyas44Cook00:00:03 - Intro00:00:17 - Marathon Digital Holdings00:00:47 - Pacific Bitcoin Festival00:01:17 - Intro Knut and Matyas00:02:40 - Bitcoin Grow

Apr 25, 2024 • 59:49

The Emergence of Bitcoin as a Superior Money with Chris Kuiper | EP 152

Sam sits down with Chris Kuiper, Director of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, to discuss Bitcoin's emergence as an institutional-grade asset, the merits of Proof of Work, the economics of the Bitcoin halving, the different channels to gain Bitcoin exposure, and how he envisions Bitcoin may mature in the future.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Chris: https://twitter.com/ChrisJKuiperTime Stamps:0:00 - 1:02 - Pacific Bitcoin Ad1:02 - 2:03 - Intro2:03 - 4:58 - Bitcoin

Apr 18, 2024 • 59:19

The State of the Bitcoin Bull Market with Vijay Boyapati & Brady Swenson | EP 151

Sam, Vijay, and Brady recap the most important macro events of Q1 2024, the current state of the Bitcoin bull market, the upcoming halving, and the rapidly developing Bitcoin ETF market.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Vijay: https://twitter.com/real_vijayConnect with Brady: https://twitter.com/CitizenBitcoin00:00:00 - 00:00:36 - Orange Pilling & Swan Onboarding Announcement00:00:36 - 00:03:01 - Pacific Bitcoin Festival 202400:03:01 - 00:04:11 - Introducing Sam & Vijay

Apr 14, 2024 • 1:16:21

Bitcoin & Sticky Inflation with Luke Gromen | EP 150

Sam sits down with Luke Gromen to discuss current dollar dynamics, potential drivers of persistent inflation, and the bullish case for Bitcoin and gold.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Luke: https://twitter.com/LukeGromen00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:00:32 “Marathon” ad read00:00:58 “Pacific Bitcoin” ad read00:01:17 Introducing Luke Gromen00:01:52 How the Macro-Economic Landscape has Changed Over the Past 2 Years00:03:36 “The Great Power War”00:12:50 Infrastructu

Apr 4, 2024 • 59:14

Bitcoin's Shining Moment with Larry Lepard | EP 149

Sam sits down with Larry Lepard to talk about the unsustainable nature of government spending, the inflationary backdrop, institutional Bitcoin adoption, Bitcoin vs. gold, and the $34.6 trillion debt elephant in the room.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:00:35 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival”00:01:45 Introducing Larry Lepard00:02:06 How Society is Waking Up To The Global Debt Problem00:05:57 “Debt is the Risk Everyone is Not Seeing Anymore”00:07:50 Jerome Powell’s Latest Comments on the E

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:02:47

A New Era in Bitcoin Mining with Matt Williams & Colin Harper | EP 148

Luxor’s Matt Williams and Colin Harper join Sam Callahan for an in-depth discussion on the impact that the Bitcoin halving will have on miners, how the mining industry will scale over the next decade, and the emerging Bitcoin mining derivatives market.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Colin: https://twitter.com/AsILayHodlingFollow Luxor: https://twitter.com/LuxorTechnologyTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:00:33 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival”00:01:27 Introducing Coli

Mar 22, 2024 • 1:06:56

Dissecting the New Satoshi Emails with Pete Rizzo | EP 147

Sam sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Editor Pete Rizzo to dissect the newly released Satoshi emails as well as discuss the ongoing trial of COPA vs Craig Wright, the current state of the market through a historical lens and Bitcoin's value proposition as an apolitical money.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Pete: https://twitter.com/pete_rizzo_Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:08 “Marathon Digital Holdings” Promo00:01:33 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival” Promo00:02:0

Mar 15, 2024 • 1:02:14

Bitcoin ETF Frenzy with James Seyffart | EP 146

James Seyffart, ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence joins Sam Callahan for an in-depth discussion on the massive success of the launch of the Bitcoin ETF’s. They discuss how the ETF’s operate with purchasing Bitcoin, settlement time, and inflows, and how traditional finance is opening up to Bitcoin as an asset.Connect with Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with James Seyffart: https://twitter.com/JSeyffTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:37 Introducing James Sey

Feb 29, 2024 • 58:10

Bitcoin's Political Era with Lee Bratcher | EP 145

On this episode Sam sits down with President of the Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher to discuss the EIA's mandatory survey on miners, Bitcoin emerging as a political talking point, and how Bitcoin mining is impacting the electrical grid in Texas.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Lee: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcherTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:35 Introducing “Lee Bratcher”00:02:37 “Texas Blockchain Council”00:04:04 Politicians Understanding Bit

Feb 22, 2024 • 44:49

Prepare for the Halving with Bob Burnett and Rapha Zagury | EP 144

Sam is joined by Head of Swan Mining, Rapha Zagury and CEO of Barefoot Mining, Bob Burnett for an in-depth conversation on the Bitcoin mining industry. They discuss Swan’s bold mining initiative, the differences in the various mining pools/operators, and how the upcoming halving will affect the industry as a whole. Connect with:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahRapha Zagury: https://twitter.com/alphaazetaBob Burnett: https://twitter.com/boomer_btcTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” I

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:19:35

The Bitcoin Boom with Tuur Demeester | EP 143

Sam sits down with long time Bitcoin advocate, writer and speaker Tuur Demeester, to discuss ETFs, the upcoming halving, and how to prepare for the impending Bitcoin Boom in 2024 and 2025.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Tuur: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeesterRead Tuur's Work at https://adamantresearch.comTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:23 Introducing Tuur Demeester00:02:30 ”The Bitcoin Boom”00:04:40 Are Headwinds from Selling Pressure Finally Over?00:08:2

Feb 8, 2024 • 55:56

Bitcoin Nation-State Adoption with Samson Mow & André Loja | EP 142

Sam sits down with Samson Mow of Jan3 and André Loja, founder of the F.R.E.E. Madeira initiative to chat about the challenging mission of spreading Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption around the world.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:34 Introducing Samson and André00:02:30 Pro-Bitcoin President of Madeira’s Recent Troubles00:06:39 Bitcoin is an “Independent Movement”00:08:44 Madeira’s Financial Status that allows for Economic Freedoms00:11:48 “Creating Initiatives that Align with Bitcoin”

Feb 1, 2024 • 55:42

Bitcoin Venture Capital Outlook in 2024 with Andi Pitt | EP 141

Sam sits down with Andi Pitt from Ego Death Capital to hear more about the world of Bitcoin venture capital, her general thoughts on the current investing landscape, and about what sectors of the Bitcoin ecosystem excites her the most in 2024.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:10 Introducing “Andi Pitt”00:01:51 “Focusing on Bitcoin” - Investing in Bitcoin Only Companies00:03:21 Growth Happening in Bitcoin (L2 & L3 Solutions)00:08:04 How the Bitcoin ETF Helps Investment in Bitcoin00:10:

Jan 24, 2024 • 30:27

Bitcoin Mining After the Halving with Fred Thiel | EP 140

Sam sits down with Fred Thiel, CEO at Marathon Digital to talk about the upcoming Bitcoin supply halving, how Marathon is positioning itself to be one of the largest mining companies in the world in 2024, and what the new Bitcoin spot ETFs mean for investors in mining stocks.Connect with Sam:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Fred: https://twitter.com/fgthielTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:39 Introducing “Fred Thiel”00:02:00 Bitcoin ETF & Rotation of Mining Stoc

Jan 19, 2024 • 58:24

Alex Epstein | Bitcoin is Energy Money | EP 139

Sam sits down with Alex Epstein to discuss the potential impact of Bitcoin mining on the energy industry more broadly, explore the crumbling ESG narrative, and break down the common argument that "Bitcoin is bad for the environment."Connect with:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahAlex Epstein: https://twitter.com/AlexEpsteinTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:27 Introducing “Alex Epstein”00:02:24 Shifting Away from ESG00:05:16 What is “ESG”00:08:14 Learning from the Eureopean En

Jan 11, 2024 • 1:02:18

Preston Pysh & Sam Callahan | Bitcoin's 2024 Potential | EP 138

Brady returns to sit down with Sam and Preston as they break down all the important developments in Q4 and look at ahead at what to expect in Bitcoin and the broader financial markets in the New Year.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:03:05 Introducing Preston and Sam00:03:55 “Proof of Keys" Day00:07:37 Importance of Self-Custody00:13:19 “Bitcoin, Not ETF”00:16:05 Risks of Centralized Bitcoin00:21:42 Can Bitcoin’s Price be Suppressed?00:25:50 “HODL” Rate & Banking the Unbanked00:28:5

Jan 4, 2024 • 1:19:12

Alex Gladstein | Argentina's Bitcoin Adoption | EP 137

Sam sits down with CSO of the Human Rights Foundation Alex Gladstein to discuss Argentina and the IMF, Bitcoin adoption during his recent visit to Africa, the HRF’s new CBDC tracker, and more.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:27 Introducing Alex Gladstein00:02:04 Javier Milei & the IMF Playbook00:11:49 Argentina’s Transition to Dollarization00:19:24 Bitcoin & Stablecoin Adoption in Argentina00:21:00 Visting Malawi, Ghana and Kenya00:25:47 Grid-Stability and the Investment in Bitc

Dec 21, 2023 • 59:59

Natalie Brunell & Stephan Livera | Bitcoin Education | EP 136

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with two Bitcoin educators in Natalie Brunell and Stephan Livera. In this conversation, they discuss the new Bitcoin course they collaborated on, how to effectively orange pill your friends and family, and why Bitcoin is "the biggest tent.""Welcome to Bitcoin"A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcomeTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:00

Dec 15, 2023 • 56:25

Dr. Jeff Ross & John Haar | Bitcoin Macro Update | EP 136

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Sam sits down with John Haar and Dr. Jeff Ross to discuss all things macro. They touch on whether or not this could be the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, delve deep into the current state of the housing market, explore inflation vs deflationary pressures, and discuss gold and Bitcoin’s value proposition.Connect with Sam, John, and Dr Ross:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahJohn Haar: https://twitter.com/john_at_swanDr. Jeff Ross: https://twitter.com/V

Dec 7, 2023 • 1:03:52

Fred Thiel | The Future of Bitcoin Mining | EP 135

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sits down with Marathon CEO Fred Thiel to discuss new innovations in Bitcoin mining, how Marathon is expanding its operations globally, why he is bullish on recycling heat from miners, and why he chose to focus his time and efforts on Bitcoin.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:29 Politicians Supporting Bitcoin00:04:22 Positive Sentiment Shift on Bitcoin00:06:19 Grid Stabilization with Bitcoin Mining00:08:33 “Renewable, Off-Grid Energy from a Lan

Nov 29, 2023 • 28:35

Bob Elliott | Wealth Protection in the 2020s | EP 134

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited and Former Investment Committee Member of Bridgewater Associates. They talk about how to preserve your wealth in the 2020’s, current market dynamics, and how a spot Bitcoin ETF could impact Bitcoin moving forward.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:50 Introducing “Bob Elliott” and His Background in Investing00:04:58 Investing Philosophy at “Bridgewater Associates”00:09:16 Are we Entering a New I

Nov 23, 2023 • 1:20:22

Alex Thorn | Bitcoin Supply and Demand Dynamics | EP 133

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sits down with Alex Thorn to discuss Bitcoin supply and demand dynamics, impact of options markets on price movements, estimating potential spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, and regulatory updates.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:19 Introducing “Alex Thorn”00:01:52 Alex’s Bitcoin Journey00:03:25 What Made “Fidelity” More Open to Bitcoin?00:07:15 Why Institutional Adoption is Coming to Bitcoin00:11:37 Maturation Process of Bitcoin00:15:51 How Volatilit

Nov 15, 2023 • 1:12:40

Vijay Boyapati | DCG Fraud, Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval | EP 132

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sits down with Vijay Boyapati to discuss the alleged fraud of DCG, Genesis, and their leaders Barry Silbert and Michael Moro, its impact on the likelihood of GBTC converting to a spot Bitcoin ETF, and major lessons investors can learn from the debacle.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:10 Introducing Vijay Boyapati00:02:53 Daisy-Chain of Fraud: Story of DCG and Genisis00:06:42 History of Barry Silbert, DCG, and Gemini00:13:30 Risks of Leverage: Where

Nov 10, 2023 • 1:10:14

Adam Back | The Future of Bitcoin | EP 131

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam welcomed to the show CEO of Blockstream Dr. Adam Back to discuss why he's bullish on Bitcoin before the halving, Blockstream and Swan's custody partnership, the launch of Blockstream's BASIC Note, and Blockstream's Greenlight Lightning solution.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:30 Introducing Adam Back00:01:46 Reflecting on the “Bitcoin Whitepaper” Turning 15 Years Old00:03:27 Institutional Adoption00:05:27 Why is Self-Custody Important?00:08:20 “Os

Nov 2, 2023 • 1:01:20

David Puell & Checkmate | Data-Driven Bitcoin Analysis | EP 130

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam dug deep into the world of on-chain analysis with James Check and David Puell, exploring their new framework called Cointime Economics, and looking at trends on-chain that may signal a new bull market could be imminent."Cointime Economics: A New Framework for Bitcoin on-chain Analysis"https://20368641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20368641/Cointime%20Economics%20%5BDIGITAL%20SINGLE%5D.pdf00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:05 Introducing Checkmate and Dav

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:06:12

Preston Pysh & Andy Edstrom | Bitcoin Q4 Macro Update | EP 129

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam was joined by Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom for another edition of their popular quarterly macro update. Listen to their thoughts around the exploding debt levels, spot Bitcoin ETFs, the impacts of rising oil in the midst of rising geopolitical uncertainty, and hear their predictions for the coming quarter.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:03:18 Yellen says, “U.S. Can Fund Two Wars”00:08:28 What’s the Bond Market Saying?00:12:30 Whats Causing the Spike

Oct 19, 2023 • 1:10:42

Parker Lewis | Merchant Bitcoin Adoption | EP 128

Sam sits down with Parker to discuss the problems with payments, merchant adoption of Bitcoin, and why a price system is the ultimate end game for Bitcoin adoption.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:34 Focusing on Bitcoin Payments with “Zaprite”00:07:11 Why Bitcoin is Not a Hedge00:11:31 Has Bitcoin Already Won?00:15:27 Why Does Society Converge on One Money?00:21:09 Defining, “Price,” and How the World Chose the Dollar00:24:28 How Will Bitcoin Become the Dominant Medium of Exchange?00

Oct 14, 2023 • 1:14:52

Mark Moss | The Bitcoin Revolution | EP 127

Sam sits down with Mark to discuss the current challengers to the US dollar, the conundrum facing central banks, and how Bitcoin is a technological revolution.Connect with Sam, and Mark:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahMark Moss: https://twitter.com/1MarkMossTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:59 Chase Bank Banning Crypto Asset Transactions00:06:40 “Commercial-Bank” Coins00:10:10 Response from Regulators when Banks Fail00:13:20 Ways the “Fed” has Changed Since 200800:20:25 Lon

Sep 28, 2023 • 59:23

Neil Howe & Brandon Quittem | Bitcoin in The Fourth Turning | EP 126

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Authors Neil Howe and Brandon Quittem to discuss his new book "The Fourth Turning Is Here", how Bitcoin represents a new type of institution, and whether or not Bitcoin can help the world emerge successfully from this time of chaos and change.Connect with:Brandon Quittem: https://twitter.com/BquittemNeil Howe: https://twitter.com/HoweGenerationTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:10 Introducing Neil Howe and Brandon Quittem00:02:01 What i

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:31:16

Tone Vays & Dr. Jeff Ross | Liquidity, Bitcoin, Inflation | EP 126

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Tone Vays and Jeff Ross to discuss the current liquidity picture, bullish and bearish catalysts, and where we are in the Bitcoin cycle. Connect with Sam, Jeff and Tone:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahDr. Jeff Ross: https://twitter.com/VailshireCapTone Vays: https://twitter.com/ToneVaysTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:04 Introducing Dr.Jeff and Tone Vays00:02:36 “Crab Market?”00:05:20 Navigating Markets as a Trader00:07:58 B

Sep 14, 2023 • 51:11

Lyn Alden | How Bitcoin Fixes "Broken Money" | EP 125

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam welcomed back Lyn Alden to discuss the release of her new book "Broken Money." We explored how technological breakthroughs led to the fall of gold and rise of fiat, why Bitcoin has the ability to bring back sound money principles to the digital era, and why Bitcoin and AI may be a match made in heaven.Connect with Sam and Lyn:Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahLyn: twitter.com/LynAldenContactTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:00:53 Introducing Lyn Alden0

Sep 7, 2023 • 58:52

Peter St Onge | Bitcoin & The Economic Bubble | EP 124

Sam Callahan speaks with Peter St Onge. He makes daily videos on Economics and Freedom. He is an Economist at the Heritage Foundation a Fellow at the Mises Institute and a former MBA professor. Connect with:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahPeter St Onge: https://twitter.com/profstongeTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:19 Introducing Peter00:02:29 Becoming Apart of the “Mises Institute”00:05:27 Being Introduced to Austrian Economics00:09:04 Learning and Educating Others about

Aug 31, 2023 • 1:02:11

Joe Consorti & TXMC | Global Recession Imminent? | EP 123

Joe Consorti and TXMC join Sam Callahan for an in-depth conversation about the latest Bitcoin volatility, the possibility of Binance contributing to this Bitcoin sell off, a quick overview of the macroeconomy, and what’s happening in the U.S. Treasury market. They also discuss how inflation effects society and the importance of hard money and savingsConnect with:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahJoe Consorti: https://twitter.com/JoeConsortiTXMC: https://twitter.com/TXMCtradesTimestamps:

Aug 24, 2023 • 50:49

Jimmy Song & Anita Posch | Swan Signal Live | EP 122

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam Callahan speaks with Jimmy Song and Anita Posch about how Bitcoin enforces human rights, and inflation dynamics in Argentina, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon. Also we cover Jimmy's new upcoming book, Anita's Bitcoin education website, and discuss how Bitcoin is winning across the globe. Connect with: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Jimmy: https://twitter.com/jimmysong Anita: https://twitter.com/AnitaPosch Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:23 Introducing

Aug 17, 2023 • 59:57

Lawrence Lepard & James Lavish | Swan Signal Live | EP 121

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam Callahan speaks with Lawrence Lepard and James Lavish about the current state of the U.S. economy, a six-month outlook on the market and why the debt burden has them optimistic about Bitcoin. Connect with: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Lawrence: https://twitter.com/LawrenceLepard James: https://twitter.com/jameslavish Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:01:29 America’s Parabolic Debt-Burden 00:05:21 Fitch Downgrade and “Unsustainable Fiscal P

Aug 10, 2023 • 56:51

Max Keiser | Bitcoin Country and the End of Fiat | EP 120

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Bitcoin OG Max Keiser to discuss how El Salvador is transforming into Bitcoin Country, the recent regulatory attack on "crypto", and why fiat's 300-year reign will soon be at its end.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:28 Introducing Max Keiser 00:02:12 Max and Stacy Pursuit of Educating Others about Bitcoin 00:03:38 “End of Crypto Industry”? 00:10:01 Institutional Adoption Coming to Bitcoin 00:17:23 Price-Suppression with Gold and Silv

Aug 3, 2023 • 1:08:01

Samson Mow & James Wallace | Swan Signal | EP 119

Samson Mow @Excellion and James Wallace @ijameswallace discuss the Liquid sidechain, capital markets, and financial inclusion in the age of Bitcoin and the emerging worldwide peer-to-peer digital network. Connect with Guests: Samson Mow: https://twitter.com/Excellion James Wallace: https://twitter.com/ijameswallace Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with: Jan3: https://twitter.com/JAN3com Digtl: https://digtl.coTimestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:54 Introducing Samson

Jul 27, 2023 • 1:03:14

Preston Pysh & Andy Edstrom | Bitcoin's Big Rally | EP 118

In this episode of Swan Signal, Sam talks with Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom for an epic overview of Q2 events and developments. They discuss bank failures, SEC lawsuits, the fiscal trap, and Bitcoin's big rally. Plus, don't miss their takes on BlackRock's ETF filing and the shift in sentiment that has occurred in how institutions view Bitcoin. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:57 Introducing Preston and Andy 00:02:15 Thoughts on Major-Q2 Bitcoin Headlines 00:08:11 BlackRock and Ins

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:05:24

Cory Klippsten & Dom Bei | Blue-Collar Bitcoin | EP 117

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam chatted with Cory Klippsten and Dom Bei about pensions and unions allocating to Bitcoin, the state of Bitcoin education, why this is a pivotal moment for Bitcoin-only companies, and how Bitcoin can help blue-collar workers.Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Cory Klippsten: https://twitter.com/coryklippsten Dom Bei: https://twitter.com/Beiwatch1Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:26 Introducing Cory and Dom 00:02:19 Dom

Jul 17, 2023 • 1:00:13

Lyn Alden | Bitcoin ETFs | EP 116

On this week's episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with the brilliant Lyn Alden for a wide-ranging discussion. In the conversation, they discussed the current era of fiscal dominance, liquidity dynamics post-debt ceiling, Bitcoin ETFs, and why she is most interested in Bitcoin for long-term investment.  Connect with: Lyn Alden: https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:09 Introducing Lyn Alden 00:01:39 Nasdaq P

Jul 6, 2023 • 1:01:27

Jesse Shrader & Graham Krizek | Bitcoin Lightning Network Update | EP 115

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Voltage CEO and Founder Graham Krizek and Amboss Technologies Co-Founder Jesse Shrader to discuss all things Lightning. They talked about building Lightning infrastructure, the growing ecosystem, and why every company will be a Lightning company in the future. Connect with: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Jesse: https://twitter.com/Jestopher_BTC Graham: https://twitter.com/gkrizekWebsites: https://amboss.space https://voltage.cloud Timestamps:

Jun 29, 2023 • 57:44

Sam Callahan & Obi Nwosu | Swan Signal | EP 114

In this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Fedi Founder and CEO Obi Nwosu to discuss the recent regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges, the innovation around collaborative custody, and why leveraging the power of community is how we will scale Bitcoin to one billion people.Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Obi: https://twitter.com/obi Fedi: https://twitter.com/fedibtcTimestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:21 Introducing Obi and His Journey Into Bitc

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:00:45

Austin Mitchell & Patti Trompeter | Swan Signal | EP 113

Sam sat down with Synota Co-Founder and CEO Austin Mitchell and Sphere 3D CEO Patti Trompeter to discuss how Bitcoin mining operations are becoming more efficient, why miners represent long-needed innovation for the energy industry, and what may be behind the recent explosion in Bitcoin’s hash rate. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:39 Introducing Patti and Austin 00:02:26 Patti’s Journey from the Secret Service and into Finance and Bitcoin 00:05:00 Austin’s Background in the Energy

Jun 15, 2023 • 1:08:37

Guy Swann & Vijay Boyapati | Swan Signal | EP 112

On this episode of Swan Signal, Guy Swann and Vijay Boyapati joined the show and discussed the SEC charges against Binance, why AI will help drive Bitcoin's price, as well as shared some pieces of wisdom on how to survive bear markets. Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:44 Introducing Guy and Vijay00:04:21 Debt Ceiling Theater00:13:44 Dollar-Milkshake Theory00:15:33 AI, Bitcoin, and Productivity Booms00:33:22 “You Can See the Future In the Present, If you Have A Keen Enough Eye”00:40:5

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:08:37

Charlene Fadirepo | Swan Signal | EP 111

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Bitcoin educator and podcaster Charlene Fadirepo to discuss Bitcoin adoption in emerging markets, how Bitcoin can promote financial inclusion, and what we can do as an industry to drive Bitcoin adoption forward. Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:29 Introducing Charlene and her Bitcoin 2023 Recap00:02:50 Charlene Bitcoin Origin Story 00:06:15 “Bitcoin and The American Dream”00:08:35 The Lack of Financial Inclusion in Traditional Finance

Jun 1, 2023 • 32:21

Matthew Pines & Natalie Smolenski | Swan Signal | EP 110

Sam Callahan sat down with Matthew Pines @matthew_pines and Natalie Smolenski @NSmolenski to discuss Bitcoin and the growing surveillance state, the current status of China-US relations, and why the battle for control over networks will be a key story in the coming decade. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:53 Introducing Natalie and Matt 00:02:19 Bitcoin Conference 2023 Recap 00:07:53 Emerging Presidential Candidates Speaking about Bitcoin 00:14:10 The Restrict Act and the Amplifica

May 25, 2023 • 1:01:24

Rapha Zagury & Greg Foss | Swan Signal | EP 109

Swan Bitcoin CIO, Rapha Zagury @alphaazeta and Greg Foss @FossGregfoss bring decades of experience in traditional finance to evaluate the current state of Bitcoin, its potential value as it gains mass adoption, and Rapha’s Nakamoto Portfolio nakamotoportfolio.com — a set of tools, research and open source code to explore the ground breaking effects that Bitcoin has on the financial world. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:57 Introducing Rapha and Greg Foss 00:03:43 Raphas' Experienc

May 24, 2023 • 1:07:16

Jeff Booth & Alex Gladstein | Swan Signal | EP 108

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Alex Gladstein and Jeff Booth for a wide-ranging discussion about the IMF/World Bank and their exploitation of the developing world, why Bitcoin represents a paradigm shift, and what tools Bitcoiners are building to help free these countries from a system that’s been weaponized against them. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:02:02 Introducing Jeff and Alex 00:02:28 “Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Deve

May 11, 2023 • 1:09:38

Pierre Rochard & Steve Barbour | Swan Signal | EP 107

We sat down with Pierre Rochard @BitcoinPierre and Steve Barbour @SGBarbour for a wide-ranging discussion including the benefits of Bitcoin mining to the energy industry, the scam of carbon accounting, and how Bitcoin can reduce electricity prices for entire communities. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Pierre Rochard: https://twitter.com/BitcoinPierre Steve Barbour: https://twitter.com/SGBarbourTimestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:57 Introducing Pierre

May 3, 2023 • 1:07:10

Jesse Myers & Joe Burnett | Swan Signal | EP 106

Jesse Myers (@Croesus_BTC) and Joe Burnett (@IIICapital) are feeling bullish as the fundamental case for a bright Bitcoin future remains unchanged. Volatility will lead to higher prices over the long term as we approach the next halving. Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Jesse: https://twitter.com/Croesus_BTC Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapitalTimestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:44 Introducing Jesse and Joe 00:02:14 Bitcoin Bullish Momentum 00:04:57 Problems with

Apr 26, 2023 • 59:36

Saifedean Ammous & Stephan Livera | Swan Signal | EP 105

Saifedean Ammous @saifedean and Stephan Livera @stephanlivera break down fiat, fragility, and fractional reserve banking in the latest Swan Signal episode. Learn about the banking cartel and why they don’t want us to have sound money. Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Saifedean: https://twitter.com/saifedean Stephan: https://twitter.com/stephanlivera  "Principles of Economics" by Saifedean Ammous: https://saifedean.com/poe Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:40 I

Apr 20, 2023 • 1:12:59

Robert Breedlove & Tuur Demeester | Money Printing Black Hole | E104

Robert Breedlove @Breedlove22 and Tuur Demeester @TuurDemeester cover Bitcoin, inflation, and the central bank black hole. Can the Fed and Treasury just keep printing dollars forever? Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Robert: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 Tuur: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeesterTimestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:46 Introducing Robert 00:01:58 Overview of What Happened the Past Month 00:05:20 “QE Infinity Is Back On” 00:07:17 The Flaws Behind Fr

Apr 13, 2023 • 1:13:40

Preston Pysh & Andy Edstrom | Q1 Macro Report | E103

Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh and Andy Edstrom @edstromandrew check in on the markets for the latest quarterly report. They cover the broad economy, Bitcoin cycles, and wether the bull has begun to run. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:46 Travel, Vacations and Robot Competitions 00:03:20 Correct Calls from Preston and Andy, December 2022 “Quarterly Report” 00:05:28 Q1-2023 Macro Report 00:09:27 Bullish Indicators and Long-Term Investing 00:13:38 Tracking Liquidity and Cross-Border Sett

Apr 5, 2023 • 57:31

Morgen Rochard & Isaiah Douglass | Bitcoin Financial Advisors | E102

Financial advisors Isaiah Douglass @IDFinancial and Morgen Rochard, CFA, CFP @MorgenRochard discuss orange-pilling clients, Bitcoin adoption, and investment portfolio management strategies that make sense in today’s fast-changing economy. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Morgen Rochard: https://twitter.com/MorgenRochard Isaiah Douglass: https://twitter.com/IDFinancial Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:02:04 Introducing Morgen and Isaiah 00:03:26 Being a

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:14:02

Mark Moss & Tone Vays | Bank Failures, FED, and Bitcoin | Swan Signal E101

Mark Moss @1MarkMoss and Tone Vays @ToneVays discuss the possible systemic bank failures in real time, out-of-control government debt levels, and why Bitcoin is a lifeboat on a sinking ship. Connect with Guests:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahTone Vays: https://twitter.com/ToneVaysMark Moss: https://twitter.com/1MarkMossTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Intro”00:01:26 Introducing Mark and Tone00:02:12 Bank Failures and Bitcoin Rally00:05:56 Problems with Banks00:07:52 SVB Balance Sheet

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:02:13

Dylan LeClair & Joe Consorti | Bank Runs, Bitcoin, and Self-Custody | Swan Signal E100

Joe Consorti @JoeConsorti and Dylan LeClair @DylanLeClair_ weigh in on the current banking crisis, the Fed’s response, and why they are stacking Bitcoin for the long term. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:26 Introducing Dylan and Joe 00:02:36 Silvergate Banking Collapse 00:07:00 Chokepoint 2.0 00:09:23 Issues with Liquidity/Settlement Time in Crypto Trading due to Signet Failure 00:15:30 Is This an Attack on Crypto Banks? 00:19:55 Who’s to Blame? 00:31:24 Problems with Bailouts and

Mar 16, 2023 • 1:03:23

Nik Bhatia & Joe Carlasare | Bitcoin Lightning Yield and Rate Hikes | Swan Signal E99

Joe Carlasare and Nik Bhatia join the show to discuss the current economic landscape, the state of bond market, the promise of Lightning yield, and the recent regulatory developments throughout the broader crypto industry. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:43 Introducing Nik and Joe 00:03:15 Jerome Powell’s Comments 00:07:50 How High Can the “Federal Run Rate” Get? 00:14:32 Sensing the Temperature of the Real Estate Market 00:16:39 Pressures of Hiking for the 2-yr and 10-yr Bonds 00

Mar 9, 2023 • 1:05:29

Jeff Booth & Troy Cross | the Bitcoin Transition | Swan Signal E98

On this episode of Swan Signal, Jeff Booth and Troy Cross join us for a wide-ranging discussion that explored the precarious state of the fiat system today, the ethics of Bitcoin and fiat, and what a transition to a Bitcoin system might look like for our world. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal”Intro 00:01:50 Introducing Jeff and Troy 00:02:28 Central Bankers Say, “Victory For the Dollar” 00:05:30 Bitcoin is Repricing the Entire System 00:10:32 Bitcoin Living “Rent Free” in the “Bank of Internat

Mar 1, 2023 • 1:14:46

Preston Pysh & James Davolos | Bitcoin, Inflation, and Hard Assets | Swan Signal E97

Preston and James come on the show to talk about structural inflation, Bitcoin as a solution to the deficit problem, and whether or not innovation will be enough to grow us out of this mountain of debt. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Preston Pysh: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh James Davolos: https://twitter.com/HorizonKineticsConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​ Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: htt

Feb 22, 2023 • 1:10:41

Dr. Jeff Ross & James Lavish | Hedge funds, Inflation and Bitcoin | Swan Signal E96

Dr.Jeff Ross and James Lavish, two fund managers, joined us to discuss their experience in the hedge fund world, the current macro landscape, inflation, and Bitcoin. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:50 Introducing Dr.Jeff and James00:03:04 Will Active Hedge-Fund Managers Outperform Passive Investors?00:07:42 The Cardinal Rule of Investing00:11:30 Escaping Economic “Fantasy Land”00:12:58 Dr.Jeff’s Bull Thesis00:21:05 The Difficulty of Measuring the Strength of the Dollar Due to Massi

Feb 15, 2023 • 1:10:02

Lawrence Lepard & Greg Foss | Gold, Bonds and Bitcoin | Swan Signal E95

On this episode of Swan Signal, Greg Foss and Lawrence Lepard join us to talk about the math behind the fiat ponzi, how they see the next decade playing out and why they are so passionate about Bitcoin and its ability to empower future generations. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:02 Introducing Greg and Lawrence00:02:42 The Difficulty with Evaluating the Market00:05:55 “All Roads Lead to Currency Debasement” - Why the Dollar is Losing Strength00:08:44 Bitcoin and Gold00:11:50 Beari

Feb 8, 2023 • 1:10:33

Lyn Alden & Parker Lewis | Bitcoin: the Inflation Solution | Swan Signal E94

On this episode of Swan Signal, Lyn Alden and Parker Lewis join us to discuss the recent Bitcoin rally, inflation, and the dollar-debt dilemma. Lyn also breaks down how individuals can protect themselves from currency debasement, and Parker makes the case for why Bitcoin is the solution to inflation. Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:55 Introducing Lyn and Parker00:02:37 “Bitcoin is NOT a Hedge”00:05:58 What’s the Best Way to Measure Liquidity00:10:53 How is U.S. System Still Lacking

Feb 2, 2023 • 1:00:48

Andy Edstrom and Preston Pysh - E93

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom sit down for another edition of the quarterly report where they breakdown all the Bitcoin and macro developments that occurred in Q4 2022 and share their forecasts about what 2023 might bring! Chapters: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:23 Brady’s Swan Song! 00:04:14 Introducing the new Host of Swan Signal Live, Sam Callahan! 00:05:18 Introducing Preston and Andy 00:06:50 Biggest Story in Bitcoin 00:10:30 Does “Paper Bitcoin” Pose a Risk to Bitcoin? 00:15:37 “

Dec 29, 2022 • 1:59:38

Lyn Alden and Cory Klippsten - E92

Lyn Alden, investment strategist and Cory Klippsten, founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin join me to discuss crypto VC exploit the retail markets, the fall out from FTX, the yield inversion curve and how they believe Bitcoin will be able to get us out of the economic debt spiral.Chapters 00:00:00 Swan Bitcoin Services00:03:10 “The Race to Avoid the War” 00:09:30 Bitcoin Not Crypto 00:16:34 Is Bitcoin’s Success Inevitable? 00:18:27 Who’s to Blame for the Crypto Contagion? 00:23:52 Crypto Blow Ups and

Dec 9, 2022 • 1:22:33

Sam Callahan and Natalie Smolenski - E91

On this episode Sam and Natalie discuss the ongoing development around Central Bank Digital Currencies by central banks around the world, why America should reject a CBDC, and how Bitcoin represents an alternative to a CBDC that is more aligned with American values.Chapters: 00:00:00 "Swan Signal Live" Intro 00:03:00 What Are CBDC's? 00:05:05 Current State of CBDC's 00:08:39 Risks of CBDC's 00:14:12 How Would CBDC's Work? 00:18:52 Privacy and Surveillance in the Digital Space 00:23:42 Chinese Di

Dec 9, 2022 • 1:58:00

Andy Edstrom and Preston Pysh - E90

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom sit down for another edition of the quarterly report where they breakdown all the developments that occurred in macro and Bitcoin over the last quarter and give some predictions for what to expect in the next quarter and beyond.Chapters:00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference!00:02:55 “As Trust Goes Down, Price of Good Goes Up”00:11:43 The British Pound Collapsing and the EU Buying Bonds00:23:27 The Dollar is a Global Wrecking Ball00:31:20 Volatility in the Bond Market

Sep 30, 2022 • 2:06:49

Pierre Rochard and Morgen Rochard - E89

VP of Research at Riot Blockchain, Pierre Rochard and Morgen Rochard, Author of the book, "Personal Finance Quickstart Guide", join me to discuss Bitcoin and Financial Advisors, the continued Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, as well as a Bitcoin mining update, and more!Chapters:00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference!00:02:58 Swan Advisor Services00:04:53 Pierre and Morgen - A Bitcoin Family00:13:40 Financial Advisors, 60/40 Portfolio and Tax Loss Harvesting00:18:27 Importance of Bitcoin Only Comp

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:32:27

Andy Edstrom and John Haar - SSL E88

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Author of “Why Buy Bitcoin”, Andy Edstrom and Managing Director for Swan Bitcoin, John Haar joins me for a conversation about macro, Swan Advisor Services and what the advisor market means for Bitcoin. Chapters:00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference!00:04:46 Questioning Legacy Finance and asking, What is Money?00:13:40 Relationship between Large Financial Institutions and the Federal Reserve00:24:22 How does Fractional Reserve Banking affect Inflation?00:33:08 E

Sep 3, 2022 • 2:00:10

Lyn Alden and Pablo Fernandez - E87

Investment Strategist, Lyn Alden and Head of Research & Development for Swan Bitcoin, Pablo Fernandez join me for a detailed conversation about the Bitcoin Lightning Network. We discuss Lyn's most recent article, "A Look At the Lightning Network" & discuss the exciting developments & innovation happening on the Lighting Network.Chapters:00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference00:02:49 Bitcoin Lightning Network 10100:11:16 Discussing the need for the Lightning Network & Bitcoin Scalability00:16:09 His

Aug 18, 2022 • 1:57:58

Tone Vays and Mauricio Di Bartolomeo - E86

We are joined by Tone Vays, Founder of the Financial Summit 2022 & Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder & CSO at Ledn. In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin borrowing/lending, proof of reserves, and the current contagion spreading from troubled crypto lenders throughout the industry.Chapters:00:00 "Swan Signal Live" Intro00:47 Pacific Bitcoin Conference & Introducing Tone & Mauricio02:18 Explaining the risks of leverage & what differentiates various lending platforms / companies13:05 Critiques of Al

Jul 25, 2022 • 1:57:36

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E85

Today we are joined by Preston Pysh of the Investors Podcast Network and Andy Edstrom, author of Why Buy Bitcoin for our Quarterly Report! We discuss the latest events in Bitcoin over the past few months, the risks of leverage, crypto crashes & More! Chapters:00:00:00 The Pacific Bitcoin Conference, Brought to you by Swan00:03:24 Discussing Jerome Powell's comments on Inflation00:09:32 What happens if Inflation rises?00:17:26 Inflation or Credit Markets, What does the Fed prioritize?00:22:20 Whe

Jul 8, 2022 • 1:58:15

Allen Farrington and Anders Larson - E84

In this episode, we're joined by Anders Larson and Allen Farrington to discuss the recent contagion spreading from the broader crypto market, the differences between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and why Bitcoin will survive while other cryptocurrencies are likely to fail in this rapidly changing macroeconomic environment.Chapters:0:00 "Swan Signal Live" Intro0:42 Check out "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" Brought to you by Swan Studios2:55 "Only The Strong Survive", What makes Altcoin Pr

Jun 23, 2022 • 1:07:12

Darin Feinstein and Nic Carter - E83

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Darin Feinstein, Co-Founder of Core Scientific and Nic Carter, Partner at Castle Island Ventures, join me to talk about their time at the Oslo Freedom Forum, the need for "proof of reserves" , Bitcoin mining and more! Timestamps:0:00 Swan Signal Live Intro0:43 The Pacific Bitcoin Conference by Swan Bitcoin3:19 Nic & Darin Introduction4:29 Oslo Freedom Forum14:12 Speaking to the Norwegian Parliament24:54 Bitcoin Mining in Norway26:54 NYC Bitcoin Mining Ban34:1

Jun 12, 2022 • 1:44:46

Max Keiser and Greg Foss - E82

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Max Keiser from The Orange Pill Podcast and Greg Foss join us to talk about the latest in markets, inflation, the crash of Terra and breakdown the network effects of Bitcoin.Timestamps:0:00 - New content from Swan Studios!3:36 - What gets Greg & Max fired up in Bitcoin!9:23 - Breaking down the Terra Luna crash.15:57 - Is Wall St a scam covered by Central Banking?21:00 - Russia & US Debt Losing Credibility28:19 - Explaining How Fiat Currencies Could Go Bankrup

May 26, 2022 • 2:03:22

Lyn Alden and Parker Lewis - E81

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Parker Lewis, Business Director at Unchained Capital and Investment Strategist, Lyn Alden join us to talk about Bitcoin market, the macro environment and the Fed's conundrum, the crash of UST and more! Timestamps:0:00 - Intro.0:21 - Stack with Swan Bitcoin!2:48 - Bitcoin price action.9:36 - Explaining the latest macro environment.14:53 - CPI report, Inflation rate.21:11 - Bitcoin decoupling from the Stock Market.29:12 - Explaining the UST/Terra collapse.50:24

May 13, 2022 • 1:54:48

Matthew Pines and David Zell - E80

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Matthew Pines, National Defense Fellow at The Bitcoin Policy Institute and David Zell, Executive Director at The Bitcoin Policy Institute joins us to talk about increased Bitcoin adoption at the government level, how they are helping educate policymakers on this new technology, and what steps we can all take to help ensure a bright orange future.Timestamps:0:00 - Stack at SwanBitcoin.Com.4:00 - What Is the Bitcoin Policy Institute?10:00 - Writing the BPI white

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:24:23

Max Keiser and Simon Dixon - E79

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Max Keiser from The Orange Pill Podcast and Simon Dixon join special host Andy Edstrom for this exciting episode! We discuss the early days of Bitcoin.What were some crucial moments that surprised you? Becoming your own bank and the importance of the education of money and bitcoin! Timestamps:0:00 - Stack with Swan Bitcoin & Intros!
4:53 - Bitcoin Conference 20228:40 - First attempt at creating your “own bank”.12:40 - Early days of Bitcoin.18:10 - Whats the ne

Apr 16, 2022 • 1:55:58

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E78

Today we are joined by Preston Pysh of the Investors Podcast Network and Andy Edstrom, author of Why Buy Bitcoin for our quarterly report episode! They breakdown all the latest developments happening in Bitcoin, the macroeconomic landscape, central bank policy, the Bitcoin 2022 conference, and more! Don't miss them make their predictions as to where they think Bitcoin may be headed in the future.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys fro

Mar 31, 2022 • 2:01:15

Parker Lewis and CJ Wilson - E77

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Parker Lewis from Unchained Capital and CJ Wilson join Brady Swenson LIVE in Texas at the Bitcoin Takeover Event to discuss the exciting things upcoming at Unchained, what we look forward to most in 2022 for Bitcoin and more!Timestamps:0:00 - Bitcoin Takeover Day!17:00 - Bitcoin and The American Dream.22:20 - Gradually then suddenly.31:00 - Bitcoin meetups!35:00 - Bitcoin is non-partisan.43:08 - 2022 bitcoin price outlook.51:26 - Bitcoin Commons website for mo

Mar 25, 2022 • 55:29

Jeff Booth and Austin Hill - E76

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Jeff Booth and Austin Hill join me to talk about the geopolitical landscape of Bitcoin, what the future of decentralized vs centralized technologies and how we can best educate others to ensure a pro-bitcoin future. Chapters:0:00 - Stack with Swan Bitcoin!5:03 - Geo-Political landscape of Bitcoin and Fiat.11:13 - UBI and control of money.17:15 - Americas influence over the global monetary policy.22:33 - Could we see bitcoin custody laws come?29:30 - What is

Mar 17, 2022 • 1:50:56

Amanda Fabiano and Juri Bulovic - E75

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Amanda Fabiano, Head of Mining at Galaxy and Juri Bulovic, Head of Mining at Foundry join us on today’s episode to talk about the current state of the mining industry, energy FUD surrounding mining, and what the future of Bitcoin mining looks like.Chapters:0:00 - Stack with Swan Bitcoin!3:37 - How do we combat climate fud?12:45 - Mining efficiency & secondary market for miners.19:57 - Working at Fidelity in the 2014-2016 as Bitcoiners.23:45 - China banning min

Mar 13, 2022 • 1:27:48

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo and Brady Swenson - E74

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Brady Swenson and Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder & CSO of Ledn talk 1-on-1 about Bitcoin lending now and how it could change over the future. We also talk about other innovations and developments occurring at the intersection of Bitcoin and financial products and services.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:46 - Stack with Swan Bitcoin!2:50 - Update on the news from Canada.6:52 - Bitcoin donations in the news.11:51 - Do you think self custody laws are coming?17:48 - Ca

Mar 12, 2022 • 1:18:31

Matt Odell and Yan Pritzker - E73

On this episode of Swan Signal Live we are joined by Matt Odell and Yan Pritzker co-founder and CTO of Swan Bitcoin. We touch on all the latest topics in Bitcoin from the start of the 2022 and talk about KYC and AML laws when purchasing Bitcoin.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro.1:05 - Swan annoucnments!4:16 - What are KYC & AML laws?21:09 - How effective are these laws?16:41 - Can we make the laws “better”?34:46 - Decentralized identity software.43:36 - How Bitcoin fights terrorism.49:36 - Final thoughts.

Jan 28, 2022 • 1:53:30

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E72

On this episode of Swan Signal Live we are joined by Preston Pysh, Host of the Investors Podcast Network and Andy Edstrom, CFA, CFP, Head of Swan Advisor Services and the Author of "Why Buy Bitcoin". We look back on an exciting year for bitcoin and discuss what we are most excited about going into 2022. Following the episode stick around and listen to a Twitter Spaces Q&A with Preston, Andy and many other notable figures from the Bitcoin space.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro.1:40 - Leveraged liquidation

Dec 17, 2021 • 2:37:28

Adam Back and Lyn Alden - E71

On this episode of Swan Signal Live we are joined by legendary Cypherpunk, Adam Back, as well as investment strategist, Lyn Alden. We will discuss the groundbreaking Bitcoin Bond soon to be issued on Blockstream's Liquid Network by the government of El Salvador, as well as its potential implications for Bitcoin, bond markets, the financial system as a whole, and for geopolitics. Following the episode, stick around and listen to a Twitter Spaces Q&A with Adam, Lyn and many other notable figures f

Dec 3, 2021 • 2:16:21

Alex Epstein and Marty Bent - E69

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, we are joined by Alex Epstein and Marty Bent. Alex is a philosopher and energy expert and author of the New York Times bestseller The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels and Fossil Future. Marty Bent is host of the Tales from the Crypt podcast, Editor in Chief of Marty's Bent, a daily newsletter about Bitcoin, and he is also part of the team at Great American Mining.0:00 - Intro.4:00 - Fossil fuels and climate change.9:15 - Marty and Alex's backgrounds.18:39 - Break

Nov 19, 2021 • 1:23:08

Greg Foss and Lawrence Lepard - E70

On this episode of Swan Signal Live we are joined by Greg Foss and Lawrence Lepard. Greg Foss is a veteran of the finance industry, with over 32 years of trading experience. Lawrence Lepard is an investment manager at Equity Management Associates, LLC, a Gold stock fund manager, an advocate for sound money and an Austrian economist.Timestamps:0:00 - Swanbitcoin/Intro.4:12 - What Foss learned in Miami!9:43 - The battle for sound money.19:05 - Debt and math.28:00- The value of networks.32:18 - Bit

Nov 18, 2021 • 1:06:18

Parker Lewis and Nik Bhatia - E68

Today we are joined by Parker Lewis of Unchained Capital, well known for his "Gradually, Then Suddenly" series, as well as Nik Bhatia, author of Layered Money and "The Time Value of Bitcoin."Connect with our guests:https://twitter.com/ParkerALewishttps://twitter.com/timevalueofbtcCheck out the "Gradually, Then Suddenly" series:https://unchained.com/blog/category/gradually-then-suddenly/Read Nik's book, Layered Money:https://www.amazon.com/Layered-Money-Dollars-Bitcoin-Currencies/dp/1736110519/re

Oct 20, 2021 • 1:12:55

Matthew Diemer and Ian Calderon - E67

Today we are joined by 2022 Congressional Candidate, Matthew Diemer, and Ian Calderon, Principal at Majority Advisors. Join us to discuss the intersection of Bitcoin and politics.Connect with Matthew Diemer:https://twitter.com/MatthewDiemer?s=20https://secure.actblue.com/donate/diemer-socialConnect with Ian Calderon:https://twitter.com/IanCalderonhttps://www.majorityadvisors.com/Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 mill

Oct 20, 2021 • 1:12:13

Greg Foss and Andy Edstrom - E66

Today we are joined by finance veteran, Greg Foss, and Andy Edstrom, author of Why Buy Bitcoin.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Greg Foss:https://twitter.com/FossGregfossConnect with Andy:https://twitter.com/edstromandrewhttp://www.andyedstrom.com/Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitte

Sep 22, 2021 • 1:23:40

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E65

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Brady is joined by Preston Pysh of the Investors Podcast Network and Andy Edstrom, author of Why Buy Bitcoin.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Preston:https://twitter.com/PrestonPyshhttps://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/Connect with Andy:https://twitter.com/edstromandrew

Aug 26, 2021 • 1:45:48

Aarika Rhodes and Alex Gladstein - E63

Today we are joined by Aarika Rhodes, an elementary school science teacher running against Brad Sherman for CA 30th Congressional District in 2022, as well as Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us and you can support the Human Rights Foundation if you si

Aug 13, 2021 • 1:06:55

Lyn Alden: Bitcoin's Energy Usage Isn't a Problem. Here's Why.

Guy Swann reads Lyn Alden's latest report in which she debunks Bitcoin energy FUD, once and for all. Read the full report here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoins-energy-usage-is-not-a-problem-heres-why-by-lyn-alden/Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Lyn Alden:https://twitter.com/LynAldenContacthttps://L

Aug 10, 2021 • 1:50:56

Lyn Alden and Alyse Killeen - E64

Today we are joined by Alyse Killeen, the founding Managing Partner at StillMark - the Bitcoin VC Firm, as well as Lyn Alden of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Alyse:https://twitter.com/AlyseKilleenhttps://www.alysekilleen.com/Connect with Lyn:https://twitter.com/LynAldenCo

Aug 10, 2021 • 1:14:35

Stephan Livera and Nik Bhatia - E62

Today we are joined by Stephan Livera, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and Nik Bhatia, author of the new, highly acclaimed book, "Layered Money."Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with our guests:https://twitter.com/stephanliverahttps://twitter.com/timevalueofbtcSubscribe to Stephan's podcast here:https://s

Jul 9, 2021 • 1:10:20

Parker Lewis and Vijay Boyapati - E61

On this episode of Swan Signal we are joined by Parker Lewis of Unchained Capital and Vijay Boyapati, author of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin."Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with our guests:https://twitter.com/parkeralewishttps://twitter.com/real_vijayCheck out Unchained Capital: https://unchained-captial.c

Jun 25, 2021 • 1:24:25

Alex Gladstein, Guy Swann, Tomer Strolight, and Mike Peterson - E60

Last night El Salvador passed the "Bitcoin Bill" which made Bitcoin a fully legal tender in the country. Further, every economic actor in the country will be required to accept Bitcoin, which can be immediately turned into dollars. Alex Gladstein was on Twitter Spaces with the president last night and we get all the guests' takes on what transpired.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minu

Jun 9, 2021 • 1:26:35

Kenny Florian and Jessica Vaugn - E59

Join UFC Fighter and Commentator, Kenny Florian and writer, photographer and model, Jessica Vaugn, for episode 59 of Swan Signal Live with Brady Swenson.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Kenny Florian: https://twitter.com/kennyflorianConnect with Jessica Vaugn: https://twitter.com/JessicaVaugnConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: htt

May 28, 2021 • 1:02:19

David Bailey and Christian Keroles - E58

Join David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., and CK, Managing Director of Bitcoin Magazine to discuss the Bitcoin 2021 Conference and the past, present, and future of Bitcoin, in episode 58 of Swan Signal Live with Brady Swenson.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with David Bailey: https://twitter.com/DavidFBaileyConnect with CK: https://twitter.com/CK_

May 12, 2021 • 1:06:17

Greg Foss and Jeff Booth - E57

Join Greg Foss and Jeff Booth, two finance veterans who are leading the Bitcoin charge, for episode 57 of Swan Signal Live with Brady Swenson.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Greg Foss: https://twitter.com/FossGregfossConnect with Jeff Booth: https://twitter.com/JeffBoothJeff Booth's Book, "The Price of Tomorrow"https://www.amazon.com/Pr

May 4, 2021 • 1:17:01

Robert Breedlove and Max Hillebrand - E56

Max Hillebrand of Agora Towards Liberty, and Robert Breedlove from Parallax Digital, join host Brady Swenson, Head of Education at Swan Bitcoin, for episode 56 of Swan Signal Live.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. https://swanbitcoin.com/yt​ Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​​LinkedIn: https://www.l

Apr 14, 2021 • 1:45:25

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E55

Preston Pysh of The Investor's Podcast Network and Andy Edstrom, author of Why Buy Bitcoin, join host Brady Swenson, Head of Education at Swan Bitcoin, for the 2021 Q1 Bitcoin Quarterly Report.Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​LinkedIn: htt

Apr 2, 2021 • 1:31:05

Swan Lounge: Boomers and Zoomers with Gary Leland, Gloria Zhao, and Ben Kaufman

Bitcoin doesn't care how old you are! On this episode of Swan Lounge we'll get to know Gary Leland, the founder of BitBlockBoom Conference as well as Bitcoin developers Gloria Zhao and Ben Kaufman. Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with our guests:https://twitter.com/GaryLelandhttps://twitter.com/glozowhttps://twitter.com/_benkaufmanLearn about BitBlockBoom: https://BitBlockBoom.comSwan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and i

Mar 20, 2021 • 1:05:31

Lyn Alden and Vijay Boyapati - E54

Lyn Alden, investment strategist, and Vijay Boyapati, author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin to discuss transitioning to a fee-based security model, are we nearing the top of the markets?, NFT bubble?, T-bill interest rates, and more.Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Signal Live and Swan Lounge are a production of Swan Bitcoin, the best way to accumulate Bit

Mar 18, 2021 • 1:26:29

Gigi and John Vallis - E53

Join Brady for a discussion with Gigi and John Vallis on Bitcoin’s relationship with time, the bridge between the physical and the digital, and orange pilling the smartest people on the planet.Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dergigihttps://twitter.com/johnkvallisConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Signal Live and Swan Lounge are a producti

Mar 11, 2021 • 1:26:18

Jimmy Song and Mark Moss - E52

Join host Brady Swenson for a discussion with Jimmy Song and Mark Moss on all the latest bullish news, from Twitter to Citibank, Square and the Coinbase IPO. We'll dive into the prospect of Bitcoin's escape velocity, the moral case for Bitcoin, as well as Taproot activation.Connect with our guests:https://Twitter.com/jimmysong​https://Twitter.com/1markmoss​Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​​LinkedIn: https://www.link

Mar 4, 2021 • 58:38

Luke Gromen - E51

Join host Brady Swenson for a 1 on 1 discussion with Luke Gromen of Forest for the Trees.Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Signal Live and Swan Lounge are a production of Swan Bitcoin, the best way to accumulate Bitcoin through automatic recurring buys at https://swanbitcoin.com​​​.Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might

Feb 25, 2021 • 1:10:34

Eric Weiss and Andy Edstrom - E50

Eric Weiss, CEO of Bitcoin Investment Fund and Andy Edstrom, author of "Why Buy Bitcoin," join Brady to discuss the orange pilling of Michael Saylor.Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Eric_BIGfundhttps://twitter.com/edstromandrewConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal​​​​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Signal Live and Swan Lounge are a production of Swan Bitcoin, the best way t

Feb 20, 2021 • 1:17:37

Max Keiser and Daniel Prince - E49

Max Keiser, cohost of the Orange Pill Podcast and Daniel Prince, host of the Once BITten Podcast join Brady to discuss WallStreetBets, Elon Musk and Bitcoin.Connect with Max Keiser:https://twitter.com/maxkeiser​​https://orangepilldailydose.com​Connect with Peter Todd:https://twitter.com/Peterktodd​​Swan Signal Live pairs great guests for compelling discussions about Bitcoin and economics. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more content from one of the best Bitcoin channels on YouTube. Find

Feb 11, 2021 • 1:22:44

Peter Todd and Guy Swann - E47

Peter Todd, a Bitcoin developer who has been around from the very beginning and even well before Bitcoin was released and Guy Swann who bought his first Bitcoin on Mt. Gox in early 2011, join us to dive into Bitcoin's fascinating history.Connect with Peter Todd:https://twitter.com/peterktodd​https://petertodd.org​Connect with Guy Swann:https://twitter.com/TheCryptoconomy​https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible​https://twitter.com/Shitcoininsider​Summary:00:00​ Introduction4:30​ Bitcoin's Pre-History1

Jan 29, 2021 • 1:39:05

Swan Lounge: Clubhouse Takeover with Nako Mbelle, Terrence Yang and Lamar Wilson

We'll be talking about Bitcoin adoption, how to fight the FUD, and this new thing called Clubhouse that everyone is obsessed with. Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/NakoMbellehttps://twitter.com/TYonClubhousehttps://twitter.com/bigmarhConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swan...Sign up for the safest way to ac

Jan 23, 2021 • 1:07:50

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E46

Preston Pysh, host of the Investor's Podcast, and Andy Edstrom, author of "Why Buy Bitcoin" discuss the lates Bitcoin, macroeconomics and finance news. There's a reason these two guys are regulars on the show. 🔥🔥🔥 .Swan Signal Live pairs great guests for compelling discussions about Bitcoin and economics. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more content from one of the best Bitcoin channels on YouTube. Find the audio podcast at https://swansignalpodcast.comConnect with Swan on social medi

Jan 21, 2021 • 1:36:31

Swan Lounge: Mint Gox Takeover

Gaming. Esports. Bitcoin. This is going to be such a fun episode. We'll be joined by Desiree Dickerson of Lightning Labs and Mint Gox, Christian Moss and Simon Cowell from Zebedee.io and Jack Everitt from THNDR Games. Mint Gox has a very exciting announcement to make, and we may even do some Bitcoin gaming live on air. Don't miss this one!Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Check out Mint Gox: http://mintgox.com/​Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dickerson

Jan 18, 2021 • 1:16:44

Lyn Alden and Jeff Booth - E45

Lyn Alden of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy and Jeff Booth, entrepreneur and author of The Price of Tomorrow held a lively discus­sion about technology as a defla­tionary force, long-term debt cycles, and Bitcoin as a solution to unpayable sover­eign debt.Why Bitcoin is Not a Ponzi Schemehttps://www.swanbitcoin.com/why-bitco...The Fraying of the US Global Currency Reserve Systemhttps://www.lynalden.com/fraying-petr...7 Misconceptions about Bitcoin, and Where to Buyhttps://www.lynalden.com/misconc

Jan 15, 2021 • 1:22:07

Swan Lounge: Bitcoin Around the World with Bernard Parah, Camila Campton, Javier B and Peter McCormack

What a bullish week for Bitcoin! Yes yes, we will talk about the recent price action, but Bitcoin is far more than just number go up. This week we have some really interesting guests from all around the world who will share their stories help shine a light on Bitcoin around the globe.Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/bernard_parahhttps://twitter.com/camilacamptonhttps://twitter.com/criptobastardohttps://twitter.com/peter

Jan 9, 2021 • 1:18:39

Nik Bhatia and Yan Pritzker - E44

Bitcoin authors Nik Bhatia (forthcoming book Layered Money) and Yan Pritzker (Inventing Bitcoin) join us for episode 44 of Swan Signal Live.Swan Signal Live pairs great guests for compelling discussions about Bitcoin and economics. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more content from one of the best Bitcoin channels on YouTube.The video podcast is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnwSaw7nsNAConnect with Swan on social media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnwSaw7nsNATwitter: ht

Jan 7, 2021 • 1:18:36

Swan Lounge: Bitcoin To The Moon! - With Max Keiser, Bitcoin Tina, American HODL, and more!

We did it! Bitcoin has made a new ALL TIME HIGH! To celebrate, the Swan Team was joined by Max Keiser, Bitcoin Tina, American Hodl, Christian Keroles, Katie Ananina, and Des Dickerson. Possibly our most bullish episode yet!Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swan...Sign up for the safest way to accumulate Bitcoin: https://swanbit

Dec 17, 2020 • 2:07:45

A Banner Year for Bitcoin - Max Keiser and Bitcoin TINA - E43

Max Keiser of Orange Pill Podcast and Keiser Report, and Bitcoin TINA, a Wall Street vet and Bitcoin gigabull, join Brady for a bullish episode.Summary:00:00 Introduction4:15 Max’s Take on Bitcoin’s “End of an Era”6:50 TINA’s Expectations for the Market12:58 “The Big Long”20:30 A Fiat Collapse & Entering a New Monetary System35:05 What Could Slow Bitcoin Down?40:00 World Game Theory for Bitcoin45:15 Consequences of Phenomenal Returns57:10 Bitcoin Narratives and Use Case Maturity1:11:50 How Bitco

Dec 16, 2020 • 2:06:26

Swan Lounge: A Bullish Catch-up with Erin Gregor, John Vallis and Justine aka Ms. Hodl

Join us for a bullish catch-up with our friends Erin Gregor of Clarifying Crypto, John Vallis of the Rapid Fire Fire Bitcoin podcast, and Justine aka Ms. Hodl!Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/clarifyingcryp1https://twitter.com/johnvallishttps://twitter.com/MsHodlConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoi

Dec 12, 2020 • 1:40:54

Preston Pysh and Mark Moss - E42

Preston Pysh of The Investors Podcast Network and Mark Moss, finance and investing YouTuber, join Brady to discuss the latest Bitcoin and economics news.Summary00:00 Introduction03:30 Microstrategy Launches Speculative Attack?11:30 Logistics of the MSTR Strategy15:10 Convertible Debt Note 10129:00 Bitcoin As An Official Store of Value36:15 Repercussions On Regulating Bitcoin59:15 Bitcoin Shortage On Exchanges1:11:30 Bitcoin vs. Gold & Fiat’s Erosion of Trust1:30:59 SSL Sign-OffSwan Signal Live

Dec 9, 2020 • 1:36:21

Swan Lounge: MicroStrategy Announcement with Max Keiser, BitcoinTina, Andy Edstrom and Guy Swann

Join us for an extra bullish discussion of this unprecedented announcement from MicroStrategy. We were joined by Max Keiser, Bitcoin Tina, Guy Swann, and Swan advisor, Andy Edstrom who predicted this move on Swan Signal Live E29 back in September.Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!MicroStrategy announcement: https://www.microstrategy.com/en/comp...Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/edstromandrewhttps://twitter.com/maxkeiserhttps://twitter.com/thecryptocono

Dec 8, 2020 • 2:01:13

Gigi and Hass McCook - E41

Author of 21 Lessons and Swan Bitcoin engineer Gigi and longtime Bitcoiner and dollar-cost averaging advocate Hass McCook join Brady to discuss the inspiration for a bitcoin-only, dollar-cost averaging focused company that became Swan Bitcoin.Summary:00:00 Introduction02:47 Reflections on Bitcoin All-Time High06:45 ATH Predictions11:00 Looking Back From March 13 Crash18:30 Bicoin’s Reliability and Benefits of DCA23:20 Hass’s Story26:15 Gigi On Bitcoiners’ Conviction30:00 The Moral Failings of Fi

Dec 7, 2020 • 1:17:43

Swan Lounge: CasaHODL Takeover

Join us and the team from CasaHODL to discuss multi-sig, the week's biggest headlines in Bitcoin, and answer all of your questions.Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Check out Casa at https://keys.casaConnect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/satsie_https://twitter.com/ecurrencyhodlerhttps://twitter.com/HectorRosekransConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compa

Dec 5, 2020 • 1:20:02

Lyn Alden and Andy Edstrom - E40

Investment strategist Lyn Alden and financial advisor Andy Edstrom join Brady to discuss the latest bullish Bitcoin news including the Niall Ferguson endorsement, Guggenheim Investments eyeing a $530M buy, passing the ATH price by some measures, the general trend toward holding for the longterm and the potential supply shock it could induce.Summary:00:00 Introduction03:25 Analyzing Niall Ferguson’s Bitcoin Endorsement16:30 Guggenheim Investments Eyeing $530 MM Bitcoin Buy28:17 Bitcoin Taking Gol

Dec 3, 2020 • 1:13:42

Swan Lounge: A Very Thankful Episode with Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, Stephen Cole and Kristin Thompson

Join us as we recover from our Thanksgiving dinners, discuss the latest in Bitcoin, and learn how to craft a "Max Keiser Rant." For this episode we were  joined by Stacy Herbert and Max Keiser as well as investor and Swan advisor, Stephen Cole.Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/stacyherberthttps://twitter.com/maxkeiserhttps://twitter.com/sthenchttps://twitter.com/SpeakServeGrowConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: ht

Nov 28, 2020 • 1:52:50

Alex Adelman and Desiree Dickerson - E39

Alex Adelman, CEO and co-founder of Bitcoin rewards app Lolli, and Desiree Dickerson, Vice President of Business Operations of Lightning Labs discuss Bitcoin, lightning, payments, and the development of Bitcoin.Summary:00:00 Introduction4:58 Desiree’s Bitcoin Story & Take On The Bull Run7:36 Alex’s Story & Take On The Bull Run14:00 Lightning Pool25:28 Lightning & Gaming: Mint Gox30:38 Connecting the World Through Commerce and Lightning42:43 Intersection of the Virtual & Real World45:16 Bitcoin A

Nov 27, 2020 • 1:11:47

Swan Lounge: New York Takeover with Matt Odell, The Bitcoin Rabbi and Awayslice

Monday Swan Lounge?? That's right! And the guests are all New Yorkers? Is Swan Bitcoin even available in New York?!It is now! Swan is now available in all 50 states including the GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK! Sign up and become a member and get $10 of bitcoin for free: https://swanbitcoin.com/newyorkCome hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with our guests on Twitter:https://twitter.com/matt_odellhttps://twitter.com/thebitcoinrabbihttps://twitter.com/awayslicehttps://twitter.com/

Nov 25, 2020 • 2:15:48

Swan Lounge: Atomic Finance Takeover

What a week in Bitcoin! This week we were joined by Tony Cai and Matthew Black of Atomic Finance. We talk about Atomic Finance and the future of Lightning and DLT's, the latest price action, Billionaires and major corporations fomo'ing into Bitcoin, and whatever else comes up!Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Check out Atomic Finance at https://Atomic.FinanceConnect with Tony and Matthew on Twitter:https://twitter.com/tonycai_https://twitter.com/matthewjablackConnect with Sw

Nov 23, 2020 • 1:20:57

Rafael Yakobi and Jake Chervinsky - E38

Crypto lawyers Rafael Yakobi and Jake Chervinsky join Brady to dive into the legal and regulatory aspects of #Bitcion. The Travel Rule, regulations regarding Bitcoin privacy, banking regs, and more.Summary:01:01 Introduction06:31 New Bitcoin Regulations09:22 Travel Rule Implications12:56 FINCEN Proposals and Concerns14:54 Lowering Thresholds v.s Expanding Requirements17:08 Potential Problems with New Rules Requirements19:01 Effects on Financial Privacy23:09 FATF Functionality and Global Impact2

Nov 18, 2020 • 1:16:59

Swan Lounge: Number Goed Up with Scott Melker and Isaiah Jackson

What a week in Bitcoin! This week we were joined by Scott Melker aka The Wolf of All Streets as well as Isaiah Jackson, author of "Bitcoin and Black America." Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all! Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swansignal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swan... Sign up for the safest way to accumulate Bitcoin: https://swanbitcoin.com Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swanbi

Nov 16, 2020 • 1:12:40

Robert Breedlove and Brandon Quittem - E37

Robert Breedlove and Brandon Quittem discuss how to conceptualize Bitcoin, how profoundly it will affect society, and its role in the 4th Turning.Summary:0:00 Introductions4:49 Summary of 4th Turning and Bitcoin13:32 Summary of Breedlove's "Most Brilliant Idea"31:47 Tinkering vs Thinking34:50 Order vs Entropy45:49 Bitcoin as Decentralized Mycelium58:36 Law of Decimation1:02:47 Natural distributions of Inequality1:14:33 Bitcoin and War1:25:00 Peaceful capitalism aligns with nature1:32:27 Bitcoin

Nov 11, 2020 • 1:52:03

Swan Lounge: Even Bullisher!

What a week in Bitcoin! Matt Odell, Peter McCormack, American Hodl and Dan McArdle join members of the Swan Team to discuss to catch up and discuss the latest in Bitcoin.Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Check out Dan's website: https://casebitcoin.comSubscribe to Tales from the Crypt: https://tftc.ioFind Peter's podcast at: https://whatbitcoindid.comConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://w

Nov 7, 2020 • 1:45:29

Alex Gladstein and Marty Bent - E36

Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, and Marty Bent, author of influential newsletter that often examines the state of our nation, Marty's Bent, and host of the Tales from the Crypt podcast join us. We'll talk about the founding principles of our country, the current state of the union, the fight for privacy, and how Bitcoin might alter our nation's path.Swan Signal Live pairs great guests for compelling discussions about Bitcoin and economics. Subscribe and tur

Nov 3, 2020 • 1:16:05

Swan Lounge: SimplyBitcoin Takeover!

What a week in Bitcoin! Phil and Niko from the Simply Bitcoin podcast join members of the Swan Team to discuss the upcoming 12th anniversary of the Bitcoin White Paper, MMT trending on Twitter, Iran allowing bitcoin payments to fund imports, and much more!Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Follow Simply Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyBitcoin_Subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/simplybitcoinConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: htt

Nov 2, 2020 • 1:36:51

Will Reeves and Yan Pritzker - E35

Will Reeves of Fold App and Yan Pritzker of Swan Bitcoin join us to talk about building on Bitcoin, the future of the Bitcoin industry, and the Brave New Card everyone's excited about.Sign up for the new sats back card from Fold here: https://foldapp.com/cardConnect with Will on social media: https://twitter.com/wlrvsSummary:0:00 Introduction4:18 Growth of Bitcoin-only companies9:50 Introduction to Fold App17:00 Finding product-market fit28:20 Corporate Bitcoin standard37:44 Bitcoin's growing ma

Oct 29, 2020 • 1:32:15

Swan Lounge: A Very Bullish Week with Guests Stephen Cole, David Bennet and Katie Ananina

From a 15% price runup to Michael Saylor repping Bitcoin on Hedgeye to PTJ sharing the love for Bitcoiners on CNBC, it's been a hell of a week for Bitcoin. Come hang with us in the Swan Lounge to discuss it all!Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoin/Sign up for the safest way to accumulate Bitcoin: https://swanbitcoin.comGet paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swanbitco

Oct 27, 2020 • 1:10:33

Swan Lounge: The Saylor Hedgeye Interview with BTC Sessions, Phil Geiger and Aaron Arnold

Breaking down the Michael Saylor interview on Keith McCullough's Hedgeye show. And whatever else comes up!Watch the full interview with Michael Saylor here: https://app.hedgeye.com/insights/9042...Make sure to check out BTC Sessions' YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzL...You can find Aaron from Altcoin Daily here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AltcoinDail...And connect with Phil Geiger of Unchained Capital on Twitter: https://twitter.com/phil_geigerFor one of the best multi-sig custo

Oct 21, 2020 • 1:00:24

Jeff Deist and Stephan Livera - E34

Jeff Deist, President of the Mises Institute, and Stephan Livera, host of The Stephan Livera Podcast, discuss the recent IMF announcement about Bretton Woods 2.0, economic education, Austrian economics, and the proper role of government.Summary0:00 Introduction2:30 History of Bretton Woods10:31 The IMF and Bretton Woods 2.014:34 What would the world like on a hard money standard?22:10 Moral component of monetary policies29:44 What is the Cantillon Effect?35:41 Is Bitcoin any fairer than fiat?37:

Oct 21, 2020 • 1:13:02

Swan Lounge: Bull Bull Bull with American Hodl and Stacy Herbert

Our new Swan Lounge episodes are laid back, fun discussions about Bitcoin news, hot takes, and questions from viewers in the live chat broadcast live every Friday. This week we are joined by Stacy Herbert and American Hodl. We have a wide-ranging discussion about Bitcoin. Hope you enjoy.Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swan...Connect with Parker social media: https://twitter.com/p

Oct 19, 2020 • 1:30:24

Michael Saylor and Danielle DiMartino Booth - E33

Michael Saylor is CEO of MicroStrategy, a publicly-traded business intelligence company. Michael burst onto the Bitcoin scene when he put MicroStrategy onto a Bitcoin standard by converting nearly all of the company treasury to Bitcoin with a $450 MILLION buy over the past few months. Michael, welcome to Swan Signal Live. Danielle DiMartino Booth is a former Fed insider, she was a right-hand analyst for Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher during the 2008 financial crisis. Through that experienc

Oct 14, 2020 • 1:40:04

Swan Lounge: Square Buys $50 MILLION of BTC for their Treasury

Our new Swan Lounge episodes are weekly, laid back, fun discussions about Bitcoin news, hot takes, and questions from viewers in the live chat. This week we talk about the big news that Square, the publicly traded payments company headed up by Jack Dorsey, has purchased $50 million of Bitcoin to add to their treasury. We go from there in what is a high energy, hyperbullish and really fun discussion about Bitcoin. Connect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram:

Oct 9, 2020 • 2:01:11

Robert Breedlove and Parker Lewis - E32

Robert Breedlove, author of "The Number Zero and Bitcoin" and "Masters and Slaves of Money" and Parker Lewis, author of the "Gradually then Suddenly" series of Bitcoin essays get cosmic about Bitcoin.They discuss how:--fiat perpetuates inequality--central banking causes the problems it is supposed to fix--everybody follows their incentives (including the Fed)--fiat money distorts pricing and communication--Bitcoin is free speech and a fundamental monetary right.Summary:0:00 Introduction2:47 How

Oct 7, 2020 • 1:21:27

Dan Tapiero and Dan Matuszewski - E31

This week we were joined by two Dans: Dan Tapiero, the founder of DTAP Capital and 10T holdings, and Dan Matuszewski, previously Head of Trade at Circle and a member of the early Kraken team). Dan Tapiero is a gold bug investor and entrepreneur who has recently become bullish on Bitcoin, and Dan Matuszewski is a Bitcoiner who has built his career helping source, route, and provide liquidity for the Bitcoin market.In this episode, we discussed Bitcoin's apparent correlation to traditional assets,

Oct 1, 2020 • 1:12:55

Raoul Pal and Vijay Boyapati - E30

Summary:What is the history of fiat?DeflationRole Bitcoin in the futureThoughts of Microstrategy newsDeFi (Bitcoin vs Etheruem)What are biggest risks Bitcoin facesBitcoin's adoption CurveBitcoin price manipulation and regulationBitcoin transition to medium of exchangeRaoul's friends are buying Bitcoin Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy

Sep 23, 2020 • 1:12:51

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E29

Preston and Andy join Brady for a deep dive on MicroStrategy's double down on Bitcoin. Swan Signal pairs great guests for compelling discussions about Bitcoin and economics. Watch the show live on YouTube: youtube.com/swansignalSwan is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys.  Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy

Sep 18, 2020 • 1:08:34

Max Keiser and Tone Vays - E28

In this episode we discuss:Thoughts on Microstrategy purchasing more BitcoinForks of Bitcoin + death of Bitcoin cashWhich nation will adopt Bitcoin first?Buying Bitcoin to pump stock pricesSovereign debt and Cantillon effectBitcoin regulationsCentral Bank Digital CurrenciesBitcoin’s energy usageBitcoin and eradicating povertyBitcoin price predictionsCosmic perspectives on Bitcoin Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.

Sep 17, 2020 • 1:20:26

Erik Townsend and Yan Pritzker - E27

Summary:Introduction Summary of Erik's book about digital currencies Why Bitcoin is the likely winner Bitcoin as a bearer asset Silicon Valley coin Why people will choose Bitcoin Central Bankers knowledge and goals Capital controls by governments Geopolitical control of currency Governments will force their citizens onto "The Orwell" currency. Black market currencies Bitcoin's proof of work and difficulty adjustment Bitcoin's layers and distributed architecture Building a decentralized financial

Sep 9, 2020 • 1:55:02

Lyn Alden and Nic Carter - E26

Lyn Alden, investment strategist, and Nic Carter, partner at Castle Island Ventures.Summary:Introduction Views on the Microstrategy and Fidelity newsWill Bitcoin be rehypothecated the way gold was? Are exchanges already fractionally reserve banking?Views on the Fed’s new inflation policyHow will the election affect the economy? Can Bitcoin produce a yield like treasuries? Financial products built on BitcoinDo use cases for crypto dollars exist? Concerns about the end of the Bitcoin block reward?

Sep 2, 2020 • 1:18:08

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom - E25

Founder of The Investors Podcast Network, Preston Pysh, and author of Why Buy Bitcoin, Andy Edstrom will mix it up on bitcoin vs gold price predictions, hard money as an asset class, bitcoin investment theses, bitcoin in corporate treasuries, and much more.Summary:Introductions Predictions for Fed’s policy announcements How inflation and debt cycles work Remembering Matt D’Souza What metrics do you watch closely? Fidelity's new investment product Wealthy individuals buying Bitcoin What is the ef

Aug 27, 2020 • 1:21:04

Jameson Lopp and Eric Martindale - E24

Summary:Introductions Perspective on current Bitcoin events How will the Bitcoin transition play out? Why were you originally interested in Bitcoin? The societal transition away from State power The most pivotal moment in Bitcoin history What does Casa do? Will keys get centralized in third party custodians? What is the Fabric Protocol? Is it challenging to building on Layer 3 of Bitcoin? Wrap up Jameson on TwitterEric on TwitterDelete Coinbase Account in Three Easy StepsBitcoin Wallets: How, Wh

Aug 20, 2020 • 1:12:44

Saifedean Ammous and George Gammon - E23

Author and educator Saifedean Ammous and host of the Rebel Capitalist show  George Gammon. Summary:Introduction Microstrategy holds Bitcoin on their balance sheet Bitcoin vs Gold Bitcoin vs Real Estate Inflation's consequences Nation-state responses to Bitcoin Historical transitions between currencies Fed Coin as competition Which country will adopt Bitcoin first? How will Bitcoin narratives change? Closing thoughts LINKSSaifedean on TwitterGeorge on TwitterBrady on TwitterDelete Coinbase Accoun

Aug 13, 2020 • 1:19:41

Cory Klippsten and Robert Breedlove - E22

Cory Klippsten, founder of Swan Bitcoin, and Robert Breedlove, CEO and CIO of Parallax Digital join host Brady Swenson for Swan Signal Live E22 to talk philosophy, different types of risk, scale transformations and time theft.  Summary:IntroductionsRob’s writing--Masters and Slaves of MoneyBitcoin settles basic arguments Central Banking steals human timeCorruption in the existing financial system Fragility in the existing financial systemHow to avoid recessions without money printing?Valuing hum

Aug 6, 2020 • 1:31:28

Lyn Alden and Jeff Booth - E21

Investing Strategist Lyn Alden and author and entrepreneur Jeff Booth join us to discuss monetary policy, inflation/deflation, bitcoin's prospects, and much more.  Episode Summary and Chapters Introductions The four models of government financing The consequences of monetary manipulation Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty The consequences of fighting against deflation Bitcoin portfolio allocations and risk management Legitimizing Bitcoin as an investment asset Lyn's Bitcoin touchpoi

Jul 29, 2020 • 1:14:02

Samson Mow and Parker Lewis - E20

Samson Mow - CSO, BlockstreamParker Lewis - Head of Business Development, Unchained CapitalYan Pritzker - CTO and cofounder, Swan BitcoinBrady Swenson - host and Head of Education, Swan Bitcoin Summary and Chapters:IntroductionsGeopolitical tensions International implications and game theory of a neutral moneyGeographic mining distribution and Blockstream MiningContrasting the Bitcoin-only industry to the altcoin casinoLegacy banks getting involved with Bitcoin and the future of banking services

Jul 23, 2020 • 1:18:57

Ben Prentice and Mark Moss - E19

Episode Summary and ChaptersIntroductionsMark's Bitcoin storyBen's Bitcoin storyHow the Fed is marketing BitcoinBroken fiat, hoarding, and deflation vs inflationHuman culture and the influence of moneySpecializationMoney as tool for collaborationKeynes (friend or foe?) and tech as a deflationary forceBitcoin Renaissance, unjust money, and capping the state's powerPredicting BitcoinGovernmental pushbackGeopolitical implicationsPower of the intransigent minorityClosing thoughts LinksBen on Twitter

Jul 16, 2020 • 55:11

Stephan Livera and Marty Bent - E18

This week: Stephen Livera -- creator and host of The Stephan Livera PodcastMarty Bent -- creator and co-host of the Tales from the Crypt podcastCory Klippsten -- founder, SwanBrady Swenson -- Host and head of education, SwanSummary:IntroductionsShilling each other's showsLearning from each other Stephan's plans for the futureMarty's plans for the future (plus Great American Mining) The Australian mining industryPersonal experiences with Bitcoin mining Commonly misunderstood concepts in Austrian

Jul 9, 2020 • 1:31:57

Jimmy Song and Aleks Svetski - E17

This week: Jimmy Song, Bitcoin educator, developer and entrepreneur, Aleks Svetski, founder of Amber, an Aussie based Bitcoin-only company, Swan founder Cory Klippsten and Swan head of education, Brady Swenson, hosts. LinksJimmy on TwitterAleks on TwitterSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Bitcoin on TwitterSwan Signal on YouTubeSwan Signal on FacebookSwan Signal on TwitchSwan Signal PodcastSwan Signal Telegram Chat Room  Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes

Jul 1, 2020 • 1:41:14

Gigi and Udi Wertheimer - E16

This week: Gigi, author of 21 Lessons, Udi Wertheimer, independent  software developer and host of Reckless VR meetups, Swan founder Cory Klippsten and Swan head of education, Brady Swenson, hosts. LinksGigi on TwitterUdi on TwitterSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Bitcoin on TwitterSwan Signal on YouTubeSwan Signal on FacebookSwan Signal on TwitchSwan Signal PodcastSwan Signal Telegram Chat Room  Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin"

Jun 24, 2020 • 1:20:45

Isaiah Jackson and Max Keiser - E15

Featuring Isaiah Jackson, author of Bitcoin and Black American,  Max Keiser, host of the Keiser Report and Jason Don, aka Brekkie von Bitcoin, Creative Director at Swan. Brady Swenson, Head of Education at Swan, hosts. Isaiah’s reaction to police violence protests and how bitcoin can help Black AmericaHow banks and the legacy financial system is biasedReaction to a Bitcoin at a protest by @IAmTheCharacter“Cantillionaires”Response to Isaiah’s book before and after the protestsHistory of Juneteent

Jun 18, 2020 • 1:14:27

Tuur Demeester and Robert Breedlove - E14

LinksTuur on TwitterRobert on TwitterSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Bitcoin on TwitterSwan Signal on YouTubeSwan Signal on FacebookSwan Signal on TwitchSwan Signal PodcastSwan Signal Telegram Chat RoomMusic: When We Stare at the Moon by Donovan Hikaru    Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BIt

Jun 10, 2020 • 1:23:04

Alex Gladstein and Matt Odell - E13

We are joined by Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at The Human Rights Foundation, and Matt Odell, cohost of Rabbit Hole Recap on the Tales from the Crypt podcast.LinksAlex on TwitterMatt on TwitterSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Bitcoin on TwitterSwan Signal on YouTubeSwan Signal on FacebookSwan Signal on TwitchSwan Signal PodcastSwan Signal Telegram Chat RoomMusic: When We Stare at the Moon by Donovan Hikaru    Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes

Jun 4, 2020 • 1:16:09

Dr. Adam Back and Preston Pysh - E12

This week we are joined by Dr. Adam Back, a cypherpunk legend who is cited in both the Bitcoin and Tor white papers and is cofounder and CEO of Blockstream, and Preston Pysh, cofounder of The Investors Podcast Network and Bitcoiner. LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Bitcoin on TwitterSwan Signal on YouTubeSwan Signal on FacebookSwan Signal on TwitchSwan Signal PodcastSwan Signal Telegram Chat RoomAdam on TwitterPreston on TwitterMusic: When We Stare at the Moon

May 29, 2020 • 1:28:38

Knut Svanholm and Gigi - E11

This week we are joined by Knut Svanholm, author of Sovereignty through Mathematics and his new book Independence Reimagined, and  Gigi, author of 21 Lessons: What I’ve Learned from Falling Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole, and creator of projects like bitcoin-resources.com and bitcoin-quotes.com.LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Signal PodcastSwan Bitcoin on TwitterMusic: When We Stare at the Moon by Donovan Hikaru    Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes

May 20, 2020 • 1:25:26

Bitcoin TINA and Christian Keroles - E10

This week we are joined by bitcoin permabull Bitcoin TINA and  Christian Keroles, aka CK Snarks, multimedia editor for Bitcoin Magazine.  Be sure to follow @swanbitcoin on Twitter so you can tune in live whenever you can - we also broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. But if you can’t do it live you’ll be able to catch all the Swan Signal Live conversations here on this podcast.LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Signal PodcastSwan Bitcoin on TwitterMusic: Wh

May 15, 2020 • 1:38:34

Jeremy Rubin and Rockstar Developer - E9

This week we are joined by Bitcoin Core dev Jerermy Rubin  and BTCPay, Zap and Strike dev Rockstar Developer.Be sure to follow @swanbitcoin on Twitter so you can tune in live whenever you can - we also broadcast on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. But if you can’t do it live you’ll be able to catch all the Swan Signal Live conversations here on this podcast.Join us in the Swan Signal chat room too! LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Signal PodcastSwan Bitcoin on Twi

May 8, 2020 • 1:18:01

Ansel Lindner and Andy Edstrom - E8

Andy Edstrom,  financial advisor and author of the book Why Buy Bitcoin, and Ansel Lindner, long time bitcoiner and host of the Bitcoin and Markets podcast join Yan Pritzker and Brady Swenson.LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Signal PodcastSwan Bitcoin on TwitterMusic: When We Stare at the Moon by Donovan Hikaru Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies,

May 1, 2020 • 1:17:28

Elisabeth Préfontaine and Stefanie von Jan - E7

This week we are joined by Elisabeth Prefontaine, founder of research and consulting firm Octonomics, in Montreal, and Stefanie von Jan, Austrian economist and lecturer on economics at FOM university in Munich.  LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Signal PodcastSwan Bitcoin on TwitterMusic: When We Stare at the Moon by Donovan Hikaru Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit s

Apr 24, 2020 • 1:17:55

Will Reeves and Phil Geiger - E6

Will Reeves, founder of Fold, and Phil Geiger, head of marketing at Unchained Capital join Swan's Cory Klippsten and Brady Swenson. We talk about Fold’s new rewards card, a first in bitcoin, effortlessly earn sats back wherever you shop. We discuss Phil’s recent piece titled 21 million is non negotiable, I think we can all agree that Bitcoin’s monetary policy is not up for debate, but his piece in the Unchained blog is an authoritative rebuke to the idea, a must read.  We were also joined variou

Apr 17, 2020 • 1:25:28

Matt Odell and John Carvalho - E5

In this episode of Swan Signal we’re joined by Matt Odell cohost of the Tales from the Crypt podcast  - and John Carvalho, recently of Bitrefill and now working on his own thing to be announced soon. We talk coin mixing, Tor and other privacy topics, we get into lightning and finish up with some macro and financial discussion.   LinksSwan Bitcoin - the best place to buy and invest in BitcoinSwan Signal PodcastSwan Bitcoin on TwitterMusic: When We Stare at the Moon by Donovan HikaruMatt on Twitte

Apr 10, 2020 • 1:06:23

Pierre Rochard and Francis Pouliot - E4

Pierre Rochard cofounder of the Nakamoto Institute and cohost of the Noded podcast and bitcoin evangelist at Kraken - and Francis Pouliot, founder and CEO at Bull Bitcoin join us in this one. We try to settle a Twitter debate between Pierre and Francis about the value of the Stock to Flow model. We polled our telegram chat room before and after the debate and there was a clear winner. We delve into several other topics as well, including various hyperbitcoinization scenarios.  LinksSwan Bitcoin

Apr 3, 2020 • 1:18:23

Marty Bent and Conner Brown - E3

In this episode of Swan Signal we’re joined by Marty Bent, purveyor of the Marty’s Bent newsletter and cohost of the Tales from the Crypt podcast - and Conner Brown, author of a growing collection of fantastic Bitcoin think pieces. In this episode we discuss the looming economic crisis precipitated by the quaratineing of much of the world to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. It does get pretty bleak, but such are the times we are currently living in. However we do consider some of the potential p

Mar 27, 2020 • 1:13:04

Parker Lewis and Giacomo Zucco - E2

Giacomo Zucco, Parker Lewis, Cory Klippsten and Brady Swenson. In this episode of Swan Signal long time Bitcoiners Giacomo Zucco shares his stories from on the ground in Italy, one of the epicenters of the Coronavirus pandemic, and Unchained Capital’s Parker Lewis breaks down the macroeconomic implications and gives us the latest updates on the reactions from the US Government and Federal Reserve. We talk about potential economic fallout and riff on some potential silver linings as well.LinksSwa

Mar 20, 2020 • 1:09:04

Gigi, Guy Swann, Hass McCook and John Vallis - E1

John Vallis, Guy Swann, Gigi, Hass McCook, Cory Klippsten, Yan Pritzker and Brady Swenson. This episode was broadcast live on Friday, March 13th. The day before the price of Bitcoin just had one of the largest one day drops in history - in fact all markets were in a free fall precipitated by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.  We gathered out of a need, really, to be around our Bitcoin friends and share some of that energy with our fellow Bitcoiners via the Swan Twitter and YouTube accounts

Mar 20, 2020 • 1:25:57

Welcome to the Swan Signal Podcast

Hey bitcoiners, welcome to the Swan Signal podcast, a production of Swan Bitcoin, the best way to buy bitcoin, at swanbitcoin.com. I’m Brady, Head of Education at Swan, and, on behalf of the Swan team, I’m excited to bring you this new Bitcoin podcast. Every week I host a conversation with Bitcoiners live on the Swan Twitter account and YouTube channel. We call these sessions Swan Signal Live - a group of Bitcoiners hanging out and talking about the latest bitcoin news and musings about a Bi

Mar 19, 2020 • 1:15