The Bad Crypto Podcast

Joel Comm and Travis Wright
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Technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright attempt to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, litecoin, ethereum, alt-coins, token generation events, and ICOs in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies.

  1. Bitcoin Breaks $81K as AI Agents Start Spending Money

    3D AGO

    Bitcoin Breaks $81K as AI Agents Start Spending Money

    Bitcoin has blasted past $81,000, but somehow that is not even the wildest story in crypto this week. In Episode 807 of The Bad Crypto Podcast, Joel Comm and Travis Wright break down a massive week where Bitcoin ETF inflows surged, Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin stack grew to nearly 4% of the total supply, Google committed up to $40 billion toward Anthropic, and AI agents began crossing into territory once reserved for humans: opening accounts, making payments, and deploying software. The boys also dig into the explosive growth of tokenized real-world assets, including Treasuries, gold, and stocks moving on-chain, plus the looming May 21st deadline for the Clarity Act and what it could mean for XRP and the broader crypto market. Crypto, AI, and traditional finance are no longer separate stories. They are becoming one very strange, very powerful story. Welcome to the future. Stay bad. Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  2. BCP 806 - AI Produces Bad Crypto!

    MAR 20

    BCP 806 - AI Produces Bad Crypto!

    This week, Joel and Travis handed the producer role to AI and let it choose the top 10 stories in crypto. Surprisingly, the machine delivered. Episode 806 covers Kraken’s direct access to Fed payment rails, the growing push toward tokenized stocks, the stalled progress of the U.S. Bitcoin reserve, the latest Trump meme coin pump, and why stablecoins may be becoming the true financial infrastructure story of crypto. They also dig into Bitcoin outperforming gold during wartime, how banks are trying to protect their turf as stablecoin legislation moves forward, and why the next phase of adoption may have less to do with hype and more to do with rails, regulation, and real-world use. It’s a fast-moving roundup of the biggest crypto stories of the week, with analysis, sarcasm, and a few detours only Bad Crypto could make work. Show notes at http://badco.in/806 Stay bad!  Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  3. Web 4.0 Has Arrived: What We’re Building with AI Right Now

    MAR 10

    Web 4.0 Has Arrived: What We’re Building with AI Right Now

    What if the internet stopped waiting for you… and started working for you? In this episode, Joel and Travis show the real AI tools, agents, and systems they’re building right now — from automated news engines and live signal feeds to content publishing systems, games, voice clones, and blockchain-powered experiments. This is why we think Web 4.0 has arrived. We break down: Why Web 4.0 means the web is now building itself How AI agents are researching, writing, coding, and running workflows Travis’ AI-powered war news site and custom news anchor Joel’s automated content engine for WorldVillage Baseball Sudoku built with AI New Blockchain Heroes videos and a working game prototype built in hours Why the “idea person” is now more powerful than ever How fast this technology is moving — and why most people still have no idea what’s coming The tools are getting better.The agents are getting smarter.And the people who learn how to use them now are going to have a serious advantage. This is not theory.This is what we’re actually building. Watch, get inspired, and then go build something. Show notes and links: http://badco.in/805 If you’re experimenting with AI agents, tools, or automations, tell us what you’re building in the comments. Stay bad. #AI #Web4 #OpenClaw #ClaudeCode #Automation #BadCryptoPodcast #WorldVillage #BlockchainHeroes Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  4. AI Goes Rogue: The Wild Rise of OpenClaw

    FEB 23

    AI Goes Rogue: The Wild Rise of OpenClaw

    What if your AI assistant could negotiate your next car purchase, trade prediction markets, manage your inbox, and research crypto… while you sleep? This week we break down the insane rise of ClaudeBot → Moltbot → OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent that rocketed past 200,000 GitHub stars and sparked a massive wave of autonomous agents almost overnight. But of course, crypto had to crypto. Along the way, the project triggered a triple rebrand, a $16M scam token spun up by opportunists, and a security mess that unfolded in real time as attackers hunted for poorly-secured instances and exposed keys. We also get into the bigger picture: as AI agents start doing real work for people (and eventually paying bills, trading, and moving value), crypto becomes the natural payment rail. Permissionless. Programmable. Always on. Which is exciting… and also a whole new playground for scammers. We cover what happened, why it matters, and what you should do if you’re experimenting with agents: lock it down, separate machines/accounts, protect your keys, and don’t chase random tokens. Show notes and links: http://badco.in/804 Leave a comment with the best OpenClaw tutorial you’ve found — we’ll dig in. Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  5. Is Quantum About to Break Bitcoin?

    FEB 16

    Is Quantum About to Break Bitcoin?

    Two years ago, quantum computing was a “someday problem.” Now NVIDIA is lobbying Congress. Ethereum is funding post-quantum research. Coinbase has launched a Quantum Advisory Board. So the question isn’t theoretical anymore. What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack today’s cryptography? In Episode 803, we sit down with Christopher Steven Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain built using NIST-backed post-quantum cryptography. We cover: • What quantum computing actually is (without melting your brain) • How qubits differ from classical bits • Why elliptic curve cryptography may be vulnerable • Whether Bitcoin can realistically fork to quantum resistance • The risk to old wallets (including Satoshi’s coins) • Post-quantum signatures like Dilithium • Reversible transactions and whether they break crypto ethos • Whether the “digital gold” narrative was a strategic mistake Is quantum an overhyped sci-fi scare tactic? Or is it the next existential threat nobody is pricing in? This is a sponsored episode. As always, we disclose that upfront. We took the interview because the topic is real, timely, and worth exploring. Welcome to the future of cryptography. Or the end of it. Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  6. Crypto Panic + The Epstein Bitcoin Rabbit Hole

    FEB 4

    Crypto Panic + The Epstein Bitcoin Rabbit Hole

    Everything is fine… weeks where everyone is definitely not fine. In Episode 802, we dig into the crypto panic, the blood-in-the-streets charts, and the uncomfortable question nobody wants to say out loud: Did the grown-ups finally show up to crypto… and ruin the party? We talk institutional adoption (ETFs, custody, control), how the “gatekeepers and suits” might be working the same old playbook, and why crypto feels weirdly toxic right now. Then we take a hard left into a truly bizarre rabbit hole: new Jeffrey Epstein-related emails, claims floating around about funding Bitcoin Core, and what the Brock Pierce connection might mean (or might not mean). We don’t pretend to have final answers—just the receipts we can point to, the debates happening publicly, and a healthy dose of skepticism. And because we can’t help ourselves, we also go off-road into AI, Elon, robots, peptides, and… yes… “you spit in a thing, you 💩 in a thing.” You’re welcome. Educationally unsettling. Extra sarcasm. Always weird.   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:16 Panic in the markets + “did institutions ruin crypto?”02:53 Market snapshot: blood in the streets06:03 Institutional adoption vs. decentralization07:53 Epstein files + what people are claiming09:57 Travis explains the “mastermind” AI experiment16:33 Brock Pierce emails + what’s known vs. speculation20:36 AI as leverage: finishing 25 days of work in 6.5 hours21:53 Elon, xAI/SpaceX talk, and where this all goes24:18 Robots, health tech, and the future getting weird fast26:20 “Spit in a thing / 💩 in a thing” (yes, really) Links & ResourcesLINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Epstein Files Drop! DOJ Documents Reveal Who Really Built Bitcoin Bruce Fenton Responds Is Brock Pierce Behind Epsteins $3 Million Coinbase Investment? SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Crypto Tax Audit CoinGecko.com bitcoinTreasuries.net Bull Market Peak Signals Want more of the “mastermind” clips? Tell us in the comments. If you’re into it, we’ll drop more of those weird little time-travel audio segments in future episodes. Contact Email: badcryptopodcast@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Not financial advice. Do your own research and consult a professional before making any financial decisions. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #epstein #blockchain #etf #AI #badcryptopodcast Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  7. Crypto Taxes Just Leveled Up: 1099DA, New Reporting Rules, and How to Avoid a Mess

    JAN 28

    Crypto Taxes Just Leveled Up: 1099DA, New Reporting Rules, and How to Avoid a Mess

    Tax season is back, and crypto reporting is getting a lot more… specific. We’re joined by returning guest Clinton Donnelly of CryptoTaxAudit to break down the biggest crypto tax changes affecting U.S. traders this year—what forms are coming, what the IRS will see, and the most common ways people accidentally trigger problems. If you’ve traded on U.S.-based exchanges, this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode, we cover: Why crypto taxes are getting more complicated (and more visible) New 1099-DA reporting: what it is and what exchanges may report Why “proceeds vs. cost basis” matters (and where confusion hits) The Form 8949 change: crypto transactions being separated out The “match the proceeds” issue that can trigger nasty IRS letters New FIFO requirement by wallet/account (and why it can change your tax bill) Why audits can drag on for years (and what “audit-proofing” really means) Practical advice for staying compliant without losing your mind The 3 big crypto tax changes Clinton highlights: 1099-DA is here (for U.S.-based exchanges) Crypto gets its own lane on Form 8949 (more visibility for the IRS) FIFO by wallet/account becomes required (can reshape gains calculations) Helpful link: Work with Clinton / CryptoTaxAudit: http://badco.in/tax Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  8. 800 Episodes Later: Bitcoin, Gold, AI, and the End of the Old Cycles

    JAN 21

    800 Episodes Later: Bitcoin, Gold, AI, and the End of the Old Cycles

    Eight hundred episodes in, crypto doesn’t feel wild anymore — and that might be the biggest story of all. In this milestone episode, Joel and Travis kick off 2026 by unpacking a market that refuses to behave like it used to. Bitcoin isn’t mooning, but it isn’t collapsing either. Institutions are quietly vacuuming up supply, ETFs keep stacking, and the once-predictable four-year cycle looks stretched, warped, or possibly broken altogether. The conversation moves beyond charts into bigger territory: why Bitcoin drawdowns are getting shallower, why gold and silver are exploding alongside crypto, and what an increasingly unstable global economy means for hard assets. Along the way, the guys reflect on how manipulation hasn’t disappeared — it’s just become more sophisticated — and why retail panic matters less when corporations and funds are waiting on every dip. Episode 800 also zooms out to the future. AI’s acceleration, the coming wealth transfer, the growing divide between those who adapt and those who don’t, and why the next decade may reward understanding what’s possible more than chasing the next tool or token. No predictions. No moon math. Just perspective earned over nine years, hundreds of cycles, and a market that’s finally starting to act… different. Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
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Technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright attempt to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, litecoin, ethereum, alt-coins, token generation events, and ICOs in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies.

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  • Creator
    Joel Comm and Travis Wright
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    843
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Nifty Company Inc 2022
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    The Bad Crypto Podcast

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