Radio Detox

Heather Larson

Radio Detox brings the stories of musicians, artists, and builders in Bitcoin directly to you. Begin your detox off fiat and start listening to the stories of sound money + sound music.

  1. 13h ago

    Frank Corva: Bitcoin is Punk Rock

    The conversation covers the challenges of news reporting and burnout, the impact of Bitcoin on global communities, and the mental health effects of news and politics. It also delves into the unique career journey of the guest and the transformative power of Bitcoin in disenfranchised communities. The conversation covers the empowerment of African women in Bitcoin, the emotional and cognitive challenges in social work, the lack of acknowledgment for Bitcoin work, challenges faced by female Bitcoin developers, the need for diversity and inclusion in the tech space, the benefits of diversity in communities and workplaces, and the value of diversity in shaping perspectives and experiences. The discussion also explores the initial discomfort with diversity and the long-term benefits of diversity and working together. The conversation delves into the concept of frequency and consciousness, exploring the impact of different frequencies on human experience and behavior. It also discusses the importance of content creation with integrity and the ethical considerations involved in transmitting messages to an audience. Chapters 00:00 Bitcoin's Impact on Global Communities28:46 Empowering African Women in Bitcoin29:43 Emotional and Cognitive Challenges in Social Work31:19 Acknowledgment and Recognition in Bitcoin Work32:27 Challenges Faced by Women in the Tech Space33:17 Diversity and Its Benefits36:21 Diversity and Inclusion in Queens, New York37:42 The Benefits of Diversity in the Long Term53:44 Frequency and Consciousness54:13 Content Creation and IntegritySubscribe to Radio Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKlb-AUrgRRZE-rBk6VXPMg  Follow Heather Larson on X: https://x.com/WriterHeatherL  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://radiodetox.riverside.com/  Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please get in touch by booking into Heather’s Cal: https://cal.com/heather-larson-3dswg4  Support the podcast by liking, subscribing, sharing, and leaving a comment.  Donate in USD; it becomes BTC for me: https://square.link/u/eDEqPjxo

  2. Jul 9

    Ivy Lumi: Love is the Cure

    Ivy Lumi, a musician and Bitcoiner, discusses the influence of Bitcoin on her music and the message of love as the cure. She shares her journey of self-discovery and the inspiration behind her music, which is deeply intertwined with her experiences in the Bitcoin space. Ivy's music reflects her emotional response to the world and her openness to random interactions and conversations. Ivy Lumi shares insights on embracing humility, navigating the music industry, creating a healing message, building relationships with fans, the relationship between love and Bitcoin, and vision and improvement in the Bitcoin community. She emphasizes the importance of humility, kindness, and self-reflection in the Bitcoin community and the potential impact of mainstream artists embracing Bitcoin. Takeaways Bitcoin's influence on music and the message of love as the cureThe intertwining of travel, Bitcoin, and emotional response in Ivy Lumi's music Embracing humility and a beginner mindsetThe significance of kindness and authenticity in the value verse Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ivy Lumi and Her Music08:15 Love as the Cure21:26 Music Inspired by Travel and Bitcoin30:33 Ivy Lumi's Musical Journey37:20 Navigating the Music Industry46:06 Building Relationships with Fans55:25 Ensuring the Success of Nostr01:01:33 Vision and Improvement in the Bitcoin Community Subscribe to Radio Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKlb-AUrgRRZE-rBk6VXPMg  Follow Heather Larson on X: https://x.com/WriterHeatherL  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://radiodetox.riverside.com/  Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please get in touch by booking into Heather’s Cal: https://cal.com/heather-larson-3dswg4  Support the podcast by liking, subscribing, sharing, and leaving a comment. Support monetarily with USD or BTC.

  3. Jun 25

    Avi Burra: Finding Home in Bitcoin

    In January 2026, I kicked off the year with Avi Burra. I'm re-releasing the video version of the podcast now in June of 2026. Avi has contributed so much to the Bitcoin space and he's just getting started! He's got a docuseries on Indeehub, two novels you can purchase on Amazon, and he's part of the NosFabrica team. But he's also so much more... The conversation with Avi Burra covers the evolution of Plebchain Radio and Podcasting 2.0, the freedom of podcasting and the value for value economy, and much more for Bitcoiners, creatives, and builders. The conversation covers the freedom of podcasting, challenges with advertising and monetization, the role of music and creativity in podcasting, and the quest for a sense of home. It also delves into the docu-series 'Finding Home' and its exploration of Bitcoiners and expats. The conversation delves into the journeys of expats, the transition from the fiat world to Bitcoin and Nostr, the impact of workplace stress on health, and the adoption of Web of Trust. It also explores the challenges and decisions involved in leaving the fiat world and transitioning to Bitcoin work. Takeaways NostrVille 3.0 as a Bitcoin family reunionThe ideological alignment of Bitcoiners and Nostriches Freedom and creativity in podcastingChallenges of advertising and monetizationThe quest for a sense of homeExploration of Bitcoiners and expats in 'Finding Home' The parallel journeys of expats and BitcoinersThe importance of health and well-being in the workplace Chapters 00:00 NostrVille 3.0: A Bitcoin Family Reunion13:09 The Evolution of Plebchain Radio and Podcasting 2.026:04 The Future of Podcasting and the Power of Recording32:34 Music and Creativity in Podcasting45:01 The Quest for Home51:36 Finding Home: A Journey56:56 Health and Well-being in the Workplace01:08:51 Adopting Nostr and Web of Trust ubscribe to Radio Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKlb-AUrgRRZE-rBk6VXPMg  Follow Heather Larson on X: https://x.com/WriterHeatherL  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://radiodetox.riverside.com/  Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please get in touch by booking into Heather’s Cal: https://cal.com/heather-larson-3dswg4  Support the podcast by liking, subscribing, sharing, and leaving a comment.

  4. May 16

    Some New Music This Week!

    Heather opens with zap shoutouts from the week. Sara Jade sent 700 sats after hearing her song on the previous episode. Shadrach sent 323 sats with a comment on the NosVegas Bitcoin figures and San Diego Music Awards episode. OpenMike sent 3,333. Shoutouts also to Sir Libre, Annonymal, Matt Finley, Tumbleweed, Henrik Flyman, Tree Ducks, and P@T. Heather also issues a correction from the Helene episode. The title referenced BMI but should have said EMI. Haleen caught it and Heather is setting the record straight. P@T left a comment on the Helene episode about paying for music rights versus paying performers and Heather digs into it, ultimately concluding he is probably agreeing with her point. The broader discussion covers how monthly streaming subscriptions do not actually trickle down to pay artists, with Sara Jade's line quoted: she has made more money complaining about Spotify than she has ever made on Spotify. This week's songs: Who’s Garden by Zazawowow* Cherry Cherry by Right Said Fred New song from Haleen: “I Can Still Smile” Paradox by Zhaklina Waves by Charley T (to keep with the chill vibe this week) Blunt Knife - the latest from Ivy Lumi! My Frined Jimi - Telling Lies (trending on both Fountain & Wavlake) Ryan Zak “Movement 6: Awakening” and it’s almost 18 minutes long! Heather closes with her ongoing argument that songs have gotten shorter since Nixon took the dollar off the gold standard in 1971, that commercial stop sets on radio are now longer than the songs themselves, and that a Bitcoin standard would bring long songs back. Sats sent during songs go to the artists. 10% of Radio Detox proceeds go to HRF for supporting the Bitcoin & Nostr ecosystem. *The song that opens this episode is actually "Who's Garden?" from Zazawowow, not EP, but there seems to be a Fountain bug about this.

    Some New Music This Week!
  5. May 2

    Post Vegas Vibes & San Diego Music Awards

    Recap of Vegas! NosVegas was great, thanks to Francis Mars at Pubpay.me, great artits like Abel James, Sara Jade, Noa Gruman, and the Higher Low! Maxi Madness was performed in Vegas by Noa Gruman Tuesday night! Here’s her ONLY Bitcoin circular economy song. https://fountain.fm/album/KuRBmoy28vylkRK8Cluo Abel James performed some new music, Sara Jade is also working on new stuff. Shoutout to Richard Greaser for coming to the party. And can’t forget The Higher Low! The Higher Low - Welcome to the Dawn The 35th annual San Diego Music Awards will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Humphreys by the Bay. Country singer-songwriter Lissa Dee is a multi-year nominee at the San Diego Music Awards (SDMA). For the upcoming 35th annual ceremony on May 6, 2026, she is nominated for Best Country or Americana Song for her track "Chasing Whiskey with Whiskey.” Find Lissa Dee on Wavelake: https://wavlake.com/lissa-dee Miranda Ramos is nominated for Best Country or Americana Song, find her on Wavlake: https://wavlake.com/miranda-ramos Monica Larrea is a San Diego-based singer-songwriter nominated for a Best R&B, Funk, or Soul Song award at the 35th Annual San Diego Music Awards (2026) for her song "Mental”. Here is Brilliant Sun, you can find on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/artist/W3p6W0vjTaaVuFCNaTuX Jessie is nominated for Best Pop Artist! Let’s hear her on rainbows (i saw her in green) ft. Sara JadeJessie Lark . Find her on Wavlake & Fountain: https://fountain.fm/artist/W8VUm7b4qNds2TVO2gcB Sara Jade is nominated for Best Pop Song for Hippies Raised a Cowgirl, find her on Fountain and Wavlake: https://fountain.fm/artist/TYD62gCR67EYFScibWB8 Let’s hear the nominated song, Hippies Raised a Cowgirl! Shoutout to Dion Wilson, who’s started Bitcoin for the Arts, a 501(c)3 non-profit: https://www.bitcoinforthearts.org/ For musicians who publish music to Nostr, go to: https://ditto.pub/music To learn more from me about Ditto Music: https://ditto-creators-program.shakespeare.wtf/ See the 2026 San Diego Music Awards nominees: https://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/nominees/ *Noa Gruman gets a 20% split in this episode since she has only 1 song in the Bitcoin circular economy at present and because I love how she shared her insights with me Sunday night at the Women in Bitcoin Bash!

    Post Vegas Vibes & San Diego Music Awards

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Radio Detox brings the stories of musicians, artists, and builders in Bitcoin directly to you. Begin your detox off fiat and start listening to the stories of sound money + sound music.