Bitcoin and Me

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A podcast exploring the personal stories behind discoveries of Bitcoin; money mindset, emotional and psychological impact of volatility and considerations for the ‘end game’.

  1. 4D AGO

    E47 : How Bitcoin Mining Is Fixing Energy Waste | Jason Deane, Renewablox

    Pizza Day 22 May 2026 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I speak with Jason Deane from Renewablox about the intersection of Bitcoin, energy and infrastructure.Jason begins by reflecting on his early experiences with money, the impact of education and student debt, and how those shaped his financial habits. He then shares his journey into Bitcoin and the thinking that led him to focus on mining as a practical application.We explore his work with Renewablox, looking at how Bitcoin mining can be used to address energy wastage, grid constraints and inefficiencies in energy markets. Jason explains how mining can act as a flexible load, the challenges of navigating energy contracts, and how these systems are evolving.The conversation also covers the economics of mining, including costs, revenue models, treasury strategies and payback periods, as well as innovative approaches such as using mining for heat generation in commercial settings. Throughout, Jason shares his perspective on how Bitcoin mining could play a growing role in energy optimisation and future infrastructure. I could have spoken to him for hours - a genuinely fascinating conversation, I hope you enjoy it too!

    1h 3m

  2. MAR 20

    E46 : Bitcoin is an act of Rebellion with Rebel Money

    Pizza Day 22 May 2026 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I chat with Rebel Money to explore the intersection of art, money and Bitcoin. We begin with his early memories of money and how his teenage years combined entrepreneurship with creative pursuits. He reflects on art as something that provided direction and meaning, particularly in contrast to what he describes as the “treadmill” of modern life. The conversation expands into the cultural impact of social media, the importance of human interaction, and how emerging technologies like AI may shape the future of creativity. From there, we move into Bitcoin but not just as a financial tool, but as a cultural and philosophical shift. Rebel Money shares his perspective on Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the idea of value-for-value from an artist’s standpoint, and the challenges of operating within a fiat system while trying to live and create differently. We also explore Bitcoin as an act of rebellion, the importance of time and trust, and how artists can begin integrating Bitcoin into their work and livelihoods.

    1h 5m

  3. MAR 13

    E45 : How Bitcoin Is Reinventing Podcasting with Nick Malster (Fountain)

    Nick will be at Pizza Day! Pizza Day 22 May 2026 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode I speak with Nick Malster, co-founder of Fountain, about how Bitcoin is reshaping the podcasting and creator economy.Nick begins by reflecting on his early memories of money and how his background shaped his understanding of financial systems. He then shares his journey into the Bitcoin space and the path that ultimately led him to build Fountain; a podcast platform that integrates Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to enable instant payments between listeners and creators.We discuss the origins of Fountain, the idea of value-for-value podcasting, and how streaming sats while listening changes the relationship between audiences and creators. Nick explains how Fountain is experimenting with new forms of podcast interaction, including community features, live streaming and group chats, while also tackling the practical challenges of Bitcoin adoption and user experience.The conversation also explores the philosophy behind spending Bitcoin, the evolution of podcast monetisation beyond advertising, and how platforms like Fountain could help build stronger communities around independent media.

    51 min

  4. MAR 6

    E44: Why Bitcoin Is the Natural Evolution of Money with Vijay Selvam

    Vijay will be at Pizza Day! Pizza Day 22 May 2025 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode I speak with Vijay Selvam, author of Principles of Bitcoin, to explore the deeper ideas behind money, Bitcoin and the economic shifts shaping our future.Vijay begins by reflecting on his early memories of money and how those experiences influenced his thinking about value, savings and financial systems. From there, we examine the historical evolution of money, from commodity money and Gold to modern fiat systems and why he sees Bitcoin as the natural next step in that progression.We discuss the challenges of Bitcoin adoption, including why many people struggle to understand its value, and the kinds of economic shocks that might accelerate global awareness. Vijay also shares his perspective on how emerging technologies like AI could reshape employment and economic structures, and why hard assets such as Bitcoin and gold may become increasingly important in an uncertain future.The conversation also explores the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, market psychology, and the potential role of regulation as Bitcoin continues to mature. Throughout, Vijay offers a thoughtful framework for understanding Bitcoin not just as a technology, but as a new monetary system.

    59 min

  5. FEB 27

    E43 : The Future of Money Starts With Education - with Molly Spiers

    Pizza Day 22 May 2025 - info and tickets ⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, Molly Spiers reflects on her early memories of money and how she joined Coincorner over 11 years ago (despite having no knowledge of Bitcoin at the time). She explains how discovering Bitcoin shifted her understanding of fiat currency, value and long-term economic thinking. We discuss the evolution of Bitcoin businesses, the challenges of marketing Bitcoin in a changing landscape, and the role mainstream media has played in shaping public perception. Molly highlights the urgent need for stronger financial education and why understanding money itself is foundational to Bitcoin adoption. The conversation explores practical education initiatives, including teaching financial literacy to young people and engaging communities at a grassroots level. Molly also shares her perspective on women in Bitcoin, representation in the space, and how the industry may evolve in the years ahead.

    1 hr

  6. FEB 20

    From Plumbing to Bitcoin: Faith, Freedom and the Future of Money with Myles Dhillon

    Pizza Day 22 May 2025 - info and tickets ⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I sit down with my mate Myles to explore his journey from early memories of money to building (and eventually exiting) a successful plumbing business. He reflects on how his family and teenage influences shaped his approach to money management, and how cultural attitudes toward property investment informed his early financial philosophy. We discussed his transition into Bitcoin, how it reshaped his investment mindset, and how his conviction grew along the way. He shared candid i The conversation went deeper than Bitcoin price and utility. We explored the rapid evolution of AI alongside Bitcoin, and how faith, morality, and Christianity intersect with his understanding of money and sovereignty. He offered thoughtful reflections on Bitcoin as a tool for refugees, the future role of churches in a Bitcoin world, and how his beliefs about work, purpose, and life balance have evolved through this journey. By the end, this episode became less about price and more about principles, examining how Bitcoin can influence not just wealth, but worldview, faith, and the way we live.

    1h 18m

  7. 11/20/2025

    From Mining a 50BTC Block to Building Custom Tech ; an OG UK Bitcoin Miner Tells His Story!

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I sat down with Dunc from Solo Mining Co to explore the world of Bitcoin mining from the ground up — from early memories of money to the realities of home mining today. Dunc explains how mining has evolved, starting from the days of solo mining to the rise of mining pools, breaking down the process in a way that makes it accessible to anyone.We dug into topics like the 51% attack, the differences between altruistic solo miners and pooling resources, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing miners in the UK. He shared innovative, practical approaches for mining at home, along with insights into how mining technology is changing and what the future may look like.We also talked about mining strategies, market dynamics, the economics behind mining, and why running your own node remains essential. Toward the end, we reflected on how Bitcoin — and especially mining — has the power to shift beliefs and reshape how people understand money, energy, and sovereignty.

    1h 8m

  8. 11/05/2025

    E40 : Bitcoin as a Path to Authentic Living — Selale’s Journey (@AZA_21M)

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In my conversation with Selale, we explored her deeply personal journey with money, growth, and finding authenticity through Bitcoin. She reflected on her early memories of money and what it meant to experience financial poverty but mental richness; a mindset that shaped her perspective on value and resilience.Selale spoke about how Bitcoin became a tool for personal transformation, helping her connect with her values and define her own path of contribution within the space. We discussed the fragility of wealth, why spending Bitcoin matters, and the process of moving from fiat work to earning and building entirely in Bitcoin.She shared how her understanding of Bitcoin’s layers evolved, and how that technical learning mirrored her own growth journey; full of mistakes, risks, and self-discovery. We also touched on mental health, the importance of staying authentic amid external pressures, and her views on emerging Bitcoin career paths and projects driving real-world impact.By the end, Selale’s story became a reflection not just on Bitcoin, but on what it means to live honestly, take risks, and align your life with your principles.

    1h 4m
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A podcast exploring the personal stories behind discoveries of Bitcoin; money mindset, emotional and psychological impact of volatility and considerations for the ‘end game’.

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  • Creator
    Gary Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gary Smith
  • Show Website
    Bitcoin and Me

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