Bitcoins & Gravy
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA weekly podcast about anything and everything having to do with Bitcoin!
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John Barrett
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Hold On
December 05, 2020 00:00I wrote this song sometime around 1985 when I found out that my parents were getting a divorce. It was originally written for my Mother who is now 82 years old. I played a very early version of this song for her many years ago and she really liked it. But I've never told her the story behind my inspiration for writing it. For her it's just a song of hope.
The Way of Happiness
December 05, 2020 00:00The Way of Happiness is about Drinking. In this song the main character sees a light in the window of the house where his true Love lives. He knows he should go to her to show her his affection and for the comfort of them both. Instead he is drawn by the pint there in his Father's old flask and for whatever irrational reason, he would rather get drunk than explore Love.
If She's The One
November 05, 2020 00:00This is one of the shortest songs I've ever written. However, there is a 2nd part to it that requires a big band (really). The melodic theme is perfect for a big band and if I had the money right now, I'd hire the Duffy Jackson Big Band. They're here in Nashville and one of the best Big Bands in this part of the country. This song is a call to all young people who have a crush on someone. If you want her, need her, feel like you love her (or him), let her (or him) know! Don't wait. Next wee...
When I'm Here With You
November 05, 2020 00:00This song was written many years ago in a way that surprised me at the time. I remember sitting down with the guitar and my little cassette tape recorder. I pushed record and then began to play. This song came out almost exactly like you'll hear on this recording. One of the few times when I felt like a song was given to me instead of written by me. It's a simple little song that always makes me smile. Love to all of you! JB
Everything is Alright
November 05, 2020 00:00I wrote this some some years back when I was suffering greatly from depression. I lived alone and in a place where I didn't know many people. At that time my guitar was my best friend and one day this song just came out. I polished it and cared for it and turned it in to what you find here. These days I still live alone but not really. I have a great dog named Maxwell and he is like a son to me. The only child I've ever had. When things seem bad or you feel depressed, remember This: There...
Thankful
November 05, 2020 00:00I wrote this song on piano many years ago when I was feeling pretty low about being single for so long. It's an expression of genuine Thankfulness for all I have in my life. It's also a musical prayer sent up to the Heavens asking for Love to come my way. So far I'm still single though I've had a few minor train wreck relationships in the mean time. I hope you enjoy the guitar version of this song.
Love's The Finest Thing
November 05, 2020 00:00I wrote this song many years ago and it's still one of my favorites. I do miss the podcast, but am enjoying immersing myself once again in my music. I've never had children or a family of my own and I guess these songs are the closest thing to children I have in my life - other than my beautiful dog Maxwell of course! Each of these songs means a lot to me and each represents a part of my self and my journey. I hope you will enjoy listening and sharing my songs freely with others. John Wal...
You Make The Rain Go Away
May 13, 2020 18:55I wrote this song some years back as a Valentine's Day present for my dearest Friend in the world. I still plan to record it one day with some nice cello parts and maybe a harpsichord solo.
Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin
December 23, 2018 02:18Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin Lyrics by John Barrett Copyright 2018 RJM Publishing – BMI Nashville [To the tune of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas] Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin Let your heart be light And in time the value will be out of sight Get Yourself a Little Bit of Bitcoin Make your Yuletide cool Those who hesitate will be the only fools Here we are with the markets down Don’t you wear a frown my friend For in time yes it’s coming soon We’ll go to the Moon ...
The Crimes of Christopher Columbus EXPOSED!
October 08, 2018 23:13In this episode, in celebration of Columbus Day, I reveal the true Christopher Columbus - the world famous mariner, explorer, murderer, rapist and slave master guilty of genocide in the early Americas. We’ll dig a bit deeper than our public school history books to find out the truth about how the early Spanish were some of the true early terrorists in the Americas. For more detailed information about the Genocide committed by Christopher Columbus and his gang, go here: https://owlcation....
EP 103 Platforms Virtual Reality Cafe NEW in Nashville!!
August 19, 2018 01:03On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Luke Arthur Sykes, the co-owner of Platforms Virtual Reality and Gaming Café right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Luke helps bring us up to speed about what a VR/Gaming Café has to offer and about how it’s much, much more than most people think it is. He also invites the Nashville community to come try a VR experience and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Bring your paper money, your plastic, or better yet – pay the modern way with Bit...
EP #102: Cryptocurrency Basics w/Michael Lentz
April 24, 2018 01:38On today’s show I am honored to have with me here in the Tree House Studio Michael Lentz. Michael has been actively involved in the rapidly growing Nashville Bitcoin Community and now he’s taking it to the next level with his new business, Cryptocurrency Basics. Join me listeners as we learn about Michael’s beginnings and how he found his calling as a Bitcoin/Blockchain educator here in Nashville, Tennessee, the Athens of the South. CREDITS & VALUABLE LINKS: http://www.CryptocurrencyBasics...
EP #101 Bitcoin The Board Game!
March 04, 2018 01:02On today’s show I introduce the world to the very first crypto board game – that’s right The Bitcoin Board Game is here! Well it's close anyway. Joining me in the Tree House Studio in this episode of Bitcoins and Gravy is Skooter, the lead developer of The Bitcoin Board Game and joining Skooter is Sam, a local tech guy who has all but mastered this new game. Join us as we learn together about the continuing development of The Bitcoin Board Game. And stick around for some live action in the 2...
Episode #100 Bitcoins & Beer in Nashville!
February 19, 2018 03:57On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with a very enthusiastic group of Bitcoiners who get together every Tuesday night for Bitcoins & Beer! Join us as we talk about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, financial technology and the future of the world here at the Dawn of the Age of Cryptocurrency. That’s right Cryptocurrency – the new asset class that enables decentralized applications. Come on out and join us each Tuesday night for Bitcoins & Beer from 7 – 10pm at The Village Pub & Beer Gard...
It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Bitcoin!
December 23, 2017 00:21The real Santa Claus sings, It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Bitcoin! Merry Christmas everyone! John Barrett
EP #99: Don Coyote – A Nashville Band with a hunger for Bitcoin!
November 13, 2017 02:56On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Sam Jaco and Phil Thompson of the band Don Coyote. In addition to their love of live performance and studio recording, these 2 talented Nashville musicians have a growing interest in Bitcoin and the crypto world that is unfolding before our very eyes. Listeners please join me as I introduce you to these cool cats AND their music – yes I’m going to be playing a few tracks from one of their albums so stick around for some amazing music with go...
EP #98: Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX): Gaming will never be the same!
October 30, 2017 02:49On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Michael Maloney, the Solution Architect for WAX - the Worldwide Asset eXchange. Wax is quite literally a game changer . . . read on . . . INTRODUCING THE NEW FACE OF VIRTUAL GOODS TRADING The World Asset eXchange (WAX) will pave the way for a game-changing use of smart contracts. As a platform, WAX will be one of the most innovative applications of blockchain technology, extending its user base to a global audience of 1.8 billion gamers. ...
Bitcoin The Musical: Put Your Money In The ICO!
October 15, 2017 02:56Bitcoin The Musical Written & Directed by John Barrett Act IV, Scene II – Put Your Money In The ICO! Scene II opens with Stanley and Loretta at the state fair. While Loretta is having the time of her life, Stanley is secretly nursing the worst and only hangover of his life. The couple is drawn to a traveling troubadour and his band who have attracted the attention of a large crowd. This troubadour proceeds to tell the people how to make a lot of money investing in his ICO. This number is ...
Christopher Columbus Exposed
October 09, 2017 16:42In this episode, in celebration of Columbus Day, I reveal the true Christopher Columbus - the world famous mariner, explorer, murderer, rapist and slave master. We’ll dig a bit deeper than our public school history books to find out the truth about how the early Spanish were some of the true early terrorists in the Americas.
EP #97 Distributed: Health 2017
October 05, 2017 03:30On today’s show I head over to the second annual Distributed Health conference held right here in beautiful Nashville Tennessee at the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall. We had speakers and attendees joining us from all over the world who shared with us information about their projects and insights about the future here at the dawn of the age of cryptocurrencies, blockchain tech and distributed ledger technology. Thanks to all of the great folks who took time to interview for this episode. Your ins...
Episode #96 Blockchain Students at Vanderbilt University!
September 10, 2017 21:26On today's show I am privileged to interview Dana Zhang a PhD student in computer science at Vanderbilt University right here in Nashville Tennessee. This highly intelligent young woman shares with us the path that brought her to blockchain tech and a bit about where she hopes to make an impact in our world. In the second half of the show I head over to the Vanderbilt University campus to the Department of electrical engineering and computer science. There I spend some time interviewing stu...
Episode #94 Peerplays is Provably Fair Online Gaming!
July 17, 2017 01:42Today on the show I feel privileged to be speaking with Jonathan Baha’i the President and Michael Maloney the Director of Intelligence for Peerplays. The Peerplays Blockchain Standards Association (PBSA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of provably-fair gaming. Peerplays is the world’s first peer-to-peer betting platform built entirely on top of a live blockchain AND according to BTC Media, the Peerplays token known as PPY is “the first ‘dividend playing’ crypto-cur...
EP #95 TenX has Arrived!
June 25, 2017 04:35On today's show I feel privileged to be speaking with Dr. Julian Hosp the co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer of TenX. Located in Singapore, TenX provides solutions to some of the issues faced by those of us who have crypto asset portfolios or Cryptofolios as I like to call them, by providing a way for us to spend our assets easily. Join us now friends for another crypto journey here at the dawn of the age of cryptocurrencies! CREDITS & VALUABLE LINKS: www.tenx.tech www.comit.network www...
Episode #93: Professor Jules White – The Future of Blockchain Tech.
June 03, 2017 20:40Welcome to Bitcoins and Gravy. On today’s show I feel fortunate to be speaking with Professor Jules White, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University right here in Nashville, Tennessee, “the Athens of the South”. In this interview we discuss the future of Blockchain technology from the perspective of an academic who is beginning to introduce block chain tech and distributed ledger tech to his students. Yes listeners this is truly an exciting time here at the dawn of the...
Episode #92 Healthcare Informatics, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency!
May 04, 2017 05:45Welcome to Bitcoins and Gravy Episode #92. On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Stuart Lackey a graduate student completing his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Informatics at Lipscomb University right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Stuart and I have a great conversation about his program and how he envisions the future of healthcare as we move into the age of blockchain tech. In the second half of the show we talk about cryptocurrencies and the changes we see coming in not too di...
Episode #91: Internet of Coins - Linking our Digital Value Systems!
March 19, 2017 02:52Episode #91: Internet of Coins – Linking Our Digital Value Systems! On today’s show I interview Joachim De Koning the founder of Internet of Coins. The goal of Internet of Coins is to create a comprehensive environment for personal finance that gives everyone access to all of the world’s Digital value systems. The platform is designed to connect all cryptographic ledgers and to integrate all token systems into an interconnected web through an open source financial networking agent, called...
EP #90: Bitcoin Depot ATMs come to Nashville!
March 13, 2017 02:31On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Landon Thomas, the Vice President of Bitcoin Depot the second largest Bitcoin ATM company in the U.S. Bitcoin Depot is now actively looking for prime locations in the Nashville area where brand new, state of the art Bitcoin Depot ATM’s will be installed. In this episode you’ll learn how you can take part in helping Bitcoin Depot find prime locations throughout the U.S. and how you can earn a healthy finder’s fee for doing so! CREDITS & V...
EP #89 Hashed Health CEO John Bass
February 27, 2017 04:14Welcome to Bitcoins and Gravy. On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with John Bass the Founder and CEO of Hashed Health. Hashed Health is a healthcare technology company focused on accelerating the commercialization of blockchain and distributed ledger technology in healthcare. John and his team are coming up with next generation ideas to help break down those walls between care and commerce and rebuild the system in a way that is better for healthcare and better for patients. WHA...
Episode #88.5: Distributed Consensus on Cannabis Genetics
February 12, 2017 22:05This episode is from an interview with genome scientist Kevin McKernan from Episode #73, August 2015. Enjoy! Episode #73: Distributed Consensus on Cannabis Genetics On today’s show I interview Kevin McKernan the Chief Scientist at Medicinal Genomics and Courtagen Lifesciences. Kevin talks to us about everything from the Human genome project gone bad to free market regulations and testing in the Cannabis field. We discuss families moving to Colorado to help their children get relief from ep...
Hello Bitcoin sung by Louis Armstrong
January 01, 2017 16:29Hear Louis Armstrong sing "Hello Bitcoin" to celebrate bitcoin's success in 2016 and to usher in a New Year! Hello Bitcoin Parody of the song Hello Dolly - By Jerry Herman Parody Lyrics & Vocal acrobatics by John Barrett Hello Bitcoin yes Hello Bitcoin It’s so nice to have you back where you belong You’re lookin swell Bitcoin, I can tell Bitcoin You’re still glowin, you’re still growin, you’re still goin stong! I feel the room swayin’ and the band’s playin One of our old favorite songs Od...
It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Bitcoin!
December 22, 2016 23:38Hear the real Santa Claus sing It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Bitcoin - a real holiday favorite! Merry Christmas Let's Talk Bitcoin!
Episode # 88 Storj Revisited!
December 22, 2016 05:37On today’s show I feel privileged to be speaking once again with Shawn Wilkinson, the brains behind Storj. Storj.io is decentralized cloud storage utilizing the world’s best blockchain – that’s right the Bitcoin Blockchain. In the first half of the show I take us all back in time to the 2015 Texas Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas and to an interview from the lost Tree House Studio archives. Back in 2015 I had an opportunity to sneak into the Bitcoin conference hackathon and interview the ...
Episode #87 Thieves Emporium & Max Hernandez!
December 11, 2016 02:33On today’s show I am thrilled to have back with me here in the studio author Max Hernandez. Max was kind enough to drop by to see me here at the Tree House Studio in Nashville for yet another rockin good discussion about freedom and government, darknets and drones and of course about his very popular novel Thieves Emporium. Listeners if you have not read Thieves Emporium yet, please do yourself a favor and head over to Amazon right now and order yourself a copy. MAGIC WORD: Hidden in each e...
Lowdown Bitcoin Blues
November 06, 2016 01:42Lowdown Bitcoin Blues Lyrics and Music by John Barrett Copyright 2013 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville Wasted all my time back in ’09 I should have been mining blocks Now all I’ve got’s a Dogecoin rig and holes in my Alpaca socks I got them Lowdown Bitcoin Blues I’m cryin Hear the lowdown Bitcoin news I ain’t lying to you Lowdown Bitcoin Blues I’m dyin honey Lowdown Bitcoin Blues BTC convention came to my hometown at last I had to sell my only bitcoin just to buy a 2 da...
The Bitcoin Trader
November 06, 2016 01:18The Bitcoin Trader John Barrett Copyright 2015 - RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville I’m The Bitcoin Trader Navigator of the Bitcoin sea I’m a real motivator bout a makin lotta money for me And I might go short or long But I like to tell everybody that I’ve never been wrong I’m The Bitcoin Trader come on and hear me sing my song Well I made about a quarter million dollars on the old Mt. Gox Then I jumped that ship about a year before it hit the rocks I put a little into LTC and when it tripled...
Crypto (The Official Cryptocurrency Song)
November 06, 2016 01:02Crypto (The Official Cryptocurrency Song) Copyright 2015 - RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville Look at the Cryptocurrency Man it’s such a blur and see A new one every day They got the pump and dump They’ll try to make you a chump You better watch your back I say I hear the troll box singing till my ears are ringin I’m afraid just to go to bed And I’m not feeling so well Tell me should I buy or sell We got the Android’s tokin And the Dopecoin smokin It’s a thing mamma you should see We got the...
Ode to Satoshi (The Official Bitcoin Song)
November 06, 2016 00:51Ode To Satoshi (The Official Bitcoin Song) Well Satoshi Nakamoto that's a name I love to say And we don't know much about him, but he came to save the day When he wrote about the way things are and the way things ought to be He gave us all a protocol this world had never seen Oh Bitcoin as you're going into the old Blockchain Oh Bitcoin I know you're going to reign, gonna reign Till everybody knows, everybody knows, till everybody knows your name Down the road it will be told about the D...
EP#86 Distributed Health & Blockchain Conference 2016!!
October 18, 2016 04:33On today’s show I get to share with all of you my great experience at Nashville’s very first Distributed Health Blockchain conference that was held on Monday October 3rd in the heart of downtown Music City USA. In addition to some amazing panel discussions and presentations by some brilliant women and men, I was also able to slip away from time to time to get some face to face interviews with some of the attendees. In this episode I include some of those interviews. But for the real meat o...
EP 85: Huntercoin: A Human Mine-able Crypto Currency & Game!
August 01, 2016 01:23On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with Andrew Wagner a Huntercoin evangelist living in Vancouver, Canada. Andrew was kind enough to break away from his gaming console to spend some time with us by giving us the inside scoop about Hunter Coin and what may just turn out to be the future of gaming. And an extra special thanks to our sponsor Moonshine Cowboy Boot Wax, the Original, All Natural, non-toxic boot wax with a scent of orange. And a shout out to the Bitcoins and Gravy ...
Episode #84 Ethereum Denver
June 28, 2016 03:49On today’s show I have the privilege of speaking with Kent Barton in Denver, Colorado. Kent is the founder of Ethereum Denver, a meetup group that also provides workshops and events for Ethereum enthusiasts as well as the broader blockchain/cryptocurrency community in Mile High City! And a shout out to the Bitcoins and Gravy Freelance Transcriptionist for his excellent and highly accurate work. Professional transcriptions of the show can be found on our website and to get in touch with The...
EP #83 John Ferguson is at Porcfest!
June 22, 2016 19:20On today’s show I have a special guest visiting me here in the Tree House Studio and that is none other than John Ferguson, the self proclaimed Simpleton of Safe. Yes I’m talking about the same John Ferguson we know and love from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Podcast network that you are listening to right now. John Ferguson is the host of the Safe Crossroads podcast and a new cutting edge podcast called Technology & Choice all right here on the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Podcast network. John is on his wa...
Episode #82 Griff Green & The Universal Sharing Network
June 13, 2016 04:18Today I welcome to the show Griff Green, formerly a chemical engineer turned Community Organizer for Slock.it and The DAO. Slock.it is a software company focusing on smart contracts and The DAO is . . . well The DAO is The DAO. Griff Green recently did what only a handful of people in the world have done. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Digital Currency and now he travels the globe as a Crypto-Nomad. Today Griff talks to us about smart contracts, Autonomous Beer Kegs, and The Univ...
Episode #81 Ned Scott explains Steemit!
May 22, 2016 18:39On today’s show I welcome Ned Scott, the CEO of Steemit. Ned talks to us about the value of Community and the value of reputation – two vitally important concepts that lie at the heart of Steemit. Working with the Larimers, Ned is blazing a trail forward and setting a great example of how we can learn to communicate better in the future. This is a must listen episode friends! I’d like to thank our sponsor CryptoCompare.com the absolute best resource on the internet for discovering new, up t...
Episode #80 Bitsquare Founder Manfred Karrer
April 27, 2016 04:42On today’s show I take a trip to Barcelona, Spain to spend some time with Manfred Karrer, the founder of Bitsquare. Bitsquare is an open source peer-to-peer application that allows anyone to trade bitcoin for national currencies or cryptocurrencies. Bitsquares requires no registration or verification process and does not hold a users data or funds. Welcome to the future of trading here at the dawn of the age of cryptocurrencies! I’d like to thank our sponsor Cryptocompare.com. I now find mys...
Episode #79 Chris Coney – The Marketing Monk
April 10, 2016 19:30On today’s show I am privileged to be speaking with the Marketing Monk, Chris Coney. Chris teaches an online course called Digital Money Revolution that can be found by going to digitalMoneyRevolution.com. This course promises to get you up to speed on the exciting and sometimes challenging new world of digital currencies. Welcome to the Dawn of the Age of Cryptocurrencies! And I’d like to thank our sponsor CryptoCompare.com the absolute best resource on the internet for discovering new, up...
Episode #78 Fernando Gutierrez Explains Dash!
March 10, 2016 02:39On today’s show I take a trip to Madrid, Spain where I have a great conversation with Fernando Gutierrez of Dash. For those of you not familiar with Dash, Dash is Digital Cash. More importantly, Dash is a technology leader in the digital currency space, with a rapid pace of deploying new innovations. The Dash developers have delivered a number of “firsts”, such as the first privacy-centric transaction system, the first to enable nearly instant payments, the first to enable user governance and...
Episode #77: Innovation and Cryptoventures at Duke University!
February 15, 2016 05:23On today’s show I am very happy to be speaking with Professor Campbell R. Harvey. Mr. Harvey is a Professor of Finance in the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Professor Harvey is a trail blazer in that he is currently teaching an MBA course in Blockchain technology and all things related! Listen now to this great conversation with an educator who truly cares about the future of finance and the power of disruptive technologies. MAGIC WORD: Hidden in eac...
EP #76 Paul Snow talks Block Size, The Hearn Affair & Factom!
February 07, 2016 05:24On today’s show I am privileged to have back on the show, Paul Snow. Many of you know Paul from the Texas Bitcoin Conferences and also from what I consider to be one of the most important platforms emerging from the bitcoin space - Factom. Paul and I talk about the progress being made by Factom, the great Block size debate and we also touch on the Hearn Affair affectionately known as the Hearnado or the Hearnia and how it has affected morale in the Bitcoin Community. MAGIC WORD: Hidden in ea...
Episode #75 BTC Media Now in Nashville!
January 13, 2016 04:18On today’s show I am happy to have as my guests here in the Tree House Studio, the CEO of BTC Media David Bailey. Here today with David is BTC Media’s Shanghai guy on the ground in charge of operations, John Riggins. BTC Media recently moved here to Nashville and is now the world’s preeminent Bitcoin media group, reaching millions of readers worldwide and representing over 130 fintech advertisers ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar Fortune 500 companies. David Bailey also provide...
A Message to the Bitcoin Foundation
January 02, 2016 00:47In this sermon the right Reverend Johnny preaches about the evils that exist in todays world and about the path that we must follow if we hope to find redemption. A good life is not about fame and fortune and it's not about wielding power or controlling others. We must have the strength of character to fight the good fight and to fight as Peaceful Warriors against hierarchical structures that shroud themselves in opacity and persuade people to tithe. Life should be about putting your love o...