Talk Bitcoin to Me
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAn approachable podcast that makes bitcoin as easy as you are.
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Ep. 14.0: "Bitcoin," "Crypto," "Alt-Coins"... What's the Difference?
August 19, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." - Inigo Montoya, on "crypto" We’ve always been all about Bitcoin. But why? What about the other coins, like Ethereum? Why do we have a favorite child? And WHY is it basically a GameBoy? Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. ------------------------- 2:18 - Why Bitcoin, and nothing else? 12:14 - What problem does c...
Ep. 13.0 - Back and down to BIT-ness 😎
August 02, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWe're BAAAACCCKK... and PREACHY! This frolicking episode has us examining a lot of new news, weird news, and also making errors left and right. We're still learnin', people! And sorry for weird audio... it's definitely a summer break episode right here. -------------------------------------------- Times: 2:59 - Episode starts in earnest! We're BACK and talking about recent news, including the new provisions being added to the proposed US Infrastructure Bill. 7:49 - Relating to California'...
Ep 12.0: An Itty-Bitty Refresher: What is Bitcoin, Again?
June 21, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBBuckle up, Bitcoiners, because we are heading into a post-China mining SLUMP, but if your "time preference" is high, sit it back and wait it out: the principals that made Bitcoin so strong are still the same. In the meantime, we aimed for a 10-min refresher on Bitty (more like... 15 mins) for you to send to friends and review what you know. As always, HODLon and let us know what you think! Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kai...
Ep 11.0: Three Things on Matt's Mind - 🦎🌋⚡️
June 10, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBEl Salvador, wtf is "legal tender" anyway, volcanoes!, the Lightning Network, "legal counterfeiting..." Take an itty bitty vitamin with us today as we chat about the above topics. And for the record, Kailey HATES Capri Suns. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. ------------------------- 2:35 - News talk: El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender 10:00 - More crazy news talk: Volcano...
Ep 10.0 - DIPPY DIP: Elon Musk, Markets, & Inflation
May 21, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBSometimes we just decide we should record an episode, just for the hell of it. And by sometimes, we mean THIS time. In this episode, we sit down to discuss all the juice; Bitcoin Pizza Day, bitcoin's recent price drop (BTFD?), Elon Musk aka the ultimate troll, and so much more. Tune in, and let us know what you think! Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. ------------------------- 1:00 - Hist...
Ep 9.0: Itty Bitty Episode - Acronyms! Acronyms Everywhere!
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBFUD, HODL, DCA, NFT, PoS, PoW?! Let us help you understand the hashtags. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. ------------------------- 1:19 - DCA: Dollar Cost Averaging 3:43 - HODL: "Hold." Just hold. 6:12 - FUD (noun, verb): Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt + CBDC: Central Bank Digital Currency 9:12 - SATS: Satoshis, the "cent" version of a Bitcoin {not an acronym, just a lil name} 9:58 - NFT...
8.0: Bitty Price Drop, China, Biden, and Taxes
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBPrice drops, taxes, conspiracy theories, oh my! 🦁🐯🐻 They say keeping up with the Bitcoin space is like living a span of 10 years in just 1. WE ARE WISE, GATHER 'ROUND. Whether you’ve just started following the headlines around Bitcoin or you’re a seasoned veteran, this episode’s got the juice. We also address some Bitcoin wallet questions in the wildly popular segment, the Dumbest Question of the Week. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip ...
Ep 8.0: Bitty Price Drop, China, Biden, and Taxes
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBPrice drops, taxes, conspiracy theories, oh my! 🦁🐯🐻 They say keeping up with the Bitcoin space is like living a span of 10 years in just 1. WE ARE WISE, GATHER 'ROUND. Whether you’ve just started following the headlines around Bitcoin or you’re a seasoned veteran, this episode’s got the juice. We also address some Bitcoin wallet questions in the wildly popular segment, the Dumbest Question of the Week. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip u...
Ep 7.0: Bitcoin's Price... What Does It Mean?
April 14, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIt's been a minute, and Bitty be doing crazy things. When we recorded this on Monday, Bitty hadn't been holding so firm at $63k... we're just trying to keep up! In this episode, we hit up: what price means in a free market (especially in the past year) what major players are hopping in the Bitty Hot Tub what an "ETF" is AND WE MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND US. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytom...
Ep 6.0: Bitcoin and Energy
March 26, 2021 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBAlright y'all! You thought about it, you might've asked us about it, you most likely read about it, and now it's time for us to chime in on it: BITCOIN'S ENERGY CONSUMPTION! Whether you're not quite sure what to think of it, you're sure that bitcoin is going to boil the oceans, or you're just kind meh about it, this episode is definitely going to get those wheels turning. After we take a brief, but mind-bending, detour on discussing taxes (in the US, but maybe applies elsewhere), we dive i...
Ep 5.0: NFTs—Smart Contracts, Paying Digital Artists, & Future Use Cases
March 15, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat are NFTs? **NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are BASICALLY deeds/certificates of ownership for digital ART(IFACTS).** You can be the owner of a one-of-a-kind piece of art like a .jpg, .png, .gif, movie file (think of owning the unpublished footage of a NBA 3-pointer), music file, blog... It’s original art auctioning, but make it digital. This is a huge moment for artists everywhere, even if the million-dollar CRAZE is temporary. Now, you don’t have to be a sculptor or oil painter to be g...
Ep 4.0: How Bitcoin WORKS
March 06, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOur longest ep yet explores the tech behind this thing called Bitcoin. Because whether you support it or hate it, you should probably understand it, right? Blockchain. Mining. Forking. Nodes. What. The. F***. We break it down with plenty of Wall-E metaphors and even a sing-song recap. Feel free to pause and re-wind, as this episode is more First Grade than Kindergarten. But you're ready. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kailey...
Ep 3.0: Bitty Review + Grab-Bag Questions
February 20, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBITCOIN NATION! We passed the 1 trillion market cap. It’s ok if you don’t know what that is—just know, it’s a big deal. So, let’s review what we know about the bitty and tackle some grab-bag questions that you’ve been sending us! "I don't want to over-represent Bitcoin as some kind of savior, but I do think it's been over-villainized... it's like Deadpool." The Bachelor, Charlie's Angels, Doctor Manhattan. They all have a place in this podcast. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email...
Ep 2.0: Bitcoin Basics
February 13, 2021 19:46 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe feel you. Trying to understand Bitcoin is like trying to understand The Emerald City if you’ve never left Kansas. Come with us, Dorothy. We walk through some easy definitions, break down the title of the Whitepaper, and compare BTC to gold/dollars in terms of properties of money. The Matrix, Tragic Kingdom, the Flaming Lips, and some of our BTC heroes... they all have a place in this podcast. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @...
Ep 1.0: But Like, What Is Money?
February 03, 2021 19:47 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWe all want it, but do we "get" it? You can't understand Bitcoin (or... anything) without understanding what money is, its properties, its history, its flaws, and how it can improve. Uncut Gems, Beanie Babies, #PortlandPlayhouse, and Jessie J... they all have a place in this podcast. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome & email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. 0:36 - Follow up on Robinhood Situation 3:07 - What is Money? Barteri...
Ep 0.1: Interlude - Stocks, Shorts, and Squeezes
January 29, 2021 07:13 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this slightly off-topic episode, we discuss the recent headlines regarding Wall Street shorts, r/wallstreetbets, and the Gamestop ($GME) fiasco. While we don't cover much related to Bitcoin in this one, we thought listeners might be interested to learn the basics of what the hell is going on. What a time to be alive... Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome or email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. 0:36 - The Headlines: Gamestop, Sh...
Ep 0: Welcome + Who, Why, What We're About
January 25, 2021 23:36 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA podcast for peeps to learn about Bitcoin without feeling stupid! Episode 0: who we are, why we're doing this, our pitch for Bitcoin, and what you can expect in future episodes. Follow us on twitter @talkbittytome or email us at [email protected]. Tip us on Venmo at @kaileyrhodes1, CashApp $talkbittytome. 0:36 - Who are these people? Meet Matt, Kailey, and Bitty 6:06 - Finally, a beginner's resource 9:53 - Who should be listening? (You) 11:15 - Our Bitcoin elevator pitches 16:57...