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THE Bitcoin Podcast

Walker America
Bitcoin
Nostr
Inflation
Fiat Currency
El Salvador
Decentralization
Donald Trump
Privacy
Austrian Economics
Monetary Policy
Lightning Network
Bitcoin Mining
Freedom
US Dollar
Mining
Federal Reserve
Social Media
Microstrategy
Fiat System
Ecash

THE Bitcoin Podcast, hosted by Walker America, is the fastest-growing Bitcoin podcast in the world. Bitcoin is scarce, but Bitcoin Podcasts are abundant. Get the Bitcoin signal you need all from one podcast. Whether you're deep down the Bitcoin rabbit hole or just starting your journey, there's something here for you: Bitcoin Talk interviews, Bitcoin Out Loud readings, Bitcoin News Roundup, and Bi... more

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Latest Episodes

Lyn Alden joins Walker to discuss where Bitcoin may be in the current market cycle, why today’s “peak apathy” could represent an accumulation zone, and how the massive flow of capital into AI has affected Bitcoin and crypto markets.

Lyn also breaks... more

Is the Bitcoin bottom in—or could another major selloff be coming?

Joe Consorti joins Walker to break down the macro forces driving Bitcoin, including the Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices, inflation, Federal Reserve policy, an... more

Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert join THE Bitcoin Podcast for a fiery, wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin’s Wall Street problem, El Salvador’s renaissance, and the culture Bitcoin lost.

We discuss how President Nayib Bukele transformed El Salvador fr... more

American Hodl and Erik Cason return to THE Bitcoin Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, AI, cryptography, surveillance, socialism / communism, and the future of human freedom.

We explore whether AI is fundamentally communist and cent... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Consorti
Bitcoin macro analyst and frequent guest on BitCast
Independent analyst
Episode: Bitcoin Bottom? Strategy Death Spiral? Fed Money Printer? | Joe Consorti
Max Keiser
Host of The Keiser Report, commentator on Bitcoin and finance
Keiser Report
Episode: Bukele, Bitcoin & Wall Street: The Fight for the Future of Civilization | Max Keiser & Stacy Herbert
Stacy Herbert
Television host and presenter, partner to Max Keiser
Keiser Report
Episode: Bukele, Bitcoin & Wall Street: The Fight for the Future of Civilization | Max Keiser & Stacy Herbert
Matt Odell
Bitcoin/Nostr advocate and open-source tech evangelist
Independent/Bitcoin Community
Episode: “I WAS WRONG”: Bitcoin, Nostr, AI & The Reality of Freedom Tech Adoption | Matt Odell
Kyle Olney
Policy researcher and Bitcoin advocate; senior advisor at Bitcoin Policy Institute
Bitcoin Policy Institute
Episode: The Cypherpunk Revival: Bitcoin, AI, and Freedom Tech | Kyle Olney
Max Hillebrand
Author of The Praxeology of Privacy; privacy tech advocate and Bitcoin researcher
Independent researcher/author
Episode: The Praxeology of Privacy: Freedom Tech vs Mass Surveillance | Max Hillebrand
James Checkmate
On-chain analyst and co-author of Peak Apathy piece
Check On Chain
Episode: PEAK APATHY: NO ONE CARES ABOUT BITCOIN - TIME TO DOUBLE DOWN | CHECKMATE & MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Michael Sullivan
Author of Blood of the Bourgeoisie, Bitcoin thriller author, psychologist of language and sentiment
Blood of the Bourgeoisie
Episode: QUANTIFYING THE VIBES: Bitcoin Sentiment Analysis, Memes, and Fiction | Michael Sullivan
Allen Farrington
Author and co-author of Bitcoin Is Venice and Number Go Down
Bitcoin Is Venice / Number Go Down
Episode: NUMBER GO DOWN: Deflation, Bitcoin, and Communist Lies | Allen Farrington

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Walker America
Host of The Bitcoin Podcast, a long-running Bitcoin-focused interview and discussion show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Absolutely stimulating

    Unreal pod with HODL and Erik Cason. How you weave in AI, Bitcoin, spirituality/religion was masterful. Really impressive

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jono the dad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Host is not as smart as he thinks. Same guests saying same exact talking points. Boring!

    Just a guy spewing same nonsense and one sided calls in an echo chamber with a shill guest. It’s literally cringe price talk and recycled bad takes over & over. Edit - literally same talking points every week. So boring

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gene Everett 187
    United Statesa month ago
  • Host is not as smart as he thinks.

    Just a guy spewing same nonsense and one sided calls in an echo chamber with a shill guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gene Everett 187
    United States2 months ago
  • Top Bitcoin Podcast

    Walker is a great podcaster and true Bitcoiner. He has great guest and he’s a great interviewer. Very knowledgeable! - @AnHonestNode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnHonestNode
    United States4 months ago
  • Greetings and salutations

    If you aren’t listening to Walker, you’re probably a communist

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not a commtard
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes polarize opinions; listeners should be ready for strong takes.
Production quality and interview flow are strong, with thoughtful questions.
Host is knowledgeable and keeps conversations engaging for deep Bitcoin topics.
Guests consistently bring unique perspectives and practical insights.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#62
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#48
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#146
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#106
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#108
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#115
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PEAK APATHY: NO ONE CARES ABOUT BITCOIN - TIME TO DOUBLE DOWN | CHECKMATE & MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Q: What is Peak Apathy and why does it matter for Bitcoin investors?
Peak Apathy is a described state where the general market has cooled and fewer participants are emotionally engaged, even as price volatility continues. It matters because it helps explain narrative fatigue and the misalignment between social sentiment and price movements, guiding investors to focus on long‑term theses and on‑chain signals rather than chasing hype.
The Praxeology of Privacy: Freedom Tech vs Mass Surveillance | Max Hillebrand
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to improve privacy today?
Onboard trusted contacts to privacy tools (Signal alternatives, Tor, VPNs), use privacy-preserving messaging protocols (Nostr-compatible), and promote open-source, interoperable stacks like Marmot for decentralized, private communication.
The Praxeology of Privacy: Freedom Tech vs Mass Surveillance | Max Hillebrand
Q: How do you view CBDCs in relation to privacy and economic freedom?
CBDCs represent a direct pathway to state control over money and behavior; they enable pervasive surveillance and loss of financial autonomy, which the guest equates with a major threat to privacy and civil liberty.
The Praxeology of Privacy: Freedom Tech vs Mass Surveillance | Max Hillebrand
Q: Why focus on privacy through praxeology and Austrian economics?
The guest argues that privacy is not just a technical feature but a structural necessity tied to economic actions and individual sovereignty; it helps preserve voluntary exchange and prevents misallocation of resources driven by surveillance and coercion.
Bitcoin Spam is Bad. So is BIP-110 | Giacomo Zucco
Q: What is your stance on the activation mechanisms in BIP-110 and the emergency framing around it?
Activation mechanisms should not be forced by emergencies or social manipulation; the base rules should remain stable, with changes requiring broad consensus rather than urgency fueled by fear.

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A rapid-fire Bitcoin-focused chat network that blends technical security, macroeconomics, and culture. Episodes regularly dissect self-custody, privacy, on-chain dynamics, and adoption factors while featuring guests who range from security researchers and developers to macro analysts and authors. The show also leans into provocative takes, memes, and future-oriented tech like Layer-2, decentralized protocols, and AI-enabled tooling, making it a go-to for listeners who want both depth and a stream of timely Bitcoin discourse. A standout trait is its consistent access to high-profile voices across technnical, economic, and cultural angles, often framed with practical insights for builders, investors, and enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on THE Bitcoin Podcast include:

1. Joe Consorti
2. Max Keiser
3. Stacy Herbert
4. Matt Odell
5. Kyle Olney
6. Max Hillebrand
7. James Checkmate
8. Michael Sullivan

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