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Free Cities Podcast

Timothy Allen
Bitcoin
Libertarianism
Prospera
Special Economic Zones
Free Cities
Seasteading
Próspera
Honduras
Nostr
Liberland
Digital Nomadism
Freedom
Sark
Governance
Dubai
Free Cities Foundation
Covid-19 Pandemic
City Of London
Zaha Hadid Architects
New Hampshire

The Free Cities Podcast is the leading podcast covering alternative governance, new jurisdictions, and the global movement to build freer societies.

Hosted by Timothy Allen, the show features long-form, in-person conversations with the people building autonomous jurisdictions and real-world pathways to more freedom. We focus on what actually works, the legal structures, incentives, economics, and... more

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Latest Episodes

A Country on the Internet, a Passport by 2050, and the Death of the CV

- Joey Flores is Head of Marketing at SafetyWing, the Y Combinator-backed company building a global social safety net for remote workers. A two-time startup founder whose YC-fun... more

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Second Passports, Plan B Residencies, and the Americas Super Cycle

- Vance is the founder of My Latin Life, an immigration agency covering residency visas across Latin America. A Canadian-American software developer, he began travelling after readi... more

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Spencer Heath, the Entrecom Model, and the City With One Owner

– Joyce Brand is a proper OG of the Free Cities world: author of 'Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazán Model for Free Cities', co-author of Spencer Heath's posthumous Economics and the Sp... more

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Nomad Villages, the Bali Playbook, and Building a Caribbean Frontier

– Gonçalo Hall is a pioneer of the digital nomad movement, the builder behind the world's first Nomad Village in Madeira and the founder of NomadX, who now runs the Roatán Tourism... more

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Recent Guests

Gonçalo Hall
Founder of NomadX, built the world's first nomad village in Madeira; involved with Próspera and Roatán initiatives
NomadX, Próspera/Roatán initiatives
Episode: 189 - The Nomad Pioneer Betting on a Free City | Gonçalo Hall
Polycarp Nakamoto
Founder associated with Lab 484 and Archipelago project; anonymous on show
Lab 484 / Archipelago
Episode: 188 - Plan For Decentralisation | Polycarp Nakamoto
Daniel Thompson
Co-founder and CEO of Noma Collective
Noma Collective
Episode: 187 - Free Cities Have a People Problem | Daniel Thompson
Eric Kaufmann
Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham, author of Taboo and Whiteshift
University of Buckingham
Episode: 186 - You're Not Allowed to Say This | Eric Kaufmann
Matthew Mottola
CEO, Human Cloud; freelancer economy specialist
Human Cloud
Episode: 184 - What AI Can't Replace | Matthew Mottola
Tomek Kołodziejczuk
Polish libertarian activist, founder behind Bitcoin District in Prospera
Bitcoin District, Prospera, Warsaw Bitcoin Film Festival
Episode: 183 - The Bitcoin Free City | Tomek Kołodziejczuk
Lucy Connolly
Mother from Northampton who was jailed for a deleted tweet; advocate for free speech and reform
Notable guest on Free Cities Podcast
Episode: 182 - Jailed for a Tweet | Lucy Connolly
Paloma Lecheta
Brazilian entrepreneur, co-founder of Founder Haus
Founder Haus, Floripa projects
Episode: 181 - Brazil's First Free City | Paloma Lecheta
Liam Bates
Liam of Sealand, prince and descendant of the Sealand founders
Sealand
Episode: 179 - My Family Owns a Country | Liam Bates

Host

Timothy Allen
Host of the Free Cities Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • I absolutely love it but I'm a bit biased tbh.

    Podchaser
    5
    Timothy Allen
    3 months ago
  • The Free Cities Podcast is awesome!

    This has been my favourite podcast for at least the last two if not three years. If anyone truly interested in freedom, sovereignty and autonomy I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Timothy is a consummate presenter., Humorous, curious and an all-round great guy. If you want to explore your options to live with the least governmental control and oversight of your life I recommend listening to this podcast. Top marks!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Instig8rr
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Future Optimism with a Seasoned Content Creator

    Timothy Allen hosts possibly the most delightfully uplifting, philosophical, yet down-to-earth podcast out there. He often plays devil’s advocate to his guests’ intriguing endeavours, whilst always being open to hearing their yet untested plans. When your mood needs a lift from the drudgery of current events, listen to the Free Cities podcast to get a taste of the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camphoria
    Canada2 years ago
  • Competitive Governance

    Check out Haley2024.org from Haley2024 the movement

    For a new structure of government to promote free citizens, cities and giving everyone the option of being governed they way they wish.

    Thanks Bill Haley

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    bill 757 h
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best liberty focused podcasts

    Tim does an amazing job bringing in liberty thinkers from all over the world. He covers topics on Free cities, Bitcoin, monteray policy, Mises, Hayek, etc. This podcast is a must listen if you want to learn how to create a free world. Plus his British accent is very soothing that will take you back to the regency era. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Chesschick01
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is seen as a strong intro to free cities for expats, libertarians, and those curious about new governance models.
The host delivers uplifting, philosophical yet down-to-earth conversations with thoughtful guests.
Environment is well-suited for listeners seeking actionable ideas to advance freedom and decentralized living.
Long-form discussions with big-name guests provide deep dives into libertarian concepts and free cities.
Listeners appreciate diverse liberty thinkers and a focus on practical, real-world ideas.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

141 - Jason Cozens: Why Gold Still Matters in the Digital Age
Q: What exactly does Glint do, and how is it different from existing gold or crypto options?
Glint provides a gold-based electronic currency that lets you buy, store, and spend real gold in real time, including via a Glint MasterCard, with gold in client vaults rather than the government. This combines physical gold ownership with integrated payment rails and audits.
142 - Michael Mainelli: Solving Wicked Problems
Q: Could you explain governance as a wicked problem and potential ways to address it?
Governance is inherently complex and contested; approaches include creating competitive standards, enabling private ordering, and exploring smaller, decentralized units to improve accountability and responsive policy making.
142 - Michael Mainelli: Solving Wicked Problems
Q: What is dilemma analysis and why is it important?
Dilemma analysis deals with problems where there are conflicting pressures and no clear right answer; it helps identify choices and trade-offs to manage complex governance challenges.
140 - Nick Malster: Liberating Creators from the Attention Economy
Q: What was the trajectory to Fountain and why did you choose the name 'Fountain'?
The team saw potential in clipping long-form content into short-form for discovery, and the name reflects both a 'fountain of knowledge' and a circular money flow where value recirculates to creators.
140 - Nick Malster: Liberating Creators from the Attention Economy
Q: So Nick, I want to ask you about how you ended up here.
Nick describes his transition from advertising to founding Fountain with his former schoolmate, initially starting with a social audio idea, pivoting to podcasts, and embracing Bitcoin and Lightning as pivotal to Fountain's monetization model.

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The show features long-form, in-person conversations with people building new jurisdictions and real-world pathways to more freedom. Episodes focus on actionable structures—legal frameworks, incentives, economics, and business models—that turn liberty from idea into practice. Recurring themes include the Free Cities concept, decentralization, digital currencies, and mobility, with guests ranging from organizers of liberty-focused movements to researchers and technologists. The format tends to emphasize practical and scalable solutions, while also inviting skeptical perspectives, making it valuable for listeners interested in governance, regulatory freedom, and innovative models for living and coordinating across borders.

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1. Gonçalo Hall
2. Polycarp Nakamoto
3. Daniel Thompson
4. Eric Kaufmann
5. Matthew Mottola
6. Tomek Kołodziejczuk
7. Lucy Connolly
8. Paloma Lecheta

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