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TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Marty Bent
Bitcoin
Fedimints
Decentralized Financial Systems
Great Financial Crisis
Fractured Banking Systems
Self-Custody
Etfs
ETF
Central Banking
Monetary Policy
Amos Miller
Hal Finney
United States Military
Bitcoin Mining
China
Investing
Blackrock
Argentina
Central Bank Digital Currency
Federal Reserve

TFTC is a podcast hosted by Marty Bent about Bitcoin. Join Marty, Editor in Chief of "the best newsletter in Bitcoin", as he sits down to discuss Bitcoin with interesting people.

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Marty sits down with Jack Kruse to discuss the convergence of political power and financial corruption threatening Bitcoin, the existential danger of base‑chain pollution that most plebs overlook, and the shocking ties between early developer Adam Ba... more

Marty sits down with Nick Nemeth to discuss how private equity firms have rendered 29 of the top 30 US life insurers technically insolvent through accounting fraud, offshore reinsurance shell games, and risky private credit investments that threaten ... more

Schrödinger's Regime Change is upon us. With the Trump administration sending contradictory signals on Iran and global markets whipsawing on every headline, Marty Bent and John Arnold cut through the noise to focus on the physical realities actually ... more

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Brandon Black
Quantum computing researcher discussing the Bitcoin threat and post-quantum cryptography
Episode: #733: The Truth About The Quantum Threat with Brandon Black
Mel Mattison
Geopolitical analyst and market commentator
Episode: #732: The Iran War Escalation with Mel Mattison
Andrew Gordon
Managing attorney at Gordon Law Group
Gordon Law Group
Episode: #731: Fixing Broken Bitcoin Tax Policy with Andrew Gordon
Jeff Park
CIO at Procap Financial; former head of Alpha Strategies, Portfolio Management at Bitwise Asset Management; macro analyst in the Bitcoin space
Procap Financial
Episode: #729: The Generational Liquidity Trap with Jeff Park
Nicolas Hulscher
Epidemiologist and administrator at the McCullough Foundation
McCullough Foundation
Episode: #728: The Peer Review Cartel with Nicolas Hulscher
David Zell
Guest referenced as discussing Bitcoin policy and strategy
Bitcoin Policy Institute (inferred)
Episode: #727: Orange Pilling The Deep State with David Zell
Paul Itoi
Episode: #726: Mapping The Mind Of The Machine with Brian Murray & Paul Itoi
Brian Murray
Episode: #726: Mapping The Mind Of The Machine with Brian Murray & Paul Itoi
Fernando Nikolic
Founder of Perception (perception.to); AI-driven data perception expert
Perception
Episode: #725: Why Bitcoin Adoption Is Fragmented with Fernando Nikolic

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Marty Bent
Host of TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • No More Mel Please

    You are a rockstar Marty but Mel has a lot of growing up to do before he steps in front of a mic.

    His apology about his “suffering” from alcohol dependence was unnecessary and unprofessional - and super lame.

    As Adam Carolla says, all roads lead to narcissism.

    And Mel is a case study of it.

    Tip for Mel, don’t waste listener’s time with your hollow apology for being a drunk, and then have the nerve to defend your posts by saying “that’s not me”. It is you Mel. Don’t try to win a spot on t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RogerThat
    United States15 days ago
  • Marty

    This was a go to pod, Matt would talk about good things and complete nonsense. Probably returning to its glory days

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CavaDaddyAF
    United States16 days ago
  • Worth it

    I enjoy listening to, and I learn so much from the variety of guests and BTC related topics. I gave 5 stars but would happily give 10.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moray s
    Australia2 months ago
  • It’s almost like the host as 2 brain cells

    I started listing to TFTC way back in 2022. Back then it was highly educational with respect to the financial system and how the world of finance actually worked. Since 2025 it has become a place where childish partisan conversations take place. Much like the country that this pod is produced in it has totally and utterly failed and has become a laughing stock to anyone listing with a IQ above 50.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ikurus7
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Always very informative, and on important topics. One of my 'must listen to' pods!

    Podchaser
    5
    will wohler
    3 months ago

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Fans enjoy high-signal conversations and a steady stream of ideas from leading builders and researchers in crypto and related tech.
Listeners praise the host and guests for nuanced, signal-driven discussions that connect macro finance to Bitcoin fundamentals.
Some reviews highlight the show's depth and practical insights into privacy and freedom-tech, while a few express frustration with sentiment or pacing.

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#102
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#731: Fixing Broken Bitcoin Tax Policy with Andrew Gordon
Q: What advice do you have as tax day approaches for people who may be behind on crypto reporting?
File the 2025 1099-DA form if applicable, use professionals or software to input cost basis, consider filing an extension to gather records, and catch up older years with professional help.
#731: Fixing Broken Bitcoin Tax Policy with Andrew Gordon
Q: What changes would you like to see with the 1099-DA and the HDAF form used during audits?
We need informed IRS personnel and policy that brings people into compliance without fear, and we should remove overly invasive forms from routine audits.
#731: Fixing Broken Bitcoin Tax Policy with Andrew Gordon
Q: What's it been like interacting with politicians on the Hill? Are they receptive to this, or is it a lot of Bitcoin 101?
There has been incredible progress quickly; policymakers want to hear real stories and understand how crypto tax policy affects people, businesses, and everyday investors.
#733: The Truth About The Quantum Threat with Brandon Black
Q: Which post-quantum options seem most viable for Bitcoin today, if any?
Hash-based cryptography is considered the near-term option due to fewer new assumptions, while lattice-based and isogeny-based approaches offer potential benefits but come with higher risk and complexity; a cautious, evidence-based exploration is recommended.
#733: The Truth About The Quantum Threat with Brandon Black
Q: What is the realistic timeline for quantum computers to threaten Bitcoin's current cryptography?
While there is no consensus, the guests argue that the timeline is uncertain and likely more than a decade away for a practical threat, emphasizing the need for ongoing research rather than urgent, panicked changes.

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