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TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Marty Bent
Bitcoin
Artificial Intelligence
Gold
Bitcoin Mining
China
United States
Federal Reserve
Central Banks
Lightning Network
Inflation
Central Banking
Housing Market
Decentralization
Housing Crisis
Quantum Computing
Bear Market
Silver
Oil
Traditional Finance
Cryptocurrency

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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Tommy Eastman of Nous Research joins Marty to break down Hermes Agent and why owning your intelligence stack matters. They cover the leap from chatbots to autonomous agentic AI, self-improving memory, and model-agnostic harnesses that kill vendor loc... more

Jordi Visser joins Marty Bent to break down why AI agents are about to collide with Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenization. Visser explains why crypto's guardrails are mispriced at zero, why tokenization could unlock $900 trillion in trapped assets, ... more

Trump tells the AI labs to quit "pacing the frontier" and go full speed ahead against China, while Bitcoin claws back above its 50 week moving average despite a mountain of bearish headlines.

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Gary Brode joins Marty Bent to break down his month in El Salvador and the new white paper making the case that Bitcoin is officially a currency. They dig into Nayib Bukele's controversial rule, why the Federal Reserve no longer controls long-term in... more

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Tommy Eastman
Co-founder at Nous Research (Hermes Agent and enterprise AI systems)
Nous Research
Episode: #796: Own Your Intelligence Stack with Tommy Eastman
Gary Brode
Guest discussing El Salvador trip, Bitcoin adoption, and related white paper
Independent researcher/reporter
Episode: #794: Why Inflation Is Designed To Crush You with Gary Brode
Sam Lyman
Policy researcher focused on data centers, AI, and influence campaigns
Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) / policy researcher
Episode: #793: China Is Funding The War On Data Centers with Sam Lyman
Nic Hulscher
Bitcoin researcher and episode guest
Episode: #790: MMR Vaccines Are Deadlier Than Measles with Nic Hulscher
Michael Every
Macro strategist, author of research pieces referenced in discussion
Episode: #789: Stablecoins Are Replacing the Petrodollar with Michael Every
Alex Bergeron
Founder/leader involved with Ark Labs and Arkade, discussing security and custody innovations
Ark Labs / Arkade
Episode: #785: You Are Your Own Single Point Of Failure with Alex Bergeron
Chase Koch
Executive at Koch Industries, discussing principle-based management and corporate transformation
Koch Industries
Episode: #784: The Billionaire Playbook with Chase Koch
Mark Mitchell
Pollster, founder of The Honest Poll
The Honest Poll
Episode: #783: Trump Is Throwing The Midterms with Mark Mitchell
Will Harris
Owner of White Oak Pastures, regenerative cattle rancher
White Oak Pastures
Episode: #782: Fiat Food Is Destroying America with Will Harris

Host

Marty Bent
Host of TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Literally bringing in astrologers for guests now.

    What happened to this podcast? Astrologers as guests now? Come on man! 9 outta 10 guests are just shouting 80 million per bitcoin price next week. So lame! Oh wow a rare non shill episode but it’s just Dave shouting the markets gonna crash 80% soon. Same thing he’s been saying for over a decade

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gene Everett 187
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • Marty

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

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    3
    CavaDaddyAF
    United States6 months 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
    Australia8 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
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    Ikurus7
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Audience appreciates in-depth tech and macro coverage.
Some feel episodes lean too promotional due to sponsor reads.
Many find the guest diversity valuable for broad crypto insights.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#788: Rebuilding The High Trust Society with Johann Kurtz
Q: What is this idea of social capital? How does it work operationally and how should one view this concept?
Social capital is the value embedded in relationships, networks, and shared norms that enable people to coordinate actions with low reliance on formal contracts. In practice, high social capital lowers costs of trust, facilitates volunteering and community support, and makes everyday transactions cheaper and more efficient. It also shapes life trajectories, including family formation, education, and civic engagement.
#762: July 2026 Is The Portal with Erin Redwing
Q: And so I guess starting at what the hell is astrology? Why should anybody care? And even if you don't care, why should you listen to this episode?
Erin explains that astrology offers a framework to look at long-term cycles and energies shaping civilization, technology, and cultural narratives, which can provide context for Bitcoin and present-day changes without demanding dogmatic belief.
#750: Stimmy Checks Are Coming Back with Joe Consorti
Q: Where can listeners follow your day-to-day work and insights?
Joe Consorti points listeners to YouTube and X (Twitter) for his daily coverage, and the hosts emphasize subscribing to the TFTC channel for updates.
#754: 15% Inflation Is Coming Back with Chris Martenson
Q: What are your views on where oil and energy markets are headed given current geopolitical tensions?
Oil remains an inelastic, highly influential commodity; supply disruptions and strategic inventory moves can have outsized price effects, and the trajectory seems to point toward a period of higher volatility and potential price spikes, especially if supply constraints persist.
#747: Stablecoins Won’t Save the Treasury Market with Peruvian Bull
Q: What is the critical level that the yen needs to hold against the dollar and what are the ramifications if it breaks?
The 160 level has historically been the red line; breaking it risks a deterioration of Japan's energy costs and a renewed surge in yen depreciation with broad financial system implications, potentially forcing policy actions that could deepen currency weakness and require further interventions.

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A Bitcoin-focused tech and policy show that blends macroeconomics, geopolitics, and security with deep dives into crypto infrastructure, AI tooling, and open-source software. Episodes frequently feature industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers discussing open questions around self-custody, Bitcoin governance, energy markets, and the evolving tech stack powering decentralized ecosystems. Notable aspects include rigorous tech breakdowns (hardware wallets, security research), long-form conversations with influential thinkers, and a consistent emphasis on sovereignty, open systems, and practical implications for builders and investors. The format tends to balance technical clarity with broader philosophical and policy reflections, making... more

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