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TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Marty Bent
Bitcoin
Artificial Intelligence
Gold
China
Bitcoin Mining
United States
Federal Reserve
Lightning Network
Inflation
Central Banks
Housing Market
Decentralization
Central Banking
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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Latest Episodes

Black Monday never showed up. Marty and John Arnold break down why markets shrugged off the weekend scare, and what the data under the surface is saying about AI spending, interest rates, and energy.

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Parker Lewis of Zaprite, author of Gradually Then Suddenly, joins Marty Bent to explain why Bitcoin sentiment is at its worst while the macro setup looks stronger than ever. They cover the missing adoption wave, why Bitcoin treasury companies canniba... more

Mel Mattison joins Marty to unpack October's market selloff and why it may be the best buying opportunity since the Iran war drawdown. They cover rising Treasury yields, fiscal dominance, and why Kevin Warsh and the Fed can't hike without bankrupting... more

Bryan Jacoutot, commercial litigator at Clark Hill, joins Marty Bent to explain how Bitcoin timestamping through OpenTimestamps and SimpleProof can authenticate digital evidence in the age of generative AI deepfakes. They cover his proposed federal r... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Jacoutot
Commercial litigator focused on Bitcoin and digital assets; works with SimpleProof
Clark Hill, SimpleProof
Episode: #801: Proving What's Real In The Age Of AI with Bryan Jacoutot
Jeremy Ryan Slate
Historian focusing on monetary history and the Roman economy
Guest on episode
Episode: #798: The Roman Playbook for Destroying a Currency with Jeremy Ryan Slate
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

Host

Marty Bent
Host of TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Clown Show

    The Astrology expert guest is back. This podcast has gone full clown show! Now the QAnon 2.0 guests arrive (Susan and Tom types pushing literally Q anon level cope and lies). Unbelievable how ridiculous this podcast got.

    Marty has always had on shills once in a while but past year it’s reached peak levels. He had a physic on to talk markets, excuse me it was a astrologist I mean. I wish that was a one off but it’s just crazy how bad guests have gotten.

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    Gene Everett 187
    United States13 days ago
  • Excellent

    Really appreciate this podcast overall. Great guests most of the time and the host is very good too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    derekva
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 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 States7 months 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 States7 months ago

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Listeners praise high-signal guests and measured hosting.
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.

#801: Proving What's Real In The Age Of AI with Bryan Jacoutot
Q: But before we get into the comment that yourself and Rafael Cordon put into the United States court system, how did you become involved in this work and what was your aha moment?
I've been in Bitcoin for close to a decade, began in the space through interest in smart contracts and later focused on applying blockchain-based time-stamping to prove digital artifacts existed at a certain point in time, which led me to collaborate with SimpleProof and explore how OpenTimestamps can support legal and election-related use cases.
#800: London Closed The Strait Of Hormuz with Tom Luongo
Q: What's the real driver behind the shift in global finance, and how does Bitcoin fit in?
The driver is a mix of central bank competition, sovereign debt pressures, and geopolitical reshaping of energy and trade. Bitcoin fits as a decentralized asset that can potentially store value outside the traditional Eurodollar system, serving as a hedge against fiat fragility.
#800: London Closed The Strait Of Hormuz with Tom Luongo
Q: Where do we start?
We start by looking at the macro backdrop—the ongoing currency devaluations, the oil market dynamics, and how those feed into the crypto narrative, then drill into what that means for Bitcoin as a hedge and a potential monetary backbone.
#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.

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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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