Radio Detox

Listen as Heather think she's going to get Billy to accept Bitcoin at his business and have to do the tough sell on BTC... But plot twist: Heather finds something she never expected! The conversation features Heather Larson and her brother Billy Johnson discussing their past experiences with addiction, recovery, and the journey towards sobriety. They share personal stories of their struggles, the...

In this micro-episode, Car Gonzalez of Pleblab and I talk about the agentic future of Bitcoin. I'm being honest and skeptical here. But that doesn't mean I'm not curious about what "an agentic AI future" might be. If you're super interested in this, Pleblab is hosting an AI Startup Rodeo! This is our last major event of the year, and its going to be a Rodeo! 🤠⚡️ AI × Bitcoin is moving fast. Agen...

Heather Larson and Car Gonzalez chop it up about the evolving landscape of Bitcoin & AI. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the current bear market and the unique dynamics of Bitcoin culture in different regions. The conversation explores the upcoming Pleblab Startup Rodeo in Austin, Texas, where the focus is shifting from pitch decks to showcasing actual work and featu...

The conversation between Host Heather Larson and Right Said Fred (Richard and Fred Fairbrass) covers the journey of independent artists, the challenges of touring, and the importance of freedom of expression in the music industry. Are they Bitcoiners? How did they find Fountain for music? What do they think of this new tech where they can earn Bitcoin for their music? Watch the interview to gain i...

This live stream of Radio Detox was originally streamed on March 15, 2026 from PubKey DC, with your host, musician David Tarr, standing in for Heather Larson. David interviews Trey from BTC District, Ella Hough, Kathryn, Ainsley Costello, and Jim Costello. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the intersection of Bitcoin and music, charitable initiatives, community engagement, women...

*This is a re-release of Full Metal Bitcoin with my guest, Annonymal! Re-released to put the video version back out there. Annonymal, a musician and Bitcoiner, discusses the intersection of heavy metal music and Bitcoin, as well as the challenges of promoting Bitcoin through music. The conversation delves into the political and economic implications of Bitcoin, the impact of Nostr and Wavlake on m...

The conversation delves into the recent Cold Card disaster, the Bitcoin community's amazing response, and the implications for self-custody. It also explores accountability, lessons learned, and the upcoming Hackalahara and Startup Day in Guadalajara. The conversation between Heather Larson, host of Radio Detox, and Car Gonzalez of Plebleb covers entrepreneurship, accountability, and the role of B...

First, it's 8/1/26 and what's happened with Coin Card in Bitcoin is terrible. My heart goes out to the victims of this disaster. It's been a dark few days in Bitcoin. This isn't a technical talk. What Car and I are getting into is a calm, level-headed chat about what's gone on, what's happening now, and what we, as Bitcoiners can do next. This is part of a longer conversation and I'll release the...

Haleen discusses their collaboration with Ivy Lumi, the impact of their music, the discovery of Bitcoin, and the concept of "value for value" in music. The conversation covers various aspects of the music industry, including the impact of technology, artist-centric platforms, engaging with new platforms, and the future of music performance. It also delves into the evolution of musical styles and t...

The conversation covers the challenges of news reporting and burnout, the impact of Bitcoin on global communities, and the mental health effects of news and politics. It also delves into the unique career journey of the guest and the transformative power of Bitcoin in disenfranchised communities. The conversation covers the empowerment of African women in Bitcoin, the emotional and cognitive chall...

Ivy Lumi, a musician and Bitcoiner, discusses the influence of Bitcoin on her music and the message of love as the cure. She shares her journey of self-discovery and the inspiration behind her music, which is deeply intertwined with her experiences in the Bitcoin space. Ivy's music reflects her emotional response to the world and her openness to random interactions and conversations. Ivy Lumi shar...

In January 2026, I kicked off the year with Avi Burra. I'm re-releasing the video version of the podcast now in June of 2026. Avi has contributed so much to the Bitcoin space and he's just getting started! He's got a docuseries on Indeehub, two novels you can purchase on Amazon, and he's part of the NosFabrica team. But he's also so much more... The conversation with Avi Burra covers the evolution...

Noa Gruman, a talented musician, shares her journey in the music industry, her experience with record labels, and her introduction to Bitcoin. She discusses the financial challenges of being a musician and the impact of Bitcoin on her perspective. Noa's unique approach to money and her journey as a female musician in the Bitcoin space are insightful and inspiring. The conversation delves into the...

The conversation delves into the development of RUNSTR, a fitness app focused on privacy and data ownership. It highlights the challenges of data privacy, the need for better OPSEC, and the shift towards user-centered platforms. The discussion emphasizes the importance of empowering users and the appeal of privacy-centric services. The conversation covers the concept of charity and circular econom...

Heather opens with zap shoutouts from the week. Sara Jade sent 700 sats after hearing her song on the previous episode. Shadrach sent 323 sats with a comment on the NosVegas Bitcoin figures and San Diego Music Awards episode. OpenMike sent 3,333. Shoutouts also to Sir Libre, Annonymal, Matt Finley, Tumbleweed, Henrik Flyman, Tree Ducks, and P@T. Heather also issues a correction from the Helene epi...

A quick one this week to highlight the songs, artists, apps, and movement! Right Said Fred - Lord Have Mercy Best Pop Song: Sara Jade, “Hippies Raised a Cowgirl” https://archive.ph/20260507172119/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/06/san-diego-music-awards-2026-announces-27-winners-surpasses-1-million-in-fundraising/#selection-2525.0-2530.0 Zazawowwow with Webfivefourthreetwoone is #1 to...

Recap of Vegas! NosVegas was great, thanks to Francis Mars at Pubpay.me , great artits like Abel James, Sara Jade, Noa Gruman, and the Higher Low! Maxi Madness was performed in Vegas by Noa Gruman Tuesday night! Here’s her ONLY Bitcoin circular economy song. https://fountain.fm/album/KuRBmoy28vylkRK8Cluo Abel James performed some new music, Sara Jade is also working on new stuff. Shoutout to Richa...

Radio Detox: Haleen on Nostr, Ivy Lumi, and Music as Vibration Heather sits down with Ashna and Kathleen of Haleen, the ambient duo first introduced to Radio Detox by Seth from Zap Cooking. Seven months on Nostr and everything changed. They talk about rebuilding their studio, mastering Ivy Lumi's new single, and why no traditional music platform has ever been designed with the artist in mind. We a...

Contra is a military veteran, Bitcoiner, Nostr philosopher, and the creative force behind a father-son music project. This conversation covers his Bitcoin origin story, why military veterans seem to take to Bitcoin and Nostr like a mission, and the real story behind his music that a lot of people consider to be AI slop. Contra found Bitcoin in 2016 through a military training class that touched on...

It's a loooong rip and I'm riffin' hard, y'all. Getting excited because the American legal system has come down (finally) on big corporations misses the point. We've built an alternate system that can work for artists and fans. And we need your participation in it. Or else Corporations and Big Tech™ will KEEP WINNING. You want the artists & fans to win, don't you? You don't want indie music an...

Annonymal is a six-piece heavy metal band whose members are completely anonymous. No names, no faces, no location. By day they are Bitcoin journalists. By night they are the band giving Bitcoin its metal soundtrack, and they made a deliberate choice: they say heavy metal is the only genre built for what Bitcoin is. This episode gets into how a journalist asks "how can I be scarce?" and ends up wri...

Your weekly dose of fiat & Big Tech™ detox is back with UK singer-songwriter Joe Martin, one of the most recognized artists in the value-for-value music space. Joe just wrapped a whirlwind US trip: three weeks in Nashville to record his new album, a stop in Valentine, Texas, to shoot album artwork and music videos, and a songwriter round at Bitcoin Park with Ainsley Costello. His new album, Al...

This one is different! Heather Larson's Radio Detox went live at Pubkey in Washington DC for the inaugural RUNSTR 5K on March 15, 2026, and singer-songwriter David Tarr took over as emcee for a full day of music, conversation, and community. A new music platform launched in the room, EpochMusic.xyz! Three young women made the case for Bitcoin better than most people twice their age. 🔥 Thank you,...

Heather Larson sits down with Ivy Lumi, musician, Bitcoiner, and podcaster, for a conversation about music, self-love, and why love and Bitcoin might just be on the same frequency. Ivy shares the story behind her debut EP, the making of her first-ever music video for the single WoWoWow (shot in Hong Kong after Bitcoin Asia), and how a period of profound personal loss became the spark that launched...

This week Radio Detox is previewing a big one. David Tarr is taking over the show LIVE at PubKey DC on March 15, dropping his new EP the same day. He is mixing and mastering it right now. Expect one long song on there. At the event, David hosts a panel on Gen Z Women in Bitcoin with Ainsley Costello and Kathryn, and goes live with DC Bitcoiners The Wild Hustle and Trey Musgrave of the Bitcoin Dist...