Magsplaining

Nine surprise puppies were born on a Colorado farm during a cold winter. They were saved with an Avalon Q Bitcoin miner and one resourceful man. In this episode, I speak with Adam Ortolf about how he kept a litter of livestock guardian puppies warm, saved over $300 in monthly heating costs with the Avalon Q, and earned Bitcoin while doing it. We talk about puppy growth, farm life, the cost of elec...

Japan has been the “ monetary experiment lab ” for decades and the consequences are rippling outward. In this episode, I’m joined by Roberto Rios (Peruvian Bull) to unpack Japan’s 1980s bubble, and how decades of financial repression set the stage for the yen carry trade . We break down why the carry trade exploded, and what it means when it unwinds for risk assets, bonds, bitcoin. We also connect...

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Prusak , President of American Bitcoin (ABTC) . Matt breaks down ABTC’s accumulator model — combining high-efficiency mining with a treasury engine designed to maximize Bitcoin per share. We also dive into hashrate and national security , blockspace geopolitics , U.S. energy dominance , and the role of miners in America’s emerging Strategic Bitcoin Reserve . I...

In this episode of Magsplaining, we go deep into the “monetary debasement trade” with Lawrence Lepard — why gold is ripping, why Bitcoin is next, and why the fiat system can’t be fixed without massive money printing. We get into deficits, yield curve control, the Fed, BRICS de-dollarization, Fort Knox and “paper gold,” why silver is waking up, and how this all ends in a global monetary reset. Lawr...

In this episode of Magsplaining , Mags sits down with Norma Chu , Founder and CEO of DDC Enterprise (DayDayCook) — a multi-brand Asian food company turned Bitcoin treasury powerhouse . 🎙️ Episode Highlights From cooking videos to Bitcoin stacking 🍜💰 DDC’s bold 10,000 BTC treasury goal Why Bitcoin belongs on the corporate balance sheet How Asia’s markets give DDC a capital advantage Plans for Bit...

In this episode, I’m joined by Russell Cann, Chief Development Officer at Core Scientific. We dive deep into Core’s evolution from Bitcoin mining pioneer to AI infrastructure powerhouse — unpacking the CoreWeave partnership, the AI power boom, and how data centers are reshaping global energy and national security. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about where Bitcoin ends and AI begins. Key...

The leadership team from Canaan, the pioneer of ASIC mining, join Mags to discuss how they’re navigating tariffs, reshoring chip assembly to California, and bringing mining into the home with innovative Bitcoin-heating devices. CFO James Cheng also shares insights on vertical integration, treasury strategy, and how AI intersects with Bitcoin in today’s power markets and Canaan’s long-term vision....

Mauricio from LEDN joins Magsplaining to share his origin story: growing up in Venezuela under capital controls, discovering Bitcoin mining as a lifeline, and his brothers' daring escape from extortion and jail. We dig into hyperinflation, how BTC-collateralized loans enable real financial inclusion, and why LEDN’s bitcoin-backed loans level the playing field globally, from Bogotá to Barcelona...

In this episode of Magsplaining , Mags sits down with Preston Pysh. They dive deep into how Bitcoin is reshaping credit markets and why the traditional “risk-free” rate is broken. Preston also explains the implications of Bitcoin on venture investing, capital allocation, and running public company. They also discuss AI’s intersection with Bitcoin and energy, and the importance of funding freedom t...

For the inaugural episode of Magsplaining , macro analyst and author Lyn Alden joins Mags to unpack unpack why our money is “broken”, de-dollarization, Lyn’s “nothing stops this train” thesis on U.S. fiscal dominance, and what corporate Bitcoin treasuries mean for volatility and adoption. We also dive into how AI is reshaping power dynamics. We close with a fun chat about martial arts, Dungeons &a...