Bitcoin and Me

I met TC from  @TheRoadToOneBTC  to hear about his relatively recent journey into Bitcoin and how it’s transformed his views on money, savings, and the broader financial system. He shared early memories of inflation and how they led him to question the fiat system, recently discovering Bitcoin as a more trustworthy alternative. We discussed the challenges of introducing Bitcoin to friends and fami...

In this episode, I speak with Claire Prince of Women of Bitcoin about how Bitcoin has transformed her family’s life. We dive into her journey—from saving and investing, to homeschooling, navigating regulations in France, and raising kids with a deep understanding of financial sovereignty. Claire shares how Bitcoin has reshaped their approach to education, travel, health, and self-sovereignty. We a...

In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Myers, a fascinating mind with a rich background in trad fi and Bitcoin. We start by diving into his early memories of money and the formative influences that shaped his understanding of value. Jesse unpacks how Bitcoin could radically impact future generations and reshape global wealth distribution, drawing powerful analogies from history. We also discuss th...

In this episode, I sit down with Nav to dive deep into his journey with Bitcoin—how it began, how it evolved, and how it continues to shape his worldview. We start by talking about his upbringing and early influences around money, work ethic, and responsibility, which laid the groundwork for his later interest in economics. Nav shares how his study of economic principles led him to discover Bitcoi...

Jez (aka Hashley Giles) shares his journey from early financial memories to becoming a passionate advocate for Bitcoin. The conversation begins with his background and first encounters with money, laying the foundation for his entrepreneurial path and transition into sales. As the episode unfolds, he delves into his discovery of Bitcoin, exploring its intrinsic value, transformative potential in g...

No guest this time - just a relatively short solo pod where I talk about the emotions and psychology of investing, along with tips and techniques you might consider to help recognise when you might be at risk of making poor investment decisions. Obviously like all by podcasts this is not financial advice, but hopefully you might find some of the ideas interesting to help you ride the highs and low...

In a bit of a rush today to get this out so I'm cutting down the blurb (which nobody probably reads anyway!) Really enjoyed this chat with Henry - yet again feels like I'm chatting with an old friend when in reality we've never met before, only shared emails and X posts! Can't wait for Henry to OPEN the Bitcoin Conference in Bury St Edmunds on 20 September then a week later I'm...

I just got back from BTC Prague - what a trip! My first ever conference and it's fair to say it was genuinely life changing. On the flight home I captured my thoughts - reflecting on my experiences there and challenging some of my thoughts about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin 'space'. If that doesn't sound your thing then normal service will be resumed next week, but otherwise I hope you...

In this episode, I sit down with Robin Thatcher to explore his unique journey into the world of finance, accountancy, and...dare I say it... cryptocurrency. We start by looking back at Robin’s early memories and attitudes toward money, and how key influences and role models helped shape his financial mindset. Robin shares how he made the transition 'crypto' accountancy - with a particular...

In this episode, I sit down with James for an honest and insightful conversation that spans career shifts, money mindset, and Bitcoin. We kick things off with his journey from working in IT to becoming a mental health counsellor. We dive into his childhood experiences around money, how they shaped his spending habits, and how the current cost of living crisis is impacting people’s mental and finan...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with GG, a fellow podcast host and a deep thinker in the Bitcoin space. GG shared some powerful personal stories — from experiencing the Cyprus financial crisis to the spiritual transformation that came with embracing Bitcoin. We explored the psychological shifts that come with self-custody, the risks and rewards of Bitcoin loans, and why he beli...

In this episode, I sit down with former England cricketer Tim Bresnan for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. We start with Tim’s early memories of money and how his mindset around wealth began to form. He shares his transition from amateur to professional cricket and why financial education is so often overlooked in sport. Tim explains how he discovered Bitcoin, what initia...

In this episode, I meet Fred Jollien, a passionate Bitcoiner from Switzerland, to explore his personal journey into the world of Bitcoin. Fred sold me his ticket to Bitcoin Prague because he's expecting his first born child and can no longer make it - a random connection that has resulted in yet another great connection for me within the Bitcoin space. We reflect on his early memories of money...

This episode shows how early we all still are - even someone as busy and well known globally in Bitcoin circles will spare an hour to talk to an unknown podcaster from the UK! Our conversation delves into the evolving world of Bitcoin advocacy, tracing its intersection with politics, legislation, and financial freedom. Dennis gives insight into legislative efforts supporting Bitcoin, growing polit...

My conversation with Jeremy weaves together money, career, purpose, and Bitcoin. We start with his early influences on financial thinking and trace his path from law to coaching, exploring how those transitions shaped his approach to life and work. Jeremy shares how he discovered Bitcoin and why it became such a pivotal part of his worldview—not just as an investment, but as a reflection of deeper...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lynne about her incredible journey from a career on Wall Street to becoming a passionate advocate for Bitcoin. We started by talking about her early memories of money and how those experiences shaped her path into finance. Lynne opens up about the moment she started questioning the system she'd spent years working in, and how her fascination wit...

I meet Adam who has lead the way in Thames Ditton onboarding shops and vendors to get onboard with accepting Bitcoin payments. "Bitcoin Pizza Day" is Thursday 22 May, marking the anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction in 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz famously spent 10,000 BTC (yes, really!) on two pizzas, highlighting BTC's first step into everyday commerce. I...

In this episode, I catch up with Joe Bryan to dive into his fascinating journey from studying physics to navigating the high-stakes world of investment banking. Joe opens up about his childhood, the teachers who left a mark, and what eventually led him to Bitcoin. We talk candidly about stress, career pivots, and what wealth and happiness really mean. Joe shares how his perspective has evolved—fro...

In this episode, I spoke with James Dewar about his journey from traditional finance into the world of Bitcoin. He shared early money memories, how his views evolved over time, and the role adaptability and failure played in shaping his career. We explored his discovery of Bitcoin, how it transformed his approach to risk, and his mission to help businesses understand and adopt it. James also discu...

I've been listening to Bram's podcast - Bitcoin for Millennials - for a while now, so I was delighted when Bram agreed to be a guest on Bitcoin & Me. My conversation with Bram didn't disappoint - he has a fascinating story to tell about his route into learning what real money is and how our current system is not backed by real money, plus we explored his journey through entrepreneu...

This is a 'rebroadcast' of my appearance on Robin Seyr's podcast (if you follow him too, you have probably heard it already!). Find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SmithyG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NOSTR : npub1s3983eg8xthewgl0mzyvz5muxhgux0lkf253hanwggx8l4u8nz4sy3900l Follow Robin on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/robinseyr⁠ Robin's daily Bitcoin podcast is called "Robin Seyr".

I met Jaden 'in real life' only last week but have been chatting with him for a while in a Bitcoin Telegram group - I thought his story would be an interesting one and was keen to have him on to help give more age diversity to my guest profile! At 23 he has maturity well beyond his years, demonstrating a curious mind and an eagerness for independent thinking. Find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/...

Nat's been in and around Bitcoin for years but is still developing wider adoption of Bitcoin in creative spaces and educational institutions alike. It was fascinating to hear some of the stories from 'back in the day', and my conversation with Nat gave me a different perspective on some of my previous views. I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did! Find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SmithyG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NOST...

Dan opens up about his journey from chasing financial success to finding purpose through personal resilience and Bitcoin. He reflects on early money mindsets, the toll of high-pressure finance careers, and a breaking point that forced a life-changing transition. His time in Lebanon offered firsthand insight into the realities of hyperinflation and the strength of community under economic stress—ex...

Susie is CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK and journalist for Forbes as well as being a wonderful human being! It was fascinating to hear about Susie's childhood and early adulthood experiences with money and how that set her on a different path to the 'norm'. We go on to discuss various societal and financial issues including the all important issue of the size of Curly Wurlys. Cutting edge di...