Justin Ballard & Jake Corley

Energizing Bitcoin & Ai

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Energizing Bitcoin & Ai explores the intersection of Bitcoin Mining, AI, and Energy. Each week, we break down the latest trends, strategies, and innovations shaping these industries, featuring conversations with the key players driving change. Whether you're an industry veteran or a curious newcomer, stay ahead of the curve with insights that power the future.

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Justin Ballard & Jake Corley

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Business

Latest episode

Feb 18, 2026

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Episodes

#026 - Joe Dillon - The Intersection of Bitcoin Mining, Energy, and Institutional Growth 12.02.2024

In this episode, Joe Dillon from Adakon Energy Solutions talks about the growth of Bitcoin mining and how it’s going to be driven by large scale, co-located deployments. He also shares his insights on the institutional side of Bitcoin, the potential for international expansion and the parallels between oil and gas and Bitcoin mining. The growth of Bitcoin mining and the role of large scale, co-loc...

#025 - Mike Hobart - From the Military to Energy and the World of Bitcoin 28.11.2023

In this insightful conversation, Mike Hobart shares his diverse journey from a gaming enthusiast and exercise science student to a military veteran deeply involved in Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining, highlighting the unique intersections between military life, Bitcoin's potential, and the energy sector. This episode dives into: Mike Hobart's Background: Exploring his early interests in gaming and exerc...

#024 - Austin Mitchell - How Synota is Changing the Game for Bitcoin Miners 20.11.2023

This episode features an insightful conversation with Austin Mitchell, delving into the innovative integration of Bitcoin mining and energy consumption, and how his company, Synota, is revolutionizing the energy payment system. This episode dives into: Austin Mitchell's background and the founding of Synota. The impact of the China ban on Bitcoin mining and its influence on energy consumption. How...

#023 - Lee Bratcher - Legislative and Educational Battles in Texas 28.08.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) chat with Lee Bratcher, a leading figure in the Texas Blockchain Council, about the legislative challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin and blockchain in Texas. They discuss Senate Bill 1751, which posed a risk to Bitcoin miners, and highlight the Council's educational role in shaping a favorable regulatory climate. The talk also covers gen...

#022 - Austin Davis - Trinity Mining's Quest to Future-Proof 21.08.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) dive deep into the complexities of the oil and gas market and its parallels with Bitcoin's world with Austin Davis from Trinity Mining. We explore the evolution of machine efficiency in cryptocurrency mining and emphasize the importance of adaptability in the ever-changing Bitcoin landscape.

#021 - Didar Bekbauov - Mining in Kazakhstan vs the U.S. 26.07.2023

In this electrifying episode, Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) delve deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with the trailblazing entrepreneur, Didar Bekbauov (@didar_bekbau). They explore Didar's remarkable journey, beginning his Bitcoin mining venture in the lands of Kazakhstan and pushing boundaries in the U.S. market. The trio touches on the importance of Kazakhstan's ch...

#020- Mario Gutierrez - Bitcoin Mining = Energy Infrastructure 18.07.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) chop it up with a special guest, Mario Gutierrez (@Mario_Guti713), how Bitcoin/Bitcoin mining will affect Latin America, why Bitcoin Mining is Energy Infrastructure and how Charlie Munger is wrong about Bitcoin.

#019 - Austin Wilcox - Tax Strategies and Funding Bitcoin Nonprofits 22.05.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with Austin Wilcox from AQ Capital to chat about the mission of the Bitcoin endowment, the tax treatment of Bitcoin, the mining industry, and the passionate atmosphere that characterizes the Bitcoin community.

#018 - Matt Williams - How Luxor is Pioneering Hashprice Derivatives 15.05.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Luxor’s Matt Williams about the impact of the derivatives market in Bitcoin mining, Luxor's success in closing deals and expanding operations, the potential of AI-generated content, and the importance of hedging for miners.

#015 - Ambassador Milena Mayorga - How El Salvador is Unleashing the Power of Bitcoin 24.04.2023

Justin Ballard (JLB_Oso) and special guest co-host Lisa Hough (lisa_hough_) talk with Milena Mayorga the ambassador to the United States from El Salvador, who is leading the charge in making her country the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender. With increased usage and adoption, El Salvador is poised to become a hub for new jobs and industries, cementing its place as a trailblazer...

#016 - Adarsh Radia & Mike Walker - How Unmapped is Using Bitcoin to Create a Path to Sustainable Energy Use 17.04.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) chat with Adarsh Radia and Mike Walker of Unmapped Digital Mining about the challenges of finding opportunities and partners in the UK, the recent proposal to tax Bitcoin mining through energy consumption, and its potential impact on the industry.

#013 - Cameron McDonald, Chris O’Donnell & Kieran Kemmerer - Exploring the Synergies Between Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy 10.04.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Foundry’s Cameron McDonald, and CWP’s Chris O’Donnell and Kieran Kemmerer about the role mining plays in stabilizing the grid and managing curtailment issues as well as being recognized as a legitimate and profitable off-take for renewable groups, utilities, and the power grid.

#014 - Alana Mediavilla - How Dirty Coin is Battling Bitcoin Mining Disinformation 31.03.2023

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Alana Mediavilla (@AlanaMediavilla) about her documentary "Dirty Coin," which challenges the misconception that Bitcoin mining is bad for the environment and highlights its benefits for grid stabilization, renewable energy, and methane mitigation. Her goal is to educate people about the positive implications of Bitcoin mining and i...

#012 - Chris Alfano - The Holy Trinity: Producing Gas, Mining Bitcoin, and Selling to the Grid 20.03.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with 360 Mining’s Chris Alfano (@chrisallfano) about becoming an official oil & gas guy, buying natural assets to mine bitcoin and having the optionality to sell the gas too.

#011 - Colin Kelly & Matt Lousteau - Why Now is the Best Time to Buy ASICs 06.03.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Luxor’s Colin Kelly and Matt Lousteau (@tdr_mlousteau) about the current state of the hardware market, a breakdown of the top ASIC manufacturers, and the importance of hashrate derivatives and the need for an overhaul in ASIC financing. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoi...

#010 - Lisa Hough - Bitcoin banking, Monetizing Molecules and Human Prosperity 27.02.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Lisa Hough (@lisa_hough_) about what it means for LevelField to buy a bank, monetizing molecules and the importance of energy to human prosperity. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023

#009 - Mandy Gunasekara - Exploring America First Energy, Environmental Law and the Satoshi Action Fund 06.02.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Mandy Gunasekara (@MississippiMG) about politics 101, how environmental law leads her down the energy rabbit hole, and the Satoshi Action Fund.

#008 - Steve Barbour - Becoming the Godfather of Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining 31.01.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) crack open the bourbon and put on their tinfoil hats to talk with Steve Barbour (@SGBarbour) about bureaucracy, entrepreneurship and building Upstream Data into an oil & gas service company. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | Mar...

#007 - Joel Fulford and Bryan Aulds - How Bitcoin Mining Can Help Solve Problems for Oil & Gas Companies 24.01.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Joel Fulford and Bryan Aulds (@BryanAulds) about using bitcoin mining as a tool to solve problems for oil & gas companies. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023

#006 - Dr. Mardoqueo Tóchez - The Bitcoin Revolution in El Salvador 17.01.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Dr. Mardoqueo Tóchez (@mardoqueoTochez) about the political history of El Salvador and their new era of Bitcoin. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023

#005 - Marshall Long - Bitcoin Mining in Kenya, CBDC’s & the FTX Catastrophe 09.01.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Marshall Long (@OGBTC) about Bitcoin Mining in Kenya with Gridless, Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the FTX/SBF catastrophe. 

#004 - Andrew Burchwell & Max Serezhin - How Ohio is Revitalizing Rural Areas with Bitcoin Mining 03.01.2023

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Andrew Burchwell (@Saalinator) and Max Serezhin about how Ohio is revitalizing rural areas with bitcoin mining and the Ohio Blockchain Council. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 7-9th 2023

#003 - Jeff Burkey & Aaron Foster - How Bitcoin Mining Pools Work and Surviving this Bear Market 19.12.2022

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Jeff Burkey (@FoundryJeff) and Aaron Foster (@aaron__foster) about how mining pools work, getting used to the volatility of bitcoin and how those who survive this bear market will thrive in the next bull market.

#002 - Brent Whitehead & Matt Lohstroh - Building a Vertically Integrated Bitcoin Mining Company 12.12.2022

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Brent Whitehead (@B_whitehead21) and Matt Lohstroh (@lohstroh) about building Giga out of their dorm room, reducing emissions from stranded natural gas and being one of the first vertically integrated bitcoin miners. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy:...

#001 - Gideon Powell & Griffin Haby III - From Oil & Gas to Bitcoin Mining and Unleashing Prosperity with MOAR Energy 09.12.2022

Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Gideon Powell (@GideonOPowell) and Griffin Haby III (@petromundo1) about the early days of going from oil and gas to bitcoin mining, unleashing human prosperity by generating more energy and why Texas is the mecca of both Bitcoin Mining and Energy. Texas Monthly article about Gideon's family Come join 1,200+ people in this community...

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