Timothy Allen

Free Cities Podcast

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The Free Cities Podcast is the leading podcast covering alternative governance, new jurisdictions, and the global movement to build freer societies. Hosted by Timothy Allen, the show features long-form, in-person conversations with the people building autonomous jurisdictions and real-world pathways to more freedom. We focus on what actually works, the legal structures, incentives, economics, and business models that turn freedom from an idea into a way of life. Builders and sceptics welcome. Free Cities, Charter Cities, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Network States, Startup Societies, Pioneer...

Author

Timothy Allen

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.freecities.fm

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

145 - Freddie New: The State is Failing 29.08.2025

Personal Sovereignty, Surveillance, Bitcoin, Financial Freedom, Economic Collapse, UK Politics, Freedom Tech, Social Credit Scores, Deep State, Online Safety Bill, Data Privacy. - Timothy Allen speaks with Freddie New. Freddie, is a lawyer and Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK. In this conversation we explore the battle for individual freedom in an age of surveillance, financial instability, and...

BONUS 002 - Gigi: Proof of Work - Part 2 28.08.2025

Welcome to this bonus episode of the Free Cities podcast. These episodes are only available to our subscribers on Fountain.fm or other value-for-value platforms. I’ll be dropping them in the weeks when the regular release episodes are ones you’ve already had early access to, or, like this week, simply because I wanted to share a bonus episode. . If you're not on Fountain, you can access the episod...

144 - Leon Wankum: The Real Estate Reckoning 22.08.2025

Real Estate Investing, Bitcoin Standard, Austrian Economics, Property Market Crash, Monetary Expansion, Digital Economy, Inflation Hedge Myth, Free Cities, Proof-Of-Work, Architecture, Japan. - Timothy Allen speaks with Leon Wankum. Leon, a veteran real estate developer speaks about his journey from property and construction into Austrian economics and Bitcoin. Leon challenges the idea that real e...

143 - Max Hillebrand: The Praxeology of Privacy 15.08.2025

Freedom, John Locke, Privacy, Property, Cypherpunk, Bitcoin, Praxeology, Parallel Economies, Nomadism, Intervention, Sovereignty, Scarcity. Timothy Allen speaks with Max Hillebrand . Max joins me to explore freedom, privacy, and property rights in the free market of ideas. We discuss Cypherpunk strategies, the appeal of Bitcoin, Free Cities, and digital nomadism as ways to resist creeping socialis...

142 - Michael Mainelli: Solving Wicked Problems 08.08.2025

City of London, Free Cities, Liquid Democracy, Dilemma Analysis, Governance, Regulation, Wicked Problems, Self-Regulation, Economic Autonomy, Democracy, Rule of Law, Decentralization. Timothy Allen speaks with Michael Mainelli . Michael is an American-born British scientist, economist, and accountant, known for being Chairman of Z/Yen, Sheriff of the City of London for 2019–21, and the 695th Lord...

141 - Jason Cozens: Why Gold Still Matters in the Digital Age 01.08.2025

Sound Money, Fiat Currency, Economic Inequality, Government Control, Gold, Bitcoin, Monetary Sovereignty, Inflation, Constitutional Currency, Financial Innovation, Glint. Timothy Allen speaks with Jason Cozens. Jason, the CEO of Glint speaks about reintroducing gold as a viable form of money through Glint’s platform, which allows users to buy, store, and spend fractions of physical gold in real ti...

140 - Nick Malster: Liberating Creators from the Attention Economy 25.07.2025

Bitcoin, Gary's Economics, Value-for-Value, Micropayments, Fountain, Content Creation, Monetization, Nostr, Attention Economy, Advertising, Community, Ownership. Timothy Allen speaks with Nick Malster. Nick is the co-founder of Fountain, a value-for-value podcasting app that enables Bitcoin micropayments. In this conversation we discuss the changing nature of work, critique popular economic views,...

139 - Niklas Anzinger: Inside Próspera - A Longtime Resident’s View 18.07.2025

Próspera , Digital Nomads, Infinita, Biotech, Bitcoin, Community Outreach, Crawfish Rock, Regulatory Innovation, Public Relations, Misinformation, Honduras Timothy Allen speaks with Niklas Anzinger. Niklas, a digital nomad turned entrepreneur and community builder in Próspera speaks about navigating public relations and skepticism of the Free City project, particularly in response to criticisms by...

138 - Mailyn Salabarria: Government Red Flags - Lessons From a Cuban Refugee 11.07.2025

Communism, Cuba, Government Overreach, Freedom, Political Indoctrination, Cuban Refugees, Education System, Individual Rights, Progressive Ideologies, Immigration, Defunding Government. Timothy Allen speaks with Mailyn Salabarria. In this episode, Mailyn shares her powerful story of growing up under communist rule in Cuba and how it shaped her deep awareness of government overreach and loss of ind...

137 - Ben Gunn: Three Rules For Life - Part 2 04.07.2025

Bitcoin, Societal Breakdown, Great Reset, Morality, NOSTR, Boomers, Taxation, Meaning of Life, Accountability, Proof of Work. Timothy Allen speaks with Ben Gunn. In the second part of this two part conversation we explore the evolving role of Bitcoin as both a store of value and a medium of exchange, analyzing its limitations due to taxation, regulation, and systemic incentives, while also diving...

BONUS 001 - Gigi: Proof of Work - Part 1 04.07.2025

Hello and welcome to this BONUS episode of the Free Cities Podcast. These episodes are only available to our subscribers on Fountain.fm , and I'll be dropping them during the weeks when the regular release episode is one that subscribers have already had early access to. . If you're not on Fountain, you can access the episode here: https://fountain.fm/episode/dC5YtEIodvAuYj0gYsTp . A little backgr...

136 - Ben Gunn: Three Rules For Life - Part 1 27.06.2025

Privacy, Anonymity, NOSTR, Bitcoin, Digital Identity, Governance, Freedom, Technology. Timothy Allen speaks with Ben Gunn. In part 1 of this conversation, pseudonymous Ben explores the evolving landscape of privacy, anonymity, and digital identity in a surveillance-driven world. He distinguishes privacy from secrecy, emphasizes the importance of reputation in small communities, and examines the ch...

135 - Jody Underwood: Homesteading, Microschooling & Living Off-Grid 20.06.2025

Homesteading, Free State Project, Micro Schools, Education Reform, School Budgets, Off-Grid Living, Homeschooling, Bitcoin, Local Government, Critical Thinking. Timothy Allen speaks with Jody Underwood A former school board member and Free State Project board member, Jody discusses her off-grid lifestyle in New Hampshire, where she pursues self-sufficiency and runs an education non-profit. Drawn b...

134 - Melissa Creem: Live Free or Die 13.06.2025

Naming & Shaming Anti-Liberty Politicians, New Hampshire, Free State Project, Community, Liberty, Gun Rights, Political Activism, Local Governance. Timothy Allen talks with Melissa Creem. Melissa, a passionate advocate for liberty is the chairperson of the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance (NHLA). In this episode, we explore the unique political landscape of New Hampshire. The conversation delves int...

133 - Liam Martin: Positioning Yourself for the AI Future 06.06.2025

Remote Work, Artificial Intelligence, Future Of Work, Virtual Reality, Digital Nomadism, Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Productivity. Timothy Allen talks with Liam Martin. Entrepreneur & best selling author Liam shares his insights on the evolving landscape of technology, remote work and digital nomadism. The conversation delves into the concept of asynchronous management, emphasizing how eff...

132 - Bonnie Freeman: The War on Bitcoin is Not Over 30.05.2025

Bitcoin, Free Talk Live, Ian Freeman, Libertarian Activism, Government Overreach, FBI Raid, Regulation, New Hampshire, Ross Ulbricht, Financial Freedom, Free State Project. Timothy Allen talks with Bonnie Freeman. Bonnie is the wife of Ian Freeman, a prominent figure in the New Hampshire Bitcoin and Freedom community who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence for selling BTC on localbi...

131 - Izabela Patriota: Reclaiming Free Market Feminism 23.05.2025

Latin American Politics, Inflation, Ladies Of Liberty Alliance, Feminism, Free Markets, Social Security, Traditional Family Values, Gender Roles, Social Responsibility. Timothy Allen talks with Izabela Patriota. Izabela is a member of the leadership team of Ladies Of Liberty Alliance Brazil and is the Director of Development for LOLA in the U.S. In this conversation, she shares her unique backgrou...

130 - Gonçalo Hall: Why Most Digital Nomads Have Never Heard of Próspera 15.05.2025

Digital Nomadism, Community Building, Madeira, Honduras, Nomad Villages, Remote Work, Próspera, Ciudad Morazán, Coworking, Public Relations. Timothy Allen talks with Gonçalo Hall. Gonçalo, a pioneer in the digital nomad movement shares his journey from creating the first nomad village in Madeira to consulting with governments in Brazil, highlighting the transformative power of remote work and co...

129 - Ian Underwood: A New Governance Model for the 21st Century 09.05.2025

Extreme Personal Responsibility, Libertarianism, Technology, Guns, Individualism, Social Credit Systems, Freedom, Social Contract, Political Philosophy, Consent Of The Governed, Personal Freedom. Timothy Allen talks with Ian Underwood. Ian has been a planetary scientist and artificial intelligence researcher for NASA; the director of the renowned Ask Dr. Math service; co-founder of Bardo Farm and...

128 - Scott Forte: Competitive Governance is Coming 02.05.2025

Free Cities, Libertarianism, Competitive Governance, Federalism, State Rights, New Hampshire, Political Philosophy, Economic Freedom, Community Building. Timothy Allen talks with Scott Forte. Scott, a former pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his insights into the importance of competitive governance and the impact of state rights on individual freedoms. We discuss the historical context of governa...

127 - Anders Ingemarson: Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right 25.04.2025

Ayn Rand, Individualism, Collectivism, Capitalism, Welfare State, American Ideals, Immigration, Personal Responsibility, Morality, Statism, Rational Self-Interest, Victim Culture, Socialism. Timothy Allen talks with Anders Ingemarson. Anders, a former Swede turned American citizen, shares his journey of embracing individualism through the teachings of Ayn Rand. In this episode, he reflects on his...

126 - Mark Edge: The Arc of History Bends Towards Freedom 18.04.2025

Free Cities, Libertarianism, Próspera, Morazán City, Private Governance, Bitcoin, Digital Privacy, Political Philosophy, Democracy vs Monarchy, AI, Cryptography, Social Dynamics, Cultural Change, Free Talk Live. Timothy Allen talks with Mark Edge. Mark is a passionate advocate for the Free Cities movement and a veteran voice in the libertarian community. In this episode, he shares his journey into...

125 - Travis Bockenstedt: Liberating the Free Market in Healthcare 11.04.2025

Healthcare Disruption, Direct Primary Care, Healthcare Reform, US Healthcare System, Health Insurance Loopholes, Medical Debt, Free Market Healthcare. Timothy Allen talks with Travis Bockenstedt. Travis is a healthcare disruptor and the president and CXO of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care. In this episode, he shares his personal journey that led him to challenge the traditional U.S. healthcare syst...

124 - Jeremy Kauffman: Frontier Psychology & The Free State 04.04.2025

Free State Project, Libertarianism, New Hampshire, Political Reform, Decentralization, DOGE, Elon Musk, Trump Administration, Bureaucracy, Free Cities, FBI, Self-Sufficiency, Frontier Psychology. Timothy Allen talks with Jeremy Kauffman. Jeremy is a tech entrepreneur and a well-known activist in the American Libertarian movement. He is deeply involved in the New Hampshire Free State Project and wa...

123 - Michael Williams: Capitalism, Exceptionalism & the American Founding 28.03.2025

Individual Freedom, Political Philosophy, Democracy, American Founding, Cultural Change, Leadership, Personal Responsibility, American Exceptionalism. Timothy Allen talks with ⁠ Michael Williams . Michael Williams is founder & president of ALTIUS Financial, Inc. He’s also the creator of the Defenders of Capitalism Project which is a crucial component of the Leadership Program of the Rockies curric...

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