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Trent and Dan are back to break down the finale of White Lotus season 3. So much to get into as the guests wrap up an epic week in Thailand. Rick's back from Bangkok - now what? Tim's all out of Parker's magic pills Zion and Belinda counter GregGary's lowball offer Gaitok chooses violence Piper chooses comfort Are the bitchy girls gone wild . . . actually nice? Ratliff family worst group chug ever...

Episode 7 - Killer Instincts  Trent is back! He and Dan break down the continued slow burn of Season 3. The ratchet continues to turn for all characters as they face the consequences of their actions.  We get into:  Rick finally confronts his nemesis - did it land? We need more continuing adventures of Rick and Frank, and we need them now  Ratliff family continues to spiral out of control Tim dry-...

Dan flying solo today! Trent out cold with the flu so Dan solo reacap today. The show must go on.  Today Dan breaks down the shocking episode 6 "Denials" where all characters face the morning-after hangover and the consequences of their actions.  Holy f-ing crap.

Its a big full moon and things are getting wild. Wow.  Trent and Dan are back to break down this fever dream of an episode.  Belinda closes the deal - go girl Piper reveals her spiritual quest Victoria is not pleased Girls finally go wild - like really wild Jaclyn steals Laurie’s dude despite Kate’s Russian cock block Saxon and Lachlan enjoy a night of brotherly love Saxon doesn't take drugs. Saxo...

Dan and Trent break down the incredible season 3 of The White Lotus.

Dan and Trent break down some of the big fan theories and speculation, including: Did the monkey do it? What's the deal, Victoria? Hitman Rick Hatchet Bad girl Mook? More Greg/Gary intrigue Death Watch Note: this episode is really fun but super spoilery if you want to remain a White Lotus virgin like at least two of the Ratliff kids.

Trent and Dan break it all down: Dan's spicy hot take: the show is a grower Tsunami coming for everyone - look out Tim Ratliff's downward spiral accelerates Goggins back to doing Goggins things!  So sexy Girls Gone Wild continue to turn on one another - and never talk politics on vacation Belinda calls out Gary/Greg Lots and lots of snakes  Chloe says what we've all been thinking Stand up straight...

Join Trent and Dan for this very speshy speshy episode of The White Lotus season 3.   More creepiness from the Ratliff kids - ick Parker Posey stealing every scene Hey we get a smile out of Goggins! Gaitok making moves and getting pistol-whipped Belinda getting her groove back Girls trip getting nasty (shocker) Walls closing in on Timothy  And who the F is Gary? Come on in, the water is like perfe...

Today we officially launch the 3rd pillar of the expanding One Way Ratchet media empire: TV show recaps.   Bitcoin Music  TV And what better show to kick start the project than The White Lotus, season 3.  Join Dan and Trent each week as we break down all the amazing characters, stunning locations and plot twists and turns.  You don't want to miss it.  

On today's show, Trent and Dan get into their favorite music in movies. Favorite soundtracks Best movie scores Favorite music scenes in movies  It's a great rip hope you enjoy.

Knives out today people.  Trent and Dan get into music they really hate. Most disappointing record Most overrated bands Terrible songs Records the critics are wrong about Let's get into it.

Dan and Greg get back in the saddle and catch up on recent events, surviving the holidays, politics and of course the many positive developments in Bitcoin.   It's wildly bullish.   It's the start of a new golden age people.   And we are here for it. 

Trent and Dan continue their Favorite Music series with a rapid fire Q & A. Favorite Grateful Dead studio album Favorite reggae Most underrated Beatles/Stones Favorite hip-hop record Guilty pleasure record Favorite country Favorite girl power record Top dinner party music Favorite record of last 10 years  

Back from the holidays, Dan and Trent reflect back on 2024, the most important year in Bitcoin history. Between the ETF launch in January and the election in November, 2024 will go down as the year Bitcoin transitioned to mainstream adoption.  The end of the beginning.   Trent and Dan break it all down, plus our goals for the new year. Here is to making 2025 the best year ever.

Trent and Dan continue their favorite music series, today focusing on our obsessions.  Most-obsessed record of our lives Favorite 1-2-3 records from any band  Some bands we get into today: Led Zeppelin Beastie Boys Peral Jam LCD Soundsystem   

Today Dan and Greg continue the discussion on classic Bitcoin mistakes, with one central message: do not F this up. We have the greatest opportunity in history in Bitcoin right in front of us.  Wealth and self-sovereignty and freedom.  All you have to do is stack and hold.  Yet time and again, people make the same mistakes and end up with less Bitcoin than they should. Lets reduce those mistakes....

As the price of Bitcoin skyrockets, Trent and Dan start a new series about our favorite music.  A deep dive series into the music that has shaped us throughout our lives. Today we get into the background of this series and the soundtrack of our lives.   Also the first records we ever bought.    Enjoy!

Dan and Greg break down Thanksgiving and how to navigate the inevitable questions and critiques of Bitcoin.   In the end, Bitcoin is for any body.  But its not for every body.  We can't save everybody.  Greg also introduces the Heisman Theory of Bitcoin adoption and frankly its brilliant. We get into that and more - enjoy!  

Today, Trant and Dan continue their deep dive into the number of classic mistakes people make in Bitcoin.   Quick update on recent events and travels.  The kids are alright. Recent Bitcoin action and cabinet appointments. Recap of mistake from 1st episode: thinking of Bitcoin as a trade.  We forgot to include an essential piece of Bitcoin wisdom: More mistakes: 4. Thinking on dollar terms, as oppo...

Today's show is a bit of a therapy session as Dan and Greg get into their feelings.   We explore the emotional rollercoaster of Bitcoin's volatility and how to navigate the inevitable pangs of FOMO and regret.   Bitcoin tests you.  It forces you to confront your own emotions and convictions, not just during bear markets but even more acutely during bull runs.   New all time highs and feeling like...

Getting back to Bitcoin basics, on today's show Trent and Dan get into a very important aspect of every's Bitcoin journey, which is mistakes.  We all make them.  Every Bitcoiner who has ever existed has made a number of dumb mistakes over the years, all of which lead you to having less Bitcoin that you otherwise would. Especially if you are new to Bitcoin, learning about these mistakes - and how t...

In today's episode Dan and Greg reflect on the election, the first US election for the podcast and in many ways the first Bitcoin election.    There were some clear winners and losers.  One winner is quite clearly Bitcoin.  A big loser is the media and its role in manipulating narratives to drive an agenda has never been more obvious.  The media, like the Fiat system in general, is the definition...

OK, the elections are over.  I know a lot of people are elated, a ton of people are in a state of shock and sadness and many other just happy for it to be over.   However you feel about it is completely valid.   Election results are never easy and this one in particular has been particularly polarizing.   The one thing I know for sure is we will move on and we will be OK. In regards to Bitcoin, th...

In today's show, Trent and Dan put our relentlessly positive spin on the US election. Spoiler alert: its going to be OK.  The United States, like Bitcoin, is anti-fragile and has faced much, much worse over the years. Bitcoin teaches you to always zoom out and take the long view.  Don't get distracted by the day to day volatility, over the long run it doesn't matter. In particular, Bitcoin is goin...

Dan and Greg look at the current Bitcoin halving cycle.  Where we are Comparison to the previous cycles Will they repeat?  Learning from cycle mistakes More than anything, the cycles teach you to take the long view.  Lower your time preference.  Learn from your mistakes. Your first cycle is your education.  Its your bootcamp.  You will come out the other side so much stronger and smarter about sta...