Sat Chats Podcast

Ep. 155 — No. 143 SeanIn this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts discuss Bitcoin and its significance with guest Sean, a product manager at Anchorage. They explore Sean's journey into Bitcoin, the impact of the pandemic on financial awareness, the implications of money printing, and the role of the Federal Reserve. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding money and offers advice fo...

Ep. 154 — No. 142 PatriciaIn this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts engage with Patricia Perez, exploring her journey into the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. They discuss the concept of money as a vessel of energy, the challenges of investing in Bitcoin, and the emotional connections people have with their financial decisions. The conversation highlights the importance of Bitcoin as a financia...

Ep. 153 — No. 23 JakeIn this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts discuss the journey of Bitcoin investment, focusing on the importance of understanding satoshis, the risks associated with collateralized loans and the lessons learned from personal experiences in the Bitcoin market. They explore the volatility of Bitcoin, the impact of market trends and the significance of choosing the right loan provid...

In this Sat Chats Short Stack, Anna Beavon and Stewart break down Jeff Booth’s The Price of Tomorrow in simple, beginner-friendly language — no jargon, no hype, just the big ideas you need to understand how the future is actually shaped. They explore why humans consistently misjudge the future, how new technologies suddenly rewrite entire industries, and why Bitcoin matters in a world where innova...

In this episode of Sat Chats, Staggsy sits down with Stewart and Anna Beavon to share his unexpected and entertaining journey into Bitcoin. He opens up about what it was like navigating the financial system in London compared to the United States, how a few early money mistakes put him in hot water, and the surprising moment he was offered 400 Bitcoin for an old laptop — and the decision he made t...

In this episode of Sat Chats, Evan (local NC builder and BTC++ organizer) walks us through the technical heart of Bitcoin — but at a level any curious beginner can follow. Evan explains how blocks are validated, how hashing and proof-of-work make Bitcoin unforgeable, why the difficulty adjustment is a self-healing miracle, and what “decaying block subsidy” means for the total supply. We also talk...

In this episode of Sat Chats, #139 Staci — known as The Bitcoin Nova — shares a powerful story of discovering Bitcoin as a working mom, hairdresser, and small business owner during the 2020 pandemic. What began as confusion about stimulus checks and rising prices quickly turned into a full dive down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. Staci explains how inflation transformed her perspective on money, how Bit...

Ep. 49 — Sat Chats Short StacksIn this episode of Sat Chats: Short Stacks, hosts Anna Beavon and Stewart ask a question we’ve all been avoiding — do you really own anything? From streaming services to mortgages, they break down how our entire world has turned into a subscription model. You don’t own your music, your movies, or even your house — you rent access to them. So what does true ownership...

Ep 149 | No. 138In this episode of Sat Chats, the conversation delves into the evolution of Bitcoin, its cultural significance, and the importance of decentralization. Mechanic shares his journey from the Occupy Wall Street movement to becoming a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, emphasizing the need for Bitcoin to remain a decentralized and unriggable system. The discussion also touches...

Ep 148 | No. 137 SkotIn this episode of Sat Chats, we meet Skot, the creator of the open-source Bitcoin mining device known as the BitAxe. What started as a small DIY project turned into a global movement — empowering anyone to mine Bitcoin from home. Skot shares how he went from tinkering on weekends to revolutionizing the mining landscape, why he made his designs free for the world, and how dece...

Ep 147 | No 15 JayIn this episode of Sat Chats, returning guest Jay shares his thoughts on Bitcoin’s role in a world addicted to instant gratification. From Gen Z’s growing struggle with dopamine-driven platforms and sports betting to Bitcoin’s long-term, low-time-preference mindset, this conversation dives into what makes sound money—and sound focus—so rare today. Jay also gives updates on his la...

Ep 48 | Sat Chats Short Stack In this Sat Chats Short Stack, hosts Anna Bevan and Stuart break down one of the most Googled Bitcoin questions:👉 “Why does Bitcoin’s price go up and down?”They explain how in Bitcoin’s early days, prices swung wildly because just a few people were buying and selling — and how today, volatility is driven by global trading, institutional players, and the financial lay...

Ep 146 | No. 136 JoeIn this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts sit down with Joe, who breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of Bitcoin — mining. Joe shares how he first got into mining, what he’s learned along the way, and how the process actually strengthens both the Bitcoin network and global energy infrastructure. The conversation tackles common myths about mining’s environmental impact,...

Ep 145 | No. 135 KentIn this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts sit down with Kent, who shares how he went from uncertain observer to confident Bitcoiner. What started as curiosity about “digital money” turned into a deeper understanding of value, personal responsibility, and what makes Bitcoin different from everything else. The conversation dives into the challenges of learning Bitcoin, why self-cu...

Ep 144 | No. 24 FreddieIn this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts catch up with #24 Freddie, a returning guest and Bitcoin enthusiast, who shares updates on his investment journey and the lessons he’s learned since first diving into the world of Bitcoin. The conversation explores dollar-cost averaging, Bitcoin’s strength amid centralized system failures, and what Freddie learned from trading in the b...

Ep. 143 | No 134In this episode of Sat Chats, the hosts dive deep into the journey of podcasting, Bitcoin, and modern investing — connecting personal experience with powerful insights about the future of finance. They explore Bitcoin as today’s digital gold, drawing parallels between the Wild West era of gold coins and the revolutionary shift happening now with Bitcoin. From self-custody and secur...

Ep 142. | No 134 ScottIn this episode of Sat Chats, Scott Dedels opens up about his transformative journey into the world of Bitcoin, from initial skepticism to full conviction. Scott shares how the pandemic shifted his financial mindset, forcing him to question the systems he once trusted. As he learned more about Bitcoin, it not only changed how he saw money, but also how he viewed freedom, resp...

In this episode of Sat Chats, hosts Stewart and Anna Beavon sit down with No. 29 John to break down one of the biggest financial challenges of our time — inflation — and how Bitcoin may be the most powerful hedge against it. John opens up about building an emergency fund using Bitcoin, why he believes in the simplicity of dollar-cost averaging, and how financial literacy is the true key to long-te...

Ava joins Sat Chats as a complete Bitcoin beginner. She's curious, cautious and asking the hard questions. She’s worried about two big risks:⚠️ What if the government takes your Bitcoin?💻 What if a hacker steals it from your wallet? In this episode, Stewart and Anna Beavon walk her through how Bitcoin security really works, why governments can’t “shut it down” and how hackers have been failing fo...

Back for his “Bitcoin baby” update, Jordan shares how his stack grew over 35% since March, then drops a mind-bending theory: as artificial intelligence systems evolve into workers, executives, and even “personal assistants,” they’ll need money and they’ll choose Bitcoin. From early thought experiments about honest money and central banks siphoning value, to a futuristic vision where local AIs coll...

He lost his job in Shanghai, met Samson Mow at a Bitcoin meetup, and ended up working at the biggest Bitcoin exchange in China without even knowing what Bitcoin was. What started as a desperate career pivot became a front-row seat to the rise of global Bitcoin adoption. In this episode, Kilian, CEO of Boltz, shares what it was like to build Bitcoin products inside China during its boom years, how...

He sold his house to buy Bitcoin — and it paid off. In this episode of Sat Chats, Justin returns to share how selling his rental property and dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin changed everything. Nine months ago, he chose 52,200 sats over $50 cash — today those sats are worth 17% more while the dollar lost 2% of its value. Justin breaks down what made him go all-in on Bitcoin, how books like The...

They’ve been collecting your Bitcoin data since 2021, and next tax season, it’s all coming due. Janna, founder of DeFi Tax, has spent years fighting to delay a broken system that’s about to blindside millions of crypto users. She’s been battling the IRS, the SEC, and the exchanges themselves, all while trying to fix the chaos no one else wants to admit is coming. In this episode, Janna explains ho...

He calls out Michael Saylor, something almost unheard of in the Bitcoin world. Patrick, CEO of DelphX Capital Markets, says the MicroStrategy model is financial nonsense and that Saylor’s leveraged approach could wreck both his company and Bitcoin’s reputation if things turn south. In this episode, Patrick breaks down what most Bitcoiners don’t want to hear: Wall Street’s asleep, leverage is out o...

He thought Bitcoin was a CIA honeypot. Then he realized it was the most secure, decentralized network on Earth. In this episode, Daniel (#128) shares how he discovered Bitcoin through the Silk Road in 2011, dismissed it as a scam, ignored it again in 2014, and finally fell down the rabbit hole in 2017. He explains what finally “clicked” for him, why “the only crypto is Bitcoin,” and how he went fr...