The Honest Money Show

What connects the food you eat, the money you use, and the stories you're told to believe, and what happens when you start questioning all three? Pete Evans, chef, entrepreneur, and one of Australia's most talked about advocates for health and independent thinking, joins Honest Money to share his journey from legacy media to a life built around health, Bitcoin, and personal authenticity. From the...

What happens to a nation's health when its money is broken, and could sound money be the cure the healthcare system didn't know it needed? Mr Tarik Sammour, surgeon and Bitcoiner, joins Honest Money to explore the surprising intersection of Bitcoin, healthcare, and the health of society itself. From the way inflation erodes healthcare funding to the deeper question of how broken money shapes a bro...

Is Bitcoin's energy use a problem to solve or the very thing that makes it valuable, and what happens when Bitcoin and AI start competing for the same power? Michael Dunworth, entrepreneur and longtime Bitcoin builder, joins Honest Money for a wide ranging conversation on energy, transparency, and the future of money. From the proof of reserves debate to the looming competition between Bitcoin min...

What can decades of energy market experience teach us about Bitcoin's value, its price movements, and the global financial reset already underway? Gary Cardone, entrepreneur and veteran of the global energy markets, joins Honest Money to share his bold perspective on how energy economics, macroeconomic shifts, and industry dynamics shape Bitcoin's adaptability and long term value. From supply elas...

What do Australia's latest Bitcoin regulations mean for your privacy, your self custody, and the future of financial sovereignty? Daniel Wilczynski, Chairman of the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB), joins Honest Money to break down the regulatory developments shaping Bitcoin in Australia. From the travel rule and ASIC licensing to the realities of debanking, Daniel explains what these chang...

What does it take to build a Bitcoin business, grow an audience, and stay committed through years of uncertainty? Robin Seyr joins Honest Money to share his journey from aspiring creator to one of Bitcoin’s most recognisable podcasters. From overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating bear markets to launching innovative self custody products, Robin explains the lessons he's learned while building...

What happens when the world’s most important monetary network faces internal conflict over incentives, governance, and control? Jimmy Song joins Honest Money to break down the technical, economic, and philosophical debates shaping Bitcoin’s future. From developer incentives and spam attacks to governance disputes and quantum computing risks, this episode explores the deeper structural challenges f...

This is the missing final segment from “How The Australian Budget Punishes Aspiration” featuring Peter Dunworth. Due to a file corruption issue during export, the final portion of the original recording was not included in the published episode. This segment has now been recovered and restored to complete the full conversation as intended. In these final 12 minutes, Peter and Anja continue and con...

What happens when a Hollywood producer discovers Bitcoin and begins questioning the foundations of money itself? Terence Michael joins the show to discuss his journey from the entertainment industry into Bitcoin, exploring how monetary history, inflation, and the collapse of sound money systems have reshaped modern life. From the significance of 1971 to the future of financial sovereignty, Terence...

What happens when a government budget changes the incentives of an entire country? Peter Dunworth joins Honest Money to break down the latest Australian budget and what it reveals about wealth, property, taxation, and Bitcoin in Australia. Beneath the headlines are deeper questions about incentives, ownership, debt, and the long-term sustainability of the system itself. Peter explains why many Aus...

Why does it seem like almost nobody agrees on the answer? Knut Svanholm breaks down why our understanding of money collapses under scrutiny, and what that reveals about one of the most misunderstood topics in economics: money itself. Depending on how you look at it, today’s monetary system is either something most people rarely question or something fundamentally broken at its core. Knut shares ho...

What is driving the rise of grassroots Bitcoin communities? In this episode of The Honest Money Show, we sit down with Tim (Wiz) to explore the emergence of Australia’s grassroots Bitcoin movement, the philosophy behind Bush Bash, and why real-world connection is becoming essential in a digital monetary revolution. Tim shares how his journey from IT into Bitcoin led him to help foster decentralise...

What is actually happening to money right now? In this episode of The Honest Money Show, we sit down with Jeff Booth to explore the fundamental principles of free markets, the nature of Bitcoin as a protocol, and the accelerating shift from centralisation to decentralisation. Jeff breaks down how deflation is the natural state of free markets, why traditional monetary systems are under pressure, a...

What does a real Bitcoin economy actually look like? In this episode of The Honest Money Show, we sit down with Nell Hunter from Bitcoin Basin in New Zealand to explore how local communities are beginning to use Bitcoin in everyday life. From merchant adoption to education and trust, this conversation focuses on the practical realities of building a circular Bitcoin economy. Nell shares her journe...

What does it take to truly secure your financial future in today’s system? In this episode of The Honest Money Show, we sit down with Zane Truscott to explore his journey into Bitcoin and why he believes it offers a solution to the financial challenges facing Australians today. From inflation and retirement concerns to decentralisation and financial sovereignty, this conversation blends foundation...

What does it really mean to take control of your wealth? In this episode of The Honest Money Show, Anja Dragovic sits down with Matthew Fraser to explore Bitcoin as a tool for financial sovereignty. From self custody and security to navigating Australia’s complex tax system, this conversation blends philosophy with practical strategies for protecting and growing wealth. Anja Dragovic and Matthew F...

What happens when money changes how we experience time? Scott Dedels joins the show to explore Bitcoin not just as a financial innovation, but as a force that reshapes our understanding of time, value, and civilisation. Drawing from his personal journey and philosophical insights, Scott explains how Bitcoin’s unique properties challenge modern assumptions about money and the way we live. In this e...

What can data tell us about the future of Bitcoin adoption? Fernando Nikolic, founder of Perception, joins the show to discuss how data intelligence and sentiment analysis are helping decode the rapidly evolving Bitcoin ecosystem. From community narratives to institutional infrastructure, Fernando explains how analysing industry trends and behaviour can reveal where Bitcoin adoption may be heading...

What happens when a seasoned equities investor takes a serious look at Bitcoin? Scott Phillips, CIO at Motley Fool, shares his journey from skepticism to cautious investment, what influences his thinking, and what still gives him pause. He approaches Bitcoin through probability, market psychology, and adoption trends rather than blind conviction. In this episode of The Honest Money Show, Anja sits...

Running a Bitcoin node lets you verify transactions independently, protect your data, and stay free from Big Tech and banks. K3tan explains how nodes empower you to take control of your financial and digital life. Self-custody is the essential first step, and practical privacy tools like VPNs and password managers are crucial in today’s centralised world. In this episode of The Honest Money Show,...

What is monetary debasement and why do so few people recognise it? In this episode of The Honest Money Show, Anja sits down with Ben Gazal to explore his journey into Bitcoin during the 2022 bear market and why education is central to financial empowerment. Ben shares how discovering Bitcoin reshaped his understanding of money and the modern financial system. The conversation examines how monetary...

How much Bitcoin is actually enough to achieve financial freedom? That question sits at the centre of this episode as Rajat Soni joins The Honest Money Show to explore what it really takes for individuals and couples to build lasting wealth. Rajat shares his journey from traditional finance into Bitcoin education, explaining how discovering Bitcoin reshaped his understanding of money, savings, and...

Gold and silver are surging as investors respond to the growing debasement of global currencies, rising sovereign debt, and persistent inflation. James Lavish joins The Honest Money Show to break down what he calls the “debasement trade”, not a short-term bet, but a long-term position against the weakening purchasing power of the dollar. The conversation explores why governments are trapped in deb...

Most people don’t fail Bitcoin because they sell too early. They fail because they never had conviction in the first place. British Hodl explains why last year was the real stress test separating tourists from true holders, why sentiment is always darkest before adoption accelerates, and why becoming a whole coiner is more psychological than financial. This is a conversation about volatility, beli...

Many Australians are rethinking entrepreneurship, housing, and long-term opportunity in today’s economic and political environment. Adam Hudson, Australian entrepreneur and Bitcoiner, joins The Honest Money Show to discuss his 30+ years of experience in business, his journey into Bitcoin, and why he believes Bitcoin represents both an economic breakthrough and a moral choice. The conversation expl...