The Honest Money Show

Many millennials are rethinking money, housing, and long-term security in today’s economic environment. Bram Kanstein, host of Bitcoin for Millennials, joins The Honest Money Show to discuss how money has evolved, why traditional paths to wealth feel increasingly uncertain, and how Bitcoin is reshaping conversations around value, scarcity, and personal agency. The conversation explores generationa...

Money doesn’t just affect prices — it quietly reshapes relationships, family decisions, work, and culture. Seb Bunney explains how today’s money distorts incentives across everyday life, why those distortions show up in dating, community, and identity, and how Bitcoin offers a clearer framework for understanding value, responsibility, and long-term thinking. 🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY Anja and Seb explore...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 20 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Paul Musson, a finance veteran with over 30 years of experience, to explore the flaws in traditional finance, wealth disparity, and the role of monetary policy in shaping the modern economy. The conversation delves into the housing market, the difference between capital and money, and how current economic policies...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 19 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Philipp, Co-Founder and CEO of Satora (Ex-Lendasat), to explore the growing world of Bitcoin backed loans and what it really means to borrow against your Bitcoin without selling it. The conversation centres on Lendasat (now Satora), a Bitcoin lending marketplace that connects borrowers and lenders without traditio...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 18 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Dale Warburton, host of the Why Bitcoin Show and author of No Tenants, No Troubles. Dale makes a compelling case for why Bitcoin may be a superior long-term investment compared to real estate, particularly in the context of Australia’s increasingly unaffordable and policy-driven property market. Dale unpacks the c...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 17 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with Mike Beatty, former PE teacher, Bitcoin educator, and creator of the YouTube channel Bitcoin Straight Up. Mike shares his unique journey from Bitcoin sceptic to passionate advocate, breaking down how curiosity, research, and a desire to help friends and family understand Bitcoin eventually led him into full-time...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 16 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with El the Freedom Fairy, a Gen Z Bitcoiner and a passionate advocate for personal liberty and decentralised empowerment. Together, they explore the dangers of political radicalisation on both the right and the left, and how both extremes ultimately lead to increased state control and a loss of personal freedoms. El...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 15 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with economist, author, and educator Robert P. Murphy, one of the leading contemporary voices in Austrian economics. Together, they explore the foundations of Austrian economic thought, how it contrasts with Keynesian economics, and what these differing worldviews mean for the financial system we live in today. Rober...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 14 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with Katie Ananina, founder of Plan B and now CMO of CitizenX, widely known as Katie the Russian. Katie shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Russia to becoming a leading voice in the second-citizenship, Bitcoin, and investment-migration space. They explore why second citizenship has become a powerful tool...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 13 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with James Check, a Bitcoin Analyst specialising in on-chain analytics and market insights. They explore how Bitcoin dipping below $100K has become a psychological marker for investors, and the ongoing shift from old money to new money in the market. James dives into the dynamics of institutional adoption, high net w...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with Jonas Benner, a quant at AMP, who played a pivotal role in helping the financial giant allocate Bitcoin futures to its portfolio. They dive deep into Bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an institutional asset and what it takes to introduce such a bold idea within traditional finance. Jonas shares how his fascination...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 11 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja sits down with Steve Orenstein, CEO of Locate Technologies, the first ASX-listed company to integrate Bitcoin into its treasury. They explore the bold decision to hold Bitcoin on the company’s balance sheet, the strategic reasoning behind it, and what it means for corporate adoption going forward. Steve shares the real-world i...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Brad Rettler, philosopher, educator, and co-author of Resistance Money. Together, they dive into Bitcoin’s role as more than just a currency: a tool for resistance, a safeguard for human rights, and a foundation for a fairer, more stable economic future. This wide-ranging conversation explores how Bitcoin challeng...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Carri C, co-founder of Bitcoin Treasury Solutions, a company dedicated to helping businesses understand and integrate Bitcoin through hands-on, interactive workshops. Together, they explore the risks tied to traditional investments like cash, property, and gold, while highlighting Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Andrew, a long-time Bitcoiner whose journey began with scepticism and evolved into deep conviction. With a background shaped by traditional investment thinking, Andrew brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective on what it means to build long-term conviction in Bitcoin, especially in a world of fiat uncertainty an...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Peter Dunworth, a private wealth advisor and co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser. Known for his forward-thinking approach to estate planning and investment strategy, Peter breaks down Bitcoin as a triple point asset, functioning simultaneously as a store of value, medium of exchange, and unit of account. This convers...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 6 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Neal Flesher, author of Modern Chains: The Invisible Shackles of Economic Slavery, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on the moral and philosophical foundations of money, the destructive nature of fiat currency, and the liberating potential of Bitcoin. Neal’s philosophical background shaped his u...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 5 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Andy for a deep dive into the world of superannuation and Bitcoin, exploring how retirement savings can be reimagined through the lens of performance, legislation, and financial empowerment. They compare Bitcoin’s track record against traditional super funds, unpack the mechanics of using self-managed super funds (...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 4 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja is joined by Andrew Page from Strawman for an in-depth exploration of Bitcoin through the lens of traditional finance, media narratives, and economic history, with a focus on how Bitcoin is perceived in Australia. They discuss the value of open-mindedness in financial education, and why understanding history is key to grasping...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of The Honest Money Show In this episode, Anja and JP dive into the multifaceted world of Bitcoin, discussing its evolution and distinct value proposition. They tackle common misunderstandings in the crypto community, where many overlook Bitcoin’s core features in favour of faster transaction claims made by other cryptocurrencies. Through the lens of game theory, they explo...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of The Honest Money Show! Our guest, Michael Dunworth, dives deep into the evolution of Bitcoin, the cultural roadblocks to adoption in Australia, and why community is the secret weapon in Bitcoin’s long-term success. We unpack the historic block size wars, the underappreciated role of Bitcoin nodes, and how mental health, relationships, and identity are shaped through the...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of The Honest Money Show In our inaugural episode, Joe Bryan explores the fundamental flaws of the current financial system, focusing on the existence of a “big red button” that enables monetary corruption. He explains how inflation is a direct result of unchecked money printing and how deflation represents the natural state of a healthy economy. Joe shares his journey from...