The Jake Woodhouse Podcast

A few weeks ago I sent an early version of my business to 44 people I trust. My main aim: tell me why it wouldn't work. Well over twenty replied. One even told me to get a job. All of it was valuable. What I didn't realise at the time was that I was accidentally building a market intelligence database. This process has fundamentally changed how I think about building Bitcoin Custody Architect. In...

I asked Bitcoin Twitter a simple question this week: if you own meaningful Bitcoin, which worries you more, a 50% price drop, or losing access to it? Almost everyone said losing access. The thread is worth reading: https://x.com/jakewoodhouseio/status/2069199376166301735 One reply put it simply: a 50% drop means you've lost half. Losing access means you've lost it all. That's what this episode is...

Could Your Family Recover Your Bitcoin Without You? Most people who hear that question feel something shift. Because the honest answer is no. Or maybe. Or they haven't really thought about it. In this episode I introduce the concept of Bitcoin Dependency, and why it's the most under-examined risk in every serious Bitcoin holder's life. If your family cannot recover your Bitcoin without you, you do...

Most people using AI are re-writing emails or summarising documents. That's fine. But this episode is about something different — using Claude as a daily operational co-pilot to actually build things. Over the last week and a half I built two separate marketing funnels from scratch. One organic, one paid. Different audiences, different entry points, different conversion paths. I'm not a software d...

I sell a $999 AI Assessment to Australian small businesses. Last Thursday I ran it on my own business — same call, same interview questions, same Claude prompt, same Gamma report, no shortcuts. The report told me to do something I hadn't seriously considered: cold email outreach to Australian accountants using a tool called Apollo, with my own self-assessment PDF as the proof piece. Something that...

A friend mentioned a story to me last week. Somewhere in suburban Texas, a pool builder has allegedly built an autonomous AI agent that scans satellite imagery for affluent homes without pools, renders a luxury pool into the actual backyard, estimates the build cost, and mails a personalised postcard with a QR code. No human in the loop. Tens of thousands of homes. Inbound qualified leads. I haven...

Three months ago, at 4am, my net worth had just halved. Bitcoin had crashed and I'd been heavily exposed. Three kids asleep upstairs, wife asleep. I sat at the laptop and typed one question into ChatGPT: how do I make money? That rabbit hole became the AI Assessment business I now run, and it became this episode. This is the actual workflow. The system I copied from my wife. The verification layer...

Ten days ago I sent an SMS to my warm network offering a free AI Business Assessment. Five business owners said yes. By Friday, I'd run five 20-minute calls, delivered five custom AI roadmaps, and identified between $1,560 and $17,400 of monthly value waiting to be unlocked. Lewis, a construction and landscaping director in Melbourne, replied: "What once felt overwhelming now feels exciting." This...

On New Year's Day 2009 my dad died. Within two years I'd inherited capital I had no idea how to manage. What followed was 17 years of expensive decisions — wealth managers, angel investing, real estate, and Bitcoin, you name it, and I've had a crack at it, whilst recently I've been through a 60% drawdown that brought everything into sharp focus. This episode is the honest story of what happened, w...

In this episode of the podcast I was joined by Andi Pitt, a venture capitalist in the Bitcoin space, and former member of a cult. She discusses the concept of mind control, its prevalence in society, and its implications for individual cognitive sovereignty and democracy. This was a truly mind-bending conversation. We discussed cults and mind control, the Iranian regime, education as a tool for in...

In this episode I spoke with Roland. He run's me through how he's used OpenClaw, and Bitcoin, to create an open‑source personal assistant, that runs on its own LN‑VPS server, pays for AI model usage via Pay‑Per‑Q, and can autonomously spawn new agents to handle tasks like email, GitHub, and continuous research. He also explains how Alby’s self‑custodial Alby Hub ties all Lightning‑enabled apps tog...

In this conversation, I spoke with Red Tail Hawk , and we explored the themes of education, homeschooling, and the lifelong process of learning. We discuss the importance of self-directed learning, curiosity, and the role of parents in shaping a child's educational journey. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on education and the necessity of developing critical thinking skills in a...

This week, I spoke with David Parkinson , an entrepreneur deep in the Bitcoin journey, turning his passion into a reality. No-one said this was easy, but it sure is interesting! Musqet is a very exciting business, and an example of where I see things going long-term, with practical implementations of Bitcoin in the real world. In particular keep an ear out for his experience fundraising, an area I...

Learn a unique investment strategy from Caleb that combines traditional finance expertise with Bitcoin, plus how to generate cash flow and build wealth through a covered call option strategy, and explore the intersection of sound money, time preference, and personal freedom. 0:08 Caleb on Applying Covered Call Options to Bitcoin 1:40 Utilizing Traditional Skills to Build a Bitcoin Position 6:59 Fi...

I spoke with Mark from MapleAI to discuss Nostr, LLMs and the future. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of privacy and security in the digital age, particularly in the context of AI and online interactions, and how tools like Maple and Nostr can help protect users' privacy and freedom of thought. 0:00 Why Is Digital Censorship Important? 2:47 Mark's Personal Experience wit...

In this episode I spoke with Josh, who had a fascinating story. Imagine discovering Bitcoin you mined back in 2010…!!!??? Listen in to learn how an overlooked, early‑mined Bitcoin stash, can become a life‑changing financial lifeline. We cover self‑custody, inheritance planning, and Bitcoin governance; understand what it's like to dedicate your life to Bitcoin. 0:00 Introduction to Josh's Bitcoin S...

In this episode I spoke with Scott Dedels—author of The Dao of Bitcoin and founder of Block Rewards—who's delved deep into how Daoist thinking can smooth the roller‑coaster that is life. He recounts how a basketball coach’s gift, The Tao of the Jump Shot , sparked a lifelong study of Daoism, which later merged with his work in the corporate world, and his discovery of Bitcoin as a tool to reclaim...

In this conversation I spoke with Contra , and dove deep into the concept of a “thought‑criminal”, - anyone who refuses to let algorithms and institutional “thought‑police” dictate what they believe or share. Using a recent Nostr post as a springboard, we explored why the emerging Purpleverse of Nostr, combined with Bitcoin’s monetary sovereignty, offers a practical antidote to the outrage‑driven,...

In this episode I spoke with Jeff G , it was fascinating, and lived up to all my expectations. In a world where private messaging is still vulnerable to metadata harvesting and single‑point failures, Jeff explains how Nostr’s relay‑based architecture and true end‑to‑end encryption can finally give users control over their own conversations. He also reveals a sustainable, non‑profit model that keep...

To kick off the New Year in style, I have an episode of the highest quality for you, with Jesse Shrader . If you ever wonder "what is actually being built on top of Bitcoin?" then look no further. I asked Jesse: "Why would it be useful to have Stablecoins on the Lightning Network?" "If Bitcoin is like Gold, do you think the lightning network is like using Bronze?" "How many Lightning nodes exist?"...

This episode covered a topic I love: capital. Tune in to learn from Rev Hodl , who with a permaculture lens, runs us through how he grows, manages, and protects multiple forms of capital, all at the same time. I asked Rev: "What is capital?" "How does permaculture look to develop savings?" "How bullish are you?" "Where are we in the adoption curve?" "Do you like to make experiments?" "What is a ma...

In today's episode I am speaking with Dan Ostermayer MD. It's a true "mind-bender" of a conversation, digging into some recent scientific research that re-ignites the age-old discussion between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory. I asked Dan: "What was the recent research that caught your attention?" "Through your medical education did you even discuss terrain theory?" "Are vaccinations pointless?" "C...

Today's episode is with BTC BACKPACKER . I am sure you'll enjoy this just as much as I did. A great example of Nostr doing a brilliant job at connecting people, helping them share their story, and work towards their vision of life. I asked: "What are you working on right now that you're most excited about?" "Was homeschooling something that came along as part of the process?" "What do you think wa...

In this episode I speak with Alex Glasse . I always love learning from people who decide to put themselves out there, create content, and see where it takes them. The key questions I asked Alex: "What is it that you're working on at the moment that you're most excited about?" "Are you now working in Bitcoin full time?" "What was your Father's influence on becoming an investor?" "What was it about...

Today I am speaking with Rod Bishop . We covered so many things that caught my attention! If you're interested in startups, IPO's, Bitcoin, and AI, you'll love this conversation. Here are the key questions I asked Rod: "Nostr: why does it exist and why are you using it?" "You know you wanted to start a company, how did you even begin to get it off the ground?" "What are you most excited about work...