In this Rehash episode of Sat Chats, we revisit three powerful conversations that spotlight Bitcoin’s intersection with collapse, complexity, and courage. From surviving Lebanon’s banking rug-pull to fumbling a Bitcoin buy at the 1-yard line, this trio of guests brings fire, friction, and food for thought.
We cover:
✅ What fiat collapse looks like—firsthand from Beirut
✅ When being “the smart one” actually works against Bitcoin adoption
✅ How a near-$10K Bitcoin buy got nuked by a husband’s hardware wallet handoff
✅ Whether you really can hold your own keys in a self-directed IRA
Michel (Ep. 65)
A Lebanese entrepreneur who joined us live from Beirut, Michel gave one of the rawest breakdowns of fiat collapse we’ve heard. From hyperinflation to government theft to saying “hummus” correctly, his story had us reflecting on beauty, pain, and the real-world costs of broken money. He accepted sats and coached us through our hummus pronunciation with grace and humor.
Michael (Ep. 66)
An economics enthusiast and brother to past guest Marissa, Michael came in sharp, skeptical, and unconvinced. Despite moments of mutual interest in privacy and retirement savings, the conversation hit roadblocks as mental models clashed. He chose cash, and our hosts were left questioning their own approach. We dissect the missed angles—and ask the audience to help prep for his return.
Megan (Ep. 67)
A high-powered CPA and founder of Abadansha Advisory, Megan shared tax tips, IRA hacks, and the gut-punch story of how she almost bought Bitcoin years ago… until her ex-husband made her figure out the wallet herself. She opened our eyes to self-directed IRAs, Bitcoin mining inside retirement accounts, and the gray area of holding your own keys. Oh, and she did accept the sats.
This Rehash reminds us why we do this: to slow down, look back, and sharpen our storytelling—and our orange-pilling—for the road ahead.
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Full Episodes:
— https://youtu.be/CVujPjbTn64 (Michel)
— https://youtu.be/DOnXc0Dy9wY (Michael)
— https://youtu.be/bnPVoIISz_A (Megan)
