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Decentralize with Cointelegraph
Crypto in a time of crisis: Markets, conflict, and real-world use cases
In times of crisis, markets may react but technology adapts. In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we examine how crypto behaves under pressure. First, Cointelegraph head of markets Ray Salmond and market analyst Marcel Pechman break down how digital assets react in times of war, political instability and macroeconomic uncertainty. Then, we shift focus from speculation to real-world utility. Featuring Megan Klimen of the Filecoin Foundation and Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, to explore how decentralized technologies are being used to preserve truth, protect local journalism, and provide access to stable value in times of crisis.
2025-06-20
19 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Embrace privacy now or pay the price in 2025 (feat. Session)
Kee Jefferys, technical co-founder of Session, breaks down the state of privacy and encryption in 2025 and explains why the Session encrypted messaging app chose to build on the blockchain. Kee also breaks down the app’s SESH token launch, its long-term plans and how it differs from other apps like Signal.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(02:05) What is Session? Who uses it?(05:31) Governments want encryption backdoors(09:38) Why and how Session uses blockchain(13:58) Session’s security features(15:43) The story behind Session’s founding(19:59) Session vs Signal(23:00) What met...
2025-04-02
50 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Lazarus Group’s $1.4B Bybit hack is just the beginning (feat. CertiK)
CertiK chief business officer Jason Jiang shares the nitty gritty on how North Korea’s Lazarus Group stole $1.4 billion in ETH-related tokens from Bybit, who is ultimately at fault, and what the crypto industry and investors can do to protect themselves against the next major hack. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(02:17) How Lazarus Group hacked Bybit (07:17) Are hard wallets and cold wallets safe from hacks?(09:19) How AI and quantum computing could compromise blockchains(12:24) Who is most at fault for the Bybit hack?(16:05) Is THORChain facilitating crime or abidin...
2025-03-19
35 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Future of crypto regulation and taxes under Trump and DOGE (feat. Taxbit)
Taxbit’s director of government solutions, Miles Fuller, breaks down everything investors and businesses need to know about crypto taxes under the new Donald Trump administration, how the US Department of Government Efficiency’s massive restructuring efforts will impact crypto regulation, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he made the music for the podcast — hear more a...
2025-03-05
50 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
MEV attacks are draining users — but encryption can stop it (feat. Shutter Network)
The crypto sector has entered an era of hyperfinancialization, and with this comes predatory MEV and manipulation of blockchain activities that were originally intended to be consensus-based and decentralized. Shutter Network core contributor Loring Harkness explains why encryption and credible neutrality can make blockchain transactions fair again.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:47) Why credible neutrality and fairness matter(11:26) Blockchain is as easy as rock, paper, scissors(17:47) Everyday use cases for encrypted blockchain transactions(20:48) Why non-finance-focused blockchains still issue tokens(23:25) Blockchain, crypto and Myanmar(29:16) Will crypto remain ce...
2025-02-19
40 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Strategic Bitcoin reserve to protect the Amazon (feat. Rainforest Foundation US)
Rainforest Foundation US executive director Suzanne Pelletier explains why the NGO is raising 100 BTC for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and how the fund will be used to help protect the Amazon rainforest, combat climate change and protect Indigenous rights. She explains how crypto adoption by nonprofits can increase their financial resilience.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:38) The Rainforest Foundation US mission(03:55) Why RFUS launched a strategic Bitcoin reserve(05:58) Trauma exhaustion and fundraising struggles(08:20) Fundraising Bitcoin for NGOs(11:57) Matching RFUS’s annual budget with a 100 BTC reserve(14:21) How...
2025-02-05
40 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Why encrypted supercomputing is key to ethical AI and humanity’s future (feat. Arcium)
Yannik Schrade, co-founder and CEO of Arcium, sits down to share his views on why blockchain developers, corporations, the medical industry and the average internet user need encrypted supercomputing to ensure data privacy and data authenticity. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:50) What is Arcium, and why does everyone need encrypted supercomputing? (03:00) How encrypted, decentralized supercomputing works(04:59) Blockchains are transparent by design, so why should some transactions be encrypted?(11:25) How to ensure data authenticity in AI(16:34) Yannik’s thoughts on DePIN and network scalability(20:32) Why DeFi, AI agents...
2025-01-22
46 min
Decentralize with Cointelegraph
Spot Bitcoin ETF approval 1-year anniversary: A year in review with industry analysts
In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we mark the one-year anniversary of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals from the SEC with an in-depth review of their impact and potential. Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s EU reporter and head of podcasts, is joined by James Seyffart, ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; Ray Salmond, Cointelegraph’s head of markets; Gareth Jenkinson, Cointelegraph’s managing editor; and James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares. Together, they explore the key milestones of spot Bitcoin ETFs since their approval, their influence on crypto markets and what the ETF landscape might look l...
2025-01-10
19 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Is the hyperfinancialization of crypto anti-cypherpunk? (feat. Sebastian Bürgel)
Sebastian Bürgel, vice president of technology at Gnosis and founder of Hopr, shares his cypherpunk perspective on the state of Ethereum, privacy and Web3 as we kick off 2025. He also explains why Gnosis attracts so many ideologically motivated builders and how Hopr plans to mix up the VPN space with mixnets.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:49) What is Gnosis Chain?(03:38) Gnosis wants to empower individuals(09:53) Cypherpunk perspective in 2025(14:17) Role of privacy in blockchain and Web3(19:20) Why Sebastian thinks Ethereum is broken and how to fix it
2025-01-08
58 min
Decentralize with Cointelegraph
Got rich off Bitcoin? Here’s how to protect the gains and pass it on when you die (feat. Unchained)
Unchained director of market research Joe Burnett explains how Bitcoiners can level up their hard wallet operational security and how to take advantage of legal tax loopholes that protect portfolio gains. This episode is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Ray Salmond, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, and Ray at @HorusHughes.Follow Joe Burnett on X at https://x.com/IIICapital.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.[03:15] Mutlisig vaults for extra security [07:30] Breaking down multisig wallet security for Bitcoin[12:33] Le...
2024-12-23
51 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
The role of decentralization in Web3, AI and cloud computing (feat. Theta Network)
Theta Labs head of strategy Wes Levitt shares his views on the role of decentralization within cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Levitt also gives insights into how corporate clients view cryptocurrencies and decentralization, along with the role AI, LLMs and cloud computing play in academia.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he made the music for the...
2024-12-11
44 min
Decentralize with Cointelegraph
Long live the Bitcoin, gold and silver bull market: Here is why (feat. Brian Russ)
In this episode of Decentralize, host Ray Salmond sits down with 1971 Capital CIO Brian Russ who shares his views on the future of Bitcoin, why Ethereum is undervalued and what investors should expect from the US economy over the next four years. You don't want to miss it! This episode is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Ray Salmond, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, and Ray at @HorusHughes.Follow Brian Russ on X @russ_brian. (00:00) Introduction (02:18) How investors may bene...
2024-12-10
33 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Bitcoin’s early days and the future of mass adoption (feat. Jeff Garik)
Jeff Garzik, an OG Bitcoin developer and the co-founder of Hemi Network, sits down to share his earliest Bitcoin memories and explain why layer-2 protocols are the future of BTC mass adoption. He also shares his thoughts on the balance between crypto’s cypherpunk roots and institutional adoption, as well as the importance of open-source technologies.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:48) Jeff’s intro to Bitcoin and early memories(11:20) Mass adoption and the role of Bitcoin layer 2s(15:48) Breaking down the Hemi blockchain(25:29) What is superfinality?(29:51) Balancing Bitcoi...
2024-11-27
45 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Metaverse or omniverse, AI will be there — Should we be afraid? (feat. Tracverse)
Tracverse founder Amos Thomas explores the importance of storytelling and protecting content creators’ IP rights from AI LLMs. In addition to explaining Tracverse’s role in creating an “omniverse,” Thomas stresses the need for businesses and content creators to balance the future potential for AI rights with human IP rights. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(02:27) What is Tracverse?(04:02) The need to protect human knowledge as it relates to AI(07:43) What is an “omniverse”?(17:09) Graph NFTs — Do they have utility?(26:33) AI’s role in the Maarifa omniverse(33:32) Aligning AI use wit...
2024-11-13
50 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Bitcoin finds new use case in life insurance industry (feat. Meanwhile)
Meanwhile director of wealth management Danny Baer explains how Bitcoin has found a new use case in the life insurance industry, and how BTC holders can use life insurance to enhance the tax efficiency of their investment portfolio. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.[00:00:00] Introduction to The Agenda podcast and thi...
2024-10-30
55 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
How blockchain improves international aid and empowers communities (feat. Mercy Corps)
Mercy Corps chief investment officer Scott Onder explains how the international NGO uses blockchain to streamline aid relief and breaks down its strategy for investing in crypto projects in emerging markets, particularly in the Global South, to help build community resilience and fight climate change.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.
2024-10-16
52 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Humanity will be better off if AI is decentralized and democratized (feat. Dr. Ben Goertzel)
Dr. Ben Goertzel, CEO and chief scientist at SingularityNET, explains why decentralizing AI is critical to the development of artificial general intelligence. He also explores AI’s potential to solve human aging and shares his thoughts on what sentience might look like in an artificial general intelligence.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art...
2024-10-02
46 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Biometric verification doesn’t have to be a privacy nightmare (feat. Privado ID)
Sebastian Rodriguez, chief product officer at Privado ID, breaks down how services and users alike can verify their identities while maintaining privacy in a trustless environment using blockchain technology. He also explains how Privado ID differs from Worldcoin, how it can help fight misinformation online, and the security risks of biometric databases.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the...
2024-09-18
42 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Genomic data value is ‘infinitely higher’ than most people think (feat. Genomes.io)
Aldo de Pape, co-founder and CEO of Genomes.io, joins The Agenda podcast to discuss the genomic mapping industry’s privacy challenges and their impact on users, including why people should be more cautious with their genetic data amid an atmosphere of hacks and companies selling your DNA data.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at m...
2024-09-05
49 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
1 year later: Catching up with CryptoHarlem, OriginTrail and Blockchain Socialist
Three of The Agenda’s first guests return to the podcast to update us on the wins and losses of the last year and their goals and vision for 2025. CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell, OriginTrail co-founder Tomaž Levak, and Blockchain Radicals author Joshua Dávila sit down with Ray and Jonathan for the second half of this two-part episode.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he m...
2024-08-22
1h 01
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
1 year later: Catching up with Cryptonauts, LaborDAO, Nym and Wetspace
Five of the Agenda's first guests return to the podcast to update us on the wins and losses of the last year and their goals and vision for 2025. Allie Rae from WetSpace, Nym's own Harry Halpin, LaborDAO founder Larry Williams, Jr., and Cryptonauts host Nathan Leung sit down with Ray and Jonathan for Part 1 of a two-part episode.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and...
2024-08-07
50 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Real-world asset tokenization puts everything on blockchain (feat. Kinto)
Ramon Recureo, co-founder and CEO of Kinto, joins The Agenda podcast to explain how tokenized real-world assets open up new opportunities for institutional and retail investors and how tokenization will eventually integrate blockchain into all areas of the financial industry. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Ramon Recuero on X...
2024-07-26
59 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Crypto for good: DeFi credit unions and value-driven DApps (feat. BankSocial & Morph)
The Agenda podcast is joined by John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph to discuss the ways blockchain and crypto can be used to financially empower regular people and make the world a better place through DeFi-focused credit unions and value-driven layer 2s.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.
2024-07-10
40 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Privacy in 2024: Tornado Cash, CBDCs and AI surveillance (Feat. Harry Halpin)
Nym CEO Harry Halpin joins The Agenda to discuss the state of privacy and civil liberties in 2024, including the sentencing of Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev, the power of AI to increase and expand surveillance, the censorship risks of central bank digital currencies, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.
2024-06-26
29 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Is DePIN the true catalyst for mass adoption? (feat. XYO)
Markus Levin of XYO joins The Agenda to explain everything about DePIN: what it is, how people can participate, why DePINs can help improve AI, and why the technology could be the future of mass adoption. This is the first interview in a series recorded in person at Consensus 2024.*Please note that this episode was recorded on May 30, not June 30 as stated in the intro*The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at...
2024-06-12
24 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Is the future of DeFi in Bitcoin and wrapped BTC? (feat. DLC.Link)
Aki Balogh, co-founder and CEO of DLC.Link, joins The Agenda podcast to break down the significance of Bitcoin DeFi, the importance of security and efficiency in DeFi, and why he believes wrapping BTC and bringing it to other chains is the smartest move.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.
2024-05-29
47 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Blockchain casino aims to share the wealth so more than just the house wins (feat. Zach Bruch)
Zach Bruch, founder and CEO of MyPrize, joins The Agenda podcast to explain how blockchain-based casinos have the potential to absorb significant market share within the gambling industry and how MyPrize aims to make betting more fun and communal while also sharing revenue with creators.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.
2024-05-16
49 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Musicians are getting ripped off, but decentralized fundraising could help (feat. Miles of FanSociety)
Miles of FanSociety joins The Agenda podcast to break down why musicians typically get such a small cut of the money generated by their music, and how blockchain-based fundraising tools may offer a lifeline and help artists build sustainable careers without needing record labels.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.If yo...
2024-05-01
42 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Memecoins, millionaires and crypto — A new dawn or a sign that it’s over? (feat. Andreas Brekken of SideShift)
Memecoins have been the superstars of the 2024 crypto bull market, but are the vast riches made from unserious tokens a sign that crypto is unable to deliver on the promise of revolutionizing the investing landscape? SideShift.ai founder Andreas Brekken explains why memecoins are a net positive for the crypto space.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he made the music for...
2024-04-17
45 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Why email providers like Gmail should be decentralized (feat. Daniel James of Dmail)
Daniel James of Dmail joins The Agenda to explain why decentralized email offers a better alternative to centralized providers like Gmail, why wallet-linked email services prevent spam, how to participate in the DMAIL airdrop campaign, and much more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Dmail on X (Twitter) at @Dmailofficial....
2024-04-03
47 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Monetizing physical activity with crypto and Web3 (feat. Oleg Fomenko of Sweat Economy)
Oleg Fomenko joins The Agenda podcast to discuss how Sweatcoin and Sweat Economy seek to power a new economy where physical exercise is tokenized, rewarded and traded on the open market — and how Web3 and blockchain can offer financial incentives to be physically active.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Oleg...
2024-03-20
51 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Bitcoin price hits new all-time high — What does it mean for crypto in 2024?
With Bitcoin price hitting a new all-time high above $69,000 on March 5, hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond reflect on what the bull market means for mass adoption, artificial intelligence, NFTs and community-focused projects in 2024.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like wh...
2024-03-06
51 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
AI in gaming, the future of Web3 gaming and ethical AI usage (feat. Ben James of Atlas)
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of daily life across the globe, including the gaming industry, where AI can fast-track the creation of virtual worlds and the assets that populate them. Atlas CEO Ben James joins The Agenda to discuss the advantages and concerns around AI becoming an endemic component of modern society.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for...
2024-02-21
54 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Can Web3, NFTs and blockchain help fight climate change? (feat. Inna Modja of Code Green)
Activist, musician and Code Green co-founder Inna Modja joins The Agenda to explore the relationship between art, NFTs and activism, as well as how Web3 technology is helping communities raise funds to build resilience and become more sustainable in the face of climate change.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Fo...
2024-02-07
39 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Fighting fake news with blockchain technology (feat. Evan Hansen of Factland DAO)
We live in the era of fake news, and with the advent of AI, it will become even harder to determine which real media is real and which is fake. Evan Hansen of Factland DAO explains why source and fact authentication should be a community exercise.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.
2024-01-24
59 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
WTF is a Web3 domain, and why does everyone need one? (feat. Sandy Carter of Unstoppable Domains)
Unstoppable Domains COO Sandy Carter joins The Agenda to explain how Web3 domains work and why they can help small businesses, creators and others. She also breaks down how Unstoppable differs from its competitors, the differences between Web2 and Web3 tech companies, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Sa...
2024-01-10
48 min
The Mining Pod | Bitcoin Mining News
Drafting Bitcoin Mining Stocks W/ Ray Salmond (Cointelegraph)
On the eve of a possible Bitcoin ETF, we conduct the first ever BITCOIN MINING STOCK DRAFT! We each pick 5 Bitcoin mining stocks to watch over the next 3 months based on public information. Please subscribe to our newsletter: Blockspace.media Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-09
57 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Are NFTs back? DAOs, governance, marketplaces and royalties with RARI Foundation (feat. Jana Bertram)
RARI Foundation head of strategy Jana Bertram joins The Agenda to discuss how NFT marketplaces can support creators and create an equitable, democratic space for collectors and creators — as well as the future of nonfungible tokens.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Jana Bertram on X (Twitter) at @yannau. ...
2023-12-27
52 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Privacy, security and state surveillance (feat. Chelsea Manning and Harry Halpin of Nym)
Nym CEO Harry Halpin and security consultant Chelsea Manning sit down with The Agenda to explain how the Nym mixnet and VPN help keep users anonymous online, as well as how privacy tools can fight AI algorithms and surveillance, why institutional adoption can be good for privacy, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at ma...
2023-12-13
47 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Decentralized Web3 communications tech is taking on Zoom (feat. Ayush Ranjan of Huddle01)
Huddle01 co-founder and CEO Ayush Ranjan joins The Agenda to talk about Web3-native communications platforms, why companies like Zoom should be decentralized, and why decentralization results in better performance and privacy for users worldwide.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Ayush on Twitter at @ranjan3118.Check out Cointelegraph at...
2023-11-29
56 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
The future of Web3 and blockchain mass adoption (feat. Alex Tapscott)
Investor and blockchain advocate Alex Tapscott joins The Agenda to discuss his new book, Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, and explore the future of blockchain mass adoption, crypto regulation, Web3 use cases and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Alex Tapscott on Twitter at @alex...
2023-11-15
46 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Meet the 13-year-old selling sneakers for Bitcoin (feat. Blake Cockram of CryptoKicks)
13-year-old entrepreneur Black Cockram, founder of CryptoKicks, joins The Agenda to chat about his shoe resale business with unique crypto roots. Blake explores the synergies between cryptocurrency and sneaker culture and predicts how both will grow over the coming years.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow CryptoKicks on Instagram at @cr...
2023-11-01
46 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
The nuts and bolts of onboarding new users to crypto on YouTube (feat. Cryptonauts)
Cryptonauts co-founder and host Nathan Leung joins The Agenda to discuss the successes and challenges of educating those interested in cryptocurrency via a sponsor-free YouTube channel, sharing his crypto origin story, motivations and future plans for his YouTube channel and thriving community. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Crytptonauts on Tw...
2023-10-18
54 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond talk adoption and crypto’s future
To celebrate 20 episodes, Hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond interview each other about their experiences hosting The Agenda, what excites them about blockchain, how crypto has changed over the years, what the future of the space may hold, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.co...
2023-10-04
26 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Web3, AI and data are shaking up the music industry (feat. Cherie Hu of Water & Music)
Water & Music founder Cherie Hu joins The Agenda to discuss how new technologies are impacting the music industry, and how innovative creators can use research-based methodologies to create art and build sustainable careers.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Cherie Hu on Twitter at @CherieHu42 and Water & Music at @water_an...
2023-09-20
47 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
AI, blockchain adoption and the knowledge economy (feat. OriginTrail)
OriginTrail co-founders Žiga Drev and Tomaz Levak join The Agenda to discuss real-world and enterprise crypto adoption, how blockchain can help combat artificial intelligence misinformation, and why the knowledge economy may be the future of the internet.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Žiga Drev on Twitter at @DrevZiga and Toma...
2023-09-06
1h 00
The Crypto Narratives Podcast
#12: Cointelegraph (Ray Salmond)
Cointelegraph have asserted themselves as a global thought leader in the blockchain and crypto industry.With analysts like Ray Salmond, it's easy to see how and why they've managed to dominate in terms of both news and market views.In this episode we speak to Ray about:- His macro thesis and what that means for crypto- His research process and the sources that he finds the most reliable- Trends in the bitcoin mining industry- Altcoin charting and when it works- Upcoming narratives in 2024
2023-08-24
47 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Musician-focused Web3 project The Homies DAO spotlights mental health (feat. Iman Europe)
Singer and The Homies DAO founder Iman Europe joins The Agenda to discuss the importance of mental health, wellness and community for musicians, and why she embraces Web3 in her career and through her decentralized autonomous organization.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Iman Europe on Twitter at @ImanEurope and In...
2023-08-23
38 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Crypto can liberate everyone, regardless of political affiliation (feat. The Blockchain Socialist)
Podcaster and author Joshua Dávila, aka The Blockchain Socialist, joins The Agenda to discuss his new book, Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It, and explain why the Left shouldn’t be scared of crypto, as well as his views on how those working in Web3 should avoid replicating the missteps of the tech and TradFi industries. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at...
2023-08-09
56 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Using blockchain technology to fight climate change (feat. Jesse Morris of Energy Web)
Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris joins The Agenda to share the current state of the climate crisis, explain how blockchain technology can help decarbonize the energy sector, outline why we should remain hopeful in the face of global warming and climate change, and much more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Fo...
2023-07-28
1h 09
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Leveraging DeFi capital to help fix the housing crisis (feat. Home Construction Collective)
Home Construction Collective co-founders Isaac Lidsky and Erich Wasserman join The Agenda to unpack the housing crisis, explain why starter homes are in short supply, and share how Collective is leveraging DeFi to fractionalize and incentivize home construction investment.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Isaac Lidsky on Twitter at @is...
2023-07-05
49 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Will Bitcoin save the world? (feat. Joe Hall)
Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall joins The Agenda and shares his experiences traveling the world to preach Bitcoin adoption and educate people on the Lightning Network, along with breaking down Bitcoin’s “marketing problem” and countering common anti-BTC arguments.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Joe Hall on Twitter at @JoeNakamoto and on Y...
2023-06-07
46 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Financial surveillance, privacy and the threat of CBDCs (feat. Marta Belcher)
Civil liberties and cryptocurrency lawyer Marta Belcher joins The Agenda to break down the importance of privacy, how financial surveillance works, the potential ramifications of CBDCs — and what concerned citizens can do to challenge corporate and government surveillance.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art. Follow Marta Belcher on Twitter at @martabelcher. Chec...
2023-05-24
44 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
How crypto tech is powering mutual aid organizing in NYC (feat. Marisa Rando of PactDAO)
PactDAO co-founder Marisa Rando tells The Agenda how crypto and blockchain technology helps the mutual aid collective better coordinate, organize and connect with community members and other activist groups — and also breaks down the basics of mutual aid.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Marisa Rando on Twitter at @marisa_rand...
2023-05-10
54 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Privacy, blockchain anonymity and Rojava’s crypto experiment (feat. DarkFi)
DarkFi co-founder Rachel-Rose O’Leary and community member Kato join The Agenda to share their experiences with blockchain and decentralization in Rojava, Syria — and how it relates to DarkFi’s mission to build privacy and self-autonomy with an anonymous blockchain.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Rachel Rose-O’Leary on Twitter at...
2023-04-26
1h 02
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Cybersecurity, encryption and anti-surveillance (feat. Matt Mitchell of CryptoHarlem)
The Agenda chats with hacker Matt Mitchell, aka Matteo, about the importance of cybersecurity, personal data encryption and anti-surveillance, and how CryptoHarlem teaches citizens how to protect themself against corporate and government spying.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Matt Mitchell (Matteo) on Twitter at @geminiimatt.Check out Cointelegraph at...
2023-04-12
53 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Africa: Crypto’s next Silicon Valley? (feat. Elisha Owusu Akyaw)
The Agenda chats with Cointelegraph social media specialist Elisha Owusu Akyaw, aka GhCryptoGuy, about how Africans are taking the lead on blockchain development and crypto innovation in Africa — as well as how unclear regulation is holding the cryptocurrency industry back.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Elisha (GhCryptoGuy) on Twitter at...
2023-03-29
55 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Live from the cutting room floor
With Ray on vacation, Jonathan reflects on the first few weeks of The Agenda and shares extended content that had been previously edited down for time. He also previews upcoming episodes, which will dive into Bitcoin in Africa, cybersecurity, lunarpunk, mutual aid and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check ou...
2023-03-15
18 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Does crypto media have an ethics problem? (feat. Molly Jane Zuckerman)
Molly Jane Zuckerman, former content lead at CoinMarketCap, joins The Agenda to share her thoughts on how to remain ethical in crypto media, the role of news organizations in the cryptocurrency space, the importance of having ethics standards, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Molly Jane Zuckerman on Tw...
2023-03-01
58 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Building Black power through Bitcoin and financial literacy: Part 2 (feat. Najah Roberts)
In Part 2 of our conversation about Bitcoin and Black America, Ray and Jonathan talk with BTC educator Najah Roberts about how to improve financial literacy in the United States, the challenges of operating an exchange as a “little guy,” and why crypto is for the children.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Fo...
2023-02-15
39 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Bitcoin, Black America and building generational wealth: Part 1 (feat. Najah Roberts)
Jonathan and Ray chat with Najah Roberts, the “Queen of Crypto,” to discuss the hurdles of founding a crypto exchange and how Bitcoin investing can help Black Americans boost their financial literacy skills and build a path toward financial independence. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic. He produces the music for The Agenda, so check out more of his content here: madic.art.Follow Naja...
2023-02-01
37 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Music NFTs, hip hop and the Web3 creator economy (feat. Adam Levy & Jay Kila)
Jonathan and Ray sit down with Adam Levy of the Mint podcast and rapper Jay Kila to chat about music NFTs, hip hop in India, the creator economy, and how nonfungible tokens can help independent content creators monetize their work and grow their audience.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Ad...
2023-01-11
46 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
The future is DAO: Blockchain and worker rights (feat. TheLaborDAO & theCaféDAO)
Ray and Jonathan sit down with TheLaborDAO founder Larry Williams Jr. and theCaféDAO founders Daniel Carias and Dustin Tong to chat about how decentralized autonomous organizations are reforming collective action and changing the face of labor organizing.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow TheLaborDAO on Twitter at @thelabordao and the...
2022-12-28
47 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
Crypto & financial inclusion for sex workers (feat. Allie Rae of WetSpace)
Ray and Jonathan sit down with Allie Rae, CEO of WetSpace, to discuss sex work, why banks dislike both cryptocurrency and porn stars, NFTs for adult entertainers, and why crypto can promote financial inclusion — plus so much more!The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Allie Rae on Twitter at @mrsallierae and...
2022-12-12
59 min
The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto
TRAILER: The Agenda with Ray Salmond & Jonathan DeYoung
The Agenda is a new podcast exploring the promises of crypto, blockchain and Web3, and how everyday people level up with technology. Hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond sit down to discuss the purpose and origins of the show, as well as their own personal crypto journeys.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmon and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic. He produces the music for The Agenda, so check out more of his...
2022-12-12
06 min
NFT Steez
NFT Steez dives into Web3 and NFTs
NFT Steez producers Alyssa Expósito and Ray Salmond chat about their journey into crypto and NFTs, the reason for “NFT Steez,” and teasers from the show’s topics which range from play-and-earn gaming to self-sovereignty with NFTs in Web3. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThis podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets...
2022-12-12
14 min
Samuel And Manuel Movie Podcast
The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 210 – Some Like It Hot with special guest Ray Salmond
Ray Salmond makes his podcasting debut with Sam and Manny to discuss the 1959 comedy classic, Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Munroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Long considered one of the greatest films ever made as it currently sits at #22 on the AFI Top 100, the trio get together to break down … Continue reading The Samuel and Manuel Movie Podcast Ep. 210 – Some Like It Hot with special guest Ray Salmond →
2022-05-30
2h 20
The insane ramblings of crazy old men
Insane Ramblings of crazy old men. Episode 16
Where Mike and Ray (without Buster who is self isolating in his kennel) talks about giant lasagna, Alex Salmond, Elton John, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and of course the Corona Virus
2020-03-30
14 min
Futility Closet
The Stone of Destiny
In 1950, four patriotic Scots broke in to Westminster Abbey to steal the Stone of Scone, a symbol of Scottish independence that had lain there for 600 years. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow the memorable events of that evening and their meaning for the participants, their nation, and the United Kingdom. We'll also evade a death ray and puzzle over Santa's correspondence. Intro: In the 1920s Massachusetts mechanical engineer Elis Stenman fashioned a house out of pressed newspaper. Julijonas Urbonas' Euthanasia Coaster is designed to k...
2018-12-17
30 min