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Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 217 - Printer Go BRRRRThis week McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into the "Printer Go BRRR" meme that became a serious economic discussion during COVID. They explore what M2 money supply actually means and how it's grown consistently at 6-8% annually for decades, with a shocking 40% spike during 2020-2021. The hosts discuss how this money printing directly correlates with real inflation rates, which are much higher than official government CPI numbers suggest.The episode's highlight is an incredible chart showing Bitcoin's price perfectly tracking M2 money supply with just a three-month lag, demonstrating Bitcoin's role as a hedge against fiat debasement. With...2025-07-1257 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 215 - The One With All the QuestionsMcIntosh and Kenshin tackle 12 listener questions covering a wide range of Bitcoin and Nostr topics.Key Topics Discussed:Security practices for Bitcoin custody and inheritance planningCorporate Bitcoin adoption vs. pleb ownership concernsFuture of running Bitcoin nodes on mobile devicesValue-for-value podcast model evolutionPost-state society possibilities with Bitcoin and NostrHyper-bitcoinization timeline predictionsAI coding journeys and dream projectsStick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by Kazuki TokajiBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 18th, 2025: 107,700 USD | 92,300 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 902,692Episode Page...2025-06-271h 06Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 214 - The Last SatoshiJoin McIntosh and Kenshin as they explore Bitcoin's ultimate endgame—what happens when the last Bitcoin is mined in 2140 and the network transitions to a fee-only economy. This isn't speculation; it's mathematical certainty built into Bitcoin's code.While most people focus on short-term price action, this episode takes the ultimate long view. The hosts examine what Bitcoin looks like over a century from now when all 21 million coins have been mined and miners transition from block rewards to transaction fees alone. This represents Bitcoin reaching its final form as the hardest money ever created.Beyond th...2025-06-201h 06Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 212 - Free Range BitcoinMcIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into legitimate methods for acquiring Bitcoin without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. They explore the privacy benefits, trade-offs, and practical approaches for stacking sats while maintaining financial privacy.News and Noteshttps://atlas21.com/spanish-company-vanadi-coffee-bets-on-bitcoin-1-1-billion-investment/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Wait Destiny” by Sara JadeBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 4th, 2025: 105,500 USD | 92,250 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 899,805Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-212Music Credits...2025-06-061h 10Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 211 - We All Have a BiasIn this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle one of the biggest mental blocks new Bitcoiners face: unit bias. They explain why thinking you can't afford Bitcoin because you can't buy a whole coin is holding back adoption and share strategies for overcoming this psychological barrier.News and Noteshttps://block.xyz/inside/block-to-roll-out-bitcoin-payments-on-squarehttps://atlas21.com/texas-one-step-away-from-a-bitcoin-reserve-only-the-governors-signature-is-missing/https://theminermag.com/news/2025-05-27/bitmain-s23-bitcoin-minerhttps://www.reuters.com/business/gamestop-buys-bitcoin-worth-513-million-crypto-push-2025-05-28/Stick around to the very end for the v4v...2025-05-301h 16
The Film ClubEpisode 232: Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (1999)This week at The Film Club we’re concluding our AniMay month with friend of the podcast Brandon and he brings our first OVA series on the podcast, Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal! The series follows a young boy named Shinta who’s with a traveling group that ends up being slaughtered by a bandit raid. Shinta is the sole survivor of this attack and after he buries all of the dead he is rescued and taken as an apprentice to swordsman Hiko Seiijuro (a legendary master of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style). Hiko renames Shinta as “Kenshin” a name more fitting for a sw...2025-05-231h 24Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 210 - Bitcoin Wallets: Your Keys to Financial SovereigntyYou need to know how to actually secure your Bitcoin beyond leaving it on an exchange! In this episode, Kenshin and McIntosh break down everything you need to know about Bitcoin wallets — the foundation of true self-sovereignty. You'll discover why wallets don't actually store Bitcoin (they manage your private keys), the critical difference between hot and cold storage, and how to properly backup your seed phrases without losing everything to fire, flood, or forgotten passwords.Learn their personal recommendations for beginners, advanced multisig setups for serious Bitcoin holders, and the essential 3-2-1 backup strategy that could sa...2025-05-231h 27Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 209 - Jump Into the Mempool!Ever wonder what happens to your Bitcoin transaction after you hit send? In this episode, Kenshin and McIntosh dive deep into the mysterious world of the mempool — the holding area for unconfirmed Bitcoin transactions. You'll learn why transactions get delayed, dropped, or stuck, and how to avoid overpaying on fees with tools like RBF (Replace-by-Fee) and CPFP (Child Pays for Parent).News and Noteshttps://mempool.spacehttps://learnmeabitcoin.com/technical/mining/memory-poolhttps://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/78618/why-some-transactions-disappear-from-the-mempoolhttps://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/Wallets that support RBF/CPFP:2025-05-161h 09Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 208 - Here we go again, Bitcoin Drama!In this deeply passionate episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the growing controversy around a recent Bitcoin Core pull request proposing the removal of the OP_RETURN size limit, which would allow arbitrary data to be stored on-chain—potentially opening the door to blockchain bloat and spam.News and Noteshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/new-hampshire-bitcoin-reserve-lawhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/05/06/new-hampshire-becomes-first-state-to-approve-crypto-reserve-lawhttps://atlas21.com/the-eu-bans-anonymous-accounts-and-privacy-coins-with-new-aml-regulations/https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-core-controversy-the-debate-on-removing-op_return-limits/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “2 Billion Heart Beats” by JawboneBitcoi...2025-05-091h 15Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 207 - Should You Run Your Own Node?Kenshin and McIntosh break down the what, why, and how of running a Bitcoin node. They cover the benefits—privacy, self-validation, and network decentralization—and explore options for both technical and non-technical users.News and Noteshttps://atlas21.com/companies-acquire-nearly-100000-bitcoin-in-a-single-month/https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-mining-reaches-52-4-sustainable-energy-use-cambridge-study/https://atlas21.com/russia-considers-launching-a-national-stablecoin/https://start9.com/https://umbrel.com/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Jump Right In” by DJ Yo!Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingApril 30th, 2025...2025-05-021h 13Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 206 - Bitcoin Dethrones Silicon ValleyMcIntosh and Kenshin dive into Bitcoin’s massive breakout and its ripple effects across tech, finance, and geopolitics. With Bitcoin briefly overtaking Amazon, Google, and even silver in market cap, the plebs break down what’s fueling this rally—and what it means for the future.Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Jump Right In” by DJ Yo!Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingApril 23th, 2025: 94,150 USD | 83,150 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording893,672Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-206...2025-04-251h 17
My Taste is Better Than Yours31 - Rurouni Kenshin (Tokyo) by Nobuhiro WatsukiWe’ve decided to take on two more of our personal favourite Weekly Shonen Jump series through arc-by-arc breakdowns, similar to what we’ve done with Hunter x Hunter. First up, one of Enzo’s favourite: Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki - a series absent from Samu’s WSJ resume which is partly complete now with this discussion of the initial Tokyo arc. Tune in next episode when it’s Samu’s turn to introduce his favourite to Enzo!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - A new arc-by-arc coverage of our favourite Weekly Shonen Jump hits5:31 What is it a...2025-04-211h 00Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 201 - Bitcoin's Volatile RideIn this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin dive into the recent ups and downs of Bitcoin’s price and explore why volatility has been so pronounced lately. Throughout, they stress the importance of long-term conviction, highlighting dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a strategy to keep stacking sats without the emotional roller coaster.Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Daydreamer” by Ainsley Costello!Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMarch 12th, 2025: 82,800 USD | 76,000 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording887,507News and NotesTrump Cr...2025-03-141h 11