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The Honest Money Show

The Honest Money Show is your guide to understanding what money really is, and where Bitcoin fits in. Hosted by Anja Dragovic, Australia"s female-led, Bitcoin-only podcast, it cuts through the noise to explore how money shapes our lives, why the current system leaves so many people behind, and what a clearer, fairer future could look like. Expect honest, accessible conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the space, the kind that take you from "I don"t really get this" to

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63:28

Stephan Livera on The Power Law & Bitcoin's Path to...

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2026/10/02

Where is the Bitcoin price really heading, and does the power law still point to Bitcoin reaching millions? Stephan Livera joins Honest Money to explain his outlook on Bitcoin's price, why adoption is slower than he once believed, and what the power law model projects for the decades ahead.Stephan explains how his thinking on Bitcoin adoption has shifted over eight years, why he now meets people wherever they enter the funnel, from ETFs to self-custody, and what the power law suggests about

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70:24

The 'Hit by a Bus' Test: Is Your Bitcoin Setup Ready...

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2026/09/25

What happens to your Bitcoin if you get hit by a bus tomorrow, and could your family actually access it, or would it be lost forever?Mike, product manager at Guardblock, joins Honest Money to tackle the hardest problems in Bitcoin self-custody: backups, inheritance, and staying secure in a world where AI is making attacks more sophisticated by the day. In the wake of the Coldcard hack, Mike explains why a single device is no longer good enough, how collaborative security using multisig and

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62:11

Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Safe? Tim Kotzman...

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2026/09/18

Are Bitcoin treasury companies safe, or is the boom built on hype? Bitcoin treasury strategy means navigating wild market volatility, where companies have traded from forty times the value of their Bitcoin down to pennies on the dollar. So how do you make sense of them, and what does it mean for investors?Tim Kotzman, a founding member of the True North podcast and a close watcher of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, joins Anja to explain how corporate Bitcoin strategy has evolved since

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54:04

How Bitcoin Became a Lifeline on the Myanmar Border

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2026/09/11

What does it look like when Bitcoin stops being a price chart and becomes a physical community, a school, and a lifeline for people living under surveillance and near a conflict zone?Jimmy Kostro, founder of the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, shares how he built Asia's largest physical Bitcoin hub almost by accident. What began as a charity putting teachers in children's homes turned into off-grid solar mining, a four-storey education centre, and a Thai-language media operation

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55:25

Why Bitcoin Might Be the Best Thing for the Planet

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2026/09/04

Could Bitcoin, the technology so often branded an environmental disaster, actually be one of the most powerful tools we have for cleaning up energy and fighting climate change?In this episode, Daniel Batten, climate-tech investor turned Bitcoin-energy researcher, joins Honest Money to challenge almost everything you've been told about Bitcoin mining and the environment. Coming to Bitcoin from the energy side rather than the money side, Daniel lays out the peer-reviewed case that mining

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64:56

Preparing for the Worst: Gold, Bitcoin, and the...

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2026/08/28

What happens when the systems holding up the financial world start to crack, and how do you protect your wealth before they do?In this episode, Lawrence Lepard, veteran investor and author of "The Big Print," joins Honest Money to make the case for sound money in an age of mounting systemic risk. Drawing on the history of monetary policy, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the lessons of past debt crises, Lawrence explains what could trigger the next major money print and why gold and

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65:00

Bitcoin: A New Monetary System, Not Just a Digital Coin

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2026/08/21

What if understanding Bitcoin means unlearning almost everything you think you know about money?In this episode, John Pratt joins Honest Money to strip Bitcoin back to first principles, debunk the misconceptions that trip up newcomers and skeptics alike, and explain why Bitcoin represents a genuinely new monetary system rather than a digital version of the money we already have. From intrinsic value and monetary premium to scarcity and distribution, this is a ground up look at what makes

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68:35

Bitcoiners Are Getting Robbed at Home... Here's How...

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2026/08/14

How do you keep your Bitcoin safe when the threats come from both sophisticated hackers and criminals at your front door?Lloyd, cryptographer and founder of Frostsnap, joins Honest Money to talk about the full picture of Bitcoin security, from multisig wallets and geographic key distribution to the physical safety measures every serious holder should think about. Drawing on his analysis of recent real world attacks, including the Coldcard exploit, Lloyd explains where hardware wallets fall

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52:43

EMERGENCY EPISODE: The $116M Coldcard Hack Explained

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2026/08/07

How did 1,500+ Bitcoin, worth over a hundred million dollars, vanish from hardware wallets, and what does it mean for anyone holding their own coins?Tim joins Honest Money to break down the Coldcard wallet exploit, the technical flaws behind it, and the hard lessons it holds for Bitcoin self-custody. From weak entropy generation to the growing role of AI in both attacking and defending wallets, Tim explains what went wrong and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.This conversation

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54:57

The Bitcoiners Who Wouldn't Sell at a Billion: Vijay...

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2026/07/31

What makes Bitcoin comparable to gold, and could a digital asset really become the world's next global store of value?Vijay Boyapati, author of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin," joins Honest Money to explain how Bitcoin evolved into what many now call digital gold. From discovering Bitcoin in 2011 to becoming one of its most articulate advocates, Vijay draws on Austrian economics to explain why Bitcoin's monetary properties matter and where it sits on the path to becoming global money.This

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75:01

The Cop Who Built an Open Source Bitcoin Wallet

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2026/07/24

What makes a Bitcoin signing device trustworthy, and why would anyone choose to build their own from parts they can buy off the shelf?Seed, the creator of SeedSigner, joins Honest Money to explain how an open source, DIY signing device came to exist and why open hardware matters for the security of your Bitcoin. From an unlikely start in law enforcement to becoming a builder in the self custody world, Seed shares what he learned about trust, transparency, and the risks hidden inside closed

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36:23

The 18 Year Cycle That Could Predict Bitcoin's Next...

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2026/07/17

What if the booms and busts in Bitcoin, property, and the wider economy weren't random at all, but followed a rhythm that's repeated for centuries?Jason Pizzino, investor and student of market cycles, joins Honest Money to unpack the 18 year cycle and what it may reveal about the decade ahead. From property and precious metals to Bitcoin's own four year rhythm, Jason shares how understanding these patterns shaped his approach, including the story of how he turned a modest sum into a life

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48:44

Pete Evans: From TV Chef to Primal Health And Bitcoin...

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2026/07/10

What connects the food you eat, the money you use, and the stories you're told to believe, and what happens when you start questioning all three?Pete Evans, chef, entrepreneur, and one of Australia's most talked about advocates for health and independent thinking, joins Honest Money to share his journey from legacy media to a life built around health, Bitcoin, and personal authenticity. From the courage it takes to question accepted narratives to the deep connection between physical health

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84:21

Why This Surgeon Believes Bitcoin Can Fix Healthcare...

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2026/07/03

What happens to a nation's health when its money is broken, and could sound money be the cure the healthcare system didn't know it needed?Mr Tarik Sammour, surgeon and Bitcoiner, joins Honest Money to explore the surprising intersection of Bitcoin, healthcare, and the health of society itself. From the way inflation erodes healthcare funding to the deeper question of how broken money shapes a broken society, Tarik brings a clinician's eye to the economic forces most of us never think to

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69:21

Will AI Steal Bitcoin's Energy? Michael Dunworth on...

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2026/06/26

Is Bitcoin's energy use a problem to solve or the very thing that makes it valuable, and what happens when Bitcoin and AI start competing for the same power?Michael Dunworth, entrepreneur and longtime Bitcoin builder, joins Honest Money for a wide ranging conversation on energy, transparency, and the future of money. From the proof of reserves debate to the looming competition between Bitcoin mining and AI data centres, Michael offers a candid and unfiltered take on the challenges and

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68:12

How Energy Markets Reveal Bitcoin's True Value With...

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2026/06/19

What can decades of energy market experience teach us about Bitcoin's value, its price movements, and the global financial reset already underway?Gary Cardone, entrepreneur and veteran of the global energy markets, joins Honest Money to share his bold perspective on how energy economics, macroeconomic shifts, and industry dynamics shape Bitcoin's adaptability and long term value. From supply elasticity to whale behaviour, Gary draws sharp parallels between the markets he knows intimately

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60:50

How Australia's New Bitcoin Rules Affect Your Self...

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2026/06/12

What do Australia's latest Bitcoin regulations mean for your privacy, your self custody, and the future of financial sovereignty?Daniel Wilczynski, Chairman of the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB), joins Honest Money to break down the regulatory developments shaping Bitcoin in Australia. From the travel rule and ASIC licensing to the realities of debanking, Daniel explains what these changes mean for everyday Bitcoiners and the exchanges that serve them.This conversation explores the

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66:44

How Robin Seyr Built a Bitcoin Brand Through the Bear...

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2026/06/05

What does it take to build a Bitcoin business, grow an audience, and stay committed through years of uncertainty?Robin Seyr joins Honest Money to share his journey from aspiring creator to one of Bitcoin’s most recognisable podcasters. From overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating bear markets to launching innovative self custody products, Robin explains the lessons he's learned while building a business around Bitcoin.This conversation explores the realities of content creation, the

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72:46

Bitcoin’s Biggest Governance Problem Explained

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2026/05/29

What happens when the world’s most important monetary network faces internal conflict over incentives, governance, and control?Jimmy Song joins Honest Money to break down the technical, economic, and philosophical debates shaping Bitcoin’s future. From developer incentives and spam attacks to governance disputes and quantum computing risks, this episode explores the deeper structural challenges facing Bitcoin today.Jimmy explains why Bitcoin development is far more political and incentive

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11:46

The Final 12 Minutes of “How The Australian Budget...

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2026/05/23

This is the missing final segment from “How The Australian Budget Punishes Aspiration” featuring Peter Dunworth.Due to a file corruption issue during export, the final portion of the original recording was not included in the published episode. This segment has now been recovered and restored to complete the full conversation as intended.In these final 12 minutes, Peter and Anja continue and conclude their discussion on the Australian federal budget and its broader implications for wealth,

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