Topic: Bitcoin

The hosts read a second round of donations and "boostagrams" sent via the Lightning Network. Listeners like Merlin and Gene Everett sent Satoshis along with messages regarding previous episodes and the "Value for Value" model. Adam Curry explains how the Fountain app allows listeners to earn and spend Satoshis, creating a direct financial link between creators and the audience.

Adam and Mo conduct a lengthy "Value for Value" segment, thanking donors who support the show through fiat and Bitcoin (Satoshis). They emphasize the importance of using modern podcast apps to ensure freedom of speech. Top donors including Trenton Scovel, Kenneth Weinstock, and several "Big Baller" Satoshi donors are recognized for their significant financial contributions to episode 95.

Strategy 15 involves defining the nature of a relationship to control the dynamic. The hosts cite Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon's attacks on Bitcoin as a tactic to rile up the community and distract from broader financial issues. They link this to "Fabian Socialism," a strategy of taking two steps forward and one step back to slowly gain ground over decades.

Moe and Adam thank their "Satoshi boosters" who send value via Bitcoin and modern podcasting apps. They read messages from supporters like Sergio Stars and Mark C. Moe explains that the show takes significant time to produce due to the research involved, and they announce that only six episodes remain in the current season.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts read through a extensive list of donors, executive producers, and "boosters" who supported the show during its hiatus. They highlight a donation from a family in Seattle who credited the show with giving them the confidence to research medical choices. Mo discusses his background in music production and the possibility of releasing instrumentals through Podcasting 2.0.

The hosts discuss the future of decentralized media distribution, claiming that podcasting is the last truly free mechanism for content. They mention new hosting companies that allow musicians to bypass traditional licensing bodies like ASCAP and BMI using "value for value" models. This technological shift is presented as the solution to the ownership problems faced by artists like Kanye West and Taylor Swift.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts thank their "Executive Producers" and "Associate Executive Producers" for supporting the show through the Value for Value model. They discuss the use of Bitcoin and Podcasting 2.0 apps to send "boostagrams" and micro-payments. Notable donors include Benjamin Nyders, Timothy Lepez, and Sir Lurksalot, who contributed over a million Satoshis to the program.

The hosts acknowledge the challenges they faced in 2022 and thank listeners for their prayers and well-wishes. They promote the use of Podcasting 2.0 apps like Fountain and Podverse for sending Bitcoin "boosts." A long list of "boostagrams" is read, featuring messages from supporters like Dreb Scott, Brian of London, and various anonymous donors who contribute Satoshis to support the show's autonomy.

The "Black Thumbs Matter" movement is discussed as a way for Black users to break the "hive mind" on social media. Adam Curry suggests that Kanye West should move to a Bitcoin-based payment system to achieve true financial independence. They briefly touch on the concept of "food deserts" and how economic shifts are affecting all Americans.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts acknowledge the financial support of their "producers" through the Value for Value model. They highlight the use of modern podcast apps like Fountain for streaming Satoshis and thank executive producers including Matthew Messer and Seth Peterson. The segment explains the transition from traditional "deadbeat" listening to active participation in the show's economy.

The hosts explain the technical side of "Podcasting 2.0," where listeners can stream small amounts of Bitcoin (Satoshis) per minute using apps like Fountain. They celebrate being the number one show on the Fountain leaderboard. This frictionless payment system is presented as a way to support creators without traditional advertisements or data tracking.

The hosts thank the "Executive Producers" of episode 82 for their financial support through the "Value for Value" model. Major donors including Harvey Cody ($555.55), Jimmy James, and Kathleen Anderson are recognized for their contributions. The segment highlights the "sad puppy" call to action, which encouraged listeners to "de-deadbeat" themselves by contributing time, talent, or treasure to keep the independent podcast running.

The hosts conclude the second block of producer thank-yous, acknowledging donors like Brandy Bledsoe, Adrian Romaniello, and Anthony Malik (Uber Tramp). They emphasize the need for "financial sovereignty" and encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps to stream Satoshis. The segment reiterates that the show's survival depends on the community's willingness to "de-deadbeat" themselves through regular support.

The hosts continue their donor thank-yous, "de-deadbeating" listeners who have contributed to the show. They emphasize the importance of returning value through time, talent, or treasure and encourage the use of modern podcasting apps that support Bitcoin "boosts" and satoshis.

Adam Curry promotes Bitcoin as the "new money" and encourages listeners to support the show through Podcasting 2.0 apps. He highlights features like searchable transcripts, chapters with images, and the ability to send "boosts" directly to the hosts.

The hosts read "boostergrams" sent via new podcasting apps, thanking listeners for contributing small amounts of Bitcoin (sats) while listening. They highlight a project by a listener named Clude to create a searchable Mo Fax transcript database. The segment ends with a request for prayers for long-time contributor Lorraine Converse, who is battling cancer, and a call for continued "time, talent, and treasure" from the community.

The hosts thank the remaining producers for episode 78, including Jared Mitchell (The Pooh Man), Christopher DiBiasi, and Daniel Fletcher. They discuss the aesthetic appeal of "new money" and the importance of digital currency like Bitcoin in the "value for value" ecosystem. Mo Fax mentions a "Boulé phone" artwork created by The Pooh Man, and they verify the support of several other individual donors.

The hosts discuss Bitcoin as a potential "bonding agent" for a new American nationalism, or "America 2.0." They identify the Federal Reserve and central banking systems as the root of many societal problems. The conversation touches on the Canadian trucker protests and the government's use of financial deplatforming as a tool of control.

The show concludes with a final round of donor thank-yous, including "boostergrams" sent via Bitcoin's Lightning Network. Brian of London and Chad Farrow are among those recognized for their contributions in Satoshis. The hosts introduce the concept of "Boost Beefs" and encourage listeners to continue supporting the show through various platforms.

Adam Curry advocates for Bitcoin as a tool for Black America to sit close to the source of money creation. Mo discusses the "magic" of the US dollar, backed by military force. They analyze Justin Trudeau's response to the Canadian trucker protests and the use of financial restrictions against protesters, framing it as a "Gitmo Nation" moment for the world.