Topic: Fiat Currency

3 chapters across the catalog

66: Black Butterfly
2:49:56 - 2:54:54

66: Black Butterfly

New Money, Fiat Coupons, and Final Producer Thank Yous

The hosts conclude the donation segment by thanking a final round of producers who sent "fiat fund coupons" through various digital platforms. They emphasize the importance of the "Value for Value" model and encourage listeners to use Podcasting 2.0 apps to automate support. They reiterate that the show remains independent of advertisers to ensure they can discuss controversial topics without being silenced by corporate interests.

63: We Are People 1
1:03:11 - 1:07:34

63: We Are People 1

Don Spears and the Metaphor of Good Pussy

A 1990s interview with author Don Spears discusses his book "In Search of Good Pussy," where the title is used as a metaphor for seeking euphoria and happiness. The hosts use this as a springboard to discuss "WAP" as a form of currency or stock. They introduce the concepts of commodity money versus fiat currency to describe how the value of human intimacy is being manipulated by cultural "brokers."

63: We Are People 1
1:23:35 - 1:27:05

63: We Are People 1

WAP as Fiat Currency and the Rise of Stonks

The hosts propose that "WAP" is being transitioned from a commodity to a "fiat currency" that is not backed by traditional values. They compare the enforcement of this new cultural value to "cancel culture" and military intervention, citing Muammar Gaddafi's attempt to create a gold dinar as a historical parallel. The "stonks" mentality is used to describe how young women are encouraged to monetize their image for quick wealth.