Traditional news outlets have failed with providing quality information, especially on Bitcoin and the evolution of the cryptocurrency space.
It's no surprise then that a growing number of people have turned to podcasts, giving rise to a renaissance for mediums democratizing information and knowledge. Long-form podcasts are a great way to deep dive into complex subjects and dismantle polarizing headlines into useful information.
While the mainstream media dinosaurs are seeing dwindling numbers, below are 10 Bitcoin and crypto-related podcasts that cut through the noise, cover the basics and provide an excellent educational resource.
What Bitcoin Did
Peter McCormack, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, investor, and Bedford FC owner is the host of the What Bitcoin Did podcast. Guests are invited to chime in on Bitcoin development, macroeconomics, politics, privacy, and anything else that's hot in the space.
Launched in 2017, new podcast episodes are aired twice weekly and consist of Peter interviewing his guests in an informal, conversational style.
Previous guests have included Michael Saylor, Eric Weinstein, Lyn Alden, Erik Voorhees, Andreas Antonopoulos, and even El Salvadorian President, Nayib Bukele.
Peter McCormack is known for his inquisitiveness, laid-back attitude, and being a provocative character who often warrants debates among his audience and guests. He also has been memed into Bitcoin history for wearing ripped jeans and a Metallica shirt for an interview with a president.
Our favorite episode:
WBD353 - In this interview, Peter sits down with Alex Gladstein, the Chief Strategy Officer at The Human Rights Foundation and Nic Carter, a Partner at Castle Island Ventures. They discuss the petrodollar system, moving to a Bitcoin Standard, and the benefits that it would have on society.
Unchained
Unchained is a very popular podcast hosted by crypto journalist and author Laura Shin. is a "no-hype resource for all things crypto". As an author and previous senior editor of Forbes, Laura doesn't shy away from asking uncomfortable questions.
The Unchained podcast goes live once a week with an episode around one hour long covering a large range of topics in the cryptocurrency space including blockchain, NFTs, regulation, security, and privacy. Unchained features interviews with blockchain company CEOs, researchers, artists, lawyers, and other thought leaders.
Previous guests have included Vitalik Buterin, Raoul Pal, Mark Cuban, and Chamath Palihapitiya.
Unchained does a great job highlighting the broader economic impact of cryptocurrencies. This podcast is a perfect choice for beginners and advanced listeners who want to learn more about how blockchain changes how we think, earn, and spend money.
Our favorite episode:
Ep.192 - Laura Shin sits down with Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Dan Held to discuss the core features of Bitcoin's monetary policy, including how it differs from traditional central bank monetary policy, what gives it value, and yet how it seems to have derived value from thin air. Plus, we talk about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect Bitcoin.
The Pomp Podcast
Anthony Pompliano, also known as "Pomp", is one of the most influential influencers in the crypto-sphere boasting more than 1 million followers on Twitter. The tech investor and entrepreneur got into Bitcoin early and started his podcast to help educate his friends and family.
Now, a few years later after his podcast was rebranded from "Off the Chain" to "The Pomp Podcast", his podcast has become a go-to for people wanting to listen to some of the most interesting people in business, finance, and Bitcoin.
Podcasts episodes are published several times weekly and center on various topics from crypto to macroeconomic events and finance. An unapologetic Bitcoin Maxi, Pomp, welcomes multiple people with different views on his podcast, including the famous nay-sayer Peter Schiff.
Our favorite episode:
#740 - Anthony sits down with Peter Schiff and Peter McCormack in the same studio together. In this conversation, they discuss the economy and inflation with Peter Schiff. Then Peter McCormack joins the show to discuss Gold vs. Bitcoin, Bitcoin-backed loans, Store of Value, and the digital economy at large.
The 'What is Money' Show
Robert Breedlove is an entrepreneur, writer, Bitcoin philosopher, and host of The "What is Money" Show. He is also known for being the Founder and CEO of Parallax Digital, a global Bitcoin-focused hedge fund, and consultancy firm.
Known for writing thought-provoking works like Masters and Slaves of Money and The Number Zero and Bitcoin, Breedlove's mission statement is to explore the never-ending rabbit hole of understanding money and its societal effects.
Breedlove's interviews are a fantastic listen and he leads the conversations naturally. The "What is Money" Show is far from just a Bitcoin podcast and has listeners questioning their deep-rooted economic, sociological, philosophical, metaphysical, and monetary beliefs.
Our favorite episode:
The Saylor Series - In a 17 episode marathon, Robert sits with MicroStrategy CEO, Michael Saylor, for a deep philosophical look into what is money, how it evolved, and how Bitcoin fits into the overall narrative.
Epicenter Podcast
Epicenter is one of the oldest crypto podcasts on this list and has been rightfully dubbed as the "OG of Crypto Podcasts."
Episodes are hosted by Meher Roy, Sebastian Coture, and Fabina Crain and feature in-depth conversations with a slew of influential industry magnates.
Epicenter brings together thought-leaders from all kinds of emerging technology fields to discuss open-source ecosystems, startups, their potential social implications, limitations, and anything else that comes with it. With a wide array of guests, listeners are presented with a diverse spectrum of different perspectives and viewpoints.
Previous guests have included Gavin Andresen, Vitalik Buterin, Mike Hearn, Adam Back, and Charles Hoskinson.
Our favorite episode:
EB77 - In this episode Andreas Antonopolous joins to explain his book "Mastering Bitcoin", his journey in the Bitcoin space, educating lawmakers about Bitcoin, and the exciting future he foresees in the space.
Stephan Livera Podcast
Stephan Livera is a well-known Bitcoin podcaster, Austro-libertarian writer, and speaker. Starting his podcast in 2018, it has since grown to one of the clear leaders in the space and long-time listeners can expect to get an interesting view of the world through the lens of a well-spoken Libertarian.
Stephan's podcast is focused on educational interviews about the economics and technology of Bitcoin. Stephan has interviewed numerous high-profile Bitcoin, Libertarian, Austrian economics, and Macro guests.
Previous guests have included Jack Dorsey, Ron Paul, Elizabeth Stark, Preston Psyh, Plan B, and Bob Murphy.
Our favorite episode:
SLP237 - Stephan sits down with Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, to talk about his new book, The Fiat Standard. They chat about how the fiat standard started, and the propaganda that the State uses to maintain it.
UpOnly Podcast
UpOnly, led by Cobie (a prominent Twitter personality and investor) and Ledger (investor and software engineer), join forces for a podcast playfully described as "childish, unprofessional and bizarre".
Launched in 2021, the podcast has since grown to a large viewership due to the host's amazing commentary, unique humor, and the interesting guests consistently appearing on the show.
Previous guests have included Michael Saylor, Su Zhu, Vitalik Buterin, Mark Cuban, and Raoul Pal.
Our favorite episode:
In this episode of UpOnly, Cobie and Ledger sit down with the creator of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin to talk origin stories, his motivation, the future of Ethereum, and even biological sciences.
