Simon Dixon joins the show to expose the financial power structures controlling governments, wars, and the illusion of democracy. He unpacks how the “Proof of Weapons Network” operates behind the scenes through central banks, debt, and corporate influence — tracing the origins of global control from gold movements to modern technocracy. They discuss BlackRock’s growing dominance, the weaponization of fiat, and how Bitcoin serves as a peaceful counterforce against this system. Simon Dixon is a Bitcoin pioneer, investor, and author of Bank to the Future, known for his work uncovering the intersection of money, war, and state power. // GUEST // Website: https://simondixon.com/ X: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_wNYJCyycXXPmWni2JNZhQ // SPONSORS // Cowbolt: https://cowbolt.com/ Heart and Soil Supplements (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://heartandsoil.co/ Blockware Solutions: https://mining.blockwaresolutions.com Onramp: https://onrampbitcoin.com/?grsf=breedlove Mindlab Pro: https://www.mindlabpro.com/breedlove Coinbits: https://coinbits.app/breedlove The Farm at Okefenokee: https://okefarm.com/ Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ // PRODUCTS I ENDORSE // Protect your mobile phone from SIM swap attacks: https://www.efani.com/breedlove Lineage Provisions (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://lineageprovisions.com/?ref=breedlove Colorado Craft Beef (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://coloradocraftbeef.com/ Salt of the Earth Electrolytes: http://drinksote.com/breedlove Jawzrsize (code RobertBreedlove for 20% off): https://jawzrsize.com // UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD’S BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS // https://course.breedlove.io/ // SUBSCRIBE TO THE CLIPS CHANNEL // /@robertbreedloveclips2996 // TIMESTAMPS // 0:00 - WiM Episode Trailer 1:23 - The Illusion of Democracy and Control 2:50 - The Shift to a Multipolar World 6:13 - Understanding the Proof of Weapons Network 9:03 - The Debt-Based Ponzi Scheme 12:05 - Central Banks and War 14:52 - Weaponization of Money and Civil Unrest 17:57 - Bitcoin as a Counterforce 21:04 - Future of Currency and Technocracy 24:01 - Power Dynamics and the Federal Reserve 26:57 - Gold and Geopolitical Power 39:24 - Deep State and Corporate Control 42:46 - The Illusion of Democracy 48:36 - Boycotting the Financial System 51:45 - The Role of Money in Society 57:52 - Evolution of Economic Theories 1:01:42 - Rise of Multipolarity 1:07:50 - Future of Global Power Dynamics 1:20:50 - Rise of BRICS and Regional Power 1:21:20 - Decolonization and Africa’s Future 1:22:21 - China’s Global Strategy 1:23:44 - Shift from Western Hegemony 1:25:41 - Technology and Future Society 1:29:13 - Avoiding Global Conflict 1:31:24 - Economics of War and Reconstruction 1:34:42 - Centralization vs Decentralization in Bitcoin 1:43:09 - Spiritual Warfare and Personal Responsibility 1:51:16 - Conclusion and Call to Action // PODCAST // Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8… RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22 Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedlove Dollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Br… // SOCIAL // Breedlove X: https://x.com/Breedlove22 WiM? X: https://x.com/WhatisMoneyShow Linkedin: /breedlove22 Instagram: /breedlove_22 TikTok: /robert_breedlove Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ All My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/robertbreedlove #bitcoin #whatismoney #WiM #fiat #geopolitics

Kevin Kelly joins the show to discuss war, leadership, and the coming transition from fiat to Bitcoin. They explore Kelly’s experience in the Air Force, his awakening to the reality of fighting bankers’ wars, why endless conflict is a symptom of broken money, how to orange-pill different personality types, and whether BRICS, and NATO are pushing the world toward World War III. Kevin Kelly is an Air Force veteran and the host of Bitcoin Today Spaces on X.

Jameson Lopp joins Robert Breedlove to break down the Core vs Knots debate, the parallels to the Blocksize Wars, and who decides what counts as spam on Bitcoin. They discuss raising the OP_Return limit, the need for increased blockspace demand, and whether Core vs Knots is a coordinated attack on the Bitcoin network. Lopp also shares his take on Ethereum’s value proposition, Bitcoin’s antifragility, and his existential fear for Bitcoin’s future. Jameson Lopp is a co-founder and Chief Security Officer at Casa.

Terance Michael joins the show to discuss his journey from Hollywood to Bitcoin, how 99% of movies “lose money” on paper, and what the entertainment industry taught him about the fiat system. They explore the ethics of real estate, the coming disruption of property markets, how Bitcoin acts as insurance against legacy finance, Hollywood’s ties to BlackRock and State Street, why Bitcoin is so hard to understand, and what Bitcoin’s “Hollywood moment.” Terance Michael is an Emmy-nominated producer and the author of “Proof of Money.”

Justin Bechler joins the show to discuss the heated Core vs Knots debate, whether Bitcoin has drifted away from Satoshi’s original purpose, the importance of decentralization, spam prevention, OP_Return, and whether Core developers are unintentionally (or intentionally) compromising Bitcoin. They break down who decides what spam is, BRICS vs NATO adoption, 6102 attacks, and whether Bitcoin is truly inevitable. Justin Bechler is a Bitcoin advocate focused on the Core vs Knots debate.

What is the Lightning Network and why does it matter for Bitcoin? Jesse Shrader joins the show to break down how Lightning actually works, why Satoshi wanted scaling in layers instead of bigger blocks, and how liquidity is solved on Lightning. They discuss earning yield on Lightning, the trade-offs with privacy and censorship, how Lightning is a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin adoption, Core vs Knots, and why the world needs Bitcoin now more than ever. Jesse Shrader is Co-Founder and CEO of Amboss, leading provider of Bitcoin Lightning Network data and insights.

Is the world really getting worse, or is your feed lying to you? Zuby joins the show to talk about parenting, social media algorithms, personal agency, Bitcoin, and why most people have far more power than they think. They discuss the value of becoming a good listener and communicator, how to conquer self-limited beliefs, and practical ways to reclaim your attention in the modern world. Zuby is an independent rapper, author, podcast host, public speaker and creative entrepreneur.

Even a small shift of capital from the massive fiat pool can send Bitcoin’s price skyrocketing. Brian De Mint joins the show to break down the mechanics of capital flow inertia, why Bitcoin reacts so violently to small inflows, and how banks, ETFs, and global debt dynamics play into Bitcoin’s future. They explore the demonetization of legacy assets, whether Bitcoin could actually extend fiat’s life, and how the transition to Bitcoin ties into deeper questions about truth, money, and God. Brian De Mint, author of “Bitcoin Evangelism”, was the Chief Marketing Officer for Atheneum Blockchain for 3 years and resigned in 2021 in order to focus more on Bitcoin education.

The Lightning Network is Bitcoin’s most powerful scaling solution, but how does it actually work, and can it really deliver on the promise of cheap, instant payments? Graham Krizek joins the show to break down the Core vs Knots debate, the future of Bitcoin’s Layer 2s, the risks and rewards of Lightning yield, balancing privacy and auditability, and how Lightning makes Visa, Mastercard, and altcoins obsolete. Graham Krizek is the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud and has over ten years of experience in Bitcoin and software engineering and contributing to open source Bitcoin technology.

Matt Prusak, President of American Bitcoin, joins Robert Breedlove to explore Bitcoin mining, accumulation strategies in bull and bear markets, and how BTC is transforming the global energy sector. They discuss hash rate volatility, ETF flows, AI and deflation, stablecoins and hyperbitcoinization, and whether governments will be forced to compete on a Bitcoin standard. Matt Prusak is the President of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin mining and treasury company backed by President Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr.

What is quality? What is reality? And how does Bitcoin change the way we answer those questions? Sevilla King joins Robert Breedlove to explore Robert M. Pirsig’s books “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” and “Leila”, Jordan Peterson’s cultural impact, Carl Jung’s wisdom, and the “Metaphysics of Quality.” They discuss why human action is primary, the benefits of meditation, and how Bitcoin reshapes incentives and meaning in our lives. Sevilla King is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with a deep appreciation for spirituality and Jungian principles.

If money is broken, what does that mean for everything else we believe? Michelle Weekley joins the show to explore foreign direct investment, global money laundering, ghost cities in China, the role of the WEF, and how Covid exposed the lies at the heart of the system. They discuss Bitcoin’s role as truth in a world built on deception, whether the USA could balkanize, Choke Point 2.0, Whitney Webb’s warnings on Bitcoin corruption, and the weaponization of fiat against human nature. Michelle Weekley is product director at Byte Federal and a global speaker with a background in computer science, startups, policy, and international finance.

Scott Dedels joins the show to explore the connections between money, the invention of the clock, central banking, and how fiat functions as a form of time theft. They discuss “The Dao of Bitcoin”, how money functions as a form of collective memory, the timeline to hyperbitcoinization, the history of Tartaria, and why so many people resist Bitcoin. Scott Dedels is the author of “The Doa of Bitcoin”, the co-founder of “Block Rewards”, and has 15 years of experience working in traditional financial services, helping employers manage benefits, compensation, and retirement savings plans.

Rich Rines joins the show to explore whether mining concentration is a real concern, why Ethereum struggles with product market fit, if Bitcoin is the separate of money from state, the ethics of Coinbase and sh*tcoins, and whether all other cryptos are unregistered securities. They also discuss the future of central banking on a Bitcoin standard, the role of Lightning and Tether, and how Bitcoin and AI will reshape the world. Rich Rines is a Bitcoin class of 2013 OG, who previously led money movements at Coinbase. He left Coinbase to focus fully on Core, recognizing its potential and aligning better with his startup-oriented mentality. Rich serves as the CEO of Element Wallet, a consumer application set to become integral to the Core ecosystem, focusing on stablecoins and encrypted messaging infrastructure.

Gary Lee Mahmoud joins Robert Breedlove to share his journey of buying Bitcoin in 2013, reading The Bitcoin Standard, and discovering the corruption at the core of modern economics. They discuss consumerism, fatherhood, how Bitcoin removes the incentive for war, whether the transition to a Bitcoin standard can be peaceful, what freedom and libertarianism mean in practice, and why being genuine is a superpower. Gary Lee Mahmoud is an educator at Bitcoin Mentor and actor who formerly worked in Congress.

Bitcoin mining is at the center of the global energy transition. David Branscum joins the show to share his journey to Bitcoin mining, why he maxed out credit cards to buy BTC, and how Bitcoin mining solves the many problems in the energy sector. They discuss immersion cooling, the China mining ban, green energy myths, nuclear power, nation-state Bitcoin mining, and why we are free to ignore Bitcoin, but not free to ignore the consequences of ignoring Bitcoin. David Branscum is an energy-efficient data center operations specialist and the Chief Technology Officer at Scout Energy.

Samson Mow joins Eric V Stacks to break down Brian Armstrong’s sh*tcoin sales, the Blocksize Wars, and Lightning vs Aqua. We get into whether Bitcoin could extend the dollar’s life, the pros and cons of stablecoins, and if Bitcoin treasury companies are headed for a blowup. We also talk about when $1M Bitcoin could happen, Trump’s proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve, whether the USA is secretly stacking sats, and why you should treat your Bitcoin like it’s worth 100x more. Samson Mow is the CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization. Previously, he served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream and founded the game development company Pixelmatic.

Dr. Ahamd Ammous joins Eric V Stacks to expose how modern medicine is rigged against you. They discuss the medical industry’s ties to the Federal Reserve, the truth about diet vs pills, and how Bitcoin will transform the healthcare industry. They also explore the benefits of sunlight, breathwork, grounding, cold exposure, and semen retention, the risks of EMFs, blue light, and SSRIs, and how to navigate modern medicine without losing your health or freedom. Dr. Ahmad Ammous helps people optimize their health using trusted traditional healing methods in combination with the most scientifically advanced modern therapeutics.

Greg O’Gallagher joins the show to discuss the difference between bodybuilding and aesthetics, why cheat days don’t work, and the truth about calories in vs calories out. We explore fasting, longevity, fat loss, TRT, peptides, movie star physiques, masculine value, how to build masculine value, and why the best advice in the world is to buy Bitcoin and get healthy. Greg O'Gallagher is a Canadian fitness entrepreneur and online personality, best known as the founder of Kinobody, a fitness brand focused on achieving a sculpted physique through strength training and intermittent fasting.

Is the U.S. government accumulating Bitcoin behind the scenes? Brandon Keys joins Eric V Stacks to explore self-custody vs custodial risk, corporate bitcoin adoption, nation-state adoption, if anyone can catch Saylor and MSTR, whether Coinbase could collapse, and whether the four-year cycle is officially over. They also discuss Tether’s impact on the U.S. bond market, Jamie Dimon’s war on Bitcoin, why it's time for Brian Armstrong to stop selling sh*tcoins, and when the green candles are coming. Brandon Keys is a data analyst and co-founder of Green Candle Investments, a bitcoin and finance media company.