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Cypherpunk’d
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Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age.
Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance.
Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future.
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From D1 Athlete to Top 1% Podcaster - Bitcoin, Identity Crisis & The Lie About Success | Shawn French
Oct 3000:53:48Tap to summarizeTop 1% podcaster and high-performance coach Shawn French (@TheDeterminedSociety) joins Cypherpunk'd to demolish the myths of overnight success and external validation. In this deep and raw conversation, Shawn shares his story of having a "full-blown identity crisis" after his D1 baseball career at LSU ended, and how he rebuilt his life by fixing himself first. He reveals the moment his mindset shifted—by changing his alarm clock from "Wake up, bitch" to "I love you, Sean." We explore the parallels between his journey and the core principles of Bitcoin, discussing "proof of work" as a life philosophy, the power of delaying gratification (the marshmallow test), and why fiat currencies are designed to fail. If you've ever tied your identity to a job, a follower count, or a blue checkmark, this episode is a must-watch. GUEST: Shawn French: Host of The Determined Society Podcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The Identity Crisis of an Athlete 3:45 Social Media & The Trap of External Validation 7:10 Why "Balance" is a Lie 10:15 The 10-Year Lie: Success Isn't 90 Days 14:20 What is Bitcoin? Explaining "Proof of Work" 18:00 Fiat Currency, Inflation & The Housing Crisis 21:30 How to Invest in Bitcoin (Satoshis) 24:00 From "Wake Up, Bitch" to "I Love You, Sean" 28:40 The Lie of Mainstream Culture 32:00 Fixing Yourself First: "I Needed to Fix Me" Bitcoin resources mentioned: - The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous - The Big Print by Larry Lepard - Broken Money by Lyn Alden - Nakamoto Institute: nakamotoinstitute(dot)org #Bitcoin #Podcast #SeanFrench #PersonalDevelopment #Crypto #ProofOfWork #IdentityCrisis #Success #Entrepreneurship
Transcribe →Wall Street Insider Exposes How the System Really Works — Bob Iaccino on Bitcoin, Bailouts & Market
Oct 2501:28:27Tap to summarizeHe traded through 9/11, 2008, and COVID — now Bob Iaccino is breaking his silence. In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Bob — a veteran trader, CNBC/Bloomberg commentator, and co-author of *The Unfiltered Investor* — reveals what really happens behind the curtain of global markets. We cover: * The chaos of the CME trading pits and life lessons from a $70K mistake * The death of old-school Wall Street and rise of algorithmic AI trading * Bitcoin vs. Gold, open-source money, and why the “system” fears decentralization * Government overreach, lockdown economics, and how the Fed broke capitalism * What “personal responsibility” means in a world built on bailouts and blame "Everything that can’t go to zero… can.” “Bitcoin is either going to a million or zero.” 🎙️ Host: @MattyIceSensei— Founder, Cypherpunk’d 👤 Guest: Bob Iaccino (@Bob_Iaccino) — Trader, Strategist, Co-Author of The Unfiltered Investor Subscribe for more deep, unscripted conversations about money, power, and freedom. #Bitcoin #Finance #WallStreet #CryptoPodcast #Cypherpunkd #Markets #Freedom
Transcribe →Pardoned by Trump: Chris Collins Breaks Silence on Insider Trading, Prison & Political Comeback
Oct 2001:04:54Tap to summarizeFormer Congressman Chris Collins sits down for an explosive tell-all about being Trump's first congressional endorser, surviving federal prison during COVID, receiving a presidential pardon, and his 2025 political comeback in Florida's 19th district. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Collins reveals: • Why he was the ONLY congressman standing by Trump after the Access Hollywood tapes • The inside story of his insider trading case and how prosecutors used his son as leverage • What it was like sitting to Trump's left in the Roosevelt Room and Oval Office • His three weeks in solitary confinement during COVID (and how Trump's pardon likely saved his life) • Behind-the-scenes stories from Trump's first term that have never been told • His thoughts on congressional stock trading and the Pelosi portfolio phenomenon • Why he's running again to rejoin Trump's inner circle From mechanical engineer to serial entrepreneur, from county executive to four-term congressman, from federal prison to presidential pardon—this is one of the most remarkable American political stories you'll hear. 📖 Collins' memoir drops December 16th, 2025 🎙️ Cypherpunk'd explores money's history, crypto's future, and Web3's role in advancing human rights, freedom, and digital liberty.
Transcribe →Proof-of-Health: Why One Surgeon Rejected the Broken Medical System | Dr. Shawn Baker
Oct 1501:49:01Tap to summarizeDr. Shawn Baker was a decorated orthopedic surgeon and elite athlete who discovered something the medical system didn't want him to share: his patients were healing WITHOUT surgery just by changing their diet. When he tried to help them avoid operations through nutrition, the hospital system came after him with a sham investigation that cost him three years of his career. In this explosive conversation, Dr. Baker reveals: • How the pharmaceutical industry turned doctors into "subcontractors" • Why disease management replaced actual healing in American healthcare • His experience as a trauma surgeon in Afghanistan treating horrific war injuries • The real science behind the carnivore diet and human evolution • Why the World Health Organization's red meat cancer claims are propaganda funded by Bill Gates • How he was banned from social media for questioning COVID vaccine mandates • The connection between chronic disease and the processed food industry • Why one in four Americans now suffer from mental health issues • His vision for reclaiming personal health sovereignty Dr. Baker is the author of "The Carnivore Diet" and founder of Revero, a company helping patients reverse metabolic disease through nutrition. He's been labeled the #1 "misinfluencer" in the world by the Eat Lancet Commission for challenging mainstream nutritional dogma. This isn't just about diet—it's about taking back control from corrupt centralized systems that profit from keeping you sick and dependent. 🔗 Follow Dr. Shawn Baker: @SBakerMD 🔗 Learn more about Revero 🔗 Get "The Carnivore Diet" Book Topics: carnivore diet, health sovereignty, medical system corruption, nutrition science, metabolic disease, diabetes reversal, Big Pharma, COVID censorship, regenerative agriculture, chronic disease, personal empowerment #CarnivoreDiet #HealthSovereignty #MedicalCorruption #ShawnBaker #Nutrition #BigPharma #MetabolicHealth
Transcribe →The Fed's Secret War: How London Controlled the Dollar Until Trump Fought Back | Tom Luongo
Oct 903:25:01Tap to summarizeTom Luongo drops nuclear truth bombs about the Federal Reserve, LIBOR, and how the City of London secretly controlled American monetary policy for decades. This isn't your typical Fed discussion. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: How 18 European banks (LIBOR panel) set U.S. interest rates from 1968-2022 Why Jerome Powell is actually the hero, not the villain The creation of SOFR and America's "financial independence day" Bitcoin's birth during maximum Fed dollar destruction What happened in 1971 and why it matters today The real reason housing became unaffordable Trump & Powell's coordinated strategy to reform the Fed Why Charlie Kirk's assassination signals we're in a civil war The vampire globalist class vs. middle-class sovereignty Gold, Bitcoin, and the future of hard money Tom Luongo is a former chemist turned geopolitical analyst and publisher of Gold, Goats, and Guns. He's one of the most unfiltered voices connecting monetary policy, power structures, and the fight for American sovereignty. ⚠️ WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and politically incorrect analysis. Not for the faint of heart. Tom's Work: Gold Goats 'n Guns Twitter/X: @TFL1728 Patreon: /goldgoatsnguns If you believe in hard money, individual sovereignty, and understanding how the game is really played, subscribe and hit the notification bell. #FederalReserve #Bitcoin #LIBOR #GeopoliticalAnalysis #MonetaryPolicy #JeromePowell #Gold #SOFR #Trump #HardMoney #Crypto #DollarSystem
Transcribe →Debanked: How 1 in 10 Americans Lose Banking Access and Why Bitcoin Matters | Jorge Jraissati
Sep 2701:24:15Tap to summarizeMillions are discovering their bank accounts can vanish with no warning, no explanation, no recourse. In this Cypherpunk’d interview, Jorge Jraissati (@JraissatiJorge), President of @Econ_Inclusion, breaks down debanking, the Bank Secrecy Act, FATF’s tipping off rules, and the real world cost of financial surveillance. We cover what is happening, why it matters, and practical steps to protect financial freedom and inclusion. What you will learn: • What debanking is and how businesses and individuals get cut off from financial services • Why banks often cannot tell you why accounts are closed • The role of the Bank Secrecy Act and FATF recommendations in financial surveillance • The scale and cost of AML compliance and why results lag • How Bitcoin and open networks can serve as financial resiliency tools • Policy fixes that add transparency, due process, and objective standards Key terms for search: debanking, financial surveillance, Bank Secrecy Act, FATF, AML, account closure, financial inclusion, Bitcoin, crypto policy, Reason magazine, due process, transparency in banking, compliance costs Connect: Guest X: @JraissatiJorge Org: @Econ_Inclusion Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for weekly conversations on money history, crypto’s future, and digital liberty.
Transcribe →Good vs Evil, Bitcoin, and Fighting for America’s Future | Michael Thompson
Sep 2301:28:20Tap to summarizeIn this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Florida House District 77 candidate Michael Thompson opens up about the fight for freedom, the dangers of censorship, and why he believes politics today is no longer left vs right — it’s good vs evil. Thompson, former Lee County GOP chair and real estate innovator, dives into: * The war on free speech and political persecution across the world * Why Bitcoin and blockchain matter for financial freedom and election integrity * Real stories of corruption in the U.S., Germany, Brazil, and beyond * The personal cost of speaking out and why he refuses to stay silent * How grassroots conservatism and crypto adoption could change Florida forever He doesn’t just talk about it — he’s building it. From tokenizing real estate to fighting Big Pharma, Thompson is bringing innovation and conviction to the political frontlines. 🔥 Subscribe for more interviews at the intersection of Bitcoin, politics, and freedom.
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