The Misfit Podcast

Felix Maradiaga is a Nicaraguan political activist dedicated to fostering peace, democracy, and the rule of law in his beloved Nicaragua. He's been an outspoken critic of President Daniel Ortega and his dictatorship. When when he announced he'd run for the presidency, he was imprisoned for 611 days and held in solitary confinement.  During our conversation, we talk about: The history of Nicaragua -- from democracy to dictatorship  His time in solitary confinement  Why dictators love to control a country's financial rails How he was the first person to have his financial assets frozen under Ortega's regime Why he sees Bitcoin as a tool that protects people's human rights And the strength and resilience of the Nicaraguan people under oppression Follow Felix on Twitter ⁠@maradiaga⁠ ------------------------------------------------------------------ To support the podcast, you can send bitcoin donations: Onchain: bc1qa4dglpm6ejy72wsg9ft3nlzvdtcehfdal9wvh4 Lightning: [email protected] 

In this episode, Justin and I start by sharing our experience of the Oslo Freedom Forum (a human rights conference). Then we dive into Justin’s upbringing, his experience in prison, the ingenuity of prison inmates, working for $1 a day in prison, keeping his sanity, and how he transformed his life. He also told me how he hopes to do a prison tour next month (August 2023). The goal is to teach prison inmates financial literacy and Bitcoin while helping them get employment opportunities in the Bitcoin space.  This was a conversation I thoroughly enjoyed, and hope you will too. Connect with: -- Justin Rhedrick on Twitter @Bitcoin_Vegan -- ₿itcoin Transformation Community on Twitter @BTCTC1sat -- Ayelen Osorio on Twitter @Ayelen_Osorio -- You can also subscribe to The Misfit newsletter here. Support the podcast by sending sats to [email protected] -- thank you so so much!!

In this episode, we dive into the world of Bitcoin development with Amiti Uttarwar. Amiti is the daughter of Indian immigrants, a veteran of Silicon Valley startups, and a leader in the new movement of software engineers developing open-source money. She is also the first known woman Bitcoin Core contributor. During our conversation we discuss: What it means to be a Bitcoin Core Contributor Breaking into Bitcoin as a developer & mentoring others What Bitcoin is, what makes it unique, and the infinite infinities it offers The financial model & incentives for Bitcoin development It's one I hope you will enjoy! Follow: Amiti Uttarwar on Twitter @Amizi Ayelen Osorio on Twitter @Ayelen_Osorio You can subscribe to The Misfit newsletter here.

In 2017, Interpol (the International Criminal Police Organization) had a red alert on Abelito because -- according to the Panamanian government -- he had committed eight crimes. But after seven years, thousands of dollars spent on lawyers, and asylum in the United States, Abelito was proven innocent. During our conversation, we talked about: The eight crimes the Panamanian government claimed Abelito had committed (which he didn't) How he found out Interpol had a red alert on him Seeking asylum in the U.S. Going through the courts to prove his innocence (which he did) The corruption of institutions & the shifting of institutions/nations as we know them thanks to Bitcoin Bitcoin as the best asset & tool to save his capital How this process changed him Follow : Abelito on Twitter @AbelitoPanama Ayelen Osorio on Twitter @Ayelen_Osorio You can subscribe to The Misfit newsletter here.

Gary Jordon is a man of faith, a lover of music, a self-proclaimed bookworm, an economics aficionado, and a blind bitcoiner. I wanted to learn from him what the buying and self-custody experience of bitcoin is like as a blind person. And what opportunities there might be to making Bitcoin more accessible for the blind. So, I invited him over to The Misfit podcast. During our conversation, we discuss: Being legally blind vs. being visually impaired Braille and navigating online websites and apps The challenges of accessing online banking Government support for people with disabilities How he got into bitcoin Buying bitcoin and why it's easier to navigate the Lightning network The challenges of self-custodying bitcoin (and his inability to be on a hardware wallet) Concerns with being on a bitcoin standard Opportunities for developers and entrepreneurs to make Bitcoin more accessible to blind people ---------------------------- I hope you will listen, follow, rate and review all my episodes which are available for free on Spotify, Fountain, Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from. Thank you for listening!

Alex Hillman -- commonly known as Good Guy Biker -- is a man who wears many hats. He's an an entrepreneur, a miner, a private business consultant, and a white hat hacker. As a white hat hacker, he tries to find the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of a business so that black hat hackers (or bad hackers) don’t exploit them. White hat hackers are considered ethical and the reason businesses have less downtime, are better safeguarded, and experience less hacks overall.  I thought it’d be special if The Misfit subscribers heard first-hand, real stories of scams to learn how to protect themselves. During our 2-hour long conversation, we talked about: White hat hacking vs. black hat hacking  5 common scams & real stories of people getting scammed Tips and advice to safeguard your bitcoin (and which wallets Alex recommends) Why the banking industry is getting worse Why and how you should think about leaving behind a bitcoin inheritance plan Follow ⁠Good Guy Biker on YouTube here⁠. --------------------------- I hope you will listen, follow, rate and review all my episodes which are available for free on Spotify, Fountain, Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from.  --------------------------- **Pacific Bitcoin Conference is taking place on October 5th and 6th in California. It'll be a festival celebrating Bitcoin, the lifestyle, & the community that is working to build a Bitcoin future. Head over to Pacific Bitcoin ⁠https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/ ⁠and use code AYE20 on checkout to get 20% off your ticket here. 

Kgothatso Ngako is a South African software developer, bitcoiner, and founder of Machankura. Manchankura is an innovation allowing Africans to send or receive bitcoin via text messaging. No computer, no smartphone, and no internet is needed.  During our conversation, we talked about: Bitcoin adoption in South Africa Power shortages in the country The role of energy in sustaining societies The lack of net neutrality that exists worldwide,  Machankura And how the fiat system resembles an arcade game.  Follow Machankura: On Twitter: ⁠@Machankura8333⁠ Website:⁠ 8333.mobi⁠ I hope you will listen, follow, rate and review all my episodes which are available for free on Spotify, Fountain, Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from. ------------------- ***Pacific Bitcoin Conference is taking place on October 5th & 6th in Santa Monica, California. It’ll be a festival celebrating Bitcoin, the lifestyle, & the community that is working to build a Bitcoin future. Head over to ⁠Pacific Bitcoin⁠ and use code AYE20 on checkout to⁠ get 20% off your ticket here⁠.

Lorraine Marcel – popularly known as Marcel – is a Kenyan entrepreneur who runs her own events management company called LO-RYCE Events. After learning about Bitcoin, she has decided to commit her time to it. Today, she is harnessing the power of technology and community-building to help African women become more financially literate and empowered.   She founded Bitcoin Dada – a women centric entity that is educating African women about – you guessed it – Bitcoin. Through online courses, community events, and social networking, she’s hoping to bridge the gender gap that exists when it comes to financial literacy and opportunities. This, she believes, will change the course of Africa. During our conversation, we talked about: Growing up in Kenya   The wealth gap that exists in Kenya The shortcomings of micro financing projects in Africa Her journey into Bitcoin and why she thinks bitcoin is a unifying currency for Africa Her experience teaching women about Bitcoin through Bitcoin Dada. Hope you enjoy it!  Support The Misfit podcast:  tippin.me 

Nozomi Hayase PhD is a philosopher, a journalist, a prolific writer in the Bitcoin space (and writer at Bitcoin Magazine), a Liberation psychologist, and a pretty badass woman worth knowing. She’s a renaissance woman in her own right. In our conversation, we talked about what liberation psychology means, the dangers of central bank digital currencies (CBDC’s) and their role in deprogramming humanity, and how Bitcoin protects our free will. Follow Nozomi and her work here:  On Twitter at @Nozomimagine On Substack “The Way of the Heart” On her website On her work at Bitcoin Magazine Sign up to “The Misfit" newsletter and you can follow me on Twitter at @Ayelen_Osorio ***If you would like to support The Misfit podcast, bitcoin tips would be immensely appreciated!  https://tippin.me/@Ayelen_Osorio

In this conversation, Roman Martínez (Chimbera) talks about growing up in El Zonte (El Salvador), how he -- along with Hope House -- helped onboard children and businesses into Bitcoin, why it's important to help children create roadmaps for their dreams, and the role of Bitcoin in expanding financial inclusion. He even shares his thoughts on President Nayib Bukele's move to making bitcoin legal tender. It's a fascinating conversation that I hope you enjoy! You can read the article here: https://themisfit.substack.com/p/roman-martinez-chimbera-bitcoin-adoption Follow: - Chimbera on Twitter: https://twitter.com/romanmartinezc - Hope House on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeHousesv Please support this podcast by checking out our partner, SHAMory. Use this link http://www.shamory.com/themisfit to get 10% off on bitcoin-related books, games, magnets and clothes. 

In this conversation, Stacy Herbert explains how the media is failing to accurately portray bitcoin adoption in El Salvador, how economic turmoil created the Salvadoran diaspora, and how thanks to President Bukele and bitcoin, Salvadorans are returning to their beloved homeland. Follow Stacy Herbert: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/stacyherbert Max and Stacy Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/orangepill Orange Pill Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qosvsTT69uM1GAhA0vUY2?si=33ca06a782cf45fc Please support this podcast by checking out our partner, SHAMory. Use this link to get 10% off on bitcoin books, games, magnets and clothes: http://www.shamory.com/themisfit