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Double Tap Episode 410 This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Black Rhino Concealment, Gideon Optics, RMA Defense, Night Fision, Rost Martin, and Mitchell Defense Welcome to Double Tap, episode 410! Your hosts tonight are Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show! GunCon PUBLIC EVENT - June 28th Location - Cleveland, Ohio at the Twist Drill Building (1242 E 49th St) Industry/Media Events - June 25-28 (Mixed locations around Cleveland area) https://guncon.net/event/guncon-2025/ use code wlsislife for $5 off GOALS August 9th and 10th in Knoxville, Tennessee. https://events.goa.org/goals/ - Dear WLS Duke Of Crude - Hey fam, I'm needing some help with a build. I have a sight mark wraith 4K mini on a keltec RFB. I need to mount some kind of IR flashlight to help with night shooting on the farm. What recommendations would you have for an IR flashlight with a mount? The keltec RFB is kind of limited on rail space and the top rail is getting a little crowded with the digital optic and an offset red dot I am using for faster shooting in daytime. Mostly this rifle will be used for night time hog hunting or night time training. Thanks for your help!Duke Ballpark Frank - Dear Jeremy, When you're giving savage backshots. Do you slap the back of his head as a sign of dominance or do you mistake it for his ass? #no notes Steven S - How do you guys adjust the retention on your BRC holsters. I received a BRC holster as a gift. The retention was a loose so I contacted them to have it adjusted. I just got it back today and the damn thing is so tight I cannot remove my gun from the holster without tapping the holster with something like a hammer. I'm a over sending it in again and I'm just trying to fix it myself. Should I heat it up in the oven and try to stretch it while it's warm? Mike C - This question is pure curiosity. Do any of you have experience with the Primary Weapons ratchet lock castle nut and end plate, and would you buy/use it? I know it's twice as much as a regular end plate and castle nut set, but would laziness justify the additional cost? I can't wait for Jeremy's rant on how this is stupid. Peter J - Living in commie Washington, my son turned 21 and looking at strictly range guns. What would be the most fun type of gun in your opinion for him to get? Steve B - Every now and then I get the urge to carry a revolver, as a backup or a quick run to the store gun. Seems like the Smith and Wesson 642 is a gold standard in that field but part of me likes the idea of a shrouded hammer in the Smith 638. Or am I going the wrong route altogether and should consider the Ruger LCR in 9mm over 38 special for a snub nose. Cast of WLS, what say you? The winner of this week's swag pack is Ballpark Frank! To win your own, go to welikeshooting.com/dashboard and submit a question! Gun Industry News Colt CBX Rifles Under Safety Recall Colt is recalling its CBX bolt-action rifles due to a safety issue. The CBX Precision and CBX Tac Hunter models may accidentally fire without pulling the trigger when safety is disengaged. Colt advises owners to stop using these rifles and return them for a refund or replacement. Retailers should also return their unsold rifles. Colt is addressing this issue directly and apologizes for any trouble. The rifles are currently being recalled. MDT Unveils Ultralight Hunting Bipods for Mountain Adventures MDT Sporting Goods launched two new bipods for mountain hunters: the Mountain Bipod (5.6 oz) and the Backcountry Bipod (5.0 oz). Both are ultra-lightweight and designed for tough terrain, using carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium. They feature quick deployment and stability for serious hunters. Both bipods will be available starting May 16th on MDT's website. Laser Ammo's New Training Gun for Fun Practice ...
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, host Kerry Moynahan heads to the University of Kentucky for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most innovative programs shaping the future of American whiskey. Her journey begins with a conversation with Dr. Janice Fernheimer, Professor and founding facultymember of the University's Distillation, Wine & Brewing Studies program. They discuss her unique path from Jewish Studies into bourbon scholarship, the origins of the “Craft Writing” course, and her groundbreaking work on the Womenin Bourbon Oral History Project and the graphic novel America's Chosen Spirit.Later, Kerry tours the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits with Associate Director Ilka Balk. Together, they explore the Institute's world-class research distillery and brand-new rickhouse, learning how students are gaining hands-on experience in production, fermentation, and aging. The episode highlights the intersection of education, heritage grains, sustainable practices, and real-world bourbon training — all happening on a dry campus. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast, a fan of fermentation science, or simply curiousabout how the next generation of distillers is being educated, this episode offers an inspiring and informative deep dive into the academic side of spirits.To see the full show notes for this episode visit BarrelRoomChronicles.com BRC is a production of 1st Reel Entertainment.
In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver a dynamic episode split between urgent food policy news and an in-depth interview with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of the powerhouse better-for-you brand Mid-Day Squares.Kicking off with the news segment, Sylvain and Michael break down Canada's approaching election and the glaring lack of meaningful agricultural policy across party platforms. While the NDP pushes for price freezes and a windfall tax on grocers, the Liberals and Conservatives offer little in the way of innovation or supply chain resilience. The hosts also tackle the impact of Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs, which drive food inflation and force Canadian grocers to de-Americanize sourcing. This effort comes with significant costs to consumers. They also discuss the potential discontinuation of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup and the increasing scrutiny of petroleum-based food dyes like Red #40, calling science and public perception into question.The second half features an electrifying interview with Jake Karls, who updates listeners on Mid-Day Squares' journey since his last appearance. From humble condo kitchens beginning to producing over 130,000 chocolate bars daily, Jake shares how building an in-house manufacturing facility—rather than relying on co-packers—enabled product consistency, brand authenticity, and rapid scaling. He dives into the challenges of being a media-first company, the evolution of its storytelling strategy, and its pivot into new product categories beyond chocolate.Jake opens up about battling cocoa price surges, securing supply chains, and staying BRC-certified. He also previews Mid-Day Squares' upcoming expansion to triple output capacity, pushing the brand toward $225 million in potential revenue. The conversation closes on a powerful note about the importance of storytelling in entrepreneurship and building brand trust at scale.Whether you're a CPG entrepreneur, policy wonk, or retail trend-watcher, this episode offers an unfiltered look at macro-level food system dynamics and the bold entrepreneurial journey reshaping the snack aisle across North America. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
Thunderdome has been part of Black Rock City for 25 years. Marisa Winter has led it for most of that time. One need not experience it to benefit from the wisdom of a high-profile, high-intensity theme camp's insights.Hear Marisa and Stuart talk through the leadership structure and community practices that result in the Thunderdome's chaotic harmony of performance, showmanship, and cathartic “consensual violence.” Marisa shares insights gleaned from decades of theme camp operation. Such insights include: · Letting people make non-permanent mistakes allows them to own the lessons· Prioritizing community is never the wrong answer· Making hard decisions ASAP attracts quality people· How to schedule your crying day!Listen in on the laughter, and tolerate the cringe stories that prove Thunderdome is not cosplay, and you will be rewarded with the inspiration and institutional knowledge of the infamous Death Guild Thunderdome.www.divamarisa.comwww.deathguildthunderdome.comjournal.burningman.org/author/diva-marisaplayaevents.burningman.org/2024/playa_event/48007https://burningman.org/programs/philosophical-center LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Double Tap Episode 406 This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Brownells, Midwest Industries, Swampfox Optics, XTech Tactical, Die Free Co., Blue Alpha, and Mitchell Defense Welcome to Double Tap, episode 406! Your hosts tonight are Jeremy Pozderac, Aaron Krieger, Nick Lynch, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show! Die Free Co Contest: For the rest of April: Submit your Die Free CO receipt to be entered to win a prize pack. GOALS August 9th and 10th in Knoxville, Tennessee. https://events.goa.org/goals/ GunCon PUBLIC EVENT - June 28th Location - Cleveland, Ohio at the Twist Drill Building (1242 E 49th St) Industry/Media Events - June 25-28 (Mixed locations around Cleveland area) https://guncon.net/event/guncon-2025/ Dear WLS Pretty Horse - What is everyone's favorite nut? Sandy Ravage - What are some good training drill for an intermediate shooter, something more than 1r1, Mozambique, or transitions and the like but less than full blown shoot house Bigar Kauklanu - Im looking at the brownells branded 12.7" retro a1 barrel in 1 / 7 twist (brownells part # 078000462) for a retro modern monstrosity build with a carry handle receiver. Not too knowledgeable on the pencil profiles so should I run a flaming pig or my yhm phantom m2 on it? Ps, congratulations Jerombé on your son and I hope he doesn't have downs like you. #NoNotesBorthers Mega Lodong - Fusion XP pro. Platypus slayer? Or gimmick? I thought the lead engineer from Dan Wesson went to make gats and is sourcing stuff from turkey, so we get this company called fusion. Is it similar to turduckin? Like turfusion? Tusion? Or is it the fukey? Furkey? You tell me. Rusty S - Dear cunts, and Aaron. Just came back from a two day rifle course running a bull pup. I was struggling to easy get a decent sight picture with my lvpo. I had to smoosh my fat ted Kennedy head into the stock, and was even worse while shooting prone. the instructor said my scope mount was too low. How do I measure what hight mount? Are there standard heights for mounts?And reconditions for the cast would be appreciated Thanks for the help Sexual Snakebite - Hello WLS Cast and Cult. Quick question for you fuckers- I'm thinking about going full retard and puting a Herrington Arms Comp on my PSA Daggerino, but I'm being too much of a bitch to want to buy a new holster for my glawk fawdy. Should I just order another from our beloved BRC and just have another option, or could I just heat that bitch up and push the pistol through the kydex and reform around it? I'm pretty certain that the retention is made mostly with the WML I have attached, which luckily is not an olight since I like my holsters and legs to not be on fire. What do yall think, about things and stuff, and my question? Thank you much for your input. Extra Notes, see below, no, more, below that. Yeah, around there. Lou Skunt - Flash cans & blast forwarding devices are gay. Can I pin & weld a ka-bar to my barrel to achieve 16”? Fred Dog - Most famous person you have met? The winner of this week's swag pack is Bigar Kauklanu! To win your own, go to welikeshooting.com/dashboard and submit a question! Gun Industry News Magpul's Strongest Gloves: The Breach 2.0 Magpul has released a new glove called the Breach 2.0, designed for tough use. It features durable materials and better grip. The price is not mentioned, but it's marketed as a high-quality option for gun enthusiasts. The gloves are currently available. Kastinger Brass Catcher Review The Kastinger Brass Catcher is a special accessory for gun owners that helps collect fired brass cases. It attaches to firearms and prevents spent casings from scattering. It's designed to be easily mounted and is handy for reloading. This product is priced around $30 to $50. It is currently available for purchase.
渋谷のラジオ 4/17(木)放送分学校とBRCと豆乳と/おかやま文学!写生文で文章鍛錬/土地と人が見える文章[紹介した本] おかやま旅筆会/講師・序文:乗代雄介『風景を綴る 写生文ワークショップ作品集』佐藤舞『笹塚diary』(カルガモBOOKS)▼メッセージフォームはこちらhttps://forms.gle/QChVExv1HUqiMzqbA▼オンエア曲まとめhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UqDljWKjnPqikfmucDo0L?si=8341138e472246b7--- FM87.6MHz渋谷のラジオ 毎週木曜17:00〜生放送。宮崎智之と今井楓 がお送りする文学ラジオ。
Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka theme camps, the most unique aspect of this unique event. There are 1200 camps in BRC. Somewhere at the intersection of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and Immediacy, theme camps provide a uniquely decommodified ‘third place' of goods and services, and ambiance, offered as a gift. The annual Camp Symposium brings together staff and volunteers to share how they gift their interactive camps to participants. There's an art and a science to it. This is an episode of highlights about the art of it.Bryant Tan (aka Level Placerman): head of PlacementAndie Grace: Producer in the Philosophical CenterCharlie Dolman: Director of Event OperationsDA (aka Dominic Tinio): Environmental Restoration ManagerHarley K Dubois: Founder & Chief Cultural OfficerStuart Mangrum: Director of the Philosophical Centerand a keen crew of Placement Team volunteers BravoCosmicGovernessHepkittenHuntressKGBRazzmatazzListen to how it started, how it's going, and how Burners create these unique and interactive passion projects. Camps and Placement | Burning ManPlacement: About Us & VolunteeringCamp Support Team | Burning ManDe-bureaucratizing Your Burn (Burning Man LIVE 2025)Charlie Dolman · The Dust is in the Details (Burning Man LIVE 2022)Dark Angel of Black Rock & Restoration Destiny (Burning Man LIVE 2020) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
What makes a retirement community more than just a place to live? How do you build a culture so strong that residents, their families, and even local businesses want to give back? This week, we're live at GiveCon, presented by Bloomerang and QGiv, with the Bridgewater Retirement Community team—and trust me, their fundraising approach is something special. They raised $5 million in just 18 months, but the real magic is in how they connect, the stories they tell, and the generosity they inspire every single day. This story is about fundraising and, more importantly, belonging, community, and impact. Whether you're in nonprofit development or just love hearing about organizations doing things right, this conversation is one you don't want to miss. Hit play and get inspired! Topics:How Bridgewater Retirement Community built a culture where giving is second natureThe Live Well campaign success story – How BRC shifted from funding buildings to funding people—and raised $5M in record timeHow BRC captures and shares the real-life impact of their programsWhy the very people they serve are some of their most passionate giversHow frontline staff turned ideas into reality, funding trips, wellness programs, and even a senior promThe magic of relationship-driven fundraising – Why major gifts often come from deep trust, not just a strong pitchHow every team member at BRC sees themselves as a fundraiserFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. Free Class 3/25@ 12 PM EST: Register here.Resources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links
Solar power is simple now, thanks in part to Burners who gift the power of the sun. The Burners in this episode also gift steamed rolls with savory fillings called bao — so much delicious bao.The theme camp “Bao Chicka Wow Wow” has been a part of Black Rock City for a decade. They share the prosperity of bao to artist groups, volunteer teams, and participants lucky enough to find their camp or their pop-up “restaurant row” — all powered by their custom solar kits.David Hua (Chairman Bao), Marcus De Paula (Next Level), and their campmates also refined their solar systems to power a charging station for EVs and e-Mutant Vehicles. They share their learnings with neighboring camps, the Temple Builders Guild, and us right here in this episode.This is how to wean off gas generators, or bring more power to your offerings at BRC, your Regional event, your home, or even the collapse of civilized civilization.This conversation is lively and informative. It's a feel-good story set for foodies and those of us who want to up our game of gifting and solar energy.BaoChickaWowWow.comGoGridSystems.comBurning Man 2025: Tomorrow TodayBurning Man Inspires Sustainable Solutions Worldwide (Burning Man Journal)Net Zero Black Rock City 2022 LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Explore the magic monuments of Black Rock City 2025.Katie Hazard, Director of Art, leads the selection, placement, and installation of artwork, and she leads Burning Man's art grant selection committees. The ARTery is in the center of Black Rock City, slightly offset like the human heart. It's the epicenter of art support for nearly 400 art pieces, from towering sculptures to immersive environments.Before these art projects are sourced, crafted, and assembled with everything from hot glue to heavy equipment, they are first conceptualized by artists and engineers. Burning Man's Honoraria project grants 76 of these art projects about half of the funding they need, a total of $1.3 million. Katie and Stuart explore how to foster accessibility and agency in artist groups. They describe some of the installations coming this summer, from interactive Sphinxes to a sphere of sinks, from a lost troll of sustainability to a fire-spinning pigeon. Some of the experiences include:an inflatable black cloud from Ukrainean Indigenous deer destined for ceremonial landan Afrofuturist pillar with an ancient modern secreta screaming booth that displays visual reactions to sounda woman with a merry-go-round crown, jump rope dreadlocks, and swing earringsListen in on this sonic journey of how Burner art is co-created and curated, and how BRC's surreal skyline is taking shape.Introducing 2025 BRC Honoraria Art (Burning Man Journal)Black Rock City Honoraria ProgramARTery (Art Services)The ARTery Volunteer TeamsKatie Hazard (Burning Man Journal)2025 Art Theme: Tomorrow TodayBurning Man Art Installation Archive LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
(0:00) Intro(1:15) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:02) Start of interview(2:48) Jorge's origin story(6:03) His executive career in Silicon Valley (including computer and semiconductor industries)(9:00) On his board experience (he has served in ~20 boards)(11:32) Distinctions between serving on different types of boards (public/private/non-profits/etc). On non-profits: "the board is really there for what they call the 3 W's: wisdom, work, or wealth."(12:55) On startup governance.(19:24) On the backlash on ESG/DEI and his book Differences that Make a Difference (2019). "I think the companies that embarked on DEI programs for the sake of checking a box or purely for the sake of compliance are the ones that need to change or got in trouble."(28:49) Differences between CEO coaching and board membership. "Most engineers need to get way better at EQ. When you get into leadership, it's a lot more about influence than being right."(31:26) On founder-led companies and governance.(37:00) On the impact of AI on business and boards. *Reference to E162 with Nora Denzel on NACD's BRC on tech in the boardroom.(44:30) On trend of AI companies incorporating as PBCs.(46:55) Books that have greatly influenced his life:Good to great by Jim Collins (2001)Crossing the Chasm, by Geoffrey Moore (1991)The Hard Thing About Hard Things, by Ben Horowitz (2014)Philosophy: Buddhism(48:42) His mentors: parents, Russell Redenbaugh, and his karate instructor.(51:44) Quotes that he thinks of often or lives his life by. (52:37) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves. Sports examples and analogies with business world.(54:38) On the impact of work from home. "Trust has gone from imperative to imperiled"(58:00) The living person he most admires: Reed Hastings. *Reference to Netflix board case studyJorge Titinger is the founder and CEO of Titinger Consulting, a boutique consulting firm focused on strategy development, the cultural aspects of M&A, corporate transformations and leadership coaching. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License
In Part 4 of our mini-series, 'How to Shape a Legacy' we wrap up the season with a story about legacy at work. In Part 1 we started to define legacy, in Part 2 we talk what it means for business, in Part 3 we discuss legacy in culture....in Part 4, we're taking a look at the creative legacy BRC enjoys. In this episode, our host, Maya Guice, talks to BRC Founder, Bob Rogers, about what he thinks defines legacy and how he thinks about his own legacy. Author, speaker, filmmaker, inventor, magician, mentor, entreprenuer, thought leader....Bob understands that legacy is inheritanace. It's like they say in the musical Hamilton: Legacy is planting seeds in a garden you'll never get to see. To learn more about Bob, visit: www.bobrogers.com To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com Special thanks to the sponsors of this miniseries, The World Experience Organization, a global institution dedicated to promoting the experience economy, improving the quality of experiences, and enhancing the opportunities for experiential creators worldwide. Learn more: www.worldxo.org
Legend whispers of a time when Burning Man was a lawless Eden, a fiery playground of unbridled do-ocracy; no rules, just pure creative chaos. But as Black Rock City has grown into a thriving metropolis, so has the need for structure. We've gone from jokey forms for an ‘artistic license' to complex permit obligations. We've gone from giving ourselves permission to taking on a system that can feel overwhelming.How can we better balance radical self-expression with the necessities of a city? How can we purge bureaucracy, or are all those old rules essential for safety and sustainability?This episode delves into the "agonizing reappraisal" within the Burning Man Project, a movement to streamline processes and discard red tape.Stuart explores the dusty trail from Black Rock City's anarchic origins to the sign marked 2025. He talks with Louder Charlie, the Operations Director of the whole place. He also talks with Chef Juke of the DMV Council, and Level Placerman, Manager of the Placement team.Here's a sneak peek behind the scenesters who are preserving the unique magic while navigating the complexities of growth, and how they ensure that the spirit of creation remains accessible to all.Is it possible to balance the wild heart of Burner culture and the grown-up practices of a city? We're about to find out.The Camp Symposium - March 22, 2025Camps and PlacementThe Department of Mutant Vehicles2025 Ticket Info The 10 PrinciplesBureaucracy (Burning Man Journal) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
George Hodgin is a former Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the world of medical cannabis research. George is the founder and CEO of BRC - Biopharmaceutical Research Company, one of the only federally legal cannabis research organizations in the United States. His company is leading the charge in developing safe, regulated, and scientifically-backed cannabis-based therapeutics—offering alternatives to opioids and other pharmaceutical treatments. This is George's second time on the podcast—our first conversation was almost exactly five years ago, back when his company was in its early stages, the pandemic was just beginning, and he was navigating the uncharted waters of federal cannabis regulations. Since we last spoke, BRC has made huge strides—partnering with leading medical institutions, earning FDA orphan drug designation, and paving the way for legal, cannabis-based medications. If you haven't already, I highly recommend going back and listening to that first episode, where George shares the full story of his fascinating career trajectory—his time as a Navy SEAL, his MBA at Stanford, and his undergraduate experience as a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina. That conversation is a great companion to this one and provides even more insight into his unique journey. In this episode, George and I dive into the evolution of BRC, the shifting cultural and political landscape around cannabis, and what it's like balancing an entrepreneurial mindset with the slow, methodical world of federal drug approval. We also talk leadership, risk assessment in business and combat, humility vs arrogance, and what it's been like to watch his wife, bestselling author and culinary powerhouse Caroline Chambers, build an incredible career of her own. Be sure to check out the episode notes for a full list of everything we discussed, plus links to resources, books, and more. George is one of the most insightful, driven, and humble people I know, and I always learn a ton from our conversations. Whether you're interested in business, science, leadership, or just a great story of perseverance and innovation, this episode has something for you. Hope you enjoy! --- George Hodgin Biopharmaceutical Research Company George's first M&P episode Caroline Chambers Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/george-hodgin-2/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 2:36 – Reconnecting with George 3:51 – George's BRC elevator pitch 6:51 – City of Hope collaboration 10:36 – Choosing partnerships and plans 13:36 – What makes a successful idea 16:06 – Company mechanics 18:21 – Energy balance 22:06 – Cannabis in the name 23:51 – Cannabis sentiments culturally shifting 26:36 – But not legally 28:06 – Regulations and competition 32:21 – Different schedules of drugs 36:36 – Betting on the idea versus the team 41:21 – Risk framework 46:51 – When do you stop planning? 51:06 – Favorite failure 55:36 – Not seeing the forest for the trees 59:06 – Does cockiness play a role? 1:02:06 – George's wife's cooking journey 1:07:06 – General Mattis' influence 1:08:51 – Book recs 1:11:06 – Parting words, asking Ed a question --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts
Mutant vehicles! Theme camps! Art experiences! It all emanates from the community… overlapping circles of people who are everywhere between being newcomers and seasoned, local and global, young and old.Andie Grace talks with dynamic 20-somethings Taylor Andrews, Kat Ebert, Mani Senthil, and Whitney Wilhelmy about how to find your crew like you never thought possible.They break down barriers and clear pathways through an initiative called “Rising Sparks” which demystifies BRC and Regional events, and guides next-gen Burners to get more from the magic.They explore the art of participation: seeing the sweet spot between being unmoored and overdoing itbalancing of survival and self-expressionfinding fresh takes on mentorshipHear how they claim their place and shape the future. "Rising Sparks is a grassroots collective fostering intergenerational collaboration, connection, and cultural continuity within Burning Man.We cultivate community-driven spaces where emerging leaders, newcomers, and seasoned Burners can connect, dream big, and contribute to the future of Burning Man—both within Black Rock City and globally.Our mission is to inspire participation, address barriers to entry, and cultivate leadership across generations by providing mentorship, community-driven tools, and creative collaboration opportunities.We are igniting the next generation of artists, leaders, and changemakers by stewarding an accessible, culturally diverse, and evolving Burning Man culture." https://linktr.ee/therisingsparks LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Hundreds of people build the temple in Black Rock City. It's a community intent on creating a work of art that is a space for people to grieve and revive. We didn't have a temple in the early versions of Black Rock City. Now, people can't imagine living without it. Each year, participants create messages, tributes, and altars for who and what they want to release. The event culminates with the burning of the temple in what organically evolved to be a silent Burn.Listen to Stuart talk with Miguel Arraiz García, the team lead for this year's “Temple of the Deep.”Hear the stories of how a temple is built, from crew selection to fundraising, from chances taken to lessons learned. This poetic and playful conversation exemplifies how this year's temple is already healing. Miguel says, “We are always looking the answers above us. I was trying to make something just to look for the answer between us or among us. So it was not that much building a temple, it was more building like a shelter for emotions, a safe space where you can be with people.”Burning Man Journal: Introducing the 2025 Templewww.2025temple.comwww.miguelarraiz.comTempleGuardians.burningman.orgRenaixement: Burning Man 2016Burning Man Journal: Tomorrow Today LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Disasters happen. Communities come together to recover and rebuild. Governments and NGOs help however they know how. Will Heegaard sees every disaster as a chance to build back greener. His non-profit provides power and water from nature. · power from the sun - instead of gas generators· water from the air - instead of plastic water bottlesHe helped with disaster relief from hurricanes in Florida, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.He helped in West Africa, in the Philippines, and with the Maui Fires.He's helping with the LA Fires.And he taught himself to create power and water from nature while serving as a paramedic in Black Rock City.These are stories about truths, ideas, and levity in learning. FootprintProject.orgBurnersWithoutBorders.orgBurning Man Project: Philosophical Center LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
As we close out the last two weeks of the year,, we're throwing it back to this fascinating episode with Leonidas, the creator of Ord.io and host of the Ordinal Show. Dive deep into the intersection of Bitcoin and NFTs, where Leonidas takes us through his pioneering work on Bitcoin ordinals and sat tracking. We explore how Ord.io showcases old-school digital artifacts as timeless relics of innovation, culture, and empowerment. Leonidas also shares his excitement for generative art using recursion on the Bitcoin Chain and discusses the growing interest in rare SATS and their market value. With insights into BRC-20 tokens, the future of NFTs, and the integration of Bitcoin with Web3, this throwback episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving world of digital assets and decentralized finance!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕
Welcome to another exciting episode of BRC! In Season 3, Episode 23, host Kerry Moynahan takes you on a journey through the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. This episode is packed with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a deep dive into the world of bourbon. With a whopping 17 guests you wont want to miss this super-sized episode! Guests include: Haley Perros, Aaron Harris, Tia Edwards, Ben Franzini, Maggie Young, Dani Gugino, Ron Call, Jacob Call, Clayton Call, Caryn Wells, Jared Bickel, Brett Connors, Joe Beatrice, Gregg Snyder & The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
He is a celebrated author, entrepreneur, leadership maven, and a founding Board Member of Burning Man Project. He's a serial contributor to the culture and the cause.In this episode, Chip and Stuart explore how to use the 10 Principles to make conversations interesting and how a description of Black Rock City always becomes a riddle.They resist the urge to quiz newbies on the 10 Principles, while they also say that Burners should not take themselves too seriously. They try on the notion that nothing matters and everything's humorous.They make sense of big ideas like collective effervescence, emotional equations, and the need for aesthetics and beauty.They talk about a deep diversity of ritual gatherings around the world, and the influence of the global community emanating from Regional Burns.They talk about all this and more, and somehow it all make sense. wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Conleychipconley.comwww.meawisdom.com LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Epicenter - Learn about Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies
Bitcoin's Taproot update paved the way for a new & exciting era for Bitcoin, as it expanded its use case far beyond that of an immutable ledger. However, Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens and, more recently, Runes, have limited functionality compared to what DeFi is capable of, on other smart contract blockchains. BitcoinOS envisions a revolutionary Bitcoin economy that stems from truly programmable tokens, unlocking staking, governance and many other use cases. Using BitSNARK and Grail, BitcoinOS enables Bitcoin “rollups”, which act as execution environments that use BTC as gas fee and inherit security from the L1. The missing link was always a trustless bridge between Bitcoin L1 and any potential L2. And Grail Bridge achieved just that - using zero knowledge cryptography, BTC could be transferred to other chains without relying on other custodians' trust assumptions. In that sense, Bitcoin block #853626 is historically meaningful as it contains the first-ever onchain verification of a zero knowledge proof, on Bitcoin. A truly programmable smart contract operating system on Bitcoin was no longer a mere concept…it became a reality through BitcoinOS.Topics covered in this episode:Yago's backgroundThe effect of Trump's election on the crypto industryThe goal behind BitcoinOSThe history of Bitcoin's programmabilityVerifying ZK proofs on BitcoinTaprootOrdinalsBitSNARK, Grail bridge and Merkle MeshBitcoinOS modularity and sequencingAn impending (r)evolution of the industryBitcoin vs. Ethereum L2 landscapeBringing Bitcoin liquidity to CardanoBitcoinOS roadmapEpisode links:Edan Yago on TwitterBitcoin OS on TwitterSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture.
Burners often speak about the work it takes to prepare their art, art car, or camp for Black Rock City, but for many, it doesn't end there. A project sparked in the desert or at Regional Events can take on a life of its own, continuing year-round in surprising ways.What happens when a camp or mutant vehicle takes a break from Black Rock City? After all the Communal Effort devoted to their playa project, do they even know how to stop? Apparently not... and the world benefits.kbot and Stuart speak with people who pressed pause on producing in Black Rock City, only to put their time, imagination, and heart into projects that build a better world.Leon & Patrizia of New York Dangerous discuss how their resource rescue nonprofit fosters a ‘pay it forward' form of altruism.Leo & Catarina of Jaguara share how their mutant vehicle has become a vehicle for education and expression in Columbia.Zoe (aka “Jeff”) of Camp Starbarf tells how a year off for her camp spawned a voter support initiative and a punk rock band!Their stories share a theme: the 10 Principles (and playa-born fortitude) inspire their year-round endeavors.https://nyd.nychttps://jaguara.coStarBarf (instagram) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
In part III of our mini-series, 'How to Shape a Legacy' we're leaning into legacy as it applies to community and more broadly, culture. In part I we started to define legacy, in part II we talk what it means for business, and in part III we're leaning into how people—one by one, bit by bit—feed the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. How do these stories shape our collective identity and how do each of us contribute to these narratives in meaningful ways? In this episode, our host, Maya Guice, talks to BRC Vice President of Creative and Story, Matthew Solari. A creative director with an impressive portfolio spanning museums and cultural institutions, Matt brings a unique perspective on storytelling and its role in shaping cultural legacy. But this isn't just about his work—it's personal. Matt shares how his family has influenced the legacy of one community in Long Island, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the power of family, tradition, and shared stories. To learn more about Matt, visit: https://bit.ly/3ORg4Si To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com Special thanks to the sponsors of this miniseries, The World Experience Organization, a global institution dedicated to promoting the experience economy, improving the quality of experiences, and enhancing the opportunities for experiential creators worldwide. Learn more: www.worldxo.org
Amy Zalneraitis is the Co-Founder of We Feed Raw, a game changing premium raw dog food company offering the highest quality human-grade meats, balanced meals, produced in a USDA-certified facility with BRC safe quality food manufacturing. Delivered to your door, frozen, custom packaged for your dogs weight, food preferences or allergies, this dog food optimizes your dogs health, longevity, and happiness! Happy dogs=happy owners. Amy shares where the idea for We Feed Raw began thanks to her late sister, Alissa's dedication to the well being of dogs and to feed dogs the healthiest diet possible. Amy talks about how the entire family came together after Alissa's heartbreaking passing in 2014 to build upon and expand her vision nationwide. Amy sheds light on the tremendous value dogs get from eating a raw meat balanced diet, how We Feed Raw customizes the food catering to your pets dietary needs, how the subscription works and easy ways to transition your dog from kibble to raw! We also chat about Amy's personal workout routine, running the NYC Marathon, and how running helped her get through challenging times and continues to keep her empowered and motivated. CONNECT We Feed Raw on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests.
Tom Price co-founded Burners Without Borders, Black Rock Solar, and a company that gifts clean-burning kitchens to people in Kenya.Tom and Stuart talk about the weather, specifically hurricanes, and how Burners Without Borders started and persists in the face of extreme circumstances because Burners are extreme!Tom's tales of adventure include paperwork pranks and ad hoc Cajun catharsis. If Burning Man is a permission engine, giving people agency in their lives, he says that part of the lesson of Burning Man is finding out what is too much permission, then stepping back, and building aptitude to have agency, and responsibility for it. Note: The sponsor names joked about here are NOT sponsors of Burning Man, because Decommodification!Burners Without BordersBlack Rock SolarTom Price: Burning Man JournalBurning Man LIVE: Tom Price and the Benefactor's Dilemma (2022)Burning Man LIVE: Creative Solutions to Mass Destruction (2020)TEDx Black Rock City: Tom Price: Beyond Burning Man (2011)ecosafi.com LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Blue Ribbon Coalition Executive Director Ben Burr gives the low-down on what BRC needs right now and shows us how we can be successful in our land use fight. It's a fascinating take on what is going on in the real world. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. 4:16 – my ancestors settled the Moab area; the Burr Trail is named for them 8:01 – I was always an advisor on these issues, I had pretty deep life experience working on public lands 17:13 – If you would have said I'm going to go from restaurants to politics, I would have been like, how am I going to get there? 25:16 – that's the operating system running things now, it positioned lawyers to be the key players in this movement, especially on the environmental side 30:19 – and so, it is time to install an operating system that works to the benefit of outdoor recreation users 37:21 – you say exclusionist, I say elitist, it's a very elitist movement 47:21 – SUWA wants concentrated recreation in just a few areas 53:20 – Call to Action – join BRC, a change in the public land system is going to happen because a bunch of people rise up and demand it 1:01:15 – if everybody who owned an off-road vehicle joined BRC, I'd be bigger than the Sierra club, it's a $300 million organization – the math maths out on that Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app. Support the show
Academics from everywhere experiment, collaborate, and even interpret our stories of "This one time at Burning Man."In this episode, Stuart talks with people from Burning Nerds, an annual gathering of academics in Black Rock City. They keep it light, though; not too many unnecessarily fancy words. Dr Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä shares about the Open Strategy management technique used by Burning Man Project that gives more power to the people. Bryan Yazell and Patricia Wolf of University of Southern Denmark report on using Flash Fiction in BRC to develop a new subgenre of sci-fi called climate fiction (‘cli-fi'), stories that are less dystopian, even less utopian, more protopian (fancy word) about society that improves over time, rather than transcending all it's problems or descending into dysfunction.Professor Matt Zook of University of Kentucky extols the unique aspects of Black Rock City, from materiality to temporality, to being a place apart. He and Stuart explore the interplay between digital and physical spaces, and what about community actually makes it good.Then Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä returns to reveal how the Burning Stories project, now in its 6th year of tracking tales, is now a cultural repository, and is training a gifted AI on how Burners be Burning.jukkapekka.comsdu.dk/en/persons/yazellsdu.dk/en/persons/pawogeography.as.uky.edu/users/zookburningman.org/programs/philosophical-center/academicsregionals.burningman.org/european-leadership-summitburning-stories.comkk.org/thetechnium/protopiasdu.dk/en/paca-at-burning-man-festival-2024 LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Miguel Guadalupe, Vice President of Development at Scholars of Finance. Miguel shares his journey from the South Bronx to finance, highlighting the pivotal roles of integrity and relationship-building throughout his career. He discusses his career beginnings at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, his transition to nonprofit work after Hurricane Maria, and his mission to inspire character and integrity in the next generation of financial leaders through Scholars of Finance. Miguel advocates for fostering genuine connections and prioritizing team growth, highlighting the importance of character in leadership and the financial industry. Miguel shares his views on leadership, highlighting the importance of caring for team members and investing in their growth. He believes that successful leaders prioritize the development of their staff and foster an environment of collaboration and support. He contrasts this with the transactional mindset that can sometimes permeate the finance industry, advocating for a more human-centered approach. Meet Miguel Guadalupe Miguel Guadalupe is a seasoned business leader with deep expertise in strategic development, fundraising, and organizational leadership. A proud graduate of Wesleyan University, Miguel has held key roles in the financial services, technology, and nonprofit sectors, including positions at Merrill Lynch, FirstRain, Gartner, and BRC. At Merrill Lynch, he gained significant experience in Marketing, Research Operations, and Middle Market International Sales. He then moved into the tech startup space at FirstRain, where he further honed his leadership and strategic skills. At Gartner, Miguel focused on strategic advisory services and market research. While at BRC, he served as VP of Development, leading fundraising initiatives that drove organizational growth and impact. He currently serves on the National Puerto Rican Day Parade's board of directors, promoting cultural awareness and educational initiatives. As part of Scholars of Finance, Miguel focuses on guiding supporters of our programs in empowering the next generation of ethical leaders championing financial literacy and leadership development for young professionals.
In Part II of our mini-series 'How to Shape a Legacy', we focus on legacy as it applies to businesses and brands. In this episode, Maya talks to BRC Chief Creative Officer, Christian Lachel, about the closest thing a brand can have to having a soul: a set of values, that lend to a series of decisions, actions, and events that become the lessons we impart, and hopefully, the stories that we tell when we feel like shedding light. In part 1, Senior Writer, Rich Procter, unpacks legacy as many things: a gift, a call to action, a glimmer of hope, a path…But in the end, a great legacy teaches us that life is not about being rewarded for good behavior; it's about doing the right thing, despite one's personal gain. And all of that is possible, even for things as seemingly mechanical as corporations. Christian is no stranger to the concept of legacy. He's worked on many corporate archive teams for brands like Ford, Coca-Cola, Caterpillar, and Johnnie Walker, helping the best of them define the best in themselves. Whether you're an iconic brand that has an archive or a brand new company that's dreaming of one, a legacy is possible! But as Christian and Maya discuss, no matter who you are, your legacy is only as good as the people responsible for passing it on. To learn more about Christian, visit: https://bit.ly/3HAMyfE To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com Special thanks to the sponsors of this miniseries, The World Experience Organization, a global institution dedicated to promoting the experience economy, improving the quality of experiences, and enhancing the opportunities for experiential creators worldwide. Learn more: www.worldxo.org
Everywhere? Regional events actively align with Burning Man's 10 Principles. 85 official events happen in 30 countries, with collectively more participants and more art grants than the original Nevada event.After 25 years, the combined regional presence is huge, diverse, and evolving, and it all started in one place: Black Rock City. Whether you're Burning in New York or New Zealand, all backroads lead back to BRC.We called a bunch of the Regional leaders to see how things are going out in their other homes away from home. We heard from Argentina, China, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, and even the far-flung realms of Texas and Kentucky.Play this mixtape of people sharing stories from everywhere in the world.regionals.burningman.orgAnd here's a related episode from 2022: burningman.org/podcast/burning-man-is-not-a-place LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Thousands and thousands of people volunteer each year at Black Rock City, for days, weeks, or months. Add to that the volunteers at the many Regional events around the world and it's more than can be counted on fingers and toes.Why do we volunteer?Is it because we feel we received a gift and we want to pay it back or pay it forward?Is it a meditation of hard work (in a hard place to work) to add dimension to our experience?Is it the chance to be something different, for a pixel pusher to build something with bare hands, an engineer to cook for artists, a project manager to be a… manager of a different kind of project?Yes.We interviewed a few longtime citizens of BRC about why they volunteer with the Greeters, with DPW, and the Man Base. Here are some stories from Topless Deb, Tamsin, Ruin, Terra, and a guy named Fuckyeah.https://burningman.org/event/participate/volunteering/teams LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale.This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link to learn more about their benefits for active duty service members, veterans, and spouses!https://www.snhu.edu/formeractionguysSupport the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergrpahics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comKirk's linkshttps://www.kgspradleyauthor.com/https://www.reconsniperfoundation.org/00:00:00 Intro Ad00:01:26 Military School00:10:55 Marine Corps Boot Camp00:23:21 Marine Corps Radio Operator00:30:26 Joining Marine Recon00:39:07 BRC vs ARS00:43:34 Recon Team Missions00:52:36 Wanting More | Tier 1 Options01:03:54 Joining Blackwater01:12:41 Blackwater Logistics01:16:44 First Time in Combat | Ramadi 200501:20:08 Juba the Sniper01:25:24 The Kill Video01:35:30 What Happens When a Contractor is Killed01:45:40 Becoming the Hunter | Special Mission Unit
Burning Man doesn't make itself. The people who share their time and treasure, they create this weird wonder. Each of these people have stories about how Burning Man influenced their lives and how their lives influenced Burning Man. The Flaming Tuba Guy is one of these people. His name is David Silverman aka Tubatron. Andie Grace talked with him about how his animation career started, how his musical career started, how the Mansonian Institute started, how his career with The Simpsons started, and how that influenced his involvement with Burning Man and vice versa. He also volunteers at BRC with the DPW at the Man Pavilion. They recorded this at Burning Man and you can hear in their voices the phonic patina of the playa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Silverman_(animator)https://x.com/tubatronDavid shares more of his story in Episode 27 from 2020: https://burningman.org/podcast/holiday-special-santacon-from-home LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Maya Guice is the Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts and host of the Masters of Storytelling podcast. Her work with brands like Diageo, Ford, and NASA helps create touchpoints and experiential brand stories. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Maya Guice Maya Guice is the Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, which partners with brands including Diageo, Ford, and NASA to translate brand and cultural stories into transformative, human experiences. Maya co-develops and oversees the short and long-term marketing, positioning, and business strategy for the firm, including all brand and growth-related activities including content, PR, events, awards, and strategic partnerships. She received an M.B.A. from the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, where she now serves as Vice-Chair on the Advisory Board of Directors. She also produces and hosts ‘Masters of Storytelling,' BRC's podcast featuring conversations with storytellers across the creative spectrum. From the Show What brand has made Maya smile recently? “I love the Olympics, especially post-Covid," Maya revealed going on to be excited about the next round being in her hometown of LA. Connect with Maya on LinkedIn and the BRC website and check out her podcast, Masters of Storytelling wherever you like to listen. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Burnaroo! We're live from Black Rock City for Burning Man 2024! Jordan and Ryan join Sharla and Daniel from our campsite at 7:30 and J at BRC to talk about how it compares to Roo, what we can bring from Burning Man to Manchester, and much more. We also have a ton of mini-interviews with Burners, asking them about the most positive thing that happened for them this past year. Happy Roo and FYB! Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show.
Legacy. It may seem like just a simple word, but it carries immense weight. It's the kind of term that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and ponder your lasting impact on others, your community, and the world at large. It can feel overwhelming, but don't worry—we're here to break it down! Welcome to "How to Shape a Legacy," a new Masters of Storytelling miniseries, where we break down what legacy truly means and how you can create one that endures. In part one, Maya talks to one of BRC's very own master storytellers, Senior Writer Rich Procter. The two explore what legacy means, explore its facets, and discuss the unique role storytellers can play in crafting a legacy that matters. To learn more about R Lee Procter's book, "Sugarball: A Novel of Negro League Baseball", visit: https://bit.ly/3Z0VCWA To learn more about BRC: www.brcweb.com Special thanks to the sponsors of this miniseries, The World Experience Organization, a global institution dedicated to promoting the experience economy, improving the quality of experiences, and enhancing the opportunities for experiential creators worldwide. Learn more: www.worldxo.org
Crypto markets show signs of a risk-on phase as Bitcoin Runes generates $162.4M in fees, outpacing BRC-20. BNB faces resistance at $560 while AI and Big Data projects surge 79.7% in market cap. Telegram's CEO arrest raises security concerns, and India intensifies scrutiny of the platform. Peter Brandt turns bullish on Bitcoin, predicting an imminent breakout. The SEC's Consolidated Audit Trail faces criticism over extensive data collection. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu's Shibarium experiences a significant drop in daily transactions, impacting its performance metrics. In gaming news, Hamster Kombat struggles with internal discord and declining token value, while BlockDAG's TG Tap Miner gains momentum, raising $68 million in presale. HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU ASK? SUBSCRIBE:RARE BITS PODCAST WATCH: RAREBITS LIVE YOUTUBE READ: RARE BITS SUBSTACK Follow on X: BEATBROKER RARE BITS LIVE GET SOME MERCH RARE BITS GEAR:RARE BITS MERCH
Allow us to introduce you to the people who called the Black Rock Desert “home” way before we did. This is your backstage pass to the original Burners of the Great Basin: The Pyramid Lake Paiute. Strap in for a road trip that's part history lesson, part cultural exchange, and essential listening for when you wonder, "Who lived here before we showed up in tutus?"We're not just passing through, we're digging deep with…Billie Jean Guerrero: Director of the Pyramid Lake Museum Mervin Wright: Environmental Manager James Phoenix: Former Chairman Steven Wadsworth: Current ChairmanDean Barlese: Elder and Spiritual Leader"Double D": A tribal member at at the Golden Spike CeremonyHelpful links:Donate your leftover, non-perishable food to the Pyramid Lake Paiute. Drop it off at Bunny's Tacos in Nixon! Here are Google Map Directions from playa to Bunny's. Camp or recreate at Pyramid Lake. Buy a permit here.Volunteer at the Pyramid Lake Visitor Center and Museum. Help build out the new medicine garden or improve the museum's new haba (traditional Paiute shade structure). Contact Billie Jean Guerrero at bjguerrero@plpt.nsn.usDonate to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Stop by the Pyramid Lake Museum and Visitor Center. You can donate in person! Gifting! You can also write to the Tribal Secretary at tribalsecretary@plpt.nsn.us with which program, department, or tribal office you'd like to direct your donation. LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of whiskey production and brand building with Adam Spiegel, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company. From his early days in finance to becoming a key player in the craft distilling industry, Adam shares his fascinating journey and the innovative services Corning & Company offers to craft distilleries and brands. Plus learn how you can score your very own bottle of BRC's first ever private barrel pick!
Take a trip through the puzzle of porta-potties at a free-range event, highway happenings, and the new news about prep. This is deeper than “What is MOOP?” This is the ART of Leaving No Trace.It's part of the Burning Man ethos, and it's why Black Rock City is the world's largest Leave No Trace event. Now nearly 100 other Burning Man events around the globe adhere to this attitude, this mindset. It's an ongoing quest to leave less and less of a trace. As the principle is written, it invites us to leave spaces in better shape than we found them.The 75,000 citizens of BRC pick up after themselves. It's miraculous. And we can do more.Those of us who take on the challenge, we see it as a process, a practice, a stretch goal. We look at ways to get closer to that zero point. Each of us is at a different point on the LNT learning curve. The next level is to develop techniques to do it collectively. It is a set of behaviors to be cultivated.In this episode, we talk with some of the unsung heroes: blue: DPW Logistics & Project Manager of Recycle CampBarbarella: Resto's Highway Clean-Up ManagerDA: Playa Restoration ManagerHazmatt: Associate Director of BRC Business OperationsWe look at what gets left behind, so we can grok our cumulative impact, and make a better choice, a better cascade of choices, to teach good citizenship. Plus, eh, there may be a few poop jokes.There's an old saying in Black Rock City: “It was better next year.” Let's leave no trace so that there will be a next year.burningman.org/about/10-principlesRecycle Camp2023 MOOP MapDA on Restoration Destiny (Burning Man LIVE) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Burning Man culture brings people together across all kinds of divides. Yet, we're seeing an uptick of intolerance around art and experiences in our community. The default world is often divided by ideology, religion, and politics. Could that division seep into this culture that aspires to welcome everyone and rise above social schisms?As a community, how can we navigate the turbulent waters between, say, Radical Self-expression and Radical Inclusion? How do we walk the line between free speech and hate speech? How do we keep our global community together in times of outright war?Tune into a roundtable discussion about concerns that don't have easy solutions. Four thinkers in the Burning Man global cultural movement explore how the act of conversation changes what might otherwise seem controversial or divisive:• Stuart Mangrum is Burning Man Project's Director of the Philosophical Center so he directed some philosophers to center around a microphone to discuss.• Caveat Magister debated and discussed Burning Man philosophy, then wrote books about it.• Kay Morrison is a veteran Black Rock City artist, active in the Global Network, and a Burning Man Project board member.• Steven Raspa is Associate Director of Community Events for Burning Man Project, and a co-founder of the Regional Network Committee.This conversation concerns art, yes, and behavior — as participants, as people. It's about being open-minded and open-hearted, even when it's difficult to do. What is a safe space? What is a brave space? How can jackassery be respectful? What's with all the questions? Tune in for the answers that lead to more questions.burningman.org/about/10-principlesTurn Your Life Into Art with Caveat Magister (Burning Man LIVE)Kay Morrison and the Overall Wonderment Quotient (Burning Man LIVE)Remember How to Burning Man with Steven Raspa (Burning Man LIVE)Stuart Mangrum's Serious Philosophy of Shenanigans (Burning Man LIVE) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
Hello lovely ones! Today we review “Inbintang77” an Instagram account?!?!? Whatever next! Plus, due to being johnny move around pants, we go on a tour of haunted Liverpool theatres instead of hearing one of your tales. And finally returning t her rightful throne is non other than she who puts the”B” in “BRC” that's right, the nomad that is Bekah returns to discuss her (my) findings on Reddit! Love, Kev & Bek x Don't forget, you can get over 300+ hours of content over at our Patreon below: www.patreon.com/weneedtotalkaboutghosts
Memecoins have been the most profitable investment of the year, and these traders believe they still have a lot of potential. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode of Unchained, memecoin traders Ansem and Kelxyz unpack everything about memecoins, discussing what makes them valuable and how they evaluate their investment potential. They also address the criticisms and controversies surrounding them, including racism and sexism. (They have a surprising reaction to the latter.) Ansem and Kel argue that memecoins have substance and value, largely due to their popularity and the attention they receive on the internet. They also discuss the importance of distribution and virality in the success of a memecoin, how the chain any coin is on affects its value, and give their opinions on Runes vs. BRC-20s vs. Solana and Ethereum. Plus, they talk about their wildest memecoin stories (think: Dogwifhat) and provide their insights on what they think memecoins will become in the future.Show highlights:Ansem's and Kel's investment thesis around memecoins How Ansem and Kel got into trading memecoins and how they evaluate their potentialWhy the coin distribution matters and whether tokenomics is important with memecoinsHow to discern between memecoins with genuine vs. fake interest How memecoins differ across blockchains such as Solana Ethereum and BitcoinAnsem and Kel's responses to the criticisms of memecoinsWhether and how memecoins could become safer for users Kel and Ansem's surprising reaction to racist and sexist memecoins Ansem's story on WIF and how a female friend of his fueled its popularity Whether Bitcoin is “the original memecoin" and how they define memecoinThe future of memecoins and how they believe all memes will become coinsThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotVaultCraftGuests: Ansem. KelxyzLinks | Culture:What else could memecoins be? by Vitalik ButerinHow bad policy favors memes over matter by Chris Dixon Cointelegraph: Meme coins: Betrayal of crypto's ideals… or its true purpose?CoinDesk: The Memecoin Grift and How It Threatens Ethereum Culture Investment:CoinGecko: Top Crypto Narratives Gained 39% to 1313% in Q1 2024 Messari: Navigating Memecoin ManiaKelxyz investment strategyDecrypt: Crypto Influencer Ansem Explains His Meme Coin Thesis and Why He's Bullish on Bitcoin Runes Unchained: What Is Dogwifhat (WIF) and Why Is It Up so Much? Safer memecoinsUnchained: Half of Solana Presale Tokens Rolled Out Between November and February Were Malicious: Blockaid StudyCointelegraph: 1 in 6 new Base meme coins are scams, 91% have vulnerabilitiesAndre Conje's proposalRacist memecoinsUnchained: Offensive Memecoins Proliferate on Solana, Sparking DebateCrypto news: Ethereum's Buterin slams Solana's racist meme coins, urges better projects-Unchained Podcast is produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Unchained, memecoin traders Ansem and Kelxyz unpack everything about memecoins, discussing what makes them valuable and how they evaluate their investment potential. They also address the criticisms and controversies surrounding them, including racism and sexism. (They have a surprising reaction to the latter.) Ansem and Kel argue that memecoins have substance and value, largely due to their popularity and the attention they receive on the internet. They also discuss the importance of distribution and virality in the success of a memecoin, how the chain any coin is on affects its value, and give their opinions on Runes vs. BRC-20s vs. Solana and Ethereum. Plus, they talk about their wildest memecoin stories (think: Dogwifhat) and provide their insights on what they think memecoins will become in the future. Show highlights: Ansem's and Kel's investment theses around memecoins How Ansem and Kel got into trading memecoins and how they evaluate their potential Why the coin distribution matters and whether tokenomics is important with memecoins How to discern between memecoins with genuine vs. fake interest How memecoins differ across blockchains such as Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Ansem and Kel's responses to the criticisms of memecoins Whether and how memecoins could become safer for users Kel and Ansem's surprising reaction to racist and sexist memecoins Ansem's story on WIF and how a female friend of his fueled its popularity Whether Bitcoin is “the original memecoin" and how they define memecoin The future of memecoins and how they believe all memes will become coins Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot VaultCraft Guests: Ansem Kelxyz Links Culture: What else could memecoins be? by Vitalik Buterin How bad policy favors memes over matter by Chris Dixon Cointelegraph: Meme coins: Betrayal of crypto's ideals… or its true purpose? CoinDesk: The Memecoin Grift and How It Threatens Ethereum Culture Investment: CoinGecko: Top Crypto Narratives Gained 39% to 1313% in Q1 2024 Messari: Navigating Memecoin Mania Kelxyz investment strategy Decrypt: Crypto Influencer Ansem Explains His Meme Coin Thesis and Why He's Bullish on Bitcoin Runes Unchained: What Is Dogwifhat (WIF) and Why Is It Up so Much? Safer memecoins Unchained: Half of Solana Presale Tokens Rolled Out Between November and February Were Malicious: Blockaid Study Cointelegraph: 1 in 6 new Base meme coins are scams, 91% have vulnerabilities Andre Conje's proposal Racist memecoins Unchained: Offensive Memecoins Proliferate on Solana, Sparking Debate Crypto.news: Ethereum's Buterin slams Solana's racist meme coins, urges better projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea plan to bring DeFi, perps, stablecoins, and much more to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Here's how.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode of Unchained, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that connects to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to bring innovation back to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Schroé's Botanix Labs is developing a decentralized Layer 2 solution using the ‘Spiderchain,' which uses a series of multi-signature wallets to secure the chain. Kılıç's Chainway Labs is building Citrea, a zk-Rollup on Bitcoin that aims to create a Bitcoin-backed economy. All three projects are in various stages of development and testing, with BOB's mainnet launch expected shortly.Show highlights:Introduction to Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea: How they aim to innovate and expand Bitcoin's capabilities, including their architectural designs that integrate Ethereum users and work toward decentralization and trustlessness.Security Aspects and Integration Strategies: What the security risks associated with BOB, Botanix, and Citrea are, and strategies to enhance decentralization over time?How these layer 2s influence Bitcoin fees, and how Botanix's integration can leverage the Bitcoin ecosystem, with insights on the potential of Layer 3s and zk-rollups to transform Bitcoin's utility and fee dynamics.How these projects aim to attract Ethereum users and developers, and the reasons why this may be an attractive opportunity for themHow Runes, Ordinals, and BRC-20s operate on Citrea, Botanix, and BOBHow Bitcoin is always a derivative when it's not in its layer 1 and the pros and cons of different bridging solutionsThe concept of forward secrecy and how it can help improve security in blockchainsWhy Willem believes that Layer 3s are possible and bullish for BitcoinHow ‘merged mining” resembles Ethereum's restaking and why it's positive for Bitcoin-Thank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuests | Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs Orkun Kılıç, cofounder of Chainway Labs Alexei Zamyatin, cofounder of Build on BitcoinLinks | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin L2s:Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once AgainBuild on BitcoinBOB learning documentsAnnouncement of mainnet on May 1st.Unchained: Bitcoin DeFi App Sovryn to Deploy on Hybrid Layer 2 Network Build on BitcoinAlexei's tweet on BitVM/rollups Alexei went on a retreat with the inventor of BitVMCitreaUnchained: Here's What You Should Know About Citrea, Bitcoin's First ZK RollupWhitepaperOrkun Mahir Kılıç's interview on Unchained PremiumCitrea learning documentsClementine -Citrea's BitVM Based Trust-Minimized Two-Way Peg ProgramBotanixCoinDesk: Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to BitcoinBotanix and the Future of BitcoinBitcoin Magazine: Spiderchains: A Proof Of Stake Second Layer For BitcoinWillem Schroé's interview on Unchained PremiumLearn More |Unchained:What Is the OP_CAT Bitcoin Improvement Proposal? What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide -Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Unchained, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that connects to both Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to bring innovation back to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Schroé's Botanix Labs is developing a decentralized Layer 2 solution using the ‘Spiderchain,' which uses a series of multi-signature wallets to secure the chain. Kılıç's Chainway Labs is building Citrea, a zk-rollup on Bitcoin that aims to create a Bitcoin-backed economy. All three projects are in various stages of development and testing, with BOB's mainnet launch expected shortly. Show highlights: Introduction to Build on Bitcoin (BOB), Botanix, and Citrea: How they aim to innovate and expand Bitcoin's capabilities, including their architectural designs that integrate Ethereum users and work toward decentralization and trustlessness Security Aspects and Integration Strategies: What the security risks associated with BOB, Botanix, and Citrea are, and strategies to enhance decentralization over time How these Layer 2s influence Bitcoin fees, and how Botanix's integration can leverage the Bitcoin ecosystem, with insights on the potential of Layer 3s and zk-rollups to transform Bitcoin's utility and fee dynamics How these projects aim to attract Ethereum users and developers, and the reasons why this may be an attractive opportunity for them How Runes, Ordinals, and BRC-20s operate on Citrea, Botanix, and BOB How Bitcoin is always a derivative when it's not in its Layer 1 and the pros and cons of different bridging solutions The concept of forward secrecy and how it can help improve security in blockchains Why Willem believes that Layer 3s are possible and bullish for Bitcoin How "merged mining” resembles Ethereum's restaking and why it's positive for Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guests: Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs Orkun Kılıç, cofounder of Chainway Labs Alexei Zamyatin, cofounder of Build on Bitcoin Links Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin L2s: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again Build on Bitcoin BOB learning documents Announcement of mainnet on May 1st. Unchained: Bitcoin DeFi App Sovryn to Deploy on Hybrid Layer 2 Network Build on Bitcoin Alexei's tweet on BitVM/rollups Alexei went on a retreat with the inventor of BitVM Citrea Unchained: Here's What You Should Know About Citrea, Bitcoin's First ZK Rollup Whitepaper Orkun Mahir Kılıç's interview on Unchained Premium Citrea learning documents Clementine -Citrea's BitVM Based Trust-Minimized Two-Way Peg Program Botanix CoinDesk: Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to Bitcoin Botanix and the Future of Bitcoin Bitcoin Magazine: Spiderchains: A Proof Of Stake Second Layer For Bitcoin Willem Schroé's interview on Unchained Premium Learn More: Unchained: What Is the OP_CAT Bitcoin Improvement Proposal? What Are Opcodes in Bitcoin? A Beginner's Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello lovely ones! Today we review the brill “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” as well as hearing why you should ALWAYS believe a Scouse nan. Plus, in BRC we hear of a very weird case from an (apparently) very well off redditor, and we discuss London…LONDON???!!! (That will make sense later) Stay safe, see you soon, Love, Kev & Bek x Don't forget, you can get over 200+ hours of content over at our Patreon below: www.patreon.com/weneedtotalkaboutghosts
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Not only will April 20 (or 19, depending on which part of the world you are) mark the fourth Bitcoin halving, but also the launch of a new primitive on Bitcoin called Runes Protocol. Charlie Spears, co-founder of Blockspace Media, joined Unchained to talk about all things Runes, which is a messaging protocol that allows for the creation of fungible tokens on Bitcoin. It is designed to fix some of the issues with the BRC-20 token standard, such as inefficiency and proliferation of unspent transaction outputs. Charlie believes that the launch of Runes will increase demand for Bitcoin's blockspace and potentially lead to higher transaction fees. He also discusses the potential for Runes to interact with Bitcoin covenants and layer two solutions. Show highlights: What Runes is and why Charlie believes that it is the hottest thing since Ordinals The differences between Runes and BRC-20 fungible tokens Runes' unique features, with Charlie pointing out that this is “what the degens really want” Whether the Runes Protocol will create a “burst of demand” and have a positive impact on miners Whether the launch of Runes will be successful in the long-term and how Bitcoin's blockspace could become more attractive Whether Bitcoin L2s will help clear Bitcoin's mempool, and why Charlie believes that they won't reduce fee pressure on the base layer The coolest things that Runes Protocol will enable, according to Charlie How Taproot Assets and RGB differ from Runes and why they have not taken off Why Casey, the founder of Runes, will claim the first inscription with Uncommon Goods Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital Polkadot Guest Charlie Spears, cofounder of Blockspace Media Links Recent coverage on Unchained of the Bitcoin halving: Arthur Hayes and Will Clemente on How This Bitcoin Halving Is Different Runes Unchained: What Are Runes? A Guide to the New Fungible Token Protocol on Bitcoin Bitcoin Runes Explainer by Charlie Spears BRC-20s and Ordinals: Unchained: What Are BRC-20 Tokens? A Brief Introduction Bitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? Halving Unchained: Bitcoin Halving: What Is It & How Is It Determined? Here's Why No One Agrees Exactly When The Bitcoin Halving Will Happen Bitcoin Miners Diversify Their Revenue Streams as Halving Nears Bitcoin L2s Unchained: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again Citrea: An Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin? How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the time of the Bitcoin halving, Runes will go live. What's the hype about, how does it work, and how might it impact the miners?Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Not only will April 20 (or 19, depending on which part of the world you are) mark the fourth Bitcoin halving, but also the launch of a new primitive on Bitcoin called Runes Protocol. Charlie Spears, co-founder of Blockspace Media, joined Unchained to talk about all things Runes, which is a messaging protocol that allows for the creation of fungible tokens on Bitcoin. It is designed to fix some of the issues with the BRC-20 token standard, such as inefficiency and proliferation of unspent transaction outputs. Charlie believes that the launch of Runes will increase demand for Bitcoin's blockspace and potentially lead to higher transaction fees. He also discusses the potential for Runes to interact with Bitcoin covenants and layer two solutions.Show highlights:What Runes are and why Charlie believes that it is the hottest thing since OrdinalsThe differences between Runes and BRC-20 fungible tokens Runes' unique features, with Charlie pointing out that this is “what the degens really want”Whether the Runes Protocol will create a “burst of demand” and have a positive impact on miners Whether the launch of Runes will be successful in the long-term and how Bitcoin's blockspace could become more attractiveWhether Bitcoin L2s will help clear Bitcoin's mempool, and why Charlie believes that they won't reduce fee pressure on the base layerThe coolest things that Runes Protocol will enable, according to CharlieHow Taproot Assets and RGB differ from Runes and why they have not taken offWhy Casey, the founder of Runes, will claim the first inscription with Uncommon GoodsThank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital | PolkadotGuestCharlie Spears, cofounder of Blockspace MediaLinksRecent coverage on Unchained of the Bitcoin halving: Arthur Hayes and Will Clemente on How This Bitcoin Halving Is DifferentRunesUnchained: What Are Runes? A Guide to the New Fungible Token Protocol on BitcoinBitcoin Runes Explainer by Charlie SpearsBRC-20s and Ordinals:Unchained:What Are BRC-20 Tokens? A Brief IntroductionBitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable?How to Create a Bitcoin OrdinalBitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? HalvingUnchained: Bitcoin Halving: What Is It & How Is It Determined?Here's Why No One Agrees Exactly When The Bitcoin Halving Will HappenBitcoin Miners Diversify Their Revenue Streams as Halving NearsBitcoin L2sUnchained: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once AgainCitrea: An Ethereum-Like Experience Built on Bitcoin?How Botanix Aims to Enable Smart Contracts on Bitcoin-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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