The Jake Woodhouse Podcast
Dad, Husband, Investor, MC, & Podcaster | Discussing financial, humanistic, & intellectual investments | Follow to future-proof your happiness, health, & wealth
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What is Cognitive Sovereignty? - Andi Pitt (JWP 119)
<p>In this episode of the podcast I was joined by Andi Pitt, a venture capitalist in the Bitcoin space, and former member of a cult. She discusses the concept of mind control, its prevalence in society, and its implications for individual cognitive sovereignty and democracy. This was a truly mind-bending conversation. We discussed cults and mind control, the Iranian regime, education as a tool for indoctrination, the idea of cognitive sovereignty, Bitcoin and personal freedom, VC in the Bitcoin industry today, and finally the impact of meditation with self-awareness. So much to learn from someone like Andi. </p> <p>...
How To Leverage OpenClaw - Roland (JWP 118)
<p>In this episode I spoke with Roland. He run's me through how he's used OpenClaw, and Bitcoin, to create an open‑source personal assistant, that runs on its own LN‑VPS server, pays for AI model usage via Pay‑Per‑Q, and can autonomously spawn new agents to handle tasks like email, GitHub, and continuous research. He also explains how Alby’s self‑custodial Alby Hub ties all Lightning‑enabled apps together, making Bitcoin the native currency for everyday software. Listeners will learn how to boost productivity, automate workflows, and build Bitcoin‑first products using always‑on AI agents without sacrificing...
Learning Is Love - Red Tail Hawk (JWP 117)
<p>In this conversation, I spoke with Red Tail Hawk, and we explored the themes of education, homeschooling, and the lifelong process of learning. We discuss the importance of self-directed learning, curiosity, and the role of parents in shaping a child's educational journey. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on education and the necessity of developing critical thinking skills in a rapidly changing world. Red emphasized that education should be about making memories and fostering a love for learning, rather than merely acquiring knowledge.</p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>0:00 Introducing Red and homeschooling </p> <p>5:28 Defining success...
Bitcoin Payment Rails - David Parkinson (JWP116)
<p>This week, I spoke with David Parkinson, an entrepreneur deep in the Bitcoin journey, turning his passion into a reality. No-one said this was easy, but it sure is interesting! Musqet is a very exciting business, and an example of where I see things going long-term, with practical implementations of Bitcoin in the real world. In particular keep an ear out for his experience fundraising, an area I have more and more interest in.</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>0:00 Introducing David and Musket </p> <p>0:29 Musket Bitcoin Payment Demo </p> <p>2:56 Explaining How Musket Facilitates Bitcoin Payments </p> <p>5:44...
Financial Engineering and The Four-Year Cycle - Caleb (JWP 115)
<p>Learn a unique investment strategy from Caleb that combines traditional finance expertise with Bitcoin, plus how to generate cash flow and build wealth through a covered call option strategy, and explore the intersection of sound money, time preference, and personal freedom.</p> <p>0:08 Caleb on Applying Covered Call Options to Bitcoin </p> <p>1:40 Utilizing Traditional Skills to Build a Bitcoin Position </p> <p>6:59 Financial Engineering and Investing in Bitcoin </p> <p>10:32 Replicating a Bitcoin Position Through Cash Flow</p> <p>12:37 Creating Income with a Pure Bitcoin Buy and Hold</p> <p>21:36 Counterparty Risk in Traditional Investments</p> <p>28:51 Selling...
AI Is Your Second Brain - Mark (JWP 114)
<p>I spoke with Mark from MapleAI to discuss Nostr, LLMs and the future. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of privacy and security in the digital age, particularly in the context of AI and online interactions, and how tools like Maple and Nostr can help protect users' privacy and freedom of thought.</p> <p>0:00 Why Is Digital Censorship Important?</p> <p>2:47 Mark's Personal Experience with the Cloud</p> <p>7:49 Building Technology That Empowers People</p> <p>11:39 Why Use Nostr?</p> <p>14:50 The Heavy Lifting of Social Media Platforms</p> <p>24:04 Nostr and Digital Identity</p> <...
Unlocking Bitcoin From 2010 - Josh (JWP 113)
<p>In this episode I spoke with Josh, who had a fascinating story. Imagine discovering Bitcoin you mined back in 2010…!!!??? Listen in to learn how an overlooked, early‑mined Bitcoin stash, can become a life‑changing financial lifeline. We cover self‑custody, inheritance planning, and Bitcoin governance; understand what it's like to dedicate your life to Bitcoin.</p> <p>0:00 Introduction to Josh's Bitcoin Story</p> <p>1:07 Josh's Early Days with Linux and Bitcoin</p> <p>3:54 Life Changes and Rediscovering Bitcoin</p> <p>7:18 Meeting Joshua Groth at the Porcupine Festival</p> <p>12:14 The Emotional Impact of Recovering Bitcoin</p> <p>15:13 Dedicating to Bitco...
Applying Daoism - Scott Dedels (JWP112)
<p>In this episode I spoke with Scott Dedels—author of The Dao of Bitcoin and founder of Block Rewards—who's delved deep into how Daoist thinking can smooth the roller‑coaster that is life. He recounts how a basketball coach’s gift, The Tao of the Jump Shot, sparked a lifelong study of Daoism, which later merged with his work in the corporate world, and his discovery of Bitcoin as a tool to reclaim “time” from inflationary, attention‑draining systems. By practicing the Daoist middle‑path—doing enough without over‑forcing—Scott helped to teach me how to stay calm amid price swings, av...
Thought Criminals - Contra (JWP111)
<p>In this conversation I spoke with Contra, and dove deep into the concept of a “thought‑criminal”, - anyone who refuses to let algorithms and institutional “thought‑police” dictate what they believe or share. Using a recent Nostr post as a springboard, we explored why the emerging Purpleverse of Nostr, combined with Bitcoin’s monetary sovereignty, offers a practical antidote to the outrage‑driven, profit‑first models of legacy social media. Keep an ear out for insights into Contra's personal evolution - from a turbulent childhood, and a stint in the military, to a family‑centered life grounded in faith - showing how...
Building Private Messaging on Nostr - Jeff G (JWP 110)
<p>In this episode I spoke with Jeff G, it was fascinating, and lived up to all my expectations. In a world where private messaging is still vulnerable to metadata harvesting and single‑point failures, Jeff explains how Nostr’s relay‑based architecture and true end‑to‑end encryption can finally give users control over their own conversations. He also reveals a sustainable, non‑profit model that keeps the service free from ads and corporate pressure; critical for building truly censorship‑resistant communication tools. Tune in to learn the technical breakthroughs and the roadmap that could reshape digital privacy over the next year.</p>...
