The Man in the Studio: How Podcasts Change the World | Rod Palmer & Richard Greaser (Bitcoin Bugle)

***"If you want to make a difference, you need to start a podcast."***

Walker America sits down with **Richard Greaser** and **Rod Palmer** of the **Bitcoin Bugle** for a fast, funny, and surprisingly earnest tour of Bitcoin culture—why podcasting is the best truth-delivery mechanism we’ve got, how to respect your audience’s scarce time, and what ethical monetization actually looks like (yes, even “Bitcoin QVC” for boomers—value first, no pleb-fleecing). Along the way they unpack *vibes* as a real coordination signal (and why public vibe checks matter), defend satire as journalism that cuts through cognitive dissonance, and challenge listeners to stop lurking and **ship 21 episodes** of their own show. From gear and production realities to collaboration and signal-boosting high-quality creators, the trio maps out a circular Bitcoin media economy—and shows how play (D&D, cosplay, comics) can be a stealth orange-pill without the preachiness. If you care about sound money, free speech, and building culture that lasts, this one’s equal parts laughs, tactics, and a kick in the pants to start creating.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – IN THIS EPISODE
03:47 – When the vibes shifted (and why it matters)
05:20 – Sponsors, satire, and the Marlboro Man/Miller Lite bits
06:48 – Bitcoin infomercials & boomer psychology
10:10 – The “Bitcoin QVC” on-ramp idea
12:57 – “Extracting” boomer wealth ethically (provide real value)
14:56 – What boomers actually buy (stickers, postcards, tchotchkes)
16:33 – Wholesome exploitation vs scams
17:41 – Coffins priced in sats? (deflationary brain teaser)
18:09 – The virtuous cycle of Bitcoin podcasters
20:00 – Meta-drama without saying the “silent-K” word
20:51 – “Can podcasters have sex but devs can’t?” (ethics + narratives)
22:36 – Journalism, spaces, and late-night tradeoffs
27:20 – It all comes back to vibes (bar-test + Romanian proverb)
32:12 – BitPain as Chief Vibe Checker
34:31 – Vibes are felt in the gut; don’t over-argue them
35:26 – (Jokes) microbiome, Marlboros, Miller Lite
38:34 – Responsibility & legacy for Bitcoin media
41:21 – Your audience’s “40 hours/week” is scarcer than BTC
44:27 – Start your own show (gear notes; bitcoinpodcast[.]net/gear mentioned)
46:04 – You don’t have to be “hot” to podcast (production realities)
48:00 – Why Bitcoin Bugle’s satire works (truth first)
50:10 – Origin story of the Bugle & mission
53:57 – Satire as journalism; incentives & narratives
55:30 – Hate mail, PR firms, and proof-of-work criticism
57:01 – Do it for yourself; create, don't complain
59:18 – Inspire better memes & original work
1:01:15 – Amplifying high-signal creators (e.g., David Bennett)
1:03:25 – Homework: 40 hrs/wk podcasts, cigs (joke), Atlas Shrugged
1:04:00 – “Man in the studio” vs man in the arena
1:05:52 – Comedy makes truth sticky
1:11:52 – D&D Bitcoin premiere tease (who’s involved)
1:14:49 – Cosplay, Comic-Con, and orange-pilling through culture
1:16:56 – Serious topics, not-always-serious hosts
1:18:56 – Under 200 Bitcoin podcasts? Start one—now
1:19:34 – Commit to 21 episodes
1:21:22 – Final hype for the D&D premiere
1:23:06 – Sign-off & Fountain plug

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