This is why I made the change with the show.
In this interview I discuss the impending Sovereign Debt Crisis with nostr:npub13k8vp6ylmagffppknaepalcpl0g07rrkwxgdq8c732lnad4gmekq4huf2d, former Member of Parliament for Wycombe. We also discuss the economic illiteracy in government, debt, inflation and the potential for #Bitcoin.
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mTwO6j8dyJwscTUwW7ysK?si=dbb767dd79d54300
I plan on binging a lot of these interviews in the future when I'm ready for em. Really enjoyed the marijuana one though, it was really eye opening!
Technically you could have kept the same show and brought on more non-BTC guests.
Nah, it was time to rip the bandaid off and go in a different direction. Plenty of good Bitcoin podcasts out there for people.
Still doesn't explain the awful name.
YES - then the fucking arrogant "I was in advertising" hand wave when everyone chimed in. Why would you ever change your brand from bitcoin to being obnoxious? He's not even obnoxious, just everyman rough around the edges.
Ironically, bitcoin made him obnoxious ha.
The only people who have complained about the name are people who listened to the old show.
There is a really good book called "Who Moved My Cheese", might be helpful.
I do miss your old podcast 🧡
I was mentally done. Was time for a change.
I understand that!
I enjoy your new direction. As it is often said, even if you’re on the right track, if you sit still, you’ll be run over.
I miss it too
fair, but I have to be honest Pete, I never listened to the old podcast to hear your political opinions or monologues, it's not your strong suit. I listened because you were a good interviewer. New show leaves a lot to be desired, very meandering and without tight focus. you often repeat the same content between interviews now by self-referencing across guests. lots of meta talk about your podcast.
gave the new show about 4 episodes of listening and haven't been back to it since
mean for this to be constructive criticism
Thanks for the feedback but I don’t really expect to keep many of the old listeners.
It took 860 episodes to refine the Bitcoin one, now it’s a new show doing a new thing. Hosting is hard, it takes time. The old show was criticised endlessly but still became the biggest show on Bitcoin. Endlessly people would tell me do this, so that, I hate your opinions on this yadda yadda. I still just did my thing.
There are many people who liked my political opinions and monologues. Thinking a show is perfect for you is a mistake, different people take different things from it, some like the guests, some like the questions, some like the references to my businesses etc etc…
This is now a hobby, I’m cool with however it plays out, even if it doesn’t work. I did 7 years of flying and being away from my family, now I want a different life.
I get that you did it for those reasons, and they're good, I'm just saying I find the show doesn't suit anymore. I don't think it plays to your strengths as a host. that's all. best of luck with it, I feel you'll have success. just not for me anymore
Give it time, it is a shift. Like when you start a new job, takes some warming up.
You might be America though and I am discussing UK issues. UK listeners are really enjoying it.
Agree with this, Peter. UK listener here, from even before WhatBitcoinDid. There’re only so many episodes about bitcoin most people need when the message is (broadly) to stack sats, don’t use leverage (appreciate you’ve done this) and hold for at least 4-5 years. I ended up diving in and out of the old show quite a lot. And, whilst maxi’s play an important role for bitcoin, they can get a bit much at times. They certainly don’t always help bitcoin become more mainstream. Most important, while I don’t know you, I’m pleased that you have made the lifestyle decision to improve your quality of life; if the show is now a hobby, why would you do anything else? I don’t always agree with your/your guests views on the new show, but you ask some good questions and I like being challenged in my thinking. Is certainly refreshing compared to what you hear elsewhere. The swearing can make it tricky to share with friends and family, but appreciate that’s you. Have a good weekend.
I'm UK
DUH! Why the fuck would a new person complain about the name!? They just scroll by and don't click the stupid sounding show.
I can embrace change, sir, I cannot embrace dopyness....
Great meeting you Peter - thanks for a great chat!
Looking forward to this..
Busy listening 🔥
That was a really good one.
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Good rip.
I'll watch it tonight. Quite like Steve Baker. Apparently he gave an address in the Commons about bitcoin in 2013, 2014 ish. Ahead of his time...
It was a speech on money creation and society. I discovered Bitcoin near the beginning. I think we covered that in the show.
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2014-11-20/debates/14112048000001/MoneyCreationAndSociety
good that you changed the name
Far better articulated than I manage after a few pints, arguing with my leftie mates. Doubt they’d actually give it a listen if I shared it, though—so here’s to the arguments continuing! 😂
They should definitely confront the facts. Perhaps ask what they make of these?
https://www.stevebaker.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20240924-Baker-Southbank.pdf 
Great Conversation. All makes sense!
Great conversation. Not convinced that political engagement is the solution unless it’s a concerted effort to radically shrink the state. Apathy is a big problem, people will only wake up when they’re forced to.
We’re in the “trust us” phase
You may be right but a moment of reflection on who is in Parliament and for how long tells you political party membership in a democracy is a lifelong endeavour.
This is the first of the Mr Obnoxious podcasts I've listened too, despite regularly listening to what bitcoin did. Don't know why, but the new name triggered me. Anyway, great listen and great to see Steve on NOSTR
As a fellow Brit , this episode was tremendous Peter thank you
when are you gonna talk about the street shitters stabbing everyone?
Well, I'm 40 minutes into this and it's one of the favourites.
