Bitcoins & Gravy

On today’s show I travel all the way to Argentina to the picturesque town of Villa La Angostura for a lively discussion with computer tech guru Arturo D’Elia. We talk about the Argentine peso and how it has tumbled over 20 percent this year. We also talk about how Bitcoin can help the people of Argentina to live happier, more prosperous lives. Arturo D’Elia: Villa La Angostura, Argentina Ode To Satoshi Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studios, Madison, TN. All other tracks Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at The Toy Box Studio, Nashville, Tennessee Engineer: Lij Shaw. Assistant to engineer: Don “The Don” Bates Produced by John Barrett & Elijah “Lij” Shaw Dean Martin – When You’re Smiling Specia

On today’s show I travel to the Big Apple – New York, New York - the city so nice they named it twice - There I have a lively conversation with my very favorite journalist Paul Vigna. Paul writes the popular Bitbeat and Money beat columns for the Wall Street Journal each week and has his finger on the pulse of everything Wall Street and Bitcoin Street. Later in the show I take a trip out West to Denver, Colorado for a second interview with Stephen Macaskill the CEO of Amagi Metals.com. Stephen lays it on the line when it comes to defining true value. He also tells us what he thinks about the future of the U.S. Dollar and more importantly, what he thinks about the future of precious metals . . . and Bitcoin! Paul Vigna BitBeat Stephen Macaskill Amagi Metals Gata.org Ode To Satoshi Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guita

On today’s show I talk with James Scheele a veteran UPS store owner in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. James started accepting bitcoins at his UPS store a few weeks ago and has no plans of looking back. He tells me about how accepting bitcoins gives small business owners a competitive advantage and how it just makes good sense. I also meet up with Nashville’s own Andrew Le, the lead developer of Libra Tax. Libratax.com is a fast and free way for Bitcoin and altcoin owners to calculate what taxes they would owe, whether they plan to liquidate their holdings or not. CREDITS: James Scheele UPS Store, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Andrew Le LibraTax.com Ode To Satoshi Ode to Satoshi lyrics & melody by John Barrett Copyright 2014 RJM Publishing - BMI Nashville. Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Harmonica, Snare Drum: John Barrett Harmony vocals: John Barrett, Connie Sinclair and Lij Shaw Guitar: Jonathan Brown Mandolin: Ben Miller Bass Guitar: Michael Rinne Initial tracks recorded by Mark Thornton of Sidekick Sound Studio

On Today’s show we meet up once again with John R. Meese. John is a local writer, speaker and educator and one of the founding members of the Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance (the TBA). John talks to us about Bitcoin regulations, the future of Bitcoin in Tennessee, his recent election to the interim board of directors for the Tennessee Bitcoin Alliance and about the upcoming seminar for Merchants on Tuesday August 26th That’s right, tomorrow from 5 – 6pm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, at 114 N. Church Street. John invites everyone out to learn more about Bitcoin and how to use bitcoin in your business. Included in the deal is fresh deli sandwiches and cold craft beer. And now I’m starting to salivate here. We also take you live to The Toy Box Studio here in East Nashville, Tennessee for a special event hosted by Bitcoins and Gravy. That’s right, John and Lij are thrilled to welcome the Bitcoin Car as they make a pitstop here in Nashville on their trek across North America. This interview features Robbie Davidson,

On Today’s show we talk with one of our favorite people in the Bitcoin space, James D’Angelo. James D’Angelo is the charismatic host of the World Bitcoin Network, an educational channel on Youtube dedicated entirely to cryptocurrencies. The World Bitcoin Network provides all of us with technical, educational and philosophical content in exploring the full range of the Bitcoin Revolution. James talks to us about his recent project to incentivize Cap and Trade, the Cost of using cash in America and then he joins us as we psychoanalyze Benjamin Lawsky. This is a don’t miss interview folks. We also speak with Jonathan Chester, the Founder, Chief Strategic Officer and Compliance Officer of Bitwage.co. Based out of Palo Alto, California, Bitwage is the first formal Bitcoin Payroll Service. Bitwage allows employees to both receive a wage AND pay for goods and services in Bitcoin. Through Bitwage, Bitcoin users no longer need to have a bank account in order to enter the Bitcoin space! Bitwage is modernizing the p