BTC234: Bitcoin Torque, Saylor's Playbook w/ Andy Edstrom (Bitcoin Podcast)
Andy Edstrom unpacks whether Bitcoin is truly the last asymmetric bet for companies, diving into MicroStrategy's model, capital structure risks, and Bitcoin's rising institutional role.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:40 - Why Michael Saylor calls Bitcoin a lifeline for “zombie companies”
05:20 - How Bitcoin’s returns compare to traditional assets over the last decade
07:10 - The strategic and accounting evolution enabling Bitcoin treasury allocations
12:00 - MicroStrategy’s premium-to-NAV strategy and its replicability
15:40 - Risks and rewards of BTC-backed leverage and convertible notes
18:05 - The logic behind “torque” metrics in Bitcoin-financed capital structures
21:10 - If preferred shares like STRK and STRF are innovative or dangerous
23:05 - Wall Street’s changing views on Bitcoin-leveraged equity plays
27:20 - Legal and governance hurdles in corporate Bitcoin adoption
29:10 - What a BTC-heavy balance sheet should do during a major drawdown
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Andy’s X Account.
Microstrategy Shareholders’ Meeting: Q1 2025 Earnings Call.
Michael Saylor’s speech at Strategy World: Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 Keynote Speech.
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In this episode, Clay and Kyle reflect on their weekend at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting in Omaha and play a few of their favorite clips from the Q&A session with Warren Buffett, Greg Abel, and Ajit Jain.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Our thoughts on Buffett’s announced retirement of CEO at Berkshire Hathaway.
07:07 - How Warren Buffett and Greg Abel’s management style might differ as CEO.
20:03 - Why Buffett seeks to surround himself with wonderful people.
35:03 - How Buffett and Abel balance patience with acting quickly and opportunitistically.
49:31 - How Buffett and Abel view Berkshire’s investments in Japan.
01:06:05 - The most important factor to consider when investing in emerging markets.
01:10:44 - Berkshire’s recent investment activity and Buffett’s thoughts on today’s market.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
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Watch the full shareholders meeting here.
Related Episode: TIP629: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2024 w/ Clay Finck & Kyle Grieve.
Related Episode: TIP551: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2023 w/ Clay Finck.
Related Episode: TIP446: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2022 w/ Stig Brodersen & Trey Lockerbie.
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TIP720: Investing Against The Tide
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve breaks down the contrarian investing philosophy of Anthony Bolton, revealing how he consistently outperformed the market by combining sentiment analysis, in-depth fundamental research, and a flexible yet disciplined portfolio strategy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:27 - The traits Bolton observed in the best fund managers.
04:55 - Why incomplete knowledge can be a strength.
06:56 - A simple method for conviction-based portfolio reviews.
11:48 - What to do when your investments aren't working.
16:05 - The role of sentiment in Bolton’s investing edge.
22:40 - How to spot and avoid artificial conviction.
29:14 - Using bond prices to assess business risk.
31:18 - Why controlling your destiny matters in business.
35:45 - Insights Bolton gained from meeting company management.
01:00:45 - Three big mistakes—and what they taught him.
And so much more!
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
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Read Investing Against The Tide here.
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1:08:21
BTC233: Bitcoin & Texas A Roadmap for the Global Financial Shift w/ Parker Lewis (Bitcoin Podcast)
This episode explores Bitcoin’s emerging role as a global economic force, from its convergence as money to grid integration, payment tech, and strategic policy shifts.
Preston and Parker also spotlight Zaprite's innovations for Bitcoin payments and the broader implications of CBDCs and regulatory changes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Key developments in Texas: grid reliability, strategic reserves, and Bitcoin Park
07:12 - How Bitcoin mining can support energy grid reliability and cost efficiency
09:47 - Economic pros and cons of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
12:57 - Navigating regulatory pressures while fostering innovation in the Bitcoin space
14:08 - How Zaprite helps businesses integrate Bitcoin payments with ease
15:50 - The impact of Zaprite’s new Payments API on the merchant landscape
21:26 - Why Bitcoin, not crypto, is positioned as the singular monetary convergence point
27:51 - The rationale behind global convergence toward Bitcoin as a monetary standard
28:41 - The role and future of stablecoins in a Bitcoin-dominant ecosystem
34:35 - The feasibility of Bitcoin becoming a global reserve currency
41:00 - Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and the response to CBDCs
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Parker’s book, Gradually, Then Suddenly.
Start accepting Bitcoin payments through Zaprite.
Parker’s X Acount.
Related Video: Bitcoin, Not Crypto.
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1:03:17
TIP719: Investing and Life Lessons w/ Mohnish Pabrai
On today’s show, Stig Brodersen talks with legend value investor Mohnish Pabrai. Since its inception in 1999, one dollar invested in the flagship fund would have turned into $13.63 vs. $6.19 for the S&P 500. In the special interview, you can join Mohnish and Stig’s metaphorical restaurant and together taste new wonderful dishes in investing and life.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - How stock investors can truly think like the owners of the business
10:09 - Which advice would Mohnish give to himself at ages 40 and 50
20:48 - Why you should learn from your mistakes, but not too much
33:07 - Why Mohnish looks at philanthropy as part two of the ultimate game
35:41 - Why you need to work with the fewest possible variables in philanthropy
51:30 - How to look at an “execution moat”
1:00:59 - Why Stig thinks that Mohnish is over diversified
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here.
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Mohnish Pabrai’s website.
Learn more about Mohnish Pabrai’s Dakshana Foundation.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about The Inner Scorecard.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about Masterclass Investing.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about investing in stocks.
Our interviews with Mohnish Pabrai about value investing and philanthropy.
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