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ioRadio - The Technology and Ethics Podcast

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ioRadio is a podcast that talks about tech and other social issues from a scientific/ethical perspective. We routinely address important social/tech issues and interview thought leaders in the space, as well as random shows on various interesting and entertaining topics. There's a dash of humor and cynicism, but always with the emphasis on science, logic, reason and ethics.

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ioRadio is a podcast that talks about tech and other social issues from a scientific/ethical perspective. We routinely address important social/tech issues and interview thought leaders in the space, as well as random shows on various interesting and entertaining topics. There's a dash of humor and cynicism, but always with the emphasis on science, logic, reason and ethics.

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@amscream

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English


Episodes
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ioRadio #46: The Mechanism Behind The Biggest Fraud Of All Time? - ioRadio.org

5/8/2025
Today with talk with Lou, a French Canadian and independent crypto investigator who has been taking an interest in the odd dynamics between various entities in the crypto markets. He has formulated what he considers to be a possible explanation for how various crypto exchanges and others are engaged in market manipulation. Note that this is one person’s opinion and only a theory, but he has a reasonable amount of citations involving all the players involved. What do YOU think? Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/W8wBmXX98-s Source: https://ioradio.org/2025/05/09/ioradio-46-the-mechanism-behind-the-biggest-fraud-of-all-time/ For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:00:54:45

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ioRadio #45: A Conversation With A Bitcoin Day Trader - ioRadio.org

4/30/2025
In today's episode I have a casual conversation with “Matthew” a 26-year old from Estonia, whos convinced Bitcoin is his ticket to financial freedom and that he’s found a "system" that work to consistently bring in money. What do YOU think? Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB6hM9zYlFc Source: https://ioradio.org/2025/05/01/ioradio-45-a-conversation-with-a-bitcoin-day-trader/ For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:01:40:44

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ioRadio #44: Does the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Make Any Sense? w/Michael Saylor - ioRadio.org

4/7/2025
On today's show, we're going through a presentation made at the "Bitcoin For America" conference a few weeks ago, entitled: "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Strategy For US Digital Supremacy" What does that actually mean? Will Michael Saylor actually provide any specific details on how this will work, or will be shower everybody with his unique brand of abstract, AI-inspired techno-babble? Tune in and see, plus my own commentary adding some real world clarity to whatever it is he's claiming. Also, we add a new feature called, the Fallacy Tracker, where I put on-screen almost every Begging-the-Question fallacy he unloads during this presentation. As an added BONUS, I fact-check anything he states which is specific enough to actually fact-check, and we find at least one claim which we fact check. Stay tuned near the end for that exciting revelation. Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/cMa9yHf5wbI Source: https://ioradio.org/2025/04/09/ioradio-44-does-the-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-make-any-sense-with-michael-saylor/ For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:01:09:19

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ioRadio #43: Crypto Mining Threatens Upstate New York with Yvonne Taylor

3/19/2025
In today's episode I chat with Yvonne Taylor of the organization Seneca Lake Guardian and an affiliate of the National Coalition Against Crypto Mining. Yvonne has been battling environmental issues in the Finger Lakes region of New York for many years and recently a refurbished coal power plant has been turned back on and used for crypto mining. Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/EOnm2nK2fvA Source: https://ioradio.org/2025/03/21/ioradio-43-crypto-mining-threatens-upstate-new-york-w-yvonne-taylor/ For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:00:55:09

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ioRadio #42: WTF Is Going On With MicroStrategy?

2/15/2025
Michael Saylor, principle in public company MicroStrategy who has now turned into "Bitcoin Jesus" has changed the name of the company and gone "all in" on Bitcoin. What is he and is company actually up to? Let's take a look. Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/NNsLeJ7hXSE Main page: https://ioradio.org/2025/02/17/ioradio-42-wtf-is-going-on-with-microstrategy/ For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:00:48:58

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ioRadio #41: I've Left The Cult!

1/19/2025
Today we hear from a crypto developer and marketer who was deep in the trenches for several years and finally decided he wanted out. We'll call him 'Labcrazy2600' and he shares with us his story. At this time, he still wishes to remain anonymous and is careful to not go into too many details whereby he could be recognized. This appears to be a common theme with those leaving the crypto industry: they're afraid of the repercussions of 'naming names' at this stage in the game. That gives you some insight into how seedy the industry really is -- as if you needed more, listen to what LabCrazy has to say... Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/vDbhpqxgXAg For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:01:29:02

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ioRadio #40: What Now?

12/31/2024
Today on the show I have a conversation with crypto mining activist Jackie Sawicky. After the recent election, she's decided to dissolve the Texas Coalition Against Crypto Mining and move out of state. We talk about what's happened to change her mind and what we think about the near future and the upcoming "regime change" which appears to be full of crypto shills and grifters. Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/vDbhpqxgXAg For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:01:26:44

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ioRadio #39: 10 Facts Crypto Bros Won't Acknowledge Or Talk About

12/1/2024
If there's one thing crypto bros love to do, is talk endlessly about how awesome their tech and tokens are, about how messed up the real world is and how crypto magically fixes everything. But there are plenty of things they will not admit and do not want to talk about. If you want to see how fast they'll change the subject, bring up one of these topics.. Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LJEiRe49vI For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:00:37:53

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ioRadio #38: "Bitcoin is 'Digital Gold'" - Debunking Crypto Talking Points

11/22/2024
In this episode, I discuss one of the more popular crypto talking points: Is Bitcoin "digital gold?" Is it really a reliable long term store of value? Is it actually an "investment?" What is the evidence that buying bitcoin makes economic sense? Is it really a hedge against inflation? Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/pj9BmIiPS84 For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:00:42:08

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ioRadio #37: The Ticking Crypto Time Bomb Nobody Wants To Talk About

10/6/2024
There is a dark secret in the crypto world that mainstream media does not want to acknowledge. A dark secret that will affect each and every crypto holder at one point in time. No, it is not Tether or other Stablecoins although that is another ticking time bomb. I am talking about something that should strike fear into the hearts of even the most committed HODLer: Is your Crypto Clean or Dirty? Is there anything you can do to protect it? We are coming up on 16 years since the advent of blockchain technology. And somehow, some way, the price of Bitcoin is still holding at an unreasonably high amount DESPITE there being any indication that blockchain technology has anything truly useful to offer modern society. BUT there is one thing it has proven to be good for, and that one thing will infect everybody in the market, because you are all indirectly involved whether you like it or not. Please subscribe if you would be so kind! https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1 Video version here: https://youtu.be/HZRy7lggSpE For more including any links to references in the podcast, visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org

Duration:00:51:08

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ioRadio #36: Live "State of the Crypto Industry" Roundtable featuring Jake Donoghue, John Reed Stark, David Gerard, Dave Troy, Mark Hays and more!

9/13/2024
For this episode we have a "who's who" of Crypto Critics who have assembled in Twitter Spaces, hosted by author Jake Donoghue, of "Crypto Confidential." Jake put together a team of prominent people to discuss the current state of the industry, including myself, former SEC cybercrime head, John Reed Stark, journalist David Gerard, tech entrepreneur Dave Troy, senior policy analyst Mark Hays and others. We have a casual conversation about what's going on in the industry and take some questions. I apologize for the beginning and ending being cut off - I started recording when I came in and somehow the recording stopped at around the 2 hour mark, but we have almost the entire conversation archived. Hope you enjoy! Video version here: https://youtu.be/WFNCLh8YJpY For more visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:01:58:02

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ioRadio #35: Can Bitcoin Help Renewable Energy? - ioRadio.org

8/12/2024
In this episode, I speak with a solar energy company founder about why he's into Bitcoin and how he thinks it helps the renewable energy industry. We touch on a number of topics including his argument for a best example of why crypto does something better than existing tech. Do you believe he's right? Does crypto do something positive for the renewable energy industry? For part 2 of the discussion, see: https://ioradio.org/2024/08/13/ioradio-36-can-bitcoin-help-renewable-energy/ Video version here: https://youtu.be/GGmJ6LZ9nu0 For more visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:01:35:29

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ioRadio #34: Commentary on Bitcoin 2024 Nashville Hilight Reel - ioRadio.org

7/31/2024
This is my commentary on my third annual virtual pilgrimage to the Bitcoin convention. I resolve the multi-day event into 13 minutes of pure unadulterated CRAY-CRAY for your amusement. Video version here: https://youtu.be/YY_hZEU1spk For more visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:00:56:20

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ioRadio #33: Confessions of a Disillusioned Web3 Developer - ioRadio.org

7/22/2024
Today's guest, whom we'll refer to by his popular discord handle, "Homestead Hacker" thought he found his dream job, working in the exciting world of "web3". This was supposed to be the cutting edge of emerging technology, involving crypto, blockchain, gaming and more. Unfortunately our guest realized it didn't turn out the way he'd imagined. He takes us through his experience working for a web3 gaming company and his realization that the crypto industry isn't what he originally thought. Video version here: https://youtu.be/QPiOeS9SO40 For more visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:01:12:18

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ioRadio #32: Crypto Debate (part 2): Can Bitcoin Save Energy? with Dr. Rob - ioRadio.org

7/3/2024
As part of our outreach to engage and educate people in the crypto community, this is another in our "debate a crypto bro" series. We encourage people in the crypto industry to open a dialogue and exchange ideas and arguments to better understand all sides of this "industry." In today's episode I talk with "Dr. Rob", a veterinarian in New Zealand who wants to discuss what he believes are the strongest arguments for Bitcoin's utility. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. In this part, we talk about various uses of bitcoin resources in the energy industry. Let's unpack and analyze these claims. For more visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org Video version here: https://youtu.be/T0lM1jf_MN0 Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:00:50:52

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ioRadio #31: Crypto Debate (part 1): Can Bitcoin Save Society? with Dr. Rob - ioRadio.org

6/16/2024
As part of our outreach to engage and educate people in the crypto community, this is another in our "debate a crypto bro" series. We encourage people in the crypto industry to open a dialogue and exchange ideas and arguments to better understand all sides of this "industry." In today's episode I talk with "Dr. Rob", a veterinarian in New Zealand who wants to discuss what he believes are the strongest arguments for Bitcoin's utility. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. In this first part, Rob proposes Bitcoin has "use cases" for certain underprivileged classes around the world. Let's unpack and analyze these claims. For more visit our web site at https://ioRadio.org Video version here: https://youtu.be/2sabU7Xw-BQ Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:00:53:48

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ioRadio #30: Jake Donoghue, Author of "Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account From The Frontlines Of Fraud." - ioRadio.org

6/7/2024
I speak with author and former crypto industry insider, Jake Donoghue about his new book, "Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account From The Frontlines Of Fraud." In this book, Jake talks about his time working on launching a crypto company and then pivoting to start an agency that helps launch other crypto projects. He pulls no punches in describing the multi-layered fraud and deception which seems to encompass every aspect of the industry. For more visit www.ioRadio.org Video version here: https://youtu.be/inNCFZpMXJY Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:01:31:28

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ioRadio #29: A Conversation With Author And Crypto Journalist David Gerard - IoRadio.org

5/18/2024
In this episode I sit down with the author of two books on the crypto industry, IT professional and writer, David Gerard. David has been calling attention to the irrationality and criminality in the crypto industry for many years. Let's see what he thinks of the current state of the industry and its many colorful players. For more visit www.ioRadio.org Video version here: https://youtu.be/UyYPJRS9eCs Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:01:05:39

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ioRadio #28: A Conversation With The Common Sense Skeptic - IoRadio.org

5/3/2024
One of the most detailed and prolific sources of data on the shenanigans of people like Elon Musk, Andrew Tate, Kevin O'Leary and others can be found on a YouTube channel called, "The Common Sense Skeptic." In the short time he's been producing videos, he's managed to publish a wide array of very detailed, very damning details of some of these controversial characters' pasts and present. We talk about what he's discovered and what's happening now with some of these people. NOTE: Fixed problem where this was showing previous show's audio. For more visit www.ioRadio.org Video version here: https://youtu.be/iBn8gFcfj8g Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:01:11:32

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ioRadio #27: A Follow-Up Conversation With A Crypto Unicorn (Part 2)

4/12/2024
You've heard the stories about people who go "all in" on Bitcoin. These are the "pink unicorns" of investing. Does it make sense to put all your eggs in one crypto basket? Well, we talk to one guy who's done that, and try to explain why that might be a bad idea. It's been a few weeks and there's been some interest to check back in with our infamous crypto unicorn who has gone "all in" on Bitcoin and see if our last discussion had any impact on his outlook. I also dive a little deeper into how his crypto adoption has manifested and how much actual experience he's had testing the exchanges to see if he can get his "money" back? There are some very interesting and/or shocking revelations towards the end. Be sure to leave your comments and let us know what you think? For more visit www.ioRadio.org Video version here: https://youtu.be/LRhKQGVIQDo Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube at: https://youtube.com/americanscreamvideo?sub_confirmation=1

Duration:02:17:26