If you’re trying to navigate the world of Bitcoin, staying informed is key—not just about price swings but about narrative shifts, technology developments, regulation, and culture. Podcasts offer a rich way to absorb long-form thinking while you commute, work out or just relax. Below are five standout shows that deliver high-quality conversations around Bitcoin and crypto, each with its own flavour and focus.
1. The Pomp Podcast
Hosted by Anthony Pompliano, The Pomp Podcast blends deep Bitcoin discussion with broader finance, technology and entrepreneurship themes. The show’s premise is simple but ambitious: bring on the most interesting people in business, finance and Bitcoin—from billionaires to cultural icons—and distil smart take-aways you can actually use.
What distinguishes this podcast is its macro-perspective. While Bitcoin is still a core part of the show, Pompliano takes you outward into markets, institutional flows, regulation, technology disruption and business leadership.
For listeners who like to see Bitcoin in the context of the bigger picture—economics, global policy, business transformations—this podcast offers broad intelligence rather than just crypto chatter. Its frequent updates also mean you stay current. If you enjoy connecting Bitcoin back to leadership, investing and major financial trends, it’s a top pick.
2. What Bitcoin Did
Hosted by Peter McCormack (and in some versions now by others), What Bitcoin Did is far more focused on Bitcoin itself—its role, its community, its philosophy. The show often explores how Bitcoin is reshaping money, freedom, and the future of finance.
What sets this one apart is its sharp focus and its willingness to dig into ideological and structural questions. In an episode about a five-year legal battle, McCormack examines libel laws and how they intersect with the Bitcoin narrative. The format often allows for in-depth interviews with key people like developers, critics, thinkers, so you get more than market commentary; you get the underlying narrative and power dynamics.
If you prefer a podcast where Bitcoin is the star and you want to go deeper into themes like self-custody, decentralisation, macro impact and ideology, this is a strong choice. It tends to be less about “what’s the price today” and more about “what does Bitcoin enable, and how does it change systems?”
3. Unchained
Hosted by journalist Laura Shin, Unchained isn’t strictly Bitcoin-only but is one of the heavier hitters in the crypto-podcast space, and it includes serious Bitcoin content. According to its description: “Your no-hype resource for all things crypto” by a veteran crypto journalist.
What turns heads here is the breadth and depth of coverage: Unchained covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, regulation, tech risk and broader crypto infrastructure. The host’s journalism background also gives the show a solid grounding in investigation and context rather than pure hype.
If you’re interested in Bitcoin but also want to understand how it fits into the wider ecosystem of crypto, emerging tech and regulation—and you appreciate a well-produced, story-driven show—Unchained is a smart pick. It often helps bridge a beginner’s mindset into more advanced territory.
4. CoinDesk Podcast Network
This is less a single show and more a network of podcasts under the umbrella of CoinDesk—the crypto news, research and data organisation. Their podcast offerings cover Bitcoin mining, market dynamics, institutional flows, regulation, crypto policy and more.
What stands out here is timeliness and topicality: CoinDesk’s daily or frequent podcasts are excellent for staying current with headlines, market shifts, global regulation and how Bitcoin interacts with real-world finance. One of the episodes called “Bitcoin & Islamic Finance” talks about the niche but important intersections between Bitcoin and sectors not often covered by general finance media.
If your priority is staying up to date—monitoring how Bitcoin is changing and growing in real-time in the finance, policy and business worlds—then this network is a solid addition to your feed. It leans more news and less deep philosophy than some of the others, but the research backing and production quality are very strong.
5. TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
Hosted by Marty Bent, TFTC (short for “Truth For The Commoner”) is a dedicated Bitcoin show. The format sees Bent sit down with interesting guests to talk Bitcoin in depth, often going into technical, ideological and development aspects of the Bitcoin protocol.
What makes TFTC worthwhile is the depth of focus: it’s pure Bitcoin without too much distraction. Some of its recent episodes explore Bitcoin mining, self-sovereignty, decentralised technology, and why spending Bitcoin while holding long-term isn’t contradictory.
If you’re already comfortable with basic concepts and want a podcast that gets into more advanced territory—on-chain metrics, development, philosophy—TFTC is a great fit. Listeners who are serious about the Bitcoin ecosystem rather than crypto as a whole will find this especially valuable.
Conclusion
Each of these podcasts brings something valuable to the table, whether you’re just beginning to explore Bitcoin or you’re already immersed and want nuanced discussion. It might be better to pick one or two that match your interest level and style. Over time, these podcasts could help you build up a richer understanding of Bitcoin’s role in both finance and culture.
