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13 episodes this week

SNL #214: Trump Orders Federal Agencies to ‘immediately cease’ Using Anthropic

Mar 9, 2026

  • Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI.
  • Concerns arise over AI's regulation amid escalating political tensions.
  • This move signals a significant shift in government AI strategy.

SNL #212: Your AI girlfriend

Feb 23, 2026

  • AI girlfriends may address loneliness in tech culture.
  • BIP-110 proposals could lead to contentious Bitcoin forks.
  • Upcoming BTC Prague event highlights Bitcoin's vibrant community.

SNL #211: I Effed around and Found out with PlebPoet

Feb 16, 2026

  • Users exploring Open Claw found significant benefits.
  • Risks associated with third-party skills and security were highlighted.
  • Future implications of encryption and data privacy were discussed.

SNL #210: Make Something Bots Want with John Carvalho

Feb 9, 2026

  • John Carvalho critiques the polarized views of Noster users.
  • He emphasizes PubKey's unique approach to digital identity and trust.
  • The atomic economy aims to enhance user control and scalability.

SNL #209: The Front Page of the Agent Internet

Feb 2, 2026

  • A Bitcoin standard might reduce unethical animal research.
  • Government funding is a major driver of harmful experiments.
  • Private sector accountability could lead to better animal welfare outcomes.

SNL #208: AI Hack for Freedom

Jan 26, 2026

  • AI hackathons are now focused on real-world problems.
  • Developers work directly with activists to create impactful solutions.
  • New software development opportunities arise from collaborative environments.

SNL #206: Prompt Injection Payload

Jan 12, 2026

  • Venezuela faces uncertainty after the removal of Maduro.
  • Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading reveals notable inefficiencies.
  • Transaction costs challenge the effectiveness of decentralized exchanges.

SNL #205: The Quiet Departure

Jan 5, 2026

  • A squatter in Amsterdam finds inventive solutions for housing.
  • An anonymous pilot discovers Bitcoin, linking it to his engineering background.
  • Both stories reflect societal shifts and alternative lifestyles.

SNL #204: Stablecoin Evolution

Dec 29, 2025

  • The evolution of stablecoins is ongoing and complex.
  • Squatting stories reveal unique social dynamics in Amsterdam.
  • Cultural narratives about money and property continue to shift.

BONUS EP: SNL DVD 100

Dec 26, 2025

  • The IMF pushes El Salvador to drop Bitcoin as legal tender.
  • Bukele responds with defiance and humor, showcasing a divide in financial authority.
  • Young Bitcoiners, like Jimmy Song, gain respect through grassroots efforts in adoption.

SNL #203: Adventures in Extreme Vibecoding

Dec 22, 2025

  • Non-bank entities are increasingly dominating business loans.
  • Banks now leverage regulatory gaps for lending strategies.
  • Bitcoin's price dynamics reveal long-term risks for MicroStrategy.

SNL #201: The Normalization of Deviance

Dec 8, 2025

  • The term 'toxic Bitcoin maximalism' traces back to Vitalik Buterin.
  • Recent discussions highlight its shift from insult to badge of pride among Bitcoiners.
  • Accepting Bitcoin as rent is becoming increasingly common among landlords.

SNL #200: Be Still, This Is

Dec 1, 2025

  • Bitcoin's narrative has shifted significantly in recent years.
  • The ecosystem now features distinct groups: cypherpunks, ETFs, and tech builders.
  • Mainstream interest in Bitcoin has waned, overshadowed by financial narratives.