Block Stars with David Schwartz

This is Ripple own podcast, hosted by CTO David Schwartz, and it has a feel that is distinctly different from the community-driven XRP shows. Instead of daily price talk and speculation, Block Stars takes a longer view, bringing on innovators and executives from across the blockchain space for conversations about technology, infrastructure, and where the industry is actually headed. With 28 episodes and a 5.0 rating from 106 reviewers, the show has earned serious credibility. Episodes run about 25 to 30 minutes on average, making them easy to fit into a commute or lunch break. Recent topics include the Euro going on-chain through Schuman Financial, DeFi trends for 2025, the intersection of blockchain and AI, and an episode dedicated to Ripple stablecoin RLUSD. These are not hype sessions. They are genuine technical conversations with people building real products. Schwartz himself brings a unique perspective as one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger. When he asks questions, they come from a place of deep technical understanding, which tends to push guests beyond their rehearsed talking points. The production quality is professional, as you would expect from a company-backed show. New episodes do not drop on a fixed schedule, sometimes going months between releases, so this is not your go-to for breaking news. But when a new episode appears, it is usually worth your time. Think of it as the insider view of where Ripple is steering the ship.