CRYPTO 101

Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman have been running CRYPTO 101 since 2017, building up 879 episodes that aim to give retail investors the tools to navigate crypto markets on their own. Bryce wrote "Crypto Revolution" (which sold over 100,000 copies), and Brendan has been tracking crypto market cycles since 2012, so they bring genuine experience to the microphone rather than just Twitter hot takes. The format alternates between the two hosts discussing market developments together and interview episodes with DeFi builders, analysts, and project founders. Episodes drop semi-weekly and cover everything from Bitcoin and Ethereum price analysis to Layer 2 solutions, stablecoins, tokenization trends, and regulatory news. They're not afraid to make specific calls on altcoins and trading strategies, which is both the appeal and the risk -- you're getting actionable opinions, not just neutral reporting. At 4.3 stars from 763 ratings, the reception is solid if not spectacular. The audience clearly appreciates the educational angle and the willingness to name specific projects and strategies. Some episodes lean more toward promotion of certain projects than others, which is worth keeping in mind. But for someone who's past the absolute basics and wants a podcast that treats crypto investing like a real skill to develop -- with technical analysis, portfolio thinking, and market timing -- CRYPTO 101 fills that niche well. The hosts have enough mileage to have lived through multiple boom-and-bust cycles, and that experience comes through in how they frame risk.