TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

Marty Bent started TFTC (originally Tales from the Crypt) back in 2017, and it has grown into one of the most respected voices in the Bitcoin-only corner of the podcast world. With 954 episodes and a semiweekly release schedule, Marty sits down with developers, economists, entrepreneurs, and the occasional wildcard guest for long-form conversations that regularly stretch past an hour. He also runs a popular Bitcoin newsletter, and that writing background gives the show a narrative quality that sets it apart. What makes TFTC different from other Bitcoin podcasts is the breadth within its focus. Sure, it is Bitcoin-only, but Marty connects that to everything: artificial intelligence, monetary policy, geopolitics, privacy technology, housing markets, energy infrastructure, and Lightning Network development. A recent episode might pair a deep technical conversation about mining economics with a philosophical discussion about financial sovereignty. The recurring Ten31 Timestamp segments offer shorter, punchier takes on current events for days when you do not have an hour to spare. The interviewing style here is laid-back but sharp. Marty asks good follow-up questions and genuinely listens to his guests rather than waiting for his turn to talk. At 4.8 stars from 740 ratings, the audience is large and loyal. The show does not pretend to be neutral -- it is unapologetically pro-Bitcoin -- but within that framing, the conversations are honest and intellectually rigorous. For anyone who considers themselves a Bitcoin maximalist, or is at least curious about that perspective, TFTC is essential listening.