Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with oil-patch veteran-turned-Bitcoin-miner Dan Morrison to unpack Waha-gas economics, off-grid data centers, and why 2025 may finally be the oil-and-gas adoption year for Bitcoin mining.

Show Notes

00:00 Wildlife-podcast banter, Missouri recording location, and Dan’s long-overdue appearance
01:42 First meeting at the 2021 “secret” Houston Bitcoin meetup
03:10 Dan’s background: bankrupt E&P turnaround and “MBA-on-steroids” lessons
05:26 Buying distressed New Mexico assets & naming the venture “Amalgamated Sludge”
07:48 Paying $80/ TH for ASICs at the cycle peak and booting 1.3 MW of self-mining
10:55 Turning negative Waha gas into revenue: hosting deals, vintage ASIC strategy, 8-month ROIs
14:08 Why old oilfield operators resist Bitcoin—and what finally breaks the inertia
16:41 Basis differentials, dashed strip-price hopes, and why 2025 looks like the adoption inflection
19:15 Valuing green- vs brownfield sites for AI: speed-to-energize premiums & $/MW math
22:37 Gas-fired turbines, Elon’s Memphis play, and “BYOP” (bring your own power) legislation in Texas
25:02 “Moat mining”: pairing AI inference loads up front with flexible Bitcoin mining in back
27:40 Hydrocooling vs immersion and designing mines to survive the next two halvings
29:55 EPA rollbacks, CO₂ rules, and a regulatory pendulum swinging toward gas gen-sets
32:04 Ideal 2025 build: low-basis gas, Rocky Mountains or Permian, hydro-cooled S19-class fleet
34:30 Bridging cultures: tech speed vs. oil-patch hierarchy when herding data-center cats
36:12 Texas Mining Fight Club group texts, community collaboration, and swapping spare breakers
38:45 Future meetups, “super-secret” May 19 event, and final shout-outs

Bitcoin, Hockey, and Dirty Coin: A Chat with Barry

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) discuss with Barry the fascinating intersections of professional hockey, Bitcoin mining, and the creation of the 'Dirty Coin' documentary.

00:00 Painful Injuries and Embarrassing Moments
01:35 Skiing and Snowboarding Disasters
02:48 The Cost of Extreme Sports
03:32 First Experience at an F1 Event
05:11 Professional Hockey Career Highlights
12:07 Transition to Bitcoin and Investing
25:20 American Ninja Warrior Journey
30:16 Introduction to Dirty Coin Documentary
31:11 Tax Strategies and Film Investments
32:19 Meeting Alana and Documentary Vision
34:54 Challenges in Documentary Distribution
37:27 Bitcoin's Public Perception and Education
46:48 Michael Saylor and Bitcoin Investment Strategy
57:33 Poland's Bitcoin Film Festival and Future Plans
59:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Curtis Harris shares insights into his journey in the Bitcoin industry, his role in Compass Mining, and how his passion for Bitcoin advocacy has shaped his career. Starting from his early discovery of Bitcoin, Harris discusses the challenges and triumphs of building and operating mining facilities, the importance of customer service, and the company's strategic growth through vertical integration and onsite operations. The conversation covers the evolving Bitcoin market, political landscape, and the exciting growth prospects amid the emerging bull market. Curtis also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and community collaboration in the Bitcoin world.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:15 Discussing the North American Blockchain Summit
01:07 Curtis' Journey into Bitcoin
02:25 Career Background and Bitcoin Discovery
05:28 Compass Mining's Latest Developments
09:46 Technical Innovations in Mining Operations
14:08 Customer Service and Site Operations
24:00 The Origin of the Magazine
24:16 Bitcoin Mining and Personal Stories
26:34 Compass and Customer Relations
27:50 Future of the Podcast
30:54 Bitcoin's Growing Relevance
33:31 Bitcoin Strategies for Organizations
37:48 Bitcoin Advocacy and Education
41:15 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

00:00 Introduction to the South Texas Site

00:24 Early Industry Stories and Key Figures

01:22 Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs

03:03 The Value of Business Education

03:41 Paths to Financial Success

04:15 Recognizing Patterns in Investments

06:46 Bitcoin and Institutional Investment

12:05 The Role of Institutional Capital

15:15 Coal Waste and Renewable Energy Credits

17:31 The Growing Demand for Power

20:18 Understanding Bitcoin’s Value

24:02 Bitcoin Market Panic

26:38 The Lending Market for Bitcoin

28:55 Investment Banking in the Bitcoin Space

31:00 Challenges in Bitcoin Mining

32:51 Public vs. Private Bitcoin Miners

37:46 Future of Bitcoin Mining Companies

45:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we reminisce about meeting Phil at the TBC summit and discuss the evolution of our friendship. We talk Bitcoin, investments, and personal transformations. We give Justin a hard time about his skinny jeans. But most importantly how perceptions around Bitcoin are changing, especially at the institutional level. We also dive into how Phil bought a bar post-COVID, building lasting friendships, and the future potential of Bitcoin amidst regulatory changes.

00:00 Meeting at the TBC Summit
01:39 Bitcoin Conversations and Media Perceptions
05:07 Phil's Garage and Car Collection
06:43 Rhinestone Saloon: The Bar Rescue Story
10:07 Bitcoin Mining and Giga Dudes
23:11 The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Market Dynamics
29:24 Bitcoin Buying Plans and Industry Confidence
31:34 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Bitcoin Investment
34:47 The Genesis of Corley Energy
35:36 Building a Team and Securing Investments
42:46 Bitcoin's Value and Long-Term Thinking
46:41 Bitcoin and Personal Growth
47:36 Car Talk and Bitcoin Wealth
51:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Join us as we dive into the world of crypto and innovation with Reza Nedjatian, CEO of Phoenix. From Dubai's cutting-edge advancements to the resurgence of pro-business policies in the U.S., Reza shares how leadership and strategy are shaping the future of Bitcoin mining and technology. Hear exclusive insights into Phoenix’s bold expansion plans and why now is the time to seize opportunities in AI and crypto.

Bitcoin mining in 2024 is a whole different ballgame, and nobody knows that better than Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon. With Bitcoin smashing past $90K, Ben spills the tea on everything from why Pennsylvania is suddenly the hot spot for miners to how institutional money is finally waking up to the potential of this space. He talks about Bitfarms’ big moves into the U.S., the evolution of capital markets, and what it takes to stay ahead in this wild industry. From energy strategies to Trump’s ripple effects and why this bull cycle hits different, Ben doesn’t hold back on what’s really shaping Bitcoin mining right now.
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00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Ben Gagnon Background
05:31 - Funding Bitcoin Operations
10:15 - Bitcoin Bull Market Insights
12:34 - Mining Stocks Performance Issues
16:07 - Riot's International Expansion Risks
21:54 - Bitfarms' US Expansion Strategy
25:10 - Pennsylvania and Bitcoin Relationship
28:16 - Bitfarms' Team Dynamics
32:04 - Current Buy Mode Status
35:02 - AI in Bitcoin Mining
38:50 - Unspoken Bitcoin Topics
42:44 - Future of Bitcoin