The Bitcoin Fellowship

About The Bitcoin Fellowship

Hosted by @DocStacks and @SpideyDoc3 -- this show is for doctors, professionals, and independent thinkers ready to face the opportunity cost of ignoring Bitcoin. We explore Bitcoin’s role in personal finance, medical sovereignty, delayed gratification, and reclaiming control over retirement, practice, and purpose. Expect weekly episodes with news , BTC treasury strategy deep-dives, and candid conversations with physicians who've woken up. Whether you’re Bitcoin-curious or already orange-pilled this is your place to learn, build conviction and stay ahead of the fiat system.

Publisher

OrangePillDocs

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Aug 2025

Latest episode

12 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2025

   #12: One Bitcoin = One Bitcoin w/ Ryan Hogue

   Anesthesiologists Dr. Chris Adcock and Dr. Adam Gannon sit down with entrepreneur and educator Ryan Hogue — a Bitcoin bull, MSTR analyst, and passive income expert — to unpack the biggest crypto liquidation in history and why one Bitcoin still equals one Bitcoin. Ryan shares his journey from IT professional to full-time content creator, his early days discovering Bitcoin and Dogecoin on Reddit, and how he built multiple online income streams. Chris gets called back to the OR, but Adam and Ryan dive deep into technical analysis of BTC, gold, and MSTR—plus how to stay grounded when markets crash. 💡 Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Ryan Hogue's Background 02:52 Exploring Bitcoin's Use Cases and Value 07:49 Broken Money 17:51 Conspiracies and Coincidences 22:28 Bitcoin Market History and Current Analysis 34:43 Black Friday Selloff 37:51 MSTR = BTC/Gold Ratio 42:41 Primed for a Bitcoin Breakout 44:27 MSTR TA 50:24 Gold TA 53:06 Market Maker Algos: Conspiracy or Coincidence? 01:00:12 Practical Steps to Get Off Zero 01:07:17 Final Thoughts 👨⚕️ The Bitcoin Fellowship is a weekly podcast by physicians exploring how Bitcoin realigns incentives in money, medicine, and meaning. 📍 Follow & Subscribe on X: @DocStacks | @SpideyDoc3 | @RyansMethod | @OrangePillDocs Disclaimer: This conversation is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice — nothing discussed should be considered financial advice (NFA).

2. 

   7 Oct 2025

   #11: Up Only? Bitcoin on the Rise.

   Uptober.exe --- Loading...Welcome back to The Bitcoin Fellowship. Join the OrangePillDocs, Chris and Adam, as they dive into the dynamic world of Bitcoin and its potential as a cornerstone of the future economy. In this episode, they explore the challenges and opportunities of "orange-pilling" others, discuss the implications of government policies on Bitcoin adoption, and reflect on the broader economic landscape. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoin enthusiast or new to the conversation, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving role of digital currency in our world. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that bridges finance, technology, and personal conviction. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:53 Generational Wealth and Bitcoin Education 06:09 Unit Bias and Its Impact on Bitcoin Adoption 11:44 Guiding others to "The Rabbit Hole" 14:44 Personalizing the Orange Pill 18:07 STRC ATM? + Saylor doesn't buy bitcoin. 21:58 Thoughts on Liquidation Prefs 24:19 Will the USA nationalize MSTR? 25:35 What actually backs the dollar? 29:54 The Shift in Global Monetary Reserves 35:25 Bitcoin Superpowers and Geopolitics 43:48 The Duty to Orange Pill 46:19 STRC as UBI 47:18 The Future of Bitcoin and U.S. Economic Strategy 51:02 Saylor Stacking Cash?

3. 

   21 Sept 2025

   #10: Bitcoin + NYC = Palpable ENERGY

   In this episode, the OrangePillDocs reflect on their recent experience at the Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference in New York City, discussing the vibrant community, key takeaways, and the importance of networking. They emphasize the value of attending in-person events, the insights gained from industry leaders, and the role of AI in the future of finance. The OrangePillDocs also share their re-invigorated vision for the show! 🎙 Follow The Bitcoin Fellowship📬 X: @OrangePillDocs🎧 Podcast: X | Youtube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

4. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Episode 9: Bitcoin Fuel for FIRE

   In this episode of the Bitcoin Fellowship, Trey Sellers shares his journey from traditional finance to becoming a Bitcoin advocate. He discusses the importance of Bitcoin as a savings vehicle, the FIRE movement, and how doctors can better manage their finances. The conversation also touches on the future of Bitcoin, market cycles, and the significance of early saving and compounding. Trey emphasizes the need for intentionality in financial decisions and the value of expertise in navigating the world of Bitcoin and finance. Chapters 00:00 Coming Up on The Bitcoin Fellowship 00:29 Welcome Trey Sellers. VP Sales, Unchained 03:53 Financial Independence and the FIRE Movement 08:33 Bitcoin as a Savings Vehicle 13:16 Unchained Signature- Dedicated Account Management 15:30 From Financial Stress to Financial Freedom 21:28 Making Your Job Your Side Gig 26:33 The Stacking Sprint: Harnessing Power of Compounding 31:44 Navigating Bitcoin's Market Cycles 37:10 Final Thoughts and Resources for New Bitcoiners

5. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Episode 8: You Can Just Do Things

   In this episode of The Bitcoin Fellowship, Chris and Dr. Rich Lassiter dive deep into the evolving Bitcoin landscape — from Rich's journey into Bitcoin to the essential role of self-custody and node operation. They explore the Core vs. Knots debate, consensus rules, SegWit’s impact on fees, and the value of running a personal node to verify cold storage.Rich shares insights on mining mechanics, block templates, and how node runners contribute to Bitcoin’s decentralization. The conversation also touches on the power of local meetups, the importance of education in overcoming technical fears, and the broader implications of Bitcoin implementations on the future of the protocol.🔑 Key Takeaways/Topics:-Rich Lassiter shares his journey from medicine to Bitcoin.-Self-custody and running a node empower financial sovereignty.-SegWit, consensus rules, and transaction fees explained.-Mining basics.-Core vs. Knots reflects deeper governance debates.-Multi-sig and education reduce key management fears.-Meetups drive grassroots adoption and community learning. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Fellowship and Guest Background 00:02 Coming up... 01:07 Understanding Bitcoin's Importance and Personal Investment Journey 11:47 The Importance of Financial Independence and Self-Management 17:20 Exploring Bitcoin Nodes and UTXOs 22:33 Unlocking Blockchain Potential 26:01 What is a Node + Consensus and Transaction Validity 36:15 The Future of Bitcoin: Collaboration vs. Conflict 41:12 Running a Node: Empowering the Network 47:37 Understanding Bitcoin Security: Keys and Custody Models 54:54 Building Your Own Node: DIY Bitcoin Solutions 01:00:58 Upcoming Events: TABConf and Bitcoin Workshops

6. 

   27 Aug 2025

   Episode 7: Proof of Work

   In this episode, Chris and Adam sit down with Dr. Sahil Zaveri, a cardiology fellow in New York City who discovered Bitcoin early in his medical training — and used it as a tool to accelerate his journey toward financial sovereignty. Sahil shares how he moved from altcoin trading to long-term conviction in Bitcoin, how he introduced his family to sound money principles, and why he believes Bitcoin treasury companies like MetaPlanet and MicroStrategy offer asymmetric opportunities for young professionals. The conversation covers his decision to pursue fellowship despite already reaching financial independence, and why meaning and purpose matter just as much as net worth. From price checks in the OR to early-stage investing with parental capital, this is a fast-paced, honest conversation about time preference, fulfillment, and the role of proof of work — both in Bitcoin and in life. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Guest Introduction and Background0:01:40 - Sahil's Medical Journey0:03:37 - Discovery of Bitcoin0:05:01 - Bitcoin and Medical Training0:06:40 - Investment Strategy0:08:20 - Career Decisions and Financial Freedom0:13:09 - Orange-Pilling Others0:16:17 - The Truth About Money in Medicine0:22:26 - Aggressive Investment Philosophy0:34:40 - Bitcoin as Insurance0:38:32 - The "Sailor Retweet" Moment0:44:17 - Easing People into Bitcoin0:50:52 - Sailor's Conviction0:58:19 - Bull Run and Global Adoption1:06:03 - Recommended Resources1:10:30 - Parting Words

7. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Episode 1: The Cost of Staying Asleep

   Welcome to the first episode of The Bitcoin Fellowship — a weekly podcast for physicians, professionals, and anyone waking up to the cost of staying asleep. In this inaugural conversation, Chris and Adam — two anesthesiologists from Texas — reflect on the opportunity cost of becoming a physician in a fiat system. They share how Bitcoin reshaped their view of time, energy, and wealth, and why it's not just an investment, but a framework for personal sovereignty. We discuss why financial literacy is missing from medical training, how inflation silently erodes long-term potential, and how to begin exploring Bitcoin without burning out. If you're a doctor, clinician, or curious mind who senses something broken — this is the conversation we wish we’d heard in residency. — 🎙 Chapters: 00:00 – Origin of The Bitcoin Fellowship 05:04 – Opportunity Cost to Become a Physician 12:23 – Inflation in Medicine 16:34 – Inflation is the Hidden Tax 21:24 – You Can’t Ignore the Consequences of Ignoring Bitcoin 34:30 – Bitcoin Basics (with Saylor Clip) 40:35 – Recommendations 49:33 – What’s Next for The Bitcoin Fellowship — 📍 Featuring @docstacks · @spideydoc3 📬 Follow on X: @OrangePillDocs (https://x.com/OrangePillDocs) 🎧 Listen on Spotify · Apple Podcasts · YouTube and X

8. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Episode 2: You Need a Strategy

   Welcome to the second episode of The Bitcoin Fellowship — a podcast for physicians, professionals, and anyone waking up to the cost of staying asleep. This week, Chris and Adam lay out the core framework behind why everyone needs a financial strategy — and how Bitcoin unlocks a more sovereign one. They walk through traditional retirement tools, how to map them into the Bitcoin ecosystem, and how to build a resilient portfolio in a system that rewards short-term thinking. You'll also learn what Bitcoin treasury companies are, how to evaluate your employer's benefits plan, and why conviction separates investors from traders. This is foundational listening for anyone trying to align their values, time, and capital with hard money. — 🎙 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Bitcoin Price Check 01:55 – Everyone Needs a Strategy 02:48 – Traditional Retirement Vehicles Overview 04:27 – Mapping to the Bitcoin Ecosystem 09:32 – Bitcoin Treasury Companies — What Are They? 16:44 – Revisiting “Why Do We Invest?” 21:38 – Bitcoin as Digital Capital 31:50 – Step 1 — Study Bitcoin 32:18 – Step 2 — Know Your Employer Plan 37:23 – Step 3 — Risk & Liabilities Framework 38:26 – Step 4 — Craft Your Portfolio 45:15 – Investor vs. Trader Mindset 48:57 – Our Investment Thesis: Strategy 1:02:28 – Recap & Next Steps — 📍 Featuring @docstacks · @spideydoc3 📬 Follow: @OrangePillDocs (https://x.com/OrangePillDocs) 🎧 Listen on Spotify · Apple Podcasts · YouTube and X

9. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Episode 3: The Digital Transformation of Medicine

   Chris and Adam sit down with the original Dr. Adcock — Chris’ father and a seasoned family physician with over 35 years in practice — for a multigenerational conversation on legacy, medicine, and the failure of the fiat system. They cover how primary care has changed since the 1980s, what young doctors need to understand about incentives today, and why traditional saving and investing aren’t enough in a system built to extract your time. This episode explores the hidden cost of inflation on family life, housing, and purpose — and how Bitcoin offers a way out. From EHRs to AI, the conversation dives into what has and hasn’t improved in medicine. Dr. Adcock also shares the moment the orange pill finally clicked for him, and how Bitcoin became more than an investment — it became a philosophy of time, trust, and family resilience. — 🎙 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Fiat Is Broken: The Time-Energy Theft of Modern Money 05:33 – How Primary Care Has Changed Over 35+ Years 13:33 – Advice to Your Younger Self (From a Father & Physician) 21:33 – Technology & Medicine: What’s Really Changed 29:33 – Orange Pill Journey: When Bitcoin Finally Clicked 36:03 – Bitcoin as Purpose & Philosophical Anchor 43:33 – Why Traditional Saving/Investing Isn’t Enough Anymore 49:03 – Housing, Family Struggles & the Cost of Fiat Life 55:33 – The Time Thesis: Bitcoin Protects our Scarcest Asset 1:01:33 – Single Income Family is Extinct. Bitcoin Fixes This. 1:05:13 – AI & Public Health: Where Incentives Breakdown 1:17:33 – Lightning Roundtable (First Attempt to Close the Episode) 1:28:33 – Cycle Predictions / Closing Thoughts — 📍 Featuring @docstacks · @spideydoc3 · @hunterjeff76 📬 Follow: @OrangePillDocs (https://x.com/OrangePillDocs) 🎧 Listen on Spotify · Apple Podcasts · YouTube and X

10. 

    18 Aug 2025

    Episode 4: Don’t Blink

    Welcome back to The Bitcoin Fellowship! @DocStacks and @SpideyDoc3 break down the latest in Bitcoin news and market behavior, including how the market shrugged off an 80,000 BTC dump from an OG whale — without even flinching. We unpack the recent price action, Galaxy Digital’s reported Bitcoin sell-off, and how institutional players like PNC Bank are stepping deeper into the crypto arena. Then we look ahead at key catalysts in the coming week — from earnings announcements to protocol developments. This episode also introduces Strategy’s latest preferred equity offering, STRC (“Stretch”), and what it signals about capital markets and BTC-backed structures. From there, the conversation widens: we cover advice for new Bitcoin investors, how Bitcoin enables long-term financial freedom, and the growing link between AI’s energy demands and Bitcoin’s proof-of-work incentive. If AI eats the world, who pays the power bill? We close with a bullish outlook on Bitcoin’s current cycle and reflections on how fiat incentives are being exposed in real time — from job security to generational wealth. — 🔔 Subscribe to future episodes 📬 X: @OrangePillDocs (https://x.com/OrangePillDocs) 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and X

11. 

    18 Aug 2025

    Episode 5: The Cutting Edge

    This week, Chris and Adam sit down with Dr. Ben Stong — a dual board-certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon based in Atlanta — to talk about the real-world path from altcoins to Bitcoin conviction. Ben shares his journey through private practice, the challenges of building a business in medicine, and how the Voyager blowup shifted him permanently to Bitcoin.Here’s the Fellowship for the week of August 3, 2025 with@docstacks (https://x.com/docstacks) and @SpideyDoc3 (https://x.com/SpideyDoc3) and guest @BenjaminStongMD (https://x.com/BenjaminStongMD).00:00 – Intro00:26 – Dr. Stong’s Journey into Medicine08:10 – First Exposure to Bitcoin12:58 – Accepting Bitcoin for Cosmetic Work17:51 – Bitcoin Portfolio and Investment Strategy28:12 – Corporate Loans and Bitcoin Accumulation31:18 – Valuation Metrics for Treasury Companies40:27 – Orange Pilling and Bitcoin Adoption50:43 – Impact of Interest Rates on Bitcoin Investments55:47 – Advice for Younger Self on Medicine and Savings1:01:30 – AI’s Future Role in Medicine and Economy Follow Dr. Ben Stong at @BenjaminStongMD (https://x.com/BenjaminStongMD) and @KalosPlastics (https://x.com/KalosPlastics) Subscribe to follow future episodes Connect with us: @OrangePillDocs (https://x.com/OrangePillDocs) on X

12. 

    18 Aug 2025

    Episode 6: Medicine is Broken. Bitcoin Can Fix It.

    This week on The Bitcoin Fellowship, we sit down with Dr. Ahmad Ammous — physician and brother of economist Dr. Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard. Ahmad shares his journey through medicine, how early exposure to Bitcoin shaped his thinking, and why he believes our healthcare system is fundamentally broken. We explore the history of centralized medicine, the fiat incentives that distort patient care, and how hard money and low time preference thinking could radically improve outcomes. From specialty silos and the erosion of clinical trust to the global implications of Bitcoin for healthcare systems — this conversation pulls no punches. We also dive into Ahmad’s personal research on circadian rhythm and light exposure, with practical advice to improve your health starting today — whether you’re orange-pilled or not. If you’ve ever wondered how money and medicine intersect — or why so many doctors are finding hope in Bitcoin — this one’s for you. — 🎙 Chapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin: The Ultimate Fix? 00:30 – Meet Dr. Ahmad Ammous 02:51 – Why Medicine Feels Broken 05:19 – Bitcoin Sparks a Wake-Up Call 12:07 – Escaping the Medical Matrix 21:17 – The Art of Medicine vs AI 29:50 – History of Centralized Medicine 33:07 – Free Market Medicine 34:31 – Bitcoin Frees Your Career 44:46 – Work Ethic and Family Values 46:47 – Medicine is Fiat 53:47 – Orange Pilling at Work 54:57 – Bitcoin is More Than NGU 1:04:11 – Life Balance in Anesthesia + Bitcoin 1:08:09 – Does Dr. A Recommend The Bitcoin Standard? 1:10:21 – Health Benefits of Sunlight 1:12:41 – Where to Find Dr. Ammous — 🔗 Find Dr. Ahmad Ammous 🌐 Website: www.ammousmd.com (https://www.ammousmd.com) 📬 X: @AmmousMD (https://twitter.com/AmmousMD) 🎧 Follow The Bitcoin Fellowship 📬 X: @OrangePillDocs (https://twitter.com/OrangePillDocs) 🎥 Watch on YouTube | Listen on X | More platforms coming soon — 🎵 Music: “Energy” by Nick Petrov License code: 3VCABEG2LJBSTYRT Source: bensound.com/free-music-for-videos — 📢 Disclaimer: This conversation is for informational purposes only and is not financial or medical advice.

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