WiM Media
A philosophical podcast using the question "What is money?" to explore Bitcoin, economics, and critiques of central banking.
This is a long-form interview show that uses the question "What is money?" as a philosophical entry point into a deep critique of modern finance. While framed as an open inquiry, the podcast consistently argues for Bitcoin as the solution to the perceived moral and economic failures of fiat currency and central banking. Episodes are dense, often abstract, and function as a first-principles case for a specific economic and political worldview rooted in Austrian economics and individual sovereignty.
“Its singular, relentless focus on one foundational question—"What is money?"—is unique. The show uses this question not for a neutral survey, but as a crowbar to dismantle conventional financial ideas and build a specific philosophical case for Bitcoin.”
Who hosts this show
Robert Breedlove hosts "WiM Media," a podcast that began as "The 'What is Money?' Show" and has since expanded to cover "Wisdom, Intelligence, and Meaning." In long-form conversations with economists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers, Breedlove explores the nature of money, often through the lens of Austrian economics and Bitcoin. He is a self-described "freedom maximalist" who uses the show to argue against fiat currency and central banking.
Credentials & credits
- Co-author, "Thank God for Bitcoin"
- Founder, Parallax Digital
- Master's in Accounting, University of Tennessee
- Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance, University of Tennessee
- Former CFO at SkyWire and Xpert Exposition Services
- Ex-hedge fund manager
Other ventures
- The Freedom Analects (publication)
- Parallax Digital (consulting firm)
- Co-author, "What Is Money? The Saylor Series"
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 14Jun 26, 2026 · 1h 21m
- 02
- 03The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 13Jun 12, 2026 · 1h 16m
- 04
- 05Why Everything You Believe About Money Is Built on a Lie w/ Tom BilyeuMay 22, 2026 · 2h 13m
- 06The Hidden Forces Programming Your Mind and Body Without Your Consent w/ Scott ClaryMay 15, 2026 · 2h 02m
- 07Why Bitcoin Makes the Federal Reserve Obsolete w/ Anthony PomplianoMay 8, 2026 · 1h 49m
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Why Bitcoin Is the Last Defense of Free Speech and Individual Freedom w/ Jordan Peterson
Features a roundtable with the highly influential public intellectual Jordan Peterson, broadening the show's philosophical scope and audience.
- 02The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 14
A quintessential episode that directly showcases the show's central premise, weaving together multiple expert perspectives on the definition of money.
- 03Why Everything You Believe About Money Is Built on a Lie w/ Tom Bilyeu
A conversation with another major podcast host (Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory) that serves as a strong entry point for new listeners.
What you'll be asked on this show
Robert Breedlove's interview style is that of a philosophical guide with a clear destination. He often opens with the show's central, expansive question, "What is money?", to set a broad, philosophical stage. He then allows guests, who are typically ideologically aligned, to deliver long, uninterrupted explanations of their ideas. Breedlove's primary probing technique is to listen for a key phrase or concept—like "individual transformation" or a specific economic term—and ask the guest to elaborate, pushing the conversation deeper into his core themes of freedom, morality, and the corruption of fiat currency. He doesn't challenge his guests but rather uses their expertise to co-construct a detailed argument against central banking and in favor of Bitcoin.
The show is a guest-interview format, but often feels like a Socratic dialogue or a collaborative monologue. Breedlove frequently opens with a philosophical framing or a montage of clips before introducing the guest. He allows guests to speak at length without interruption, facilitating deep dives into complex topics.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
money
2- Q.01
“What is money?”
This is the show's central, recurring question, often asked at the opening to frame the entire conversation.
- Q.02
“Why is the fiat currency versus Bitcoin issue relevant to that moral conundrum?”
He asks this to explicitly connect a guest's personal or philosophical point back to the show's core monetary thesis.
origin
1- Q.01
“What's your background?”
Used early in the conversation to establish the guest's expertise and point of view.
personal
1- Q.01
“Can you elaborate on the moral contrast you experienced personally?”
This question seeks to surface personal stories that illustrate the philosophical arguments being discussed.
industry
1- Q.01
“How would you define the Austrian school of economics?”
Asks for definitions of key concepts to educate the audience and ground the discussion in a specific intellectual tradition.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What have you noticed about individual transformation, and is it particular to Bitcoin?”
This question explores the psychological and personal changes guests have observed in people who adopt Bitcoin.
process
1- Q.01
“Why do you think that is?”
A classic, open-ended follow-up used to probe deeper into a guest's reasoning after they make an interesting claim.
philosophy
2- Q.01
“Is it useful to think of money as an attribute rather than a specific thing?”
He proposes alternative frameworks to challenge conventional definitions and encourage first-principles thinking.
- Q.02
“What difference does unique ownership make, and how does that relate to time preference?”
This question connects a technical feature of Bitcoin (ownership) to a key economic and psychological concept (time preference).
technique
1- Q.01
“Can you give us a technical description of Bitcoin?”
After establishing philosophical groundwork, he asks this to ground the abstract conversation in concrete technical facts.
Signature segments
- · The recurring central question: "What is Money?"
- · Opening montages featuring various definitions of money
- · Long, philosophical monologues by the host
- · First-principles arguments
- · Critiques of central banking
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically Bitcoin advocates, entrepreneurs, economists from the Austrian school, and philosophers who are critical of the existing financial system. The show books thinkers who can engage in deep, abstract, first-principles conversations.
- Jordan Petersonon Why Bitcoin Is the Last Defense of Free Speech and Individual Freedom w/ Jordan Peterson
- Alexander Bardon Why the Entire Foundation of Western Culture Was Built on a Historical Myth w/ Alexander Bard
- Tom Bilyeuon Why Everything You Believe About Money Is Built on a Lie w/ Tom Bilyeu
- Scott Claryon The Hidden Forces Programming Your Mind and Body Without Your Consent w/ Scott Clary
- Anthony Pomplianoon Why Bitcoin Makes the Federal Reserve Obsolete w/ Anthony Pompliano
- Deepak Sharmaon The Hidden Math Behind How Inflation Steals Millions of Years of Human Labor w/ Deepak Sharma
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are consistently from the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry, such as Blockware Solutions. The audience is highly targeted for Bitcoin-related products and services, including mining, consulting, and financial tools.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Robert Breedlove.
- What does 'WiM' stand for?
- Originally, 'What is Money?'. It has since expanded to also mean 'Wisdom, Intelligence, and Meaning'.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a long-form interview show where Robert Breedlove has deep, philosophical conversations with guests about money, Bitcoin, and economics.
- Is the show still being produced?
- Yes, the podcast releases episodes regularly.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [01]WiM Media YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Robert Breedlove - Official Websitewhatismoneypodcast.com
- [03]Robert Breedlove Biography - Traders Uniontradersunion.com
- [04]Robert Breedlove Profile - CryptoSlatecryptoslate.com
- [05]Robert Breedlove - LibertyConlibertycon.com
- [06]The "What is Money?" Show - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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