Crypto, Cash, and Chaos: Is the World About to Snap?

Welcome to the 'Silly Season' on Not So Christian Brothers! Following the massive success of last week’s episode on a looming housing crash, Justin and Colm dive deeper into the state of the global economy and what it means for your wallet.

Colm kicks off the show with some "exciting news"—wine in a can—that swiftly derails into a chaotic tasting session and a debate on drinking responsibly (01:22).

Then, the focus shifts to the financial world:

• Bitcoin and the Bonkers Market: Justin warns about the extreme volatility of crypto, its appeal to "retail young folks," and the risks of losing your entire savings, calling it what it is: gambling (05:06).
• The Unregulated Wild West: They explore how the lack of regulation allows Wall Street bankers to profit, referencing the Don Jr. crypto mining scandal (07:44) and the infamous GameStop frenzy.
• The Recession Survival Guide: With fears of war and bank cyber-attacks, the brothers discuss the old adage of keeping cash under the bed (11:36) and the strange phenomenon of businesses refusing cash payments.
• House Prices: Not Just Supply and Demand: Justin challenges Colm’s view on house price inflation, explaining how trillions pumped into the system since 2020 have materially disadvantaged renters and fuelled a massive global asset boom—the first time in human history all markets have moved together (21:54).

Finally, they wrap up by linking economic disparity and inflation to the rise of extremist views and protests (25:53), with Justin offering a surprisingly relevant take on AI’s impact on jobs (27:09).

Tune in for a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly in-depth look at money, markets, and mayhem.

⏱️ Chapter Timings

00:00 - Introduction: The Success of Last Week's Show on House Prices

00:22 - Colm's Exciting News: Wine in a Can & Off-License Browsing

01:22 - Tasting the Italian Tinned Red Wine (Six Euro!)

04:14 -Justin’s Role on the Drink Aware Campaign (Juxtaposition!)

5:06 - Bitcoin Volatility, Risk, and Young People's Exposure

07:44 - Crypto is Gambling: The Don Jr. Mining Scam & Unregulated Markets

11:36 - Cash is King? Keeping Money Under the Bed in a War/Recession

14:07 - Story: Sat with Colonel Gaddafi's Son During 2009 Banking Crisis

15:50 -The Risk of Cyber Attacks in a Modern War

7:05 - The End of Cash: Businesses Refusing Physical Currency

18:47 - The History of the €500 Note ("Bin Laden")

19:56 - Colm's "Barbie Laden" Joke

21:54 - Why House Prices Are Massively Inflated (It's Not Just Supply)

23:48 - Quantitative Easing, Inflation, and Asset Owners vs. Renters

25:53 - Global Asset Inflation and the Rise of Political Extremism

27:11 - The Real Job Taker: AI is Coming

27:17 - Wrap-Up & Call to Action

📢 Important Information

• New Episode: New episodes of the 'Not So Christian Brothers' podcast are released every Thursday (the Main Show) and Sunday (the sister show)
• Engagement: Check out the previous successful episode on house prices. They can easily find the video (and the sight of Colm's wine can) on your Spotify/YouTube platforms

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