This podcast episode explores the purported connections between the band Phish and Bitcoin. The hosts, Fundamentals and Jason, discuss their shared passion for Phish and their belief that the band's lyrics and overall ethos contain hidden messages about Bitcoin's decentralized nature and its potential to disrupt traditional finance. They analyze specific Phish lyrics, drawing parallels between them and concepts in Bitcoin. The podcast also touches on the shared countercultural aspects of both Phish's fanbase and the early Bitcoin community. Finally, they introduce their goal to expand the discussion to a wider audience, engaging both Phish fans and Bitcoin enthusiasts.Fundamentals Blog Posthttps://risk-fundamentals.ghost.io/phish-and-bitcoin-a-continuum-of-genius-network-effects-and-unintentional-foreshadowing/Michael Palmisano's Reaction Videohttps://youtu.be/HppjRvbDmc8?si=ujm-kuyl6vE8qImdFundamentalsX: @Fundamentals21mnostr: npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99gJasonnostr: npub19l2muzvelq07kfx8glfqmpf8jdcj2xp733rhjfc05t2g2mt9krjqrae40wWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Bitcoin Connection Podcast, where we explore the intriguing intersections between Bitcoin and the music of Phish. I'm your host, Fundamentals, joined by my co-host, Jason. Together, we'll navigate the cosmos of these two seemingly disparate worlds and uncover the connections that bind them.In this episode, we delve into our personal histories with Phish and Bitcoin, sharing how these passions have shaped our lives. We discuss the cultural significance of Phish's music, its impact on fans, and the unique subculture it has fostered over the decades. Jason recounts his first Phish show experience in 1997, while I reflect on my journey from a Phish fan to a Bitcoin enthusiast.We also explore the parallels between the Phish and Bitcoin communities, highlighting their shared values of decentralization, innovation, and counterculture. We draw connections between Phish's lyrics and the principles of Bitcoin, examining how the band's creative expressions resonate with the ethos of decentralized finance.Join us as we embark on this journey to uncover the hidden links between Phish and Bitcoin, and consider the possibility that these two worlds are more intertwined than they appear. Whether you're a Phish fan, a Bitcoiner, or both, this podcast promises to offer fresh insights and thought-provoking discussions.Stay tuned for more episodes where we'll dive deeper into the lyrics, music, and cultural phenomena that connect Phish and Bitcoin, and perhaps even catch the attention of the band itself.