Bästa Mercury Dimes podcaster (2024)

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WTF is a Bitcoin?! - History of Money Pt. 5 50:24

4y ago50:24

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In this episode, conveniently recorded during the early 2021 crypto euphoria, we set out to answer the ageless question.....WTF is a bitcoin? And what do they taste like? Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/episodes/ep15 Coinbase Referral: https://tinyurl.com/y9yoj426 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.c…

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"Money" in the USA - History of Money Pt. 4 36:42

4y ago36:42

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This week, we review the history of paper money in the US, and bring on a special guest with a shiny rock! Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/episodes/ep14 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com We are also trying out post…

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Stacking In Canada - Interview w/ Precious Metals Professor 45:57

4y ago45:57

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Our first interview! In this episode, we chat with Tyler, from the Precious Metals Professor. Tyler is a long-time stacker from Canada, and we had a great time learning about precious metals in Canada, starting a website with SEO, and whether he can see America from his house! Be sure to check out his site, below. https://preciousmetalsprofessor.co…

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Evolution of "Modern" Money - History of money Pt. 3 37:03

4y ago37:03

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In this episode, we wrap up our review of the evolution of physical money, bringing you up to the present day. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep12 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com We are also trying out posting o…

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First Forms of Money - History of Money Pt. 2 41:12

4y ago41:12

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This week, we begin our discussion of the evolving forms of money from the earliest recorded histories of the world. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep11 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com We are also trying out pos…

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(REUPLOAD) History of Money Pt. 1 - Introduction 38:33

4y ago38:33

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In this episode, we introduce a series of episodes discussing systems of money throughout history, monetary systems utilized by the United States at various points in our history. We will introduce some major schools of economic thought, and dive into the massively tangled web that is central banking and monetary policy. Show notes: https://mercury…

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MOAR Precious Metals You Say?!? 32:36

4y ago32:36

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This week we branch out from silver, gold, and everyone’s favorite copper, and discuss some of the much more niche precious metals, some of their common uses, and options for purchasing them. We also introduce a largely anonymous wholesale precious metals vendor, with an estimated annual revenue well into 10 figures, and discuss the recently report…

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Spooktober Special! 32:34

4y ago32:34

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This week, we discuss a few stories from history involving precious metals, and review a few spooky silver round collections! Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep8 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com We are also trying…

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Don't Fall For Chinesium Counterfeits 39:22

4y ago39:22

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In this episode we discuss a variety of tests to verify the authenticity of precious metals, along with some precautions to take when looking into dealers that you are unfamiliar with. Oh and a couple of rants about demands for mindless conformity. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep7 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://m…

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Basics of Coin Collecting 21:49

4y ago21:49

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In this episode we discuss a very basic overview of the wide world of coin collecting. There is only relatively minor direct overlap between precious metal stacking and coin collecting, but there is plenty of overlap in the people who engage in either activity. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep6 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast websi…

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Starting A Shiny Metal Hoard 36:24

4y ago36:24

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In this episode, we discuss a range of initial purchase dollar amounts, and some of the shiny options that make sense for each bracket. We also discuss some things to keep in mind when making purchases, including sales tax and using online dealers vs local shops. Finally, we laugh at a couple of stories of people using silver coins at face value. S…

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Wherein Words Do Have Meaning 23:25

4y ago23:25

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In which we discuss a variety of precious metals terminology, and discover that we don’t even know some of the real definitions. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep4 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com We are also try…

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Wherein We (Kinda) Hate Precious Metals 35:17

4y ago35:17

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In which we discuss some downsides of investing in physical precious metals, and why none of the downsides matter. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep3 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep3 Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com. We are also trying out p…

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Wherein We Like Precious Metals 22:13

4y ago22:13

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Starting things off on a high note, this episode is mostly dedicated to reviewing the various reasons why precious metals are almost universally coveted, even in the age of bitcoin and instant gratification. Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep2 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: http…

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WTF is This? 7:44

4y ago7:44

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Introduction to the hosts, and the podcast. What to look forward to over the next few weeks, and one quick rant about fiat currency! Show notes: https://mercurydimespodcast.com/ep1 Please rate and subscribe! Podcast website: https://mercurydimespodcast.com Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/mercurydimes Contact us: mercurydimes@outlook.com. We are als…