Radio Detox

In January 2026, I kicked off the year with Avi Burra. I'm re-releasing the video version of the podcast now in June of 2026. Avi has contributed so much to the Bitcoin space and he's just getting started! He's got a docuseries on Indeehub, two novels you can purchase on Amazon, and he's part of the NosFabrica team. But he's also so much more... The conversation with Avi Burra covers the evolution of Plebchain Radio and Podcasting 2.0, the freedom of podcasting and the value for value economy, and much more for Bitcoiners, creatives, and builders. The conversation covers the freedom of podcasting, challenges with advertising and monetization, the role of music and creativity in podcasting, and the quest for a sense of home. It also delves into the docu-series 'Finding Home' and its exploration of Bitcoiners and expats. The conversation delves into the journeys of expats, the transition from the fiat world to Bitcoin and Nostr, the impact of workplace stress on health, and the adoption of Web of Trust. It also explores the challenges and decisions involved in leaving the fiat world and transitioning to Bitcoin work.TakeawaysNostrVille 3.0 as a Bitcoin family reunionThe ideological alignment of Bitcoiners and Nostriches Freedom and creativity in podcastingChallenges of advertising and monetizationThe quest for a sense of homeExploration of Bitcoiners and expats in 'Finding Home' The parallel journeys of expats and BitcoinersThe importance of health and well-being in the workplaceChapters00:00 NostrVille 3.0: A Bitcoin Family Reunion13:09 The Evolution of Plebchain Radio and Podcasting 2.026:04 The Future of Podcasting and the Power of Recording32:34 Music and Creativity in Podcasting45:01 The Quest for Home51:36 Finding Home: A Journey56:56 Health and Well-being in the Workplace01:08:51 Adopting Nostr and Web of Trustubscribe to Radio Detox on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKlb-AUrgRRZE-rBk6VXPMg Follow Heather Larson on X: https://x.com/WriterHeatherL Subscribe to the Podcast: https://radiodetox.riverside.com/ Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please get in touch by booking into Heather’s Cal: https://cal.com/heather-larson-3dswg4 Support the podcast by liking, subscribing, sharing, and leaving a comment.

This week Radio Detox is previewing a big one. David Tarr is taking over the show LIVE at PubKey DC on March 15, dropping his new EP the same day. He is mixing and mastering it right now. Expect one long song on there. At the event, David hosts a panel on Gen Z Women in Bitcoin with Ainsley Costello and Kathryn, and goes live with DC Bitcoiners The Wild Hustle and Trey Musgrave of the Bitcoin District Initiative.Also on this episode: Sam Means of Wavlake and The Format, Emily D'Ranged, Shy Kids, Haleen, Matt Finlay, Joe Martin, Kathryn, Ainsley Costello, and Caroline Hale.Songs played this episodeDavid Tarr - It's Me (But It's You Too)David Tarr - Chasing Blue SkySam Means - Bigger HeartEmily D'Ranged - BreatheShy Kids - Spiritual EgoHaleen - Free Your MindMatt Finlay - Valentine (demo)Joe Martin - Alone in ValentineKathryn - Getting OlderAinsley Costello - You ProblemCaroline Hale - Kick ItLinksHaleen Music is Medicine fundraiser on Geyser: https://geyser.fund/project/musicismedicine?hero=heatherlarsonJoeMartin Alone in Valentine music video on Americana UK: https://americana-uk.com/video-premiere-joe-martin-alone-in-valentineTheFormat new album Boycott Heaven out now. Tour starts March 26 in Boston.Live EventsMarch 15, PubKey DCLightning Music Showcase at noon. Doors open 10am for Radio Detox LIVE with David Tarr hosting.Performing: David Tarr, Ainsley Costello, Kathryn.RUNSTR District 5K charity race also happening that day. Sign up: runstr.clubFull event details and tickets: https://luma.com/xaltyebx

In this conversation, Heather Larson and Mick from Geyser discuss the innovative crowdfunding platform Geyser Fund, its role in the Bitcoin community, and the challenges faced by creators in the current social media landscape. They explore the importance of community support, Geyser's All or Nothing funding model, and the need for artists to receive fair compensation for their work. The discussion highlights success stories from Geyser Fund and emphasizes the potential for crowdfunding to empower creators and bring their ideas to life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Geyser Fund and Its Mission 04:08 The Role of Nostr in Geyser Fund 07:40 Challenges with Social Media Platforms 11:44 Innovative Crowdfunding Mechanisms 17:29 The Impact of Bitcoin on Creative Projects 24:08 Success Stories and Future Directions 33:57 Introduction to Anomal's Launch 34:55 Exploring Geyser's Funding Mechanism 36:29 Demonstrating the Contribution Process 38:03 Understanding Refund Policies 39:26 The Control of Funds in Crowdfunding 41:34 The Importance of Supporting Artists 42:27 Social Media Challenges for Bitcoin Content 45:40 The Role of Independent Media in Music Promotion 48:17 The All-or-Nothing Model in Music Funding 51:15 The Need for Financial Support in Music Events 53:40 Encouraging Creative Projects through Community Support

In this Radio Detox episode, I sit down with Seth, creator of Zap.Cooking and longtime Nostr builder, to trace his journey from the early Damus days in February 2023 to today’s vibrant, builder-led Nostr ecosystem. We explore why Nostr felt like the constructive side of the internet compared to legacy platforms, how Lightning and zaps transformed interactions, and why portable identity + Bitcoin make Nostr a uniquely powerful foundation for everyday apps. Seth shares the origin story of Zap.Cooking—from snagging the domain and posting a bounty for the first build to today’s curated, clutter-free recipe hub that prioritizes usable recipes over ad-stuffed backstories. We dig into community features like the new pyramid-style “Garden” relay, how submissions rise through recency and curation, and the culture of real conversations that’s driving Nostr forward. We also highlight Seth’s newer, vibe-coded projects: Grateful Day (a daily gratitude and affirmation app that posts to Nostr) and SoberKey (a decentralized sobriety support space modeled on 12-step principles). Along the way we talk about attracting non-technical users with simple, purpose-built apps, the growing IRL scene (Nostr Valley returns this October), and the momentum of value-for-value music via Fountain and Wavlake—where listeners can stream sats directly to artists. If you’re Nostr-curious, love food, or want to build community without platform capture, this conversation is a practical blueprint for what’s working—and what’s next. Seth's sites: ‍ https://zap.cooking https://sobrkey.org https://gratefulday.space ⚡️ https://zapvertise.me https://asknostr.io Seth on Nostr: primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs2wguqtndxwfg3j8y8sm6d5k8hjlnfwavzxqf4fw5wjx7tqdpde8q4va8wx Seth on X: https://x.com/zap_cooking Seth's music: Best live V4V show: Ainsley Costello live in State College, PA for a spontaneous acoustic show. Fountain app for music (Wavlake, too!) Low Life by Mooky 1:01:36- 1:04:11 New Moon by Haleen 1:04:11 - 1:07:30 High Gravity LIVE by Joe Martin 1:07:30 - 1:11:19 Memories by Mooky 1:11:20 - 1:13:51 Celebrate by Haleen 1:13:51 - 1:17:47 Can't Promise You The World Live from Sloe Flower Studio by Joe Martin 1:17:47 - 1:21:49 Ainsley Costello's latest music video: https://youtu.be/yuNnXzeY4s8?si=NE-N9OqmNj4XAZLK

In this lively, on-the-ground episode from Antone’s in Austin and later Bitcoin Park in Nashville, I sit down with emerging R&B/soul artist Kathryn for her first-ever podcast interview and a follow-up nearly a year later. When I say lively, I mean we're interrupted by none other than the Podfather himself, Adam Curry. Then we're interrupted by Ainsley's Momager, which also happened in Nashville (though I edit that one out). Ainsley Costello also makes an appearance in the Antone's/Austin interview! We talk about Kathryn's grind of breaking into music post-Belmont, her detour through commission sales and what it taught her about rejection, and how discovering value-for-value (V4V + Nostr + Bitcoin) lit a new path beyond the saturated DSP model. Kathryn shares the story behind her first Fountain.fm release, “Socrates,” why she leans into R&B despite Nashville roots, and how she’s using instant, direct splits to pay her producer—setting culture and precedent in a new artist-first ecosystem. We get candid about learning Bitcoin and Nostr from scratch, the stigma and marketing hurdles, and practical ways Gen Z artists can onboard without sacrificing their art. Along the way, you’ll hear about community wins, live-radio boosts, and Kathryn’s expanding music catalog—“Lemons,” “Body,” “Scoot,” “Canvas,” “Relevance,” and “What Comes Next”—plus concrete ideas for better tools, artist portals, and college outreach that could help indie music thrive in a freedom-tech future. If you’re an artist or builder curious about direct fan support, instant splits, and keeping your creative control, this episode maps the messy, exciting middle—what’s working, what’s missing, and how you can jump in now to help shape what comes next.

You have Aaron to thank for orange pilling Longy and getting him on Wavlake! But what does that mean? And how did that happen? And…now what? Are they coming to iMerica or what? We talk about where these two friends are at in their journey of value-for-value and harnessing the power of Bitcoin. We also talk about Man Like Kweks, wallet splits, some of our favorite songs, the London music scene, and so much more. I also decided to do something in radio that we called “tracking an album,” which really just means I’m playing the entire Longy “You’ve Got Yourself EP” because I can. I play the bulk of the Longy songs at the END of the podcast and don’t talk between the songs. I don’t need to talk; Radio Detox is ONLY on podcasting 2.0 apps, so you get chapters and artwork. Now, listen and chill! Let the detox begin… We’re bringing rock n’ roll BACK! Here’s the song list: Joe Martin Empty Passenger Seat Vertigo Kid - Pirate Radio More Rogue Money - Man Like Kweks The Trusted - The Lightning Longy - iMerica Longy - The Underclass Longy - Trust In Life Longy - Katherines Wheel The Longy “You've Got Yourself EP” follows: Less Said The Better Drip-Fed Internet Blues Careful What You Wish For Sala Auto Inter Woven Minds Black Hills I’m on Nostr as @heatherlarson / MAKE SONGS LONGER primal.net/p/npub1nl8r463jkdtr0qu0k3dht03jt9t59cttk0j8gtxg9wea2russlnq2zf9d0 New Music Nudge Unit: primal.net/p/npub1ztzpz9xepmxsry7jqdhjc32dh5wtktpnn9kjq5eupdwdq06gdn6s0d7zxv Aaron: primal.net/p/npub1c39tdmht8g896hyd3t5z47ksuwtmm77fyqxhmr7rac22d85lwsxqzk2lhm @Longy: primal.net/p/npub19ppwxjrqckwl4n2a7j960fjsvhn8vrggcd0h092nmq7zcgcskjfsywp04j