Talks with two best friends on our journey through life. The idea behind creating this podcast arose from our weekly catchup’s were we’d walk through the woods speaking on all things life. After a while, we began to realise that our conversations could indeed help others as it did ourselves. So, we decided that we would share them with the world. Our goal is to Empower, Educate, Entertain, and Express via our podcast. We hope you found it did just that!
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Bitcoin, the Blockchain, Web3, NFTs...welcome to the Scam Economy. Host Matt Binder (The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder, DOOMED) dives into the world of cryptocurrency in order to reveal the frauds, grifts, and scams. And there's plenty because, really, the whole thing is a scam. It's the Scam Economy.
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Scam Economy host Matt Binder breaks down the latest OpenAI scandal: an AI Voice Assistant that its CEO Sam Altman not so subtly tweeted "Her" about, resulting in a cease and desist from actress Scarlett Johansson. Is this just a voice impersonator or did OpenAI really use an AI voice trained on Johansson's? Visit: ScamEconomy.com Support the show:…
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57: Crypto Number Goes Up + The AI Hype Bubble (w/ Ed Zitron of Better Offline)
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Ed Zitron of the new podcast Better Offline joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies getting some a new life and pumping in recent weeks, what's going on with crypto lately? We also discuss the AI hype bubble and Apple Vision Pro. Check out Ed's new podcast Better Offline at https://www.betteroffline.com/Vis…
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56: How MrBeast Inadvertently Revealed X / Twitter Monetization is Rigged
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MrBeast made a quarter of a million dollars by uploading a video to Elon Musk's X and in doing so revealed just how rigged the monetization system is. Scam Economy host Matt Binder walks through all the details of X Monetization, the little known X Amplify program, how Elon Musk and company pushed the famous YouTuber's content into social media fee…
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Guided Meditation - Feel the wish fulfilled
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55: Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty!: The FTX Fraud Trial (w/ Molly White)
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Molly White of Web3 is Going Great joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. Molly brings us her first hand account from the days she spent at the court about the FTX founder's testimony and cross examination, what former FTX employees like SBF's ex Caroline Ellison had to say, and how SBF was found guilty on all 7…
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This ones for the girls, contraception, the menopause and more
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The feeling is the secret and why the way you feel matters when manifesting
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In this episode of Me and My Therapist, we discuss, "The feeling is the secret and why the way you feel matters when manifesting". Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The secret to making your manifestations work. The importance of feeling as if you already have your desires. The importance of belief systems. The power of the …
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Loneliness, why we get lonely and how to prevent it.
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In this episode of Me and My Therapist, we discuss, "Loneliness, why we get lonely and how to prevent it." Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The founding principles of connection The Psychology Behind Loneliness How loneliness differs in men and women Research into loneliness The implications of social media Tips on creating…
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Attachment styles, what are they and how identify your attachment style
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In this episode of Me and My Therapist, we discuss, " Keeping up with the Joneses" & how it creates jealousy Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The dangers of comparison The impact of social media on our perceptions of self-worth Tips on preventing Jealousy How jealousy impacts ourselves and others How lifestyle changes impac…
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In this episode of Me and My Therapist, we discuss, " There's something about September" Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The importance of honouring the seasons of your life Tips on coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder ( SAD) The peaks and pits to our emotional wellbeing Why changes in the weather can impact our mental …
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Advice we would give our younger self about life
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Advice we would give our younger self about life. Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The importance of seeing failure as an opportunity for growth The power of self belief How to embrace the Ebs and Flows of life The benefits of introspection The benefits of acknow…
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The good and bad of social media and how to break your social media habits
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Dealing with a bad day, tips and tools for dealing with a low mood and how to navigate through it effectively
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, Dealing with a bad day, tips and tools for dealing with a low mood and how to navigate through it effectively Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: Tools for coping with low mood The science of sunlight exposure for sleep, and wellbeing How to see a breakdown as a breakthrough Th…
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Getting over a break up and dealing with heartache
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss 'getting over a breakup and dealing with heartache: Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: How to navigate effectively through emotions of grief Healing your broken heart Tips on coping with emptiness The importance of support systems The neurosceince/ psychology of hea…
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss how to make money your friend... Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: How to create a growth mindset The psychology of wealth The link between finances and mental health How to see money as a friend Limiting beliefs and how they impact our relationship with money How …
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Morning routines and why they’re important
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, Morning Routines and why they’re Important: Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: Savers — The Acronym That Will Help You Win Your Mornings Benefits of Habit Formation The science behind routine The key to consistency How to tackle a lack of energy Tips and tools on how to cultiv…
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Ego vs Intuition, being able to tell the difference between the two, and learning to trust your intuition and act on it.
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Ego vs Intuition, being able to tell the difference between the two, and learning to trust your intuition and act on it. Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: How the ego and our higher self differ Understanding the higher self Understanding the EGO How to tune into y…
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54: The Tech Hype Bubble: VR Edition (w/ Paris Marx)
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Paris Marx of the Tech Won't Save Us podcast joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss one of the current big tech industry hype bubbles: VR or Virtual Reality. We break down Apple's entry into the field with the Vision Pro, Meta's play with their VR headset and its subsequent failings with the Metaverse, the crypto adjacent Web3 metaverse att…
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Reprogramming your subconscious mind, noticing subconscious traits and the benefits of hypnotherapy
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Reprogramming your subconscious mind, noticing subconscious traits, and the benefits of hypnotherapy Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: How to reprogram your subconscious mind An Introduction to Hypnotherapy How do we inherit our parent's gene expression The Consci…
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Our favourite snippets so far, the brain, habits, manifesting, anxiety and much more
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss our favorite snippets so far, the brain, habits, manifesting, anxiety, and much more... Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The importance of mindfulness The law of assumption Studies on the power of a positive attitude The Psychology of Change Belief systems The pow…
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Utilise fear for your success and tools to use when fear overtakes. How navigating though fear can eradicate regret and help develop a growth mindset
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: How to utilize fear for your success and tools to use when fear overtakes Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: How taking action cures fear The brain's purpose for fear The Amygdala and how it processes fear Understanding the emotional brain How to form a better rela…
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53: Meta Launches Threads by Instagram as Elon Musk Wrecks Twitter
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The battle between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg officially began on Wednesday, July 5th as Meta launched Threads by Instagram, it's Twitter competitor app. On this DOOMED and Scam Economy livestream crossover episode, Matt Binder breaks down the Threads app, the enshittification of Twitter by Elon Musk, how this past week's actions by Musk at Twit…
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The happiness strategy, why quality relationships are important to your happiness and how sleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness play a huge role
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Happiness Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: How to cultivate more happiness in your life How connection is linked to happiness The power of value in creating happiness Studies into happiness The power of compassion for developing your happiness Protecting your ene…
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In this episode of My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Affirmations Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The Power of Affirmations How our childhood creates belief systems the Placebo/Nocebo effect The power of repetition How habits of thought are created Autosuggestion The Law of Concentrated Attention Affirmations that…
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Rejection, why it could be the best thing that happened to you and how to use it for your success
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In this episode of Me and my Therapist, we discuss Rejection and how we can use it for our good and our success. Me and My therapist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meandmytherapist_/ Lauren Violet Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenviolet_/ Molly Scarlett Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/molly.scarlett.therapy/ Molly Scarlett T…
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Honour the seasons of life, recognise which season you are in and make change your friend
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In this episode on My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Up-level your manifesting via the power of your thoughts and Thought Transmission... Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The power of embracing change The seasons and how they correlate with our life Coping with low mood Tips and Tools for embracing change Coping me…
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52: Unregistered Securities: SEC Sues Coinbase & Binance...Is This the End of Crypto in the U.S.? (w/ Molly White)
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Molly White, the creator of Web3 is Going Great, joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss the SEC's lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance for selling unregistered securities. Molly and Matt break down the lawsuit against Coinbase, how the suit against Binance is different (fraud allegations!), what this means for the state of cryptocurrency i…
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Uplevel your manifesting by understanding frequency, electromagnetic fields and energy
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In this episode on My Therapist and My Therapist, we discuss: Up-level your manifesting via the power of your thoughts and Thought Transmission... Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: What is Thought Transmission The science behind ' Good/Bad Vibes' Understanding your Aura from a Physics standpoint An Introduction to Electromag…
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Advice we would give our younger self about love
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: Things I wish I had known about love when I was younger Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The love blueprint the rules of the mind as they apply to love our fundamental needs as they apply to love What is the Ick, and how it impacts dating Generational trauma The benefits o…
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51: Worldcoin Wants to Scan Your Eyeballs & Give You Crypto in Return: What Could Go Wrong? (w/ Leo Schwartz)
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Leo Schwartz, reporter at Fortune, joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss Worldcoin, the project that wants to scan the eyeballs of everyone in the world and give them cryptocurrency in return. Why do they want your biometric data? To create an identity network to prove you're a real human, of course! Who is behind Worldcoin? OpenAI CEO Sam…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: How to reduce stress in your life Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: Tips on reducing stress The relationship between stress and the nervous system How stress impacts our organs The chemicals associated with stress Coping strategies for stress The autonomic nervous system an…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: Three habits that will improve your lifestyle Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The Importance of creating habits The benefits of exercise An Introduction to Endorphins An Introduction to Negative IONS An Introduction to Positive IONS Exercise for Cardiovascular Health The …
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: Change your life with your words... Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The importance of our self-dialogue. Using our language effectively. The power of the words you use on your reality. How our dialogue impacts our body. Tips on choosing better words. Tips on changing our …
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50: Elon Musk and the Twitter Blue (Check)Mark of Shame
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It's a DOOMED / Scam Economy crossover episode! Host Matt Binder breaks down what he's been so busy with over the past few weeks: a series of reports on Twitter that drove Elon Musk to gift/punish him with the Twitter Blue checkmark of shame. Matt breaks down what Twitter Blue is, why it's so controversial, how Elon Musk marketed the roll out and c…
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Curing Crohn's disease and the power of the mind with Manny Tura
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist we discuss: Curing Crohn's disease and the power of the mind with Manny Tura. Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: Manny's Crohn's journey Crohn's disease and everything you need to know Symptoms of Crohn's the importance of self belief How to face adversity fearlessly The importance of co…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: Spring clean your life Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The importance of being organised. Effective de-cluttering. The link between hoarding and mental health. The importance of having a schedule. How to spring clean your mind. The power of letting go. Finding in peace of…
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In the episode on Me and my Therapist for Affirmations for self care, Lauren and Molly talk through their favourite affirmations Me and My therapist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meandmytherapist_/ Lauren Violet Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenviolet_/ Molly Scarlett Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/molly.scarlett.therapy/ …
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist we discuss: Turn your pain into power Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The power of introspection How you can use your adversity as an opportunity for growth Harnessing the power of perspective An introduction to trauma The impact of adverse childhood experiences How to source the root…
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49: Orange is the New Blockchain: Crypto Crime ft. Kwon, Sun, SBF, & CZ (w/ Jacob Silverman)
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In honor of the indictment and arrest of Trump Card NFT founder Donald J. Trump, Scam Economy takes a look at four of the (other) biggest crypto founders who recently got in trouble with the law. Host of CBC's The Naked Emperor, writer Jacob Silverman joins Matt Binder to break down the crimes and recent charges filed against Terra / Luna founder D…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: Manifestation 101 Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: Getting Clear on your goals. The importance of acting as though you already have your manifestation. How to build a Manifestation Muscle. How to start manifesting. How to get clear on what you want. The importance of being…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: How to calm your anxiety with these techniques Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: Definitions of Anxiety. How to spot the signs of anxiety. Impact of anxiety on the nervous system. EFT Tapping. Breathwork. Tips on managing your anxiety. A tool kit for anxiety. The link betwe…
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48: Bitcoin Miners Are Making Bank...But Not From Mining Crypto (w/ Jackie Sawicky)
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What happens when one of the biggest cryptocurrency mining companies in the world sets up shop in your small rural American town? Jacky Sawicky, founder of the Concerned Citizens for Navarro County and a member of the NCAC: National Coalition Against CryptoMining, joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to tell us exactly what happened when Riot Platfo…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist we discuss: Creating habits that stick Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: What a habit is How a habit is formed The importance of consistency hacking your neurobiology for habit formation How to set the perfect condition for habit formation The key components of habit formation The habit…
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47: The Fall of Silicon Valley Bank & the Crybaby Tech VCs (w/ Edward Ongweso Jr.)
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Edward Ongweso Jr., writer of the Tech Bubble newsletter and co-host of This Machine Kills podcast, joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss the collapse of the tech industry's favorite financial institution, Silicon Valley Bank. Edward and Matt break down what this means, how it happen, what sparked the bank run by tech founders and VCs, wha…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist we discuss How to be lucky. We explore discuss our personal views on what luck is, the fundamental attributes that a lucky person embodies, the foundations of Becoming a lucky person, and what you need in order to manifest more luck into your life. Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The …
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46: No Banking. No Staking. No Crypto Services? (w/ Bennett Tomlin)
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Bennett Tomlin of Crypto Critics Corner and Protos joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss what a horrible years it's already been for crypto. Bennett and Matt focus on two specific areas that have hit cryptocurrency exchanges hard: traditional banking ending their relationships with crypto and the regulatory crackdowns on crypto staking. Th…
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In this episode on Me and my Therapist, we discuss: How to get yourself out of the rut. Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: What causes us to get into a rut. How to spot the signs of being in a rut. harnessing self-awareness. The importance of a support system. The five-minute rule. How to create momentum. Limbic friction. Red…
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In this episode we discuss: Be magnetic and own a room... We discuss the topic of magnetism. How magnetic people thrive in life, the qualities of a magnetic person, and tips and tools on increasing your personal magnetic energy. Via the topics discussed in this episode, you will learn: The qualities that magnetic people have. The importance of self…
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