Magic Internet Math

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Brian HIrschfield and Rob Hamilton

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Episodes 31

Avg. Duration 36m

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Since Jan 2026

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly

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Episodic

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38%

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About This Podcast

This podcast exists to liberate Bitcoin holders from second-class citizenship by teaching the mathematics that underlies their convictions. We operate on a simple premise: if you don't understand the math of Bitcoin, you cannot truly know what you know—you're dependent on others' authority, forever vulnerable to doubt and manipulation. Mathematics is the primary pathway to conviction in your own reasoning. Through accessible, conversational exploration of Bitcoin's mathematical foundations—treating math as the liberal art it was always meant to be—we equip listeners with genuine understanding rather than borrowed beliefs. We reject the deliberate demoralization campaign that convinced generations they'r…

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Recent Episodes

S4E16 Risk of Ruin: Bankroll Math for Bitcoiners

Jun 07, 2026 1h 22m Transcript

Rob and Brian shake off the dust after a busy stretch of conferences and a milestone YouTube debut with guest Alan, then map the road from elliptic curves to an upcoming mini‑series on hash…

S1E9 Allen Farrington

May 15, 2026 1h 32m Transcript

In this first-ever guest episode of Magic Internet Math, Rob Hamilton and I (Brian Hirschfield) welcome author and thinker Allen Farrington for an unfiltered tour through math as a liberal art, why…

S1E8 Vegas Recap and Elliptic Curve Point Operations

May 07, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

The Study guide: https://ecc-study-guide.magicinternetmath.com/guide.pdfIn this episode, I (Brian) finally introduce myself properly and Rob and I kick off with a Vegas + Bitcoin++ recap before…

S1E7 Live from Bitcoin Park

Apr 07, 2026 45m Transcript

In this podcast episode, Brian and Rob from Magic Internet Math discuss verifying Bitcoin, focusing on the underlying math and cryptography to understand the validity of private keys and…

S1E6 Elliptic Curve Cryptography: Discrete Log Problem & Quadratic Residues

Mar 23, 2026 1h 22m Transcript

The Study guide: https://ecc-study-guide.magicinternetmath.com/guide.pdf In this episode of Magic Internet Math, Rob and Brady discuss the discrete log problem and its importance to Bitcoin's…

S1E5 Brian Solo - Shilling the Math Academy

Mar 15, 2026 43m Transcript

In this solo episode of the Magic Internet Math podcast, the host discusses the current status of the Magic Internet Math website, his personal journey into math education, and his vision for…

S1E4 Elliptic Curve Cryptography: Inverses and Group Structure

Mar 02, 2026 1h 32m Transcript

The Study guide: https://ecc-study-guide.magicinternetmath.com/guide.pdf In this episode of the Magic Internet Math Podcast, the hosts continue their exploration of elliptic curve cryptography,…

S1E3 Elliptic Curve Cryptography: A Self-Study Guide

Feb 16, 2026 1h 55m Transcript

The Study guide: https://ecc-study-guide.magicinternetmath.com/guide.pdf In this episode of Magic Internet Math, Rob and Fundamentals discuss the math behind Bitcoin's security, exploring elliptic…

S2E15 MoM Ep15: Joseph Fourier

Feb 09, 2026 6m Bonus Transcript

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and work of Joseph Fourier, focusing on his contributions to mathematics, physics, and engineering, particularly his discovery of Fourier…

S2E14 MoM Ep14: Gaspard Monge

Feb 09, 2026 6m Bonus Transcript

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses Gaspard Monge, the inventor of descriptive geometry and founder of the École Polytechnique, whose work significantly shaped technical…

S2E13 MoM Ep13: Pierre-Simon Laplace

Feb 09, 2026 8m Bonus Transcript

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and work of Pierre-Simon Laplace, a French mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to celestial mechanics,…

S2E12 MoM Ep12: Joseph-Louis Lagrange

Feb 09, 2026 7m Bonus Transcript

This podcast episode explores the life and mathematical contributions of Joseph Louis Lagrange, highlighting his transformation of physics into pure algebra and his significant impact on various…

S2E11 MoM Ep11: Leonhard Euler

Feb 09, 2026 8m Bonus Transcript

This podcast episode of Men of Mathematics discusses the life and accomplishments of Leonhard Euler, a prolific mathematician who made significant contributions to various branches of mathematics and…