Peter McCormack, the host of the popular Bitcoin podcast “What Bitcoin Did,” has a complicated relationship with Twitter. While he has amassed over 500,000 followers on the platform, he believes it often “brings out the worst in people” and can elevate stupidity. McCormack is more fond of podcasting, where his insightful interviews with high-profile guests have garnered him over one million monthly listeners. He fell into podcasting by accident after spending two decades in digital marketing and owning an agency. McCormack built “What Bitcoin Did” to become one of the most well-known Bitcoin podcasts globally, which has put pressure on him as an employer responsible for a small business.
Aside from his podcast, McCormack has made headlines after purchasing the local football club in his hometown of Bedford and renaming it “Real Bedford FC.” Fans can use Bitcoin to buy merchandise, tickets, and drinks. He also bought the town’s watering hole, The Auction Room, saying that he wants to support his community. McCormack admits he works hard on Twitter to promote his podcast and football club, but he’s aware that not everyone likes his content, especially if they’re not interested in football.
When it comes to politics, McCormack doesn’t identify as conservative or progressive and instead takes each issue on its merits. He’s critical of regulators interfering with people’s lives and thinks CBDCs are dystopian surveillance technology for mass control. While he regrets dabbling in other cryptocurrencies, McCormack sees Bitcoin as the only one he cares about.
In terms of price predictions, McCormack doesn’t make bold statements and says Bitcoin will eventually recover. He recently received literal shit in the mail from Richard Heart’s Hex supporters, who accused him of being a scammer. McCormack tells readers that he likes memes and economist Lyn Alden’s macro analysis, as well as Human Rights Foundation chief strategy officer Alex Gladstein.
Overall
McCormack is aware of the good and bad elements of Twitter but prefers podcasting. He’s invested in his hometown of Bedford, hoping to see the community flourish.