Blue Chip Athletic Club by Blaise Curtis

Bitcoin, Time Freedom, and Building an Anti‑Fragile Life | ft. Stephen Cole – Episode 124 (29MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who’s starting to think about more than just sets and reps—and wants your money, time, and freedom to compound alongside your fitness—start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise sits down with Stephen Cole—longtime Bitcoiner, startup veteran, angel investor, and co‑founder/CEO of Castle—to unpack Bitcoin in plain English. Stephen shares his journey from small‑town Midwest kid obsessed with the internet, to engineer and leader at eBay, to early employee at two startups that were acquired, to finally going all‑in on Bitcoin and Bitcoin businesses. Blaise and Stephen talk about what drew him to Bitcoin back in 2013, how libertarian ideas and reading about “what makes good money” primed him for it, and why he sees Bitcoin as the best form of money humans have ever had—not as a meme, but as a serious tool for individual freedom. Stephen then breaks down the fundamentals: what makes Bitcoin different from dollars, stocks, real estate, and every other cryptocurrency; why its fixed 21 million supply is such a big deal; and how, for the first time, we have something digital that truly cannot be printed or diluted by a small group of insiders. He explains why open‑source code and 16 years of nonstop attack attempts give him confidence in Bitcoin’s security, how it compares to other projects whose supply rules keep changing, and why he believes Bitcoin should be understood as “separation of money and state” in the same way we talk about separation of church and state. They also get practical: how a busy adult or working pilot should even start thinking about Bitcoin, what risks to be aware of, and how to approach it with the same mindset you’d use in fitness—long‑term, consistent, and with a clear understanding of the downside. Stephen dives into his current company, Castle, which helps U.S. businesses easily save in Bitcoin. With Castle, owners can: * Auto‑convert a chosen slice of monthly revenue into Bitcoin. * Park cash in an account that pays yield and routes rewards into Bitcoin. * Access a high‑yield, tax‑deferred product built on a large institutional Bitcoin balance sheet. learn more at: https://savewithcastle.com/ [https://savewithcastle.com/] Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not financial advisors or healthcare professionals. This podcast is not financial, investment, or medical advice. Do your own research and consult qualified professionals for personal guidance.

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers & Staying Ready for the Call | ft. Zach Burley – Episode 123 (22MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who wants to hold yourself to a higher standard—physically, mentally, and professionally—start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise is joined by ASTC Zach Burley, a 15‑year Coast Guard veteran, rescue swimmer, instructor, husband, dad, and entrepreneur. Zach walks through his origin story from growing up in Houston, seeing rescue swimmers jump out of a helo in the bay, and deciding “that’s it” as a teenager—to actually becoming one of the roughly thousand people in Coast Guard history to earn the “AST” rate. They dig into what Coast Guard rescue swimmers really do: 24/7 alert duty, 30‑minute launch timelines, getting yanked out of bed at midnight, and making life-or-death decisions on minimal sleep. Zach explains how brutal and specific the A‑School pipeline is—hours in the pool under extreme stress, learning to think clearly while getting “drowned,” and why that stress is engineered so you’re calm when it’s dark, cold, and chaotic over the ocean. He talks about training enough that real-world SAR cases feel familiar, not overwhelming, and what it’s like to see the look on a survivor’s face when you’re the one who shows up. They also hit the less glamorous side: longevity, staying healthy enough to “hang with the young guns” after 15 years, and balancing training hard with not overdoing it so he can keep answering the bell. Zach shares what it was like to help stand up the new rescue swimmer school in Petaluma, CA—rebuilding the program with a fresh instructor slate, working students in the surf and dunes, dragging sleds up “Texas Hill,” and seeing the payoff when young swimmers he trained show up years later ready to go. Explore Zach’s business – Big Iron Tobacco Zach also runs Big Iron Tobacco, a small-batch, veteran-owned chewing tobacco alternative built around flavor and ritual. If you’re a current or former dip user looking for a better option, or you just want to support a rescue swimmer’s brand, check him out: Website: https://bigirontobacco.com/ [https://bigirontobacco.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigirontobacco [https://www.instagram.com/bigirontobacco] Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.

Always Something, Never Nothing: Beating the All‑or‑Nothing Mindset – Episode 122 (15MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who keeps falling into “all or nothing” with your health, this episode is for you. On a 10‑minute early-morning walk before a flight, Blaise breaks down the mindset shift that has changed everything for him and his clients: moving from all‑or‑nothing to always something. He shares what “always something” looks like in real life—like squeezing in a 10‑minute walk before a long duty day, doing five minutes of mobility on the living room floor instead of scrolling, or recording a short podcast instead of skipping a week because there isn’t time for a “perfect” hour-long episode. Blaise does the math on what 10 minutes a day or once-a-week “micro wins” add up to over a month and a year, and why you’re lying to yourself if you think your body, mind, or business won’t change when you stack hours of deliberate reps over time. Blaise also contrasts this with the classic all‑or‑nothing pattern he sees in adults: being “perfect” from Monday to Friday, then nuking the weekend with booze and ultra‑processed food, and ending up right back at square one in the mirror and under the barbell. He talks about how that same pattern almost killed his podcast consistency when he tried to crank out multiple episodes per week, and how committing to one episode—no matter how short—brought the joy and momentum back. The episode wraps with a reminder that life, business, and fitness all follow the same rule: you don’t get good by thinking about it; you get good by getting on the bike, falling off, getting back on, and eventually riding no‑hands and bringing others with you. Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.

31 Lessons from 31 Years: Strength, Courage, & Building the Life You Want– Episode 121 (08MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who wants to build a body you’re proud of, a life you don’t hate, and habits that actually last, start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this birthday solo episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise turns 31 and shares “31 lessons from 31 years” – a mix of stories, hard-earned wisdom, and reminders he wishes he’d had a decade ago. He talks about the power of putting yourself out there (including how walking into a small mom-and-pop gym with zero certifications led to his coaching career), why courage shows up after you do hard things instead of before, and what a brutal 37‑minute plate-carry challenge taught him about grit and self-belief. From there, he dives into mindset and life lessons: why nobody actually has life “figured out,” how both the good and bad seasons eventually pass, and why you’ll regret the chances you don’t take far more than the ones that don’t go perfectly. Blaise shares stories about selling his car to buy an adventure van right before COVID, learning that not everyone will like you (and why that’s okay), and how your circle quietly drags you up or down as you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with. He also hits on themes that show up in every part of health and performance: strength as a superpower, the difference between knowledge and action (“knowledge is power, but action is change”), and the idea that we don’t rise to the level of our ability—we fall to the consistency of our habits. The back half of the episode focuses on relationships and leadership: using people’s names, making others feel seen, telling the people who matter that you love them, and recognizing that health really is the ultimate form of wealth when you think about your future 80‑year‑old self. Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.

Three Habits That Will Actually Change Your Health (No Biohacking Required) – Episode 120 (01MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who’s tired of hearing about peptides, red light, and ice baths—but still doesn’t feel great in your own body—start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this solo episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise strips health back down to what actually matters. Instead of chasing every 2026 “biohack,” he walks through three simple habits he uses himself and with clients that can completely reshape your health and quality of life: consistent strength training, eating mostly protein + produce + water, and building a sleep environment that helps you actually recover. He explains why lean muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health, how you can fight “Father Time” with just three focused lifting sessions a week, and why his personal goals now include dancing at his 80th birthday and never being picked last in sports. From there, Blaise breaks down his “protein, produce, and water—wash, rinse, repeat” framework for nutrition. He talks through how most U.S. grocery stores are laid out, why the healthiest stuff lives on the perimeter, and how small environment tweaks (where you put the chips vs. the fruit, how you plan dinners for the week) can quietly change what you reach for every day. Instead of obsessing over perfect macros, he gives you practical ways to eat like a healthy person without feeling like you’re on a diet 24/7. Finally, he dives into sleep—why it’s the most underrated performance drug and why you’d notice a week without sleep way faster than a week without workouts. Blaise shares how removing the TV from his bedroom, dimming lights, and building a simple bedtime routine (fiction at night, non‑fiction in the morning) transformed how quickly he falls asleep and how he feels. Along the way, he reminds you that in 2026, information isn’t the problem—action is—and even “micro wins” like putting on your shoes, driving to the gym, or walking in for 5 minutes are the first reps of a new identity. Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.