What BTC Did podcaster Peter McCormack has a love-hate relationship with Twitter, stating that he sees it as both promoting valuable content and elevating “a lot of stupidity” from people. McCormack has built up more than half a million followers on Twitter to promote his show, but still isn’t sure that Twitter is a net positive for him. On one hand, he acknowledges that it has played an important role in his podcast’s growth, which now has over a million listeners per month. On the other hand, he admits to often being a hypocrite, criticizing the platform while simultaneously engaging in negative behavior himself.
Entering the world of podcasting by “pure accident” after spending two decades in digital marketing, McCormack has managed to turn What Bitcoin Did into one of the best-known BTC podcasts in the industry. However, he is now feeling the pressure of running a successful podcast, given there are seven salaries relying on its continued success.
Interestingly, McCormack’s influence has reached beyond the podcasting realm. He recently bought the local football club in his hometown of Bedford and renamed it to “Real Bedford FC,” allowing fans to pay for merchandise, tickets, and drinks using BTC. This has driven his Twitter content to mainly focus on Bitcoin and football, which may not appeal to everyone.
In terms of political views and personal interests, McCormack is difficult to categorize. He merely aims to not get trapped in ideologies and to focus on his strong interest in BTC over other cryptocurrencies.
Despite his popularity on Twitter, McCormack has found himself in feuds with figures such as Richard Heart, which has led to him receiving a literal bag of excrement in the post. This demonstrates some of the negative aspects of Twitter and the platform’s influence on its users.
When it comes to the future of BTC, McCormack is not one for bold predictions and states that it will “eventually recover.” As for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), McCormack thinks they are “bullshit, dystopian surveillance tech for mass control.” He believes that regulators need to stop interfering in people’s lives and in the way of progress.
In summary, while Twitter has played a significant role in promoting Peter McCormack’s podcast and driving its success, it has also been a platform for negative behavior and conflicts. McCormack’s story highlights both the benefits and drawbacks of social media in building a following and promoting personal brands.
Source: Cointelegraph
