Podcast Episodes

The Crusades, the Knights Templar, and Modern Banking

Episode 90

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the historical roots of banking, tracing its origins back to the Crusades and the role of the Knights Templar. He discusses how the need for se…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

What is a Bank?

Episode 89

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy Temte explores the evolution of currency from promissory notes to modern fiat money, emphasizing the role of trust in the value of currency. He introduc…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The History of Paper Money

Episode 88

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of currency, starting from ancient Rome's coinage to the introduction of paper currency through promissory notes. He disc…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The History of Money & Inflation

Episode 87

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte delves into the history of money, focusing on the evolution of coinage from ancient Rome to modern monetary policy. He discusses the significanc…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

My Top Ten List of Dad Skills

Episode 86

In this special Father's Day edition of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte reflects on the essential role of fathers in shaping their children's lives. He shares a top 10 list of skills that every d…

Published on 3 months ago

Trust, Confidence & Money

Episode 85

In this episode of the Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte discusses the evolution of money, emphasizing the critical role of trust and confidence in economic systems. He explores how governments hav…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Those that Fail to Learn from History...

Episode 84

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and understanding the history of trade and economics. He discusses the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930,…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Money and the Origins of Debt

Episode 83

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte reflects on Memorial Day and discusses the history and functions of money, focusing on credit transactions. He explains how credit transactions …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The History of Money

Episode 82

Summary

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of money, starting from the limitations of the barter system to the introduction of coinage and modern perspectiv…

Published on 4 months ago

How Trade Shaped the Modern World

Episode 81

In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andrew Temte explores the evolution of trade from barter systems to modern currency. He discusses the inefficiencies of barter, such as the double coincidenc…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago