Hockey, Homeschooling, and Bitcoin - Brandon Gentile - #009
Join host Scott Sibley on Bitcoin for Families Show as he chats with Brandon Gentile, a former pro hockey player and father of four, about raising a family with his wife, Jessica. From meeting at Michigan State to embracing homeschooling and Bitcoin, Brandon shares how intentional living shapes their family’s values. He reflects on sports’ role in teaching resilience, the logistics of parenting a large family, and Bitcoin’s gift of time. Tune in for heartfelt stories and practical tips for Bitcoin-loving parents. Use code BFFSHOW for 10% off at SHAmory.com. Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Scott welcomes listeners, introduces Brandon Gentile as the first pro athlete guest. 00:30 – Brandon thanks Scott, praises the show’s unique family-Bitcoin niche. 01:33 – Brandon introduces his family: wife Jessica, four kids (8, 6, 4, 2), and homeschooling journey. 02:43 – Brandon on homeschooling: “Society is coming back to that” after compulsory school challenges. 04:43 – Brandon explains their flexible schedule, splitting homeschool subjects with Jessica. 05:59 – Brandon reflects on sports’ time demands: “Life’s already crazy enough” without travel sports. 07:14 – Brandon on family unity: “What are you designing your life for?” 09:16 – Icebreaker: Brandon recalls his first hockey fight at age 5 or 6, defending others. 11:24 – Brandon on sports’ lessons: “Boys need their outlets… Bitcoiners are protectors.” 13:16 – Brandon critiques society: “Men just hadn’t been punched in the face… no accountability.” 16:28 – Icebreaker: Brandon assigns hockey positions to his family (oldest daughter as defenseman, youngest as goalie). 18:32 – Brandon shares his wife’s softball journey, from walk-on to scholarship athlete. 21:20 – Icebreaker: Brandon on dressing as Satoshi at Pacific Bitcoin 2023, convinced by Aladdin. 24:31 – Brandon’s love story: Meeting Jessica at Michigan State, a “love at first sight” moment. 27:58 – Brandon on choosing a large family: “We talked about having five or six.” 29:24 – Brandon’s hockey path: Nearly joining a team in Jessica’s hometown, fate intervenes. 33:58 – Brandon’s Bitcoin awakening during the 2008 financial crisis: “It’s not red versus blue, it’s state versus you.” 40:44 – Brandon on teaching kids to trust their gut: “You have to create adversity in their life.” 51:32 – Brandon on parenting logistics: Using two minivans for four kids’ car seats. 55:06 – Brandon’s first date with Jessica: Likely not in a van, possibly a Grand Prix. 59:55 – Brandon’s advice on kids’ sports: “What’s your end goal? Prioritize family.” 1:08:05 – Brandon on homeschooling structure: Splitting math/history and English/science with Jessica. 1:14:50 – Bitcoin’s gift of time: “It’s given us the ability to homeschool, make better decisions.” 1:18:48 – Brandon on giving kids Bitcoin: “Use intuition… maybe stair-stepped over time.” 1:24:11 – Outro: Scott thanks Brandon, plugs Playable Characters and Bitcoin Trading Cards.
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