The short answer: Peter Schiff is an economist, gold advocate and longtime bitcoin skeptic. He is Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, Chairman of SchiffGold and host of The Peter Schiff Show. He has appeared on 14 episodes of The Pomp Podcast since October 2019, many of them bitcoin vs. gold debates with Pomp.
A guest profile from The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano. Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
Peter Schiff is an economist, gold advocate and longtime bitcoin skeptic.
He is Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, Chairman of SchiffGold and host of The Peter Schiff Show.
He has appeared on 14 Pomp Podcast episodes since October 2019, many of them bitcoin vs. gold debates.
Who is Peter Schiff?
Peter Schiff is an investor, economist and author. His X profile lists him as Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, Chairman of SchiffGold, founder of Schiff Sovereign, host of The Peter Schiff Show and a best-selling author.
According to his SchiffGold bio, he is widely known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis and for his long-running case for gold. On The Pomp Podcast he is the show's best-known bitcoin skeptic.
What is Peter Schiff working on now?
Euro Pacific Asset Management. He founded Euro Pacific Asset Management and is its Chief Economist and Global Strategist.
Schiff Sovereign. His X profile also lists him as founder of Schiff Sovereign.
SchiffGold. He is Chairman of SchiffGold, a precious metals dealer.
The Peter Schiff Show. He hosts The Peter Schiff Show podcast.
What did Peter Schiff do before?
His career, as described in his SchiffGold bio:
Euro Pacific Capital, 1996. He helped start the brokerage firm after beginning his career at Shearson Lehman Brothers.
Calling the 2008 crisis. His book Crash Proof laid out the case for a housing and credit collapse before 2008.
Politics. He was an economic adviser to Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign and ran for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2010.
Author. His books include Crash Proof and The Real Crash.
What is Peter Schiff known for?
Gold. He has argued for decades that gold is the best protection against inflation and government debt.
Bitcoin skepticism. He is one of the most prominent bitcoin critics and debates the topic often with bitcoin advocates.
Debates with Pomp. His appearances include The Ultimate Bitcoin vs. Gold Debate in 2021 and two 2026 debates. The July 2026 episode included a five-year bet on bitcoin versus gold.
What does Peter Schiff think about inflation, gold and bitcoin?
These are his opinions as shared on The Pomp Podcast, not forecasts or advice.
Inflation is a tax. Asked about inflation in July 2026, he said: "I think it's a big problem. I think it's a tax." (July 2026 episode)
The official numbers understate it. He pointed to import and export prices as a more honest measure and said inflation is "not anywhere near 2 percent."
What inflation really is. "if you really understand what inflation is, it's the expansion of the money supply," he said. He argues the government pays for spending it did not collect in taxes by creating money.
Bitcoin vs. gold. He remains a gold bull and a bitcoin skeptic. The July 2026 episode included a five-year bet on whether bitcoin or gold does better.
Earlier episodes. He has discussed the Fed, interest rates, recession, the dollar's reserve status, tariffs and the weakening dollar.
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Peter Schiff on The Pomp Podcast
Peter Schiff has appeared on 14 episodes of The Pomp Podcast, from October 27, 2019 to July 23, 2026. His October 2019 conversation was released again as a replay in January 2020. His 2026 episodes are bitcoin vs. gold debates with Pomp. Every episode is listed below, newest first, with links to watch or listen.
Watch or listen to the latest episode
Bitcoin Debate: Pomp DESTROYS Peter Schiff, released July 23, 2026.
2026 (2 episodes)
Jul 23: Bitcoin Debate: Pomp DESTROYS Peter Schiff · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Jan 30: Pomp DESTROYS Peter Schiff on Gold, Bitcoin & Inflation · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
2024 (1 episode)
Feb 13: #1309 Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin To $100,000? · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
2023 (1 episode)
Feb 13: #1156 Peter Schiff On The Fed, Interest Rates, Labor Market, Gold, & Bitcoin · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
2022 (2 episodes)
May 20: #971 Peter Schiff On Why We Are Officially In A Recession · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Mar 8: #851 Is The U.S. Dollar Reserve Status At Risk? w/ Peter Schiff · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
2021 (5 episodes)
Dec 4: #740 The Ultimate Bitcoin vs. Gold Debate w/ Peter Schiff & Peter McCormack · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Nov 12: #719 Inflation and Employment w/ Peter Schiff · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Sep 15: #663 What Is Happening With Inflation? With Peter Schiff · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Aug 12: #630 Inflation Is Much Higher Than You Think w/ Peter Schiff · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Jul 13: #605: Peter Schiff on Inflation, Bitcoin, Gold, and Billionaire Status · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
2020 (2 episodes)
Mar 25: #250: Peter Schiff on Why The US Dollar Is Unsustainable and The Fed Has to Print Infinite Dollars · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Jan 2: REPLAY - Peter Schiff, Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific Capital: Bitcoin Scarcity and Why Censorship is Futile · Spotify
2019 (1 episode)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Schiff?
Peter Schiff is an economist and gold advocate. He is Chief Economist and Global Strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, Chairman of SchiffGold and host of The Peter Schiff Show.
Does Peter Schiff like bitcoin?
No. He is one of bitcoin's best-known skeptics and argues gold is the better store of value. He has debated the topic with Pomp many times.
Did Peter Schiff predict the 2008 financial crisis?
His SchiffGold bio says he is widely known for predicting it, and his book Crash Proof laid out the case before the crisis.
What is SchiffGold?
SchiffGold is a precious metals dealer. Peter Schiff is its chairman.
What does Peter Schiff think about inflation?
In July 2026 he called inflation a tax and said the real rate is not anywhere near 2 percent.
How many times has Peter Schiff been on The Pomp Podcast?
Peter Schiff has appeared on 14 episodes of The Pomp Podcast, from October 27, 2019 to July 23, 2026. One of those listings is a replay of his October 2019 episode.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026
Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and author who serves as Chairman and CEO of Silvia, Inc (SVIA) and invests through Pomp Investments. He is the host of The Pomp Podcast, where he interviews founders, investors and economists about bitcoin, markets, AI and the economy.
This profile is based on his conversations with Peter Schiff on The Pomp Podcast and on the sources listed above.
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