"Roller Coasters Before Gift Shops" | A ZEROPOD Spotlight on LAWL from CC0 Studios
Join JackWyldes and Toady Hawk for a casual chat between three zero rights maxis, as they interview LAWL about his copyright-free animation shop CC0 Studios and their newest show, The Normal MFer.
Context S4: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The Most Visited Museum in America Dives into NFTs
Blake speaks with The Metropolitan Museum of Art team who recently released Art Links, marking The Met’s first foray onto the blockchain. Art Links is a 12-week game that invites you to connect the dots between seeming disparate art works (whether centuries apart, completely different mediums, etc.) according to different themes, rewarding you in the form of NFT badges and IRL prizes. Blake has played religiously every week, and has learned a tonne! 3 of the project leads are here to talk about the game: Destinee Filmore, Assistant Curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Met, Brett Renfer, The Met's Senior Project Manager for Emerging Technologies and Audrey Ou, co-founder and CEO of TRLab. They dive deep into the project, from how long it took to plan and launch, to the intended audience, to why they chose Base, to the art they included. Blake also couldn’t resist asking Destinee about if (and when) the Met will collect their first crypto art works. If you want to get a read on the traditional art world and how they are engaging with NFTs…you can’t really get bigger than this. The Met is the most visited museum in America, and one of the most important cultural institutions in the world. Art Links: https://artlinks.metmuseum.org/about TRLab: https://x.com/trlab_ Blake Finucane: https://x.com/blakefinucane Boys Club Newsletter: https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/
"F*** it, I'm going home" - Mats in Los Fomos
The spice must flow 🌶️
#11 - Toady Hawk, BETRMINT
Jeff is joined by Toady, Founder of BETRMINT. BETRMINT is a native Farcaster Mini App that gamifies support for creators. Users bet on “Based Creators”—posts or profiles they back—and can win Base ecosystem memecoins in return. Learn more by checking out https://betrmint.fun/mint-spin-win/betr-tipnFollow BETRMINT on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/betrmint Follow Toady on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/toadyhawk.ethFollow Toady on X: https://x.com/toady_hawk
Digital Fashion & Creative Freedom | Alice Delahunt (SYKY)
In Episode 2 of The Good News Is..., we’re joined by Alice Delahunt, founder and CEO of SYKY, for a conversation about the future of fashion in a digital world. From her leadership roles at Burberry and Ralph Lauren to launching a next-gen platform for emerging designers, Alice has been at the forefront of where tech meets creativity. We dive into how blockchain is reshaping the fashion industry, what digital identity really means, and why empowering creators is central to the next era of culture.
Mini Apps Are the New App Store | NAC Ep. 21
Coop turns 30, markets melt, and Farcaster mini apps take center stage. This episode dives into the future of crypto distribution and why devs are skipping Apple and shipping onchain instead. Timestamps: - [09:33] Paperview joins Base Incubator → Lucas preps for demo day - [11:52] Farcaster mini app growth → what’s working, what’s broken - [16:07] Coop Records goes mobile → iOS vs Farcaster tradeoffs - [23:00] Louder token revival → buybacks, quests, and real utility - [35:03] Daniel Allan’s rise → content discipline + fanbase building - [44:25] Pump.fun + Circle IPO → market cycles and raising money - [52:09] Building for real users in a post-meme coin market
#48 - @toadyhawk.eth
noun seven three zero | onchain experimentation maxi @ zerorights.media, zeropod.xyz, @betrmint, the /yellow collective
Metaverse, Digital Land & the Future of Ownership | Sébastien Borget (Sandbox)
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of The Good News Is… We’re kicking off the season with a visionary guest: Sébastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox, and President of the Blockchain Game Alliance. In this episode, host Rachel Wilkins explores how digital ownership, virtual spaces, and decentralized economies are transforming the way we create, connect, and build. 🔥 What You'll Learn: The future of the metaverse and digital land ownership How The Sandbox empowers creators and communities Why decentralized identity and ownership matter What’s next for Web3 culture and commerce 👤 About Sébastien Borget: Sébastien is a pioneer in the Web3 space and a driving force behind The Sandbox—a decentralized metaverse platform where users can create, own, and monetize virtual experiences. He also leads the Blockchain Game Alliance, advocating for the adoption of blockchain in the gaming industry. 🔗 Learn more about The Sandbox: https://www.sandbox.game/ 🐦 Follow Sébastien on Twitter: / borgetsebastien ✨ Follow The Good News Is… 🌐 Website: https://goodnewsstudio.io 🐦 Rachel on Twitter: / rachelwilkinsb 📸 Instagram: / goodnewsstudios This is The Good News Is…the future, told by the optimists building it.
The Future of Art: How Emerging Tech Is Transforming Creativity with Aniko Berman
In this episode of The Good News Is…, host Rachel Wilkins chats with Aniko Berman—digital art curator and strategist at AOTM Gallery—about how the art world is responding to the rise of emerging technologies. We cover: How artists are adapting to the digital shift The most trailblazing use cases in the new art era What collectors and curators need to know How tech is shaping the next generation of creativity Whether you're an artist, a patron, or just curious about the cultural impact of tech—this is a must-listen. ✨ Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on the intersection of innovation, creativity, and culture.
Behind the Screens: AI & the Evolution of TV | Landy Slattery, Channel 4
How is AI reshaping the future of advertising, media, and television? And how do we separate the slop from the groundbreaking? In this episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel sits down with Landy Slattery, Creative Innovation Director at Channel 4, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the media landscape. From democratizing access to creativity and accelerating content production, to the risks of generic AI-generated content and misinformation—this conversation dives into the real opportunities and ethical challenges at the intersection of tech and storytelling. We also touch on the potential of blockchain in content ownership, the future of advertising, and what it means to stay human in a rapidly automated world. 🎥 Tune in to hear why Landy believes creative intuition still matters, and where she sees the most exciting experiments happening next. #AI #MediaInnovation #Channel4 #Blockchain #Advertising #Television #TheGoodNewsIs #CreativeTech #Web3
#4- Sid Shekhar, AskGina.ai
Jeff is joined by Sid, Founder and CEO of AskGina.ai . AskGina.ai is an AI-powered on-chain assistant designed to help users discover, analyze, and execute blockchain transactions seamlessly. It functions as a non-custodial smart wallet interface, allowing users to interact directly with blockchain networks while retaining full control over their private keys. They're currently in beta, to learn more, please visit askgina.ai Follow Sid on Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/sidshekharFollow Sid on X: https://x.com/sidshekhar24Follow askgina.ai on X: https://x.com/askginadotai
AI, Conscious Leadership & the Future of Humanity | Kunal Sood, Chopra Foundation, We the Planet
In this episode of The Good News Is..., host Rachel Wilkins sits down with Kunal Sood, founder of We The People, We The Planet, and Chief Impact Officer at The Chopra Foundation. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a force for good, supporting human potential, elevating consciousness, and reshaping our future. From the front lines of global impact work to the role of spiritual intelligence in tech development, Kunal offers a compelling, purpose-driven lens on what comes next. 🎧 Subscribe for more hopeful conversations at the intersection of tech, wellness, and innovation.
Kain Warwick on Infinex: The Effortless Crypto Wallet for Everyone | Swidge, Play-to-Earn & More
In this episode, I’m joined by Kain Warwick, legendary founder of Synthetix and now the driving force behind Infinex — a bold attempt to build the crypto everything app. We go deep on how Infinex is crafting a non-custodial, intuitive, everyday wallet that could finally onboard the next wave of users — including your grandma. One of the most exciting features? Swidge — a game-changing tool that lets users swap and bridge across chains instantly, all within the wallet. From crypto payments to gaming, earn opportunities, and seamless EVM compatibility, Kain explains why Infinex isn’t just another wallet — it’s a daily driver built for the next era of Web3. 🎙️ What We Cover: What makes Infinex different from wallets like Phantom or Base The power of Swidge and why seamless UX is the future Play-to-earn opportunities and onchain gaming Why Kain left comfort behind to build again His thoughts on the chain with the most potential The future roadmap and what success looks like a year from now Whether you’re a builder, investor, or someone just entering crypto, this episode is packed with insight from one of the space’s most respected minds. 🔗 Learn More & Follow: 👉 Check out Infinex and follow them on X: @infinex_app 👉 Follow Kain Warwick on X: @kaiynne 👉 Follow me for more Web3 podcasts & alpha: @latenightonbase 💬 DM me on X if you’d like to be featured on the show! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the builders reshaping crypto.
GM Farcaster ep234 Wednesday April 9, 2025 with @dwr Dan Romero Farcaster cofounder
GM Farcaster ep234 Wednesday April 9, 2025 with @dwr Dan Romero Farcaster cofounder Thank you @dwr.eth Dan Romero for stopping by GM Farcaster to chat about the latest happenings in the Farcaster ecosystem. Always a great to have you on! Thanks to our premier partners Octant – and be sure to check out Octant’s Degens & Dragons minting now! AND if you catch the mint during the live show, look for our sponsorship and mint for free! From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster welcomes DWR for a power-packed update from his new call booth (decor TBD), as he walks through Farcaster’s Gen Z-coded Twitter strategy, SnapChain scaling goals, and the eternal struggle of explaining what a mini app actually is without sounding like you’ve lost your mind. Between Crypto: The Game flashbacks, mini app dev wishlists, and a deep dive into Snapchat scaling that somehow ends with Mike Tyson, it’s clear the only thing scaling faster than Farcaster is the meme-to-feature pipeline. Full show notes available on YouTube. Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com. NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:01:25 interview with @dwr 0:34:30 Farcaster news 0:42:36 FarCon nyc news 0:21:24 mini apps for CB wallet 0:50:06 Bertwurst.et 0:52:08 Base/FC builders building 0:53:52 Octant Degens & Dragons
How Pudgy Penguins Took Over the Internet | Luca Netz
In Episode #3 of The Good News Is... Rachel Wilkins sits down with Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to unpack how an NFT project became one of the most beloved and successful IP brands in Web3—and beyond. We talk: ✨ Turning community into commerce 🐧 Building a billion-dollar brand around digital identity 🛒 Getting Pudgy Penguins into Walmart and winning IRL 💡 Scaling with soul in a hype-heavy world 🌍 Why Web3 is more than tech—it’s culture Luca shares his playbook for creating lasting emotional connection, brand trust, and why cute and collectible might be the future of global IP.
