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Verse Talks
In this episode of Verse Talks, Leyla and Jamie speak with digital art historian and researcher Noah Bolanowski about the overlooked history of digital art. From street art and the early days of Nifty Gateway to the NFT boom, blockchain, and the pioneers of computer art, Noah takes us through his journey into uncovering the people, works and stories that helped shape the medium.
00:00 — Introduction: Noah Bolanowski
01:43 — Becoming a digital art historian
03:16 — Street art, collecting & the origins of Nifty Gateway
07:22 — Keith Haring, Timothy Leary & early digital art
11:59 — Becoming a “digital Indiana Jones”
15:15 — Discovering NFTs & collecting on Nifty Gateway
18:37 — The NFT boom and sudden six-figure valuations
23:27 — Speculation, collectors & the pandemic NFT market
30:48 — The 14-year-old CryptoPunks millionaire
33:03 — What happened to the NFT market?
36:48 — What can blockchain actually do for art?
38:19 — Museums, smart contracts & exhibiting NFTs
43:49 — Rethinking how digital art is displayed
45:15 — Museums and the 70-year history of digital art
48:19 — Why blockchain changed access to digital art
50:21 — 1OF1 and the institutionalisation of digital art
51:47 — Bill Gates’ early digital art displays
55:32 — Do we actually want screens in our homes?
58:49 — Why Noah turned towards digital art history
1:02:48 — Who gets canonised in digital art history?
1:04:05 — Questioning established narratives & the importance of provenance
1:09:13 — The forgotten pioneers of computer art
1:10:43 — Charles Csuri and the unlikely computer art pioneer
1:13:40 — Making computer art in the 1960s
1:16:49 — Why digital art history still needs to be written
1:18:58 — Collecting historic computer art
1:21:15 — How early digital artworks survive and are preserved
1:23:28 — Charles Csuri, treasure hunting & Part Two
1:25:17 — Investigating the past and rediscovering lost histories
1:28:03 — Closing & Part Two
You can find Noah on X @Noahbolanowski
Camp Nowhere
Camp Nowhere is a freeform audio journey exploring life off the beaten path. Hosted by MAK—a filmmaker, photographer, and full time explorer for the last eight years—the podcast captures the essence of living in the unknown. With raw storytelling, immersive sounds from the ever-changing landscapes she encounters on her travels, and reflections from life on the road, Camp Nowhere documents the beauty of the unknown and the magic of unexpected encounters.
The Legend of SwordQuest
What started as a promotion for a new Atari game would become one of the most controversial moments in ‘80s pop culture, with a central mystery that’s consumed fans for decades: what happened to the missing SwordQuest prizes?
To unlock the biggest mystery in video game history, host Jamie Loftus is going on a treasure hunt 40 years in the making.
Wellness at the Speed of Light
I’m Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, a spine surgeon with 9000 spinal surgeries under my belt and a profound passion for comprehensive well-being. My podcast, ”Wellness at the Speed of Light,” unites my surgical expertise with diverse healing practices, aiming to revolutionize our medical system and societal health. Through this long-form video podcast, I explore the synergy of Western, Eastern, and alternative medicine, focusing on how they can collectively enhance health and wellness.
In each episode, I delve into various health topics, ranging from medical and surgical intricacies to nutrition, exercise, and emerging technologies. I invite experts across different fields to provide a holistic view of today’s health landscape, helping listeners navigate its complexities. ”Wellness at the Speed of Light” is designed for a broad audience: medical professionals seeking deeper insights, patients grappling with health issues, and anyone interested in a holistic approach to well-being.
The podcast offers in-depth discussions on modern medical techniques, holistic healing methods, and inspiring recovery stories. My goal is to empower, educate, and inspire a healthier, more balanced life, leveraging my experience and insights as a spine surgeon deeply committed to wellness. Join me on this journey through the vast world of health with ”Wellness at the Speed of Light,” where I strive to demystify wellness and contribute to a healthier, happier world.
Tell Me Something Messy with Brandon Kyle Goodman
Tell Me Something Messy is your unfiltered companion for relationships, adulting, and defeating shame! Each week, writer and comedian Brandon Kyle Goodman invites listeners (aka Messy Mob) to leave perfectionism at the door and wade into the wonderfully unhinged world of dating, personal growth, and getting comfortable with disappointing your mom! (Seriously, it’s okay!) With candid guests and plenty of messy giggles, BKG spills the kind of piping hot tea that compassionately emboldens listeners to say the quiet things out loud and embrace their messiest truths! Don’t be shy baby, tell us something messy! SomethingMessy.com WATCH HERE!
The Lit Hub Podcast
A monthly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard, The Lit Hub Podcast airs the last Friday of every month. Maybe some other times too!
The Lit Hub Podcast is a production of Lit Hub Radio
Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn
Engineering and production by Stardust House
Forgive Me For I Have Followed
Join Jessica Acevedo, the Executive Producer of Netflix’s explosive docu-series, Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, and Kailea Gray, marketing strategist and former 7M Films member, as they further expose the core of 7M Films and Shekinah Church.
Forgive Me For I Have Followed embarks on a gripping journey into the hidden truths behind this high control group. Through powerful in-depth interviews with former members and new, chilling first-hand accounts, the series will illuminate untold, necessary perspectives. Stories like Kailea’s happen far too often. This podcast will also feature individuals whose lives have been affected by other cults. This will be more than an exploration—it is a vital revelation aimed at ensuring these types of abuses never happen again.
BLOW-UP: When Liz Tilberis Transformed Bazaar
A six-part podcast about the show-stopping return of Harper’s Bazaar in 1992 and the visionary editor who led it, Liz Tilberis. For a brief, glorious era, she gave Vogue a run for its money—and her old boss, Anna Wintour, too. With Fabien Baron, Paul Cavaco, Grace Coddington, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Isaac Mizrahi, Donna Karan, and Patrick Jephson.
Selected bonus interviews are now being released on our YouTube channel, with more to follow.
Seattle Eats
The Seattle food scene and the best things to eat in it. New episodes every Thursday.
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