Odds and Ends

BFG Connects With a Childhood Idol Jul 02, 2024

BFG, Mark, and Spit discuss various topics including Spit's experience as a new dad, his career as a musician, and the challenges of traveling. They also touch on the importance of home and the value of online friendships. The conversation highlights the bond formed through shared interests and the positive community in the crypto space. The conversation covers various topics including the importance of family support in the music industry, the transition of the music industry with the rise of the internet, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. The hosts and guest discuss their parenting philosophies and the importance of supporting their children's interests and passions. They also share their favorite movies and the impact of kindness in their lives.

Friendship Is Rare Jun 18, 2024

In this conversation, the guys discuss various topics including their health, trading strategies, fitness routines, and social media trends. They touch on the volatility of the crypto market and the risks of leverage trading. They also mention their experiences on social media platforms like Farcaster and Twitter. The conversation concludes with a discussion about copy-trading and the importance of taking profits. The conversation covers various topics including NFT investments, art blocks, personal experiences, and hobbies. The hosts discuss their experiences with buying and selling NFTs, including their successes and regrets. They also talk about the potential future of art blocks and the NFT market. The conversation segues into a discussion about their personal lives, including family and hobbies such as cigars and bartending. The hosts express their appreciation for each other and the opportunity to connect as friends.

This Episode is Not Brought to You by Hello Fresh Jun 06, 2024

The conversation covers a range of topics including personal friendships, family updates, HelloFresh experiences, food preferences, and NFL team rivalries. It also delves into the crypto space, betting platforms, and the impact of technology on staying connected with friends. The discussion transitions from personal experiences to broader topics seamlessly, providing insights into various aspects of life and interests.
00:00 Navigating Friendships and Family Updates
04:14 Exploring HelloFresh and Food Preferences
06:00 NFL Team Rivalries and Sports Preferences
14:13 The Influence of Technology on Staying Connected
23:23 The Height and Fear of Outdoor Activities
26:06 Reflections on Parenting and Family Activities
29:27 The Value of Spending Time with Children
32:02 The Culture and Industry of Hunting and Fishing

The Mentorship Episode!!! Featuring Drew Cohen and Stefan Noesen Jul 11, 2023

Get ready to be captivated as we journey through the riveting world of business ventures, personal connections, and the dynamic framework of NFTs. Our guests, Drew Cohen and Stefan Nason, bring their unique perspectives to the table - Drew, with his extensive expertise in media and marketing, and Stefan, sharing his professional athletic journey and how he plunged into the pulsating NFT market. These two narratives fuel a rich conversation, from the art of building businesses online to the captivating culture of digital collectibles.
Buckle up as we navigate the often challenging terrain of client management and the art of juggling multiple ventures. We zero in on the vital role of relationships in fostering business growth, the persuasive power of testimonials, and the nuances of delivering top-tier customer service. And if you think that’s all, wait until you hear Drew's extraordinary tale of locating a watch for a client within a day! We shift gears in the latter part of our conversation, steering towards health and mentorship. Tune in for a lively discourse on the profound impact of coaches on performance, the spectrum of coaching styles, and the significance of understanding an individual's 'why.'
As we wind down our engaging chat, we bring some fun to the mix, reminiscing about our favorite movies and expressing gratitude for the bonds we've formed. We dive into the influence of technology on our lives, delve into Drew's unique beard solution, and discuss the innovative concept of Coachbot. This episode is packed with a wealth of insights, a dash of fun, and a whole lot of inspiration. So join us and be part of this enlightening conversation; we promise it’s an episode you won't want to miss!

Building Family Bonds and Crypto Empires (lol) with Ed and Craig -- Plus, Diablo! Jun 19, 2023

Ever bitten your nails while trying to navigate the world of NFTs and crypto? Join Craig and Ed, as we share hilarious stories about our bad habits and our dive into the crypto space. We discuss how Bro Summer inspires us and the importance of family in our lives. Plus, we'll explore the world of personal branding and its connection to family content – trust us, you won't want to miss this!
We also reminisce about the emotional power of movies, the contrast of joy and sadness, and the strength of our parents’ generation. Discover how pursuing our own goals might differ from our parents' expectations and how we can create our own family legacy.
Finally, we discuss video game recommendations, perfect for both young and old gamers. From Nintendo Switch games like Zelda and Mario, to the immersive world of Hogwarts Legacy, we cover it all. We even share our favorite gaming and drinking preferences, as well as some wild fraternity blackout stories. Don't miss this heartwarming, thought-provoking, and entertaining conversation!

Getting to Know Erick aka Snowfro Jun 12, 2023

Whoa. WHOA. We are eternally grateful for Erick, aka Snowfro, the founder of ArtBlocks, for being on the pod. It's an amazing conversation and you'll just have to listen to find out moreeeee. We talk about his professional history, life in general, the NFT space, and even some of his favorite music and movies!
ENJOY!
https://twitter.com/ArtOnBlockchain

Getting to Know Coach, the Inspiration Episode! May 22, 2023

This one is a true banger, one of the best episodes we've ever done. Why? Well, Coach (https://twitter.com/bpatel515) is an amazing human with insights that anyone can benefit from. We talk about his life, his journey, and web3 all in this fantastic episode!

Cultural Relevance May 15, 2023

On this week's episode, Ed, Craig, and Mark sit down and discuss the unspoken rules of the web3 space when it comes to memes and copypasta. Is it the responsibility of the people already in crypto to onboard people, or is it on new entrants to learn the rules?

This episode is brought to you by RELaiTED. https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

Talkin CoCo May 08, 2023

In this week's episode of Odds and Ends, Ed, Craig, and Mark sit down with Mark's longtime friend, @coleman__15! Listen in as we discuss everything from how Mark and CoCo became great friends, to how we used to steal things as children, to our kids using loopholes to say bad words.

Yes, it's as fun of an episode as it sounds!

This episode is brought to you by RELaiTED. https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

Mental Health Around NFT Financials May 01, 2023

Welcome to another RELaiTED episode of Odds and Ends and Friends. In this one, Mark and Craig dive into some of the thought processes behind the NFT space, from how much money we put in to how the momentum of the space can be truly taxing on the mental health. It is truly a wild ride and we're so glad you're listening along, so please don't hesitate to say hi on Twitter or Discord!
https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

PROOF of Thinks and Drinks... with Hink Apr 24, 2023

Welcome one and all to the PROOF Edition of Thinks and Drinks with Hink, our resident pontificator on all things crypto, NFTs, and life. In this episode, we feature a bevy of guests from the RELaiTED fam, like Mike Elf, Novil, Neil Verni, Mark, and more!
Now, this is also a SUPER POD in that it was a lengthy and fantastic conversation about the intricacies of a $100m company in NFTland, complete with positives, negatives, and insight all around.
Enjoy!

Getting to Know Brenden Mulligan Apr 17, 2023

On this week's epic episode, Ed and Craig have a fantastic conversation with an incredible founder, developer, and honest individual... Mulligan!
Brenden joins us in a conversation about the entire NFT space, Premint and Vulcan (his products), and really reframes our minds on how his products help creators. We previously thought "security, security, security" when we talked about Premint and Vulcan. Now, we've learned so much more... and you will toooooo!
Get to know Brenden in this episode and follow him on Twitter for more excellence: https://twitter.com/mulligan
This episode is brought to you by RELaiTED. https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

The NFT NYC Episode featuring ETB Apr 11, 2023

We've got a great episode here for you today ALL about NFT NYC, which is literally this week! ETB joins us in a fun conversation about the happenings in The Empire State this week, some musings about Opensea's Gemesis, Nakamigos, Killabears, and more! We met ETB in the Proof ecosystem, just one of many great places to make friends in the NFT space.
Enjoy this episode of Odds and Ends and Friends, a RELaiTED podcast.
https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

High Effort with Emmitt Apr 03, 2023

In this episode of Odds and Ends, Craig, Mark, Hinkie, and Ed sit down with Emmitt from Low Effort Birbs and PROOF fame! Tune in as we discuss everything from recent developments in AI to Emmitt's project Low Effort Birbs and his Lunar Society Proposal!

Follow Emmitt here: https://twitter.com/emmitt_art

Check out our RELaiTED newsletter here: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com

And be sure to follow our official Twitter: https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

If you want to say hi to us personally:

Brendan: https://twitter.com/HinkieCrypto

Ed: https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost

Mark: https://twitter.com/marrk888

Craig: https://twitter.com/Classic_Craig

Odds and Ends is sponsored by RELaiTED

Hard Takes with Hinkie: Volume 1 - Is BAYC Art with Cultural Relevance? Mar 27, 2023

In this special episode of Odds and Ends, Craig and Hinkie sit down with Neil Verni to talk traditional art and how the Bored Ape Yacht Club fits into the blue-chip art world. Listen in as Neil describes why, in some cases, Apes may be the play over a Picasso.

Check out our RELaiTED newsletter here: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com

And be sure to follow our official twitter: https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

If you want to say hi to us personally:

Brendan: https://twitter.com/HinkieCrypto

Ed: https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost

Mark: https://twitter.com/marrk888

Craig: https://twitter.com/Classic_Craig

Let's Talk RELaiTED Mar 20, 2023

n this episode of Odds and Ends, Craig, Mark, Hinkie, and Ed go over the founding of their new community, RELaiTED. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of our new project and where we hope to take it, along with current events such as the recent banking fiasco that took place and seemed to threaten the space once more. Plus, Hinkie drops some incredible nuggets of wisdom from his ten years in the space.

Check out our RELaiTED newsletter here: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/

And be sure to follow our official twitter: https://twitter.com/RELaiTED_

Getting to Know a CEO… Ben Cohen of Killabears! Mar 13, 2023

On this special episode, Ben Cohen took the seat of our Hink Hefner and filled in amazingly as we dove through some current events (like Vitalik’s NFT) and deep into Ben’s amazing business history - how he came to be the CEO of Killabears, one of the most successful NFT companies around.

They recently launched a successful open edition, bringing thousands of new holders into their ecosystem while raising $1.5 million in revenue. With a super secret IRL event at NFT NYC, Killabears seems poised to dominate the future as an entertainment company. It was amazing to pick Ben’s brain and find out everything from his favorite movies to how he thinks of community in NFTland. Enjoy the episode!

https://twitter.com/killabearsnft?s=21&t=YSCbDlxjcKYjvAITz-84Yg

https://killabears.com/

https://twitter.com/mr_benft?s=21&t=YSCbDlxjcKYjvAITz-84Yg

Talking Starbucks, NFTs, and more with Bunchu.eth Mar 06, 2023

In the latest episode of Odds and Ends, Craig, Mark, and Ed sit down with Joe, aka @bunchubets, to talk about how he got involved in the NFT game. Joe is a co-founder of @forum3_ and @dgennetwork, and he talks everything from his Babe Ruth signed baseball to helping Starbucks break into the web3 space. Check it out now!

If you're looking for the best updates in NFTs, check out Proof of Update: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/

And, if you want to say hi, here we are on Twitter:

Brendan: https://twitter.com/HinkieCrypto
Ed: https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost
Mark: https://twitter.com/marrk888
Craig: https://twitter.com/Classic_Craig

Odds and Ends is supported by FriendsWithJPGs.com

Current Events with Hinkie! Feb 27, 2023

In the latest episode of Odds and Ends, Craig, Mark, and Ed sit down with Ed’s great childhood friend and crypto ally, Brendan, aka @Hinkiecrypto, to talk all things going on in the world of crypto. From Blur rewards to Proof of Conference being canceled; from Opensea lowering fees to Manifold enabling the burning of 721s, we run the gamut in this episode. We loved having Hinkie on and are looking forward to doing so much more frequently in the future - enjoy!

If you're looking for the best updates in NFTs, check out Proof of Update: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/

And, if you want to say hi, here we are on Twitter:

Brendan: https://twitter.com/HinkieCrypto
Ed: https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost
Mark: https://twitter.com/marrk888
Craig: https://twitter.com/Classic_Craig

Odds and Ends is supported by FriendsWithJPGs.com

Getting to Know Steve aka NFTbark Feb 20, 2023

Steve is awesome.
That should be the entire intro and show notes, but, while that is true, it won't do him justice and allow you to learn more and get to know Steve.
To do that, listen to the episode, follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/NFTbark) and get ready to jam with Steve, Ed, and Craig on a variety of topics. From Starbucks Odyssey to Nintendo Switch, this conversation was fantastic and yet another friendship cemented through the beauty of the pod.
Steve is not only the co-author of the very first Harvard Business article about NFTs, but he's working on an entire book about the space. He co-founded dGenNetwork (https://twitter.com/dGenNetwork) with some other amazing humans and literally has 4 jobs in the web3 space right now.
Truly inspiring stuff, considering how hectic things can be in NFTland.
Steve is next level awesome and now that it is written here twice, you know that it is true.

Bull Run? Killabears? Whaaaa? Feb 13, 2023

An entirely new type of episodeeeee. Welcome to another groovy edition of Odds and Ends, Trio of Friendship style. Ed, Mark, and Craig dive into some awesome topics including digital identity, what is going on in NFTland lately, Open Editions, Discord flow, and a deep diver on Killabears, a very cool entertainment company that has figured out how to engage their audience, add value, and grow... which is tough to do!
To learn more about Killabears, check out their Twitter: https://twitter.com/killabearsnft
Overall, this episode was super fun and valuable to anyone looking to find out more about the current OE meta, Killabears, and just engage further in web3 and NFT communities.
If you're looking for the best updates in NFTs, Ed's newsletter is THE best: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/
And, if you want to say hi, here we are on Twitter:
Ed: https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost
Mark: https://twitter.com/marrk888
Craig: https://twitter.com/Classic_Craig

Getting to Know Kyle Jan 30, 2023

Getting to know people through this podcast is THE best thing about web3 and NFTland. Mark and I had the pleasure of hosting Kyle Nelson, aka KyleATX in Discord, a Proofer, company founder, and all around awesome human being. If you need a wine recommendation, or better yet, a wine and movie pairing, he is the guy to go to. The conversation was so fun, as we talked about not just what Kyle's building and working on, but his take on the overall space, niche marketplaces, AI art, ChatGPT, and much more. This conversation was fantastic and we can't wait for you to listen in.
If you want to connect with Kyle, check out:

Kyle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kylepnelson
Check out https://pudding.xyz/
And Pudding's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pudding_xyz
Have a great week!

Proof of Friendship Jan 23, 2023

LOVED this episode. Ed! Mark! Me!
Trio of friends just hangin' out, talking life, Ethereum, NFTs, Discord, AI Art, and much more.
We're having fun, so why not join us?
Proof of Friendship Discord: https://discord.gg/sVVa27Nk
Ed's 1/1 collection: https://opensea.io/collection/crossingthethreshold
Ed's Editions: https://opensea.io/collection/test-allies-and-enemies

Getting to Know Tristan Jan 16, 2023

Another one! Woooo! This episode is super fun, because we learn the history of Tristan's journey in life, web3, and so much more!
From Navy submarines to Silicon Valley, personal development and friendship; the range of topics was exciting as hell. We loved getting to know Tristan and we hope you do too!
https://twitter.com/tristannft_xyz
https://mobile.twitter.com/flockapp_xyz

Getting to Know Marrk... The Medical Episode!!! Jan 09, 2023

Simply put, ya gotta get to know Marrk (https://twitter.com/marrk888) -- an amazing human being that was incredibly fun to jam with on the pod. Our topics range from his med school time to cutting open cadavers to help educate the doctors of the future. It was a damn pleasure of an experience and you may just need to jump in the EightBit Discord (https://discord.gg/eightbitme) on Wednesdays at 3 PM EST to get to know him (and Ed) yourself. Ed, as always, is amazing, and I'm just grateful to keep making more friends in this space.
Thank y'all for listening!!!!

Getting to Know Basketball via VesselVerse Jan 02, 2023

Wow! Where to start? This episode is brought to you by VesselVerse (https://www.vesselverse.io/vessel), a basketball-themed DAO originated by Victor Solomon (https://twitter.com/victorsolomon), creator of Literally Balling (https://literallyballing.com/) and so much more. His partnerships with the NBA and other major brands are not just epic, but influential. VesselVerse actually funded this episode via a grant round on Prop.House, a website that allows anyone with ideas the ability to submit those ideas for funding. Crowdfunding and grants, in real-time. It's amazing.
So, why an episode of Odds and Ends? First, Ed and Craig love sports! Second, we've already had Victor on an episode and he was amazing. Check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odds-and-ends/id1634066201
Because the love of basketball is deeeeep (Magic and 76ers fans here) AND our epic podcast producer is a basketball expert as well, we just had to do a HOOPS episode. So, we invited Jkirby (https://twitter.com/jkirby_eth) and Al (https://twitter.com/7x7x7eth) to join in on the fun. They are also members of VesselVerse, so it all makes sense.
If you're looking for more information on what is going on with VesselVerse, the opening to this episode or the Discord (https://discord.com/invite/J3Zts3dJpQ) is a good place to start!

Getting to Know Shatt and NFT Gaming Dec 26, 2022

For those of you within the PROOF community, you already know Shatt, a thoughtful, outspoken, knowledgeable individual, represented online by his robot-themed avatars. Getting to know Shatt has been an absolute treat because his perspectives are unique and have provided new insight into not just NFTs and Web3, but life overall. He's an art enthusiast, gaming expert, and all-around enthusiastic person when it comes to what is going on with digital ownership. This episode spans a ton of subjects, but Shatt got real with us and discussed ADD, Adderall, focus, and so much more.
It truly was one of the most interesting conversations we've had on this epic journey.
Say Hi to Shatt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shatt_Eth
Then, check out our sponsors:
Clarity Creative Group: https://www.iwantclarity.com/
Proof of Update: https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/

Getting to Know AI Art with Ed and Craig Dec 19, 2022

The story of Ed and Craig is a tale as old as time. They met in the Discord channels of PROOF, became friends over common interests and experiences in life, and decided to regularly chat (sometimes recorded) and message one another throughout the days and weeks on all topics, from parenting to flipping JPGs and everything in between. This episode is the first in what will likely become a series, where we have a main topic, in this case AI Art, and then just bob and weave accordingly, having fun along the way.
AI technology is incredibly interesting and Ed's artistry with it has been astoundingly beautiful. This episode touches on a lot of subjects beyond AI art, but you'll hear us nerd out on the possibilities, so enjoy!

Getting to Know Emileevee Dec 05, 2022

Let's talk about Emileevee (https://twitter.com/emileevee_eth)... an incredibly understanding individual. Why do I say that? Well, she was on a recording session with us months ago and... the audio was mysteriously lost in the ether, pun intended. No one will ever know the alpha nuggets that were in that episode and Emily, myself, and Ed 100% forget what we spoke about, so... we started over. From her transition to full-time in Web3, leading marketing efforts for ZenAcademy (https://twitter.com/ZenAcademy_) and the 333 Club (https://twitter.com/the333club) to our DEEP dives on Running, Coffee, and some of her favorite movies, we are HYPED to finally be able to say... let's get to know Emily!
Need, need, need y'all to visit the 30 days of NFTs (https://30daysofnfts.com/) to sign up for the ZenAcademy daily emails. As you already heard, I LOVE THIS as a way to encourage people to learn about this space in a friendly, approachable way. Just an email a day... I love it and just got my first one! Emily was absolutely amazing to connect with, has a marketing brain that is inspiring, and I'm looking forward to learning more and more from her and everything ZenAcademy. If you dig this episode or any others, leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! We love you for it, in advance. Have a rockin' week!

Getting to Know Jennyfromtheblockchain Nov 28, 2022

We've got a trend going at this point, folks. I absolutely love meeting people in this spaceeeee. After watching this person's content on Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube since the beginning of my NFT journey, Jenny from the blockchain (https://twitter.com/jennifer_sutto) is one of the coolest people in web3. In getting to know her, she dove into her NBA Top Shot journey, her incredible sister (should out to Steph), how she got her full-time web3 job; got promoted to Head of Marketing, and continues crushing it with a successful podcast that has reached 100 episodes, and an overall amazing attitude towards this space and life. Just as an FYI, Ed pops in about midway through, since the poor guy got very unlucky with jury duty. Boooooo. Let's get to know Jen!
I love making friends and web3 has been one of the most welcoming experiences of my entire life. Not only am I excited to learn more about evaluate after Jen broke it all down, but I can't wait to live trade an NFT with her! If you're looking to learn more about the space, jam with friends, or figure out if there are ways for you to contribute in this space, visit friendswithjpgs.com -- a site that Ed and I put together to help as many people meet other people as possible! Friendship!!!! Have an incredible week and drop us a review on your favorite listening platform if you have a few moments. Thanks!
Jen's podcast: https://twitter.com/NFTCatcherPod
Evaulate's Twitter: https://twitter.com/evaluatexyz
https://evaluate.xyz/

Special Lil Nouns Episode! Nov 21, 2022

Welcome to the very first special episode of Odds & Ends. You know this show for casual interviews with amazing people, which we will continue doing; but we're branching out with the special episode, for a very special reason: We were funded .5 ETH to make this specific episode!!! Woooooo! How? Lil Nouns, that's how! Through an amazing program known as Prop House, 20 ideas were funded with 0.5 Ethereum to provide more exposure to the Lil Nouns brand. Now, this is semi-mind blowing for me, but with Moonbirds DAO coming soon, we feel that exposing more of our friends to DAO life is important. There are so many ways to get ideas funded and we've got them all linked in the footer notes. So, this special episode is literally brought to you by Lil Nouns, funding big ideas throughout the entire space... and yours could be next. You don't even need to own a Lil Noun to get an idea funded, you just need to add value to expanding the brand! In the episode, we run through every on-chain proposal that has been executed by Lil Nouns, starting with the most recent (thanks, Al!). It is a fun journey through the diverse projects and ideas that received funding, from a few ETH (thousands of dollars) to large sums that spun off into their own funding opportunities.
Our panel for this special episode consists of Ed and Al.
Ed: https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost
Al: https://twitter.com/7x7x7eth
They were both AMAZING and for those of you that follow through the episode, a hilarious gem awaits you towards the end as Ed had to deal with some irl nonsense, courtesy of his dog.
Thank you for listening. Can't wait to hear your feedback!
Lil Nouns: https://lilnouns.wtf/
Lil Nouns Prop House: https://prop.house/lil-nouns
Lil Funding: https://www.addressform.io/board/689ad3b5-7a88-4ad0-8ba0-4d57703d7636
Lil Nouns Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xjARUcB3tJ

Getting to Know Emmitt Nov 14, 2022

First and foremost, Emmitt is THE MAN!!! One of the kindest, most authentic, excellent person I've ever met. Damn it... doing this podcast is very cool for meeting people, I'm telling you! Disclaimer for this episode, Ed and I were so excited to jam with Emmitt, we dove right into talking about whiskey, art, travel, PROOF, FUD, and so much more. It was exceptional fun andddd a bit of a tease for Odd Spaces 4: Digital Identity, coming soon to a Twitter machine near you! Now, let's get to know Emmitt!
That episode was so damn fun and I'm literally hyped for Odd Spaces 4 with Emmitt, Ed, and more! This pod is brought to you by Proof of Update, Bit by Bit, and anything else Ed does because I love it. Also, our web presence is supported by Clarity Creative Group and getting a bit more movement in the near future, so if you like the show, tell a friend, leave us a review, or simply say HI in the Discord! Have a phenomenal week.
Wanted to share some links of Emmitt's work:
https://opensea.io/collection/6930-cc0-gif-project

https://opensea.io/collection/paintings-revived
His twitter: https://twitter.com/______es___

Getting to Know Victor Solomon Nov 07, 2022

It's time for another episode of Odds and Ends and this time, it is the basketball episode!!! I had the absolute pleasure of talking all things basketball, NFT, and community building with the one and only Victor Solomon. Not only does Victor educate me on the myth behind the NBA logo, he graciously dives into his history as an artist, successful businessman, and literally got me hyped about the potential of his own project. And no big deal or anything... he designed the current trophies used by The Association... the one that Steph Curry was holding this summer... So damn cool. We talk about all that and our favorite basketball movies on this one and it was fun as hell. You won't hear Ed on this one, but he'll be back in action on upcoming episodes. Without further ado... let's get to know Victor...
I've got a smile goin' ear to ear after this one, my friends. Meeting people this way has been a true joy and I'm excited to keep it flowing. If you dig the podcast, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Jammin' with Victor was so fun even though I forgot to ask him if he played NBA Jam on Sega, which was a game I spent hundreds of hours dominating in the mid-nineties.... but I digress. There are more amazing episodes coming and in these weeks and months before Moonbirds DAO unveils, we will keep connecting with people from successful DAO projects to keep vibin', learnin' and making more friends. Have an epic week!
Victor's Twitter: https://twitter.com/victorsolomon
Victor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorsolomon/
VesselVerse: https://www.vesselverse.io/
Genesis Vessel collection: https://opensea.io/collection/genesis-vessel

Getting to Know Al Oct 31, 2022

Welcome to Odds and End, the DAO episode!
This episode with Al (https://twitter.com/7x7x7eth) was a delight to record, what a learning experience! Not only do I know way more fundamentals of how a DAO works, but found out that Al is a gamer, avid watcher of streaming series' but not movies, and passionate about Lil Nouns (https://lilnouns.wtf/) and his web3 journey. We got into the tech of it, which was very cool, but the whole concept of what is going on with Nouns and DAOs as a whole is incredibly interesting. Ed and I were soaking in all the knowledge because Moonbirds DAO is coming and the more you know... you know? Enjoy getting to know AL, LilNouns Resident, or as I call him, the DAOmaster.
Massive nounish thank you to Al for being our guest, Ed for being an amazing pod partner, and all of you for listening. I'm humbled by the opportunity to meet amazing folks and it is all because of you. This podcast is supported by Proof of Update (https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/) and Clarity Creative Group (https://www.iwantclarity.com/), so you know it's allllll love. If you want to hear more (https://oddsandends.buzzsprout.com/), check out the link in the show notes. And, as always... have an epic week!

Getting to Know Neil Verni Oct 24, 2022

Welcome to Odds and Ends, a Proof of Update podcast with Ed and Craig! We've got an exciting conversation ahead with Neil Verni. For 2 decades Neil has been a noteworthy leader in dealing top blue chip art spanning over 400 years from Rembrandt to Warhol. You may know him from his work with Art Group Projects but he can also be credited with his contributions to brokering over $20MM in legacy art deals. He holds a BFA from the Laguna College of Art and Design. Over the past year and a half, he has been fully immersed in identifying and investing in the leaders of the digital art movement by focusing solely on NFT’s. Let's get to know Neil!
Neil Verni is one of the most interesting and eclectic individuals that I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I learned a ton from the conversation and BIG shout out to Ed for already being friends with Neil and bringing him to the show. Meeting amazing people has become my new favorite hobby! If you like the show, drop a review on your favorite listening platform. Of course, you can always check out past episodes here: https://www.iwantclarity.com/odds-and-ends-podcast/ if you want to get to know some more phenomenal folks. Take this week by storm and crush it!

Getting to Know KC Oct 17, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Odds and Ends, a Proof of Update podcast. If you're not subscribed to Ed's newsletter yet... there's plenty of time! Follow Ed on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost) and the subscribe link is in his profile. On today's episode, we had a delightful conversation with kc (https://twitter.com/kc_6666). Topics ranged from movies, of course, to how to establish a community online, which is really quite cool. kc is the founder of Nounities, the first community-organized group within Oddities. We've been affectionately calling these groups Squodds, but they are the mirror image of sub-parliaments in the Moonbirds ecosystem. To learn more about how kc did it, which may offer insight into how you might do it, keep listening!
Massive thank you to kc, Ed, and all of you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, give it a review on your favorite platform. We're on Apple, Spotify, Google, and more. If you're really feelin' it, share it with a friend, or reach out in Discord or on Twitter. Ed and I are having so much fun meeting people on this amazingly odd journey. Have an excellent week and we'll see ya next episode!
This podcast is supported by Clarity Creative Group (www.iwantclarity.com) and Podcasting Done Right (https://podcastingdoneright.com/) - Big Thanks to both!

Getting to Know Mike Elf Oct 10, 2022

Ladies and gentlemen, The music episode! You've heard Ed ask everyone about their favorite movies and we have that here as well, but in our amazing conversation with Mike Elf (https://twitter.com/theMikeElf), we went DEEP on all things music, from albums you really should add to your playlist all the way over to epic live shows. Of course, we touched on Mike's NFT journey, his artistic origins, and the upcoming GHOULS drop in partnership with the Dead Birds Society (https://twitter.com/deadbirds_io), a sub-parliament that he co-founded with a few fantastic humans. All in all, this conversation simply rocks, so slide on your headphones, and let's do this!
Vibes! Vibes! Vibes! BIG thank you to Mike for joining us and, as always, Ed for being excellent. I'm literally hyped to listen to some more friends' playlists from my time in this space. As promised, here is Ed's Retrowave playlist. Hit up Mike in Discord or Twitter and keep him accountable for getting us a playlist! He's been to some epic shows. If you think this show is on its way to being epic, why not give us a 5-star review in your favorite podcast app? Could be fun. Thank you so much for listening, enjoy the recommendations, and have a phenomenal week.
Album Recommendations from Mike:
Shadows Collide with People by John Frusciante
Blue Jays by John Lodge and Justin Hayward
Trans by Neil Young
Ed's epic Playlist:
RetroWave - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Aci7iIunGI97tsGOd1qmy?si=575f68983e4f41d1

Getting to Know Justin Mezzell Oct 03, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Odds and Ends, a Proof of Update podcast. This podcast is supported by the awesomeness of individuals in the communities we love, such as EightBit, Oddities, Dead Birds Society, Proof, and more! Today, you’ll get to know Justin Mezzell (https://twitter.com/JustinMezzell), the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Proof, co-founder and lead artist for the Grim Syndicate on Solana, and simply an all-around nice person, attentive father, loving husband, and friend to the show. He opens up to Ed and Craig in ways you may only previously have seen within the token-gated Proof Discord, so we know you’ll enjoy this deep dive into the person that brought life to Moonbirds, one of the most popular NFT pfp projects in web3. Now, without further ado, say “hi” to Justin…
Big thank you to Justin for joining us on the podcast. It was incredible to get to know the person behind the bird or oddity picture on Twitter and Discord. While we’d seen him via Future Proof and other company-focused communication, this conversation was more about the man himself, rather than the fun things he’s built. We enjoyed learning about Justin and if you did too, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend. Of course, if you’re able to leave a review, that’s even better! We hope that Ed and Craig will see you LIVE on either a Twitter Spaces or within the Oddities (https://discord.gg/proof) or EightBit (https://discord.gg/eightbit) Discord! Have a great week!

Getting to Know Ishita Sep 26, 2022

Welcome to a special episode of Odds and Ends, brought to you by Proof of Update (bitfloorsghost.substack.com), the only daily newsletter you need for everything important in PROOF and beyond. In today's episode, I get to introduce Ed to Ishita (https://twitter.com/soulcurryart), an exquisite artist and friend I met over a year ago. Her work changed my perspective on art and in this very episode, she opens my eyes yet again, teaching us about her work and broader themes in a way that gets me hyped. Ishita's brand, Soul Curry Art (https://soulcurryart.com/) touches art within many mediums, from print to canvas to NFTs and more! Her work has been collected all over the world and Ed and I are fans, plain and simple. Friends, it's time you meet Ishita.
Can't thank Ishita enough for the conversation on all things art. I had no idea that Ed was going to purchase his first art NFT LIVE on-air. It was fantastic, fun, and something that hits home for me, because, as I mentioned in the episode, I found Soul Curry Art at a time when the pace of NFTland was nearly too much and Ishita's work grounded me. I'll always owe her for that! I loved that conversation and all these amazing people we get to speak with. If you're enjoying it, subscribe wherever you list to pods and leave us a review! Tell a friend! Why not? Don't forget to subscribe to Proof of Update, the best way to stay up to date on PROOF and more. Enjoy your week!

Getting to Know Phraze Sep 19, 2022

This is a milestone! Welcome to our first, extra special, super jam-packed, birthday episode! That's right, it's my birthday today and my present to myself was having an epic conversation with Ed and Phraze (https://twitter.com/phrazeart), an epic person who engaged with us in a way that made time melt away. This is our longest episode yet because it is THE SNEAK PEAK episode, but also THE DAD EPISODE, but also the JAM-PACKED JAVA episode. Phraze is wonderful, Ed is ebullient, and I'm just over the moon that I get to connect with fantastic people, all the time. If you haven't yet, say hi on Twitter, I'm Classic_Craig or in the PROOF or EightBit Discords, where I hang out regularly. This Odds and Ends episode is brought to you by Proof of Update, your daily resource for timely, topical, and easy-to-digest web3 info. Plus, Ed did write it, so you know it's good. I hope you enjoy getting to know Phraze as much as I did.
Wow. Wow. Wow... the conversation with Phraze was simply next level. I feel like the connecting threads in our lives -- all three of us -- was just something special. Really, really, really loved getting to know Phraze and I hope you did too! If you liked the episode, perhaps drop a review, tell a friend, or just say hi in Discord or on Twitter. This has been Odds and Ends, a Proof of Update podcast, supported in part by Clarity Creative Group, Podcasting Done Right, and the sweet tea from Brambleberry Creek. Have an amazing week, everyone!

Getting to Know Hot Wings Sep 12, 2022

Welcome to an extra special episode of Odds and Ends, our first dual guest show! That's right, two guests for the price of one. This show is brought to you by Proof of Update, the only daily PROOF newsletter for updates on everything Moonbirds, Oddities, and more. Subscribe today by following Ed on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bitfloorsghost). Our guest today are Kevin and John, stewards of The Hot Wings Collective (https://twitter.com/hotwings_xyz), a sub-parliament of Moonbirds responsible for one of the most memorable community-led events in NYC. We got to pick their brains about movies, live events, the future of blockchain technology, and so much more. This was a super excellent conversation and because I want to show some love, big thanks to not just Ed and our guests, but our producer Brian. Enjoy the episode.
SO many thanks go out to John, Kevin, and Ed for the epic conversation. Making new friends in this space is fun. Each week, we're meeting people, sharing stories, and learning more about one another. I love it. If you do too, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend you think might be interested. Crush it this week!
Check out Kevin and John's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-fire/id1636807505
Ed's movie recommendation - Blue Ruin - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2359024/

Getting to Know Praetor Sep 05, 2022

Dang it, I love doing this show because the people I get to meet in this space are incredible. First and foremost, Ed was under the weather, but will absolutely be back in action as soon as he is back to 100%. I love Ed. It’s known. It is also known that Proof of Update is the single best resource for Moonbirds, Oddities, and PROOF daily information on the planet. These are simply facts. Subscribe today (bitfloorsghost.substack.com) with the link in the show notes. I also love Praetor (https://twitter.com/praetor_eth) an incredible individual who happens to also be one of the Community Managers of ZenAcademy, an amazing company built on the foundation of education in the web3 space. Praetor took us through his background in web2 from the finance side of things all the way to his love of art, Legos, and Pulp Fiction. From start to finish, this conversation was fun as heck. This is Getting to Know Praetor.
Is that an awesome human or what? I love these conversations. Getting to learn about cool people in this space is very fun. I’m semi-addicted to it. If you want to get to know more awesome people, too, why not subscribe to this podcast? It’s available wherever you listen to podcasts. Now, if you got this point, you likely listened to the entire episode. If you dug it, a review would really help us get it out to more people. If it wasn’t your cup of tea, no worries. Hit me up on Twitter (Classic_Craig) or Discord with your feedback! I’m here to grow and learn. You have an excellent week!

Getting to Know David Braun Aug 29, 2022

It is simply amazing when you can talk to someone and span the topics of beer, Better Call Saul, Dirk Nowitzki, and how CrossFit is just like crypto and NFTs before you even get to psychedelics. Truly, getting the chance to meet incredibly cool people with my friend Ed is awesome. Welcome to another episode of Odds and Ends, your favorite Proof of Update podcast... If you haven't signed up for the Proof of Update newsletter yet, what are you even doing? In all seriousness, this episode's guest, David (https://twitter.com/DaveeeeBr), is an incredible human that encourages a fantastic conversation that connects all sorts of dots. As usual, nothing you hear on this podcast is financial advice, just the thoughts and opinions of the speakers. Please enjoy getting to know David.
Many thanks to David and Ed for their time and excellence in conversation. I know that things can get strange in the NFT space and this podcast is really designed for the people here... to listen and get to know other people here... and maybe encourage them to connect. Send a DM, make a friend or two, because it's way more fun to hang out with friends than not and if we all hang out here, cool things may just get built around us or even with us. Have a great week and don't forget to subscribe, leave, a review, or tell a friend about this podcast, available wherever you listen to poddies.

Getting to Know Sourpapi Aug 22, 2022

Well, friends... you're in for a real treat, because, quite literally, I was like a kid in a candy store listening to SourPapi and Ed tell stories about their early entry points into the crypto landscape. And when friends with 15+ years of experience start tellin' tales... and that thing they're talking about is something you're super interested in...it's just awesome. But, because so much of the convo in this episode was crypto-related, I just have to say that nothing you'll hear is financial advice, just the opinions of individuals. So, without further ado, welcome to another episode of Odds and Ends, the OG episode, where I had the absolute pleasure of learning from 2 amazing people, from their Polish connection to all of us being in Dead Birds Society, this epic conversation really felt like three friends just jammin' for a bit. This is Getting to know SourPapi.

From the DAO hack of ethereum to Stranger Things activations, we covered so many subjects and this episode was our first OG spectacular, where Ed and Sourpapi literally blew my mind with stories. Papi also dropped some sweet hints at amazing things to come from Dead Birds Society, a sub-parliament that Ed and I are also in. End to end, this episode was so fun and I hope you enjoyed it. If you did, please subscribe and leave a review if you can; otherwise maybe just share it with a friend or two, why not? Either way, make sure you have an amazing week!
Sourpapi is awesome, so check out his irl work here: https://bluerevolverinc.com/
This is direct access to his sneak peak for an upcoming NFT drop: https://twitter.com/deadbirds_io/status/1552290847541960704?s=21&t=bdIjDuaHvJfj_KKJ7kkruQ
and there is an amazing Dead Birds Society event coming August 25th: https://twitter.com/deadbirds_io/status/1561126115535572992?s=21&t=bdIjDuaHvJfj_KKJ7kkruQ

Getting to Know Zeneca_33 Aug 15, 2022

Welcome, friends, to another episode of Odds and Ends, a Proof of Update podcast. If you're looking for a daily update on all things PROOF, subscribe today (https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/)... cuz it's free... and awesome. This episode is a real treat for me, personally. I met Zeneca_33 during the summer of 2021, which is affectionately known as Artblocks summer. His spreadsheets and analysis were amazingly helpful in my NFT journey and when he opened his Discord, I was in there as soon as possible. Watching him build ZenAcademy from the beginning has been exciting and rewarding. Ed and I had the opportunity to jam with Zen on a wide array of topics, from his 15-year poker career to building his business and scaling to 17 team members. We even find out his favorite movie and how he feels about YouTube right now. If you get a kick out of getting to know phenomenal humans... stick with us here...
Wow. Again, a big, big thank you to Zeneca and Ed for the conversation. I enjoy these chats so much and can't wait for more! If you are diggin' it as well, subscribe! Odds and Ends is availalbe on Apple, Spotify, and most other places you listen to podcasts. Heck, you could totally leave a review or tell a friend and that would be very amazing, too. Totally up to you. No pressure... and seriously, feel free to reach out in the Oddities discord channel and say hi, I'm Classic_Craig. Have a great rest of your week!

You can find Zeneca_33 on Twitter and YouTube (YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/zenacademy333)

Getting to Know Ryan Carson Aug 08, 2022

Good morning, afternoon, or night! Welcome, welcome to another episode of Odds and Ends, a proof of Update podcast. proof of Update (https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/) is your one-stop-shop for information about all things PROOF, written by Ed, aka bitfloorsghost on Twitter and Discord. On today’s episode, we get to Know Ryan Carson (https://twitter.com/ryancarson), the founder of 121G (https://121g.fund/), an NFT venture fund. Ryan also hosts an epic NFT Shark Tank style show on Twitter Spaces that is an amazing way for people to learn about projects and really hear the tough questions that should be asked of fledgling businesses. Of course, Ryan loves Back to the Future and we dive into that, but you’ll also love to hear what other movies he loves, and most importantly, we’re excited for you to hear his take on mental health, kindness, and the NFT space overall. Enjoy!
We are so grateful to Ryan for coming on the show. To be honest, all of the guests have been incredible, providing their honest thoughts and feelings on subjects that are all over the spectrum, not just NFTs. It’s been awesome and Ed and I are hyped to keep it flowin’. If you like the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe wherever you listen… because it is super helpful. Also, if you have a friend that might like it, we wouldn’t be mad if you told ’em. Thank you so much for listening! Have a wonderful rest of your week!

Getting to Know Sodapop Aug 01, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Odds and Ends, a proof of Update podcast. For your daily update on all things PROOF, subscribe today (https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/). Ed and I are literally thrilled to have the legendary Sodapop (@myrainbowsoda on Twitter) on the pod. The conversation was phenomenal, considering we nearly learned just how many people Sodapop has kicked in the chest, what she did before PROOF, and what life is like being married to a fine artist (@healingvisions on Twitter). We dove into her role at PROOF, found out her favorite places to travel to in the World, since she's been nearly everywhere, and even how she got her name, so keep listening and enjoy!
Huge Thank you to Sodapop for joining us. We really loved getting to know her and we hope you did, as well. If you did, please subscribe to this podcast and leave a review, if you have a moment. Heck, tell a friend or two... we're getting to know cool peeps! We'll be speaking with many more awesome folks in the near future and episodes will drop every Monday morning. If you're interested in being on, reach out to me in Discord or on Twitter, Classic_Craig. Have a great rest of your day and week!

Getting to Know aka Stevey (Amanda) Jul 25, 2022

Welcome to the second episode of Odds and Ends, brought to you by Proof of Update, your quick and easy daily update for all things PROOF. We'll make sure to have the link in the show notes (https://bitfloorsghost.substack.com/). Ed and I had the pleasure of chatting with Amanda, better known as akaStevey on Twitter and Discord. She is responsible for Culture & Community at PROOF and spoke with us about how she turned her maternity leave into a completely new career with a very unique company. Her journey from meme stocks to community engagement and NFT trading is as inspiring as it is fun, because Amanda found something she loves doing... a dream for many of us. We dove into a ton of subjects, like pets in the home with kids, DAOs, and even Stevey Season... but to find out what that is, you'll just have to keep listening.

Getting to Know Benny Jul 18, 2022

If you've been in the PROOF Discord, you've already met Benny. As a Moderator for @proof_xyz, his day-to-day is all about helping and we got the chance to learn why that is. Benny is also very active on Twitter, @bennyhsu_xyz, so be sure to check out all the updates and amazing threads, because once you get to know this incredible individual, you'll want to subscribe to his newsletter, follow him on Twitter, and engage in Discord. In this episode, we learn about how Benny got into crypto and NFTs, how his employment with PROOF came about, and so much more. You also may have heard us talk about the Proof of Update newsletter by @bitfloorsghost, an amazing daily update on all things PROOF.
Take a look, subscribe (it's FREE), and let us know what you thought about this episode of Odds & Ends!

Odds and Ends Podcast is Coming! Jul 11, 2022

Join Classic_Craig and BitFloorsGhost on the Odds and Ends podcast as they talk about the stories about how people came to web3, NFT's, and more in the digital world and everyone that makes up this incredible, eclectic community. Odds & Ends - coming soon! Subscribe now.

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