TezTalks Radio - Tezos Ecosystem Podcast

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105: From Musician to Tezos Builder: Ryan Tanaka's Tezos Journey Aug 01, 2025

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Ryan Tanaka shares his journey from a musician to a core team member of Teia DAO and creator of Teia Cafe in the Tezos art ecosystem. From experiencing the community's remarkable integrity to building on-chain copyright solutions for artists, his story showcases how technology and community values can create meaningful digital art.
• Got involved with Tezos art when Hicetnunc was transitioning to Teia
• Teia operates as a registered nonprofit with a core team and about 3,000 DAO members
• Stayed committed to Teia because of the community's exceptional integrity and transparency
• Created Teia Cafe as a separate project focused on music and building an on-chain copyright system
• Built Teia Cafe without a database, with all data coming directly from the blockchain
• Working with developer Joe Simon to rebuild and improve Teia Cafe
• Believes the Tezos community's diligence and values will become increasingly valuable
• Organizing monthly TezCon Seattle meetups starting August 10th at Easy Street Records
Follow Ryan on Twitter at @RyanGTanaka to learn more about his projects and connect with the Tezos art community.

104: Unifying On-Chain Finance with SuperLend on Tezos Jun 30, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew sits down with Om Malviya, co-founder and CTO of SuperLend, to talk about how the platform is rethinking lending and borrowing on Tezos. From product market fit to regulatory hurdles, Om offers a candid look at the current DeFi landscape and SuperLend’s mission to simplify and scale on-chain finance.

Our special guest is Om Malviya, building a more accessible DeFi future—one lending pool at a time.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

What SuperLend Is Building: A secure, user-friendly lending platform designed to work with Tezos at its core.

DeFi’s Real Challenges: Why product market fit, volatility, and fragmented experiences still stand in the way of mass adoption.

Retail vs. Institutional: The importance of simplifying the user experience while addressing privacy and regulatory concerns for institutions.

The Stablecoin Opportunity: Why stablecoins could be key to bridging institutional interest with on-chain activity.

Shifting the Narrative: Why the DeFi story needs a refresh—and how platforms like SuperLend can help lead the way.

103: Building an On-Chain Artist Haven in Patagonia with Bosque Gracias Jun 25, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew speaks with the team behind Bosque Gracias, an artist collective and residency program based in the forests of Patagonia, Argentina. From community-building to creative exploration, Bosque Gracias is redefining what it means to make art in harmony with nature—and how Tezos can play a role in that journey.

Our special guests are the founders of Bosque Gracias, where the natural world and Web3 creative tools come together.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

Art Meets Environment: How Bosque Gracias offers artists a place to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with nature, collaboration and purpose.
Why Tezos: The role of open tools and blockchain in expanding access and opportunity for artists around the world.
The Power of Community: How shared experiences and creative exchange help shape lasting artistic impact.
The Realities of Residency: What it takes to build and sustain an artist residency deep in Patagonia—and why the effort is worth it.
Looking Ahead: Plans to grow the residency, deepen the creative experience and continue bridging the digital and physical in thoughtful ways.

🌿 Tune in for an inspiring look at where art, land and Tezos come together.

102: Generative Chaos, Curation & Community with La Random’s Jan Jun 02, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew is joined by thefunnyguys (aka Jan), co-founder of La Random—an art institution dedicated to generative art on Tezos. From NBA Top Shot to assembling one of the most diverse collections in the space, Jan shares his journey as a collector, his thoughts on curating for context, and why Tezos is the chain of choice for generative discovery.
Our special guest is Jan of La Random, where curation meets code and context on Tezos.
🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:
The Origin Story: – From NBA Top Shot to minting works by Japanese artist QBB.
Why Tezos: – The go-to platform for collecting generative art with purpose and accessibility.
La Random’s Mission: – Building an archive that spans three generations of generative creators.
Curation with Intent: – How La Random provides cultural and historical framing for code-based art.

101: Kika Nicolela on Art, NFTs & Community on Tezos May 22, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew sits down with Brazilian artist and curator Kika Nicolela to explore her creative evolution from traditional filmmaking to digital art, and how Tezos reshaped her practice. From collecting NFTs to curating on Objkt, Kika shares her vision for the future of curation, community, and artistic expression in Web3.

🌟 Our special guest is Kika Nicolela, where video art meets community-powered curation on Tezos.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

A Collector’s Start: – Why collecting came before minting, and what it taught her about digital art.

Curating on Objkt: – The unique balance between being an artist and a curator in the Tezos ecosystem.

Community as Canvas: – How collaboration and connection shape the value of digital work.

Challenges of Digital Display: – Rethinking how video and digital art are exhibited in the Web3 era.

What’s Next: – Upcoming projects, evolving priorities, and why Tezos remains her creative home.

100: How Sbjkt redefines Art Collection on Tezos Apr 29, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew sits down with Michael Alexander—better known as MEK—pixel artist, developer, and one of the minds behind Sbjkt.xyz. From his design roots to building tools that empower digital artists, MEK shares how Tezos helped shape his artistic voice and his vision for the future of Web3 creativity.

Our special guest is MEK, where pixel art meets purposeful tech on Tezos.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

MEK’s Artistic Evolution: – How a personal transformation turned a designer into a full-time artist.

Why Tezos: – The role of community, accessibility, and creative freedom in MEK’s decision to build here.

The Sbjkt.xyz Mission: – A collector-first tool simplifying how art is tracked, viewed, and understood.

Art Meets Utility: – Building for artists and collectors, with feedback from the community at the center.

99: Beats, Blockchain & Building Tez Tones with Hashbrown Apr 09, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew chats with Hashbrown, founder of Tez Tones, about his journey from running a recording studio to building a thriving music and art community on Tezos.

Our special guest is Hashbrown, fusing sound, self-expression, and the spirit of collaboration on Tezos.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

The Origin of Tez Tones: – How a passion for music and community sparked a competitive, collaborative platform for artists.

Creating TezCon: – Why Hashbrown set out to unite the West Coast NFT and art scenes through a Tezos-powered gathering.

Art as Expression: – The role creativity plays in Hashbrown’s life and how Tezos enables new forms of artistic freedom.

Community Over Everything: – Why the future of Tez Tones is rooted in keeping the process fun and the community strong.

And Yes… the Name: – The unexpected story behind “Hashbrown” and how it stuck.

98: Tales & Digital Hauntings on Tezos with V. Ruins Mar 25, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew speaks with artist and storyteller V. Ruins about Dark Tales, his eerie, narrative-driven project built on Tezos. From identity and memory to AI and audience participation, V unpacks how he's crafting immersive art experiences that feel both personal and paranormal.

Our special guest is V. Ruins, blending folklore, fear, and Web3 storytelling.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

Dark Tales on Tezos: – How themes of horror, surveillance, and storytelling come together on-chain.

Tech-Driven Narratives: – Using AI and interactivity to deepen the emotional impact of digital art.

Bridging Web2 & Web3: – The challenge of bringing new audiences into blockchain-powered art.

Community as Co-Creator: – How collaboration fuels V’s evolving narrative universe.

97: Building Tezos Culture Through Art & Music with Marc Fendel Feb 27, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew chats with saxophonist and music producer Marc Fendel about his journey into Tezos, digital ownership for artists, and the vision behind TezCon. Discover how in-person events are strengthening the Tezos creative community.

Our special guest is Marc Fendel, blending music, blockchain, and community building.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

Marc’s Tezos Journey: - How digital ownership and artist collaboration brought him into the ecosystem.

The Mission of TezCon: - Why TezCon is more than an event—it’s a movement for connecting artists, musicians, and collectors.

The Power of In-Person Connections: - How physical gatherings enhance the digital art and music experience.

Expanding TezCon’s Future: - Marc’s vision for growing TezCon into a creative retreat and larger community gathering.

Supporting Musicians in Web3: - What’s needed to help artists thrive in the Tezos ecosystem.

96: Curating Digital Art on Tezos with Objkt’s Ombeline Rosset Feb 25, 2025

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew speaks with Ombeline Rosset, digital art curator and community manager at Objkt. From curating emerging artists to strengthening the Tezos art scene, Ombeline shares insights on the ever-changing art landscape.

Our special guest is Ombeline Rosset, shaping the future of Tezos-based digital curation.

🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:

Curating Digital Art: - How Ombeline transitioned from Objkt’s first employee to leading curation efforts.

Community & Collectors: - The role of community management in sustaining and growing the Tezos art ecosystem.

Challenges & Evolution: - How Tezos art has grown since 2021 and what’s next for artists and collectors.

The Future of Objkt: - The importance of discoverability, onboarding, and tools for new collectors.

Advice for Newcomers: - Why engaging with the community and attending events is key to success in the Tezos art space.

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