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The First Mint Podcast

By The First Mint

Welcome to the #1 podcast in Sports and NFTs!

Join LG Doucet + TheReelPhilD, two actual brothers, as we dive into the News, Drops, Challenges, and Gossip of the Web3 x Sports world. We cover Sorare, Top Shot, All Day, Draft Kings, and more!

If you love sports and you don't care who knows, there is no better place to hang out than on The First Mint.
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The First Mint PodcastJan 27, 2021

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239 - Final Episode of 2023, TFM Pod NFTs, Phil goes to the USA, NHL Breakaway, NFL ALL DAY

239 - Final Episode of 2023, TFM Pod NFTs, Phil goes to the USA, NHL Breakaway, NFL ALL DAY

Its not goodbye, its see you later. With baby LG dropping any day now, we sign off for the year with a slated return in 2024. To mark the occasion, we also dropped NFTs of very early episodes of The First Mint, live now for purchase along with many rewards available! Plus, we break down Phil's recent travels, and our thoughts on NHL Breakaway and NFL ALL DAY. TFM Podcast Drop https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint/status/1729588245116190744 OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Recovering Phil’s NFTs 04:30 - Phil’s in a bad mood 13:00 - Phil at the US/Canada border 20:30 - Phil driving in the monsoon 24:00 - The Last Episode of TFM (for a while) 35:00 - GUEST: Lucas from PODS 41:00 - Wrestler Talk 46:00 - Why make PODS 53:00 - Immortalizing shows on chain 1:00:00 - Corey Perry NHL drama 1:12:30 - NHL Breakaway drops 1:17:20 - NFL Team packs 1:26:00 - No NHL marketplace, WHY 1:29:00 - Dapper hitting the pack stride 1:36:00 - Canadian Pig Invasion Drama 1:41:00 - Goodbye song

Nov 28, 202301:47:36
238 - Disney Pinnacle, NHL Cyber Monday, Retail Theft, Grey Cup, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

238 - Disney Pinnacle, NHL Cyber Monday, Retail Theft, Grey Cup, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

First of all, happy thanksgiving to all our American listeners! After missing last week, we're back to review the launch of Disney Pinnacle from Dapper Labs, the NHL's Cyber Monday deal, the Canadian Grey Cup, and a major announcement regarding the future of the podcast.


Worst Christmas tree ever

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz2t9uZuCfp/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Kids robbing stores

https://twitter.com/sn00pdad/status/1726779473209823670

Wemby SLAM cover

https://slamgoods.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/slam-247-victor-wembanyama

Fan pissing in stadium

https://twitter.com/Johnmcurtis/status/1726644431452082422

Chris Berman on CFL upset

https://twitter.com/MTLAlouettes/status/1724266281237430308

Disney Pinnacle Preview

https://twitter.com/DiamondNFLAD/status/1726314973054562496

Disney “Not a partner”

https://twitter.com/nesanel6152/status/1727047380271575045


OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Pikachu Van Gogh 03:00 - Naughty Magazines 05:30 - Phil is concerned about theft 08:00 - LG stopped a robbery once 17:00 - When you gotta pee at a sports game 23:00 - What happened to Coach Prime 27:00 - College Football Update 33:00 - The Grey Cup! 37:00 - Phil rigged the football throw at half time 41:30 - NHL Cyber Monday drop 45:00 - NHL referral codes 49:00 - Scarcity is not a priority 56:00 - Disney Pinnacle launch on Dapper 1:05:00 - Top Shot Rookie Drops 1:09:00 - Phil wins AI sports 1:14:00 - TFM podcast NFT release 1:16:30 - Worst xmas tree ever 1:22:00 - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Nov 22, 202301:24:51
237 - Wemby Drop on Top Shot, Sorare record breaker, The Simpsons NFTs, Bears

237 - Wemby Drop on Top Shot, Sorare record breaker, The Simpsons NFTs, Bears

This episode is all about WEMBY and his NFT drop on Top Shot, his record breaking sale on Sorare ($110k), and the absolute chaos of the queue. Plus, we talk about NFTs being featured on The Simpsons, and end the show with a surprise BEAR video from LG's house.


Wemby x KD photo

https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1720293703217185233

Wemby SLAM Magazine

https://slamgoods.com/products/slam-247-victor-wembanyama

NFTs on The Simpsons

https://twitter.com/essentialceo/status/1721387533232173327


OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - We got flagged 05:00 - Contest people are weird 07:00 - Wemby on Top Shot 18:00 - 2nd Biggest drop in 12 months 32:00 - NFTs on The Simpsons 40:00 - Wemby $110,000 Sale on Sorare 44:00 - Sorare on the NBA App 53:00 - Wemby TS Price Predictions 1:08:00 - We try to buy in the queue 1:14:30 - Happy Birthday to our Dad 1:16:00 - The Bear Returns to LG’s House

Nov 07, 202301:18:52
236 - Rookies Matter, NHL Silence, Roham AMA Reaction, Wienerz, Nudity

236 - Rookies Matter, NHL Silence, Roham AMA Reaction, Wienerz, Nudity

We're back, just in time for Halloween and to talk about 18 different topics at once. We touch on Vince McMahon, Wienerz NFT, the next bull market, and even some very lewd NFTs of ourselves. Then we dive into NHL Breakaway's silence, the reaction to the Roham AMA, the extinction of General Managers, and a sneaky giveaway.



Pervert NFTs of Phil & LG

https://twitter.com/PixelHub_WTF/status/1718024256611598711

Wienerz Art

https://twitter.com/wienerznft/media

LeBron halloween costume

https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1719380333567574032

Michael Jackson’s Ghosts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2zBTR1DBY
Outline 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Phil’s Halloween Mask 06:00 - Fan NFTs of Phil and LG 11:00 - Weinerz NFTs 13:00 - Are NFTs Back? 18:00 - Bad Halloween Costumes 22:00 - Vince McMahon history 25:00 - Are Costumes Not Cool For School 33:00 - James Harden trade 37:00 - Raptors suck 45:00 - NHL Breakaway? Hello? 49:00 - Dopamine Expectations 53:00 - Roham AMA on NFL ALL DAY 57:00 - Buying NFTs for actual collecting 1:01:00 - No General Managers 1:03:00 - Phil won $3 at Top Shot 1:13:00 - Why Rookies Matter 1:20:00 - NFL ALL DAY giveaway

Oct 31, 202301:25:43
235 - NBA Opener, Sorare, Top Shot, NHL Marketing, and Phil's garbage truck story

235 - NBA Opener, Sorare, Top Shot, NHL Marketing, and Phil's garbage truck story

The NBA kicks off today, and Phil and LG have a lot to say about Sorare, Top Shot, Jamal Murray, and of course, garbage trucks. Plus, we get into the NHL's new broadcast marketing scheme, and how Pat Mcafee doesn't watch hockey. Then we end with some wild NBA Predictions.


Links

NBA Home Opener Prices

https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1716824579841347627


Jimmy Butler hair card https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint/status/1715409495529242852


00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Jerry Springer’s Legacy

08:00 - NBA Opening Day

20:00 - Sorare Series 2 Card Design

24:00 - Phil’s random garbage truck story

27:00 - NFT Community Councils

32:00 - Top Shot Series 5

37:00 - Jamal Murray hate

39:30 - NHL’s new Red Zone show

43:00 - LG hates NHL marketing

49:00 - Pat Mcafee doesn’t watch hockey

54:00 - Insane NBA Season Predictions

1:06:00 - Roham AMA this Thursday for NFL


Oct 24, 202301:11:47
234 - NHL Breakway Drops, Top Shot Packs, Phil D Returns and the NFL sucks now

234 - NHL Breakway Drops, Top Shot Packs, Phil D Returns and the NFL sucks now

Whooooa Phil D returns to the show! And he wants to talk about Planet Hollywood, his weird coworkers, and how the NFL sucks. We also dive into hockey, NHL breakway, and the drops we want to see on the platform. Then Phil leaves and LG talks to himself about Top Shot for 30minutes. Plus, we have a random viewer drop into the show as part of TFM Media Pass. Its a banger!


Big Foot Video

https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1712218991714795711


Outline

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Phil D returns!

04:00 - Planet Hollywood Restaurant

08:00 - Why Do People Have Bumper Stickers

10:00 - “Big John Stud” Cameo Appearance

13:00 - Phil is afraid of his mailroom coworker

18:00 - Does the NFL suck now?

28:00 - Phil’s bucket list

35:00 - The Best Player in the NHL

45:00 - NHL Breakaway is killing it!

57:00 - How to make Rewards better for NHL & Sports Collections

1:02:00 - Top Shot Packs; Worth it?

1:10:00 - Sorare User Problems?

Oct 16, 202301:14:44
233 - NHL Elite Drop, Top Shot Pack Market, Ballerz Update, LG Steals $50

233 - NHL Elite Drop, Top Shot Pack Market, Ballerz Update, LG Steals $50

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! LG goes solo this week as we try to get back on track after two straight Mondays of Holidays in Canada. So to celebrate his lone wolf show, LG tells the story of how he "stole" $50 this weekend, and then dives into his feelings on NBA Top Shot's Pack Marketplace, the latest NHL Breakaway Drop, and an update on Balllerrzzz.


Outline

00:00 Intro 02:00 - LG’s stole some money

11:00 - Top Shot Feelings

18:00 - NHL Drop Tomorrow

26:00 - Media Pass Update

29:00 - Ballerz!

Oct 10, 202334:40
232 - LG Canoe Trip, KelceSwift, Lillard in Toronto, Top Shot Kawhi

232 - LG Canoe Trip, KelceSwift, Lillard in Toronto, Top Shot Kawhi

LG returns from a 72-hour adventure in the muddy backcountry, and Phil is ready to roll and chat KelceSwift, NFL Sunday, and Notre Dame. Plus, we touch on Lillard in Toronto and Top Shot's Kawhi prayer.


Map of LG's canoe adventure http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/resources/REC0197/documents/Sayward%20Canoe%20Route%20Brochure.pdf

Taylor Swift hidden in Popcorn machine

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1706360470318317765

Chat PGT Swift x Kelce 

https://chat.openai.com/share/a0d971e6-2d9f-4158-b2b3-d25149ae2ec9

Ducks Mascot Loses Helmet

https://twitter.com/DenverForum/status/1705673302591901897



00:00 - Intro

00:45 - LG Canoe Trip Report

30:00 - Phil got sniped at Fantasy Football (again)

38:00 - Chaotic NFL Season so far

44:00 - Chat GPT takes on Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce

57:00 - Lillard to the Raptors?

1:18:00 - Top Shot Kawhi Drop

1:22:00 - Notre Dame & Colorado

1:33:00 - Phil’s Soccer Championship




Sep 25, 202301:36:42
231 - Ballerz Proposal, Phil's Twin "Fat D", Hockey Cancel Culture, Basketball NFTs

231 - Ballerz Proposal, Phil's Twin "Fat D", Hockey Cancel Culture, Basketball NFTs

We get spicy right off the bat today by diving into BALLERZ and what it would take to resurrect the best PFP on Flow. Plus, Phil reveals that he has a twin named "Fat D" and that they spend their birthdays together at Horton's.

Outline 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - What Happened to Ballerz 24:00 - Could we buy Ballerz? 32:00 - How Ballerz could succeed 41:00 - Phil’s birthday shenanigans 46:00 - Phil’s twin: “Fat D” 55:00 - Phil is a birthday menace 1:06:00 - Mike Babcock NHL Firing 1:18:00 - Cancel Culture 1:25:00 - Top Shot + Sorare prep for NBA Season 1:30:00 - Bringing in new users

Sep 18, 202301:37:28
230 - Phil's New Obsession, LeBron Olympics, Trivia Challenge, and Top Shot Alpha?

230 - Phil's New Obsession, LeBron Olympics, Trivia Challenge, and Top Shot Alpha?

The first 40 minutes are not your usual TFM content, but that's not a bad thing! Then we dive into the LeBron Olympics, a new show on TFM, and this week's Trivia night.


Join us in Discord

https://discord.gg/EZF8eJW5


Top Shot "Game Designer"

https://twitter.com/flow_blockchain/status/1700031908577460288



Outline 00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Bills Week 1

06:00 - 9/11

22:00 - Insane Prison Break Story

41:00 - LeBron at the Olympics

51:00 - LeBron documentary

58:00 - A new show on TFM!

1:06:00 - LG’s attempt Fantasy Football

1:13:00 - Next Trivia Night

1:18:00 - Top Shot Alpha leak?

1:26:00 - Rug Project Recollection

Sep 11, 202301:31:44
229 - NFL Kickoff, FIBA Canada Success, Skipping School, and Burning Man

229 - NFL Kickoff, FIBA Canada Success, Skipping School, and Burning Man

School is back in session and Phil + LG discuss the various reasons they used to skip school. Plus we dive into the start of the NFL season, College Football season, and Canada's success at the FIBA World Cup.

00:00 - Intro

05:30 - Phil’s intern is out of control

07:00 - Staying home from school, pretending to be sick

11:30 - The best reality shows of the 2000s

17:00 - Faking being sick to play video games

21:00 - High school is hard

25:00 - The time LG cried over math homework

30:00 - Vaping shrinks your balls

36:00 - Burning Man

41:00 - Fyre Festival 2

47:00 - Team Canada at FIBA world cup

59:00 - Vince Carter Olympic Dunk

1:05:00 - Olympic Basketball History

1:13:00 - Phil’s Tiger Woods story

1:18:00 - Coach Prime hype in College Football

1:29:00 - Creator League drama

1:33:00 - NFL ALL DAY moment strategy

1:41:00 - Football Season traditions

1:47:00 - LG needs fantasy football advice


Sep 04, 202301:51:57
228 - NFL Launch, Phil's Scammer Update, LG goes solo

228 - NFL Launch, Phil's Scammer Update, LG goes solo

LG goes solo this week as Phil is not feeling well. But never fear, for LG can talk by himself for quite a long time! We go undercover against Phil's scammer, and also break down the latest in sports NFTs and NFL ALL DAY.
Outline: 00:00 - Intro

05:00 - My process for podcast

13:30 - Phil’s scammer update

23:30 - NFT Sports are killing it

30:00 - NFL ALL DAY

37:30 - Cryptoys

42:30 - Panini

46:00 - RECUR

Aug 29, 202351:42
227 - Phil Goes To Florida, Phil Gets Hacked, Top Shot Larry Bird, Media Pass Episode 1

227 - Phil Goes To Florida, Phil Gets Hacked, Top Shot Larry Bird, Media Pass Episode 1

A late start to the week, and for good reason! Phil comes bearing a wild story from his trip to Florida, including yet another HACK! Also we squeeze in some Media Pass talk, on top of NBA stuff like Larry Bird on TS and the NBA Facebook takeover.


NBA Employee Tweet

https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1693619126814536068

Knicks suing Raptors

https://twitter.com/KevSacdalan/status/1693777410854957261



Outline

02:00 - Intro

02:45 - Clapping on airplanes

07:30 - Phil’s son has moved out

11:00 - Will his son survive Florida

18:30 - Phil’s “Craziest” story yet (30+ min)

47:00 - Phil got hacked (AGAIN!) 

1:01:00 - NBA Twitter got hacked

1:09:00 - TFM Media Pass Updates

1:15:00 - Top Shot Larry Bird


Aug 22, 202301:25:53
226 - Top Shot Pump, Movie Theatre Fights, Genies Update, Biggest Rugs in NFTs

226 - Top Shot Pump, Movie Theatre Fights, Genies Update, Biggest Rugs in NFTs

According to Phil, only one thing matters right now - the start of the NFL season coming up in just a few weeks! But in the meantime, lets talk movie theatres, TFM Media Pass, Top Shot pumps (or not), and what the hell ever happened to projects like Genies, RCRDSHP, and Dugout Dawgz.


Links from this episode


What is the last film Phil saw in theaters? Guess in the youtube comments for a chance to win a Media Pass!

https://youtube.com/live/ZjfVY23kgV4

Media Pass Reveal Show Tuesday night!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YVuqfrnpgw

James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1691039343186456576

Dugout Dawgz Poster

https://twitter.com/DugoutDawgzNFT/status/1524267179406934016

WAGMI United was a rug 

https://twitter.com/rawsone_/status/1691057731233353729?s=46&t=Pp3zObGPrkssFwYDpzwVuQ



Outline

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Phil’s son is moving away

04:00 - Scary adult heart problems

10:00 - Movie Theatre fights

22:00 - First Mint Media Pass Reveal Alpha!

28:00 - James Harden calls Daryl Morey a liar

36:30 - FIBA World Cup

43:00 - Top Shot Pump? Unlikely

55:00 - What the hell is up with Genies?

1:01:00 - What happened to RCRDSHP?

1:08:00 - Worst rugs in NFTs

1:16:00 - Can you find Phil in Florida?


Aug 14, 202301:20:38
225 - Phil Gets Hacked for NFTs, Musk vs Zuckerberg, TFM Season 1, Top Shot S1 Drop

225 - Phil Gets Hacked for NFTs, Musk vs Zuckerberg, TFM Season 1, Top Shot S1 Drop

Breaking News: Phil got hacked, and lost his TFM Season 1 Media Passes! We break down the theft on this week's show, and also dive into celebrity boxing, Justin Trudeau, and the Top Shot Series 1 Drop.


Links from today's show:

Trudeau Barbie https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1688265604799574016

Elon Tweets https://twitter.com/edzitron/status/1688346733485416448

Alex Tourigny tweets

https://twitter.com/AlexTourignyRDS/status/1595223183409430531

https://twitter.com/AlexTourignyRDS/status/1473753980912218120

Remove permissions on your NFT Wallet https://revoke.cash/

Outline 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Why does Canada have a holiday 07:00 - Shocking Justin Trudeau news 11:00 - Barbie movie opinions 15:00 - Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz 28:00 - F1 sucks right now 32:00 - Most painful blow to take 35:00 - Conor McGregor comeback? 37:30 - Musk vs Zuckerberg 50:00 - What Happened to Ballerz Part 2 52:00 - Our new project! Media Pass Season 1 1:03:00 - Phil’s Crypto got hacked 1:17:00 - Farming for love 1:21:00 - Top Shot Series 1 Drop

Aug 08, 202301:32:57
224 - NHL Drop Mess, Top Shot's New Groove, Booing at Sports Games, RIP Pee Wee

224 - NHL Drop Mess, Top Shot's New Groove, Booing at Sports Games, RIP Pee Wee

We are back and the month is OVER! We chat the botched NHL drop, the botched Top Shot drop, Predictions for this month, Barbie, Pee Wee, and wether BOOING is acceptable or not at sports games.


Links from today:

Bathroom Ad for Sasktel

https://twitter.com/BeerBoy1/status/636222261049995264


Elon’s Canada Tweet

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1686050455468621831


Pee Wee Magic Carpet Scene 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6jKXFGu3pc


OUTLINE

00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Phil’s Work Soccer Team

07:00 - Is it OK to boo at sports games?

17:00 - Do Phil’s co-workers listen to the podcast?

21:00 - Being good at obscure sports

28:00 - Weird bathrooms we know about

33:30 - Elon tweets about Canada

38:00 - More booing talk

43:30 - The Hockey NFT Disaster

51:00 - Top Shot Drop Issues

1:00:00 - NHL Drop Part 2 Predictions

1:05:00 - Phil still loves Top Shot

1:15:00 - RIP Pee Wee

1:22:00 - Did Phil see Barbie?

1:27:00 - NFL Player Gambling

1:34:00 - Sports Team Culture

1:40:00 - More Cricket Talk


Jul 31, 202301:44:57
223 - LG Returns, NHL Breakaway Alpha, and what happened to Ballerz

223 - LG Returns, NHL Breakaway Alpha, and what happened to Ballerz

A special treat today: we get the inside scoop on NHL Breakaway, the soon to launch NFT project from the NHL! At the 38:00 mark, we're joined by Matt and Travis from Sweet who come on to share their love of the game and plans for the first officially licensed NHL NFTs.


Plus, LG is back and ready to rumble with Phil as we talk Dapper layoff, the Ballerz implosion, and being naked and afraid in the shower.


Outline:

3:45 - Tornado Sirens

6:30 - The 2003 Blackout

10:00 - Chamber recap

12:00 - Power goes out, Phil vanishes

14:00 - Recap of Chamber’s performance

19:00 - Phil has a new favorite sport

25:00 - Cricket talk (lol)

38:00 - NHL Breakaway ALPHA!

43:30 - We are discord trolls

46:00 - Gordie Howe’s grandson

52:00 - Who does what at Sweet

55:00 - Who is Breakaway built for

59:00 - Changes to the program

1:05:00 - The plays in Breakaway

1:18:00 - Pack Opening Experience

1:23:00 - Breakaway Pack Pricing & Info

1:41:00 - Will Breakaway make it?

1:49:00 - Top Shot confusion

1:54:00 - Barbie & Oppenheimer

1:58:00 - Will Threads survive?

2:01:30 - What happened to Ballerz?

2:07:00 - The Top Shot black hole

2:12:00 - How sports projects can succeed


Jul 25, 202302:23:14
222 - Guest CoHost Chamber Rekt, Part 2

222 - Guest CoHost Chamber Rekt, Part 2

Chamber Rekt joins as guest co-host of TFM while LG is away!

Jul 18, 202301:31:32
221 - Guest CoHost Chamber Rekt, Part 1

221 - Guest CoHost Chamber Rekt, Part 1

Chamber Rekt joins as guest co-host of TFM while LG is away!

Jul 11, 202301:24:37
Summer Break on The First Mint

Summer Break on The First Mint

Its a holiday this week so there is NO podcast on TFM. However, the next two weeks will be with our guest co-host, Chamber Rekt, alongside TheReelPhilD, so make sure you tune for that chaos!

Jul 04, 202303:37
220 - Shocking NBA Draft History, Phil’s Spartan Race, Top Shot Unlock Doomsday, and a Brother Showdown

220 - Shocking NBA Draft History, Phil’s Spartan Race, Top Shot Unlock Doomsday, and a Brother Showdown

This was a fun one. Although we start slow talking old NBA Draft Picks (and a bit of trivia), we eventually get into summer activities before Phil reveals that he has always wanted to do a Spartan Race. Eventually that turns into celebrity fights and somehow we get onto the latest Top Shot drama and unlocking (not sure how). Enjoy!


Links mentioned on the show


Outline

  • 02:45 - Last week’s Co-Host Showdown

  • 08:00 - Phil’s trivia is too hard to play

  • 17:00 - NBA Draft Highlights

  • 20:15 - Trivia Question for Phil

  • 27:00 - Championship parades

  • 30:00 - 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year

  • 35:00 - Shocking NBA Draft history

  • 48:00 - LG loves the Banana Boat

  • 54:00 - We are doing a Spartan Race

  • 58:00 - Most dangerous adventure things

  • 1:02:00 - Why would you be a dangerous billionaire

  • 1:09:00 - Elon vs Zuckerberg

  • 1:13:00 - Should LG and Phil fight each other?

  • 1:22:00 - Conor McGregor documentary

  • 1:29:00 - Latest Top Shot Drama (rookie leaderboard)

  • 1:38:00 - The great Top Shot unlock

  • 1:45:00 - LG’s latest purchase from McDonalds

  • 1:51:00 - The next NBA city

  • 1:59:00 - Caption photo contest



Jun 26, 202302:06:23
219 - NBA Draft, FIBA World Cup, Fake LG Twitter, Running a Marathon, and Guest Co-Host

219 - NBA Draft, FIBA World Cup, Fake LG Twitter, Running a Marathon, and Guest Co-Host

A pretty stacked show today! We kick off with the FAKE twitter account impersonating LG, and then go into FIBA World Cup Preview. Plus we discuss the NBA Draft and upcoming TFM co-host competition. Don’t miss it!


***Sign up for Pooky.gg here (its FREE) ⁠

https://go.pooky.gg/TheFirstMint


***Fundraiser for Jonathan Kim

https://gofund.me/a5456098


Links shared on the show:


In this episode:

  • 2:45 - The Fake LG Twitter account

  • 11:50 - Phil promotes the TFM run club

  • 17:00 - The time LG ran a marathon

  • 29:00 - What are the best Summer sport events?

  • 32:00 - FIBA World Cup preview (Canada’s chances?)

  • 44:00 - Could we enter Le Tour De France?

  • 49:30 - Why Formula 1 so boring now

  • 56:30 - Phil does NOT like riding horses

  • 58:45 - Word from our sponsor

  • 1:01:00 - We need a podcast co-host!

  • 1:09:00 - LL Cool J plays the CFL

  • 1:13:00 - NBA Draft Talk

  • 1:16:00 - LeBron’s next move

  • 1:29:00 - Can Zion Williamson turn it around

  • 1:34:00 - Fundraiser for Jonathan Kam

Jun 19, 202301:38:13
218 - Top Shot Turns 3, LG Goes to UFC, The PGA Wins Canada, and Secret Podcast Listeners

218 - Top Shot Turns 3, LG Goes to UFC, The PGA Wins Canada, and Secret Podcast Listeners

A solid episode this week, as LG recaps his weekend at UFC 289 in Vancouver and we talk about the Canadian Golf Open. We also discuss the NBA Finals and Top Shot’s 3 year anniversary. And of course, a usual dose of nostalgia.


Sign up for Pooky.gg here (its FREE) https://go.pooky.gg/TheFirstMint


Links from the show


Outline:

  • 02:45 - TV Shows we weren’t allowed to watch

  • 08:00 - TFM Secret Hardcore Listeners

  • 11:00 - NFL ALL DAY Alpha with SmurphDiesel

  • 32:00 - Big Moment for Canadian Golf

  • 42:00 - Tackle of the century

  • 54:00 - The PGA gave into LIV golf

  • 57:30 - New Sponsor. Pooky.gg

  • 1:02:00 - LG’s weekend at UFC 289

  • 1:14:00 - LG’s Screaming During National Anthem

  • 1:20:30 - NBA Finals Preview

  • 1:28:30 - Top Shot Secret with Phil D

  • 1:35:00 - 3 years since the first Top Shot drop

  • 1:42:00 - Surprise Playoff Packs

  • 1:48:45 - Hot Take of the Week

Jun 12, 202301:58:12
217 - Flow’s First Shit Coin, Dangers of the Outdoors, and Top Shot Firesale (w/ special guest Arsonic)

217 - Flow’s First Shit Coin, Dangers of the Outdoors, and Top Shot Firesale (w/ special guest Arsonic)

Well wouldn’t you know it, FLOW is trying to flex some big shitcoin energy by propagating the use of $LOPPY, its first ever pump and dump scheme. On today’s show, we dive into the dangers of the wilderness and are then joined by special guest Arsonic who walks us through the coin and his recent firesale on Top Shot.


Mentioned on today's show:


On this show:

  • 2:45 - Going to the forest

  • 6:30 - LG went on a canoe trip

  • 27:00 - Phil wants to go to Everest

  • 43:00 - Phil took over TFM Twitter

  • 1:02:20 - Surprise Guest: Arsonic!

  • 1:09:00 - Flow’s first shit coin $LOPPY

  • 1:19:00 - What ever happened to Genies??

  • 1:24:00 - Why Arsonic is selling ALL his Top Shot

  • 1:35:00 - Arsonic’s trading habits

  • 1:55:00 - Hot Take of the Week

Jun 05, 202302:04:33
216 - How to Fix Top Shot, The Worm NFT, LeBron Super Team, Phil’s Curb Alerts

216 - How to Fix Top Shot, The Worm NFT, LeBron Super Team, Phil’s Curb Alerts

By the time you listen to this, the game 7 talk on this show will be old news! But fear not, because we spent the second half of the show discussing how Top Shot could be fixed, and talking about the problem with releasing too many Rookie legendaries. Phil's also takes us through his personal journey of trying to throw furniture out on the curb in his neighborhood.


Links mentioned on the show:


Episode Outline:

  • 2:45 - LG’s pink t-shirt

  • 11:00 - Toronto’s history of animal memes

  • 16:00 - Phil’s BBQ garbage story

  • 19:30 - The sunken part of Phil’s couch

  • 23:00 - Do you own expensive furniture?

  • 28:30 - Game 7 thoughts

  • 39:00 - Referee’s burner account

  • 46:30 - Brooks Koepka, master clapper

  • 50:00 - Don’t hug the opposing team

  • 54:00 - Nick Nurse breaking news!

  • 1:00:00 - LeBron’s super team of old guys

  • 1:05:00 - Top Shot went back on their word again (shocker)

  • 1:17:00 - Better leadership at Top Shot

  • 1:29:00 - Thumbnails > Moments

  • 1:34:00 - Rookie Legendaries are a mess

    1:40:00 - Phil is taking over TFM twitter


    **This is not financial advice. Nothing in this newsletter, podcast, or publication should be considered financial or trading advice of any kind. Please do your own thorough research and make your own trading decisions. This is not advice.”

May 30, 202301:39:43
215 - Top Shot Positives, Finals Picks, WNBA Thoughts, and Phil’s Life Guru

215 - Top Shot Positives, Finals Picks, WNBA Thoughts, and Phil’s Life Guru

Summer is upon us, and its a long weekend in Canada! But that does not prevent another fun episode of TFM, as we discuss Top Shot’s future, the “need” for the WNBA, our picks for the NBA Finals, and some feel good stories in sports.


Mentioned in this pod:

LeBron is the final player remaining from the 2003 draft

https://twitter.com/draftkings/status/1660664531108917250?s=46&t=dzBOtWBaK4XKFWtqkvFQPA

Canadian Curb Stomp

https://twitter.com/DonLew87/status/1659968630128295936

Michael Block PGA Amateur

https://twitter.com/RobLep1/status/1660412134369501184



In this episode:

  • 02:45 - How long can you hold your pee

  • 08:30 - LeBron is the last player from his draft

  • 14:00 - Can you name the players in the 2003 NBA Draft Picture

  • 16:00 - Athlete fashion has gone too far

  • 23:00 - What makes a good NBA coach?

  • 28:30 - The culture of Miami Heat

  • 34:00 - Who we want in The Finals

  • 41:00 - Lakers fans turned on LeBron

  • 46:00 - We never pick the worst seeds

  • 52:00 - Hockey Curb Stomp (Team Canada)

  • 58:30 - NHL Breakaway; Missing in action

  • 1:01:00 - PGA Golf Amateur Wins Hearts

  • 1:07:00 - Top Shot Playoff Positives

  • 1:13:30 - WNBA on Top Shot (why?)

  • 1:22:00 - Rookie Revelation drop controversy

  • 1:30:00 - ALL DAY might be done?

  • 1:36:00 - Phil hates Veecon

  • 1:42:00 - Quick Hits of the week

  • 1:49:00 - Hot Take of the Week

May 23, 202301:57:40
214 - The Future of Golf in Web3

214 - The Future of Golf in Web3

Links DAO is a golf membership group that’s accessible via their NFT pass and provides tons of benefits and discounts to its members.

It also promises access to DAO-owned golf courses, a promise that came true last month when members voted to purchase Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland for roughly ~$900,000 USD.

Today on this special mid-week edition of the podcast, we’ve got the cofounder of the DAO Jim Daily to tell us all about how it works and why he loves golf.


On today’s pod:

  • 02:00 - Jim’s golfing skills

  • 04:00 - His best round ever

  • 06:00 - What’s the vibe in golf right now

  • 09:30 - What is LINKS DAO

  • 15:30 - Becoming a legit project in the Bull Run

  • 17:30 - Benefits for members

  • 19:30 - Could this be done for other sports?

  • 21:00 - Buying their first golf course

  • 24:30 - How to join Links DAO

  • 27:30 - Links is also a community network

  • 30:30 - Can Links make you a better golfer

  • 33:00 - How the DAO is a legal entity

  • 35:30 - The Future of Links DAO

  • 40:30 - Would you rather

May 18, 202344:46
213 - Top Shot Scandal, the cast from The Sandlot, NBA Predictions, and NHL Sadness

213 - Top Shot Scandal, the cast from The Sandlot, NBA Predictions, and NHL Sadness

Real talk - we only briefly talk about our regular NFT slate today. The first hour is pure sports talk, and then for the second hour we are joined by two very special guests: Victor Dimattia and Grant Gelt, two cast members from the original THE SANDLOT MOVIE! And yes, they are on to plug a Sandlot-related project on the show.


Links mentioned on the show:

- LeBron cries at Celtics game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9yjtFFXuB4

- The Sandlot collection https://twitter.com/BoysofSummer92

- Dennis The Menace Dinosaur Hunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsIOBkzvnr0


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May 15, 202302:06:01
212 - Top Shot Might Be Dead, Playoff Picks, Snoop Dogg’s NHL, and Fornite at the Olympics

212 - Top Shot Might Be Dead, Playoff Picks, Snoop Dogg’s NHL, and Fornite at the Olympics

As Meme Coins die off, and NFTs sink even deeper into the pits of hell, we discuss wether this truly is the “death” of Top Shot, or if its been dead this whole time.

Plus, LG makes another bold pick on the TS Playoffs, and we continue to wait impatiently for NHL NFTs amidst the Maple Leafs disaster.


Outline:

  • 2:45 - Maple Leafs Radio (lol)

  • 12:00 - Embiid Went Curb Stomping

  • 16:30 - Jokic Wants To Fight

  • 21:00 - Playoff Series Predictions

  • 28:00 - TS Redemption Updates

  • 40:30 - Is Top Shot Dead? Be Honest.

  • 56:00 - Snoop Dogg wants to buy a Hockey Team

  • 1:09:00 - The Rock Is Not a Good Actor

  • 1:15:00 - RIP Jerry Springer

  • 1:22:00 - Quick Hits Section

  • 1:22:30 - Still waiting for NFTs from the NHL

  • 1:25:00 - UFC Strike

  • 1:28:00 - Fornite at the Olympics

  • 1:34:30 - Hot Take of The Week

  • 1:46:00 - Candy packs sold out!

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May 09, 202301:46:50
211 - Top Shot Strategy, NHL Reactions, NBA Predictions, and a Broken Curse

211 - Top Shot Strategy, NHL Reactions, NBA Predictions, and a Broken Curse

Guarantee this is the most hockey talk you will ever listen to, thanks to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning their first playoff series in 19 years! So that takes up the first hour, as Phil reveals all about the celebrations on Saturday, before we then dovetail into NBA Top Shot Redemption strategy, Sorare overview, NHL Breakaway wish list, and the hot take of the week.


Episode Outline

  • 02:45 - Why do people hate Drake?

  • 07:00 - Most insane weekend in sports

  • 12:00 - The Maple Leafs broke the curse

  • 21:00 - Tales from downtown Toronto rampage

  • 30:00 - What its like to be tortured hockey fans

  • 44:00 - NHL Breakaway news

  • 52:00 - NHL wish list for the NFT project

  • 1:02:00 - NBA: the Warriors survived

  • 1:09:00 - Top shot Redemption Strategy

  • 1:27:00 - The picks on Redemption moments

  • 1:35:00 - What’s wrong with Top Shot

  • 1:43:00 - Sorare blowing a 3-1 lead on NBA

  • 1:53:00 - Hot Take of the Week

May 01, 202302:04:51
210 - Top Shot Redemption Strategy, NHL Is Coming to NFTs, $200 For Packs is Too Much, and "Chesstival"

210 - Top Shot Redemption Strategy, NHL Is Coming to NFTs, $200 For Packs is Too Much, and "Chesstival"

Good news - we actually stay on topic this week! We kick off by recapping the NBA Playoffs, and doing one of the FIRST EVER Top Shot Redemption moments (Brooklyn Nets lol). We then drop into a chat about the NHL's upcoming NFT collection, and what they could get done with a fresh slate in the space (fingers crossed)


And here are the links to the videos we discuss in the show:

Dejounte Murray ref bump https://twitter.com/creatorjordan23/status/1650312410593480704

Lakers LeBron vs Brooks Poster https://twitter.com/HoHighlights/status/1650168164225884162

Will Ferrell in L.A. Kings gear https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1650317402624651266


OUTLINE:

  • 3:45 - Phil’s awkward Evaluate story

  • 6:00 - Phil went to the confessional box

  • 18:00 - Warriors vs Kings; Fox injured?

  • 28:00 - The East is boring AF

  • 32:30 - NBA Top Shot Redemption Strategy

  • 45:00 - Dillon Brooks

  • 58:00 - LG just joined TikTok and loves it!

  • 1:02:00 - Oilers vs Kings; Tik Tok solved it?

  • 1:07:00 - NHL Breakaway

  • 1:11:00 - Udoka signs with Houston

  • 1:13:00 - The Ideal NHL NFT project

  • 1:23:00 - Why are there $200 packs?

  • 1:27:00 - We need better fandom benefits

  • 1:37:00 - Quick Hits, Fall Out Boy + “Chesstival”

  • 1:42:00 - Hot Take of the Week

  • 1:53:00 - Phil was obsessed with Topanga from Boy Meets World

  • 2:01:00 - Candy Plays of the Week

Twitter Links The First Mint ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint⁠⁠ LG Doucet ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LgDoucet⁠⁠ The Reel Phil D ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD⁠⁠ 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter! ⁠⁠⁠https://thefirstmint.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ **This is not financial advice. Nothing in this newsletter, podcast, or publication should be considered financial or trading advice of any kind. Please do your own thorough research and make your own trading decisions. This is not advice.”

Apr 25, 202302:01:16
209 - Top Shot Playoffs, Candy Packs, First Round Reactions, and the Disgrace of Toronto Sports

209 - Top Shot Playoffs, Candy Packs, First Round Reactions, and the Disgrace of Toronto Sports

This episode is 99% NBA Playoffs, 1% disgraceful Toronto sports fans. We spend this week's show going into deep personal anecdotes - such as Phil trying to roll his own cigarettes at age 13, and LG visiting not one, but TWO different dumps in his small town - interspersed with commentary on Top Shot, Sorare and Candy Digital.


OUTLINE

  • 2:00 - AI generated music

  • 11:00 - Phil used to make his own cigarettes

  • 19:00 - LG went to the DUMP

  • 26:00 - New animals on the planet

  • 31:00 - NBA Playoff Reactions

  • 40:30 - The Raptors are trash

  • 47:00 - The most disgraceful fan moments in sports

  • 1:00:00 - More NBA Playoff talk

  • 1:06:00 - NBA Champion Trivia

  • 1:12:00 - Top Shot Playoff Packs

  • 1:22:00 - Dollar Hot Dog Night

  • 1:25:00 - Back to Redemptions on Top Shot

  • 1:32:00 - Top Shot Pack Opening

  • 1:36:00 - Phil’s needs tickets to Goo Goo Dolls

  • 1:44:00 - Back to Redemption

  • 1:46:00 - Sorare NBA Playoffs

  • 1:51:00 - Comparing Top Shot to Sorare

  • 1:55:30 - Phil won at Sorare MLB

  • 1:59:00 - Fake News NHL announcement??

  • 2:06:00 - Candy Digital Packs Openings

  • 2:13:30 - Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul

  • 2:22:00 - Hot Take of the Week


Twitter Links The First Mint ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint⁠⁠ LG Doucet ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LgDoucet⁠⁠ The Reel Phil D ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD⁠⁠ 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter! ⁠⁠⁠https://thefirstmint.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ **This is not financial advice. Nothing in this newsletter, podcast, or publication should be considered financial or trading advice of any kind. Please do your own thorough research and make your own trading decisions. This is not advice.”

Apr 18, 202302:29:36
208 - The GM at NFL ALL DAY
Apr 13, 202342:07
207 - Top Shot 50, Sorare Playoffs, Candy MLB Killing It, and NBA Predictions!

207 - Top Shot 50, Sorare Playoffs, Candy MLB Killing It, and NBA Predictions!

Enter our Contest for a Luka Doncic Top Shot Debut!

https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint/status/1643591571219136512


It's a great time of the year for sports! The NBA Play-In matchups are set, and we are ready to go to the playoffs with Sorare and TS (except for the latter's supply problem). Today, we give our Finals predictions, praise Sorare NBA for their playoff format and Candy Digital for their sold out drops, and as usual sprinkle in some pieces of every day life.


EPISODE OUTLINE

  • 2:45 - Easter Eggs and Ketchup Chips

  • 07:00 - LG’s Easter Shenanigans

  • 12:30 - Easter Children’s Royal Rumble (Phil Story)

  • 24:30 - The First Mint Contest going on

  • 30:00 - UFC 287 Reaction + Showboating

  • 38:00 - What this means for the UFC

  • 44:00 - Phil talks about Tekashi 69

  • 50:30 - Rudy Gobert Drama

  • 58:00 - How the NBA Dominated Headlines

  • 1:01:00 - NBA Playoff Predictions

  • 1:14:30 - Phil Receives a Present from a Fan

  • 1:16:20 - LOSE PHIL

  • 1:19:00 - Sorare NBA Playoff Preview

  • 1:25:05 - Sorare Baseball Moves

  • 1:31:00 - Candy MLB is doing super well

  • 1:38:00 - Baseball Ticket NFTs

  • 1:43:00 - Top Shot 50 Drop Last Week

  • 1:54:00 - Dapper Play Policy

  • 1:59:00 - Phil’s Performance Review at Work

  • 2:07:00 - Quick Hits: Dez Bryant and Shaq in Big Trouble

  • 2:10:00 - Hot Take Of The Week


Twitter Links

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Apr 10, 202302:17:38
206 - ETH Rewards on Sorare, Off Season Flip Strategy, Free Mints, Top Shot Challenges, and Phil's Baywatch Posters

206 - ETH Rewards on Sorare, Off Season Flip Strategy, Free Mints, Top Shot Challenges, and Phil's Baywatch Posters

This week we made a promise - to talk about NFTs much early in the show! And we sort of succeeded, as we hit on FREE nft distribution around the 34:00 mark, and then take a detour up until 1:17:00 mark where we finally get into Sorare Rewards, LG's playoff strategy, and how Candy Digital could be much better.

But fear not, for the first hour is full of many personal goodies, such as a story about the posters Phil had in his bedroom growing up. The answer may shock you!


EPISODE OUTLINE

  • 02:45 - What Phil’s bedroom looked like as a teenager

  • 10:00 - Why Phil struggles with fortune cookies

  • 19:00 - LG ate burnt ribs and it might kill him

  • 25:00 - Our diets

  • 34:00 - Free Mints are back!

  • 37:30 - Stupid Sexy WWE Undertaker

  • 41:00 - Phil was a wrestling promoter in high school

  • 47:30 - NCAA Final Preview

  • 1:01:30 - MLB Pitch Clock is great but will ruin games

  • 1:17:00 - ETH Rewards on Sorare are too low

  • 1:37:00 - Sorare NBA Playoff Strategy (SGA!!)

  • 1:49:00 - We want binders for Candy Digital

  • 1:57:00 - Top Shot Challenge Strategy and more Spotlight

  • 2:03:00 - Hot Take of the Week


Twitter Links

The First Mint ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint⁠⁠

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Apr 03, 202302:20:20
205 - Drops This Week, First Mint Negativity, How Top Shot Can Save Itself, Phil's Celebrity Part 2

205 - Drops This Week, First Mint Negativity, How Top Shot Can Save Itself, Phil's Celebrity Part 2

If you want the juicy NFT bits, skip to the 1:15 mark, because we spend the first 75minutes getting updates on Phil's Celebrity Drama and his Hockey Coaching Antics (and Playoffs!)


Following that, we dive into TFM's role in the influencer ecosystem, wether we are TOO negative at times (or not enough), and how these NFT projects could possible hope to win Phil's affection and attention in the future. We then dovetail into business ideas for growing the NFT Sports market, which includes meetings fans where they are - and finish with quick hits on Pranksy, Sorare, Dapper Executives, F1 rumors, and a Hot Take of The Week for the ages.


Also, move fast because there is a POAP code in the first 10 minutes of this one!


EPISODE OUTLINE

  • 3:30 - Fathers Day

  • 8:30 - Phil's Celebrity Drama continues

  • 18:30 - Top Shot cuts Community Programs

  • 24:30 - The Time Phil Beat Nick Nurse

  • 33:30 - Phil’s Coaching Glory in the Minor Hockey Playoffs

  • 56:30 - March Madness Conspiracy

  • 1:08:30 - Joe Biden Hates The Maple Leafs

  • 1:18:30 - Is The First Mint too negative about Sports?

  • 1:29:30 - What These Projects Get Wrong and Right

  • 1:38:30 - The Bros Come Up With a Business Idea

  • 1:53:30 - Bring Top Shot To Fans, Not Fans To Top Shot

  • 2:11:30 - Hot Take Of The Week


Twitter Links

The First Mint ⁠https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint⁠

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Mar 27, 202302:31:32
204 - New Top Shot Drop, Baseball NFTs Arrive, Doodles Floors Itself, and Phil Deals With Life As A Celebrity
Mar 20, 202302:14:12
203 - Free Packs Don't Work, Strategy for NCAA, Power Slap League, and Swearing In Front Of Your Parents

203 - Free Packs Don't Work, Strategy for NCAA, Power Slap League, and Swearing In Front Of Your Parents

Join on NCAA Bracket on the OFFICIAL NCAA Website: https://bit.ly/3JzpSzQ

Phil joins us from the parking lot, and we spend the first 20 minutes talking about our parents swearing and his car problems. Then we spend another 20 minutes talking about hard it is to make an NCAA bracket, and finally around the 37 minute mark we bring up March Madness NFTs (which do not exist). That dovetails into a full on conversation about FREE nfts and FREE packs, and wether those could actually work to onboard the masses.  


EPISODE OUTLINE

04:30 - Phil is in a parking lot

09:00 - Mom & Dad listening to podcast

13:00 - Do our parents swear when we’re not around

16:00 - Why Are NCAA Brackets So Hard

29:00 - Why Are There NO March Madness NFTs

45:00 - Big Top Shot Sales on Weekend

50:00 - Can Free Packs Onboard People

1:00:00 - Power Slap League is Gross

1:07:00 - Hot Take of The Week


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Mar 13, 202301:17:11
202 - Reaction to Roham AMA, Future of Top Shot, Draft Kings NFL Numbers, and Why Baseball NFTs Suck
Mar 07, 202301:52:18
201 - Roham Accused of Lavish Lifestyle, Bullying | EMERGENCY POD
Mar 01, 202346:54
200 - Dapper Loses Another GM, Top Shot Lawsuit Fallout, PGA on Reignmakers, LG Gets Banned From Sorare
Feb 27, 202301:35:07
NBA Top Shot Lawsuit: Explained

NBA Top Shot Lawsuit: Explained

Earlier today, major news hit the crypto airwaves: NBA Top Shot Moments may be considered securities. We break down what this lawsuit means, how it came about, and also include a 1-hour live chat with Mike Z from Team Hold to understand what this might mean for the community.

Feb 23, 202301:08:28
199 - The Bull Case For Web3 Gaming | Bored Elon Musk

199 - The Bull Case For Web3 Gaming | Bored Elon Musk

Alright, nerd alert.

Today’s guest, Bored Elon Musk, is just as big a nerdlinger as I am. Like we literally spend the first 20 minutes of the show talking about sci-fi movies, and how much the original Tron movie influenced both of us.

BEM (for short), is a career-gaming executive and major advocate for web3 gaming. I wanted him to come on the show, and tell us why he is so bullish (to the point where he has angel invested tons), and what it will take for games to break through.

He also helps iron out the different types of games that are played by the hundreds of millions, like Candy Crush, and how those may have even more potential than the big AAA names we’re expecting.

Feb 20, 202355:31
198 - The Venture Punk | Jordan Lyall

198 - The Venture Punk | Jordan Lyall

Jordan Lyall, founder of Venture Punk, joins us to talk about building creative projects in the space, and how he somehow always comes back around to making Santa Claus projects. 

Feb 13, 202301:08:42
Live Chat - Giannis $190k Sale / Roham's Leadership / Doodles Launch / UFC Strike News

Live Chat - Giannis $190k Sale / Roham's Leadership / Doodles Launch / UFC Strike News

Last night, we came BACK onto Twitter Spaces to chat what's current with our community. LG, TheReelPhilD, Quad, Dumbo, Christian from Evaluate, and Jack Wyldes from Shot Talkin' talk the issues of the day such as the Giannis sale on Sorare, the current leadership on FLOW, the launch of Doodles, and a changing of the guard on UFC Strike.

Feb 07, 202302:11:19
197 - The State of NFT Sports | Carly Reilly

197 - The State of NFT Sports | Carly Reilly

This is our first real collaboration at TFM! We were asked by Carly at Overpriced Jpegs (excellent podcast about NFTs) to write a show as part of "sports month" over there - and what came out was a status check on NFT Sports. In this episode, we look at the big players (Sorare, Dapper), their growth and revenue for 2021/2022, and then dive into the larger Macro stories in the sports world right now. Then we tie all back together.


This episode also kicks off with a 40-minute segment where LG interviews Carly, asks about her come up into the space, and what special circumstance would make her give up her wedding day. 

Feb 06, 202302:03:06
196 - The Next Big Collectibles Market

196 - The Next Big Collectibles Market

Our guest today is The Collectibles Guru (Eric Whiteback), who is NEW to web3 but an expert in all things Cards, Ticket Stubs, and Video Games. This interview honestly blew my mind a little bit, as I realize just how broad the collectibles market really is. We keep it web3 though, and dive into the digital vs physical debate in the community. Truly a special one!

Jan 30, 202301:02:15
195 - The Master Plan at Sorare | Nicolas Julia, Founder

195 - The Master Plan at Sorare | Nicolas Julia, Founder

Out of all web3 sports projects, only ONE grew in active users through 2023. And today's we have its founder, Nicolas Julia, on the podcast to talk Sorare, Mbappe, Zidane, NBA, and the french tech scene. Plus, he drops some unexpected alpha midway through the episode about some exciting NFTs that may be coming to the platform.

Jan 23, 202342:35
194 - The Market Surges + Interview with Tropofarmer

194 - The Market Surges + Interview with Tropofarmer

Tropo is a guy who went from being a total shit poster to one of the biggest influencers in the NFT space - and now an actual nice guy! He joins the pod to talk gaming, influencing, relationships, beanie, and how mass adoption won't look the way we think it will.

Jan 16, 202358:17
193 - A Bright Future for NFTs | Steve Bark

193 - A Bright Future for NFTs | Steve Bark

Steve is a real one. He's a force for good in the NFT space, and in contrast to LG's doom and gloom mentality of late, he's excited about what the future holds in web3. He comes on the show to talk about his media company (dGen Network), the book he's writing about NFTs, and the first websites he ever built.

Jan 09, 202347:50