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
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
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?
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Chamber Rekt joins as guest co-host of TFM while LG is away!
Chamber Rekt joins as guest co-host of TFM while LG is away!
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!
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
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!
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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
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.
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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
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
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.”
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
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
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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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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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
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
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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
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The most anticipated interview in a while! Today we have NOAH, the GM at NFL ALL DAY, sitting down with LG to chat about the past and future of the platform as it aims to close out Series 2. OUTLINE 00:00 - Preview of the episode 02:45 - How Noah is feeling RIGHT NOW 03:50 - Why Noah likes crypto 05:40 - Noah started a video game company in College 08:05 - The biggest challenge of NFL ALL DAY Series 2 13:10 - How to manage the game pieces 15:40 - What would Noah change from Series 1 18:40 - How to manage community expectations 22:10 - What is the priority right now 25:30 - What Noah likes to collect 27:20 - How does ALL DAY define growth 29:10 - Comparing ALL DAY to other NFT projects 31:20 - When Team Leaderboards 32:15 - Plan for Genesis Moments 35:30 - Balancing revenue with supply 38:10 - The relationship with the teams 39:00 - The biggest hurdles for NFL ALL DAY
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Enter our Contest for a Luka Doncic Top Shot Debut!
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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
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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
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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
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This one got a little long. If you want the juicy NFT bits skip right to 1:07:00 mark, because we spend the first hour talking about March Madness, Phil's stories of coaching hockey, and how he deals with being an NFT celebrity. Then we finally talk about Top Shot, the money they're pulling in, and the long awaited release of Candy/Sorare MLB Series 2.
EPISODE OUTLINE
3:30 - March Madness Fallout
23:00 - Phil’s Hockey Coaching Stories
35:00 - Why Phil Hates Refs
42:00 - Phil’s Meets Collectors
53:00 - How it feels to be NFT celebrities
1:07:00 - Latest Drop on Top Shot
1:30:30 - Baseball NFTs Finally Arrive
1:46:00 - WWE Betting Coming
1:48:00 - Doodles Floors Its Own Project
2:06:00 - Hasbullah vs Mickey Mouse
2:11:30 - The Alpha on New Projects
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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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Warning: Phil D has a lot to say about the Roham text-only AMA last Friday, and as a result, we spend the entire first hour talking about NBA Top Shot, Roham's answers, and the future of the platform. We then eventually move on to the SHOCKING numbers of Draft Kings Reignmakers' first year in the NFL, and finish with LG going berserk about how bad Baseball NFTs are right now.
EPISODE OUTLINE
2:55 - UFC 285 Reaction
10:00 - Episode Outline
11:45 - Reaction to Roham AMA
43:15 - Latest Drops on Top Shot, ALL DAY, Strike
1:03:20 - Ja Morant Reaction
1:14:20 - Draft King Reingmakers NFL Numbers Season 1
1:20:45 - Phil D's heartfelt DFS story
1:25:00 - Sorare has lost Phil D's attention
1:28:10 - LG Thinks All Baseball NFTs Suck
1:38:30 - First Ever Hot Take Of The Week!
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This morning, accusations were published in THE BLOCK towards Roham, CEO of Dapper Labs, alleging that he is a "bully" in the workplace and lives a very lavish lifestyle (private jets, mansions, yachts, celebrities).
Following the news, a handful of former Dapper employees took the opportunity to publicly dump on Roham via Twitter, adding fuel to an already burning and embarrassing fire.
LG + Phil D break it all down on the show, give their hot takes, and read the community's comments on the news.
EPISODE OUTLINE
3:00 - Full Breakdown of the article
7:00 - Phil's Immediate Hot Take
12:00 - Are The Accusations True?
16:30 - Jayne's Comments on the Incident
20:00 - What Could Save Top Shot Right Now?
27:30 - Roham's Instagram Stories
32:00 - Roham's Upcoming AMA on Friday
38:00 - The Community's Hot Takes
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Episode 200 of TFM is here, with The Reel Phil D joining us as permanent co-host!
Today we cover the recently broken news that Dave Feldmann is leaving Dapper Labs, followed by more fallout from the NBA Top Shot lawsuit. We then look at the PGA release on Draft Kings Reignmakers this week, and LG ends the episode by talking about how he got banned from the Sorare MLB Discord.
EPISODE OUTLINE
2:30 - What 200 episodes means
17:00 - Dave Feldman Leaving Dapper Labs
39:00 - NBA Top Shot Lawsuit Continues
58:30 - PGA NFTs come to Draft Kings Reignmakers
1:10:00 - MLB Is Not Doing Well in NFTs
1:22:00 - How LG Got Muted In The Sorare Discord
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
A year ago, I wrote 10x rules for 2022. And two of them were absolutely TERRIBLE. So this year I invited my brother TheReelPhilD to hop on the show and keep me honest as I run through 10x Rules for NFTs in 2023.
To celebrate the year that was on The First Mint, I’ve put together a short podcast full of memorable clips from some of our best guests.
Featuring:
- Jess Sloss | Founder of Seed Club
- Marcus Bianshe | Founder of Rumble Kong League
- Jayne Peressini | Former GM of Top Shot (I think?)
- Dave Fedlman | General Manager of NFL ALL DAY
- Andrew Steinwold | Host of ZimaRed + Angel Investor
- Mack Flavelle | CEO of Big Head Club + Cofounder of Dapper Labs
- Jasmine Maietta | Founder of Round21
- Scott Melker | Founder of TheWolfofAllStreets
- Tascha | PhD in Macro Economics
- Space Cowboy | Twitter Personality
Today’s guest refers to himself as a “FOMO Dragon”. Early to both Cryptokitties and NBA Top Shot, Carlini is no stranger to the volatile market of non fungibles. He joins us on the show to share some shocking tales, like how he sold his punks for Top Shot, and dish a slice of humble pie to no one other than himself.
Imagine playing baseball your entire life, finally making it to the MLB, and retiring after just three seasons. Then imagine being broke for two years, painting every single day in your garage, with an absolute conviction that you could make it as an artist. That's what Micah Johnson did, when he left baseball and went all in on his new found talent. Today, he joins us to chat about life as a creator, a business, an athlete, and a human.
A rare special edition of the show: featuring my ACTUAL brother, TheReelPhilD! On today's episode, we have an open, raw, and candid conversation. We talk about his collecting habits, what's wrong with today's sports NFTs, and what motivates the community to be part of this whole scene. We also ask what its gonna take for the current platforms to survive through to the next phase.
Last week, Disney put the entire Metaverse on notice when they brought back Bob Iger, the CEO who led the acquisitions of Pixar, LucasFilm, and Marvel. Now, we don't know if Bob's return signals similar deals in web3, but we do know that Iger spent the last year advising on GENIES, a digital avatar company. So on today's show, we'll look at 12x different companies in the space - including Disney - and speculate on wether they are BUYERS or SELLERs in the space.
It makes total sense: fantasy sports, but your players come as NFTs. So why aren't more people using the platforms available? And does web3 truly have anything to offer to the sports gambling crowd? The Fantasy Sports industry is set to double in size over the next 5 years, and a big part of that might just be crypto - so on today's show we talk to the experts about the barriers, the opportunities, and the market itself.
The biggest tournament in the world is also the most corrupt organization on the planet. And guess what: the sell NFTs now! On today's show, we look at FIFA's mild swing into crypto, how they've overcome multiple scandals, and more importantly - where they make and spend $7 billion dollars every four years. We welcome Christopher Gaffrey, associate professor at NYU and a specialist on sports governance and urbanization, to dive deep into the workings of this global org.
When Tom Brady retired in February 2022, he announced that he would dedicate all his time to his new NFT platform: Autograph. Designed to sell digital collectibles of top tier athletes like Tiger Woods and Wayne Gretzky, the platform burst out of the gate amidst the NFT boom. But in the doldrums of the bear market, the platform is struggling to keep collectors happy, as promises are broken and Brady spends another season on the field. We dive into the project, its co founders, and talk directly to the community.
In December 2021, Nike shocked the web3 world when it purchased 2-year old design studio RTFKT. But upon closer inspection, the move makes total sense for both companies as consumers and sneakers hurtle towards the metaverse at an alarming speed. On today's show, we'll look at WHY Nike buys certain companies, and how RTFKT positioned itself to be one of them.
One of the most recognizable sports brands ever is big into NFTs, but not here to maximize profit. Today's pod will look at how the Chicago Bulls manage their brand, their logo, their everlasting success from the 1990s, and how they have approached launching into web3. We'll also look at the revenue streams of the NBA, and how the league is hell bent on maximize each avenue.
Steph Curry is Forbes' #5 highest paid athlete of 2022. But by the time he's done playing, his business moves and crypto investments could make him even richer than Michael Jordan. LG dives into the business of Steph Curry and his mega deals with Under Armor and FTX.
A message from LG. We are taking time to retool things at The First Mint, and quite frankly the podcast is the first thing I want to change. It needs a refresh. This podcast will return the week of October 17th, with a fresh approach, new stories, and the love of sports we all started with. And maybe, just maybe, a new partner or two.
What do we, as normal people, actually own in web3? Yes, we own the NFTs, but we SHOULD own the network. Today's guest, Jess Sloss, runs The Seed Club: an incubator for web 3 communities and networks. On today’s show, we discuss what we as participants in this network (and our multiple sub networks) should expect from the space, and what it should expect from us.
There’s a golden question in NFTs - Where is it all going? There’s no straight answer here. The NFT boom came out of nowhere, as did its biggest players. So with no predictable origin, it’s challenging to predict a future, or a final act. But today's guest cares less for what the future holds, and more for what creators need right now today. He is a mission-based builder, and develop one of the industry's most useful tools, Premint. Brenden Mulligan joins us on the show.
It's here. The most practical use of sports NFTs has arrived on NFL ALL DAY, and the man behind it all joins us for an in-depth dive into the platform, its future, and his background in sports marketing. Welcome Dave Feldman to the show, the GM of one of the most important products in the space.
We know NFTs have potential, but just how big will they get? We welcome a true OG and podcaster, Andrew Steinwold, host of Zima Red, to break down how NFTs will come to swallow land deeds, international markets, and all forms of commerce. Plus, we get a sneak peek into the early days of the NFT scene.
What if you quit your job to RESEARCH crypto full time and write about it? That's todays guest, Jack Niewold, who has covered the LUNA collapse, the ETH Merge, the Celcius Collapse, and hands out lengthy advice FOR FREE on the internet. We cover his how he got started, his tips for 100x on an altcoin, and what to look for in the future of NFTs.
What does it take to get 5000 Likes on a single tweet about NFTs? Today's guest, ThreadGuy, can tell you all about it. He started writing threads, but is now a primary player in the meme economy of the crypto world. His secrets to success include capturing timely sentiment, a competitive nature, and an absolutely chaotic approach to making daily content.
Its coming. The much talk about ETH merge is just a month away, and the price action is heating up. But WHAT exactly is the merge, and how will it affect our NFTs? And more recently...what is this talk of forking? We bring on a legend, 0xQuit, to talk us through one of the most hyped events in crypto history.
Last week, the $Flow token, Dapper Lab's underlying blockchain, surged 40% on the Instagram integration news. A bullish sign for sure. But what do we really know about the token, and what its future holds? And more importantly...how much $Flow are we getting airdropped at the end of this month?
The crypto market can't make up its mind, so we called up one of the best in the biz: Tascha from Tascha Labs, who literally holds a PhD in Macroeconomics and is a well known writer in the crypto space. She shares her insight on the macro, the war, the market, and how this current version of NFTs has zero chance of sticking around.
What drives NFT bull markets? And what will bring on the next one? We've got the co-founder of Dapper Labs, Mack Flavelle, on the show to tell us about how NFTs came about, and how their predecessors were emojis and GIFs. Oh, and he also thinks that Roadmaps are super dumb.
We've heard this before: “fortunes are made in bear markets”. But what exactly does that mean? We bring on The Wolf Of All Streets to tell how he approaches portfolio building in the crypto space, and discuss lessons from recent hardships.
These brands, they are a changin’. With many fortune 100 brands now entered into the web3 arena, what will this seismic shift mean for the average retail consumer, who will now need to navigate the metaverse to find their fave product? We welcome Adam Brotman, former EVP + CDO of Starbucks, and now advisor to many web3 projects, to talk the brands of web3.
In the last month alone, UFC Strike has shipped Burning, Free Moments, Themed-Drops, Champions Club, and setup an incredible booth at International Fight Week. Although this is a bit more of a niche topic than usual for the show, I wanted to dive in because I’ve personally found the speed and execution of UFC Strike to be beyond that of its counterparts in the Dapper ecosystem.
Web3 is changing rapidly, and pretty soon all our favorite shows, books, and songs will be native NFT projects. This renaissance is being led by two industry pioneers - SAFA and Valet Jones from Jenkins The Valet - and they're on to discuss the future they envision for everyone’s favorite story.
Jayne Peressini. Fresh off the end of the NBA season, we welcome her to show to get an inside look at how the NBA Top Shot platform plans to grow and what her first order of business has been at Dapper.
We really thought 2022 would be “the” year for NFTs. Turns out, we were dead wrong. And rather than focus on the doom and gloom of the market, we're looking way further ahead to mass adoption, and what its gonna take to onboard 100,000,000 into non fungibles.
NFL All Day. Candy MLB. NFTU College Hoops. And this week - NBA Top Shot. Burning has finally arrived to the sports NFT world and just in time to combat the woes of oversupply. In this pod, we'll explore the different methods for burning, and their short + long term impacts.
Are NFTs only about making money? With the market in a weird place, LG goes back to the original value points of NFTs, and dives into Vitalik Buterin's latest proposal on the future of Ethereum: Soulbound Tokens.
The markets are down. The coming times will be slow. Yes, its a good time to build. But as collectors, how can we contribute without founding a project project or getting a job? We dive into how and why collectors can matter during the first ever NFT winter.
Following the worst week in NFTs (maybe ever?), it's a good time to think about stability in the space. What projects will survive? How do you cope with unrealized losses? And most importantly... how do we define trust going forward?
NFTs are slowing. The economy is crumbling. The outlook is bleak, and we may be on the verge of another crypto winter. But that doesn't mean NFTs can't keep growing in the coming years ahead. Today we dive into the history of Crypto Winter, and what may drive the next major wave of adoption to crypto and NFTs.
Many NFT projects claim to be the "best" at something, but its often just marketing puff talk. So how do we breakthrough that Marketing 101 speak and dig deeper into both marketable aspects of the NFTs, but also how those aspects are sold.
Yes, this is a pod about how NFT market themselves to us, and what we as consumers expect and demand from them.
Meet Marcus, the founder of Rumble Kong League AND the Director of Marketing for The Sandbox. Born a red-bull crushing gamer, Marcus turned his passion into a career in gaming (including a stint at Blizzard), and now lives/breathes the Play2Earn revolution. So what's his POV on today's NFT trends, and what will it take for gamers to love NFTs the same way we do? We dive in.
We love sports. But man, there are A LOT of sports card-style NFTs right now. To the point where some of the companies behind them have paused the release of supply for a few weeks in order to appease community sentiment. These companies NEED to sell product, but how do they do so while marketplace prices tank? We dive deep into this one.
Big brain alert! Wil from The Littles hops joins us to day to chat about the shifting landscape of NFTs, launching his own project, staying sane with time management, and how he became a thought leader. Warning, this episode may cause you to run and buy The Littles
***disclaimer: LG owns one of the NFTs in question
We kick off a fresh new month with a late night chat with Phil D, LG Doucet, and our faves from around the community. We discuss the latest NFT All Day blog post, legendary profits, Top Shot and Dapper malaise, Ballerz, and chat with Buddsy from Flunks.
Batman has entered the chat, and he is not messing around. Warner Brothers is launching Digital-Physical Hybrid NFTs, marking the DC Multiverse's entrance to web3. The First Mint (and very much LG) is proud to partner with Hro, the platform launching these NFTs with WB, to bring you all the info, drop details, and excitement of this massive step forward in NFTs. On the show, we have Josh Hackbarth (Head of NFT Development at Warner Brothers) and Mark Evans (Marketing Lead, North America, Hro), to dive into their personal fandom and what's to come.
***This podcast is part of a paid partnership with Hro
We're having a moment in web3, and no company is preparing for it like Recur. Their membership - the Recur Pass - grants early access to NFTU NFTs (College Basketball), as well as a plethora of other brands (Star Trek, Hello Kitty, etc.). Recur's founders, Zach and Trevor, join LG on the pod to break down how the company came to be and what the future hold.
***This podcast is part of a paid partnership with Recur.
Prior to heading out for vacation, LG recorded a two-part podcast special: "NFTs In 36 Months". Part 2 dives into PEOPLE, and how collector habits will evolve in the next three years. There's a spicy take here about the birth (and possible death) of PFPs, so tune in!
Prior to heading out for vacation, LG recorded a two-part podcast special: "NFTs In 36 Months". Part 1 dives into INDUSTRY, and how all the biggest players will move and react to the space as it goes mainstream. Part 2 comes out next Monday.
NFTs are successful because they give us a new way to explore. Creativity, Brand, Metaverses, these are all experiences that will shape the future of how we consume and advertise our digital selves. Jasmine, Founder of round21, brings her extensive marketing experience to the table and talks about the potential for Explorers.
There are TOO MANY projects in NFTs, especially in the Dapper Wallet. In fact, its made it challenging for LG to move forward with collecting in general as he hesitates to make decisions. On today's show, he shares his rules, his fears, and his approach going forward. Also a little view ahead to what's coming next at The First Mint.
We wrap up Basketball & Blockchain week with a chat with Oliver from Cameo, and a dive into this week's potential Top Shot, NFL All Day, and UFC Strike drops. The boys have been on Spaces for 8x days in a row, and they're taking a break after this one.
B&B Week is here, and the Doucet bros are back on STREAM to kick it off in style. Featuring an NFT anthem debut, Jasmine from round21, and a preview of LG's HOLO ICON pack auction.
This podcast is part of a very light partnership with CAMEO, where every single The First Mint NFT holder was given WhiteList access to the Cameo Pass NFT prior to public sale. However, we were not paid or compensated for this content, and it was an absolute pleasure to have Oliver on the show.
The final drop of Series 0 on UFC Strike, and we are joined by none other than UFC Commentator/Play by Play analyst JON ANIK, along side Aaron Bronsteter, The Reel Phil D, and hosted by LG Doucet.
Phil D and LG Doucet hop on Spaces right after the Superbowl to chat the game, NFT commercials we thought would happen, and then got into this week's drops on NBA Top Shot, UFC Strike, NFL All Day, and Candy Digital.
Today we dive into the world of Pixel Vault and their flagship project, Punks Comic. One of the hottest blue chips in the space, we welcome the ELITE APES to the space and also TFM community members to chat about a project we all love and its accessible entry points for newcomers.
Last week was legendary, but for all the wrong reasons. The @NFT account is a scam and has been suspended. The man running ENS Domains has old offensive tweets unearthed. And of course, a bug in Top Shot derails a massive pack drop. Despite all this, there is a silver lining that brings us all closer together.
NFL All Day Conference Championship drop! Phil finally gets a pack, while LG strikes out yet again. Recorded LIVE on Twitter Spaces starting at 12:30pm PST on February 4th.
Standup comedy hits the blockchain! In this partner podcast, Alex DiNunzio - co-founder and CEO of JAMBB - walks us through how they've managed to get names like Tom Segura and Hannibal Burress onto the blockchain in NFT format. Jambb drops their latest collection, YOUR MOM'S HOUSE, today exclusively on Flow.
We're LIVE with Flovatar, one of the leading PFP projects on Flow. In this session, we get a 101 breakdown from their founder, and get glimpse into the magic of their community. Flovatar is a rarity composable NFT, where you basically play Mr Potato Head with your NFT before actually minting it.
What makes a great NFT project? On today's episode, we dive into why the BEST projects are those that can tell the absolute best stories and hold their audience in suspense. From BAYC to PixelVault, and all the way back to Top Shot, successful NFT projects are those that can communicate clearly YET ambiguously.
We're LIVE for NFL ALL DAY Divisional Round Drop, alongside Phil D and Rudemoose from Dapper Labs. This drop was delayed by a full 90 minutes, but we stuck it out with the squad until the very end. And wouldn't you know it, neither LG nor Phil even scored a pack. Recorded LIVE on Twitter Spaces starting at 12:30pm PST on January 28th.
Last week, the NFT world was shook when @BeanieMaxi's true identity was revealed to the world, along with a history of his alleged scams and dishonest practices in the space. We welcome @TopShotFund a.k.a. Space Cowboy to the show to discuss his recent article on NFT influencers and how collectors can find trust worthy voices in the industry.
We're LIVE for the first ever public drop of UFC STRIKE from Dapper Labs. Featuring Aaron Bronsteter (TSN), The Reel Phil D, and LG Doucet, with special guests appearances from Dave Feldman (Dapper Labs) and Luke Dumbo (Dapper Labs).
We're joined by Zeneca, Corporate Trash, Quadzilla, and TheReelPhilD as we dive into the best NFTs going for under $1,000 right now, and how they all approach finding those types of projects!
A year ago, one blog post changed the game. Bales article about his Ja Morant Cosmic purchase was the catalyst event for thousands to join the NFT space through NBA Top Shot. He joins us to talk about that moment and the year its been since.
NBA Star Duncan Robinson joins us LIVE on Twitter Spaces to talk about his secret BALLERZ purchases and his recent journey into Crypto. Then, Ros Gold appears out of nowhere to give the absolute most in depth scouting report that's ever happened in the history of Ballerz. Plus the NFT Genius teams hints at some sweet alpha coming in the near term for Ballerz.
The $LOOKS token has been tearing up the NFT scene, propelling the LooksRare Marketplace to surpass the daily volume of the incumbent, OpenSea. We welcome friends of The First Mint to our Twitter Space to get their thoughts on what a healthy and scalable NFT Marketplace looks like.
Featuring:
Chris Maddern https://twitter.com/chrismaddern
Corporate Trash https://twitter.com/corporatetrash1
Bakraparty https://twitter.com/bakraparty
Captain Zwingli https://twitter.com/ChrisJourdan
LG Doucet https://twitter.com/LgDoucet
This episode is NOT about food. Its about letting true collectors collect, and bringing the real experience of Top Shot come back to the product after a year-long hiatus. We talk about: Hustle & Show drop, Klay Thompson return, and the ability to buy as many packs as you like!
The First Mint is proud to partner with The Players Lounge for their DGD Mafia drop this Sunday January 9th! And yes, this is the FIRST EVER Collegiate Athlete PFP project in the NFT space, and one created by the players and for the fans. This is also an excellent use of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness), that enables college athletes to create revenue for themselves This GENESIS drop features 5,000 NFTs of the DGD Mafia, and the team has plans to soon expand to other schools.
This project is dropping on FLOW and will be featured in the Dapper Wallet, meaning you can use your Dapper Balance to purchase. There are tons of benefits planned for holders, including access to future drops, exclusive merch, and in-season film sessions with players!
Learn more here:
https://www.theplayerslounge.io/
https://twitter.com/ThPlayersLounge
The team went live on Twitter Spaces Wednesday, January 5 for a MASSIVE community conversation on NBA Top Shot —featuring several team members from Dapper Labs (including the TFM debut of Social Media Lead Carrie Oehm) and some of your favorite personalities and collectors.
Tune in for hoops talk, collecting strategy in the new year, alpha leaks and the usual fun!
Its a new year, but the principles of NFTs remain the same. This pod recaps the holiday break, the latest market surge of NFTs, the 1st year of The First Mint, and the 10 rules for collecting NFTs this year.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, December 30, 2021. We took this one to Twitter Spaces to chat Ballerz with Phil D, George Wrighster, Angy Arb, Becca Brown, and award winning author Ben Mezrich!
| We got GFunk, one of the big brains behind Pixel Vault and Punks Comics on the show to talk about how their project has built-in community rewards from the very first Genesis drop. This is our last podcast episode for the year, except for our live show December 30th.
A short Monday pod to recap the Top Shot 2022 Road Map, the upcoming Legendary Deck The Hoops pack, and how NBATS needs to focus on storytelling and market dynamics to have a great year.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, December 16, 2021. We’ve got our friend Swickie on to talk all things holidays and NFTs. We also dive into YOUR responses to our Top Shot wishlist, talk NFL All Day Early Access, and more!
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Swickie: https://twitter.com/topshotswickie
Its an awful topic, but one we MUST consider as the year closes out: Taxes! With every single crypto transaction essentially being a taxable event, we welcome Max Minsker to the show to give us a breakdown of how to prep for what should be a very interesting tax year.
The community absolutely loves the flash challenges on NBA Top Shot. But are they healthy for the economy in the long run? We break down the supply being pumped into TS, and how Flash Challenge rewards need to evolve to the next phase of Fandom.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, December 9th, 2021. We've got the debut of The Shill Tank, featuring two NFT projects (Swish Dreams and Spoiled Banana Society) presenting to our panel of guest judges (Lil Noobie and Awesemo). We also talk about NFL All Day and other happenings in the NFT space.
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Swish Dreams: https://twitter.com/SwishDreamsNFT
** Spoiled Banana Society: https://twitter.com/SBananaSociety
** Lil Noobie: https://twitter.com/nftnoobie
** Awesemo: https://twitter.com/AwesemoDFS
Ready to peak into our virtual future? Matty DCL (aka DCL Blogger), founder of The MetaKey, is on to talk all things Metaverse. Where will these digital worlds head, and how can legacy brands adapt? Will gaming help drive mainstream adoption? LG also touches on all the latest happenings in NBA Top Shot. Hosted by LG Doucet.
Justin Herzig from Own The Moment joins us on the show to tackle the big question: Do we have too many moments on Top Shot, and how can that be approached going forward? Hosted by LG Doucet.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, December 2nd, 2021. Tonight we've got Top Shot + Flow Whale Ars0nic on (with a special guest) to talk about his quest for 1000 Cody Zeller moments. We'll also be talking to Bakraparty about all things NFTs (and his project Mystery Mints), and our usual chaos with The First Mint community.
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Ars0nic: https://twitter.com/Ars0nic
** Bakraparty: https://twitter.com/bakraparty
** Zach: https://twitter.com/ghostofgregoden
Airdrops are very real, and they could be coming your way soon. We've seen it happen across the crypto and NFT world, and now its finally happening in NBA Top Shot! On this show, we detail what airdrops are, what possibilities they present, and how to best get in position to claim them.
100,000 'The Matrix Avatar' NFTs are coming Tuesday (11/30), and we sit down with Nifty's Co-Founder & CEO Jeff Marsilio to get all the drop details. We also talk about the entrance of major brands/IP into the space, onboarding new people into NFTs, and what the future holds as we continue to creep into the mainstream. Hosted by LG Doucet.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Wednesday (holiday) night, November 24th, 2021. Tonight we're talking all things The Matrix NFT Avatars with Jimmy Mouton (TFM Day One Member) and Madison Brill of the Nifty's marketing team. We also detail the reveal of NFL All Day, and the NBA Top Shot Fresh Threads release.
Episode 125 of The First Mint | Sports NFT Utility | Slow news week on Top Shot, but we got the co founder of Sports Icon, Alexi Yovanoff, on the show to talk about their platform's token launch, NFTs, and big time athletes joining the platform.
The man has spoken, and now we are meant to feel good about Top Shot's future. But do we really? This show recaps the first month of the NBA season on Top Shot, and FOUR predictions for what can and should happen to the platform over the coming years.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, November 18th, 2021. Tonight we're talking all things Ballerz with NFT Genius Marketing Director Becca Brown, community member Angie Yarbrough, and Flex Chapman from the Krause House DAO.
Episode 122 of The First Mint | Long Term Strategy on Top Shot | Things are changing. Series 3 has begun, and its time to zoom out and see the forest from the trees. The Dapper Wallet Ecosystem is about to take off, and that will have major ramifications for the Top Shot market. LG discusses his long term strategy for investing on the platform, and the factors that will impact the market going forward.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, November 11th, 2021. Tonight we're talking to Brantly from ENS Domains, and jamming on Top Shot strategy with Steef + Jon Boy Beats. We're also honoring those who have served as part of Veterans Day (US) and Rememberance Day (Canada).
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Steef https://twitter.com/SteefCrypto
** JonBoy https://twitter.com/jonboybeats
** Brantly https://twitter.com/BrantlyMillegan
Episode 120 of The First Mint | Opensea & Building For The Web3 Future (Feat. Alex Atallah) | If you've ventured out of Top Shot and down the NFT rabbithole, you've likely interacted with the OpenSea, the peer-to-peer NFT marketplace. LG sits down with the Co-Founder of Opensea, Alex Atallah, to talk about the origins of the company, the crazy growth over the last year, and what's to come for both the platform, the future of NFTs and the shift to Web3.
Episode 119 of The First Mint
The Culture of Complaint
Series 3 has started and the community is not happy. As the twitter verse catches fire yet again, we dive into whether this is a cultural issue in Top Shot and what it will take for it end (if that's even possible). LG also recaps his adventure at NFT NYC, and the latest in NBA Top Shot.
Episode 118 of The First Mint
The Future of Attendance [Feat. POAP]
Its NFT.NYC and the crypto world is in for a wild week. People will meet. People will laugh. Some may cry. TFM has partnered with POAP (Proof Of Attendance Protocol) to sponsor the NYC Treasure Hunt. To celebrate, we invited POAP's Founder and CEO, Patricio Worthalter, on the show to reveal how the protocol got started and where its going next.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, October 28th 2021. Tonight we're talking DOODLE NFTS, Rob from Disrupt Art, and Apelicious who pulled the #1 Candace Parker in this week's Legendary drop! Plus, LG cracks his MLB Icons pack and TWO archive packs.
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Doodles: https://twitter.com/doodles
** Disrupt Art: https://twitter.com/DisruptArt
** Apelicious: https://twitter.com/apelicious55
Episode 116 of The First Mint
From Top Shot to DAOs [Feat. Kylo Ren]
Top Shot is evolving, and so is the NFT community! We kick off the show with a recap of all the good stuff happening in Top Shot / NFL / Candy, and then welcome back another repeat guest: Kylo Ren! Together, we dive into the current state of NFTs and discuss the emergence of DAOs; how they work, and how Kylo has been one with a great community. Hosted by LG Doucet.
Episode 115 of The First Mint
Candy Digital MLB NFTs [Feat. Shane Small]
We kick this week off with a dive into KLAY THOMPSON + THE SERIES 3 ROADMAP!! Then we sit down with Shane Small, Head Creative at Candy Digital which is dropping their first ever officially licensed MLB Icon Packs this week that will feature MLB All Stars and Rookies. Hosted by LG Doucet
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, October 21th 2021. Tonight we're talking CANDY MLB DROP, including a MASSIVE REVEAL of their NFTs that is EXCLUSIVE to The First Mint. We'll also chat with Tommy Wilson (NFT Artist, plays baseball sometimes) and Blake G (guy who won the trip to Milwaukee).
Sign up for Candy HERE: https://mlb.candy.com/
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Tommy Wilson: https://twitter.com/tommy_wilson_
** Candy Digital: https://twitter.com/CandyDigital
Episode 113 of The First Mint
Players To Grab Before Its Too Late [Feat. Brandon Sowle]
Brandon is back for part 2, and in this episode he gives us his list of players and teams to keep an eye out for this season, and whose moments could skyrocket by season's end.
Episode 112 of The First Mint
Top Shot Liftoff🚀 [Feat. Brandon Sowle]
Top Shot is overheating with all the action, and we got Brandon from Shot Talking/Moment Ranks to break it all down with LG. We cover: RIB Drop, Legendary Moments, The Boardroom partnership, Season Kick Off, etc. And all that building to Wednesday's episode where we dive into The Players To Get Before Its Too Late. Hosted by LG Doucet.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, October 14th, 2021. Tonight we're talking Run It Back, Drop Issues, and NFTs in general! LG will be fresh from Flow Fest and ready to tell us all the juicy details on these "Mystery Packs"
Episode #110 of The First Mint
The Big Week on Flow
It's gonna be HISTORICAL week on NBA Top Shot and on the Flow Blockchain. We got the most anticipated drop ever, RUN IT BACK, right in the middle of FLOW FEST (which The First Mint is partnered on). This episode dives into what the future of RIB could look like (i.e. Legendary Set?), and then into how FLOW FEST will work. Hosted by LG Doucet.
Episode #109 of The First Mint
Run It Back Announcement! [LIVE]
RIB 2005-06. Archive Set 2005-06 and 2013-14. This is MASSIVE NEWS, and we went live on Spaces to chat with the community and get some rapid reactions to the news.
Did you know that Flow Fest was coming? Now you do! We're back in action on Thursday, October 7th for another episode of TFM Live. We're joined by JJ Lane from Tools of Rock for some updates on their project + a brand new tool is being released by Livetoken! Talking FLOW Fest!
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
Special Guests:
** JJ Lane: https://twitter.com/jjhlane
** Livetoken: https://twitter.com/LiveTokenCo
** Producer Quad: https://twitter.com/quadzillatd
Episode 107 of The First Mint
The Fate of the Top Shot Experience
Mysterious things are happening in the world of the Flowverse and The First Mint. What could it be? LG gives a recco, and also recaps everything that's going down in the world of NBA Top Shot. And last, we dive into the latest giveaway sending people to Milwaukee, and what those experiences could become in the future. Hosted by LG Doucet.
Episode 106 of The First Mint
NBA Season Preview w/ NBA TopShot
TopShot celebrated its first birthday, marking a full year since the launch of the open beta. LG and TheReelPhilD were invited to join the NBA TopShot team on Twitter Spaces to talk NBA Season predictions, and also reminisce on the year that was!
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Episode 105 of The First Mint.
NFL Rumors + House of Kibaa
Registrations have opened for the NFL x Dapper Labs products, and we may see moments sooner than we thought! Plus, we have NBA TopShot OG and Top 100 collector KIBAA on the show to talk about the GenZeroes drop for House of Kibaa. NFT are popping right now, so buckle up everyone! Hosted by LG Doucet.
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This is a LIVE RECORDING of our Twitter Spaces session during the second part of a MAJOR news days in the NBA TopShot space. The new Run It Back Set for the 2005-06 season is coming in October, and we know it will feature Dwyane Wade. LG Doucet and Phil D break down the action immediately following the massive news.
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Recorded LIVE on Twitter Spaces, we spent over 2 hours discussing the NFL x Dapper Labs news with our fellow community members. This is a purely live reaction with barely any official information about what the product will actually look like. LG Doucet and Phil D break down the action immediately following the massive news.
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Episode 102 of The First Mint
The Value of WNBA RIB
The WNBA Run-It-Back Set is HOT right now, and for good reason. On this episode, LG breaks down the future implications of the WNBA RIB set, its potential short term pullback, and when he plans to collect it. Plus, a look at the weeks to come on NBA Top Shot. Hosted by LG Doucet.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night. September 23rd, 2021. Join Special Guest Host Noobie, TheReelPhilD, Quad and George Wrightster, NFT GOD, Finn The Cat and of course, GIVEAWAYS!!!
FEATURING:
**Guest Host Top Shot Noobie: https://twitter.com/nftnoobie
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
SPECIAL GUESTS:
** Noobie: https://twitter.com/topshotnoobie
** George Wrightster https://twitter.com/georgewrighster
** NFT God: https://twitter.com/TopShotFanatic
Episode #100 of The First Mint
Please meet for her The First Mint debut: Mama Doucet! To celebrate 100 episodes of TFM, there was no better guest than the person who has known LG his entire life. Mom comes on to talk NBA TopShot, Cryptokittie (yes really), and how NFTs compare to other leaps in technology. Hosted by @LGDoucet.
Episode 99 of The First Mint
Rep The Community
Trade Tickets are here, and Luke "El Dumbo" (TopShot's Community Rep) joins the show for his TFM debut to talk all things Community, Tickets, and Dog Rescues. He gives his thoughts on the community's reaction to the Trade Tickets, and also gives a preview of what to expect from the TopShot Discord in the coming months. Hosted by @LGDoucet.
We're back with another PACKED Thursday, September 16th show and IT'S ALL A SURPRISE! Tune in and find out what goes down on this extra special TFM LIVE!
We got Veerman on to talk Trade Ticket Reveal
We got an all star roster on to play Reality TV for Phil's Bday!
Episode 97 of The First Mint
The Future of the Marketplace [Feat. Jon Jackson]
What happens to the NBA TopShot marketplace once Series 3 hits? Once there are MORE base, metallics, throwdowns, and HOLOS? We're joined by analytics guru Jon Jackson (@jonboybeats) to preview what the economics of Top Shot will look next year and 10 more years down the line. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
Episode 96 of The First Mint.
Series 3: What Sets May Come.
The NBA Season kicks off in five weeks, and so it's likely that Series 3 of NBA Top Shot will as well. So what Sets will we see in this 3rd and definitive series of Top Shot? LG reviews what we had in Series 1 + Series 2, and then takes a stab at what may come in Series 3. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, September 9th, 2021. Tonight we're talking to TJ from Own The Moment about Top Shot, Fantasy Football including the Owners Club, their new NFT.
We're also voting off the Series 2 Sets that we don't want to see in Series 3!
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
Special Guests:
**TJ Laessig: https://twitter.com/tjl5124DFS
Episode 94 of The First Mint.
The Off Season Is Real.
LG is back from vacation and ready 2 rumble! But is TopShot ready to rumble with him? We dive into the last few weeks of TS action, and LG breaks down what he loves about the WNBA Set, Plays, and Future Value. Plus, a small alpha leak from the NLL Discord last night suggests a new feature is coming to Moments someday soon.
Episode 93 of The First Mint
The Run It Back Archive [Feat. MBL]
LG is still on vacation so this week we get a rare look at an older video from the archive with Michael Levy aka MBL. They get DEEP into the Run It Back Set, take a listen and let us know your thoughts on Twitter!
The First Mint Live is back for another INSANE Thursday night, Aug 16TH, 2021. Tonight LG is gone so we're taking over the stream with guest host Mike Zakarian and it couldn't have been a better week with Top Shot Pumping. We chat about the WNBA Launch, Record Sales, Twitter bots and more!
Featuring:
** Guest Host Mike Zakarian: https://twitter.com/MikeZakarian
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
Episode 91 of The First Mint
The Forgotten Sets on Top Shot [Featuring Corporate Trash]
All sets are created equal on Top Shot (we think...), but their long term value is quite different. We've got community voice Corporate Trash on to discuss sets like The Gift, Got Game, Hustle & Show, and other "Forgotten" sets that may never find relevance again in the Top Shot ecosystem. Hosted by @lgdoucet
Episode 90 of The First Mint (OMG!)
The Value of Finals Moments [Featuring Brandon Sowle]
The 2021 NBA Finals Legendary Set has held its value post-challenge, despite many other sets doing the opposite. Is that a good thing? On today's show, we'll talk about the long term value of ALL Finals Sets, including 2020 Legendary + Rare, and have a broader discussion on the total supply of Playoff Moments. We're joined by Brandon Sowle, top shot data freak and host of Moment Ranks' shot talking! Hosted by @lgdoucet
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, Aug 19TH, 2021. Tonight we're talking to Austin Kent from NBA Top Shot for Rapid Fire and Market Update. COE and Founder of RCRDSHP.COM, Obie, joins us to talk about the music revolution Finishing up with the team from Tools of Rock and they'll be bringing the Jams talking about the combination of Classic rock and NFTs.
Episode 88 of The First Mint
Graduating from Top Shot [Featuring. jfresshhh_]
NBA Top Shot has been the gateway into NFTs for thousands of new collectors this year. Influencer-in-the-making @jfresshhh_ joins us on the pod to discuss his ascent into NFTs, what he looks for in a project, and how he considers his money lost in NBA Top Shot to be his tuition into the game. Hosted by @lgdoucet
0:00 Intro
0:10 Today's Topics
1:39 Jfresshhh Intro and background
5:37 His exit from Top Shot
7:26 How to get into other NFTs
11:47 The current NFT Lottery
13:25 Your NFT Tuition
17:01 Following savvy collectors
23:23 What's next
25:23 What it would take to come back to NBA Top Shot
30:37 Would you rather
34:13 Wrap Up
Episode 87 of The First Mint
The Next Surprise on Top Shot
With Top Shot in a small lull, we use this episode to speculate on what might be coming next on the platform. Will it be a Summer 2021 Roadmap, the rakeback, or maybe even NBA Team Collector Score Integrations? Have a listen and send us your thoughts on Twitter to let us know what you think! Hosted by @lgdoucet
0:00 Intro
0:38 Today's Topic
1:26 Current state of Top Shot
2:10 Vegas Kiosk
3:31 Seeing Stars Set
6:17 What's next from NBA Top Shot?
7:52 Summer 2021 Series Roadmap
9:15 Rakeback
11:04 Team integrations
12:13 Non Basketball promotions
13:07 Pack Reselling
14:12 Series 3 Roadmap
16:13 Wrap Up
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night, Aug 12th, 2021. Tonight we're talking to Luke Dick for Rapid Fire and Seeing Stars, The Nifty Team in charge of Space Jam, and CannaBiss about the Top Shot Vegas Experience.
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
Special Guests:
**Luke Dick: https://twitter.com/Lukkabeast11
**Jordan Lyall: https://twitter.com/jordanlyall
**Jeff Marsilio: https://twitter.com/jeffmarsilio
**CannaBiss: https://twitter.com/EsqMSB
Episode 85 of The First Mint
The Value of Series 2 [Feat. Steve Veerman]
Our old friend and Top Shot super collector Steve joins us on the pod to talk about the recent market surge and the conditions needed for it to sustain. But what ended up happening was a depth discovery conversation about Series 2 Base Moments and their future value based on the recent changes to the Collector Score. Some spicy takes in this one!! Hosted by LG Doucet
0:00 Intro
0:10 Today's Episode
1:14 Today's guest
2:43 Recent Market activity in Top Shot
5:48 Whales waiting to jump back in
9:20 Market Confidence
18:52 Series 2 SummerCollector Score Implications
25:25 Selling a Squiggle
27:25 Best Bargain for Collector Score
28:36 Summer 2021 Series
32:43 Reward moment bonus for summer series
34:36 The Draft Experience
43:54 Collecting moments for experiences
44:51 Multiple packs soon?
46:34 Wrap Up
Episode 84 of The First Mint
The Market Returns📈
The market is UP on NBA Top Shot. Through a series of very positive events and healthy conditions, buyers are returning to the platform and many premium moments have started to rise in value over the last week. But can these conditions sustain? We dive into what's causing the market surge and also look at the positive effects of the Cool Cats benefits announcement. Then we dive into the Vegas Summer League "kiosk", and what that could mean for the future of fan interactions with Top Shot. Hosted by LG Doucet.
0:00 Intro
0:22 Today's Topics
1:09 First Mint Fest Thank you
2:21 The Current Market
3:30 Raising the Moment Sales Cap
4:58 What's causing the Market Increase
6:26 What happens next?
8:16 The Nine Lives Lounge
9:28 Community Influence?
13:15 Vegas Summer League Innovation and the future of Top Shot
16:46 The NBA's Involvement in Top Shot
17:56 Wrap Up
Episode 83 of The First Mint.
Roham.
To kick off First Mint Fest, LG Doucet sat down with Roham Gharegozlou, the Founder & CEO of Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot and the Flow Blockchain.
Episode 82 of The First Mint
#FirstMintFest Preview!
The Fest has arrived, and the Festival HQ Discord is OPEN! On today's episode, we recap the HOT weekend in NFTs, give a little preview of the FEST and how to make the most of it, then dive into the somewhat stagnant world of NBA Top Shot.
Join the fest! firstmintfest.com
There is no live show this week; rather, there are 3+ hours of Club Cold Brew, recorded over FOUR different sessions on July 29-30. These feature George Wrighster, Corporate Trash, Arsonic, The Worm, Lorax1984, and various members from around the community. Hosted by LgDoucet and TheReelPhilD.
Episode 80 of The First Mint (wow)
A Brief History of NFT Drops [Feat. RONIN The Collector]
Two quiet days on Top Shot? Well lucky for you, we got a special guest: RONIN The Collector. A staple of the pre-2021 NFT community, Ronin is an avid content creator, partnership director, and of course, NFT collector. He talks through his early obsessions and the wild drops that kept him up for multiple days at a time.
Love discovering the world of NFTs? Come hang August 3-5, 2021: firstmintfest.com
Episode 79 of The First Mint.
What Happens in August? [Feat. PlungeFather)
It's a PACKED week on NBA Top Shot: Two Pack Drops, Five Pack Queues, the NBA Draft Experience, and the MGLE LaMelo. But what happens once that's all done and we enter the month of August? The legendary PlungeFather joins us for the second half of the show to talk "Series 2 Summer" and what to expect in the off season.
Want to learn more about NFTs? Join us at First Mint Fest on August 3-5, 2021.
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night. July 22, 2021. Tonight we're talking about The end of the NBA season, Quavo, Legendary Pack Drops and more!
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Steef: https://twitter.com/SteefCrypto
** Packrip Ewing: https://twitter.com/PackripEwing
** FunGuy95: https://twitter.com/FunGuy95NFT
Episode 77 of The First Mint.
Pack Drops for Video Games [Feat. Jeffrey Tong from Eternal GG]
The Finals are done, and so is the NBA Season. LG recaps the championship and its implications on Top Shot. And then we sit down with Jeffrey Tong, founder of Eternal.GG, a platform built on FLOW (just like NBA Top Shot) that's packaging up the best moments from Twitch game streamers and building the future of fandom. Eternal will be a big part of First Mint Fest and we're proud to have them on as a Sponsor.
Want to learn more about NFTs? Join us at First Mint Fest on August 3-4-5, 2021.
0:00 Intro
0:19 Today's Topics
1:11 First Mint Fest Reminder
1:31 New NBA Champion
2:24 Championship Badges
3:24 Drops left in Series 2
4:02 The End of Series 2
5:10 Coming up for The First Mint
7:07 Jeffrey Tong Intro
8:51 How Jeff got into Crypto
11:17 How he found Top Shot
13:38 Jeff's sports background
16:09 Why Games?
19:35 Making a living on Video Games
20:49 How Eternal.gg works
22:10 When Eternal.gg launched
23:36 Building on FLOW
25:07 What's in the pack?
28:10 Why should someone join Eternal?
29:18 Converting people to gaming
40:43 What's the overall Streamer NFT Market
32:23 Vetting creators
33:26 Eternal in 10 years
34:48 If not working in crypto
35:42 Would you Rather
39:46 Wrapping up
Episode 76 of The First Mint.
Bet On Your Fandom
NBA Top Shot just sent 8x fans to the Finals in a private suite for Game 5. So what does that mean come next season? It could be: Game tickets, Team Experiences, New NFTs, or Top Shot specific Drops. Plus, LG gives a glimpse of what to expect at First Mint Fest and previews the week to come on Top Shot.
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0:00 Intro
0:15 Today's topics
1:27 First Mint Fest
3:40 This week on Top Shot
5:05 Finals Quests & Showcase software upgrade
6:46 Finals Access Unlocked
9:04 The Logistics
12:37 Starting with the hardest
13:58 What Utility could look like in the future?
19:12 Wrap up- First Mint Fest Reminder
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night. July 15, 2021. Tonight we're talking Ripping Rare Packs, Chatting All-Star Freaks, and Space Jam NFTs!
Featuring:
** LG Doucet: https://twitter.com/lgdoucet
** The Reel Phil D: https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD
** Producer Quad: https://twitter.com/quadzillat
Episode 74 of The First Mint
Will Sports Go Full Crypto? [Feat. Olivier Aubin Mercier}
We recap The First Mint NFT drop and dive briefly into the week ahead in Top Shot (hint: we might in for a pack drought after today's drop!). Then, we have a featured interview with Olivier Aubin Mercier, a French Canadian MMA fighter who wears a Bitcoin QR code when he fights. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Today's topics
1:17 The First Mint NFT Drop
3:10 What's next from The First Mint
5:00 Coming up in Top Shot
6:37 New Challenges
6:59 Rare Set Dropping
8:13 Breakdown of the coming weeks
10:18 Intro to Olivier Aubin Mercier
11:39 Olivier's background and history in MMA
14:30 Olivier's Notable Fights
15:19 His Crypto Background
17:40 Bitcoin
21:25 The MMA world's reaction to Bitcoin payments
22:26 How other athletes are catching on
23:46 Suggestions for UFC moments
27:11 Would you rather with Olivier
30:07 Wrap up
Episode 73 of The First Mint.
The First Mint NFT Drop.
This is a LOADED episode. The First Mint DAY ONE NFT drops this Tuesday with only 500 available. LG recaps the long road it took to get to the drop, and what the future may involve for those who hold this rare NFT. We also dive into the coming week on Top Shot, implications of the RARE Conference Finals Set, and the MASSIVE promo going on with Top Shot and the Phoenix Suns. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night. July 8, 2021. Tonight we're talkign to Blockchain Steve, Axie Infinity (the biggest NFT out there), Moto GP packs, and then we test LG's basketball knowledge. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
5:16 Blockchain Steve
9:40 Steve's community video
22:27 Championship badges
34:14 Gameday Quests
36:46 Boring Finals?
43:45 Caterpillar update
37:10 Giving away LG's collection
51:16 Axie Infinity
1:00:06 MOTO GP
1:12:50 NBA Trivia
1:30:46 The First Mint NFT
Episode 71 of The First Mint
The Pundits Pick The Finals [Feat. Taylor Stein, Steef. Chugs]
The NBA Finals have arrived, and we ask our experts to predict the next two weeks of NBA Action and Top Shot market movements. And don't worry, we recorded this one well before the start of the game. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:11 Today's Topics
1:28 Steef Intro
2:33 Injuries
4:14 Finals market shift?
6:08 Steef's final prediction
6:46 Taylor Stein
9:35 Lack of finals experience
10:37 Playoff challenges
11:58 Taylor's final prediction
12:12 Chugs Intro
12:50 Chugs feeling on the 2 finals teams
14:20 What it takes for the Bucks to win
15:37 Chris Paul no longer cursed?
16:52 Playoff Challenges?
19:16 Chug's finals predictions
20:38 Wrap up
Episode 70 of The First Mint.
Did Top Shot Get Boring?
The NBA Finals start tomorrow, yet Top Shot feels pretty underwhelming. Why? And is that a good or bad sign of things to come? LG continues his conversation from last week around the current market slump and the general lack of hype in the Top Shot space. We also take a look at some major hints of NBA integrations to come in the very near future.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Today's topic
1:19 Get outside!
2:29 This week on Top Shot
3:13 Challenges
4:39 Pack Drops
5:43 New Sets
6:37 Did Top Shot get boring?
7:20 Low daily buyers
8:46 Reasons for a drop in interest
9:22 The Roadmap
10:11 This year's NBA Finals
13:43 Ready for a reset
14:29 Future Utility
16:20 The end of Series 2
17:20 Wrap up
The First Mint Live is coming at you with another packed show on Thursday night. June 14th, 2021. Join LgDoucet, TheReelPhilD, and Special Guests as we dig into the Mitchell Quest Mistake, First Mint Idol, and Fucking Pickles.
Episode 68 of TFM. June 30, 2021
A Star Is Born, Featuring PETER OVERZET
In early January, as Top Shot blew up, LG was asked to appear on the Peter Overzet show. Weeks later, Club Top Shot was born and Peter Overzet became a staple of the NBA Top Shot community. What happened during those historic few weeks, and who was Overzet before his Top Shot influencer fame? Hosted by LgDoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:15 Today's Guest
1:31 Peter Overzet Intro
2:52 When Pete found Top Shot
4:01 The Bales Article
5:18 The community in the early days
6:56 The Fred VanVleet story
9:09 Pete's background in streaming and performing
12:54 Pete's current streaming content
13:42 Up next for Club Top Shot
15:42 Building community in crypto
19:18 Interacting with your fans
21:41 The MANZ and MANZ Coin
25:27 Being vulnerable on stream
29:10 Advice for new content creators
30:42 The future for Peter Overzet
31:52 The boys of Club Top Shot
34:24 Would you rather with Peter Overzet
40:22 Wrapping up
Episode 67 of TFM. June 28, 2021
The Playoff Market Slump
With 185,000 packs sold over the weekend, the market took another nosedive as people sold off much more than just Playoff moments. What exactly is happening here, and why are Collectors so keen to dump their moments all of a sudden? LG dives into the reasons behind the slide, as well as theories for the upcoming playoff challenges. Hosted by LgDoucet.
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0:00 Intro
1:16 Upcoming playoff challenges
4:37 The market slump
5:47 Why the selloff is happening
6:48 Playoff moment fatigue
8:10 Big names not in playoffs
9:16 Transparency
10:46 Why this summer might be hot on Top Shot
13:49 Taking a break is healthy
15:34 Wrap up
Episode 66 of TFM. June 23, 2021
The Donovan Mitchell Fumble
Yesterday's challenge rewards for the Donovan Mitchell moment were released with some errors; older collector accounts were given many of the low serials, which prompted a response and then compensation from NBA Top Shot. But is that enough to regain trust from the Top Shot faithful? On today's show, we've got LG and Producer Quad on to give both sides of a very contentious issue. And yes, we're breaking routine here - this Wednesday's episode is NOT about other NFTs, as has been the norm. Hosted by LgDoucet.
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Episode 65 of TFM. June 21, 2021
The Next 60 Days on Top Shot.
With a relatively clear roadmap laid out for the rest of Series 2 on Top Shot, we take a look at what the next two months could entail as the playoffs will come to an end and the prep for next season begins. LG also kicks off the show by discussing the very exciting news about The First Mint Day One NFT
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Today's topics
1:59 The First Mint NFT
3:46 Wrapping up the first phase of The First Mint
6:14 The Day One NFT
6:48 This week on Top Shot
7:25 This Friday's Playoff Pack drop
8:53 This week's challenges
9:40 Marketing from Top Shot
10:08 Roadmap for the future of Top Shot
13:04 What do the next 60 days look like?
13:50 The next MGLE release
14:42 The NBA Finals
15:25 Expect the Unexpected
17:03 The Offseason
17:30 Wrap-up
The First Mint Live is coming at you with another packed show on Thursday night. June 17, 2021. Join LgDoucet, TheReelPhilD, George Wrighster, and Special Guests as we dig into the HOLO Drop, the Playoff Moments, Cold Brew, and The First Mint NFT.
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Episode 63 of TFM. June 16, 2021
How Sports Go Crypto [Feat. Jack Settleman]
We're joined by Top Shot community staple Jack Settleman, who is one piece of Club Top Shot and a huge piece of Snapback Sports, one the biggest Snapchat sports communities. He's on the show to share his experience trying to get all the old heads in sports to understand social media, and now, blockchain.
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Episode 62 of TFM. June 14, 2021
The Obvious Playoff Challenge Theory
Coming off a wild ending to last week, LG touches on the recent controversy in the Top Shot community and then dives into his theory on what the First Round Playoff Challenges will look like in the coming weeks.
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Last week recap
1:25 This week’s schedule
3:09 Last weeks “emergency podcast”
7:04 LG’s experience with the situation
9:28 LG’s thoughts
12:45 What LG has been buying
13:23 Playoff moments
14:00 Theories on playoff challenges
16:30 Another playoff pack drop?
19:12 Wrap up
The First Mint Live is coming at you with another packed show on Thursday night. June 10, 2021.
Join LgDoucet, TheReelPhilD, and Special Guests as we dig into the upcoming playoff packs, play Hot or Not, and try to get Phil his first Zed Run horse!!
We got: Amir
We got: Moment Nerd
We got: Hella Dope Poem Guy
We got: Gutter Cat Guy!
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Episode 60 of TFM. June 10, 2021.
The New Collector Score [Feat. Alan Falcon]
This emergency pod comes to you courtesy of NBA Top Shot. Today we welcome Alan Falcon, co-creator of NBA Top Shot, the man behind the intricate game design that has us hooked this deep. He's on the show to reveal updates to the NBA Top Shot Collector Score and other changes coming to the platform in the coming months. Recorded on the evening of June 9th, 2021.
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Episode 59 of TFM. June 9, 2021.
The Best Sets on Top Shot [Feat. GirlDad]
Infamous Twitter personality GirlDad joins The First Mint to talk about his favorite sets to collect and how he approaches a market from a financial management background. He also dishes on his history in Top Shot and current strategies for the market. Wednesdays will be dedicated interview days from here on out, and we're starting with a solid one here!
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Today’s interview
1:19 Programming note
2:21 Intro to GirlDad
3:45 How GirlDad found out about NBA Top Shot
5:09 GirlDad’s sports background
6:50 Special moments to GirlDad
8:37 Becoming active on Social media
9:14 What is floor smashing?
11:11 How he views the Top Shot market
15:28 How to judge market sentiment
16:35 Series 1 moments and picking your set
19:55 How he approaches badges
20:35 Sets GirlDad avoids and sets he holds
21:52 Thought on Run it Back sets
23:01 Cool Cats
24:40 Who is the next superstar?
28:12 Would you rather with GirlDad
31:18 Wrap up
Episode 58 of TFM. June 7, 2021.
The Market Bounce.
Prices are up? Yes. Yes, they are. Since last Thursday night, the Top Shot Market has seen a boost. So what could be causing this positive influx of buying behavior? Could it be Collector Score updates or the Roham Office Hours? Or did we finally hit bottom two weeks ago and now its time for the playoff push we were all waiting for?
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Today’s topics
1:13 What’s going on at The First Mint this week
2:28 Lamelo Ball “Apes in”
3:54 Roham’s Office House last Friday
5:02 Perks for holding moments in the future
6:01 Future Staking/Defi future of Top Shot Moments
9:32 What caused the Top Shot Market Bounce?
14:04 What LG’s been buying the past couple of weeks
17:26 Sets LG is looking at now
18:28 Wrap up
The First Mint Live is back for another wild Thursday night. June 3, 2021. Join LgDoucet, TheReelPhilD, and Special Guests as we dig into the past week in NBA Top Shot and NFTs!
We got: JOSH ONG, the king of the Bored Apes
We got: THE BONSAI TREE DUDES!
We got: APE TRIVIA And of course, GIVEAWAYS!!!
0:00 Intro
0:07 Phil + LG
1:42 Today’s Agenda
4:11 Giveaway!
7:02 Josh Ong joins the show
10:08 Playoff RSVP packs
14:15 Cool Cat perks
22:15 Topps vs GaryVee
26:30 Lamelo NFT Drop
29:18 Bored Ape Yacht Club
35:00 Apes taking over The Sandbox
37:35 Ape Trivia
48:55 Weekly Challenge
59:49 GoodBye Cool Cats
53:59 The Bonsai Guys
Episode 56 of TFM. June 2, 2021.
How To Pick Great NFTs.
Scaly Nelson, NFT and DeFi master, joins us on the podcast to share his knowledge of the NFT industry, including the early days of an MLB crypto project and crypto punks. He's on to talk about his criteria for picking a great NFT project, whether you have a lot or a little to spend. We also recap the Master Cool Cats Challenge Reward. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:14 Today’s topics
1:44 Cool Cats Master Challenge perks
3:53 RSVP Playoff packs
4:37 Holo Drop delayed
5:14 Scaly Nelson intro
6:02 How did Scaly Nelson hear about Top Shot
7:30 MLB Crypto Heroes
8:37 The early day Top Shot Discord
9:51 Scaly’s NBA background
10:42 The crypto landscape in 2019
12:39 how Scaly found crypto
15:05 Scaly’s first NFTs
18:40 How communities keep projects in check
21:39 How to find other NFT projects
26:15 Bored Apes Yacht Club and how to evaluate a project
31:32 How to balance flipping and holding
33:30 What does a good NFT collection look like
36:34 Scaly’s Cryptopunks
37:01 Red Flags for NFT projects
38:11 Would you rather with Scaly Nelson
40:17 Wrap up
Episode 55 of TFM. May 31, 2021.
The Blueprint for Top Shot.
With so many features in Top Shot (Badges, Tickets, Baller Status) and so little Utility (so far), it's becoming clear that Top Shot's final form will take years to develop. We dive into what that might look like, and the hint at the first integration through an app called Collab Land. Plus, we preview the week ahead, including the potential release of Playoff Moments. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:19 Today’s Topics
1:01 What’s coming up this week on Top Shot
1:19 Playoff Packs
2:37 Roham hosting Office Hours this Friday
3:40 Holo Icon Drop #3
4:29 New MGLE moments
5:09 This weekends challenge rewards
5:41 Utility in Top Shot
8:40 Top Shot’s partnership with CollabLand
10:32 Utility takes time
13:59 Wrap-up
Episode 54 of TFM. May 27, 2021.
The First Mint Live
Join LgDoucet, TheReelPhilD, and Special Guests as we dig into the past week in NBA Top Shot and NFTs!
We got: TOP SHOT NOOBIE, the top shot blog queen
We got: TOMMY WILSON, NFT Artist and Mets Pitcher
We got: BOT PATROL, a new segment about MULTI ACCOUNTS
We got: PACK OPENINGS
Episode 53 of TFM. May 26, 2021.
Cool Cats Is Over.
That's right. The Master Challenge that's been lingering for almost FOUR MONTHS has finally been posted and will wrap up next week. We recap the long journey that was for this forsake LaMelo moment, and also recap the last few days on NBA Top Shot. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Today's topic
1:17 What's happening at The First Mint
2:46 What's coming up at Top Shot
3:46 Cool Cats Wrapping up
4:29 Master Challenge officially announced
5:10 A recap of the Cool Cats Timeline
9:02 How to fix challenges
12:27 Challenge Trading Feature
14:05 Wrapping up
Episode 52 of TFM. May 24, 2021.
Where Is The Value on Top Shot?
It's a Holiday in Canada and LG is taking the day off. But luckily he interviewed Michael Levy (MBL) last week about where to find value on Top Shot. We talk through his history approaching Top Shot and his basic strategy principles. This is a great episode for someone who is new to Top Shot, or a good convo between two familiar voices for the veteran collectors. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Today’s topics
1:29 MBL Intro
1:59 MBL’s background in NBA Top Shot
4:04 What MBL saw in top shot when he joined
6:31 The first thing MBL bought on Top Shot
8:05 How to evaluate the Top Shot market
9:54 What MBL targets on the market
10:57 How a new user should approach NBA Top Shot
15:26 The ebbs and flows of challenges
17:28 How to value low and special serials
18:55 MBL’s last mint obsession
21:10 How to prepare for the unknown in NBA Top Shot
23:34 The Collector Score
26:09 MBL’s sales history and what he would sell if he had to
28:49 The last moment MBL would ever sell
31:24 Moments MBL is chasing
32:43 The expected value of packs
35:24 Choose your own adventure
37:36 How to handle the negativity
41:00 Meeting interesting people through Top Shot
43:19 The ideal future of Top Shot
46:18 Would you rather with MBL
47:55 Wrapping up
Episode 51 of TFM. May 20, 2021.
The First Mint Live takes over the NBA Top Shot Twitch Stream for the pack drop.
Join LGDoucet, TheReelPhilD, and Special Guests George Wrighster, Preston Johnson, and Jacob from Dapper Labs. We break down the Hustle & Show Drop, the Lebron James Play-In Dagger, and Jacob drops some MAJOR bombs about what's coming up at Top Shot.
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It’s Episode #50 of TFM. May 19, 2021
Top Shot Goes To The Playoffs [Feat. J.E. Skeets]
That’s right. We’ve made 50 of these. Thank you for sticking with us. There’s plenty more to come. We got J.E. Skeets from No Dunks on today to talk playoffs. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 A Message from LG
1:10 Today’s topics
2:19 Play in games
3:22 Series 2 will end after The NBA Finals
3:58 40-45k CC+ moments coming
5:09 Hustle and Show drop Thursday
5:46 This week at The First Mint
6:32 Who is J.E. Skeets?
7:01 J.E. Skeets intro
7:34 How J.E. Skeets found Top Shot
9:41 How he approaches Top Shot now
10:42 How did No Dunks start?
16:28 The NBA Playoff magnifying glass
17:24 Will there be a Tyler Herro like player this year?
18:26 Why it has to be the right player going off
20:12 Top Shot is a popularity contest
22:28 How to manage your favorite team’s expectations
24:01 This postseason is wide open and anything can happen
26:18 Skeets predicts the Final 4
28:46 Skeets wants a Lakers vs Nets Finals
29:58 People are sleeping on Kyrie
30:44 Would you rather with J.E. Skeets
34:45 Wrapping up with Skeets
Episode 49 of TFM. May 17, 2021.
The $1 Top Shot Moment.
With Base Packs now a weekly occurrence on NBA Top Shot, we have seen the return of $1 Moments on the Marketplace. In fact, since last Friday, over 300 Moments have been sold for just $1. In this episode, we look into WHY this is happening and how it might actually be a good thing for the Top Shot ecosystem. Plus, we look into the week ahead and when we might start to see NBA Playoff Moments. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Today’s topics
0:58 Challenges wrapping up this week
2:16 What’s possibly coming this week
2:39 The NBA Playoffs
3:19 Playoff Sets
4:35 The $1 moment intro
5:50 Why we need $1 moments
6:58 Why would you sell a moment for $1?
7:31 The market needs a true floor
8:36 A representation of stability
9:19 Setting realistic expectations for new people
10:53 What could happen from here
12:29 Pack fatigue
13:16 This is not a dip
14:45 Wrap-up
Episode 48 of TFM. May 13, 2021.
The First Mint Live RETURNS TO ACTION!
Join LGDoucet, TheReelPhilD, and Special Guests. We got reality TV star CHRIS MANZO, Dijo and Marvin from Top Shot Philippines, and a bunch of pack openings! And plenty of other special surprises and challenges.
00:00 Intro
02:15 Chris Manzo on the show
07:30 Top Shot Marketing
10:15 Chris can’t withdraw yet
12:30 Chris flagged account
14:30 Cool Cats still going
18:30 Throwdowns Tankathon
23:00 Selling Throwdowns for nothing
26:45 The #1 De’Aaron Fox
30:15 What to do with the #1 Fox
36:25 The Giannis Jersey Number
44:30 The Philippines Top Shot Crew!
48:00 Buying Together Strategy
51:00 Philippino NBA Players
54:30 How It got started
56:00 They got scammed!
59:30 We need a scammer or bot!
1:02:30 Philippino Trivia
1:05:30 The McDonald’s of the Philippines
1:07:15 Jollybee’s menu
1:09:20 Weekly Challenge
1:12:00 Snipes cracks a pack!
1:14:55 Stone Cold Steve Austin
Episode 47 of TFM. May 12, 2021.
The WNBA On The Blockchain, featuring L.A. Sparks Colour Commentator Ros Gold-Onwunde.
With the WNBA Season just days away from kicking off, we welcome well-known broadcaster Ros Gold to the show to talk about what women's basketball will look like in the NBA Top Shot ecosystem. And lucky for us, it turns out Ros is quite well versed in the NFT space, even going as far as to own a Crypto Punk! Also, LG has a special announcement regarding a programming change on The First Mint (hint: live show). Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Today’s topics
1:12 Throwdowns moments tanking
2:18 Cool Cats challenge announcement soon?
2:35 Marketplace changes soon?
3:38 The First Mint Live Show Is Coming Back!!!
4:47 Ros Gold-Onwunde Intro
5:40 The WNBA on Dapper coming soon
6:30 Welcome to the Show Ros!
7:34 Ros’ Basketball Background
8:52 Tesla as a first job
9:45 Her start into broadcasting and current projects
10:10 Ros’ Drops an Exclusive Announcement
11:30 Working for the Warriors during their championship run
12:28 Ros’s first impression of NBA Top Shot
14:30 How Ros thinks the WNBA will integrate into the platform
15:36 The WNBA is hot right now!
16:24 The WNBA ladies are on the front line fighting for justice
17:07 How Ros would launch the WNBA Moments
18:17 The 25th season of The WNBA and honoring the past
18:46 Growing up around the WNBA
19:38 This is just the beginning for Top Shot
20:50 What other NFTs Ros is into
21:58 Why community is valuable
22:31 Why Ros bought a Cryptopunk
23:31 What Ros is keeping an eye on and why
25:19 Would you rather with Ros
28:29 Wrap-up
Episode 46 of TFM. May 10, 2021.
The End of Profitable Pack Drops.
It's not an easy sentence to read, but it's true. Today's Throwdowns Drop *might* mark the first time since Series 1 that the value of the moments in a pack is, on average, lower than the cost of the pack. We break down WHY this is happening, and how it might be the norm from now on in Top Shot. We also look at the week and challenges ahead. Hosted by @lgdoucet.
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Today’s topics
1:04 What’s going on this morning in Top Shot
1:21 Another Pre-registration pack drop this week
2:02 Hustle and Show Challenge ends today
2:32 The Expected value of the Giannis Challenge Reward
3:17 What’s going on with Cool Cats?
3:47 Predictions for the coming weeks
5:07 NBA Playoffs Marketing?
5:42 The Reveal of The Collectors Score
7:29 The End of the Profitable Pack Drop
8:04 The $3 floor
9:01 Why this is a good thing for Top Shot long term
9:50 The EV of The Throwdowns Packs
11:11 What a Throwdowns Pack might look like
11:51 What a Throwdowns Challenge might look like
12:39 The factors that could make Throwdowns challenges less desirable
13:27 The end of the “Rent Seeker”
14:01 Wrap up
Episode 45 of TFM. May 7, 2021.
The Fate Of The 2020 Rookie Class.
The Regular Season is about to end, so what's going to happen to all these 2020 Rookies? Specifically the non-playoff bound players, like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Saddiq Bey? We welcome The First Mint associate Steef from Rookshot Market to discuss the topic and give his expert opinion (and projections!). Plus, we recap the potential impact of Throwdowns on the Challenge ecosystem. Hosted by @lgdoucet
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Today’s topics
1:01 Newly minted base moments
1:49 Friday’s Pre-registration drop
2:35 Cool Cats Update
3:19 The next Coll Cats Challenge theories
3:49 New Throwdowns Set
4:18 How The Throwdowns Set will shift the challenge landscape
5:07 Introducing a mid-tier challenge
7:05 Nothing new on The Throwdowns Set release date
7:20 Steef intro
8:07 What will happen to the rookie moments when the season ends
9:05 Last year’s rookie data
10:20 Last year’s biggest rookies
11:01 How does this year’s rookie class stack up
12:28 Does benign in the playoffs this year matter in August?
14:06 Who is this year’s Tyler Herro
16:07 Series 1 rookies vs Series 2 Rookies
17:28 Will every rookie have a moment?
18:35 Are there too many rookie commons?
19:10 Did the badges live up to the hype?
20:42 Will The NBA Playoffs live up to the hype?
22:08 Will Steef be purchasing the playoff sets?
23:06 Who will win The NBA Championship?
25:49 LG’s pick for this year’s Tyler Herro
26:33 Wrap up
Episode 44 of TFM. May 5, 2021.
The Token Gated NFT.
The future of Top Shot and all NFTs lies in their ability to unlock community and experiences. With many prominent NFT drops lately, we explore how the term "Token Gating" and how many projects have unlocked this power in recent weeks. We also recap the latest in NBA Top Shot, including the Throwdowns Series 2 Set, Cool Cats 6, and Collector Score. Hosted by @lgdoucet
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Today’s topics
1:31 Throwdowns Series 2 set details
2:56 Notable players in the set
3:16 Cool Cats 6 ending soon
4:00 More RSVP Packs
5:03 Why pack availability is important
5:37 Office Hour bombs
6:09 Collector Score details
6:57 Tokengating intro
7:22 How trade tickets are an example of tokengating
8:48 What is tokengating?
10:06 Other examples of tokengated NFTs
11:07 Friends With Benefits
12:08 The Metakey Launch
13:26 Bored Ape Yacht Club
14:03 Gary Vee’s NFT “Veefriends”
16:39 How does this apply to NBA Top Shot
17:55 How the players can get involved
19:09 Finding out more about tokengating
19:31 Wrap up
Episode 43 of TFM. May 3, 2021.
Do We Need 10 Million Series 2 Base Moments?
After today’s drop we’ll have over 10 million series 2 base moments but what does that really mean? After recapping today’s drop of a new base set, Hustle and Show, we dive deep into the possibilities for the 35k CC moments and explore the option of a moment with a 100k circulation count. Hosted by @lgdoucet
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Todays Topics
1:13 The Hustle and Show drop
2:12 What’s the point of more base sets?
2:54 How Hustle and Show could affect the Cool Cats 6 Challenge
3:30 Will there be a Hustle and Show Master Challenge?
4:11 The new series 2 base moments
5:51 What else is in the Hustle and Show Packs
6:35 10 million series 2 base moments
7:21 Weekly pre-registration base drop
8:15 Do we have too many series 2 base moments?
9:28 Will the 35k CC moments go LE?
9:58 The base moments with the most released supply
11:45 Possibilities for the 35k CC moments
14:20 Wrap up
Episode 42 of TFM. April 30, 2021.
The news we've all been waiting for has arrived: Outstanding Series 1 Moments will be available in packs that are accessible with Trade Tickets that you trade your Moments for. We have The First Mint friends Snipes, Quadzilla, and OG Collector Arsonic on for a rapid-fire reaction to today's news, during which we discover important questions like Will we be able to buy, sell, and trade the Trade Tickets? Hosted by @lgdoucet
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Today's topics
0:54 Backgroud on the Series 1 Moments
1:55 The plan for the Series 1 Moments
2:14 How to get a trade ticket
2:56 What will the Series 1 Pack look like?
3:54 Recycled Packs 4:32 Discussion Intro
5:15 Quadzilla's reaction to the news
6:03 Arsonic's reaction to the news
7:12 Snipes' reaction to the news
8:08 Would burning be better than recycling
8:58 Quadzilla's thoughts on Recycled Packs
9:50 Arsonic is the modern-day Robinhood
10:36 Is Snipes going to be buying floor moments?
12:18 Will people sell $2 moments if you can trade them for tickets?
13:59 Pre-registration packs flooding the market
14:19 What is the going value of a trade ticket?
14:58 How many tickets will a Series 1 pack cost?
15:54 The 18-month timeline
16:41 Snipes' prediction on how many tickets will be needed to join the queue?
17:55 Calculating the floor value of Series 1 Base Packs
18:48 The start of more utility in Top Shot
21:10 What else the tickets could be used for
22:50 Can you trade tickets?
24:43 Wrapping up
Episode 41 of TFM. April 28, 2021.
He Sold A $35,000 Video You Can Find On The Internet
It’s double trouble today on The First Mint! Luke and George from The Non FunGerbils Podcast join us to talk about being 2 of the first 100 in NBA Top Shot, The landmark Bales sale that broke the internet, and how they come up with their own gerbil NFTs with their community. LG recaps recent NBA Top Shot events and explains why the rest of this week could be crazy. He also shares some bombs that were dropped in Office Hours yesterday including a Series 1 release plan coming by this Friday, April 30th. Hosted by @lgdoucet
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Topics
1:08 A slow day on Top Shot and Flow
1:40 Surprise base pack stress test recap
2:01 Pre-registration pack drop
2:40 Office Hour bombs
2:55 What’s happening to the outstanding Series 1 moments
4:01 Special Cool Cats Reward
4:53 Rare “Throwdowns” set coming in May
5:21 A wild end to the week coming?
6:01 The Non FunGerbils Intro
8:11 Where the Non FunGerbils name came from
8:49 What The Non FunGerbils Podcast is about
9:24 How their actual gerbil NFTs are created by their community
10:29 Being a part of the first 100 in NBA Top Shot
11:13 Their NBA background
12:30 Their initial NBA Top Shot pack purchases
14:28 How they acquired the Ja Morant #1
15:50 The Bales sale being a catalyst for NBA Top Shot
16:37 Luke on Selling his Lebron Cosmic for $12,000
17:57 How the Bales sale went down
18:54 Why they did the deal on the marketplace
19:57 LG reminds Luke of his Cosmic Lebron sales history since he sold
21:20 How the Bales sale broke the internet
22:30 George’s start in crypto
23:31 Luke’s start in crypto
24:00 The DAO hack
24:50 The hard fork
25:31 Cool new projects in NFTs you should look into
29:31 Having Paris Hilton on as a recent guest
30:23 Putting the “G” in LG
32:19 Would you rather with Luke and George
33:43 The Non FunGerbils Gallery
34:32 Closing Advice
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Episode 40. April 26th, 2021
Is NBA Top Shot Marketing Right Now?
LG takes a deeper dive into the current marketing activity happening at NBA Top Shot and what the future marketing could look like but first we look at Top Shot by the numbers. He also recaps the past week where we saw a stress test, Cool Cats 5 announcement, and rumors swirling of another common set on the horizon. Hosted by @lgdoucet
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Episode 39 of TFM. April 23, 2021.
Someone Just Spent Over 2 Million(!) Dollars on NBA Top Shot and We Got Them on The Show!
Special Guest Dingaling joins the show in a first-of-its-kind interview format to share about why he’s after #1 serials, his motivations for buying right now with the market in a slump, and where his unique name comes from. LG recaps this week in Top Shot including Cool Cats 5, Baller Status, and the Luka MGLE Challenge. Hosted by @lgdoucet
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Today’s topics
1:07 Who is Dingaling?
1:43 Premium pack drop recap
4:14 Luke MGLE Challenge
4:35 Fred VanVleet Cool Cat 5 Challenge
5:21 Baller Status updates starting to show
6:20 Dingaling’s recent transactions recap
8:03 Dingaling interview format explanation
8:35 Dingaling welcome
8:50 Why is Dingaling buying right now?
9:06 Where Dingaling gets his money
9:24 Where the name Dingaling comes from
9:40 Why Dingaling collects #1 serials
9:56 Alternate strategies for buying other serial #’s
10:40 Dingalings view on challenges
10:57 Would you rather with Dingaling
12:08 Wrap up
Episode 3 of The First Mint.
On this episode we look at what drove the Top Shot Marketplace to break $1 million in 24h sales. We also break down the Cool Cats release + challenge for Luka Doncic. And finally, I give my recommendations for how to build a great Top Shot Collection Portfolio. Hosted by @lgdoucet
