{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d7f31c7ddbbd00112f5dc9/63d7f32057f9530011050e27?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 1: Metageist (Extended Version)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63d7f31c7ddbbd00112f5dc9/63d7f32057f9530011050e27.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>The Niftyist Podcast kicks off with a wide-ranging interview with Metageist, a visionary artist and innovator who uses NFTs to blend the media of VR, AR, sculpture, and illustration.</p><p>In this full cut of the interview, our conversation covers:</p><ul><li>The origins of the Metageist name and logo (<strong>Extended exclusive</strong>);</li><li>The dramatic heist of his Basilisk from an art gallery during Dreamverse; </li><li>His Metaphyla series, a project tracing the evolution of VR creatures alongside the growth of the Metaverse; </li><li>The Cyclops, a project delivers collectors exclusive access to curated art experiences through a bridge between NFTs and unique physical sculptures; </li><li>How NFTs enabled Lee to make a career out of being a VR artist in a way that simply wasn't possible before; </li><li>How Lee creates art from within the metaverse (<strong>Extended exclusive</strong>); </li><li>How Lee expects AI programs to disrupt industries from art to journalism and video games (<strong>Extended exclusive</strong>); </li><li>What Lee understands as the metaverse, and how we can expect it to evolve (<strong>Extended exclusive</strong>);</li></ul><br/><p>Plus, we play a lightning round game called \"Tired or Inspired?\"</p><p><em>This podcast contains a special surprise for early listeners in the second half of the show</em>. 👀</p><p>To celebrate the launch of the show, I am making this extended version available to everyone for free. In return I only ask that you rate and review the podcast, or share it with a friend. Thank you so much!</p><p>Editing by J.T. Fales and Andrew Eder. Music by J.T..</p><p>Metageist on Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/MetageistVR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@MetageistVR</a></p><p>Metageist on Instagram: <a href=\"https://my.captivate.fm/@Metageist_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@Metageist_</a></p><p>Niftyist on Tiktok: <a href=\"https://tiktok.com/@niftyist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@Niftyist</a></p><p>Niftyist on Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Niftyist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@Niftyist</a></p><p>Niftyist on Instagram: <a href=\"https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/niftyist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@Niftyist</a></p>","author_name":"Niftyist"}