The Niftyist Podcast

  • 2. Toomuchlag & Mauro on Pioneering "Artistic Utility" for NFTs

    27:43
    In this long-awaited episode, the legendary tag team behind the Le Anime project, Toomuchlag and Mauro, join J.T. to discuss what's next in their groundbreaking creative endeavor. These serial innovators reveal what's been going on behind the scenes as they prepare to launch the next phase of the beloved project, which promises to introduce yet more new mechanics that push the bounds of what's possible with blockchain art.In this interview, we cover:The current status of the Le Anime projectTheir cutting-edge experience system, which rewards NFT collectors for merging their Heroes; when we can expect it; and what it will make possibleThe surprise reveal of extensibility for Heroes, and what it means for future collaborations and customizationThe imminent Le Anime comic, dropping soonLag's newest 1/1 piece, the gorgeous and mysterious "Axis Mundi"What on-chain titles and powers Axis Mundi grants the holder within the Le Anime universeHow they decided to give their collector community a degree of creative control with "artistic utility"Which blockchain artists are inspiring Toomuchlag and Mauro right nowIf you enjoy this lovingly crafted free content, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends and followers. Music and editing by J.T.Toomuchlag and Mauro: toomuchlag.comNiftyist on Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram: @Niftyist
  • 1. Episode 1: Metageist (Extended Version)

    57:00
    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.In this full cut of the interview, our conversation covers:The origins of the Metageist name and logo (Extended exclusive);The dramatic heist of his Basilisk from an art gallery during Dreamverse; His Metaphyla series, a project tracing the evolution of VR creatures alongside the growth of the Metaverse; The Cyclops, a project delivers collectors exclusive access to curated art experiences through a bridge between NFTs and unique physical sculptures; How NFTs enabled Lee to make a career out of being a VR artist in a way that simply wasn't possible before; How Lee creates art from within the metaverse (Extended exclusive); How Lee expects AI programs to disrupt industries from art to journalism and video games (Extended exclusive); What Lee understands as the metaverse, and how we can expect it to evolve (Extended exclusive);Plus, we play a lightning round game called "Tired or Inspired?"This podcast contains a special surprise for early listeners in the second half of the show. πŸ‘€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!Editing by J.T. Fales and Andrew Eder. Music by J.T..Metageist on Twitter: @MetageistVRMetageist on Instagram: @Metageist_Niftyist on Tiktok: @NiftyistNiftyist on Twitter: @NiftyistNiftyist on Instagram: @Niftyist
  • Episode 1: Metageist (Short Version)

    30:42
    The Niftyist Podcast kicks off with an interview with Metageist, an artist and innovator who uses NFTs to blend the media of VR, AR, sculpture, and illustration.Our conversation covers:The dramatic heist of his Basilisk from an art gallery during Dreamverse; His Metaphyla series, a project tracing the evolution of VR creatures alongside the growth of the Metaverse; The Cyclops, a project delivers collectors exclusive access to curated art experiences through a bridge between NFTs and unique physical sculptures; How NFTs enabled Lee to make a career out of being a VR artist in a way that simply wasn't possible before.Plus, we play a lightning round game called "Tired or Inspired?"This is a shortened version of the episode featuring the highlights of our conversation. The long version will drop in the same feed very soon. Be sure to listen to the long version as soon as it drops for a special surprise for early listeners.Please help me launch this podcast with a bang by rating and reviewing it in your podcast client of choice, or simply sharing it with a friend. Thank you so much!Music and editing by J.T. Fales. Special thanks to Karl Reinhardt.Metageist on Twitter: @MetageistVRMetageist on Instagram: @Metageist_Niftyist on Tiktok: @NiftyistNiftyist on Twitter: @NiftyistNiftyist on Instagram: @Niftyist
  • The Niftyist Podcast Trailer

    02:07
    Introducing The Niftyist Podcast, a forum for one on one conversations with the artists, architects, and visionaries building the world of Web 3 and NFTs.In each episode, we'll speak to a creator who is pushing the limits of NFTs to do things that have never been done before.Along the way, we'll reset the narrative around this often misunderstood technology from one of skepticism to careful curiosity.This is the place for builders and creators on the forefront of blockchain technology. This is the Niftyist Podcast. Subscribe now.
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