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thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 148 - Juror Selection and Wrapping up First Half of S11With 99 Voters to choose from, the Grotto makes a Jury Pool of 25 Jurors. --- It's no wonder we have a podcast to explain what goes on in thr33som3s week to week. Plus, Crouton and thr33s wrap up the first half of Season 11, Candidates. This is going to be a busy year.2025-01-2551 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 130 - In Remembrance of TexAll of us are reeling from the unexpected loss this week of our dear friend @texanjuventino. The Grotto was but one of many social orbits for the celestial being we knew simply as Tex, but his presence in the project, and in so many of our lives, was substantial and unmatched. A collector from (truly) the first minute of the project, he was the first Grotto member to arrive at an IRL 3v3nt and was the most recent visitor to the Studio. In between, he set the standard for what was possible in this thing that is so...2024-09-211h 33thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 129 - Do You Know How Hard This Is to Pull Off?Okay, the title is a bit much. But, seriously. We're well into our fourth year of thr33som3s, and we're on the cusp of a new season and all that has been made possible to get us here. Crouton and thr33s... ok, mainly thr33s (yep, he's in LFG monologue form on this one)... speak directly to Migration and Season 11 being just around the corner. Are you ready? What do you need to do get there?2024-09-141h 17thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 117 - Generation 3 thr33zi3s RevealedOne of the highlights of the project, thr33zi3s, the world's first completely hand-painted generative art pieces, are revealed in their third iteration. Gen 3's were unveiled in a special Father's Day LFG, and, now that the metadata has refreshed and wallets are full of hundreds of new traits, thr33s and Crouton spend their time this week going over some favorites along with all the process that goes into making the crown jewels of the thr33som3s world.2024-06-221h 29thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 112 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Inserts. Pt 12024 is getting down to the nitty gritty as the Grotto preps for a busy summer and beyond. Continuing the historical tour of all the pieces that make up the thr33som3s Universe, Crouton and thr33s offer the first in a series of deep dives into Inserts and all that comes with them. This episode highlights the very first insert drops from Red and Blue Molotovs and Carbones up through the first Decorative Gourd Season and the birth of Orange Gourds. Bring a notebook and pen.2024-05-181h 22thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 100 - Feeling MintyAnother week of absolute thrills as the long awaited thr33som3s Bulk contract has arrived. Crouton and thr33s can't contain themselves as two different drop mechanics, Pie and SIlhouettes make their debuts. And, oh those mints!!!!2024-02-241h 12thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 96 - I Was Born a Rumblin' ManIt's time. The 3v3nt that kicks off the 2024 Season for the thr33som3s project, the Grotto Rumbl3 is upon us. Crouton and thr33s break down the structure, the requirements, and the stakes in this fun-packed episode. Good luck to LA Gear and Wilfred Brimley as they compete in this year's 3v3nt.2024-01-2736 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 92 - 2023 Year in Review. Breaking Down 600+ Mintsthr33s and Crouton run through a year's worth of thr33som3s mints and how they came to be. This episode is a great follow-up to episode 89 as it dives into all that's possible if you just use your bulk inserts and holders Utility as you should. --- plus, a little thr33smas alpha near the end and the announcement of the Angl3r of the Week.2023-12-301h 48thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 76 - thr33zi3s Gen 3: A Dialogu3Hey Grotto and guests! This week is a bit special, no it is not Saturday yet but we're coming to you early this week to shine some light on the pinnacle of thr33som3s project: thr33zi3s! We break down what they are, what they mean to us, how they work, and where you can go to purchase one. This episode will be enjoyed by the Grotto as well as patrons who are curious about the project. If you like this episode try out ep. 25 and 33 then start at the beginning to learn what the hell we have...2023-08-311h 22thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 72 - Gen 3 thr33zi3s at Vellum LAWe have arrived at the biggest moment in the history of this project. On August 10th the first round of auctions begins for Gen 3 thr33zi3s, the best hand painted generative project on any chain. This is going down at Vellum LA (links below) where their stated goal is to "meaningfully situate the digital art community within the context of art history, while also educating the public on the potential of blockchain to impact the future of art." So yeah it's a big fucking deal. We break down what to expect and how to prepare for the auctions...2023-08-051h 10thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 68 - Games 3 and 4 Recap: "Beyond Baseline"This week on the pod, we all left the Zoom room knowing we recorded an instant classic for you guys. We kick things off with the Art: Verne Ruhle & Gil Flores for games 3 and 4. We have a segment we can refer to as "Daddy Time." Then we dive into our recap of Games 3 and 4 including a bigger dive into the "baseline" and how those mechanics play out. Then we basically do another full episode on the relationship between Ownership and $3p economics. Then we finish up with the future contract deployment updates. Great to have 3s back during the season!2023-07-081h 46thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 67 - Games 1 and 2 Recap: "Miracle on the Blockchain"What a week Grotto! The long awaited season has begun and we had 5 double headers to determine which players would be taking home two different Monster cards. We start off with a future look as thr33s himself joins us to discuss Playoff structure and the option to mint on ETH or Tezos. We then address two great questions from the 33 regarding how the baseline works as well as the accuracy of the spreads. We then give the highlights of Games 1 and 2 and finish off with a discussion on the art of the 3 latest mints: "Dream, Scarlet, & Crouton," Frank Howard...2023-07-011h 46thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 66 - Father's Day is for the DaddiesBig week Grotto! As you know Season 10 was pushed by a week but Father's Day brought gifts all around! We discuss the new mechanic of adding traits to Thr33zi3s using the DTB paintings, "Daddies to Be" tiered drop for the NYC Pride Parade, and of course Gen 2 Thr33zi3s featuring Paul Reuschel as the new subject! We finish up with a few questions from you all, as always submit your questions here!2023-06-241h 09thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 65 - Season 10 Preview!"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" plays over an organ in the backgroundHere we are, 11 months since the last base card minting, and only 4 days away from Opening Day! Baseball has never been hotter and the boys were buzzin' on this episode. We break down everything we know about upcoming Season 10, including: Head to Head matchups, Spreads, Side Betting, 26 Cards, Edition Sizes and Order, Free Agents vs Participants Teams, Entry Fee Requirements, All of the different known Wheels, and Rookie Advice.This is the last pod before the season begins, so strap in, it's going to be a wild 16...2023-06-171h 23thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 64 - The Power of Thr33zi3s TraitsHey Grotto, we had an exciting week: Forms are submitted for painting Subs and Cat Moms, for Defrocking the correlated Cardinali Series, and for the Vault Voting Event. We break down what we know from the big hitters in painting and correlating and how thr33zi3s help carry that burden. Then we talk about our strategies for the vault voting event and the use of G3lt moving forward.2023-06-1058 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 63 - 2 Year Anniversary and 33 AnnouncementHey Grotto! This episode is split into two parts so feel free to pause the episode at the 27 minute mark and go listen to the recorded LFG from 6/2/23 to get the full experience! It is the 2 year anniversary of the minting of DP001 and the official start of this art project. We have 3s on again to answer some questions regarding the use of thr33zi3s traits for the upcoming Defrocking as well as some questions about the Painting event for Subs/Cat Moms. We pause there to go listen to the LFG where all of the new class...2023-06-0353 min
Sick AFI've got something to sayLots to say, Rain money down, Project cycles, Levels to this shit, “It’s about the art, man”, Blind leading the blind, Not all doom and gloom, Celebration is in order, Defrocking and Painting, Gen 2 Thr33zi3s reveal, Season 10 kicks off2023-06-0149 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 62 - Defrocking and Painting PreviewHappy Memorial Day Weekend Grotto! This week we start off by recapping the Eastern Conference Finals raffle, then we dive into some of the exciting events coming up: Correlated Cardinali Series (Defrocked) & Painted Subs/Catmoms. We talk through some of the options you have to weigh when making the decision to burn away these base cards. After some of our speculation we have thr33s himself drop in to give some breaking news about Objkt. He then weighs in on the upcoming events as well, noting that Defrocking is going to be a paradigm shift within the project. Can't wait...2023-05-271h 28Sick AFGreat Taste with Lorna MillsLorna Mills JoinsUnderstanding the MarketChoosing FormatsNetArt PicadilloesSissy Fights2023-05-2440 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 61 - Jason MomoaHey Grotto, we had a fairly light week as we continue to prepare for our Spring Training event in two weeks. thr33s is off to paint next week so expect more of the same next episode. We jumped into interviews with the 33, talked a bit about Free Agency (Including a new comer who made quite the splash), discussed the possibilities of the Pepe Minter, and finished up with a few questions from Ordr3kkz leading us down a rabbit hole of chains, ledgers, gas, and Jason Momoa.Submit your suggestions and questions here!2023-05-201h 00thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 60 - "Apr3s moi, l3 d3lug3"Helluva week in the Grotto! We saw the second $Pepe drop, "Apr3s moi, l3 d3lug3" hit wallets, we dive into the implications of GREEN UTILITY, the meaning behind the piece, and the opportunities that lie ahead. We finish up with a little Tezos Talk and as always submit your questions to us here!2023-05-131h 09
To The Moon God PodTo The Moon God Pod: Episode 37 Thr33Som3s
We welcome Thr33Som3s to the pod today and he brought the thunder! An artist extraordinaire that has built one of the strongest web3 communities that calls the "Grotto" home. When it comes to utility and community he has shown to be a leader in these two categories. His art combined with his following is what web3 is all about. From the meaning behind his name to his journey into this space, this should not be missed. Enjoy!
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2023-05-0856 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 59 - Defining ValueHey Grotto! This week we are covering a historic run on $PEPE and what that means for the value of "Thr33zi3s X Pepe." We touch on the second chance quiz and doing your part in Spring Training. We finish up with some discussions about Fuckwads and gatekeeping by lucky assholes. Ending with some quick questions from the listeners.2023-05-061h 15Sick AFthr33som3s in his own wordsHustlin' Memes, Historic talk, Asking permission to quit, Blockchain Tech in Art, "Inhabitants" of a project, Call to Action2023-05-0443 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 58 - Pure SpeculationHey Grotto, Lucha is back from the dead! We had a pretty quiet week with 3s being out sick so we have a shorter, no agenda, pod today. We start out talking American baseball cards, then we begin a speculative journey. We get Lucha's thoughts on the topics we covered last week (Quiz and Pepe Drop), then we take some questions from the audience. This leads us into a deeper discussion around lore and correlated series.As always submit your questions here2023-04-2959 minSick AFPatronage with FomoboyFomoboy JoinsSetting the toneFine Art vs NFTsTezos ChainRats need a shipLeading the new generationPatronage2023-04-2750 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 57 - Pop Quiz: Spring TrainingWild episode for a wild week: Luch is out sick and we have a surpris3 gu3st. We recap Painting with thr33s in DUMBO (shenanigans), we discuss what it means to be in the Grotto, describe our Quiz experience and speculate it's purpose, some secondary talk, the postponed Pepe drop, and finish up with a question from the audience.2023-04-221h 32Sick AFLegendary Conversation, Bro. With OONA28 eggsCreative ProcessesDisinterested PatronsLooking past FacadesHuman CheeseDelivering ValueUnderknown not EmergingPopping BubblesChurning Butter2023-04-2053 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 56 - "Make a thr33som3s with thr33som3s" Event PreviewWe try our hand at sending out a field reporter (Crouton) and it proves more difficult than we thought! We start the pod with pure speculation per usual, then we dive into our preview of the event in DUMBO. We toss it over to our field reporter for a quick look inside the event (Full recap next week). We finish off the pod with some 13 run pools talk and questions from our highest participation lister: Tayd3rtotIncluding hot topics such as: When did everything click for us, importance of Award Cards, and what would happen if the Tezos chain died...2023-04-1556 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 55 - March Madn3ss Wrap-up & Season 10 PreviewOn this week's pod we recap the Final Four and Championship rounds for March Madn3ss (congrats Deano!), we touch on Buzz3r B3at3rs and Participation in general. We segue into Spring Training and what that might entail as we get closer to Season 10 kicking off. Old DotPigeon is taking a convenient break from NFTs and we have some thoughts on that. We touch on thr33som3s' NFTNYC event "Make your own thr33som3s with thr33som3s" and finish off with some questions from our listeners.2023-04-081h 13Sick AFCactoid Labs - Generative ArtCactoid Labs - CryptoCactoidGenerative Mint - instantLACMAThoughts on the SpaceMarketplacesSmart Contracts - SolidityDot Pigeon Exit2023-04-071h 01
NFP with DKleineEp. 270 The philosophy of CC0 in Web3 and its impact on emerging artists with Thr33som3sArtist Thr33som3s joins DKleine to critique the CC0 philosophy touted by an elite group of highly successful artists and well-funded projects. The two discuss the implications of giving up rights to one's own work and how it might do more harm than good to the average artist. The discussion carries on to the recent Sotheby's all-male glitch artist fiasco that received an immediate and severe reprimand from the larger NFT art community.
You can find Thr33som3s on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thr33som3s
NFP with DKleine...2023-04-041h 32thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 54 - Final FourNew week, same crew! We are down to the Final Four Match-ups for Madness as the race to get better and better Young thr33zi3s intensifies. We talk about #Y3Z06 and then have some breaking news on an ATH Swipe Sale (Congrats to Pandemic, and 3spinosa, and Hansi!). We talk about Opening day for American baseball and the 13 pools that Rattro created to extend some fun throughout season. We dive into the onslaught of Rar3 p33p33s, Unionization of the League, and finish off with a new segment fielding question from our audience. Submit your hard...2023-04-011h 11Sick AFSotheby’s goes off without a GlitchNew StudioWaambat & Empress TrashGlitch Art ShinesSotheby’s All-Male SaleHoodrat shit with my friendsBro-yRepresentationPatrick’s VoiceFighting for Opportunity2023-03-3041 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 53 - Sw33t Sixt33nWe are recording early this week, because of course Kitch has a wedding to go to. We kick it off talking about the recent auctions and pivot into a recap of the first two rounds of the tournament resulting in Young Thr33zi3s 4 and 5. We finish up on the importance of Swipes, ETH on Objkt, and checking prices/offers.2023-03-251h 12Sick AFThe Ghost of Patrick AmadonNo Hitchhikers this week!Work in transitNFT LAMingling with InfluencersTwitter WorkBoofing2023-03-2253 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 52 - A New 3raKicking off Season 2 a week early with our new format: Top collectors (and previous guests) Crouton and Lucha join the pod as co-hosts giving much better strategy and insights than Kitch ever could. We jump into the strategies employed by these guys last year and this year's March Madn3ss Tournament. We discuss the parallels between CC0 NFT projects and the NCAA that is prominently displayed in this year's tokens in appearance and description. Strategy talk branches out into the Auctions, Wag3rs, and Buzz3r B3at3rs mini games as well. Let's talk more art in the...2023-03-181h 27thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 51 - March Madn3ss: Then and NowAs the Grotto prepares for S3l3ction Sunday 2023, we take a look back at how March Madn3ss went in 2022 and how that started this podcast. We take some time to review how this year's version is slightly different and how participation is key. There is a reflection period where we go over how much prices have changed in a year during a segment I like to call: "Guess that Price" (How original). 3s breaks some news regarding the future of the podcast that you will not want to miss. We quickly finish up with first thoughts on...2023-03-111h 23Sick AFNew Art Media with PocobelliVets over DoctorsSolace in SportsLiving in itPocobelli: HitchhikerFinding your voiceFly by night spaceCollector/Artist Discovery processCritics and PropagandaArt MediaBerlin Scene2023-03-091h 00thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 50 - Strategy Talk with the Val3ntin3s King RattroRattro is the most generous "billionaire" in the Grotto as evidenced by his recent burning of 20,000 hard earned Val3ntin3s. Listen along to hear how he was thinking about his plays back to Gen1 and through today. Great episode to get some perspective on the guys at the top of this project.2023-03-041h 32Sick AFPurveyors of Consumption with Henry David Nobody Jr.DWTML returnsDown with the sicknessDP SaleCollecting with purposeNordic BiathlonHitchhiker: Davidhenrynobodyjr Bending Tosh.O overTaking ProfitsLet us inPersonasSocial base vs Paying baseFantastic NobodiesFuck ShuiParadox of America2023-03-021h 03thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 49 - Summer Cottages for EveryoneThis week we had the first stacking effort with the Gen 2 Val3ntin3s, it was a treacherous feat that only a few were able to accomplish. For those that did, they received a coveted Young thr33zi3s. We go over the ins and outs of the stacking mechanic and the new piece. We also discuss how this event lead people to become more organized in their collecting and the benefits of this. Segueing into a few baseball analogies describing the individual vs team aspects of the project as well as the dichotomy of rigid structure and jazz...2023-02-251h 22Sick AFPreserving History on the Blockchain with SolHitchhiker: Sol from NFT YearbookReal Deal PublishingGlory Holes with DWTMLPFPs to Artists$10 Million dollar questionConundrumsValidationInner ChildKYCPlatform Responsibility2023-02-241h 28thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 48 - Sup3r Bowl and Val3ntin3s RecapOur chaotic sports event has concluded and after the dust settled we all now have our Val3ntin3s in our wallets. We go over how everything shakes out, how offers are looking these days (lol), how the Grotto provides protection, what beautiful Thr33zi3s History card the prop bet winners receive, and touch on a little bit of stacking coming on Monday.2023-02-181h 21Sick AFMeta Art Talk with CroutonHitchhiker: CroutonTraditional Art collectingNifty GatewayWhat is art?Good art vs bad art….to meDelivering ValueStrategy for playing thr33som3s2023-02-161h 35thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 47 - To the Victor goes the SpoilsWith Gen 2 Val3ntin3s stacked and purchased we now know we have 44 sheets of 100 squares for the "Big Game" this Sunday. 3s dives into the implications of Gen 1 vs Gen 2, how everything shook out this go around, and what Madn3ss and Chaos lie ahead this weekend. We touch on the commentary of femininity and masculinity with the merge of these two sacred days. Prop bets and Hot Squares galore!2023-02-111h 12Sick AFExperimental Animation with WaambatRecent dropsTwitter got DWTML arrested at Carl Jr.’sPicking up hitchhikers: WaambatOG Web ArtistSteak and ShakeNew Media ArtVideo StarsFine Art?PedigreeAvatar or RefikHumble NerdsMeme cultsReferences - AppropriationFair UseBlowoutYes DaddyExperimental AnimatorAI or NahRight Click Save2023-02-0953 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 46 - Val3ntin3s and the Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacularPhew, we have quite a week coming up. We dive into the details around the second coming of Val3ntin3s and how those stacks convert to Super Bowl Squares. We touch on Hot Squares and Prop Bets (Alpha alert).We close out describing the Manifold Open Edition Bingo Challenge and a recap of Royal Rumbl3. Are youuuuuuu reaaaaaaaaady to buy enough insertsssssss????2023-02-041h 34Sick AFLiving in the Moment with Empress TrashOpen EditionsDigital ExtensionsShaking, shitting, cryingNarratives and World BuildingObserving the absurdManifold OE Bingo CardNFT YearbookDiet Dr. PepperEmpress Trash HitchhikerJosh Groban or Trash Art?Nomadin’ down to MexicoCrypto ValleyEnergiesBecoming who you were meant to beLiving in the momentBreaking CyclesQuit your job already2023-02-0258 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 45 - Creating over SellingThis episode may or may not be the final episode of the season. Next episode, if broadcasted from the new studio, will come with a video component and whenever that can happen it will be the start of "Season 2" of TLTFOP.We talk about the newly minted Rumble Tokens which will be used tonight (If you are listening on Saturday) during the Royal Rumble event. Numbers have been assigned and winner will take all as we cheer on our corresponding wrestlers. 3s gives us a slight berating about how out of practice we are when it comes...2023-01-281h 16
Sick AFCopy Culture with Xer0xSmokin Darts at the Red Roof InnRoyal Rumble / John Cena @ St. JudesLow Effort - High ConceptDutch Oven the Jeep LibertyHumor in our InsignificanceQualifiers“Can I have some more?”Summer CottagesHikerhiker #1: Xer0xHaving fun while creating“This is fucking easy” mentalityXer0x is eating a burger and I love itCriticism - “Let me shit on a few guys”GMAudio EngineeringCopy Culture2023-01-261h 17thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 44 - Royal Rumble and NFT YearbookLucha Abracadabra joins us to breakdown a fun addition to Madn3ss: Royal Rumble!!!We introduce our sister podcast: Die with the Most thr33som3sFinishing up with a breakdown of the NFT Yearbook (Physical Coffee Table book) AND a SuperRare 1/1 (Huh?!?!?!?!)2023-01-2158 minSick AFRelentless and UncompromisingInsert "Locks of Love" joke…Did we just become best friends???Roadtrip vibesOverlapping communitiesFunctional ArtCracks a Diet Dr PepperRiffing, jabbing, and waxing propheticDefacing baseball cards or cathartic purging of childhood nostalgiaHeart over classical trainingAnxieties & LegaciesBorn from Chaos (Hic et nunc)BastardizationRaw Early Stuff2023-01-1956 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 43 - 2023 Preview and Monster Series BreakdownPhew this is a long one!We get into some breaking news right off the bat: New Studio, Dark Grey Judys, and New Waambat Series!3s Lets us in on a little alpha: When is his return, first LFG of the year, Superbowl/Valentines, when does Season 10 start???NFT Yearbook Preview (What is this???)We finish off breaking down the Monsters series as it was Friday the 13th as we recorded: The Art itself, drop mechanics, what the world was like back then. Follow along here.Just an all...2023-01-141h 49thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 42 - When Daddy is Away...As thr33s continues painting into the New Year he has kept his promise to remain out of the Grotto for an undisclosed amount of time. We summarized a few key moments over the past week: Deano's Mosaic Journey, Getting sick, Steve.tez buying rampage, Marq setting a nice floor on G3lt, etc.We end on a wheel spin to determine which team gets a little art breakdown, turns out it is....JK you have to listen.But this convo brings us into a very important segue about how all of this is connected...2023-01-071h 29thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 41 - 3nd of Y3ar R3capFinal episode of the year! We recap the Flam3s of the Maccab33s event then pivot over to a general recap of 2022, a huge year for the Grotto. We wrap up with each of our Top 5 Mints of 2022. Post your Top 5 mints on Twitter with the hashtag: #GrottoTop52022-12-311h 17thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 40 - Flam3s of the Maccab33sSpecial Holiday edition incoming! Fierce rivals Lucha and Crouton are guest stars on this episode, pushing pause on their white-hot hatred for each other. Coming together in the spirit of the season, we discuss the Flam3s of the Maccab33s. An event that calls upon the people of the Grotto to burn to their heart's desire to keep the flame alive for 8 nights. In return, gifts are bestowed upon those that take the leap of faith. We dive into thr33's holiday tezos sweep and gift giving. We have a nice long, come to Jesus chat, regarding market...2022-12-241h 37thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 39 - Flag EvolutionsThis week we analyze some of the flags created for the World Cup event and their evolutions through the tournament. We hit on the latest Event Token as well as the new participant tokens. Then we hop over to MAGIC MINUTES to discuss the coolest way to make every minute of a soccer match fun to watch. We finish off with a little alpha about an unnamed Holiday Event that will begin sooner than you realize.2022-12-171h 13thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 38 - Event Tokens and Participant Inserts Br3akdownThis week the title says it all, we breakdown the art behind the 3 Event tokens and the 3 Participant Inserts. We bring some insight into what these mean for the broader project as well as the World Cup event currently underway. #raspy3s2022-12-101h 02thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 37 - Thxgiving Parade Insert Breakdown w/ CroutonWelcome NFT Owner and GM, Crouton to his first podcast appearance! We get the lowdown on the first 36 hours of the Miami IRL Grotto Event then we dive into some art talk breaking down the meaning behind one of 3s favorite pieces: 1981 thr33zi3s, Thxgiving Parade Insert - #TPT12022-12-0247 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 36 - Prisms and Group PlayThe Gluttony of Thanksgiving has given way to the Consumerism of Black Friday and the Grotto finds itself in the middle of a Macy's Doorbuster Extravaganza. We have filled our forms for Prisms (a painting related insert that hints at the new mechanic of Dispersion) and for every 5 ordered 3s is throwing in a Thanksgiving insert. Not just any insert we have been told, one that encapsulates what we are doing here, a declared "Grotto Classic" that I still haven't seen as of this writing (deep dive on the piece next episode). We touch on the giving spirit of 3...2022-11-261h 28thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 35 - World Cup PreviewWell guys Madn3ss is back and if you haven't noticed it is not March. The beginnings of the pod were formed around that famed event but now we move to the international stage as the World Cup kicks off this weekend. 3s regales us with his collector-bought dinner stories, the duality of the project, a preview and recap of the World Cup Event so far, and finish off with another DP001 Sale and a segment I'm going to call "Scarcity Tactics". 2022-11-191h 15thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 34 - Dark Grey Judy GarlandsDark Grey Judy Garlands have been the talk of the Grotto all week. What the hell are they for, what do they do? Who knows, it’s ok to not know, we will find out soon. We go over some R3al Am3rica Tour Highlights as 3s and Deano get ready to return to Brooklyn. We talk about suspending doubt and living in a state of trust. This segues into the preview of the World Cup Event which will be revealed next week. While March Madn3ss was a class on risk, the World Cup will be all ab...2022-11-121h 09thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 33 - This is an Art Project, Don't Forget ItOK Grotto, this is it, episode 33 is here. We knew we had to do something different for this episode as numerology is such an integral part of the project. Since 3s and Deano are on the road, discovering "The Real America," the decision was made to drop in the audio that was the basis of the Culture3 Article that was released a week ago. It is a different and fresh perspective to hear 3s mostly outside of the persona describing the project in detail from an Art perspective. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, be...2022-11-051h 21thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 32 - DGSMF2It's that time of year again: Decorative Gourd Season Motherfuckers!thr33zi3 tasked the Grotto with burning their precious gourds from last year to gain a piece of the pie that will be created with all the burnt gourds. These paintings are ever changing, morphing, transforming into something new. We recap the aftermath of this event, the upcoming tour of "Real America," and what Twitter NFT PFPs, Dick Sissler, and double-ended dildos have to do with Loyalty.2022-10-281h 03thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 31 - State of the Grotto thr33som3s bounces back from oblivion and delivers the State of the Grotto address. Give yourself a hug, no matter when you got here, just be glad you are here. This is a safe place, welcome to the Trust Tree. A day late is better than never, sorry about that (Wedding season is almost over!).2022-10-231h 21thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 30 - Auction Conclusion & Saying Goodbye to the HEN ContractI feel like I always start these by saying we had a busy week. Well, we had an especially busy week this time around. We had two 1/1 auctions close, both won by the Monsters who decided to burn them immediately. This caused a mad dash for liquidity as claim tickets are coming due to buy back some of the unlocked Judy Garland Inserts. As I write this it sounds like a Mad Lib but I digress. Objkt and Coinbase fucked us out of additional auction fun and intrigue but at the end of the day we are just happy...2022-10-151h 33thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 29 - 175,000 Inserts LaterThis was a busy week for the Grotto. Everyone ordered their bulk inserts and we recap the drop before moving into what's next: 1/1 Auctions, Custom Smart Contract Updates, Final Mint on HEN, Free Agency and Team Orgs, and Monster Movie / Gourd Grab bag Month (DGSMF).2022-10-081h 19thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 28 - Bulk Inserts (Will you buy enough?)This week we are excited to talk about Monday's long awaited insert drop. We zig zag through history to explain the different reasons inserts are the smartest play in this universe. No one has ever purchased enough, go ahead and try. There is Alpha hidden within but more will be revealed with the drop on Monday. The auctions for the two corresponding 1/1s will be a sight to behold next week so make sure to tune in to hear the breakdown of this iconic moment in our history.2022-10-011h 22thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 27 - It All MattersThis week we go over the happenings in the Grotto, including the highly anticipated G Friends drop with Grotto fav Waambat, 8Bidou 8x8 pieces being added to Objkt, and a recap of the Girlfri3nd Burn. The main point driven home in this episode is that all of these things matter in the grand scheme of the project. Even though, at times, it seems some people forget this: "All thr33som3s have future utility". We wrap up the episode with a lecture on putting in the effort to become a legitimate collector and player in this ecosystem.2022-09-231h 02thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 26 - Advanced MechanicsThis week we build on episode 25's basics and show the continuing options for base cards within the ecosystem. We dive into the following: Grotto Gals Spaces, First Girlfriend Burn (You never forget your first), Bulk Insert Drop, Advanced Strategy, Painted Bases, Correlated Series, Thr33zi3s Talk, DP001 Mindset2022-09-171h 24thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 25 - Back to BasicsThis was a slow week as 3s was sick, so instead of the normal weekly recap we dive into the basics around this project. This episode will serve as a jumping off point to newbies to understand the basic mechanics in play and some basic strategies for enjoying this project fully. We touch on: Explaining Series 2 and 3 structures, How Chases work historically, Basic options (Collect, Sell, Use), Insert Utility Overview, Team Event Expansion Pack, Advice to New PPL2022-09-101h 50thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 24 - 3ph3m3ra and Memory LaneA slow week turned into a busy one: More Dates, Season 9 Award Show, 3ph3m3ra wallet drops, Faux SOGs 002, and Tezos Exhibition. We focus our discussion around the 3ph3m3ra, talking about memories, and finish up with a heartfelt moment discussing the Deca Exhibit of the Tezos Permanent Collection which includes DP001 in the first show.2022-09-031h 11thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 23 - Collector Series 002: Cornholio the GreatThe Grotto is in Free Agency mode signaling the imminent start of Season 10. While we wait for the season's festivities to begin we continue with the second installment of the Collector Series with a special guest: Cornholio the GreatTopics: Trip to Connecticut to visit Ashy, Free Agency, Cardinali Discord Takeover, Cornholio’s Story, Death Brunch2022-08-271h 16thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 22 - Collector Series 001: FomoboyToday we have our first 3-way pod with special guest Fomoboy! This Cardinali rockstar walks us through his grotto beginnings and the plans in store for his team in the future.Topics: Regular Schedule, Welcome Fomoboy to the Pod, “Less than Art, More than Art”, Cardinali Gallery, Autonomous Franchises, Heartfelt Lovey-Dovey Stuff2022-08-191h 05thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 21 - Girlfri3ndsA new week brings a new mechanic to the Grotto. Maybe those in the bleachers have heard inklings of Girlfri3nds around the watercooler, this episode should answer some of those questions:Topics: Temperature Check, Faux SOGS Update, Thirsty 3s, Girlfri3nds, Utility powered by thr33som3s, Current Events (LOL), New Drop Teaser2022-08-131h 06thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 20 - Faux Spells of Genesis & a Val3ntin3s History Lesson (Insert Series Part 3)This week was a wild one as thr33som3s introduced us to buying on the BTC chain via CounterParty. He was asked to join a project called Faux Spells of Genesis bringing this universe onto 3 different chains now. We go over the ins and outs of this new piece then we transition to the final installment of the Insert History Series: Val3ntin3s. It is an extra long episode today and we were firing on all cylinders, being caught up in nostalgia I forgot to thank our sponsor, Diet Dr. Pepper, we appreciate your 23 flavors (plus aspartame...2022-08-061h 52thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 19 - Validation, Trash Talk, and a History Lesson on Gourds (Insert Series Part 2)A crazy week for the offseason! Dot Pigeon #001 has been enshrined in the Tezos Foundation's permanent collection with a huge sale! We wrapped up #TezTrash week with a hell of a series. And we finish up today with a history lesson on how Gourds became Oranges and who died along the way.Topics: DP001 Sale to Tezos Permanent Collection, Trash Talk (Trash Bros Series), Spaces with Kwistof, Leaving the Corporate World, History Lesson: Gourds to Oranges2022-07-291h 23thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 18 - Marlene History Lesson (Insert Series Part 1)With the post season in full swing, the Cardinali are high off of their first communion, baptized in the tears of the other teams. Here on TLTFP we are taking some time to dive into 4 major insert utilities released earlier in the project. This week it is all about Marlene Dietrich and the many phases from Black/White all the way to Quadsom3s.Topics: Maury Wills #015 Overview, Season 2 Structure Changes (ALPHA Alert), Marlene History Lesson, Quadsom3s, Painting Inserts2022-07-231h 21thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 17 - #015 and Favorite PaintingsWeek 17's episode comes a few days late as Kitch returns from "The Spa." We dive into what remains of the season (#015, Season Winner Airdrop) as well as some of Kitch's favorite paintings:Topics: Front Runners, Orange Breakdown, Devil in the Details, Time is a construct, Favorite Painting Breakdown, DEEP DIVES, Bulk Insert Drop Mechanic?, Vampires2022-07-191h 38thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 16 - What will you give up, and at what cost? The chase is on for #014With the Grotto firmly planted in the heat of the playoffs, the teams/players have to decide which direction(s) to take to secure a #014 Base Card. We lay out the various mechanics in play to gain this coveted card, the bottleneck of the season. The season is up for grabs as the team with the most #015's will win and you need #014 to have a chance at #015. FORMS DUE TUESDAYTopics: Card(s) that can be burned (OG 33 Swip3, 4 previous chase cards, Set of 3 Season 9 Inserts, Low Effort Animal - Thr33 Friends, Pink Stacks Option, Orange...2022-07-091h 03
NFP with DKleineGenuine NFT utility and community-building with thr33som3sArtist thr33som3s joins DKleine on NFP to discuss the phenomenon he has created through the offering of clever and engaging utilities built into a vast collection of baseball cards that have been altered with gouache paintings of comical characters and attributes. The pair discuss the mechanics and artistic inspiration of the Tezos-based collectibles in addition to works available on Ethereum-focused platforms like Nifty Gateway and OpenSea.
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NFP with DKleine is...2022-07-021h 02thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 15 - Post Season BeginsThis week we dive into what the Post Season entails and what the off season has in store for us. So many things to be excited about in the coming months: Insert talk, Regular Season Wrap-up, "The Struggle", Future Tools, Trending Up, 014 Chase bottleneck, Secondary Talk, Post Season to Offseason timeline (In no particular order): 012-015 Chase Awards, Regular Season Awards Show, Vault Event, Bulk Insert Drop, Painted Series, Defrocking, NG Chase Awards, Thr33zi3s Reveal2022-07-021h 30thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 14 - Season 9 is back!This week’s podcast was a bit delayed due to one of the host’s wedding addictions (The other host is addicted to divorces; you figure it out). We dive into a recap of NFT.NYC shenanigans and how it reaffirmed 3’s feelings about leading the pack when it comes to how a culture/community should work in this space. Little update on Thr33zi3s, little recap of Father’s Day insert, a crash course on teamwork, and last but not least, the proverbial tortoise/hare pacing fable. Oh, and a lil $3p alpha at the end… Season 9 is back fr...2022-06-271h 23thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 13 - NFTNYC Preview & Fath3r's Day Wisdomthr33som3s dialed in from a hotspot located in a duck blind in the Adirondacks to talk about the state of the market, new ways to claim Thr33zi3s, and a Father's Day drop.Topics this week: Market Talk, Father’s Day Drop, NFTNYC, Ways to get Thr33zi3s, Stacking Val3ntin3s, New 33, Schedule of Events2022-06-181h 13thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 12 - Downtim3 with RaunomacWhile thr33som3s is off frolicking with woodland creatures and ghosts of ex-wives, he left the Grotto in the hands of the owners. Two of those degen idiots are here to talk shop in this special episode: Raunomac (Subs) and CryptoKitch (NFTs)We dive into the history of the space as a whole, state of the market, why we got into this stuff, and why we fucking love the Grotto. Thr33s will be back next week to tell us how painting went as he prepares for NFTNYC the following week. Exciting stuff ahead but for...2022-06-1055 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 11 - Into the Wild to Paint Thr33zi3sThis Episode we breakdown the aftermath of the NG Takeover and set the scene as thr33som3s heads off into the wilderness to begin painting the generative Thr33zi3s. Topics include: NiftyGateway Drop Recap, Leftover Thr33zi3s Utility???, Allstar Art Talk, Market Sentiment, Proprietary Platform, Admin/community/process changes, Defrocking/Painting, Team Talk, Engagement2022-06-061h 21thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 10 - Prep for NiftyGateway and Thr33zi3s Whitelist MechanicsThis week was the mid season break and the Grotto was focused on securing Whitelist Spots for the upcoming drop on NiftyGateway on June 2nd. 66 of the 100 Thr33zi3s have been assigned via whitelist mechanics covered in the episode. In addition there will also be a pack of pieces (9 in total) released the same evening (alpha inside)....Topics: Oceans of time: 3DC, Prep for NG Drop, NFTNYC Award Nominees, Whitelist week, WTF is a Thr33zi3, Utility Belt, How WL were distributed, Packs (editions alpha), Autographing Basketball Cards, "Why every card matters"2022-05-281h 39thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 9 - Mid Season Update live from V3gasJoining 3s and Kitch in the conference room are Lucha, ineedbeer, Tex, and Rattro for this special 3DC Edition of TLTFOP. We had an awesome week in the Grotto with our first base card drop in six months. The teams are in a heated competition to secure their chase cards for the turn (001-005 to get 006). Next week is a "break" where we will have a few different mechanics using $3p to secure whitelist spots for 33 of the Thr33zi3s that will be dropping on NiftyGateway June 2nd.Topics:3DC Fashion, Individual Game for...2022-05-2155 minthr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 8 - Spring TrainingThis was an action packed week for members new and old. We had a Free Agency signing window for declared free agents that paid their way into the Grotto via 3 Penny. Then we started a new chase that allowed everyone to learn new mechanics or refresh some old ones so we are ready for the season. Enter the Leathers insert series!Topics: FORMS, 48 New Free Agents, Market Talk, Spring Training, Stacking Valentines for Red Leathers, Orange Bidding: Committed and Conditional (For Blue Leathers), Voting: Red vs Blue Mechanic (For unspecified colored Leathers), Converting Yellows to $3P2022-05-141h 10thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 7 - Welcome to the Bl3ach3rsThe Grotto Discord opens it's doors to the public for the first time in months and we have welcomed 100s of new spectators. They have been tasked with the option of declaring for Free Agency by purchasing 3 penny, the new utility token of the Franchise Era. On Monday the declared FAs have a chance to land on a team or continue to play solo to compete for airdrops.Topics: Bleachers filling in, OG Baseball cards, Persona, Season 9 Rookie Cards, $3p, Don’t be discouraged if you remain a Free Agent, Strategy Talk, Schedule of events, Alpha Time2022-05-071h 05thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 6 - Looking towards the FutureAs the doors to the Bleachers are finally opening we touched on some things to remember for the future:Secondary Sales Bonanza, Shifting our Terminology, New Entrant Advice, Rookie Cards, Solo NiftyGateway Drop – June, Aku Thoughts, Otherside – Grotto, Secret 3rd Phase – Metaverse?, Th3 Lif3styl3, Tezos Market, Doors Open on Monday2022-05-011h 09thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 5 - Draft and Fr33 Ag3ncyTopics this week: Down with the sickness, Access to the bleachers, Breaking down the week, Future of Free Agency, Tx Fees, Elephant in the Room, 001 Drops, Schedule for the week2022-04-241h 14thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 4 - Calm before the StormThe past week in the Grotto has been one of learning. How does the draft work? How does Free Agency work? Who are the ownership groups, what is their pitch? We dive into the summary here but the daily LFG (LiveFromGrotto) and the Twitter spaces have some extra info (linked out below).Topics: Week of Workshops, Draft vs FA, Min Salary, Front Office Positions, Brewster’s Millions, Tuesday Pitches, Grotto Diet Tips, Mansion Party RecapRecorded Spaces with Ownership Pitches: https://twitter.com/thr33som3s/status/1514211263420657667?s=20&t=Yf0a1wz5iCr6FeUjIFXWFg...2022-04-161h 10thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 3 - Fr33 Ag3ncy is comingTopics this week: Time is a construct, Thr33zi3s are done, 143 Degrees in LA, Laurel Canyon House Party – April 10, First and only Full Physical Collection on Display, Franchise Ownership Groups Announced, Play Styles: Team Player, Fr33 Ag3nt, Solo, Fr33 Ag3ncy Breakdown, Recap of Season 8 Events, Ownership Spitballing, Trade Windows, How do you play the season?, Every drop is a game, $3P – Thr33 P3nny Utility Token, Final Four – March Madn3ss winners, Future of Thr33zi3s (Alpha), More Physical Talk, Rate, Review, Like, Subscribe, etc.Grotto is opening up soon: https://linktr.ee/thr33s...2022-04-091h 32thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 2 - Final Thr33zi3s Physical RevealAs we wrap up the third night of Thr33zi3s reveals, we give away number 100 live on air then get into topical news of the week. For the full video of the reveal (Only highlights in the podcast) you can go to Youtube to see the cards we are talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C235g8dVTRoTopics: Highlights of the last 33 Thr33zi3s, Live Spin for #100, Underestimated the Work involved, How the Sausage is Made, Love for Artists/Projects that take care of collectors, 8bidou Drops, March Madness: Final Four, Mad...2022-04-021h 22thr33som3s Left to Focus on PodcastWeek 1 - March Madn3ss Thr33som3s and CryptoKitch dive into the past week of Grotto Happenings including:March Madn3ss Main event, Side Betting, Low Effort Whale Funeral, 3 Friends, Murder Mysteries, Franchise Era2022-03-251h 21
NFT and ChillEnter The Mind Of Thr33som3sNFT artist and supreme leader of The Grotto Thr33som3s sits down with The Mayor to uncover some of the mystery behind his work in Web3. They also talk about how he began painting only a few years ago and how Thr33som3s built and keeps his community engaged. Sit back, chill and enjoy the conversation!Follow Thr33som3s on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thr33som3sFollow NFT and Chill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NFTandChill_Follow The Mayor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maverickmedia15F...2022-02-2326 min
That's NiftyLive from Grotto Miami: thr33som3sOn the 46th episode of “That’s Nifty” we are live from Grotto Miami with thr33som3s, catching up on all the madness since we last spoke, including: New Utilities, New Chains, 2 Generative Projects, and his new smart contractthr33som3sTwitter: @thr33som3sWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thr33som3sTopics:Picking up where we left off, Insert Series teaches new Mechanic, Painting Insert Breakdown, Which turned into QUADS, Team Event, Team Ownership with Revenue Sharing, Expansion Teams, NYC First ETH Sale, Series 1 Super Utility, Not ma...2021-12-061h 22That's Niftythr33som3sOn the 24th episode of “That’s Nifty” we are continuing the Artist Showcase series where we asked the community which artists they wanted to hear from, next we have:thr33som3sTwitter: @thr33som3sDiscord: https://discord.gg/QwUyfuPWHEN: hic.art/thr33som3sTopics:Leaving it All Behind, Painting Baseball Cards, A Beautiful Mind, Teams of Anything but Baseball Players, NFT Artists: Series 2, Moving to Hen, Every Card Matters, Managing your Drops, Vault Contributions, Drop Formats, The Grotto, "The Opportunity to Buy" Model...2021-08-021h 27