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Web3 Deep Dive Why Decentralization Is Key to Creator Ownership and Monetization with Katia Zaitsev of Own.AppIn this episode Rachel speaks with Katia Zaitsev, co-founder and COO of Own. App, about the benefits of decentralized social networks. Katia begins by explaining the innovative features of the Own.App platform, which aims to empower creators by providing them with higher revenue shares and a decentralized social media experience. The discussion covers various aspects of creator monetization, the importance of authentic engagement, and the challenges of competing with established platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Additionally, Katia shares insights on user success metrics, community building, and offers advice for aspiring creators, particularly women in the crypto space.

2025-11-1939 min

Web3 Deep Dive The Rise of Agentic AI: Chetan Dube of Quant Discusses the Next Era of Customer ServiceIn this episode, Rachel Wolfson speaks with Chetan Dube, CEO of Quant, about the rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI). Chetan explains how Quant using agentic AI to revolutionize customer service by creating super intelligent digital employees that can autonomously resolve customer inquiries with a high degree of satisfaction. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of AI, the future of human-AI collaboration, and the importance of reskilling the workforce as AI continues to evolve. Chetan further emphasizes the need for empathy in AI interactions and the potential for AI to assist in career counseling for those displaced...

2025-10-3152 min

Web3 Deep Dive Charlie Lee Unfiltered: Inside Litecoin, Bitcoin and What’s Next for CryptoIn this episode, Rachel Wolfson and Charlie Lee –- creator of Litecoin, one of the earliest and most influential cryptocurrencies in the world –- sit down to discuss the development of Litecoin. From launching Litecoin in 2011 as the “silver to Bitcoin’s gold,” to controversially selling his LTC at the peak, Charlie opens up about the highs, the regrets, and the lessons he learned over a decade in crypto.Whether you're a crypto OG or just stepping into Web3, this is a candid, insightful conversation with one of the space’s original builders.This week's guest(s):

2025-10-1657 min

Web3 Deep Dive A Closer Look at Robinhood Crypto with GM Johann KerbratRachel Wolfson and Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, discuss Robinhood Crypto and the platform’s recent developments. In this episode, Johann explains the goal behind Robinhood crypto and how users leverage the platform for trading and more. Johann also goes in-depth on the new products from Robinhood, such as tokenized stocks and its new social media feature. Johann also shares his views on the US regulatory environment, tokenization and artificial intelligence (AI). This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.This week's guest(s...

2025-10-0935 min

Web3 Deep Dive AI Agents For Crypto Trading and Beyond with David Sneider of Lit ProtocolIn this episode, Rachel Wolfson and David Sneider, co-founder of Lit Protocol, delve into the intersection of AI Agents and crypto trading, focusing on the innovative capabilities of Lit Protocol. They discuss the foundational goals of Lit Protocol, the challenges of private key management, and the future of AI agents for wallet integrations. The conversation highlights the potential of AI agents to automate trading strategies and the implications for user trust and financial management in the crypto space.This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.This week's guest...

2025-09-1939 min

Web3 Deep Dive How TON Drives Mass Adoption of Web3 Through Telegram Mini Apps & MoreIn this episode, Rachel Wolfson and Alenka –- Director of Ecosystem Success at TON Foundation –- discuss TON Foundation, its mission, and the role of Telegram in the Web3 ecosystem. Alenka shares her background and how she became involved in the crypto space, as well as the challenges of onboarding Web2 users into crypto. They explore the TON Wallet, the ecosystem of builders, and the importance of mini apps for driving user engagement in Telegram. Alenka further highlights the future focus areas for TON Foundation, including gaming, payments, and the Telegram economy, while emphasizing the significance of blockchain for Tele...

2025-09-1150 min

Web3 Deep Dive Real-World Blockchain Innovation: Exploring Tokenization, DeFi, & More With Algorand’s Marc VanlerbergheIn this episode, Rachel interviews Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Algorand Foundation. Rachel and Marc discuss Algorand's strategic roadmap and how Algorand is paving the way for blockchain innovation with its focus on decentralization, mass adoption, strategic use cases, and cutting-edge research.This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.This week's guest(s):Marc Vanlerberghe is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Algorand Foundation. Marc brings more than 20 years of experience in executive marketing positions, with a strong background in entrepreneurial, hyper-growth business environments. Prior...

2025-08-2847 min

Web3 Deep Dive Tomer Weller Explains Smart Contracts on Stellar, Stablecoin Adoption and Product LaunchesIn this episode, Rachel interviews Tomer Weller, Chief Product Officer at Stellar, to discuss his journey at Stellar, the mission of Stellar, the introduction of smart contracts through the Soroban virtual machine, and the unique consensus mechanism that Stellar employs. Tomer elaborates on the onboarding of traditional financial institutions, the importance of privacy in blockchain, and the future innovations expected from Stellar – including scalability and the role of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem. Tomer further shares insights on decentralized applications and the integration of Visa with Stellar, emphasizing the need for meaningful products that enhance user experience.Thi...

2025-08-1440 min

Web3 Deep Dive Binance Executive Javier García Discusses The Biggest Crypto Trends of 2025In this episode, Rachel speaks with Javier García, country manager for Spain at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Rachel and Javier discuss current trends in the crypto sector including tokenization, stablecoins, artificial intelligence and more. Javier also details the growth at Binance and how the crypto exchange plans to advance moving forward. This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.This week's guest(s):Javier García de la Torre is the Country Manager for Spain at Binance. He is responsible for leading local teams and driving the sus...

2025-07-1144 min

Web3 Deep Dive Stablecoin Evolution: Reeve Collins on Yield Bearing Stablecoins & His Journey as Tether’s Co-FounderIn this episode, Rachel speaks with Reeve Collins, co-founder and chairman of Stbl.com and WeFi. Reeve co-founded Tether –- the stablecoin platform behind USDT – in 2014, and has since gone on to work on a solution to enable yield bearing stablecoins, along with the world’s first “deobank.” In this episode Reeve goes in-depth on the stablecoin evolution, sharing his journey as the creator of the first stablecoin in 2014. Reeve also discusses the promise of Web3 and how this enables giving back to the community. He ends the discussion by explaining the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) for crypto...

2025-06-2634 min

Web3 Deep Dive How Bitline Integrates BTC, ETH & Stablecoins into Choctaw Casino & Resort in OklahomaIn this episode, Rachel speaks with Richard Jones, CEO of Bitline, alongside Thomas McDonald, a Choctaw Casino executive. Richard explains how Bitline has integrated digital assets into Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma. He describes how casino guests can use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or stablecoins like USDC to play various games at Choctaw casino. Thomas elaborates how this is the first integration of its kind for digital assets being used at a traditional casino in the United States.This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.This week's guest(s):Richard...

2025-06-0447 min

Web3 Deep Dive Dr. Ben Goertzel Breaks Down Decentralized Artificial General Intelligence, Robots, Longevity and MoreIn this episode, Rachel speaks with Dr. Ben Goertzel about his extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI). He also discusses the importance of decentralization in developing beneficial AGI, along with the ethical considerations surrounding its creation. Dr. Goertzel emphasizes the need for a broad representation of human values in AGI systems and introduces the concept of the “10 Reckonings of AGI,” which address critical questions about the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. Dr. Goertzel further discusses the current landscape of AI development, contrasting the approaches of big tech companies with decentralized init...

2025-05-1655 min

Web3 Deep Dive An Inside Look at “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story” With Filmmakers Zach Ingrasci & Chris TempleIn this episode, Rachel speaks with filmmakers Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple about their documentary, “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story.” They discuss their journey in filmmaking, the unique aspects of Vitalik Buterin's character, and the motivations behind creating the film. The conversation also delves into the impact of cryptocurrency on the filmmaking process, including the use of NFTs for crowdfunding and community engagement, as well as the challenges faced in distributing independent films in a rapidly changing media landscape. Zach and Chris further explore the evolution of crowdfunding in the film industry, the unique aspects of th...

2025-05-0848 min

Web3 Deep Dive Building Wealth With Digital Assets: Jake Claver Discusses Family Offices, Institutions, & Ripple’s XRPIn this episode, Jake Claver goes in-depth on how family offices can build wealth with digital assets. Jake explains why digital assets are interesting to family offices, while also pointing out how individuals can leverage digital assets for financial success. He also details recent events taking place in the Ripple community, as Jake is big believer in XRP.This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.This week's guest(s):Jake Claver is the CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Broke Mastermind, Director of Digital Ascension Group, and...

2025-05-0134 min

Web3 Deep Dive Micah Yeackley of KulaDAO goes in-depth on decentralized/centralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)In this episode, Micah Yeackley, co-founder of KulaDAO, shares insights into the innovative impact investment model of KulaDAO, which leverages blockchain technology to create transparency and governance in real-world asset (RWA) investments. The discussion covers Micah's background, the vision behind KulaDAO, the unique governance model of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and the importance of community involvement in investment decisions. Micah also addresses the challenges faced in the crypto space, the regulatory landscape, and the future prospects for KulaDAO as it seeks to make a positive impact in various communities around the world.This is a g...

2025-04-1640 min

Web3 Deep Dive Silk Road Creator Blake Benthall Discusses Illicit Crypto Transactions, Bitcoin Payments & PrivacyIn this episode, Blake Benthall, Founder of FathomX and the creator of Silk Road 2.0 goes in depth on all things related to crypto and Bitcoin payments, traceable transactions, crypto crime, meme coins and much more. Benthall explains why crypto transactions are horrible for illicit activity. He also elaborates on the importance of Bitcoin payments. Benthall touches on privacy coins as well and the use cases associated with coins like Monero. This week's guest(s):Operating under the pseudonym "Defcon," Blake Benthall spent a year building and expanding Silk Road 2.0 until his arrest by the FBI i...

2025-02-2846 min

Web3 Deep Dive The Why Behind Quai: Alan Orwick Discuss Quai Network, Energy Flatcoins and Layer-1 ShortcomingsIn this episode, Alan Orwick –- co-founder of Quai Network and CEO of Dominant Strategies –- shares his story about going from an Apple software developer to becoming the founder of Quai Network. Alan discusses his journey into the blockchain sector, explaining why a new layer-1 blockchain network was needed. He goes in-depth on the features and functionalities offered by Quai Network. Alan also addresses the shortcoming associated with Bitcoin and Ethereum and mentions how these can be solved. Alan further discusses the US regulatory landscape and how this is shaping the cryptocurrency sector. This...

2025-02-2236 min

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2025-01-031h 02

Web3 Deep Dive David Bchiri of XRPL Commons Discusses XRPL Developer Growth, Blockchain Product Market Fit and MoreIn this episode Rachel speaks with David Bchiri, CEO of XRPL Commons. XRPL Commons aims to support developers, educators, and entrepreneurs who are committed to creating utility leveraging the XRP Ledger. During this conversation, Rachel and David discuss how XRPL Commons enables web3 developers to build sustainable companies that solve real-world problems. David explains the importance of teaching and enabling free education. He also goes in depth on how XRPL Commons works and provides a few use cases of companies that are part of the organization. David touches on the difference between XRPL Commons and R...

2024-10-3131 min

Web3 Deep Dive Chris Maurice of Yellow Card Explains Stablecoin Adoption In Africa and Emerging MarketsIn this episode Rachel speaks with Chris Maurice, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Card. Chris shares his journey in creating a platform that facilitates stablecoin transactions across Africa. He discusses the challenges of high remittance fees, the role of stablecoins in providing financial access, and the impact of Yellow Card on businesses and individuals. Chris emphasizes the importance of education and regulatory compliance in the crypto space, as well as the engagement of Africa's youth in driving the adoption of this technology. He also shares real-world use cases of how Yellow Card has...

2024-10-0944 min

Web3 Deep Dive Breaking Down Decentrlized Social Media & The Web3 Creator Economy with Alex Masmej of Drakula.appIn this episode Rachel speaks with Alex Masmej, founder and CEO of Drakula.app and $ALEX Token. They discuss Alex's journey into the crypto space, the creation of the $ALEX token, and the launch of the Dracula.app, which aims to empower content creators through decentralized social media. The conversation also explores the benefits and challenges of decentralized platforms compared to traditional social media, as well as the potential of projects like WorldCoin to address issues like identity verification and universal basic income. This week's guest(s): Alex Masmej is the founder and CEO of...

2024-10-0250 min

Web3 Deep Dive Sandy Peng of Scroll Explains Layer-2s for Scaling Ethereum, Women In Crypto and MoreIn this episode Rachel speaks with Sandy Peng, co-founder of Scroll, which is a layer-2 scaling the Ethereum network. Rachel and Sandy discuss Sandy's background in the crypto industry, the evolution of Scroll as a Layer 2 (L2) solution on Ethereum, and the importance of scalability and security in blockchain technology. Real-world use cases are explored, along with the role of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing scalability. The discussion also touches on the future of Layer 2 solutions, the challenges and opportunities for women in the crypto space, and the impact of regulatory developments on crypto adoption. This w...

2024-09-1944 min

Web3 Deep Dive Core Scientific’s Russell Cann Goes In Depth on Bitcoin Mining and AI Data CentersIn this episode Rachel speaks with Russell Cann, chief development officer at Core Scientific. Russell goes in depth on Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. He explains why some Bitcoin miners are also hosting AI data centers, discussing the costs, profits and factors that are needed. He also talks about the relationship between Core Scientific and CoreWeave. In addition, Russell explains how Bitcoin mining works and why mining can be energy efficient. He ends by touching on AI and the future. This week's guest(s): Russell Cann has 21 years of experience designing, building, a...

2024-08-2833 min

Web3 Deep Dive US Senator Ted Cruz: Bitcoin For Freedom, Benefits of Crypto Mining and The Great State of TexasIn this episode Rachel speaks with United States Senator Ted Cruz about his thoughts on Bitcoin and how it relates to politics and to the Texas economy. Senator Cruz shares his views on crypto and explains the benefits of Bitcoin mining. He also discusses the need for job creation in Texas and how this relates to the crypto sector. This week's guest(s): In 2013, Senator Ted Cruz was sworn into the United States Senate, where he has been a passionate fighter for limited government, economic growth, and national security. He has since authored dozens of...

2024-08-2110 min

Web3 Deep Dive Darknet Drug Lord Turned Crypto Entrepreneur: The Story of Blake BenthallIn this episode Rachel speaks with Blake Benthall – creator of Silk Road 2.0 and Founder of FathomX –alongside former FBI agent turned Bitcoiner, Vincent “Vinny” D'Agostino. Blake tells his story about why he created Silk Road 2.0, detailing his eventual arrest by Vinny that took place in San Francisco in 2014. Vinny explains how he found Blake, going into detail about the decision to use Blake to help the FBI following his arrest. This week's guest(s): Operating under the pseudonym "Defcon," Blake Benthall spent a year building and expanding Silk Road 2.0 until his arrest by the FBI in November 2014. After time in solit...

2024-08-1434 min

Web3 Deep Dive Why VCs Funds Web3 Projects and The Evolution of Building on Bitcoin with Bill Tai & Amanda TerryIn this episode Rachel speaks with Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist, Bill Tai, and Amanda Terry, Co-Founder and COO of Metagood. Bill discusses venture capitalism and how this relates to Web3. He explains how VC funding in Web3 differs from traditional finance. Bill also shares how Bitcoin may evolve moving forward, as more builders leverage the network for decentralized applications and use cases. Amanda discusses the importance of Bitcoin and layer-2 solutions on the network. She also explains what Metagood is doing and how OnChainMonkey is leveraging the Bitcoin network. This week's guest(s):

2024-07-1719 min

Web3 Deep Dive Driving Stablecoin Mass Adoption with Rune Christensen of MakerDAOIn this episode Rachel speaks with Rune Christensen, co-founder of MakerDAO. Rune goes in depth on stablecoins, explaining the differences between stablecoins and decentralized stablecoins, like DAI. Rune also discusses the importance of earning yield on stablecoins. He further elaborates on the upcoming rebrand with MakerDAO and the arrival of the Endgame app. This week's guest(s): Rune Christensen is co-founder of MakerDAO, the longest-standing DeFi lending protocol. Having established MakerDAO as a true DeFi leader and laid the economic foundations of DAI, the original decentralized stablecoin, Rune proposed MakerDAO’s Endgame Plan - a new...

2024-07-1114 min

Web3 Deep Dive Sunny Lu Breaks Down Enterprise Blockchain, Web3 Sustainability & VeChain/UFC PartnershipIn this episode Rachel speaks with Sunny Lu, CEO and Founder of VeChain. Sunny starts the interview by explaining his background and why he founded VeChain in 2015. He then explains VeChain’s enterprise blockchain solution, detailing the need for luxury brands to use the technology. Sunny explains blockchain for traceability and sustainability as well. Sunny concludes by discussing the partnership between VeChain and the UFC, along with additional thoughts on the blockchain sector. This week's guest(s): Sunny Lu is the CEO of VeChain, a blockchain company he founded in 2015. Through his work at VeChain, wher...

2024-07-0334 min

Web3 Deep Dive Yat Siu on Hong Kong as a Web3 Hub, Emerging NFT Utility, Gaming and MoreIn this episode Rachel speaks with Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. Yat begins by explaining why Hong Kong has become a Web3 hub, detailing the spot ETF approvals in the region. He also discussed how NFT utility has matured, noting that NFTs extend beyond just gaming use cases. Yat ends by touching on crypto’s impact on the political landscape in the U.S. This week's guest(s): A veteran technology entrepreneur and investor based in Hong Kong, Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. Since 2018, Yat has...

2024-06-2622 min

Web3 Deep Dive Muneeb Ali Discusses Building on Bitcoin, L2 Growth and BTC DeFiIn this episode Rachel speaks with Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks and the co-founder and CEO of Trust Machines. Muneeb explains the evolution of Bitcoin, providing a brief history of BTC and then detailing how layer-2 protocols have come to play. He then explains the importance of layer-2 ecosystems for Bitcoin. Muneeb also touches on Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi). This week's guest(s): Muneeb Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trust Machines, the company building out the Bitcoin economy. He is the Co-Creator of Stacks, a Bitcoin layer for smart contracts. He r...

2024-06-1917 min

Web3 Deep Dive Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink Explains Impact of Tokenized Real-World Assets on Blockchain IndustryIn this episode Rachel speaks with Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, about tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and how this concept will define the blockchain industry. Sergey explains why tokenized RWAs are gaining traction and how these products may surpass cryptocurrencies. Sergey also goes into detail about the partnership between Chainlink and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Finally, Sergey shares his thoughts on what he looks forward to as the blockchain industry advances. This week's guest(s): Sergey Nazarov is the Co-Founder of Chainlink, the leading technology platform for onchain data, cross-chain interoperability, and blockchain ab...

2024-06-1220 min

Web3 Deep Dive U.S. Senate Candidate John Deaton Shares His View on Crypto, Politics and MoreIn this episode Rachel speaks with John Deaton, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. Deaton shares his take on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency and how digital assets related to politics. Deaton also explains the policy he plans to implement if elected as a U.S. Senator. This week's guest(s): John Deaton is running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts against Elizabeth Warren. John escaped extreme poverty as one of six kids from a single mother living off welfare and food stamps. He is the only member of his family to graduate high school, g...

2024-06-0515 min

Web3 Deep Dive Bitcoin's DeFi Evolution with Jeff Yin of Merlin ChainIn this episode Rachel speaks with Jeff Yin, CEO and Founder of Bitcoin layer-2 network, Merlin Chain. During this episode, Yin discusses Bitcoin layer-2 use cases, the emergence of Ordinals and Runes and explains Bitcoin DeFi. This week's guest(s): Jeff Yin is the CEO and Founder of Merlin Chain. Yin is a serial entrepreneur and is one of the youngest recipients of Forbes 30 Under 30. Yin dropped out of college when he was 19 years old and built a startup from scratch, which he eventually turned into a 1000 + employee corporation. Yin then founded Oasis, one of t...

2024-05-2834 min

Web3 Deep Dive Dean Skurka of WonderFi Breaks Down The Crypto Sector, From Regulations To Meme CoinsIn this episode Rachel speaks with Dean Skurka, President and CEO at WonderFi, about cryptocurrency adoption, regulations in Canada and the U.S. and the overall growth of digital assets. Skurka goes in depth on Canada’s crypto regulatory environment, explaining why WonderFi has chosen to operate in that region. Skurka also explains why WonderFi has consolidated five crypto trading platforms, which has attracted over 1.6 million Canadian users. Additionally, Skurka mentions WonderFi’s plans to expand internationally, starting with Australia. This week's guest(s): Dean Skurka is President and CEO at WonderFi. Skurka joined...

2024-04-1144 min

Web3 Deep Dive Space Nation: The Making of a Web3 Game from Director of Independence Day and a Blizzard VeteranThis is a special episode of a fireside chat Rachel conducted with the Space Nation team during Game Developers Conference 2024. In this episode, Rachel interviews Space Nation Co-founders Jerome Wu –- who launched World of Warcraft in China –- and Roland Emmerich, the acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker behind Independence Day. This fireside chat goes into detail about how Wu and Emmerich built Space Nation’s “space opera universe,” which will support the upcoming video game launch in 2024 and future film and TV projects that Emmerich will direct. The discussion also focuses on web3 and gaming. This week's...

2024-04-0334 min

Web3 Deep Dive FreedomGPT: Breaking Down Artificial Intelligence Bias with Decentralization and AI TokensRachel is joined by John Arrow, Founder and CEO of Freedom GPT, to discuss the importance of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for a decentralized AI ecosystem. John shares his early experiences with AI and chatbots, highlighting the limitations and biases of current AI models. John details the mission of FreedomGPT to provide access to unbiased and sensor-free AI models. He also discusses the challenges and impact of regulations on AI and the role of AI tokens, specifically the “Freedom Network Token” (FNT). John further emphasizes the significance of “phone call GPT” and the potential of AI ass...

2024-03-2742 min

Web3 Deep Dive Kevin O’Leary on Institutional Crypto Adoption, Plan to Buy TikTok, AI and MoreIn this episode, Kevin O’Leary discusses his background as an investor, shares his thoughts on Bitcoin and digital assets, goes in depth on his plans to buy TikTok and more. Kevin also discusses M2, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Abu Dhabi, further mentioning his involvement with WonderFi, a digital asset platform based in Canada. This week's guest: Kevin O’Leary is the Chairman of O’Leary Ventures Management GP LLC and holds investments in over 30 private venture companies across a wide range of sectors. O’Leary is a member of Boston’...

2024-03-1337 min

Web3 Deep Dive Legendary Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Discusses Bitcoin, Crypto Politics and Web3 InnovationIn this episode, Tim Draper, Founder of Draper Associates and well-known Venture Capitalist, discusses his background and interest in Bitcoin. Tim goes in depth about Bitcoin’s benefits, use cases and the politics behind cryptocurrency. He also shares Web3 projects of interest and touches on artificial intelligence (AI). This week's guest: Tim Draper founded Draper Associates, DFJ and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. Funded Coinbase, Baidu, Tesla, Skype, SpaceX, Twitch, Hotmail, Focus Media, Robinhood, Athenahealth, Box, Cruise Automation, Carta, Planet, PTC and 15 other unicorns from early/first rounds. H...

2024-03-0742 min

Web3 Deep Dive Navigating The Sovereign Internet with XYO Co-Founder Arie TrouwIn this episode, Arie Trouw, co-founder of XYO Network, explains the concept of sovereign data and how this relates to a new era of The Internet. Ari further describes the XYO Network's approach to data sovereignty, which focuses on data provenance and the ability for users to control their own data. This week's guest: Arie is co-founder of XYO Network, the world’s first blockchain geospatial oracle network backed with cryptography. Arie is an accomplished serial entrepreneur with a rich history of technological breakthroughs and business successes involving multiple 8-figure exit events. Arie...

2024-02-2940 min

Web3 Deep Dive Algorand Foundation CEO Explains How Blockchain Is Changing The WorldIn this episode, Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation, explains how blockchain is being used today across the world. Staci also explains how Algorand is powering innovative projects, while breaking down key concepts. This week's guest: Staci Warden has served on the Board of the Algorand Foundation since September 2021, and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in February 2022. Prior to joining the Board of the Algorand Foundation, Staci ran the Global Market Development practice at the Milken Institute, where she led its work on capital market development, crypto/blockchain solutions, and innovative finance to promote t...

2024-02-2242 min

Web3 Deep Dive Tegan Kline Breaks Down Decentralized Data & Web3 ConceptsIn this episode, Tegan Kline, CEO and Co-Founder at Edge & Node discusses the world of decentralized data. Tegan explains what decentralized data is and how it’s being applied to Web3 in addition to Web2. Tegan also touches on topics related to decentralized finance (DeFi), Ethereum, NFTs and more. This week's guest: Tegan Kline is the CEO and Co-Founder at Edge & Node. Tegan was on the initial team that launched The Graph. The Graph is Edge & Node’s first protocol, an indexing and query protocol organizing open blockchain data and making open data a public good...

2024-02-1434 min

Web3 Deep Dive Spot Bitcoin ETFs and more with Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst James SeyffartIn this conversation, Rachel speaks with James Seyffart, a Bloomberg Intelligence Research Analyst, about the recent approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. They discuss the background of ETFs, the difference between spot and futures ETFs, and the significance of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval. They also touch on the potential for a spot Ethereum ETF and the challenges and centralization associated with ETFs. James provides insights into the process of investing in a spot Bitcoin ETF and shares his thoughts on the future of ETFs in the crypto space. Key Takeaways: T...

2024-02-0146 min

Web3 Deep Dive Participatory Governance in Web3 with Charles Hoskinson & Fred GregaardFormat: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Charles Hoskinson and Fred Gregaard of Input Output Global and The Cardano Foundation to discuss the meaning of participatory governance in Web3. This episode was filmed during a fireside chat that took place at Rare Evo in August of 2023. This week's guest: Charles Hoskinson is the chief executive officer and founder of Input Output Group. He is a Colorado-based technology entrepreneur and mathematician. Charles attended Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Boulder to study analytic number theory before moving into cryptography through industry exposure.

2024-01-101h 01

Web3 Deep Dive Crypto Mining & Blockchain Innovation in Texas with Lee BratcherRachel Wolfson sat down with Lee Bratcher –- President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council –- during The North American Blockchain Summit 2023 to discuss the state of crypto mining and blockchain innovation in Texas. This week's guest: Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 100 member companies and hundreds of individuals that seek to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin and blockchain innovation. The TBC helped to research two pieces of blo...

2023-12-2014 min

Web3 Deep Dive Breaking down Bitcoin and crypto mining with Margie Feng of BITMAINRachel Wolfson sat down with Margie Feng – marketing manager for BITMAIN – during Rare Evo 2023, an event that took place in August this year in Denver, Colorado. In this interview, Margie discusses the various BITMAIN mining machines, different crypto mining techniques such as hydro cooling, why now is a good time to mine crypto and more. This week's guest: Margie Feng is the marketing manager of BITMAIN, the world’s leading manufacturer of crypto mining servers. Previously Margie worked as a senior consultant at Hill & Knowlton, an American global strategic communications company.

2023-12-1324 min

Web3 Deep Dive Charles Hoskinson discsusses crypto regulations and policy, the importance of stablecoins, the future of Cardano & moreRachel Wolfson sat down with Charles Hoskinson – chief executive officer and founder of Input Output Group –- during Rare Evo 2023, an event that took place in August this year in Denver, Colorado. In this interview, Charles discusses his professional background in the crypto space and beyond, explains the goals behind Cardano, goes in-depth about crypto regulations within the United States and more. This week's guest: Charles Hoskinson is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Input Output Group. Charles is also a Colorado-based technology entrepreneur and mathematician. He attended Metropolitan State University of De...

2023-12-0657 min

Web3 Deep Dive A closer look at crypto compliance with Kristen Hecht of BinanceRachel Wolfson sat down with Kristen Hecht, deputy chief compliance and global money laundering reporting officer at Binance – the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange –- to discuss crypto compliance, regulations and more. Kristen also discusses her traditional finance background, explaining how this led her into the Web3 space. This week's guest: Kristen brings over 17 years of experience with her to Binance’s compliance team. Her background includes working for nearly a decade on US government efforts to combat illicit financial activity as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Finan...

2023-12-0433 min

Web3 Deep Dive Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia, explains her fight against the FED to get the crypto industry bankedFormat: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Caitlin Long, CEO and Founder of Custodia Bank, during The North American Blockchain Summit 2023 to discuss Custodia’s battle with the United States Federal Reserve System, crypto mining in the U.S. and policies and regulations. Please Note: There is background noise that occurs throughout this interview since it was filmed in a public setting during the North American Blockchain Summit 2023. Apologies for the background noise. This week's guest: Caitlin Long is the CEO and Founder of Custodia Bank, a ch...

2023-11-2121 min

Web3 Deep Dive Chris Castig on chat apps for Web3 and blockchain-focused curriculum at Columbia Business SchoolRachel Wolfson sat down with Chris Castig – a Columbia Business School professor and founder of Console.xyz – to discuss Web3 social media apps, blockchain curriculum at Columbia, the role of AI and blockchain technology and much more. This week's guest: Chris Castig is the founder of Console.xyz — Group Chat for Web3 Communities. He's also a Forbes contributor and an adjunct professor at Columbia University Business School. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please r...

2023-09-2641 min

Web3 Deep Dive Fireside chat with David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, at Apex Dev Summit 2023In this exclusive episode, Rachel Wolfson sat down with David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, for a fireside chat during the XRPL Apex Dev Summit 2023 in Amsterdam. During this fireside, David opens up about the Ripple SEC court ruling, crypto innovation in the United States, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and how the blockchain space will evolve moving forward. Be sure to listen till the end of the episode for David’s hilarious pirate joke! This week's guests: David Schwartz is Chief Technology Officer at Ripple. David is one of the original arc...

2023-09-1350 min

Web3 Deep Dive Web3’s impact on the Internet with Alex TapscottRachel Wolfson sat down with Alex Tapscott – entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional – to discuss how businesses are using Web3 today and how they may use the technology moving forward. Alex also spoke about how Web3 will advance the internet, along with the release of his new book, “Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier.” This week's guest: Alex Tapscott is an entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies such as Web3, AI, VR/AR and the Metaverse on business, governmen...

2023-08-2944 min

Web3 Deep Dive Michelle Munson breaks down web3 movies, content NFTs & how Warner Bros. uses blockchainRachel Wolfson sat down with Michelle Munson, co-founder and CEO of Eluvio, to discuss Web3 movies, also known as “content NFTs.” Michelle also explains how Eluvio is partnering with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to bring movies onchain. Michelle references the WB Movieverse with the newest DC superhero film The Flash Web3 Movie Experience. This week's guest: Michelle Munson is the co-founder and CEO of Eluvio, the content blockchain for the creator economy. The Eluvio Content Fabric is a utility blockchain network for owner-controlled storage, distribution, and monetization of digital content at scale. Companies and creators whose...

2023-08-2250 min

Web3 Deep Dive How to bring the world "onchain" with Jesse Pollak of CoinbaseRachel Wolfson sat down with Jesse Pollak, creator of Base and head of protocols at Coinbase, to discuss the Base Mainnet launch, the meaning of Onchain Summer, PayPal’s new stablecoin and more. This week's guest: Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base and is the Head of Protocols at Coinbase, where he works on Ethereum L1, L2, and new onchain efforts. Prior to leading Protocols, Jesse led all of Coinbase’s consumer-facing engineering from early 2017 to middle 2021, including building Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, and Coinbase Wallet. Jesse joined Coinbase through the acquisition of C...

2023-08-1541 min

Web3 Deep Dive Brian Evans shares his journey as a Web3 investor and entertainment guruRachel Wolfson sat down with Brian D. Evans, CEO and Founder of BDE Ventures, to discuss his journey as a Web3 investor, the entertainment industry’s involvement in Web3, and his experience as a judge on the upcoming Web3 show “The Next Crypto Gem,” which will premiere on Amazon in September. This week's guests: Brian D. Evans is the CEO and Founder of BDE Ventures, a Web3 Venture Studio and advising firm. He’s also a starring judge and producer on the upcoming Shark Tank-style crypto TV show The Next Crypto Gem, set to lau...

2023-08-0847 min

Web3 Deep Dive Web3’s impact on the next digital age with Don TapscottRachel Wolfson sat down with Don Tapscott to discuss the evolution of blockchain technology. Don explains how blockchain has evolved over the years, mentioning how the technology is being used today and how it will be leveraged moving forward. This week's guests: Don Tapscott, Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute, is one of the world’s leading authorities on the impact of technology on business and society. He has authored 18 books, including Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything, which has been translated into over 25 languages. In 2016, with his son Alex, he co-authored the global bes...

2023-08-0140 min

Web3 Deep Dive The Ripple XRP court ruling: Crypto lawyers explain what has taken place and what may happen nextRachel Wolfson sat down with Lewis Cohen – Co-Founder of DLx Law – and Margaret Rosenfeld – CLO of Cube Exchange – to discuss the XRP court ruling. Both Cohen and Rosenfeld explain what the court ruling means today and how the case may change moving forward. This week's guests: Lewis Rinaudo Cohen is the Co-founder of DLx Law, a law firm established in 2018 to serve the needs of a new, technology-driven economy. Lewis and the DLx Law team provide in-depth legal counsel to startups, growth companies, venture capital and other investment firms, and major enterprises on a broad range of m...

2023-07-2555 min

Web3 Deep Dive Everything about Ethereum for business with Paul Brody of Ernst & YoungRachel Wolfson sat down with Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader for Ernst & Young (EY), to discuss how Ethereum is being leveraged by leading enterprises. Paul also discusses his new book, Ethereum for Businesses, explaining the goal behind the book. This week's guest: Paul Brody drives Ernst & Young initiatives and investments in blockchain technology across consulting, audit and tax business lines. He has held a number of leadership positions in the areas of internet of things, supply chain and operations and business strategy, working with many client organizations. S...

2023-07-1447 min

Web3 Deep Dive Breaking down digital identity for users and enterprisesFormat: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Sandy Carter, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Business Development at Unstoppable Domains, to discuss digital identity and how this concept applies to both Web2 and Web3 companies. This week's guest: Sandy Carter is Chief Operating Officer and Head of Business Development at Unstoppable Domains, a platform for user-owned digital identity. As COO, she is responsible for driving growth and developing business strategies in pursuit of the company’s mission to provide user-owned identity for the world. She also drives partnerships and integrations for Web3 and the Met...

2023-07-0742 min

Web3 Deep Dive WTF are generative art NFTs, meme coins and what role does utility play?Rachel Wolfson sat down with Jamieson Hill, founder of Shellz Orb – an generative art NFT collection – to discuss different NFT projects, the role of utility, meme coins, why a unique appearance is important in the Web3 sector and much more. This week's guest: Jamieson Hill founded Shellz Orb in 2021, a hand drawn, generative art collection on the ETH blockchain. Before founding Shellz Orb, Jamieson’s curiosity and tampering with the internet led him to begin programming websites. He then became a DJ and started traveling all around the world; making music and perfor...

2023-06-2859 min

Web3 Deep Dive Vayner3 president explains why brands should care about Web3Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Dial Wursta, sat down with Avery Akkineni, President of Vayner3, at Veecon 2023 to discuss why brands, consumers and enterprises should care about Web3 adoption. This week's guest: President of Vayner3, Avery Akkineni, is leading the mission to guide the world's largest enterprises in navigating the next iteration of connected consumer behavior. In July 2021, Akkineni launched the VaynerX consultancy, Vayner3, alongside serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. In less than twelve months, Akkineni successfully led the expansion of the consultancy to 50+ global digital innovation experts. Partnering with dozens of Fortune 500 corporations a...

2023-06-2318 min

Web3 Deep Dive How Adidas and other brands leverage NFTs for consumer loyaltyRachel Wolfson sat down with Fonz Olvera, CEO and Founder of Tokenproof, to discuss how major brands like Adidas are leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In this episode, Olvera explains both the benefits and the challenges associated with NFTs for brands, ticketing and much more. This week's guest: Fonz Olvera is the founder and CEO of tokenproof, a safe token-gating solution in the Web3 space that is helping brands unlock token-based experiences for their audiences, both online and IRL. In early 2021, Fonz discovered NFTs and noticed that users were losing their valuable NFTs to...

2023-06-2148 min

Web3 Deep Dive Web3 adoption: A closer look at “World of Women”Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Shannon Snow – chief operating officer for World of Women – at Veecon 2023 to discuss how to drive more diversity and inclusion in Web3 through engaging communities. Snow also explains the importance of NFT artwork and why brands should care about Web3 initiatives. This week's guests: Shannon Snow is the COO of World of Women, an NFT brand celebrating representation, inclusion and equity in Web3 and beyond. Prior to joining World of Women, Shannon led US Entertainment at Meta, helping entertainment, media and sports companies move into the metav...

2023-06-1622 min

Web3 Deep Dive Cathy Hackl on the future of wearable technology & moreRachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Cathy Hackl – Founder of VerseLux and Chief Metaverse Officer at Journey – at VeeCon 2023 to discuss next-generation wearable technology, the Metaverse, artificial intelligence and much more. This week's guests: Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized metaverse executive and tech futurist that has worked with HTC VIVE, Magic Leap, and AWS. She leads Journey's Metaverse Studio helping brands with metaverse/Web3 strategies, NFTs, gaming, and virtual couture. Her team created Walmart Land and Universe of Play for Walmart in Roblox, and she produced Electric Fest, a virtual concert in Wa...

2023-06-1437 min

Web3 Deep Dive Swan Sit: Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Web3Format: Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Swan Sit – a Web3 advisor, creator and entrepreneur – to discuss diversity and inclusion in Web3 and how this will help ensure mainstream adoption of the sector. This week's guests: From corporate to creator, Swan Sit was the Global Head of Digital Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon. She's now a creator with 3.7 million followers, with Forbes dubbing her "the Queen of Clubhouse." She advises on the strategy and marketing of Web3 and has worked with dozens of projects including Adidas x Bored...

2023-06-0931 min

Web3 Deep Dive Jesse Pollak on Base, Layer-2s and why Coinbase will continue to innovate in the United StatesFormat: Rachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Jesse Pollak, creator of Base and head of protocols at Coinbase, to discuss Layer-2 networks, NFTs, Web3 adoption and more. This week's guests: Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base and is the Head of Protocols at Coinbase, where he works on Ethereum L1, L2, and new onchain efforts. Prior to leading Protocols, Jesse led all of Coinbase’s consumer-facing engineering from early 2017 to middle 2021, including building Coinbase, Coinbase Pro, and Coinbase Wallet. Jesse joined Coinbase through the acquisition of Cle...

2023-06-0748 min

Web3 Deep Dive David Schwartz dishes on Web3, XRP, NFTs & MoreRachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, to discuss Web3, the XRP Ledger, NFTs on XRP and more. This week's guests: David Schwartz is Chief Technology Officer at Ripple. David is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger. Prior to joining Ripple, David Schwartz was Chief Technical Officer for WebMaster Incorporated, a Santa Clara software developer. He developed encrypted cloud storage and enterprise messaging systems for organizations like CNN and the National Security Agency (NSA). Known as “JoelKatz,” he is a respected voice in the digit...

2023-06-021h 00

Web3 Deep Dive Gary Vaynerchuk explains Web3, how it relates to VeeCon and real-world use casesRachel Wolfson and co-host, Deanna Wursta, sat down with Gary Vaynerchuk, at VeeCon 2023 to discuss NFTs, Web3 and how this relates to the VeeCon conference. This week's guests: Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, CEO of VeeFriends, and a 5x New York Times bestselling author. Show sponsors: Special thanks to Wursta for sponsoring this episode. Wursta is a global technology consultancy on a mission to help businesses save time and money by making wise decisions on critical IT including em...

2023-05-3110 min

Web3 Deep Dive Creating value in the Metaverse with NFTs and digital property rightsRachel Wolfson sat down with Yat Siu, Chairman of Animoca Brands, to discuss the importance of Web3, the definition of the Metaverse and why an open Metaverse is critical for a decentralized future. This week's guests: Yat Siu is an entrepreneur, public speaker and investor specializing in Web3. In 2011, Siu founded Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, a venture capital firm specializing in Web3 investments and ensuring digital property rights through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Show sponsors: Special thanks to Wursta for sponsoring this episode. Wursta is a global technology consultancy on a mission t...

2023-05-2434 min

Web3 Deep Dive Web3’s Impact on Brands, Consumers and EnterprisesFormat: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Keith Grossman, President of Enterprise at MoonPay, to discuss how Web3 is impacting brands, consumers and enterprises. This week's guests: Keith Grossman is President of Enterprise for crypto payment infrastructure firm, MoonPay. Prior to this, Keith was the president of TIME Magazine. Keith has also served in leadership positions at reputed firms such as Conde Nast-owned Wired, Bloomberg, Engine and Time magazine before formally stepping into the cryptocurrency space in 2022. Show sponsors: Special thanks to Wursta for sponsoring this episode. Wursta is a g...

2023-05-1742 min

Web3 Deep Dive What are zero-knowledge proofs and how will this technology advance Web3?Rachel Wolfson sat down with Evan Shapiro, chief executive officer of Mina Foundation and o(1) Labs to discuss how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can be leveraged to make Web3 applications more private and secure. This week's guests: Evan Shapiro is chief executive officer of Mina Foundation and o(1) Labs. Evan graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a BS in computer science. He then obtained his research MS while working in the CMU Personal Robotics Lab, where he did research for the HERB robotics platform. He has also worked as a software engineer for Mozilla. Show s...

2023-05-1239 min

Web3 Deep Dive Shira Lazar discusses raising awareness for mental health with “JOMO” NFTs (Joy Of Missing Out)Rachel Wolfson and co-host Deanna Wursta sat down with Shira Lazar, founder of the emmy-nominated media brand "What's Trending" to discuss the importance of mental health. In this episode, Shira explains how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be leveraged to raise awareness for mental health, detailing her new “JOMO Effect” NFT collection. Shira also opens up about her mental health journey. This week's guests: Shira Lazar is the founder of the emmy-nominated media brand "What's Trending" and a founding member of the Web3 community "BFF." Shira is an avid collector and advocate of NFTs. She also host...

2023-05-1040 min

Web3 Deep Dive Consensus 2023 overview and how NFT tickets are being leveragedFormat: Rachel Wolfson sat down with Casey Craig, Head of Global Communications at CoinDesk, and Sam Ewen, Head of CoinDesk Studios and Web3, to discuss Consensus 2023, the Consensus NFT pass and the importance of NFT tickets for Web3 adoption. This week's guests: Casey Craig is the Global Head of Communications at CoinDesk, overseeing all communications & public relations. Sam Ewen heads up CoinDesk Studios, is the host of CoinDesk's Generation Crypto (Gen C) Podcast and leads most Web3 efforts for CoinDesk. 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/po...

2023-05-0450 min

Web3 Deep Dive Web3 models can disrupt the billion-dollar media industry Rachel Wolfson sat down with Zack Guzman, Founder of Trustless Media and Host of Coinage, to discuss the benefits and challenges of Web3 models for the media industry. This week's guest: Zack Guzman is a crypto journalist and the founder of Web3 media company Trustless Media. Zack is also the host of a community-owned crypto show "Coinage." Additionally, Zack was the creator of Yahoo Finance's "Crypto Corner" and founding host of Yahoo Finance's millennial money show "YFi PM." Zack previously worked at CNBC as a reporter covering startups and tech. His reporting has been fe...

2023-04-2655 min

Web3 Deep Dive NFTs for airline tickets: Why an Argentinian airline is offering "NFTickets"Rachel Wolfson sat down with Juan Pablo Lafosse, CEO and co-founder, of TravelX to discuss how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are being leveraged for airline tickets. This week's guest: Juan Pablo Lafosse is the CEO and co-founder of TravelX. Lafosse is a serial entrepreneur who founded Almundo, one of the largest travel companies in Latin America. In addition, Lafosse is the COO of Argentina's main airline, Flybondi. Flybondi has recently started integrating NFT-based tickets for travel. Social Links: ⚡️Follow Juan Pablo Lafosse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuanPLafosse ⚡...

2023-04-1944 min

Web3 Deep Dive Cryptocurrency and taxes: CoinLedger CEO explains how to file crypto taxes in the United States Rachel Wolfson sat down with David Kemmerer, CEO and co-founder of CoinLedger, to discuss cryptocurrency and taxes in the United States and how crypto tax laws are defined –- and should be defined moving forward –- in the U.S. This week's guest: David Kemmerer is the CEO and co-founder of the cryptocurrency tax software platform, CoinLedger. David is a serial entrepreneur who became involved in the Web3 space early in his career, launching the first version of CoinLedger in the spring of 2018. In addition to his work at CoinLedger, David is a growth marketer and people connector. David is a...

2023-04-1251 min

Web3 Deep Dive Breaking Down Crypto Regulations in the United States with Brittany KaiserRachel Wolfson sat down with Brittany Kaiser at The WRST Collabs Studio in Austin, Texas to discuss crypto regulations in the United States, how crypto is becoming politicized and how this may impact Web3 innovation within the U.S. This week's guest: Brittany Kaiser is a data rights activist who is the co-founder of The Own Your Data Foundation, an organization that pushes forward digital intelligence. Kaiser also serves as the chair of the board at Gryphon Digital Mining, a firm that runs eco-friendly crypto mining. She has been named by Cointelegraph as one of...

2023-04-0551 min

Web3 Deep Dive Chelsea Manning discusses Web3, AI, privacy and cryptocurrency at South by Southwest 2023Rachel Wolfson sat down with Chelsea Manning at The Grit Daily House during South by Southwest 2023 to discuss Web3, AI, privacy, cryptocurrency and the fall of Silicon Valley Bank. 🎙️ This week's guest: Chelsea Manning is a former United States Army soldier who gained international attention in 2010 when she leaked classified military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks. Manning was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including violations of the Espionage Act, and sentenced to 35 years in prison. In 2017, President Barack Obama commuted her sentence, and she was released from prison. Manning is also an LGBTQ rights activist and has been outsp...

2023-03-2436 min

Up Early how early is “up early”Welcome to Up Early podcast hosted by Rachel Wolfson! Being “Up Early” isn’t about what time you wake up, but getting up and being UP - whether that’s working out before work, walking your dog, grabbing a latte, commuting to work, or however you choose to start your day. Cheers to a podcast that talks about all of the things that make you say “Wait, you too? I thought I was the only one!”

2022-08-2404 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Felicia MichaelsComedian Felicia Michaels joins Rachel to discuss her alternative origins into the world of stand up comedy. It's a Fabulous Miss Maisel-esque story with an exotic twist that makes apparent the reason Felicia is not only a surviver from the golden age of comedy (the 80's) but also a thriving comedic voice that fits right into the comedy boom of today. Follow Felicia on Twitter and IG @feliciamichaels and as always, you can follow Rachel @wolfiecomedy on all things.

2020-03-0940 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Arthur HamiltonComedian Arthur Hamilton (@comedianarthur) joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss the setbacks that come with being broke, growing up in the San Fernando valley, and how Arizona pushed him into comedy. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-10-1643 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Alex HooperThe one and only Alex Hooper (@hooperhairpuff) joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss how you deal with the trolls and the number one recreational drug (spoiler: it’s weed). This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-10-1038 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Davina JoyComedian Davina Joy (@thesmallestfatgirl) joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson this week. It really gets bodacious as Davina shares her love of being nude, the benefits of exercise, and how cannabis intersects with it all. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-10-0236 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Abdullah SaeedHost and actor Abdullah Saeed (@imyourkid on Instagram) joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson (@wolfiememes) this week. The conversation goes from favorite munchies all the way to the realties of cannabis activism and education. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-09-2742 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson DeMar RandyDeMar Randy (@DemarRandyyy) joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson for his first appearance ever. The pair talk, in typical fashion, about stand up comedy, the ways in which weed can help, and how social media is all part of the game.This podcast is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-09-1600 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Mat EdgarComedian and Comedy Store regular, Matt Edgar (Store Horsemen Podcast, The Comedy Store) joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson this week. They cover his entrance into comedy, how your brain develops as a comedian, and where weed fits into all the cracks in-between. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-09-0544 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Jeff GarlinAcclaimed actor, writer, and stand up comedian Jeff Garlin (The Goldbergs, Curb Your Enthusiasm) sits down with Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss his upcoming stand up special, what it's like lasting in the industry, and how he and Rachel met. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by Kush Queen

2019-08-2944 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Kalea McNeillStand-up comedian Kalea McNeill (@whateverkalea) plays "Hanifa" on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on The CW and joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by @BuddFeed, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-08-0539 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Alex PowersStand-up, writer, actor, model (citizen) Alex Powers joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss alcohol's depressing qualities, BPD, and the metaphysical power behind brain waves. This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by @BuddFeed, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-07-1142 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Billy Wayne DavisStand-up, writer, and actor Billy Wayne Davis joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss addiction, pot, addiction to pot, and living a creative life on and off the road. Follow Billy on Instagram @billywaynedavis and Twitter @billywaynedavis This episode of Chronic Relief is sponsored by @BuddFeed, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-06-2847 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Bill DawesActor, comic, and writer Bill Dawes joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss robot dicks, porn's impact on young people's concept of sex, which episode of Sex and the City he appeared in (hint: Season 3 Episode "Frenemies"), and shame. Check out Bill's podcast The Afterlaugh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afterlaugh-w-bill-dawes/id1444570192?i=1000424543820&mt=2 Follow Bill on Instagram @billdawes and Twitter @billdawes Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-06-1954 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Alexis Fawx & Mitch BurrowThis week is a hybrid. Part southern charm, part erotic vixen as comedian Mitch Burrow and pornstar Alexis Fawx join Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson. Follow Alexis on Instagram @alexisfawxlive Twitter @alexisfawxlive Check out Mitch Burrow on Instagram @mitchburrow and Twitter @mitchburrow Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-06-141h 07

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Jim BelushiComedy legend Jim Belushi joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to discuss his life as a performer, the medicinal benefits of cannabis, his cannabis brand Belushi's Farm, and the cleansing effect of taking ayahuasca. Check out Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy live! Tour Dates: https://www.jimbelushiandtheboardofcomedy.com/tour-dates Follow Jim on Instagram @jim_belushi and Twitter @jimbelushi Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-06-0554 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Nicole BecannonNicole Becannon joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to talk about her mental health journey. She is a writer (Historical Roasts on Netflix), stand-up comedian (Roast Battle III on Comedy Central), and co-host of the @screwupspodcast. Follow Nicole on Instagram @nicolebecannon and Twitter @nicolebecannon Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-05-2952 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Pete SersActor, writer, comedian Pete Sers joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to talk about managing depression through his love of fitness, writing, and CBD. Follow Pete on Instagram @petersers and Twitter @petersers Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-05-2251 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Frank CastilloSan Jose's finest Roast Battle Champ Frank Castillo joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson to share his story of rising through the ranks of the storied halls of The Comedy Store. Find out which of Frank's family members is the funniest at the end. (We know you'll be listening, Mr. and Mrs. Castillo, and it's neither of you...or is it?) Follow Frank on Instagram @frankcastillo and Twitter @frankccomedy Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-05-1649 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Chelsea SkidmoreComedian, writer and actor Chelsea Skidmore joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson this week to discuss her time at UCB, The Groundlings, strip clubs, and how she manages anxiety today. Check out The Chelsea Skidmore Show podcast recorded weekly at The Comedy Store. Follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseaskidmore and Twitter @SkidmoreChelsea Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-05-0845 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Niles AbstonWriter and comedian Niles Abston joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson this week to discuss breaking the mold of expectations from family and society to follow a creative path. Credits: @CHANNEL310TV CEO @thehightonightshow staff writer/producer @planetblak animated series creator Follow Niles on Instagram @thenilesabstonshow and Twitter @NILES100 Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-05-0152 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Mike GlazerComedian and host of the Weed + Grub podcast Mike Glazer joins Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson. Follow Mike on Instagram @glazerboohoohoo and Twitter @glazerboohoohoo Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-04-2042 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Andie BoltWriter, Actor, Director Andie Bolt joins Rachel Wolfson on Chronic Relief to discuss mental health, comedy, and what it's really like to be a female writer in Hollywood. Her credits include MTV's Mary+Jane, Parks and Recreation, and Hulu's Saving Lives. Andie is the owner of Red Bolt Films that seeks to tell great stories while empowering women along the way both in front and behind the camera. Listen to Bunker Buddies with Andie and Travis. Follow her on Instagram @andiebolt and Twitter @andiebolt Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree...

2019-04-1957 min

Chronic Relief with Rachel Wolfson Sara WeinshenkComedian Sara Weinshenk joins Rachel Wolfson on Chronic Relief to discuss mental health, comedy, and her recent stint in the ward following the loss of Brody Stevens. Listen to Shenk on Apple Podcasts. Follow her on Instagram @princessshenk and Twitter @princessshenk. Chronic Relief is sponsored by Top Tree, edited & produced by Native Creative Podcasts.

2019-04-1849 min