The Now Podcast

How Mendezmendez Beat the Bear Market

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to create 300 consecutive days of art while redefining your place in a volatile NFT market? Meet Mendezmendez, a digital artist who ...

Inside AI Art's Evolution With Emi Kusano

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Emi Kusano, a multi-disciplinary Japanese artist blending AI and web3 in her work. Emi discusses her journey from music ...

The Future of AR Gaming With Onmi

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking world of AR gaming with the creators behind Onmi. Joining forces with the innovative minds from ...

Amadon on Glitch Art, Activism and LG Art Lab Debut

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, artist Amadon shares his transformative journey from graffiti to digital art. He recounts the intense story behind his controversial ...

How Jesse Pollak Built Base into the Hottest Layer 2

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this must-listen nft now podcast episode, Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak recounts his journey from launching the Base Layer-2 to scaling it into a power...

Are CryptoPunks the Safest Bet in NFTs?

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you ensure that CryptoPunks age gracefully?In our latest nft now podcast episode, Natalie Stone, General Manager of CryptoPunks, dives into her...

Is Digital Art the Next $1 Trillion Asset Class?

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is digital art the next trillion-dollar asset class?In this episode, Grail Capital founder Jean-Michel Pailhon, a key player who left a lengthy tenure...

Digital Art: Evolve or Die? With Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From traditional art collector to digital art visionary, Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile tackles the web3 art world with passion and, at times, controversial i...

Sarah Meyohas' Journey From Overlooked to OG

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pioneering artist Sarah Meyohas chronicles her innovative work at the intersection of art and blockchain technology, particularly her trailblazing pro...

Why Magic Eden Is Winning the Marketplace War

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Magic Eden winning the marketplace war?In our nft now Podcast season 3 debut, Magic Eden's CEO Jack Lu delves into the heart of the web3 revolu...

Niche to Mainstream: Web3's New Horizon

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Web3 has a perception problem. How do we fix it?Dive into a compelling discussion with digital pioneers Simone Berry, Amanda Cassett, and Krista Kim a...

From Marvel to Ekos: A Fireside Chat With Founder David Maisel

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a multi-billion dollar media empire? David Maisel, the visionary behind Marvel Studios and Mythos Studios, shared his enthralling jou...

Decoding Digital Collectability With Mercedes-Benz NXT

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The "Decoding Digital Collectability" panel at Gateway Miami, featuring insights from the creative minds behind Mercedes-Benz NXT, delved into the fas...

Future Kicks: Unboxing RTFKT's Next Chapter

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for RTFKT's next chapter?In this special Gateway Miami conversation, RTFKT founders Zaptio and ClegFX (Chris Le) dive into their pioneer...

Artistry in Focus: Empowerment Through a New Lens

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a panel discussion hosted by Lens Protocol at Gateway Miami, an all-star lineup explored the intersection of web3 social platforms, artist empowerm...

Generative Art Meets Skincare With Shiseido

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Generative art and skincare? While it may seem an unlikely marriage, Shiseido's embrace of web3 offers key insights for brands.Learn more in this pane...

Digital Art Alpha With Jack Butcher, Christie’s & 6529 Capital

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a panel discussion hosted by Christie's at Gateway Miami, the stage was set for an engaging conversation that delves into the journeys of some of t...

Inside Wilder World's Multiplayer Metaverse

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At a panel in Gateway Miami, Dennis Crow, Wilder World’s head game producer, engaged in a conversation with nft now’s Matt Medved to introduce Wil...

Deepak Chopra on AI, Well-being and Web3

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deepak Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation, discussed the potential of AI and Web3 in improving the world during a panel discus...

Snowfro & Sam Spratt: In Conversation

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Art Blocks founder Erick Calderon, known as Snowfro, and artist Sam Spratt, the founder of The Monument Game, engaged in an illuminating and personal ...

Krista Kim Explores Art, Spirituality, and Podcast Tokenization

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The "Art and Spirituality Panel: A Conversation with Krista Kim," led by Matt Medved, began with an exploration of Krista Kim's featured artwork, "Res...

Being Beeple: Capturing the Web3 Zeitgeist

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned digital artist Beeple, also known as Mike Winkelmann, took center stage at The Gateway: Korea to discuss the digital art world’s evolving d...

Web3 Music Reimagined With Beatport.io

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Presented by Beatport.io, the "Digital Resonance" panel at Gateway Korea featured a varied array of viewpoints presented by five distinct speakers rep...

Inside Adidas /// Studio’s Web3 Artist Residency

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adidas /// Studio unveiled its RESIDENCY program for emerging artists in web3 with an audiovisual activation at Gateway Korea featuring limited open e...

Digital Disruption: How the Art World is Evolving

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Art world leaders, including Jung Bong Lee, Kirsten Wang, Vladislav Ginzburg, and Walker Waugh, joined moderator Afrodet Zuri for a Gateway Korea pane...

Empowering Artists in Uncertain Times

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artists ThankYouX, Emi Kusano, and J.N. Silva joined nft now’s Matt Medved for a candid conversation on empowering artistry in uncertain times durin...

Now Runway: Will Digital Fashion Save Web3?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The rise of digital fashion promises to disrupt the $1.7 trillion fashion industry and usher major brands into web3. Industry leaders across fashion a...

Community All-Stars Talk Bear Market Building

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A star-studded cast of founders representing some of the most successful web3 communities joined us for Gateway Korea’s community-building panel, in...

Memeland’s Ray Chan: Why Asia Will Drive the Next Bull Run

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

9GAG CEO and Memeland founder Ray Chan joined us for an exclusive fireside chat at The Gateway Korea centered on Asia's pivotal role in the Web3 revol...

Inside Keith Haring’s Digital Debut With Christie’s

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Gateway Korea panel, renowned artists and art experts discussed the enduring impact of legendary artist Keith Haring through the lens of Chris...

How Seedphrase Became a DJ With the Rarest CryptoPunk

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seedphrase, also known as Daniel Maegaard, is a DJ and investor from Queensland, Australia, who made his fortune in cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. He inv...

Is Fashion Week Going Digital?

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fabricant is a leading digital-only fashion house based in the Netherlands, establishing the concept of non-physical couture. They are known for c...

Krista Kim on The Gateway: Korea and Web3 Wellness

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Krista Kim joins us for our first-ever tokenized podcast episode announced live on-stage in an exclusive fireside chat at The Gateway: Korea.Krista Ki...

Julie Pacino on Hollywood Writers' Strike & the Future of Film3

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Pacino is a photographer and filmmaker known for her upcoming feature-length psychological thriller, I Live Here Now. As an early adopter at the...

Zeneca’s Secrets to Content and Community Building

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zeneca is a creator, collector, and community leader who, prior to entering the NFT space, was a seasoned crypto trader and poker player. After becomi...

How Sam Spratt Put the “Cult” in Culture

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam is a New York based artist best known for his Luci series, comprised of digital paintings paired with written psalms, released as episodic pieces ...

Beeple on Shitcoins, Favorite Everydays & The Gateway: Korea

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the nft now podcast’s 100th episode, we welcome Beeple (Mike Winkelmann), one of the most well-known figures in the NFT space. He made history i...

How This NFT Trader Made and Lost $3.5 Million

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fxnction is an expert trader, investor, and advisor in the NFT and crypto space. Previously known by the crypto alias Shill Nye, he is best known for ...

Why Fashion’s Elite Are Entering Web3

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daria Shapovalova and Natalia Modenova are the founders of DressX, a leading digital fashion retailer with an app and NFT marketplace. Over the last t...

How Ed Balloon is Bringing Black Culture to Generative Art

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Balloon is an active Web3 artist, musician, and community leader within the NFT space. In an ecosystem that is often overrun by PFPs and memes, his...

WTF Are Bitcoin Ordinals?

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Owens is the CEO of Ninjalerts — an app for NFT trading alerts — and GP at Bitcoin Frontier Fund, where he invests in teams building new us...

Kenny Schachter: “Royalties are F*cking Stupid"

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny Schachter is an artist, curator, and University of Zurich professor who has been curating contemporary art exhibits for nearly 30 years. He writ...

How Sotheby’s Sold $17 Million of NFTs in a Bear Market

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bouhanna is the Vice-President, Contemporary Art Specialist, and Head of Digital Art and NFTs at Sotheby’s. In June 2021, he facilitated Sot...

How Grant Yun Balances Med School With Six-Figure Art Sales

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Yun is a breakdancer and med student who has emerged as one of the top-selling artists of the NFT space. While he insists that his entrance into...

The Ledger Recover Backlash & Lessons Learned

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Valued at over $1 billion and with an estimated annual revenue of over $53 million, Ledger is one of the world’s most well-known and popular provide...

Pudgy Penguins’ Luca Netz: “I Will Be the Face of NFTs”

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luca Netz (Luca Schnetzler) is the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, an 8,888 NFT collection of adorable cartoon penguins. In April 2022, Netz took up leadership...

Web3 Has a Wellness Problem

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shira Lazar is an Emmy-nominated host, interviewer, and content creator covering social media, Web3, and digital wellness. Founding member of the Web3...

World of Women’s Strategy for Life After Royalties

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Snow is the COO of World of Women (WoW), one of the world’s leading mission-driven NFT brands celebrating representation, inclusion, and equ...

The Future of AI Animation with Andre Oshea

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andre Oshea is a 3D artist, animator, and musician who initially made a name in Web3 by partnering on NFT drops with Netflix, the Academy Awards, and ...

How Frank DeGods Built a $250M Multi-Chain Empire

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frank DeGods (Rohun Vora) founded the highly acclaimed DeGods and y00ts NFT projects. He is also the co-founder of DeLabs. After working on movie sets...

Taproot Wizards’ Udi on “Making Bitcoin Magical Again”

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Long a mainstay in the Bitcoin community, Udi Wertheimer recently embraced the world of NFTs via Bitcoin Ordinals with Taproot Wizards. On February 1,...

Why the $1.7 Trillion Fashion Industry Is Going Digital

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The co-founder and managing director for FirstLight, Megan Kaspar is renowned as a champion of digital fashion. In October 2021 she became the first p...

How Former TradFi Trader Drove Millions Through Memes

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sergio Silva, known in the NFT space as Sergito, is a prominent investor, collector, and thought leader who leveraged his background in traditional fi...

Meltem Demirors Is Building a CryptoDickButt Cult

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meltem Demirors is the Chief Strategy Officer of CoinShares — a leading full-service digital asset investment and trading group — the former co-ch...

How Dave Krugman Generated $1M+ in NFT Sales

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’d like to give a special thank you to Atomic Form for helping bring our studio to life with their NFT displays. To learn more about Atomic Form, ...

How Elise Swopes Became the Face of Adobe

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’d like to give a special thank you to Atomic Form for helping bring our studio to life with their NFT displays. To learn more about Atomic Form, ...

How Web3 Will Change The Gaming Industry Forever

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Web3 gaming promises to be a critical driver for mainstream NFT adoption over the next few years. To put the scale into perspective, the blockchain ga...

Literary NFTs: Pushing the Boundaries of Poetry

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For those just skimming the surface of Web3, it may seem like NFTs are mainly images — of everything from Bored Apes to colorful Chromie Squiggles. ...

Ethereum Co-Founder Shares What’s Next for Web3

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The crypto industry has changed significantly since Joseph Lubin helped found the Ethereum blockchain in 2015. Now focused on innovating as the CEO of...

How to Succeed in Web3 Marketing

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Web3 is ushering us into a new era of marketing where Web2 tactics just won’t cut it. Brands must adopt new strategies (and technologies) to stay co...

How MoonPay Plans to Onboard the World Into Web3

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2019, Ivan Soto-Wright established MoonPay to alleviate some of the biggest pain points of the Web3 user experience. The founder and CEO has since ...

Unlocking Porsche’s First Truly Virtual Community

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Porsche, one of the most iconic brands in the luxury auto space, is making its move into web3. In November 2022, the company unveiled its 7,500-piece ...

Gary Vee on VeeFriends’ Future & Building the Next Marvel

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Best known as one of social media and Web3’s earliest advocates, internet mogul Gary Vaynerchuk’s track record of correctly identifying the next b...

Deadfellaz’s Betty on Defending Artist Royalties

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As CEO & Co-Founder of Deadfellaz, Betty has established herself as a pillar of the NFT community whilst remaining an important figure within the ...

The nft now Podcast Is Taking a Break… Probably Nothing

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap for Season 1 of the nft now podcast! And while of course we’ll be back, we’re taking a pause to reflect on the dozens of influenti...

Founders of nft now on the Bear Market, Mental Health, and More

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Much has changed since the nft now founding team last held a fireside chat back in December 2021 on the state of NFTs. Eight months into 2022, we’ve...

Should AI Scare Artists?

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Silver is a crypto artist who gives expression to her creative vision using the power of AI. Instead of creating new art by hand, Silver’s cr...

The State of NFTs Panel (Live from NYC)

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the State of NFTs IRL event, held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we sat down with three of the most prominent U.S. figures in the greater NFT landscape...

Baron Davis on Why Sports Will Lead Web3

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For longtime NBA fans, Baron Davis — affectionately known as B-Diddy during his playing career — needs no introduction. Despite retirement, Davis ...

Inside FVCKRENDER’s Multi-Million Dollar Metaverse

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Frederic Duquette, known throughout the NFT art world as FVCKRENDER is a digital artist who has continually blurred the lines between the physical and...

How IX Shells Became the Highest-Selling Female NFT Artist

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Itzel Yard, known throughout the NFT space as IX Shells, is a generative artist and creative coder based in Panama working at the intersection between...

3LAU on How NFTs Will Disrupt the Entire Music Industry

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Blau — better known by his artist moniker, 3LAU — is a pioneer at the intersection of music and blockchain technology and perhaps one of th...

How This Crypto Artist Made Millions by Embracing Collaboration

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Micah Dowbak, known professionally as Mad Dog Jones, is a Canadian digital artist who broke into the crypto art scene with the sale of his REPLICATOR ...

What the Music Industry NEEDS to Know About NFTs

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Without a doubt, Cooper Turley has been one of Web3’s biggest champions, and is a firm believer in how NFTs can revolutionize the music industry. He...

Avenged Sevenfold on Using NFTs to Give Back to Fans

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Avenged Sevenfold is a multiplatinum, chart topping heavy metal band fronted by Matt Sanders — AKA M. Shadows. Sanders and his band mates were early...

Crypto Art OG Shares Her Take on the Future of NFTs

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multimedia artist and designer Josie Bellini is one of the NFT community’s earliest champions. She’s made a lasting mark in the space with her vir...

Diana Sinclair on Diversity and the Digital Diaspora

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eighteen-year old multimedia artist Diana Sinclair is by far one of the fastest-rising stars in the NFT art scene. To date, her work exploring self-id...

How NFTs are Disrupting Music With Sound.xyz Founder

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following stints working for Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group as a teenager and working for various tech firms in the Bay Area, David Greenstei...

How Alpha Centauri Kid is Keeping Art First

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alpha Centauri Kid — also known as ACK — is a visual artist and musician who has emerged as one of the leaders of a new generation of crypto artis...

Doodles: Closing the Gap Between URL and IRL

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Keast (AKA Tulip) and Jordan Castro (AKA Poopie) are two of the co-founders of Doodles, one of the leading profile picture projects (PFP) in the ...

Demystifying AI With Refik Anadol

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Refik Anadol is a pioneering artist who creates immersive installations, sculptures, paintings, and live audio/visual performances using AI, machine l...

TIME President on the Future of Web3 Media

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Grossman, president of TIME magazine, has a long track record of revising and modernizing digital media brands. With leadership roles at Bloombe...

Daniel Arsham on the New Creative Canvas

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Arsham is a contemporary visual artist whose creativity knows no limits. A master of mediums, he’s helped design installations at Kith stores...

How Kevin Rose’s PROOF Became a $250K+ Collector Club

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Rose is an experienced investor and builder with a proven track record of being early to internet trends. He co-founded the social news site Dig...

Steve Aoki on Music NFTs and Taking the Metaverse IRL

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As one of the highest-grossing DJ/producers in the world, Steve Aoki has never shied away from pursuing all of his various interests concurrently. In ...

How FriendsWithYou Is Building a World Around Their Art

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III are the imaginative co-founders of FriendsWithYou – a fine art collaborative with the sole purpose of spreadi...

From PTSD and Prison to $8M in NFT Sales

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isaac “Drift” Wright (AKA Drifter Shoots) is an urban photographer whose project “Where My Vans Go” is currently the second-best selling NFT p...

How NFTs Changed This Traditional Artist’s Life

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Stark is a mixed media and NFT artist who broke records in March 2021 for being the first female artist to enter Foundation’s top 10 selling cre...

The TRUTH Behind Gary Vee's NFT Success

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee) is the chairman of VaynerX, CEO and founder of VaynerMedia and VaynerSports, and most recently, the creator of VeeFrien...

WTF Is the Metaverse?!

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’ve enlisted NFT superstar artist Chad Knight and Wilder World co-founder Phoenix Wilder to speak on the metaverse. Through 3D art and b...

How The Nelk Boys Made Nearly $25M on Their First NFT Drop

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few years, Nelk has become an absolute YouTube sensation. Having risen to prominence with their prank videos, vlogs, and multi-faceted F...

Reese Witherspoon on Onboarding Women to Web3

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For years, Reese Witherspoon has lived on the silver screen as one of Hollywood's leading talents. Having played a major role in the creation of numer...

Latashá on What It Means to Be a Music Artist in Web3

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Latashá is an entrepreneur and seasoned musician who has become one of the most prominent artists in the music NFT landscape. As an independent creat...

Nifty Gateway Founders on Lessons Learned From the NFT Boom

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nifty Gateway founders Duncan & Griffin Cock-Foster have become two of the most important figures in the world of NFTs. As the creators of one of ...

Top NFT Collector Deeze on Tactics to Building Blockchain Wealth

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year, Deeze has become one of the most influential commentators and tastemakers in the NFT space. Having remained faceless and pseudonym...

Blake Kathryn on Working With Paris Hilton and Mental Health in NFTs

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year, Blake Kathryn has become one of the most prominent artists in the NFT space. Yet, even before achieving crypto-art stardom, Kathry...

Coinbase NFT’s Product VP on Taking NFTs Mainstream

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prior to fulfilling the position of Coinbase’s VP of Products, Sanchan Saxena had already established a proven track record of spearheading products...

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Activism in NFTs

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year, Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of the Russian punk rock activist collective Pussy Riot, has become an integral part of the NFT ec...

nft now Founders on 2021 in Review & What to Expect in 2022

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the nft now founding team taps in to highlight key moments in an unprecedented year for NFTs in 2021, and what’s in store for 2022 ...

Showtime’s Alex Masmej on Creating Web3 Social Media Platforms

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome Showtime Co-Founder and CEO Alex Masmej to the podcast. An early adopter of social token technology, Masmej has pursued an uncon...