Malbec with MooMoo: Recent Episodes
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Malbec with MooMoo is a weekly podcast focusing on all things Web3. PapaMooMoo (@Papa_MooMoo) chats with some of the brightest minds in the space, whether they're an artist, developer, project lead - and anything in between - and gets to know them on a far deeper and more personal level. Pull up a glass and come thru - you might even walk away with some invaluable skincare alpha!
PapaMooMoo interviews Neil Vilppu (@NeilVilppu) - the artist and graphic designer who has worked in a variety of industries including: Action Sports, Bio-Medical Science, Travel, and more. He was also the first artist that Big Brain Gallery officially acquired a piece from back in early 2022.
They discuss:
- His biggest mentor (his father) - fine artist and instructor, Glenn Vilppu
- His work in graphic design
- Discovering his own voice and POV through Web3
- His current series, The Balance
- Pieces from his new series/digital art show
- And lots more!
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist who has worked with an IMPRESSIVE number of clients, [accidently] created the series Nippies and has a very timely NEW series out titled Touch Grass, Scuba (@ScubaSteveArt) to discuss:
- His background, working on murals, and moving to LA
- Mentors
- A strange experience at a coffee shop
- The origin of Scuba Steve (it's from an Adam Sandler movie)
- Pieces from his new series/digital art show
- And lots more!
Scuba's new series, Touch Grass, is currently LIVE here. It's a remarkable digital art show with pieces for sale directly through his site.
You can also acquire an HTML Edition of the show on ExchangeArt, here.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist, baker, lecturer, and musician, HATS (@belikehats) to discuss:
- Selling out a recent art drop in less than 30 min (in a BEAR market)
- The inspiration for his style
- Life in Berlin and (multiple) bike accidents
- Lecturing about NFTs and Digital Art at University
- Co-owning a bakery and coffee shop
- And lots more!
HATS is incredibly articulate and thoughtful as he shares so much about himself. He also talks about the highs and the lows of getting to where he is - HIGHLY recommend this one.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the passionate art collector and Head of Brand at PenguLove Art Collective, Brad (@its_brad_b) to discuss:
- His early interest in the creative field
- Working in brand & marketing for various, large companies
- His pillars of what it means to create a brand
- Finding your why (and he shares his own)
- And lots more!
This is easily one of the top episodes to date. Great for anyone working to carve out a space for themself in any area of life, whether you're an artist, project lead, business founder, etc. Brad shares concrete advice, examples, and highlights folks doing it well.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the CEO of The BOO Monsters, Cap (@0xHeyCap) to discuss:
- His unique background & becoming the CEO of BOO Monsters
- Gamified social mechanics
- The power of a mission statement and values
- The philosphy of decision-making and accepting that life is suffering
- And more!
Intelligent, well-spoken, and down-to-earth - Cap demonstrates his vision and leadership throughout the episode. He clearly articulates his thoughts on a variety of topics from the art space to philosophy.
His goal with The BOO Monsters is to build vibrant communities during the Wild West of Web3. A great episode for those interested in what it's like to lead a boutique collection.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist, photographer, and Co-Founder/CEO of SolCity Radio, Neverland (@XO12XX) to discuss:
- Her background in theatre
- Serving in the army (while being gluten-free)
- Tattoos
- Her experience as a founder
- And more!
Neverland is a ball of energy who is incredibly vulnerable and open throughout the episode.
Make sure to check out this episode along with SolCity Radio - a Web3 networking platform with daily spaces focused on highlighting artists and uniting the ecosystem under one umbrella.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist and photographer behind the widely popular "hodl on" series, Layers (@layers_jpg) to discuss:
- An accident that changed his life
- His journey into video and photography
- A terrifying boating experience
- Isolation
- And more!
Layers is so down to earth and this is a great episode focusing on WHO the artist is.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the contemporary painter whose style morphs to the realities and subjects depicted, and the founder of the Masked Warriors, Laurence Antony (@laurence_antony) to discuss:
- Laurence's first, unusual job in Web3
- His creative process
- Some of his viral TikToks
- Mental health and the power of a routine
- And more!
You can learn more about Laurence and see some of his work on his website: laurenceantony.com
PapaMooMoo sits down with No Legs & Time Thief, the creators & artists behind the upcoming project, Toonies to discuss:
- Their backgrounds + Twitter handles
- What to expect with Toonies (including physical collectibles)
- What to expect in the weeks after mint
- The crunch of a potato chip
- And more!
PapaMooMoo approaches this as someone JUST hearing about Toonies for the first time, asking all the questions to make the most well-informed decision.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist + photographer behind the iconic Hoop World series, Douglas McCurdy (@douglasrmccurdy) to discuss:
- Cooking
- Stepping away from music
- The idea + process behind using the basketball hoop
- His belief in ghosts
- Airport bathrooms
- And more!
A really enjoyable episode with an unexpected, but relatable + in-depth analysis of airport bathrooms.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the co-founder of PenguLove (an art-focused collective empowering new and emerging artists), the enormous lover and advocate for the arts, and the man who consistently states that we should "win and help win," Kadense (@iamkadense) to discuss:
- Being a builder, in both his Web2 business and PenguLove
- Mental resilience
- Relationships being king
- Art on Solana
- And more!
PapaMooMoo sits down with one of the most prominent supporters of the arts, the brilliantly articulate Toshi (@S0Ltoshi), to have a long-form discussion on a range of topics including:
- Acting, ego, and the power of catharsis
- Toshi's own experience as an actor
- Greek mythology & religion
- Mortality & death
- Video games
- And more!
Toshi is the father of the Underground Royalty Society (a hub for digital artists on chain), co-founder of the Ministry of Art (focused on artist representation/consultation and cultivating a leading public vault of digital art), and an avid user of the word "bruv."
An excellent episode focused on the human being behind the profile picture.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the early contributor, OG art collector, and photographer, Nate Solomon (@N8Solomon) to talk through his role in the creation of @21dao_ (a nonprofit supporting artists), @collector_sh (a 2D gallery and discovery platform for artists and collectors), taking the leap to go full-time in the space, the different categories of collectors, and the future of digital art.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist and photographer who continues to push this space forward through his creations and collaborations, Nevin Johnson (@nev_in_color) to talk about how he got into photography, how he finds fulfillment in having multiple hobbies and a full-time job, pricing your work, and his overall experience in Web3.
While there were audio troubles during the live version of the Twiter Spaces, this episode has been edited to remove nearly all of them.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist and coach, Scotty Russell (@ScottyTheCoach) who has worked with nearly 2,000 students on turning their creative passions into paid opportunities, to learn more about his journey as a creative, taking the leap to become a coach (and going full-time with it), and his experience in Web3.
Scotty drops some brilliant pieces of wisdom in this episode. It's a must-listen for any creative.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the brilliant artist who creates beautifully intricate art using braille typography, poetry, and photography, Celestial Body (@celstialbody) to learn more about her experience in University with Graphic Design, some time spent abroad, figuring out your why, and her thoughts on the current state of 1/1 art in Web3.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the incredible artist behind Pixel Places, Monster Friends, and Zen0verse who creates lo-rez pixel art that tells stories in as few pixels as possible, Zen0 (@zen0m) to learn about his background in the gaming industry, his brief time spent living on a boat with no running water, and his journey into Web3.
PapaMooMoo sits down with some of the co-founders, animators, and creatives behind Claynosaurz to learn more about their background and experience working in the entertainment industry, some of the past projects they've worked on, and what to expect with the Claynosaurz IP.
Featuring:
Nic Cabana (@Cabanimation), Co-Founder & Animator
Past: Game of Thrones, Paddington 2, Jurassic World, Fantastic Beasts 1-3, Annie Nominated Animator
Alex Ronco (@AlexR4242), AnimatorPast: Despicable Me 2, Anim Supe on Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Avatar 2
William Liu (@cgliuwilliam), Environment Artist
Past: Asterix Films, Love, Death & Robots, League of Legends
Toby Winder (@thaCatsPyjamas), Animator
Past:Dr. Strange, IT Chapter Two, Fantastic Beasts, Dumbo
Sasha Papich (@Plaposaur), Project Manager & Partnerships
PapaMooMoo sits down with Sir Wayne Nooten (@WayneNooten), an authentic and thoughtful artist who has collectors all over the world from his traditional art background, to learn more about his transition from sports to art, the influence of his mother who is also an artist, and his strategy & experience releasing his work in the digital world.
This episode is filled with great insights, advice, and Wayne sharing both his success and shortcomings in the space.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the incredibly skilled artist who has worked with an impressive list of clients (i.e. Levi’s, Vans) and has had his shirts sported by celebrities including ASAP Rocki and Kim K, Tony T(@ohareyoufat) to discuss his journey as an artist, the power of authenticity, and his dive into NFTs.
PapaMooMoo sits down with one of the co-founders of MonkeDAO and someone leading the charge in pushing the space forward, N◎M (@TheOnlyNom) to discuss his background, the early MonkeDAO days, and thoughts on NFTs.
NOTE: The audio in this episode is not great and the episode ends early due to issues in the Twitter Space. We'll work to record a part 2 will in the future!
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist and creator behind Lotus Gang, Rap Pack, and LILY, Bunjil (@notbunjil) to discuss his thoughts on royalties and NFTs, why you should never stop learning, and what motivates him to keep going every single day.
This episode not only made Bunjil so amped that he stood up and paced around the room, but it might also make you feel like you should finally go and do that thing you always wanted to do.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the Music Producer behind LoFronts and the Co-Founder of Echo Collective, S◎LB◎Y (@IAmSolBoy) to discuss his job at
DistroKid, his thoughts on editions, advice for artists looking to grow their social presence, and more!
PapaMooMoo sits down with the Co-Founder of the Underground Royalty Society, Charty (@artsnip3r) to discuss his background, experience working as a chef, a period of his life where he taught classes on how to be a successful trader, and his subsequent journey into Web3.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist who brought poetry to the blockchain in a new and historic way, Degen Poet (@degenpoet) to discuss his background, experience in school and in theatre, and how he carved out a name for himself in Web3.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the incredible artist behind theHoodlums and one of the biggest artist advocates in the space, Hyblinxx (@hyblinxx) to discuss her upbringing and experience working with various creative agencies, taking a leap of faith and working for herself, and her journey into Web3.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the first VR artist on Solana, Peanug (@Peanug420) to discuss his upbringing and early exploration into art, a profound psychedelic experience, and his journey into Web3.
NOTE: The sound quality improves around the 15-minute mark.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist and creator behind The Lurkers, Laura Connelly (@iamlaurael) to discuss her upbringing, taking time off from being an artist while in NYC (to then going full-time as one), and her journey into Web3 with her genesis collection, The Lurkers.
PapaMooMoo sits down with 1/1 Artist and Head of Community at Formfunction, Magellan (@CryptoMagellan) to discuss his Web2 background, a near-death experience (with an ending you wouldn't expect), and how he balances being a father, partner, and artist in the space.
PapaMooMoo also shares his entire skincare routine.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the artist behind The First Collection, RAH-D, and LeDAO's Founders Collection, John Lê (@notjohnlestudio) to discuss his upbringing, his work in Web2, and what he's accomplished in Web3.
PapaMooMoo sits down with one of the top developers in the space, Trade for Tendies (@immature69), to discuss her Web2 life, the transition into Web3, all of the different projects she's worked with (i.e. Cets on Creck, Jelly Beasts, etc.) and her thoughts on the different Layer 1s that are launching.
PapaMooMoo sits down with the founder and artist behind the Voxel Monkes, Adam Ape (@adam_ape_), to talk about his impressive work outside of NFTs, how he got started, navigating this space as an introvert, and more!
PapaMooMoo sits down with the Mother of the Underground Royalty Society, Bu (@BU___UB), to talk about her journey into NFTs, starting the URS, mental health, and more!