Things to Know: Recent Episodes
Luca White-Matthews
Each week, host Luca White-Matthews interviews someone who makes the Thingdoms community special. An interesting look into the everchanging world of crypto and NFTs, come hear the stories of the people involved in this fascinating space.
Lukeabc is one of the founders and the creative director of Thingdoms and its parent company, Risky Crayon. Prior to founding Thingdoms, Luke worked in advertising and brand building, working with brands from Nike to Vice.
In this episode, we discuss his vision for the Thingdoms project, the newly released dApp and the creative space it creates for the collection, and Risky Crayon's role as a creative technology company.
Pancho Socci is a fine artist, long-term Thingdoms community member, and early adopter of blockchain technology. In this conversation, we discuss exploring and expressing yourself through art, the massive workload that comes with selling and marketing your own art, and the importance of communities in the emerging web3 world.
Oatrick is a storyteller, ex-TV producer, and mod of the Thingdoms NFT community. In this episode, we talk about the appeal of the Things, the importance of following your dreams, and the power NFTs have in empowering artists.
Brandon Fuss-Cheatham is the founder of Moby Dick 3PL, a full-service logistic and fulfillment company, an ex-Ohio State basketball player, and an NFT enthusiast.
In this episode, we discuss the unique experience of being a college athlete, the power of and opportunity created by social media, and how he went about building his company, Moby Dick 3PL.
Apologies for the notification sounds, Brandon is busy and our mics are more sensitive than we realized. Stay Thingy!
jorgeacosta.eth is a graphic designer and Thingdoms holder who lives up to the motto of Do Good Things. In this episode, we discuss what it's like moving to a foreign country at a young age, the power of art and NFTs in drawing together communities, and reflect on what web3 means for the world.
Sneezzaa is the founder of the Lonely Things Club and a longtime Thingdoms holder. In this conversation, we discuss the pros and cons of West Virginia, the mission and best moments of the Lonely Things Club, and the pre-mint days of the Thingdoms project.
Fahj is a school social worker by day and crypto degen by night. In this conversation, we talk about the impact of Covid on education, most people's initial inclination to ignore crypto, and the ability of NFTs to bring communities together in the real world.
In part 2 of my interview with B-Love, also known as Brandon Lovelace, we sit down to discuss how difficult it is to build something, the power of saying yes, and the full, un-redacted story of the infamous Thingdoms hacker, Angry Face.
B-Love, Brandon Lovelace, is the voice of the metaverse and a consistent force in the Thingdoms community. In this episode, we discuss his early interest and success in music (and magic), our backgrounds in NFTs, and the origin of ThingFM.
Elletronic is a significant contributor to the Thingdoms community who has helped organize and provided creative support to a number of community events. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to start a business in a highly regulated field, the power of images and creativity, and the importance of keeping the web3 world open and inclusive.
RamseyBoi is a Thingdoms community member who always keeps the dancefloor interesting. In this episode, we talk about the appeal of NFTs and crypto, the power of asset liquidity, and confirm that RamseyBoi went to THE Ohio State University.
BGFamilia is the crypto dad and longtime member of the Thingdoms community. In this episode, we discuss the importance of family, the power of educating the next generation, and how community has evolved and grown because of web3.
YourFavWhiteMex is a graphic designer, founder, and Thingdoms community member. In this episode, we discuss skate culture, the similarities between streetwear and NFTs, and crypto's power in decentralizing finance.
Thetechcreative is a professional photographer and active member of the Thingdoms. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to move to the US for school, the value of photography as a creative outlet, and the unique problems photographers face when moving into the digital world.
T-Shirt Bob is an artist, graphic designer, and screen printer who has done plenty of work for Thingdoms. In this episode, we discuss screen printing 1000 shirts by hand, the role of NFTs in fine art, and his recent trip to the US alongside the Thingdoms team.
Undying Merc is an engineer, gamer, and moderator for a number of NFT discords. In this episode, we discuss the steady progression of gaming, what it's like to moderate, and what it will take for teams to succeed on a global scale.
Catenator is a nurse and musician who has created a number of cult classic songs for the Thingdoms community. In this episode, we discuss staying sane in the fast-paced world of crypto, the power of music, and what it was like to be a part of the Thingdoms space mission.
WTVR is an engineer and multidisciplinary artist who has created clothing, prints, NFTs, and more. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to manage and run your own brand, making the transition from physical to digital art, and the similarities between art and engineering.
Show Notes
WTVR's Opensea - https://opensea.io/WTVR_STUDIOS
WTVR's Blog - https://wtvr.co.uk/blog/
AtlantaCoffeeShops works in traditional finance and exercises the other half of their brain by running a comprehensive website focused on the coffee shops of Atlanta. In this episode, we discuss staying safe in the crypto space, the importance of finding reliable sources of information, and what it's like to host a weekly Twitter Space for the Thingdoms community.
Show Notes
AtlantaCoffeeShops Website - https://www.atlantacoffeeshops.com/
Not Boring Blog - https://www.notboring.co/
Fred Wilson Blog - https://avc.com/
Scott Kominers teaches market design at Harvard University and serves as an advisor to a number of projects in the crypto space. In this episode, we discuss the power of academia, the importance and fundamentals of designing good markets, and the long-term potential of digital ownership.
IAmTyler and REEEbean are long-term friends who both have built substantial Thingdoms collections. In this episode, we discuss the long-term use cases of NFTs, how to build strong communities, and the chaos that ensues when you mint a 1 of 1 NFT.
Litmuspaper is one of the hosts of Gettin' Thingy Wit It, a weekly community Twitter space. In this episode, we discuss the long-term value of blockchain technology, the importance of bringing together digital communities, and Thingdom conspiracy theories.
NOEYEDA is an interdisciplinary experience designer who runs the Dillership on Twitter. In this episode, NOEYEDA shares their thoughts on merging technology and art, the power of memes and shared culture, and we get a glimpse into the future of the Dillership.
D33J4Y is a moderator for the Thingdoms Discord where they work to keep the community safe from malicious actors. In this episode, D33J4Y shares their thoughts on collectibles, the power of community in the crypto space, and the evolution of gaming and NFTs.
DomoLockedIn is an artist who makes DJ sets for ThingFM. In this episode, DomoLockedIn shares their thoughts on music and the concert environment, DJing for people you can't see, and the importance of community.
PrinceSatoshi holds over 200 Things or over 2% of the entire collection. In this episode, PrinceSatoshi shares their thoughts on the merger of art, technology, and finance in NFTs, navigating the crypto world, and the revolution that may be coming in the music industry. PrinceSatoshi doxes themselves.
ChezBeignet joined the Thingdom early and has helped keep the community going since. In this episode, Chez shares their thoughts on digital art, community building, and bad dad jokes. B-Love's coffee order gets exposed.
CYBERTHING was named the first-ever Thing of the Week after creating backgrounds for the Thingdoms community and for distributing Santa hats over the holidays of 2021.