Blockwise Podcast

In this episode, Cole West sits down with All City, a graffiti artist and CryptoPunk collector from Canada. They discuss his background in graffiti and street art, his journey into collecting CryptoPunks, and the relationship between physical and digital art. The conversation also explores creative identity, collecting, and how street culture has influenced the NFT space.

In this episode, Cole West sits down with Ryan Carson, founder, investor, and host of Daily Dose. They discuss his journey through crypto and NFTs, his experience as an investor and founder, and the ideas shaping the Web3 space.

In this episode, Cole West sits down with Barcella, a longtime member of the NFT and CryptoPunk community. They discuss his journey into NFTs, his early interest in CryptoPunks, and his involvement in art auctions at Christie’s. Barcella also shares his background in accounting and manufacturing, his experience with projects such as Art Blocks and CryptoToadz, and his involvement in the Alpaca and $CIG communities. The conversation also touches on his passion for golf and the journey that brought him deeper into the world of digital art and Web3.

In this episode, Cole West sits down with Shane Lavalette, a photographer, artist, and co-founder of Assembly, a platform supporting and promoting artists working in photography.

They discuss Shane’s background in photography, the origins of Assembly, and the opportunities blockchain and NFTs have created for photographers and digital artists. The conversation also explores the growing presence of photography in the NFT space, the work of artists such as Justin Aversano and Drifter Shoots, and what new collectors should know when exploring photography NFTs.

this episode, Cole West sits down with ThomasCrown.eth, an NFT collector and CryptoPunk #2864 holder from the early days of the space.

They discuss his journey into NFTs, discovering CryptoPunks, collecting digital art, and what makes certain Punks and traits culturally significant. Thomas also shares his perspective on the evolution of NFT culture and the communities that formed around these early projects.

Cole West talks with Artie Handz about his unusual path from law to ranch ownership and his journey into digital assets. They get into collecting, personal identity, and the different experiences that shaped Artie’s perspective on the space.

The conversation also looks at how seemingly unrelated worlds can overlap, and what keeps Artie interested in collecting and the communities around it.

Frenchie joins Cole West to talk about his experience in the NFT space and the projects he's helped bring to life, including Lost Miners and BlokPax. He shares how his interests evolved from collecting digital assets to working on projects of his own.

They discuss the challenges of launching NFT projects, building lasting communities, and navigating an industry where trends and expectations are constantly changing.

Galbraith, writer and narrative designer in Web3, joins Cole West to discuss his journey from music journalism to social media strategy and storytelling in crypto. He shares how he entered the NFT space, collaborated with digital artist Beeple, and turned his experience into a career creating narratives around emerging technologies.

They also discuss Beeple’s landmark $69 million Christie’s sale, the growth of NFT culture, and why storytelling matters in a space driven by art, technology, and online communities.

Tony Herrera joins Cole West to discuss his experience in crypto and his perspective on collecting digital assets. They explore the early days of the NFT space, what draws people to digital collectibles, and how the culture around collecting has evolved over time.

The conversation looks at the people, ideas, and personal convictions that shape collecting, and what keeps early participants involved as the industry changes.

Josh, founder of MCG Live, joins us to discuss his work at the intersection of technology, crypto, and online communities. He shares his perspective on building in Web3 and creating spaces where people can connect around shared interests.

We also explore the evolution of crypto communities, the role of founders in shaping them, and what it takes to build something that lasts in a fast-moving industry.