The New Normal

By The Incubator

NFTs, Web 3, Crypto...it's all so complicated! Well it doesn't have to be. We breakdown the biggest crypto topics into digestible information that anyone can understand. The question is, are you ready... more

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How many episodes does The New Normal have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

The New Normal episodes:

December 15, 2021 2022 Crypto Predictions - The New Normal EP. 25
This week Austin and Jesse prepare you for the crypto market in 2022 with their predictions and analysis.
They cover 2022 NFTs, altcoins, defi, and the expanding everyday use of various crypto applications. MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Your Hosts:
@JesseFriedland (https://twitter.com/JesseFriedland)
@MacNCheeasy (https://twitter.com/MacNCheeasy)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
02:10 – Bullish or bearish?
08:16 – What’s to come with regulations?
11:05 – Could USD stable coins lead the future?
14:46 – Will the US ever lighten up?
17:37 – Is the flippening coming?
21:10 – Will gas fees ever come down?
24:22 - Metaverse, NFTs, and Web3
32:53 – Jesse’s juicy takes
39:05 - Place your bet: NFTs, Web3, DeFi, or layer 1s?
41:30 - Closing thoughts
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43min
December 08, 2021 Miami Art Basel Recap!!! - The New Normal EP. 24
Interested what one of these NFT or crypto events are like? Last week Jesse attended Miami Art Basel, a yearly art festival in Miami, which this year hosted a ton of NFT enthusiasts, events, art, projects, and teams. NFT events are one of the greatest perks that have exploded with the adoption of NFT's this year. MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland are here to give you a recap of it all in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Your Hosts:
@JesseFriedland (https://twitter.com/JesseFriedland)
@MacNCheeasy (https://twitter.com/MacNCheeasy)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
02:30 – What is Art Basel?
05:00 – What is the vibe like at Art Basel?
08:25 – Were NFTs shown in traditional art galleries?
09:45 – Meeting Gary Vee IRL
13:55 – How was the Cryptoon Goonz meetup?
17:10 – How important are IRL meetups?
21:25 – What did you learn from being there?
24:28 – Time to activate!
26:25 – How can NFTs influence IRL activations?
27:45 – Closing thoughts
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31min
December 01, 2021 Types of DAO's Explained - The New Normal EP. 23
There have been several different DAO's that have been the topic of conversation on the news recently but what really is the difference in all these DAO's and what are they capable of achieving? This week we take a look at the different types of DAO's, DAO structures, voting, and ownership.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg

Your Hosts:
@JesseFriedland (https://twitter.com/JesseFriedland)
@MacNCheeasy (https://twitter.com/MacNCheeasy)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
02:45 – What is a DAO and how does it work?
07:15 – Type #1: DeFi/Protocol DAOs
15:00 – Type #2: Social DAOs
20:58 – Type #3: Media DAOs
24:05 – Type #4: Collector DAOs
30:00 – Type #5: Brand/IP DAOs
33:40 – Type #6: Service DAOs
37:48 – What type will The Incubator Dao be?
39:45 – Closing thoughts
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43min
November 24, 2021 Behind the scenes of an NFT Project: The Cryptoon Goonz - THE NEW NORMAL EP. 22
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of an NFT launch? This week the lead engineer for Cryptoon Goonz, who also happens to be our very own Jesse Friedland, gives us a behind the scenes look of the Cryptoon Goonz NFT launch and what a team experiences to launch a successful NFT project.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
03:15 - How does building a team in the NFT space work?
06:45 – Outside of the core team, who helps?
08:20 – What comes first: art or community?
10:00 – What goes into making NFT art?
15:00 – What is the technology behind NFTs?
18:50 – After the art is generated, what next?
21:25 – Where does the artwork get stored?
23:30 – What gets stored on chain?
24:55 – What makes for a successful launch?
29:55 – Were there any problems with the launch?
32:55 – Why didn’t CryptoonGoonz reveal like normal?
36:05 – CryptoonGoonz sells out!
40:40 – How do you keep the community engaged long term?
44:50 – Other tips to keep in mind
49:00 – Closing thoughts

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52min
November 17, 2021 The Crypto Metaverse Explained. - THE NEW NORMAL EP. 21
Crypto Investors can't stop talking about Metaverse Crypto Projects.
Sandbox ($SAND), Decentraland ($MANA) and META are all some of the competitors that are fighting for this space.
What is the Metaverse?
Is the Metaverse a crypto fad or is this the next big thing?
How will our lives be affected by the Metaverse?
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro 01:40 – What is the Metaverse?
06:45 – How did the Metaverse start?
11:05 – What is the impact of Facebook changing its name to Meta?
13:50 – Should we be scared or excited?
16:33 – How does the Metaverse improve life?
18:55 - What are some of the current worlds?
19:30 - Playing in the Sandbox
22:47 – What about Decentraland?
26:55 - What’s the timeline on all this?
30:40 – Ways to invest in the space
34:40 - Jesse’s hot takes
40:30 – Closing thoughts
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43min
November 10, 2021 Crypto Cities, The Future of Real Estate - THE NEW NORMAL EP. 20
Crypto investors in City DAO have become the first official DAO to own land. CityDAO is creating a blockchain city in Wyoming which legally recognizes Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
There are other CityCoins that are powered by Stacks, a blockchain that enables smart contracts on the Bitcoin Network. Jesse and Austin discuss these different projects including Miami Coin and NYC Coin.

MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:55 – The basics of a DAO
05:20 – What is City DAO?
08:40 – Who is Scott Fitsimones?
12:35 – City DAO starts minting NFTs
14:10 – How does this work with real estate?
16:25 – What is the DAO’s plan for the land?
19:05 – Start, then learn.
19:40 – Similar projects that connect cities to blockchain
20:50 – CityCoin: the future of city funding?
22:50 – NYCCoin starts selling on 11/10
25:40 – Where does the money from CityCoins go?
28:25 – Similar projects in the space
29:50 – Where can we see this going in the future?
34:50 – Closing thoughts
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37min
November 03, 2021 DeFi NFTs, Ponzi scheme or the future? - THE NEW NORMAL EP 19
Decentralized Finance or DeFi is the future of finance. NFTs are the future of identifying ownership and collectables. Both trends are steaming hot these days. Now what if you combine the two. Too good to be true or will this be the get rich quick scheme everyone is looking for. Well...you’re about to find out.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
02:55 - DeFi NFTs: a high-level overview
05:40 - How do DeFi and NFTs combine?
07:55 - Looking at the examples: CyberKongz
11:05 - What are Banana tokens worth and what can you do with them?
13:00 - Breeding NFTs
18:00 - Why is profiting off of DeFi NFTs challenging?
23:17 - But...is all this legal?
27:17 - Why is this worthwhile?
30:15 - Does someone ultimately get left holding the bag?
32:15 - How to NOT get left holding the bag?
35:38 - Closing thoughts
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38min
October 27, 2021 NFT Trends, The Art of the Copycat - THE NEW NORMAL EP 18
The NFT world changes every day. What this means is that their are new trends popping up left and right. And when a new trend WORKS, you can guarantee that other people will hop on that bandwagon. Now what are some of the NFT trends we’re seeing today and how can you capitalize? Well...you’re about to find out.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.
Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - What's going on with NFTs?
03:30 - The five main trends we've seen so far
04:40 - CryptoPunks and the PFP trend
05:20 - Bored Apes as the OG 'copycat'
08:35 - The on-chain trend and its origins: Loot
13:50 - Onchain monkeys aka Austin's grandkid's college fund
19:12 - DeFi NFTs - CyberKongz
24:10 - DeFi copycats like Anonymice and EtherOrcs
26:00 - Public domain NFTs like Cryptoadz (it's a vibe)
30:00 - Wen DAO? DAO NFTs
35:45 - The five trends TLDR
36:25 - Closing thoughts
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39min
October 20, 2021 Crypto Cash Flow, the key to passive income - THE NEW NORMAL EP 17
The key to financial freedom is cash flow. If you HAVE a ton of assets but no money to pay your bills, than you're going to be in trouble. Now what if I told you there was a way to generate cashflow by just owning Crypto. How can this be done? You’re about to find out.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.

Discord: https://discord.gg/esTPa2aa65
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeFVytEkT8kaqPCJZGFswg
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Generating income with assets
02:19 – What is leveraging?
06:09 – How do you leverage with crypto?
08:00 – What is the magic of compounding?
10:05 – Where to find places to leverage your crypto
12:28 – Playing the game of yield farming
14:00 – Decentralized yield farming options
19:20 – Utilize incentive programs that pay you to borrow
22:07 – What are the risks associated with leveraging?
23:53 – Impermanent loss
30:25 – Staking: the less risky option
33:05 – What tools can you use to track your yields?
35:35 – Where do we personally farm?
37:20 – Leveraging assets means financial freedom
38:14 – Closing thoughts
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40min
October 13, 2021 Bull and Bear Markets, The Truth About Crypto Cycles - THE NEW NORMAL EP. 16
All around Crypto, you will often hear people say “We’re in a bull cycle” or “We’re in a bear cycle”. Well what are these crypto cycles and is there truth to it? Well...you're about to find out.
MacNCheeasy and Jesse Friedland break down this crypto topic so anyone can understand in THIS WEEKS episode of The New Normal.
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY.

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45min

FAQs about The New Normal:

How many episodes does The New Normal have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.