WTBS convenes a special year-end episode with a variety of special guests. Thanks to everyone who took the time to record with us, hope you all enjoy.

Episode Art: Sano #27 by Jeres

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0:00 - Will & Trinity catch up and recap 2024

1:27:17 - Danielle King!

1:53:50 - Nat Emodi!

2:26:29 - KenConsumer!

3:00:43 - Adam Berninger!

3:34:42 - Lonliboy!

4:13:40 - Paul Schmidt, COO of fx(hash)!

Intro & Outro & Outro & Outro & Outro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

In this posthumous episode of 'Waiting To Be Signed,' hosts Trinity & Will finally get their crack at interviewing Zancan, a pivotal figure in generative art and fx(hash). Zancan discusses his journey from a self-taught coder at age eight to becoming an engineer and eventually transitioning to a full-time artist. The episode covers his experiences with plotters, the transformative impact of blockchain and NFTs on generative art, and the development of Grass.js. Zancan reflects on his success with NFTs, the challenges of navigating the crypto art market, and the administrative tax hurdles that continue to plague him. The discussion also delves into personal growth, balancing professional and personal life, and the future of the NFT space.

01:59 Zancan's histort in art and coding

06:17 Becoming obsesses with plotters and how that led to creating generative algorithms

08:19 Finding the blockchain and fx(hash) as a means to release his work

09:42 The creation of Grass.js and the Impact of Garden, Monoliths on his career

19:45 Navigating success and challenges of crypto taxation

26:15 Struggling with feeling overwhelmed, burnout, and planning for the future

33:02 The evolution of Grass.js over time and the challenges of code optimization

39:38 The connection between digital and physical and becoming infatuated with embroidery

46:40 The freedom that comes with being uncommitted as an artist and find new opportunities to be creative

52:12 Hopes for the Future of NFTs

54:10 Gratitude and Final Thoughts

Episode Art: Monoliths #000 by Zancan (sold at auction for $111,265.95, December 2021

Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

This episode we welcome collector, content creator and long-time listener NukCZ onto the show to talk to us about his journey into collecting generative art and his new Art Focused project. In this episode we discuss:

Thanks the Nuk for coming on the show! You can follow him on twitter @nukCZ_ and @artfocused_art

Check out Nuk's Art Focused youtube channel to catch up on his Walk and Talk series and artfocused.art for more of his writing and future projects.

Episode Art: Smolskull #311 by Mark Knol (owned by Nuk)

Intro & Outro tracks by Pixelwank

In this interview episode of Waiting to be Signed, hosts chat with artist Steve Pikelny, also known as Stevie P. They delve into his interactive web projects like FinSexy and his time as an Artblocks artist, balancing artistic expression with financialization. Steve also touches on the potential and perils of AI, the complexities of online dating, and his thoughts on the future of digital interactions in the art world.

Follow Steve on Twitter @steviepxyz and learn more about his work at steviep.xyz

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Episode art: Dopamine Machines #32 by Steve Pikelny

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In this special episode of 'Waiting To Be Signed,' the hosts interview Kevin Esherick. They discuss his journey into coding and art, his innovative 'Material' jeans project, and his notable critique on generative art titled 'Generative Anesthetics.' Kevin also shares insights into the current and future landscape of art influenced by blockchain and AI, including his latest project to train an AI to autonomously produce art in his style.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:55 Kevin's Background and Journey into Coding

05:27 Kevin's Collaborative Jeans Project, Material and Introduction to NFTs

16:44 Generative Art Critique and Writing Process

23:13 Community Reactions to 'Generative Anesthetics' and Market Dynamics

37:14 Exploring the Spiritual and Abstract in Art

38:45 Balancing Retinal and Conceptual Art

39:43 Evaluating Art: Historical References and Originality

43:55 AI Art and the Concept of MangleCore

55:23 The Future of AI in Art and Society

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Episode Art: Icarus by Kevin Esherick

Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

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Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank

Omitted segment music by Nor44

WTBS adds another PhD to their esteemed list of guests! In this episode we discuss:

Thanks to Mimi for joining us, hope you all enjoyed this one.

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Learn more about Mimi and the Nguyen Wahed gallery at nguyenwahed.com

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Episode Art: Ray Marching to the Full Moon September, 17 2024 by Jared Tarbell

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Very excited to share out interview with Travess Smalley, famed for Pixel Rugs and just now releasing the incredible CRAWL on Feral File. Lots of notes for this one. We discuss:

Travess also has a great set of links to things reference here that all should check out & enjoy

Games that influence CRAWL

More Music!

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Episode Art: CRAWL by Travess Smalley

Intro & outro tracks by PixelWank

Alternate Title: The Piter Pasma of it All

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Episode Art: Re_01 by Marc Maurer

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In this episode we discuss:

Follow John Gerrard on Twitter @john__gerrard and learn more about him at johngerrard.net

Follow Whitney Hart @h_artchronicles and follow Feral File @feralfile to keep up with their releases

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Episode Art: crystalline work (arctic) 24.2.1.0 by John Gerrard

Intro & Outro tracks by PixelWank