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PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Simon Clowes, also known as Punk4507. Simon shares his journey as a creative artist, starting from his passion for drawing as a child, to his fascination with typography during his education at London College of Communication. He also discusses his early competitive nature, his appreciation for the supportive environment provided by his...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, host Max welcomes Nelson Rohrbach, also known as punk4729, to discuss his journey in the NFT space. Nelson shares his experiences starting with investing in Dogecoin, transitioning to NFTs through the ArtBlocks project, and eventually creating his own CryptoPunks inspired project and community - 3dFrankenPunks. Nelson reflects on the evolution of his...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, we have a conversation with ArigatoPunk, also known as #Punk2469. Ari initially moved to Japan as a high school exchange student, which significantly influenced his worldview. After graduating from Georgetown, he returned to Japan and worked in various fields including journalism and technology. He joined Ito Corporation as their first non-Japanese hi...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, host Max talks to Punk9322 (Jiro), who heads up strategy at AdmitOne, a G-Money ecosystem and membership NFT, and has previously worked at Amazon and Vayner3. Jiro recounts his career journey, from marketing roles at Procter and Gamble and Mars Wrigley to Amazon. He later transitioned to Vayner3, a venture that focuses on the Web3 space. He shares ins...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Nicole, also known as punk 2977 or 8sianMom, an entrepreneur and founder of an NFT consultancy and NFT collection celebrating Asian culture and women. Nicole shares her journey from a rebellious teenager who resisted her Chinese heritage, to a proud Asian woman and mother who advocates for representation in the digital world. She discus...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Punk6292, also known as Resaang, shares her diverse background as an artist, Muay Thai fighter, investor, and NFT research analyst. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Resaang pursued a career in finance before immersing herself in the world of NFTs and venture investing. She also discusses her artistic journey which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Tara Tiger Brown, a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia who is researching the relationship between forests and human health. Tara, who sports an iconic pirate eye patch, shares the story behind her unique name and her transition from working in tech startups to immersing herself in the natural world. She discusses the c...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, host Max interviews OSF, a former investment trader turned crypto artist known for his collection RektGuy. OSF shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto and NFTs, revealing how his interest in mathematics and art has influenced his work. He discusses his experience in the finance industry, his initial skepticism of crypto, and how his pers...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max welcomes David Choi, also known as Punk2353, an art history graduate, angel investor, and entrepreneur currently building Metastreet, a protocol that creates Punk “bonds” for DeFi. David shares his journey from studying art history and working in finance to his first exposure to cryptocurrency and NFTs like CryptoKitties and Punks. He delves into...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews SOV, a legendary punk claimer, collector and artist in the CryptoPunks community. SOV discusses his introduction to the world of digital art through the Rare Pepe chat on the Bitcoin chain. He shares his experience of discovering CryptoPunks in 2017 and the initial challenges of navigating the claiming process. SOV explains his approach...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, host Max welcomes Simple Simon, the owner of Punk7865, to the show. Simple Simon is a collector, founder of NxGDEN, and an investment member of Punk Ventures Dao. They discuss Simple Simon's punk and how it represents his digital identity. They also talk about his background in business studies and data science, his involvement in the blockchain a...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, the Max interviews Noah Davis, also known as CryptoPunkNoah. Noah has an impressive background in the art world, having previously worked at Christie's and led the historical Beeple NFT sale for $69 million. He was also the ex-brand lead for Cryptopunks at Yuga Labs and currently the artist & founder of HowlerzNFT. Noah shares his journey and...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Ian Rogers, known as Punk4705 in the CryptoPunk community. Ian shares his background, starting from growing up in Indiana as a record collector and skateboarder to his involvement in the music and technology industries. He discusses his experiences working with iconic brands like LVMH, Winamp, Yahoo, Apple Music, and his current role as...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Arkdaydeus, a legendary figure in the crypto community. They discuss Arkdaydeus' background and his transition into the world of crypto. Arkdaydeus shares his early fascination with technology, his experience working in the AI industry, and his eventual dive into the world of cryptocurrencies. They also touch on the rise of NFTs and...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Rodo and Max explore the emergence of CryptoPunks and share their experiences in the NFT market. Rodo recounts his journey of acquiring punks after reading the famous Mashable article in 2017. They reflect on the excitement and potential of CryptoPunks reaching high prices, as well as missed opportunities to sell at their peak. The discussion highligh...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews CryptoNovo about his experience losing his CryptoPunk and the subsequent community effort to help him get it back. They discuss the positive culture of the punk community and the value of community support. CryptoNovo also talks about his approach to staying anonymous in the space and how he uses AR filters and dressing up as a Novo to...

PunkCast Summary: Get ready for an exciting new episode of PunkCast where Max interviews Ozark, a sailor, pilot, collector & artist. What makes this interview particularly interesting is Ozark's diverse background that ranges from his time as a former merchant marine to becoming an airline pilot and photography artist and NFT collector. Ozark's voyages project is a unique and fascinati...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Purphat shares his experience as a collector, artist, and investor in the NFT/web3 space. He talks about his background in computer science, and next gen haptic startup working with NASA. We also and his journey into NFTs and how he got into one of the most iconic projects in web3 as CTO - Artblocks. Purphat also shares his deep appreciation for gener...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews special guest Verbal, also known as #Punk9005. Verbal is a music producer and co-founder of the fashion label AMBUSH. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk, etc. Additionally, he is a member of Teriyaki Boyz and m-flo, a Japanese hip hop group. During the interview, Verbal...

PunkCast Summary: In this podcast episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Martin Lukas Ostachowski, also known as MLO, about his background as an award-winning new media and crypto artist, writer, and crypto art historian. They discuss MLO's first NFT, his interest in crypto art, and his inspiration behind his cloud art and involvement with the CryptoPunks community. Punk, Location: MLO, Canada Da...

PunkCast Summary: On this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews Punk #5342's owner, Derech. Derech is a well-known NFT photographer whose work is loved by punks and held by some of the biggest collectors. In this interview, we learn about Derech's journey from Mexico to Japan and a inside look into the life story built up from struggle, pain, to hope, passion and love. Which all transpires i...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, Max interviews 8an, the co-founder of Particle, an NFT platform that digitises real world masterpieces making them accessible for everyone. They discuss 8an's journey into the NFT space, his passion for history, art and his love for the punk community. 8an shares his collecting style, which is focused on art that is aesthetically pleasing or has a...

PunkCast Summary: In this special episode of PunkCast, we celebrate our 69th episode with a Police Punk - Go Blue. Go Blue is an avid Michigan Wolverines fan, NFT connoisseur, and the founder of DDT, a water pong project. In this episode, we get to know Go Blue better and his journey into the world of NFTs and his passion for VeeFriends. We also get an inside look at DDT and what's next for th...

PunkCast Summary: In this episode of PunkCast, 0xDEAFBEEF, an artist and engineer known for his generative audiovisual art joins the show. He discusses his inspirations and motivations for creating on-chain NFT art, as well as the importance of permanence in his work. The conversation delves into his various collections, including Synth Poems and Entropy, and the unique audiovisual aspects of his...

PunkCast Summary: In this PunkCast episode, Max interviews PixelPete, a man of many hats including architecture, art, and photography who is now deeply involved in the NFT space. They discuss PixelPete's journey into the world of crypto, starting with his friend Snowfro introducing him to Bitcoin in 2017 and eventually purchasing his first CryptoPunk in 2018. They also explore the origin of hi...