Grateful Show

Wild episode today. We kick things off hyped on ApeChain with Ape Games bringing the community together through their digital mint and IRL competitions — a mix of gaming, NFTs, and Vegas-level energy. Then we dive into World of Tings with Hype and Lykos — their path from AAA gaming and branding into Web3, building out Robots on ApeChain, and how they’re crafting kid-friendly IP with real lore and...

Simple Farmer joins us to talk about ApeCoin’s new RAID strategy, ApeChain updates, and why bringing ApeCoin to Solana is such a big move. We get into liquidity, culture, and how the community can actually push this thing forward. The ApeGames crew also stops by with details on their upcoming digital competition — a wild mint, team battles, and a burn-to-level-up system that’s going to get the who...

This week on the Grateful Show we’re talking Mullet Cop —the comic-turned-Web3 game launching on Somnia Network . Grateful is joined by Kearney and Mark Mundy from Uprising Labs to dive into the game’s 80s-inspired art, cozy-but-chaotic mall gameplay, and why Somnia’s speed and vision make it the perfect home. We also spotlight Case.fun on ApeChain , a creative project blending apes, culture, and...

In this jam-packed episode, Grateful and Tino link up with Hoarder, Pauser, Ape Games, and more legends to talk about what’s coming for ApeFest 2025 in Las Vegas. From the first-ever Grateful Show Badge drop (with Apecoin giveaways 🎉) to all the details on the Creator House → Creator Hub evolution , this one’s loaded with alpha. We cover: 🏠 The Creator House → Creator Hub evolution in Vegas (15,...

This episode is packed. We kick things off with some fun music energy before diving into a wild mix of ApeChain alpha, community stories, and DeFi talk. - NFT Drew joins us fresh off winning a BAYC in the Multiballs game — he shares how it happened, his reaction, and what it means for him and the community. - Simple Farmer breaks down ApeChain’s explosive on-chain activity, why volume and sustaina...

This episode is pure energy! Grateful and Tino kick things off with Squiddy, Makaveli, and Pilot before diving deep with Andrei (aka Berila) from Gambler Casino . We cover Gambler’s journey from its rough beginnings to becoming one of the fastest-growing Web3 casinos—50k+ players, $70M+ in wagers, and now teaming up with ApeChain . Andrei breaks down their upcoming NFT launch, utilities that disru...

In this episode of The Grateful Show , we sit down with the Spoiled Banana Society to explore the growth of their on-chain fantasy football platform, now boasting a six-figure prize pool and seamless Web2 onboarding. Richard and Boris break down how their “best ball” format is changing the game. We also dig into the Wheel of Fate — a high-energy, on-chain experience driving massive engagement on A...

This week on The Grateful Show we’re joined by Balloons and Ape Church for a loaded episode full of alpha, laughs, and on-chain updates. We cover rare NFT reveals, upcoming mints, and big partnerships, plus why ApeChain’s speed is changing the game.  Then we jump into the madness of OtherGames in Otherside —a weekend packed with red light/green light, bubble races, elimination challenges, gliding...

In this episode of The Grateful Show, we kick things off with music, good vibes, and updates from the Otherside.  We’re joined by Dre the Noid to talk about Kaboom Boxes — the first true music PFP on ApeChain, featuring tracks with Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller, token-gated streaming, and new songs every two weeks.  We also cover the future of Apecoin with Simple Farmer, now Head of DeFi at ApeCha...

In this episode, we covered three big topics that had the whole BAYC and Web3 community buzzing. First, we sat down with Sharon Bordas, director of the new documentary How the World Went Ape$h!t , to talk about capturing the wild energy of the NFT boom, the cultural impact of BAYC, and why she chose to launch the film through a Web3-native platform where fans can actually own it—plus, the crazy pr...

In this jam-packed episode,we welcome Dirk from PaddleFi and the legendary Rida to break down their latest innovation: an NFT ETF built on ApeChain. Discover how PaddleFi makes NFTs more liquid and tradable, turning your JPEGs into ERC-20 tokens backed 1:1 by real assets.  Learn how “Peanuts” are changing the game for G’s holders, with staking, loans, and even in-game utility in Bathroom Blitz and...

In this jam-packed episode, we chat with Jungle Kidz about their upcoming mint and evolving ecosystem, explore Clutch Markets and Apes Predict with Simple Farmer, and dive deep into Otherside strategy with Mr. Goldman, who’s stacking rare resources like it’s 2006 Facebook.  Plus, karaoke with Makaveli, bubblegum drops, and some serious alpha from Squiddy. Let’s gooo! Guests:  @junglekidz_ @Steff13...

We had to talk about how Koko destroyed Grateful in poker. NFTs are pumping, Apecoin is waking up, and the vibes are strong. Jay B from Mars Cats pulled up to share how they’re building in Nifty Island, doing live in-game NFT reveals, and bringing their IP to ApeChain.  We also touched on ApexPress updates, prediction markets like Apes Predict, and how all this ties into the future of gaming and d...

In this episode of The Grateful Show, we welcome the founders of Apelets , a fresh project building cute, arcade-style on-chain games on ApeChain .  We’re also joined by Brad Kam , co-founder of Unstoppable Domains, to discuss Real Photos , a blockchain-verified camera app combating AI fakes. Guests:  @ApeletsNFT @DeepStateApe @NFTPrince @photosonchain @findporpoise @TheeHustleHouse @Eddie_ShoBiz...

In this episode, we’re joined by builder and creative force Badteeth to talk about his interactive art project Ashita no Kaze —an AI-powered, Japanese-language Telegram bot experience that lets users co-create generative art NFTs on ApeChain. We break down the tech behind it, explore the power of embedded wallets like Privy, and talk about building for real people, not just flippers. We also dive...

In this episode of The Grateful Show, we catch up with Bored.fm (aka Phil) to explore his Web3 journey, the origin of Bored Bones, and why building on ApeChain matters.  From near-minting mishaps and Top Shot nostalgia to launching his own project with pixel art and on-chain storytelling, this one’s packed with laughs, alpha, and love for the community.  Plus, gaming, Snoop Dogg, museums, moon pha...

ApeChain Summer summer is here!  MM joins us to drop updates on the FoxyFam mobile RPG built on ApeChain—staking is live, iOS testing is here, and new gameplay features are coming.  Ethan jumps in to talk Ton blockchain, and Pilot shares the latest from NightGlyders, including the ultra-rare Golden Grails quest.  Big energy, fun vibes, and lots of Web3 alpha. Let’s go! Guests:  @mmwalk @foxyfam_  ...

Matt Medved is the co-founder of NOW Media (formerly NFT Now). We talked about the evolution of NFT Now into a broader platform focused on digital culture, the rise of AI-generated junk content, and how NOW Media is trying to fix what’s broken in today’s algorithm-driven media landscape.  Matt shares what it’s like to build in Web3 through the bear market, why personalized feeds matter, and how bl...

What a day in Web3! We talk about the electric Otherside infodump, the end of the ApeCoin DAO, and a new beginning with AIP-596.  We’re joined by StoneyEyeStudios and Brongis to explore their street-inspired NFT project “Graff Kidz” minting on ApeChain.  We also dive into building 3D avatars, metaverse utility, and creator tools. Plus, we check in live from NFT NYC with James for some real-life en...

We hosted the TON Blockchain team, and it felt like 2021 again — pure hype, Telegram stickers flying, and over $100M in NFT volume. We spoke with Viktor, Zenith, Ethan, and others about what makes TON different, how it has scaled to millions of users, and what’s coming next. We also touched on sticker drops, mini-apps, and how creators can get involved.  We also hosted Balloons on ApeChain, a new...

Epic ApeChain on Top Episode with a community.  NightGlyders minted out in about 30 minutes.  Pilot joined us to talk about the process, the art, the inspiration behind the project, and what’s coming next — including the reveal, Discord, and plans around lore and possible games.  We also heard from holders, creators, and others building on ApeChain. Guests:  @pilot3dm @DutcheeWasHERE @RidazLp2 @se...

We sat down with Adam Fern from Proof of Play —ex-Cash App and the brain behind Pirate Nation and VRNG (verified on‑chain randomness). He broke down how Pirate Nation scaled to 180K users, crashed infra across EVM, and spurred the launch of tools now powering other Web3 games. We also covered: The ApeChain partnership and what’s cooking 👀 New marketplace tools for real-money trading Why community...

American Ape discussed the journey from comic books to securing a full animated series deal. He shared what it really takes to build IP in Web3, the ups and downs of working with Hollywood, and why storytelling matters more than ever. He’s launching a masterclass and a book to help others do the same, and we also got into AIP-279, lessons from the bear, and what’s next for the American Ape brand....

This was a stacked ApeChain mega space packed with guests, alpha, and chaos. LiveArt joins to explain how they’re bringing Jeff Koons’ legendary Balloon Dog on-chain and why ApeChain was the perfect choice.  Pilot drops details on Night Gliders , his upcoming pixel drop with a wild backstory and mint alpha.  Jungle Kingz roll through with updates on their campaign, $KINGZ token, physicals, and big...

We kick things off with good vibes, tournament talk, and ApeChain updates. Squiddy joins to talk FIFA Rivals —a new mobile game by Mythical Games blending FIFA gameplay with Web3 tech. We cover his journey, NFL Rivals, Mythical’s vision, and how the game brings in non-Web3 players through seamless design and strong IP. After that, we’re joined by Ape Games for a fun wrap-up on community events, IR...