NorCal and Shill

Send us Fan Mail Is it possible to transform skepticism into passion? NorCal Guy's journey from doubting early NFT projects like CryptoKitties to becoming an ardent collector of one-of-one digital artworks is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as NorCal recounts his first encounter with NBA Top Shots and the concept of digital rarity, illuminating his transition from quick-flips to appreciat...

Send us Fan Mail What if your hobby could turn into a revolutionary investment? Join us as we sit down with Deeze, a leading crypto enthusiast, who takes us through his exhilarating journey sparked by the CryptoPunks sensation. Deeze recounts how a simple introduction to these digital assets by his friend Trill in September 2020 led to a significant shift in his life, comparing the impact of Crypt...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine transforming your TV into a stunning digital art display? Join us on the latest episode as we sit down with Devon, a visionary in the crypto art world, to explore Whitewalls, his groundbreaking platform that does just that. With a passion for collecting unique items and a love for Pulp Fiction quotes, Devon takes us on a journey through the future of blockchain tec...

Send us Fan Mail Can NFTs and crypto art democratize access to the art world? Join us as Beauty and Punk (Bea) takes us on an enlightening journey through her experiences in the NFT and digital art landscape. Bea shares her insights on building supportive and inclusive communities, valuing art for its intrinsic worth, and recognizing talent beyond traditional boundaries. This episode will inspire...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine a world where your digital creations have property rights as tangible as your home? That’s exactly what we explore with our guest, Jack Butcher, a trailblazer in the Web3 space and a significant figure in the realm of NFTs and crypto art. From his serendipitous discovery of NFTs to his transformative journey as a digital artist, Jack unveils the intricacies of this...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could explore the world of digital art through the eyes of an artist who has lived on three continents and has a passion for both physics and art? On this episode of the NorCal and Shill Podcast, we sit down with Parin, a Tehran-born artist whose journey into the digital art and NFT space is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From her childhood dream of becoming an ast...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could seamlessly transition from the world of fashion to the groundbreaking realm of crypto art? Join us as we chat with the multifaceted Jules, an artist who has done just that. Jules takes us on a captivating journey through his career, sharing his initial impressions of digital art, the significance of a gratitude mindset, and his innovative techniques for nurturing...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how an artist can transcend cultural and language barriers to make it big in the digital art world? Joice Loo, a talented motion graphics artist and passionate NFT creator, joins us to share her remarkable journey from Taiwan to Mexico and finally, the United States. Inspired by Beeple's groundbreaking NFT drop in 2021, Joice dives into her career evolution, fro...

Send us Fan Mail What if art could decay over time, or blockchain technology could make emotionally resonant experiences? This week on NorCal and Shill, our special guest Beginbot takes us on an exploratory journey into the eccentric world of crypto art and collectibles. From being an early adopter of CryptoPunks and CryptoKitties to indulging in quirky purchases like McDonald's toys and Pope...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a payphone business could lead to a thriving career in crypto art? In our latest episode of NorCal and Shill, we sit down with the multifaceted Schmrypto, an artist, collector, and crypto aficionado, to unpack his extraordinary journey. From initial doubts about NFTs to a full embrace of the crypto space, Schmrypto’s story is filled with entrepreneurial spirit an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "NorCal and Shill," the host, NorCal Guy, welcomes Hafftka, an exuberant artist who found new creative freedom in the NFT space. Hafftka describes his transition from traditional art forms to digital art, sparked significantly by the limitations he felt in the traditional art world. During the pandemic, he dove into crypto and NFTs, which he found libe...

Send us Fan Mail I couldn't help but grin ear to ear when Monster Mike shared his unexpected pivot from a cutlery salesman to an avant-garde crypto artist; it's that sort of unpredictability that spices up our latest episode. Embark on an auditory odyssey with us as Mike, a maestro of the digital canvas, recounts his gastronomic escapades in Singapore's hawker markets and his trailb...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how an artist fuses the old-world charm of oil paintings with the futuristic precision of robotics? This week's conversation with digital virtuoso Delta Sauce is an expedition through the landscape of innovation, as we unravel the threads of his artistic evolution. From the tactile world of woodworking and sculpting to the digital frontier, Delta Sauce shares hi...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the visionary world of OG, a trailblazer in the NFT and crypto art universe, as he shares his journey from skeptic to a central figure in the digital community. Our conversation transcends the mere economics of art, delving into the philosophy of authenticity, the critical role of transparency, and the power of living with integrity. OG's mantra, "be cool, do c...

Send us Fan Mail From the crack of the bat to the click of a shutter, Tom Wilson's journey has been anything but ordinary. As we sit down with the former baseball player turned digital artist, Tom shares his story about the leap of faith into the world of cryptocurrency and his discovery of NFTs. Inspired by the likes of Micah Johnson, he reveals how this new frontier became a canvas for his...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a passion for Pokémon cards could evolve into pioneering the world of NFT art? Join me as I sit with the illustrious Giga Chad Pepe, whose journey from tactile collector to digital trailblazer is nothing short of fascinating. We delve into the universe of digital collectibles where blockchain isn't just a buzzword—it's a bridge connecting artists and co...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how an artist's past informs their current digital masterpieces? NFT virtuoso Jessica Cardelucci joins us to unravel her fascinating evolution from a tech and photography enthusiast to a pioneer in the NFT art space. Her story is a tapestry woven from threads of curiosity, sparked by Kevin Abash's "Forever Rose" and nurtured in the midst...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the fusion of fashion and the digital frontier as we sit down with Colby Mugrabi, the visionary blending NFTs with timeless style. She takes us on her unique journey from vintage fashion aficionado to the creative force behind mmERCH, a generative fashion brand at the helm of the Web3 revolution. Embrace the excitement of a world where coders become celebrated artists and...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, the spark of creativity is a legacy passed down through generations. That's the story of digital artist Hayden Clay, who joins me to share his artistic odyssey, marked by his father's influence and a spirited cuttlefish. Our conversation is a vivid tapestry of Hayden's past odd jobs and his current triumphs within the transformative realm of NFTs and digi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how art and blockchain can dance together in the moonlight of innovation? Rare Scrilla, the guy who's been mixing beats with Bitcoin long before your favorite coffee shop started accepting it, graces our podcast with tales from the crypto-art frontier. He's no stranger to the game; from creating a Bitcoin music album inspired by the Silk Road saga to his en...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be enthralled by the dynamic Boona, who joins us at the frontier of art and technology. He's not just a storyteller and tech aficionado; he's paving the way in the NFT fashion world with mmERCH. Together, we swap podcasting war stories and marvel at the seismic shifts in the Web3 landscape. Boona brings to life his electrifying moment of NFT discovery, while I...

Send us Fan Mail Venture into the kaleidoscopic world of crypto art as we sit down with the discerning Funghibull, whose journey from the sidelines to the center stage of the NFT market is nothing short of captivating. In this episode, we peel back the layers of Funghibull's experiences, from his initial skepticism to his astute investments, and the laugh-out-loud misadventure with an Ether R...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we ride the waves with Anj Semark, a photographer who's turned the ocean's untamed beauty into a canvas for his art. In this episode, Anj narrates his journey from a film camera aficionado in his youth to a modern-day visual poet of the sea, diving into his captivating experiences of photographing the formidable winter ocean. But that's not all—Anj opens...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey through the lens of Nathan Bauman, as we uncover the remarkable transformation of a one-time grocery clerk into a master photographer with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. Nathan's tale is a mosaic of unexpected turns, from the pivotal hike along the Appalachian Trail that rekindled his passion for photography to the life lessons from his father that...

Send us Fan Mail Ever imagined swapping blueprints for brushstrokes? That's precisely the journey Bianca, the Bucharest-born visual artist known as Palette Box, takes us through as she recounts her artistic evolution from architecture to the whimsical world of illustration. Our conversation winds through the cobblestone dreams of Italy and the electric avenues of New York City, where Bianca&a...