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The Good Wood Show

The Good Wood Show is a weekly conversation about crypto, NFTs, and building on Solana, hosted by the Mindfolk community. Each episode sits down with founders, creators, and operators shaping the Solana ecosystem: Honest builder stories, lessons from the trenches, and what’s actually shipping.🔗 https://linktr.ee/the_mindfolk

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Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Cowb0i from Degen Ape Academy: "We would raid discords and just say Gib over and over again" - EP25 04.07.2026

In this episode we spoke with Cowb0i (Degen Ape Academy) on discovering Bitcoin in 2017, minting DAA at 6 SOL, Mint Squad & Gib OG raids, DAA bringing eyes to Solana, the first candy-machine mint and much more. https://x.com/CryptoCowb0i https://degenape.academy https://x.com/DegenApeAcademy https://x.com/DegenDAOO

Seb Montgomery from validator.com: "In one week there was half a million wallets downloaded" - EP24 27.06.2026

In this episode we spoke with Seb Montgomery (Seb Monty / validator.com) on moving from Australia to Portugal, his path from construction to crypto, early Phantom support (30K → 1.5M users), Degen Academy & NFT history, 1,000+ Solana educational videos, content ethics & shilling, Meteora & Solana Seeker, validator.com, stake centralisation, distribution for builders, meme-coin cycles,...

Panterafi from Project 0: "If you can't trust the protocols, then DeFi is dead" - EP23 21.06.2026

In this episode we spoke with Pantera (Project 0) on TradFi → crypto, the Marginfi → Project 0 evolution, unified margin across Kamino/Drift/Jupiter, spread & looping strategies, where DeFi yield comes from, bear-market rates, Drift & protocol risk, stablecoins, RWAs, narrative cycles, Zero Pay (spend against your portfolio), and what's coming next on P0. https://x.com/panterafii https...

Dhruvraj from Brewlabs & DynoSol: "If you put SOL into Dynosol, you're funding 76 validators" - EP22 17.06.2026

In this episode we spoke with Dhruvraj (Brew Labs) on Solana stake pools and the validator crisis, also dynoSOL, sticky stake, vetting smaller validators, native staking vs LSTs, Alpenglow & delegation changes, staker vote override governance, Axe Research, Superteam, and why running a validator is no longer a viable primary business. https://x.com/dhruvsol https://x.com/brewlabshq_ https://br...

MetalLegBob from Fraudsworth: "You can't be in this space and not be a delusional optimist" - EP21 12.06.2026

In this episode we spoke with Bob (Dr. Fraudsworth / Metal Leg Bob), solo founder of Fraudsworth — a vibe-coded Solana DeFi protocol built around three tokens (CRIME, FRAUD, PROFIT), tax-flipping arbitrage, SOL-denominated staking rewards, the Carnage Fund, pseudonymous launch, community growth, V2 / MILF decision markets, MetaDAO & ownership coins, and why builders still need to be delusional...

Kollan & 8bit from MetaDAO & Ownership.fm: "This is what you're supposed to use crypto for" - EP20 06.06.2026

In this episode we spoke with Kollan House (MetaDAO) and 8Bit Penis (ownership.fm) on decision markets, ownership coins, and going public on Solana from day one, also Robin Hanson / futarchy, four-day pro-rata fundraises, anti-sniper mechanics, mintable supply, governance without “governance maxis,” and how legal entities tie to on-chain proposals. https://x.com/metanallok https://x.com/MetaDAOPro...

Bangerz from Gib Meme: "Ethereum seemed really dumb, I don't know why everyone's using it" - EP19 02.06.2026

In this episode I talk with Bangerz about going from Instagram artist to Solana content creator, the famous microwaving phone bit, CT engagement and algorithm changes, and building Gib Meme, the meme-coin trading card game. https://x.com/bangerz https://x.com/gibdotmeme https://gib.meme

David from Ika: "If you're reintroducing trust, then you're losing the biggest value of crypto" - EP18 30.05.2026

In this episode I talk with David from IKA about bridgeless cross-chain custody, D-wallets, expanding from Sui to Solana, and their privacy stack Encrypt, plus why crypto has to become “invisible rails” without giving up self-custody. https://x.com/d3h3d_ https://ika.xyz https://x.com/ikadotxyz https://x.com/encrypt_xyz https://encrypt.xyz

Hårkl from Solana Foundation: "I basically just attended the most exclusive event of Breakpoint" - EP17 24.05.2026

In this episode I talk with Ezra (Hårkl) from the Solana Foundation about running Solana.com, pay.sh, fixing years of web tech debt, OG Mindfolk days, and wild Breakpoint stories, plus AI, NFTs, and what bear-market building feels like from the inside. https://x.com/harkl_ https://solana.com https://solana.org

JT Liss from Exchange Art: "My goal is to get the work out of our phones and somewhere else" - EP16 18.05.2026

In this episode we talk with JT, President of Exchange Art, about art on Solana, Bonk Art Masters, relaunching the marketplace, and Cycle Gallery in NYC—fine art, memecoins, and what comes next. https://x.com/JTLissPhotoArt https://x.com/exchgART https://exchange.art https://x.com/cycol_gallery

Josip from Superteam Balkan: "The only person that’s stopping you from raising is yourself" - EP15 12.05.2026

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Josip, Colosseum hackathon judge, Solana founder, and co-founder of Superteam Balkan. We cover how he went from being skeptical of crypto to now advising projects. https://x.com/JosipVolarevic2 https://x.com/SuperteamBlkn https://x.com/colosseum

Lt. Lollipop from BanditoDAO: "I had 20000 SOLANA, I sold every bit of it" - EP14 05.05.2026

In this episode we have a surprise guest, the one and only Lt. Lollipop from BanditoDAO. Hated by some, loved by many. We discussed governance, DAOs and the all crypto environment. https://x.com/LtLollipop9 https://x.com/BanditoDAO https://banditodao.com

Chris Taylor from Magic Eden & Phase: "You need to strip NFTs down to their bare minimum" - EP13 01.05.2026

In this episode we had the pleasure of having Chris Taylor for a great conversation about NFTs, Marketplaces, Wallets and Stakepools. https://x.com/chris_taylor https://degods.com/u/ChrisTaylor https://magiceden.io https://phase.cc https://www.solflare.com

Lothar from Grim Syndicate: "We are making a fun game before making it a Web3 one" - EP12 25.04.2026

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Lothar from Grim Syndicate, the OG Solana NFT project that's been quietly building a card game for years. https://x.com/GrimLothar https://x.com/Grim__Syndicate https://grimsyndicate.com https://x.com/AbysswalkersTCG https://bio.link/abysswalkers

Alex from Cherry.fun: "Our active users keep doubling every single month" - EP11 21.04.2026

In this episode we had a great chat with Alex, co-founder of Cherry.fun, a messaging app for now, but will turn into so much more. https://x.com/alwye https://x.com/cherrydotfun https://chat.cherry.fun/ https://x.com/solanarunclub https://cherry.fun/

Nifty and krtv from Saga Monkes: "I sleep really well at night knowing I gave away my art" - EP10 10.04.2026

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with the co-founders of the Saga Monkes and also the new Solana Seeker game Bounce. https://sagamonkes.com https://monkebounce.com https://x.com/sagamonkes https://x.com/monkebounce https://x.com/NifteeNFT https://x.com/krtvdept

Ivan from Nomadz: "I want to build a product that benefits many lives" - EP9 03.04.2026

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Ivan, that is building the travel aggregator for Solana with Nomadz. It is actually much more than that, is a true community driven project, as he will explains. https://nomadz.xyz https://x.com/NOMADZxyz https://x.com/ivan_nomadz

Gaius from The Vault: "Boring is the new sexy" - EP8 25.03.2026

In this episode we have with us Gaius, co-founder of The Vault and The Library. He tells us how it is to build on the bear, we talk about validators and stake pools and the state of the market in general.https://x.com/gaius1337 https://x.com/thevaultfinance https://x.com/thelibraryvc https://thevault.finance https://www.thelibrary.vc

Casson & Julio from JagPool: "Solana network security by increasing geographic decentralization" - EP7 15.03.2026

In this episode we had a great conversation with Casson and Julio on validators, stakepools and the future of decentralization on solana. https://x.com/JagPool_xyz https://www.jagpool.xyz https://x.com/somos_axolotl

KR from Secret Sphinx: "The idea of owning assets that are emotional to you still exists" - EP6 07.03.2026

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with KR, the owner of the project Secret Sphinx where we discuss everything from financial markets, state of crypto and NFTs, and their past and future. https://x.com/yaboi_Kr https://x.com/SecretSphinxes

Jemmy from MonkeDAO: "The all journey of getting into web3 can be very daunting" - EP5 24.02.2026

In this episode we have the honour to talk with Jemmy, that just got re-elected as CEO of MonkeDAO, where he shares his journey on what he calls "the premium web3 country club". https://x.com/jemmmyjemm https://x.com/MonkeDAO https://monkedao.io https://solanamonkey.business

Ryot from Xitadel & Fidelion - EP4 25.01.2026

In this episode we have the pleasure to have Ryot from Xitadel and Fidelion to debate defi, token loans, AI and much more. https://x.com/gmryot https://xitadel.fi https://fidelion.io

Brodie Conley and Maarten Walraven: Music and Web3 - EP3 24.11.2025

In this episode we have the pleasure to have two brilliant guests in Brodie Conley and Maarten Walraven to discuss and debate the state of the web3 music scene.https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodieconley/https://x.com/brodieconleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maarten-walraven/

Ian from Photo Finish: "Every single one of my friends thinks web3 is a scam" - EP2 27.10.2025

In this episode we have the pleasure to talk with Ian Cummings, CEO of Third Time Entertainment and creator of the horse racing game Photo Finish Live, where he shares his journey and the struggles of building games in the web3 space.

Kais from Okay Bears: "Doing good can make money!" - EP1 19.10.2025

In this episode we have the pleasure to talk with Kais, Founder of Okay Bears, where we go through the general sentiment of the market and the struggles of running one of the most hyped NFT projects on Solana.

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