thr33som3s Left to Focus on Podcast

It's here. Just as the scriptures foretold. And, thr33s and Crouton are here for it. And, it is GLORIOUS.

fresh off a LOST recording, thr33s and Crouton deep dive into both ends of the Sx3 IV 3v3nt... from Props and Squar3s of Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular to the all new Gr33ting Cards style Val3ntin3s drop, their 4th Generation. The project is hitting its stride this week, and this episode brings you up to speed.

Thrilling finish to the first half S11 Chase, as Blu3 sneaks in at the buzzer with a mega pick up to keep the chase alive. Get some legit analysis and insight from Crouton and thr33s as you prep for the second half. Plus, thr33s has plenty of interesting news and anecdotes to get you excited about things to come.

With 99 Voters to choose from, the Grotto makes a Jury Pool of 25 Jurors. --- It's no wonder we have a podcast to explain what goes on in thr33som3s week to week. Plus, Crouton and thr33s wrap up the first half of Season 11, Candidates. This is going to be a busy year.

It's been so long since a new season with a new team dropped, thr33s couldn't even remember how long it's been. Wow! But, the 9th new team has arrived, The Candidates, and the first 3 drops took place in this momentous week. thr33s and Crouton are here to deep dive... art talk, wheel recaps, and strategy for the remaining 8 drops. This is one hell of an episode for one hell of a week.

Back from a winter break, thr33s drops the Season 11 Form. It's happening, the much anticipated new Season. A new Series and a new Team. Crouton joins thr33s to go over the mega form that handles the drop duties for the first half of an historic release. You won't want to submit your form without listening to this one.

Well, that was an 3v3nt, huh? Th3 3l3ction wrapped up on Sunday, and it was a doozy. thr33s and Crouton couldn't handle it on their own, and, so, Deano makes his first appearance as a special guest 3l3ction 3xp3rt. It's a fun one... get the inside scoop on the most important 3l3ction in Grotto history. --- Long live Old Grandma!

The last few days of campaign season were WILD, to say the least. 70 ads ran in the last 48 hours, setting the tone for an 3l3ction that could go any number of ways. thr33s and Crouton play with all the different possible scenarios and walk you through the ins and outs of Voting in the truly MOST IMPORTANT 3L3CTION OF OUR LIVES,

These are the last days... and the ads are flowing. The Grotto saw a doubling of the amount of ads run in the third week. And, that's without the full reveal of ad utility. So, thr33s and Crouton discuss the ad campaigns while thr33s drops the final bit of ad based alpha.

This is episode is hyper focused -- advertising. thr33s and Crouton dive into they whys and hows of Campaign Advertising. Narrative building much??? Plus, there's some time spent looking at the 12 Candidates' platforms, a nice get-to-know-them section.

Black Friday 2024 will go down as a memorable one. 13 new sketches are dropped in the bundles which will become the very same Jurors who will determine the fate of Ivan de Jesus. Will there be Justice for Shayna? A bombshell drop with many facets. thr33s and Crouton walk through the drop and lay out the mechanics at play for Trials in this week's episode.

12 Candidates made their intentions official this week, and thr33s and Crouton are giddy with anticipation. Walk through the diversity of candidates and get some explanation and strategy about Participation in Ad Campaigns and Voting in this week's episode.

Now that the window to announce Candidates is open, thr33s and Crouton thought an episode that explains the Form and the thinking behind it would be best. This is such a unique chance to have a hand in the creation of a narrative piece and a brand new series, everyone should have an opportunity to particpate.

thr33s was so busy on the road working through 99 portraits for the Voters series, he didn't have time to check in with Crouton. But, he's back in Brooklyn, 99 finished paintings under his belt. Crouton asks about a few of his favorites and thr33s has plenty of insight from the trip. But, the real star of this episode is thr33s' announcement of Th3 3l3ction, a new Grotto 3v3nt that may outdo all p...

Sometimes the road calls your name. thr33s finds himself on a great American roadtrip, and, this time, he's brought the tiny paintbrushes. Full details on the most ambitious project the Project has seen follow as Crouton and thr33s break down The Voters.

As US election season heats up, thr33s and Crouton spend some time talking through Voting inserts. Reds and Blues and Purples... it's fitting that through mechanics the same colors that divide so much of the world can unite the Grotto. While voting in the Grotto isn't without its nuance, it's proven to be one of the more prophetic mechanical element of the project. Will this November prove any dif...

All of us are reeling from the unexpected loss this week of our dear friend @texanjuventino. The Grotto was but one of many social orbits for the celestial being we knew simply as Tex, but his presence in the project, and in so many of our lives, was substantial and unmatched. A collector from (truly) the first minute of the project, he was the first Grotto member to arrive at an IRL 3v3nt and was...

Okay, the title is a bit much. But, seriously. We're well into our fourth year of thr33som3s, and we're on the cusp of a new season and all that has been made possible to get us here. Crouton and thr33s... ok, mainly thr33s (yep, he's in LFG monologue form on this one)... speak directly to Migration and Season 11 being just around the corner. Are you ready? What do you need to do get there?

You may not realize it today. A month from now, it still might seem like a good idea. Hell, 6 months from now, you might be living your life in a haze of misinformation and partisan rhetoric, thinking you know all there is to know about Orange Silhouettes. But, THERE WILL COME A TIME, oh, buddy, there will come a time when you come running back to relisten to this episode... 2, maybe 3 times. And,...

9 months worth of 2024 3v3nts are behind us, and it's all been to put you in a position to play Season 11. What you should you be thinking about ahead of the season to get yourself in a good mindset to play? Well, thr33s and Crouton have you covered. Consider this episode a recap of all the elements of the Season drops from 2 to 10. A cheat sheet. Grab a blank spreadsheet and a diet Dr Pepper, and...

Can't talk about this episode without mentioning how excited thr33s is about the coming weeks. Hot on the tails of an amazing Grottolympics and major participation in Metals for M3dals, Crouton and thr33s turn their attention to Orange Silhouettes and all the planning that goes into their distribution. A must listen.

With the Official Grottolympics Results announced, it's time for thr33s and crouton to focus on an in-depth exploration of approaches to Orange Silhouettes and how best to assign your new Oranges. Plus, Crouton had a week to think thorough the new Metal M3dals... let's see what he has to say about them.

thr33s and Crouton go as in depth as they can on approaches to delegation of Oranges onto Silhouettes and all the possibilities for Metal M3dals.

Sixteen days at 329 M3dal 3v3nts deserve a celebration. So, thr33s and Crouton sit down to highlight and relive some of the highlights. But, all of that is little more than fifth business to the major star of this episode.... a new mechanic is revealed, and those who have played in the Grottolympics have already done all they'll need to do to qualify for the new pieces. Introducing Metal M3dals in...

With 166 of the 329 Grottolympics M3dal 3v3nts in the books, thr33s and Crouton get together to make sense of the international sport Madn3ss simultaneously unfolding in the Grotto and Paris. Hear Crouton walk through some of his strategy. And, thr33s comes through with the 3v3nt's twist: yes, there is future utility in M3dals... of course there is.