thr33som3s Left to Focus on Podcast

Nearly 10 hours of spins, 120 hours of painting, 10 hours of form building... and, that just gets us to the first day of M3dal 3v3nts. Join thr33s and Crouton for a wrap-up show for a wild Grotto week. 206 Countries and 329 3v3nts and thousands and thousands of Oranges all for one kickass 3v3nt.

One last episode before the pageantry of the Grottolympics takes center stage for all the world to see. thr33s and Crouton walk you through the actual gameplay involved in the Grottolympics 3v3nt, and thr33s drops some major alpha ahead of next week's reveal.

thr33s and Crouton are back --- with a small Deano cameo --- to breakdown the importance of the Grottolympics drop. Not only is this your first chance in 2.5 years to get bulk Oranges, it's your only chance for the next 4 years to pick up Oranges en masse. They discuss the similarities with the 2022 W3rld Cup and the original Orange drop from 2021. A fun listen as we get ready for the marquis 3v3n...

This one is a lot of thr33s... it's one of those big announcement episodes, a whole new mechanic, a whole new drop. Crouton lends some credence to the proceedings. But, this is one of those episodes where thr33s just thr33s. It's one helluva way to announce the new Orange Insert Bulk Drop and the whole fantastic spectacle of sport and chaos that lays ahead. Dust off those Qatar LE Flags and get re...

This is a fun episode where we play a full 80min interview thr33s did ahead of Season 10 and ahead of thr33zi3s Gen3 and ahead of Vellum... interesting to hear how he speaks about the project with a total outsider. Crouton and thr33s are joined by arts writer Vittoria Benzine to live listen to the interview and interject delightful tidbits throughout. What makes this episode even more exciting, th...

One of the highlights of the project, thr33zi3s, the world's first completely hand-painted generative art pieces, are revealed in their third iteration. Gen 3's were unveiled in a special Father's Day LFG, and, now that the metadata has refreshed and wallets are full of hundreds of new traits, thr33s and Crouton spend their time this week going over some favorites along with all the process that g...

In the final installment of the sweeping bulk insert retrospective series, thr33s and Crouton break down the lessons learned by collectors big and small about life with inserts. This is that episode that really ties the room together. Even as a stand alone listen, this frank conversation about the project, where we are 10 Seasons deep and how we got here, makes for a really fascinating listen. You...

For the 4th episode in the series Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Inserts, thr33s and Crouton let loose with some bit by bit breakdowns of two of the more complex Insert drops of the first three years. Speaking of three years, it's time to celebrate the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of DotPigeon #001's arrival in the Univ3rs3. A fun one!

An hour spent looking back at the first Val3ntin3s Pinks... Crouton and thr33s chop it up while explaining the Gen1 Pinks and all that went into the wildest 24hr period the Grotto ever saw.

The evolution from Decorative Gourd Season to Oranges merits its own episode... so, Crouton and thr33s do just that. In depth and detailed, this is the second in a series of historical takes on bulk inserts.

2024 is getting down to the nitty gritty as the Grotto preps for a busy summer and beyond. Continuing the historical tour of all the pieces that make up the thr33som3s Universe, Crouton and thr33s offer the first in a series of deep dives into Inserts and all that comes with them. This episode highlights the very first insert drops from Red and Blue Molotovs and Carbones up through the first Decor...

Here's the bonkers breakdown of the Coders Season 8 Drop and the insane pace of those first 6 months. Toss in the mega changes to drop mechanics and timelines that we saw going into Season 9 and the Elephant Men, and you have one banger of a wrap on the seminal first 8 Seasons. And, Crouton and thr33s are giddy to talk about it. A fun one for the books.

The third episode in this historical memory lane series finds thr33s and Crouton exploring all the nuances of Cat Moms and Cardinali drops... but, more importantly, we get a sense of major mechanics (painting/Marlenes/Quads) and the introduction of 3v3nts... major evolutions of the project that seem commonplace today.

thr33s and crouton follow up the first in depth look back at the early series with this banger of an history lesson for Series 4 and 5, Exes and Subs. A great episode to learn those details that have escaped you about a time before most of you joined the project.

In the first of a 4 part series, Crouton joins thr33s for a detailed explainer of the first two series, NFTs and Monsters and their accompanying insert drops. Each week, another pair of Series will be broken down as the Grotto prepares for Season 11.

We say goodbye to the third iteration of Madn3ss and fete Crouton as the 2024 champion. A recap of the tournament's exciting final week sets up talk of the Grotto future, and that means Migration.

thr33s checks in from the Dallas Art Fair and Crouton anxiously waits for word from Zach Edey's mom about her appearance on the pod. But, the main focus of this episode is Rattro on the cusp of gr3atn3ss. All the makings of a dyantasy decision classic play out in the final three games of the 2024 Grotto Madn3ss 3v3nt. Crouton adds some strategic appproaches to holding or burning s33ds for Coll3g3...

Kicking off Season 3... thr33s joins Crouton at his Lair for an in-person breakdown of the Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight rounds. Strategy going forward and a look at what happened with Rounds 1 and 2 make for a fun one.

Kicking off Season 3... thr33s joins Crouton live and in person from Crouton's Lair. In depth discussion of the first two rounds, Coll3g3 Y3ars, and some strategy talk as this weekend plays out with Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight wrapping up. A fun one.

Crouton and thr33s talk more basketball --- move over JJ Reddick and Bill Simmons -- as it's all about Madn3ss and the new Mints. Reveal of the original paintings everyone is playing for in the 3rd installment of the fan favorite 3v3nt. Plus, some real talk on strategy for this Madn3ss and the ones to come.

Madn3ss is thr33s' favorite time of the year. And, seems like Crouton is coming around, too. On the cusp of S3l3ction Sunday, it's one last 80 min crash course in how to pull of your best Madn3ss effort. Teasers on the art... excitement for the breadth of the mechanic. This episode has it all.

Listen to Crouton and thr33s deep dive into how dynasties are built over time with repeat trips to the big dance. With added explanation of NIL and it's import to the Madn3ss mechanics, it's time to learn how Tiers will come into play for the 2024 third edition of everyone's favorite Grotto 3v3nt. Appletinis for everyone!

Hot off the newly minted bulk insert mechanic, thr33s and crouton have the first of three conversations about the approaching Grotto Madn3ss 3v3nt. thr33s speaks directly to the whys and hows of 2022 and 2023 Madn3ss 3v3nts. A must listen for those about to play in their first Madn3ss and an insightful chat for those lacing them up for the third time, you won't want to miss this light and fun prim...

Another week of absolute thrills as the long awaited thr33som3s Bulk contract has arrived. Crouton and thr33s can't contain themselves as two different drop mechanics, Pie and SIlhouettes make their debuts. And, oh those mints!!!!

What a week!!! Crouton and thr33s could have (should have) done a 4 hour episode, given how much was on the table this week. Part recap, part breakdown, all excitement as Silhouettes are here.. .ON THE NEW DEANO CODED CONTRACT!!!!! Dig in.