Casey Craig “Global Head of Communications- Coin Desk”
Miko Matsumura “Host The MikoBits Show”
Olga Vox “Founder Vox Consulting”
Joe Vezzani “Founder and CEO at LunarCrush”
Francesco Melpignano “CEO Kadena Eco”

Natalie Brunell “Host of Coin Stories Podcast”
Miko Matsumura “Host The MikoBits Show”
Derek Yoo “CEO of PureStake”
Alvin Xu “Co-Founder Maverick Protocol”
Aman Puri “Harvard Business School Student”
Anastasia Drinevskaya “CEO at Cointelegraph Communications”
James Bowater “Founder of Crypto A.M”
Ralf Kubli “Board Member of Casper Labs”
Casey Craig “Global Head of Communications- Coindesk”

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Pietro Moran of The Giving Block about leveraging crypto for philanthropic causes.

The Giving Block is making it easier for artists to donate their auction profits directly to charity with cryptocurrency, without middlemen. They share examples of teenagers and famous artists who have donated portions of their NFT collections and digital assets through their platform.

Highlights

• The Giving Block enables artists to donate their auction profits directly to charity with cryptocurrency.
• Donations can be made without the involvement of middlemen, avoiding potential conflicts or fees.
• Artists of all ages, from teenagers to famous artists, have used The Giving Block to donate portions of their NFT collections and digital assets to charity.
• The platform has helped to distribute funds to charities that address environmental concerns.
• One anonymous artist from Art Blocks donated $3.5 million worth of Ethereum through The Giving Block.
• The Giving Block provides resources to help people understand cryptocurrency and charitable giving.
• Charities that partner with The Giving Block benefit from new donors willing to donate through cryptocurrency.

2:57 – About The Giving Block

4:44 – Boomers and Crypto

8:33 – Objections to Crypto

10:16 – Managing the Activation

11:32 – NFT Donations

12:28 – NFTs for Artists

15:36 – Smart Contracts

16:53 – Do you verify the nonprofit

17:53 – Can you change the smart contract

18:36 – How do you account for price fluctuations

20:51 – Communication with artists

23:21 – Crypto in general

25:01 – Current events

28:04 – Liquidity test

29:49 – Valuation

30:20 – The Future

32:53 – Digital Art

Host Patrick Tsang interviews entrepreneurs who share their personal success stories and the processes they employ for innovation and leadership whilst maintaining ethical standards. In this episode, is an interview with Peter Shapiro

In this episode of Hardcore Finance, the hosts discuss if the ETH merge will affect crypto prices.

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Dr. Carolyn Kurle, professor of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution about her work studying rats and their impact on islands, as well as the effects of climate change on ecosystems.

What happens to islands that become overrun with rats?

Marine ecologist Carolyn Kurle discusses

Highlights

• Kurle studies the impact of rats on islands, which can lead to devastating effects on native species.
• She also looks at the role of plants in ecosystems, including the vulnerable whitebark pine tree, which is dying off due to infestations of a beetle that is thriving due to rising temperatures.
• Kurle uses scientific methods, such as DNA analysis and stable isotopes, to study animal diets and relationships in ecosystems.
• She explores the interconnectedness of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, such as studying the role of salmon in fertilizing trees in the Pacific Northwest.
• Kurle discusses the importance of communicating scientific findings to the public and policymakers.
• She examines the effects of climate change on small islands, which can have disproportionate impacts due to their limited resources.
• Kurle emphasizes the importance of educating and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science and conservation.

0:02 – Climate Change

2:11 – The First Night on Rat Island

5:28 – How Do Invasive Rats Impact the Rocky Inner Tidal System

6:54 – Cattle and Reindeer as an Invasive Species

12:21 – Island Conservation

22:10 – Earth Connection

31:06 – The Guidance Group

Jesse and Priscilla talk with writer and art historian, Danielle Oteri, about the rare and wondrous Unicorn Tapestries, their mysterious origin, and their meaning.

We welcome Marshall Hayner, CEO and Co-founder of Metallicus to LunarCrush Live to discuss Metal blockchain, their second blockchain and first layer zero.

Jaime Leverton “Chief Executive Officer at Hut 8 Mining”
Ethan Vera “COO of Luxor”
Ralf Kubli “Board Member of Casper Labs”
Amir Husain Board Member, Navigate and Founder & CEO of SparkCognition
Rumi Morales “Director of Investments – Digital Currency Group”
Lisa Friedman “Co-Founder, President-Quadrata”
Nisa Amoils “Founder Partner @ A100x Ventures”
Dennis Jarvis CEO Bitcoin.com

Welcome to LunarCrush Live! Here we’ll discuss the current state of the crypto markets with Skybridge Founder, Anthony Scaramucci.

Jesse and Priscilla talk with attorney, author, and law professor Josh Fairfield about how law can keep up with technology, human rights, and threats to democracy.  While technology moves quickly, law is slower to adapt, but it is necessary to ensure cooperation and protect against abuse.

What is the relationship between law and technology?

Law is a language that helps us live together and work things out as a group, and it enables cooperation through the use of force. While technology moves quickly, law is slower to adapt, but it is necessary to ensure cooperation and protect against abuse.

Highlights

• Law is a language that helps us live and work together as a group and enables cooperation through force.
• Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, making it difficult for law to keep up
• Cooperation is essential for group success, and law allows for this through the use of force
• Law creates a system to prevent private abuse and enable collective functioning
• Law needs to be adaptable to keep up with new technology and societal changes
• Despite challenges, there is hope for cooperation and evolution through law and technology
• Law is necessary to protect against the harms of new technology and ensure safety in society.

1:37 – What does language mean

4:52 – Can a nation succeed

6:24 – The hallucination

9:18 – What is the law

14:29 – New law

18:27 – Who is the builder

23:09 – How will we extend the law

29:49 – The threat of biotism

Exclusive Interviews from Consensus Austin 2022: Breaking Through the Noise with guests Major Dream Williams “Founder,Director, CEO at ART MOB POD
Alex Adelman “CEO- Co-Founder at Lolli”
Joe Vezzani “Founder and CEO at LunarCrush”
James Bowater “Founder & Editor at Large Of Crypto A.M
Neal Stephenson “Founder of Lamina1” & Peter Vessenes “CEO of Lamina1”
Sergei Medvedev “Co-Founder at Cryptomerla Labs
Greg Gopman “CMO at ANKR”

With GDP numbers turning negative for two straight quarters, many are stating that we are in a recession. Is it all doom and gloom? Or are we overlooking key bullish factors?

Alex Explains!

Premiered Jul 27, 2022

Jesse and Priscilla talk with forest biotechnologist and environmental scientist William Powell about the citizen-scientist fight to save and repopulate the American Chestnut. The American Chestnut is an “almost perfect” tree because of its numerous benefits to humans, animals, and the environment.

1:23 – The Chestnut Nut

9:30 – Creating Blight Resistance

9:40 – How the Fungus Attacks the Tree

10:37 – Oxalate Oxidase

12:59 – Quantitative Resistance

13:44 – Seedling Growth

13:52 – Field Plantings

19:46 – Regulatory Approval

23:44 – Love of Trees

Exclusive interview with Akon, Gashi, Lawyer Milloy, Jessica Stocker, Jared Silver, and Founders of Culture Pulse

Exclusive Interviews from Consensus Austin 2022- The State of Crypto featuring guests:
Jason Lau “COO at Okcoin”
Alex Chizhik “Head of Listings and Community at Okcoin”
Natalie Brunell “Host of Coin Stories Podcast”
Ralf Kubli “Board Member of Casper Labs”
Derek Yoo, CEO of Pure Stake
Miko Matsumura “Host The MikoBits Show”
Francesco Melpignamo “CEO Kadena Eco”
Stephan Xi ” Harvard Business School Student”
Alvin Xu “Co-Founder Maverick Protocol”
Ahman Puri “Harvard Business School Student”

Originally aired on October 10, 2022

British artist Philip Colbert joins Patrick Tsang on the show “Anything is Possible” to discuss his childhood in Scotland, his journey as an artist, and his unique approach to art. From studying philosophy and art history to creating wearable sculptures and pushing the boundaries of traditional art, Colbert shares his insights and advice for aspiring artists.

What inspired Philip Colbert’s artistic journey?

• Growing up in Scotland with its rich history and magical stories
• Being drawn to art from a young age and gravitating towards it
• Finding confidence and pursuing art professionally after studying philosophy and art history

How did Philip Colbert begin his artistic career?

• The first piece of his work that was sold at an art collection in Chicago
• A transition from more traditional studies to pop art influenced by philosophy and unconventional approaches
• The importance of perseverance, creative freedom, and thinking differently

How did Philip Colbert build on his early success?

• Continuously working in the studio and pushing the boundaries of his art
• Taking confidence from every step forward and using it as motivation to keep going
• Embracing good and bad days and maintaining a methodical approach

What is the inspiration behind Philip Colbert’s lobster artwork?

• A fascination with symbols and their philosophical meaning
• The lobster as a symbol of surrealism and its presence throughout art history
• Using accessible symbols to communicate deeper messages to a wider audience

What advice does Philip Colbert have for budding artists?

• Believing that anyone can do anything with perseverance
• Embracing creative freedom and thinking differently
• Defining oneself through actions and inventing new ways of doing things

How did Philip Colbert feel about his first successful artwork?

• Grateful for the support and appreciation of his ideas
• Gaining confidence and motivation to progress
• Seeing it as a stepping stone towards future success

Premiered Jul 20, 2022

Jesse and Priscilla talk with space journalist Leonard David about global space programs. David has written for National Geographic, Scientific American, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ Aerospace America Magazine, Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine, Sky and Telescope, Astronomy, Financial Times, Foreign Policy, as well as in supplemental writing for Aviation Week, Space Technology Magazine, and has a column in SPACE.com.

1:00 – Leonard David

2:25 – Challenges in Space Exploration

5:00 -Does Space Belong to Any

7:20 – Lava Tubes on Mars

8:52 – Mars Exploration

11:21 – Invasive Species

12:31 – Space Junk

15:31 – Space Debris

17:15 – International Space Station

19:24 – Moon and Mars

21:29 – Housing Problems

23:29 – Space Food

24:56 – Space Chefs

25:38 – Space Travel

27:33 – Mars

29:06 – Are you still excited about space

31:37 – Where can people get involved

Exclusive Interviews from the Consensus Conference in Austin, Texas with guests:
Neal Stephenson Author of Snow Crash
Robert Valdez-Rodriguez Global Head of Sales, Abra
Violet Abtahi COO of Boba Network
Ralf Kubli Board member Casper Labs
Sasha Bernier Managing Director at Cheltenham Enterprises
Anastasia Drinevskaya CEO at Cointelegraph Communications
Greg Gopman CMO of Ankr

Host Patrick Tsang interviews entrepreneurs who share their personal success stories and the processes they employ for innovation and leadership whilst maintaining ethical standards. In this episode, is an interview with Mike Amoia

Exclusive Interviews from BSV Conference in Dubai with guests Dr. Craig S. Wright and Calvin Ayre

Premiered Jul 13, 2022

Jesse and Priscilla sit crooked and talk straight with musician @moby about veganism and our collective cognitive dissonance for how much suffering we cause the creatures and planet we love.

0:00 – Intro

1:00 – How Moby became a vegan

3:16 – Moby’s first rescue cat

4:53 – The weird Schism

7:23 – The Journey

9:12 – Fascination

11:05 – Form vs. Function

14:17 – Cultural Exposure

17:13 – Music Culture

19:32 – Year Zero

20:50 – Animal Suffering

24:33 – Fake Meat

26:30 – What’s Possible

28:52 – Signs of Progress

32:41 – touchstones

35:02 – trajectories

Host Patrick Tsang interviews entrepreneurs who share their personal success stories and the processes they employ for innovation and leadership whilst maintaining ethical standards. In this episode, is an interview with Derek Warburton

Jesse and Priscilla talk with author of the macabre, J.W. Ocker, about finding cursed objects and artifacts all over the world and even for sale on eBay.

What are cursed objects?

• People believed tuberculosis was vampirism and dug up family members to find the “vampire”
• Paintings believed to be cursed include the Anguished Man and the Hands Resist Him
• The Dybbuk Box is a haunted object that allegedly caused paranormal activity
• The Hope Diamond is rumored to be cursed, causing misfortune to those who possess it
• The Clock of the Curse is said to have caused death and disaster to those who owned it
• A cursed mirror in a New Orleans hotel allegedly caused guests to have hallucinations and strange experiences
• Bray Road Beast is a cursed object linked to sightings of a werewolf-like creature in Wisconsin.

6:38 – Why Is the Hope Diamond So Cursed

11:24 – Mummy Board

13:12 – Stephen King

15:05 – Edgar Allen Poe

21:10- Buy a Cursed Object on Ebay

22:44 – Tour of Vampire Graves

30:21 – The Mothman

Hosts Alex Chizhik and Shimon Lazarov chat with industry leaders about the intersection of digital currencies, the traditional fintech space, and the global macro environment. This week episode: When Will The Pain Stop

Exclusive Interviews from The BSV Global Blockchain Conference 2022 in Dubai with Guests:
Robert Rice CEO of Transmira
Becky Liggero Reporter at CoinGeek
Justin Ihnken CEO of QNTM Labs
Tyler Farnsworth Chief Marketing Officer at Built By Gamers
Charles Symons Co Founder of Buzzmint
Tony Mugavero and Brooklyn Earick of Rad NFTv

Exclusive Interviews from BSV Conference in Dubai with guests:
Kurt Wuckert Jr. of CoinGeek
Jack Pitts Founder of SLictionary
Michael Scislowski Soundoshi
Phil Runyan Co-Founder NiftyCo
Somi Arian founder and CEO InPeak
Latif Ladid President of IPv6 Forum

Jesse and Priscilla talk with the celebrated “The Phil Hendrie Show” host, actor Phil Hendrie, and some 91 characters fighting over control of his mouth.

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Lisa Morton, screenwriter, author of Weird Women and, six-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award®.

0:00 – Intro

1:00 – Where are you

1:43 – What makes horror work

2:35 – Why do we like horror

5:21 – Women in horror

7:29 – Horror movies

10:29 – Learning from other writers

11:39 – Putting together an anthology

14:39- Weird Women in Horror

16:45 – Helen Duncan

19:44 – The Fox Sisters

21:56 – Spiritualism

23:44 – Movies

26:54 – Genre

28:54 – Horror covers

30:36 – Writing short stories

31:15 – Where do your ideas come from

32:44 – Do you love this bookstore

Exclusive Interviews from Bitcoin Miami Conference with guests Matt Mckibbin, Ron Levy, Jason Ben Yair, Armando Pantoja, and Crystal Rose Pierce