Episodes

Charlton Haupt is the founder of the Bad Astro Society, an ambitious NFT project with the goal of sending 10,000 people to outer space. He got his entrepreneurial start at a young age, with involvement in many business ventures. Charlton saw great success with a Liberty Tax business he opened. His brother introduced him to NFTs and their potential for new revenue streams. Charlton realized, through NFTs, creators and artists could receive royalties from each sale. He could build a community of ...

Jordan Gitterman is the Co-Founder of Item Banc- a platform that turns commercial data of basic human needs (BHN) into a new form of exchange. It utilizes a Global Parity Valuation Engine to back digital currencies with the derived valuation of BHN and provide it to the market in real time. Validators report commercial information of BHN transactions to Item Banc and receive digital credits that can be redeemed for analyzed data or traded with another party. Jordan discusses the value of crypto...

Anthony Mongiello is the co-founder and DEO of the Bulls and Apes Project. Bulls and Apes is an innovative NFT collection that combines creativity, gamification, and story to create raving fans. Anthony had a background in the insurance industry, which he found to be boring. When he heard people like Mark Cuban and Gary Vee talking about blockchain and NFTs, he became obsessed with the idea of digital ownership and removing gatekeepers and intermediaries. He wanted to be part of the 1% of peopl...

Bitcoin is up 28% just 2 weeks into January 2023. What could be causing this rush and what can we expect moving forward? In today’s episode, Mark and Dragon assess different factors that could be causing the bitcoin pump; FTX money looking for a home, inflation etc.They also discuss things to watch that could cause even bigger gains, like lightning wallets and loose monetary policy globally. What do you think will happen with bitcoin? Takeaways Bitcoin remains a trusted store of value Inflat...

Artificial Intelligence is changing the workplace. AI will displace millions of jobs over the coming years. We are already seeing AI replace many positions. Last week we discussed copywriting and art, but the implications don’t stop there. Artificial Intelligence is being used in the medical field, education, and logistics. Today, we’re discussing some key implications and predictions of what role artificial intelligence plays in this new world. Takeaways How Artificial intelligence will imp...

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. Programs like Lensa and chatGPT are changing the way we communicate. Artificial Intelligence can be used to make graphic art masterpieces with the input of just a few words or sample images. Artificial Intelligence can write hilarious stories with just a couple ideas. Today, Mark Savant and JC Dragon Dormick examine Vensa and ChatGPT, 2 of the hottest AI aps. Takeaways Lensa AI Art tool went completely viral getting 5.8 million downloads in just...

Dogecoin’s value increased massively as it gained attention and support from influential people over the years. From 2013 - 2022, Dogecoin's value increased by 35,000%! Suddenly, Dogecoin is suddenly being taken seriously as a currency. Doge is even being used to purchase NBA tickets and fund space missions. Today, Dogecoin’s value has skyrocketed. With an unprecedented increase in value, today is an exciting time to be involved in crypto. Takeaways - Cryptocurrencies are only as valuable as per...

Dimitri Nikolakakis is the founder of Dimniko Agency, an eCommerce company that helps brands get noticed online and reach their target customers. He shares his experience in owning his first Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT and being part of their community where he receives exclusive benefits. What’s it actually like? Dimitri dishes out the details. As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Dimitri launched a project that empowers brands in the NFT and cryptocurrency domains. He helps their NFT collectio...

The metaverse opens new possibilities for people to communicate with each other and for innovations to thrive. The benefits of the metaverse are not exclusive to the tech industry. Medicine also paves new ways of treatment through the virtual platform. In this episode, Adam Scheiner takes Mark and Dragon on a virtual tour of his mansion. As a plastic surgeon, Adam finds ways to innovate treatments for a variety of conditions to achieve lasting results. Considering the potentials of the metavers...

With the rising popularity of Web3 and NFTs, scams have grown exponentially in recent years. The best way to avoid them is to be vigilant at all times. In this episode, Mark and Dragon discuss the various types of scams that plague the Web3 domain, especially in the cryptocurrency and NFT space. Clicking on random links, responding to unknown callers, and giving out information to strangers who pose as acquaintances are among some of the notorious scams out there. Like every issue, it can be ove...

Virtual reality is getting integrated into people’s lives sooner than anyone can predict. With Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta being at the forefront of this new digital revolution, this technology is going to change the way people live, connect, communicate, and do business the same way that social media has changed the world. Despite the backlash that Zuckerberg receives from critics, he and his company are taking great leaps in improving the quality of Horizon Worlds, Meta’s metaverse platform. In his...

The Ethereum Merge paved the way for skeptics about cryptocurrency to see this new digital investment in a new light. Ethereum has gone the extra mile in making transactions easy and environmental-friendly. With the proof of stake replacing proof of work, the blockchain has the potential to help reduce the world’s energy consumption to about 0.2%. The proof of stake system works as if you are putting money in a bank and leaving it untouched until you get a profitable return. Not only will this p...

Carlos Diaz is the founder of Uncut.FM. When the internet and social media were still in their infancy stage, Carlos was already an active participant and creator of the digital space. He has dedicated his career to the tech industry by launching startups and businesses. With his own podcast platform, Carlos empowers his community by sharing with them his NFT revenue and giving them a chance to be shareholders of his business. The creator economy flourishes further as Web3 opens doors for more c...

Xander Simms is a Web3 artist who leverages the creative and multi-dimensional potentials of the metaverse. He is the CEO and co-founder of Digital Storytellers Inc., a company that specializes in elevating brands in metaverse platforms. Xander’s ardent interest and expertise with Web3 led to collaborations with metaverse building platforms such as Cavrnus and Ozone Metaverse where users design and engineer their own augmented reality. In this episode, Xander shares how Web3 unlocks human creati...

Mitch Jackson is an award-winning attorney in California with a 36-year career in legal practice. As the Web3 and the Metaverse begin to increase in popularity, Mitch sees these technologies as a new cultural shift for integral communication, apart from being just a new digital platform for entertainment. With his son, he co-founded ManeuVR, a Metaverse and Web3-focused start-up that champions entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators. They help them maximize the potential of virtual reality ...

The potential benefits of NFTs are endless. For Ezra (@ezrawithacamera on Instagram), these tokens are more than just digital assets. They are tickets to exclusive events, content and opportunities! As the moderator for One37pm’s Twitter page, Ezra enjoys a fulfilling career in one of Garyvee’s companies. He earned the job from his own initiative - creating a spreadsheet that lists all the possible answers and data about NFTs. By posting the spreadsheet on Twitter and tagging Garyvee, Ezra stoo...

Ethereum is evolving. This September, they’re gonna transition from proof-of-work and will merge with the Beacon Chain proof-of-stake system. The massive shift - or The Merge as they call it - will reduce their energy consumption for environmental-friendly mining without affecting previous transactions in the blockchain. That means your funds or wallet will be completely fine. With an upgrade that considers real-world impacts, Ethereum is taking a new direction for cryptocurrency’s promising and...

NFTs are part of a new wave of digital currency. While their popularity soars high in ecommerce, how do they fare in the legal standpoint? Florida-based Attorney Robert Kain explains how NFTs are more than just digital images but are assets that can get you access to lucrative opportunities. Like modern-day currencies, NFTs need legal support to secure their investors’ ownership and protect them from potential hackers. Robert also cites the legal aspects that cover NFT copyright and how this can...

There is a reason why big brands like Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, and McDonald’s stay on top of their game. They innovate. Launching their own NFT projects, iconic brands introduce new ways for their audience to get on board the NFT and cryptocurrency fleet. Whether it’s releasing an image of uniquely designed shoes, featuring a token that shows a new dish on their menu, or unveiling digital collectibles used in metaverse platforms, massive businesses acknowledge the lucrative possibilities of digi...

Alan Carroll is confident about the future of NFTs, even in the midst of the crypto winter. As a copywriter and content creator at VaynerMedia, Alan has firsthand knowledge about the potential things that NFTs can do apart from being digital assets. In this episode led by Dragon, Alan gives insight about the value of NFTs and the best investments. His career at VaynerMedia has given him incredible opportunities to learn from experts of the digital space and attendance to extraordinary events su...

In the midst of the crypto winter, how does one find time to chill? Based Fish Mafia Social Media Director Tyler Greenfield believes that this phase is just a beginning of the promising future of NFTs. Tyler hosts the NFT and Chill Podcast, a show that aims to educate and raise awareness about the value of NFTs and the trends in the digital space. With the gradual integration of NFTs as a global currency, projects and communities have the potential to connect people in different parts of the wo...

In this 25th episode of the NFTs Made Simple Podcast, Mark and Dragon recall everything they’ve learned as hosts and co-founders of the program and in their NFT journey. What started out as an idea between two dads sharing the same interests with NFTs and cryptocurrency has now become a show where listeners can learn from. It’s a testament that investments can truly grow over time. As an educational and informational resource for NFT-related topics, the show will go on to cover more discussions ...

The metaverse is not just a concept, but it is now considered to be an important part of reality. Imagine being present in a digital domain where you can meet with people from different places, collaborate on promising projects, play games for entertainment and leisure, and earn with your digital properties. The metaverse is not just a place which you can access through your screen like websites on the internet; it is an experience where anything is possible. The benefits of the metaverse for t...

Andy Storch is the host of My NFT Journey Podcast. His NFT journey started when he and his wife ventured into cryptocurrency in January 2021. In May that year, he bought his first NFT, which is part of the collection of Gary Vee’s Veefriends. Today, Andy owns six tokens from the collection’s first series. After Gary Vee launched the second series of the project in April this year, Andy purchased an additional 15 tokens. With the successful launch of both series, Andy is confident that Gary Vee’...