The Now Podcast

Now Media

The Now Podcast is your go-to source in the fast-moving world of digital culture. We interview visionary creators, builders, and industry leaders so you can stay up-to-date on the most important stories shaping the digital economy.  To sign up for our newsletters, head to http://nowmedia.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How to Get Ahead With AI: Zeneca Says Do Less, Better

    Jun 17

    How to Get Ahead With AI: Zeneca Says Do Less, Better

    How to use AI to get ahead, from someone who actually does it every day. Matt Medved sits down with Zeneca to break down how he uses these tools and how anyone else can too. Zeneca introduces Yoshi, the AI agent he treats as a co-founder, and the gamified Stardew Valley-style dashboard he built to beat his own ADHD and stay consistent. They get into his Dota 2 prediction model built in Claude Code, why domain knowledge is the only durable edge in prediction markets, and the two-Mac stack he runs across GPT-5.5, Hermes and Opus. Zeneca explains the Anthropic crackdown that forced everyone to rethink their setups, his thesis on AI and privacy coins, and why less is more beats ten open terminal windows. His advice for getting started is simple. Pick one boring task. Hand it to AI. Learn by doing. In this conversation: – Going all in on AI and what actually changed – Building Yoshi and the case for an AI co-founder – The gamified dashboard that fixed his consistency problem – A Dota 2 prediction model and the hunt for a real edge – His current agent stack and the Anthropic OAuth crackdown – The AI and privacy coin thesis – How to monetize what you already know in prediction markets – Dashboards and external memory as workflow hacks Subscribe to Now Media: https://nowmedia.co/ Michael Blau: https://x.com/Zeneca Matt Medved: https://x.com/mattmedved Subscribe and rate the show wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  2. Are AI Agents the New Media Business Model?

    May 22

    Are AI Agents the New Media Business Model?

    Michael Blau left a16z Crypto to build Drip, a marketplace where AI agents pay writers per article. No subscriptions. Just micropayments, settled on-chain, every time an agent reads. The thesis: everyone's about to give their ChatGPT or Claude a wallet, and when they do, those agents will need somewhere to buy premium analysis. Drip lets Substack and newsletter writers sell their work to agents on a pay-per-read basis, starting with finance and tech. Writers set their own price. A trading agent might buy 100 articles for pennies each before it ever places a trade. Matt Medved sits down with Blau to get under the hood of agentic commerce and what it means for the media model. In this conversation: – How Drip works and why it's additive to subscriptions, not a replacement – Why micropayments need stablecoins (credit cards can't process a one-cent transaction) – The x402 standard and why it feels like the early NFT/ERC-721 days – Investor brain vs. founder brain, and lessons from Marc Andreessen and Chris Dixon – The three ways to play the agent economy: be the wallet, sell to agents, or own discovery – Blau's personal AI stack: Codex, "brain folders," and switching off Claude overnight Subscribe to Now Media: https://nowmedia.co/ Drip: https://dripstack.xyz Michael Blau: https://x.com/blauyourmind Matt Medved: https://x.com/mattmedved Subscribe and rate the show wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  3. An AI-Generated Epstein Files Podcast Just Hit 3.5 Million Downloads

    May 20

    An AI-Generated Epstein Files Podcast Just Hit 3.5 Million Downloads

    Adam Levy built the first fully synthetic podcast to top the UK charts. His Neural Broadcast Network has crossed 3.5 million downloads with no human hosts. It started with a 48-hour thought experiment. The DOJ dropped a fresh tranche of Epstein files and Levy pointed Claude at the stack. Seven days after publishing, The Epstein Files had 100,000 downloads. WarDesk, Rex, and Neurodivergent followed. The catalog now pulls 70,000 downloads a week. In this conversation with Matt Medved: – How a tool for personal use became a media company – What "trustless media" means and why Levy borrowed the phrase from crypto – The legacy-press backlash and his response to it – Building toward an autonomous newsroom that produces series on demand – Where the synthetic-media audience is heading next Subscribe to Now Media: https://nowmedia.co/ Neural Broadcast Network: https://nbn.fm Adam Levy: https://x.com/levychain Matt Medved: https://x.com/mattmedved Subscribe and rate the show wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  4. How Mendezmendez Beat the Bear Market

    12/09/2024

    How Mendezmendez Beat the Bear Market

    What does it take to create 300 consecutive days of art while redefining your place in a volatile NFT market? Meet Mendezmendez, a digital artist who turned a creative slump into a groundbreaking daily art practice that transformed his career. From viral Reddit posts to collaborating with top record labels, his journey merges timeless artistic inspiration with cutting-edge Web3 technology. In this episode, we dive into his bold pivot from editions to one-of-one pieces, how he’s navigating the evolving digital art space, and his sold out-release on LG Art Lab. Join us as we explore the stories behind his most compelling works, his approach to blending AI tools with traditional art aesthetics, and his insights on balancing digital platforms with the allure of traditional galleries. Plus, we uncover how consistency, community-building, and seizing opportunities have propelled his career, even in a challenging market. Presented in partnership with LG Art Lab. https://www.lgartlab.com Follow Mendezmendez on X here: https://x.com/mendezmendezart Follow nft now on X here: https://www.x.com/nftnow Follow LG Art Lab on X here: https://www.x.com/lgartlab To listen to the audio version, go to https://www.pod.link/1561616636 Sign up for our free weekly nft now newsletter: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  5. Inside AI Art's Evolution With Emi Kusano

    10/03/2024

    Inside AI Art's Evolution With Emi Kusano

    In this episode, we chat with Emi Kusano, a multi-disciplinary Japanese artist blending AI and web3 in her work. Emi discusses her journey from music to creating AI-driven art, including her LG art lab debut, "Advertising Humanity," inspired by 1980s Japanese commercials. She reflects on the challenges of working with AI and the ongoing debate around its impact on art. Emi also shares key moments in her career, from collaborating on an NFT project with her son to being mentored by Claire Silver. She offers valuable advice for digital artists on building a collector base and finding the right platforms. Emi's 1/1 artwork, “Advertising Humanity,” is now available on LG Art Lab in the United States. https://www.lgartlab.com/drops/detail... Presented in partnership with LG Art Lab. https://www.lgartlab.com Follow Emi Kusano on X here: https://x.com/emikusano Follow nft now on X here: https://www.x.com/nftnow Follow LG Art Lab on X here: https://www.x.com/lgartlab Sign up for our free weekly nft now newsletter: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  6. The Future of AR Gaming With Onmi

    08/28/2024

    The Future of AR Gaming With Onmi

    In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking world of AR gaming with the creators behind Onmi. Joining forces with the innovative minds from Borderless, the Onmi team shares their journey of merging the physical and digital worlds through cutting-edge XR technologies. From the inception of their project during the COVID-19 lockdown to the intricate partnerships with fashion icons and Web3 pioneers, this conversation unpacks the unique blend of technology, art, and culture that drives Onmi. Discover how Onmi plans to revolutionize mobile gaming with a blend of AR, fashion, and music, and hear about the exciting future ahead, including the launch of their native token, PVP games, and a global AR scavenger hunt. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, gamer, or someone intrigued by the convergence of fashion and digital assets, this episode offers an in-depth look at a project that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming world. #partner Presented in partnership with LG Art Lab. https://www.lgartlab.com Follow Onmi on X here: https://www.x.com/amadon Follow nft now on X here: https://www.x.com/nftnow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Amadon on Glitch Art, Activism and LG Art Lab Debut

    08/22/2024

    Amadon on Glitch Art, Activism and LG Art Lab Debut

    In this episode, artist Amadon shares his transformative journey from graffiti to digital art. He recounts the intense story behind his controversial "No Rioters" piece, which sparked international attention and an arrest warrant in Hong Kong. Amadon dives into his passion for using art as a tool for protest and social change, highlighting the importance of privacy and freedom in the digital age. Amadon also discusses his groundbreaking collaboration with LG Art Lab, "Passive Observer," where he’s poised to push the boundaries of digital art distribution. He offers insights into why now is the perfect time for artists to create, despite market challenges, and how his multi-chain innovations are reshaping the future of the art world. Presented in partnership with LG Art Lab. https://www.lgartlab.com Follow Amadon on X here: https://www.x.com/amadon Follow nft now on X here: https://www.x.com/nftnow Follow LG Art Lab on X here: https://www.x.com/lgartlab To listen to the audio version, go to https://www.pod.link/1561616636 Sign up for our free weekly nft now newsletter: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  8. How Jesse Pollak Built Base into the Hottest Layer 2

    05/02/2024

    How Jesse Pollak Built Base into the Hottest Layer 2

    In this must-listen nft now podcast episode, Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak recounts his journey from launching the Base Layer-2 to scaling it into a powerhouse for builders and creators in a little over a year.  He reflects on the 'chewing glass' periods—times of intense difficulty and doubt—but also on the triumphant phases of validation and growth spurred by community engagement and strategic pivots. Pollak speaks to critical growth catalysts like memecoins and the Farcaster ecosystem, weaving technical insights with personal reflections to offer a compelling glimpse into the transformative potential of blockchain technology for creating open, efficient digital platforms. Follow Jesse Pollak on X here: https://twitter.com/jessepollak Follow Base on X here: https://twitter.com/base To listen to the audio version, go to pod.link/1561616636 Sign up for our free weekly nft now newsletter: https://www.nftnow.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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The Now Podcast is your go-to source in the fast-moving world of digital culture. We interview visionary creators, builders, and industry leaders so you can stay up-to-date on the most important stories shaping the digital economy.  To sign up for our newsletters, head to http://nowmedia.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Now Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
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    © Now Media
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    The Now Podcast

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