Blockwise Podcast

Cole West
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Blockwise Podcast takes listeners inside the stories behind the people shaping crypto and Web3. Hosted by Cole West, each episode features long-form conversations with founders, builders, investors, creators, collectors, and operators across the space. We go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, conviction, experiences, and decisions behind what people are building, collecting, and believing in. From NFTs and digital culture to crypto, technology, and investing, this is Web3 through the perspective of the people living it.

  1. 1d ago

    Artie Handz | From Law to the Ranch

    Cole West talks with Artie Handz about his unusual path from law to ranch ownership and his journey into digital assets. They get into collecting, personal identity, and the different experiences that shaped Artie’s perspective on the space. The conversation also looks at how seemingly unrelated worlds can overlap, and what keeps Artie interested in collecting and the communities around it.

  2. 2d ago

    Bullish | Building in Crypto, Entrepreneurship & Self-Custody

    Bullish talks about his journey through crypto, from collecting and exploring the early culture of the space to building products of his own. We get into entrepreneurship, the challenges of building in crypto, and his experience working on projects focused on market signals and self-custody. The conversation also touches on Bitcoin, digital assets, and the ideas that have kept him involved in the space over the years.

  3. 2d ago

    Phantom Scribbler | Memes, Fingerprints & Digital Culture

    Phantom Scribbler shares his perspective on collecting, digital culture, and what makes certain projects and ideas stick with a community. We talk about his approach to collecting, the role of memes and identity, and the people and projects that have shaped his experience in the space. The conversation also gets into Fingerprints, digital art, and the cultural side of collecting beyond simply buying and selling.

  4. 2d ago

    Miguel Faus | Filmmaking, Calladita & New Ways to Fund Film

    Miguel Faus talks about making Calladita, his journey as a filmmaker, and the challenges of bringing an independent film to life. We get into creative freedom, filmmaking outside the traditional studio system, and the ideas that shaped the project. He also shares how Web3 opened up new possibilities for funding and distributing films, and why these alternative models caught his attention.

  5. 2d ago

    Hyperspek | From Physics to Web3

    Hyperspek brings a background in physics and technology to a conversation about digital culture, creativity, and his journey into the space. He shares how his interests in science, art, and emerging technology have shaped the way he thinks about digital communities and the projects around them. The conversation also explores the changing relationship between technology and culture, and what keeps him interested in the space after years of being involved.

  6. 2d ago

    OMZ | The Art of Collecting

    OMZ joins Cole West to talk about his journey as a collector and his perspective on crypto art, community, and the culture surrounding digital collecting. He shares what drew him to the space, the ideas behind his collecting philosophy, and the importance of understanding the history of the collections and communities you become part of. The conversation explores conviction, creativity, innovation, and what makes a collection meaningful beyond its market value.

  7. 2d ago

    Frenchie | From Collecting to Building

    Frenchie shares his journey from collecting to building, with a look at the projects and communities that shaped his path. He talks about Lost Miners, BlokPax, and the experience of creating alongside the people who make these communities what they are. The conversation also explores digital collecting, community-driven projects, and what keeps builders engaged through different stages of the market.

  8. Sep 25

    Artus Van Frahm | Founder, Digital Art Collector & Metaverse Frame Maker

    Artus Van Frahm, founder of Frahm.art and a collector of digital art, joins Cole West for a conversation about his background, his path into collecting, and the experiences that shaped his perspective on digital art. They discuss his early interest in NFTs, his CryptoPunk #2772, and the role of identity and community in the culture surrounding digital collectibles.

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Blockwise Podcast takes listeners inside the stories behind the people shaping crypto and Web3. Hosted by Cole West, each episode features long-form conversations with founders, builders, investors, creators, collectors, and operators across the space. We go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, conviction, experiences, and decisions behind what people are building, collecting, and believing in. From NFTs and digital culture to crypto, technology, and investing, this is Web3 through the perspective of the people living it.

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  • Creator
    Cole West
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Blockwise
  • Show Website
    Blockwise Podcast