The First Mint :: NBA Top Shot Podcast

Your Next $500 on Top Shot

Episode 38 of TFM. April 21, 2021.

Where Should Your Next $500 On Top Shot Go?
The First Mint contributors Snipes, Chugs, and TheReelPhilD join the show to talk about The NBA Playoffs, The Olympics, and how they would spend $500 in the current Top Shot marketplace. Chugs talks Grizzlies, Phil tells us who this year’s Tyler Herro of the playoffs while Snipes identifies some underpriced superstars he is watching. LG recaps some newly minted moments this week, along with some rumblings about a possible baller status update soon. He also shares some new additions and the current schedule of The First Mint. Hosted by @LgDoucet

 

Can Trading Cards Survive? [FEAT. DJ SKEE]

Episode 37 of TFM. April 19, 2021.

The battle of Digital and Physical Trading Cards has begun. TOPP 70 artist and trading card collector DJ SKEE joins the show to talk about physical trading cards, The TOPPS MLB NFT launch, and his overall views on the NFT space. LG gives his short and long-term outlook on the Top Shot market including a regular drop schedule, more moments going LE, and the reveal of the Cool Cats Master Challenge plan. What does Top Shot look like going into the playoffs? Hosted by @LgDoucet

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What's Next For NFTs [FEAT. J1MMY]

Episode 36 of TFM. April 16, 2021

Special Guest J1mmy joins the show to talk about how he's an NBA Top Shot OG, how to branch out into other NFT projects, and his company NFT42. J1mmy shares about their March 2022 conference in Las Vegas and discusses possible advances in minting technology. Luc also gives a brief update on exciting new topics at The First Mint, Cool Cats 4 Drop, and moments turning LE. Hosted by @lgdoucet 

Will Top Shot Ever Explode Again? [FEAT. BLOCK J]

Episode 35 of TFM. April 14, 2021.

Special Guest BLOCK J joins the show to talk about whether Top Shot can ever boom again, a potential Bidding System, and Market Stability. We also recap The First Mint NEWSLETTER, the Cool Cats 4 Players, and all the new stuff that has happened in Top Shot. Hosted by @lgdoucet.

LG bought his own NFT [FEAT. DEAN, REX, PHIL D]

Episode 34 of TFM. April 12, 2021.

The Holo Drop is today! LG and Phil D recap the Pack Drop Restrictions in advance of the release. And then, we have a chat with Rex and Dean who created "Top Shot Legend" NFTs; paintings of LG and other community voices made into Top Shot-like NFTs. Then LG buys one. Hosted by @lgdoucet.

The Next 30 HOLO ICON Moments [FEAT. PHIL D]

Episode 33 of TFM. April 10, 2021.

30 Holo Icon Legendary. 30 Metallic Gold Rare. 20 Base Moments, with many Top Shot Debut. Are we ready for it? Special guest The Reel Phil D joins us for a Weekend Edition of the podcast, where we recap all 80 New Moments coming to the platform. Hosted by @lgdoucet.

The Moment Designs [FEAT. TYLER HAYES]

Episode 32 of TFM. April 7, 2021.

Today, we feature tech journalist Tyler Hayes who recently published a story about the look and feel of NBA Top Shot Moments. He went in depth with the team from Dapper Labs to uncover the history meaning of the design. Plus we recap what to expect from the next two weeks of NBA Top Shot and how storytelling has evolved in the space. Hosted by @lgdoucet.

The Top Shot Reboot is Coming

Episode 31 of TFM. April 5, 2021.

Marketplace. Gifting. Drop Restrictions. Withdrawals. New hires on the Dapper side. These are all very positive signs. And as the market continues its dip, we realize that this entire adventure is lining up for its next phase. So LG gives a couple recommendations for how to prep for it. Hosted by @lgdoucet.

The Voice of NBA Top Shot [FEAT. JACOB EISENBERG]

Episode 30 of TFM. March 31, 2021.

The voice of NBA Top Shot, Jacob Eisenberg, joins us for a monster episode. But here's the trick; we're not talking about Top Shot that much. Instead, we're diving into the mind of Dapper's Community Lead and learning about his Basketball knowledge, Portuguese proficiency, his love for Pablo Prigioni, and the time he asked Kobe Bryant an interview question. Plus, LG reviews the month that was in March 2021. Hosted by @lgdoucet.

The Potential for Pack Drop Restrictions [FEAT. GREG MURRAY]

Episode 29 of TFM. March 29, 2021.

Will you ever need to qualify for a pack drop? It has happened before, and it could happen again. We welcome TFM contributor Greg Murray to the show to discuss this topic and the precedent that has already been set by NBA Top Shot. We also review last week's Rookie and Top Shot Debut Badge release, and look at the week ahead in Top Shot. This episode was recorded well before the Pre Order Drop was announced, so some information might not be accurate! Hosted by @lgdoucet.