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From icy mountain passes to real life plague sickhouses, thr33s and Crouton braved their ways through the holiday season and are taking on the new year with newfound purpose. They walk you through the coming weeks and 3v3nts with a more detailed view of what's to come in the Road to the W3rld Cup. It's always nice to get the boys back together after a bit of a layoff, and this episode is no different. It's a fun hang. Check your tickets and get ready to take your seats. We are so back!

A first form in the 6 stage 3v3nt that will be the 2026 W3rld Cup kicks off with a Cyb3r Monday drop... and you need a LOT of explainers. So, Crouton and thr33s are back with a fun rundown of the first drop of next year's centerpiece 3v3nt. Plus, it's a whole new season of the Pod and our 150th episode.

More than 6 weeks. 27 rounds of nominations and voting. 18 Cardinali and 12470 Inserts commited to burn. All to elect a Pope with no arms or legs or genitals. You can't say the Grotto didn't get it right! Certainly not like that antipope, 30 hour nonsense the Vatican tried to pull last week. Hear ALL the details, the strategies, the dealings, and the drama behind the true Conclav3 with this week's long awaited episode.

Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight ------- with perhaps the most in-depth analytical breakdown of a scenario as ever heard on an episode of the pod. Can't miss!

Quite simply... this is the best time of the year in the Grotto. We're fresh off Season 11. Off of Val3ntin3s. The Conclav3 is in full effect. And, now we get to enjoy Madn3ss on top of all that!?!? This year looks back on nearly 4 years of a project that ends up being the only thing worth talking about in NFTs. So, why spend any time in criticism of something that doesn't really exist? Three brackets... three different approaches. And, Crouton and thr33s are here to deep dive into the first week. Enjoy.

Can you believe we're starting our fourth iteration of Grotto Madn3ss? Crouton and thr33s run a breakneck pace as they detail the three new brack3ts and all the ways to approach them. Powerpacked with info, it's a quick listen, but it's a requisite episode.

The Pope is gravely ill... so, all Cardinali are summoned from far and wide in case a new Pope must be chosen. thr33s and Crouton walk you through the ins and outs of the Grotto's newest 3v3nt.

Minutes after posting the winners of Games 010 and 011 to wrap up the regular season drops for the eleventh iteration, Crouton and thr33s have like reaction and analysis of on of the most challenging chases the Grotto has seen. This is a special episode if you like strategy. Hear from Crouton as he lays out his plays for the season and critiques and celebrates other approaches. Not one to be missed.

Minutes after posting the winners of Games 010 and 011 to wrap up the regular season drops for the eleventh iteration, Crouton and thr33s have like reaction and analysis of on of the most challenging chases the Grotto has seen. This is a special episode if you like strategy. Hear from Crouton as he lays out his plays for the season and critiques and celebrates other approaches. Not one to be missed.

It's here. Just as the scriptures foretold. And, thr33s and Crouton are here for it. And, it is GLORIOUS.

fresh off a LOST recording, thr33s and Crouton deep dive into both ends of the Sx3 IV 3v3nt... from Props and Squar3s of Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular to the all new Gr33ting Cards style Val3ntin3s drop, their 4th Generation. The project is hitting its stride this week, and this episode brings you up to speed.

Thrilling finish to the first half S11 Chase, as Blu3 sneaks in at the buzzer with a mega pick up to keep the chase alive. Get some legit analysis and insight from Crouton and thr33s as you prep for the second half. Plus, thr33s has plenty of interesting news and anecdotes to get you excited about things to come.

With 99 Voters to choose from, the Grotto makes a Jury Pool of 25 Jurors. --- It's no wonder we have a podcast to explain what goes on in thr33som3s week to week. Plus, Crouton and thr33s wrap up the first half of Season 11, Candidates. This is going to be a busy year.

It's been so long since a new season with a new team dropped, thr33s couldn't even remember how long it's been. Wow! But, the 9th new team has arrived, The Candidates, and the first 3 drops took place in this momentous week. thr33s and Crouton are here to deep dive... art talk, wheel recaps, and strategy for the remaining 8 drops. This is one hell of an episode for one hell of a week.

Back from a winter break, thr33s drops the Season 11 Form. It's happening, the much anticipated new Season. A new Series and a new Team. Crouton joins thr33s to go over the mega form that handles the drop duties for the first half of an historic release. You won't want to submit your form without listening to this one.

Well, that was an 3v3nt, huh? Th3 3l3ction wrapped up on Sunday, and it was a doozy. thr33s and Crouton couldn't handle it on their own, and, so, Deano makes his first appearance as a special guest 3l3ction 3xp3rt. It's a fun one... get the inside scoop on the most important 3l3ction in Grotto history. --- Long live Old Grandma!

The last few days of campaign season were WILD, to say the least. 70 ads ran in the last 48 hours, setting the tone for an 3l3ction that could go any number of ways. thr33s and Crouton play with all the different possible scenarios and walk you through the ins and outs of Voting in the truly MOST IMPORTANT 3L3CTION OF OUR LIVES,

These are the last days... and the ads are flowing. The Grotto saw a doubling of the amount of ads run in the third week. And, that's without the full reveal of ad utility. So, thr33s and Crouton discuss the ad campaigns while thr33s drops the final bit of ad based alpha.

This is episode is hyper focused -- advertising. thr33s and Crouton dive into they whys and hows of Campaign Advertising. Narrative building much??? Plus, there's some time spent looking at the 12 Candidates' platforms, a nice get-to-know-them section.

Black Friday 2024 will go down as a memorable one. 13 new sketches are dropped in the bundles which will become the very same Jurors who will determine the fate of Ivan de Jesus. Will there be Justice for Shayna? A bombshell drop with many facets. thr33s and Crouton walk through the drop and lay out the mechanics at play for Trials in this week's episode.

12 Candidates made their intentions official this week, and thr33s and Crouton are giddy with anticipation. Walk through the diversity of candidates and get some explanation and strategy about Participation in Ad Campaigns and Voting in this week's episode.

Now that the window to announce Candidates is open, thr33s and Crouton thought an episode that explains the Form and the thinking behind it would be best. This is such a unique chance to have a hand in the creation of a narrative piece and a brand new series, everyone should have an opportunity to particpate.

thr33s was so busy on the road working through 99 portraits for the Voters series, he didn't have time to check in with Crouton. But, he's back in Brooklyn, 99 finished paintings under his belt. Crouton asks about a few of his favorites and thr33s has plenty of insight from the trip. But, the real star of this episode is thr33s' announcement of Th3 3l3ction, a new Grotto 3v3nt that may outdo all previous 3v3nts. A fun listen... it's good to be back.

Sometimes the road calls your name. thr33s finds himself on a great American roadtrip, and, this time, he's brought the tiny paintbrushes. Full details on the most ambitious project the Project has seen follow as Crouton and thr33s break down The Voters.

As US election season heats up, thr33s and Crouton spend some time talking through Voting inserts. Reds and Blues and Purples... it's fitting that through mechanics the same colors that divide so much of the world can unite the Grotto. While voting in the Grotto isn't without its nuance, it's proven to be one of the more prophetic mechanical element of the project. Will this November prove any differently? Brush up on your Voting Inserts and get ready.

All of us are reeling from the unexpected loss this week of our dear friend @texanjuventino. The Grotto was but one of many social orbits for the celestial being we knew simply as Tex, but his presence in the project, and in so many of our lives, was substantial and unmatched. A collector from (truly) the first minute of the project, he was the first Grotto member to arrive at an IRL 3v3nt and was the most recent visitor to the Studio. In between, he set the standard for what was possible in this thing that is so...

Okay, the title is a bit much. But, seriously. We're well into our fourth year of thr33som3s, and we're on the cusp of a new season and all that has been made possible to get us here. Crouton and thr33s... ok, mainly thr33s (yep, he's in LFG monologue form on this one)... speak directly to Migration and Season 11 being just around the corner. Are you ready? What do you need to do get there?

You may not realize it today. A month from now, it still might seem like a good idea. Hell, 6 months from now, you might be living your life in a haze of misinformation and partisan rhetoric, thinking you know all there is to know about Orange Silhouettes. But, THERE WILL COME A TIME, oh, buddy, there will come a time when you come running back to relisten to this episode... 2, maybe 3 times. And, you can thank Crouton and thr33s at that moment. And, we won't even say we told you so.

9 months worth of 2024 3v3nts are behind us, and it's all been to put you in a position to play Season 11. What you should you be thinking about ahead of the season to get yourself in a good mindset to play? Well, thr33s and Crouton have you covered. Consider this episode a recap of all the elements of the Season drops from 2 to 10. A cheat sheet. Grab a blank spreadsheet and a diet Dr Pepper, and get yourself in season shape!

Can't talk about this episode without mentioning how excited thr33s is about the coming weeks. Hot on the tails of an amazing Grottolympics and major participation in Metals for M3dals, Crouton and thr33s turn their attention to Orange Silhouettes and all the planning that goes into their distribution. A must listen.

With the Official Grottolympics Results announced, it's time for thr33s and crouton to focus on an in-depth exploration of approaches to Orange Silhouettes and how best to assign your new Oranges. Plus, Crouton had a week to think thorough the new Metal M3dals... let's see what he has to say about them.

thr33s and Crouton go as in depth as they can on approaches to delegation of Oranges onto Silhouettes and all the possibilities for Metal M3dals.

Sixteen days at 329 M3dal 3v3nts deserve a celebration. So, thr33s and Crouton sit down to highlight and relive some of the highlights. But, all of that is little more than fifth business to the major star of this episode.... a new mechanic is revealed, and those who have played in the Grottolympics have already done all they'll need to do to qualify for the new pieces. Introducing Metal M3dals in Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Listen in to lean all about them!

With 166 of the 329 Grottolympics M3dal 3v3nts in the books, thr33s and Crouton get together to make sense of the international sport Madn3ss simultaneously unfolding in the Grotto and Paris. Hear Crouton walk through some of his strategy. And, thr33s comes through with the 3v3nt's twist: yes, there is future utility in M3dals... of course there is.

Nearly 10 hours of spins, 120 hours of painting, 10 hours of form building... and, that just gets us to the first day of M3dal 3v3nts. Join thr33s and Crouton for a wrap-up show for a wild Grotto week. 206 Countries and 329 3v3nts and thousands and thousands of Oranges all for one kickass 3v3nt.

One last episode before the pageantry of the Grottolympics takes center stage for all the world to see. thr33s and Crouton walk you through the actual gameplay involved in the Grottolympics 3v3nt, and thr33s drops some major alpha ahead of next week's reveal.

thr33s and Crouton are back --- with a small Deano cameo --- to breakdown the importance of the Grottolympics drop. Not only is this your first chance in 2.5 years to get bulk Oranges, it's your only chance for the next 4 years to pick up Oranges en masse. They discuss the similarities with the 2022 W3rld Cup and the original Orange drop from 2021. A fun listen as we get ready for the marquis 3v3nt of 2024.

This one is a lot of thr33s... it's one of those big announcement episodes, a whole new mechanic, a whole new drop. Crouton lends some credence to the proceedings. But, this is one of those episodes where thr33s just thr33s. It's one helluva way to announce the new Orange Insert Bulk Drop and the whole fantastic spectacle of sport and chaos that lays ahead. Dust off those Qatar LE Flags and get ready for the Grottolympics.

This is a fun episode where we play a full 80min interview thr33s did ahead of Season 10 and ahead of thr33zi3s Gen3 and ahead of Vellum... interesting to hear how he speaks about the project with a total outsider. Crouton and thr33s are joined by arts writer Vittoria Benzine to live listen to the interview and interject delightful tidbits throughout. What makes this episode even more exciting, the release date is the one year anniversary of thr33s and Vittoria starting to date. A really great listen!

One of the highlights of the project, thr33zi3s, the world's first completely hand-painted generative art pieces, are revealed in their third iteration. Gen 3's were unveiled in a special Father's Day LFG, and, now that the metadata has refreshed and wallets are full of hundreds of new traits, thr33s and Crouton spend their time this week going over some favorites along with all the process that goes into making the crown jewels of the thr33som3s world.

In the final installment of the sweeping bulk insert retrospective series, thr33s and Crouton break down the lessons learned by collectors big and small about life with inserts. This is that episode that really ties the room together. Even as a stand alone listen, this frank conversation about the project, where we are 10 Seasons deep and how we got here, makes for a really fascinating listen. You are not going to want to skip this one. Oh! and, add on some Fathers Day alpha.... this week is a BANGER!

For the 4th episode in the series Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Inserts, thr33s and Crouton let loose with some bit by bit breakdowns of two of the more complex Insert drops of the first three years. Speaking of three years, it's time to celebrate the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of DotPigeon #001's arrival in the Univ3rs3. A fun one!

An hour spent looking back at the first Val3ntin3s Pinks... Crouton and thr33s chop it up while explaining the Gen1 Pinks and all that went into the wildest 24hr period the Grotto ever saw.

The evolution from Decorative Gourd Season to Oranges merits its own episode... so, Crouton and thr33s do just that. In depth and detailed, this is the second in a series of historical takes on bulk inserts.

2024 is getting down to the nitty gritty as the Grotto preps for a busy summer and beyond. Continuing the historical tour of all the pieces that make up the thr33som3s Universe, Crouton and thr33s offer the first in a series of deep dives into Inserts and all that comes with them. This episode highlights the very first insert drops from Red and Blue Molotovs and Carbones up through the first Decorative Gourd Season and the birth of Orange Gourds. Bring a notebook and pen.

Here's the bonkers breakdown of the Coders Season 8 Drop and the insane pace of those first 6 months. Toss in the mega changes to drop mechanics and timelines that we saw going into Season 9 and the Elephant Men, and you have one banger of a wrap on the seminal first 8 Seasons. And, Crouton and thr33s are giddy to talk about it. A fun one for the books.

The third episode in this historical memory lane series finds thr33s and Crouton exploring all the nuances of Cat Moms and Cardinali drops... but, more importantly, we get a sense of major mechanics (painting/Marlenes/Quads) and the introduction of 3v3nts... major evolutions of the project that seem commonplace today.

thr33s and crouton follow up the first in depth look back at the early series with this banger of an history lesson for Series 4 and 5, Exes and Subs. A great episode to learn those details that have escaped you about a time before most of you joined the project.

In the first of a 4 part series, Crouton joins thr33s for a detailed explainer of the first two series, NFTs and Monsters and their accompanying insert drops. Each week, another pair of Series will be broken down as the Grotto prepares for Season 11.

We say goodbye to the third iteration of Madn3ss and fete Crouton as the 2024 champion. A recap of the tournament's exciting final week sets up talk of the Grotto future, and that means Migration.

thr33s checks in from the Dallas Art Fair and Crouton anxiously waits for word from Zach Edey's mom about her appearance on the pod. But, the main focus of this episode is Rattro on the cusp of gr3atn3ss. All the makings of a dyantasy decision classic play out in the final three games of the 2024 Grotto Madn3ss 3v3nt. Crouton adds some strategic appproaches to holding or burning s33ds for Coll3g3 Y3ars, and thr33s feels himself with another banger 3v3nt drop.

Kicking off Season 3... thr33s joins Crouton at his Lair for an in-person breakdown of the Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight rounds. Strategy going forward and a look at what happened with Rounds 1 and 2 make for a fun one.

Kicking off Season 3... thr33s joins Crouton live and in person from Crouton's Lair. In depth discussion of the first two rounds, Coll3g3 Y3ars, and some strategy talk as this weekend plays out with Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight wrapping up. A fun one.

Crouton and thr33s talk more basketball --- move over JJ Reddick and Bill Simmons -- as it's all about Madn3ss and the new Mints. Reveal of the original paintings everyone is playing for in the 3rd installment of the fan favorite 3v3nt. Plus, some real talk on strategy for this Madn3ss and the ones to come.

Madn3ss is thr33s' favorite time of the year. And, seems like Crouton is coming around, too. On the cusp of S3l3ction Sunday, it's one last 80 min crash course in how to pull of your best Madn3ss effort. Teasers on the art... excitement for the breadth of the mechanic. This episode has it all.

Listen to Crouton and thr33s deep dive into how dynasties are built over time with repeat trips to the big dance. With added explanation of NIL and it's import to the Madn3ss mechanics, it's time to learn how Tiers will come into play for the 2024 third edition of everyone's favorite Grotto 3v3nt. Appletinis for everyone!

Hot off the newly minted bulk insert mechanic, thr33s and crouton have the first of three conversations about the approaching Grotto Madn3ss 3v3nt. thr33s speaks directly to the whys and hows of 2022 and 2023 Madn3ss 3v3nts. A must listen for those about to play in their first Madn3ss and an insightful chat for those lacing them up for the third time, you won't want to miss this light and fun primer for all the excitement ahead.

Another week of absolute thrills as the long awaited thr33som3s Bulk contract has arrived. Crouton and thr33s can't contain themselves as two different drop mechanics, Pie and SIlhouettes make their debuts. And, oh those mints!!!!

What a week!!! Crouton and thr33s could have (should have) done a 4 hour episode, given how much was on the table this week. Part recap, part breakdown, all excitement as Silhouettes are here.. .ON THE NEW DEANO CODED CONTRACT!!!!! Dig in.

Is it already Val3ntin3s Day? The Grotto gets set for a 3rd generation of Pink bulk inserts. As always, it matches up with the Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular. Crouton and thr33s work through the new drop mechanics and tell tales of yesteryear to get you set for the single most important insert drop of the season.

With January coming to a close, the Grotto Rumbl3 in the books, and Soup3r Sunday just over a week away, thr33s and Crouton are ready for 2024 to kick into gear. A recap of the Rumbl3 is up first. Then, as much intel as you'll get ahead of the Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular. Plus, you'll catch up on Crouton's new life as a foster dad. And, you can imagine the Grotto's all-time best double date match-up, as Crouton's and thr33s' mothers work their way into the conversation.

It's time. The 3v3nt that kicks off the 2024 Season for the thr33som3s project, the Grotto Rumbl3 is upon us. Crouton and thr33s break down the structure, the requirements, and the stakes in this fun-packed episode. Good luck to LA Gear and Wilfred Brimley as they compete in this year's 3v3nt.

In what's become a yearly happening, thr33s just spent 3 weeks in seclusion, painting and formulating the 2024 Grotto experience. Crouton catches up on all that thr33s has been producing during seclusion, and we end up with one of the more detailed talks on process that we've had in a while. It's an exciting time ahead of Migration, and this episode captures much of the fun that is just around the corner.

The guys take a look at 3v3nts as thr33s announces a schedule for 2024. What makes an 3v3nt? How is it different from the regular season? Another tutorial episode for a newer player, but full of alpha heading into the project's 4th year.

The first episode of the new year is a banger. With the perfect follow up to the last couple of weeks of primers, thr33s and Crouton guide us through the details of Base card collecting. How do these key paintings evolve into new variations and correlated series? Why is it that you probably aren't going to be set with just one? This is a terrific conversation between the creator of the universe and the most strategic mind in the game. Everyone, newly arrived or here since day 1 will benefit from a listen this week.

thr33s and Crouton run through a year's worth of thr33som3s mints and how they came to be. This episode is a great follow-up to episode 89 as it dives into all that's possible if you just use your bulk inserts and holders Utility as you should. --- plus, a little thr33smas alpha near the end and the announcement of the Angl3r of the Week.

Along with an update on The F3ast of the S3v3n Fish3s, Crouton and thr33s decide to go back to basics ahead of the holiday weekend. A full two hours spent with a deep dive into Base vs Inserts and holder Utility vs Insert Utility. This is required listening for new collectors.

Crouton and thr33s break down the Hard Numbers on the Silhouettes Packs wheels and their results. And, the second half of the episode is spent with a celebration of the newest in what's been a paradigm shifting rush of new mechanics... The F3ast of the S3v3n Fish3s. Get ready for more mechanics reveals. It's getting to be an every week occurrence.

Crouton finds thr33s a bit under the Miami weather. But, they both manage to be enthusiastic of the Silhouette drop and the two surpise mints on tezos. Crouton's strategy breakdown for his Silhouette plays and some banter about the Low Effort Hobo and Path to the Future mints round out a tight little episode.

Crouton and thr33s are back with a banger after a holiday/travel break. Learn all there is to know about the new Silhouettes Bulk Insert mechanics and the drop that kicks off the new era. This episode would be served nicely with a listen to last year's Week 32 episode to understand why and how all things began with Pie.

Crouton and thr33s thought they were gonna do a quick week in recap... Instead, they go pretty deep into the reasons behind an evolution of bulk mechanics was so needed. it's your last episode of prep work ahead of next week's drop reveal.

All that's left is the memory as the 26th and 27th paintings of Season 10 are revealed, bringing 20 weeks of hard work to a close. But, never one to rest on his laurels, thr33s announces the third installment of Decorative Gourds Season Motherfuckers. Crouton joins thr33s to break down all that is known of the new mechanic --- a change to all bulk insert drops going forward. Tune in to have a leg up on others as we move into a new Orange Insert drop in the coming days.

Crouton and thr33s walk us through the deciding game of the Season 10 Championship. There is talk of pie as DGSMF3 is fast approaching. Plus, learn how the smart wallets are positioning themselves for the future.

Crouton and thr33s go all the way in on Playoffs Games 1-3. They break down the different test of wills and the different strategies applied by all 10 teams as the drive towards the Season 10 Championship game hits top gear. Find out exactly how Crouton played the Playoffs as well as analysis of a variety of approaches that find the Monsters and Elephant Men on the cusp of the most important Championship the Grotto has know so far.

As the final regular season games are played, Crouton and thr33s announce the final standings. Playoffs structure and schedule is announced. Strategies and insight into the final competition of Season 10 are discussed. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Crouton and thr33s dive into the nitty gritty on the penultimate regular season week of S10. Plenty of strategy for the coming week and some celebration of the key drop of the year so far get everyone prepped for a thrilling final week. Four teams are in play with a shot at a bye for the first round of the playoffs.

Week 8 is in the books, as Crouton and thr33s react to an all time high edition size for Game 13 and the lowest regular season base edition since the Series 8 Coders. Plus, strategy plays for week 9.

Hey Grotto, this week we break down the outcome of games 11 and 12 which was the first time that the abundant and selective wheels were in play. We talk about the intricacies of what it means to be on each wheel and some of the implications moving forward. We talk about how the NFTs season is going this far and some strategy talk. We finish up for far too long joking around about Moonbirds and other nonsense, Enjoy!

Hey Grotto, we have a doozy this week. We begin with a recap of game 10 where we came off the All Star Break a bit fatigued. Some people didn't play, some didn't burn, resulting in missing baseline. Thankfully the NOIR collection by Mathjizz saved our week. We touch on some Mick Kelleher art breakdown then 3s hits us with a fundamental change for the remaining double headers. Listen to find out how these next games gives everyone a better chance to stack editions.

Hey Grotto! The second half of the season starts next week and we get your wheels turning on this episode. We start out with a recap of the Mathjizz All-Star Break Challenges, then we open up the floor for a Town Hall question section. Edition size tangent overtakes the second half conversation and we finish up with a huge thanks to everyone who came out to the Vellum show and participated in the auctions.

Hey Grotto and guests! This week is a bit special, no it is not Saturday yet but we're coming to you early this week to shine some light on the pinnacle of thr33som3s project: thr33zi3s! We break down what they are, what they mean to us, how they work, and where you can go to purchase one. This episode will be enjoyed by the Grotto as well as patrons who are curious about the project. If you like this episode try out ep. 25 and 33 then start at the beginning to learn what the hell we have...

Hey Grotto, as you listen to this the second round of auctions for Gen 3 Thr33zi3s has concluded. We give some pointers on the final auction rounds then we recap the Pepe Minter chase. We get into some of the All Star break challenges and then we finish up on the Pendleton Conundrum including trades for creating chases.

Hey Grotto! It's All Star Break and we have a lot going on. We do some quick clean-up from last week and finalize some thoughts on the Vellum Show. We then discuss the first Auction results and strategies. Lucha gives us a comparison between Vellum and the Grails/Proof Show. Then we get to the titular topics where two of the Grotto's own 33s are taking the project to new places. First we talk about the "One Blown Fuse Away From Irrelevance” curated by Chris Trueman. This is the first use of thr33s Pepe Minter by outside artists where th...

Hey Grotto, we have a short one this week as many in the Grotto are travelling to and from LA for the Vellum Dialoug3 show. Joining Kitch, are Lucha and Tex from LA to give their quick recap and thoughts on the show. We then jump into some interviews with Grotto personalities on the ground in LA from Thursday! We have Midnight Marauder, Tex & Chris Trueman, Joelby (CryptoCactoid), and CollectOrDie & Curlieque! Enjoy!

We have arrived at the biggest moment in the history of this project. On August 10th the first round of auctions begins for Gen 3 thr33zi3s, the best hand painted generative project on any chain. This is going down at Vellum LA (links below) where their stated goal is to "meaningfully situate the digital art community within the context of art history, while also educating the public on the potential of blockchain to impact the future of art." So yeah it's a big fucking deal. We break down what to expect and how to prepare for the auctions...

HANG THE BANNERS! The Subs are actually Doms as they take the trophy for "Mid-Season Champs"! (Yes there is a second half to the season.) We break down Game 9 and the showdown between the CatMoms and the Subs. We go into detail on the thr33smas mechanics for the week and how to think about your options. We have an awesome discussion about the deals that still sit out there and the reasons why that is. We are entering "Last Call" at the bar territory as Lucha put it. Then we finish off with a discussion on Thr33zi3s...

Rollercoaster week for the Grotto, we saw the Exes, who have been leading all season, fall to the Coders moving them to 2nd place and the Subs taking the TOP role for once. We go over the week 4 games and break down some stats. We talk about the Art for Steve Hamilton and Milt Wilcox, then 3s joins us from a convertible as "Queef Richards" to dive deeper. We then discuss the wrinkle in week 4 which was the Trashcan and $TRASH coin burns and what to keep in mind from these lessons. Leaving everyone with some thoughts for next week's...

(Insert 69 Joke here) Another great week in the Grotto! We finally went over the hill and bypassed baseline all the way to OVERDRIVE! We start off with our thoughts on the outcomes of the games and what achieving above baseline means for the games. We touch on moves in the markets, edition sizes, chases, and trading. We break down the art behind Cat Moms, Lucy Piniella and Terry Garvin. Huge news with thr33s first physical gallery show at Vellum LA: Dialogu3. We dive deep into the 3 week residency and how thr33zi3s Gen 3 auctions will go down...

This week on the pod, we all left the Zoom room knowing we recorded an instant classic for you guys. We kick things off with the Art: Verne Ruhle & Gil Flores for games 3 and 4. We have a segment we can refer to as "Daddy Time." Then we dive into our recap of Games 3 and 4 including a bigger dive into the "baseline" and how those mechanics play out. Then we basically do another full episode on the relationship between Ownership and $3p economics. Then we finish up with the future contract deployment updates. Great to have 3s back during the season!

What a week Grotto! The long awaited season has begun and we had 5 double headers to determine which players would be taking home two different Monster cards. We start off with a future look as thr33s himself joins us to discuss Playoff structure and the option to mint on ETH or Tezos. We then address two great questions from the 33 regarding how the baseline works as well as the accuracy of the spreads. We then give the highlights of Games 1 and 2 and finish off with a discussion on the art of the 3 latest mints: "Dream, Scarlet, & Crouton," Frank Howard...

Big week Grotto! As you know Season 10 was pushed by a week but Father's Day brought gifts all around! We discuss the new mechanic of adding traits to Thr33zi3s using the DTB paintings, "Daddies to Be" tiered drop for the NYC Pride Parade, and of course Gen 2 Thr33zi3s featuring Paul Reuschel as the new subject! We finish up with a few questions from you all, as always submit your questions here!

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" plays over an organ in the backgroundHere we are, 11 months since the last base card minting, and only 4 days away from Opening Day! Baseball has never been hotter and the boys were buzzin' on this episode. We break down everything we know about upcoming Season 10, including: Head to Head matchups, Spreads, Side Betting, 26 Cards, Edition Sizes and Order, Free Agents vs Participants Teams, Entry Fee Requirements, All of the different known Wheels, and Rookie Advice.This is the last pod before the season begins, so strap in, it's going to be a wild 16...

Hey Grotto, we had an exciting week: Forms are submitted for painting Subs and Cat Moms, for Defrocking the correlated Cardinali Series, and for the Vault Voting Event. We break down what we know from the big hitters in painting and correlating and how thr33zi3s help carry that burden. Then we talk about our strategies for the vault voting event and the use of G3lt moving forward.

Hey Grotto! This episode is split into two parts so feel free to pause the episode at the 27 minute mark and go listen to the recorded LFG from 6/2/23 to get the full experience! It is the 2 year anniversary of the minting of DP001 and the official start of this art project. We have 3s on again to answer some questions regarding the use of thr33zi3s traits for the upcoming Defrocking as well as some questions about the Painting event for Subs/Cat Moms. We pause there to go listen to the LFG where all of the new class...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Grotto! This week we start off by recapping the Eastern Conference Finals raffle, then we dive into some of the exciting events coming up: Correlated Cardinali Series (Defrocked) & Painted Subs/Catmoms. We talk through some of the options you have to weigh when making the decision to burn away these base cards. After some of our speculation we have thr33s himself drop in to give some breaking news about Objkt. He then weighs in on the upcoming events as well, noting that Defrocking is going to be a paradigm shift within the project. Can't wait...

Hey Grotto, we had a fairly light week as we continue to prepare for our Spring Training event in two weeks. thr33s is off to paint next week so expect more of the same next episode. We jumped into interviews with the 33, talked a bit about Free Agency (Including a new comer who made quite the splash), discussed the possibilities of the Pepe Minter, and finished up with a few questions from Ordr3kkz leading us down a rabbit hole of chains, ledgers, gas, and Jason Momoa.Submit your suggestions and questions here!

Helluva week in the Grotto! We saw the second $Pepe drop, "Apr3s moi, l3 d3lug3" hit wallets, we dive into the implications of GREEN UTILITY, the meaning behind the piece, and the opportunities that lie ahead. We finish up with a little Tezos Talk and as always submit your questions to us here!

Hey Grotto! This week we are covering a historic run on $PEPE and what that means for the value of "Thr33zi3s X Pepe." We touch on the second chance quiz and doing your part in Spring Training. We finish up with some discussions about Fuckwads and gatekeeping by lucky assholes. Ending with some quick questions from the listeners.

Hey Grotto, Lucha is back from the dead! We had a pretty quiet week with 3s being out sick so we have a shorter, no agenda, pod today. We start out talking American baseball cards, then we begin a speculative journey. We get Lucha's thoughts on the topics we covered last week (Quiz and Pepe Drop), then we take some questions from the audience. This leads us into a deeper discussion around lore and correlated series.As always submit your questions here

Wild episode for a wild week: Luch is out sick and we have a surpris3 gu3st. We recap Painting with thr33s in DUMBO (shenanigans), we discuss what it means to be in the Grotto, describe our Quiz experience and speculate it's purpose, some secondary talk, the postponed Pepe drop, and finish up with a question from the audience.