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NFT Heat

John Kraski & Justin Shenkarow

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Welcome to NFT Heat with co-hosts John Kraski and Justin Shenkarow who each week bring you the top NFT thought leaders in the space and dive deep into how NFTs will transform the Metaverse, Defi and Social Tokens. Whether you’re new to the NFT industry or an NFT insider, we’re going to provide you with the necessary NFT alpha to crush!
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The stories behind the medals. As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, comedian Eliza Skinner and athletics commentator Ed Harry interview remarkable athletes about the journeys they took to the Games. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while John ...
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Ntando Mahlangu was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that meant his legs didn't develop fully below the knees. After spending his childhood in a wheelchair, he made the decision to undergo amputation aged 10. When he received his first set of prosthetic "blade" legs, his whole world changed - and four years later, he was on the podium at th…
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Men's pole vaulting has been part of the Olympics since the inaugural modern Games in 1896 - but there was no women's competition until more than a century later. When America's Stacy Dragila became the first woman to win gold in the event at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, it was the culmination of years of campaigning from athletes and coaches, who'…
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Jess Learmonth was a talented junior swimmer, but aged 15, she decided she'd had enough. Over the next few years, she and her partner worked in supermarkets, and travelled through Asia. When they returned home, Jess realised she wasn't done with sport yet - but she didn't expect that her desire to get back into shape would eventually lead her to th…
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John McFall's life changed forever when, at the age of 19, he lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident. His dream of joining the British Army was over - but sport gave him a way to find the challenges he'd been seeking. A little over eight years later, he sprinted to bronze at the Beijing Paralympics. Then he left the track beh…
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Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry meet more amazing Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. New episodes from Thursday 27 June. Paralympic sprinter John McFall left athletics behind to become an orthopaedic surgeon - and is now setting his sights on outer space. Triathlete Jess Learmonth nearly abandoned her sporting dreams to work …
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Gold medal-winning speed skater Denny Morrison’s near death experience, and a teammate’s selflessness. A competitor gave up his place to give Denny a sporting break, but a devastating motorbike accident was to follow. He fought back against multiple injuries, before then suffering a stroke. But Denny refused to be beaten, qualifying for the 2018 Ol…
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This week’s guest is Shawn Ullman. He is a seasoned executive at the intersection of Tech and Entertainment with a focus on Business development, marketing and partnerships. He is the VP of Partnerships and Creator Relations for Blockchain Creative Labs, the web3 division of FOX Entertainment.By John Kraski & Justin Shenkarow
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This week’s guests are Adam Posner and Kevin Logan Jr of Probably Nothing Talent. Their company specializes in recruitment, consulting, operations and talent process for Web3 brands and transitioning Web2 companies. Adam is a seasoned executive previously working for 15 years in New Yorks high powered Ad agency and marketing world.…
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Justin Shenkarow and John Kraski interview a new guest every week to deliver exclusive alpha to their listeners about the latest trends in NFTs and Web3. This week they speak to Haley Cromer, an entrepreneur, journalist, venture capitalist, advisor, and web 5 god, having served almost every corner of the web 3 space.…
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Justin Shenkarow and John Kraski interview a new guest every week to deliver exclusive alpha to their listeners about the latest trends in NFTs and Web3. This week they speak to Brett Claywell, a producer, director, actor on One Tree Hill, and Co-Founder SOLIS, utilizing blockchain technology to further amplify his ability to empower talent and par…
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This week’s guest is Michael Amar. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in global alliances, business development, executive management, channel development and organizational leadership and an investor and advisor in 10+ funds and startups. He is also the Chairman of Paris Blockchain Week.By John Kraski & Justin Shenkarow
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Bitfuturez is an active member in many NFT communities such as the CryptoPunks, Proof Collective, and of course, The Minthouse in which he is a co-founder. He is a proud husband and father, and along with his wife, has spent the last 8 years building their personalized jewelry brand: Caitlynminimalist.com.…
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This week they speak to Jacob Berman web3 guru and founder of Rising Tide with over 10+ years in the Entertainment & Tech space (Meta, ViacomCBS, etc.) working with some of the biggest brands in the world such as Live Nation, Disney, and the NBA. He's helped the Instagram go-to-market team roll-out the new Digital Collectibles product (NFTs on IG).…
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Asha Susan Cherian is one of the world’s leading voices on Web3 Product Management and founder of Web3 Austin. She currently works as a Senior Product Manager, Mobile, and advises web3 companies via her consultancy Simulation Salad. She is a trusted startup mentor at the Techstars Crypto Boston Web3 Accelerator.…
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This week we feature Seema Khinda Johnson, the COO and Co-Founder of Nuggets. Nuggets is a multi-award-winning verified self-sovereign digital identity & payment platform that serves as a reusable, interoperable ID, with a merit based reputation that travels with you for Web 2.0, web3 and the Metaverse.…
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This week we feature Adriana Arce who is a VP at REBEL and the CEO & Founder of Hauss of Power. Adriana is a powerhouse executive in the music industry — having managed pop stars including Miley Cyrus and Lil Nas X for nearly a decade. She's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, and she has been seen in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Vibe, Billboard, Variety…
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This week we feature Rembrandt Flores, the Founder of 8commas as well as Flowing Ventures and Entertainment. He is a public relations guru and brand whisperer known for his celebrity studded and buzz-worthy events earning unparalleled attention for direct-to-consumer brands,By John Kraski & Justin Shenkarow
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