Episodes

  • Algorithmic Sameness and the Future of Creativity with Kyle Chayka

    Algorithmic Sameness and the Future of Creativity with Kyle Chayka
    Sep 16 2025
    Kyle Chayka, Staff Writer at The New Yorker and author of Filterworld, breaks down how algorithmic sameness is reshaping global culture—and what it means for creativity, identity, and authenticity online. He explores how creators are challenging traditional media, why crypto could become the internet’s native currency, and how digital identity is evolving in a world shaped by metrics, machines, and media. Joining him is Keith Soljacich of Publicis Media, as they explore opportunities to create deeper meaning amid these cultural shifts. Links mentioned from the podcast: Kyle's Twitter The New Yorker Articles Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Keith's Twitter Follow us on Twitter: Samwen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Jack Butcher's Blueprint for Modern Value Visualization

    Jack Butcher's Blueprint for Modern Value Visualization
    Sep 11 2025
    Jack Butcher, Artist and Founder of Visualize Value, shares how he turned a decade-long career in corporate design into one of the internet’s most recognizable creative brands. He explains how simplifying ideas into bold, viral visuals led to a new kind of artistic practice—one rooted in transparency, leverage, and working in public. Jack dives into how crypto unlocks new layers of creative ownership and why the most valuable assets today are driven by community. Links mentioned from the podcast: Jack's Twitter Jack’s Instagram Visualize Value Twitter Visualize Value Website Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.
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    37 mins
  • The Future of Money Is Stable

    The Future of Money Is Stable
    Sep 10 2025
    Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, reveals how stablecoins are shaking up global payments. From discovering Bitcoin at college parties to a chance encounter at a Wells Fargo, Maurice shows how stablecoins tackle real problems by making cross-border transfers faster, cheaper, and easier. With rapid expansion into new markets and game-changing partnerships, Yellow Card is driving the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and reshaping the future of digital payments. Links mentioned from the podcast: Chris's Twitter Yellow Card Website Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is introducing a novel approach to token distribution. The Midnight Glacier Drop is a multi-phase distribution of the NIGHT token, aimed at empowering a broad, diverse community to build the future of the Midnight network. Holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX and BAT are eligible to participate in the first phase. Help usher in the next generation of blockchain with rational privacy and cooperative tokenomics on the Midnight network. To learn more, visit https://www.midnight.gd/ and prepare for the Midnight Glacier Drop. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.
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    30 mins
  • Refik Anadol's View of AI As a Co-Creator

    Refik Anadol's View of AI As a Co-Creator
    Sep 9 2025
    Refik Anadol, a world-renowned Visionary Media Artist and Founder of Refik Anadol Studio,has revolutionized the art world by transforming raw data into breathtaking immersive experiences using AI as his creative partner. From pioneering the groundbreaking concept of “data painting” to building vast digital universes onchain and launching Dataland, a cutting-edge museum dedicated to AI-driven art, he is shaping the future of creativity where dreams, data, and machines collide to redefine reality itself. Links mentioned from the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Refik's Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Refik's Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dataland Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dataland Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam Ewen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CoinDesk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ From our sponsor: Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://midnight.network/break-free⁠⁠⁠⁠ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.”
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    38 mins
  • The Art of Crypto Brand Building at Scale

    The Art of Crypto Brand Building at Scale
    Aug 11 2025
    Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, breaks down how innovative campaigns and visionary storytelling drive long-term growth, simplify crypto adoption and redefine the future of finance. Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, has been building Gemini's marketing strategy for six years, helping transform the exchange from a small team into a major crypto brand. In this conversation, she breaks down Gemini's approach to marketing, from Guinness World Record-breaking drone shows to their "Revolution Needs Rules" campaign that welcomed regulation when others feared it. Santarelli discusses how Gemini focuses on educating mainstream users through products like their Bitcoin rewards credit card, competes with traditional finance companies entering crypto and builds lasting brand value beyond the typical hype cycles that dominate the industry. Links mentioned from the podcast: Gemini Ad Campaign: Go Where Dollars Won't Olivia'sTwitter Gemini Website Watch this episode on video: YouTube CoinDesk Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    26 mins
  • The Wireless Revolution Fueled by Blockchain

    The Wireless Revolution Fueled by Blockchain
    Aug 4 2025
    Frank Mong of Helium reveals how blockchain-powered hotspots and shared infrastructure are disrupting traditional telecom to build a decentralized, user-owned wireless network. In this episode of Gen C, Frank Mong, COO of Helium, unpacks how blockchain, crypto incentives and shared infrastructure are transforming global connectivity. From early IoT use cases and crypto hotspots to major telco partnerships, Helium is decentralizing the internet one user owned network at a time. Their approach is creating an open, affordable and community-driven wireless network that puts power back in users hands. Links mentioned from the podcast: Frank's Twitter Helium Website Watch this episode on video: YouTube CoinDesk Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    29 mins
  • Legacy Rewired: Where Traditional Media Meets New Tech

    Legacy Rewired: Where Traditional Media Meets New Tech
    Jul 28 2025
    Maya Draisin, Chief Brand Officer at TIME, highlights how the 102-year-old brand evolves with new technologies while maintaining its core values of trust and integrity. TIME's Chief Brand Officer, Maya Draisin, outlines how the iconic brand is adapting to transformative technologies such as generative AI, blockchain and NFTs. She highlights TIME’s dedication to blending innovation with its enduring values of trust and clarity. Draisin also addresses the evolving media landscape, shifting consumer behaviors and the critical importance of maintaining journalistic integrity. Links mentioned from the podcast: Maya's Twitter Watch this episode on video: YouTube CoinDesk Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    33 mins
  • Rachael Horwitz on Crypto's Mainstream Moment and the Art of VC Storytelling

    Rachael Horwitz on Crypto's Mainstream Moment and the Art of VC Storytelling
    Jul 22 2025
    Haun Ventures CMO Rachael Horwitz breaks down how crypto is going mainstream through stablecoins and why the industry needs better storytelling to reach broader audiences. Haun Ventures CMO Rachael Horwitz shares insights on branding in crypto, from navigating market volatility to building long-term conviction. Drawing on leadership roles at Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Coinbase, she breaks down how crypto challenges conventional tech narratives—and why VCs must rethink how they position themselves in a rapidly evolving space. A strategic lens on the future of venture and Web3. Links mentioned from the podcast: Rachael’s Twitter Haun Ventures Website Watch this episode on video: YouTube CoinDesk Follow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk From our sponsor: Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free. - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    45 mins