TheDefiant and BasedAF with Robin Schmidt

Today, I’m joined by Robin Schmidt, video creator and former Head of Video & Content at The Defiant.

In this episode, Robin and I talk about his love of cinema, 16mm film, Firewire, and anamorphic lenses. Robin tells me how his team found their groove making irreverent explainers and analysis with their video about Curve, and we discuss how The Defiant’s video team scaled production to 7-videos a week. Robin also sheds light on BasedAF, his upcoming PFP collection, and his ambition to create the MTV of the metaverse.

It was great talking with Robin about his experience building at the intersection of crypto and the creator economy. I hope you enjoy the show.

Topics Discussed

- The Defiant
- That one time Nicholas was a guest on The Defiant
- BasedAF
- Make Art Now Youtube