The First Mint Podcast

This was a fun one. Although we start slow talking old NBA Draft Picks (and a bit of trivia), we eventually get into summer activities before Phil reveals that he has always wanted to do a Spartan Race. Eventually that turns into celebrity fights and somehow we get onto the latest Top Shot drama and unlocking (not sure how). Enjoy! Links mentioned on the show Roulette inner tube being pulled by a boat Spartan Race Fire Jump Zuckerberg sparing videos Cheese Chase competition McDonald’s Chicken Nugget Game Boy Outline 02:45 - Last week’s Co-Host Showdown 08:00 - Phil’s trivia is too hard to play 17:00 - NBA Draft Highlights 20:15 - Trivia Question for Phil 27:00 - Championship parades 30:00 - 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year 35:00 - Shocking NBA Draft history 48:00 - LG loves the Banana Boat 54:00 - We are doing a Spartan Race 58:00 - Most dangerous adventure things 1:02:00 - Why would you be a dangerous billionaire 1:09:00 - Elon vs Zuckerberg 1:13:00 - Should LG and Phil fight each other? 1:22:00 - Conor McGregor documentary 1:29:00 - Latest Top Shot Drama (rookie leaderboard) 1:38:00 - The great Top Shot unlock 1:45:00 - LG’s latest purchase from McDonalds 1:51:00 - The next NBA city 1:59:00 - Caption photo contest

A pretty stacked show today! We kick off with the FAKE twitter account impersonating LG, and then go into FIBA World Cup Preview. Plus we discuss the NBA Draft and upcoming TFM co-host competition. Don’t miss it! ***Sign up for Pooky.gg here (its FREE) ⁠ https://go.pooky.gg/TheFirstMint ***Fundraiser for Jonathan Kim https://gofund.me/a5456098 Links shared on the show: Fake LG Twitter Account FIBA World Cup Groups LL Cool J playing the BC Lions Home Opener In this episode: 2:45 - The Fake LG Twitter account 11:50 - Phil promotes the TFM run club 17:00 - The time LG ran a marathon 29:00 - What are the best Summer sport events? 32:00 - FIBA World Cup preview (Canada’s chances?) 44:00 - Could we enter Le Tour De France? 49:30 - Why Formula 1 so boring now 56:30 - Phil does NOT like riding horses 58:45 - Word from our sponsor 1:01:00 - We need a podcast co-host! 1:09:00 - LL Cool J plays the CFL 1:13:00 - NBA Draft Talk 1:16:00 - LeBron’s next move 1:29:00 - Can Zion Williamson turn it around 1:34:00 - Fundraiser for Jonathan Kam

A solid episode this week, as LG recaps his weekend at UFC 289 in Vancouver and we talk about the Canadian Golf Open. We also discuss the NBA Finals and Top Shot’s 3 year anniversary. And of course, a usual dose of nostalgia. Sign up for Pooky.gg here (its FREE) https://go.pooky.gg/TheFirstMint Links from the show Fun Station Commercial 1991 Penalty Box at PGA Championship Tackle of the century Railing collapse at Rogers Arena Outline: 02:45 - TV Shows we weren’t allowed to watch 08:00 - TFM Secret Hardcore Listeners 11:00 - NFL ALL DAY Alpha with SmurphDiesel 32:00 - Big Moment for Canadian Golf 42:00 - Tackle of the century 54:00 - The PGA gave into LIV golf 57:30 - New Sponsor. Pooky.gg 1:02:00 - LG’s weekend at UFC 289 1:14:00 - LG’s Screaming During National Anthem 1:20:30 - NBA Finals Preview 1:28:30 - Top Shot Secret with Phil D 1:35:00 - 3 years since the first Top Shot drop 1:42:00 - Surprise Playoff Packs 1:48:45 - Hot Take of the Week

Well wouldn’t you know it, FLOW is trying to flex some big shitcoin energy by propagating the use of $LOPPY, its first ever pump and dump scheme. On today’s show, we dive into the dangers of the wilderness and are then joined by special guest Arsonic who walks us through the coin and his recent firesale on Top Shot. Mentioned on today's show: Mike Tyson x Hasbullah Phil’s Yacht Question on Twitter How to trade $LOPPY coin The Worm NFT NYC Video 2022 On this show: 2:45 - Going to the forest 6:30 - LG went on a canoe trip 27:00 - Phil wants to go to Everest 43:00 - Phil took over TFM Twitter 1:02:20 - Surprise Guest: Arsonic! 1:09:00 - Flow’s first shit coin $LOPPY 1:19:00 - What ever happened to Genies?? 1:24:00 - Why Arsonic is selling ALL his Top Shot 1:35:00 - Arsonic’s trading habits 1:55:00 - Hot Take of the Week

By the time you listen to this, the game 7 talk on this show will be old news! But fear not, because we spent the second half of the show discussing how Top Shot could be fixed, and talking about the problem with releasing too many Rookie legendaries. Phil's also takes us through his personal journey of trying to throw furniture out on the curb in his neighborhood. Links mentioned on the show: The Worm Bibles The Worm Mascot Toronto’s Capybara Crisis The Ikea Monkey Was Brooks Koepka high? Episode Outline: 2:45 - LG’s pink t-shirt 11:00 - Toronto’s history of animal memes 16:00 - Phil’s BBQ garbage story 19:30 - The sunken part of Phil’s couch 23:00 - Do you own expensive furniture? 28:30 - Game 7 thoughts 39:00 - Referee’s burner account 46:30 - Brooks Koepka, master clapper 50:00 - Don’t hug the opposing team 54:00 - Nick Nurse breaking news! 1:00:00 - LeBron’s super team of old guys 1:05:00 - Top Shot went back on their word again (shocker) 1:17:00 - Better leadership at Top Shot 1:29:00 - Thumbnails > Moments 1:34:00 - Rookie Legendaries are a mess 1:40:00 - Phil is taking over TFM twitter **This is not financial advice. Nothing in this newsletter, podcast, or publication should be considered financial or trading advice of any kind. Please do your own thorough research and make your own trading decisions. This is not advice.”

Summer is upon us, and its a long weekend in Canada! But that does not prevent another fun episode of TFM, as we discuss Top Shot’s future, the “need” for the WNBA, our picks for the NBA Finals, and some feel good stories in sports. Mentioned in this pod: LeBron is the final player remaining from the 2003 draft https://twitter.com/draftkings/status/1660664531108917250?s=46&t=dzBOtWBaK4XKFWtqkvFQPA Canadian Curb Stomp https://twitter.com/DonLew87/status/1659968630128295936 Michael Block PGA Amateur https://twitter.com/RobLep1/status/1660412134369501184 In this episode: 02:45 - How long can you hold your pee 08:30 - LeBron is the last player from his draft 14:00 - Can you name the players in the 2003 NBA Draft Picture 16:00 - Athlete fashion has gone too far 23:00 - What makes a good NBA coach? 28:30 - The culture of Miami Heat 34:00 - Who we want in The Finals 41:00 - Lakers fans turned on LeBron 46:00 - We never pick the worst seeds 52:00 - Hockey Curb Stomp (Team Canada) 58:30 - NHL Breakaway; Missing in action 1:01:00 - PGA Golf Amateur Wins Hearts 1:07:00 - Top Shot Playoff Positives 1:13:30 - WNBA on Top Shot (why?) 1:22:00 - Rookie Revelation drop controversy 1:30:00 - ALL DAY might be done? 1:36:00 - Phil hates Veecon 1:42:00 - Quick Hits of the week 1:49:00 - Hot Take of the Week

Links DAO is a golf membership group that’s accessible via their NFT pass and provides tons of benefits and discounts to its members. It also promises access to DAO-owned golf courses, a promise that came true last month when members voted to purchase Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland for roughly ~$900,000 USD. Today on this special mid-week edition of the podcast, we’ve got the cofounder of the DAO Jim Daily to tell us all about how it works and why he loves golf. On today’s pod: 02:00 - Jim’s golfing skills 04:00 - His best round ever 06:00 - What’s the vibe in golf right now 09:30 - What is LINKS DAO 15:30 - Becoming a legit project in the Bull Run 17:30 - Benefits for members 19:30 - Could this be done for other sports? 21:00 - Buying their first golf course 24:30 - How to join Links DAO 27:30 - Links is also a community network 30:30 - Can Links make you a better golfer 33:00 - How the DAO is a legal entity 35:30 - The Future of Links DAO 40:30 - Would you rather

Real talk - we only briefly talk about our regular NFT slate today. The first hour is pure sports talk, and then for the second hour we are joined by two very special guests: Victor Dimattia and Grant Gelt, two cast members from the original THE SANDLOT MOVIE! And yes, they are on to plug a Sandlot-related project on the show. Links mentioned on the show: - LeBron cries at Celtics game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9yjtFFXuB4 - The Sandlot collection https://twitter.com/BoysofSummer92 - Dennis The Menace Dinosaur Hunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsIOBkzvnr0 Twitter Links The First Mint ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint⁠⁠ LG Doucet ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LgDoucet⁠⁠ The Reel Phil D ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD⁠⁠ 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter! ⁠⁠⁠https://thefirstmint.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ **This is not financial advice. Nothing in this newsletter, podcast, or publication should be considered financial or trading advice of any kind. Please do your own thorough research and make your own trading decisions. This is not advice.”

As Meme Coins die off, and NFTs sink even deeper into the pits of hell, we discuss wether this truly is the “death” of Top Shot, or if its been dead this whole time. Plus, LG makes another bold pick on the TS Playoffs, and we continue to wait impatiently for NHL NFTs amidst the Maple Leafs disaster. Outline: 2:45 - Maple Leafs Radio (lol) 12:00 - Embiid Went Curb Stomping 16:30 - Jokic Wants To Fight 21:00 - Playoff Series Predictions 28:00 - TS Redemption Updates 40:30 - Is Top Shot Dead? Be Honest. 56:00 - Snoop Dogg wants to buy a Hockey Team 1:09:00 - The Rock Is Not a Good Actor 1:15:00 - RIP Jerry Springer 1:22:00 - Quick Hits Section 1:22:30 - Still waiting for NFTs from the NHL 1:25:00 - UFC Strike 1:28:00 - Fornite at the Olympics 1:34:30 - Hot Take of The Week 1:46:00 - Candy packs sold out! Twitter Links The First Mint ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheFirstMint⁠⁠ LG Doucet ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LgDoucet⁠⁠ The Reel Phil D ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheReelPhilD⁠⁠ 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter! ⁠⁠⁠https://thefirstmint.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ **This is not financial advice. Nothing in this newsletter, podcast, or publication should be considered financial or trading advice of any kind. Please do your own thorough research and make your own trading decisions. This is not advice.”

Guarantee this is the most hockey talk you will ever listen to, thanks to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning their first playoff series in 19 years! So that takes up the first hour, as Phil reveals all about the celebrations on Saturday, before we then dovetail into NBA Top Shot Redemption strategy, Sorare overview, NHL Breakaway wish list, and the hot take of the week. Episode Outline 02:45 - Why do people hate Drake? 07:00 - Most insane weekend in sports 12:00 - The Maple Leafs broke the curse 21:00 - Tales from downtown Toronto rampage 30:00 - What its like to be tortured hockey fans 44:00 - NHL Breakaway news 52:00 - NHL wish list for the NFT project 1:02:00 - NBA: the Warriors survived 1:09:00 - Top shot Redemption Strategy 1:27:00 - The picks on Redemption moments 1:35:00 - What’s wrong with Top Shot 1:43:00 - Sorare blowing a 3-1 lead on NBA 1:53:00 - Hot Take of the Week