Ryan David Mullins

Sneakers to the Metaverse · @ryan-david-mullins

From Sneakers to the Metaverse explores the fusion of gaming, fashion, sneakers, software and technology.

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From Sneakers to the Metaverse explores the fusion of gaming, fashion, sneakers, software and technology. Hosted by Ryan Mullins, co-founder of Aglet, the show explores the intersection of multiple worlds colliding Come check out weekly episodes where we will talk to people from all over. In it we apply the art of learning to what's happening in the world to better understand how we can make our mark through innovation.

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Lyn Alden

heard May 2021

Sample Ryan

Interview with Jacques Slade: NFTs, Sneakers, and What's Happened to Sneaker Culture?

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Where the drops came from

The recent episodes we listened to, and the brands mentioned in each.

Drops

Every product, code and deal from the show — newest first.

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The classics

RecommendedWriter

Lyn Alden

These articles by Lyn Alden provide exceptional reads on Petrodollars.

heard May 2021

RecommendedVR App

Altspace

Explore the Altspace app for VR experiences, including Burning Man in VR.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedDocument

Whitepaper

Bitcoin

This whitepaper provides foundational information for those new to Bitcoin.

heard May 2021

MentionedEsports

Dire Wolves

Dire Wolves is an esports team having a special drop with Aglet.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedBook

Ready Player One

Ernest Cline

Read 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline, core to Aglet's mission and pop culture.

heard Oct 2020

MentionedCompany

Lakestar Ventures

Ben Cousens is an investor at this venture capital firm.

heard May 2021

MentionedTechnology

Lightning Network

This payment protocol facilitates fast transactions across a network of participants.

heard May 2021

MentionedGaming/Technology

Niantic Labs

Niantic Labs recently acquired 6D.ai.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedBook

Layered Money: Dollars, Bitcoin, and Halving the Supply of New Bitcoin

Nik Bhatia

This book offers insights into the history of money, dollars, and Bitcoin.

heard May 2021

MentionedTechnology

Nokia

Leslie Shannon from Nokia, Head of Ecosystem and Trend Scouting, discusses future technologies.

heard Oct 2020

UsesVR Headset

Oculus Quest

Oculus

The host uses the Oculus Quest for VR, noting an updated version is coming soon.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedVR App

Rec Room

Check out Rec Room for VR experiences.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedBook

Infinite Retina

Robert Scoble

Explore 'Infinite Retina' by Robert Scoble, discussing computing and revolutionary technologies.

heard Oct 2020

MentionedDesign/Animation

Territory Studios

Territory Studios is a leading motion graphics, animation, and interface design company that worked on many favorite films and shows.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedBook

WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us

Tim O'Reilly

Read Tim O'Reilly's book 'WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us'.

heard Oct 2020

MentionedTechnology

6D.ai

6D.ai, founded by Matt Miesnieks, was recently acquired by Niantic Labs.

heard Oct 2020

RecommendedTechnology

Zebedee

This company integrates Bitcoin into games and virtual worlds.

heard May 2021

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Books on Future Tech

The host recommends 'Infinite Retina' by Robert Scoble for insights into computing and revolutionary technologies, and 'WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us' by Tim O'Reilly.

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VR Hardware & Software Used

The host personally uses the Oculus Quest for virtual reality experiences and recommends VR apps like Altspace and Rec Room.

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Influential Pop Culture Books

The host mentions 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline and 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson as core influences on Aglet's mission from a pop culture perspective.

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