thr33som3s Left to Focus on Podcast

Champions were crowned, Consolation was spun, and Madn3ss 2026 is in the books. So, of course, we drop a new 3v3nt and Season 12 --- the Trial is here, and the details of the first phase are announced in this week's episode. You'll need all 90 min to be at your best.

It's kinda funny. Sometimes you have a week like this in the project where it's just nonstop action. thr33s and Crouton break down the Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight wheels, go into more detail about the final round of W3rld Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, and walk through even more detail on the TIck3ts drops and what those might mean. Plus, we start to look towards next weeks long-delayed, but much anticipated trial of Ivan deJesus. Wow.

Boy. How did we jam so much into 56 minutes? Breakdown of the first round of Madn3ss plus a recap of the wheel for the second round. An important announcement of the final leg of the Road to the W3rld Cup... yep, New Caledonia is playing. And, the Grotto is here to adopt them as the official Football Club! You'll learn how the new forms and drop will work for the final 3v3nt Tok3ns and the last 6 Countries to qualify. and, there's plenty of insight into Crouton's strategy for Madn3ss. yep... I purposely wrote this...

It almost feels like the first forms and wheels for Grotto Madn3ss are an 3v3nt in and of themselves. A wild S3l3ction Sunday this year as we enter our fifth March dance contest. thr33s and Crouton dive way into the wheel, the results, strategies for both the current Madn3ss and those to come, and a real discussion about ways to consider every S33d against the possible Tickets it may deliver. It's a non-stop, jam-packed hour. A must listen.

Yep, you read that right. We are hitting the hardwood for the fifth straight year. Crouton and thr33s go over the Brack3ts, the drop mechanics, and most importantly, THE TICKETS. Yep, a brand new mechanic and a brand new bulk insert drop. -------- The cheapest bulk insert drop ever is a part of the greatest 3v3nt in sports, Grotto Madn3ss.

Does the Matchmak3rs drop go down as one of the all-time greats? thr33s thinks so, and Crouton is right there with him. It's a series and a drop mechanic that looks back at the heritage of 5 years of Val3ntin3s drops, so revisiting some of them and putting this new work into that context makes perfect sense.

With barely any time to bask in the glow of the Benito Bowl, thr33s and Crouton are back to celebrate SSS V highlights. But, that's nowhere near as important as another live mechanic reveal. It's Val3ntin3s Day... our fifth in the Grotto! We've learned so much about LOVE over these first five years, it's time for the Grotto to show off their matchmaking skills. The 3rd stop on the Road to the W3rld Cup is a doozy of a drop.

This was supposed to be a quick hitter episode. But, when you're trying to wrap one 3v3nt at the same time you're annoucing the next, things can get a little complex. Add to that the fact that thr33s and Crouton just can't help but have a fun filled convo lately -- we really do love this stuff -- and it ends up being a raucous 85 minutes. So, we head into our FIFTH Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular, and it's gonna be a banger. First, we needed to break down the results of the Rumbl3. So many things...

thr33s has figured out a way to let the Saudi Arabian Royal Rumble determine if some Grotto members will qualify for Jury Duty on the Ivan de Jesus murder trial. Join him and crouton for a quick rundown of Rumbl3 entries ahead of the form drop.

With the trial of Ivan de Jesus looming, thr33s and Crouton go back and look at the original 10 suspects in the Shayna Twitchell disappearance. It was a different time back in December of 2021 and the NFT landscape has changed... or has it? There's some talk about a new NFT project and some of the usual suspects of that realm, too. A fun listen, especially for anyone who wasn't around for the original Grand Jury Indictment of Ivan.

From icy mountain passes to real life plague sickhouses, thr33s and Crouton braved their ways through the holiday season and are taking on the new year with newfound purpose. They walk you through the coming weeks and 3v3nts with a more detailed view of what's to come in the Road to the W3rld Cup. It's always nice to get the boys back together after a bit of a layoff, and this episode is no different. It's a fun hang. Check your tickets and get ready to take your seats. We are so back!

A first form in the 6 stage 3v3nt that will be the 2026 W3rld Cup kicks off with a Cyb3r Monday drop... and you need a LOT of explainers. So, Crouton and thr33s are back with a fun rundown of the first drop of next year's centerpiece 3v3nt. Plus, it's a whole new season of the Pod and our 150th episode.

More than 6 weeks. 27 rounds of nominations and voting. 18 Cardinali and 12470 Inserts commited to burn. All to elect a Pope with no arms or legs or genitals. You can't say the Grotto didn't get it right! Certainly not like that antipope, 30 hour nonsense the Vatican tried to pull last week. Hear ALL the details, the strategies, the dealings, and the drama behind the true Conclav3 with this week's long awaited episode.

Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight ------- with perhaps the most in-depth analytical breakdown of a scenario as ever heard on an episode of the pod. Can't miss!

Quite simply... this is the best time of the year in the Grotto. We're fresh off Season 11. Off of Val3ntin3s. The Conclav3 is in full effect. And, now we get to enjoy Madn3ss on top of all that!?!? This year looks back on nearly 4 years of a project that ends up being the only thing worth talking about in NFTs. So, why spend any time in criticism of something that doesn't really exist? Three brackets... three different approaches. And, Crouton and thr33s are here to deep dive into the first week. Enjoy.

Can you believe we're starting our fourth iteration of Grotto Madn3ss? Crouton and thr33s run a breakneck pace as they detail the three new brack3ts and all the ways to approach them. Powerpacked with info, it's a quick listen, but it's a requisite episode.

The Pope is gravely ill... so, all Cardinali are summoned from far and wide in case a new Pope must be chosen. thr33s and Crouton walk you through the ins and outs of the Grotto's newest 3v3nt.

Minutes after posting the winners of Games 010 and 011 to wrap up the regular season drops for the eleventh iteration, Crouton and thr33s have like reaction and analysis of on of the most challenging chases the Grotto has seen. This is a special episode if you like strategy. Hear from Crouton as he lays out his plays for the season and critiques and celebrates other approaches. Not one to be missed.

Minutes after posting the winners of Games 010 and 011 to wrap up the regular season drops for the eleventh iteration, Crouton and thr33s have like reaction and analysis of on of the most challenging chases the Grotto has seen. This is a special episode if you like strategy. Hear from Crouton as he lays out his plays for the season and critiques and celebrates other approaches. Not one to be missed.

It's here. Just as the scriptures foretold. And, thr33s and Crouton are here for it. And, it is GLORIOUS.

fresh off a LOST recording, thr33s and Crouton deep dive into both ends of the Sx3 IV 3v3nt... from Props and Squar3s of Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular to the all new Gr33ting Cards style Val3ntin3s drop, their 4th Generation. The project is hitting its stride this week, and this episode brings you up to speed.

Thrilling finish to the first half S11 Chase, as Blu3 sneaks in at the buzzer with a mega pick up to keep the chase alive. Get some legit analysis and insight from Crouton and thr33s as you prep for the second half. Plus, thr33s has plenty of interesting news and anecdotes to get you excited about things to come.

With 99 Voters to choose from, the Grotto makes a Jury Pool of 25 Jurors. --- It's no wonder we have a podcast to explain what goes on in thr33som3s week to week. Plus, Crouton and thr33s wrap up the first half of Season 11, Candidates. This is going to be a busy year.

It's been so long since a new season with a new team dropped, thr33s couldn't even remember how long it's been. Wow! But, the 9th new team has arrived, The Candidates, and the first 3 drops took place in this momentous week. thr33s and Crouton are here to deep dive... art talk, wheel recaps, and strategy for the remaining 8 drops. This is one hell of an episode for one hell of a week.

Back from a winter break, thr33s drops the Season 11 Form. It's happening, the much anticipated new Season. A new Series and a new Team. Crouton joins thr33s to go over the mega form that handles the drop duties for the first half of an historic release. You won't want to submit your form without listening to this one.

Well, that was an 3v3nt, huh? Th3 3l3ction wrapped up on Sunday, and it was a doozy. thr33s and Crouton couldn't handle it on their own, and, so, Deano makes his first appearance as a special guest 3l3ction 3xp3rt. It's a fun one... get the inside scoop on the most important 3l3ction in Grotto history. --- Long live Old Grandma!

The last few days of campaign season were WILD, to say the least. 70 ads ran in the last 48 hours, setting the tone for an 3l3ction that could go any number of ways. thr33s and Crouton play with all the different possible scenarios and walk you through the ins and outs of Voting in the truly MOST IMPORTANT 3L3CTION OF OUR LIVES,

These are the last days... and the ads are flowing. The Grotto saw a doubling of the amount of ads run in the third week. And, that's without the full reveal of ad utility. So, thr33s and Crouton discuss the ad campaigns while thr33s drops the final bit of ad based alpha.

This is episode is hyper focused -- advertising. thr33s and Crouton dive into they whys and hows of Campaign Advertising. Narrative building much??? Plus, there's some time spent looking at the 12 Candidates' platforms, a nice get-to-know-them section.

Black Friday 2024 will go down as a memorable one. 13 new sketches are dropped in the bundles which will become the very same Jurors who will determine the fate of Ivan de Jesus. Will there be Justice for Shayna? A bombshell drop with many facets. thr33s and Crouton walk through the drop and lay out the mechanics at play for Trials in this week's episode.

12 Candidates made their intentions official this week, and thr33s and Crouton are giddy with anticipation. Walk through the diversity of candidates and get some explanation and strategy about Participation in Ad Campaigns and Voting in this week's episode.

Now that the window to announce Candidates is open, thr33s and Crouton thought an episode that explains the Form and the thinking behind it would be best. This is such a unique chance to have a hand in the creation of a narrative piece and a brand new series, everyone should have an opportunity to particpate.

thr33s was so busy on the road working through 99 portraits for the Voters series, he didn't have time to check in with Crouton. But, he's back in Brooklyn, 99 finished paintings under his belt. Crouton asks about a few of his favorites and thr33s has plenty of insight from the trip. But, the real star of this episode is thr33s' announcement of Th3 3l3ction, a new Grotto 3v3nt that may outdo all previous 3v3nts. A fun listen... it's good to be back.

Sometimes the road calls your name. thr33s finds himself on a great American roadtrip, and, this time, he's brought the tiny paintbrushes. Full details on the most ambitious project the Project has seen follow as Crouton and thr33s break down The Voters.

As US election season heats up, thr33s and Crouton spend some time talking through Voting inserts. Reds and Blues and Purples... it's fitting that through mechanics the same colors that divide so much of the world can unite the Grotto. While voting in the Grotto isn't without its nuance, it's proven to be one of the more prophetic mechanical element of the project. Will this November prove any differently? Brush up on your Voting Inserts and get ready.

All of us are reeling from the unexpected loss this week of our dear friend @texanjuventino. The Grotto was but one of many social orbits for the celestial being we knew simply as Tex, but his presence in the project, and in so many of our lives, was substantial and unmatched. A collector from (truly) the first minute of the project, he was the first Grotto member to arrive at an IRL 3v3nt and was the most recent visitor to the Studio. In between, he set the standard for what was possible in this thing that is so...

Okay, the title is a bit much. But, seriously. We're well into our fourth year of thr33som3s, and we're on the cusp of a new season and all that has been made possible to get us here. Crouton and thr33s... ok, mainly thr33s (yep, he's in LFG monologue form on this one)... speak directly to Migration and Season 11 being just around the corner. Are you ready? What do you need to do get there?

You may not realize it today. A month from now, it still might seem like a good idea. Hell, 6 months from now, you might be living your life in a haze of misinformation and partisan rhetoric, thinking you know all there is to know about Orange Silhouettes. But, THERE WILL COME A TIME, oh, buddy, there will come a time when you come running back to relisten to this episode... 2, maybe 3 times. And, you can thank Crouton and thr33s at that moment. And, we won't even say we told you so.

9 months worth of 2024 3v3nts are behind us, and it's all been to put you in a position to play Season 11. What you should you be thinking about ahead of the season to get yourself in a good mindset to play? Well, thr33s and Crouton have you covered. Consider this episode a recap of all the elements of the Season drops from 2 to 10. A cheat sheet. Grab a blank spreadsheet and a diet Dr Pepper, and get yourself in season shape!

Can't talk about this episode without mentioning how excited thr33s is about the coming weeks. Hot on the tails of an amazing Grottolympics and major participation in Metals for M3dals, Crouton and thr33s turn their attention to Orange Silhouettes and all the planning that goes into their distribution. A must listen.