thr33som3s Left to Focus on Podcast

thr33s and crouton follow up the first in depth look back at the early series with this banger of an history lesson for Series 4 and 5, Exes and Subs. A great episode to learn those details that have escaped you about a time before most of you joined the project.

In the first of a 4 part series, Crouton joins thr33s for a detailed explainer of the first two series, NFTs and Monsters and their accompanying insert drops. Each week, another pair of Series will be broken down as the Grotto prepares for Season 11.

We say goodbye to the third iteration of Madn3ss and fete Crouton as the 2024 champion. A recap of the tournament's exciting final week sets up talk of the Grotto future, and that means Migration.

thr33s checks in from the Dallas Art Fair and Crouton anxiously waits for word from Zach Edey's mom about her appearance on the pod. But, the main focus of this episode is Rattro on the cusp of gr3atn3ss. All the makings of a dyantasy decision classic play out in the final three games of the 2024 Grotto Madn3ss 3v3nt. Crouton adds some strategic appproaches to holding or burning s33ds for Coll3g3 Y3ars, and thr33s feels himself with another banger 3v3nt drop.

Kicking off Season 3... thr33s joins Crouton at his Lair for an in-person breakdown of the Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight rounds. Strategy going forward and a look at what happened with Rounds 1 and 2 make for a fun one.

Kicking off Season 3... thr33s joins Crouton live and in person from Crouton's Lair. In depth discussion of the first two rounds, Coll3g3 Y3ars, and some strategy talk as this weekend plays out with Sw33t Sixt33n and 3lit3 3ight wrapping up. A fun one.

Crouton and thr33s talk more basketball --- move over JJ Reddick and Bill Simmons -- as it's all about Madn3ss and the new Mints. Reveal of the original paintings everyone is playing for in the 3rd installment of the fan favorite 3v3nt. Plus, some real talk on strategy for this Madn3ss and the ones to come.

Madn3ss is thr33s' favorite time of the year. And, seems like Crouton is coming around, too. On the cusp of S3l3ction Sunday, it's one last 80 min crash course in how to pull of your best Madn3ss effort. Teasers on the art... excitement for the breadth of the mechanic. This episode has it all.

Listen to Crouton and thr33s deep dive into how dynasties are built over time with repeat trips to the big dance. With added explanation of NIL and it's import to the Madn3ss mechanics, it's time to learn how Tiers will come into play for the 2024 third edition of everyone's favorite Grotto 3v3nt. Appletinis for everyone!

Hot off the newly minted bulk insert mechanic, thr33s and crouton have the first of three conversations about the approaching Grotto Madn3ss 3v3nt. thr33s speaks directly to the whys and hows of 2022 and 2023 Madn3ss 3v3nts. A must listen for those about to play in their first Madn3ss and an insightful chat for those lacing them up for the third time, you won't want to miss this light and fun primer for all the excitement ahead.

Another week of absolute thrills as the long awaited thr33som3s Bulk contract has arrived. Crouton and thr33s can't contain themselves as two different drop mechanics, Pie and SIlhouettes make their debuts. And, oh those mints!!!!

What a week!!! Crouton and thr33s could have (should have) done a 4 hour episode, given how much was on the table this week. Part recap, part breakdown, all excitement as Silhouettes are here.. .ON THE NEW DEANO CODED CONTRACT!!!!! Dig in.

Is it already Val3ntin3s Day? The Grotto gets set for a 3rd generation of Pink bulk inserts. As always, it matches up with the Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular. Crouton and thr33s work through the new drop mechanics and tell tales of yesteryear to get you set for the single most important insert drop of the season.

With January coming to a close, the Grotto Rumbl3 in the books, and Soup3r Sunday just over a week away, thr33s and Crouton are ready for 2024 to kick into gear. A recap of the Rumbl3 is up first. Then, as much intel as you'll get ahead of the Sup3r Sunday Sp3ctacular. Plus, you'll catch up on Crouton's new life as a foster dad. And, you can imagine the Grotto's all-time best double date match-up, as Crouton's and thr33s' mothers work their way into the conversation.

It's time. The 3v3nt that kicks off the 2024 Season for the thr33som3s project, the Grotto Rumbl3 is upon us. Crouton and thr33s break down the structure, the requirements, and the stakes in this fun-packed episode. Good luck to LA Gear and Wilfred Brimley as they compete in this year's 3v3nt.

In what's become a yearly happening, thr33s just spent 3 weeks in seclusion, painting and formulating the 2024 Grotto experience. Crouton catches up on all that thr33s has been producing during seclusion, and we end up with one of the more detailed talks on process that we've had in a while. It's an exciting time ahead of Migration, and this episode captures much of the fun that is just around the corner.

The guys take a look at 3v3nts as thr33s announces a schedule for 2024. What makes an 3v3nt? How is it different from the regular season? Another tutorial episode for a newer player, but full of alpha heading into the project's 4th year.

The first episode of the new year is a banger. With the perfect follow up to the last couple of weeks of primers, thr33s and Crouton guide us through the details of Base card collecting. How do these key paintings evolve into new variations and correlated series? Why is it that you probably aren't going to be set with just one? This is a terrific conversation between the creator of the universe and the most strategic mind in the game. Everyone, newly arrived or here since day 1 will benefit from a listen this week.

thr33s and Crouton run through a year's worth of thr33som3s mints and how they came to be. This episode is a great follow-up to episode 89 as it dives into all that's possible if you just use your bulk inserts and holders Utility as you should. --- plus, a little thr33smas alpha near the end and the announcement of the Angl3r of the Week.

Along with an update on The F3ast of the S3v3n Fish3s, Crouton and thr33s decide to go back to basics ahead of the holiday weekend. A full two hours spent with a deep dive into Base vs Inserts and holder Utility vs Insert Utility. This is required listening for new collectors.