For episode 83, we chat with day one VeeFriends minter, family man, Black Cat Maxi and Collector, and stellar human, Mike J.Y. Throughout the conversation we discuss Mike's journey into the world of NFTs, the significance of community and the traits behind the VeeFriends. Mike shares his experiences and his significances behind with the Black Cat and Tough to Beat a Worm From the Dirt. The conversation also touches on the role conviction and patience and culminates in a heartfelt moment where Mike surprises Rob with a Hollow Cat Pin, recognizing his contributions to the community.

Links

Mike on X: https://x.com/MikeJY1984

VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 10/10/25

For episode 82, we chat with OG VeeFriends, former D-1 basketball player, and stellar human, KT 'Train' Thompson. KT shares her journey from being an athlete to discovering Gary Vaynerchuk and the world of NFTs. She discusses her experiences at VeeCon, the importance of community, and her aspirations for the future of VeeFriends. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of being part of a growing digital community, as well as KT's personal reflections on loyalty and resilience.

Links

KT on X: https://x.com/T_RA1N

VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 5/20/25

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For episode 81, we sit down with Savannah Demery aka 'SavyD.' The mother, veteran, and abuse survivor shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to finding community and purpose through VeeFriends. Throughout the conversation, Savy discusses her struggles with adversity, the importance of kindness, parenting, and how collectibles became a source of healing and connection. The pillar of community and hope also highlights the power of empathy and the supportive nature of the VeeFriends community, emphasizing that kindness is a strength and a vital part of personal growth, especially with dealing with our trauma.

Savy on X: https://x.com/SavageSavyDFollow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 3/6/25

For episode 80, we sit down with journalist, publicist, and author, Anthony Massucci. In addition to diving into his newly released memoir--a tribute to his teachers that helped shape him-- GRADE SCHOOL, Anthony shares his journey from journalism to public relations, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and personal connections in his career. He also shares his journey from journalism to public relations, discussing the evolution of media, the rise of social media, and his experiences with Gary Vee and the NFT space. The dialogue emphasizes overcoming self-doubt, the value of teachers, and the significance of personal experiences in shaping one's narrative. Anthony on X: https://x.com/JoshEmmettUFCAnthony's Website: https://www.hianthony.com/Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 4/10/25

For #079, we sit down with UFC Top 10 Featherweight, Josh Emmett. Josh and I chat about his journey to becoming a professional MMA fighter, finding his way into the Vayner & VeeFriends world, and ultimately getting his first artist gig in the 2025 Topps Chrome VeeFriends Trading Cards partnership. We discuss the traits that helped him excel and reach his goals throughout the hills and valleys of his career and the importance of resilience and self-belief in overcoming adversity. We also discuss the influence of Gary Lee, and the birth of his card company, One Punch Cards.

Josh on X: https://x.com/JoshEmmettUFC

Josh Website: https://www.joshemmett.com

WhatNot https://www.whatnot.com/user/onepunchcards

One Punch Cards on X: https://x.com/onepunchcards

Recording Date: 5/9/25

For episode #078, we sit down with the Chairman of Vayner X, CEO of VaynerMedia, and Creator & CEO of VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk. Throughout the conversation Gary and I chat about moments throughout the first four years of VeeFriends as the brand closes out the Alpha Age and heads towards the Canon Era.

Recording Dates: 5/8/25, 5/9/25, & 5/12/25

For #077, we sit down with longtime VeeFriend and current member of the VeeFriends Community Success Team, Jeremy Knows. Jeremy shares his journey from being a passionate community member of ⁠ ⁨VeeFriends⁠ to becoming a key player within the organization. He reflects on the importance of community support, the emotional weight of receiving a job offer, and the significance of effective communication in building a successful network. The discussion also highlights Gary Vaynerchuk's influence and the core values of kindness and empathy that define the VeeFriends culture. The discussion also highlights the future of VeeFriends, including the upcoming VeeFriends show and the comic collection.

Jeremy's Origin Story: https://youtu.be/nPczylBbYtU?si=nctuihMqNutRZeT9

Jeremy on X: https://x.com/jeremyknowsVFhttps://veefriends.com/

This episode brought to you by sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network: https://tothemooncards.com/

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 4/10/25

For #076, we sit down with VeeFriends President, Andy Krainak to talk about the past 4 years running VeeFriends, the evolution of VeeCon, the pillars to build affinity for the VeeFriends character universe, and many other things throughout the 'Before Topps Chrome" era.

Andy on X: https://x.com/krainakhttps://veefriends.com/Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 4/17/25This episode brought to you by sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network: https://tothemooncards.com/

This episode brought to you by: To The Moon Cards

Sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network here: https://tothemooncards.com/Jay on X: https://x.com/JayKoeppelVeeFriends Cards on X: https://x.com/VeeFriendsCardsFollow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkHost: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 4/3/25For episode #75, we chat with Jason Koeppel, marketing manager for VeeFriends Cards and former producer for CardTalkPod & 137pm. We discuss Jason's journey from a lifelong sports card collector to his current role, the importance of community engagement, and the impact of Gary Vaynerchuk on the card market. The conversation also delves into the evolution of content creation in the collectibles space, the production of the Card Talk podcast, and the future of  @veefriends  In this conversation, Jason Koeppel discusses the evolution of content creation within the VFriends community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, community engagement, and the challenges of navigating social media trends. He shares insights on the significance of building a strong team, the excitement surrounding upcoming card releases, and the joy of collecting and trading cards.

Sign up to be in the TTM Streamer Network: https://tothemooncards.com/To The Moon on X: https://x.com/ToTheMoon_CardsJay on X: https://x.com/iJayRobJay Episode:    • VeeFam Sessions #039: Jason "Jay Rob"...  Tom on X: https://x.com/TGer_01Tom Episode:    • VeeFam Sessions #028: Tom "TGer" VeeF...  Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkFor episode #074, we sit down Jay Roberts and Tom Gervasio, the founders of To The Moon Cards. They discuss their journey from childhood collectors to business partners in the VeeFriends card community. The conversation covers their early experiences with collecting, the formation of their partnership, and the impact of community and content creation on their success. They reflect on significant events like VeeCon and the Cardboard Summer of 2023, highlighting the importance of collaboration and audience engagement in their growth. In this segment, the conversation delves into the reflections on iconic moments in the trading card community, the launch of new opportunities stemming from significant events, and the challenges faced in collaborations. The speakers share their resilience in overcoming setbacks and the importance of building a unique community around their brand. They also discuss their experiences at Veecon 2024, highlighting the connections made and the excitement of being part of a larger community. In this segment, the conversation delves into the evolution of Vibes and its impact on the trading card game community.The discussion also touches on the excitement of new opportunities, targeting the right audience for growth, and the overall evolution of trading card games and tournaments.

For episode #073, we sit down with Ian "Kowsky" Lepkowsky. Throughout the conversation we xplore Kowsky's journey from his early life, through his discovery of Gary Vee, to his involvement in the VeeFriends community. Kowsky shares his experiences with technology, his passion for art, and the creation of his brand, Alien Inks. The discussion highlights the evolution of the VeeFriends community, the significance of connection and friendship, and Kowski's reflections on personal growth and creativity. In this engaging conversation, Kowsky shares his journey of self-discovery through content creation, emphasizing the joy of deep conversations and the importance of listening.

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkKowsky on X: https://x.com/KOWSKY_Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 2/25/25

For ep. ⁠#072, we welcome back for the second time, Daniel Donayre, the Head of Community for VeeFriends. Rob and Daniel Donayre discuss the evolution of the VeeFriends community,  ⁨VeeCon, and reflects on some of the brand's biggest announcements and collaborations in 2024 and 2025.

VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Daniel on X: https://x.com/behindthekit

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 2/20/25 Live on The VeeFam Network

For ep. ⁠#071, we welcome content creator and live stream producer, Courtney Knecht. We discuss her journey from sports to music, her experiences in college, and her transition into the world of content creation. Courtney shares insights on building a creative network, her time as a radio host, and the viral success of her penny trade-up challenge. The conversation also touches on the creative freedom within the Vayner ecosystem and her recent transition to the VeeFriends team.

VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Courtney on X: https://x.com/knechtthedot

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 1/23/25 Live on The VeeFam Network

For ep. ⁠#070, longtime VeeFriend & team member, Nick Corso stops by for his third appearance on the show and first as a member of the @veefriends comics team. Topics of this conversation include: discuss the exciting developments within the VeeFriends community, the growth of the comics team, and the energy of working in New York City. Nick also insights into his role in the VeeFriends comics, the success of the TCG Championship, and his personal journey of growth and engagement within the community. Also included is the first ever 'Corso Trivia.'Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetworkCorso on X: https://x.com/Corso52Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Recording Date: 12/12/24 Live on The VeeFam Network

For ep. ⁠#069, we chat with beloved VeeFriends community member, content creator for To the Moon Cards & Collectibles, and my wife, Chelsea Messer. Throughout our conversation, we discuss Chels’ entrepreneur journey, how she made her way into web3 & VeeFriends, how she landed a job working for To The Moon, and many other topics that previously stayed within the confines of our home. 

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Chels on X: https://x.com/chelscmess

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 12/19/24

 For ep. ⁠#068, we chat with the Senior Designer at VeeFriends, Mikey Caloca. 

This is Mikey's second appearance on VeeFam Sessions and the first episode live-streamed on the VeeFam Network Twitch Channel. 

 The conversation features Mikey Caloca, a senior designer at @VeeFriends who shares his journey from being in the shadows to becoming a prominent figure in the community. They discuss the evolution of VeeFriends products, the impact of live commerce, and the importance of community engagement. Mikey also shares insights into his design process and the significance of packaging in product appeal. Mikey also shares more about his personal interests and his passions for financial coaching.

Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork

Mikey on X: https://x.com/MikeyCaloca

Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 12/5/24

For ep. ⁠#067, we chat with the EVP of Commerce & Operations at VeeFriends, Jon Troutman. Throughout our convo, Jon shares his origin story of meeting and interning for Gary before ultimately joining VaynerMedia and co-founding Empathy Wines. Jon also reflects on his role with VeeFriends and much more. Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork Jon on X: https://x.com/trouty Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Recording Date: 10/22/24

Podcast Intro: "VeeFam Sessions" created by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@itsjustlos⁠

Recording Date: 10/20/24 For ep. ⁠#066, we chat with multifaceted artist & creator, Ed Balloon shares his journey from aspiring musician to a prominent figure in the Web3 space. Ed and I also discuss his early love for music and the challenges he faced from family expectations, how the pandemic totally altered his career, and how he ended up being responsible for creating the art for the 2023 VeeCon ticket. Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork Ed on X: https://x.com/Ed_BalloonRun Ed Collection: https://opensea.io/collection/run-ed Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Podcast Intro: "VeeFam Sessions" created by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@itsjustlos⁠

For ep. ⁠#065 we chat with longtime VeeFriend, podcast host, and pillar of the VeeFam, Michelle Urso.

Throughout our conversation @mistirmesser and Michelle talk about her entrepreneurial journey that led her to finding Gary Vee and eventually, VeeFriends. We also discuss the power of community, how the VeeFam has helped shape her, and much more. Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork Michelle on X: https://x.com/themichelleurso

Michelle's Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-michelle-urso Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Podcast Intro: "VeeFam Sessions" created by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@itsjustlos⁠

For ep. ⁠#064 we chat with Jake Escobar (@ghostkidart) Throughout our conversation @mistirmesser and Jake Escobar, also known as Ghost Kid, who shares his journey from a punk rocker in Utah to a successful entrepreneur and artist in the NFT space. Jake discusses his early life, the influence of his family, and his passion for horror and art. He reflects on his experiences with VeeFriends , the importance of community, and his monumental achievement of collecting all 251 VeeFriends characters. The conversation also touches on his recent win at the UNO Championship and his future aspirations in the art world. Follow VeeFam Sessions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/veefamsessions⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VeeFam Network: twitch.tv/theveefamnetwork Jake on X: ⁠https://x.com/GhostKidArt Host: Rob Messer (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mistirmesser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@veefamsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Podcast Intro: "VeeFam Sessions" created by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@itsjustlos⁠