{"podcast":{"title":"The Bangkok Podcast","slug":"the-bangkok-podcast-419399","podcast_index_feed_id":419399,"rss_url":"https://thaifaq.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.bangkokpodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/b/f/5/7bf5548cb29d038fd959afa2a1bf1c87/S8_Show_Logo.jpg","author":"Greg Jorgensen & Ed Knuth","episode_count":574,"summary":"Online since 2010! Greg Jorgensen and Ed Knuth have been knocking around Bangkok since the turn of the century. Exploring dark corners, eating amazing food, and interacting with fascinating people, the two have gotten to know and love Thailand's capital in all its confusing, mysterious glory. Every week they chat about topics near and dear to those living here, those visiting here, or those who are just curious about what it's like to live in Asia's craziest city. Want to explore Bangkok on your own? Check out Greg's self-guided audio tours on Voice Map! https://voicemap.me/publisher/greg-jorgensen","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T06:21:24.425454+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bangkok-podcast-419399"},"episode":{"title":"Dreamster's Mario Butler on Thai Music and New Creative Frontiers [S8.E30]","slug":"dreamster-s-mario-butler-on-thai-music-and-new-creative-frontiers-s8-e30","published_at":"2026-02-03T17:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bangkok-podcast-419399/dreamster-s-mario-butler-on-thai-music-and-new-creative-frontiers-s8-e30","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bangkok-podcast-419399","url":"https://thaifaq.libsyn.com/dreamsters-mario-butler-on-thai-music-and-new-creative-frontiers-s8e30","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thaifaq/BKPS8E30_-_Dreamsterv2.mp3?dest-id=34166","summary":"Greg interviews Mario Butler of Dreamster.io , a platform that allows musicians to connect directly with their audience, and fans to own the music they buy, not just rent. Greg begins by asking about Mario's background and the core mission of Dreamster.io, prompting Mario to explain how the music industry has shifted from tangible ownership to a \"rental\" model through streaming. Mario responds by introducing Digital Music Assets (DMAs), which utilize blockchain to allow fans to truly own digital music again, much like they once owned vinyl or CDs. Next, Greg wonders whether this technology is actually beneficial for the average listener compared to the convenience of a cheap monthly subscription. Mario clarifies that DMAs function as financial assets; because they are built on a bonding curve, the price can increase like a stock, and the platform's smart contracts allow users to sell their music back for a profit. Furthermore, Mario explains that these assets are programmable, meaning an artist can embed real-world perks like merchandise discounts or backstage passes directly into the digital file. Greg then asks why Mario is specifically targeting the Thailand market. Mario notes that Thai artists and fans are exceptionally tech-savvy and passionate, making them early adopters of innovative platforms. He emphasizes that Dreamster removes the usual \"crypto\" hurdles by allowing users to sign up via email and pay with credit cards, hiding the complex backend technology to focus on the user experience. The interview finishes with a discussion of how the platform protects against AI-generated content and automates royalty splits, ensuring that human creators are fairly compensated for their work in real-time.","meta_description":"Greg interviews Mario Butler of Dreamster.io , a platform that allows musicians to connect directly with their audience, and fans to own the music they bu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3302,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bangkok-podcast-419399/episodes/dreamster-s-mario-butler-on-thai-music-and-new-creative-frontiers-s8-e30/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bangkok-podcast-419399/dreamster-s-mario-butler-on-thai-music-and-new-creative-frontiers-s8-e30.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}