INVESTED: A Fanbase Podcast
INVESTED: A Fanbase Podcast
Podcast Description
“INVESTED” is a limited podcast series hosted by Fanbase Founder and CEO Isaac Hayes III and CTO Ramiro Canovas, giving you front-row access to the evolution of the creator economy and our active equity crowdfund.Each week, we unpack the latest news, trends, and shifts in creator monetization and platform ownership with special guests. We’ll spotlight how creators are earning real money, building equity, and transforming the way content powers culture. If you’re a creator, investor, or just curious about the future of social media, Invested gives you the knowledge and access to get ahead.Tap in. Own a piece. Be part of the movement.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on relevant themes in the creator economy, particularly topics such as monetization strategies, equity ownership, and the impact of technology on creativity. Episodes delve into issues like the equity gap faced by Black creators and the implications of AI in content creation, with specific discussions around current fundraising efforts and lessons from emerging trends.
“INVESTED” is a limited podcast series hosted by Fanbase Founder and CEO Isaac Hayes III giving you front-row access to the evolution of the creator economy and our active equity crowdfund.
Each week, I’ll unpack the latest news, trends, and shifts in creator monetization and platform ownership with special guests. We’ll spotlight how creators are earning real money, building equity, and transforming the way content powers culture. If you’re a creator, investor, or just curious about the future of social media, Invested gives you the knowledge and access to get ahead.
Tap in. Own a piece. Be part of the movement.
The latest episode of Invested, Isaac Hayes III sits down with journalist and Fanbase Head of Comms and Partnerships Noah Washington for a wide-ranging conversation that connects culture, media, ownership, and power in real time.
In this episode the duo breaks down the viral “Tendernism” controversy, unpacking how a feel-good internet moment around Destination Smokehouse evolved into a larger debate about intellectual property, authenticity, and who actually benefits when culture goes viral. Isaac and Noah examine the blurred lines between face, brand, and ownership, and why these questions matter for creators navigating attention-driven economies.
The conversation tackles one of the most polarizing media flashpoints of the moment: the public clash between Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon following ICE protests in Minneapolis. The episode breaks down the role of celebrity influence, the tension between journalism and activism, and the legal implications of reporting amid protected spaces like places of worship, raising urgent questions about free speech, public trust, and government scrutiny of the press.
The discussion also turns to Atlanta, where sports, culture, and leadership collide. Isaac and Noah analyze the Atlanta Falcons’ recent coaching decisions and why they struck such a nerve in a majority-Black city. Through the lens of optics, legacy, and alignment, they explore how sports franchises can lose, or rebuild, trust when decisions feel disconnected from the communities they represent.
Rounding out the episode, the two take on the current state of R&B and hip-hop, arguing that algorithm-driven sameness has created a creative low point, and an opportunity. They discuss how legacy artists and producers could reclaim the industry by re-centering originality, risk, and ownership in a system increasingly optimized for predictability.
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