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You've been invited

So we asked you
to sit at the mic.

If someone from Rayls invited you onto the podcast, this page is your briefing: what the show is, who makes it, how an episode comes together, and how to get ready. Read it, then reply to whoever reached out. They'll take it from there.

What to expect ↓ Hear an episode first
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The Rayls team will only ever reach out on X or Telegram. If a message came from anywhere else, it wasn't us.

The show

What you'd be part of

The mission

Teach, don't preach

Rayls Media exists to explain tokenized finance to the people the industry usually talks past: bankers new to chains, builders new to banking, and complete beginners. Every episode assumes curiosity, never expertise.

The shape

Conversations, not panels

One guest, one host, 40-ish minutes. We go deep on your story and what you actually know. No talking points, no pitch decks, no gotchas.

The reach

Wherever people listen

Published on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, with show notes, a full transcript, and a promo kit you can share with your own network.

The people

Who you'll be talking to

A small media team inside Rayls. You'll meet all of us before anything is recorded.

Theo MasielloTM

Theo Masiello

Host

Theo hosts the show and asks the obvious questions on purpose. Expect the conversation to feel like coffee with a curious colleague.

Aidan PraunsAP

Aidan Prauns

Co-host

Aidan keeps the conversation loose and the jargon in check. When a term flies by too fast, they're the one who stops the show and makes it make sense.

Dora AlexandraDA

Dora Alexandra

Producer

Dora runs the intro chat, the recording logistics, and the edit. If you're unsure about anything at any point, she's your person.

Sara StewartSS

Sara Stewart

Education lead

Sara turns episodes into lessons for the open classroom, so your 40 minutes keeps teaching people long after it airs.

The process

How an episode comes together

01

You reply to your invite

Tell whoever invited you that you're in (or ask them anything first). No forms, no hoops.

Effort: one text
02

Intro chat with the producer (optional)

A short call to find the story only you can tell, and to answer your questions. Nothing is recorded, and if you'd rather skip straight to the session itself, that's fine too.

Optional · 15-min call
03

The recording

Remote, from wherever you're comfortable. It's a conversation, not a performance. We edit kindly, and you can re-take anything.

Effort: ~45 min
04

Review, publish, promote

You hear the edit before it airs. Then we publish everywhere with a promo kit: clips, quotes, and links for your own channels.

Effort: zero, we handle it
Getting ready

Prep, honestly, is light

  • A quiet room and any headphones with a mic. Fancy equipment genuinely not required.
  • Two or three stories or opinions you'd enjoy talking about. The intro chat will surface them anyway.
  • Zero rehearsal. The best episodes are the least rehearsed ones; trust the edit.
  • And no, you don't need to be a blockchain expert. Some of our favorite guests were experts in something else entirely.
Questions everyone asks

FAQ

Do I need to be an expert?
No. We invite people for their perspective, not their credentials. Beginners telling the truth about learning this industry have made some of our most-shared episodes.
What equipment do I need?
A laptop, headphones with a mic, and a quiet room. If we ever need more than that, we'll send it to you.
Can I review the episode before it goes live?
Yes, always. You hear the full edit before publication, and if something came out wrong, we fix it or cut it. No surprises with your name on them.
Is this recorded remotely or in person?
Remotely by default. We record studio-quality audio through the browser, and if you're ever near the team in person, we love that too.
Can I talk about my own company or project?
Your work is your story, so yes, as long as it teaches the audience something. What we skip is anything that sounds like an ad read.
Not invited yet?

Pitch yourself

Most guests are invited, but the door isn't locked. Two minutes, five fields, and the team reads every single one.

Please tell us your name.
That email doesn't look right.
This is the one field we really need.
We reply to every pitch within two weeks

Pitch received.

The media team reads every submission. You'll hear back within two weeks, and in the meantime you can get to know the show.