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Ep.126-Steve ESPO Powers Feb 08, 2023

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Steve ESPO Powers is an artist from Philadelphia who wrote graffiti under the name ESPO. With a distinctive approach to bombing, ESPO would paint high traffic areas in daylight under the ruse of legality, making it appear that what he was doing was legal. Painting gates with a brush, he would write ESPO in large legible letters; telling authorities he represented ESPO "Exterior Surface Painting Outreach" organization. Steve Powers stopped writing in 1999 and began the path of a full time artist. He is a mixed media artist who has shown prowess in printmaking, installation art, murals, sign painting and more. His work has been shown in places ranging from Deitch Projects to the Brooklyn Museum. His work can also been seen at ESPO's Art World, an art studio/gallery located in Brooklyn, New York founded by Steve Powers.
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Ep.125-RIME MSK Feb 05, 2023

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RIME MSK is a graffiti writer & artist from Brooklyn who gained international esteem for his graffiti & art. Representing the great MSK Crew, RIME grew up around people losing themselves to addiction & through the use of psychedelics was able to get past the hindrances present from the cynicism that comes with a broken spirit. In the past few years he left America to live in France & immerse himself in gardening/painting in a style of isolation. He started the Road Map Tour & travelled in an RV across America making paintings. He speaks on graffiti, spirituality, modern life & more. RIME has left an undeniable stamp in the history books of graffiti.

Ep.124-ACET WH Jan 20, 2023

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ACET WH is a graffiti writer placing his focus on freight trains in New York. Representing WH crew; heavyweights in the freight world. ACET speaks on the WH vs ETC beef, the Rail Side Films documentary from 2007 'Reefer Madness', what the freight scene in New York is currently like and more.
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Ep.123-SP ONE Jan 16, 2023

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SP One is a graffiti writer raised in Queens who has been active since 1981; an era when graffiti was prominent on New York’s subway system and the Vandal Squad’s aim was to uphold the Clean Car Program of 1984. SP began Skills Magazine, featuring the likes of Mobb Deep, DUEL, Black Moon, DESA, amongst others. The magazine was an extension of SP’s interest in collage. SP’s fine art practice developed throughout years of drawing, cut-and-paste projects and painting which led to his eventual life long career and practice of making art. SP speaks on all of this and more. Available on Our Website, Youtube, iTunes and Spotify.
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Patreon: ICHABOD YME speaks on freight graffiti Jan 09, 2023

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This is a segment from the ICHABOD YME interview, full episode is available on our Patreon.
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ICHABOD is the undisputed king of freight graffiti, go anywhere in North America & watch the lines; nearly every single time you will see an ICHABOD. This is a feat that an extremely low number of writers have achieved in the entire history of freight graffiti. ICHABOD speaks on how he achieved this level of widespread presence on the lines, how he got into graffiti, the exact number of freights he has done, deeply studying freights, how he keeps track of every freight he has done in codes, his past pyromaniac tendencies & interest in chemistry, his ideas on money, our society & more. Full episode is available on our Patreon.
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Patreon: MANIK, Drug Addiction & Graffiti Dec 18, 2022

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Segment from the MANIK episode. Full episode available on our Patreon.
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MANIK attributes graffiti to helping him battle drug addiction and live a more positive existence. Well known for his high spots and legible letters, he speaks on society as a whole, his family’s move to America, working a job in the Union, corporate America, bitcoin and more.
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Ep.122-R.B. Umali Dec 13, 2022

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R.B. Umali is a videographer who documented a golden era of New York Skateboarding during the late 90’s, filming the likes of Peter Bici, the late great Harold Hunter, Javier Nunez, amongst others. His style of editing is widely regarded as one of the most stylistic approaches to skate videos to date. He held a 21 year position at Zoo York which began at a time when Zoo York represented what New York skateboarding was like no other company did. R.B. is shooting videos to this day.
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Ep.121-Edwin DeLaRosa Nov 30, 2022

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Edwin DeLaRosa is a photographer who is most known for the world wide influence he has had on the BMX scene. His riding that was captured in the early Animal videos shaped street riding into what it became. He speaks on his thoughts on BMX, his upbringing, shooting photos, the changes he has seen in New York, life in Panama and Seattle, the present day and more.
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Ep.120-Matty Matheson Nov 12, 2022

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Matty Matheson is a Canadian chef who grew up immersed in the hardcore scene of the late 90’s / early 2000’s. He would frequent shows in Canada as well the Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany hardcore scenes. He opened his first restaurant at 26 and has since opened over 10 restaurants. At 29 he had a heart attack after some years of substance abuse which began when he was very young. He is nearly 10 years sober now and working on several projects including Rosa Rugosa, a clothing line producing quality garments out of Canada. He speaks on hardcore music, chef culture and drugs, becoming sober, finding peace amongst a busy lifestyle, his family’s work ethic and more.
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Ep.119-EARSNOT IRAK / Kunle Martins Nov 03, 2022

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EARSNOT IRAK / Kunle Martins is an artist & graffiti writer who founded IRAK; a pinnacle of New York’s writing history recognized worldwide as a graffiti crew of the highest caliber. With EARSNOT at the helm, IRAK went on to change the face of New York graffiti, art and fashion. EARSNOT is a legendary figure whose life has been filled with rises and falls, from being involved in pivotal moments within NY culture, making history and showing immense skill in his art and drawings, to living homeless on the streets, spending time in jail and present reflections on self. In this episode, he speaks on racking as a full time job with REHAB, his drawing practice, showing his face, IRAK history and more. Available now on Our Website, Youtube, iTunes and Spotify.
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