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Angel and Z


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 248 EPISODES

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    Ep.207- Greg Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 49:33


    Full episode on Patreon - Greg Hunt is a skateboarding videographer and filmmaker celebrated for his approach to documenting skate culture. He directed Vans' first full-length skate video, Propeller, featuring the likes of Anthony Van Engelen, Tony Trujillo, Geoff Rowley, amongst others.He has also played a vital role in the making of all time classic skate videos like Mind Field, The DC Video and the solo part Dylan. More recently, he has collaborated with Adidas Skateboarding on projects like Kader in New York City.Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Hunt began his career as a sponsored skateboarder before transitioning into filmmaking. His early experiences skating in San Francisco during the early '90s influenced his perspective and video-style. In addition to his video work, Hunt has engaged in photography, notably documenting skater Jason Dill over 15 years, culminating in a published photo book. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.206- Ali Boulala

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 54:31


    Full episode now on the Living Proof Patreon. Ali Boulala is a skate icon who came to prominence through his association with Flip Skateboards in the late 1990s. He was one of the original members of the “Piss Drunx”, a notorious skate crew that embodied a raw, punk-infused ethos that left a lasting imprint on skateboarding culture. On March 7, 2007, Ali Boulala was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident in Melbourne, Australia. Boulala sustained severe head injuries, leading to a coma that lasted four months. He underwent extensive rehabilitation to relearn basic functions such as walking and eating independently. Due to the accident, he was convicted of culpable driving and sentenced to four years in prison, serving two years before being released and deported back to Sweden. The accident had a profound impact on Boulala's life, leading to years of substance abuse and personal turmoil.In 2013, he began a journey toward recovery and has maintained sobriety since then. Finding new purpose in life and moving forward with a renewed spirit, he has channeled his creative energy into music. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.205- GIZ & DESA MTA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 63:18


    Full episode now on Patreon. This episode features GIZ in conversation with DESA. They speak on the charges behind the “Million Dollar Vandal”, GIZ's time in Rikers Island, New York City throughout the 1990s, and more. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.204- Ozzie Juarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 59:41


    Full episode on Patreon. Ozzie Juarez is an artist and curator from Los Angeles. His work explores themes of identity, ancestry, and the built environment. Coming from a graffiti-background, Juarez blends street aesthetics with spiritual symbolism to create richly layered paintings, sculptures, and installations. He is also the founder of TLALOC Studios, an artist-run space in South Central L.A. dedicated to uplifting emerging creatives through exhibitions, residencies, and community programming.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.203- Vinnie Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 54:57


    Full episode on our Patreon. Vinnie Stigma is a foundational figure in the hardcore punk scene and the longtime guitarist of Agnostic Front; a band that helped define the New York hardcore sound. Their music touches on the realities of an early New York, social change and independent thought. Stigma's guitar work was central to releases like United Blood and Victim in Pain, albums that became cornerstones of the hardcore genre. Stigma was involved with Madball, a band fronted by Roger Miret's younger half-brother, Freddy Madball. He also launched a solo project under the name Stigma, releasing albums such as New York Blood and For Love and Glory. In 2024, Stigma published his autobiography, The Most Interesting Man in the World. The book delves into his upbringing in Little Italy, his experiences in the hardcore scene, and his passions outside of music, including cooking, acting, and martial arts. Stigma remains active in the music scene, performing with Agnostic Front and maintaining a strong presence in the NYHC community. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.202- Arto Saari

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 58:53


    Full episode on Patreon. Arto Saari is a Finnish-born professional skateboarder and acclaimed photographer, who  first gained international recognition in the early 2000s as part of the Flip Skateboards team, where he became a standout in videos like Sorry and Really Sorry. Arto won Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year award in 2001, cementing his legacy in skateboarding history.Beyond skating, Arto has built a successful second career as a photographer, capturing intimate moments within the skate, music, and fashion worlds. His most recent book “Bike Path” captures scenes from the local community within the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.201- CURVE TGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 28:29


    Full episode now on Patreon. In the summer of 2002, CURVE suffered a fall in Southwest Philadelphia that left him in a coma for 6 weeks. Recovering from the traumatic brain injury took a full year, it onvolved CURVE relearning how to walk and dealing with the accompanying emotions. He spoke to Living Proof in an honest fashion of the experience. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.200- Braydon Szafranski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 46:05


    Full episode on our Patreon. Braydon Szafranski is a professional skateboarder whose charisma and un-filtered personality saw him become an icon; symbolic of the live-fast energy that defined skateboarding during the early 2000s. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Szafranski moved to Los Angeles to pursue a professional skateboarding career in the early 2000s; with no defined plan or place to live, he arrived and started sleeping on the streets of Venice. His talent caught the attention of Chad Muska, leading to Szafranski riding for Shorty's and Circa. He later joined Baker Skateboards, becoming a prominent team member and appearing in influential skate videos like "Baker 3" and "Baker Has a Deathwish”.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.199- Gino Iannucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 58:25


    Full episode now available on our Patreon. Gino Iannucci is a legendary skateboarder from Long Island, New York. First gaining recognition in the mid-'90s, particularly through his parts in videos from 101 Skateboards. His video parts in Chocolate's “The Chocolate Tour” and Girl's “Yeah Right!” are considered all time classics. As one of the original riders for Nike SB, he helped redefine the brand's place in skateboarding. He has worked alongside Adidas putting out shoes like the Samba ADV, and now rides for ASICS skateboarding. In recent years, Gino has focused on Poets, his personal skate brand rooted in his East Coast roots in Long Island, New York. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.198- Don "Nuge" Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 51:03


    Full episode now on our Patreon. Born in Portland Oregon and raised in Oklahoma City, Nuge is an icon in skateboarding who made a name for himself with classic parts in videos like Foundation's Cataclysmic Abyss. Born to Vietnamese parents who came to America for a new life, Nuge's childhood was largely spent coming up in Vietnamese pool halls. Eventually relocating to California to pursue skating, his early days saw him living in a legendary skate-house on Melrose dubbed “Hellrose”, an apartment that housed Nuge and 5 of his friends. Nuge later joined his close-friends at Baker Skateboards, who he still rides for today. Aside from skating, Nuge works on Open Beer alongside Tino Razo, Ako Jefferson and Atiba Jefferson. Open Beer has featured designs by artists like Joe Roberts, KATSU, and Meryl Smith on their beer cans. Nuge also has his restaurant, Burger She Wrote; a Los Angeles-based restaurant renowned for its high-quality smash burgers. Their smash burgers are made with 100% American Wagyu beef sourced from Snake River Farms, served on King's Hawaiian buns.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.197-Kevin Spanky Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 53:23


    Ep.196- Cheryl Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 60:08


    Full episode on our Patreon. Cheryl Dunn is an American filmmaker and photographer known for documenting New York City's downtown art and graffiti scene. Starting in the 1990s, Dunn photographed and filmed urban life, from protests to skateboarding and graffiti. Her work chronicled the spontaneous creativity that arose in public spaces, making her one of the key visual storytellers of the era.Dunn's films and photographs document key figures in the graffiti world, including artists like Barry McGee, the late great Margaret Kilgallen, Dash Snow (R.I.P) and Steve ESPO Powers. She became a visual historian of this art form as it transitioned from something illegal and underground to being recognized and embraced by galleries and museums.Dunn's documentary “Moments Like This Never Last” (2020) delves into the life of the late New York City artist Dash Snow, a highly influential figure in the downtown art scene of the 2000s. The film paints a raw, intimate portrait of a tumultuous, vibrant artist who was emblematic of the Lower East Side at the time. Her documentary “Everybody Street” (2013), showcases legendary street photographers like Martha Cooper and Jill Freedman.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.195- Harley Flanagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 62:26


    Full episode on Patreon. Harley Flanagan is an iconic figure within the New York Hardcore scene. At age 13 he founded the Cro-Mags; one of the most influential hardcore punk bands of the 1980s and 1990s. At age 11, Flanagan began his involvement with music drumming for the New York punk band The Stimulators.Flanagan's early years were spent in New York City's Lower East Side, where he lived through the realities of the time. By age 10, he was living on the streets, often staying in abandoned / burnt out buildings within a neighborhood ravaged by economic decline, gang violence and social unrest. This existence would profoundly influence his later music. Many of the songs in “The Age of Quarrel” describe the day to day living of those years. Flanagan is a black-belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Renzo Gracie, having started training at the gym early on when they were located above a methodone clinic. His love for the art and deep relationship with both Renzo and the late great Ryan Gracie led to a home-like environment in the gym, where he eventually spent time working as a professor. http://livingproofnewyork.comhttp://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork

    Ep.194- Devon Turnbull

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 74:33


    Full episode now on Patreon. Devon Turnbull is a designer and artist best known for his work in high-end audio and clothing. In the audio world, Turnbull is widely respected for his custom-built, DIY high-fidelity speaker systems. Much of the foundation for his approach to art and design stems from his time spent writing graffiti throughout the New York scene. His company, Ojas, specializes in handcrafted speaker designs, often using horn-loaded and tube amplifier setups that cater to serious audiophiles. His speakers have been showcased in galleries, shops, and personal listening spaces, ranging from places like Supreme, Lisson Gallery and fashion boutiques as well as collaborations with brands like Prada and Loro Piana. His approach is deeply influenced by Japanese hi-fi culture, where simplicity and analog purity take priority over mass-market digital sound. Through his work, he promotes active, deep listening; where music is not just a background noise but rather a central activity that is experienced with full attention. He often sets up listening rooms where people can engage with his speakers in an audiophile-focused, meditative setting.Before Ojas, his time spent making clothing helped produce Nome de Guerre, a now-defunct but highly influential New York-based brand that blended military and workwear aesthetics.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.193- A-Trak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 49:54


    Full episode now on Patreon. A-Trak is a DJ & record producer who, at the age of 15, gained wide recognition becoming a World Champion turntabilist in 1997. Coming from Canada, A-Trak and his brother Dave 1 were deeply influenced by the graffiti scenes of New York, Montreal and various European cities. He is widely celebrated for significantly contributing to growth of the electronic dance music scene during the late 2000s / early 2010s. Meanwhile, Dave's band Chromeo became a trendsetting sensation and earned a Grammy nomination. In 2007 they both co-founded Fool's Gold Records, an independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York. A-Trak's work has been featured alongside Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Cam'ron, Lupe Fiasco, Daft Punk, amongst many others. Now, A-Trak & Dave 1 also make music together as The Brothers Macklovitch. *Artwork of A-Trak and Cam'ron by Kunle Martins for “U WASN'T THERE”http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.192- Christian Hosoi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 41:14


    Full episode on Patreon. Christian Hosoi is a style icon within skateboarding whose rise to fame stemmed from the style and power he approached skateboarding with. Skating at an early age with the likes of the late great Jay Adams, Tony Alva and Shogo Kubo; Hosoi turned pro at 14 years old and subsequently lived a lifestyle immersed in attention and glory from the media of the day. Hosoi's career declined in the 1990s due to a long struggle with drug addiction, which culminated in his arrest in 2000 for trafficking 1.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and a subsequent prison sentence of nearly five years. During his time in prison, Hosoi turned his life around, finding faith and committing to sobriety. Since his release, he has shared his story of redemption while continuing to skate and influence the industry. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.191-GREY PVC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 95:03


    Full episode now on our Patreon. GREY PVC is a legendary graffiti writer who has suffered with severe addiction to various substances and today has reached a point of stable sobriety. Through methadone, GREY was able to get off of street-drugs and develop sound and stable routines; today, he is no longer on methadone. He speaks openly about his time spent in Kensington Philadelphia buying and using drugs. As the drugs consumed his entire life, he began aggressively shoplifting to fund his drug habit. For a time, he considered himself a functioning addict. Eventually he was overcome with illness to the point where he could not physically stand up, this weakness in his body became the gateway to the sobriety he has today. Most known for his iconic graffiti painted throughout San Francisco and New York City, GREY placed an emphasis on the traditional aspect of tags and throw-ups. After a 5 year break from painting to focus on tattooing, GREY began painting the New York City transit, which eventually led to his investigation.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.190-ZE ONE ACID

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 64:46


    Full episode on Patreon. ZE is a legendary graffiti writer from South Brooklyn, known for his hardcore bombing style and partnership with the late great RUSH ACID. He gained mass appeal in the early 1990s for his aggressive straightforward approach to graffiti, hitting elevated tracks, motions on subway cars, trucks and streets with legible handstyles and classic New York style throw ups using primarily chrome paint.ZE is part of the ACID Crew (Attack Crush Invade, Destroy), a graffiti crew that has made a significant mark in the New York graffiti scene, with members like the late great RUSH, HOJO, DECO, GOUCH and SOBER. ZE's partnership with RUSH is particularly noted for the style and visibility of their work across Brooklyn and other boroughs. The duo's consistency and dedication have cemented their legacy in NYC graffiti history.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.189- Erik Ellington

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 55:50


    Full episode now on our Patreon. Erik Ellington is an iconic skateboarder who is one of the original members of the Baker Skateboards and Deathwish teams. Ellington, alongside his peers, revolutionized skateboarding with legendary videos like Baker 2G, Baker 3 and The Deathwish Video. These videos presented an unfiltered view of skateboarding at the time with energy that is nearly impossible to replicate. The footage often showed them not just skating, but also fighting, partying, and struggling with the highs and lows of their lives. Ellington has been open about his personal struggles with substance abuse and subsequent sobriety after years of living the lifestyle seen in the videos. His story of positive change and optimism has left deep influence on skateboarders world wide. With involvement in art and design throughout the multiple facets of his life, Ellington was instrumental in developing pro model skate shoes during his time with Emerica and later Supra Footwear. He played a key role in popularizing Baker's classic aesthetic, and as one of Deathwish's creative forces, his vision helped Deathwish become one of the legacy companies within skateboarding. As a natural expression to other interests in his life, he has been designing luxury footwear with Human Recreational Services, as well as working on ‘Ellington', a clothing line which will launch in due time. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.188- Todd Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 61:53


    Full episode on Patreon. Todd Francis is a renowned artist, perhaps best known for creating the Anti-Hero Skateboards eagle logo, one of the most recognized symbols in skateboarding. His work often combines humor, social commentary, and a gritty aesthetic, resonating deeply with skaters who embrace skateboarding as a countercultural expression. The Anti-Hero eagle logo, designed by Todd Francis, encapsulates the brand's identity: raw, uncompromising, and steeped in skateboarding's punk ethos. The design is simple yet powerful, featuring a fierce eagle clutching a ribbon with the brand name. The eagle logo is instantly recognizable, even beyond skateboarding.Anti-Hero was founded by Julien Stranger in 1995 as a response to the corporatization of skateboarding. It was during the early days that Todd Francis began doing art for Anti-Hero. The eagle logo became a badge of honor for skaters who aligned with the brand's ethos of rejecting the mainstream, instead embracing the rebellious, street-level essence of skateboarding.Anti-Hero's early skate videos, such as Fucktards (1997), Cow (1998), and Cash Money Vagrant (2003), are revered for their cultural impact on skateboarding. These videos embraced a no-frills aesthetic, authentically focusing on the raw realities of skateboarding. Todd Francis's artwork can be seen in all of Anti-Hero's videos alongside legends like Julien Stranger, John Cardiel, Tony Trujillo, Frank Gerwer and Peter Hewitt. The artwork of Todd Francis has left a lasting impact on skateboarding culture, inspiring a generation with flashing memories of Todd's artwork side by side a stylistic approach to street and transition skating.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

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    Ep.187- Alexis Lacroix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 53:43


    Full episode now on Patreon. Alexis LaCroix is a skateboarder riding for Vans and the Montreal-based skate brand, Dime. Coming from the Canadian skate scene; often participating in Dime's innovative events like the “Glory Challenge” which blend skating with unconventional challenges. His free approach to skateboarding has drawn international attention. A few years back, Alexis would travel the United States and Europe, performing music on the streets to get by. This minimalist approach to travel and sustenance allowed him to live on the road for extended periods of time, living a life where he is guided by intuition. He attributes this time period of travel as an eye opening experience that revealed to him a spiritual side of life. With years of coming up skating hyper-urban environments, he now is drawn towards connecting with what he considers to be a more “natural” side of life. Placing importance towards raising a family, he is contemplating things such as moving away from the city and even farming; all in an effort to further connect with the natural elements of life.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.186-POST VSOP 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 82:36


    Full episode now on Patreon. Back by popular demand, POST VSOP is a legendary graffiti writer who mirrors a walking encyclopedia of New York City history. In this episode, he speaks on the sneaker culture that grew immensely in the 90s, racking history, graffiti and more. He is interviewed by Tommy Rebel and Rabbit, two legends who greatly contributed to the culture around sneakers in New York City.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.185-GIZ MTA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 56:39


    Full episode now available on Patreon. GIZ MTA is a prominent graffiti writer from New York City. After a lifetime of sacrificing his body, mind and freedom for graffiti, GIZ has arrived at a point where his work is revered from the streets of New York City to the galleries of London, Amsterdam and Paris. His story is one of pain, joy and experience. Coming up in a crime-ridden New York City, GIZ suffered multiple stabbings from robberies over gear, served time in prison and lost many friends to street violence.As a key member of the MTA crew, Most Talked About, GIZ contributed to the legacy of a group that became legend; not only for their volume & visibility, but also the iconic figures within the crew, include the late grate VE, and DESA. GIZ transitioned from illegal street graffiti to fine art and sculpture by gradually adapting his techniques into formats that could be appreciated within a gallery setting. His sculpture work brings his throw-up into a tangible, tactile form, adding a new dimension to his art and allowing him to create pieces that resonate within both urban and fine art spaces.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.184-ZEPHYR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 46:15


    Full episode on Patreon. ZEPHYR, born Andrew Witten, is a pioneering figure in the graffiti movement, particularly known for his contributions to the New York City subway graffiti scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where he became inspired by the vibrant graffiti culture that was emerging around him. His work, alongside that of his peers, helped shape the aesthetic and culture of graffiti during its golden era in New York City.ZEPHYR became known as one of the original graffiti artists who elevated the art form from a street phenomenon to a recognized movement. Alongside other pioneers like DONDI, Lee Quinones, and FUTURA, ZEPHYR's subway pieces garnered significant attention as they traveled across the city, carrying his name to a broader audience. As the city began to crack down on graffiti and the subway era waned, ZEPHYR transitioned into the fine art world. He started exhibiting his work in galleries, becoming one of the key figures who bridged the gap between graffiti and the mainstream art scene. ZEPHYR's ability to adapt his style from the streets to the gallery space allowed him to remain relevant and influential in both the graffiti world and the larger contemporary art world.He has recently published: “ZEPHYR; GRAFFITI BLACK BOOK/ SCRAP BOOK: 1978 & BEYOND”, presented by BEYOND THE STREETShttp://livingproofnewyork.comhttp://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork

    Ep.183-OJAE FYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 49:26


    Full episode on Patreon. OJAE FYC is an iconic graffiti writer from the Upper West Side of Manhattan who cemented himself as one of the stand-out New York City graffiti writers to become renowned globally, past the reaches of the five boroughs. Coming from a troubled home, OJAE was separated from his mother at age 4 and transferred from foster home to foster home, dealing with abuse at each one. Finding a sense of freedom and relief within graffiti, OJAE fostered the spirit of effort. His approach to graffiti in sheer volume had him surpass many from his era. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.182-Citibike Boyz | Jerome Peels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 60:13


    Full episode on Patreon. Jerome Peels is a skateboarder originally from Florida who founded Citibike Boyz and Peels Clothing. Citibike Boyz is an informal group of riders in New York City who gained attention for their public stunts on Citibikes, the city's shared bike rental service. Despite using bikes designed for casual commuting, CitiBike Boyz push the limits of what these rental bikes can do, which has earned them a mix of admiration and criticism.Peels Clothing is a New York-based clothing brand known for traditional workwear garments. Rooted in a personal connection to manual labor with inspiration from his father's profession as a house painter, Jerome started Peels to honor the blue-color work ethic. The shirts became popular due to their simplicity and high quality. The hand-sown patches onto work shirts have been worn by the likes of Mark Gonzales, Pete Davidson, Jonah Hill and Ishod Wair. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.181-DISTORT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 52:04


    Full episode on Patreon. Distort is a writer most known for very large scale graffiti using rollers in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. He hails from New Jersey and has made a significant impact on the graffiti scene in the northeastern United States. DISTORT blends graffiti with fine art, often incorporating themes of politics, mythology, and the human experience into his work.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.180-Labor Skate Shop. James Rewolinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 60:38


    Full version of the episode on Patreon. Labor Skate Shop for Living Proof Radio. Opened in 2012 by James Rewolinski, Labor was founded to serve as a core skate shop for New York City. Before the rise of mainstream media and the explosion of skateboarding into the global spotlight, skate shops were the center of the skateboarding community. They weren't just retail spaces but epicenters of culture where people went to immerse themselves. Preceding Labor, Autumn Skate Shop, which opened in the early 2000s and closed in 2008, was one of the pioneering shops in the city. Located near Tompkins Square Park, it played a key role in nurturing the local scene, serving as the go-to shop in the area. Autumn created a community around New York's skateboarding culture at a time when the city lacked these locations and commercialized skateboarding had not yet taken over.The closure of Autumn Skate Shop in 2008 left a void in the Manhattan skate scene. Labor Skate Shop stepped in just a few years later to fill that gap, continuing the legacy of community-focused, independent skate shops that prioritize local talent and the spirit of skateboarding. In a way, Labor is the torchbearer for what Autumn Skateshop represented—a space for skaters to gather, share ideas, and push the scene forward in an otherwise commercialized urban landscape. Labor has played a critical role in shaping the identity of New York City's skateboarding and while there Brooklyn location has recently closed, the doors of their Manhattan shop remain open. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.179-Riley Hawk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 52:54


    Full episode on Patreon. Originally coming up with the Shep Dawgs crew out of Southern California. Hawk, alongside Taylor Kirby, Rowan Zorilla and Jake Hill, gained recognition from the videos that showcased the raw energy of the crew. Those videos played a crucial role in his rise within the scene, eventually leading to him turning pro for the iconic Baker Skateboards in 2013, a brand known for shaping modern street skating culture.Outside of skateboarding, Hawk practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that gained recognition in Brazil, Japan and the United States during the early MMA era of “no-rules” fights. He speaks on the idea of longevity within professional skateboarding, how training martial arts has helped his mental, physical and emotional, how he got on Baker Skateboards and more. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.178- Taylor Kirby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 54:19


    Full episode now available on Patreon. Taylor Kirby is a skateboarder riding for Deathwish skateboards. Originally becoming known for his involvement with the Shep Dawgs; a skateboarding crew from Southern California that gained recognition in the early 2010s for their raw, DIY, authentic skate videos. Members of the Shep Dawgs included now well-known pro skaters such as Riley Hawk and Rowan Zorilla. Through the videos, Kirby was contacted by Brian “Slash” Hansen to ride for Deathwish. He speaks on what makes the Baker Boys approach to skateboarding so special that it survives generational cycles within the skate industry, how life has changed since the Shep Dawg days, the lifestyle that touring brings, getting over drinking and more. Now streaming on our website, Youtube, iTunes and Spotify. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.177-SLUTO / Elberto Muller, Graffiti on Low or No Dollars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 47:55


    Full episode now available on Patreon. Graffiti on Low or No Dollars is a novel written by Elberto Muller. Muller, who lives life mostly as a drifter, writes about his experience travelling throughout North America via freight train. The book reflects on the state of American life & society today; the scamming, drugs and unorthodox ways of making a living that much of the United States has taken up to survive and get by. This episode covers many of the ideas in the book that are encountered throughout Elberto Muller's stops across America. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.comFull episode on Patreon. 

    Ep.176-Pedro Delfino

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 49:09


    Full episode on Patreon. Pedro Delfino is a skateboarder riding for Deathwish. After his Thrasher Magazine cover in 2018, Pedro went from being relatively unknown to gaining lots of attention from the skate world. In 2021 he went pro for Deathwish Skateboards, one of the most iconic brands in the industry whose videos profoundly influenced the skateboarding world, giving a glimpse into the partying, touring and lifestyle of the Baker and Deathwish teams. He has recently released his color-way of the Vans Half Cab, one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the history of skate shoes; with a design that pays homage to his home state of Florida. His part “Road to Nowhere” had him as a SOTY contender in 2023. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.175-POST VSOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 52:57


    Full episode now on Patreon. POST VSOP is a legendary graffiti writer who mirrors a walking encyclopedia of New York City history. In this episode, he speaks on the origins of the gear culture that engulfed the graffiti scene in the 90s, The North Face's rise in popularity from graffiti writers to mainstream culture, the practice of loot-racking, the miniature-economy created around Ralph Lauren and the trading of pieces, old school / new school graffiti and more. He is interviewed by Tommy Rebel and Rabbit, two legends who greatly contributed to the culture around gear in New York City.  http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.174-CASH RFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 37:34


    Full episode now available on Patreon. CASH RFC is a graffiti writer from New York City who was one of the original members of the legendary RFC crew; a group of graffiti writers, boosters, stick up kids and hustlers who heavily influenced the gear, graffiti and downtown scene in New York throughout the 1990s.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.173-Alehsy Lambo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:00


    Full episode on Patreon. Alehsy Lambo is a multidisciplinary artist born in south Spain, he moved to Barcelona in 2015 & now lives in New York. As a kid, he fell in love with the culture of tuning cars & street racing. He captures scenes and portraits of his favorites references and shows his world in the form of blurred visions, road dreams, and a fresh touch that persists in him since his youth. Inspired by Barcelona's underground scene and subway graffiti, he began painting graffit at 14. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.172-Chris "Daze" Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 41:52


    Full episode on Patreon. Chris DAZE Ellis is a graffiti writer & artist from New York City. Painting New York City's subway cars in 1976, DAZE is part of the 2nd generation of writers to participate in the subway movement that went on to influence street graffiti & become a cultural artifact the world over. He remains one of the few artists of his generation to make the successful transition from the subways to the studio. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.171-Frankie Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 40:28


    Full episode on Patreon. Frankie Spears speaks on preserving his body as a  professional skateboarder, riding for Adidas and Alien Workshop, coming up with Tyshawn Jones and more. Frankie Spears, Father Bop & Angel in conversation. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.170-Coles Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 50:09


    Full episode on Patreon. Coles speaks on riding for Vans & Alltimers, touring with Bronze 56K, video parts he came up watching, New York City spots & more. Segments on our website, Youtube, iTunes & Spotify.  http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.169- Vladimir Grinberg (Organic Grill NYC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 78:58


    The Organic Grill was a restaraunt originally located in the East Village of downtown New York City. Over the years it became a staple of the neighborhood, often frequented by people within the hardcore-punk scene; members of the Cro-Mags, Madball, Youth of Today and The Gorilla Biscuits. A genuine neighborhood restaurant created by people who had real passion for what they did. After over 20 years of business, the restaurant must close its doors. New York City's rising prices have led another neighborhood staple to meet its end. Please consider donating to help the final expenses for the restaurant's staff here: https://gofund.me/72ee4d74

    Ep.168-Chris Shonting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 48:55


    Full episode on Patreon: http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork  ; Chris Shonting is a photographer well known for having shot the likes of Cam'ron, Jason Dill, Lil' Wayne, Genesis Evans, Dan Henderson, the RZA, Blondey McCoy & many others. Moving to New York during the early 2000s, Shonting skated around downtown New York and met everyone in the skate scene organically; initially shooting skate-photography for regional magazines. Hanging around Max Fish & speaking with other artists helped expand his work into other areas, leading to shooting high-fashion, actors and artists. He now lives and works out of Stockholm.http://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.167-Kanin Garner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 64:28


    Full episode available on Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkKanin Garner for Living Proof Radio. He speaks on how working at Palace's Los Angeles store led him to riding for Palace, subsequently modeling for Gucci, Gap & Calvin Klein, using the Betamax and various VHS cameras to produce skate videos, leaving LA to live in New York with hopes of one day permanently moving to London & more. http://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.166-TOCER LNE & DIEGO 127

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 56:54


    For the full episode: http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork . DIEGO 127 & TOCER LNE share a rare relationship within graffiti in that they are father & son. TOCER was born into a family where his father, DIEGO 127, was a graffiti writer who came up in 1980s Queens. With friends of DIEGO coming in and out of the house, TOCER gained interest and began writing at an early age. Fast forward a few years and TOCER has become one of the premier youths painting graffiti in New York City; often with fill-ins alongside his father. This episode features TOCER LNE & DIEGO 127 in an open conversation speaking on what their relationship is like.http://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.165-Aaron Herrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 32:12


    Riding for Polar and Converse, Aaron's skating is well known from his video parts representing a New York City approach to spot & trick selection definitive of East Coast skateboarding. After undergoing a serious knee-injury that led to a full ACL reconstruction, Aaron is nearly back at 100%. He speaks openly about how the downtime inherent to professional skateboarding has led to both alcohol use and mental health struggles; using practices such as writing and therapy to consistently improve upon the situation. Aaron is back skating in full, having gone on a recent Polar trip to the United Kingdom. Full episode available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.164- KR, Craig Costello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 39:56


    Full episode available on our patreon. KR, Craig Costello for Living Proof Radio. Craig Costello is an artist, retired graffiti writer and founder of KRINK. Having spent time painting graffiti in a pivotal era of both New York and San Francisco, KR upheld the long standing tradition of shoplifting materials to make your own markers and ink. His approach to graffiti played with scale; very large/legible 'KR's' done with paint-rollers in high-profile areas, along with street-level tags done with his home-made ink and markers. The spirit of innovation within KRINK has led to tools like the sprayer, dauber, fire-extinguisher, specialized spray paint, as well as classics including KRINK's chrome ink and the k-60 mop. His approach to graffiti and tool making has globally influenced the way graffiti is done today. *KR, Craig Costello and Angel in conversation.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.163-Kevin Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 37:16


    Kevin Bradley for Living Proof Radio. A special episode with KB and Father Bop in conversation. Kevin speaks on the experience of being a young kid filming for Supreme's Cherry, maintaining motivation when skateboarding becomes an obligation, the beginnings of the FA team and more. The full episode is available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.162-Zered Bassett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 13:17


    A phone call with Zered; Zered Bassett is a professional skateboarder whose career spans decades. From the days of riding for Zoo York during a time when the company released iconic videos defining skateboarding on the East Coast, to moving out of New York City, changing lifestyles, riding for All Timers and thinking of what life could be like after a career of professional skateboarding.  Full interview available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ep.161-Fernando LIONS BF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 20:47


    Fernando LIONS is a revered graffiti writer, tattoo artist & designer who has been living and working in New York City for over two decades. Originally from Buffalo, LIONS established himself throughout New York City's graffiti scene with a no-frills approach to a traditional bombing. He tattoos out of Street Dreams, an independently run studio located in Bed-Stuy opened by LIONS. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Ed Templeton: Streets Talking*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 38:03


    Ed Templeton is a legendary artist & skateboarder whose approach transcended conventional boundaries, leading to global impact within the spheres of photography, skateboarding & painting. He is the founder of Toy Machine, a company that created all time classics the likes of ‘Welcome To Hell' & 'Jump Off A Building', helping shape skateboarding from the early 1990s till present day. His photographs depict the lifestyle led by young skateboarders within urban/suburban America in a raw & unfiltered style, with legendary works like ‘Wayward Cognitions', ‘Teenage Smokers' & most recently ‘Wires Crossed'. The full episode & video is available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    Alain Levitt: Streets Talking*

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 24:08


    Full episode & video, available on our Patreon. In the early 2000s, New York's economic landscape created a world in which one could survive off of little. Artists, skaters, graffiti writers, poets & musicians inhabited the city, organically creating style & culture in a way that permeated into the life of the neighborhood. Common streets became legendary as the 14 block radius of downtown New York housed a thriving underground scene flourishing in a carefree time of unhindered creativity. At this time Alain Levitt was hanging out in the Lower East Side on a daily basis with a small film camera on his person. Spending the early 2000s living amongst the people, Alain shot the downtown New York Scene during an era that laid the foundations for events & people that went on to deeply influence the world of skate, graffiti, art & culture. His debut book 'NYC: 2000-2005' is a collection of these photos.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    DBRAD THR: Streets Talking*

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 13:58


    Full episode available on Patreon. DBRAD is an artist & graffiti writer who is part of the renowned THR crew. He speaks on perceptions of masculinity, mental health, life philosophy, what it means to be human, New York's graffiti scene & more. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

    SMOE LNE: Streets Talking* with Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 37:09


    Full episode available on our Patreon. SMOE is a graffiti writer whose aggressive approach to street bombing garnered attention in recent years throughout New York City. Representing the LNE, H2K & 6BC graffiti crews, SMOE's approach ranges from tagging passenger filled buses on main avenues to large rollers & technical pieces. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork

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