Influenca

I made a mix, and there’s a disclaimer. Sorry I haven’t been around, I needed some time to get settled. I’ll be back with new Influencas in March. Spencer and I will have new Obnoxious Laughters for you much sooner than that. https://archive.org/download/Jan2018Mix/jan%202018%20mix.mp3

Welcome to the beginning of holiday season! To kick things off, we have comedian Jesse Roth (@messyroth) here! We talked about finding your own voice (“I’m Bo Yo”), wanting to find out everything you can about an artist (“The Strokes”), building a project completely from scratch (“Green Light”), and finding the thing that will get … Continue reading "Episode 13 – Jesse Roth"

This is part 2 of Rewak’s (@rewakmusic) episode! We talk about making mistakes intentionally and doing things wrong then asking “Why?” (“Jasmine (Demo)”), and the density of Richard James, Max writing his thesis, and what works when nothing is supposed to work (“Rhubarb”). God this episode was so good, I’m so in awe of the … Continue reading "Episode 12 Pt. 2 – Max Rewak"

Hi guys! As you can tell, today’s episode is in two parts. Rewak (@rewakmusic) is so knowledgable that I couldn’t fit it in one episode. He’s a DJ, producer, musician, engineer and everything else under the sun. In this episode, we talked about the history of Jersey club music and making music where nothing can … Continue reading "Episode 12 Pt. 1 – Max Rewak"

Hello! This week, I had good friend Yotam Tubul (@yotamtubul) on the pod! We talk about how Drake can exist in two worlds (“Hold On We’re Going Home”), college and freedom (“Ars Poetica”), what music you connect with viscerally as a child (“Helplessly Hoping”), and whether or not nostalgia can be trusted (“Ribs”). Yotam is … Continue reading "Episode 11 – Yotam Tubul"

Hey guys – this is another edition of Nadav radio. Right now, everything feels like chaos. I made a mix about that. https://archive.org/download/NadavRadioOctober2/nadav%20radio%20october_2.mp3

Hello! I’m sorry for the delay in posting this! But who better to kick things back off than one of my favorite singer-songwriters in New York, Tamara Hansson (@TamaraHansson)! Her new music video for her single “Your Bones” drops October 26th (this Thursday) and we needed to talk about it. Most of this episode talks … Continue reading "Episode 10 – Tamara Hansson"

Hi Influenca-heads! This week’s episode had a TON of laughter because the hilarious improviser, rapper, singer, writer and performer Raquel Castellar (@raquelcarmmm) joins us! We talk about finding the balance between being smooth and being poetic (“Bonita Applebum”), being sweet but standing your ground (“No Problem”), the importance of finding love even when it’s complicated … Continue reading "Episode 9 – Raquel Castellar"

Hi everyone! This week, writer, improviser, actor, and fun guy Michael Poole comes by. He is a delightful conversationalist, and I loved talking to him. We spoke about finding community in a local punk scene (“Kids On The Boardwalk”), playing Scalia in a show and just getting the crowd hype about it (“Don’t Wanna Fall … Continue reading "Episode 8 – Michael Poole"

Had a lot going on and haven’t had the chance to do this, so this one is chock full of weird stuff. My intention was to start with a Sesame Street song and end with a Lil B song, but I had to end with Steely Dan today (RIP Walter Becker). My sequencing on this … Continue reading "Nadav Radio – 9/7/2017"

Hello! Today, the actor, performance artist, and good friend Laura Ornella stops by to drop hints about our secret project and talk about combining interests to do whatever you want (“Chicago”), unburdened joy and freedom (“Dancing in the Moonlight”), what it takes to be the backbone of a project (“Turn To Stone”), and her vision … Continue reading "Episode 7 – Laura Ornella"

Hi dudes! Today I talk to filmmaker, comedian, actor, and friend Angela Palladino! We speak about using movement to overcome shyness (“Got To Give It Up”), the ideal of not giving a f*ck (“Rise With The Fists”), making your best work under collaboration and the rush when someone knows exactly what you’re trying to do … Continue reading "Episode 6 – Angela Palladino"

Hello! On this week’s “Influenca” we speak to photographer and musician Eian Kantor (IG: @eiankantor). We talk about how The Strokes are the ultimate cool (“Someday”), photographing people in different countries (Istanbul Street Music), merging bedroom production with sophisticated songwriting (“Break”), and our personal Radiohead journeys (“Fake Plastic Trees”). Eian is a cool, cool dude, … Continue reading "Episode 5 – Eian Kantor"

Sorry for the delay, Influenca-heads! This week, we have the fantastic Jes Tom! (Twitter: @jestom/IG: @jesthekid). They are one of my favorite comics in New York, and we had a wonderful conversation about maintaining the confidence of a young rapper (“Keep It Real”), the personal revelation of Mulan as a trans Asian-American narrative (“Reflection”), the … Continue reading "Episode 4 – Jes Tom"

Another edition of “Nadav Radio” to tide you over! Coming up later this week, I have an interview with the amazing Jes Tom (@jestom). I talk to them about a million different things and it was a real, real treat to interview them. In the meantime, check out this mix! I’m gonna do this every … Continue reading "Nadav Radio – 7/30"

Welcome to Episode 3 of “Influenca”! This week, I talk to the engaging Liz Glazer (Twitter: @ElizabethGlazer) about going to SLAA like a class (“Latch”), the power of vulnerability (“Real Love”), getting a call from a private detective (“Stereo”), and her excitement about her upcoming future in LA (“Tell Me”)! See Liz at The Lantern … Continue reading "Episode 3 – Liz Glazer"

https://archive.org/download/BransonInfluenca/branson%20influenca.mp3 Hi all! This week, I’m very excited to interview the comic, artist, and comic artist Branson Reese (@bransonreese), who talks a lot about being dumb in art, JK Rowling messing with her canon, and feeling hopeful about geese biting God’s dick. Lots of great music that I never heard before (and Black Flag, who … Continue reading "Episode 2 – Branson Reese"

https://archive.org/download/NadavRadio612/Nadav%20Radio%206_12.mp3 I will have the upcoming episode with Branson Reese (@bransonreese) in a few days! Sorry about that – Branson was a true gem to talk to, I am just not on my shit! Meanwhile, enjoy this radio mix I made!