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Join The Positive Papi as he interviews creatives from all walks of life. As we sip on our Solid Coffee we drop gems for our up and coming creatives listening. If you want to be inspired then be sure to subscribe and tune in. Season 2 dropping APRIL 3, 2020 Topics include MUSIC - FILM - AD - ART -…

Papi And Friends


    • Nov 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Tips for Finding Inspiration as a Creative, Fatherhood and more W/Retro Boogie | Papi And Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 56:11


    Retro Boogie and PAPI discuss what happiness looks like, tips for finding inspiration as a creative and more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/itsnicomarksGuest: Retro Boogie - https://www.instagram.com/retroboogie/Guest: Retro Radio - https://www.instagram.com/retroradio.co/

    Hustling as a creative, building your team and more w/ Will Azcona | Papi And Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 79:04


    Will and PAPI discuss the journey(6:45), work ethic vs. style(27:00), paying your dues(54:40),and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Will Azcona – https://www.instagram.com/willazcona/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

    Overcoming creative struggles, painting for Tyga story, and MORE w/ Sisi Hood | Papi And Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 72:20


    Sisi Hood and PAPI discuss creative process(6:12), painting for Tyga(45:30), the Telfar bag (1:02:27), and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Sisi Hood – https://www.instagram.com/sisi_hood/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

    CCO of Times 10, Overcoming Struggles, Touring Life, and MORE w/ Michael Adrian | Papi And Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 82:24


    Michael Adrian and PAPI discuss being the CCO of Times 10(1:05), touring as an audio engineer (11:00), inspiration(41:15), and happiness(1:10:50) on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Michael Adrian – https://www.instagram.com/mistermichaeladrian/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

    Photography, Fairfax Flea Market, Shooting Models and more w/ Jay Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 46:54


    Jay Will and PAPI discuss shooting film(6:39), new projects(29:00), goals(37:28), and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Jay Will – https://www.instagram.com/jaywillll/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

    Chicago, SaveMoneySaveLife, Growing as a creative AND MORE w/ Troy G | Papi And Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 56:51


    Troy G and PAPI discuss escaping the box people put you in as an artist(6:50), outgrowing school(16:58), SaveMoney(36:40), and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Troy G – https://www.instagram.com/troyfromchicago/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

    Creating at Nike, What it felt like leaving Nike, Working on NBA creative Going freelance as an artist w/ Darien Birks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 68:24


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW DARIEN BIRKS: @darienbirksPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 07 Darien Birks

    Finding balance in life, First International interview , what being a visual artist means w/ KristonKK

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 61:56


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW KRISTON: @kristonkkPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 06 KristonKK

    Talking about Hollyweed, COVID Growth, Future Projects, Making a movie and more w/ JESUSHANDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 51:44


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW JESUSHANDS: @jesushandsFOLLOW Hollyweed: @hollyweed.laPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 04 JESUSHANDS

    Tips To Land That Music Video, Having Dedication to The Craft and MORE W/ Executive Producer and Video Commisioner Kareem Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 44:15


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW KAREEM JOHNSON: @kxreemjxhnsxnFOLLOW OVERSCENE: @overscenellcPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 04 Kareem Johnson

    Shooting with TDE, Tips to Staying Hungry, and more w photographer Williummm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 55:46


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW WILLIAM ADRADE: @WilliummmPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 03 William Adrade

    Curating Culture, Being a creative from Oakland, and more w/photographer Karl Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 49:53


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW KARL PERKINS: @WhoIsKarlPerkinsPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 02 Karl Perkins

    Puzzle Drop on BBC, Painting your favorite musicians and more w/ Painter Mariella Angela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 47:05


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW MARIELLA: @ItsMarielPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 01 Mariella Angela

    The Black Experience, Balancing music and film, and more W/ Musician and Filmmaker The Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 46:26


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW PAF: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW THE MOON: https://www.instagram.com/musicbymoon/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 08 THE MOONTOPICS:1. The Black experience right now2. Balancing music and film3. Creating a youth program for young filmmakers4. And more..TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro1:10 - How life is going this season1:39 - Warm up session3:30 - Moon's journey and what she does5:00 - Starting Young Moviemakers of America (YMA)6:50 - Taking opportunities8:00 - Interlude8:40 - Diving deeper into YMA10:00 - What inspired the program12:00 - Starting into commercial work more13:10 - What sparked Moon's interest into film15:40 - What sparked music16:10 - S/O Ghettoblasterman16:25 - What sparked music19:44 - Is there a favorite between film and music mediums23:30 - Moon's recent music video24:00 - S/O Daisy24:09 - Moon's recent music video25:24 - Moon's creative process33:58 - State of Black America37:50 - Moon's EP dropping soon!44:00 - Speed Questions

    Tips to being a photographer and copywriter, Shooting with Nike and Adidas, and more w/ Tyree Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 53:01


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW PAF: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW TYREE HARRIS: https://www.instagram.com/intheseeyes/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 07 TYREE HARRISTOPICS:1. Tips to being a photographer and copywriter2. Shooting with Nike and Adidas3. Personal projects vs corporate project4. And more..TIMECODES:01:00 - Favorite Color/Word04:00 - How curiosity led him to picking up the camera07:00 - Being a copywriter and visual creative at the same time.08:00 - The similarities between learning how to shoot and learning how to write11:00 - Being a visual copywriters13:00 - Bringing storytelling into the picture15:00 - Implementing deck creation into personal projects16:00 - Slowing down to get the ideas yet17:00 - Talking about his series “Nobody Rides The Bus in LA”24:00 - Nike and Adidas work/corporate work vs personal project work and the power of saying No31:30 - Not taking every gig that comes his way32:15 - Strain on his relationship with writing34:30 - How limitations can really give you freedom35:00 - What is creative freedom?37:00 - Talking about his series “Going Somewhere”40:00 - Being a patient creative42:20 - Not resting on one job title these days47:00 - Speed round--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Directing Music Video for Dreamville, The human experience and more! w/ Dir and Photog Mariah Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 51:04


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW PAF: https://www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW MARIAH WINTER: https://www.instagram.com/mariah__winter/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 06 MARIAH WINTERTOPICS:1. Directing Music Video for Bas2. Creating in New York3. Finding peace from nothing4. And more..TIMECODES:--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Secrets to getting the job/Keys to good creative and more w/ Creative Strategist Marvin James

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 63:31


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW MARVIN JAMES: www.instagram.com/marvinxjames/FOLLOW MEET THE YOUNGS: www.instagram.com/meet_theyoungs/FOLLOW ITS IN SCOPE: www.instagram.com/itsinscope/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 05 MARVIN JAMESTOPICS:1. Importance of networking2. Leaving advertisement3. The key to good creative4. And more..TIMECODES:0:50 - Reunion 1:40 - Starting in advertisement as a creative4:50 - The breakdown of what Marvin James does5:20 - Using lay offs as a chance to explore and grow11:15 - Meet the Youngs 12:38 - Fire quote from Marvin, that he's living finally14:10 - How to attract new opportunities17:50 - Haptics19:15 - Understanding what a service designer does24:45 - Accepting that there is so much to learn27:11 - How to find your creative community28:55 - Working at a job that doesn't have people you can relate to31:15 - Is social media helpful for building creative communities41:10 - Marvins creative journey42:15 - The birth of "Its In Scope"45:10 - Accepting that you are a creative48:20 - Don't let fear of not being an expert in your medium stop your creative49:10 - How being intentional shows up in your work51:49 - Staying inspired during COVID53:45 - Doing what you can with what you have1:00:00 - Speed Questions--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Shooting music videos, beating writing blocks, and more w/ Director William Rouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 55:30


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW WILLIAM ROUSE: https://www.instagram.com/williamerouse/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 04 WILLIAM ROUSETOPICS:1. Process of creating films2. Getting into the industry3. Beating your creative blocks4. And more..TIMECODES:3:32 - How he got into film6:00 - Wills inspirations in film9:16 - Being intentional with filmmaking11:06 - Being flexible/open when working on any production13:40 - Making films on a budget18:48 - Feeding your creative23:50 - Having a writing partner27:00 - Being intimidated by starting a project31:41 - Using your pain/experiences to push your creative33:34 - Tips to start writing44:56 - What Will's journey has been becoming vulnerable enough to write.47:13 - Trump impersonation49:06 - Depression and anxiety with creating50:44 - Speed Questions--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Creative directing for Private Club Records, Being the plug in Japan, and more w/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR FILTHY MCDAVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 65:51


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW FILTHY MCDAVE: www.instagram.com/filthymcdave/PAPI AND FRIENDSSEASON 2 - EPISODE 03FILTHY MCDAVETOPICS INCLUDE:1. Creative Directing Private Club Records2. Being the plug in Japan3. Being Waka Flocka's stand in4. And more..--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Secret sauce to booking gigs, staying hungry, and more w/ Photographer FatJesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 51:44


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW FATJESUS: www.instagram.com/fatjesus562/PAPI AND FRIENDSSEASON 2 - EPISODE 02FATJESUSTOPICS INCLUDE:1. Staying creative during Covid season2. Keeping the hustle alive3. The secret sauce to booking gigs4. And more..--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Producing in the music industry, Gambino as Inspo, and more w/ Musician Ghettoblasterman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 43:36


    PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: https://www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW GHETTOBLASTERMAN: https://www.instagram.com/ghettoblasterman/PAPI AND FRIENDSSEASON 2 - EPISODE 01GHETTOBLASTERMAN TOPICS INCLUDE:1. Staying creative during Covid season2. Being a multi-discipline artist3. Getting out of creative blocks4. Physical health and how it affects creative health5. and more...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Shooting with the Weeknd, building your team, and more w/ photographer and director BAWWSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 54:38


    PAPI & FRIENDSFOLLOW US ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW PAPI ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/PAPI & FRIENDSEPISODE 06: BAWWSE https://www.instagram.com/bawwse/TOPICS INCLUDE:1. Staying hungry as a creative.2. Hustling.3. How to build a team around you.4. What dedication looks like.5. and more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Hustling as a creative, Balancing Corporate Life With Art, Mental Health, and more w/ artist ChaseMor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 49:05


    PAPI & FRIENDSFOLLOW US ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW PAPI ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/PAPI & FRIENDSEPISODE 05: CHASEMOR https://www.instagram.com/chasemor/POWERED BY LOWELL FARMS: https://www.instagram.com/lowellfarms/TOPICS INCLUDE:1. Balancing corporate life and art2. Mental health3. Dedication to the hustle 4. and more….--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Love Advice, Being a Creative in LA, How to get gigs w/ - Musician Drew Anthuny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 43:17


    PAPI & FRIENDSEPISODE 04: DREW ANTHUNY FOLLOW US ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW PAPI ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW DREW ANTHUNY ON IG: www.instagram.com/drew_anthuny/TOPICS INCLUDE:1. Love Advice2. Being a creative in LA3. How to get gigs4. Being a multi medium creative.AND MORE...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Tips to getting started in branding, advice for creatives, and more w/ - Creative Director Tom Francesconi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 60:17


    PAPI & FRIENDSFOLLOW US ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW PAPI ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/PAPI & FRIENDSEPISODE 03: TOM FRANCESCONI https://www.instagram.com/tomfrancesconi/TOPICS INCLUDE:1. GETTING STARTED IN BRANDING2. RACE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRAND3. HOW TO BE A LUCRATIVE CREATIVE4. ADVICE FOR FUTURE CREATIVESAND MORE...NOTES:TO LEARN DESIGN AND BRANDINGTHE FUTUR (CHRIS DO)https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocksTOMS SUGGESTION - BUILDING A BRAND SERIEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxgOY2Ms-YI&list=PLzKJi2GjpkEFsV13D3WPm5s6tZVkvKJ1-BOOKS TO READCreative Strategy and the Business of Designhttps://www.amazon.com/Creative-Strategy-Business-Design-Douglas/dp/1440341559/ref=asc_df_1440341559/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=266133006128&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17088038837782487383&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031069&hvtargid=pla-402704656505&psc=1--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    Tips for going on tour, jazz and race, jazz in today society w/ Drummer Donovan Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 41:23


    PAPI & FRIENDSFOLLOW US ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW PAPI ON IG: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/PAPI & FRIENDSEPISODE 02: DONOVAN BROWN https://www.instagram.com/anotherguyy/TOPICS INCLUDE:1. ADVICE ON FIRST TOUR2. JAZZ AND RACE3. JAZZ IN TODAYS SOCIETY4. ADVICE FOR WRITERS BLOCKAND MORE...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

    What it means to be a creative, social media and creativity w/ designer Zay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 30:07


    PAPI & FRIENDSFOLLOW US ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW PAPI ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/PAPI & FRIENDSEPISODE 01: ISAIAH BROWNING https://www.instagram.com/tiredluther/TOPICS INCLUDE:1. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CREATIVE2. VIEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND CREATIVITY3. FAVORITE PIECE MADEAND MORE...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

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