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Episode 40: Tattoo Artists Tha Kuya & Sarapbuhay of Goodlife Tattoo - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 88:24


The Lower Left Podcast is back at it again with some really talented Tattoo Artist's Tha Kuya & Sarapbuhay of Goodlife Tattoo. Situated in The Lower Left building, Tha Kuya & Satapbuhay are well known and respected not only as artists, but as really good people. Their stories are inspiring and definitely motivating. Much love and respect! C/S

Episode 39: Street Legacy Art Exhibition Discussion with Bobby Ruiz & Jim Daichendt - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 66:45


Today's The Lower Left Podcast is a special preview discussion of the upcoming Street Legacy So Cal Style Masters art exhibition with Curator's Bobby Ruiz and Jim Daichendt. We dive into a brief overview of street art history and what it means to not only the art world, but the world as a whole. The Street Legacy show will kick off on June 25, 2021 and run till August 28, 2021 t the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, California. A special car exhibition and opening event will be held on opening day. We thank Bobby Ruiz and Jim Daichendt for curating an art exhibition that is going to be unlike no other. Definitely one for the history books! C/S 

Episode 38: DJ Radio Personality Xavier the X-Man - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 85:15


On today's The Lower Left Podcast, we got Radio Personality Xavier the X-Man. A radio legend in the making, Xavier has been hosting his weekly The X-Man Show on Magic 92.5 San Diego for the last 20 years. Xavier shares his story from growing up in Salinas California, college in the Bay Area, lowriding, music, jukeboxes and much more. Xavier has and continues to share his passions with the world and we appreciate him sitting down and spending some time with The Lower Left Podcast. C/S

Episode 37: Tattoo Artist & Musician Louie Perez III - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 78:15


What a show we got for you today. In the building is the talented Tattoo Artist and Musician Louie Perez III. From his childhood growing up with music in his family to his own music & tattoo career. From vocals in the legendary group Manic Hispanic to tattooing at Tip Top Tattoo Parlor in Fullerton, California, Louie has quite a story to tell and we are forever grateful that he took some time to sit down with us. Much love and respect! C/S The Lower Left Podcast

Episode 36: Comedian Frankie Quinones - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 65:03


Today we welcome someone that needs no introduction, we all know him for his funny characters and online videos, & nonstop laughs, Comedian Frankie Quinones. We get into his early years growing up, how he got into comedy, his part in a new upcoming Hulu series and much more. Get read for a good one! Thank you Frankie for taking time to sit with us and wishing you nothing but success in all you do. C/S

Episode 35: Podcaster/Business Owner Esteban "Shamps" Garcia - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 78:21


Joining us today on The Lower Left Podcast is Esteban "Shamps" Garcia. Host of an award winning podcast, owner of 3 Punk Ales and founder of the Emo Brown Foundation, Esteban does it all. We had a fun time discussing all his ventures, life in San Diego and his community outreach. Much love and respect for Esteban and all he does for the area. C/S

Episode 34: Musician Louie Perez of Los Lobos - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 100:59


We got a special episode with none other than music legend Louie Perez of Los Lobos. We go through 50 years of Los Lobos history, from forming the band in East Los Angeles to performing at punk rock shows, to their current shows across the planet. We get into memorable moments with other musicians and what the future holds for music as a whole. Also, joining us is Louie Perez III in the studio. It definitely was an honor to sit down with Louie and we are forever grateful for his contribution to music. C/S

Episode 33: Tattoo Artists Jorge Rosales, Sergio De Leon, Isaac Quezada & Edmar Ramirez - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 66:12


The Lower Left Podcast welcomes local San Diego Tattoo Artists Jorge Rosales and Sergio De Leon. Jorge and Sergio have been killing it in the tattoo scene and they join us to share how they got into tattooing and what they have experienced since rising in the industry. Also, we welcome two past guests, Isaac Quezada and Edmar Ramirez , two talented Tattoo Artists that are funny AF! C/S

Episode 32: Musician Karlos Paez of the B-Side Players - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 103:05


Today we welcome Karlos Paez from The B-Side Players. We have a great conversation about music, Karlos' musical family, growing up in San Diego and life with The B-Side Players. Great times and laughs with a really talented musician. C/S

Episode 31: Artists Ricardo Islas & Chikle! - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 67:54


Today we welcome two of San Diego's most well known artists, Mr. Ricardo Islas and Chikle!. It was a great conversation fo art and culture. This is definitely one you don't want to miss! Much Love and Respect to Ricardo and Chikle! for taking time to sit down with us. C/S

Episode 30: Tattoo Artist Carlos Macias - Cryptic Tattoo - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 58:15


On today's show we welcome the owner of Cryptic Tattoo Carlos Macias. Great conversation with a world renowned Tattoo Artist from the World Famous Cryptic Tattoo shop. 

Episode 29: Owner Ernie Becerra Founder of ¡Salud! - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 99:18


Today we have the Founder of ¡Salud! Tacos, Salud Catering & Corazon Del Barrio in the building. Ernie Becerra has created a world renowned San Diego destination, ¡Salud! Tacos in Barrio Logan. We are blessed to have a great conversation with Ernie and learn the background to such an iconic business. Much love and respect to our good friend Ernie. 

Episode 28: Homelessness with OG Lepke - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 91:29


A powerful discussion with the one and only OG Lepke about Homelessness. Blessed to have a conversation with so much knowledge and passion. Much Love and Respect to the OG Lepke.

Episode 27: Artists Antonio Pelayo and Isaac Pelayo - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 83:38


Today, we welcome father and son artists Antonio Pelayo and Isaac Pelayo. Both great people with great stories and talent. We get into Antonio's upbringing, time at Disney and his current works. Isaac discusses his time working for Disney as well as branching out to his own works. Great conversation with two talented artists.

Episode 26: Sublime Graphic Artist, Tattoo Artist and Long Beach Dub All-Stars Opie Ortiz - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 73:20


We welcome the artist behind the iconic Sublime album cover for 40oz. to Freedom Opie Ortiz. We discuss growing up in Long Beach, how he met the members of Sublime, the music behind the art and much more. It was a great conversation with the iconic Mr. Opie Ortiz.

Episode 25: Viejitos Car Club San Diego - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 66:25


The Lower Left podcast welcomes Big Rene Acevedo, Lil Rene Acevedo and William "Chilly Willy" Aldana of Viejitos Car Club San Diego. We get into the creation of the San Diego chapter of Viejitos Car Club, lowriding back in the day and now and much more. Definitely good times! The Lower Left Podcast

Episode 24: Custom Car Painters Manny Cisneros & Jonathan Mercado - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 70:51


The Lower Left welcomes custom car painters & pinstripes Manny Cisneros and Jonathan Mercado. A dope conversation full of the art of custom cars, pin striping, inspirations and of course Morrissey, lol. We are very grateful to have Cisneros and Mercado in the building and sharing their stories. Check it! The Lower Left Podcast.

Episode 23: Por Vida Coffee Shop - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 74:27


Today we welcome Milo and Caro, the owners of Por Vida coffee shop in Barrio Logan. A great conversation that gets into the birth of Por Vida, business during Covid-19, expansion and the changes within Barrio Logan. Its a great story with great people! Check it! The Lower Left Podcast

Episode 22: Tattoo Artist Honkey Kong - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 68:52


From Big Trouble Tattoo in the North Park area of San Diego, we welcome Adam Hathorn aka Honkey Kong. We get into his growing up in Boston, moving to San Diego, his unique style of tattooing, his brand BENCHWARMERS and all kinds of laughs. Check it! The Lower Left Podcast

Episode 21: Tattoo Artist Big Tiny - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 79:41


From Unauthorized Ink, we welcome Big Tiny to the Lower Left Podcast. Big Tiny's story ranges from prison to touring with Psycho Realm to traveling the world. A story of doing what you love and following your passion. A big thank you and much love and respect to Big Tiny for sitting down with the Lower Left Podcast.

Episode 20: Car Club Majestics San Diego - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 62:00


We got Carlos and Bird from Majestics Car Club San Diego on the lower Left Podcast. We talk all things lowrider including Majestics history, throwing car shows, the state of lowriding and much more. Blessed and honored to have Majestics San Diego stop by The Lower Left Podcast.

Episode 19: Actor Joseph Raymond Lucero - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 81:06


The Lower Left Podcast welcomes actor Joseph Raymond Lucero. From the hit TV show Mayans, Joseph gets into how it was growing up in San Diego, making his move to Hollywood, and much more. A dope story of someone from the streets shining on the silver screen. 

Episode 18: Teen Angels Historian David De Baca - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 86:48


Today in the building we got Mr. David De Baca. David is known was the historian of the iconic Teen Angels Magazine. David discusses his experiences with the Artist Teen Angel, the history of the magazine and other art ventures by Mr. Teen Angel. He also describes how he has been preserving and showing the legendary art that depicts the culture of the Southern California Chicano. A great story that spans decades. We are honored to hear these stories at the Lower Left Podcast.

Episode 17: Designer Alyasha - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 86:39


The Lower Left Podcast welcomes an originator and veteran to streetwear and skate design, Mr. Alyasha! From his time in Brooklyn to San Diego California, Aly gets into his time working with iconic brands like Phat Farm, Mecca, DC Shoes, Hurley and many more. A true legend in designing fashion in America. Thank you Aly for letting us sit down and share your story! Much Love and Respect!

Episode 16: Artist/Designer/Creator Persue - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 94:40


Today we welcome the world known artist Persue to The Lower Left Podcast. Persue has been in the game for a long time and we get into graffiti, WetPaint, BunnyKitty and a whole lot more. Check it!

Episode 15: Funk Freaks - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 54:37


Today, we welcome the one and only Funk Freaks out of Orange County. We got Big Debo, DJ Loser & DJ Luer in the building today and we talk all things Funk. From the origins of Funk Freaks, growing up in Orange County, record hunting across the country, bringing artists back to the light to funk sh*t up, and much more. It was great chopping it up with the Worldwide Funk Freaks. Much Love and Respect.

Episode 14: SRVNTZ - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 55:59


Blessed to have SRVNTZ at the Lower Left Podcast. Los and Billie sit down with us to share their stories growing up in South Los Angeles and reconnecting years later to start the SRVTZ brand.

Episode 13: Artist OG Abel - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 90:36


Today we welcome the legend, OG Abel. A really amazing story from South Los Angeles, OG Abel shares his stories of life as a young kid to his path to becoming a worldwide know artist. We are grateful and excited to have the one and only Mr. OG Abel at the Lower Left Podcast.

Episode 12: Klique Car Club San Diego - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 96:50


We welcome Klique Car Club San Diego to The Lower Left Podcast. We get into the history of the club, lowriding then and now, what's in store for the future and much more. Some of the cleanest ride's worldwide, we are fortunate enough to sit with Klique Car Club San Diego and chop it up!

Episode 11: Angel Cortes - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 116:09


Today, we have Mr. Angel Cortes. A former gang member, Army Ranger and real motivational person that now organizes events for armed forces members to get together and help each other from the experiences they witnessed. We get into his upbringing at home, banging the streets, military service overseas and what he has going now with the OG Pumpkin brand and what he does for his brothers and sisters in uniform. Crazy experiences and truly inspiring story.

Episode 10: O.G. Lepke - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 95:30


This week we welcome the O.G. Lepke to the Lower Left Podcast. We break down O.G. Lepke's journey from the streets to an inspirational figure for people with addictions. A very personal and deep conversation with the one and only O.G. Lepke.

Episode 9: B-Boy/DJ/Promoter Cros One & Music Industry Executive Polo Molina - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 94:25


For Episode 9 of the Lower Left Podcast, we welcome B-Boy/Dj/Promoter Cros One and Music Industry Executive Polo Molina. Bobby Tribal and DJ Artistic chop it up with Cros and Polo about collecting art, b-boying & breakin, the music industry, and much more. A lot of great times and wisdom in this podcast. Much love and respect to Cross and Polo for stopping by the Lower Left Podcast.

Episode 8: P.O.D - Sonny & Wuv - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 80:47


Blessed to have Sonny & Wuv from San Diego's own legendary band P.O.D. on the podcast. From touring in the early years to sold out arenas, Sonny & Wuv share moments and stories of their times playing to the world. Much love and respect to Sonny & Wuv and all of P.O.D.

Episode 7: Tattoo Artist Dmitry Troshin - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 54:46


All the way from Russia via Vatican Studios in Orange County California, we welcome Tattoo Artist Dmitry Troshin. We get into his youth in Russia, his inspirations in getting into art and tattooing, his time in the US and his Youtube series Boring Tattooer. Definitely an amazing story and inspirational artist.

Episode 6: Amigos Car Club - Rigo Reyes & Victor Cordero - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 52:33


Today, we welcome Rigo Reyes and Victor Cordero from Amigos Car Club San Diego. One of San Diego's oldest car clubs, Rigo and Victor talk about lowriding back in the 70's, how Amigos Car Club was founded, organizing the Chicano Park Day car show, Chicano activism and much more. Blessed to have both Rigo and Victor share their stories with us.

Episode 5: Chicano Park - Hector Villegas & Lucas Cruz - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 82:31


Today would've been the 51st Chicano Park Day Celebration. Sadly Covid-19 messed that up for all of us. However, @thelowerleftpodcast has a special edition featuring Hector Villegas @mex & #LucasCruz. This episodes features historical facts and challenges regarding the Park and the gentrification of Barrio Logan is also discussed with @johnnybgood and @bobbytribal #TheLowerleftpodcast #ChicanoPark #SanDiego #17thandIsland #TribalClique @thelowerleft

Episode 4: Tattoo and Graffiti Artist OG Mike Giant - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 66:07


The Lower left Podcast sits down with tattoo and graffiti artist, the one and only OG Mike Giant. From his early years in New York and New Mexico to his time around the world, Mike Giant gets into his younger years and how he got into skateboarding and art. We also get into his entrance into the tattoo world and hitting up spots in San Francisco. A dope ass story of one of the world's top artist, the OG Mike Giant.

Episode 3: Tattoo Artists - Edmar & Isaac - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 68:34


Blessed to have Edmar and Isaac in The Lower Left today! Both are tattoo artists that are at the top of the game. Tattooing out of The Lower Left, their portfolio include pretty much all of San Diego and beyond. Past their talents, they are both funny dudes! This one's filled with funny stories and good time!

Episode 2: Dyse One - The Lower Left Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 48:49


We sat down with a legend in the game, Mr. Dyse One. We get into the beginnings of his art around San Diego, people that he linked up with, what's in store for the future and much more.

Episode 1: The Lower Left Podcast - Preview Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 55:57


Welcome to The Lower Left Podcast. This is our preview episode where we introduce ourselves and talk about what exactly to expect in The Lower Left Podcast. So with that, let's go!

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