Podcasts by New York Said
New York - Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York.
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Saladin Q Allah: Merging Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Outreach from 2023-12-12T07:18
Saladin Q Allah is a prominent figure in cultural education and community engagement. Learn about his work at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center and his contributions to pres...
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Art and Illumination: An Intimate Discussion with Bruce Munro on Field of Light at Freedom Plaza from 2023-11-20T19:41
Join us as we delve into a candid conversation with Bruce Munro about his artwork 'Field of Light at Freedom Plaza.' In this episode, we explore the inspiration behind this breathtaking installa...
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TTK Unveiled: Behind the Scenes of "See What I'm Seeing" - A Solo Exhibition from 2023-09-13T20:47
New York-based fine artist TTK debut...
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Unlocking Dan Lam’s Artistic Journey: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Creativity from 2023-08-01T19:45
In a realm where tradition often looms large, breaking the mold is no mean feat. Yet, one artist has continually refused to be bound by convention, making waves with her unorthodox approaches an...
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Behind the Lens: Destiny Mata's Candid View of New York from 2023-07-03T02:10
In a city known for its relentless pace of change, one woman’s lens is capturing the timeless essence of life in New York City. Destiny Mata, the impassioned photographer whose work delves into ...
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Greatness is a Process: Erica Ford's Journey to Empowerment and Peace from 2023-06-05T19:12
Explore the inspiring journey of Erica Ford, a community leader dedicated to transforming lives and promoting peace. Discover how she founded Life Camp Inc. and embarked on a mission to empower ...
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Nobody Was Here: Rico James and Preserving the Legacy of TMNK from 2023-06-01T00:28
Amon Focus hosts a conversation with filmmaker Rico James, who provides an intimate look into the life and legacy of the late influential street artist, TMNK. Known worldwide for his transformat...
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The Journey of Renda Writer: A Testament to the Power of Words and Art from 2023-04-18T19:25
In this episode, we delve into the life and work of Renda Writer, a poet, muralist, and hip-hop enthusiast who has dedicated his life to uniting communities through art and culture. Discover his...
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Art and Play Collide: Cj Hendry's Plaid Experience from 2023-04-13T14:54
In an interview with Amon Focus, conceptual artist Cj Hendry discussed her upcoming tenth solo show, Plaid. The exhibition features hyper-realistic pencil drawings and a unique heuristic format,...
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EP 230: Joffy Top Tiger from 2023-03-23T05:29
Discover the story of Joffy Top Tiger, a rising powerhouse in the hip hop world. Learn about his origin story, collaborations, and innovative projects, and find out why he's becoming one of the ...
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Comfort Crusade: The Evolution Continues from 2023-03-19T18:14
It's another exciting day on the podcast as we welcome back Comfort Crusade. With his signature blend of chilled hip hop, lo-fi, and Rhodes-filled house...
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Jahan Nostra Discusses the Making of His New EP "Violet Skies" and His Creative Process from 2023-03-10T22:05
In his latest project, Violet Skies: Volume I, Jahan Nostra combines modern content and concepts with a vintage, raw hip-hop sound. The eclectic collection of produc...
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Museum of the City of New York presents New York Now: Home – A New Photography Triennial from 2023-03-09T01:48
Home. It’s where the heart is, where we feel safe and secure. And in New York City, home takes on a whole new meaning. The Museum of the City of New York is launching its new contemporary photog...
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Breaking Barriers in Design: A Discussion with Paola Zamudio of npz studio+ from 2023-02-16T20:38
Paola Zamudio is an award-winning interior designer and creative director based in New York, known for her innovative and unique approach to design that seamlessly blends art, culture, and funct...
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2022 Year End Wrap Up from 2022-12-31T18:10
Juan and Amon are back to pontificate, philosophize and reminisce on the year 2022
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/20...
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Walking to Stay Sain from 2022-12-01T05:57
On a walk through Central Park, Stay Sain talks growing up in Philly, his experiences in West Africa and chess strategies.
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Shantell Martin Shares how she Fused her Signature Lines with HOEK's Transformable Furniture from 2022-10-20T03:50
Artist Shantell Martin’s signature black and white lines have led her to exciting and very successful collaborations that highlight both her work and those of the brands she loves. In her newest...
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Vikki Tobak Unlocks Her New Book, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History from 2022-09-26T21:19:48
Vikki Tobak explores the intricate dialogue between culture, adornment, and identity in her latest book, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History.
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TTK is Educating and Inspiring the Next Generation of Black Creatives from 2022-08-26T01:11:23
TTK is educating and inspiring the next generation of black creatives with his new documentary film, JUST LIKE ME.
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2022 Whitney Biennial talk with Art Critic, Ricky Amadour from 2022-04-26T22:45:25
Listen to a short but in-depth conversation with Artist and Art Critic, Ricky Amadour about the Listen
Larry and Sonia Wright Perform a Masterpiece in the Union Square Subway Station from 2022-04-19T23:49:06
Larry and Sonia Wright Perform a Masterpiece in the Union Square Subway Station
Director Jay Rosenblatt on his Oscar-Nominated Short Documentary, ‘When We Were Bullies’ from 2022-03-11T06:44:05
Director Jay Rosenblatt shares some insight on creating his Oscar-Nominated Short Documentary, ‘When We Were Bullies’ with Amon Focus.
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Born with HIV: Savannah's Story from 2022-02-28T03:39:48
From being a Make A Wish kid to growing up to have twins of her own, Savannah doesn't look at being born HIV+ as a curse bestowed upon her.
In this talk Savannah shares her journey and wh...
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How On Air Fest is Advancing the Culture of Audio with Scott Newman from 2022-02-21T04:26:34
An in-depth conversation about the importance of On Air Fest advancing the culture of audio with founder, Scott Newman.
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Fireworks in the Hood from 2022-01-28T19:53:46
It's been a minute. Happy New Year. It's snowing outside. It's cold in New York. So you know what that means, it's time to release another new episode of "Sounds of the City".
This summer I went...
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2021 Year End Wrap Up from 2021-12-30T22:14:53
Time is clearly riding on a bullet train because Juan and I are here yet again to sum up another beautiful year of ups and down. Can you believe we've been doing these wrap up episodes for 5 years ...
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Step Inside the Mind of Suckybat from 2021-12-26T19:30:53
On a super brick New York night in December, I took an anonymous zoom call from the Suckybat. For about an hour we talked about learning things...
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Julie Grahame talks aCurator, Photography Consulting and the Yousuf Karsh Archive from 2021-11-17T21:44:33
In this episode Julie Grahame talks curating photography, editing, legacy, provenance, audience engagement and photo agency life.
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Des Rocs: A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place from 2021-10-25T17:24:03
Join us as we take a wonderful walk through the sound and mind of Des Rocs.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/des-rocs-a-real-good-person-in-a-real-bad-place/
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Wild Style, The Origin Story with Filmmaker Charlie Ahearn from 2021-09-17T18:57:57
On a blisteringly hot summer day in Tribeca, Amon Focus talks to director Charlie Ahearn about the Origin Story of his film Wild Style.
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Inside the Mind of DJ Dirty Harry from 2021-07-17T00:41:07
DJ Dirty Harry talks music production, creating his early mixtapes, working with Alicia Keys and winning a Grammy.
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Janette Beckman talks Witnessing History and Capturing it for Future Generations from 2021-07-02T06:45:55
On a hot summer day in Manhattan, I had a chance to kick it with Janette Beckman for a few hours.
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New York, New Music with Sean Corcoran from 2021-06-15T04:55:11
Museum of the City of New York, the city’s storyteller for almost 100 years, today shared details for New York, New...
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Cannabis Exponential with Dylan "Doc" DeBusk from 2021-06-14T21:20:12
This week's guest on the show is Dylan "Doc" DeBusk. This episode is called Cannabis Exponential because if you ask Doc the right questions, he's going to give you a full spectrum tour on the su...
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The Art of Capturing Moments with T. Eric Monroe from 2021-06-04T16:47:07
Recorded from The Trops Gallery down in the Lower East Side, Eric and Amon vibe out on beautiful sunny day in New York City.
In this episode they talk about Capturing a Moment vs Influenc...
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Abrons Arts Center: Past and Present with Craig T. Peterson from 2021-04-23T05:27:56
In this episode we converse with Craig T. Peterson about the multidisciplinary arts, performances, exhibitions, residencies, classes/workshops and school-based programs at the Abrons Arts Center...
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Selina Miles: Hustlin' to Martha from 2021-03-18T22:59:13
Join us this week as Amon chops it up with Selina Miles about her debut film “Martha: A Picture Story” which documents the notable contributions of veteran graffiti and street art photographer <...
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The DJ Doggtime Origin Story from 2021-03-08T21:51:09
As we return to the Galaxy of Queens, we converse with another staple of the community: Eric Brown, but if you grew up listening to mixtapes in the late 80s and 90s, you probably know him as DJ ...
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2020 Year End Wrap Up from 2020-12-28T21:35:35
It's that time again, Juan and Amon talk about their Top 3's of 2020 while doing their best to skip over the turn of the decade foolishness.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/2020-y...
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Episode Two Hundred: The New York Said EP from 2020-12-22T22:10:16
This particular episode is extremely special because it's by Vinny Alfano, a session guitarist, composer and mix engineer where he created an audible experience entitled, the New York Said EP. Listen
Exploring the Mindscapes of Ryan McGinness from 2020-12-16T03:37:06
Ryan McGinness talks showing your work, exploiting the analog glitches, pure geometry and the burden of communication.
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Sophie Bramly talks Luck, Intuition and Following your Instincts from 2020-12-09T20:58:34
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The Obligated Selflessness of Viceroy Troy from 2020-11-30T22:20:45
Viceroy Troy talks about the only two reasons to have a serious relationship, bringing fun to the party, putting skin in the game and more.
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Robert "ROB-O" McCallum shares his Journey to Roots and Rooftops from 2020-11-19T06:49:17
Robert "ROB-O" McCallum is the founder of the causal menswear brand, Roots and Rooftops. In this episode we talk about pinnacle moments, comfort, structure, barnstorming, controlling our narrati...
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The Philosophy of JoDo the Bee from 2020-11-10T19:30:37
Today's guest on the show is the artist JoDo. In this episode we talk about making an army of bees, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, ink on paper, rules of graffiti and being invisible.
It took a m...
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Natural Soundscape of Niagara Falls from 2020-11-03T05:00
Not too long ago I visited Niagara Falls State Park. It was a very cool experience but what truly moved me were the sounds I heard as I walked the campus. Listening to the falls, helicopters, t...
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Vinny Alfano talks Sound Design, Ice Cream and Anonymous Hair Salon from 2020-10-27T19:23:09
Today’s guest on the show is Vinny Alfano. In this episode Vinny shares his experiences in sound design for television, radio and film. We also go off course to converse about ice cream, key lim...
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Tommy O'Malley talks Small Business, Calendula and Zaddy Earth from 2020-10-20T04:00
Today's guest on the show is Tommy O'Malley. In this episode we talk about small business, potpourri, fragrance, botanicals, foraging, calendula oil and Zaddy Earth.
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The Return of Comfort Crusade from 2020-10-13T05:48:17
Comfort Crusade returns to the show to talk about the process in making his latest music, electronic lounge and his sonic adventure.
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L8NYTE talks Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Small Business from 2020-10-06T17:58:56
The good thing about technology is that creating content instantly or on the spot doesn't just apply to mobile photography. There have been countless times in the past that I've listened to a fr...
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RAE BK on the Process of Creating Art, Film and Life Changing Experiences from 2020-09-29T06:07:36
RAE BK on art, film, sculptures, cartoons, Beyond Vaudeville and life changing experiences.
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Sunday Cigar: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve from 2020-09-06T13:25:34
In this recap of the season we talk about Amon's Cigaragua experience, lighting a cigar, helping combustion, p...
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Sunday Cigar: My Father Le Bijou from 2020-08-30T14:39:52
In this episode we talk about the My Father Le Bijou cigar, foot bands on a cigar also known as secondary bands, Grand Robusto, strong cigars and pairing cigars with wine.
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Sunday Cigar: Rocking with a Local Cuban from 2020-08-23T05:14
In this episode we talk about Juan's trip to Cuba, air flow through a cigar, smoking channels and Cuban experiences.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/rocking-with-a-local-cuban/
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Sunday Cigar: Alec Bradley Mundial from 2020-08-16T08:21:07
In this episode we talk about attractive cigar bands, cutting the cigar, the Cuban cut, taste, what we pick up, pairing and hanging out with Allen Rubin at Mickey Blakes staff.
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Sunday Cigar: Oliva Serie V Melanio from 2020-08-09T06:45:20
In this episode we talk about cigars for special occasions, vacation cigars, choosing a cigar, thinking about environment, rye, time and place.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/oli...
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Sunday Cigar: Non-Premium Cigars from 2020-08-02T04:19:19
In this episode we talk about homogenized tobacco, machine made cigars, short filler vs long filler, taste and body.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/a-quick-flight-of-non-premium-...
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Sunday Cigar: Boutique Blends La Bohème from 2020-07-26T07:01:32
In this episode Juan says Room 101 instead of Aging Room, his bad. Aside from that, we talk about a crowd pleaser cigar, combustion, taste, small formats and time with a cigar.
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Sunday Cigar: The Nat Sherman Panamericana Epicure from 2020-07-19T05:36:36
In this episode we talk about the Nat Sherman Panamericana, salivary affects, prototypes becoming an on the market cigar, creating a blend, time playing a role in a cigar, choosing a blend, blee...
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Sunday Sunday: Davidoff Yamasa from 2020-07-12T11:37:54
In this episode we talk about eating before you smoke a cigar, Davidoff as a brand, Yamasa and what it means, brief career in the cigar industry, Henke Kelner, taking in the flavor, art and Juan...
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Random Questions with Brother Steve from 2020-07-09T23:27:39
In this episode of New York Said we spoke to Brother Steve about crying, injuries, the state of the world, narrating his life, God, shady people, his funeral, accomplishments and valuables.
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Sunday Cigar: La Aurora Puro Vintage 2006 from 2020-07-05T07:25:39
In this episode we talk about the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2006, aging in cigars, value of aging, rarity in a cigar, Dominican Republic, falling in love with cigars, interaction with a cigar, a re...
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Sunday Cigar: Nat Sherman Timeless Prestige Divino from 2020-06-28T04:06:26
In this episode we talk about the design of a cigar band, aging cigars, the V-Cut, the affect of a v-cut on a perfecto cigar, stories of the beginning of the Timeless Line, traveling with cigars...
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Sunday Cigar: Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba from 2020-06-21T04:59:26
In this episode we talk about, Arturo Fuente, pairing with Eagle Rare, connecting with cigars, geeking over cigars and uniqueness in a cigar.
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Sunday Cigar: Pappy Van Winkle Tradition from 2020-06-14T15:36:47
In this episode we talk about collaborations, aging, limited production, machine gun puffs, Culebra Cigar, construction and its affect on taste.
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Part 1: Helixx C. Armageddon from 2020-06-13T18:07:38
Helixx C. Armageddon is a Performance Artist, Lyricist, Experimental Music Producer, Mother, NYC resident, 1/5 of the Anomolies and a...
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Part 1: Helixx C. Armageddon from 2020-06-13T18:07:38
Helixx C. Armageddon is a Performance Artist, Lyricist, Experimental Music Producer, Mother, NYC resident, 1/5 of the Anomolies and a...
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Sunday Cigar: La Flor Dominicana Air Bender from 2020-06-07T07:47:02
In this episode Juan and Amon talk about curing and curing barns, fermentation, cuts and the affects on draw, combustion and Cuba.
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Ambient Soundscape of Times Square from 2020-06-04T01:06:29
I pray everyone is heathy and safe.
New York is changing, rapidly I might add. I can say Old New York and if you live here, you’d think I was talking about 2019.
For the last 5 yea...
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Sunday Cigar: L'Atelier Maduro from 2020-05-31T15:16:36
In this episode we talk about lighters, enjoying a Cigar, cutting a Cigar, toasting the foot, taking your time, Connecticut grown tobacco and palette awareness.
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Sunday Cigar: Eiroa the First 20 Years from 2020-05-24T06:32:23
In this episode we talk about Christian Eiroa, blending seminars, blind tasting, taking your time with a Cigar, corojo and the cigar speaking.
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Sunday Cigar: The Tabernacle from 2020-05-17T16:00
In this episode we talk about nicotine & its affects on the body, humidors, Foundation Cigars and Nick, Boveda Packs, some Shade at the boring podcasts that exist on cigars, construction, master...
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Part 2 - The Mazeking from 2020-05-14T17:43:14
In this episode The Mazeking and Amon talk Meditation, Marcel Duchamp, Buddhism, film, physics, the big bang theory, being bullied, the process of living and the purpose of art.
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Sunday Cigar: Quesada España from 2020-05-10T14:45:04
In this episode Juan and Amon talk about the Quesada Family, design of esthetics, buying a cigar and buying a fake Cuban.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/quesada-espana/
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Part 1 - The Mazeking from 2020-05-07T03:08:28
In this episode The Mazeking and Amon talk Meditation, Marcel Duchamp, Buddhism, film, physics, the big bang theory, being bullied, the process of living and the purpose of art.
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Part 1 - The Mazeking from 2020-05-07T03:08:28
In this episode The Mazeking and Amon talk Meditation, Marcel Duchamp, Buddhism, film, physics, the big bang theory, being bullied, the process of living and the purpose of art.
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Sunday Cigar: Tatuaje Tattoo by Pete Johnson from 2020-05-03T15:06:50
In this episode we talk about Tatuaje as a brand, Pete Johnson, cutting a cigar, Boutique Brands and Production, Valleys in Nicaragua, Long Filler vs Non Premium, and refilling a Butane lighter....
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Sunday Cigar: Crowned Heads Four Kicks from 2020-04-26T15:12:11
In this episode we talk about, Crowned Heads Group, Nashville cigar making, lighters, Lieberman method/too, Maduro wrapper, flavor and body, time and enjoyment, contributions to the industry, wa...
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The Story of KRINK with Craig Costello from 2020-04-24T13:20:28
Krink: Graffiti, Art, and Invention should have been the title of this w...
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Sunday Cigar: Plasencia - Nestico from 2020-04-19T06:00:48
In this episode we talk about the Plasencia Family, cap line , Nestor Senior , the luxury of time, combustion, size of a cigar and affects of burn ingredients and factors in a cigar, challenging...
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Sunday Cigar: Rocky Patel Fifty Five from 2020-04-12T05:23:57
In this episode we talk about vitolas, torpedos, perfectos, cutting, V-Cut, toasting the foot, even burning, enjoyment, interpretation, picking a cigar, stories about cigars, time in consumption...
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Pt. 1 - Inside the Mind of Jim Tozzi from 2020-04-07T07:38:40
Jim and Amon sort of go off the rails talking about Wonder Showzen, PFFR, Bert's Tit, Underground Comics, almost drowning, the Mystery of Picasso, food fights, Federico Fellini, Chuck Jones, pup...
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Pt. 1 - Inside the Mind of Jim Tozzi from 2020-04-07T07:38:40
Jim and Amon sort of go off the rails talking about Wonder Showzen, PFFR, Bert's Tit, Underground Comics, almost drowning, the Mystery of Picasso, food fights, Federico Fellini, Chuck Jones, pup...
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Sunday Cigar: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve from 2020-04-05T06:29:50
In this episode we talk about vitolas vs. Sizes, how they can burn differently, cigar beetles, Chateau Fuente, Rare Fuente Cigars and Zona Franca.
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Sunday Cigar: Quesada Reserva Privada Barber from 2020-03-29T16:00
In this episode we talk about the Quesada Reserva Privada Barberpole, aged tobacco, double cap, retail Tobacconist, taste/aftertaste, pairing and sip to smoke, Combustion, air flow and ash.
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In Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Art Critic Jerry Saltz from 2020-03-25T03:20:08
Jerry Saltz and Amon Focus talk about being radically vulnerable, the importance of deadlines, the Pulitzer Prize and his new book, How to Be an Artist.
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Sunday Cigar: Illusione 68 from 2020-03-22T04:00
In this episode we talk about Dion and Illusione Brand, removing a cap, toasting the foot (how long do you toast a foot for), butane/torch lighters, cedar spills/matches, draw of a cigar, combus...
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Sunday Cigar: Padron 1926 No 35 from 2020-03-15T04:00
In this episode we talk about Brugal 1888, the Padron Family, small cigars, shorter formats, dog walker, anatomy of a cigar, aging a cigar, stories of Big Smoke, layers to the taste, palette, sa...
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Sunday Cigar: Guillermo Leon Signature from 2020-03-08T09:21:32
In this episode we talk about, cutting a cigar and how to cut a cigar, beginner cigars, toast the foot and why, composition of a cigar, combustion, flavor profiles, seeds, geography of tobacco f...
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Celebrating the Legacy of Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box from 2020-03-02T22:16:49
In this episode we Celebrate the Legacy of Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box. With over 35 years in the industry, Ralph sits down and shares his story with us.
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Introducing Sunday Cigar - A Smoke Along with Juan and Amon from 2020-02-27T06:57:43
Juan Sanchez is joined by Amon Focus to introduce Sunday Cigar to the New York Said Network. In this episode they give a brief overview of what the show is about and what to expect.
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Mark Bozek talks The Times of Bill Cunningham from 2020-02-15T18:40:31
The Times of Bill Cunningham is a film by Mark Bozek. Mark and Amon take a moment to converse about the inception, journey and process of taking Mark's film to the silver screen.
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ICP’s Curator-at-Large Isolde Brielmaier talks Inaugural Exhibitions at the International Center of Photography from 2020-02-04T07:38:25
ICP’s Curator-at-Large Isolde Brielmaier talks Tyler Mitchell, critical engagement with broad communities and the history of imaging.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/curator-at-la...
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Sean Corcoran, Curator at the Museum of the City of New York talks Collecting New York's Stories from 2020-01-22T18:37:08
Collecting New York's Stories: Stuyvesant to Sid Vicious exhibition opens to...
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Part 1: Maurice Malone on 35 Years of Excellence in Fashion&Denim Design from 2020-01-21T04:16:35
This talk with iconic denim designer and businessman Maurice Malone feels like a fashion industry Masterclass but in the form of a great conversation.
In this two part episode we cover th...
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Part 1: Maurice Malone on 35 Years of Excellence in Fashion&Denim Design from 2020-01-21T04:16:35
This talk with iconic denim designer and businessman Maurice Malone feels like a fashion industry Masterclass but in the form of a great conversation.
In this two part episode we cover th...
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2019 Year End Wrap Up from 2019-12-30T22:32:14
Happy Holidays Good People!
You know what time it is, this is the year end episode where Juan and Amon recap the progress of New York Said. This year we talk about the roll-out of Sunday ...
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Part 1: Don Dada Delilah Hennessy&RumChata from 2019-12-10T21:10:39
Happy Holidays good people! In this episode I sit down with my younger sister Delilah to play New York Said Shuffle. NYS Shuffle is a Q&A game that allows me to ask my guests an assortment of qu...
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Part 1: Don Dada Delilah Hennessy&RumChata from 2019-12-10T21:10:39
Happy Holidays good people! In this episode I sit down with my younger sister Delilah to play New York Said Shuffle. NYS Shuffle is a Q&A game that allows me to ask my guests an assortment of qu...
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Terrence Kelleman - Inventor, Artist and Founder of the BE MIGHTY Project from 2019-11-19T20:37:31
In this episode we sit down with Terrence Kelleman and discuss making a million, critical business values, defining success, going viral, the importance of grit & intuition and much more!
Rame Loves Life from 2019-10-29T02:55:42
On a rather beautiful day in the Lower East Side, Rame and I caught up on life. In this episode Rame shares a few stories of growing up in The Lower, his experiences as a stick-up kid, skating, ...
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Greg Miller talks Painting, Westerns, Surf Culture and The Wild Bunch from 2019-09-23T07:49:37
Greg Miller and Amon met up in Chelsea to converse about painting, westerns, surf culture and his participation in The Wild Bunch exhibition at the JoAnne Artman Gallery.
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Black Spectrum Theatre Founder Carl Clay talks Art, Activism and 50 Years of Serving the Community from 2019-09-03T12:39:35
Carl is a staple in South Jamaica Queens as well as one of the many unsung heroes we at NYS aspire to document and whose stories we aim preserve. In this episode Carl and I talk about owning you...
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Stephen Wilkes talks Passion, Magic and his documentary film Jay Myself from 2019-08-13T04:13:07
Today’s guest on the show is artist, photographer and director Stephen Wilkes. In this episode Stephen shares his experiences in creating the film Jay Myelf.
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Jay Maisel talks 65 Years of Shooting Photography, Cigars and Life on the Bowery from 2019-08-02T17:50:06
Jay Maisel and Amon had a fireside chat in a conference room somewhere in the heart of midtown Manhattan. In this episode they talk about light, color, gesture, Arthur Miller, cigars, buying the...
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Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: Documentary Filmmaker and Portrait Photographer from 2019-06-26T04:07:12
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders is an American portrait photographer and filmmaker, known for his intimate portraits of celebrities, public figures, and artists. In this episode TGS and Amon converse...
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Armen Djerrahian: Part One, Getting the Shot from 2019-05-24T18:08:18
Armen Djerrahian is a photographer, director and creative director. In this two part conversation, Armen and Amon talk about bodyboarding, BMX, graffiti, B-Boy, Ska, Armenian Genocide and the t...
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Armen Djerrahian: Part One, Getting the Shot from 2019-05-24T18:08:18
Armen Djerrahian is a photographer, director and creative director. In this two part conversation, Armen and Amon talk about bodyboarding, BMX, graffiti, B-Boy, Ska, Armenian Genocide and the t...
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Success Makes you a Target: A Conversation with Alex Harsley of the 4th Street Photo Gallery from 2019-05-01T20:34:42
Born in 1938, Alex Harsley is a Documentary Photographer, a Curator for The 4th Street Photo Gallery and Founder of the Minority Photographers Inc.
Alex and Amon sat for about an hour or ...
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Negative Into A Positive with Obarh from 2019-04-16T06:00:28
Obarh and Amon hold court in the 14th Street/Eighth Avenue underground New York City Subway station. In this episode they talk about vampires, having a heart, energy, messages for young artists ...
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Marc Leader of the 212 Arts Gallery talks Arnolfini Portrait, Political Consulting and Social Documentarians from 2019-04-06T08:24:30
Back in the Lower East Side but this time to kick it with Marc Leader of 212 Arts Gallery. Marc talks about growing up in Coney Island, his introduction to Jan van Eyck, his love for the movie R...
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Senior Editor at Taschen, Julius Wiedemann talks Curation, Intellectual Ambition and the Quality Concept from 2019-03-25T07:01:44
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That Dude with the Afro: Power Malu talks Activism, Bridge Runners and the Lyricist Lounge Show from 2019-03-11T20:25:15
Amon Focus kicked it with Power Malu at Overthrow Boxing gym in the Lower East Side to talk about the club scene in the 90s, various hustles, the Lyricist Lounge Show, getting into running, Brid...
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American Culture Critic Carlo McCormick talks Youth Culture, Situationist Strategies and the Privatization of Public Spaces from 2019-02-26T17:39:14
Carlo McCormick met up with Amon Focus in a kitchen deep in the Lower East Side to talk about art, culture and history. In this episode they talk about youth culture, owning your history, privat...
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American Culture Critic Carlo McCormick talks Youth Culture, Situationist Strategies and the Privatization of Public Spaces from 2019-02-26T17:39:14
Carlo McCormick met up with Amon Focus in a kitchen deep in the Lower East Side to talk about art, culture and history. In this episode they talk about youth culture, owning your history, privat...
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The Art of Rebellion: On the Horn with Lady Pink from 2019-02-12T00:40:16
A few days ago I had an incredible conversation with the "First Lady of Graffiti" Lady Pink. In this episode we talk about her early days of painting trains with elite graffiti writers, proving ...
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Leopold Vasquez talks Breaking Comfort Zones, the Purpose of Life and the Sound of Art from 2019-01-25T22:12:04
Met up with Leo in midtown to talk about growing up in Washington Heights, being a wild curious kid, the cultural microscope, demystifying the facade of the art world, being a Social Scientist a...
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John Crash Matos talks Graffiti: Message, Medium and a Responsibility to History from 2019-01-10T06:12:20
Crash talks comics, Style Wars, painting trains, Keith Haring, types of spray paint, caps and our responsibly to tell the history of graffiti correctly.
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2018 Year End Wrap Up from 2018-12-30T20:12:01
Damn this year went by quick. Juan and I are back with this year's 2018 Year End Wrap Up. We met back up in Tudor City to reminisce about past episodes, the launch of Sunday Cigar and what we've...
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Kenny Vera talks Ecuador, LOOT Lifestyle and Poco a Poco from 2018-12-11T04:00:30
Kenny Vera talks running a small business, launching his LOOT Lifestyle brand, learning new languages and overcoming mistakes.
Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/kenny-vera/
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BlusterOne Part 1: Graffiti, Lyrics and Spirituality from 2018-11-09T02:53:38
Today’s guest is James K. Alicea aka BlusterOne and this is going to be a two part episode. In this episode, Bluster and I talk about growing up in the Lower East Side, his early graffiti days, ...
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BlusterOne Part 1: Graffiti, Lyrics and Spirituality from 2018-11-09T02:53:38
Today’s guest is James K. Alicea aka BlusterOne and this is going to be a two part episode. In this episode, Bluster and I talk about growing up in the Lower East Side, his early graffiti days, ...
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One Time for Chopped Cheese and Beacon Youth Program Students from 2018-10-30T08:01:17
What’s up good people welcome to the New York Said podcast, I’m your host Amon Focus.
This week I headed to Metropolitan High School out in the Bronx to talk to some...
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Getting a Contact High from 40 Years of Hip-Hop Photography with Vikki Tobak from 2018-10-16T22:18:24
We're back in Brooklyn, DUMBO to be exact and this time we are kicking it with Vikki Tobak. Vikki is a journalist, producer and the author of Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop. In this e...
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Social Programming, Paradigms and the Art of Unlearning with Blahzay Blahzay from 2018-10-09T22:31:24
Put out the word Blahzay has emerged to give New York Said an hour of his time. We appreciate that. In this episode we talk about his early days in hip-hip, eating right, dream hunters, the G.O....
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Resiliency, The Music Industry and Investing in Oneself with Al Skratch from 2018-10-02T18:05:56
On a pretty hot day in Washington Square Park I met up with Al Skratch to talk about his journey through the music industry, life, loss, family and resiliency. We also talked about Al's new proj...
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History, Longevity and the Tompkins Square Park Polices Riots with Clayton Patterson from 2018-09-24T18:16:05
Today's guest on the show is Clayton Patterson. Clayton is a documentarian, an artist, a historian and staple of the Lower East Side. In this episode we talk about how to survive as an artist, t...
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Shirt King Phade - A Pioneer in Streetwear and Hip Hop Fashion from 2018-09-10T18:31:37
Today’s episode is very, very special to me. Today’s guest on the show is Phade of the Mighty Shirt Kings.
If you’ve a been a long time listener, then you’ve heard me speak about Phade an...
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Food Stories, Music and Good Eats with Jackie Gordon Singing Chef from 2018-08-28T16:32:31
I hope you've eaten because this is with Jackie Gordon Singing Chef. In this episode we talk about fried English muffins, Montgomery's Cheddar, chicken wings, umami as well as food stories, musi...
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A Night in the Life of Tiger Hood from 2018-08-16T06:29:36
Today’s guest on the show is Tiger Hood also known as Patrick Barr.
This episode happened because my train decided to take a detour and out of my utter frustration I decided to get out an...
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Cold Crush Brothers and DJ Grand Wizzard Theodore at 35th Anniversary Wild Style Park Jam from 2018-08-10T17:20:03
Today you guys are in for a Wild Style treat. I’m going to take you to a Park Jam. I’m talking about a straight up old school hip hop Park Jam.
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A Better Day A Better Night with Comfort Crusade from 2018-08-03T08:51:30
Today's guest on the show is Greg Graham also known as Comfort Crusade. In this episode we talk about traveling the world, thinking about dying, taking chances, making God laugh, the art of cult...
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Jeremiah Moss talks Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul from 2018-07-28T17:50:45
Today's guest on the show is Jeremiah Moss, author of Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul. We met up in Tompkins Square park to talk about the suburbanization of New York, the imp...
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Ambient New York - Staten Island Ferry from 2018-07-17T21:39:07
Today’s episode is not an interview. Today’s is a preview. It’s preview to a series that I’m working on called Sounds of the City. I literally walk around the city with a documentary microphone ...
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‘Rock Rubber 45s’ Q&A with Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love from 2018-07-10T04:00
The other day I headed to the Metrograph Theater in the Lower East Side to catch the premiere of Rock Rubber 45s, an autobiographical documentary by Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love. I’m not a f...
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Into the Mind of The Suck Lord from 2018-07-03T01:48:16
Today we go into the mind of The Suck Lord. In this episode we talk about bootlegging toys, our love for Oregon, old/new school hip-hop, how he got the title "The Suck Lord", turning up once a m...
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Lighting Artist Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn talks Personal Mythology, LED Art Design and Innovation from 2018-06-20T04:57:19
Today's guest on the show is Light Artist Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn. In this episode we talk about growing up with artists in the family, design school, pop culture, early hip-hop, street wear, cit...
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Robert Whitman talks photographing Prince Pre-Fame and the Common Humanity from 2018-06-12T19:32:51
Today's guest on the show is Robert Whitman. In this episode Robert shares how he got his start in photography, capturing Prince Pre-Fame, Mikhail Nikolayevich Baryshnikov, Pilobolus, visiting C...
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Getting to Episode 100: An Informal Podcasting Class from 2018-06-06T02:21:02
Amon thought it would be a good idea to create a Podcasting Class episode as a give back. This episode covers the basics, obstacles and culture of podcasting.
Interesting in starting a po...
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Exploring Philosophy, Design, Business, Art and Tech with Shantell Martin from 2018-05-29T16:43:32
We made it, we made it to "Episode One Hundred" of the New York Said podcast. If you think that is something to sneeze at then my best advice is for you try it. It's not easy but it is very fulf...
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The Great Adventures of Sir Spaz B from 2018-05-26T23:51:47
Sir Spaz B and I bumped heads in Midtown over a CD offer. I declined, we talked for a few and it only made sense to invite him on the show. He tried to do the show on another day but I declined ...
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Gun Pockets: The Triumphs and Challenges of Fuse Green from 2018-05-23T23:54:30
Fuse Green and I met up at Pratt University out in Brooklyn to talk about his journey as an artist, the difference between an art director and a creative director, album covers, working with Spi...
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Linus Coraggio talks Club 57, Adventures in the East Village and his Sculpture Work from 2018-05-15T12:45
Linus Coraggio and I met up to talk growing up on the Upper West Side, the Guinness Book of World Records, adventures in the East Village, Club 57, his sculpture work, surviving as an artist, ma...
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Aria Nadège talks about her Music, Performing, Sobriety, Body Language and Sacrifice from 2018-05-01T21:58:53
Aria Nadège and I met in the Greenwich Village to talk about her music, sobriety, energy, crystals, performing, making mistakes again, staying connected to your body, saving lives, intuition, lo...
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Mental Health, Fasting and Spiritual Practice with Conscious from 2018-04-24T19:01:15
In this episode we met up in Tompkins Square Park to talk about better ways to communicate, letting go, intuition, instinct, ego, racism, mental health, fasting, philosophy, spiritual practice, ...
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The MTA and the Cost of Honesty with Christopher Taylor from 2018-04-18T01:41:59
Today's guest on the show is Christopher Taylor. In this episode we chop it up about driving a bus for the mta, raising children without patience, what it takes to live in NY, why live in NY, bo...
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Pointing out the Elephant in the Room with Al Diaz from 2018-04-10T04:00
Today's guest on the show is Al Diaz. In this episode we talk about SAMO, razor tag, first jobs, the art world, early graffiti culture, internal motivation, Hugh Masakela, old New York and kicki...
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Wrongfully Convicted - Part 2 - Sundhe Moses from 2018-03-27T04:00
Today's guest on the show is Sundhe Moses also known as Shine. Shine was wrongly convicted of killing a 4 year girl in Brooklyn and did over 18 years in prison for it.
In this episode we ...
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Wrongfully Convicted - Part 1 - Sundhe Moses from 2018-03-21T23:27:55
Today's guest on the show is Sundhe Moses, but I know him as Shine. Shine was wrongly convicted of killing a 4 year girl in Brooklyn and did over 18 years in prison for it.
Instead of hit...
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Wrongfully Convicted - Part 1 - Sundhe Moses from 2018-03-21T23:27:55
Today's guest on the show is Sundhe Moses, but I know him as Shine. Shine was wrongly convicted of killing a 4 year girl in Brooklyn and did over 18 years in prison for it.
Instead of hit...
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Will Kurtz Creates Realistic Life-Size Figures and Animals out of Newspaper from 2018-03-14T04:32:08
Live from SCOPE Art Show today's guest on the show is Will Kurtz. In this episode we have an in-depth conversation about landscape architecture, making connections, comedy and his sculpture art....
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The Keys and Reeds of Grammy award-winning artist Casey Benjamin from 2018-03-06T20:34:40
Live from the West Village today's guest on the show is Casey Benjamin aka DJ Stutzmcgee. Casey is a 2X Grammy award winner, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, DJ, Yamaha artist and mu...
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Keisha "TK" Dutes - Radio, Podcasting, Making the Leap and Building an Audience from 2018-02-26T21:04:30
Live from Bushwick, Brooklyn today's guest on the show is Keisha "TK" Dutes. In this episode we talk about TK in the AM, independent podcasting versus corporate podcasting, gatekeepers, terrestr...
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Joey Golden - Problematic from 2018-02-21T05:07:22
Live from Washington Square Park today's guest on the show is Joey Golden. In this episode we talk about his latest EP, NY childhood games, getting into trouble, mixtape culture, fitting a descr...
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Rasheed Flake - Understanding the Full Spectrum of your Craft from 2018-02-13T05:00
Recorded right in Midtown NYC, today's guest on the show is Rasheed Flake. In this episode we talk about South Jamaica Queens, drumming in the church, the importance of reading music, Reverend F...
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Ambient Soundscape of Washington Square Park from 2018-02-07T04:34:43
Today you’ll be listening to drummers in Washington Square Park. I recorded this on a summer night about a year ago. First thing you’ll hear is a dude playing a sax and then from there I walked ...
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Martha Cooper - Documenting Art and Culture from 2018-01-30T16:28:25
Recorded right in midtown at a spot called Grind.NoMad, today's guest on the show is Martha Cooper. In this episode we talk about the Peace Corps, traveling acro...
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Stephen R. McFadden - Catfish with a Gold Tooth from 2018-01-23T05:00
Recorded right by the water at Brookfield Place, today's guest on the show is Stephen R. McFadden. In this episode we talk about building trust, catfish with a gold tooth, being out of tune with...
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Silent Lee - Getting to TrueExclusives from 2018-01-18T01:40:02
Recorded right in the heart of Union Square, today's guest on the show is Silent Lee. In this episode we talk about the secret to a good life, misconceptions about depression, Hooliganrad Guitar...
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Sophia Wallace - Getting to Cliteracy and Beyond from 2018-01-09T07:17:58
Recorded in from Bushwick, Brooklyn today's guest on the show is Sophia Wallace. In this episode we talk Cliteracy, art shows, the pressures of being a creative, priorities, photography, the imp...
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Akil Talib Bey - Questions for my Father from 2018-01-02T17:00:21
Recorded from the far side of Alphabet City, today's guest on the show is my father Akil Talib Bey. In this episode we talk about traveling to heated lands, lessons from his father, hard decisio...
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2017 - Year End Review from 2017-12-27T05:07:54
Twenty-Seventeen is clearly a wrap, good people, so I met up with Juan Sanchez to do a Year-End Review. Recorded on the steps that head toward Tudor City. Juan and I talk about the the loss of C...
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Barney Murray - Be Skeptical, Never Finish Anything from 2017-12-20T04:50:29
Recorded live from Brooklyn, today's guest on the show is Barney Murray. In this episode we talk about TV theme music, self help books, managing regret, Zelda, Meteoroid, archery and pie. // Sho...
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Laolu NYC - Everything is my Canvas from 2017-12-12T16:46:13
Recorded live from SCOPE Miami Beach today's guest on the show is Laolu NYC. In this episode we talk about Nigeria, his experience as a Human Rights Lawyer, w...
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Jerkface - Chaos from the Ladder from 2017-12-05T20:54:42
Recorded live from an undisclosed location in New York, today's guest on the show is Jerkface. I would give you an intro to his work and accomplishments but you’re better off just visiting his i...
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Jahan Nostra - Ever So Prominent from 2017-11-28T20:49:18
Recorded live from Tomkins Square Park, today's guess on the show is Jahan Nostra. Jahan talks poverty, what it means to be thorough, having faith in yourself, musical influences, hope and moral...
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Gary Dennis - New York History from 2017-11-22T06:00:05
Recorded at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, we chop it up with one of the best Tour Guides in NYC. Today's guest on the show in Gary Dennis. In this episode we talk about the history of the Sub...
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Matthew "Levee" Chavez - Going Viral with Subway Therapy from 2017-11-15T00:30:25
Recorded in Union Square Park, one day prior to the Subway Therapy project Anniversary, we chop it up with guest Matthew “Levee” Chavez. We talk about creative projects, going viral, secrets, th...
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Delano Isaac - Growing up, Deciphering Dreams and Childhood Jokes from 2017-11-07T17:29:57
Recorded somewhere in the Lower East Side, today's guest on the show is Delano Isaac. Del is a childhood friend and we reminisced for a spell, or shall I say think back 30+ years ago to keep it ...
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Baptiste - Designer Boombox, Style versus Fashion and Losing iPhones from 2017-10-31T18:21:12
Live from SoHo, today's guest on the show is Baptiste'. In this episode we talk about making a name, cutting up his mom’s Louis Vuitton bag, how to have a successful pop-up shop, style versus fa...
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Halopigg - Graffiti, Street Art and Collecting Things from 2017-10-24T22:38:06
Live from Bushwick, today's guest on the show is Halopigg also known as Daniel Weintraub. In this episode we talk about street art, living his dream, stickers, underground hip hop as well as bei...
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Margarita Triantafillos - Painting Bridges to Dental Hygiene from 2017-10-17T21:48:27
Live from Central Park, today's guest on the show is Margarita Triantafillos. In this episode we talk about Kalymnos, painting bridges, dental professional, boxing, hunting little birds and open...
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Alex Bershaw - Photography, Purpose and Creatively making his way to Tibet from 2017-10-10T09:22:42
Today's guest on the show is Alex Bershaw. In this episode we talk about Tibet, okra, shooting with your heart, peace of mind and living your purpose. // Show notes: ...
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Gary Keane - Underwater Welding, Being Bullied, Making Tools and Family Drama from 2017-10-04T04:01:25
We're back in TriBeca but this time to talk with Gary Keane. In this episode we talk about getting bullied, persevering, the army, bad dogs, first fights, making tools, family drama and underwat...
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Cousin Mikey - Got Shot At but Still He Smiles from 2017-09-26T20:55:25
We're back in DUMBO, Brooklyn but this time to talk with Cousin Mikey. In this episode we talk about bikes, smoke, death, stick-up and vicious dogs. // Click here for the show notes: Listen
Mike Schreiber - NYC in the 90s, Film, Juicing and Celebrity Portraits from 2017-09-19T18:55:56
Live from the East Village, today’s guest on the show is Mike Schreiber. In this episode we have an in-depth conversation about New York in the 90s, various scenes, film versus digital, shooting...
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Sydni Deveraux - Dancing Naked Lady fluid in Burlesque History from 2017-09-12T15:47:51
An in-depth conversation about burlesque, being a naked lady online, not feeding the trolls, rock music and acclimating to NYC with Sydni Deveraux. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/syd...
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Jonathan Weston - Small Business Owner, Invasive Species and Panama Rocks from 2017-09-05T04:00
Live from Jamestown, New York today’s guest on the show is Jonathan Weston. Jonathan talks life in Western New York, beekeeping, the outdoors, touring Chautauqua County, invasive species, small ...
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Dirty Souf Yankee - Sexual Assault, Hustle and Tour Photography from 2017-08-30T00:38:15
Live from the Lower East Side today’s guest on the show is Dirty Souf Yankee. Dirty Souf Yankee talks making something out of nothing, tour photography, date rape, tattoos, painting sneakers, co...
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Brandon Wilson - Eating Monkey Brains, Manga and Boxing from 2017-08-22T03:48:53
Live from DUMBO today’s guest on the show is Brandon Wilson. Brandon talks monkey brains, music, muay thai boxing, gaming, eating crazy stuff, the art world, mixtapes, manga and more. // Show No...
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Timothy Roquemore - Branding Building, Shoe Designing and Street Culture from 2017-08-15T21:48:26
Live from Tompkins Square Park today’s guest on the show is Timothy Roquemore. Timothy and I talk about building a brand, design, product development, street culture and visual merchandising. We...
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Bob Mankoff - A Serious Conversation about Humor from 2017-08-08T18:18:07
I had the opportunity to visit Bob at the Esquire offices and we had a serious conversation about humor. I mean we really had a lot of fun just breaking it down into little tiny philosophical an...
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Tyler Kristian - Music, Working Out and Anxiety from 2017-08-01T19:18:47
Tyler Kristian talks Music, Anxiety, Fitness and More. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/tyler-kristian/
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Stephen Gross - Photography, Small Business and the Print World from 2017-07-26T03:26:54
Stephen Gross on Print Making, Climbing, Commercial Photography and More. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/stephen-gross/
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Geronimo - GoGo, Hustle, Google, Bourbon, Trans and Much More from 2017-07-19T04:11:02
Live from the Washington Square Park, Amon and Geronimo Kalleen talk GoGo, Hustle, Music, Google, Bourbon, Trans Job Corps and much more.
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Andrew Kalleen - Bringing a Piano into the Subway, Music Theory and the NYPD from 2017-07-12T02:32:34
Live from the Bedford-Stuyvesant, Amon and Andrew Kalleen talk Music Theory, Busking, Playing Piano in the Subway, Welcomed Collaborations, the NYPD and much more.
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Amon Focus - The Journey to New York Said from 2017-07-04T18:08:41
Live from the Lower East Side, Amon Focus shares his journey to New York Said: Volume Three as well as answering a bunch of questions from his father.
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Carol McLaughlin - Gorilla Coffee, Getting Dragged, the word Moist and Jaws from 2017-06-27T06:14:23
Live from Gorilla Coffee I kick it with Carol McLaughlin about Gorilla Coffee, Poetry, Getting Dragged, being Pro New York, Subtle Condescension and more. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid....
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Ari - Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Being a Cop, Security and Farm Life from 2017-06-20T05:16:51
Live from the Lower East Side I kick it with Ari about NYC Bullies, life on the farm, on how not to be a statistic, getting tested, volunteering and community service as well as a ton of loaded ...
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Diego - Evil Books, Opioids, Crack and Heroin from 2017-06-13T04:01:48
Today’s guest on the show is Diego.
The other day I was walking to Washington Square Park looking to meet some content creators but they weren’t there. There was schedule mix up because I...
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Stephen R. McFadden - Personal Freedom, Finding Wealth and Putting Foot to Action from 2017-06-06T22:28:15
Today’s guest on the show is Videographer and Content Creator, Stephen R. McFadden.
In this episode we talk about the misconceptions of Mississippi, house parties, street dreaming, gettin...
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Boo Mitchell - Memphis Serendipity, Uptown Funk and Royal Studios from 2017-05-30T16:44:21
Last week I spent about a week in Memphis, Tennessee capturing Sun Studios, Graceland, Stax and of course the legendary Beale Street.
On the last day of the assignment, we wrapped shootin...
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Asante - New Orleans, Social Justice, Social Change, Teaching the Kids, Philosophy and the Soul Science Lab from 2017-05-23T04:07
Today’s guest on the show Asante Amin. Asante talks New Orleans, Books, Music, Travel, Social Justice, Social Change, Teaching the Kids, Philosophy and the Soul Science Lab.
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Dot - Growing Out of the Hood from 2017-05-17T00:40:29
Today’s guest on the show Dot. Dot grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn in the 80s. If you know anything about Brownsville period then you know that you are in for some stories. We talk about the Do...
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Tarik Star Baker - Discovering his Talent to Create Accessories, Business Development and Premium Shoelaces from 2017-05-09T22:05:42
Today’s guest on the show is Tarik “Star” Baker, head designer and founder of AGLIT ITALY. In this episode we talk about growing up in Hempstead, Long Island, owning barbershops, getting his sta...
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Alexander Sumner - The Difference between Style and Fashion, The Grateful Dead, Vintage Shops as well as the Four Components of a Well Made Suit from 2017-05-02T22:02:14
Quick Summary: Today we talk with Alexander Sumner about the Difference between Style and Fashion, The Grateful Dead, Vintage Shops as well as the Four Components of a Well Made...
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Cey Adams - Power of Culture, Def Jam, Logos, Album Covers, Giving Back, Paintings and Murals from 2017-04-26T03:52:22
I met up with Cey Adams at his studio in Brooklyn and talked about his journey as an artist in New York. We discuss his motivation to give back and inspire those who will carry the mantle of cre...
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Giuseppe González - Mixology, Tough Choices, Hustle, Patience and Fortitude from 2017-04-18T22:19:39
I met up with Giuseppe at his bar Suffolk Arms and we talked about Puerto Rico, graffiti, films, tough choices, hustle, patience, fortitude and much much more.
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Candida Boyette-Clemons - Experiences at BET, MTV, VH1 and the results of giving 110 Percent from 2017-04-11T15:22:07
Today’s guest on the show is Candida Boyette-Clemons. She is currently the Vice President of Original Programming over at VH1.
I met up with Candida at Bryant Park to ta...
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TAKI 183 - The History of Graffiti Culture, Classic Cars and the Future of Street Art from 2017-04-04T18:49:05
This episode is very special to me. It’s not often I get to converse with a innovator, a pioneer or a living legend in anything let alone graffiti culture. Today’s guest on the show is TAKI 183....
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Skye Ferrante - Making a Living in the Art World, Ballet and Put Pocketing from 2017-03-28T15:28:58
Today’s guest on the show is Skye Ferrante also known as Man of Wire. While visiting Skye’s studio we conversed in-depth about making a living in the art world, put pocketing, coffee, recommende...
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Bryon Summers - Portraits Walks, TheWeLoveYouProject and Staying Consistent from 2017-03-21T21:00:56
Today’s guest on the show is Photographer and Content Creator, Bryon Summers.
In this episode we kick it in Union Square so you know this going to be a noisy siren, disturbed by character...
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DJ Neil Armstrong - Paying Dues, his experiences as a tour DJ for Jay Z plus Dinner&A Mixtape from 2017-03-15T02:29:50
Today’s guest on the show is DJ Neil Armstrong. I’ve been listening to Neil’s mixes for well over 10 years now and I can honestly say I was pretty hype when he accepted my invite to appear on th...
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Showtime Hood - Talks with his Drums down in the Subway from 2017-03-07T17:07:30
Today’s guest on the show is Drummer, Showtime Hood. As I was transferring to the F train at West 4th I heard the familiar sound of Showtime's drums. I stopped, listened and invited him to the s...
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Meetu Chilana - Singing, Acting and Cirque du Soleil from 2017-02-28T07:17:29
Today’s guest on the show is Singer-Songwriter, TV-Host and former Cirque du Soleil Acro-Singer, Meetu Chilana. In this episode we talk about In this episode we talk about dissecting animals, Ci...
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René Mantilla - Fashion, Style and Designing Chapeaus from 2017-02-21T16:39:24
Today’s guest on the show is Celebrity Chapeau Designer, René Mantilla. In this episode we talk about the rise of advance contemporary premium denim, the tents at fashion week, designing a denim...
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Rubin415 - Shares his journey as a Graffiti, Mural and Studio Artist from 2017-02-14T22:45:08
Today’s guest on the show is Graffiti, Mural and Studio artist, Rubin415. I met Rubin at his studio and we talked about his roots as a graffiti writer, painting in the Bronx, paying his dues, de...
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Marvin Parks - Talks about being an American Jazz Singer in Paris from 2017-02-07T17:44:17
Last week I found myself exploring several districts in Paris looking for street art and good eats. As I challenge to get a different flavor of the city I decided to skip the cabs and walk or ta...
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Luke Norton - South London and his latest Gallery Exhibition from 2017-01-31T09:56:29
Today’s episode a little different. This week I was in London walking their alleyways looking for street art and good eats. At some point I found myself doing the super touristy stuff, like chec...
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Oz Rodriguez - The Journey to Saturday Night Live from 2017-01-24T19:53:01
Today’s guest on the show is Oz Rodriguez, a director over at Saturday Night Live.
It this episode we talk about growing up in DR, his journey as a director, working at Saturday Night Liv...
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Jeff Staple - 20 Years of Staple Design, Reed Space and the Nike "Pigeon" Dunk SB Low from 2017-01-17T07:01:15
Today’s guest on the show is Jeff Staple, Founder and Creative Director of Staple Design and Reed Space.
In this episode we talk about 20 years of Staple Design, The Fader, superstition, ...
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Natacha and Gary - Two Side to a Love Story from 2017-01-10T05:00
This is episode is a little different. A few weeks ago I was asked by my good friends Natacha and Gary to do an engagement photography shoot. Thats not really my thing but I told them I’d be up ...
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Juan and Amon - Talk about their favorite Podcasts, Music and a bunch of other Stuff from 2017-01-03T21:43:13
Happy New Year good people, welcome to the New York Said podcast. It’s a very rainy Tuesday in the Lower East Side but I’m feeling it. I love the sunshine because I appreciate the rain.
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M. Tony Peralta - Talks about his Journey as an Artist and his Growth as an Entrepreneur from 2016-12-27T20:22:05
Today’s guest on the show is M. Tony Peralta.
I hopped a train Uptown to build with Tony about growing up in Washington Heights, his journey as an artist, his growth an entrepreneur, good...
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Iva Kravitz - The Design Community, Marketing and Cautious Optimism from 2016-12-20T18:53:18
Today’s guest on the show is Iva Kravitz.
Not too long ago Iva and I were working together on a Landscape Architecture project in Philly. And once filming on that project wrapped we heade...
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Willard Hill - The Music Industry and Art being a reflection of the Times from 2016-12-06T19:16:17
Today’s guest on the show is musician and content creator Willard Hill.
We met up at Ink48, a Kimpton hotel in the heart Hell's Kitchen and talked about growing up in New Orleans, how cul...
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Holley M. Murchison - The Keys to Creating Good Stuff, Active Listening and Speaking your Truth from 2016-11-29T17:04:39
Today’s guest on the show is entrepreneur and strategist Holley Murchison.
We met up in Grind, a co-working space in not too far from 34th stree...
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Jamel Shabazz - Striving to Capture Images that say something Profound and the Importance of Empathy from 2016-11-22T18:33:26
Today’s guest on the show is documentary photographer Jamel Shabazz.
Jamel’s contributions to documentary photography are applauded the all over the world and in my humble opinion Brother...
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Rashid Zakat - Citizen Journalism, Code Switching and Hard Drive Diving from 2016-11-15T14:31:12
Today’s episode is with my good friend Rashid. We met up in Bryant Park to talk about citizen journalism, speedy digital culture, the complexities of art and social media, hard driving diving, c...
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Phoebe New York - Getting Arrested, Putting Up Stickers and Wheat Pasting from 2016-11-08T05:13:31
One of my favorite things to do is walk around New York just checking street art from block to block. On my walks I’ll catch the latest murals, graffiti, stickers and wheat paste art. If you don...
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DJ CherishTheLuv - Growing up in the East Village, getting her Doctorate in Surviva from 2016-10-29T21:35:47
Today’s guest on the show is DJ CherishTheLuv also known as Cynthia. I met Cynthia back in the Spring and within a few minutes, I knew I wanted to invite her to be a guest on the show. Fast forw...
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Natty Boom - Paris experiences, Learning New Languages and Fashion Week from 2016-10-25T06:05:57
Today’s guest is my friend Natty Boom. I saw that Nat was in town from Paris and I invited her to be on the show. Turns out she wasn’t visiting, she was here to start a new chapter. So we met up...
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Raeven Western - Professional Model, Social Perspective, Being Committed to your Dream from 2016-10-18T17:21:59
Amon welcomes Raeven Western to the show. They talk about learning from children, cutting school, her journey to becoming a professional model, social perspective, being committed to your dream ...
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Arturo Vega: The Visionary Behind the World-Famous RAMONES Logo from 2016-10-10T18:24:47
Amon welcomes Arturo Vega to the show. They talk about Arturo becoming a designer for the Ramones, moving to New York, first jobs, the music of the time plus much much more.
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Mustafa Shakir - Growing up in Harlem, Acting, Poetry and Meditation from 2016-10-02T20:23:08
Amon welcomes Mustafa Shakir to the show. They talk about the power of a name, growing up in Harlem, being a barber, life as a poet, yoga, meditation, music, life on set, being a struggling vega...
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TMNK - Painting, Growth as an Artist and Making a Difference from 2016-09-27T15:58:28
Amon Focus, in another iteration of New York Said, had the opportunity to speak with TMNK at the 2013 SCOPE event and he happened upon a very inspiring man whose message was this “Inside everybo...
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Jeff Wick - Creative Process, Being a Cop and College Life from 2016-09-19T04:34:51
Amon welcomes Jeff Wick to the show. They talk about the good music, creative processes, what it's like being at cop, photography and good eats.
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Matt FX - Broad City, Warehouse Parties and Music from 2016-09-13T15:31:24
Amon welcomes Matt FX to the show. They talk about a ton of music, a variety genres, a plethora of artists, a gaggle of geese, warehouse parties, tv shows, movies and all while learning the peak...
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Emily Khoo - First Jobs, Creative Processes, Coming Out and Finding your Passion from 2016-09-06T04:10:32
Amon welcomesEmily Khoo to the show. They talk about growing up in Atlanta, reaching out to guests, lines of New York, regrets, struggling with Identity and Sexuality, trolling in chat rooms, tr...
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The Bespoke Bloke - Bus Rides, Living Overseas and Fashion Week from 2016-08-30T12:47:33
Amon welcomes The Bespoke Bloke to the show. They talk about how Tony got the name Bespoke Bloke, Neffi Walker, farm life, share-cropping, PBS, soccer, imagination, Marianna-FL, 100% organic, in...
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Netic Rebel - Karma, Reincarnation and Manifestation of Existence from 2016-08-23T04:05:14
Amon welcomes Netic Rebel to the show. They talk about Karma & Reincarnation, Mind Modes & Thought Processes, Consciousness, Picking Your Family, Power To Manifest, Rebelliousness, Parental Infl...
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Alexandra Estevez - Eats, Drinks, Tats and The Real New York from 2016-08-16T16:46:18
Amon welcomes Alexandra Estevez to the show. They talk about: Nurturing The Artistic Child, SOBs, Instinct For Survival, Magic, Getting Your Ass Kicked, Is new York Still the Media Center, Build...
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Daniel Rush Patton - FDNY, EMS, EMT, The Goonies and Car Accidents from 2016-08-09T14:58:33
Amon welcomes Daniel Rush Patton to the show. They talk about fun on the block, Bikes and the BMX life, GoKarts & scars, outside, The Streetlight Rule, getting in big trouble, The Shop, building...
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Juan Sanchez - Cigars, TAKI 183, BMX and Meditation from 2016-08-02T12:51:49
Amon welcomes Juan Sanchez to the show. They talk about the art of a cigar, what is rolling, the difference between cigarettes and cigars, la fortaleza, hole in the wall Mom and Pop eats, good s...
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Dusty Rhodes - Stereotypes, Giving, Busking and the Universal Language of Music from 2016-07-26T15:38:01
Amon welcomes Dusty Rhodes to the show. They talk about Dusty becoming an expert at his craft, where are...
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Mary J. Chery - Mom Mode, Pet Peeves and Clubbing from 2016-07-19T15:00
Amon welcomes Mary J. Chery to the show. They talk about growing up in New York; the day Biggie got shot, clubbing, college life, sounds of the city, psychology vs. sociology, being a social con...
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Greg "Comfort Crusade" Graham - Payola, Parties and the Music Industry from 2016-07-12T04:00
Amon welcomes Greg "Comfort Crusade" Graham to the show. They talk about Promo Only, golden age of hip hop in the late 90’s, what budget, parties before the age of social media, perks vs. payola...
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Jasmine Howard - On the Hustler's Spirit, Good Eats and Commuting from 2016-07-05T16:00
Amon welcomes Jasmine Howard to the show. They talk about nicknames, old school platforms of social media, what you can’t do in New York, the side hustle spirit, how to survive corporate America...
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Jimmy Barbetti - Synchronicity, Street Art and Skating from 2016-06-28T16:00
Amon welcomes Jimmy Barbetti to the show. They talk about what happens when life hands you synchronicity, life as a street artist, how Jimmy got into graffiti, what does life’s a trip mean to hi...
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