Podcasts by Toy Division Graffiti Podcast

The Da Vinci Chode (#100) from 2023-09-04T21:17:55

An extra special round table discussion between Mr Keyline, Mr Export, Mr Westline and Mr TD. Many subjects are discussed including mental health; staying active as a productive member of societ...

Two piece painting career (#99) from 2023-07-30T05:54:55

Chin wag with Mrs TD about what it's like to have a husband who's a graffiti writer; her perceived positive and negative parts of writing culture; and why she gave up painting personally...

Can I buy a Tango zine? (#98) from 2023-07-06T09:43:48

Another solo episode covering a variety of graffiti, political and ideological subjects. It covers how to be an active graffiti writer but not make that the only focus of your life at any age; a...

Turn around tactics (#97) from 2023-05-25T07:41:42

Solo episode all about how to make lifestyle choices that can improve your physical and mental health at any age. It covers sleep as the most powerful of health strategies possible; how it's...

Who says it costs that much to buff? (#96) from 2023-04-23T19:55:58

Discussion with the creator of a Sydney Graffiti related journalism project named 'Sydney Graffiti -Love, Hate and Addiction'. He tells how the project first started; the things that wer...

False peaks still ain't the one (#95) from 2023-03-15T08:42:28

The second part of a wide conversation about graffiti writing; life goals having actual substance and a ton of other related subjects. Grab a cup of organic coffee and get inside the ride.

False peaks ain't the one (#94) from 2023-02-14T20:00:31

This episode of Toy Division is a conversation that covers: why work with purpose is so much more meaningful; how creative expression can be crushed by other peoples rigid mind set; being hyper ...

Doing what Cypress Hill suggested (#93) from 2022-12-31T14:00

Being able to control your physical and mental state via breathing in certain ways is an ancient practice that now has clinical research behind it. If you want to be able to use a totally free o...

Build muscle and paint more (#92) from 2022-12-16T06:22:21

Another previously Patreon only bonus episode all about maintaining your ability to paint through lifestyle strategies. This is all about 'resistance training' and addresses some of the related ...

Select your system (#92) from 2022-11-14T21:56:59

Mr Export and Mr Westline are back to shoot the shit about various graffiti related subjects. Those include: reducing social media use; selecting one last train system to decorate; issues regard...

Brain upgrade blueprint (#91) from 2022-10-31T16:00:29

Former Patron only 'Live Q&A' audio that goes deep into the concept of how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) are suggested to influence physical and mental health throughout the life spa...

Don't be that guy (#90) from 2022-09-14T14:00:44

Group conversation about various graffiti writing related subjects. Including the Australian postage system; books and magazines worth checking out; who's putting in work in hosts local areas; a...

Recycled gibberish (#89) from 2022-08-18T00:00:21

Old Patreon episode all about potential ways to improve your painting skills chopped up and recycled for your ear holes. Not exactly ground breaking stuff but some ideas for writers new to the s...

Only play by Subway Art rules (#88) from 2022-07-31T23:32:12

Conversation with a person who's been involved in graffiti writing for a few years about mastering straight letters; not being rigid in how you paint; why play is so important at any age; and a ...

Longevity routine innit blud (#87) from 2022-07-14T08:54:40

Breakdown of various concepts to understand how to improve sleep, energy and mental health at any age. This is a re-edit of a former Patreon only episode that is pretty important at the moment c...

Fosters is shit beer (#86) from 2022-06-30T20:00:30

Interview with a writer from the New South Wales city of Newcastle. We talk about his trip to LA and New York city in the early 2000's; about getting ditched mid mission; finding connections in ...

T-Set to go please (#85) from 2022-05-31T21:00:23

Solo episode about the history of the Sydney train stock known as 'Tangara' and information about the soon to be published Toy Division zine that includes flicks from the 90's up until the prese...

Snack food minefield (#84) from 2022-04-30T21:00:40

Re-edited bonus episode from the now dead Patreon all about how your food and drink choices influence your physical and/or mental health. Get ready for some simplified nerd gibberish about proce...

More buff equals more tags (#83) from 2022-03-31T20:00

Audio interview that was used as part of a student project in relation to the various debates and/or points of view regarding graffiti in the wider community.

We talk about how and ...

Please tag my shoe (#82) from 2022-01-27T21:00

Great chat with a graffiti writer from the northern English city of Manchester who's been involved in graffiti writing culture for a fair while.

The discussion covers the guests early inf...

Slam dunk train funk (#81) from 2022-01-16T00:09:49

Insight into the history of slam door trains and the process of making the first Toy Division zine; and an overview of what has been learned from the making of the zine by someone who has no exp...

Huge staff overestimation (#80) from 2021-12-24T02:00

Information crammed conversation with the current manager of MTN Colours Australia. We talk about the innovative products exclusive to Australian customers; the various forms of MTN Colour spray...

Espresso fight club (#79) from 2021-12-16T22:00

Discussion with a person who's been involved in graffiti writing and football culture in Australia. We discuss the history of football in Australia; where the cultural influences of the game ori...

Acid house secret spot (#78) from 2021-11-27T23:00

Conversation with the U.K book and magazine publishing don Skore TRC about his various projects (Three Corners, Ten, Lockdown Diary etc); what Fiebings leather dye is; mental health awareness in...

Podcast cross over chat (#77) from 2021-11-21T11:57:49

For this episode the host of The Graffiti Machine podcast is interviewed about his new graffiti store in Las Vegas; why he moved away from his other work to focus on contributing to the culture;...

Graffiti Machine ramble (#76) from 2021-10-28T09:08:52

An episode of the Graffiti Machine podcast from a fair while ago where Bus interviewed the host of Toy Division. The conversation went into the structure of the human brain, trauma, childhood at...

Nail polish colour chart (#75) from 2021-10-17T00:29:59

High quality chat with the person behind Open Studio Coffs all about where it all started; why being able to paint a pretty chrome and black is an essential skill; when he was with a certain 3D ...

Mission brown sucks (#74) from 2021-10-07T19:00

Q&A episode with Mr TD and Mr Export chewing the fat about various nerdy graffiti subjects in relation to questions from the Toy Division Instagram. We discuss digital graffiti style paintin...

Integrated system of systems (#73) from 2021-09-23T19:21:35

This episode is a conversation with Peter van der Sande Lacoste who's a  musculo-skeletal & holistic health specialist in Sydney Australia. We talk about how our thoughts, beliefs and e...

Metro system lockdown project (#72) v2 from 2021-09-16T00:41:44

Discussion with the person behind an OnlyFans project documenting going from Athens to Kiev to spend time painting during Covid lockdowns. We go into the common resistance and/or distrust of tho...

Metro system lockdown project (#72) from 2021-09-09T21:08:16

Discussion with the person behind an OnlyFans project documenting going from Athens to Kiev to spend time painting during Covid lockdowns. We go into the common resistance and/or distrust of tho...

Self deprecating sales pitch (#71) from 2021-09-06T22:25:50

Mr Export and Mr TD chat about where Toy Division is going in relation to exclusive bonus content via Patreon; the magazine projects in the works; what type of Montana paint is best (personal op...

Stop smoking shard and shanking people (#70) from 2021-08-29T01:44:36

Top quality chat with the person currently working on a book all about the Melbourne graffiti writing scene. We discuss the book (Wall Stories); how important lifestyle choices are in relation t...

Keeping it lively (#69) from 2021-08-16T06:28:58

Recording of an Instagram Live Q&A all about mental health and ways in which to understand the complex and amazing 'human condition'. Becoming educated and being curious about what we can do...

Limbo lockdown saga (#68) from 2021-08-05T08:45:06

A roller coaster ride of an episode documenting two people and their cat trying to move from Sydney to Melbourne during a Covid 19 crisis. Mental health can really deteriorate during times of un...

Academic urban spray (#67) from 2021-07-29T21:12:20

Conversation with a close friend all about his university thesis that focused on graffiti writing and urban landscapes in the English city of Bristol. We have a rose tinted glasses chat about ou...

Admitting love for graffiti (#65) from 2021-07-23T00:11:12

Conversation with a writer from Copenhagen about his various contributions to graffiti culture media; how he was involved in a rather epic book project; what keeps him interested in graffiti wri...

Clockwork orange city (#66) from 2021-07-15T21:00

Chat with a writer originally from Glasgow talking about the Scottish graffiti writing scene; why he moved to Australia; some local influential names in the Glasgow scene; negative stereotypes t...

Pain doesn’t always equal tissue damage... (#64) from 2021-07-01T22:00

Chronic persistent pain is an issue for people of all ages across the world; and although there has been decades of pain science research most people don’t realise that pain doesn’t always equal...

Kiwi graffiti chat (#63) from 2021-06-14T06:28:58

Discussion in relation to the Auckland New Zealand writing scene. The person interviewed talks about how his parents kind act of bringing a copy of Infamy on DVD was a major catalyst for him; wh...

Delayed freight date (#62) from 2021-05-26T21:56:39

Mr TD & Mr Export chew the fat about various graffiti related subjects; followed by the episodes guest giving some insight into the United States graffiti and freight painting scene.

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Civilian Information Session (#61) from 2021-05-13T05:50:56

This episode is a discussion with an Occupational Therapist in the U.K who hosts the OT & Chill podcast who wanted to know about graffiti writing culture. The basics of graffiti writing cult...

"This is it! Thiiiisss isss ittt!!" (#60) from 2021-05-05T18:53:34

This episode is an extra special one, all about the seminal graffiti documentary Style Wars. It includes an interview with someone involved in the restoration project that lead to the re-release...

Sourcing throwups from abroad (#59) from 2021-04-14T21:03:38

Discussion with the person who created a poster of Sydney writer throwups to get a snap shot of the current writers putting in work blessing Sydney with throwups. We have an honest conversation ...

Self published story mag (#58) from 2021-04-04T23:08:17

Time spent chatting with the creator of Runner Magazine about inspiration behind making the magazine; what's been a challenge in relation to gathering content; his favourite books and magazines;...

Hardcore silver jubilee (#57) from 2021-03-25T05:58:58

Mr TD talking about how graffiti culture has changed the last two decades; how being a bully isn't the way to be; and a load of other some what related graffiti gibberish.

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Valley rap sprays (#56) from 2021-03-03T07:25:29

Conversation with a writer from Wales about high and low points of being a graffiti writer; why posting your panels online isn’t the best idea;who has made a mark in the country of dragons; and ...

Whispered nothing bed rest (#55) from 2021-02-25T21:26:13

Short episode expanding on what Toy Division is trying to achieve by combining graffiti writing culture and therapeutic intervention for people of all ages, social circumstances and types of phy...

Time for a non commercial break (#54) from 2021-02-18T19:48:09

Solo episode that discusses why Toy Division will be on a hiatus for the time being. Subjects such as mental health difficulties; suicidal ideation and ways to address those issues are mentioned...

Transforming purple ink to brown ink (#53) from 2021-02-05T08:56:49

Mr Export hosts this episode, where we chat about social norms; how graffiti culture has changed our view of the world; inserting writing objects; and a ton of other random graffiti gibberish. Listen

Bin room beer fuelled graffiti chat (#52) from 2021-01-28T20:53:49

A writer originally from Brisbane talks about how he was shown the ropes of the graffiti world; when he reckons he will stop being involved in the culture; who impressed him with their recent re...

Wasting money on pharmaceuticals and hospital visits (#51) from 2021-01-21T08:35:38

Chat with the generally amazing human being Jess Farmer about mental and physical health; how basic lifestyle choices can save you a ton of money on medical bills; why quality sleep is so import...

In it for the long haul bruv (#50) from 2021-01-14T20:59:11

A solo episode reflection of the first 49 episodes of Toy Division; how it started as a creative coping strategy last year; where it might be going in the future; suggestions for some episodes t...

Chewing writers ears off (#49) from 2021-01-07T20:00

Back for the new year with a listener Q&A episode with Mr Export and Mr Keyline. We talk about quality or quantity; overuse of social media; what paint we prefer; and a ton of other graffiti...

Pasting things into an audio collage (#48) from 2020-12-20T02:20:38

The person behind most of Toy Division’s background music, my good mate Frenic chats about his musical career. We discuss how he moved from playing records to producing beats; inspiration behind...

Testosterone boosting secret sauce (#47) from 2020-12-17T19:00

Three person question and answer conversation about various graffiti related subjects. These include life lessons learned from graffiti; transferable skills; ways to keep mind and body calm when...

Graff mags instead of spaf mags (#46) from 2020-12-12T05:47:58

Talking about graffiti magazines and books with a former guest. We  discuss the challenges of putting his own publication together; books he would love to see; sneaking graffiti mags into t...

Straight from Amiga 500 to vinyl (#45) from 2020-12-03T20:23

A heart felt discussion with a writer who has faced his long term addiction and come out the other side a more enlightened human being. We talk about how he first got into writing; how alcohol a...

Documenting untold stories (#44) from 2020-11-27T01:16:31

The person behind the newly released Untold Stories (Inside Graffiti Writing Culture) book talks about the underlying motivation to create it; challenges involved in sourcing material; the ...

Cut out the good stuff and bin the rest (#43) from 2020-11-19T19:00

Humour filled chat with a writer who grew up in the Australian city of Melbourne. We discuss who was up when he first started; why street art is often so fucking dull; removing pages from a rand...

Jifoam cadillac chique (#42) from 2020-11-11T08:09:24

Two of the guys behind Cap Matches Color talked with me about how they became interested in collecting vintage spray paint; new exciting projects they have in the pipeline; how all consuming loo...

Check out those puppies (#41) from 2020-10-28T00:08:26

Very short message and a request to everyone that's been listening so far.

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Like a computer game, but it’s fucking real.. (#40) from 2020-10-23T21:34:03

Listener Q&A episode, where I chat with a previous guest. We talk about various graffiti books; if local style still exists; the most memorable pieces we’ve ever seen in real life; and a ton...

Podcast passion project journey (#39) from 2020-10-15T20:00

The creator of a popular creative podcast kindly agreed to talk about the trials, tribulations and benefits of making a podcast that interviews people involved in various forms of creative cultu...

Computer rock king inspiration (#38) from 2020-10-13T21:00

Another international chat with a person who has a popular Instagram account dedicated to the graffiti styles he likes.

We talk about how the account has opened opportunities; the challen...

Fresh wall equals outline issues (#37) from 2020-10-11T19:00

Conversation with a French writer about the potential lethal dangers of active train lines; the writers getting up in the local area; realising a brand of supermarket spray paint was not what it...

Rocking a suit writing with a flow pen (#36) from 2020-10-08T21:00

A previous guest kindly agreed to chat with me about various graffiti subjects without any specific plan for the recording. Please excuse the couple of audio editing mistakes where there is a fe...

Sleep isn’t just the brain switching off (#35) from 2020-10-06T21:00

Another episode of just me talking gibberish about maintaining health and why sleep is so important. Sleep is often something impacted upon by creeping about during the night writing on dif...

Just give me a book full of tags (#34) from 2020-10-04T21:00

Graffiti books are a product which has become a source of amazing insight into writing culture and it’s history.

This episode is a chat with the person who curates @books4crooks on Instag...

Mc Donald's throw up tutorial (#33) from 2020-10-01T22:00

This episode with a writer who grew up in the outskirts of London and now lives in New Zealand.

We chat about how she noticed graffiti but didn’t give it a go for a fair while; living in ...

Constant path of self destruction (#32) from 2020-09-29T22:00

Talk with a graffiti writer who’s currently in rehabilitation about how he has faced many challenges with drugs and alcohol.

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"There is life after addiction.." (#31) from 2020-09-27T10:53:22

A truely inspiring and honest chat with a graffiti writer who has recovered from a heroin addiction. The subject of drug and alcohol issues in the graffiti community is often...

Create your own lane (#29) from 2020-09-23T23:16:11

Interview with a writer from the United Kingdom who’s now living in Australia. After kindly plying me with coffee on two occasions we had a chat about who influenced his early experiences in gra...

Youth centre panel flick syndicate (#30) from 2020-09-21T09:47:04

Interview with a writer from the United Kingdom about living in the golden triangle of graffiti influence; the local youth centre having a shit load of Spanish Montana Hardcore paint; things you...

Late night photocopying missions (#28) from 2020-09-17T09:02:14

Conversation with the writer who created one of London’s first graffiti magazines. We chat about how he made it happen without the use of a scanner or desktop publishing software; what it was li...

Citizens arrest show down (#27) from 2020-09-16T20:22:44

Another opportunity to pick the brain of a graffiti writer from the UK about who he first noticed; spotting a European kings panel when painting a tolerated spot; being concerned by realising th...

Everyone has mental health (#26) from 2020-09-11T01:14:10

Not the usual interview style episode with a graffiti writer. Due to popular demand I have taken some time to pass on some information about remaining physically and mentally well.

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Silly string Stone Chip (#25) from 2020-09-07T05:33:12

This episode is with a UK writer who tells us how he realised seemingly hectic spots are a breeze; how he was getting 100% free spray paint from his work place; how he got trapped in a giant chi...

Elastic fantastic painting movement (#24) from 2020-08-30T22:00

Chat with an Australian writer who kindly took me for a tour of his local chill spots on a nice warm and sunny day. We talk about being in a flow state when painting; why arrows can come out of ...

Dreaming of Hycote Olympic Blue (#23) from 2020-08-30T03:23

A writer from the Republic of Ireland graces us with stories about meeting Seen, how he started the worlds longest running annual graffiti jam, how the Irish scene developed; and other graffiti ...

Biting is a big no no (#22) from 2020-08-20T07:41:19

A writer from Melbourne tells us about being schooled by more experienced writers; how he feels the internet has influenced graffiti; and a variety of other graffiti related topics.

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No Mum it’s for Warhammer! (#21) from 2020-08-17T05:24:40

Chat with another writer from Melbourne Australia.

We chew the fat about finding a chilled place to practice; getting grief from his Mum for the smell of spray paint in his bedroom; ...

Stop and search stoners (#20) from 2020-08-14T08:46:33

First episode of the second series is a chat with a writer from the North of England who now lives in Australia.

We chat about being hassled by police on a daily basis; who inspired ...

Eating toys for breakfast (#19) from 2020-07-30T08:18:54

For the last episode of the first series, Gary1983 (aka me) is interviewed to tell some embarrassing stories about shitting pants in police custody, having 500 plus cans of paint seized in a rai...

Choose the correct fridge kid (#18) from 2020-07-26T10:44:19

Chat with a writer from Australia recorded directly to a smart phone so the sound quality isn’t as crisp as usual but the flavour of someone painting is worth it. No music in the background but ...

Walking long distances to get flicks of old pieces (#17) from 2020-07-23T10:23:54

An Italian writer talks about the modern day Rome metro, meeting his heroes who turned out to be cool, having a gun pointed at him and other graffiti related subjects.

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Do I skate or do I paint? (#16) from 2020-07-17T03:18:35

Interview with a writer from Germany who tells us about when he was painting up to six pieces in one day,  why he considers skateboarding and graffiti writing cultures similar; and other gr...

Italian anti fascist rap music (#15) from 2020-07-10T04:44:59

Coffee fuelled chat with a graffiti writer from Italy about the early days of hip-hop culture in Italy, why the book Spray Can art was so influential, how hip hop culture was connected to the an...

Window to the world or a jail door? (#14) from 2020-07-03T08:16:37

Chat with a guy who grew up in Paris. Describes how he saw the graffiti scene explode in the mid nineties, why graffiti can be both a blessing and a curse; and other graffiti related subjec...

Considering karma from a young age (#13) from 2020-06-22T01:00

An Australian writer tells us about his early graffiti writing experiences. We talk about why he thought shoplifting didn't feel right, why being discreet can help avoid being arrested and ...

Mexican mafia green light graffiti scene (#12) from 2020-06-12T22:10:26

The first writer from the United States interviewed on Toy Division talks about writing in Los Angeles in the 90’s, wanting to get a US made brand of spray paint produced and why he often choose...

Keep your house clean young man (#11) from 2020-06-11T01:12:52

A graffiti writer originally from Bristol who learned the hard way how important it is to keep your residence clean, how he was strategically getting up in the fancy parts of town, facing the ju...

Trendy good looking fellah doing push ups (#10) from 2020-06-06T01:12:04

A graffiti writer who grew up in Paris explaining how prolific Tran and O'clock were, why you shouldn’t go over his pieces, some useful street bombing tactics and other graffiti related sub...

Bordering on psychotic coppers (#9) from 2020-06-02T12:00

Stories from another Australian graffiti writer who experienced some pretty vile police brutality as a young person, took some gut wrenching criticism from his mates and was involved in painting...

Graphics teacher made me do it (#8) from 2020-05-28T23:53:35

Chat with an Australian writer about how his graphics teacher at school gave all the inspiration required, taking twenty cans to do his first piece and seeing a local writer who he'd become awar...

Always email your heroes (#7) from 2020-05-21T21:51:51

Conversation with a graffiti writer from England about painting mushroom characters on the youth centre, using floor mark spray paint and emailing the local graffiti hero to meet other writers.&...

Five finger spanner distraction technique (#6) from 2020-05-14T23:13:11

A graffiti writer from the U.K talking about racking ten cans of Buntlack at age 11, realising his tag looked like a penis and other silly graffiti stuff. 

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Interrupted by the train guard (#5) from 2020-05-08T02:23:16

Chin wag with a British writer about giving shout outs on production backgrounds, the Sydney scene in the 90's and other graffiti stuff. 

This podcast is not for the usual Banksy boo...

Family Belton racking (#4) from 2020-05-02T01:25:06

Another Australian writer telling us why people shouldn't kick train windows, using good quality paint from the get go and other graffiti related subjects. 

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Man with the chrome face (#3) from 2020-04-24T05:44:28

Graffiti writer from Australia informing us about drain kings, being chased by someone who's been huffing paint and other graffiti subjects . 

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Delete all photo function (#2) from 2020-04-23T05:40:45

Conversation with a graffiti writer from the U.K about seeing someone getting up prolifically in his local area, impaling his leg on a fence and maybe having Cope 2 Kings Destroy on VHS.

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Why didn't they buff it?! (#1) from 2020-04-20T06:00

An Australian graffiti writer telling us about how he accidentally painted over a classic piece with a Bon Jovi loving friend as lookout and other graffiti writing subjects.

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