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Full episode on Patreon. ZE is a legendary graffiti writer from South Brooklyn, known for his hardcore bombing style and partnership with the late great RUSH ACID. He gained mass appeal in the early 1990s for his aggressive straightforward approach to graffiti, hitting elevated tracks, motions on subway cars, trucks and streets with legible handstyles and classic New York style throw ups using primarily chrome paint.ZE is part of the ACID Crew (Attack Crush Invade, Destroy), a graffiti crew t...

Full episode on Patreon. ZE is a legendary graffiti writer from South Brooklyn, known for his hardcore bombing style and partnership with the late great RUSH ACID. He gained mass appeal in the early 1990s for his aggressive straightforward approach to graffiti, hitting elevated tracks, motions on subway cars, trucks and streets with legible handstyles and classic New York style throw ups using primarily chrome paint. ZE is part of the ACID Crew (Attack Crush Invade, Destroy), a graffiti crew ...

Full episode now on our Patreon. Erik Ellington is an iconic skateboarder who is one of the original members of the Baker Skateboards and Deathwish teams. Ellington, alongside his peers, revolutionized skateboarding with legendary videos like Baker 2G, Baker 3 and The Deathwish Video. These videos presented an unfiltered view of skateboarding at the time with energy that is nearly impossible to replicate. The footage often showed them not just skating, but also fighting, partying, and struggl...

Full episode on Patreon. Todd Francis is a renowned artist, perhaps best known for creating the Anti-Hero Skateboards eagle logo, one of the most recognized symbols in skateboarding. His work often combines humor, social commentary, and a gritty aesthetic, resonating deeply with skaters who embrace skateboarding as a countercultural expression. The Anti-Hero eagle logo, designed by Todd Francis, encapsulates the brand's identity: raw, uncompromising, and steeped in skateboarding’s punk e...

Full episode now on Patreon. Alexis Lacroix is a skateboarder riding for Vans and the Montreal-based skate brand, Dime. Coming from the Canadian skate scene; often participating in Dime’s innovative events like the “Glory Challenge” which blend skating with unconventional challenges. His free approach to skateboarding has drawn international attention. A few years back, Alexis would travel the United States and Europe, performing music on the streets to get by. This minimalist approach to tra...

Full episode now on Patreon. Back by popular demand, POST VSOP is a legendary graffiti writer who mirrors a walking encyclopedia of New York City history. In this episode, he speaks on the sneaker culture that grew immensely in the 90s, racking history, graffiti and more. He is interviewed by Tommy Rebel and Rabbit, two legends who greatly contributed to the culture around sneakers in New York City.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

Full episode now available on Patreon. GIZ MTA is a prominent graffiti writer from New York City. After a lifetime of sacrificing his body, mind and freedom for graffiti, GIZ has arrived at a point where his work is revered from the streets of New York City to the galleries of London, Amsterdam and Paris. His story is one of pain, joy and experience. Coming up in a crime-ridden New York City, GIZ suffered multiple stabbings from robberies over gear, served time in prison and lost ma...

Full episode on Patreon. ZEPHYR, born Andrew Witten, is a pioneering figure in the graffiti movement, particularly known for his contributions to the New York City subway graffiti scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where he became inspired by the vibrant graffiti culture that was emerging around him. His work, alongside that of his peers, helped shape the aesthetic and culture of graffiti during its golden era in New York City.ZEPHYR becam...

Full episode on Patreon. OJAE FYC is an iconic graffiti writer from the Upper West Side of Manhattan who cemented himself as one of the stand-out New York City graffiti writers to become renowned globally, past the reaches of the five boroughs. Coming from a troubled home, OJAE was separated from his mother at age 4 and transferred from foster home to foster home, dealing with abuse at each one. Finding a sense of freedom and relief within graffiti, OJAE fostered the spirit of effort. His app...

Full episode on Patreon. Jerome Peels is a skateboarder originally from Florida who founded Citibike Boyz and Peels Clothing. Citibike Boyz is an informal group of riders in New York City who gained attention for their public stunts on Citibikes, the city's shared bike rental service. Despite using bikes designed for casual commuting, CitiBike Boyz push the limits of what these rental bikes can do, which has earned them a mix of admiration and criticism.Peels Clothing is a New York-based...

Full episode on Patreon. Distort is a writer most known for very large scale graffiti using rollers in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. He hails from New Jersey and has made a significant impact on the graffiti scene in the northeastern United States. DISTORT blends graffiti with fine art, often incorporating themes of politics, mythology, and the human experience into his work.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

Full version of the episode on Patreon. Labor Skate Shop for Living Proof Radio. Opened in 2012 by James Rewolinski, Labor was founded to serve as a core skate shop for New York City. Before the rise of mainstream media and the explosion of skateboarding into the global spotlight, skate shops were the center of the skateboarding community. They weren’t just retail spaces but epicenters of culture where people went to immerse themselves. Preceding Labor, Autumn Skate Shop, which opened in the ...

Full episode on Patreon. Originally coming up with the Shep Dawgs crew out of Southern California. Hawk, alongside Taylor Kirby, Rowan Zorilla and Jake Hill, gained recognition from the videos that showcased the raw energy of the crew. Those videos played a crucial role in his rise within the scene, eventually leading to him turning pro for the iconic Baker Skateboards in 2013, a brand known for shaping modern street skating culture.Outside of skateboarding, Hawk practices Brazilian Jiu-...

Full episode now available on Patreon. Taylor Kirby is a skateboarder riding for Deathwish skateboards. Originally becoming known for his involvement with the Shep Dawgs; a skateboarding crew from Southern California that gained recognition in the early 2010s for their raw, DIY, authentic skate videos. Members of the Shep Dawgs included now well-known pro skaters such as Riley Hawk and Rowan Zorilla. Through the videos, Kirby was contacted by Brian “Slash” Hansen to ride for Deathwish. H...

Full episode now available on Patreon. Graffiti on Low or No Dollars is a novel written by Elberto Muller. Muller, who lives life mostly as a drifter, writes about his experience travelling throughout North America via freight train. The book reflects on the state of American life & society today; the scamming, drugs and unorthodox ways of making a living that much of the United States has taken up to survive and get by. This episode covers many of the ideas in the book that are encounter...

Full episode on Patreon. Pedro Delfino is a skateboarder riding for Deathwish. After his Thrasher Magazine cover in 2018, Pedro went from being relatively unknown to gaining lots of attention from the skate world. In 2021 he went pro for Deathwish Skateboards, one of the most iconic brands in the industry whose videos profoundly influenced the skateboarding world, giving a glimpse into the partying, touring and lifestyle of the Baker and Deathwish teams. He has recently released his color-way...

Full episode now on Patreon. POST VSOP is a legendary graffiti writer who mirrors a walking encyclopedia of New York City history. In this episode, he speaks on the origins of the gear culture that engulfed the graffiti scene in the 90s, The North Face’s rise in popularity from graffiti writers to mainstream culture, the practice of loot-racking, the miniature-economy created around Ralph Lauren and the trading of pieces, old school / new school graffiti and more. He is interviewed by Tommy R...

Full episode now available on Patreon. CASH RFC is a graffiti writer from New York City who was one of the original members of the legendary RFC crew; a group of graffiti writers, boosters, stick up kids and hustlers who heavily influenced the gear, graffiti and downtown scene in New York throughout the 1990s.http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork.com

Full episode on Patreon. Alehsy Lambo is a multidisciplinary artist born in south Spain, he moved to Barcelona in 2015 & now lives in New York. As a kid, he fell in love with the culture of tuning cars & street racing. He captures scenes and portraits of his favorites references and shows his world in the form of blurred visions, road dreams, and a fresh touch that persists in him since his youth. Inspired by Barcelona’s underground scene and subway graffiti, he began painting graffit...

Full episode on Patreon. Chris DAZE Ellis is a graffiti writer & artist from New York City. Painting New York City’s subway cars in 1976, DAZE is part of the 2nd generation of writers to participate in the subway movement that went on to influence street graffiti & become a cultural artifact the world over. He remains one of the few artists of his generation to make the successful transition from the subways to the studio. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkhttp://livingproofnewyork...