Clean Break with Matt Gondek

Phem - Los Angeles based Music Artist.   We speak to Phem about transitioning from performing in a full band to going solo and writing music that leans on close personal experience. From her days as an accomplished Jazz drummer, to living in a recording studio with no bathroom, to the media running with her friendship to Flying Lotus - Phem's story is a very interesting look at the life of a recor...

WRDSMTH - Los Angeles based Artist and Author.   We speak to WRDSMTH about transitioning from commercial writer, to author, to famed street artist. WRDSMTH's story is a great listen for anyone who ever dreamed of following your passions and just going for it. His first novel "The Holden Age of Hollywood" has just been released.    IG:  @WRDSMTH

Fidia Falaschetti - Italian born artist and sculptor living in Los Angeles.   We sit down with Italian artist Fidia to discuss moving to the United States to persue an art career, how to choose the right assistant, the pitfalls of social media, developing relationships with galleries, Art Basel, and how he creates his sculptures. IG:  @Fidia

Che Anderson - Director and founding member of Pow! Wow! Worcester.    Che Anderson, Project manager to the city of Worcester Massachusetts, details how he brought the globally recognized mural and arts festival Pow! Wow! to his city. Che gives information about organizing your own mural festival as well as how to get noticed and paint in your first festival as well.    IG: Personal - @VivaElChe P...

Greg Rivera - Owner of the popular streetwear brand MISHKA.   Greg Rivera has been running the popular streetwear brand MISHKA since 2003. We speak to Greg about how his brand got started, how it developed a strong presence in the scene, their brick and mortar stores, moving the brand into international retail, managing artists, his new book about Mr. T, and so much more.    IG: @GregMishka

Charlie Edmiston - Los Angeles based painter and sculptor.   Charlie has successfully transitioned from a 9-5, to freelance graphic design, to a fine artist selling work around the world. We speak about how he made the jump, working on MTV's Fantasy Factory, and horror stories from his graff days.    IG: @CharlieEdmiston

Brian Butler - Miami based illustrator and artist.   Brian Butler returns to the podcast to discuss repping your city, expanding your horizons through travel, and gives a play by play of a Smash Mouth concert.   IG: @UpperHandArt

Kristen Liu-Wong - California based artist.   Kristen has made a huge impact on the art community in such a short amount of time. Exhibitions are prestigious galleries.. cover stories in notable magazines.. learn Kristen's ethos about how she accomplished so much so quickly.   IG: @KliuWong

Sam Whitney - Giclee LA. Sam's company, Giclee LA, does fine art Giclee prints for some of the biggest artists in the world. Learn how to prepare your work for print as well as loads of other tips and advice.  Website:  GicleeLA.com

Matt Caughthran - Vocalist from the bands The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx. We speak about his bands' beginnings, touring, and being on David Letterman.  IG: @213MattMan @BronxoVision

Natasha Lillipore - Los Angeles based illustrator. We speak about her artwork, getting ripped off by major companies, and juggling commercial and personal work.  IG:  @Lillipore

Paul Jackson - Toronto Canada based Illustrator. We speak about his days in the band merch world, developing his style, and how there's no shortcuts to "making it" as an artist.  IG:  @PaulJacksonLives

Ben Goretsky - Vinyl Toy producer. Ben Goretsky is a powerhouse in the vinyl toy industry. Not only does his company 3D Retro produce figures for some of the biggest names in the art world, but he also owns DesignerCon - the annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer goods in Southern California.  If you ever wanted to produce a figure based off your artwo...

Eric Bauza - Voiceover Artist. Marvin the Martian, Woody Woodpecker, Master Splinter, Fozie Bear... Voiceover Artist Eric Bauza voices them all and tons more of our favorite characters. Also, we try and solve the mystery of who broke into my studio.  IG:  @Bauzilla

Homeless Cop - Los Angeles based Artist. We speak about moving to Los Angeles, his clean art style, where his name came from, and Metallica impersonations.   IG:  @HomelessCop

Jillian Evelyn - Los Angeles based Artist. We speak about transitioning to a full time artist, Juxtapoz, advice for amateur artists, and painting over one of my murals.   IG:  @Jillian_Evelyn

Brian Butler - Miami based Artist. We speak about drawing live concerts, Art Basel, Sweaty Hot Illustration, and Put-Put. IG:  @UpperhandArt

Michelle Tanguay - Detroit based Artist. We speak about how she began her art career, pushing through fear to begin painting murals, and ghosts.  IG:  @MichelleTanguay

Birdo - Toronto based Mural artist.  We discuss the Canadian art scene, the struggles of becoming a US citizen, and proper facial care.    IG:  @JerryRugg