Living Proof Radio

Full episode on our Patreon. VIZIE is a fine artist & highly esteemed graffiti writer originally from Houston Texas who is the brother of the world renowned late great NEKST. This episode of Streets Talking* features VIZIE in conversation with Ian de Beer speaking on the law suit with fashion brand Guess, fine art, the life of NEKST, painting & more.  http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork...

RAMS is a graffiti writer from New Zealand, representing the world famous MSK crew. Upon hitting American soil RAMS quickly gained a state of notoriety through an aggressive campaign involving rappelling to high profile heaven spots. This episode of Streets Talking* features RAMS in conversation with XSM. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork

Streets Talking* with Clayton Patterson; full episode now available on our Patreon. Clayton Patterson is an artist well known for documenting the Lower East Side of New York. From riots at Tompkins Square Park to the 90’s hardcore punk scene embedded at CBGB’s. Clayton is interviewed by Ian de Beer on New York City history, preserving Clayton's legacy, art & life.  http://livingproofnewyo...

Full episode available on our Patreon. Tommy Rebel is a graffiti writer from the 1990s era of New York City. After the Vandal Squad raided his home & filed suit against him in court for allegedly hitting trains with the names of police officers, Tommy took a step away from graffiti. Over the years he documented New York's street, train, tunnel & freight graffiti scene to an extent tha...

Andy Roy is a skateboarder who influenced a generation through the attitude, style & audacious nature of his past lifestyle. After years of suffering from substance abuse, Andy now works with New Origins; helping others live a more positive existence through shared experience & understanding. This is Andy’s second appearance on our platform & we are eternally grateful for the inspirati...

Full episode available on our Patreon .  XSM is an intellectually curious student of the arts & graffiti writer distinguished by a brazen approach to vandalism involving rappelling. http://livingproofnewyork.com http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork

Full episode available on our Patreon. Wes Knoll is an artist, born & raised in New York who works as a photographer + filmmaker concerned with the polarizing textures of the human condition in relation to youth culture & adventure. Recently publishing his debut book of photography, FADING SMILE: A raw portrait of what growing up in New York authentically looks like from the perspective of...

Full episode available on our Patreon. Ed Kratt has handled the most notorious legal cases within the world of New York graffiti. Kratt’s reputation precedes him as a high level attorney known to achieve victory in the courtroom against substantial odds; with an excellent track record of clients walking free, dismissed cases & charges dropped. His notable victories from drug cases to national...

LNE is an active graffiti crew from New York. This episode features SMOE, TOCER, REBOE, MTNW, ANGR & ZAVER in open banter amongst each other. Full episode available on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyork http://livingproofnewyork.com

Streets Talking* Leo Fitzpatrick & Ian HERT de Beer in conversation, now available on our Patreon. Leo Fitzpatrick is an artist, actor & curator closely intertwined with New York’s downtown art & skateboarding culture. Ian HERT de Beer is a legendary graffiti writer & artist most known for his notorious prison sentence, house raid & parole due to vandalism charges; today Ian’s...

John Fitzgerald is a skateboarder riding for Hockey. After undergoing 3 ACL surgeries, needing a bone graft & sitting 8 months without a ligament in his knee, he began boxing to remain active. Currently boxing at Wild Card boxing gym, he has rehabilitated his knee to be able to skate the way he wants. Both boxing & skating mixed with pain & suffering led him to the level of sobriety th...

Ed Kratt has handled the most notorious legal cases within the world of New York graffiti. Kratt’s reputation precedes him as a high level attorney known to achieve victory in the courtroom against substantial odds; with an excellent track record of clients walking free, dismissed cases & charges dropped. His notable victories from drug cases to national monument vandalism turned him into a le...

Jerry Hsu is a legendary skateboarder, photographer & founder of Sci-Fi Fantasy. Esteemed for his switch-stance skateboarding; with video parts in Enjoi’s “Bag of Suck”, Emerica’s “Stay Gold”, amongst others. Gradually developing his photography since the start of his professional skate career, Hsu has put out a number of works including Blackberry & iPhone photo books “The Beautiful Flowe...

Alex Olson is an influential skateboarder & artist within the realm of design, breath-work & meditation. At the helm of Call Me 917 & Bianca Chandon, Olson's approach to design exists as an intersection between elevated basics & traditional skate goods. Having video parts in Lakai's "Fully Flared", Supreme's "Cherry", amongst others. We speak on t...

Stu Kirst is a skateboarder from Los Angeles who was recently welcomed to Baker Skateboards. Most known for his clips within the Johnny Wilson & Supreme videos; Stu speaks on going sober, working at the Supreme Brooklyn shop, living with a Chinatown family in New York & more. http://patreon.com/angelandzpodcast http://artprimo.com

Jorge Rosado is the vocalist of Merauder, a band from Brooklyn NY that formed in 1990. Well known within the New York Hardcore scene, Merauder's lyrics speak on political issues, the finite nature of life, violence and problems in the modern world we live in. Jorge grew up in Brooklyn when it was one of the more dangerous areas of NY, he speaks on change in life, martial arts, energy, balance...

Full TD interview, now available on our Patreon. TD speaks on why he throws up “MIKE RIP” in every single one of his throw ups, spending time incarcerated for stealing cars, the concept of all-city, suffering shot-gun wounds, his upbringing, the all-country tour & more. TD is most known for his consistent approach within graffiti that led him to going all city numerous times. Being around sinc...

MONE RIS & Roger Gastman stopped by to speak on ‘Freight Train Graffiti’, a book published by Beyond the Streets; serving as the authoritative text of the North American freight scene. The original text was released in 2006, written by Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler. The book has been re-printed & is available at Beyond the Streets. http://patreon.com/angelandzpodcast http:...

CIV is the frontman of the Gorilla Biscuits, a hardcore punk band from New York whose energy & style created a lasting influence within the hardcore scene still present today. Considered one of the most seminal youth crew bands, Gorilla Biscuits’ music is revered within the New York City youth, skate, art & hardcore punk scenes. With the help of Roger Gastman, CIV has released “A Roadie’s...

STASH is a legendary train writer & artist that painted the New York subway system in the early 80s. Coming up in yards alongside the likes of SHARP & DELTA 2, STASH’s deeply rooted foundation for his art is synonymous with graffiti. Today, STASH works as an artist, having produced work for Nike, A Bathing Ape, Reebok, Casio, amongst many others. http://patreon.com/angelandzpodcast http://...

Representing MSK, AWR & TMD; ASKEW’s roots stem from a youth spent bombing the New Zealand transit system. Relocating to America, ASKEW’s introduction to the U.S. involved connected with Los Angeles graffiti writer’s & organically joining the ranks of the great MSK crew. A life of over 20 years spent painting has led him to working as a self taught multi-disciplinary artist. http://patreon...

Full KING BABY episode available on Patreon. KING BABY arrived in New York in 2020, garnering attention for an approach to style that stands out from much of current NY graffiti. Writing since 1999 without any prior interviews, KING BABY sits with us & speaks on everything from early life in Southern California, relocating to SF to paint graffiti, sell paintings on the street & live in a w...

OPTIMIST is leaving San Francisco after a life largely spent in the Bay Area. As one of the early Americans to relocate to Asia, OPTIMIST lived in Taiwan bombing the city for 3 years during a time period when the country had no scene & the public was unaware of graffiti. Eventually he moved back to the Bay and has been there since. His life has been mired with a sense of instability due to inv...

Eddie Huang is a chef, author, producer & former attorney who has used various avenues of his life to address issues of race, identity & culture within America. He speaks on the odds children of immigrant parents face from home life to the outside world, the way he was brought up, law school, work, happiness and more. http://patreon.com/angelandzpodcast http://angelandzpodcast.com http://a...

GLARE is a writer originally from Buffalo New York who after some years of street bombing, began painting transit at 18 years old. Influenced at age 13 from his cousin to begin writing, not until very recently did anything else matter in life aside from graffiti. Well known for his spots ranging from Manhattan to Toronto; GLARE speaks on the reason he paints transit, mental health, living in Toron...