The Lower Left Podcast

Today's The Lower Left Podcast is a special preview discussion of the upcoming Street Legacy So Cal Style Masters art exhibition with Curator's Bobby Ruiz and Jim Daichendt. We dive into a brief overview of street art history and what it means to not only the art world, but the world as a whole. The Street Legacy show will kick off on June 25, 2021 and run till August 28, 2021 t the California Cen...

On today's The Lower Left Podcast, we got Radio Personality Xavier the X-Man. A radio legend in the making, Xavier has been hosting his weekly The X-Man Show on Magic 92.5 San Diego for the last 20 years. Xavier shares his story from growing up in Salinas California, college in the Bay Area, lowriding, music, jukeboxes and much more. Xavier has and continues to share his passions with the world an...

What a show we got for you today. In the building is the talented Tattoo Artist and Musician Louie Perez III. From his childhood growing up with music in his family to his own music & tattoo career. From vocals in the legendary group Manic Hispanic to tattooing at Tip Top Tattoo Parlor in Fullerton, California, Louie has quite a story to tell and we are forever grateful that he took some time...

Today we welcome someone that needs no introduction, we all know him for his funny characters and online videos, & nonstop laughs, Comedian Frankie Quinones. We get into his early years growing up, how he got into comedy, his part in a new upcoming Hulu series and much more. Get read for a good one! Thank you Frankie for taking time to sit with us and wishing you nothing but success in all you...

Joining us today on The Lower Left Podcast is Esteban "Shamps" Garcia. Host of an award winning podcast, owner of 3 Punk Ales and founder of the Emo Brown Foundation, Esteban does it all. We had a fun time discussing all his ventures, life in San Diego and his community outreach. Much love and respect for Esteban and all he does for the area. C/S

We got a special episode with none other than music legend Louie Perez of Los Lobos. We go through 50 years of Los Lobos history, from forming the band in East Los Angeles to performing at punk rock shows, to their current shows across the planet. We get into memorable moments with other musicians and what the future holds for music as a whole. Also, joining us is Louie Perez III in the studio. It...

The Lower Left Podcast welcomes local San Diego Tattoo Artists Jorge Rosales and Sergio De Leon. Jorge and Sergio have been killing it in the tattoo scene and they join us to share how they got into tattooing and what they have experienced since rising in the industry. Also, we welcome two past guests, Isaac Quezada and Edmar Ramirez , two talented Tattoo Artists that are funny AF! C/S

Today we welcome Karlos Paez from The B-Side Players. We have a great conversation about music, Karlos' musical family, growing up in San Diego and life with The B-Side Players. Great times and laughs with a really talented musician. C/S

Today we welcome two of San Diego's most well known artists, Mr. Ricardo Islas and Chikle!. It was a great conversation fo art and culture. This is definitely one you don't want to miss! Much Love and Respect to Ricardo and Chikle! for taking time to sit down with us. C/S

On today's show we welcome the owner of Cryptic Tattoo Carlos Macias. Great conversation with a world renowned Tattoo Artist from the World Famous Cryptic Tattoo shop. 

Today we have the Founder of ¡Salud! Tacos, Salud Catering & Corazon Del Barrio in the building. Ernie Becerra has created a world renowned San Diego destination, ¡Salud! Tacos in Barrio Logan. We are blessed to have a great conversation with Ernie and learn the background to such an iconic business. Much love and respect to our good friend Ernie. 

A powerful discussion with the one and only OG Lepke about Homelessness. Blessed to have a conversation with so much knowledge and passion. Much Love and Respect to the OG Lepke.

Today, we welcome father and son artists Antonio Pelayo and Isaac Pelayo. Both great people with great stories and talent. We get into Antonio's upbringing, time at Disney and his current works. Isaac discusses his time working for Disney as well as branching out to his own works. Great conversation with two talented artists.

We welcome the artist behind the iconic Sublime album cover for 40oz. to Freedom Opie Ortiz. We discuss growing up in Long Beach, how he met the members of Sublime, the music behind the art and much more. It was a great conversation with the iconic Mr. Opie Ortiz.

The Lower Left podcast welcomes Big Rene Acevedo, Lil Rene Acevedo and William "Chilly Willy" Aldana of Viejitos Car Club San Diego. We get into the creation of the San Diego chapter of Viejitos Car Club, lowriding back in the day and now and much more. Definitely good times! The Lower Left Podcast

The Lower Left welcomes custom car painters & pinstripes Manny Cisneros and Jonathan Mercado. A dope conversation full of the art of custom cars, pin striping, inspirations and of course Morrissey, lol. We are very grateful to have Cisneros and Mercado in the building and sharing their stories. Check it! The Lower Left Podcast.

Today we welcome Milo and Caro, the owners of Por Vida coffee shop in Barrio Logan. A great conversation that gets into the birth of Por Vida, business during Covid-19, expansion and the changes within Barrio Logan. Its a great story with great people! Check it! The Lower Left Podcast

From Big Trouble Tattoo in the North Park area of San Diego, we welcome Adam Hathorn aka Honkey Kong. We get into his growing up in Boston, moving to San Diego, his unique style of tattooing, his brand BENCHWARMERS and all kinds of laughs. Check it! The Lower Left Podcast

From Unauthorized Ink, we welcome Big Tiny to the Lower Left Podcast. Big Tiny's story ranges from prison to touring with Psycho Realm to traveling the world. A story of doing what you love and following your passion. A big thank you and much love and respect to Big Tiny for sitting down with the Lower Left Podcast.

We got Carlos and Bird from Majestics Car Club San Diego on the lower Left Podcast. We talk all things lowrider including Majestics history, throwing car shows, the state of lowriding and much more. Blessed and honored to have Majestics San Diego stop by The Lower Left Podcast.

The Lower Left Podcast welcomes actor Joseph Raymond Lucero. From the hit TV show Mayans, Joseph gets into how it was growing up in San Diego, making his move to Hollywood, and much more. A dope story of someone from the streets shining on the silver screen. 

Today in the building we got Mr. David De Baca. David is known was the historian of the iconic Teen Angels Magazine. David discusses his experiences with the Artist Teen Angel, the history of the magazine and other art ventures by Mr. Teen Angel. He also describes how he has been preserving and showing the legendary art that depicts the culture of the Southern California Chicano. A great story tha...

The Lower Left Podcast welcomes an originator and veteran to streetwear and skate design, Mr. Alyasha! From his time in Brooklyn to San Diego California, Aly gets into his time working with iconic brands like Phat Farm, Mecca, DC Shoes, Hurley and many more. A true legend in designing fashion in America. Thank you Aly for letting us sit down and share your story! Much Love and Respect!

Today we welcome the world known artist Persue to The Lower Left Podcast. Persue has been in the game for a long time and we get into graffiti, WetPaint, BunnyKitty and a whole lot more. Check it!

Today, we welcome the one and only Funk Freaks out of Orange County. We got Big Debo, DJ Loser & DJ Luer in the building today and we talk all things Funk. From the origins of Funk Freaks, growing up in Orange County, record hunting across the country, bringing artists back to the light to funk sh*t up, and much more. It was great chopping it up with the Worldwide Funk Freaks. Much Love and Re...