Toy Division Graffiti Podcast

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 that are often associated with the city; and Mr TD is recorded frothing at the mouth like a rabid dog about the clockwork orange metro system. - Music by Frenic This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.co...

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 tissue damage or injury. This episode is all about chronic persistent pain and how we can all be more able to deal with pain of all kinds. Understanding pain is something all people can benefit from, becau...

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; what ’straights’ style tagging is; really cool named spots he painted at when he first started out (Pigeon Palace and Combat Zone); and a load of other graffiti related subjects. Mentioned in this episode: Le...

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. Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: http://www.alexbartsch.com/ @alex.bartsch...

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 culture and the potential pit falls along with a variety of ways in which the general public may not understand the graffiti writing culture are talked about. - Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Musi...

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 on Style Wars in 2014; multiple writers memories and favourite parts of the documentary; and a fair few people's impressions of their favourite quotes. Please enjoy and share with your mates. Toy Division...

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 about the work required to create the poster; what was motivated him to embark on the project; the challenges doing so from the other side of the world; and a load of other graffiti related topics. - To buy...

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; and a variety of other graffiti related subjects. Runner Magazine Instagram: @runnermagazine_ Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.c...

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. -- Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: http://www.alexbartsch.com/ @alex.bartsch (IG) https:/...

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 a load of other stylised letter writing stuff. Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Al...

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 physical/mental health challenges. Visit: https://toydivisionpodcast.bigcartel.com/ to pre-order a Toy Division t-shirt that will be donating to the therapy service discussed in this episode and to fund furthe...

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. Hold tight while Toy Division goes on hold for a while and will be back again soon.  -- Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.c...

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. Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: http://www.alexbartsch.com/ @alex.ba...

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 reign of crazy spot terror; and a load of other graffiti stuff. ------ Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast...

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 important; how to start feeling better mentally and physically using basic strategies; and a load of other useful subjects. How to find Faenixcoaching: @faenixcoaching (Instagram) https://faenixcoaching.co.uk ---...

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 to go back to listen to; and a fair amount of other graffiti related subjects. Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG...

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 stuff. Mentioned in this episode: @kubeizm_dome37 (Instagram); @f24podcast (Instagram). --------- Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecor...

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 certain tracks; realising he was known in another country; and a load of other music related subjects. Frenic Soundcloud :  https://soundcloud.com/frenic Instagram: @djfrenic Bandcamp: https://frenic....

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 required; and a load of other gibberish. Leave a five star written review in iTunes before 1st Jan. 2021 and enter a prize draw for a Toy Division t-shirt. Good luck and thanks for helping the podcast to r...

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 the bathroom to glare at the double page spreads; and a load of other graffiti stuff. Spaf: To ejaculate violently; specifically, with wanton and reckless disregard for direction or focus. - Urban Dictionary...

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 and drugs were so normal from a young age; why it's important to break the mould in relation to any creative endeavour; and a load of other graffiti related subjects.

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 high workload involved in co-ordinating a passion project; how to get hold of the book; and loads of other graffiti related stuff. Mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @untoldstoriesbook Style File: www.st...

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 random book his Auntie gifted him; a friend getting spooked by ducks quacking; and plenty more graffiti gibberish. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecord...

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 looking for vintage spray cans can be; and how they went about making classic old school fat caps available again. For more information about Cap Matches Color, check out: Online store:  https://capmatche...

Very short message and a request to everyone that's been listening so far. Toy Division Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: http://www.alexbartsch.com/ @alex.bartsch (IG) This podcast is not the usual Banksy book reading fan, it's about letter based graffiti writing. But if you...