Toy Division Graffiti Podcast

Listener Q&A episode, where I chat with a previous guest. We talk about various graffiti books; if local style still exists; the most memorable pieces we’ve ever seen in real life; and a ton of other graffiti gibberish. This is the final episode of Series 2. Thanks to everyone has given feedback, shared and every person interviewed so far. Toy Division will be back in approximately two weeks (...

The creator of a popular creative podcast kindly agreed to talk about the trials, tribulations and benefits of making a podcast that interviews people involved in various forms of creative culture (including graffiti writing). He tells us why he decided to not monetise the podcast; what and who inspired him in relation to podcasting; the time it initially took to edit episodes; and a wide variety...

Another international chat with a person who has a popular Instagram account dedicated to the graffiti styles he likes. We talk about how the account has opened opportunities; the challenges of not posting what others want; where the account name originated; and a variety of other related graffiti topics. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonereco...

Conversation with a French writer about the potential lethal dangers of active train lines; the writers getting up in the local area; realising a brand of supermarket spray paint was not what it seemed; and a load of other graffiti stuff. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (IG) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: htt...

A previous guest kindly agreed to chat with me about various graffiti subjects without any specific plan for the recording. Please excuse the couple of audio editing mistakes where there is a few seconds silence.  We talk about MSK crew; Roger Gastman’s contribution to graffiti media; some embarrassing stories under the influence; answer some questions asked via the Toy Division Instagram (@t...

Another episode of just me talking gibberish about maintaining health and why sleep is so important. Sleep is often something impacted upon by creeping about during the night writing on different surfaces; sleep quality is a massive influence on your physical and mental health. This episode is because a number of interviews didn’t happen but hopefully it should be useful information. Backgrou...

Graffiti books are a product which has become a source of amazing insight into writing culture and it’s history. This episode is a chat with the person who curates @books4crooks on Instagram. We had a talk about the books he likes; the over priced re-selling issue; what books he’d like to obtain; and a ton of other graffiti related subjects. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Background by George B a...

This episode with a writer who grew up in the outskirts of London and now lives in New Zealand. We chat about how she noticed graffiti but didn’t give it a go for a fair while; living in different cities; drunken house party stories; getting assistance from kings of the UK scene; and a ton of other graffiti stuff. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Background by Frenic from This One Records: http://w...

Talk with a graffiti writer who’s currently in rehabilitation about how he has faced many challenges with drugs and alcohol. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch:  http://www.alexbartsch.com/ This podcast is not for the usual Banksy book reading street art fan, it's about le...

A truely inspiring and honest chat with a graffiti writer who has recovered from a heroin addiction. The subject of drug and alcohol issues in the graffiti community is often not discussed or given the time it deserves. We are all at risk of developing an addiction and openly talking about it is what we need to help each other. Please enjoy. Instagram: @toydivision_po...

Interview with a writer from the United Kingdom who’s now living in Australia. After kindly plying me with coffee on two occasions we had a chat about who influenced his early experiences in graffiti; what has changed in recent years; how you can approach graffiti from many angles; and a shit ton of other graffiti related topics. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Background by Frenic from This One R...

Interview with a writer from the United Kingdom about living in the golden triangle of graffiti influence; the local youth centre having a shit load of Spanish Montana Hardcore paint; things you might find in an abandoned warehouse; and a shit load of other graffiti stuff. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Background by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photog...

Conversation with the writer who created one of London’s first graffiti magazines. We chat about how he made it happen without the use of a scanner or desktop publishing software; what it was like in London for writers from abroad; sneaking into work in the middle of the night to use the photocopier; and a ton of other graffiti stuff. Please support this UK graffiti publication champion by support...

Another opportunity to pick the brain of a graffiti writer from the UK about who he first noticed; spotting a European kings panel when painting a tolerated spot; being concerned by realising the potential meaning of PFB; and a load of other graffiti related subjects. All background music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: ...

Not the usual interview style episode with a graffiti writer. Due to popular demand I have taken some time to pass on some information about remaining physically and mentally well. It's your humble host talking for the duration of the episode; and please contact me if this information is of further interest. Reach out and ask for help, we all have a mind and body so we need to understand how to st...

This episode is with a UK writer who tells us how he realised seemingly hectic spots are a breeze; how he was getting 100% free spray paint from his work place; how he got trapped in a giant chiller inside an abandoned warehouse; and variety of other graffiti related stuff. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photog...

Chat with an Australian writer who kindly took me for a tour of his local chill spots on a nice warm and sunny day. We talk about being in a flow state when painting; why arrows can come out of no where; how he doesn’t believe Sydney writers all have a similar style; and a ton of other graffiti related stuff. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisone...

A writer from the Republic of Ireland graces us with stories about meeting Seen, how he started the worlds longest running annual graffiti jam, how the Irish scene developed; and other graffiti related subjects. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch:  http://www.alexbartsch.c...

A writer from Melbourne tells us about being schooled by more experienced writers; how he feels the internet has influenced graffiti; and a variety of other graffiti related topics. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic and George B from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch:  http://www.alexbartsch.com/ This podcast...

Chat with another writer from Melbourne Australia. We chew the fat about finding a chilled place to practice; getting grief from his Mum for the smell of spray paint in his bedroom; and a variety of other graffiti related topics. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic from This One Records: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch:  h...

First episode of the second series is a chat with a writer from the North of England who now lives in Australia. We chat about being hassled by police on a daily basis; who inspired his interest in graffiti; finding a strangely familiar police officer in his kitchen; and a variety of other graffiti related topics. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic from This One Re...

For the last episode of the first series, Gary1983 (aka me) is interviewed to tell some embarrassing stories about shitting pants in police custody, having 500 plus cans of paint seized in a raid and other graffiti related subjects. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic from This One Records: ( http://www.thisonerecords.com/ ) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch: ...

Chat with a writer from Australia recorded directly to a smart phone so the sound quality isn’t as crisp as usual but the flavour of someone painting is worth it. No music in the background but the sounds of trains, rolling the wall, spray paint and other real world noises give a different feel to this episode. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast Intro and outro music by Frenic from This One Records:...

An Italian writer talks about the modern day Rome metro, meeting his heroes who turned out to be cool, having a gun pointed at him and other graffiti related subjects. Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic and George B from This One Records: ( http://www.thisonerecords.com/ ) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch:  http://www.alexbartsch.com/ This podcast is not for...

Interview with a writer from Germany who tells us about when he was painting up to six pieces in one day,  why he considers skateboarding and graffiti writing cultures similar; and other graffiti related subjects.  Instagram: @toydivision_podcast All background music by Frenic and George B from This One Records: ( http://www.thisonerecords.com/ ) Podcast logo photograph by Alex Bartsch:&...