THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY - EPISODE ARCHIVES

Danny Clinch is one of the most in-demand music photographers working today. From Tupac and Springsteen to Eddie Vedder and Johnny Cash, he’s captured some of the most iconic images in modern music history. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to consistently get compelling shots of world-famous artists. Danny shares stories from behind the lens—including what Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard were up to on the back of their tour bus, and what went down when he accidentally left a $2,000 l...

Jeff Ament is the bassist for Pearl Jam and avid skateboarder.

Gerry Lopez is one of the most revered figures in the history of surfing.

Kai Lenny is a professional big-wave surfer and one of the most respected watermen on the planet. He’s mastered stand-up paddling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and foiling—pushing the limits of what’s possible on waves of consequence. Over the course of his career, he’s won the SUP Race World Championship, the KSP Kiting World Championship, the Sunset Beach SUP Pro, and the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge. After the devastating fires in Maui in 2023, he founded the Positively Kai Foundation to help a...

Brian Bowen Smith is one of Hollywood's most sought after celebrity photographers whose work can be seen on billboards, books, movie posters and magazines.

Randall Poster is a highly sought-after music supervisor for film and television who has worked closely with legendary directors like Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Martin Scorsese, and countless others. He’s helped craft some of Hollywood’s most iconic soundtracks, including Rushmore, The Wolf of Wall Street, Boyhood, and over 100 feature films. His knack for utilizing timeless classics and for finding the perfect deep cut to enhance storytelling has made him one of the most celebrated and so...

Tinker Hatfield is considered to be one of the most influential sneaker designers of all time. During his time at Nike, he's collaborated with legendary athletes like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant to create some of the most iconic and beloved sneakers of all time, from the Air Jordan to the Air Max. He is quite literally the Michael Jordan of Jordans. In this episode, we chat with Tinker about how design, performance, cutting-edge materials and marketing have helped create an entire subculture wh...

Stacy Peralta is a true icon of California skateboarding.

Michael "Kaves" McLeer is a Brooklyn-born graffiti artist and performer

Josh Carter is one half of the musical duo Phantogram. Alongside his partner Sarah Barthel, they’ve released 5 LPs and collaborated with some of the most acclaimed names in the music industry from Big Boi to The Flaming Lips. Phantogram's music blends a foundation of heavy beats with atmospheric, genre-defying elements inspired by artists ranging from Sparklehorse to Sonic Youth to David Bowie. The result is a unique fusion of electronic textures and rich, introspective melodies. Their latest a...

Nathan Florence is the 2024 Pipeline Masters Champion and a professional big wave surfer.

Cey Adams is a NYC artist and founding Creative Director of Def Jam Recordings

Arto Saari is a professional skateboarder and photographer who just released the book Bike Path

Election Week Special Encore Episode - In a media landscape often clouded by misinformation, spin, and opinion posing as news, celebrating those with a large platform who are committed to speaking truth to power is more important than ever. Roy Wood Jr. is a stand-up comedian and the host of CNN’s Have I Got News for You. He regularly appears on The Daily Show, has hosted the prestigious White House Correspondents' Dinner, and has earned critical acclaim for his numerous stand-up specials. Thr...

Luxxury is a music producer and the co-host of the One Song podcast

Nikolai Fraiture is the bassist in the Grammy award winning band The Strokes

Moon Unit Zappa is the daughter of Frank Zappa and the author of a new book chronicling her family life.

MGMT are a Grammy award winning musical duo with 5 studio albums

T.J. Miller is a standup comedian and actor who has appeared on Silicon Valley, Deadpool, Transformers, and numerous comedy specials. Although he’s had a taste of Hollywood success, lately he’s chosen a different path. Rather than chasing acting roles on the west coast, he’s made the conscious choice to live in New York City and continue to tirelessly refine his skills as a Manhattan standup comic. This week we sit down to discuss why being a respected comic is more important to him than being r...

Tom Sachs is an esteemed New York artist that makes handcrafted mixed media sculptures that are provocative and whimsical. His Chanel chainsaw, oversized painting of Krusty The Clown, and elaborate recreations of NASA spacecraft are mesmerizing. You can find his work in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim and in venerable galleries across the globe. This week, we sit down to discuss the bizarre politics of the art world, his philosophy on dedication and suc...

Lisa Andersen is a Surfing Hall of Fame inductee and a 4 time consecutive world champion. As a teenager, she left behind a troubled home life in Florida to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional surfer. By 25, she was ranked the best female surfer on the planet. With her aggressive yet elegant style, she helped transform the entire perception of female competitive surfing. This episode we sit down to discuss the emotional challenges of being the subject of a documentary film about your lif...

Tony Hawk is the most recognizable skateboarder on the planet. This episode, we discuss his experiences with Jackass, the joys and challenges of fatherhood, and how dominating contests as a teenage skateboarder left him feeling like an outsider amongst his peers. We also chat about Tony's documentary film "Until The Wheels Fall Off” which chronicles his amazing evolution from a lanky adolescent skater to a global action sports sensation. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming g...

Jeff Ament plays bass in Pearl Jam and is a founding member of the band. He’s also been an avid skateboarding since he was a teenager. He's self-financed the construction of over 27 skate parks across his home state of Montana. It’s a source of immense gratification for him, and he often visits these parks in person to sweep the concrete, skate with the kids, and witness firsthand the impact that he’s made. This week we sit down to chat about his new band Deaf Charlie, his experience traveling w...

Jonathan Mannion is an accomplished photographer who has shot over 300 album covers.