THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY - EPISODE ARCHIVES

David Hershkovits co-founded New York City’s iconic Paper Magazine in the 1980’s. Before the internet, before social media influencers, and before the restaurant on your corner had their own publicist, if wanted to stay informed about art, fashion, music, food or clubs in New York City, you read Paper Magazine - it was the go to guide for anything culturally relevant downtown and beyond. This week on The Plug Podcast, David drops in for a conversation about the history of downtown culture, what ...

Wyatt Cenac is a gifted writer, standup comic, former correspondent on The Daily Show, and the creator of HBO’s Problem Areas. This week he sits down to discuss the unique power of humor to affect social change, and weigh in on the current state of comedy in a landscape full of Twitter trolls and the easily offended. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at: theplugpodcast.jj@gmail.com https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ https://...

Mick Fanning is a 3 time World Champion surfer, a father, and an entrepreneur. This week, we sit down to discuss the personal sacrifices that he had to make in order to be the best in the world, hear his thoughts on life after the competitive tour, and chat about how he copes with the persistent questions related to his 2015 shark attack on live television. Don't miss this Season 2 premiere episode. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you. Emai...

Brian Austin Green has appeared in countless television shows, but it’s his role as David Silver on the series Beverly Hills 90210 that brought him mainstream recognition over 30 years ago

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...

Evan Mock is a fixture on European runways, Time Square billboards one of the most sought after young models on the planet. But it all happened because of a chance encounter with Frank Ocean at a North Shore skatepark.

Benji Weatherley is one of the most fascinating characters in Hawaii. He’s a skilled conversationalist, he's best friends with Kelly Slater, and he got Metallica to play at his wedding. Surfers aren’t usually expected to be deep thinkers or to exude charisma. So when you meet a surfer who oozes personality, wit and an innate gift for storytelling, they make an impression on you. Listen in as Benji gets deep about his struggles with addiction and depression, his relationship with the late Jake Bu...

Dick Page is one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation. In the 1990’s, fashion as entertainment became a mainstream cultural phenomenon - Dick was front and center for it all. His work has appeared in virtually every major fashion magazine, and he’s collaborated with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs and too many more to mention. Listen in as he discusses the birth of the supermodel as cultural icon, getting free McDonalds fries with Kate Moss, and why th...

Bill Sherman has been the music supervisor for Sesame Street for nearly a decade. He's also a founding member of the groundbreaking hip-hop improv troupe known as Freestyle Love Supreme featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame. Listen in as Bill discusses the challenges of keeping Sesame Street modern, how the success of Hamilton affected friendships, and what it's like to work behind the scenes on one of the most beloved tv shows in history. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for ...

Albert Hammond Jr. plays guitar in the wildly influential NYC rock band The Strokes.

Herbie Fletcher has had a profound impact on the landscape of surf culture. In addition to pioneering the surfboard traction pad, his family has been at the forefront of tow-in surfing, aerial maneuvers, and big wave riding. You might have seen him on the North Shore hanging out with a man in purple pajamas - that’s his close friend and collaborator Julian Schnabel. From the imposing white walls of Chelsea art galleries, to the Pipe House on the North Shore, Herbie Fletcher has left his mark. Th...

Spencer Tunick creates awe-inspiring fine art photographs using massive groups of nude people in pubic spaces. As you can imagine, he’s no stranger to controversy, arrest, and unfavorable media coverage. This week we sit down to hear exactly how his unique journey began, we discuss some of his first installations in New York’s East Village, and we learn how he forced the entire US Supreme Court to examine his nude photos. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love...

Andrew VanWyngarden is a producer and artist who co-founded the Grammy Award nominated group MGMT.

Glen E. Friedman is a photographer who has captured countless iconic images and is responsible for helping to define the visual landscape of punk rock, hip-hop and skateboarding.

Ireland Basinger Baldwin is a smart and confident actress who happens to be the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.

P-Rod is a 4 time X-Games gold medal winner and one of the most accomplished skateboarders of all time.

Kassia Meador is professional longboard surfer, entrepreneur, and ambassador of aloha.

Chris Shiflett plays guitar in The Foo Fighters and hosts the podcast Walking The Floor.