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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. YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theplugwithjustinjay W...

Ryan McGinness is a critically acclaimed artist with works in the permanent collection of the MOMA. He uses icons, logos and public symbols to explore the power and influence they have on our visual language. Tune in as we discuss how he once destroyed his studio with pigmented fish oil for a conceptual party, and how he got 50 naked people to show up his studio to have their bodies covered in neon paint. YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theplugwithjustinjay Website → https://www.theplugwithj...

Jasper Jay is a wildly imaginative six-year-old with a deep appreciation for humor, and the host's son. For this special Father's Day episode, we sit down with a bright and inquisitive 1st grader with an extremely mature grasp of language. He's been forced to endure a lot over the past few years, but throughout the disruptions of a global pandemic, persistent mask wearing, active shooter drills and the death of a grandparent, he's remained optimistic and compassionate. It's the only reality tha...

Trevor "Trouble" Andrew is a professional snowboarder, musician and the artist behind the wildly successful Gucci Ghost motif. This episode we discuss how Trevor appropriated the logo from one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world, and instead of receiving a cease and desist order, he was instead offered an official collaboration with Gucci. We also get deep on NFTs, the punk-rock DIY spirit, and his family life. Don't miss the fascinating story from this must-talented creative jug...

Sam Jones is the director of the critically acclaimed documentary Until The Wheels Fall Off about the life of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk... But his path to success as an accomplished still photographer and film director took many divergent turns along the way. This episode we sit down to discuss what makes a compelling documentary, we hear some tricks for dealing with celebrity egos, and we learn how Sam's passion for music, motorcycles and skateboarding led him to where he is today. YouT...

Leo Fitzpatrick is a New York City based actor and gallery owner. in 1995 he starred in the movie KIDS with an ensemble cast of first-time actors from the downtown skate scene. The explicit sex and drug use in the film was over the top, but it felt eerily verite and disturbing. The fallout from his role in the movie was harsh. Since then, he's appeared in many TV and film roles, but lately he's been focusing his energy on his passion for fine art. During the height of the pandemic, he opened Pub...

Tony Hawk is undoubtedly the most famous skateboarder in history. This week we sit down to discuss Jackass, fatherhood, and how his experiences of dominating contests as a young skateboarder left him feeling like an outcast amongst outcasts. We'll also chat about his new awe-inspiring documentary film Until The Wheels Fall Off. Drop in for the Season 3 premiere. YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theplugwithjustinjay Website → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com Apple Podcasts → https://podcas...