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Sept. 24, 2025

Gerry Lopez on the Beauty of Wipeouts at Pipeline | The Plug w/ Justin Jay

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Surfing icon Gerry Lopez reveals why he embraces the wipeouts as much as the perfect rides—especially at the world-famous Pipeline. In this clip from…

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Sept. 24, 2025

Gerry Lopez Remembers Turning Down a 50-Foot Monster Wave | The Plug w/ Justin Jay

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Surf legend Gerry Lopez shares an unforgettable moment when he faced a massive 50-foot wave—and made the split-second decision to let it pass. In…

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Sept. 24, 2025

Gerry Lopez on Surfing’s True Joy: Sharing Waves & Aloha | The Plug w/ Justin Jay

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Legendary surfer Gerry Lopez reflects on the deeper meaning of surfing—why helping someone catch their first wave is even more rewarding than a perfect…

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Sept. 24, 2025

Mr. Pipeline Gerry Lopez on the Costco Soft-Top Controversy — Why Aloha Matters More

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Surf legend Gerry Lopez faces the controversy around selling signature Lopez soft-top surfboards at Costco and answers with pure Aloha spirit. In this candid…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Mark Ronson on DJ AM’s Game-Changing Impact—Turning Club DJing into a Performance

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Grammy-winning producer and DJ Mark Ronson reflects on the evolution of DJ culture—from the energetic mic work of Funkmaster Flex and Kid Capri to…

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Sept. 23, 2025

The Night Mark Ronson Blew Minds with Busta Rhymes’ Secret Sample

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Producer and DJ Mark Ronson shares the story of spinning the original Seals & Crofts sample that inspired Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Producer Mark Ronson Reveals How Amy Winehouse's “Back to Black” Was Born

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson shares how meeting Amy Winehouse in the studio sparked the creation of the iconic hit “Back to Black.” He describes…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Mark Ronson on the Night He Shocked NYC Hip-Hop Royalty by Spinning AC/DC at Cheetah

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson takes us back to a legendary Monday night at Cheetah, the hottest downtown New York hip-hop party of the late…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Nike Designer Tinker Hatfield Reveals How He Created Iconic Air Jordans with Michael Jordan

🎧 Hear the full interviews on The Plug w/ Justin Jay → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/ 🎤 Exclusive conversations with celebrated artists, actors, musicians & creators. Subscribe now →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 How were Michael Jordan’s iconic Air Jordans designed? Nike legend Tinker Hatfield shares the inside story of sneaker design and his creative process on…

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Sept. 22, 2025

NYC DJ Mark Ronson’s Secret to Making Crowds Go Wild in the 90s

Grammy-winning DJ & producer Mark Ronson shares the secret to spinning non-stop 90s hip-hop sets. Start with a crowd favorite, drop the volume, and watch the crowd sing along before hitting an even bigger banger! 🎵 More DJ tips & music stories on The Plug w/ Justin Jay. #MarkRonson #HipHopDJ…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Selema Masekela on Racism in Surfing & the Rise of Black Surfers | The Plug w/ Justin Jay

In this clip from The Plug w/ Justin Jay, Selema Masekela opens up about the racism he faced in the water as a kid, the life-changing moment he first saw a Black surfer in a magazine, and why representation matters so deeply in surfing. He reflects on the groundbreaking presence…

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Sept. 21, 2025

DJ Skill Secrets - Mark Ronson Breaks Down What Makes a Great DJ

DJ legend Mark Ronson breaks down what separates good DJs from great ones 👀 Technique, curation, performance—what really matters? Full convo on The Plug w/ Justin Jay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hETfegCOi5U&feature=youtu.be #Shorts #MusicPodcast The Plug w/ Justin Jay Audio Podcast - episodes drop every other Thursday. https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com

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Sept. 19, 2025

Behind the Decks with Mark Ronson: Creativity, Chaos & Collaboration | The Plug

Mark Ronson is one of the most influential music producers of the past two decades. Starting out as one of New York’s most in-demand DJs in the 1990s, he went on to produce for Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele, Dua Lipa, Jay-Z, Paul McCartney, and more. He also co-wrote Bruno…

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Sept. 18, 2025

MARK RONSON

Mark Ronson is one of the most influential music producers of the past two decades. Starting out as one of New York’s most in-demand DJs in the 1990s, he went on to produce for Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele, Dua Lipa, Jay-Z, Paul McCartney, and more. He also co-wrote Bruno…

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Sept. 4, 2025

MC SERCH

MC Serch made his mark as one-half of the legendary rap duo 3rd Bass. With classics like The Gas Face, Brooklyn Queens, and Pop Goes the Weasel, the group left an unmistakable stamp on hip-hop. In ’94, Serch went on to executive produce Nas’s groundbreaking debut, Illmatic, cementing his place…

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Aug. 15, 2025

LISA ANDERSEN

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…

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Aug. 1, 2025

LEO FITZPATRICK

Leo Fitzpatrick is a New York-based actor best known for his breakout role in the groundbreaking 1995 film KIDS. To mark the 30th anniversary of this controversial classic, we’re bringing back our conversation for an encore release. Leo’s debut in KIDS—a raw, unfiltered look at the downtown NYC skate scene—was…

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July 17, 2025

IONE SKYE

Ione Skye is an actress best known for her standout performances in the classic films Say Anything, River’s Edge, Gas Food Lodging, and many others. But behind her breakout success was a far more complicated coming-of-age story — shaped by a turbulent teenage relationship with an older man battling addiction,…

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July 4, 2025

ALEX CORPORAN

Alex Corporan is the director of the new documentary Empire Skate, which chronicles the rise of Supreme and the evolution of downtown New York skate culture. It was a movement that reshaped streetwear, art, and youth identity around the world. Alex wasn’t just there to witness it — he helped…

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June 19, 2025

DEVENDRA BANHART

Devendra Banhart is a prolific artist and musician who has earned a reputation for his genre-defying sound. Drawing from an incredibly diverse range of influences, he’s released 11 studio albums and cultivated a loyal fanbase spanning from Santiago to Silverlake. In this episode we sit down for a chat with…

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June 5, 2025

SELEMA MASEKELA

Selema Masekela is a uniquely versatile sports commentator whose career spans everything from surfing and skateboarding to the NBA, soccer, and Formula One. As a teenager growing up in a predominantly white beach town in Southern California, he was one of the few Black surfers in the water. That meant…

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May 22, 2025

DANNY CLINCH

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…

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May 8, 2025

JEFF AMENT

This week on The Plug w/ Justin Jay, we sit down with Jeff Ament—bassist and founding member of Pearl Jam. Beyond the stage, Jeff has been a dedicated skateboarder since his teens and he’s personally funded the construction of over 27 skateparks across his home state of Montana. For Jeff,…

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April 24, 2025

GERRY LOPEZ

Few names in surfing carry the weight and reverence of Gerry Lopez. Known for his effortless style and grace at the Banzai Pipeline, Lopez redefined what it meant to surf one of the world’s most dangerous waves—with poise and poetry. He's a two-time Pipe Masters winner, but his legacy doesn’t…

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