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Dec. 17, 2024

Def Jam Secrets : Beastie Boys and Public Enemy Album Designer Tells All

This week on The Plug w/ Justin Jay - Cey Adams is a New York City-based painter, designer, and the founding Creative Director of Def Jam Recordings. Emerging from the downtown graffiti scene alongside iconic artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, Adams began his career tagging subway cars and creating…

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Dec. 12, 2024

CEY ADAMS

Cey Adams is a New York City-based painter, designer, and the founding Creative Director of Def Jam Recordings. Emerging from the downtown graffiti scene alongside iconic artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, Adams began his career tagging subway cars and creating graffiti murals. Immersed in the vibrant art and music…

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Nov. 21, 2024

ARTO SAARI

Arto Saari is a Finnish professional skateboarder and photographer. He is one of only two Europeans to ever win Thrasher Magazine’s prestigious Skater of the Year award, and he's one of the most respected and influential skaters of his generation. Arto built his legacy through groundbreaking video parts and endured…

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Nov. 7, 2024

ROY WOOD JR. - ENCORE EPISODE

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…

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Oct. 25, 2024

Taylor Swift's Song Re-recordings: Secrets Revealed - A Deep Dive into Copyright and Culture

Taylor Swift utilized a brilliant strategy to subvert royalties to her label. Music producer and co-host of the One Song Podcast LUXXURY sits down with Justin Jay to explore the intricate world of music copyright, touching on themes of interpolation, sampling, song covers, and the cultural perspectives of music creation…

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Oct. 24, 2024

LUXXURY

Luxxury is a music producer and the co-host of the richly informative One Song podcast. Each week they take a deep dive into a single classic song, and explore the inspirations and specific production techniques that make the track unique. By playing rare, isolated vocal and instrumental stems, they give…

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Oct. 16, 2024

REVEALED: Producer Rick Rubin's advice to The Strokes when they record an album

Legendary music producer Rick Rubin had some very unique advice for The Strokes when they recorded their new album in Costa Rica. SUBSCRIBE TO: The PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY PODCAST https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com FOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_plug_podcast/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theplugwithjustinjay?sub_confirmation=1 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS - Drop…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Challenge Accepted: Comedian T.J. Miller Wants You To Tune In To The Plug W/ Justin Jay Podcast

Comedian and actor T.J. Miller cracks wise about his appearance on the hit podcast The Plug w/ Justin Jay. Full episode available wherever you get your podcasts. #T.J.MIller #comedians #standupcomics #DeadPool #SiliconValley #Bitcoin #NYCComedians #CancelledComics #NewsStandStudio #PodcastInterviews #comedypodcasts #ThePlugWithJustinJay SUBSCRIBE TO: The PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY PODCAST https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com FOLLOW ON…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Secrets Of Luxury Travel Revealed: Foo Fighters Vs The Strokes

The Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture discusses being caught off gaurd in a hilarious moment after seeing the Foo Fighters private jet cruising by while the band was in an airport lounge. SUBSCRIBE TO: The PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY PODCAST https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com FOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_plug_podcast/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN…

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Oct. 10, 2024

NIKOLAI FRAITURE

Nikolai Fraiture is the bassist for the New York based rock band The Strokes. In 2001, the band went from playing small clubs on the Lower East Side to becoming one of the most hyped and talked about bands in the industry. After 6 albums and over 20 years together,…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Unveiling The Untold Tale Of Valley Girl: Moon Unit Zappa Shares Her Journey To Fame

Valley Girl singer Moon Unit Zappa is the daughter of legendary musician Frank Zappa and the author of the new autobiography Earth to Moon. https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/moon-unit-zappa/ In this episode, she details how the song Valley Girl went from a note slipped under the door to her father Frank Zappa, to a…

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Oct. 4, 2024

Exposed! Frank Zappa's Family Secrets Of Betrayal and Lies In New Book

Moon Unit Zappa reveals the secret lies, betrayal, infidelity and neglect that she suffered growing up with her rock star father Frank Zappa in her new book Earth To Moon. https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/moon-unit-zappa/ In this episode, we dive into Moon’s profound respect and pride for Frank Zappa's musical legacy, while also addressing…

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Sept. 30, 2024

KASSIA MEADOR

Listen in as pro-surfer and Ambassador of Positivity Kassia Meador drops by to discuss the rich surf history of Malibu, the challenges of running a female owned business, and what attending a dinner party in a haunted Swedish castle taught her about efficiency. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for…

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Sept. 30, 2024

ALBERT HAMMOND JR.

The Strokes are one of the most influential NYC rock bands of all time. Along with his four other bandmates, Albert Hammond Jr. helped create a sound and a look that inspired countless bands since they released their flawless debut album Is This It in 2001. Since then, every member…

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Sept. 30, 2024

CHRIS SHIFLETT

Listen in as the lead guitarist for Foo Fighters and Santa Barbara native drops by to discuss fame, fatherhood, and whether you can ever truly go home again. 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://justinjay.com/ Learn…

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Sept. 30, 2024

PAUL RODRIGUEZ

P-Rod - One of the most accomplished skateboarders of all time drops in to discuss racism, what skaters actually discriminate against, and how failure has prepared him for his burgeoning second act in Hollywood. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you. Email…

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Sept. 30, 2024

IRELAND BALDWIN

Ireland Basinger Baldwin is a smart and confident millennial with a tattooed body and exquisite genes. This week we sit down for a candid conversation about the impact of social media, her struggles with eating disorders & body issues, and how she navigates being the celebrity offspring of Alec Baldwin…

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Sept. 30, 2024

GLEN E. FRIEDMAN

Early California skateboarding... Punk Rock... 80's Hip-Hop... Glen E. Friedman was there with his camera to capture all 3 of these seminal youth movements. Listen in as we discuss his new book featuring Run DMC and The Beastie Boys, the extreme DIY determination of Black Flag, and the one subject…

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Sept. 30, 2024

ANDREW VANWYNGARDEN

Listen in as music producer and MGMT frontman Andrew VanWyngarden joins us to discuss the misconceptions of fame, his Icelandic surf adventures, and how the bleak winters in Rockaway Beach keep him focused and inspired. Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you.…

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Sept. 30, 2024

SPENCER TUNICK

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…

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Sept. 30, 2024

HERBIE FLETCHER

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…

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Sept. 30, 2024

BILL SHERMAN

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…

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Sept. 30, 2024

BONUS EP - EVAN MOCK

Evan Mock is of the most sought after young models on the planet. He used to spend his days surfing and skating on the North Shore… then a chance encounter with Tom Sachs and Frank Ocean changed his life forever. He’s now a fixture on European runways, Time Square billboards,…

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Sept. 30, 2024

WYATT CENAC

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…

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