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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…