New York Said

Amon Focus, in another iteration of New York Said, had the opportunity to speak with TMNK at the 2013 SCOPE event and he happened upon a very inspiring man whose message was this “Inside everybody anybody and especially you is a gift that God put that there is something that you can do that no one else can do there is a contribution that you can make to this world but you got to believe in yourself and you got to work at it every day, relentlessly. It will be difficult. But I want people to see if a nobody like me can come to the streets of New York and several years later, not ten years later within 5 years has his work exhibited around the world and to be up here in SCOPE that anybody can, anybody can make a difference, everybody can make a difference.” –TMNK The contemporary artist’s message is truly inspiring and uplifting, he used his art and his voice to encourage those around him to master their gifts and honor the ideas of being your brothers & sisters keepers. He would not allow himself to be def

Amon welcomes Jeff Wick to the show. They talk about the good music, creative processes, what it's like being at cop, photography and good eats. More About Jeff Wick Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nycwick/ Links to the Stuff they Talked About The Music Mos Def - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mos_Def Ummi Says - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsihHoyqwWY AfroPunk - http://www.afropunk.com Outkast - http://www.outkast.com Common - http://www.thinkcommon.com Jame Brown - http://www.jamesbrown.com Jill Scott - http://www.missjillscott.com The Films Police Academy (Movie) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087928/ Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives - http://stretchandbobbito.com/film Miles Ahead - http://www.plosin.com/milesahead/ James Brown Movie - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2473602/ Good Eats Jackson Hole - http://jacksonholeburgers.com Mexicocina - http://www.mexicocinabronx.com Smorgasburg - http://www.smorgasburg.com Millie Peartree - http://www.milliepeartreecupcakesandmore.com/# The Places

Amon welcomes Matt FX to the show. They talk about a ton of music, a variety genres, a plethora of artists, a gaggle of geese, warehouse parties, tv shows, movies and all while learning the peaks & valleys Matt has endured to becoming the person he is today. More About Matt FX Sound Cloud - https://soundcloud.com/mattfxfxfxfx Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mattfxfxfxfx/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MATTFXFXFXFX Links to the Stuff they Talked About THE FOOD Lumpia Shack Snackbar - https://www.yelp.com/biz/lumpia-shack-snackbar-new-york-2 Coppelia - https://www.yelp.com/biz/coppelia-new-york TV & FILM STUFF Modern Family -  http://abc.go.com/shows/modern-family Fame - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083412/ The Shining - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(film) Yellow Submarine (film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Submarine_(film) Skins UK - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/skins Skins MTV - http://www.mtv.com/shows/skins Russell Brand - http://www.russellbrand.com The Mighty Boo

Amon welcomesEmily Khoo to the show. They talk about growing up in Atlanta, reaching out to guests, lines of New York, regrets, struggling with Identity and Sexuality, trolling in chat rooms, trips to Louisiana, coming out, first jobs, creative processes and finding your passion. Links to the Stuff we Talked About Know these Folks Stefan Sagmeister - http://sagmeisterwalsh.com Andrew Eccles - http://www.andreweccles.com Eat Here Der Krung Thai Cuisine - http://www.derkrungnyc.com Uma Temakeria - http://www.umatemakeria.com Kimpton Ink48 - http://www.ink48.com Gotham West Market - http://gothamwestmarket.com Ample Hills Creamery (The Ice-cream Spot) - http://www.amplehills.com Blue Bottle Coffee - https://bluebottlecoffee.com Genuine Roadside -  http://www.eatgenuine.com Ivan Ramen - http://www.ivanramen.com Gabriel's Gate - https://www.yelp.com/biz/gabriels-gate-buffalo Anchor Bar - https://www.anchorbar.com Read This Seat of the Soul - http://seatofthesoul.com Watch This Idiocracy  -  http://www.imdb.com/tit

Amon welcomes The Bespoke Bloke to the show. They talk about how Tony got the name Bespoke Bloke, Neffi Walker, farm life, share-cropping, PBS, soccer, imagination, Marianna-FL, 100% organic, integrity, honesty, hard work, listening to people’s story, Up With People, music engineering, Greyhound, native Americans, race relations, learning from strangers, Project Pride, being a floater, Rodney King, Zurich- Switzerland, new languages, baby-sitting, illegal immigrant, Old Dirty Bastard, Mercedes Fashion Week, The Roots, exceptions to the rules, PR marketing, Cliff Notes, 9/11 and pregnant women. New York Neighborhoods & Locations Alphabet City Bryant Park Washington Square Park Greenpoint Books The Five people you meet in Heaven The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success Musical Mentions 20/20- Justin Timberlake The Roots Wu-Tang Clan Restaurants B Bar at Baccarat Hotel Guantanamera Freeman Alley La Esquinas Also Mentioned Neffi Walker Mannequin (1987) How

Amon welcomes Netic Rebel to the show. They talk about Karma & Reincarnation, Mind Modes & Thought Processes, Consciousness, Picking Your Family, Power To Manifest, Rebelliousness, Parental Influences, Athletic Training, Education, The Importance of Critical Thinking and the Capacity of Desire, The Dangerous Minds Bus, Dynamic Consciousness, Self-Discipline, Absence of Evidence, Virtual Reality, Malcolm X, Vision Quest, Jay Z and Good Reads. New York Neighborhoods  Lower East Side (LES)South Bronx (SoBro)BooksThe Alchemist The Witch of PortobelloThe Seventh SonThe Book of Children: Supporting the Freedom and Intelligence of a New Generation (Foundations of a New Humanity)Osho Love, Freedom, AlonessThe Book of WomenI Am ThatThe Autobiography of Malcolm XAutobiography of A Yogi Musical Mentions Jay Z Jay Electronica Connect with Netic Rebel Twitter: @Netic Instagram: @Netic Netic’s Podcast: This Message Will Self Destruct Podcast This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Alexandra Estevez to the show. They talk about: Nurturing The Artistic Child, SOBs, Instinct For Survival, Magic, Getting Your Ass Kicked, Is new York Still the Media Center, Building Character, Life & Learning, VH1, No Box, For The Clicks, Work that Makes You Feel, Desensitization, Beautiful Souls, Good Mornings, Karma, Big Foodie, Eats, Drinks, Tats, The Real New York, Punched In the Mouth, Maturity, Unskippable Albums and much much more. New York Neighborhoods  Harlem Lower East Side (LES) South Bronx (SoBro) Williamsburg Books The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Drink Spots Donny Brooks Max Fish Sophie’s Good Eats St. Anselm Fette Sau Peter Lugar Spuyten Duyvil Albums Amerie - All I Have Ashford & Simpson- Is It Still Good To Ya Cormega Frank Ocean- Channel Orange Lil Wayne Love Me or Hate Me The Beatnuts-A Musical Massacre Musical Mentions Bahamadia Jay Z Kanye West Kurious Jorge Sade The Notorious B.I. G. Meek Mill Wu-Tang Clan Tattoo Spots Fun City Tattoo How to connect with Alex? Twit

Amon welcomes Daniel Rush Patton to the show. They talk about fun on the block, Bikes and the BMX life, GoKarts & scars, outside, The Streetlight Rule, getting in big trouble, The Shop, building it from scratch, Toys-R-Us, 19 year old EMS Danny, pulling to the right, testing the limits, parenthood, nuclear option and being the best person. New York Neighborhoods  Laurelton, Queens Rosedale, Queens Merrick & Linden Movies Purple Rain The Goonies Bikes Predator Cannondale Critical Mass (bike group) Connect with Dan: @rush_7 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Juan Sanchez to the show. They talk about the art of a cigar, what is rolling, the difference between cigarettes and cigars, la fortaleza, hole in the wall Mom and Pop eats, good shakes, tailoring, good vibes, meditation, the importance of art, films that move you, The Godfather, TAKI183, BMX, the pride in immigrant stories, the 80’s, how to keep a secret, the Human app, synchronicity, keeping the imagination alive and a grown up kid. New York Neighborhoods Astoria, Queens Lower East Side Midtown The Heights Artists NYCHOS TAKI183 Books Angels & Demons Sympathy For The Devil The DaVinci Code The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao The Godfather Returns The Godfather’s Revenge MoviesAbove the Rim Hoop Dreams Showtime The Godfather The Pursuit of Happiness Museums The Guggenheim The Whitney 5 Reasons  to Visit The Whitney Eats Southern Hospitality Peanutbutter & Co. Shake Shack Little Italy Pizza Brooklyn Bagel BusinessNat ShermanThe Orchard Tailor Services Connect with Juan: @SlvrYems

Amon welcomes Dusty Rhodes to the show. They talk about Dusty becoming an expert at his craft, where are the best places to play in New York City, the difference between Busking and being a Griot, how much can an independent musician make in a day, canceling your stereotypes, the art of giving, the universal language of music, no place like New York, two types of people and the good vibe zone. New York Neighborhoods ChinatownLower East SideWall Street Definition of TermsGriot BooksThe Quran   This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Mary J. Chery to the show. They talk about growing up in New York; the day Biggie got shot, clubbing, college life, sounds of the city, psychology vs. sociology, being a social connector, the youth hustle, summer festivals, don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk, allergies, mom mode, 30k pre-K and guys going to baby showers. Music Mentioned Bachata Freestyle House Merengue Reggae Salsa Music Artist Mentioned Black Moon The Cover Girls Menudo Mystikal Dance Styles Mentioned Heel Toe Kompa Pepper Seed Locations Mentioned Brooklyn Spanish Harlem Upper West Side Washington Heights Sweet Spots Mentioned Cake Boss aka Carlo’s Bake Shop Cake Man Raven Dough Doughnuts Make My Cake Sugar and Plumm Restaurants Mentioned Spring Natural Kitchen Flor De Mayo This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Greg "Comfort Crusade" Graham to the show. They talk about Promo Only, golden age of hip hop in the late 90’s, what budget, parties before the age of social media, perks vs. payola, church in the morning, relationship building, London ambassador and match-making, the changing landscape of New York, what is electronic lounge genre, choosing to live in New York, Comfort Crusade and Drink Lounge. Music Mentioned Sounds from a Parallel Universe by Comfort Crusade Skit Mentioned Bushwick, Brooklyn 2015- Saturday Night Locations Mentioned Astoria, Queens Drink Spots Mentioned Drink Lounge Restaurants Mentioned Asia De Cuba Benjamin Steakhouse Malagueta Peter Luger The New York Dog House Calle Dao Connect with Greg Graham @comfortcrusade http://comfortcrusade.com/ Comfort Crusade podcast    This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee. 

Amon welcomes Jasmine Howard to the show. They talk about nicknames, old school platforms of social media, what you can’t do in New York, the side hustle spirit, how to survive corporate America, why she might write a book,  the commuter experience and her favorite places to chill in New York. Locations Mentioned West Village Midtown Times Square Bryant Park Drink Spots Mentioned The Four-Faced Liar Restaurants Mentioned Parker & Quinn Junior’s Cheesecake Connect with Jazmine Howard @jaz_howard   This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Jimmy Barbetti to the show. They talk about what happens when life hands you synchronicity, life as a street artist, how Jimmy got into graffiti, what does life’s a trip mean to him, the Broadway Bomb, being an aspiring graphics designer, the difference between street art and graffiti, skating and his rock band. Locations Mentioned Broadway and Lafayette This station makes it easy to arrive in NoHo/ Soho you can connect to the B, D, F or M trains to the 6 train. Take a look above at the ceiling to be immersed with "Hive" by Leo Villareal, a colorful light installation and LED sculpture of neon lights that changes colors.  190 Bowery In 1966, famed photographer Jay Maisel spent $102,000 on the run down190 Bowery, a former NYC bank that dates back to New York's Gilded Age. This iconic landmark of the New York street art and graffiti scene is undergoing another transformation.  Jamaica Queens NY Music Mentioned Badfish New Found Glory Scooped Up - Jimmy Barbetti’s band Events Mentioned Broadw