In this raw, unfiltered podcast episode, David Jensen opens up about surviving childhood trauma, abuse, and addiction—and the hard road to recovery. This is a powerful conversation about addiction recovery, breaking generational cycles, mental health, and personal accountability.

David shares how drugs and alcohol once controlled his life, and how he made the decision to stop running from his past and take responsibility for his choices. Instead of letting trauma define him, David found healing through skateboarding, fitness, and discipline—using movement as therapy and the gym as a lifeline.

Skating wasn’t just a hobby. It became survival. A way to escape chaos, channel pain, and reclaim control when everything else felt out of reach.

With honesty, vulnerability, and his signature unhinged energy, David talks openly about addiction, recovery, childhood abuse, self-reliance, and mental resilience. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to heal, grow, and keep pushing forward—one day at a time.

Skaters we mention:

Tony Alva

Julien Stranger

Marc Johnson

Kris Markovich

Jason Lee

Ryan Fabry

Music we mention:

Oasis

Fontaines DC

In this powerful podcast episode, Milana Naumenko shares her journey from growing up in Ukraine to becoming a first-generation immigrant in the United States. She offers a deeply personal perspective on the Ukraine war, reflecting on the emotional toll it has taken on her friends, classmates, and loved ones—many of whom have been drafted, displaced, or forced to flee.

Milana opens up about the ongoing impact of the conflict, the weight of watching events unfold from afar, and her continued hope for peace. Beyond the war, she dives into her love of music, the New York City music scene, and her adventures helping run an independent music blog.

This episode weaves together stories of immigration, identity, resilience, culture, and creativity, exploring what it means to belong, persevere, and build a life in a constantly changing world.

Topics include: Ukraine war, immigrant experience, first-generation stories, NYC music scene, cultural identity, resilience, and hope.

Music we mention:

Death Grips

London Grammar

Groove Armada

Zechs Marquise

The Mars Volta

The Kills

Fontaines DC

The Smile

Nick Cave

Beth Gibbons

Interpol

In this inspiring podcast episode, Lizette Gesuden—a documentary filmmaker, editor, and writer—shares her story as the proud daughter of Filipino immigrants and reflects on the sacrifices and resilience that shaped her family’s journey.

Lizette opens up about growing up in New Jersey, attending Catholic school, and how those early experiences influenced her creative voice, work ethic, and sense of identity. She speaks candidly about the immigrant experience, cultural pride, and the path that led her into documentary filmmaking and storytelling.

We also reminisce about our time in New York City, dive into the music that moves us, and explore how creativity, memory, and culture intersect in both life and art.

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about immigration, creativity, identity, family, and perseverance, offering insight into what it means to honor your roots while carving out your own creative path.

Topics include: Filipino immigrant stories, documentary filmmaking, creative process, cultural identity, first-generation experience, NYC life, and music.

Long live Chris P. Bacon!!

Lizettes' Reel

Music we mention:

The Melvins

Plan B

Portishead

Alice Coltrane