The Plug w/ Justin Jay

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, estrangement from her famous musician father, and periods of self-destructive behavior.

In her new memoir Say Everything, she pulls back the curtain — recounting everything from her on-screen crush on Keanu Reeves, to raw, revealing stories involving cultural icons like Madonna, River Phoenix, Matthew Perry, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

So what was it really like growing up as the daughter of '60s pop legend Donovan, the wife of a Beastie Boy, and the romantic lead in some of the most beloved films of the '80s and '90s?

In this episode, we sit down with Ione for a conversation about her immersion in the creative chaos and cultural energy of the late 20th century — from dating Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis to her marriage to Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz.

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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 build it.

To celebrate the release of the film on ESPN, we're bringing back this special encore episode, originally recorded before the documentary's debut.

From 1996 to 2004, Alex was the store manager of the original Supreme on Lafayette Street — a space that became ground zero for a cultural revolution. In this conversation, he shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from the shop's legendary back room, and gives a firsthand account of Supreme's early days, its community, and its unexpected rise to global icon status.

We also dive into his close friendship with the late, great Jake Burton — founder of Burton Snowboards — and talk about the 10th anniversary edition of FULL BLEED, Alex's iconic photography book celebrating NYC skateboarding.

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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 this Texas-born, Venezuela-raised, and San Francisco educated singer about psilocybin mushroom trips, sneaking backstage at a Guns and Roses show in South America as a teenager, and how skateboarding videos from the 80's influenced his musical tastes.

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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 navigating everything from subtle bias to outright racism. While he refused to let that stop him from pursuing the sport he loved, the absence of others who looked like him left a lasting impression.

In this episode, we discuss his essay in the new book Surfer Stories, where he reflects on South African surfer Mikey February's historic qualification for the professional tour. For Selema, the moment wasn't just significant—it was deeply personal. His father, legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela, was exiled from South Africa during apartheid. So seeing a Black South African competing on surfing's biggest stage brought decades of struggle and resilience full circle.

We also discuss how someone goes from the surf break to the broadcast booth to build one of the most diverse résumés in sports media, and why curiosity has been one of his greatest strengths. Selema also shares some of his biggest on-air blunders—and what they taught him.

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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 artists. Danny shares stories from behind the lens—including what Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard were up to on the back of their tour bus, and what went down when he accidentally left a $2,000 lens behind at San Quentin prison.

Don't miss this candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with the man responsible for some of the most unforgettable rock photos of our time.

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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, it's more than a passion project: he visits these parks regularly to sweep the concrete, skate alongside local kids, and see the positive impact firsthand.

In this episode, we talk about his new band, Deaf Charlie, how touring with a side project compares to life on the road with Pearl Jam, and what inspired him to embark on a 1,200-mile skateboarding journey with kids he met through his parks.

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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 end in the barrel.

In this episode, we sit down with the man they call Mr. Pipeline to talk about his unique dual role in the newly released book Surfer Stories—as both a subject and a storyteller. Alongside guest Claudia Lebenthal, the book's editor and creative force, they reflect on Gerry's enduring influence and the intimate portrait he paints in his essay on fellow legend Garrett McNamara.

Lopez also shares what five decades of yoga have taught him about flow—on waves and in life—and how staying grounded, along with his mantra of "keep paddling," has helped him navigate challenges far beyond the lineup.

And finally, we dig into the decision that raised eyebrows in surf circles: Gerry's partnership with Costco to release an affordable line of signature Wavestorm soft-top surfboards.

Don't miss this conversation with one of the most respected and compelling figures in the history of surfing.

You can find Surfer Stories, edited by Claudia Lebenthal, wherever you get your books.

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Kai Lenny is a professional big-wave surfer and one of the most respected watermen on the planet. He's mastered stand-up paddling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and foiling—pushing the limits of what's possible on waves of consequence. Over the course of his career, he's won the SUP Race World Championship, the KSP Kiting World Championship, the Sunset Beach SUP Pro, and the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge.

After the devastating fires in Maui in 2023, he founded the Positively Kai Foundation to help assist residents affected by the fires.

So how did he strike up a friendship with one of the richest and most polarizing tech figures in the world? And what aspect of Mark Zuckerberg surprised him the most?

We'll find out as we sit down for a chat with one of the most esteemed and multi-talented athletes in the world of extreme sports.

His list of sponsors includes:

Red Bull, Nike, Hurley, GoPro, and TAG Heuer.

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Brian Bowen Smith is one of Hollywood's most sought after celebrity photographers. His work can be seen on billboards, books, movie posters and magazines. Brian has a keen understanding that shooting pictures of high-profile subjects requires more than just technical proficiency with lighting and composition. There's a psychological skill involved in being able to read the room, navigate egos, and capture a compelling picture despite the sometimes unpredictable emotional state of his subjects.

Through years of experience, he's mastered the ability to meet each celebrity where they are, and adapt to their energy in order to get the perfect shot. It's a delicate balancing act that involves equal parts artistry, problem-solving, diplomacy and psychological intelligence.

So why was Madonna's offer to have him shoot her new album cover rescinded? How did he get Warren Beatty's cell phone number after shedding a tear? We'll find out as we sit down for a chat with a guy behind the lens who has no shortage of LA stories.

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Randall Poster is a highly sought-after music supervisor for film and television who has worked closely with legendary directors like Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Martin Scorsese, and countless others. He's helped craft some of Hollywood's most iconic soundtracks, including Rushmore, The Wolf of Wall Street, Boyhood, and over 100 feature films. His knack for utilizing timeless classics and for finding the perfect deep cut to enhance storytelling has made him one of the most celebrated and sought-after supervisors in film and television.

So, why does he believe that the Beatles are kryptonite for a movie's music? What does it take to actually license Led Zeppelin for a soundtrack? We'll find out as we sit down for a conversation with the Grammy Award winning music supervisor who's responsible for curating some of the most unforgettable musical moments of the past two decades.

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