The Plug w/ Justin Jay

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, and he recently had a custom Louis Vuitton mannequin made in his likeness. This week, we present a special bonus episode of The Plug recorded on the North Shore just steps away from the Banzai Skatepark where it all began We discuss how surfing affects his perspective on fame, why he still loves New York City, and how he plans on buying his parents a new home as a result of a mistake with a pair of hair clippers.

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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 personality, wit and an innate gift for storytelling, they make an impression on you. Listen in as Benji gets deep about his struggles with addiction and depression, his relationship with the late Jake Burton, and why the North Shore has lost some of its edge.

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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, Versace, Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs and too many more to mention. Listen in as he discusses the birth of the supermodel as cultural icon, getting free McDonalds fries with Kate Moss, and why the Instant Pot is so fantastic. Photo: Shana Jade Trajanoska @shanajade

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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 success of Hamilton affected friendships, and what it's like to work behind the scenes on one of the most beloved tv shows in history.

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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 of the band has branched off to work on solo albums or side projects - but the chemistry and camaraderie of the Strokes is a powerful force. They always somehow gravitate back together to record another Strokes album. This week, Albert sits down to discuss the challenges of being a solo artist, his relationship with fame, and how surfing has taught him to appreciate being in the moment.

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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 man in purple pajamas - that's his close friend and collaborator Julian Schnabel. From the imposing white walls of Chelsea art galleries, to the Pipe House on the North Shore, Herbie Fletcher has left his mark. This week, Herbie drops in to discuss how somebody so influential in the sport of surfing has also been able to have a successful career in the exclusive world of fine art.

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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 in New York's East Village, and we learn how he forced the entire US Supreme Court to examine his nude photos.

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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.

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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 that he's still in pursuit of.

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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 and Kim Basinger.

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