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In this episode, I sat down with renowned muralist and designer Bradford Maxfield (Bradlio1). This conversation goes far beyond art, it’s a deep dive into the psychology of creativity, the dark history of the Mexican border wars, and the dystopian reality of the modern "attention economy." Bradford opens up about growing up in El Paso next to Juarez during the height of the cartel violence, how breaking his ankle changed his life path from skater to artist, and his wild theory that Banksy created Mr. Brainwash as the ultimate prank on the art world. We also discuss the "Edo Punk" universe, the death of graffiti etiquette, and the "Golden Ticket" visualization technique that can unlock elite performance.

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00:00 Introduction

00:22 The Creative Process of Artists

06:17 Life in El Paso and Juarez

10:33 The Art Scene and Cultural Influences

23:48 Skateboarding and Graffiti Culture

32:45 The Power of Trust and Creative Energy

37:43 Exploring Art and Propaganda

41:37 The Influence of Shepard Fairey

44:03 Creating Art from Personal Experiences

55:58 The Floating World and Dystopian Future

01:02:28 The Grind Set and Edo Punk

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