

New York Said
Amon Focus
New York - Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York.
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Nov 28, 2017 • 52min
Jahan Nostra - Ever So Prominent
Recorded live from Tomkins Square Park, today's guess on the show is Jahan Nostra. Jahan talks poverty, what it means to be thorough, having faith in yourself, musical influences, hope and moral equity. Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/jahan-nostra

Nov 22, 2017 • 1h 12min
Gary Dennis - New York History
Recorded at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, we chop it up with one of the best Tour Guides in NYC. Today's guest on the show in Gary Dennis. In this episode we talk about the history of the Subway, film, architecture, cathedrals, theaters, old New York and the best places to find a restroom in the city. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/gary-dennis/

Nov 15, 2017 • 1h 18min
Matthew "Levee" Chavez - Going Viral with Subway Therapy
Recorded in Union Square Park, one day prior to the Subway Therapy project Anniversary, we chop it up with guest Matthew “Levee” Chavez. We talk about creative projects, going viral, secrets, the importance of skipping ‘why’, how to create luck, crying and NYC wildlife. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/matthew-levee-chavez/

Nov 7, 2017 • 1h 37min
Delano Isaac - Growing up, Deciphering Dreams and Childhood Jokes
Recorded somewhere in the Lower East Side, today's guest on the show is Delano Isaac. Del is a childhood friend and we reminisced for a spell, or shall I say think back 30+ years ago to keep it on track... just kidding, we cracked mad jokes, talked about bad jobs, deciphered a few dreams and drank a few beers. Basically, we just kicked it. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/delano-isaac/

Oct 31, 2017 • 43min
Baptiste - Designer Boombox, Style versus Fashion and Losing iPhones
Live from SoHo, today's guest on the show is Baptiste'. In this episode we talk about making a name, cutting up his mom’s Louis Vuitton bag, how to have a successful pop-up shop, style versus fashion, the hustler's mentality and losing iPhones. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/baptiste/

Oct 24, 2017 • 51min
Halopigg - Graffiti, Street Art and Collecting Things
Live from Bushwick, today's guest on the show is Halopigg also known as Daniel Weintraub. In this episode we talk about street art, living his dream, stickers, underground hip hop as well as being an archiver and collector of things. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/halopigg/

Oct 17, 2017 • 58min
Margarita Triantafillos - Painting Bridges to Dental Hygiene
Live from Central Park, today's guest on the show is Margarita Triantafillos. In this episode we talk about Kalymnos, painting bridges, dental professional, boxing, hunting little birds and opening yourself up. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/margarita-triantafillos/

Oct 10, 2017 • 38min
Alex Bershaw - Photography, Purpose and Creatively making his way to Tibet
Today's guest on the show is Alex Bershaw. In this episode we talk about Tibet, okra, shooting with your heart, peace of mind and living your purpose. // Show notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/alex-bershaw/

Oct 4, 2017 • 1h 15min
Gary Keane - Underwater Welding, Being Bullied, Making Tools and Family Drama
We're back in TriBeca but this time to talk with Gary Keane. In this episode we talk about getting bullied, persevering, the army, bad dogs, first fights, making tools, family drama and underwater welding. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/gary-keane/

Sep 26, 2017 • 1h 38min
Cousin Mikey - Got Shot At but Still He Smiles
We're back in DUMBO, Brooklyn but this time to talk with Cousin Mikey. In this episode we talk about bikes, smoke, death, stick-up and vicious dogs. // Click here for the show notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/cousin-mikey/