New York Said

Amon welcomes Mary J. Chery to the show. They talk about growing up in New York; the day Biggie got shot, clubbing, college life, sounds of the city, psychology vs. sociology, being a social connector, the youth hustle, summer festivals, don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk, allergies, mom mode, 30k pre-K and guys going to baby showers. Music Mentioned Bachata Freestyle House Merengue Reggae Salsa Music Artist Mentioned Black Moon The Cover Girls Menudo Mystikal Dance Styles Mentioned Heel Toe Kompa Pepper Seed Locations Mentioned Brooklyn Spanish Harlem Upper West Side Washington Heights Sweet Spots Mentioned Cake Boss aka Carlo’s Bake Shop Cake Man Raven Dough Doughnuts Make My Cake Sugar and Plumm Restaurants Mentioned Spring Natural Kitchen Flor De Mayo This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Greg "Comfort Crusade" Graham to the show. They talk about Promo Only, golden age of hip hop in the late 90’s, what budget, parties before the age of social media, perks vs. payola, church in the morning, relationship building, London ambassador and match-making, the changing landscape of New York, what is electronic lounge genre, choosing to live in New York, Comfort Crusade and Drink Lounge. Music Mentioned Sounds from a Parallel Universe by Comfort Crusade Skit Mentioned Bushwick, Brooklyn 2015- Saturday Night Locations Mentioned Astoria, Queens Drink Spots Mentioned Drink Lounge Restaurants Mentioned Asia De Cuba Benjamin Steakhouse Malagueta Peter Luger The New York Dog House Calle Dao Connect with Greg Graham @comfortcrusade http://comfortcrusade.com/ Comfort Crusade podcast    This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee. 

Amon welcomes Jasmine Howard to the show. They talk about nicknames, old school platforms of social media, what you can’t do in New York, the side hustle spirit, how to survive corporate America, why she might write a book,  the commuter experience and her favorite places to chill in New York. Locations Mentioned West Village Midtown Times Square Bryant Park Drink Spots Mentioned The Four-Faced Liar Restaurants Mentioned Parker & Quinn Junior’s Cheesecake Connect with Jazmine Howard @jaz_howard   This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.

Amon welcomes Jimmy Barbetti to the show. They talk about what happens when life hands you synchronicity, life as a street artist, how Jimmy got into graffiti, what does life’s a trip mean to him, the Broadway Bomb, being an aspiring graphics designer, the difference between street art and graffiti, skating and his rock band. Locations Mentioned Broadway and Lafayette This station makes it easy to arrive in NoHo/ Soho you can connect to the B, D, F or M trains to the 6 train. Take a look above at the ceiling to be immersed with "Hive" by Leo Villareal, a colorful light installation and LED sculpture of neon lights that changes colors.  190 Bowery In 1966, famed photographer Jay Maisel spent $102,000 on the run down190 Bowery, a former NYC bank that dates back to New York's Gilded Age. This iconic landmark of the New York street art and graffiti scene is undergoing another transformation.  Jamaica Queens NY Music Mentioned Badfish New Found Glory Scooped Up - Jimmy Barbetti’s band Events Mentioned Broadway Bomb Movies/Documentaries Mentioned Bomb the System Style Wars Connect with Jimmy Barbetti @jimmybarbetti  This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.