Episode Appearances
One Song · May 7, 2026
Blondie's "Rapture" with Fab 5 Freddy
“Collaborated with Fab 5 Freddy on graffiti art; appeared in 'Rapture' music video as stand-in DJ; influenced by hip-hop culture”
Blondie's 'Rapture' production and compositionFirst rap song to reach number one on Billboard chartsHip-hop's early development in the Bronx (1979-1982)
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Articles of Interest · May 6, 2026
The costume designer behind The Devil Wears Prada 2
“Created t-shirts sold at Patricia Field's boutique in the 1980s”
Costume design for film and televisionStreet style observation and inspiration sourcingFashion risk-taking and personal style confidence
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Drink Champs · Mar 13, 2026
Episode 492 w/ Fab 5 Freddy
“Artist and close friend of Fab; neo-expressionist painter whose work became iconic in contemporary art”
Hip-hop culture origins and unification (1980s NYC)Wild Style film production and graffiti art documentationMusic video direction and visual storytelling in hip-hop
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Fringe Beyond Limits · Feb 16, 2026
Forever 27: Coincidence, Curse, or Cultural Trap
“Visual artist who died at 27 in 1988 from heroin overdose; most commonly cited non-musician in 27 Club mythology”
27 Club mythology and cultural narrative constructionArtist archetype trap and identity commodificationCelebrity mental health and addiction in media
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Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Feb 2, 2026
Dirty Money, Tax Loopholes and Legit Lessons in the Art World
“Artist whose work exemplifies dramatic art price appreciation from $20K in 1984 to $110M in 2017”
Art market manipulationTax avoidance strategiesFreeport storage facilities
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