Grime Life Podcast

Artan is originally from Macedonia but claimed asylum to stay in the United States during the Kosovo War before 9/11. He held a ton of odd jobs trying to make it in this country all while being promised false hopes & the American Dream. Hear him tell some stories, even one that involved paying $18k to illegally get his wife here from back home. They now reside in NYC with two beautiful kids.

Emma & Danielle join us this episode to talk about the explosion in the pole fit craze, the injuries they've sustained, teaching it, how they transitioned into it, stories about bachelorette parties, if it's better to shower or not before pole fit, the business side of it, & more. Follow them on IG @aerialedgj @nypoledancing @emz_poles Looking for pole gear? Check out Danielle's store! IG @leivolapolewear www.leivola.com

We're back from holiday break, Chris dying of Pneumonia & bronchitis, Seth destroying his back, and an overall tough end to 2016. Time to catch up with each other and you guys and gear up for 2017!

Chad is someone we've known for 10+ years. I don't know how to explain who he is, what he does, or his outlook on life. Listen to his insane stories, fall in love, & feel better about life. Follow Chad @chad_caruso

George are Nelson are the owners of Scumbags & Superstars streetwear in NYC. Their clothing is heavily inspired by horror, music, & more. Listen to them talk about how they got started, how the term "streetwear" has changed, their love of horror, & more. http://shop.scumbagsandsuperstars.com/ SxS Shop 100 Clinton Street New York, N.Y 10002 IG @scumbagsandsuperstars FB @ScumbagsAndSuperstars Favorite Quote from this episode: "Those subway dancers are worse than ISIS"

Rob is a visual designer for the theme park industry and prop maker for Alvarez Wax Museum. He also created the "It's Alive Project" where all proceeds were donated to St. Jude's as well as the founder of Mucklebone's LLC. Follow Rob http://itsaliveproject.tumblr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MucklebonesLLC/ http://www.alvarezwax.com/

Chris is back from galavanting in Europe while Seth was hustling and grinding away. Time to catch up a bit!

Chris RWK is an NYC based street artist who founded Robots Will Kill in 2001. He returns to the show 30 episodes later since he first came on to discuss his upcoming appearance at NYCC at the Boundless Brooklyn Booth, what he's been up to, joining the pin game, his recent collab with My Plastic Heart, how it was growing up in the scene till now, & much more! Follow Chris RWK: IG @chrisrwk @robotswillkill www.robotswillkill.com For the Masses Podcast - www.blindboxpodcast.com

Ray is a special effects mold maker, sculptor, hair tech, & MUA who also currently teaches the craft. Listen to him tell stories about his time working on such films as Watchmen, Star Trek, Tron Legacy, I am Legend, the past, current, and future state of the industry, & more!

Sofia is cosplayer, writer, & comedian. Listen to her talk about how she makes her costumes, her favorite cons, con wish list, body shaming in cosplay, how social media has helped her career, some of the costumes she's done including Venom and other gender bends, and her upcoming appearance at NYCC. Follow Sofia Sivan IG @sofiasivan Twitter @sofiasivan FB @officialsofiasivan

Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister of the Grumpy Old Geeks Podcast return to talk about the presidential election, podcasting, movies, & more.

This week we take some time to answer some questions that were sent into the show recently. On the wrap out, a fast paced trivia game to help you guys get to know us a bit better. Follow us IG @grimelifepodcast Twitter @grimelifepcast

Shei was on America's Next Top Model, season 21. Since then, she has put a heavy focus into her incredible art. Listen to us discuss different mediums, museums, her move from Oklahoma to NYC, and how social media has both positive & negative effects including when her fans, she's dubbed "Panda's", stick up for her against internet bullies. Follow Shei www.sheiphan.com IG: @shei_p Follow Us IG @grimelifepodcast Twitter @grimelifepcast

Agent Wednesday is a diverse visual artist ranging from Burlesque dancing to illustration. We talk about her toy line at San Diego Comic Con, Her illustration book she published which will be released at Flame Con here in NYC this month, Pokemon Go, & more! Follow her IG @agentwednesday

"Tina's" brother was gunned down by the NYPD on December 22nd, 2010. She's agreed to come on the show, due to the relevance of such instances going on today. We have changed her name for privacy concerns. We discuss ways to reform, the effects on victims families as well as the police, opinions on the view point of cops and what they go through on the street, if there isn't enough training for the job physically, emotionally, mentally, & their level of street smarts, as well as the effect social media plays for all of those involved.

Al Cayne is a huge advocate for hip hop, BMX, comics, fashion & more. Listen to him talk about his time as the parody guy on the Star & Buck Wild morning show on Hot 97 here in NYC, his stint on Warner Bros. & Comedy Central Records, how he started the Sugar Cayne Bike Fest, & his show "Spittin in da Whip" that supports underground MC's, which you can find on YouTube. www.sugarcayne.com IG @crazyalcayne Follow us! IG @grimelifepodcast Twitter @grimelifepcast

We will be back from vacation with all new episodes starting Monday July 18th! Enjoy this second best of with clips from: "Dean Sheremet - Chef/TV Host" "Angelo Madrigale - Doyle Auction House Art Dir." "Kori Williams - Screenwriter" "Keren Margolis - Standup Comic/Podcast Host" "Grumpy Old Geeks Podcast" "Chris Dombos - SFX/VFX Artist" "John Reeves - Pro Skater/Author/Musician"

We're on vacation! Enjoy some highlights from our Battle Game Episodes which include some guests as John Kontoyannis (Film/TV Producer) & Jason DeFillippo of the Grumpy Old Geeks Podcast Follow us Twitter @grimelifepcast IG: @grimelifepodcast Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, & Tunein.

We're on vacation! Enjoy some highlights from the first few months of the show: "Like always...here goes nothing" "Kitty Crystal - Model" "Will we ever get this right?" "Jose Venutolo - Director" "Chris RWK - Street Artist" "Brett Conti - Pro Skateboarder/owner Fortune NY Clothing" "John Kontoyannis - Film/TV Producer" "Brittany Fontaine - SFX Artist Deadpool" "Satin Doll - BDSM expert" Follow us Twitter @grimelifepcast IG: @grimelifepodcast Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, & Tunein.

We've officially reached our 6 month anniversary! So what better way to celebrate than to invite back film director Jose Venutolo, who was a guest on episode 4, joins us this week to talk about retro video games & systems as well as current games and a few movies as well. You can check out Jose's podcast "The Movie Club Collective" on iTunes