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BADNWZ™

by Tal Cooperman & Matt Crist

No strangers to world-class art, the fashion or hospitality industry, co-founders of BADNWZ™, Tal Cooperman and Matt Crist chat with successful entrepreneurs from around the world about everything from food to fashion.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 43 - Can't Only Grow Apple w/ Cisco Adler

    We're back!...We're trying a different thing this week and dropping this episode mid-week. Some may love, some may hate it. Oh Well. BUT... boy do we have a great episode for you this week. We're joined by none other than the Prince of Sunset @CiscoAdler. We chat everything from growing up in...

  2. Episode 42 - Beautiful Scars w/ Valary Sanders & Michelle Haner

    We know we say it all the time. But, this time we're REALLY back! Sometimes hiatuses are for the best. Allows time to come back stronger and better than ever. We're closing out #Season4 strong! On today's episode we're blessed to finally get to sit down with the founders of @saint.owen -...

  3. Episode 41 - Break The Mold

    We're BACK! #BADNWZArmy - No guest on this episode. The guys move into the new #BADNWZManCave at Tal's new cribo. The guys break down their enjoyment of @drinkmamitas. They talk @diddy trolling @jlo, what's the deal with #bennifer and so much more. It's wedding season and the guys talk about…

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  4. Episode 40 - Its About the Journey, Not the Destination w/ Louie Vito

    This week we sat down with Professional Snowboader and Olympian @LouieVito as he prepares in Mammoth for another shot at the Winter Olympics. Louie snuck away to the hotel business center to break downs his journey with the guys. We discuss his love for snowboarding and how he started with his…

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  5. Episode 39 - Ten Speed Bicycle Rider w/ SABER

    OH BOY! We've past #LEGEND status on this episode.... Today's guest is known in the art world as SABER from the world famous Seventh Letter Crew, MSK and AWR... and he doesn't hold back. We jump right in on what it was like in the #805 back in the day. He tells us some #horror stories about…

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  6. Episode 38 - Don't Poke The Bear w/ Nik Richie

    SHEEEEEESH!!! This is one for the books. If this doesn't motivate you we don't know what will. This weeks guest is none other than the #KingOfMedia himself, the Canadian David Hasselhoff and the founder of @Celeb Magazine @NikRichie. We pick his brain and get him to explain what the early days of...

  7. Episode 37 - Florida Man w/ Steel Lafferty

    #BADNWZArmy! We have a fire episode for you. This week we're bringing you the real Florida Man @SteelLafferty. Professional Wakeboarder and viral video genius. He sits down the with guys to talk everything from #injuries to #achievements and a bunch of hilarious stories in-between. The guys…

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  8. Episode 36 - Bank Account Looks Like A Phone Number w/ Tommy Coops

    This week we were joined by the NEW Wolf of Wall Street @ohheytommy - Tommy Cooperman aka "Tommy Coops". Tal's #BetterBearded brother who is one half of the group @breathecarolina and a member of the Oh Yes! podcast with his partner in crime @davidlovesitalways. We skipped the #BADNWZ and jumped...

  9. Episode 35 - To Each Their Own

    We're BAAACCCKK!! Yup, It's been a few months... the guys are back! SZN 4 Vibes are in FULL EFFECT. We're coming for everyone's necks this season. You already know we have great guests and amazing stories - There will be more of that! You already know we're staying ahead of the curve on all sorts...

  10. Episode 34 - Two Sides of The Same Coin w/ Francisco Reyes Jr. a.k.a NeverMade

    WE'RE BACK! On today's episode we sit down with artist Francisco Reyes Jr. who many may know by his #pseudonym and brand @nevermade. We talk about the impact #2020 has had on his trajectory and plans. He tells us about how a long time friend became the #plug to interning and eventually becoming...

  11. Episode 33 - Unproductive Until Productive w/ Benny Gold

    We're back on track #BADNWZFam. You thought we were gonna skip another week. Well you were wrong! On todays episode we sit down with Bay Area legend, Graphic Designer and owner of the self titled brand @bennygold. Benny is a hug inspiration to Matt and he could have asked questions for hours.…

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  12. Episode 32 - Bored Enough To Watch Cats?

    So it finally happened. We had our first technical error. Actually, Matt forgot to hit record... So, we've been playing catch up to re-record. BUT, We got it all straightened out and things are back on track. Sorry for the delay... We probably recorded one of the best episodes yet. Only to find...

  13. Episode 31 - Super Spreader, Super Soaker

    Because we've been slammed at work we didn't want to leave the #Army dry another week, so we linked up to kick the shit. We had to get @ohheytommy. on the line to help set us up.. and this actually turned into a classic episode. Follow along as we go on wild tangents and jump between topics with...

  14. Episode 30 - Keep Your Blinders On w/ Danny Evans

    EPISODE 30!!!! Can you believe it. You can now listen to a #BADNWZ episode every day of the week for an entire month. 365 here we come... Anyways... On today's episode we sit down with @Danny_Evans VP of Marketing at @Ethika. We discuss the whole beginning, from starting in @Malcolm garage to…

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  15. Episode #29 - The Future Is Hosiery w/ Albie Rosario

    On this episode of #BADNWZ we sit down with the legendary dot connector @djalbie Albie Rosario is Vice President of Business Development at @Stancesocks. This is actually a huge episode of the guys. Albie is a #Legend when it comes to streetwear history. He came up with #Jonas and the…

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  16. Episode #28 - People Want Realness w/ The Dingo

    Boy O' boy do we have an episode for you. Today's guest is none other than the #infamous @thedingoinsnow !!! Luke Trembath a.k.a. The Dingo is a #media icon and #action sport / #snowboard pioneer. He gives us the #BTS on his life story, from growing up in #Australia to becoming a pro at a young.…

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  17. Episode #27 - Advertise on Eggshells w/ Michael Voltaggio

    #Season3 starting out strong with @mvoltaggio. Michael Voltaggio is an American chef and owner of numerous restaurants. He was the winner of @bravotopchef season #six and has gone on to win a countless other awards in the culinary world. We talk about his whole journey, from working as a line…

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  18. Episode #26 - Everything Starts at a BBQ w/ Jon Buscemi

    On the #Season2Finale we sit down with #fashiondesigner and #entrepreneur @jonbuscemi. Jon breaks down his come up story in ultimate fashion for the #BADNWZArmy, from customizing hats as a kid to his life long love of collecting sneakers to eventually working on #WallStreet. Jon tells us how he...

  19. Episode #25 - Manifesting Everything w/ Billy Kemper

    On today's episode we sit down with professional surfer @billykemper. With Billy hiding in a #airstream about to surprise contestants on a upcoming tv show he sat with #BADNWZ to break downs his personal journey. He explains growing up in Hawaii and how he got into #surfing through his older...

  20. Episode #24 - Shadow Banned w/Nikki Benz

    Oh boy, do we have an episode for you!!! This week, we sit down with the infamous adult industry star @NikkiBenz and discuss all the dirty details. She bares it all and discusses what got her into the #industry. How her initial #experience was different than most. We talk about running for #Mayor...

  21. Episode #23 - Adult Minecraft w/ Zeke "Wolf Tech" Wagner

    On this week's episode we sit down with visual effects artist @w0lf_tech. Zeke Wagner a.k.a. Wolf Tech gives us a crash course on how he got into #visualeffects, how his styles has changed over time and how he is always looking to improve. He breaks down how a buddy of his got a chance job at the...

  22. Episode #22 - Risk Van Winkle w/ Kelly "RISK" Graval

    This is a special episode for the #BADNWZ team because on today's episode we sit down with a true graffiti legend @Riskrock. He gives us the details on how we got into graffiti, how he founded #WCA and got up on everything from #planes #trains to #automobiles, Nothing was off limits. Risk talks...

  23. Episode #21 - Everything Breaks At A Billion w/ Sarah Frier

    Whats good #BADNWZ Fam! Another Sunday, another fire episode. I know we say this all the time, but with everything going on in the world AND with the #TikTok fiasco, we figured this guest would be perfect. a while back we sat down with Sarah Frier. She reports on social media companies for...

  24. Episode #20 - Money Rules, Just Facts w/ Steve Astephen

    Here is the #fourth episode of our #ZoomSeries and on today's episode we sit down with super agent, trailblazer and CEO of @thefamilie.v2 @SteveAstephen. We talk about how life has changed since #COVID, and how it has effected his world/business. Steve takes us on a journey through a #cliffnotes...

  25. Episode #19 - Inspired By Lifestyles w/ Kelia "Sister" Moniz

    On the #third episode of our #ZoomSeries, we sit down with kickass pro surfer @KeliaMoniz. After a brief technical issue in the beginning, we got the episode on and rolling. She tells us all about how she got the nickname #Sister, how she developed her skill of surfing and her love for Hawaii.…

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  26. Episode #18 - Everything Started With Graffiti w/ Greg "Craola" Simkins

    On today's episode we sit down with a guest we've talked about numerous times on this podcast, Greg Simkins also knowns as @CRAOLA. Greg's a multiple discipline artist who lives Torrence, CA. We hit him on @Zoom to discuss how he's handling #quarantine. Greg breaks down his whole journey for us,...

  27. Episode #17 - Just A Startup Guy At Heart w/ Josh Luber

    Happy Fourth of July Weekend #BADNWZ fam. Hope everyone got their social distancing BBQ on and enjoyed themselves. On this weeks episode we sit down with @joshluber , entrepreneur and sneaker collector who co-founded @StockX. We talk about how Covid has effected his business. How he got in to...

  28. Episode #16 - When Something Hits, Everything Changes w/ Andy Nguyen

    On today's episode we sit down with serial restauranteur and mash-up king of the food industry, Andy Nguyen. Andy was in town checking up on a few of his many projects and decided to stop by for a tour and a chat. He breaks down how he started @aftersicecream as a hobby, and didn't expect the...

  29. Episode #15 - Gotta Know Your History w/ Bobby Tribal

    For some of you this episode won’t make any sense. But, for the world of streetwear this is one of the Godfathers. With 30+ years of being in the business, most brands these days won't last 5 years. @BobbyTribal has been a guiding light for people in the industry, all while being a leader in his...

  30. Episode #14 - The Left Hand Shake w/ DABSMYLA & Roger Gastman

    We're coming out the gates swinging for #SeasonTwo! We couldn't wait for this one. The #BADNWZKingz sit down with @DABSMYLA, Australian husband-and-wife visual artists and @Rogergastman, curator, filmmaker, and publisher specializing in graffiti and street art. We talk about whether it is DABS…

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  31. Episode #13 - No Cheat Codes, No In-Betweens w/ Etai Drori

    For the Finale of #SeasonOne we're lucky enough to get a guest that we'd spoken a lot about during the season. To us he was the #whitewhale and there were times where it looked like it wasn’t going to happen. But, we pull it out and here it is. The perfect culmination to an epic first season....

  32. Episode #12 - Still Have To Pay To Play w/ Chris Erb, Casey McPerry & Zak Noyle

    On this episode of BADNWZ, @tallywood and @thekurse sat dow with @chriserb, @caseymcperry and @zaknoyle a few months back while they were in town for @CES. We talk about all kinds of crazy new tech, from specialized airline content created by @Delta, to beating robots in ping pong. We pick on Zak...

  33. Episode #10 - Hope For The Best, Expect The Worst w/ Joshua Vides

    Today's episode is probably one of the best yet. We sit down with @joshuavides . Artist and designer who is known for his unique style of black and white accented objects and drawings. His signature style appears on a range of mediums from shoes to cars to cones and much much more. We talk about...

  34. Episode #9 - Technicolor and Surround Sound

    Because we know everyone is stuck at home still, we decided to drop another special quarantine episode. At BADNWZ™ we try to bring you the best interviews with the coolest guests and amazing stories, but sometimes we want you the listeners to get a better understanding of Tal and Matt. So on this...

  35. Episode #8 - Always Take The Stairs w/ Michael Symon

    On today's episode we sit down with best-selling author, chef, father and all-around great guy Michael Symon. We talk about his love for the Cleveland Browns. How he got into cooking at a young age. His sons doughnut shop success. We also get to talk about what it was like to be one of the first…

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  36. Episode #7 - In For A Penny, In For a Pound

    We know everyone is starting to lose it. So we felt like dropping a second episode for you this week. On this episode, you really get to know Tal and Matt. We talk about a ton of stuff in less an an hour. We discuss Kanye's new album, meeting Murakami. The H&M snafu and how it helped Jason Revok....

  37. Episode #6 - Just Keep Doin' It w/ Brittney Palmer

    On today’s episode we sit down with an accomplished artist, model, host, and UFC’s Octagon Girl, Brittney Palmer. A veteran of the entertainment industry for over a decade, Brittney is driven by her passion to immerse herself in art. We talk about growing up in Las Vegas, how she gravitated…

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  38. Episode #5 - The Ship Is Always Sinking w/ Mike Cherman

    On today’s episode we sit down with Mike Cherman of Chinatown Market. We talk about the culture shock of moving from the East Coast to San Diego as a teenager. Becoming “Mikey Merchandise” after a broken arm in high school. Dropping out of Parsons, trying a guerrilla style marketing campaign to…

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  39. Episode #4 - Wealthiest Man Has The Least w/ TRAV MSK

    On todays episode we sit down with TRAV MSK. TRAV is a Los Angeles-based artist who has made a name for himself painting graffiti on walls and trains throughout the United States. He is an active member of The Seventh Letter and Mad Society Kings Artist Collective. We talk how he got into…

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  40. Episode #3 - Love What You Do w/ Ben Hundreds

    On this episode Tal and Matt sit down with one-half of The Hundreds clothing brand, Foodie, Contemporary art lover and the mind behind Family Style food festival Ben Shenassafar aka Ben Hundreds. His Los Angeles-based company incorporates their trademark attitude and personal perspective on…

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  41. Episode #2 - First Guest w/ Marc Vetri

    Our first guest on the BADNWZ, Marc Vetri is the chef/founder of Philadelphia’s critically acclaimed Vetri Cucina. A Philadelphia native, Vetri founded the restaurant in 1998 with his business partner, Jeff Benjamin, to universal acclaim. Following years of success at Vetri has made the...

  42. Episode #1 - The First

    No strangers to world-class art, the fashion or hospitality industry, co-founders of Bad Nws, Matt Crist and Tal Cooperman chat with successful entrepreneurs from around the world about everything from food to fashion. Crist is originally from the Bay Area and Cooperman comes from Agoura Hills,...

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No strangers to world-class art, the fashion or hospitality industry, co-founders of BADNWZ™, Tal Cooperman and Matt Crist chat with successful entrepreneurs from around the world about everything from food to fashion.

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