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i Had a conversation
by Ken Hada
Art conversation Photography Music Skateboarding
Episodes
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Guitarist Dren Mcdonald Podcast
Guitarist Dren Mcdonald Podcast. Longtime friends and musical collaborators, guitarist Dren McDonald and drummer Ken Hada, delve deep into the fascinating realms of the creative process, audio engineering, AI, and composition. With their combined decades of experience in the music industry, the…
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Mandy Esch Skate HERstory
Mandy Esch Skate HERstory documents a skateboarding movement. And this was a movement skateboarder Mandy lived. In fact, a decade of skate clips from the time period brought Skate HERstory to life on Youtube. So please check out the channel and this podcast. The post Mandy Esch Skate HERstory...
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Skateboarder Liz Angeles
Skateboarder Liz Angeles was a part of a historical skateboard movement in Brazil. To put a finer point on it, she helped make womens skateboarding exist. In fact, at a time when many people did not believe in women skateboarders, Liz persevered. Listen to her inspiring story. The post…
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Suzanne Fossey Alternaive Photography
Suzanne Fossey Alternaive Photography podcast covers aspects of the alternative process. To start I was a fan of Suzzane’s work. In fact, I found her on Instagram @suzanne_fossey_art. While attending an alternative photography class at Cypress College, my professor Tony Maher assigned an artist...
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Skateboarder Brian Martin
Skateboarder Brian Martin podcast. To begin with, I recorded this conversation on October 10, 2010. And this talk contains memories from the early days of Skatopia. In addition, Brian talks about 1970’s contest culture. Finally, he talks about visiting skateparks with his children. Some Topics...
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Legendary Skateboarder Ellen Berryman
Legendary skateboarder Ellen Berryman, in the first place started skating at 15. And not too long after became the World Champion. In fact, she also opened for Jethro Tull’s concert. Not to mention, her time with a Skateboarding Road Show. And, she did all this within a few years. In a moment…
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Skateboarder Photographer Lori Weinstein
Skateboarder Photographer Lori Weinstein lives in New York. To begin with I noticed Lori in a Zoom talk. In fact the Zoom talk was Jim Gray Skateboarding Cocktail Hour. Again it was during this conversation I realized Lori would make a good podcast. First Im always interested in skateboard scene...
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Legendary Skateboarder Kim Cespedes
Legendary Skateboarder Kim Cespedes podcast. A candid conversation with a pioneer in women’s skateboarding. For most skaters, Kim Cespedes was only an image in a magazine. During a very short time in skateboarding. Consequently, there is very little information about her career. However, everyone...
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Skateboarder Artist Steve Olson
Skateboarder artist Steve Olson. Is someone I have always admired. In fact, for a time I rode his board at Skatopia. Some 20 years later I shot a skate picture of Steve in Venice. And during that session, we might have said 5 words to each other. But more on that later. Although my Steve ……
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Skateboarder skatopian Matt Cook
Skateboarder Skatopian Matt Cook, is an old friend of mine. In fact, I was a grom when we met. Amid the pace of a 1970’s skatepark we became friends. In fact, we spent everyday skating with our crew. During the days of Skatopia life moved fast. All good things come to an end. In due … Continue...
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Printer photographer Michael martinez
Printer photographer Michael Martinez is the SEO title for this post. But it is hard to describe Michael in a title. Because his creativity seems too broad to categorize. For instance, he modifies old classic iPods. And I mean he tweaks those things! Michael adds Bluetooth and amplification. In...
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Stencil Artist Lawrence Limtao
Stencil artist Lawrence Limtao, makes mesmorizing things with cardboard and spray paint. In fact, he makes art at events all over California. In the first place I met Lawrence at a skatepark. Adjacent to the 605 and 91 freeway is a little skateboardpark called Caruthers or Bellflower. I used to...
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Photographer Frank Nunez
Preview(opens in a new tab) Photographer Frank Nunez, and I were in a photo class at Cypress College a few years ago. And I always liked his images. In fact, I was curious about his photographic process. But we never really had the chance to speak at length. He agreed to do a podcast (back …...
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Artist/skateboarding pioneer, Jana Payne-Booker
Artist/skateboarding pioneer, Jana Payne-Booker first pioneered women’s skateboarding during the 1970’s. And later worked in the Disney Imagineering department as an artist. Jana’s podcast covers, skateboarding, identity, art and recovery. In fact, we conducted an audio conversation about 7 or 8...
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Skateboard Photohrapher Chris Dangaard
Skateboard Photographer Chris Dangaard, talks about what lead him into photography. In fact, Chris’s love of images began with editing video and early photo compositing machines. Chris also talks about the danger and challenges of taking skateboard pictures during a pandemic. So how did this...
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Photographer Aydinaneth Ortiz
Photographer Aydinaneth Ortiz uses her camera to explore her life. In fact, she takes pictures of her family. And creates a story of what families go through. As a matter of fact, some call it domestic photography. For one thing, this can be a good way to explore one’s family dynamics. And, it...
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Photographer Musician Ronnie Mendoza
podcast topics Photographer Musician Ronnie Mendoza is one of the first people I look for while attending a John Stamos function. That is to say, he is an old friend of John’s and I always enjoy talking photos, music and past adventures with him. But I rarely get to talk at length with Ronnie. So…
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Journalist Robyn Flans, “are you dancing?”
Journalist Robyn Flans connects us to the greatest drummers in the world. And, she shows no sign of stopping. Re-connect with us in this podcast about drumming and elsewhere. I hope you enjoy our conversation. How does a non-drummer ask all the right questions? First writing break Billboard...
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Skateboarder Felicia Gibbs
Skateboarder Felicia Gibbs has this great skate thing about her. In fact, the first time I shot her there was this legit skate thing in the images. And now I know why its there. Felicia is one of those skaters who walks the walk. And to me, that means she is always skating. She likes … Continue...
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skateboarder Jazzmen Chavez
Skateboarder Jazzmen Chavez runs the LA Girls Skate Session. And recently she reached out to me to photograph one of their events. I liked LA Girls Skate Session right away. Since I have run a few Skatopia events I began to wonder how Jazzmen does it. How does she find the time, inspiration and...
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skateboarder Anthony Garcia
Skateboarder Anthony Garcia bought a skateboard for 25 cents and the rest is history. To begin with, I met Anthony, Lawrence, and Allan many years ago. In fact, we all skated at Caruthers skatepark in the mornings. In time we all became friends. And since those days we have remained in contact.…
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musician Joe Wood
Guitarist Joe Wood first appeared in my life back in 1978. In fact, I was 14 years old when I skated with Joe at Skatopia. And I realize for some Joe Wood is that legendary punk rock guitarist / songwriter from T.S.O.L I was lucky enough to visit with Joe at his house and even … Continue reading...
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photographer J. Grant Brittain part 3
"you've got the God of skate photography" The post Grant Brittain photography part 3 appeared first on i Had a conversation.
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Photographer J. Grant Brittain Part 2
Grant Brittain photography part 2 podcast contains more brilliant insight from this legendary photographer. “The photos that stand out in history are photos that were just shot by one person” Grant Brittain photography part 2 podcast topics skateboard photography ethics photoshop and…
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Photographer J. Grant Brittain part 1
I first met photographer Grant Brittain at my friend’s backyard ramp (The Old Bro). In fact, I was taking skateboard pictures of my Skatopia friends. And Grant Brittain shows up to the session (he is a good friend of Bill Billing)! Yes, it was intimidating to take pictures in front of this master...
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drummer Phil Maturano 2
Drummer Phil Maturano 2 of 2. More in-depth and personal. In fact, subjects range from drumming to the future of the planet. So put your seatbelt on, and grab some lemonade. As can be heard, this is a conversation between two old friends. a photographic process the photographic process and the…
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drummer Phil Maturano
Drummer Phil Maturano is one of the great drummers of our time. And like all master musicians he has been studying his craft for decades. Every time I see Phil he shows no sign of slowing down or altering his path. On the road with Maynard Ferguson 1978, La Palma California, Walker Junior High...
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Ep. 76 Skateboarder Toby Woller
Some things are eternal. At the present time, skateboarder Toby Woller and I sit a few hundred feet away from Skatopia skatepark. Even after 40 years Skatopia remains important to us. As well 40 years has not changed our conversation much. Still just two skateboarders talking about things that...
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Ep. 75 Skateboarder Aaron Salinas
Skateboarder Aaron Salinas reached out to me via a Instagram DM. And in this DM shared a short video clip about skateboarding in Chicago. In fact, you can check out Bing Liu’s video Parts and Labor. And after watching the video I decided to do a podcast with Aaron, and I hope you enjoy it. …...
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Ep. 75 Skateboarder Alex Adams
Skateboarder Alex Adams reminded me about skateboarding. I first met Alex through Kristy Scott. In fact many times I would get a few pictures of Alex while shooting pictures of Kristy. Then, Alex and I got on a conversation about backside thrusters. Soon after he is doing them in the bowl at…
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ep. 74 skateboarder Amelia Brodka
Amelia Brodka podcast is a candid conversation with the director of Underexposed. And the first question I asked Amelia was if she had ever thought of completely giving up her work on Exposure. You might be surprised at her response. Next we talk about the effectiveness of Underexposed. And if…
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Skateboarder Lizzie Armanto
Lizzie Armanto Podcast – Skateboarder Lizzie Armanto and I used to take a lot of skateboarding photos. By the way, in those days womens skateboarding was not very popular. Never the less Lizzie worked on her skating and career. And through a lot of hard work on her part the skateboarding industry...
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ep. 73 photographer Renee Chartier
The unknowable can be a wonderful thing or a boring as heck thing. First of all, Renee Chartier was my digital workflow professor. Secondly, of all Renee has a ton of photographic knowledge. In fact Renee can get you in touch with the entire worflow of making a photo. And from the first in class…
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Ep. 72 Micaela Ramirez Poseiden Foundation founder part 2
Welcome to part 2 of Poseiden Foundation founder Micaela Ramirez podcast. Part 2 covers how Micaela came up with the concept for Poseiden Foundation. And in podcast Micaela creates the “Team Dream Legends Tour Ecuador”! And there are interesting adventure stories! Stories about being tear gassed...
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Ep. 71 Micaela Ramirez Poseiden Foundation founder part 1
Micaela Ramirez on Advocacy, snowboarding, and Free Lift Tickets First, this podcast is not only about free lift tickets, In fact it is about Micaela Ramirez. I seem to run into Micaela Ramirez on the deck of random skateboard contests. She always says hello to me, and we have brief words about...
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Episode 3 skateboarder Julie Lynn Kindstrand Nelson
Julie Kindstrand podcast Julie Kindstrand Podcast In the following complete and uncut podcast legendary female skateboarder Julie Lynn Kindstrand Nelson talks about the early women’s skateboarding scene. And in particular the early women’s skate spots, and early skateboarding contests that…
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episode 11 magician Michael Weber
EVERY DANCE IS TOO LONG A candid conversation with Michael Weber. A long time ago in a galaxy far far away I met magician Michael Weber. I was a elementary school kid in the 1970’s looking for the latest in magic knowledge. And Michael worked at the Los Alamitos Magic shop. To say Michael Weber …...
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Ep. 70 David Whalen podcast complete
Thank you sir may I please have another When Dave ( otherwise known as the The Outlaws of Photography )and I talk it kind of reminds me of that song “you say tomato I say tomoto”. In others words if the two of us are having a conversation we seem easily cover both sides of … Continue reading "may…
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Ep. 2 John Stamos podcast complete
John Stamos podcast complete John Stamos Podcast, Actor John Stamos talks about drumming, photography, and art. And how he uses art as a way of fleshing out meaning from his teen idol days .X-Teen Idol Digital Artist. podcast topics A quick visit with John’s housekeeper of 30 years art Dulcey The...
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Ep. 69 musician Eric Von Arab complete and uncut
Love Canal guitarist Eric Von Arab Love Canal guitarist Eric Von Arab except from podcast “I seen the Ramones in Huntington Beach in 76 they played the Golden Bear I didn’t go to that show but they played a local street fair the next day it was called the The Fest Fair it was off of … Continue...
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Ep. 68 drummer Brooks Wackerman
people try to chase balance Drummer Brooks Wackerman talks about a myriad of subjects from creating your own drum style to playing for less responsive audiences. And our conversation also jagged into topics of the mind such as how people try to chase balance in life. Podcast topics Forging your…
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Ep. 67 photographer Rob Johnson complete
Decisive Moments If you like photography you will surely get something very good out of this conversation with Rob Johnson. Our conversation covers photography subjects such as, decisive moment, street photography, and abstraction to name a few. I hope you will find something in this conversation...
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Ep. 65 Mentor Mimi Masher
Future Roller Skating Mayor of Sacy France Mimi Masher talks Silly Girl skateboards, Creative Ruts and her future as the Roller Skating Mayor of Sassy France podcast topics Medication Mimi Masher is a visionary Industrial Lazer Dennis Martinez Made By Millworks Art Show, Battle for the Island of...
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Ep. 64 drummer Brooks Wackerman
Brooks Wackerman Podcast Brooks Wackerman Podcast, drummer Brooks Wackerman talks technique and drum style. Murray Spivack drum lesson benefits such as the economy of motion the technique provides..And all of the influences from his formative years. podcast topics Murray Spivack drum lessons…
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Ep. 63 skateboarder Kristen Nichole Sanchez
Devotion Unique places to eat in Whiiter California, Faith, Friends, parenting, love, and the importance of devotion are just a few of the topics discussed In part 2 of Kristen Nicole Sanchez podcast. Podcast Topics Puffy Taco Mr Giants Dupars Whittier Drive In Chris n Pitts Maricos skateboarding...
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Ep. 62 Love Canal's Eric Von Arab podcast 1 of 3
Orange County Punk Rock and skateboarding In part 1 of this 3 part podcast series, Love Canal’s Arab talks about punk rock, skateboarding and Im the one guy Orange County Punk Rock Love Canal Agent Orange Bob Gnarly The Veins Mark Arnold Big Drill Car Steve Dirk TSOL Jack Grisham Ron Emmory Mike...
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Ep. 61 skateboarder Kristen Nichole Sanchez
Hanging With Jay Adams In part 1 of this candid podcast with Kristen Nichole Sanchez, Kristen talks about Hanging With Jay Adams, the 1990’s La Habra skateboard scene, and being a single mom.. podcast topics Art is everywhere in her house and all over her body Freda Pablo Picasso Hispanic Art...
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Ep. 60 Legendary Bassit Bunny Brunel podcast part 2
The higher self In this conversation Bunny Brunel shares historical moments from his past. Bunny also talks about connecting to the higher self. podcast topics Great Drummers Tony Williams First time playing with Tony Williams Stanley Clarke Al Jarreau Joe Chiccarelli Chick Corea Mile Davis (When...
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ep.59 skateboarder AmeeJay Papelera part 4
cringe’y style In part 4 of AmmeJay’s podcast Cringe’y style, Philipino food, and the physical toll of being skateboarder are just a few of things talked about. Podcast Topics Filipino Food Sisig Ellen’s Pinoy Grille skateboarding Is it a problem when the thing you love (skateboarding) becomes a...
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Ep.58 Electric Drum Inventor Dan Dauz part 4
the sound is irrelevant The sound is irrelevant is one concept Electronic drum pioneer Dan Dauz talks about in this candid podcast. Podcast Topics Future of Electronic Drums applications of electronic drums more exploration of various timber and tones in rhythmic possibilities that are not…
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