Best Lucky Time Explosion Podcasts (2026)

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Imperfect Paradise: How AI became a Hollywood villain – especially for animators (Redux) 36:14

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This episode originally aired on March 12, 2025. Hollywood taught us to be afraid of a super powerful artificial intelligence that will one day conquer humanity. So not surprisingly, many screenwriters and actors are very skeptical of AI, and concerns about AI were central to the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. But animators may actually be the mo…

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Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration 27:41

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Los Angeles is an integral part of space shuttle Endeavour’s journey. The California Science Center is building a new, larger home for the shuttle, which will make it the only place in the world to see a complete shuttle system with its equipment in launch position. The project – years in the making – still has a long road ahead. LAist reporter Mak…

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Imperfect Paradise: Residents left behind at elder care facilities in LA raise serious questions about evacuation preparedness 33:46

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In the early morning hours of January 8, the Eaton Fire raced closer to the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena, California. Nearly 200 of the facility’s residents were evacuated, but two women were left behind, raising serious questions. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist Health and Housing Reporter Aaron Schrank looks at what we…

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Imperfect Paradise: Altadena childcare providers' struggle to rebuild raises questions about government disaster response 27:21

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At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare businesses out of their homes until the Eaton Fire destroyed them. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, they look at how these two childcare providers…

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Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide 31:26

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Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. The closure comes amid threats of cuts to federal funding for providers of gender affirming-care and other attempts to restrict LGBTQ rights nationwide. LAist…

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Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care 28:16

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Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, there’s been an uptick in ICE presence in hospitals across the country. At Adventist Health White Memorial hospital in Boyle Heights, doctors say that hospital administrators have even allowed immigration agents to interfere with patients’ medical care. LAist correspondent Jill Replogle has …

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Imperfect Paradise: California's new free public preschool program for 4-year-olds 31:40

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All four-year-olds in the state of California now have access to a free preschool program in their local school district. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to expand the state’s transitional kindergarten, or TK, program in May 2021, as part of a broader move to create the largest free early education program in the U.S. So what does transitional kind…

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Imperfect Paradise: Who pays for the 2028 Olympics? LA taxpayers may be on the hook 29:57

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In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role …

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Imperfect Paradise: Why the site of the largest methane leak in US history still hasn’t been shut down 30:50

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Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s st…

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Imperfect Paradise: How becoming a US citizen just got harder under the Trump administration and what it means for Angelenos 21:51

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The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means t…

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Imperfect Paradise: Prop 50: Is California’s redistricting push a threat to democracy or a defense of it? 31:03

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Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democ…

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Imperfect Paradise: An LA Commission created to tackle city government scandals is being stymied 20:51

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A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggli…

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Imperfect Paradise: Reports about failures in response to the January LA fires and a 2018 fire have striking similarities 23:27

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A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis discusses the reports and what they mean for L.A. County moving forward. Th…

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Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California 17:35

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Big companies like Amazon and SpaceX are claiming that the National Labor Relations Board – an independent federal entity in charge of overseeing unionizing efforts – is unconstitutional. In addition to those companies, colleges like the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University are also joining the movement to push back aga…

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Imperfect Paradise: Why California's protest law is flawed and the consequences to protesters 24:29

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After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to rein in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 2025 – including this summer’s protests against the ICE raids in Los Angeles – have revealed major flaw…

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Imperfect Paradise: The Huntington Beach library at the center of America’s culture wars 32:06

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Censorship efforts at libraries nationwide have increased steadily over the last several years. In the 2023 - 24 school year, more than 10,000 book bans were counted in the country’s public schools. These efforts have become a cornerstone of a larger national debate over cultural influences and parents' rights to restrict those influences. LAist Or…

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Nick McManus - The NYC King of Polaroids 59:01

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If Nick McManus didn't take a group photo, did your NYC art party even happen? Lucky Time Explosion is proud to present the undisputed king of polaroids - "Crazy Nick" McManus a.k.a. @Dudemanshouse. He's an accomplished photographer, writer, engineer and he's entertaining AF. If you hang around the underground art scene in NYC you probably already …

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Part 4: The Landing 43:48

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In the final episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": Despite several stopgaps and hiccups, the moon landing is a monumental success, although many Black Americans feel it’s come at a cost to their progress. The discrimination Charlie, Nate and Shelby faced at work finally makes it into government hearings. And the trio today reflect on their cont…

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Part 3: Making an Impact 40:42

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In this episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": The launch of Apollo 6. Nate and Charlie must choose how to respond when their work is undermined by superiors, leading to tense stand-offs. Meanwhile Shelby works on a project which will define his legacy — and our view of Earth. Workplace pay disparities come to light, while the assassination of M…

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Part 2: Spring Loaded to Failure 45:20

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In this episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": Were these three engineers set up to fail? The space race starts to hit debilitating roadblocks, and the Black aerospace engineers are beginning to feel the weight of the workplace — and the clock ticking. Shelby, Nate and Charlie develop different ways to cope with the pressure. A tragedy during an…

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Part 1: Ignition Starts 45:08

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In this first episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": America aims for the moon. President John F. Kennedy stands proudly behind the mission to advance the country and welcomes a diverse team to get the job done. That team includes three Black engineers who have a studded background — Charlie Cheathem, Nathaniel LeVert and Shelby Jacobs. However,…

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Introducing LA Made: The Other Moonshot (Coming January 29) 2:28

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When Joanne Higgins was growing up in Compton in Los Angeles, she heard her godfather, Charlie Cheathem, tell stories about his key role in the Apollo mission to the moon. As an adult she realized that his experiences — and those of other Black engineers — had been left out of the history books. She set out to record for the first time the accounts…

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Wizard $kull Returns to LTE 57:12

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Wizard Skull is back! We sit down with our friend Wizard Skull to discuss being an artist in NYC. We talk day jobs, the changing landscape of social media, contemporary attention spans and of course... McDonalds. Lucky Time Explosion! Is an art-centric podcast hosted by NYC artists Brandon Wisecarver and Morgan Jesse Lappin. Both have a history of …

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Jennie West, AbEx Artists Taking Peyote, Dating Other Artists 59:48

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We're thrilled to sit down with local NYC artist Jennie West. We discuss not resting on your laurels, dating another artist and why there isn't yet an app yet for collaborating with other artists. Lucky Time Explosion! Is an art-centric podcast hosted by NYC artists Brandon Wisecarver and Morgan Jesse Lappin. Both have a history of managing popular…

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Election Day Special! Trump Art, Pelosi's Desk, Freddie Kruger, Banksy 30:00

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ELECTION DAY SPECIAL! Brandon and Morgan sit down on election day 2024 to talk about who we're voting for, political art and more. Join us for this brief election day special and don't forget to vote! Subscribe to our Patreon to support the show! https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Lucky Time Explosion! Is an art-centric podcast hosted by NY…

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Dust and Grooves, Eilon Paz, Vinyl, Photography and Collecting Collectors (literally) 53:35

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Music by: Morgan Jesse Lappin We're thrilled to welcome creator of the incredible "Dust and Grooves", Eilon Paz onto Lucky Time Explosion to discuss the creation of his seminal photography books and learn a little more about his personal backstory. We talk about the art of collecting collectors. Just don't dare call it a "vinyl resurgence". Unlock …

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Kendra Morris, Musician, Brooklyn Collage Artist - Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast / Episode #63 1:04:58

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Kendra Morris is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and all-around creative from Brooklyn. Her unique hand-made collage-based music videos helped put her on the map while working with artists like Czarface, MF DOOM, and Eli Paperboy. She's just come off tour for her latest album "I Am What I'm Waiting for" and we couldn't be more happy to have …

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Dan Rosen, CJ Hendry's Flower Market, The Van Gogh Experience 29:29

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Dan Rosen is a self confessed "failed oil painter" turned critic and comedian. We still like his paintings but we LOVE his Instagram and podcast "Middlebrow". Dan joins us to chat about today's stupid holidays, the forced closure of a flower-centric art pop-up, the Van Gogh Experience and more. In the Patreon Exclusive half of the show, Morgan fina…

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Esther Boesche, Interdisciplinary Artist & Educator from Germany - Episode #61 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 29:55

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Esther Boesche is a German-born multidisciplinary conceptual artist and educator living in NYC. We talk shop about a discovered love of photography, the USA's individualist bent and it's repercussions, selling your art and so much more! Unlock full episodes by subscribing to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Lucky Time Explosi…

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Sophocles Plokamakis, Start Shows, Event Planning, Chelsea v.s. TriBeCa - Episode #60 29:48

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Sophocles Plokamakis is an artist who, dejected by the Chelsea scene started a sort of art fair for emerging artists partnered with a beautiful space in Chelsea. We talk shop, video games and finding love and an audience in the various art scenes of New York City. Unlock full episodes by subscribing to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTime…

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We Jam With Legendary Artist Ken Butler 34:00

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Ken Butler is an artist based in New York City who makes one-of-a-kind musical art objects. He's been courted by the Tonight Show since the days of Johnny Carson, appeared on the show with Leno, and now he's on the best talk show in NYC: Lucky Time Explosion! A John Zorn collaborator and all around talent we're so stoked to present Ken Butler to yo…

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TJ from Dice of Ages - Dungeons and Dragons versus Fine Art 30:41

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Dungeon Master TJ Joins us in the studio today to discuss fine art, creative play, gatekeeping and much more! We talk about our time playing DnD together, our shared experiences making fine art and how New York City has or hasn't changed. TJ runs a channel called Dice of Ages covering the lore and gameplay of 2 concurrent campagins of his own makin…

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Steven Rudin, Collage, Identity, Meaning & Life in Manhattan - Episode #57 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 31:08

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Steven Rudin Joins us in the studio today for a philosophical chat about identity, collage and the deeper meanings of art. We discuss some pitfalls young artists fall into, the reputation collage has in the fine art world despite it's significant roll in popular culture and what it's like living in Manhattan. https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplos…

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36 Mudd, Art New Headlines, Cairo IL, A.I. Music Production - Episode #56 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 30:59

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36 Mudd Joins us in our Manhattan studio all the way from Cairo, Illinois, a small city in the heartland only 40 blocks long. We read some art headlines, ask some questions about musical inspiration and commiserate on the urge creatives have to self-sabotage. Brandon declares Chicago style pizza to be casserole and NOT pizza while respectfully admi…

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(PATREON PREVIEW) TK Mills Returns, AI takes it's toll, Internet Culture & More - Episode #56 / Lucky Time Explosion 59:25

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 - T.K. Mills Comes back on to celebrate 5 years of his print magazine: UP Magazine. We talk about publishing, Brandon gets T.K. to critique his artist statement, we talk about A.l., Chris Chan, Ugandan Knuckles and bar fighting in Virtual Reality. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR FULL HOUR LONG AUDIO EPISODES Lucky Time Explosion! Is an…

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Michael Rider, Regina Spektor, The Sidewalk Cafe, The Hot Pickle - Episode #55 30:02

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Tuesday, July 2nd - Michael Rider Joins us to discuss their upcoming album, life as a painter/musician, just missing Regina Spektor at The Sidewalk Cafe's last show and much more! Morgan learns new words he's not allowed to say, does another RFK impression and admonishes Brandon for throwing away the gas station hot pickle from the studio's fridge.…

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Anna Pasztor, Marina Ambramovic at Glastonbury, Museum Closures, $1M Harry Potter Art - Episode #54 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 30:27

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Friday, June 29th, 2024 - Anna Pasztor Joins us to discuss art news, Marina Ambramovic, and the $1.2 million dollar Harry Potter cover art sale. We talk about her performance "Golden Age" in Astor Place, keeping it moving as an artist, and the inevitable future where Skynet becomes a reality. Lucky Time Explosion! Is an art-centric podcast hosted b…

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Ron Desantis guts Florida Art Budget BasquiNOT, Mr. Moda, Street Art, ChaShaMa - Episode #53 / Lucy Time Explosion! 30:46

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 - Mr. Moda join us to talk about the NYC scene. We discuss Barbara Gladstone's passing and her past controveries. Mr. Moda gives his opinion on Art Basel, getting older, and the dynamics of street art in the city. Extended Audio Version is available exclusively on Patreon. Lucky Time Explosion! Is an art-centric podcast hos…

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Rob Cantrell, Game of Thrones Dragon, RIP Barbara Gladstone, Reality TV - Episode #52 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 31:40

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Wednesday, June 19th (Happy Juneteenth!), 2024 - Rob Cantrell joins us to discuss comedy, art, the inflatable dragon on the Empire State Building and much much more! We talk about the past and the future. We touch on AI, Jerry Garcia, California v.s. New York and so much more. Join us as we check in with America's favorite comedian forged from the …

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ChaShaMa Ball, Brandon's Bad Drawings, Artist Contracts, Gary Busey - Episode #51 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 33:36

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Battles (Emily Battles), Acting in NYC, Broad City, Drake, Mr. Hands - Episode #50 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 33:17

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Ian Cinco, Neon Spring, Comic Books, Propaganda v.s. Art - Episode #49 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 42:34

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Swoon, MOR, Street Art & The Nature of the Universe - Episode #48 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 1:00:20

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join Morgan Jesse Lappin & friends for the biggest and best waste of time on the internet: Lucky Time Explosion! Featuring NYC…

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Rebecca Batz, Art Basel Makes Clothes Now, Bushwick Open Studios, Nine9, The Island Boys - Episode #47 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 33:52

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our podcast if you enjoyed it! Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former …

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ANOTHER Oil Paint Protester, Art That Looks Like Trash, The Grand Canyon & FinDoms - Episode #46 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 29:55

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our podcast if you enjoyed it! Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former …

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THE CRIME EPISODE, Gina Rinehart Controversy, Brandon's TikTok - Episode #45 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 35:08

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Skibidi Biden, Nina Beier Controversy, Morgan's Mystery Box, Idiot Island - Episode #44 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 30:26

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Andrew Keith Spaulding, Art is TRASH, Fireworks, Hauser & Wirth sign youngest artist - Episode #43 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 32:51

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Al Crawford Jr, Met vs. Metro Gala, National Drink with Chickens Day, Bryce Mitchell Controvsery - Episode #42 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 30:07

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join your hosts Morgan Jesse Lappin (founder of Brooklyn Collage Collective) and Brandon Wisecarver (former manager at Con Art…

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Lou Knox, Sticker Art, Burning Man, Writing Books, NYC Graffitti - Episode #41 / Lucky Time Explosion! Podcast 30:20

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Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LuckyTimeExplosion Listen to us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/luckytimeexplosion Please remember to give a "LIKE" and "Subscribe" to our channel. Recorded at Solas Studio Join Morgan Jesse Lappin & friends for the biggest and best waste of time on the internet: Lucky Time Explosion! Featuring NYC…