Clean Break with Matt Gondek
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Clean Break - Episode 95 - Tommii
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tommii - Artist and Designer. This week on the podcast we sit down with LA based Artist and Designer Tommii Lim. We chat about the black and white aes...
Clean Break - Episode 94 - Telmo Miel
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Telmo Miel - Muralists and Fine Artists. This week on the podcast we welcome Telmo Miel - Artist duo from Rotterdam, Netherlands. We chat with Telmo M...
Clean Break - Episode 93 - Jimi of Secret Walls
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jimi is creative director at Secret Walls - the worldwide Black and White illustration Battle. Jimi speaks about Secret Walls' growth and gives advice...
Clean Break - Episode 92 - Louis De Guzman
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Louis De Guzman - Visual Artist and Designer. We welcome Louis De Guzman to discuss his vinyl figure, collaboration with J Balvin and his future goals...
Clean Break - Episode 91 - Paul Jackson
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Jackson - Artist and Illustrator. We welcome Paul back to discuss the current state of his artwork, which has grown to include outdoor murals and...
Clean Break - Episode 90 - Kiptoe
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kiptoe - Muralist and Fine Artist. Kiptoe has made a name through diverse artwork and the videos he creates to promote them. We speak on his first bre...
Clean Break - Episode 89 - James Jirat
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Jirat - Australian Pop Artist We speak to James about his time in Thailand, working on his INFERNO exhibition. We also speak about how he develo...
Clean Break - Episode 88 - Patches and Pins Expo
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Patches and Pins Expo. This week on the podcast we talk with Shaun about The Patches and Pins expo. This year the Expo takes place at The Reef - 1933 ...
Clean Break - Episode 87 - fnnch
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
fnnch - San Fransisco based Street Artist. We talk to fnnch about the San Francisco art scene (and it's loopholes), how he began putting his work in t...
Clean Break - Episode 86 - Matt Gondek
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gondek - Los Angeles Based Deconstructive Pop Artist. This week the mic is turned around on our host Matt Gondek. Voyder and Aaron Bairbrians int...
Clean Break - Episode 85 - Designercon 2019
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 85 - Ben and Kevin of DesignerCon DesignerCon is the annual Art and Toy convention that smashes together collectible toys, customs, plush, de...
Clean Break - Episode 84 - Allison Bamcat and Kano
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Bamcat and Kano - Fine Artists. This week we talk to artists Kano and Allison Bamcat. Kano brings his knowledge of the cartooning and vinyl to...
Clean Break - Episode 83 - Trav
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trav - Los Angeles based Fine Artist and Muralist. Trav grew up writing graffiti, but over time, his work developed a much bigger idea and scope. No...
Clean Break - Episode 82 - Dr. Dax
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dax - Visual Artist. Atlanta's Dr. Dax grew up in a violent world of graffiti and pushing drugs for money. Through hard work and networking, he de...
Clean Break - Episode 81 - Greg Mike
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Mike - Fine Artist and Creative Director. Greg Mike is a fine artist, agency owner, gallery owner, and founder of the Outerspace Mural Festival...
Clean Break - Episode 80 - Drew Young
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Young - Fine Artist and Creative Director. This week we sit down with Drew Young, Fine Artist and Creative Director from Vancouver, Canada. We ...
Clean Break - Episode 79 - The Obanoth
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Obanoth - Artist. The Obanoth, also known as Hannah Webb is a painter currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Her paintings consist of independent sha...
Clean Break - Episode 78 - Dennis Osadebe
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Osadebe - Artist. Dennis Osadebe is a Nigerian mixed-media artist best known for his contemporary vibrant post-pop style. This week on Clean Br...
Clean Break - Episode 77 - Sprayseemo Mural Festival Artists
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sprayseemo Mural Festival Artists. This week on Clean Break Matt sits down with 11 Artists from Sprayseemo Mural Festival 2019. Artists: @madmanart ...
Clean Break - Episode 76 - 123Klan
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
123Klan - Graffiti Crew. 123Klan is a graffiti crew based out of Montreal Canada but originally from France. We speak about their long and incredibl...
Clean Break - Episode 75 - Scott Listfield
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Listfield - Fine Artist. We chat with Scott about the meaning behind his lone astronaut which finds himself in all of his work. Scott mentions h...
Clean Break - Episode 74 - Jeks and Thumbs
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded Live at Pow! Wow! Worcester - Thumbs - Digital Illustrator / Jeks - Muralist The first ever Clean Break recorded live at Pow! Wow! Worceste...
Clean Break - Episode 73 - Louis Jensen
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Jensen - Creative Director and Project Manager. A man of many hats, we talk with Louis about facilitating large scale commercial projects with A...
Clean Break - Episode 72 - Ben Johnston
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Johnston - Muralist and Designer. This week we sit down with Ben Johnston, Muralist and Designer based in Toronto, Canada. We talk with him about ...
Clean Break - Episode 71 - Shag
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shag - Artist and Designer. Shag is a Designer, Painter, and Illustrator based in Southern California. His style is based on commercial illustration f...
Clean Break - Episode 70 - Matthew Grabelsky
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Grabelsky - Fine Artist. We talk with Matthew about the planning that goes into creating his surrealistic pieces, and how he was first inspire...
Clean Break - Episode 69 - Shelby and Sandy
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shelby and Sandy - Artists and Creatives. This week we sit down with Shelby and Sandy, Artists and Creatives from Los Angeles, CA. We talk to Shelby a...
Clean Break - Episode 68 - Goopmassta and Angelonce
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Goopmassta and Angelonce - Artists and Muralists. We talk with Goop and Angel about their collaborations and how their iconic characters came to be - ...
Clean Break - Episode 67 - Joshua Vides
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Vides - Artist and Designer. This week we sit down with Joshua Vides, Artist and Designer born and raised in Rialto, CA. We talk with Josh abou...
Clean Break - Episode 66 - Kathy Ager
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Ager - Amsterdam-based Artist and Designer. This week we sit down with Kathy Ager, Canadian-born Artist and Designer based in Amsterdam. We talk...
Clean Break - Episode 65 - Elizabeth Garcia
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Garcia - Social Media Consultant. We welcome Elizabeth Garcia to the Podcast for a special bonus Episode. We cover Social Media Topics like ...
Clean Break - Episode 64 - Orlando Wharton
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Orlando Wharton - Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic Records. This week we sit down with Orlando Wharton, Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic Records. We discuss h...
Clean Break - Episode 63 - Alex Gross
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Gross - Los Angeles Based Oil Painter. This week we sit down with Alex Gross. We talk to Alex about his love for early comics like X-Men and Spid...
Clean Break - Episode 62 - Buff Monster
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Buff Monster - NY Based Muralist and Artist. We talk to Buff about his Melty Misfits characters, the meaning behind them, and how they've evolved sinc...
Clean Break - Episode 61 - Wizard Skull
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wizard Skull - New York based Artist. This week we sit down with Wizard Skull. We talk transitioning from a freelance illustrator in the skateboard ...
Clean Break - Episode 60 - Slinkachu & Jaune
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Slinkachu - Street Installation Photographer from The UK. Jaune - Stencil Artist from Brussels, Belgium. This week we sit down with both Slinkac...
Clean Break - Episode 59 - Prints on Wood
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prints on Wood - A large-format printing company that specializes in creating wood prints for artists and photographers, based in Riverside, CA. We...
Clean Break - Episode 58 - Hueman
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hueman - California-based Muralist and Artist. This week on the podcast we welcome Hueman, a California-based artist and muralist. We talk with Huem...
Clean Break - Episode 57 - Jason Ostro
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Ostro - Owner of Gabba Gallery. This week we sit down with Jason Ostro, the Owner of Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles. We talk to Jason about the ...
Clean Break - Episode 56 - Kai
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kai - Sculptor and Painter. This week we sit down with Kai, Sculptor and Painter originally from Los Angeles, California. We talk about his early pa...
Clean Break - Episode 54 - Robin Eisenberg
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Eisenberg - LA based Illustrator. This week we sit down with LA based Illustrator Robin Eisenberg. We talk to Robin about how she developed h...
Clean Break - Episode 53 - Adam Lazzara
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lazzara - Frontman for Taking Back Sunday. This week we welcome Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday. We talk to Adam about the band’s origi...
Clean Break - Episode 52 - Jose Mertz
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Mertz - Artist based in Miami, FL. This week we welcome Miami based artist Jose Mertz to the podcast. We talk to Jose about his residency with ...
Clean Break - Episode 51 - Michael Reeder
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Reeder - Artist based in Los Angeles, CA. We sit down with Michael and discuss the ideas behind his work, how important it is to create a la...
Clean Break - Episode 50 - Jillian Evelyn
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jillian Evelyn - Artist based in Los Angeles, CA. We sit down with returning guest, Jillian Evelyn and discuss her new Solo Exhibition "It's about t...
Clean Break - Episode 49 - Neil Wright
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Wright - Event Director of Complexcon. Complexcon is the groundbreaking festival and exhibition that brings together pop culture, music, art, f...
Clean Break - Episode 48 - Jeff Soto
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Soto - Pop Surrealist and Street Artist from Riverside, California. We talk to Jeff about his long varied career, teaching and the stability i...
Clean Break - Episode 47 - Captain Kris
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Kris - New Zealand born Muralist and Graphic Designer. We speak to Kris about painting on streets across the globe, having realistic expecta...
Clean Break - Episode 46 - Jason Peterson
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Peterson - Chicago-based photographer and Creator of The Times. A forward thinking Ad Agency. We talk to Jason about redefining the traditional ...
Clean Break - Episode 45 - Hebru Brantley
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hebru Brantley - Contemporary Artist from Chicago. This week’s guest is Hebru Brantley. We talk about the pros and cons of working with a gallery vs...
Clean Break - Episode 44 - Jason Link
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Link - Creative Director at Epitaph Records. We talk to Jason about the roles of a creative director in the music industry, what record companie...
Clean Break - Episode 43 - Caratoes
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caratoes - Illustrator and Street Artist from Belgium. We talk to Caratoes about traveling the world, painting murals and the difficulties one can ...
Clean Break - Episode 42 - Leon Heritage
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leon Benrimon - Director of Modern and Contemporary Art for Heritage Auctions. We sit down with Leon to discuss how auction houses work, how to dete...
Clean Break - Episode 41 - Nina Palomba
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Palomba - Los Angeles based artist and art director. On the eve of her new solo exhibition, "Nini's Weenies", Nina sits down to talk about her lo...
Clean Break - Episode 40 - Persue
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Persue - Southern CA based artist and author. Persue dives intro his 30 year career as an artist. From graffiti, commercial illustration, brand...
Clean Break - Episode 39 - Hoxxoh
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hoxxoh - Miami Artist and Muralist. Clean Break is in Miami for Art Basel speaking with our friend Hoxxoh. We speak to Hoxxoh about his mural work an...
Clean Break - Episode 38 - Alex Yanes
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Yanes - Miami artist and sculptor. Clean Break is in Miami for Art Basel speaking with our friend Alex Yanes! Alex has been building and creating...
Clean Break - Episode 37 - Upendo
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Upendo - Los Angeles based Abstract Expressionist. Upendo got his start in the skate and clothing industry, but over time transitioned to focusing on ...
Clean Break - Episode 36 - Denial
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Denial - Canadian Punk Rock Pop Artist. We caught up with artist DENIAL right after his showing at this year's Designercon in Anaheim California. W...
Clean Break - Episode 35 - Brett Crawford
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Crawford - Los Angeles Artist. Brett spend his formative years filling holes in his life with material things. After this landed him in jail, he...
Clean Break - Episode 34 - WOES
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WOES - Hawaii born Artist. A car wreck early on convinced WOES that life is too short. From there he just went for it - painting his Pandas worldwide ...
Clean Break - Episode 33 - 2SHAE
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2SHAE - Los Angeles based Artist and designer. Only a few days before his new solo exhibit at EWKUKS in Los Angeles, 2SHAE shares his past experienc...
Clean Break - Episode 32 - Brent Estabrook
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Estabrook - Los Angeles based Artist. Pigment and Texture Enthusiast. We welcome Brent back to the podcast to talk about his work, blue check ...
Clean Break - Episode 31 - Jo Koy
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Koy - "Standup Comedian of the Year" 2018 - Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Jo Koy has been pursuing comedy since the late 80's. Now voted "Sta...
Clean Break - Episode 30 - Alex Pardee
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Pardee - Fine artist, muralist, designer, and toy maker. Alex Pardee began his art career in the late 90's. Now more than 20 years strong, Ale...
Clean Break - Episode 29 - Fin Dac
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fin Dac - Stencil artist and founder of Urban Aesthetics Fin's urban aesthetic style is a means to help erase negative stereotypes of culturally di...
Clean Break - Episode 28 - Andrew Thinkspace Gallery
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Hosner of Thinkspace Gallery - Los Angeles based art gallery. Since 2005 Thinkspace gallery has been showcasing world class artistic talent. An...
Clean Break - Episode 27 - Birdman
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Birdman - Los Angeles Based Photographer. Birdman has been covering the Los Angeles art scene for quite some time. We learn how he got started, his...
Clean Break - Episode 26 - Dante Orpilla
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dante Orpilla - Reddit Employee, Therapeutic Artist, and Ex-Criminal. Dante began pursuing his unique "water color" artwork during his time in pr...
Clean Break - Episode 25 - Alex Garant
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Garant - Figurative Artist. A heart attack early in life made Canadian artist Alex Garant realize that life is short. For the last six year...
Clean Break - Episode 24 - Griz
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Griz - Owner of Hutch LA and Lil Bullies Club. Griz is a business genius. He shares the success of his brand Hutch LA and his wholesale business Lil B...
Clean Break - Episode 23 - Joseph Lee
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Lee - Los Angeles based Artist and Actor. We speak to Joseph about moving from the mid-west to Los Angeles in pursuit of acting and art. Joe...
Clean Break - Episode 22 - Aaron Firestein
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Firestein - Artist and Co-Founder of the massive footwear brand BucketFeet. We speak to Aaron about turning his hobby of customizing friend's ...
Clean Break - Episode 21 - Wade MacNeil
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wade MacNeil - Guitarist in the band Alexisonfire, Frontman of the band Gallows, Composer, and Radio Host. We speak to Wade about coming up in th...
Clean Break - Episode 20 - Terry Guy
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Guy - Owner of Secret Walls, Monorex, High Rise Murals, and Start Los Angeles. We speak to Terry about his numerous business ventures. From t...
Clean Break - Episode 19 - Phem
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Phem - Los Angeles based Music Artist. We speak to Phem about transitioning from performing in a full band to going solo and writing music that lea...
Clean Break - Episode 18 - WRDSMTH
10 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WRDSMTH - Los Angeles based Artist and Author. We speak to WRDSMTH about transitioning from commercial writer, to author, to famed street artist. W...
Clean Break - Episode 17 - Fidia
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fidia Falaschetti - Italian born artist and sculptor living in Los Angeles. We sit down with Italian artist Fidia to discuss moving to the United S...
Clean Break - Episode 16 - Che Anderson
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Che Anderson - Director and founding member of Pow! Wow! Worcester. Che Anderson, Project manager to the city of Worcester Massachusetts, details...
Clean Break - Episode 15 - Greg Mishka
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Rivera - Owner of the popular streetwear brand MISHKA. Greg Rivera has been running the popular streetwear brand MISHKA since 2003. We speak t...
Clean Break - Episode 14 - Charlie Edmiston
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Edmiston - Los Angeles based painter and sculptor. Charlie has successfully transitioned from a 9-5, to freelance graphic design, to a fine...
Clean Break - Episode 13 - Brian Butler
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Butler - Miami based illustrator and artist. Brian Butler returns to the podcast to discuss repping your city, expanding your horizons throug...
Clean Break - Episode 12 - Kristen Liu-Wong
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Liu-Wong - California based artist. Kristen has made a huge impact on the art community in such a short amount of time. Exhibitions are pre...
Clean Break - Episode 11 - Sam Whitney of Giclee LA
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Whitney - Giclee LA. Sam's company, Giclee LA, does fine art Giclee prints for some of the biggest artists in the world. Learn how to prepare your...
Clean Break - Episode 10 - Matt Caughthran
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Caughthran - Vocalist from the bands The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx. We speak about his bands' beginnings, touring, and being on David Letterman...
Clean Break - Episode 9 - Lillipore
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Lillipore - Los Angeles based illustrator. We speak about her artwork, getting ripped off by major companies, and juggling commercial and pers...
Clean Break - Episode 8 - Paul Jackson
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Jackson - Toronto Canada based Illustrator. We speak about his days in the band merch world, developing his style, and how there's no shortcuts t...
Clean Break - Episode 7 - Ben Goretsky
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Goretsky - Vinyl Toy producer. Ben Goretsky is a powerhouse in the vinyl toy industry. Not only does his company 3D Retro produce figures for some...
Clean Break - Episode 6 - Eric Bauza
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bauza - Voiceover Artist. Marvin the Martian, Woody Woodpecker, Master Splinter, Fozie Bear... Voiceover Artist Eric Bauza voices them all and to...
Clean Break - Episode 5 - Homeless Cop
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Homeless Cop - Los Angeles based Artist. We speak about moving to Los Angeles, his clean art style, where his name came from, and Metallica impersonat...
Clean Break - Episode 4 - Jillian Evelyn
11 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jillian Evelyn - Los Angeles based Artist. We speak about transitioning to a full time artist, Juxtapoz, advice for amateur artists, and painting over...
Clean Break - Episode 3 - Brian Butler
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Butler - Miami based Artist. We speak about drawing live concerts, Art Basel, Sweaty Hot Illustration, and Put-Put. IG: @UpperhandArt
Clean Break - Episode 2 - Michelle Tanguay
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Tanguay - Detroit based Artist. We speak about how she began her art career, pushing through fear to begin painting murals, and ghosts. IG...
Clean Break - Episode 1 - Birdo
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Birdo - Toronto based Mural artist. We discuss the Canadian art scene, the struggles of becoming a US citizen, and proper facial care. IG: @Je...