Retro Boogie and PAPI discuss what happiness looks like, tips for finding inspiration as a creative and more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/itsnicomarksGuest: Retro Boogie - https://www.instagram.com/retroboogie/Guest: Retro Radio - https://www.instagram.com/retroradio.co/

Michael Adrian and PAPI discuss being the CCO of Times 10(1:05), touring as an audio engineer (11:00), inspiration(41:15), and happiness(1:10:50) on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Michael Adrian – https://www.instagram.com/mistermichaeladrian/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

Sisi Hood and PAPI discuss creative process(6:12), painting for Tyga(45:30), the Telfar bag (1:02:27), and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Sisi Hood – https://www.instagram.com/sisi_hood/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

Troy G and PAPI discuss escaping the box people put you in as an artist(6:50), outgrowing school(16:58), SaveMoney(36:40), and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Troy G – https://www.instagram.com/troyfromchicago/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

Will and PAPI discuss the journey(6:45), work ethic vs. style(27:00), paying your dues(54:40),and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Will Azcona – https://www.instagram.com/willazcona/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

Jay Will and PAPI discuss shooting film(6:39), new projects(29:00), goals(37:28), and much more on this episode of Papi and Friends.Host: Nico "PAPI" Marks – https://www.instagram.com/thepgapapi/Guest: Jay Will – https://www.instagram.com/jaywillll/Executive Producer: Isaiah BrowningProducer: Owen Hoffsten

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW DARIEN BIRKS: @darienbirksPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 07 Darien Birks

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW KRISTON: @kristonkkPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 06 KristonKK

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW JESUSHANDS: @jesushandsFOLLOW Hollyweed: @hollyweed.laPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 04 JESUSHANDS

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW KAREEM JOHNSON: @kxreemjxhnsxnFOLLOW OVERSCENE: @overscenellcPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 04 Kareem Johnson

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW WILLIAM ADRADE: @WilliummmPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 03 William Adrade

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW KARL PERKINS: @WhoIsKarlPerkinsPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 02 Karl Perkins

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: @ThePositivePapiFOLLOW PAF: @ThePapiAndFriendsFOLLOW MARIELLA: @ItsMarielPAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 3 - EPISODE 01 Mariella Angela

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW PAF: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW THE MOON: https://www.instagram.com/musicbymoon/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 08 THE MOONTOPICS:1. The Black experience right now2. Balancing music and film3. Creating a youth program for young filmmakers4. And more..TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro1:10 - How life is going this season1:39 - Warm up session3:30 - Moon’s journey and what she does5:00 - Starting Young Moviemakers of America (YMA)6:50 - Taking opportunities8:00 - Interlude8:40 - Diving deeper into YMA10:00 - What inspired the program12:00 - Starting into commercial work more13:10 - What sparked Moon’s interest into film15:40 - What sparked music16:10 - S/O Ghettoblasterman16:25 - What sparked music19:44 - Is there a favorite between film and music mediums23:30 - Moon’s recent music video24:00 - S/O Daisy24:09 - Moon’s recent music video25:24 - Moon’s creative process33:58 - State of Black America37:50 - Moon’s EP dropping soon!44:00 - Speed Questions

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW PAF: www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW TYREE HARRIS: https://www.instagram.com/intheseeyes/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 07 TYREE HARRISTOPICS:1. Tips to being a photographer and copywriter2. Shooting with Nike and Adidas3. Personal projects vs corporate project4. And more..TIMECODES:01:00 - Favorite Color/Word04:00 - How curiosity led him to picking up the camera07:00 - Being a copywriter and visual creative at the same time.08:00 - The similarities between learning how to shoot and learning how to write11:00 - Being a visual copywriters13:00 - Bringing storytelling into the picture15:00 - Implementing deck creation into personal projects16:00 - Slowing down to get the ideas yet17:00 - Talking about his series “Nobody Rides The Bus in LA”24:00 - Nike and Adidas work/corporate work vs personal project work and the power of saying No31:30 - Not taking every gig that comes his way32:15 - Strain on his relationship with writing34:30 - How limitations can really give you freedom35:00 - What is creative freedom?37:00 - Talking about his series “Going Somewhere”40:00 - Being a patient creative42:20 - Not resting on one job title these days47:00 - Speed round--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW PAF: https://www.instagram.com/thepapiandfriends/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW MARIAH WINTER: https://www.instagram.com/mariah__winter/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 06 MARIAH WINTERTOPICS:1. Directing Music Video for Bas2. Creating in New York3. Finding peace from nothing4. And more..TIMECODES:--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW MARVIN JAMES: www.instagram.com/marvinxjames/FOLLOW MEET THE YOUNGS: www.instagram.com/meet_theyoungs/FOLLOW ITS IN SCOPE: www.instagram.com/itsinscope/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 05 MARVIN JAMESTOPICS:1. Importance of networking2. Leaving advertisement3. The key to good creative4. And more..TIMECODES:0:50 - Reunion 1:40 - Starting in advertisement as a creative4:50 - The breakdown of what Marvin James does5:20 - Using lay offs as a chance to explore and grow11:15 - Meet the Youngs 12:38 - Fire quote from Marvin, that he's living finally14:10 - How to attract new opportunities17:50 - Haptics19:15 - Understanding what a service designer does24:45 - Accepting that there is so much to learn27:11 - How to find your creative community28:55 - Working at a job that doesn't have people you can relate to31:15 - Is social media helpful for building creative communities41:10 - Marvins creative journey42:15 - The birth of "Its In Scope"45:10 - Accepting that you are a creative48:20 - Don't let fear of not being an expert in your medium stop your creative49:10 - How being intentional shows up in your work51:49 - Staying inspired during COVID53:45 - Doing what you can with what you have1:00:00 - Speed Questions--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW WILLIAM ROUSE: https://www.instagram.com/williamerouse/PAPI AND FRIENDS SEASON 2 - EPISODE 04 WILLIAM ROUSETOPICS:1. Process of creating films2. Getting into the industry3. Beating your creative blocks4. And more..TIMECODES:3:32 - How he got into film6:00 - Wills inspirations in film9:16 - Being intentional with filmmaking11:06 - Being flexible/open when working on any production13:40 - Making films on a budget18:48 - Feeding your creative23:50 - Having a writing partner27:00 - Being intimidated by starting a project31:41 - Using your pain/experiences to push your creative33:34 - Tips to start writing44:56 - What Will's journey has been becoming vulnerable enough to write.47:13 - Trump impersonation49:06 - Depression and anxiety with creating50:44 - Speed Questions--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW FILTHY MCDAVE: www.instagram.com/filthymcdave/PAPI AND FRIENDSSEASON 2 - EPISODE 03FILTHY MCDAVETOPICS INCLUDE:1. Creative Directing Private Club Records2. Being the plug in Japan3. Being Waka Flocka's stand in4. And more..--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support

PAPI AND FRIENDSFOLLOW PAPI: www.instagram.com/thepositivepapi/FOLLOW SOLID: www.instagram.com/solidcoffee/FOLLOW FATJESUS: www.instagram.com/fatjesus562/PAPI AND FRIENDSSEASON 2 - EPISODE 02FATJESUSTOPICS INCLUDE:1. Staying creative during Covid season2. Keeping the hustle alive3. The secret sauce to booking gigs4. And more..--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/papiandfriends/support