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THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY

THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY

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The Plug w/ Justin Jay is a bi-monthly arts and culture podcast featuring unfiltered, long-form conversations with the artists, entertainers, and innovators shaping today’s world. Hosted by New York photographer Justin Jay, the show digs into career challenges, creative journeys, and the personal inspirations that drive culture across music, sports, design, politics, and more. Tired of sound bites and PR-driven content? The Plug is your antidote to short-attention-span culture. New episodes drop every other Thursday — listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch video clips and selected full episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@theplugwithjustinjay© 2024 THE PLUG W/ JUSTIN JAY Arte Ciencias Sociales
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  • MGMT

    MGMT
    Dec 18 2025
    MGMT are the musical duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, known for creating irresistibly catchy, genre-blurring music. In this Encore Episode, we dive into how they continually push the boundaries of pop and indie music while still maintaining their unmistakable sound. We also discuss the politics of performing at Madison Square Garden, their unexpected rise to TikTok fame, and how their views on drugs have evolved since their debut album. Since their time as art students in the early 2000s, they’ve released five studio albums, garnered critical acclaim, and cultivated a devoted fan base. Their newest album Loss of Life is available now. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation with the artists behind the hits 'Kids' and 'Little Dark Age 00:00 MGMT on Pop Music vs. Experimentation 00:29 Welcome to The Plug w/ Justin Jay 01:03 Can AI Replace Human Songwriting? 01:59 Introducing MGMT & the Album Loss of Life 02:56 First Reactions to MGMT’s New Album Loss of Life 03:22 Post-Album Letdown & Choosing Not to Tour 05:47 Touring Burnout, Aging & Changing Priorities 07:39 Writing Catchy Pop Songs Without Compromise 10:04 Genre Labels, Adult Contemporary & Steely Dan Influence 13:24 MGMT Influences: Roxy Music, Prince & 80s Synth Pop 17:07 The Role of Producers & Working With Dave Fridmann 21:28 Music Videos, Self-Promotion & Streaming Economics 30:00 Drugs, Lyrics & Growing Older as a Band 31:56 Final Plugs, Artists to Support & Closing Thoughts Check out video clips of this episode and other conversations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you. Email The Plug w/ Justin Jay at: theplugpodcast.jj(AT)gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justinjay.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HI 1K - 10 Years / 1000 Moments On Hawaii’s North Shore by Justin Jay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hi1k.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Andy Nicholson

    Andy Nicholson
    Dec 5 2025
    Andy Nicholson is the bassist and founding member of Arctic Monkeys. This episode he sits down for one of his most open and personal interviews yet. With the 20-year anniversary of Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not approaching, Andy reflects on the band’s explosive early years and the moments that shaped modern indie rock. Andy shares the story behind his brand-new photography book, I Bet This Looks Good on Your Coffee Table, featuring rare and intimate behind-the-scenes photos from 2005–2007. From tiny Sheffield gigs to global fame, Andy captured the raw reality of life inside a band becoming a worldwide phenomenon. In this episode: • How Arctic Monkeys handled sudden fame • What life backstage and on tour really looked like • The creative chemistry behind the first album • Andy’s personal journey after leaving the band • Why revisiting hundreds of old photos changed his perspective • Meeting The Strokes, playing SNL, and surreal early-days stories • The emotional process of releasing his photos to the world Whether you’re an Arctic Monkeys fan, a music-photography lover, or someone who lived through the 2000s indie rock era, this conversation offers rare insight from someone who was there for it all. Check out video clips of this episode and other conversations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you. Email The Plug w/ Justin Jay at: theplugpodcast.jj(AT)gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justinjay.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HI 1K - 10 Years / 1000 Moments On Hawaii’s North Shore by Justin Jay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hi1k.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Kevin Macdonald

    Kevin Macdonald
    Nov 20 2025
    Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald sits down to discuss his groundbreaking documentary One to One, a film that redefines how we understand John Lennon and Yoko Ono in early 1970s New York. Using archival footage—from TV shows, protests, commercials, news footage, and intimate home recordings Macdonald creates a fully immersive, 360-degree view of their lives, activism, and art. From John Lennon’s one and only post-Beatles concert at Madison Square Garden, to Yoko Ono’s conceptual artistry and personal struggles, this conversation dives deep into the film’s meticulous reconstruction, the creative process behind its storytelling, and the political and cultural context of the era. Discover how One to One blends history, humanity, and artistry to reveal John and Yoko like never before. Perfect for Beatles fans, documentary enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of culture, activism, and art. Check out video clips of this episode and other conversations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNH5UGRKI5E1AUBWAk-OkrA?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 – Teaser: Three Blind Men & an Elephant 00:31 – Host Intro: Setting Up the Conversation 02:02 – Introducing Kevin Macdonald 03:10 – Origins of One to One 06:12 – Building Trust With Participants 09:45 – The Intimacy of the Film’s Format 13:20 – Navigating Ethics & Responsibility 17:05 – Crafting Narrative From Raw Lives 21:18 – The Role of Empathy in Documentary Filmmaking 24:56 – Creative Choices Behind the Camera 28:40 – What Kevin Learned From the Project 32:10 – Reflections on Human Connection 35:28 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next Have any comments, feedback or suggestions for upcoming guests? We'd love to hear from you. Email The Plug w/ Justin Jay at: theplugpodcast.jj(AT)gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justinjay.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HI 1K - 10 Years / 1000 Moments On Hawaii’s North Shore by Justin Jay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hi1k.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
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