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Mike Giant Podcast

Michael LeSage
Tattooing
New York City
San Diego
Graffiti
Declaration Of Independence
Japanese Tattooing
Biker Culture
San Francisco
Graffiti Culture
Lettering
Custom Work
Parenting
Art Community
Travel
Self-Discovery
Federal Government
Jack Rudy
Graphitti
Black and Gray Tattooing
Artistic Integrity

Mike GIant presents interviews, mixes, lectures, etc.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes67Founded7 years ago
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ArtsVisual ArtsDesign

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Latest Episodes

Mike Giant in conversation with Morning Breath, the graphic design/fine art studio of Doug Cunningham and Jason Noto based in Brooklyn, New York.

Topics discussed include: Working at Think Skateboards in the 1990s, vouching for Doug, Chris Cycle, D... more

Conversation between Mike Giant and photographer Bee Gats.

Topics discussed include: photographic aesthetics, the beauty of decay, Estevan Oriol, Boogie, opening doors for the next generation, the Tulsa series by Larry Clark , The Americans, playin... more

Mike discusses his experiences with psychedelics. Topics discussed include: early experiences with marijuana, friends smoking with their parents, propaganda films, first gravity bong experience, effect of cannabis on color, meth labs in the woods, ... more

A conversation about tattooing between Mike Giant and Big Meas, both of Dayton, Ohio. Recorded in Mike's art studio on December 5, 2025. Topics discussed include: Seeing biker tattoos at 10 years old, flash, JD Crowe, line sheets for stencils, Boog... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Cycle
Special guest
Episode: Episode 67: Morning Breath
Bee Gats
Photographer and visual artist
Episode: Episode 66: Bee Gats
Big Meas
Tattoo artist known for his lettering and designs
Episode: Episode 64: Big Meas

Host

Mike Giant
Host of the podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • Legendary Tales!

    Thanks for the documentation! I love hearing all the graff stories especially the ones in San Diego. We are about the same age so it’s awesome to go down memory lane with such a legendary artist like yourself. Keep it up dude!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian619ssd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Legend

    His whole graff Story is so interesting and well told. Worth my time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flobaine
    Germany2 years ago
  • Mike is a legend

    And a such a wealth of knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rjf167
    Germany3 years ago
  • Thanks Mike

    Loving your stories and words and art and all of your work. Thank you so much for sharing this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeBlume333
    United States4 years ago
  • Dope

    My friend turned me on to this show and your work- I love hearing your stories from the past!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zoomcreep
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate long-form interviews that cover childhoods, craft, and personal growth.
Positive feedback centers on the host's conversational style and insights that feel actionable for creatives.
The host's storytelling and authenticity resonate with listeners who want real artist journeys.
Guests offer diverse perspectives across tattoos, photography, and street culture, keeping conversations fresh.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#118
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#179
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#247
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#39
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#172
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#228
Australia/Arts

Talking Points

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Episode 66: Bee Gats
Q: How do you balance personal vision with commercial work, and what keeps you motivated?
He discusses the importance of doing work you love, the risk of chasing followers, and staying authentic to his own voice. He notes that the reward is in the process, not just money, and that a strong personal vision sustains him through the ups and downs of a creative career.
Episode 66: Bee Gats
Q: What role did photography and magazine culture play in shaping your approach to art?
He reflects on growing up reading magazines like Thrasher, Transworld, and Don Diva, how those visuals taught him about framing, storytelling, and the power of print media as the primary access to culture before the internet, which influenced his emphasis on strong composition and real-life subjects.
Episode 66: Bee Gats
Q: Where were you raised and how did your early life shape your path as an artist?
Bee Gats describes moving between foster homes, the loss of his mother, and the resilience developed through chaotic environments, which later informed his observational eye and desire to document real life and struggle through photography and art.

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A visually and culturally oriented interview show centered on art, tattooing, photography, graffiti, and personal evolution. Episodes blend first-person origin stories with practical craft insights, mentorship, and reflections on authenticity versus commercial pressures. Guests span tattoo artists, photographers, and street culture figures, with recurring themes around lineage, discipline, and perseverance. Notable is the host's laid-back, storytelling approach that often ties early life experiences to later creative work, making it appealing for listeners who crave authentic artist journeys and behind-the-scenes craft talk.

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