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Painful LessonsWRDSMTH (Phil Brody) on Street Art, Heartbreak & Making Your MarkPhil Brody, better known as the globally recognized street artist WRDSMTH, joins host Tyler Ramsey for a powerful, funny, and deeply honest conversation. From heartbreak and creative inspiration to turf wars and typewriters, this episode explores the pain—and purpose—behind public art.#WRDSMTH #StreetArt #PhilBrody #PainfulLessonsPodcast #Inspiration #PublicArt #CreativeJourney #TypewriterArt #LosAngelesArt #FollowYourPassion00:00 – Singing intro (foreign language)00:20 – Meet your host: Tyler Ramsey opens the show01:41 – Introducing WRDSMTH: The origin of the name03:37 – WRDSMTH on going from hobbyist to full-time street artist05:53 – How a school mural campaign sparked co...2025-05-121h 00
Built by Love®Crafting a Life of Passion: A Conversation with WRDSMTHIn this inspiring episode of the Built By Love podcast, Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson sit down with renowned street artist WRDSMTH to discuss his journey from a high-paying advertising career to following his true passion—writing and street art. WRDSMTH shares stories of risk-taking, reinvention, and the deep love he has for his craft, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and creatives alike.He opens up about his early struggles, the adrenaline rush of street art, and how staying true to what he loves has fueled his success. From navigating near-arrest situations while creating renegade art to mo...2025-02-041h 06
This is DisruptionWRDSMTH: The Heartfelt Journey of a Street PoetSend a text message and share your thoughts on this epiosde!What if the walls around you could give you messages on hope, love and heartbreak? Well, if WRDSMTH, the legendary LA-based street artist and writer, is in the area, that might just be the case. In this episode WRDSMTH shares his journey from comic book enthusiast to an internationally celebrated muralist in the very first episode of "This is Disruption", hosted by me, Rua. We delve into WRDSMTH's fascinating shift from advertising to street art, the trials of scriptwriting, and his pride fo...2024-07-2853 min
Arterial RadioWRDSMTH: The Street Artist Diving Into the Unknown - Not Real ArtIf you’ve spent any time in Los Angeles, you’re probably familiar with WRDSMTH. The street artist’s iconic stencil of a typewriter cranking out pages of inspirational text is almost as ubiquitous as the city’s traffic.In today’s podcast episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with WRDSMITH (aka Phil Brody) to discuss the artist’s unconventional path from Midwestern bookworm to renowned writer and street artist. “I was being creative from when I was a comic book kid,” says WRDSMTH, who initially relocated to L.A. to chase his screenwrit...2023-09-121h 06Not Real ArtWRDSMTH: The Street Artist Diving Into the UnknownIf you’ve spent any time in Los Angeles, you’re probably familiar with WRDSMTH. The street artist’s iconic stencil of a typewriter cranking out pages of inspirational text is almost as ubiquitous as the city’s traffic.In today’s podcast episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with WRDSMITH (aka Phil Brody) to discuss the artist’s unconventional path from Midwestern bookworm to renowned writer and street artist. “I was being creative from when I was a comic book kid,” says WRDSMTH, who initially relocated to L.A. to chase his screenwrit...2023-09-121h 06
The Alternative London PodcastWRDSMTHIn this episode we sit down with WRDSMTH not too long after his recent move to East London from California. Although we'd been introduced previously and said hi a few times, this is the first time I'd met someone properly through the podcast.I was really grateful for his willingness to come and record before any had been published and for his openness during our conversation.We talk about acclimatising to the weather and the convenience of London's proximity to Europe, before getting on to his fascinating career from published novelist and writer to world...2022-10-1847 min
Live Through Love with Ruben RojasWRDSMTH on Becoming a Creator, Reinventing Yourself, and Maintaining Your Creative FreedomRuben welcomes WRDSMTH, an LA/UK-based street artist and author, to talk about becoming the creator you want to be, reinventing yourself, and being relentless in maintaining your creative freedom. Known for his word-based street art, WRDSMTH shares his unique journey to becoming an internationally known and respected artist. He sheds light on the role of anonymity in street art and the biggest moments of encouragement he’s experienced along his journey. He also speaks on “creative math”, the power of intention behind street art, and the top 3 pieces of advice he has for creators of all kinds...2022-06-0148 min
For Your Listening PleasurePets For Vets (Mini Episode)Today on the podcast, I am excited to welcome Roger from Pets for Vets. Pets for Vets is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a second chance to shelter dogs by rescuing, training, and matching them with American veterans who need a companion pet. It was founded in 2009 to help veterans who were suffering from combat stress and other emotional issues. Each companion dog is rescued in connection with local animal rescue groups.Pets for Vets is one of the two nonprofit organizations that the FYLP x WRDSMTH merchandise collaboration is benefiting from. As a reminder, 100% of all pr...2022-04-1921 min
For Your Listening PleasurePAWS Chicago (Mini Episode)Today on the podcast, I am excited to welcome Carrie from PAWS Chicago. PAWS Chicago was founded in 1997 with the goal of ending the unnecessary killing each year of tens of thousands of helpless cats and dogs. Twenty-five years later, their solutions-based approach has led to a 91% drop in euthanasia citywide since its founding. They've performed more than 280,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, found loving homes for more than 70,000 pets, and consistently saved 98% of the pets who come through their doors. And while these achievements are remarkable, it’s just the beginning. PAWS Chicago is one of t...2022-04-1217 min
For Your Listening PleasureWRDSMTH - Painting Words, Inspiring LivesI am excited to welcome Phil Brody, known to many as WRDSMTH, to the podcast. Brody is an LA-based street artist who aspires to inspire others daily with colorful and well-chosen words crafted into unforgettable thoughts and phrases that he paints/pastes onto walls worldwide. Brody is not only a street artist but also a published author, screenwriter, former advertising copywriter, and ultimate music lover. In this episode, we discuss Brody's journey from his corporate job to the world of street art and how taking chances and chasing your passions can lead to living a more fulfilled life. I hope...2022-04-071h 06
Culture MakersMatt Defina, Head of Programs, The Man CaveMatt Defina is an organisational psychologist and program manager at The Man Cave - a preventative mental health and emotional intelligence charity that empowers boys to become great men.
Through extensive study and work, Matt has explored how to create organisations and communities that bring out the best in people and now he does that at The Man Cave, ensuring the culture is evolving and scaling to meet its growing needs and our increasingly complex world. A big believer in the innate goodness of people, Matt prefers to see possibilities where others might see problems. In our chat he shares...2021-09-2225 min
Culture MakersCallum Morrison, Head of People & Culture Business Partnering, Medibank, AustraliaCallum Morrison is a commercial and solutions focused HR generalist who is passionate about building great leaders, creating engaged teams and vibrant workplace cultures. He grew up around business with entrepreneurial parents and knew early on that his 'sweet spot' would involve developing people, building cultures and delivering change and he set about getting both the theoretical frameworks and the practical experience it took to excel in his field. He carries with him his dad's philosophy of: treat people well and they will deliver.
Callum has over 15 years of HR experience across a number of industries and i...2021-09-0829 min
Culture MakersDr Rachel Nowak, Director, Research Marketing and Communications, University of MelbourneDr Rachel Nowak wanted to be a farmer. She studied agricultural science, then fell in love with research and recognised that a lot of great research never made it out into the world, to become really useful and have an impact on our lives. So she set about changing that, becoming an award-winning investigative journalist. Now, as Director, Research Marketing and Communications at the University of Melbourne, Dr Nowak and her team work across multiple functions to embed research communication and marketing strategies that will get research knowledge, IP, capabilities and expertise into the hands, minds and businesses of...2021-08-2631 min
Culture MakersJohn Salamone, Chief Human Resources Officer, U.S. House of RepresentativesJohn Salamone's epic job title of Chief Human Resources Officer at U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, is the culmination of more than 25 years in people capital leadership. In some capacity or other, John has been in service to his community and constituents since he was in High School!
One of the US Government's top people capital leaders, John brings a pragmatic, people-centered approach to his culture making and program oversight. He's an infectiously positive public servant who leads by example and can't help but amass fans and followers! An absolute joy to...2021-08-1130 min
Culture MakersJocelyn Hunter, Founder, Bench PRJocelyn Hunter is one of Australia’s most respected PR professionals. With over 20 years PR experience working for some of the world's top technology-driven companies, in both agency and in-house roles, today Jocelyn runs her own successful PR consultancy, Bench PR, through which she is dedicated to building a vibrant workplace culture that values trust, empowerment and flexibility. She is bucking trends in an industry known for churning through employees!
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Culture MakersCarey McIntyre, General Manager, Shellharbour City CouncilCarey McIntyre is passionate and deliberate about people and culture, developing teams and building future leaders while always listening to the needs of the community. Starting out at Kmart in his student days gave Carey a grounding in customer service, studying and working as a civil engineer gave him another perspective - and now he combines them with a boat load of experience, a thirst for learning and a willingness to not be right all of the time to head up an award-winning culture at Shellharbour in New South Wales.
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The Artist's Work EthicEpisode 5 - Artist WRDSMTHWRDSMTH is an LA-based street artist. He is known for his iconic image of a vintage typewriter featuring different sheets of inspirational text. Spraypainting and wheatpasting outdoor walls with thousands of works since 2013, WRDSMTH can be found in cities throughout the world, including: London, Paris, New York City, Philadelphia and New Orleans. In this episode we talk about how important it was to his career to get into the streets and do the work early on that has led to things like big, commissioned murals.@wrdsmthwww.wrdsmth.com2021-07-1328 min
Culture MakersLani Beer, Innovator and Change Maker!From manning a candy stall at the local market to projects and change, by way of hotels and prisons, Lani is passionate about empowering people and teams to achieve great things.
Currently helping to transform the legal sector with her role as Innovator at the multinational, award-winning law firm King & Wood Mallesons, Lani is a trusted trailblazer and coach with over 20 years of change leadership expertise. She has a thirst for knowledge and new experiences has seen her move countries to live, learn and work.
The book Lani mentions is Radical Candour
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Culture MakersTam C. Nguyen, Deputy Director of Research at St Vincent’s HospitalTam C. Nguyen is a man of many skills! He is an advisor, speaker, adjunct professor, associate professor and is currently Deputy Director of Research at St Vincent’s Hospital. He is also on the board of directors at a start-up and is at the forefront of culture building in the world of artificial intelligence.
Bi-lingual, multi-disciplined and community-minded, he also has an 'alternate universe' career all planned out! Listen to find out what that would be, how Tam brings people and cutting edge technology together and why learning is not enough - we must also be wil...2021-06-3027 min
Culture MakersGéraldine Fauville, Assistant Professor in Education, Communication and Learning at the University of GothenburgGéraldine Fauville is Assistant Professor in Education, Communication and Learning at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. She specialises in research that focuses on the role that immersive technologies can play in promoting ocean and environmental literacies. Géraldine is currently engaged in a collaborative project with Stanford University researching the much talked about effects of Zoom fatigue - that is, the physical and emotional effects of video conferencing and what they might mean for our longer term relationship with the technology.
There is very little current and ongoing research into the impacts and implications of our...2021-06-0225 min
Culture MakersSharon Gray, People & Culture Manager, OzHarvestSharon Gray is a people leader dedicated to creating safe, productive vibrant workplace cultures. She has been working in the people, learning and development space for almost all of her career in the retail, hospitality, pharmaceutical and disability industries and she is currently People and Culture Manager for OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation.
In this episode of Culture Makers, Sharon shares how OzHarvest lives its purpose and values every day, what it does to maintain and evolve a vibrant culture, the learning opportunities that lie in unexpected places and more!
Find out about OzH...2021-05-1923 min
Culture MakersCulture Makers Podcast with Colin D Ellis - Season 3 launches May 20The Culture Makers Podcast is back for 2021. Reflecting on the changes in the workplace as a result of 2020, looking ahead to the future of work, talking to the people who creating and evolving great cultures because of and despite the challenges.
Culture has never been more important - tune in to season three to find out what's worked - and not worked - for culture makers around the world.
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The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast89: Phil Brody (WRDSMTH) - Will the universe notice if you aspire to inspire others?WRDSMTH is an LA-based street artist who aspires to inspire others on a daily basis with colorful and well-chosen words crafted into indelible thoughts and phrases that he paints/pastes onto walls around the world. He chased a dream, moved to LA, and hasn't looked back. In this chat, we dive deep into what it means to take a chance on yourself, the mysteries of life, and the magical elixirs of inspiration and creation.
Check out his website here: https://www.wrdsmth.com
View his art here: https://www.wrdsmth.com/art
Buy his...2020-10-031h 09
The Future of Work Project# 14 WRDSMTH - From Advertising to Street Art, Following your Passions, and the Importance of Taking ChancesToday I have the honor interviewing Phil Brody, more commonly known as the LA-based street artist WRDSMTH.
His work aspires to inspire others on a daily basis and has lead to him growing the WRDSMTH brand into a massive internet sensation with his vintage typewriters found in cities all across the globe.
During our discussion, Brody and I look at how he went from his corporate job in advertising to pursue writing and eventually diving headfirst into the world of street art.
We also take a look at how taking chances, constantly reinventing...2020-09-2347 min
Paint The Town PodcastEpisode 108 - Broken HartistBroken Hartist are street artists from Brighton, UK.
Topics: Up Magazine, Hurricanes, Brighton, Art Basel Miami, Stephen Levey, Bankrupt Slut, The Postman, John Oliver, Wrdsmth, Brexit, Covid, Teachr's redneck accent, British Bands, Educated animals, Glastonbury.2020-09-161h 17
Paint The Town PodcastEpisode 74 - Renda WriterRenda Writer is an artist that uses his handwriting as art.
Topics: Happy Cinco de Mayo, Have you heard of the hong kong flu? , Being a true nomad, Inspired by Puff Daddy's work ethic, Music industry, Renda's journey to becoming a visual artist, Your comfort zone will kill you, Collab with Uncutt Art, Coffee with Wrdsmth, Alot of White street artists, KRS-ONE, and Renda's music & hand written art tribute to hip-hop,2020-05-061h 10
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"The Stay at Home Series w/WrdsmthSold Magazine's 'Stay at Home' Series with Wrdsmth. Big Ronnie and Wrdsmth talk about Marvin Gaye, Howard Stern, working as a copy writer in Chicago, moving to LA and the story continues from there. Recorded on 4.28.20 Special Guest: Wrdsmth.2020-04-3000 min
The Biz Power HourEP 16 - WRDSMTHWRDSMTH, a street artist with global acclaim, joins us this month to discuss how the creative delivery of well-chosen words can make a lasting impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-03-1950 min
Clean Break with Matt GondekClean Break - Episode 99 - Life after Death and WRDSMTHDave Navarro has been an art collector since the early 80’s, but became passionate about creating street art after his music career. WRDSMTH was first an author but became a street artist shortly after moving to California. They soon became good friends through collaboration and their love for street art. This week on the podcast we welcome them both to talk about their inspirations to change career paths, their recent work, and what they have planned for the rest of the year. IG: @lifeafterdeathstreet @WRDSMTH2020-03-101h 01Clean Break with Matt GondekClean Break - Episode 99 - Life after Death and WRDSMTHDave Navarro has been an art collector since the early 80’s, but became passionate about creating street art after his music career. WRDSMTH was first an author but became a street artist shortly after moving to California. They soon became good friends through collaboration and their love for street art. This week on the podcast we welcome them both to talk about their inspirations to change career paths, their recent work, and what they have planned for the rest of the year. IG: @lifeafterdeathstreet @WRDSMTH2020-03-101h 01
Beyond the ArtistsWRDSMTH - BTA Episode 1I’m joined this week by WRDSMTH (@WRDSMTH) aka Phil Brody. He is a writer and street artist based in LA and we get down with him on our first ever recording of Beyond The Artists. We get into who Brody was before WRDSMTH was created & why he eventually revealed his identity.
We also discuss being the youngest in our families, his love of comic books and the girls that he crushed on back in high school! This was an absolute blast to record and we hope you enjoy it!
Instagram: @btasessions + @jondotleo
Website: https://www.beyondtheartists.com/ ...2019-11-2054 min
Beyond the ArtistsWRDSMTH - BTA Episode 1I’m joined this week by WRDSMTH (@WRDSMTH) aka Phil Brody. He is a writer and street artist based in LA and we get down with him on our first ever recording of Beyond The Artists. We get into who Brody was before WRDSMTH was created & why he eventually revealed his identity.
We also discuss being the youngest in our families, his love of comic books and the girls that he crushed on back in high school! This was an absolute blast to record and we hope you enjoy it!
Instagram: @btasessions + @jondotleo
Website: https://www.beyondtheartists.com/2019-11-2036 min
Paint The Town PodcastEpisode 32 - WRDSMTHWRDSMTH is an LA-based street artist who aspires to inspire others on a daily basis with colorful and well-chosen words crafted into indelible thoughts and phrases that he paints/pastes onto walls around the world.
Topics: Amsterdam, getting up in UK, Melrose & Fairfax, Berlin, Groupies Delivering kombucha, stencil techniques, how your family takes you becoming a street artist. peddling poison, art basel, The Holden Age of Hollywood, and more.2019-06-231h 10
"The Dream State""The Dream State" - WRDSMTHWRDSMTH shares his journey becoming a street artist with us! He is an La-based street artist who aspires to inspire others on a daily basis with colorful and well-chosen words he paints/pastes on walls around the world.
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Clean Break with Matt GondekEpisode 18 - WRDSMTHWRDSMTH - Los Angeles based Artist and Author. We speak to WRDSMTH about transitioning from commercial writer, to author, to famed street artist. WRDSMTH's story is a great listen for anyone who ever dreamed of following your passions and just going for it. His first novel "The Holden Age of Hollywood" has just been released. IG: @WRDSMTH2018-06-101h 06Clean Break with Matt GondekEpisode 18 - WRDSMTHWRDSMTH - Los Angeles based Artist and Author. We speak to WRDSMTH about transitioning from commercial writer, to author, to famed street artist. WRDSMTH's story is a great listen for anyone who ever dreamed of following your passions and just going for it. His first novel "The Holden Age of Hollywood" has just been released. IG: @WRDSMTH2018-06-101h 06
The PO SHO aka The Polina Hryn ShowPO SHO 041017 WRDSMTH:MEGZANY:co-hostWOOD04/10/17 Episode LXVI of The PO SHO (The Polina Hryn Show) ... with DAN WOOD co-hosting an URBAN ART episode with two Los Angeles based artists WRDSMTH and MEGZANY ... SPREADING THE WORD! ... sharing with the world motivational and inspirational messages.
The POWER of WORDS!
VIDEO ARCHIVES: www.wetpuzzlepiece.com/zinnatv-theposho
The PO SHO. A WET PUZZLE PIECE Production.
© Polina Hryn. All rights Reserved. www.WetPuzzlePiece.com2017-04-1200 min
Triumph & Disaster with Cam McHargT&D Podcast #13 - WRDSMTHProlific LA based street artist, WRDSMTH talks with host Cameron McHarg about anonymity, writing, BANKSY, street art, creative discipline, making a living as an artist, and the importance and need for positivity in the world.2016-08-1758 min
This is the cityStreet Art Special: WRDSMTH, Skid RobotFrom downtown los angeles: This is the City, a podcast focusing on the politics, art and culture of Los Angeles. I’m your host Gerren Kelsaw. This week we take time to chat with some of LA’s busiest street artists. The juxtaposition of art and the struggle of homelessness garnered worldwide attention for Skid Robot who uses his art as a means to shine a light on the struggles of people everyday in the streets of LA. Also from electrical boxes to getting up on walls WrdSmth’s inspiring messages can be seen all over the city. We chat wit...2016-06-0329 min
Y-Option: College Football with Yogi RothWRDSMTH - "Aspire to inspire others and the universe will take note."WRDSMTH – “Aspire to inspire others and the universe will take note.”Listen as street artist and storyteller WRDSMTH shares his path, his process and desire to impact the globe on the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast.While going for a run, drive or late night scroll of Instagram WRDSMTH’s words, art, and heart always intrigued me. We met during an art run in downtown Los Angeles and after talking for less than 5 minutes my curiosity was peaked.Listen to his story, his creative process and how this agent of change is altering how people see the...2016-04-061h 08