Join Tubby1, renowned graffiti artist and world traveler, as he shares his captivating stories from underground art scenes to unparalleled global adventures. Dive into a journey of self-discovery, the allure of minimalism, and the raw, unfiltered experiences that have shaped his unique perspective.
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Timestamps:
1:06 Intro 1:51 How Tubby got into graffiti 2:44 Exploring drains, tunnels, and abandoned buildings 3:01 Tubby’s first tag 3:48 Origins of the tubby character 4:13 How does Tubby get up so much? 5:23 Considering himself an explorer, not an artist 6:14 Going off the beaten path 7:03 Doing graffiti for yourself, not others 7:43 Tubby’s first memorable travel story in India 13:31 India is a once-in-a-lifetime experience 14:14 Western countries are obsessed with money 15:31 Enjoying the simple things in life 16:52 Living in a shack and still being happy 17:48 Minimalism + living with less 18:44 Getting arrested changed his life 20:03 Paying it forward 21:30 Van life + ancient hobo graffiti 23:04 Favourite artists + explorers 26:57 Getting searched at military checkpoints 29:06 Waiting in a 22-hour line at the Colombian border 31:41 The privilege of having a strong passport 32:46 You don’t need money to travel 33:46 Solo backpacking the world 34:25 Online marketing + living cheap 35:08 Drinking in hostels + making friends 36:53 Travelling to Iceland + Russia 38:10 Becoming jaded after long-term travel 39:24 Wanting stability + settling down 40:18 Travelling to random Australian towns 40:43 Bogans in middle Australia 43:46 Living in darkness 45:09 Writing a children’s book 46:06 Teji’s dream urbex movie 46:57 What urbex is really about 48:46 Meeting people travelling with no money 49:44 Always speaking to homeless people 50:24 Ethiopian poverty 52:09 Love for dystopian films 54:47 Choosing the cheaper option when travelling 57:06 Make sure you travel when you're young 58:05 Guilty pleasures + cheat days 59:14 Getting robbed + near-death experiences 59:55 Getting more scared the older you get 1:00:37 One thing Tubby wants to be known for 1:01:11 Virtual Reality + travelling in the metaverse 1:02:01 How to take more risks 1:04:09 Icebreakers + picking up girls 1:06:09 Changing your persona every day 1:07:50 Closing thoughts
