In this episode the crew talk with Queens based artist Turtlecaps! They walk through his history growing up in graffiti, working in the magazine world, owning a toy store, and going full time artist. They also talk about many of the legends that Turtlecaps was able to collaborate with in his early days of graffiti. They dive into the development of his signature character, making it in resin, and the meaning behind all the pieces.  IG: @TurtleCaps website: www.Turtlecaps.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

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Time to Chat with Turtlecaps!

In this episode the crew sit down with legendary San Francisco artist and Kidrobot Chief Creative Officer Frank Kozik. They talk about his long career dating back to his time creating event posters, owning a record label, discovering designer toys and taking the helm at Kidrobot. They talk about the current state of Kidrobot, the direction, licenesing, pthe connections of early punk and designer toys and so much more! Instagram: @FrankKozik Website: www.FrankKozik.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

An Interview with Frank Kozik

In this episode the crew catch up and talk about the current start of the art world after 12 months of COVID. They talk about shows canceled in 2021, new shows happening, live music, art shows and more. They also talk a bit about the changes in collecting from physical to digital and the rise from the ashes that trading cards are currently experiencing. What next POGs make a return? IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

12 Months of COVID!

In this episode the crew sit down to chat with toy customizer legend Nerviswr3k! Creating original custom toys since 2006 Nervis has a unique style & is  known for his large toothed, biotech monsters. They talk about how he joined the customizer community, started sculpting, his first production toy, the Phoenix art scene and so much more! IG: @Nerviswr3K IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Learn About Nerviswr3K!

In this episode the crew try to navigate the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and their recent impact on the art world. They go over some of the basics, how they work, how artists are using them, and where to buy. They also ask the audience to chime in with their thoughts on this new form of art. Would you purchase an NFT? IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

NFTs Are Not Nachos, Fajitas, and Tacos!

In this episode the crew sit down with KozOne of Silver Tuna Studio! They talk about his mission to document street art and the artist who make up the scene. They also talk about his history in TV, movie production, skating and so much more!  IG: @SilverTunaStudios Website: https://silvertunastudios.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Documenting Art with Silver Tuna Studios

In this episode the crew sit down with sticker scene artist Cheer Up! They talk about getting into the sticker scene, making zines, documenting temporary art, playing in bands, and so much more!  IG: cheerupoffical Website: https://www.cheerupofficial.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Catch Up with Cheer Up

In this episode the crew sit down with Greece based art duo Fluff Riot! They go over a bit of their history, what drew them to designer toys, developing and releasing their first vinyl figure, living overseas, traveling, food, and customer service war stories!  IG: @FluffRiot www.FluffRiot.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Welcome to Fluff Riot!

In this episode the crew catch up on new projects and what has been happening the last week. They also talk some 90s nostalgia with talking about Starter jackets, new products and artists they have been discovering of late, Chris talks about customizing toys, and throws everyone for a curve ball with a little bit of sports talk?  IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Take Me Back to the 90s in a Starter Cap!

The crew returns for Season 2! They catch up on what they were up to during the hiatus, Chris talks art shows, Cory opened his gallery, and Travis talks new products he is working on. They also talk about a variety of other things including Look Who's Talking?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Look Who's Talking Now!

Join the crew as they talk about 1 full year of podcasting! They talk a bit about what they learned, what they got out of it, and what they think they could do to make the show better in season 2. They ask ask you, the listeners, what you would like to see in the future. They talk Borat and PopShop Live as well! IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

The Season 1 Finale!

This is the episode you have been waiting 47 episodes to hear! We finally turn the spotlight on our co-host CHrisRWK to talk about the history of Robots Will Kill! We discuss his early days of creating artwork, creating the Website RobotsWillKill and what impact that had on a generation of artists, We talk about the development of the name, characters, how he approaches artwork, Merch, upcoming toys and more! IG: @ChrisRWK @RobotsWillKill Website: www.chrisrwk.com www.robotswillkill.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

The One About ChrisRWK

In this episode the crew are joined by Robert of Danger Bot Kill Co! in the episode they get technical on different shirt printing types and styles. They speak a bit about what it is like explaining the scene and your role in it. They also talk about the art of graphic design, finding a job, student loans, and so much more.  IG: @DangerBotKillCo Website: https://dangerbotkillco.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message Sponsored By: No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

A Chat With Danger Bot Kill Co

In this episode the crew are joined by toy customizer Klav! They talk about his art career, Sci-Fi model making, his transition to designer toys, upcoming production toys and so much more. He also gives a bunch of tips and tricks to artists looking to get started in the customizing world! IG: @Klav9 @moyogallery website: https://themoyogallery.com IG: @UrbanRobotCat  Have a comment or question? Email UrbanRobotCat@gmail.com  Would rather call in and hear yourself on the episode? https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message  Sponsored By:  No Love City: www.nolovecity.com Use code UrbanRobotCat at check out to get 10% off Get An UrbanRobotCat T-shirt! http://nolovecity.com/product/urbanrobotcat-podcast-shirt  Stickerfied: www.stickerfied.com SD Prints www.SDScreenPrinting.net @SDPrintCo  TYO Toys www.TyoToys.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Things Get A Little Bit Rusty with Klav!

In this episode the crew are joined by Thailand based artist Mumbot! They learn about her early start creating art in Las Vegas, going to college in New York, discovering designer toys, sculpting her first design, creating her first sofubi, working with Strange Cat Toys, releasing plush with Hot Topic, and so much more! They also discuss the affect of technology on young people developing their style and how important it is to find your own voice! IG: @Mumbot Website: www.ghosting.bigcartel.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

We Learn A Lot About Mumbot

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