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.
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
