502 - Alex "Superwolf" Villalobos: Round Two

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502 - Alex "Superwolf" Villalobos: Round Two

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Feb 28, 2024

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In today’s episode Superwolf explains his journey from South Beach Miami’s disco scene, to Southern California’s surfboard factories, how Wavestorm legally plagiarized his resin colorwork, and reveals his alternate life as an underground LA DJ. Enjoy!
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Feb 28, 2024

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