In today's special episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted dives deep into the amazing life story of former gang member and tattoo pioneer Freddy Negrete.
First, we'll talk with author Steve Jones, who co-wrote Freddy's biography Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos. After that, Ted sits down with poet and former gang rival Luis Rodriguez to discuss art, loss and reconciliation after escaping 1970s LA gang life. Finally, we'll hear from the man himself, Freddy Negrete.
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from Full Potential, Now!,
released May 1, 2017
Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. Music by Patrick Reinholz and John Praw courtesy Other Obscura.
