Episode 50

South Bronx to TikTok with Devon Rodriguez

The internets most famous portrait artist joins Yanni for a long day.

November 25, 20211h 16m

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Show Notes

The extremely talented Devon Rodriguez has amassed over 25 million (and counting) followers drawing portraits of strangers on the NYC subway. His videos have gone viral on TiKTok & Instagram and propelled him into stardom. Prior to going viral, he had features on his work in The New Yorker, The Smithsonian and The New York Times. He tells his story from growing up under the harshest circumstances to manifesting his dream. He’s an inspiration and he’s just getting started.

Follow Devon:

https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2mQhgA/

https://instagram.com/devonrodriguezart?utm_medium=copy_link

Yanni tour dates & tickets: https://www.yannispappascomedy.com

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LongDays is now officially going twice a week. Every Saturday & Thursday night. One weekly solo pod & a chat pod on Thursdays. Enjoy you hyenas!

The show goes out every Saturday night & Thursdays to youtube and podcast audio platforms but while it's being recorded the show goes LIVE on Yannis' Instagram on Wednesdays.