Tim Brodhagen

Subaru x Maine x Adventure

timbrodhagen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:48:06 +0000

I’ve been fortunate enough in my short life to attend press events all over the globe. From jaunting on the autobahn across West Germany to trekking the mountains of New Zealand like my namesake Frodo to marveling at the Northern Lights from a dark roadside patch outside of Reykjavik, Iceland, sometimes I feel like I’ve seen it all. Obviously I haven’t and I was reminded of that fact recently when Subaru gave me a chance to head to Kennebunkport, Maine to get a first hand look at the new Subaru Impreza.

If I had to name 100 places on my list to travel to, I doubt K-Port would have been on there. That’s a serious mistake. Beginning with our accommodations at the Hidden Pond, an idyllic forest campus of bungalows with private golf carts whose owner Tim Harrington will literally go to the end of the earth (or Maine at least) to make sure you have everything you need and ending with an epic finale dinner at Arrows, the 14th best restaurant in America that produces 90% of what it serves on premises, the trip was like a fairy tale that I never knew existed. The most amazing thing is that it was all bonus. The real reason I was there was to get some serious hands on time with the Impreza, Subaru’s stalwart all wheel drive sedan and hatchback that has been completely relaunched for 2012.

The car itself was exactly what I expected it to be – a go-anywhere workhorse with stress-free dependability. In my line of work, while I appreciate luxury, I mostly want to make sure I can get to the mountain for first tracks or get through a day in Brooklyn without giving a shit about the dings and dents I’m bound to acquire, and the Impreza more than delivered on the sense of dependability front. As we tracked our way through the Maine countryside to the coast I constantly had the feeling that I couldn’t hurt the car if I tried and believe me, I tried. Whether pushing 100mph on local straightaways or getting gnarly on the offroad tip, the Impreza did all the work, leaving me and my driving partner CJ Washington able to have all the fun. So that’s exactly what we did. We dodged a variety of roadkill, geo-cached our way through cemeteries, stopped for a lobster bake in the Bush’s neighborhood, took a Trek for a spin and most amazingly, learned that apple cider is actually produced by Jamaican yardies who brave the cold of Maine for three months every year to make America’s most traditional fall/winter drink – seriously who knew??

The entire trip was truly an adventure and one that was served perfectly by a vehicle that tops out fully loaded at only $22,500. In other words, the Impreza impressed. Check out some of my snaps after the jump. The photo above is an actual shot of CJ and me getting dirty by Jack Brumm. Expect to see me in a Subaru this winter!

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TheGoodLife! x Ricky Powell 50th Birthday Show

timbrodhagen — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:27:50 +0000

You already know I got to have a hand in Ricky Powell’s epic week of birthday parties last week, shit we even made Page 6 in the Post! Check out the rad lil edit that Larry Arace whipped up from the night including footage from Ricky’s solo show at Miss Lily’s Variety and the after party with Slick Rick at the Box. It still seems like a dream. Check out gallery 1 and gallery 2 of photos from the show by Mel D. Cole at Village Slum. Thanks to Heineken, PONY, Kangol, Frank151, and of course my family TheGoodLife!

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#Ricky50!

timbrodhagen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:58:01 +0000

Last night I was humbled and honored to be part of the celebrations for living legend Ricky Powell’s 50th birthday. I’ve gotten to know the Rickster throughout the last year and must say that earning the trust and friendship of such an iconic NYC figure has been one of the highlights of my time in this microcosm we call the City. I gotta thank Craig Wetherby for that. Anyways, I was lucky enough to have a role in Ricky’s 50th along with Mel D Cole, Genc Jakupi, Julio Pena, Serge Becker, and of course Craig and without a doubt it was the definition of the word epic. From the dinner and slideshow at Il Bagatto to the solo show at Miss Lily’s Variety to the ridonkulous (to co-opt a Ricky-ism) shenanigans at the Box with Slick Rick to the Milk show that hasn’t even happened yet, the whole experience has been amazing. For some hints at the action hit up Village Slum and I’ll hit you up on Black Friday with more. Happy Birthday Rick!

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Shred Hunting

timbrodhagen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:41:25 +0000

I was stoked to be asked by Cool Hunting to join their “group of the industry’s top pro riders and editorial experts to find out the boards they’re hyped on for 2012.” My pick – Terje’s new Fishcuit. They also asked us to call out the one piece of outerwear that we will never ditch. You know I had to go with OG Analog baby! Read the entire feature here.

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#BigWindowsPhone!

timbrodhagen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:40:52 +0000

I was invited by the nice people at Microsoft for a VIP experience at the launch of their new Windows Phone 7.5 aka Mango yesterday. While there were no actual mangos in sight there was a gigantic working phone in the middle of Herald Square that not only dialed Ray’s for a megaload of pizzas but opened up for a show by Far East Movement. I kicked it with the homies long enough to learn that they are all fans of Highsnob and good dudes as well and also got to take home my very own HTC Radar 4G – sick! Check out some photos from the event after the jump and learn more about the HTC Radar 4G, the Samsung Focus S and the Samsung Focus Flash here.

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The 212 Project

timbrodhagen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:50:20 +0000

My brotha from anotha Noah Ritter aka SeeThruMoney has a brilliant new solo show up now at L’asso. Inspired by his daily travels around the borough of Manhattan, The 212 Project consists of layered double and triple exposure photographs of the myriad elements that comprise our great city. Shot in his trademark style and, as always, completely free of any digital assistance, The 212 Project is presented in 5 x 7 indivisual prints or in giant 8 panel window frames reclaimed from New England farms by Noah’s father. Get down there for one of the last chances to be able to afford Noah’s work and eat a slice or four while you’re at it. Full info is after the jump.

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Rigamortis by The ICU

timbrodhagen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:40:15 +0000

Even though I personally think that Ab-Soul is the true talent in the Black Hippie movement, Kendrick Lamar’s “Rigamortis” has been my shit since day one. The kid goes so bonkers on the track that it takes like 10 rewinds just to get a handle on how deep he’s going in. That’s why I’m extra hyped that my homies and frequent HighsnobietyTV collaborators The ICU got the job to produce the video for “Rigamortis.” As expected, they got the job done and then some.

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GQ Interviews Alex Dymond

timbrodhagen — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:45:06 +0000

This is dope. My friend, the visionary Alex Dymond got a bit of mainstream appreciation in Gentleman’s Quarterly this month, being interviewed for their “10 Essentials” column. GQ is a big deal already but “10 Essentials” has featured the likes of Kanye West and Marc Jacobs amongst others, so to say that Alex is in good company would be an understatement. Check out what this consummate New Yorker had to say about ten essential things in his life right here.

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Curtis Kulig Photography

timbrodhagen — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:36:18 +0000

My homie and inspirational friend Curtis Kulig has been up to mad shit lately, the least of which is certainly not his brand new photo website. Featuring pictorials with the likes of Steve Olson, Eli Reed, Ricky Powell, Serge Becker and more, its a visual compendium of the heart of NYC right now. Go.

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T. London Chops it Down

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:18:51 +0000

I had to post this pic of my man Daniel Fletcher getting his step and repeat on with Theophilus London this weekend at AXE Lounge. SLC stand up! Peep the Video at Frank151.

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