Send us a text This week, we dissect skate park reviews and etiquette with Leon Paxton . Leon shares his journey from avid skateboarder to online personality, offering a view into the dedication behind his craft. Along with Steve Tierney , this conversation dives into the heart of skate culture and the onus of passing the torch to the next generation with respect and authenticity. Navigating the digital sphere isn't easy, and challenges the culture as we know it. However, Leon's tale of personal...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Send us a text Nostalgia hits hard as Sean Mussett, the one-eyed legend of Australian skateboarding, takes us back to the gritty golden era where the skate scene was as raw as the elbows we scraped. With his tales of vert ramps and punk bands, Sean – our very own Gravel Burns – pairs up with skate historian Jim Turvey to lace up the narrative with rich skateboarding lore. Their stories span from the iconic "drain" to the Mereweather ramp and beyond, painting a vibrant picture of friendship, rebe...
May 03, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Send us a text When the fervour of professional Rugby Union fades into the quiet intensity of fatherhood, a man’s search for identity takes on a whole new playing field. Join me and my guest, Austin Smith, as we explore the profound shifts in life that come with trading stadiums for the living room and legacy for lullabies. Austin, a former professional athlete turned exercise physiologist, opens up about the personal challenges he faced in the pursuit of inner fulfilment, sharing insights that ...
Apr 18, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Send us a text When I sat down with Kane Horsepool, the artist also known as Trait, we didn't just talk art; we ventured into the depths of personal growth, the struggle for authenticity, and the profound effects of integrating one's deepest values with creative pursuits. Kane’s candid reflections on mental health, his commitment to being a present husband and father, and his artistic process offer a stark view into the life of someone balancing the rigors of full-time work with an unquenchable ...
Mar 31, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 228
Send us a text At 60, John's tale is one of enduring passion, a chronicle that zigzags the drainage ditches of Blacktown to his personal vert ramp, with detours into the realms of music, friendship, skate shops, and even the glittering world of jewellery. This episode promises a rich tapestry of stories that reveal the heart and soul of skateboarding through generations, whilst inadvertently highlighting the evolution of Australian society and culture as a whole. John, with Ti Coleing by our sid...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Send us a text Buckle up for a soul-stirring session as former sponsored skateboarder and current World Skate judge Russell Grundy takes us through a mind-expanding traverse of the skatepark known as life. Russell unveils his own version of that profound connection between the skate life and personal growth. We explore the emotional richness of scaling the peaks of elation on tours with the likes of Billabong and Channel V to finding beauty in the troughs of sorrow. Russell opens up about his ea...
Mar 08, 2024•3 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Send us a text As I sat down with Tim Levinson, the artist known as Urthboy, I felt the anticipation of unearthing the layers that compose the vibrant tapestry of the music industry. The Managing Director of Elefant Traks and a pivotal figure in Australian Hip-Hop, Tim lays bare his artistic journey, from scribbling poetry in the Blue Mountains as a child, to co-founding music collective The Herd . Our exchange traverses the resilience required to navigate post-pandemic challenges and the undyin...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Send us a text Join me as I sit down with the remarkably knowledgeable Jim Turvey, skate historian and zine aficionado, for a captivating exploration of the gritty heart of Australian skate culture. In a storytelling tapestry weaved with personal anecdotes and historical threads, Jim takes us on a ride through the pivotal moments of his life, starting with his family's move to Newcastle and leading into the DIY dynamics of skate zine culture that have become the lifeblood of the skateboard commu...
Feb 21, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Send us a text When life knocks you down, how do you pull yourself back up? Sid Tapia, the artist and skateboarder with a story that stitches together the fabric of resilience, faith, and creativity knows all about that. Join us as Sid opens up about the nexus of his art and skateboarding, revealing how injuries became his motivation to maintain peak physical condition. His gym routine is not just about building strength but also fortifying his spirit to create murals that resonate deeply with t...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Send us a text The one and only Darren (Rudolph) Stapleton joins myself, and this week's co-host, Ti Coleing for an in-depth exchange about his life so far. A trailblazer of the street skating scene from the late 80s, Darren unpacks his journey from Ho Ho's to guitar riffs, and what it was like to witness the cultural revolution that propelled street skating into the spotlight in the early 90s. Darren outlines his musical endeavours, the evolution of skate tricks, from Saran Wraps, to 360 Judo A...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Send us a text Embark on a journey with the enigmatic James McMillan, where we sweat under the Mullumbimby sun, surrounded by the verdure of sprawling cow pastures, and discuss the vibrant world of art, and surfing. James, an artist, author, and the mastermind behind the thriving Byron Bay Surf Festival , delves into life since our last exchange back in 2021 - which I will add - was the most listened to episode of that year. We traverse the realms of high vibrations and well-being, riding the wa...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Send us a text When Jed Smith sat across from me in Byron Bay, the air was thick with stories of transformation and the hum of cicadas. Our conversation swept from the tangible - dietary shifts post-concussion, to the profound - the interplay of meditation and psychedelics on our mental landscapes. Jed, returning for his third candid exchange, peels back the layers of his evolution from a journalist to a podcast co-host, offering a treasure trove of wisdom for those navigating the murky waters o...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Send us a text I'm stoked to bring you a conversation with Chad Caruso, a dude who embodies what it means to push yourself to the limits. Chad's story is a wild ride from the streets of New York to the Guinness Book of World Records, and he doesn't just tell his story; he inspires us to redefine our own limits. This episode has us cruising down memory lane and the vast American landscape with Chad as he recounts his cross-country skating adventure. Dodging traffic, and mastering the art of captu...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Send us a text Last episode for 2023. Steve is back on the show for a second time this year. Checkout our first episode #202 . Unlike our first episode (which was an online recording), this week's episode is in real life. En la vida real. I asked Steve to write his own bio: “I try to see life as a series of experiences that challenge or change me in a positive way. I’m kinda excited about getting older and thinking back to the random and crazy shit that I did. Even the stuff that may have sucked...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Send us a text Poppy Starr Olsen is an artist and skateboarder. In this week's episode, Poppy shares about her early years growing up in Bondi, her family's decision to move to Newcastle, her unique education journey, reflections on her experience at the Tokyo Olympics, her current focus on qualifying for the Paris Olympics, being considered a veteran of women's competitive skateboarding at just 23 years of age, her desire to instil the importance of culture over competition in young skaters, un...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Send us a text Nathan Keeley will be riding his skateboard, unassisted, over 300 kilometers from Port Macquarie to Newcastle in the name of suicide prevention. Nathan has osteoarthritis in his knees. In this week's episode, Nathan shares about his early days growing up, the challenges he faced at home, finding skateboarding as a place of solace, family separation, being separated from his son, his battles with drug and alcohol addiction, the day he hit rock bottom, getting and staying sober, fin...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Send us a text Marley Rae is a sponsored Australian skateboarder, occasional competitor, university student, retail worker, and purveyor of good vibes. In this week's episode, Marley discusses his part in the skate movie 'Memory Box,' his foray into Paris Olympics qualifying competitions, his connection with Bar Beach Bowl, his affection for the Newcastle skate scene, why he takes pride in his unique style, the significance of authenticity, the self-imposed pressure he faces, his academic pursui...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Send us a text Nathan Ho is a breath-work and cold exposure facilitator, clarevoiyant, school teacher, article writer for SLAM Magazine, author, and lifelong skateboarder. In this week's episode, Nathan discusses the physiological adaptations that occur during conscious breathing, the benefits of managing the fight or flight response during cold exposure, discovering his highly sensitive response to the vibrations of others, his challenging teenage years, finding acceptance in the skateboarding ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Send us a text A laid-back episode this week, with no interview, just some friendly banter with an old friend, a past guest, a Beatles enthusiast, and a skate aficionado – Mr. Jeremy Rowling. Jeremy and I delve into our recent experiences at the Sydney leg of Street League, the Red Bull demos in Sydney, the contenders for Skater of the Year (SOTY), the Rob Pace part in the new Santa Cruz video, David Reyes' "My War," the cyclical trends in skate jeans fashion, the cost of skate decks, Jeremy's f...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Send us a text Sam Larkins is a sponsored skateboarder hailing from Queensland, Australia, and now residing in Sydney. Sam joins me this week for an in-depth conversation about his life so far. Sam delves into his family's basketball background, his decision to pursue skateboarding, the hurdles his family encountered while establishing an indoor skate park, and his relocation to Sydney in pursuit of his skateboarding passion. He also shares insights into his approach to tricks, strategies for de...
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Send us a text Bobbie Poulton is a former elite CrossFit athlete, former women's national Rugby Union player, entrepreneur, truth seeker, and expectant mother. This week, Bobbie joins me for a face to face chat about her life so far. Bobbie discusses her early years growing-up in rural England, the challenges of growing up in a separated family, her innate desire to travel the world, the profound impact of practicing Vipassana (silent meditations), living in Hong Kong, meeting her now partner, l...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Send us a text This week Sally Felice (Affleck) joins me for an in-person conversation to share about her life so far. We record at her home in the eastern suburbs of Sydney on a balmy spring evening with the sound of crickets in the background (which I discovered was near impossible to edit out, but it slowly becomes ambient noise). Sally discusses her early life growing up in the northern beaches area of Sydney, the challenges she faced as a child of divorce, finding solace and community in sk...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Send us a text Anthony Pappalardo joins me this week to share about his life so far. Aside from being an accomplished writer who has had his work published in notable skateboarding and media outlets such as Slap Magazine, Transworld Skateboarding, Monster Children, Jenkem, and Vice (to name a few), he has also worked with a variety of culturally significant brands. Anthony discusses his early life growing up in a blended Italian/American household on the East Coast of the USA, finding skateboard...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Send us a text Sean Enuks is an Australian skateboarder, tattooist, and popular You Tube-er. This week, Sean shares his journey and opens up about his life growing up in the Sydney South Western area of Campbelltown, his art journey, life growing up in housing commission, what it was like being surrounded by drugs and domestic violence, dealing with his father's heroin addiction, finding skateboarding, becoming a sought after Tattooist, his burning desire to move to California, building a large ...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Send us a text Andrew Brophy joins me from his home on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia, for a casual chat about his life so far. Andrew discusses his early years growing up in Margaret River WA, why he chose skateboarding over surfing, getting looked after by Brett Margaritis when he was a grom, those pivotal years living and skating in London, getting on Cliche' Skateboards, the transition to his current sponsor; Girl Skateboards, the instant friendship chemistry he found with Mike Car...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Send us a text Dr. Indigo Willing is a Vietnamese war orphan, sociologist, skateboarder, and co-author of the book; Skateboarding, Power and Change. This week, Dr. Indigo joins me for an in-person conversation about her intriguing life so far. We discuss her early years growing up in the northern suburbs of Sydney with her adoptive family, experiences of racism, why she was drawn to academia, the reality of “survivor guilt", her passion for community development, being awarded an Order of Austra...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Send us a text I speak with UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey for a third time this year. I feel honoured to be able to document Jamie's character, personality and mind-set during his UFC fight journey. A truely special phase of his life. Jamie re-caps his stellar performance at Perth UFC284, the lessons he learnt at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, and his current training camp for Sydney UFC293. As an elite athlete in one of the most physically and mentally challenging sports on earth, Jamie and I disc...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Send us a text Ben Currie is a professional skateboarder, kind human, and dog lover. Recorded in-person at his property located on the edge of the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, Ben opens up about his life so far. He shares about the passing of his father at the delicate age of 13, growing up skating in Melbourne, using grief as motivation to commit to scary tricks, the positive influence of Andrew Mapstone, his views on competitive skateboarding, his sponsorship journey, skate industry observ...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Send us a text Steve Tierney is an artist, graphic designer, skateboarder, and an ex-pat raising his family in Mexico. In this week's episode, Steve takes us on a journey from his early life growing in the south Sydney Suburb of Engadine, finding his passion for design, being a sponsored skateboarder in the developmental 90s era, expat life, establishing himself as an artist in Mexico, the importance of good friends, and much much more. Kind, sincere, and easy to work with, enjoy getting to know...
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Send us a text Ti Coleing is a lifelong skateboarder, born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. In this week's episode, Ti shares about his childhood, his parent's separation when he was 7 years old, skateboarding around Bondi in the 80s, working with Waverly council to have the Bondi vert ramp built, teaching troubled youth how to skate back in the 90s, his first job at Surfection in Bondi Junction, working with Guy Miller at Juice Clothing to produce their videos, his input ...
Jul 21, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 201
