In this episode 10, we went to Downtown Dallas to do a pop up studio in the Founder of Zorlac Skateboards, Jeff Newton's home. In this longform episode we dig into the up and down history of Zorlac Skateboards.
Tim Litzmann is the guest in this episode 09 blending together skateboarding, surfboards, and art. Tim provides a very introspective approach to skateboarding and art as he describes value in the flow and process rather than on the individual tricks. According to Tim, freestyle skateboarding is less about the individual tricks and more about how one strings them together. As a well known artist in New York City art circles, Tim also brings this philosophy to his art that draws inspiration from o...
PSA episode recorded at Jeff Newton's in Dallas, TX Feb 2024 Joining us Jimmy Coleman, Professional Announcer, Xgames, ESPN and more, this a PSA about counterfeit skateboard maker Ass-Clowns who mass produce unlicensed/unauthorized graphics and shapes into the collector market. Jeff Phillips Sims Breakout, Jeff Grosso, Lance Mountain And more … “🖕No Talent AssClowns” Craig Johnson
In Episode 08 we are joined by Dallas photographer and skater Danny Hollenbeck. Danny is a travelling photographer and documentarian. You can find him on Instagram at @Hollenbeck_to_nowhere
In this Banger in the Hangar Container episode, Chip and Cary pull aside Pro skateboarders John Gibson and Nicky Guerrero to talk about the Houston skate scene in the 80's, little bits of local ramp history, Wild Bill, Jeff Phillips, and more! This recording took place at the Banger in the Hangar Contest in Houston, Texas in November 2023. We set up an impromptu "studio" in the shipping container on the side of the vert ramp.
In this episode of the Banger in the Hangar Container Series, Chip Queso and Cary Jackson pull aside Pro skater Ken Fillion to speak on some of his days in the Texas skateboarding scene. Nowadays Ken Fillion rides for Embassy Skateboards.
In this episode we speak with Mark Wheeless an OG Texas skateboarder who began his journey as a top motorcross racer to becoming an icon in the Texas skateboarding world.
Peter Furnee’ joins us in the HVR Container, From NH with a Texas Sized Heart for the Lonestar State. BroRider for Cockfight, Old Bones, Speedlab and others with his Vert Hands helping so many events. The Container interview shorts during 2023 Banger in the Hanger at Houston Vert Ramp. Thanks Scott! Peter Furnee’s IG: @PFurnee
Strap-in for Booger Time as we roll through early Galveston skate scene, expanding through Boogs Deep Texas History. William Boog Cram, Too OG Ripper Hot Dog in contests, years Repping Skate-Brands, Shop Owner, Community building and Texas Skate Historian. 2-3 hours not enough but we cover so much goodness, enjoy Texas Skate History, stories and photos!
We kidnapped Dave from his ice chest for our first short interview During the recent 2023 Banger in the Hangar at Houston Vert Ramp. We discuss young 9 year old Dave’s First win at the Texas Champs, SA Skate Slopes 1978. His Skateboard City team shenanigans, partying and early times. Dave's take on Texas’ lack of Respect and why skating for yourself is all that really matters. DD Texas Skater Darkhorse!
Chip and Cary break down the infamous San Antonio Texas State Championship. As per usual, they meander along other topics like Marfa, single-wheel skates, top ways skaters get injured and much more!
Episode 4 our second interview, trying a Live backdrop of Maggie's Vert Ramp at Isaacs House. Another Corpus Christi Native Kenny Harrison and his Daughter Maggie sit down to talk more Early Corpus Christi times, the scene and Kenny's Surf-influenced style. Maggie his Daughter 13, her early skate years leading into her Slalom career as she is world ranked. Recently placing 3rd at US finals and how her dad helped her find that passion on 4 wheels. Thanks to Isaac and crew for hosting WSUAS! Subsc...
In this episode Chip and continue down their "deep dive" and explore the death and resurrection of the skateparks in Texas and beyond during the late 70's. This was a time when skateboarding was really cemented beyond being "just a fad" and became deeply ingrained in the culture. They explore the part Texas skateboarders had to play.
In this episode, Chip and Cary have their inaugural interview with Jimmy Gonzales, a legendary skateboarder from Corpus Christi who is still skateboarding at the age of 70 years old. They discuss the early years of skateboarding, the role Texas, and specifically Corpus Christi had to play. Jimmy spans both technical wizardry and ingenuity of innovating things like new bushing design as well as the gnarly grit needed to skate some of the ramps and pools of his time. What some may criticize as jus...
In this Episode1 we begin our venture aka "Deep-Dive" into Texas Skateboarding History 101. We start with some review of EP0, some Local Texas Happenings, Who the F are we are?, What we know the early days, It ALL comes from water, Texas Infrastructure and our argument Corpus Christi is the Texas Skateboarding Mecca. Site ONE, Nash Skateboards and In-Memoriam Lloyd Sandel Surfhouse. Resources: A History of Texas Skateboarding https://youtu.be/F7NyEqGCjsE?si=Z9rvghImfojn1RO6...
In this episode Chip and Cary introduce themselves and give the why of the podcast along with lots of other curious facts about themselves and Texas skateboarding.
