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Al Garcia Writer of the upcoming Skate God movie shares how he came to be a writer, professional freestyle skateboarder and much more in this interview! Show notes IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2651164/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 OREN a skateboarder in a Dystopia future, comes into self discovery that he is the descendant of a Greek God and is plunged into a battle with a Gothicized Fallen society that wants to turn the outside world into hell on earth. Alexander Garcia. Raised in Lakewood, California. Exposed to the cinema at a young age. Gravitated towards Horror films, credits Back to the Future for being instrumental in getting in to skateboarding Inducted into the Freestyle Skateboarding Hall of Fame for ushering in the elusive 360 hard flip and other technical attributes. Started writing at the mere age of twelve Conceptionalized a children's short story. Balances out all of his time writing and producing. How lessons from skateboarding influence your writing? Acting? Judge in Lords of Dogtown & a

Project: Session Video game interview with Marc Andre of Crea-ture Studios   Simulated game for skaters on injury or during bad weather.   Features include: Natural skating sandbox with no scoring system. And a huge focus on natural motion and physics consistent with that of core skateboarding.    A game made on a Lean-Startup model, meaning that it will be made with input from the community as an on going.    Join the Forum on Creat-ure’s website to give feedback, tell them what you want most in a skateboarding game.    Hear the Origin Story of Crea-ture studios and how they put together a team of skilled skaters to build the best skateboarding game ever.    Website: http://www.crea-turestudios.com/ T-Shirts: http://www.sk8oclock.com/merch

Ruben Najera is an American Professional Skateboarder of Mexican descent from El Centro California. He is a true example of rags to riches and relentless dedication to pursuing and making dreams into reality. Despite being homeless and having not connections whatsoever Ruben was determined to network with notable figures, enter skateboarding contests, and gain exposure in the skate media. Two year later his determination, commitment to his sponsors and constant coverage would allow his dreams to come true. Ruben has won contests, been featured in various skateboarding magazines, billboards for Draven shoes, as well as being an actor in the upcoming Skate God movie dropping Summer 2016.    Topics include: How surroundings influence Style Ruben’s humble beginnings from flow kid to Professional skater How skating translates to all areas of life Skate God Movie that Ruben is acting in! How to go from skate-rat to professional skateboarder:   Show your dedication Narrow down your search for S

This week on the Sk8 O'Clock Skateboarding Podcast I get to interview Gene Walt from Instaledge! Insta-ledge is a portable skating obstacle that is designed to transform virtually any ledge into a smooth grinding surface within seconds. Not only does Insta-ledge revive worn-out and skate-stopped spots, but it also creates new ones where there were none before. Most grind boxes and rails limit a skaters tricks to an 8' surface, but with Insta-ledge's modular design, spots are only limited by the length of the ledge.   Comes in 4 foot sections for easy portability.  Compatible with brick, stone, skates-stopped, dye-cut, and even cracked ledges. High precision construction to ensure smooth grinds between transitions. Lightweight - weighs only a few pounds more than the average skateboard. Securely connects to any other insta-ledge for literally endless lengths. Leave-no-trace design protects existing ledges from wear and tear. Durable and waterproof aluminum and steel design. 5/16" Hex Key included wit

We are back with ep. 33 of the Sk8 O'Clock Skateboarding Podcast! It's been a minute since our last epic-sodes and have a lot to cover in the skateboard world as usual. This week we talk about:   Where we've been New host We are blood http://skateboarding.transworld.net/videos/we-are-blood-official-trailer/#KFk3iEtRTTxc8Jf7.97 Skate God - Movie coming out in 2016  The motivation 2 on netflix  Chris Joslin's No Hope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oDOEomqgMo Music in Skate Videos G005E Backpacks - http://g005e.com/skatebags Instagram - https://instagram.com/theg005e/ Bombas Socks Givaway   Thanks for tuning in every week, we do this show for you so make sure and drop me a line > aaron@sk8oclock.com and I'll be sure to respond asap. Now get out and go skate already!

 Welcome back to another episode of Sk8 O'Clock. This week I got the wonderful opportunity to speak with Dr. Paul O'Connor - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Antropology ath the Chinese University of Hong Kong. What does Anthropology have to do with Skateboarding? What is Embodiment as it relates to skateboarding? What causes the social stigmas against helmets and skatepark footage as being "rad?" All this and more on today's episode of Sk8 O'Clock! Links:Pauls Blog Everyday Hybridity Real Street - mike v part Josh Katz Youtube Channel Sk8 O'Clock Tshirts Shedule an interview!

Couldn't be more excited to bring on Iain Borden. After meeting Iain on Twitter I had a chance to review some of his work and I would be suprised if he doesn't become your new Iain Borden is an English architectural historian and urban commentator. He is currently Vice-Dean Education at The Bartlett, University College London, and Professor of Architecture and Urban Culture. On the cover of his amazing book, you can see Iain himself throwing a nasty lien air over a street gap. Iain is a skater through and through, and is able to explain to the architecure world how skaters look at buildings, and public space with a completely different eye. Show Notes Ian's Background in Architecture Iain's background in skateboarding What is Urban Space? How skateboarding  Public space really a negotiation, an agreed understanding about how public space is to be used. Skatistan and other projects going on using skateboarding to make the world a better place A new 4 story indoor skatepark where you can skate f

Welcome back Skater Nation! This week on your favorite Skateboarding Podcast we bring you Zachary Sanford the University Professor that skates more than you! We recap the first semester of the class Zach is teaching on the Business of Action Sports, and man do we have a ton of juicy content in this pod! We talk:   Competetive Skateboarding vs. Core skating and where the two are working in harmony. Use of Social Media and tech in Skateboarding Parallel Worlds Ease of starting a brand in today’s world Why skateboarding isn’t a racing sport The idea that "winning" in skateboarding isn’t cool.   Skateparks being used for “Cleansing” the city of street skaters.   Ocean Howell on CBC Radio podcast on issues around skateparks and architecture Crasche Hats new Skate Specific Hat The path toward helmet use being accepted in core skateboarding thrasche.com Instagram - craschehats - zkrytsnfrd     Sk8oClock.com to get detailed show notes, our official Sk8 O’Cl

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock skateboarding podcast we release our official Sk8 O’Clock review of Van’s new video Propeller. I’m joined by Varsity Shades own and session buddy Dylan Harreld. This was an amazing video that perfectly captures core skateboarding in light of one of the biggest shoe companies in the world. Listen in as we review the entire Propeller video part-by-part. Propeller does not disappoint.  Pedro Barros had my (Aaron) personal favorite part in this video. Along with detailed discussion from each part we also cover topics like     When rails get “that” long   Skating switch is like re-learning tricks and can make skating fun again.    How some tricks are easier switch.    Comparing Propeller to other recent skate videos.     Head over to sk8oclock.com to subscribe to our email newsletter for free updates on everything Sk8 O’Clock and to get show notes and links to everything discussed in today&

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock Skateboarding Podcast we are back with the juicy news, no this is not the Vans Propeller review although the video dropped on iTunes this week, be looking out for our full review coming shortly. This week we wanted to give a preview of the brand new Avenue Suspension Skateboarding Trucks on Kickstarter. You can get in on this early and get a set before they have official distribution. Avenue has made the worlds first high quality suspension truck which claims to 1) increase speed 2) allow for higher allies 3) Greatly reduce impact 4) reduce or virtually eliminate speed wobbles, and tons more. If the stress tests and the test group of around 200 skaters are any indicator, these could very well be the future of skateboard trucks. What do you think???    In the news Matt Berger is pro on Flip and you can check out his welcome video. Red Bull Hart Lines is a new tournament format featuring 3 different routes of the same street course and a time limit. It’s all or

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock Skateboarding podcast I am joined by LA’s own Youtube sensation, KingRaisin aka Raisin Man. The RaisinKing has been featured on the Ride-Channel, Transworld Skateboarding, Hellaclips, the Skateboarder mag and even Thrasher.com’s own SkateLine. With tons of amazing skateboarding parody videos including his latest hit “Red Curbs” Raisinman has been making some absolutely hilarious music video parodies, all while staying true to skateboarding. Each song is jam packed with topics that face every skater such as:   Skater stereotypes Crowded Skateparks Knobbed rails Taking Slams Wack Footage   We chat about how he got into making Youtube parodies, practical advice about why you should always be getting footage and tons more in this Sk8 O’Clock Exclusive. Sit back and enjoy some deep birdbath conversation with one of the skateboard worlds funniest dudes.   Some of KingRaisin’s finest   YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtub

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock skateboarding podcast, I’m joined again with Jonathan Whisman as we cover the latest skate news, videos, and products. We share a quick mobile app that can help you to get started with sponsorships. The app is called Hookit, although a little corporate and a little out of touch with the skate scene, you can use this app to get free stuff from companies like GoPro, Monster, and Spy. We talk about Chris Cole’s new documentary The Motivation 2.0, the Mountain Dew Push videos, the dropping of the new Creation Skateboards video, a quick recap of Tampa Pro and Mike V’s amazing appearance and in response to listener feedback, we cover Longboarding/Penny Board culture and how they can help your skate shop.    Sk8 O’Clock Tshirts pre-order ONLY before Apr. 30th to get yours! sk8oclock.com/shirt     As always head to Sk8oClock.com for deteailed links and show notes and hop on the email list for our prize giveaways and exclusive content. You

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock Skateboarding Podcast we interview How Matthew came up with the idea for Magic Wax, his amazing journey starting a skateboard brand. How to participate in skateboarding without going pro. People getting angry skating. Working on a skateboard company solo. Strategies for running a brand when you don’t have much time. All this and more check out Sk8oClock.com for links to everything discussed, now get out and skate! (please wax responsibly)   Links: Magicskateboardwax.com Sk8oClock.com/Bombas   Sk8oClock.com/Shirt

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock Skateboarding podcast week we feature a brand new app that will change skateboarding. Not kidding. Meerkat is a brand new app you can get on your phone that links with your twitter account and allows for instant live streaming right for your phone. The app couldn’t be easier, just type in a box what the viewers will be seeing, then point and shoot. A link will be posted on your twitter profile and followers can watch in Twitter or on the Meerkat app itself from your phone or from a computer browser! Already we’ve seen Chris Cole, Billy Marks, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain and tons more skating live. We covered the recent Powell demo in Springfield with a live stream from Meerkat. Never before have you been able to join a secret backyard pool session with Tony Hawk and Lance Mountain but with Meerkat you can! Also in this episode we talk about the new Shane O’Neil part that dropped on Thrasher, Aaron and Jose’s differing opinions on the Gold Goons video, t

 This week on the Sk8 O’Clock Skateboarding podcast we interview John Galbreth and Brad Smith, the creators of Zoned In. A brand new iPhone app that will bring the classic challenges of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater to real life using your Smart Phone. With different Worlds, Levels, a leaderboard at the City, State, Country, World level, Zoned In promises to bring an never before experience to skateboarding. John and Brad also disclose to us on the show what lies hidden in the mysterious World 2. The ability for companies, brands, and even local skateshops to create challenges for skateboarders everywhere. With trick tutorials from the RIDE-Channel, this app has Tony Hawk’s Pro skater written all over it. The tutorials are funny, well produced, and extremely engaging to watch. Zoned In has the ability to change skateboarding and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Get out there check out the app here > https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zoned-in!/id956157217?ls=1&mt=8  or on Zo

This week on the Sk8 O’Clock Skateboarding podcast we feature two fisheye lenses you can use with your smartphone. The Olloclip and the Death Lens. The major difference being the price point and their execution. The death lens is much cheaper and comes with a protective case. The Death Lens also boasts a much wider angle and gives a little more of that “skateboarding” feel. The Olloclip designed more with photography in mind, has a much clearer image, higher price point, and simply clips into place without the need for a case. These are two amazing products that will give your smartphones a lot more mileage when filming skateboarding. They also save you the need to bring a vx1000 camera around. This week the new Gold Goons video came out and half way into the show we decided to do an all out review episode once Aaron has had a chance to watch it. The Battle at the Berries 8 roster is now out. We cover the Paul Schmidt article when talking about Aaron’s favorite new board, the Ishod Wei

Welcome back to another episode of the Sk8 O’Clock skateboarding podcast!! This week I get to interview two amazing guys from my absolute favorite skateboard distribution Deluxe. With skateboarding legend Jim Thiebaud at the helm, Deluxe Dist. includes Spitfire, REAL, Anti-Hero, Krooked, Thunder and Venture. Nate Alton is the team manager for Thunder Trucks and REAL skateboards. Damon Thorley is the Marketing Assistant with hands in all the Deluxe brands. We talk about Deluxe’s humble beginnings, where it is today, and what to be looking out for. In this episode we cover topics such as:   Why are boards getting wider these days,Most popular brands, Journey to Nowhere video,Hi vs. Lo, Heavy vs. light trucks, What influences board shape, pros or the skate community?Running a professional skate team, http://www.ActionsREALized.com and Roll for Rob skate benefit Our big giveaway contest on Instagram and tons tons more.   Whenever I get a chance to recommend a board brand to someone, I always

Even though you should be out skating right now, we bring you yet, another episode of the Sk8 O’Clock skateboarding podcast, Jose is out this week, so I used my good pal Jonathan to fill in. We cover Crasche Impact-Resistant Protective Sports hats. We at Sk8 O’Clock believe this could potentially bridge the gap between safety and comfort. Crasche hats are lined with  polycarbonate panels (much like that used in bullet-proof glass) and placed in a regular beanie. You can’t sag them or wear them “exactly” how you like your beanies, but in the instance of an unplanned superman dive toward a concrete wall, Crasche will provide an extra safety barrier to your dome piece. We talk about Shake Junt’s new Luh da kids tour going on. Be aware Lizard King just might show up at a skateboard park near you! Very reminiscent of the Tony Hawk’s Secret Tours a while back. We cover David Gravette’s new shoe on Circa, the “Goliath” we don’t act

In this episode of the Sk8 O’Clock skateboarding podcast, I get to chat with University Professor, Zachary Sanford about how he received the opportunity to teach a class titled “The Business of Action Sports” teaching tons of topics about the world of Skateboarding and more in a University setting.    Zachary Sanford is an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton in Ohio where he teaches the business of soccer, and has recently started teaching a new course, the business of action sports. Professor Sanford started skateboarding in 1988 at the age of four and currently skates in and around Dayton regularly.    More importantly we get to dive into some juicy topics including:   Street League: Judging the subjective Skateboarding and the olympics Sports economics and street league Skateboarding is not a Crime: Issues of criminality, property damage and liability in action sports Boil the Ocean: The proliferation of skateparks authenticity in action sports marketing

Yo to the yo, skaters everywhere! Looks like we have another episode of the Sk8 O’Clock Podcast coming to a pair of ears near you! This week’s featured product is none other than the game SKATE 3 by EA. Aaron just got the game for Christmas and has been playing it nonstop, while Jose has been a veteran for a while now! Being several years old at this point, you should be able to pick it up for $15 in a bargain bin nearby, we can’t recommend this game enough for skateboarders everywhere. Tag a video of your best “realistic” run on integral with the tag #Skate3oClock and win a mystery prize from the 41/7 skateshop! Winners will be chosen Friday Jan 30th.   In the News we cover the new skateboard videos in the works from Vans, the Berries Populist nominees, and the voting for the new Battle at the Berries all found on theberrics.com   Make sure to sign up for our Email list to get our list of the 5 Game Changing Skateboard Products as a Free download. You will also be ente