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Brain Drain Episode 42 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two hours vertical madness with XGames gold medalist and Opera Skateboards very own Sam Beckett. In this episode we discuss being the only British skateboarder to win an X-Games gold medal, Turning pro for Blind Skateboards & Madness Skateboards, the death of Dwindle Distribution, the birth of Opera Skateboards, the brilliance of Bill Weiss, living in the U.S.A, working for SkateboardGB, getting into woodwork, multiple surgeries, taking a step back from sponsored life and much much more!00:00 - Coming up on this episode.02:26 - Sam Beckett's Skatepark of Tampa profile mix up...03:32 - Where is Sam from, how did he get into skateboarding and what was his local skatepark?07:52 - When did Sam get skating vert?15:52 - How long did it take Sam to get comfortable and confident with skating vert?20:38 - What were Sam's first sponsors, eventually getting onto Blind Skateboards (Europe) and early trips...30:28 - How long was Sam on Blind Europe for before he got onto the full Blind Skateboards team, first trips to the U.S.A and entering competitions.38:15 - Back and fourth from the U.K. to the U.S.A, meeting Bill Weiss and the importance of shaking hands...45:55 - Turning PRO for Blind Skateboards, the birth of Madness Skateboards, choosing the team and issues with the original name!1:03:26 - Show sponsor: @slappytrucks 1:04:32 - Sam's PRO shape for Opera Skateboards...1:10:32 - How long does a board last when you're predominantly skating vert and making all his product last as long as possible1:14:14 - The death of Dwindle Distribution, the end of Madness Skateboards, the newcomers of Opera Skateboards and it's future...1:24:24 - First British skateboarder to win the 2016 Summer XGames and the absolute brilliance of Jimmy Wilkins!!1:38:43 - Inventing tricks, the niceness of Darren Navarette and has Sam's job at SkateboardGB altered his perception of his own skateboarding?1:44:25 - Sam's role of a "Performance Development Coach" at SkateboardGB.1:49:04 - Taking a step back from sponsors, multiple surgeries, ACL reconstructions, moving back to the U.K and living in Bristol...1:59:10 - Getting creative with woodwork and exploring frontside grinds and backside airs.2:07:50 - Closing statements and credits! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Producer: Frazer Murphy (@dontfollowfrazer)Thumbnail: Frazer Murphy#skateboarding #braindrainshow #xgames #sambeckett #operaskateboards
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Brain Drain Episode 41 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two hours for an in depth conversation of the day to day operations that went into creating one of the greatest and most culturally important British skateboarding Magazine of all time with none other than the author of the Read and Destroy book, Dan Adams!In this episode we discuss the creation of the Read and Destroy book, early days of the R.A.D Magazine, Tim Leighton-Boyce's pure dedication, 80's magazine editing, Phat Magazine, articles being cut due to advertisements, English Skateboard Association, Derry Thompson, Danny Webster, Claus Grabke & Lucien Hendricks, later contributors to the magazine and much much more!00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro & magazine geekery.08:40 - When did Dan get into skateboarding and what where his early inspirations? 13:51 - Growing up in Greenwich, the English Skateboard Association competitions with Derry Thompson, shredders of the time; Claus Grabke, Danny Webster and Lucian Hendricks.28:20 - Some Tim Leighton-Boyce history, how did Dan start getting involved with R.A.D Magazine, what where his day to day tasks and how did he design the magazine pre-editing software in the late 80's?38:34 - How long did it take to make a magazine, taking side jobs as a graphic designer while working for R.A.D Magazine, delayed magazine articles due to advertising and the struggles of shooting film under bad lighting...50:12 - How was R.A.D Magazine being distributed, was it reaching Europe or the U.S.A and issues with Tim Leighton-Boyce's PHAT Magazine...55:59 - Show sponsor: @slappytrucks 57:07 - What other photographers where contributing to R.A.D Magazine and what other staff worked for the magazine?1:03:35 - Was there any issue of the magazine that was more popular than any other, where the covers pre-planned and what's Dan's favourite magazine cover?1:10:34 - Was where the Americans opinions of R.A.D Magazine, advertisements, subscribers, fan mail and what where some of the biggest mistakes printed in the magazine?!1:17:47 - How did Dan's time at R.A.D Magazine come to an end, the end of the Tim Leighton-Boyce era and the birth of Sidewalk Magazine.1:27:00 - The history of the READ AND DESTROY book, how long did it take to make, how did Dan digitalise the photos and was it hard to choose the photos that made the cut, and the history of the London Calling event.1:48:39 - Who worked on the READ AND DESTROY book, how did Dan approach publishers and what imitations did Dan face?1:53:23 - Where can people get hold of the READ AND DESTROY book and what well known skateboarders have promoted the book?1:56:13 - Some of Forde, Toby and Dans favourite photos and inspirational Rodney Mullen quotes...2:04:33 - Wrap up, thank you's, credits and ultimate respects!Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresented by: Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) & Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew)Edited by: Forde Brookfield Producer: Frazer Murphy (@dontfollowfrazer)Thumbnail: Frazer Murphy#skateboarding #braindrainshow #readanddestroy #radmagazine
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Brain Drain Episode 40 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over an hour and a half of pure social media and skateboarding wizardry with the one and only Ellis Frost.In this episode we discuss going viral overnight, early days of YouTube fame, his latest video parts, working full time jobs and creating content, being followed by Tony Hawk and Jack Black, being invited to skate Battle at the Berrics and much much more!00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:52 - Who the fuck is Ellis Frost and not giving a fuck about what people think of his skateboarding.04:46 - Where is Ellis from, growing up skating St Neots Skatepark and the history of the skatepark.08:58 - What where Ellis' early inspirations in skateboarding?12:17 - Discussing Ellis' latest part "Aloha" and how did Ellis start blowing up on social media?16:59 - Does Ellis make money from social media, does he monetise any of his social media accounts and getting on 'Famous People Birthdays'22:47 - Where does Ellis work, being approached by Cariuma and saying no, brand deals, the struggles of filming multiple videos per month for social media when working a full time job, figuring out the ever changing algorithm, being demonetized and closing down his YouTube channel.42:42 - Being followed Tony Hawk and Jack Black...45:08 - Show sponsor: @slappytrucks https://www.slappytrucks.com46:17 - Getting invited to Battle at the Berrics and saying "no!" and going Live on Instagram with Braille Skateboards.51:04 - Has Ellis ever been noticed in real life from YouTube, dealing with hate comments and viral videos...1:02:05 - What's the most flips Ellis has done at once, what's trick took Ellis the longest to land and inventing tricks.1:06:58 - Getting inspiration from the legendary Matt Tomasello...1:13:32 - Has Ellis potentially done a World Record, collecting rare Lidl & Aldi merch from other countries and importing rice cookers...1:20:50 - Getting approached by Hop King, filming, editing their videos and potentially turning professional!1:27:50 - Has Ellis ever seen a ghost and getting his official alien card while travelling.1:30:47 - Putting his debit card under his griptape and going viral...1:34:27 - Sign off and credits Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor & Forde Brookfield Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #braindrainshow #ellisfrost
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Brain Drain Episode 39 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over just under 2 hours of top-shelf skateboard nerd chat with Harry Lintell!In this episode we discuss living in Texas, moving back to the UK, getting hooked up via the DVS 'Hook Me Up' contest, moving to London then Manchester, getting on Superdead, iPath and Converse deals, how he ended up riding for Real, meeting Eric Koston, fishing and much much more!
00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.0:02:23 - Toby nerding out on DLX board shapes and how Harry picked his first shape for Real0:06:10 - Grimple Stix making super long boards0:07:06 - Where Harry grew up and first encounters with skateboarding0:13:34 - Tourists visas, visiting the US and customs questions0:18:00 - Discussing how you can live anywhere now and be a pro skater0:22:00 - Getting accused of coming to trim weed 0:23:49 - Weed chat0:25:20 - Moving to Manchester & the DVS hook me up comp0:29:00 - Morph chat!0:32:01 - BIG UPS THE NINE CLUB!0:33:01 - How Ninja Kitchen UK are blowing it0:34:51 - Secret menus at McDonalds? Wendys and take away nonsense0:41:10 - Show sponsor #1: @slappytrucks 0:42:19 - First sponsors0:49:10 - iPath, Converse and getting counter offers to ride for them0:50:45 - How riding for Real came about0:52:40 - Jim Theibaud chat! [legend]0:53:15 - Toby nerds out on how RAD DLX is. Harry tells us how it is being with them0:56:10 - More Jim Theibaud praise0:59:04 - Meeting Andy Roy1:00:42 - Fanning out with big pro meetings1:01:32 - Grant Taylor experiences1:04:25 - Harrys other current sponsors1:05:50 - Joe Gavin video parts1:07:10 - Manchester skateboarding legend chat1:07:55 - UKVM, Ben Grove and Eddie Belvedere stories1:12:34 - Meeting Eric Koston in CPH and other CPH stories1:15:55 - We're on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow1:16:43 - Turning pro for Real, filming with Kev Parrot & Ryan Gray1:21:50 - has social media eliminated the need for video parts?1:25:10 - Shut up and go skating!1:28:50 - Back to turning pro for Real and how that unfolded1:34:55 - Fishing chat!1:38:58 - Harrys favourite DLX team mate1:40:35 - Julien Stranger chat1:41:50 - Turbo Island and getting wild1:42:45 CreditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor & Forde Brookfield Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #harrylintell #realskateboards #DLX
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Brain Drain Episode 38 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two hours of incredible skateboarding history from across the pond with one of skateboardings greatest and most iconic photographers, Skin Phillips!!In this episode we discuss the iconic Tom Penny Transworld Chain story, moving to the U.S.A., working for Transworld, Danny Way's Helicopter antics, Daniel Harold Sturt, Mark Gonzales' Museum video, photographing the OG Flip, Girl & Chocolate team, getting magazine covers with Josh Kalis, meeting Chad Muska, Circa & Element tours, being boys with Kareem Campbell & Matt Hensley, soothing Carl Shipman articles for Thrasher, moving back to the U.K. and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.03:14 - Growing up in Swansea and getting into surf photography.08:04 - When did photography start picking up and going to America for the first time...15:03 - How much was Skin shooting and contributing to various magazines.20:48 - Did Skin have work lined up when he moved to America?26:12 - Shooting photos of and working with Kareem Campbell, Girl Skateboards and more!28:39 - Filming the famous Tom Penny Transworld Chain footage, Penny never planning tricks and other Penny related stories...40:40 - Early Flip Skateboards "Sorry" era night skating and wild tours with Boulala, Arto, Bastian, Penny Rowley & Glifberg.45:52 - Show sponsor #1: @slappytrucks https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks 47:00 - Being the main photographer on Circa & Transworld tours and videos...50:32 - What where the biggest tours a videos Skin was involved in?52:20 - When did Skin first meet Chad Muska, the unwritten Hollywood rule of not approaching famous people and becoming friends with legends such as Jay Adams, Lucero, Lance Mountain and the Powell Peralta team...1:02:42 - When Skin lived in America, did he visit the U.K. often and shoot photos?1:04:45 - The history of Mark Gonzales' art installation in Germany and meeting Gonz at the Munster Competitions in the 80's.1:08:47 - What photo is Skin most known for?1:10:19 - Shooting with the Girl & Chocolate guys, shooting sequences on expensive film, and photography eventually going digital.1:15:57 - Transworlds AD revenue, Transworlds biggest magazine issue in skateboarding history and selling off shares of the magazine...1:19:05 - The craziness of Daniel Harold Sturt, wearing costumes to avoid being spotted by police & security, poaching one of Danny Ways most well known photos ever and throwing shit filled t-shirts onto roofs...1:32:04 - The history of Danny Way's iconic helicopter drop in, more Daniel Sturt madness and Danny Way knee surgeries vs General Anaesthetic!1:47:59 - How did things start to come to an end with TransWorld SKATEboarding Magazine?1:52:48 - We're on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow1:53:34 - How did Skin become involved with Adidas Footwear?1:58:10 - Getting diagnosed with bipolar...2:11:07 - Hanging out with Keenan Milton, HUF, Rob Dydrek and staying in touch with Matt Hensley & Chewy Cannon.2:17:43 - Signed Mark Gonzales gifts from Sir Skin Phillips!2:19:20 - Credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#braindrainshow #skinphillips #transworldskateboarding
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Brain Drain Episode 37 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for over two hours of incredible skateboarding history with Death Skateboards OG, Scott "Horsey" Walker!In this episode we discuss Ben Raemers, Send Help Skateboards, classic Dan Cates & Dibble stories, Death Skateboards, Supra Footwear tours with Tom Penny, Lizard King, Furry, Spencer Hamilton & Boo Johnson, spending time in the U.S.A., the Big Push skate videos, Todd Bratrud, Motel 6, Dice Magazine, getting into motorbikes, gnarly vertigo issues, Kyle Green, Flip Skateboards tours and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.02:53 - When was the last time Toby & Horsey seen one another?04:08 - When did Horsey start skateboarding and where did the nickname come from?07:53 - Australia stories with Stu Crook & the watermelon smash story...10:40 - Harlow, Dan Cates' vegetables, Dibbles big cock & the House of Doom history.22:33 - Skating for Big Worms Skate Shop, getting on Death Skateboards, early trips and ferry sickness!30:03 - Meeting Todd Bratrud, getting pro graphics drawn by Todd and flying out to Santa Cruz & Costa Mesa.33:33 - Other sponsors and getting on Supra Footwear...37:52 - Horseys Supra Shoe & going on tours & trips with Tom Penny, Furby, Spencer Hamilton, Boo Johnson and Keelan Dadd.41:01 - Getting kicked off Supra abruptly, not getting on with Lizard King, numerous injuries and leaving tours...46:10 - Horseys favorite filming with Toby stories, the BIG PUSH videos, filming Death Skateboards parts and wild house parties.58:37 - Travelling to America and leaving Death for The High Five Skateboards and Teenage Runaway Wheels.1:05:46 - When did The High Five turn into Send Help Skateboards, why did it eventually come to an end and working for Hemming at Motel 6 with Mark Nicolson.1:15:11 - Working at the House of Vans, getting into event organising, buying his first moped and eventually working for Dice Magazine...1:23:28 - How long was it before Horsey got welcomed back to Death Skateboards?1:26:38 - Horseys gnarly vertigo and ear issues (get your ears checked folks)...1:38:38 - Skating & spending time with Ben Raemers during the final few weeks of his life.1:54:28 - Kyle Green stories...1:59:18 - Where is Horsey at with skateboarding/fatherhood currently and are skateboarders getting lazy?2:04:02 - Still being involved in skateboarding through Dice Magazine.2:08:13 - Getting told off by Ewan Bowman for poaching footage and piggybacking on Flip Skateboards trips...2:11:06 - Horseys Dice Magazine bike show at Dreamland in Margate.2:16:15 - Horsey signs us out & credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #scotthorseywalker #braindrainshow #horsey #deathskateboards #sendhelpskateboards
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Brain Drain Episode 36 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 1 and a half hours of legendary skateboarding tales with one of the finest northern men to ever grace the world of skateboarding, Sir Stephen "Joxa" Delves!In this episode we discuss growing up in Barrow-in-Furness, Punching Jake Phelps, dissing TNT, making Deer Man of Dark Woods a homemade curry, being famous in Japan, one man Swedish fans, travelling for events, the iconic Sidewalk Forum, Los Savages, sleeping in cinemas, National Crust spots and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:32 - Pouring delicious tea with our very special guest, Joxa and discussing his tea obsession!04:40 - Joxa, how've you been, biscuit inflation and what've you been upto?06:18 - Joxa's picnic blanket and his go to curry spices.07:43 - Growing up in Barrow-in-Furness and early skateboarding endevours...12:07 - When did Joxa start venturing out of his hometown, travelling for skateboarding and oldskool friends.16:53 - Where did Joxa get his nickname from and the Sidewalk forum.23:00 - Moving to Coventry, skating in Bristol, meeting Mark Frocker & skating with Chris Atherton!33:17 - Being known to freestyle at skateboarding events & jams.35:40 - When did Joxa meet Swampy and skating his hellbowl in his backyard!!44:15 - Joxa's incredible Craig Questions impressions and skating Scotland with Stu Graham!46:02 - Joxa's one man Swedish fan club and perfectly executed tailblocks!50:20 - Being famous in Japan, sleeping in cinemas and skating incredible sports in Japan...56:58 - Punching Jake Phelps and watching Bad Shit play live in Osaka.1:06:58 - Meeting & skating with Deer Man of Dark Woods, making him a home made curry and skating tight transition spots!1:12:10 - The madness of Craig Questions...1:15:27 - Joxa's band Los Savages!1:20:35 - What is the National Crust!?1:33:11 - Joxa freestyles us into the credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #joxa #jakephelps #braindrainshow
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Brain Drain Episode 35 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for a 2+ hour breakdown of everything you need to know to bring you up to speed on olympic skateboarding with SBGB Team Manager, Darren Pearcy AKA Derby DazTime stamps are below, please like, comment, subscribe and share if you enjoy this content and want to see more!00:00 - Intro02:28 - Toby and Darren’s skate house07:25 - Darren’s history with skating09:15 - Working at Rollersnakes 19:40 - Sponsoring skaters in 202423:57 - Working with Skateboard GB38:00 - Judging Olympic Skating45:54 - Team Talk / UK’s Skate Infrastructure51:09 - how to be an olympic skater57:07 - UK Parks & Facilities01:05:13 - Drug testing & Health01:11:02 - Supporting young skaters01:21:47 - Culture-Skating relationship01:28:31 - Paris 2024 Road map 01:32:55 - Tokyo 2020 & what’s changed01:35:51 - How to qualify / Tom Schaar01:41:22 - Team GB Skaters 01:48:17 - Sam Beckett01:51:15 - Sky Brown01:57:10 - Jake Powell 02:00:31 - “Coach” / Who to watch02:05:59 - Hardware at the Olympics 02:08:37 - The future of olympic skating02:16:00 - Advice for future olympiansAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Show merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by Forde Brookfield & Toby BatchelorProduced & Edited By Frazer MurphyAnimations by Mike WrightHosted by Rollersnakes
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Brain Drain Episode 34 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠
Join us for just shy of an hour of incoherent gobbledygook with the founders of Dadlands Carpark and Groans Brigade, the minds behind the iconic Voltarol Open event for decrepit skaters 👴🏻
Check out everyone on IG ⬇️
@dadlandscarpark
@alanrushbrooke
@russcowling
@thegroansbrigade
@sidewalkhorse
@michael_k_wright_design
Time stamps are below, please like, comment, subscribe and share if you enjoy this content and want to see more!
00:00 - Coming Up / Intro
04:00 - Dadlands Carpark
07:30 - Groans Brigade
11:23 - Voltarol Open
19:00 - Peg Net
31:58 - Who's Coming To VO3
33:40 - Challenges
38:30 - The UFO
40:10 - Event Sponsors / DJ Anal
44:18 - Curb Encounters Of The Third Kind
47:00 - The Trailer
50:12 - Wrapping Up / Credits
Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.
https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes
Subscribe to our Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow
💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Show merch?💰
https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain
INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸
https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes
https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby
YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️
https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv
Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor
Edited by: Forde Brookfield & Frazer Murphy
Producer: Frazer Murphy
Follow the guys on IG if you like;
Toby - @tobybatchelor
Forde - @bagheadcrew
Frazer - @dontfollowfrazer
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Brain Drain Episode 33 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours of skateboarding history and music chat with UK Legend, Pro Skater Rob Smith now formally known as Dogger the drum and bass sevant.Time stamps are below, please like, comment, subscribe and share if you enjoy this content and want to see more!00:00 - Intro.02:25 - Toby's first introduction to Rob Smith06:20 - The Big Push11:50 - Rob's skateboarding origin story21:25 - Avi Appreciation (Again)26:47 - Discovering Death / Sponsorship52:04 - *AD* sabbathwheels.co.uk53:24 - Monster Ending / Shoe Sponsors01:00:10 - Working at House of Vans01:09:34 - Gnarliest tricks / Mega Ramp01:20:00 - Sobriety01:36:27 - Becoming a music producer01:51:00 - Munsen Story / Getting back into skating.01:54:20 - Thanks for watching / Secret Rob Part Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Show merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukwww.Sabbathwheels.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerCustom Intro/Outro Music By @dogger on instagram #skateboarding #podcast #braindrain #braindrainshow #dogger #dnb #drumandbass
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Brain Drain Episode 32 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for just under 1 hour and 15 minutes of great skateboarding history with one of our favourite slappy enthusiasts, Ace Pelka!In this episode we discuss Ace's trip to the U.K., riding for Assault Skateboards, Madness Skateboards, the demise of Dwindle Distribution, getting on Arbor Skateboards, Meeting Bam Margera, riding for Footprint Footwear, the brilliant Will Sayer, various accents, drinking tea, eating loads of curry, growing up in Michigan and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:38 - Our very special guest is the one and only Ace Pelka!02:14 - Hoe was Ace's trip to Cologne, Germany?03:28 - Is this Ace's first time in the U.K., Deer Man of Dark Woods U.K. rituals and what's Ace been eating & drinking whilst he's here?10:33 - Ace explains the origins of his name, family history and growing up in Michigan...15:58 - Various U.K. accents and Derby Skatepark in California.17:00 - Ace's response to our friend Will Sayer shutting down the Rollersnakes curbs...18:35 - What year did Ace start skating and his early inspirations.21:11 - Who were Ace's first sponsors and hook ups, the brilliant Ned at Assault Skateboards and Jason Adams!25:32 - How did Ace get on Black Label Skateboards, getting onto Madness Skateboards and the popularity of his pro shape.32:25 - What went wrong with Dwindle Distribution?39:41 - We're on Patreon!www.patreon.com/braindrainshow40:28 - How did Ace end up riding for Arbor and what are his current sponsors?50:35 - Meeting Bam Margera in Puerto Rico...53:17 - The rise of Footprint Footwear and their incredible insoles!56:24 - What's Ace's favourite countries & cities to skate?59:50 - What does Ace do for work when he's back home, where is he travelling to next, new swear words, British & American slang and wild nicknames...1:06:45 - The popularity of curb skating!1:11:33 - Sign off's and credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #acepelka #slappyredz #braindrainshow #madnessskateboards #arborskateboards
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Brain Drain Episode 31 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours and 20 minutes of incredibly in depth U.K. distribution history and core skateboarding stories with the one and only, Nick Warman of Supereight.In this episode we discuss Adio Footwear, Icon Skateboards, getting insulted by Tony Hawk, nearly crashing into Kenny Anderson, working for Rollersnakes, being the worst employee ever, becoming a team manager, growing up in the Middle East, getting into distribution, opening up a skate shop, the legendary Craig Smedley, the unorganised skateboarding industry, cost effective import and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:41 - Our very special guest is Nick Warman!05:17 - Growing up skateboarding in Bahrain, West Asia, Saddam Hussein's oil rain and visiting the U.K. to skate...19:11 - When did Nick permanently move back to the U.K., moving to Nottingham, getting a job at Rollersnakes and being the self proclaimed "Worst employee ever"...30:43 - We're on Patreon!www.patreon.com/braindrainshow31:21 - Geeking out over the Adio Bam V1, being inspired by Jackass and other random Rollersnakes stories.36:45 - Getting into team managing for Icon Skateboards, meeting Craig Smedley, becoming a sales agent for Adio Footwear, keeping it core and the arrival of the Nike Dunk in the skateboarding industry.1:09:40 - The new wave of terrible quality Adio Shoes, selling thousands of shoes to TK Maxx and what was Nick's biggest year of sales?1:19:07 - Show Sponsor: Rollersnakeshttps://www.rollersnakes.co.uk1:20:12 - The very iconic Adio Footwear U.K. tour, being insulted personally by Tony Hawk and the incredible Bam Margera & Kenny Anderson shoe. 1:29:51 - Nick's IBS and nearly killing Kenny Anderson!1:41:43 - How can distributors import skateboarding goods to keep prices down and geeking out on wood shops.1:49:37 - Getting annoyed at the industry being so unorganised...1:58:22 - The birth and success of Supereight.2:09:05 - A sober persons perspective on the Craig Smedley & Chris Oliver story... 2:15:53 - Wrap up & creditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #nickwarman #braindrainshow #adiofootwear #tonyhawk #kennyanderson
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Brain Drain Episode 30 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours of outrageously funny skateboarding stories and other random madness from two of Death Skateboarders finest talents, Dan "Twiggy" Reeves & Charlie SpelziniIn this episode we discuss riding for Death Skateboards, favourite Death riders, early sponsors, turning pro, meeting Nick Zorlac, ABC Coaching, filming for the Death Skateboards "13" video, dealing with Dan Cates, walking from London to Margate for Cancer Research U.K., giving away passports, crashing cars, eating dog shit, foot surgeries, new video parts and much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.00:57 - Our very special guests are Twiggy & Spelzini!01:25 - What's your favourite Death Skateboards video?10:33 - When did Twiggy & Spelzini start skateboarding?16:35 - Show Sponsor #1: Rollersnakeshttps://www.rollersnakes.co.uk15:41 - When did Twiggy & Spelzini first meet Nick Zorlac and end up riding for Death Skateboards?30:15 - When did Twiggy and Spelzini meet one another?32:50 - When did Spelzini turn pro and what was the lead up to turning pro and swingers parties...42:22 - Twiggy & Spelzini's early sponsors, getting on Lakai, riding for Sabbath Wheels, the legendary Tom Smith and Vans Shop Riots...47:46 - We're on Patreon!www.patreon.com/braindrainshow48:33 - Vans Shop Riots and sponsors continued & Twiggys wild washing habits...58:55 - Walking from London to Margate for Cancer Research U.K.1:02:32 - ABC skate coaching school1:08:45 - Filming for Death Skateboards "13" video with Dan Cates and Lee Dainton1:15:20 - Do any of you guys ever have a sit down wee and Twiggys hatred for Black and Decker!1:16:48 - Top 5 ways to deal with Dan Cates and their favourite Death Skateboards riders...1:24:17 - Twiggy giving away his mates passport and getting into a car crash in Barcelona.1:30:16 - The role James Fuller has played in both Twiggy & Spelzini's lives...1:31:52 - Has Twiggy ever eaten shit?1:36:26 - Show Sponsor #2:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+clothing1:37:23 - Spelzini's toe surgery & new Death Skateboards video part1:44:00 - CreditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Consume Clothing:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #deathskateboards #charliespelzini #twiggy
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Brain Drain Episode 29 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 and a half hours of classic British skateboarding stories everything in-between from the first ever professional skateboarder for Deathbox Skateboards, Duncan "Wurzel" Houlton!In this episode we discuss much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:01 - Our very special guest is the one and only Wurzel and the lead up to Wurzel coming onto the show!06:39 - Where did the nickname Wurzel come from and growing up skateboarding, BMXing and many other things...09:06 - When did Wurzel commit more to skateboarding and eventually meeting Sean Goff!13:12 - Did Wurzel ever skate Stevenage Skatepark in the 80's?17:03 - Discovering old skateparks in London, skating Southbank & Meanwhile 2 with Natas, Gonz, Don Brider, Sean Goff & more!29:56 - We're on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow30:42 - Who was shooting photos of Wurzel at the time, riding for Converse & the brilliance of Neil Blender...47:15 - How did Wurzel actually start riding for Converse, his early sponsors and working for Brand X...51:43 - The birth of Deathbox Skateboards, OG Deathbox rider Graham "Mac" McEachran, losing the first run of skateboard decks & Pacer Skateboards.1:17:05 - Show Sponsor #1:https://www.rollersnakes.co.uk1:18:20 - Becoming the first professional for Deathbox, dealing with early hate & distribution... 1:23:28 - Moving to Wellingborough, printing Deathbox t-shirts & stickers and receiving 10,000 dollars from Jeremy Fox for his work on Deathbox.1:32:06 - Is Jeremy Fox moving back to England?1:44:00 - Did Wurzel have a wheel sponsor and who else did he ride for?1:45:43 - The growing popularity of Deathbox Skateboards, Wurzel moving to Germany, Deathbox warehouse flooding, taking Flip Skateboards to America and Tom Penny!1:53:36 - What is Wurzel's trade in Germany, the rebirth of Deathbox Skateboards and later years of skateboarding and his new passions of paddle boarding...2:02:07 - Brilliant sticker history!2:11:14 - Show Sponsor #2:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+clothing2:12:12 - More brilliant sticker history, getting annoyed at collectors and upsetting Titus!2:23:02 - Lets get wrapping up and appreciating constructive criticism!2:27:58 - Credits! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Consume Clothing:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #wurzel #deathboxskateboards
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Brain Drain Episode 28 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 hours and 15 minutes of classic British skateboarding stories, deadly life experiences and everything in-between from one of televisions most famous skateboarders, Marc Churchill! In this episode we discuss near death experiences, fatal car crashes, riding for Santa Cruz Skateboards, Creature Skateboards & Witchcraft Skateboards, the RAD TV Show, growing up in Southampton, the legends of Greg Nowik, Don Brider, Andy Evans and Bob Sanderson, getting into MC'ing, MC'ing for the Olympics, new boards on Forty Skateboard Co and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:49 - Our very special guest is the one and only TV's Marc Churchill, the history of Pitt Street in Portsmouth & Burnley...05:35 - When did Marc start skateboarding, growing up in Southampton and early skateboard set ups.12:30 - What was Marcs "proper" skateboard set up?14:38 - When did Marc first get sponsored and early sponsors and the importance of wheel base.25:00 - Riding for Santa Cruz, Creature & Witchcraft...27:58 - Show sponsor #1:https://heathenskateboards.uk28:52 - Marc's absolutely insane car crash and how the metal battles effected his skateboarding...38:01 - The RAD TV Show & the potential creation of Bo Selecta's Craig David character.49:28 - Bob Sanderson & getting into MC'ing work...55:43 - What are Marcs opinions on skateboarding in the Olympics?1:15:38 - We're on Patreon!www.patreon.com/braindrainshow1:16:24 - The legend of Greg Nowik!!1:24:22 - What skateboarders have blown Marcs mind in the Olympic circuit?1:27:30 - Any good NASS stories?1:32:57 - The legend of Don Brider...1:37:12 - Who's Milky?1:41:35 - What exactly was the "Punch an Eagle in Flight Tour"?1:47:21 - The brilliant Andy Evans!1:53:44 - Marcs new board and Forty Skateboard Co.1:57:37 - Show sponsor #2:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume1:58:31 - The time Marc nearly died from skateboarding!2:14:07 - Has Marc ever seen a ghost?2:15:25 - Marc signs us off & credits! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Heathen Skateboards:www.heathenskateboards.ukConsume Clothing:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #marcchurchill
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Brain Drain Episode 27 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 and a half hours of classic British & American skateboarding stories from one of the most iconic skateboarders to ever step foot on a board Sir Carl Shipman!In this episode we discuss Stereo Skateboards, meeting Jason Lee and Chris Pastras, Thrasher covers, RAD covers, riding for DC Footwear, living in America, DC Euro Super Tour, head butting Micky Reyes, getting deported, living with Dyrdek, skating with Huf, arguing with Stevie Williams, getting deported, skating with James Kelch, getting phone calls from Mark Gonzales, Danny Way, Colin McKay, Pat Duffy, & Ethan Fowler, riding for Blueprint Skateboards, riding for New Deal Skateboards, Tom Penny Stories, alcoholism, drug abuse, sobriety and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:54 - Our very special guest is the legendary Carl Shipman!03:51 - What is Hydrogen Water?08:28 - How did Shipman start skateboarding & shooting photos in Adidas whilst riding for Etnies...13:12 - The legend of Piggy and Smiggy16:53 - Growing up skating vert and riding for Vision Streetwear19:20 - We're on Patreon!www.patreon.com/braindrainshow20:06 - How did riding for Vision come about, early photos in magazines and Lee Shipmans RAD cover.39:12 - Did the Americans struggle with Shipmans accent & Stereo Skateboards laid back approach to skateboarding videos.42:56 - Staying in San Francisco & Shipmans wife meeting Jason Lee & other Jason Lee greatness!53:20 - Show Sponsor #1:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+54:16 - Danny Way & Colin McKay calling Shipman to get him on Plan B Skateboards & How Carl Shipman got onto DC Shoes...1:01:42 - Who was Carl being paid by, how much product was he getting monthly & travelling between San Francisco, San Diego, New York and skating with Keith Hufnagel.1:08:02 - Staying with Dyrdek & watching him making business deals from a young age, going SLS & Olympic Skateboarding, Tom Pennys importance in skateboarding and the Transworld chained bank montage...1:24:10 - Did Shipman ever skate with the Flip guys when they finally made it to America and the differences between California & San Francisco street skating...1:30:47 - Show Sponsor #2:www.calmclub.io1:32:08 - Stories from the DC Euro Super Tour, addiction, alcoholism, sobriety and skateboarding jocks...1:40:05 - DEPORTED, visa issues & getting interrogated for 12 hours!!!1:50:10 - Returning to the U.S.A, head butting Mickey Reyes, smashing Mickeys van windows and getting sober...2:17:17 - Show Sponsor #3:www.heathenskateboards.uk2:18:11 - Do Shipmans kids know the impact he's had on skateboarding & arguing telling Stevie Williams to fuck off...2:22:40 - Getting phone calls off Mark Gonzales!!!2:31:53 - Carls new Stereo inspired Forty Skateboards pro model is available now!2:33:23 - Time to wrap it up, thank you's and credits!Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Heathen Skateboards:www.heathenskateboards.ukCalm Club CBD:https://calmclub.ioConsume Clothing:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerSpecial guest archivist: Slugger Martin#skateboarding @stereoskate #markgonzales #jasonlee
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Brain Drain Episode 26 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for just under an hour 30 minutes of in depth British skateboarding heritage with one of the original Deathbox (now Flip Skateboards) team riders Pete Dossett!In this episode we discuss riding for Deahbox Skateboards, the transition from Deathbox to Flip Skateboards, Jeremy Fox & Ian Deacon, legendary magazine covers, turning pro, deadly knee breaks, potential re-issues, SCUK models, potentially inventing tricks, artwork, repping for Sole Tech and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:06 - Our very special guest is non other than the legendary Pete Dossett!01:35 - Tobys favourite photo of Pete Dossett from his childhood skatepark Nebworth!4:04 - Where is Dossett from and what parks/ramps did he skate growing up?09:02 - What year did Pete start skating, riding BMX and picking up a skateboard...15:23 - When did Pete first meet Jeremy Fox (Deathbox/Flip Skateboards)20:24 - Show sponsor #1: Calm Club CBD.(www.calmclub.io)21:45 - More Deathbox hype and potential re-issues...25:34 - How many Deathbox boards where getting made when it started and what where packages like?29:20 - What year did Pete turn pro, what was his first Deathbox graphic and the OG Deathbox team.33:35 - Meeting Tom Penny and Deathbox heading out to the U.S.A...36:58 - How did Ian Deacon get involved with Flip Skateboards?38:06 - What year did Deathbox turn into Flip Skateboards and when did the conversation start to change the companies name and direction?41:35 - Did Pete ever entertain the idea of riding for Flip Skateboards?43:05 - Does Pete talk to Jeremy often and some loose talks about the Deathbox re-issues!45:55 - Who where Petes favourite Deathbox & Flip Skateboards riders?48:19 - Show sponsor #2: Camp Rubicon.(https://www.camprubicon.com)49:55 - The ten year wave of skateboarding popularity and Olympic skateboarding...53:47 - How often does Pete skate and information on his knee injury.56:05 - Did Pete invent the Mute Fastplant and who where Petes inspirations?59:40 - Riding for Gullwing trucks, Airwalk Footwear and repping for Sole Tech.1:03:07 - Petes pro board on SCUK, the legend of greg Nowik, being the first person to skate the Radlands vert ramp and 540's.1:09:36 - The madness of early Pioneer Skate Park days...1:12:14 - What's Pete doing now recently and his artwork of British skateboarding legends!1:16:45 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:18:00 - More artwork talk, the possibilities of a Pete Dossett art show at Rollersnakes and iconic photos...1:23:54 - Farewell, goodbyes and credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Calm Club CBD:www.calmclub.ioCamp Rubicon:www.camprubicon.com/skateRollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #petedossett #deathbox #deathboxskateboards #flipskateboards
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Brain Drain Episode 25 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for just under an hour 40 minutes of skateboarding antics, close encounters and skating with your heroes with the one and only Midlands breakdancing legend, Craig Smedley!In this episode we discuss being pro for Unabomber & Icon Skateboards, winning Play B demos and getting invites from Danny Way to skate, riding for Adio footwear and going on tours with Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, Jeremy Wray & Danny Montoya, being threatened by previous sponsors, getting robbed and pepper sprayed in Spain, nearly riding for Blueprint Skateboards, growing up skating in Nottingham, fist fights, knockouts, three balls, funny Pancho stories, infamous trick tip videos and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:30 - Our very special guest is non other than Icon/Unabomber Skateboards legend Craig Smedley2:39 - Craigs introduction to skateboarding, the mental battle of skating as you get older and very early inspiration from Police Academy, Gleaming the Cube and Powell Peralta's "Public Domain".08:05 - Growing up skating with Brad Garner, Nonstop Skate Shop in Nottingham, early sponsors and Radlands Competition madness...14:54: Show sponsor #1: Camp Rubicon.(https://www.camprubicon.com)16:25: We're on Patreon! Become a member for bonus episodes, BTS, classic format episodes with Forde & Toby, video reviews, fan mail and much much more!!!(www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow)17:11 - What was Craigs first photo in a magazine, more early sponsors and ending up on a session with Mark Gonzales...21:11 - Winning the unsponsored Radlands Competition, riding for Stüssy, getting on Icon Skateboards, tuning pro in the 2000s and riding for Unabomber Skateboards!28:22 - Is it true that Craig Medleys pro Icon Skateboards wheels are running on trams in Nottingham...31:38 - Did Craig ever nearly end up riding for Blueprint Skateboards?36:00 - Show sponsor #2: Calm Club CBD.(www.calmclub.io)37:22 - Who's been Craig's favourite team mates whilst riding for multiple brands and becoming a "snob" with his equipment.44:39 - Getting on and turning pro for Unabomber Skateboards, no sequences in magazines, Red Bull Manny Mania, the brilliance of Chris Atherton and where in the world is Joe Moore?50:40 - Nise Skateboards?55:54 - Skating briefly for Pariah Skateboards and enjoying buying his own boards again...58:29 - Winning Plan B's "Battle of the Buszy" and Danny Way inviting Craig to Saffron Walden to skate the Plan B demo.1:07:05 - The Chris Oliver conundrum...1:11:04 - Breakdancing stories, Pancho's pissing madness and tying Pancho's legs to a car and dragging out of the tent!1:13:23 - Three bollocks...1:15:34 - "Break Through" VHS with Craig Smedley, getting on Adio Footwear, getting pepper sprayed, snaking Bam Margera and hanging out for hours with Jeremy Wray & Danny Montoya.1:29:42 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:30:56 - What is Smedbench and what does Craig do for work?1:36:29 - Smedley signs us out & credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Calm Club CBD:www.calmclub.ioCamp Rubicon:www.camprubicon.com/skateRollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerSpecial guest archivist: Nick Warman#skateboarding #craigsmedley #iconskateboards #dannyway
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Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Brain Drain Episode 24 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠In this episode we discuss and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:39 - Joining us on the episode is the greatest Canadian skateboarder of all time - Chris Haslam!02:06 - How did Haslam end up on The Brain Drain Show?03:55 - Haslams current love for Slappys and skating curbs, Will Sayers "worlds smallest skateboard" and Chris Avi Atherton appreciation...07:24 - Where did Haslam grow up, how did he get into skateboarding, living in Singapore and Haslams & Matt Tomasello's deep bag of unique tricks...21:10 - Has Haslam ever faced backlash for his unique bag of tricks?24:20 - Skating with Tom Penny & Rich McCrank and going to Redlands competitions in the 90's...31:35 - Has Haslam ever ran into the mysterious Barrier Kult?34:15 - Show sponsor #1: Camp Rubicon.(https://www.camprubicon.com)35:45 - We're on Patreon! Become a member for bonus episodes, BTS, classic format episodes with Forde & Toby, video reviews, fan mail and much much more!!!36:32 - More Barrier Kult & Tom Penny admiration...40:45 - Ali Cairns Kickflip Eggplant & Andy Andersons brilliance.44:10 - Haslams first sponsors and how he ended up riding for Action Shoes, RDS, riding for Dwindle Distribution and how Daewon Song ended up seeing Chris' 'sponsor me' tape!51:51 - Getting the call from Deca to skate the warehouse with Daewon Song and more Radlands Competition history.57-50 - Renee Renee & the Slam City uncensored1:00:50 - Calling Ali Cairns to find out more information about Andy Scotts Scrambled Egg trick1:02:26 - More Deca Warehouse antics and riding for Almost Skateboards with Rodney Mullen & Daewon Song...1:12:45 - Filming for Almost Skateboards Round Three, Haslams Sasquatch image and why he grew his hair and beard.1:17:50 - Show sponsor #2: Slowgold Clothing Co.(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slowgold)1:19:02 - What's Chris' opinion on how Dwindle Distribution ended, Almost Skateboards collaborations & putting impact technology in boards...1:24:02 - Riding for Globe Footwear and how board/footwear royalties work.1:29:08 - Alex Halford & Jordan Thackeray's Biscuits and Tea video, doing a demo in Japan surrounded by moving ramp graphics and crazy lights...1:32:20 - Ryan Sheckler stories & becoming an internationally known superstar...1:37:45 - Chris Haslams surprise smorgasbord & working on the Almost Cheese & Crackers video!1:49:20 - Working on Almost Round Three and who out of Rodney & Daewon won Round Three?2:00:55 - Show sponsor #3: Deez Nutz (https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/deez-nutz)2:01:58 - Almost's 5 Inches video, Chris' insane skate work schedule, two failing kidneys, 17 denied songs and not being able to help edit his 5 Inch part...2:10:07 - Where did Chris' song for Almost Round Three come from, how the video changed his entire life and Daewons intense manual ability.2:35:28 - What board size does Haslam ride?2:38:09 - EA Skate!2:46:49 - What are some of Haslams favourite U.K. skateboarders?2:48:42 - Show sponsor #4: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)2:49:57 - Back to Haslams favorite U.K. skateboarders...2:53:38 - Goodbyes, farewells & creditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerSpecial guest archivist: Chris HaslamINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv#skateboarding #chrishaslam #rodneymullen #daewonsong #cheeseandcrackers #tonyhawk #braindrainshow
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In this episode we discuss the Birmingham scene, OG's dentures, starting OG Distribution, Casino Skateboards, Sabbath Wheels, Lovenskate, NikeSB, Ace Trucks, destroying elbows, early inspirations, social media popularity, Osiris Footwear, Karma Skateboards, the female community in skateboarding, Ideal mini ramp, the Casino Skateboards video and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro01:11 - Joining us on the episode is two of Birminghams finest skateboarders Alice Smith & James OG Hewett06:33 - How did OG end up with dentures?07:56 - When did Alice & OG start skateboarding and how did Alice deal with being one of the only female skateboarders in such a male dominated sport...13:42 - When did Alice start getting hooked up in skateboarding and her fast growing social media presence16:07 - Show sponsor #1: Deez Nutz (https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/deez-nutz)17:08 - How did Alice get on NikeSB & the brilliance of Lovenskate19:57 - When did OG start skateboarding and what were his first sponsors?25:57 - Alice and OG's history with Karma Skateboards and Supertoxic Urethane39:32 - The birth of Casino Skateboards...42:56 - Show sponsor #2: Slowgold Clothing Co.(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slowgold)44:05 - The birth of OG Distribution and his previous jobs as a removal man49:30 - How OG ended up on the Ride Channel for destroying his arm and other various injuries...55:03 - What skateboarders inspire Alice and who's making solid movements in the Birmingham scene?58:55 - Baggy trousers and matching outfits1:02:40 - Alice's current sponsors and general Truck chat...1:08:16 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:09:25 - The legends of the Birmingham skate scene, the pure talent of Kris Vile and the Casino Skateboards video.1:16:43 - Why did OG quit skateboarding & riding for Osiris Footwear...1:21:55 - Alice and the future of Lovenskate!1:25:09 - Goodbyes and farewells1:26:27 - CreditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 Click Here:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv#skateboarding #podcast #alicesmith #braindrainshow #ogdistribution #birmingham #casinoskateboards #lovenskate #nikesb
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