Talkin' Schmit
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Episodes
- You Might Also Like: "The Baller Lifestyle"
In episode 162 of The Baller Lifestyle, hosts Brian and Ed discuss questionable life choices, 'girls trips,' an obituary segment, and a crime story. Topics also include hot air balloon paranoia, Guy Fieri controversy, and a cornhole incide…
- RAY MEYER Talkin' Freestyle Skateboarding and Growing up in
Ray Meyer shares his experiences in freestyle skateboarding, detailing the San Francisco skate scene of the 1960s, the evolution of tricks, early competitions, and witnessing significant developments in the sport.
- Harsh Barge Skateboard News: 5.1.26
Tim McKenney and Schmitty discuss various skateboarding topics including Antwuan Dixon's FTP part, The Loop Hardware STFU video, Mind Freak, and "The Lipslide Heard Around the World".
- YNDIARA ASP Talkin' The Evolution of Women's Skateboarding
In the second part of her interview, Yndiara Asp talks about her experiences with the Olympics and the changing landscape of women's skateboarding. She also shares anecdotes about filming skate videos while managing an injury, discussing t…
- YNDIARA ASP: From Brazil to Pro Skater for Santa Cruz pt. 1
Professional skateboarder Yndiara Asp recounts her journey from Brazil to the international skateboarding scene. The episode covers her experiences with competitions, the growth of women's skateboarding, and notable recent events, offering…
- PANCHO MOLER | Classic Schmit | Ep. 44
He went to High School with Tim O’Connor, slept on Tim McKenney’s floor, lived in a garage in the Mission with the Butcher, took ecstacy with Duffy in Germany, dabble in the porn industry and played Sick Head in Rob Zombie’s “31”. That and…
- CHRIS GREGSON Talkin' Swampfest vs Disneyland | part 2
This part 2 with Blood Wizard pro and filmer of the year, Chris Gregson sits in and discusses Swampfest, his obsession for Disneyland, filming with Tom Schaar, the full circle with Ewan Bowman, and a preview of the new Blood Wizard video,…
- CHRIS GREGSON Talkin' Blood Wizard Skateboards
Blood Wizard pro and filmer of the year, Chris Gregson sits in and discusses Swampfest, his obsession for Disneyland, filming with Tom Schaar, the full circle with Ewan Bowman, and a preview of the new Blood Wizard video, "Sorcery" coming…
- DENNIS BUSENITZ | Classic Schmit | Ep. 40
Dennis Busenitz talks skating around the world, flipping a car in Australia with Jake Phelps, Battle of the Berrics, living with Drehobl and Upson, getting the Thrasher cover his first time to SF, designing his shoe for Adidas, starting a…
- GREG CARROL Talkin' THINK Skateboards and more | part 2
Greg Carroll aka the Gregulator sits on my couch as we discuss old and new tales from a skateboard based life. Our first ever guest at our home studio; Greg Carroll and Schmitty go way back. Talking about the industry, the early days skati…
- GREG CARROLL Talkin' THINK SKATEBOARDS
Greg Carroll aka the Gregulator sits on my couch as we discuss old and new tales from a skateboard based life. Our first ever guest at our home studio; Greg Carroll and Schmitty go way back. Talking about the industry, the early days skati…
- Byron "FATTY" Ortega | Classic Schmit | Ep. 26
From the first year of Talkin Schmit this is episode 26 for all you to re-visit or you newbies can listen for the first time. Gotta love Fatty(and that laugh). Big love Byron! I've known Byron since at least 2006, probably seen him around…
- TIM McKENNEY Talkin' PHIL SHAO
This week I have a wonderful human join me to discuss The Legend of Phil Shao documentary. From the early days interviewing, to the premiere at a theather in China Town San Francisco, to the release on Thrasher website and Youtube til toda…
- JEREMY WRAY | Classic Schmit | Ep. 116
This is episode 116 from May 2021! Jeremy Wray coming on was a big moment for the podcast. Jeremy had lost his brother and agreed to come on and talk it up. Very special for me, always nothing but respect for Jeremy. Hope you enjoy whether…
- JD SANCHEZ Talkin' VERT SKATING
Schmitty interviews the young East Bay phenom, JD Sanchez out at his local vert ramp discussing his career so far, getting wheels from Gerwer, contest skating vs skating with your friends, his dad building incredible vert ramps, skating ar…
- MOFO Vol. 1 | Classic Schmit | Ep. 99
This is episode 99 from season two back in November of 2020. Mofo brings so much inspiration with his epic stories and as he'll tell you, being at the right place at the right time. Raised in Escondido; Mofo is a straight up legend—a pione…
- CEDRIC PABICH Talkin' BUILDING SKATEPARKS
Caught up with Cedric Pabich out in the middle of a Grindline build in Las Cruces, New Mexico—talk about the ultimate dream come true! Listen as he tells stories of driving out west to California with the family, hanging with Grosso, going…
- Mike "ARCO" Archimedes | Classic Schmit | Ep. 48
This is a classic throwback to my very first season (2019) and one of the all-time SF greats. Ladies and gentelemen; I give you episode 48 with Arco (from the seats of my car parked outside Potrero Skatepark) Triple OG born and raised in t…
- RICKI "The Dude" BEDENBAUGH Talkin' FILMING SKATEBOARDING
This week’s guest, Ricki “The Dude” Bedenbaugh sits in for a 2-hour bonanza podcast to kick off December talking Ryan Sheckler’s Costco kickflip, Bachinsky’s El Toro kickflip (just to name a couple of epic moments Ricki filmed). Nerd out a…
- Ronnie Sandoval | Classic Schmit | Ep. 64
This is a classic throwback to the start of season 2 (January 6, 2020) with episode 54 and my main man from San Pedro, Ronnie "Ronbo" Sandoval. Happy New Years and welcome back to work for all you lucky enough to have the two week break. T…
- ANDREW LANGI Talkin' SKATING BUST or BAIL
Schmitty drove down to Skate Works in Los Altos for this one and thanks to Jason Strubing we have an in-person interview that covers Andrew Langi's early days of skating Phil Shao park in Redwood City, working at Skate Works, a laundry lis…
- GREG LUTZKA Talkin' SKATEBOARD CAREER
The Lutzka joins Schmitty for some discussion on the current state of the Turf, growing up in Wisconsin looking up to Parts and Hitz, coming to California, living with Hoops, his take on pie vs ice cream, buying a Bentley while being spons…
- NEMO DeBOVOISE Talkin' Getting Gnar On Rollerskates
New pod who dis? It’s Nemo de Bovoise ( @spaceghost.loco ). Yes, the girl that bombed Kearny St. backwards on skates. Listen in as we discuss early life bouncing all around, taking heavy slams, living thru a hurricane, her full part in th…
- Does CURREN CAPLES Still Have A Stalker?
CURREN CAPLES blesses the TS airwaves with early day stories of Termite and Hurley , the family dinner with @geoffrowley getting on Flip, the transition to @skatemental and getting to create his own graphic ideas, landing on FA with all th…
- DAVE SWEETAPPLE, J MASCIS & O of the Band WITCH
Starting off season 7 with an older interview I did with Dave Sweetapple(R.I.P.), J. Mascis and O(R.I.P.). Wanted to give tribute, all three of these guys are legends, heros, nice people, the whole package. Hope you enjoy. We're back! SUBS…
- TOMMY GUERRERO Talkin' Skateboarding | Classic Schmit | Ep. 100
A dream come true episode. Tommy said he would do episode 100 and he delivered. We talk about working with Jake at Concrete Jungle, filming Animal Chin in SF, early punk days and Free Beer, leaving Powell for REAL, Fausto and Swenson, skat…
- JAMES KELCH Talkin' Skateboarding Embarcadero
This episode is dedicated with love to MARCUS "NOSEY" DILLARD (R.I.P.) You can put my next guest in there with George Moscone, Willie Brown, Gavin Newsome, and London Breed. That's right kids, this is the Mayor—James Kelch discussing growi…
- JUDI OYAMA on Women's Slalom Skateboarding
Judi Oyama ends 2024 with an in person visit and great discussion. We chopped it up in her backyard Woman-Cave and talked growing up in Santa Cruz area, skating in the 70s, Winchester, hanging with Hutson, Santa Cruz skateboards and Indepe…
- WILLIS KIMBEL Pro Skateboard & Skateshop Owner
In this episode of Talkin' Schmitt, we welcome the old homie from up North, Mr. Willis Kimbel. Willis checks in from his new skateshop in Portland, Oregon Rip's Co which was inspired by Bad Co. He shares his journey in skateboarding, the e…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 231: HAGOP NAJARIAN
Hagop shares his journey from Beirut to La Mirada, detailing his family's immigration story and the cultural influences that shaped his life. He reflects on the vibrant skateboarding scene in Whittier, the evolution of skateboarding tricks…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 230: AMELIA BRODKA
We check in with friend of the show, Amelia Brodka as she gets ready for her annual Exposure event in Encinitas,CA. Whether it be announcing the Olympics, shooting an ad for Arbor Skateboards, snowboarding with her husband, one thing is fo…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 229: RYAN JOHNSON
Ryan "RJ" Johnson checks in with stories about growing up in the under rated Fresno skateboard scene with the likes of AP, the Paez bros, Tom Knox, Karma and more. We catch up big time, it's been over 20 years! Subject matter ranges from C…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep:228: Rick "SPIDEY" De Montrond
Early days in SF at Playland, Santa Cruz Skateboards, entering contests in the 70's, skating Upland or not getting respect, playing music and leading his band the Gentle Orchestra, shooting with Mofo, and the era pre-handrail are just a fe…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 227: DALTON DERN
Listen in as Dalton Dern talks moving around and living on floors in PDX, getting hooked up with Bryce Kanights and Lifeblood Skateboards, his first time to Burnside, travelling with Kowalski and Lockwood, entering the first Maloof money c…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 226: LADY J MEEK
Great conversation with Lady about living in between Costa Rica and Texas, surfing and skateboarding, skating with girls she looked up to, the Olympics, living with Mami Tezuka, relaxation techniques, her embroidery skills and much more...…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 225: VINCENT ALVAREZ
Vincent Alvarez was the first skateboarder on the Dickies program. He got on Chocolate Skateboards, turned pro, and had the first part in "Pretty Sweet". That’s just the tip of the iceberg though. What’s the most blood he’s seen, how long…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 224: GARY ROGERS of SKATELINE NBD
I think we got a NBD for you all. Schmitty went down to SKATELINE in suit and tie and chopped it up with its host, GARY ROGERS. Listen in as they discuss Gary's upbringing, grandmas house right down the street from Thrasher, skating the sh…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 223: CHET CHILDRESS yeah mon!
The mon in the von, Chet Childress checks in with some memories of yesteryear and stoke for all. Listen as we discuss talking to Evil Kneivel on the phone, the Yeah Mon experience, shout-outs galore, Nike commercials, filming the burning q…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 222: KRISTIAN SVITAK (Cleveland Skateboarding)
Old friend of the show Kristian Svitak checks in for a podcast tutorial, dog talk, a This or That, and just catching up in general. Krisitan was on the audio only version of the pod way back at episode 22, kind of ironic he's back at 222..…
- Talkin' Schmit Ep. 221: TOOTH & RYAN WEIBUST of Natur
We have a two for one special with both Tooth and Ryan Weibust of Natur talkin': growing up in Rhode Island, the Package and Water Brothers skate shop, Skaters Island, Robstock, the first X-Games, Demassek, Fred smith Tatoos, Store Detecti…
- Talkin' Schmit 220: TOM "WALLY" INOUYE
Episode 220 comes at you with Tom "Wally" Inouye. Listen in as we talk early days on clay wheels, doing wallrides and getting the nickname Wally, moving into urethane wheels, Tunnel and Mitchells in San Mateo, skating with KT and Mofo, Chr…
- Talkin' Schmit: JOHN WORTHINGTON
From blowing glass to blowin' minds on his skateboard, John Worthington talks growing up in Auburn, having a skater for a dad, the urge to find more pools, his dream SOTY trip, bombin' hills on bikes with Cardiel, Lifeblood days, turning p…
- Talkin' Schmit: TONY ROBERTS
Listen in as legendary filmer, Tony Roberts connects from the Dominican and talks about growing up in Santa Cruz area, teaching Meekster about surfing, filming and premiering videos in his garage, putting out "Goin' Off", supporting Mack D…
- Talkin' Schmit: MORT BURKE
Comedian Mort Burke joins me on the show with lots of skateboarding stories including meeting Phil Shao at an early age and what an impression he had. We also talk stand-up comedy vs sitcom tv shows, growing up in Missouri and much more...…
- Talkin' Schmit: DAVE BACHINSKY
Dave Bachinsky and I discuss: growing up in Lowell, the Greg "Salba" Ware connection, getting on City Skateboards, SF missions with Dan Z, the Hurley video, kick flipping el Toro, Drone life, social media, a lesson in NFT’s, filming for hi…
- Talkin' Schmit: RUBY LILLEY
Ruby Lilley drove all around the USA at a young age and landed herself a new home in Oceanside and some sponsors on the way. Listen as we discuss: Growing up skating at Ocean Bowl Maryland, takin an RV all around the country, going to the…
- Talkin' Schmit: SHURIKEN SHANNON (part 2)
We back! Shuriken discusses getting on Black Label, working with John Lucero, the crazy Phelper apple story on KOTR, getting on Santa Cruz skateboards, the current Arbor Skate crew and more... --------------------------------------- SUBSCR…
- Talkin' Schmit: SHURIKEN SHANNON (part 1)
Shuriken Shannon checks in after many years. We chat it up about the meaning of the word "Shuriken", growing up in San Diego, keys to a proper tre-flip, Pig Wood's "Slaughterhouse" video, travelling with Rhino, riding for Osiris, Josh Beag…
- Talkin' Schmit: BACKDOOR BILLY (skateshop day)
Skateshop Day 2024 has us connecting with Backdoor Billy of Backdoor Skateshop out in Greenville, NC. Listen in as he drops more F-Bombs then Keith Meek and offers up a brand new PSTONE Anti Hero Deck for the first person to correctly gues…
- Talkin' Schmit: CLYDE SINGLETON
Friend of the show, Clyde Singleton of WCRP On Skateboarding podcast checks in with thoughts on Black History Month, slave cabins, bbq chicken pop-ups, mental health, hanging with Conklins and Markovich, and much much more. Hold on to your…