Ron Allen: Trailblazing Skateboarding Legend Joins an Early DOD45 Episode! 🛹🔥

Get ready to revisit Episode 8, a raw and unpolished gem from the early days of The DOD45 Show! Originally aired on July 4th, 2021, this nostalgic throwback is being rereleased because Spotify did us dirty by terminating our account. Now, we’re bringing it back to life to celebrate the evolution of the show and the legendary Ron Allen! 🎤✨ Back when the show was still finding its rhythm—with basic graphics, less polished pacing, Tai’s early stage presence, and even his pen work not quite hitting its stride—this episode shines with heart, humor, and raw energy. It's proof that even humble beginnings can feature iconic moments. 🙌 🎬 In this historic episode: Tai interviews the trailblazing pro skater Ron Allen, a member of the iconic H-Street team and a pioneer who broke barriers for diversity in skateboarding. 🌟 From skating during the pandemic to competing in his late 50s, Ron's journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and staying true to the grind. 🔥 Highlights include: Stories about street skating vs. park riding and Ron’s choice to support local skate shops. Hilarious memories like working off debt to Thrasher and his college cheer dilemma—dreadlocks or cheer squad? Thought-provoking discussions on racism in skateboarding and how Ron helped shape the sport into the inclusive space we celebrate today. 💬 Plus, Tai's Sophie's Choice Skateboard Edition with questions like: 🛹 Tony Magnusson or Tony Hawk? 🛹 Thrasher or Transworld? 🛹 Spike Jonze or Spike Lee? 🛹 Gleaming the Cube or Ice Cube? 🎨 Don’t miss Tai sketching a Ron Allen-inspired cat illustration during the episode! Prints available here: https://artbytai.com/art-shop/ols/products/ron-allen-dod45 🎧 Original DOD45 Theme music by Nalei from her debut album "13": https://open.spotify.com/album/0BUFr5M7SR7AgBP4eH1BUx?si=4pH9ottnQDGuL-CISl53IA 🌟 Follow Ron and support his brand: Instagram: @RonAllenSk8 | @MCIntelligence American Dream Inc: https://www.instagram.com/americandreamincorporated/ 👕 Tai’s shirt: Petey Original T-Shirt - https://shop.peteyswebsite.com/products/690972-petey-original-t-shirt 💻 Pertinent links: Ride Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ride/featured H-Street Skateboards: https://h-street.com/ ArtByTai: https://artbytai.com/ This early episode is packed with nostalgia, legendary stories, and skateboarding history. Don’t sleep on it—this is a slice of The DOD45 Show that reminds us how far we’ve come while honoring the icons who inspire us to keep pushing. 🛹💥 #RonAllen #DOD45Show #ArtByTai #SkateboardingIcon #HStreet #ProSkater #AmericanDreamInc #SupportLocalSkateShops #DiversityInSkateboarding #PodcastThrowback