Talkin' Schmit
by Talkin' Schmit
Skateboarding, Music, Life: VENI • AUDIVI • DIDICIHIT THE SUBSCRIBE [email protected] for any questions, comments, or guest requests
Episodes
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REMEMBERING MICKEY REYES | Harsh Barge #7
This episode of Harsh Barge is dedicated to Mickey Reyes—one of the realest motherfuckers who ever lived. Hanzy Driscol remembers witnessing Mickey fearlessly drop in where nobody else would. Nate Sherwood looks back on Mickey’s humor, wisdom and influence. Ryan Johnson shares a personal...
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DAVID REYES Talks Zero Skateboards and More | Talkin' Schmit
Tune in as David and I discuss the Tights, being on the road for over a month, our love of the It's It, finally skating on the same board team as Ryan Sheckler, filming his ZERO "Wild Heart" Video and much more... Join "THE ONE's" and become a MEMBER: http://www.youtube.com/talkinschmit/join...
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NATE SHERWOOD LIVE 6.26.26 | Harsh Barge
Nate Sherwood checks in again LIVE for a second stab at a proper welcome to the HARSH BARGE team. Part 1 was a shit show, no wifi hamsters on an outdated cell phone in Iowa but this time we have a direct line to a laptop thanks to his loving wife. No matter what happens you know it's gonna be...
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CLYDE SINGLETON | Talkin' Schmit 248 pt.2
Part two with Clyde Singleton sharing his raw experiences with skateboarding, mental health, and navigating life after skateboarding. He discusses the realities of the skateboarding industry, the importance of authenticity, and the struggles of mental health and recovery. Lots of wild stories...
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CLYDE SINGLETON | Talkin' Schmit 248 pt.1
In this candid interview, Clyde Singleton shares his raw experiences with skateboarding, mental health, and navigating life after skateboarding. He discusses the realities of the skateboarding industry, the importance of authenticity, and the struggles of mental health and recovery. Lots of wild...
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BRIAN DELATORRE: Think Skateboards, shooting film, Thrasher Magazine | Talkin Schmit part 2
Brian Delatorre joins Talkin’ Schmit to discuss growing up skating in Florida, coming up through the Miami skate scene, filming video parts, riding for Think & Habitat Skateboards, life as a professional skateboarder, bombing hills with the GX1000 crew in San Francisco and much more. Brian shares...
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BRIAN DELATORRE: Habitat Skateboards, Hill Bombs and more | Talkin Schmit 247
Brian Delatorre joins Talkin’ Schmit to discuss growing up skating in Florida, coming up through the Miami skate scene, filming video parts, riding for Think & Habitat Skateboards, life as a professional skateboarder, bombing hills with the GX1000 crew in San Francisco and much more. Brian shares...
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HARSH BARGE: SOTY TALK IN MAY?!
Join "THE ONE's" and become a MEMBER: http://www.youtube.com/talkinschmit/join Has McKenney finally had enough of Schmitty? Will this be his last show? Is a new reporter waiting in the grassy knoll? Schmitty & McKenney are back with a look at the world of skateboarding in attempt to look at all...
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You Might Also Like: "The Baller Lifestyle"
Here's something you might also enjoy if you have extra podcast time. This is the Baller Lifestyle with Brian and Ed delivering a hilarious, no-holds-barred take on sports, pop culture, and life’s absurdities. Each episode serves up smart, irreverent commentary with just the right amount of…
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RAY MEYER Talkin' Freestyle Skateboarding and Growing up in
Step into the roots of freestyle skateboarding with Ray Meyer as he shares incredible stories from San Francisco’s legendary skate scene. From riding metal wheels in the 1960s to competing in early contests and shaping the evolution of freestyle, Ray breaks down the tricks, culture, and iconic...
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Harsh Barge Skateboard News: 5.1.26
Tim McKenney & Schmitty take a deep look at skateboarding from inside their car with a ripping report of Antwuan Dixon's FTP part, The Loop Hardware STFU video, Mind Freak featuring Al Partanen, Tim's "Coping Skills", David Copperfield skating, Nyjah Huston & Bro's, "The Lipslide Heard Around the...
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YNDIARA ASP Talkin' The Evolution of Women's Skateboarding
Part 2 of the Yndiara Asp interview has her discussing her experience with the Olympics, the evolution of women's skateboarding, and filming almost an entire video part with a broken hand. Discover insights into the culture, challenges, and fun of skateboarding across different countries and the...
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YNDIARA ASP: From Brazil to Pro Skater for Santa Cruz pt. 1
Professional skateboarder Yndiara Asp shares her journey from Brazil to the global skateboarding scene, discussing her experiences with competitions, the evolution of women's skateboarding, and her recent adventures including a daring stunt on a skyscraper. Discover insights into the culture,...
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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 so much more and through it all my long time friend…
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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, "Sorcery" coming out March 30th on the Thrasher site.…
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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 out March 30th on the Thrasher site. ALSO: BLOOD WIZARD IS...
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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 family and raising two kids, a nod to BoxCo and much much...
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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 skating EMB, skating for H-Street, Chris Cook at Devils Pit,...
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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 skating EMB, skating for H-Street, Chris Cook at Devils Pit,...
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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 earlier then that. Gear up for some epic tales of growing…
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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 today where it's almost at 200K views. What a journey it's...
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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 you've heard it or not, throw it on and get stoked! I…
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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 around the Bay, Potrero Park and Treasure Island, and East…
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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 pioneer who created or helped create much of what drew me into...
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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 on epic Hewitt missions for the Spitfire part, getting on...
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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 the SFC, I was honored to get some time to talk Sick Boys,...
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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 as we discuss timelapse’s, super slow-mo, film vs video,...
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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. This week I catch up with 2019 Skater of the Year heavy...
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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 list of nicknames, his big day at Bust or Bail on the Paul...
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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 sponsored by Toyota, and much...
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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 the Lazo video, filming with Dave Hoang, the Sammy Baca...
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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 the guys he skates with, shredding Brad Pitt’s backyard, the...
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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! SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's...
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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, skating with Natas and Gonz, and much more. There's even a…
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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 growing up as a military kid, finding a home on Treasure…
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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 Independent Trucks, driving Olson and crew over the hill to…
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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 establishment of his skate shop, and the influence of his...
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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, and the profound impact of punk rock on his artistic...
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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 for sure-things don’t seem to slow down. Tap in and if…
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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 Consolidated days, New Deal, turning pro, his two cover...
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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 few of the things Spidey and I discuss this week. Tune in,...
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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 cup, turning pro, getting on Heroine Skateboards, the gap…
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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... 10:50 MAGIC MIND OFFERING YOU ALL A BIG DISCOUNT ON...
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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 has he been playing drums, what does Patlanta Saves…
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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 shitty San Leandro park, Thrasher Boys, meeting Joel…
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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 quarterpipe part and much much more. The vibe is high and...
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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... SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F FOLLOW SVITAK ON…
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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 Detective, Gnarwhale, Dods vs Scruboo, the current state of…
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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, Chris Strople, Tracker Trucks, showing Salba how to find…
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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 pro for Creature and much more... SUBSCRIBE NOW:...
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Skateboarding, Music, Life: VENI • AUDIVI • DIDICIHIT THE SUBSCRIBE [email protected] for any questions, comments, or guest requests
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