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the Freestyle Podcast
by Bob Loftin, Tony Gale
A podcast about freestyle skateboarding, with Tony Gale, Bob Loftin, Simon Mrozinski, and Michael Erskine.
Episodes
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Episode 40. Pandemic Skating
We are finally back, and in the midst of the 2020 pandemic! Michael, Tony, Simon, and Bob talk freestyle! Join us!
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Episode 39: Brandenburg 2019
Denis Šopović of Sweden joins Tony and Bob to discuss the 2019 European Freestyle Championships, in Brandenburg Germany. This is part 1.
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Episode 38: Paderborn 2019, a Deceased Magazine, and Various Other Topics
In this episode we discuss the 2019 Paderborn contest that happened back in July (was it really only a couple of months ago?), the demise of Broken Fingers Mag, and some other stuff.
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Episode 37: the Dan Garb Interview
Behold! Or...rather...listen! Tony Gale interviews Dan Garb!
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Episode 36: the Josh Dunstone Interview
Tony interviews Josh Dunstone on a train.
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Episode 35: the Nick Beaulieu Interview
In summer 2018, young Nick Beaulieu made the trek from the United States to England and endured a car ride with British people to go to the legendary and mystical land of Paderborn, Germany! Here's Tony Gale's Interview with him!
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Episode 34: Organ Harvesting, Freestyle Skateboarding, and Dinosaurs
In this episode, Tony, Nathan, Michael, and Bob catch up after quite of few months of not podcasting. We cover the upcoming contest in Japan, new products, freestyle as it relates to bank skating and longboarding, and various other things.
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Episode 33: On the Road with Alex Foster
Tony recorded this episode on his way to Paderborn this year, with hero of freestyle and driver-supreme Alex Foster, of LateTricks.com. So get something to drink, sit back, and pretend you're there in the car with them, Nathan Hill, and Nick Beaulieu.
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Freestyle Podcast Episode 32 - Marius Constantin
Tony took a trip to skate with Marius, in Romania. Here is the interview!
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Episode 31 - Skateboarding and a Fairbro Story
We recorded this pretty early in the morning Texas time, so that's why I sound so slow and weird. It's been a looooong time since we talked. We yammer about various gossipy happenings in the freestyle world, and Tony relates a class Fairbro story. So good.
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Paderborn Report 2017 - from a BOAT!!!
Ahhh yes, friends, Paderborn 2017 has happened! As always it was a glorious celebration of freestyle skateboarding. Tony, Bob, and Simon traveled from just south of London to Paderborn, Germany with the elusive Scaife and our driving hero, ripper, scholar, and friend, Latetricks.com's own Alex...
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WORLD ROUNDUP 2017 PRO FINALS COMMENTARY
Once again, Nathan Hill joined me (Bob) to do commentary of the Pro finals at the 2017 World Freestyle Roundup. It was fun. Listen while you do something else.
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WORLD ROUNDUP TRAVELOGUE 2017 #2
Tony interviews Monty Little.
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Roundup Travelogue #1
The first of Tony's recordings as he and most of the other Brits head over to the World Freestyle Roundup 2017, in Vancouver. Listen to it. Sounds like you are THERE!
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Episode 29.1: Bonus - short bit from the Southbank Jam
A few weeks ago the lads in England had a jam at Southbank. Simon was there with the digital audio recorder, and here is the resulting sound file, raw and unedited!
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Episode 29: Trash Talk
In this episode we talk about various different things, with no real direction, but it was a lot of fun and we hope you will enjoy! Oh, here's the picture of Mac that we discuss...not doing freestyle but being a badass. So rad.
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Episode 28 - Terry Synnott part 1
We talked to Terry Synnott - the LEGENDARY Terry Synnott - for over 2 hours. I cut a lot out. We still have a lot to discuss. Terry is certainly one of the top 5-10 freestylers in the world. Though he's been plagued by injuries for the last few years, he is also one of the most well-rounded...
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Episode 27: Election Time Chaos
In which we discuss freestyle stuff as usual - such as... Some cool new wireless headphones that are great for FS practice. Young Alex from London's quick development as a freestyler and why Tony should fear him. The new Powell board with some funky glass laminates. Tony's recent demo. Michael's...
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Episode 26 - Toe Spins, Broken Fingers, and other Foolishness
In this episode we discuss toe spins, Broken Fingers magazine, and various other freestyle-related things, including a great new website. The intro music is of course Black Sabbath's Neon Nights. Here is Simon's G-Turn Toe Spin... G-turn toespin A video posted by Simon Mroz (@simonmroz) on Oct 7,...
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Episode 25: Freestyle, Contests, Opiates, and Dongsteen
In this episode, we discuss freestyle skateboarding, with some additional discussion of psychology, opiates, and mega-church preachers. Laziest intro I've ever made for a podcast!
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Episode 24.2 - More World Roundup and Other Stuff
Part 2 of our 2016 World Roundup episode. In this part we are joined by Simon Mrozinski, and we talk, and a good time is had by all.
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Episode 24.1 - The World Roundup
This is the first part of a 2-hour talk we had the other day, in which we debriefed Tony on his World Round experience. Apparently, fun was had by all and skateboarding still rules. Give it a listen.
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Live Commentary 2016 World Freestyle Roundup Awards Ceremony
We took a break, then came back to comment on the awards ceremony, and now YOU can listen to it over and over and over....
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World Roundup Commentary 2016 Pro Semi Finals
This year we did a live commentary of the World Freestyle Roundup via streaming audio. This is the unedited file from the Pro semi finals on May 21, 2016.
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World Roundup Commentary 2016 Pro Finals
This year we did a live commentary of the World Freestyle Roundup via streaming audio. This is the unedited file from the Pro finals on May 22, 2016.
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Episode 23: Respect the Bear
We begin this episode with a discussion of the new Bear "Polar Bear" truck, in the smallest size (105mm), which is well-suited to freestyle board width, and which Tony has procured for his own enjoyment. I then edit out massive amounts of technical talk about trucks and bearings, and we move on…
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Episode 22: And Then There Were Four
Simon Mrozinski and Michael Erskine join the podcast crew. This is an unusually short episode, due to the hour of technical talk about trucks we decided to put into a separate, supplementary episode (22-a), which will be up soon. We briefly touch on the greatness of Mode wheels, and Bob looks...
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Episode 21: Holiday Season 2015!
This is our first ever holiday episode. Yes, it is shorter than the last one! yaaaaaay! Links to check out: Moonshine Skateboards LateTricks.com Broken Fingers Freestyle Skateboarding Zine
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Episode 20: The Equipment Rant
What happens when we don’t talk for 2 months? Well, we talked for 3 hours. I cut this down to just under 2 hours. Forgive us, but listen to us! We discuss the Mode Mike Rogers board, flat single kicks in general, the Tyranny of Concave, Mode FS wheels, Kevin Harris FS wheels, Seismic FS wheels...
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Episode 19: to Paderborn and Beyond!
In this episode, Tony and Bob discuss recent freestyle skateboarding events they’ve participated in and/or organized, including their fun and epic trip to the legendary Paderborn contest! Plus tales of skating in London. Fun for all! Give it a listen. In this episode we also go on about the...
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Episode 18: Back from the Undead
Yes, we are still alive, and yes this is a new episode, and yes, we discuss the following stuff! Cirus freestyle deck Bob’s upcoming London/Germany trip Upcoming Events 2014 Philly Freestyle Connor Burke vs. Darryl Grogan fantasy skateboard cage match. Broken Fingers Freestyle Magazine The…
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Episode 17: Fingerflips, Massacres, and Trick Tips
In this very long episode (We haven't talked for quite a while), Tony and Bob discuss various topics such as fingerflips, Tony's new Instagram Trick Tips, the Texas Freestyle Massacre, and various other topics. Tony's trick tips can be found on his Instagram account:...
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Episode 16: the British Invasion
In this episode we welcome special guest Simon Mrozinski, from England. Yes, Bob is outnumbered by Brits this time. We discuss Tony’s demo at the London Edge event with Callum Bowran, Bob’s trip to the 2013 Philly Freestyle contest, and various other freestyle related babble. In this episode we...
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EPISODE 15: A CASE OF THE 1-MINUTE RUNS
Matt is on leave, while Tony and Bob discuss the upcoming (in September) Philly Freestyle event, the new 1-minute run format that seem to be gather steam, bearings, etc. In this episode Bob mentions Pleasure Tools Bearings and Tony discusses Seismic Tekton Bearings. Videos mentioned in this…
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EPISODE 14: FREESTYLE AND THE CREATIVE MIND
In this episode, after discussing various tricks, the Small School freestyle Jam (from mid March), and various other topics, we discuss the role that creativity plays in the lives of freestylers. Bob asks the boys about their other creative endeavors, and of course we relate such activities to…
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EPISODE 13: NAME THAT TRICK!
In this episode, we discuss the four upcoming freestyle events, Bob announces that he has high blood pressure, we talk about flowing and transitioning well from one trick to another, and go over a a fun list of tricks to see who can do them. Videos mentioned in this episode: Guy in Zimbabwe, or...
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EPISODE 12: RANDOM DISCONNECTIONS AND #1 FAN!
In this episode, we talk about finding the right setup for how YOU ride, Bob announces that he’s learned a new trick (a rare event for the old man), we discuss learning 540 Shoveits, the boys discuss their recent skating adventures, and Bob has joined the Seismic Army.
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EPISODE 11: ZIP ZINGERS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
In this episode, we discuss a number of fascinating topics, such as freestyle-street skating on softer wheels, Matt’s recent massive demo, possible contest in Texas, and Tony’s ramp-riding adventures and their effect on his freestyle. Bob’s Zip Zinger Video: http://youtu.be/JgiCQSQeKTI Matt’s...
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EPISODE 10: TO GO WHERE NO LILLIS HAS GONE BEFORE…
In this episode we interview Stefan “Lillis” Åkesson, one of the greats of Freestyle. A huge thanks to Lillis for taking time to talk to us, and we look forward to doing it again!
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EPISODE 9: BRING THE KAOSS!
In this episode, Tony, Matt, and Bob discuss and stereotype various national and regional styles of freestyle, discuss their love of the Seismic freestyle wheels (again — Tony give an update of how they last), etc.
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EPISODE 8: FLOW
In this episode we discuss the attainment of “flow” in your skating and beyond. We are also treated to some Gokey guitar playing… Freestyle Podcast Supplement #8: (from Tony) If you’ve listened to it (or are listening to it now) and wondered what I was on about, here’s the material I referenced....
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EPISODE 7: DAI KAIJU ATTACK!
In this episode we discuss, among other things, skateboarding in the Olympics and trucks.
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EPISODE 6: THE ICE AGE!!!!
In this slightly more freeform episode, Tony, Matt, and Bob discuss various freestylers (see videos below), Bob confesses that he recently felt the anger while trying to practice, Matt’s cell phone causes interference, we hear about Tyler Self’s visit to Texas and his skate session with Bob, and...
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EPISODE 5: SON OF THE FREESTYLER
In this very special episode of the Freestyle Contest we are joined by kickass guest, Darryl Grogan, long time awesome skater and winner of the Pro division at the recent Freestyle World Roundup contest in Vancouver, Canada! In the podcast, Tony mentions Darryl’s part in the Casper video. Well,...
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EPISODE 4: INVASION OF THE ASTRO FREESTYLERS
In this episode we give our very preliminary thoughts on the Freestyle World Roundup that happened this week in Vancouver. We discuss some Eastern European freestyler whose name we do not know but we all agree rips (or at least did rip in the late 1980s), we talk boards, high trucks, and lastly…
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EPISODE 3: DESTROY ALL FREESTYLERS
In this episode, we hear about Matt’s adventures as a freestyle pro during demos in Texas (including tales of sexy girls attempting to wrestle a bull to the ground), discuss spinning 360s, Freestyle: Sport or Art?, and we have some laughs looking at old freestyle board graphics in Witter’s…
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EPISODE 2: ATTACK OF THE FREESTYLERS!
In this episode Tony reveals his new setup, we analyze and discuss three excellent freestyle videos recommended by Matt (see below), Tony leads a discussion on breaking down tricks for maximum learning, and Bob leads the boys down the twisted and wrongful path of making predictions about the...
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EPISODE 1: ENTER THE FREESTYLE!
In our first episode, Tony, Bob, and Matt introduce themselves, discuss the new Seismic and Decomposed Synnott freestyle wheels, talk about the benefits of actually rolling on your skateboards, praise the skills of the amazing Günter Mokulys, and have a nerdish discussion of the exact nature of...
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A podcast about freestyle skateboarding, with Tony Gale, Bob Loftin, Simon Mrozinski, and Michael Erskine.
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