The Sk8LikeYou Podcast
by Mark ‘Magoo’ V
The Sk8LikeYou Podcast is your resource for any & everything roller skating! Mark ‘Magoo’ Vachon invites you on his journey as a lifelong skater while he covers everything from rink tours, professional skater interviews, content creators, speed skaters, competitive skaters, derby, to organizing & attending shuffle events all over the U.S. Magoo owns Sk8LikeYou.com which is a resource for everything skating & roller skating promotion. It serves as a collaborative effort with the national skate community to celebrate skating!
Episodes
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More Than Meets the Eye - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 144: Leeane Ruffo aka Lovette Rolling
Some people skate. Others live and breathe everything that comes with eight wheels.Episode 144 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Leeane Ruffo, aka Lovette Rolling. A lifelong skater with a genuine love for skating in all its forms, Leeane is one of those people whose personality, perspective…
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Taking Back Her Story - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 143: Madyson Kapture
I’ve done nearly 150 episodes of SK8LIKEYOU, and I don’t think I’ve ever felt the responsibility of being an interviewer quite like I did during this conversation. My guest for Episode 143 is Madyson Kapture, and this is one of those interviews that reminds me just how far this podcast has come.…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Cheap Date LIVE: October 20, 2026 Broadcast
Roller discos, horror movies, and a SO BUTTERY giveaway… what could possibly go wrong?! 🛼👻🔥 This episode of SK8LIKEYOU Cheap Date Live went from giveaway details to Halloween skate parties to my lifelong love of scaring the hell out of myself! I broke down the details of the SO BUTTERY…
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How To Be a Skate Star - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 142: Nash Bash 2026 with Lacey Skates & DJ BK
What if the one of the best skating events of the year isn’t about the fastest skaters at all? I sat down with Lacey and Brian to break down the second annual Nash Bash, where the real goal is simple: make every skater feel seen, connected, and like the star of the floor.Brentwood Skate Center…
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Smitty's Explicit Roller Disco - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 141: Skating, Live Music & NO FILTER!
Halloween night is about to get EXPLICIT!David Smith, better known as @Smittyonskates joins the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast to talk about a one-of-a-kind Halloween skate party that's bringing something completely different to the rink!Smitty's Explicit Roller Disco is taking over Castle Skateland in...
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Build It... They Will Come - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 140: The 2nd Annual SK8LIKE NO BRAKES
Two days. One rink. Generations of skaters. And the kind of energy you cannot fake.SK8LIKE NO BRAKES was not just an event. It was history, community, style and personality colliding on the same floor.This episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast takes you straight inside the weekend with interviews,...
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Other Side of the Mic - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 139: Lacey Skates Interviews Mark 'Magoo' Vachon
From Lacey: When Mark asked me to interview him, I told him I would…but only if he was willing to be completely vulnerable and transparent.He was almost shocked that I even asked. In his mind, he had already been incredibly vulnerable through SkateLikeYou.Just wait…because he went even deeper.We...
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Best Bang Your Sk8 Buck? - Sk8LikeYou Podcast BONUS Episode 138: Jamie Ogle on Peter Peng Wheels
Sometimes we make skate gear way more complicated than it needs to be.I sat down with Jamie Ogle from Lone Star Skate Designs to talk about the Peter Peng wheels I’ve been skating, the set he donated for the SK8LIKE NO BRAKES giveaway, and why I’ve been so impressed by what these wheels offer for...
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Above & Beyond - Sk8LikeYou Podcast BONUS Episode 137: Ron Murray
Check out what Ron Murray of Custom Skate Cushions has for ya! Ron is a constant contributor to the skate community by not only offering quality craftsmanship with everything he does, but also by his willingness to give freely to the community he loves. This episode is a prime example. Check out...
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Can One Man Bring Roller Skating Back to His City? - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 136: Eric Hanspard
What does it actually take to bring a roller rink back to a community that has gone years without one? In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Eric Hanspard, the man behind Skate America Roller Rink and his mission to bring a new skating facility to Hammond, Indiana. Eric may…
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As The Wheels Turn… Your Next Page-Turner - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 135: Author, Jack Dieteman
In Episode 135 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Jack Dieteman, author of the new book As the Wheels Turn: Skating, Dating, and Long Distance Love. What started with two shoeboxes full of decades old letters eventually became a deeply personal coming of age story built around roller...
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Giant Mission for the Giant Rockets Foundation - Sk8LikeYou Podcast - Episode 134: Rhonda & Billy
What happens when a skating rink becomes something much bigger than a place to skate?On Episode 134, I sit down with Rhonda and returning guest Bionic Billy, who are both at the Skate Haus in St. Charles, Missouri, to talk about the mission behind Giant Rocket’s Foundation.The story behind Giant...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Cheap Date LIVE: Aug. 24, 2026 Broadcast
Not everything goes as planned but either way we make it work. How is it that the first time Dolly Parton is mentioned on the podcast, the next day she is gone? Shoutouts to some skaters for some goodies. Also discussing the positives and negatives of how recording skaters has changed the rink...
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SpaceCakes Takes Her Place - Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 133: Allison Nyberg
This was a super fun conversation with Allison Nyberg aka DJ Space Cakes! She’s basically a walking Google machine for music in so many different ways — genres, eras, deep cuts, you name it, she’s got the encyclopedia in her head and the turntables to back it up.We dig into her move into becoming…
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Peter Peng Wheels Review Part 1- Episode 132 (UPDATED)
I'm reviewing the 96-97A Peter Peng Wheels and giving my thoughts on my first 10 rolls. This is part one with a 3 month and 6 month follow-up still to come. But after 10 sessions I'm digging into wear, grip, hub quality, design and whether you can do better for $150.00 out the…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 131: Rink Rat Carson
In Episode 131 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, we head from Marion, Indiana, to Kissimmee, Florida, to hear the inspiring story of eleven year old roller skater Carson and his journey into the world of shuffle skating. Carson's love for skating started at a young age, even though his first experience…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Cheap Date LIVE: Aug. 18, 2026 Broadcast
This week's Cheap Date LIVE was a day late but NOT a dollar short. As the podcast continues to evolve, I'm looking back at not only the first episodes, but also the first conversations I had with skaters about my goals. Nobody, including myself, had any reason to think this would become what it…
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Sk8LikeYou Cheap Date LIVE - August 10, 2026 Broadcast
The Cheap Date LIVE from August 10, 2026 was all about the wrap up of the Heart 2 Shuffle event that went down in Georgia. This was the 3rd year for the event & it just keeps getting better. The live started off with just venting some frustrations about the beginning stage production of the…
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Sk8LikeYou Cheap Date LIVE - August 3, 2026 Broadcast
This week on The Sk8LikeYou Cheap Date LIVE, I’m sounding off solo on everything happening in the skating world right now. No guest, just me and the mic. I break down the latest info on the Sk8Like No Brakes event and share why I can’t wait to sit down with upcoming Sk8LikeYou Podcast guest…
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Sk8LikeYou Cheap Date LIVE - July 20, 2026 Broadcast
This week on The Sk8LikeYou Cheap Date LIVE, I’m not holding back — I dive straight into the trending debate on whether kids should be allowed at skating events, and I call out some of the inconsistencies in the arguments on both sides. No filter, no diplomacy, just my honest take. I also drop…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 130: Heart 2 Shuffle Event Special
In Episode 130 of the SK8LikeYou Podcast, I’m on location at the 3rd Annual Heart 2 Shuffle event—an unforgettable weekend of skating that benefits the American Heart Association. Hosted by Angie Blatz, a stroke survivor herself, Heart 2 Shuffle is more than just a skate event. It brings the...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 129: Kim Manning
On this episode of The SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Kim Manning aka Spacequeen. Kim is a national-champion artistic roller skater, entertainer, stunt performer, singer, choreographer, circus artist, and skating educator whose journey on wheels began when she was just three...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 128: SK8LIKE NO BRAKES Special LIVE from Cortland
This episode is live from Cortland Roller Rink, co-hosted by Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat. We’re talking everything you need to know about the 2nd Annual SK8LIKE NO BRAKES going down September 26 & 27 at Whitehall SKATEAWAY in the Lehigh Valley. Coming off the energy of the inaugural 2025 event…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 127: Randi Renee of the The Hive Rollers PT 1
What started as a return to roller skating quickly became something much bigger for Randi Renee. Through skating, she found a deeper connection with her family, a supportive community, and a passion for helping others experience everything the skating world has to offer.Randi is the driving force...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 126: Joshua Love
SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Episode 126 welcomes Joshua Love, aka @joshthesk8ter on insta. Joshua first stepped onto roller skates at only seven years old and began pursuing jam skating at the age of 14. Since then, he has developed into an explosive competitive jam skater known for combining power,...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 125: Tayden Webb
On Episode 125 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with competitive jam skater Tayden Webb from Utah. Despite being one of the younger members of today's skating community, Tayden has already built a reputation as an incredibly talented competitor with a bright future ahead of him. Sponsored by...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 124: USA Shuffle Skaters Daddy of them All - Live from Kate's Gatonia
This week, the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast hits the road to bring you an episode unlike any other, recorded live from the legendary USA Shuffle Skaters Daddy of Them All event at Kate's Gastonia. Instead of sitting down with just one guest, I grabbed skaters from all over the country for a series of...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 123: Emily Brown
Although Emily is one of the youngest guests in more than 120 episodes at just 18 years old, she has already become recognized by skaters all over the country for her positively infectious enthusiasm. No matter the rink, no matter the crowd, if you happen to skate the same session as Emily, you...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 122: Morgan Weske brings Dance Skate to SK8LIKE NO BRAKES '26
Episode 122 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features the incredibly talented @MorganWeske of www.DanceSkate.com. Morgan has built a reputation around the world for her dance skate workshops, helping skaters of all levels develop confidence, creativity, technique, and flow on wheels. In this episode…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 121: Ebony aka Coach E. of Step & Skate
On Episode 121 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ebony, better known throughout the skating community as Coach E, founder of Step & Skate. Coach E shares her skating journey, how she found her passion for teaching, and what inspired her to create Step & Skate.…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 120: Tim Arnold
On this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I’m joined by Tim Arnold for a conversation that goes far beyond skating. March 15, 2026 would become a date that changed everything for Tim and his partner Megan. While traveling home from one of the biggest shuffle skating events in the country, the…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Topic Show Episode 119: What Makes a Successful Rink with Brad Armstrong
This month on the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show, I’m joined by co-host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat and special guest Brad Armstrong, owner of multiple roller skating rinks across the United States including Roller Kingdom in Reno, Nevada, The Rink in Sacramento, California, Top Gun Skate Center in...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 118: Rodney Gaskins aka Clutch
Episode 118 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Pittsburgh’s own Rodney Gaskins-Acie, better known as Clutch. From skating and community building to education and creating opportunities for others, Clutch represents the kind of passion that keeps roller skating culture alive far beyond the rink...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 117: Spring Bling BONUS Show
This bonus episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast was recorded live on location at the legendary Cortland Roller Rink during Spring Bling 2026. From skating legends who helped shape the culture, to the regulars who keep these sessions alive every week, to the next generation already carving out their...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 116: Greggo aka @thatsgregg0
Episode 116 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features a content creator in the skating world that is probably making frequent appearances in your social media feeds lately… Greggo (instagram.com/thatsgregg0) This was actually Greggo’s very first official podcast appearance and from the second we started...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 115: Ty VanHoose aka @TYON8S
At just 11 years old and on the verge of turning 12, Ty VanHoose, better known online as “TyOn8s”, is already turning heads in the skating world. And the craziest part? He’s only been skating for about 7 to 8 months as of today. But if you’ve ever seen him roll, you’d never believe it. Whether…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 114 - Heart 2 Shuffle 26 BONUS with Angie Blatz & Ron Murray
Episode 114 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Heart 2 Shuffle host Angie Blatz alongside special guest Ron Murray, one of this year’s sponsors who is helping make the weekend even bigger for the skating community. We talked about the vision behind Heart 2 Shuffle, what it takes to bring an event...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 113: Ant Banks
Episode 113 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Mississippi skater and content creator Ant Banks. Known for doing things completely his own way, Ant has carved out a lane in skating through daily live streams, nonstop interaction with the community, and a style of humor that keeps people…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 112: Midwest JamFest Part 1
On location at Midwest Jam Fest in Cincinnati, this one is straight from the floor. The energy, the music, the movement, everything that makes events like this special was on full display. I tapped in with skaters who are really outside putting in work and pushing the culture forward. Chopped it…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 111: Roll'em Up (Greg, Mike, Rich & James)
I sat down with Greg, Mike, Rich, and James of Roll’em Up, a crew that’s built on real connection, history, and a shared love for skating that never left them. We talked about how each of them got their start, what brought them together to form Roll’em Up, and the time they all spent away from…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 110: Ron Murray's Custom Outdoor Wheels
Season 10 kicks off with Ron Murray, Jim Garrett, and Nathan Edwards for Episode 110 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, and this one is all about innovation, precision, and pushing outdoor skating forward. Ron breaks down his brand new outdoor wheels and the latest updates, including the new options...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 109: Devon Messer
I sat down with Devon Messer of the Ohio Rollers for Episode 109 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, and this one is all about community, consistency, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in the skate scene. Devon represents a crew that’s putting in real work. The Ohio Rollers aren’t…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 108: FloJo & We Want Smoke BONUS Show
I sat down with Marlo “FloJo” Jones for a special bonus episode and this one hits different. FloJo isn’t just part of the Pittsburgh skate scene. She’s one of the people who refused to let it fade. When a major skate spot was lost and hundreds of skaters were left without a home, most would’ve...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 107: Favi & DJ Gemini of the 311 Sk8 Crew
I sat down with DJ Gemini and Favi of the 311 Sk8 Crew out of Cincinnati, and this conversation goes way deeper than just skating. For them, this isn’t just a crew it’s family. The way they move, the way they show up, and the way they support each other all comes back to one thing community....
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 106: Jim Larson
I sat down with Jim Larson who could only be described as a staple of the quad & inline speed skating world. His history in nearly every aspect of the sport has spanned over 50 years. Jim and I talk about what it really takes to move at a different level on wheels. From the mindset behind elite...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Topic Show Episode 3: Rink Etiquette with Jackie Cusmano Part 2
In Part 2 of this Topic Show, I’m back with co-host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat and special guest Jackie Cusmano of EWNB as we continue our deep dive into Rink Etiquette, this time stepping off the floor as well and getting into everything happening around it. We’re talking about the side of…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 105: Marly of @SkatewithMarly
In this episode, I sit down with Marly, the face behind @skatewithmarly and someone who’s building something real in the roller skating world. Her story goes way deeper than skating. Marly immigrated from Lebanon to Canada, leaving behind a life that had the potential to become dangerous, in…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 104: Shayne & Kayla Mote - Catch the Rhythm for Autism
In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Shayne and Kayla Mote to talk about the upcoming Catch the Rhythm for Autism skating event taking place April 24, 25, and 26 at Sportsworld Skate Center in Cullman, Alabama. We break down everything skaters need to know about the event,...
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 103: Hinton Covington - Part 2
In Part 2 of my conversation with Hinton Covington, better known as QuadSkatingHinton, we keep the conversation rolling with some of the funniest and most relatable moments from rink life. If you’ve spent any time around roller skating, you already know the rink always has a story. Hinton and I…
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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 103: Hinton Covington Part 1
In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, we’re joined by Hinton Covington, better known across social media as QuadSkatingHinton. Ask around the skate community and skaters will tell you the same thing. One day Hinton just started showing up in their feeds. With a quick wit and even quicker...
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The Sk8LikeYou Podcast is your resource for any & everything roller skating! Mark ‘Magoo’ Vachon invites you on his journey as a lifelong skater while he covers everything from rink tours, professional skater interviews, content creators, speed skaters, competitive skaters, derby, to organizing & attending shuffle events all over the U.S. Magoo owns Sk8LikeYou.com which is a resource for everything skating & roller skating promotion. It serves as a collaborative effort with the national skate community to celebrate skating!
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