Skim Steezy Podcast

🎬 From Dewey Beach roots to filmmaking adventures worldwide, Skylar Wilson (@skyrar) shares her journey behind the lens — from Easy Slider to filming Blair Conklin (@blairconklin) & more. Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:03 - The Podcast04:06 - Skylar's background06:39 - Impact from classic skim videos10:18 - Catch Surf11:54 - Other freelance gigs13:28 - Early projects14:52 - Starting in Alley Oop17:06 - Advice for those in skim media21:25 - Progression of editing in skim videos24:24 - How not to become a slave to the algorithms28:03 - Overcoming burn out33:08 - Social Media Pros and Cons38:13 - Easy Slider43:32 - Getting Sponsors44:58 - Film Festivals48:21 - The Skimmunity49:48 - Skylar's Current Projects57:13 - End - Outro

🚀 Episode 7 is here! We sit down with Clay Powell (@claybpowell), founder of Premier Skim (@premierskim), to talk about growing skimboarding through competitions, clinics & demos. From Florida to Santa Cruz, hear his journey & vision for the sport! 🎙️🔥Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro01:02:36 - The Episode02:25:51 - Clay's Early Life and Skimboarding Influences03:49:25 - Clay Competing07:24:00 - Starting Premier Skim08:51:46 - Skim Organizer Influencers11:18:14 - How to Draw More Competitors16:18:09 - Moving from Coast to Coast18:13:24 - Differences in the Skim Scene in Florida and Santa Cruz21:46:32 - The Origin of Premier Skim27:13:47 - Changing from PSL to Premier Skim27:29:58 - Premier Skim's Mission28:04:02 - Demos29:46:23 - They'll never know...30:04:58 - Clinics32:04:26 - Feedback from Campers and Competitors36:30:12 - Evolution of Premier Skim Comps40:50:46 - Skim Open Overlap with Cycling Event46:05:16 - Most Challenging Aspects of Running Premier Skim and Opportunities for Help46:30:02 - Getting Sponsorships47:59:19 - Social Media48:27:57 - Volunteers52:00:22 - More About Sponsors54:22:20 - The Future of Premier Skim56:56:51 - International Involvement58:18:12 - Final Remarks and Shoutouts59:27:15 - End / Outro

🇫🇷🇺🇸 Join us as we dive into the world of Robin Colignon (@skimbvrd // @iambvrd), a Miami-born, French-American skimboarder and DJ, repping Exile Skimboards (@exileskimboards). From Hawaiian waves to European influences, and his unique monkey drop he picked up skimming in southwest France—Robin’s journey is one-of-a-kind. 🎶🏄‍♂️ Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsors Chapters: 00:00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:17:08 - Welcome 00:03:01:26 - Beach or Bust 00:04:33:12 - Robin's Skim Genesis 00:06:19:49 - Euro Skim Tour 00:06:41:02 - European Skimboarder Influences 00:08:31:02 - Robin's Nomadic Upbringing 00:11:22:34 - Laguna for Spring Breaks 00:13:37:11 - Leveling Up and Competitive Goals 00:17:13:23 - Comparing the VIC to Pipe Master 00:29:28:25 - Robin's Journey in Action Sports 00:32:18:48 - Skimming Hawaii 00:32:44:37 - Maui fires 00:35:37:51 - Robin's Skate Skills 00:37:21:48 - Skim vs. Surf 00:42:45:04 - Robin's Unique Monkey Craw 00:47:57:32 - Pros and Cons of Skim Tutorials 00:53:10:52 - Robin's Career as a Music Producer 00:56:25:04 - Where did the name 'Bvrd' come from? 01:05:07:35 - Good things are happening... 01:08:37:36 - Shoutouts and Plugs 01:09:34:46 - Outro

In the latest episode of the Skim Steezy Podcast, we sit down with pro skimboarder Sydney Pizza (@skimsyd)! 🌊✨ From making waves in the Pro Women’s division to balancing university life and building mental toughness, Sydney takes us through her incredible journey. 🏄‍♀️ Hear about her Dewey Beach roots, the evolution of skimboarding, and what’s being done to get skimboarding on the global stage, including recognition by the International Surfing Association. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s rising stars!Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsorsChapters:00:00:00 - Intro01:01:13 - Welcome01:42:16 - How's University?18:24:21 - Syd's Journey from her Pro Debut in OBX '2222:44:15 - Competitive mentality with friends24:41:14 - Injury Prevention and Recovery29:29:04 - Sydney's Roots in Deleware and Maryland34:39:12 - Syd's Goals43:00:23 - Being a Role Model49:22:13 - Evolution of Skim Competition and Community51:33:16 - What's on Syd's Horizons (Plugs)54:02:08 - Wrap Up - Final Statements from Syd55:36:08 - Closing Out - Gratitude57:13:04 - Shoutouts58:05:04 - Outro

🏄‍♂️ From pro rider to board shaper, Aaron Astin ( @a_a_ron.astin // @astinskimboards ) shares his journey, insights on the sport's evolution, and what it takes to shape the future of skimboarding on the latest Skim Steezy Podcast! 🌊 Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsors Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:28 - Aaron's Skim Roots00:07:27 - Board Shaping Experimentation00:15:44 - Motivation for Starting Astin Skimboards00:18:37 - Being Pro and Shaper Simultaneously00:23:24 - Challenges and Decline at Syndrome Skimboards00:31:47 - When did the Tech Pop Off?00:34:29 - Shaping Evolution00:37:25 - What's in Aaron's quiver?00:40:28 - Advice for Aspiring Pros00:42:50 - Advice for Aspiring Shapers00:44:14 - Aaron's Proudest Moments in Skim00:46:35 - Aaron's Favorite Skim Sport00:48:34 - Wave Tracking In Depth00:50:44 - Life Takeaways from Skim00:53:15 - The Future of Astin Skimboards00:55:13 - Leaving a Mark00:57:27 - Message to the Audience00:58:33 - How to Connect with Aaron00:59:21 - Summing Up Skimboarding in One Word01:00:57 - Outro

🚀 Ready to get inspired? Tune in to our latest Skim Steezy Podcast episode with 4x Amateur World Champ, Zap Skimboards (@zapskimboards) rider, & entrepreneur Chip Sanders (@gnarlychip)! Chip dives into his pro debut, life in extreme sports, and how he balances skimming with business, and & overcoming challenges in skimboarding. Catch the full episode now! 🎧✨Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsorsChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:03 - The Interview00:01:56 - Oktoberfest '23 And Chip's First Pro Heats00:04:47 - Chips Skim Beginnings In 201500:05:36 - The Unique Challenge Of Skimboarding00:06:05 - Harry Wilson: Mentorship00:07:19 - Bobby Suitcase: Friendly Rivalry00:08:41 - Max Smetts: Skim Brotherhood00:09:00 - Tradition Of Giving Away Prizes To Groms00:12:55 - Gerardo'S Encouragement To Go Pro00:14:30 - Gulf Coast V. Pacific Coast00:16:00 - Cash Link, Doing Business, & Being CEO00:19:36 - Earning A Living While Skimming00:21:17 - Chip Is No Saint00:25:48 - Wave Traveling From 2K Miles Away...00:26:13 - Evolution Of Extreme Sports00:27:18 - Dreams Being A Shrimp Boat Captain00:30:30 - Papa Smurf - First Skateboard00:31:06 - Being On The Zap Team00:31:46 - Family Encouragement To Be Free00:33:11 - A Calling Outside Of School00:35:14 - Don't Limit Your Child!00:35:48 - Where Did The Name "Chip" Come From?00:38:31 - Chip's Skim Progression00:40:05 - Health And Longevity In Skimboarding00:43:19 - Getting Suspended From A Contest00:46:55 - Being Pro For Chip Isn't About Winning00:49:37 - Inspiring Conversation With Chance'S Mom00:55:39 - How Chip Inspires01:01:09 - What Chip Thinks Is Missing From The Sport01:06:11 - Creating A Venue For Skim01:07:31 - Encouragement For Groms01:14:17 - Shoutouts And Plugs01:17:32 - Outro

🎙️ Episode 2 of the Skim Steezy Podcast is here! 🌊 Join us as we chat with Brett Mahon (@supermahon949), aka "The Voice of Skimboarding." Discover what it takes to be a top announcer for Skim USA (@skim_usa) & UST (@unitedskimtour), the secrets behind great contest commentary, and Brett's journey into fatherhood. Plus, we dive into the future of the sport, including international unifications and the potential for flatland skimboarding to grow. Don't miss out on this epic conversation! 🌟Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsorsChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:14 - Infectious Energy of Skim Events00:05:15 - Brett's Skim Journey00:09:23 - Uniqueness of the Sport of Skimboarding00:11:50 - Being Dubbed 'The Voice of Skimboarding' by the Worm00:16:28 - What Makes a Great Skim MC and Preparation00:24:48 - Evolution and Future of the Competition Formats00:28:45 - International Skimboard Unification00:30:58 - Comparing UST and Skim USA00:34:38 - Getting Skimboarding onto the ISA00:35:18 - Adding Flatland Leg to Domestic Skimboarding00:38:37 - The State of Judging00:39:56 - Brett on Being a Dad00:47:02 - Brett's Predictions for the Future of Skim00:53:13 - A Call for Help on Behalf of Contest Organizers00:55:52 - Brett on Not Going Pro: How to Stay Involved in the Sport01:02:30 - Shoutouts01:03:24 - Outro#SkimSteezyPodcast #Skimboarding #BrettMahon #VoiceOfSkimboarding

🌊 Catch our the first episode of the podcast with 3-time world champion Casey McCullough! 🏄‍♀️ Dive into her journey to the top, empowering girls in skimboarding, mastering epic tricks, and her inspiring paddleboarding feat for cystic fibrosis. Plus, how faith fuels her ride. Watch or Listen now! 🌟Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsorsChapters:00:00 - Intro01:11 - Casey's Skim Beginnings03:42 - Passion, Drive, and Being a Champion07:55 - Sibling Rivalry09:24 - Motivating More Women to Enter the Sport13:14 - What Casey is Doing to Help Grow the Skimmunity15:37 - Cyclical Pattern of Popularity17:59 - Casey's Skill Progression22:39 - Overlap Between Men and Women Skills24:58 - Casey's Role Models, Inspirations, and Influences28:35 - On Land and Cross Trainings32:14 - Paddling for Charity38:19 - Leaving a Mark40:54 - Openess and Maintaining Cohesion within the Community42:06 - Faith and Skimboarding53:45 - Encouagement for Groms56:21 - Thanking Casey and Closing Out56:57 - Shoutouts and Plugs

🌊 Dive into the world of skimboarding with 3-time world champion Casey McCullough on our first Skim Steezy Podcast! 🌟 Hear her inspiring journey, from mastering tricks to motivating young girls, her epic paddleboard adventure for cystic fibrosis, and the role of faith in her life. 🙌Catch the full episode at skimsteezy.com/podcast. 🎧 #SkimSteezyPodcast #Skimboarding #WomenInSports #Inspiration #FaithInSports