No Mongo

This week I'm talking about the latest drama that went down over at New Deal Skateboards, my failed attempt at getting Brandon Biebel on the show, and the results from the Tampa Pro event that went down over the weekend. Thanks for tuning in. @rickbata Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com Save 5% on your next video transfer with A/V Gear Guy  simply by mentioning this podcast. 

Welcome back to the show. Today I discuss Tony Hawk's singing debut, Chris Haslam's great cause with his Brain Child brand, and I geek out over how awesome of a skater Dakota Servold is. Be sure to leave a review if you are digging the show. I really do appreciate your assistance with the dreaded "algorithm". @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  Wh...

The Houston Astros became MLB's most hated team this past week after admitting to cheating for years. This got my wheels turning (no pun intended) in wondering if skateboarding will ever have a similar incident. Also, find out who the latest face of Bitcoin is going to be, as well as, hear my thoughts on Kris Burkhardt's latest "Hum" video. All this packed into episode #51. Enjoy.  www.nomongo.com...

Thanks for tuning in to episode number 50! Today I chime in on the very polarizing Versace Plug video, skateboarding Olympic uniforms, and the #shuvitcancer movement that was started by a 68-year-old shredder. Follow along on social media @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  www.nomongo.com Have some old footage you need to transfer to digital? Check out A/V Gear...

The 49ers didn't win the Super Bowl, but we did get to see some interesting commercials -- a couple of them even included some well-known skateboarders. Hear my thoughts on that, as well as, a recent article from the Jezebel website that pissed off a few riders, and whether or not underage kids should be allowed to turn pro. Chime in on social media @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Also, shout...

Not gonna lie, this one was a tough one to get through. Hear my thoughts on Jenkem's recent "Revisiting the Water Tower Ollie With Jeremy Wray" video, backyard pools/ramps and their future impact on real estate sales, and the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Hug your loved ones, people.  Kyle Dion's House Listing www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  

This week I discuss how Duane Peters appears to mellowing out with age, the Hanging Out...With Bryan Herman video, and John Rattray's quest to help raise mental health awareness. Follow along on social media @rickbata Twitter and Instagram.  **New sponsor alert!!!** A/V Gear Guy If you have any photos or documents you need to scan, or video tapes, audio tapes or film reels you need to import, chec...

Milton Martinez scored yet another TOTY award with his kickflip heard 'round the world. That's back-to-back Trick of the Year wins for him. Can this guy be stopped in 2020? Hear thoughts on that, my open invitation to Tony Hawk to breakdown the best skateboarding movie of all-time, and I geek out over Real Skateboard's latest "Be Free" video in this latest episode of the podcast.  www.nomongo.com...

Happy New Year to you and yours. This episode has me talking about my NYE session (ish) with Mark Suciu and the latest videos from Tired Skateboards and Zero Skateboards. Be sure to leave a review if you are digging what you are hearing. I appreciate it. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Congrats to Gabriel Sanchez for winning the free SkateParty Skateboards deck!!  www.nomongo.com   Intro/Outr...

This will most likely be the last episode of the year/decade. It's short and sweet. I remind you of the awesome SkateParty Skateboards giveaway that ends on 12/31, make a very bold prediction on the future of skateboarding podcasts, and wish you the very best to you and yours.  www.skatepartyskateboards.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  

This week I talk about Patrick Melcher's latest "Alphabet" clip, the awesome Coattails' video premiere that went down at The Ritz here in San Jose, and the possibility of an old-school skateboarding legend being released from prison after 3 decades.  Special Thanks to Dee @ SkateParty Skateboards! SkateParty Deck Giveaway Details   Patrick Melcher's Alphabet www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro Music by Bo...

Welcome back. Tune in to hear my thoughts on Baker 4, or as I'm calling it, Baca 4, Milton wins SOTY for 2019, and I finally wish Brandon Biebel the very best in his post-skateboarding career. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

Happy December to you. In this episode I talk about whether or not skateboarding contests are even needed in 2019 and beyond, booming huck jams, and the very polarizing, Weckingball. Be sure to tell your grandma about the show. Appreciate it! Micky Papa Meets Weck  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

We will all remember where we were when the Milton Martinez "Demolicion!" part dropped. It lived up to the hype and pretty much solidified him winning SOTY this year.  Game over. Done. I discuss his video, the rest of the Encore video, and also talk a little about skateboard raps inspired by a recent Jenkem article. If you are digging the show, please leave a positive review so more peeps can disc...

It was yet another amazing week for skateboarding. I shed some light on a cool event that went down in Vancouver, Canada, geek out over how awesome Tiago's "Encore" part is, and, once again, ponder whether or not skateboarding has peaked in regards to the magnitude of tricks being pumped out on a daily basis.   vancouverskateboardcoalition.ca www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

This week I discuss how the battle between skateboarders and pedestrians might end badly, Nyjah grants a wish to a young ripper by the name of Jaydon, and I thank (in advance) Santa Cruz Skateboards for finally turning Jake Wooten pro. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

Welcome back. Today I discuss how the Joker had the last laugh at this year's Halloween Hellbomb event in Long Beach, I also invite a potential SOTY out to a skate/playdate, and share my thoughts on Fair Game Skateboards latest video "Golden Age". Thanks for tuning in and be sure to tell a stranger about the show!  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

Skateboarding had yet another amazing week last week. Find out why Leo Romero will be hearing from my lawyer soon, my pick for MOTY, and hear my thoughts on Chico Brenes' "7x7" part that is all packed into this episode of the No Mongo Podcast. Cheers.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

‪Welcome back. I'm bummed that I didn’t get to talk about Chico’s latest footage this week, but I made up for it by talking about new NMP hoodies, WBATB drama and the awesome "How Tyshawn Jones Became Skater of the Year" documentary. ‬@rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon 

Last week I talked about Felipe Nunes and then his "Welcome to Birdhouse" hit the interwebs and took the world by storm. This week I geek out about him accomplishing the loop and why he should win SOTY, in addition to, Ted Schmitz's "By the Numbers" article and share my thoughts on an upcoming boxing match in TX.  www.nomongo.com By the Numbers Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

This week I discuss the awesome new Thrasher cover/interview with Felipe Nunes, react to the madness that went down at the Dime Street Challenge, and of course, chime in on the Mark Suciu's "Verso" part that finally hit the interwebs. Spoiler alert...it did not disappoint.  www.nomongo.com   Dime Street Challenge Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

Welcome back to the show. This week's episode has me discussing whether or not vert is dead, the latest Santa Cruz vid "'Til the End" Vol. 3, and that one part we've all been impatiently waiting for. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @rickbata  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

This week's episode consists of me apologizing to the G.O.A.T. for not picking him to win it all at the Street League World Championships that went down over the weekend. My bad. Lesson learned. I also confess my love for the "Lotties Skateshop Must be Stopped" video and give an update on the Tim Brauch Foundation contest that was supposed to happen at Lake Cunningham next month.   www.nomongo.com...

About a week and a half ago one of the most memorable events went down at the Berrics and nobody is talking about it. Nobody. I discuss that, the departure of two prominent Plan B riders, and a cool prison inmate skateboard art program that is going down in Fresno, CA. Thanks for tuning in! www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

The Vans Park Series had their World Championship event over the weekend and Japan took one more step towards global skate domination. I talk about the finals results and a recent Jenkem article that had me geeking out. Plus, I finally got around to Bam's appearance on the Ripride Podcast with Andy Roy. Tune in to hear my thoughts.  www.nomongo.com   http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2019/07/31/statis...