Talkin' Schmit

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 contender, Mr. Ronnie Sandoval. We discuss early days gettin' flowed by Almost, getting on Kro...

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 Revere school handrail, riding flow for Girl Skateboards, skating with Curren Caples and Louie Lopez, liv...

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 more...--------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F---------------------------------------INTRO MUSIC:...

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 experience, and more. Nemo is a ruler! SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2RYE75F⁠⁠ INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's...

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 thought of surfing Teahupo’o, dealing with stalkers, getting his first signature shoe with  VANS...

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 Cross" by Natur INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adironda...

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 first impression by an old friend. This episode is dedicated to my good friend who passed this last weeke...

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 Island, EMB, gettin' sponsored and turning pro for REAL, the Raiders, Billy Valdez, Hella Cool Skat...

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 skate the park, being there for Blackharts roll-in Indy ad, helping create the wave mural at Mike Fox park,...

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 family and skate culture on his life. Family support played a crucial role in Willis's skateboarding jou...

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 development. The discussion also delves into the formation of his band, Worked World, and the friendships...

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 you’re able, get to Exposure Nov 2 & 3. MAGIC MIND OFFER Use my code SCHMIT40 for getting 40% off your subsc...

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 shots, old days with McKenney and Panch and much more... Great to reconnect with Ryan and I think you can...

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, learn something, spread the word and hit the SUBSCRIBE button. And while you're at it, help support the...

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 at Hastings skatepark, Dern Bro's Youtube channel and much more... -------------------------------------...

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 SUBSCRIPTIONS (money back guarantee!) https://magicmind.com/talkinschmit USE THE CODE: TALKINSCHMIT20 ------...

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 mean??? Whether it was meeting S.A.D. at a young age or seeing Jimmy Wilkins land his first bump to bar with...

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 Jutigar, skating the mini and hanging at Metro skateshop, comedy, getting into video making, meeting Corey Duf...

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 we're holdin on—YEAH MON! SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F FOLLOW CHET ON THE GRAM: http://www.inst...

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 THE GRAM: http://www.instagram.com/cleavelandskateboarding INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natu...

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 Natur, Stephen Baldwin's leather pants gifted from Donny Barley, the Trife party, East Village Radio(metal r...

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 pools, Inouye Pool Service, Skateboarding Hall of Fame, Lifeblood Skateboards, living and working...

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: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F FOLLOW JOHN ON THE GRAM: http://www.instagram.com/JWorthit INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross...

Listen in as legendary filmer, Tony Roberts connects from the Dominican and talks about growing up in Santa Cruz area, teaching Meekster about surfing, filming and premiering videos in his garage, putting out "Goin' Off", supporting Mack Dawg on "Sick Boys", his NHS work, the first follow filming, getting his footage stolen and having to refilm parts, creating what today is known as the William St...

Comedian Mort Burke joins me on the show with lots of skateboarding stories including meeting Phil Shao at an early age and what an impression he had. We also talk stand-up comedy vs sitcom tv shows, growing up in Missouri and much more... If you have a chance check out Mort's new comedy special, "SPIRITUALLY FILTHY" on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAP46Jsb5d0&t=898s -------------------...