BNFCL RADIO

Too many small brands in skateboarding? Maybe. You still have to start somewhere. The real question is WHY are you in the game? In episode 54, Ki sits down with friend and fellow brand owner of Cecilia, Jaime Hicklen to answer your questions about building a small brand from the ground up. From making runs of t shirts in your kitchen to living room board prints, this conversation is for the doers,...

In your 40's one slam can change everything. Ki sits down with ex pro skateboarder and longtime Baltimore shop owner of VU Skateshop, to talk about navigating a major injury later in life. From the grind of physical therapy to the mental weight of stepping away from skating, Gary shares what it takes to keep moving forward while managing a business, a family and a new reality. A real conversat...

In this episode, Ki and Fuks bounce through everything from cleaning up your algorithm and breaking the doom scroll cycle, to building yourself as a brand in a world that constantly pulls your attention. They get into wild territory, from exotic pets, hood dispensaries, smoking on the golf courses, and then pivot into real talk about tolerance, distractions, getting punched in the head (literally...

Rant camp is back. As usual, Ki & Fuks sit down, have smoke and let the conversation go wherever it wants. From growing up and developing a hustlers mentality, being on flow for skateboarding in your 40's, to the rapidly changing world of AI technology,nothing is off the table. Unfiltered opinions...just real conversation in an artificial world. Enjoy.

Colin Slew, a skateboarder from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sits down with Ki to talk relocation, adaptation, and the mindset it takes to keep moving. They reflect on the jump from Iowa to LA, and what it takes to build a name with intention. From almost being left homeless, to landing a spot on an elite team, this conversation is beneficial for anyone chasing their passions with purpose. ⛵

In this episode, Ki brings it back to the roots, and sits down with Sub Zero skateshop's founder, Schane Vonhartleben & Florida's very own, Ryan Nix. The three reconnect over old times, while discussing real growth, among the most important, Ryan's sobriety. They also delve into Schane's decision to relaunch Sub Zero. From chaotic sessions in the rain, smashed boards in the win...

In this episode, Ki sits down with Texas native Cody Jacobson to talk about their moves to Long Beach, the rise and fall of Cherry Park, the Ave bench saga, and what it means to plant roots in California while still feeling the pull of home. They also explore the meaning of gratitude and friendship, and close with Cody’s transition from Slave Skateboards to Glasshouse. A story of growth, community...

From the peaceful digs of Maine to the concrete jungles of LA, former pro skateboarder Tobias Parkhurst and his son Xavier took a break from their skate trip to sit down in the studio with Ki. They discuss the heart of supporting local skate scenes, transitioning from pro life to learning the ropes of his father's business. Lastly touching on subjects such as skateboarding's evolution, the end of...

Back to finish the mess they started, Ki and Fuks continue with the much needed rap session on every else bothering them. From betting on the WNBA, golf talk, getting your house broken into , family traditions and practically anything else on their mind, this podcast is a much needed therapy session.

In this episode, Derek & Ki riff and rant about anything and everything under the sun. From AI taking over the world, snitching on filmers, Muska spatulas, to the cost of couch surfing, this is just what friend therapy looks like. Sit back ,and try not to get your brain scambled. 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️🫠🫨😵‍💫 You’re about to go for a ride. 

Josh Gomez, a skateboarder hailing from Long Beach, CA, had the unique opportunity to grow up surrounded by some of the skate scene's most influential figures. After getting hooked up through friends early on, he secured a spot on the revamped Mystery Skateboards. Following a 6 year run, Josh's departure led him and his friends to start their own brand, in hopes of creating opportunities for those...

Join us for another episode featuring a young woman whose resilience shines through her rollerskating journey. From growing up an only child to navigating relationship trauma, frequent moves, and a devastating gymnastics injury, her path has been anything but smooth. Finding solace in Houston’s vibrant rollerskate scene, she poured her passion into landing a spot on a rollerskating reality show—on...

In this episode, we have Kenny Stanley. A skateboarder from Sarasota Florida, who grew up with a love for skating that made him want to pack his bags and moved to Southern California. With a natural talent he discovered for being a barber, he used his skills to fashion a life of being his own boss. Slowly carving a name for himself, on and off the board, Kenny's story is one of believing in yourse...

Welcome to BNFCL Radio with Ki Realer and Derek Fukuhara, two 40-something skateboarders pushing through life’s unpredictable transitions. They dive into dodging bad influences, cracking up over the absurdities of bad neighborhood living, and mourning the death of mom-and-pop shops. Expect wild tales of 500 mg weed edibles, the grit of strong parents, and the sting of getting kicked off the same t...

In pursuit of a dream, you’re gonna run into a lot of negative people and situations . These are all just tests to see just how bad you really want it. Nothing worth doing will ever come easy. Josh Sigmon is a good definition of a humble underdog. Hailing from North Carolina, Josh, like many had dreams of coming to the California coast. Instead of just dreaming about it, he packed his stuff, sight...

Creating value and knowing your worth is essential to life. In this episode Ki & Fuks discuss the value systems of people and how to think bigger than the box you’re in. Enjoy.

Xmas is upon us and Ki & Fuks have sat down for yet another podcast to talk about life. From talks about hitting the links, garage activities, generator missions, the importance of growth, mental fortitude, as well as exploring different avenues thru skating, this episode won’t disappoint. So lock in. This year has been quite a long one.

Spencer Brown is a magician. Be it on a skateboard, or behind the mpc, he’s prone to make magic happen. In this episode, Ki sits down with Spencer to discuss the current state of skateboarding, as well as plans for the future on and off the board. Enjoy. ⭐️

It’s been the popular opinion that when you’re in your 40’s, you’re in some sort of crisis. That’s not all together true. What exactly is a midlife crisis if you’ve spent most of your life pursuing things that make you happy? In this episode Ki & Fuks tackle just that question. Enjoy the show, because laughter is always beneficial.⭐️

Brice Maguire is a fellow skater from Long Beach who worked his way from slanging sunglasses to becoming Crailtap’s domestic sales rep. He sits down with Ki & Derek and talks about how he managed to turn his dream into a solid reality, learning from his mistakes along the way. From gym talk, skateshop nonsense, to meeting a legendary person to do a life changing thing, this was story time like...

A continuation from the last episode, Ki & Derek continue to discuss finding motivation. Often times we get in our own head when it comes to looking at your future and we can become our worst enemy. Most of that pressure is unnecessary and self inflicted. So sit back and enjoy as they talk about this journey called life. We promise as always, it will be beneficial. ⭐️

A welcomed returning guest, Derek Fukuhara is back in the BNFCL studio to have another smoke, sip some tea, and share some stories about life. This is a 2 parter, so settle in as they talk about topics ranging from fighting at work, what $20 in Thailand can get you, social media issues, the importance of skill building as well as other randomness you get from a lazy afternoon. Talking with your fr...

In this episode, Ki sits down with fellow artist & Long Beach native, Bryan Andrade. From hassling local pros for product, car trips to Mexico to save his dogs life, to working for one of the most prestigious brands in skateboarding, for this next hour, we get to come along for the ride. Enjoy. Sharing is beneficial. ☀️

Brendan O’ Connor is back and he brought some of his SD squad with him to BNFCL studio. In this episode Brendan and Ki swap stories about losing 10 grande, sketchy Mexico trips, QR coded board brands, and other random nonsense only these two could cook up. Don’t worry about your passport, we promise this trip will be beneficial. 📻

Welcome back! In this episode Ki sits down in the LB studio with Derek Fukuhara to talk about Derek’s recent travels to Japan and Thailand. Later in the episode, they bring us back to the US side where they discuss everything from Ki going back home to the East Coast, cultural nuances, becoming a new dad, family issues, as well as discovering newfound self awareness for what’s in front of them. So...