BOARD TO DEATH - A Scottish Skateboarding Podcast

The Factory was quite literally - a factory. An unused building were in the 80s a group of skateboarders from the city of Dundee made their home away or home or in some cases by the sounds of it, just their home. The Factory would go on to become one of the most iconic locations in Scottish skateboarding and went through four different versions all the way through to today. We're joined by OGs...

A real slice of Scottish skateboarding history this week with Sam and Toby Paterson talking us through the first part of their skate story from 1984 through to 1993. The duo are talking everything in this one and we really mean everything! From Kelvingrove skatepark, their first skateboards, working at Clan skates, getting mugged, hit by cars and becoming teenagers in the scene during this time. I...

Girls just kinda … do it better? Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 Lorn Geddes takes over hosting duties this week along with Rachel Campbell, Leah Moodie and Dasha Valentina. The girls get into some incredible conversations around female skating and where they find themselves now. Talking through their features in The Skateboarder’s Companion, Vague and Grey Skate Mag there’s discussions...

They're new here. Treatment Skateboards launched last year and sent a buzz around the Scottish and British skate scene with their deck launch, launch party and insane photos in The Skateboarders Companion and Vague magazine. They may we new here, but, these guys have a pretty good idea on how to make it work and getting the work done. The guys chat on last year and what we can expect from them...

Yes, we are back with a brand new season of skate knowledge and nonsense. There was no better way to kick the season off by sitting down with the founder and owner of Scotland’s oldest skate shop, Jamie Blair who has ran Clan Skates in Glasgow’s west end since 1987. Joining Jamie is long time shredder and artist Ray Dower. In this episode, we’re looking at some big moments from Scotland’s rich ska...

Thanks again to Doric Skatebards for collabing with us for the limited run of t-shirts and hoodies. Head over to www.dorciskateboards.com for them as well as their other sick designs and merch. We're joined by Hugh, Evan and Jake at Glasgow Skates. These 3 guys all skated before moving from England up to Bonnie Scotland for Uni. We get into their skate stories as well as what Glasgow Uni Skate...

A dream combo on the pod for a long time has finally happened - Lara Lyns. The duo met through skating and are chatting their travels, travel plans as well as the standard Board To Death request - their back stories. We're also discussing fashion and fashion within skating from Chad Muska and Paris Hilton?. Try not to slay for an entire minute challenge on this episode. Find Lara here: @prince...

We've finally got Paul and Mark from Glasgow renowned FAKIE SB. The guys are talking through not only their personal skate stories, but, the entire evolution of FAKIE. It's a name that everyone in the Scottish skate scene knows and for the right reasons - these guys have been through it for quite some time. We're talking everything on the struggles of setting up and branding your own b...

46 skaters have opened up about their experiences on and off the board on a podcast that I still can’t believe made it through - 21 episodes, 839 minutes, 12 months and was streamed in 39 countries. So, in turn, I thought that I would open up a bit to all of you. This episode is a little intense, but I’m happy I’ve said what I said - it’s all part of the process. To all of you who have steamed, to...

The capital city and all its glory. Dave takes over this week after three guest appearances. From the east coast to the studio in Glasgow, we have Ollie, Myles and Max to discuss the wonders of the Edinburgh skate scene.  Follow us on Instagram at @imboardtodeath and keep the conversation going. https://www.instagram.com/imboardtodeath/ Board To Death - A Scottish Skateboarding Podcast - Episode 2...

This week we’re discussing our mental health and everything that comes with it. A recent study has found that skateboarding improves mental health, fosters community, and promotes diversity and resilience. It’s not just important to talk about - it’s mandatory, but always in your own time. Take a look at John Rattray’s ‘Why So Sad?’ Project, which is available in his bio @ratt_ray on Instagram. Fo...

Sobriety is spoken about more and more these days, but, from my experience, even more within the skate community. We want to create a place for people to openly or anonymously tell their stories about addiction, sobriety and the road ahead. It’s a cliche, but to read someone’s story has a significant chance of affecting someone’s life - you don’t have to be famous to do this. January can be a chal...

Kingston DIY is one of Scotland’s most popular DIY parks. Based under a motorway, the project has grown in popularity each month, with the pandemic spearheading it on social media. Three of the people behind it join us today for an in-depth look at how Kingston came to be. Roan, Tam and Stu talk about the project's beginnings and the project's future, and we’re asking all of your questions about t...

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the studio. Not a creature was stirring, not even a Shug; Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you! In this special one-off festive episode, we’re welcoming back three guests from three different episodes: Jakub, Dean, and Shug are all back to talk all things mistletoe and wine, along with their highlights and lowlights of the year. Thank...

Ross Zajac takes over this week with some of the Karma Skateboards team. Lorn Geddes, Lloyd McLeggin, Tom Shimmin and Chibuco Beardmore make their Board To Death debuts! Manchester, tap water, samurai swords @tokessdaily and more. Head over to our Instagram for all these skaters handles! Follow @karmaskateboards and @imboardtodeath on Instagram for updates and more. https://www.instagram.com/imboa...

Nathan returns this week with Beth and Steffan for a chat on all things Fife. This week we’re discussing the plans for winter and the always popular Woody’s skatepark at the heart of the skate community in Fife. News of the new indoor skate park approval in Dundee is hot this week, as well as supporting the Kilmarnock skatepark project (the link to sign the petition is in our bio). If you’re in Fi...

It's a Board family reunion this week with Ross, Cameron, Kerr and Lorn back in the studio. This week we're discussing the photos that capture the moments we spend ages trying to land and the changes in how we see skate photography - from the days of clips and magazines to TikTok and Instagram. Shout out to @theskateboarderscompanion this week and @redbullskate - the new clip 'Greetings From Glasg...

Happy Halloween! Things get spooky this week with Dave back in the studio alongside Liam, Lewis and Craig, who’s taking the snaps (@cannytakephotos). Aside from discussing our favourite horror films and their never ending reboots, we’re talking about our own personal progress within skating and how winter affects that - especially here in Scotland. Shoutout to @galliis alongside @dunoonskatepark,...

Arguably Scotland's most iconic DIY, The Forgotten Road, has been visited by people from all over the country and beyond. Located in Inverness, Aly Campbell explains a little more about it. Aly is here (all the way from Inverness) alongside Dean and Zakk. In this episode, we're talking about the lockdown, how this winter should be different for indoor skating, and most importantly, our guests' sto...

Fresh off of that Skateboarder's Companion feature, Tiny is here and is joined by Lyns and Rachel. This week we're talking - HELP. When do you ask for it? What helps you? When to offer help. Sometimes asking for help is the best thing you can do. Follow us on Instagram at @imboardtodeath and keep the conversation going. https://www.instagram.com/imboardtodeath/ Board To Death - A Scottish Skateboa...

We’re back! Did you miss us? Nah, we didn’t think so. It’s a whole new part to our first season and we’re bringing in the new guests hard. Ross, Jakub and Craig are here this week to discuss trouble. What’s the most trouble you’ve got into skating? Follow us on Instagram @imboardtodeath and keep the conversation going.

In the final episode of Season One: Part One - it’s Battery Park representing this week as Jonty is joined by Inverclyde’s finest Manos, Scott and Michael. This week it’s the complex topic of interest. How do you keep interest in your skating? What do you do if you lose interest? This is a classic Board To Death episode and a perfect way to close out our first part of our first season. Don’t worry...

How committed are you to skating? What hinders your commitment and what makes you more committed? (try saying all of that 10x fast). Jonty and Brandon return this week with two members of the already iconic -  Skateboobs. Leah and Eli join us for a whole new discussion on something that we all face when skating. Head over to our Instagram for all these skaters handles! Follow @imboardtodeath on In...

Kash is back for another episode and he’s brought back Cameron. Alongside our host this week are Tam and the Art of the Valley Boy himself, Kerr. We’re discussing all things motivating: How it happens, what gets us there and what keeps us there. How do you stay motivated to skate or even get a particular trick? Follow @imboardtodeath on Instagram for updates and more. https://www.instagram.com/imb...

Brandon is back! And this time he’s with Cameron and the man, legend and icon - Shug! (Madge). This week we’re talking all things age and how skaters are perceived as they get older. This week features some hilarity and great stories that deserve to be told time and time again. You will absolutely not be Board To Death on this one. Head over to our Instagram for all these skaters handles! Follow @...