Mad Beef Rollerblading Podcast

In this episode I share a couple of stories from my own life about passing on blading to the next generation.

In this episode I talk with former Roces pro Iain Smith about learning and perfecting various grabs and poses for airs.

In this episode I chat with Frank Stoner, long-time skater and blader intellectual, about some theories he is developing about why 'talent as currency' is not a sufficient explanation for influence in the modern blading community. A long and convoluted discussion that you will either find fascinating or infuriating, or both.

In this episode I talk about seeing some world class bowl skating that has inspired me to actually devote some time to learning this skill properly.

In this episode I give some hints and tips on how to manage conflict and disagreements in the skating community, whether in person or online.

In this episode I talk with local legend Matt Spinks about the past, present and future of Tasmanian inline skating, learning flips and skating in competitions among other things.

In this episode I talk with Geelong OG Lance Weggs about the vert skating, the Tassie and Melbourne scenes, the Mega Ranch in Victoria, THEM Skates and more. For the Mega Ranch (VIC) visit https://megaranch.com.au/

In this episode I talk with former Australia vert champion César Mora about the recent Manly Bowl Old School Skate Jam as well as about diet and fitness for skating.

In this episode I talk about my twenty year journey towards building up the confidence to drop in on a vert ramp. This episode is a re-release of an episode in my 'Hall of Fame', first released on February 19th 2017.

In this episode I talk with former Aussie pro, César Mora about the influence, legacy and detractors of rollerblading pioneer Arlo Eisenberg.

In this episode I chat with Paul Kreutzer about his experiences of organising various kinds of skate jams, street and park competitions. He shares his advice and encouragement on how to start something.

In this episode I catch up with former Roces and SkaterHQ pro Iain Smith about the recent Manly Old School Skate Jam before spending most of our time on tip tricks for advanced spinning flip tricks. We cover backflips, flatspins, blackouts, viking flips, bios, fakie bios, misty flips, McTwists and beyond.

In this episode I talk about all the ways I worry about hurting myself while skating... and how sometimes these fears getting in the way of me skating well and even being safe.

In this episode I talk with Scott Crawford about the upcoming Manly Bowl Old School Skate Jam coming up from 5pm–9pm on Saturday 9th March 2019, that he is organising together with Skater HQ. He also mentions the line-up... including a special international guest! The organisers will be taking gold coin donations on the day, to be given to Head Space (headspace.org.au) and T-Shirts will also be so...

In this episode Mikey gives advice on how to better organise your competitions, skate trips, podcast, website, exhibition or whatever it is you could be doing! #startsomething

In this episode I talk about my admiration for old school baggy shorts and massive kneepads.

In this episode I share my own skating progress and a bunch of great advice I've received from César Mora, Scott Crawford, Iain Smith and local ninja Stevie.

A little 2 minute promo piece for the podcast

In this episode I talk with my oldest skating buddy, Mick Smith: former Team Apache member and founder of the Melbourne OG Rollerbladers Facebook Page. We talk about the various people and places of the 90s Melbourne blading scene as well as his personal story.

In this episode I talk with Martin Gade, Razors skater and winner of the Australian Rollerblading Open 2018 Street competition @ The Park Skatepark in Geelong.

In this episode I talk with former Roces Australian pro vert skater Iain Smith about his various skates (various Roces skates, USD, Seba and back to Roces Graals), his skate setup (including a time on freestyle frames) and advice on get kids started in aggressive skating.

In this episode I chat with Scott Crawford, former Aussie pro skater, recently returned from taking 3rd place in the Veteran's Division of The Blading Cup in the USA. We talk about skating at Woodward, Cozmo wheels, preferred skate setups and religion, among many things.

In this episode I talk with former Australian Roces pro vert skater Iain Smith about Scott Crawford at the Blading Cup, winning the vert comp at 97 NISS in Jersey, the difference between 90s street park designs and FISE, Taïg Khris, pants for skating in and planning a competition run.

In this interview, Scott Crawford and I talk about some people and places from the Australian skating scene, talk about some elements of skating style, and about his upcoming appearance in the Veterans Division of the 2018 Blading Cup.

Why I like baggy shorts for skating in... and how I figured out where to get them in this skinny jeans and tiny shorts era.