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Thanks for stopping by. Tune in to hear my thoughts on Manramp's latest "Return of the Ramp" edit, as well as, the "Eric Dressen Spills the Beans About the Speed Freaks" video. nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  

Skatosis' very own Drew Domkus joins me this week. Tune in to hear us talk about being a rad uncle, Trae the Tank's 'Full Street Part', Jarne Verbruggen's 'Professional Life Rough Cut', and more. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Learn more about Drew @ www.skatosis.com   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  

This week I discuss Milton Martinez's fire Rough Cut and EA's announcement about another installment of the Skate franchise. Let me know your thoughts at nomongopodcast@gmail.com   If you are digging the show please take a moment to rate and review. I appreciate it in advance.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Demolicion! Rough Cut    Jenkem Skate Interview  

Bear Walker is a custom skateboard designer out of Alabama who uses his life-long passion for pop culture to help create fabulous hand-crafted works of art.  He has worked with many top entrepreneurs and A-list celebrities like Gary Vee, Jason Mamoa, Zachary Levi, and Robert Downey, Jr. just to name a few.  Bear's journey from being a carpenter to failed entrepreneur and back is an amazing story a...

This week I finally got around to checking out Jesse James & Chris Atherton's 'A Golden Egg' from 2013.  How many pressure flips do you count? Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com   www.nomongo.com   A Golden Egg 

This week I discuss Na-kel Smith's 35 minute Instagram video about his experience being a black professional skater and give a shout out to one of the companies from Patrick Kigongo's ever-growing 'Black List'. Send your fire takes to  nomongopodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Jane Doe Wheels Promo Mention the No Mongo Podcast and save 5% on your order with A/V Gear Guy  

I finally got around to checking out Roger Skateboard's 'Secondhand Stoke' from 2012. Thanks for tuning in.  Part 1 Part 2 Part 3   www.nomongo.com  Was that 540 tail grab from Paul Zitzer?

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This week I discuss Enjoi's 'Tweak the Beef' from 2012. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  www.nomongo.com   "How's my hair?"

This week I discuss Pick Pocket MFG's latest "Posse Video" and share one of my recent dreams. Email the show at nomongopodcast@gmail.com . Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com What kind of tricks (or bails) are you doing in your dreams? Hit me up, send me an email or an audio clip and I just might use it on the show! 

This week I finally got around to checking out 5boro's 'Join, or Die' video from 2012. Email the show  nomongopodcast@gmail.com   www.nomongo.com  

Last week Tony Hawk announced that a new, remastered, 4K version of THPS 1 & 2 will be released this September causing all of us gamers to lose our minds. Hear my thoughts on that and fellow THPS character, Rune Glifberg's, latest 'Phunk 45' part. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  

This week's installment of Better Late Than Never has me chiming in on Antihero's 'Destination Unknown' from 2014. Spoiler alert: Grant Taylor stole the show with the best/most controversial handplant in skateboarding history. Shoot me an email @  nomongopodcast@gmail.com   www.nomongo.com "Andy's got a gun..."

Welcome back. Today I talk about the 11 years skateboarding was banned in Norway and the X Games Real Street showdown between 5-6 of your favorite skaters. Spoiler alert - skateboarding is now legal in Norway and even though he didn't experience the ban firsthand Kevin Baekkel is doing just fine. @rickbata on Twitter or Instagram.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com   Foul Play: Norw...

For this installment of Better Late Than Never I discuss the first full-length video from DGK titled 'Parental Advisory' from 2012. Clocking in at just over an hour it was time well spent, but definitely worthy of the title/warning. Let me know your favorite tricks and/or riders from this one. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com www.nomongo.com    

Thanks for tuning in. This week I chime in on Lil Wayne's latest seven minute skate/video 'Piano Trap & Not Me' and skateboard designer, Bear Walker. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Lil Wayne 'Piano Trap & Not Me' Tom Petty 'Free Fallin'' Suicidal Tendencies 'Possessed to Skate' Sonic Youth "100%' Be sure to watch Thrashin' during this lockdown/quarantine...

I am on a mission to get caught up on some of the videos I missed in 2012-2015. Better Late Than Never episodes will have me sharing my thoughts on these great videos and parts from the past. The first of these episodes is about Almost Skateboards' '5 Incher' which was 34 minutes of pure pleasure. Enjoy. nomongpodcast@gmail.com www.nomongo.com  

Only two topics for me this week. First one is all about Dakota Hunt's moves both on the dance floor and four wheels. His 3 minute 'Life Dance' video is just what the world needed. And the second you'll hear my thoughts on Milton's "Up in Smoookes!" tour. Spoiler alert. Milton straight up killed it.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Get 5% off your video transfer order with AV Gear Guy when you me...

This week I discuss Alex Sorgente's 'Raw AM's Rough Cut', the surge of quarantine backyard ramp erections, and #WesKremer's (SOTY 2014) 420 latest video drop from DC Shoes. Be sure to hit that subscribe button, tell a friend about the show, or go do the most illegal trick on your list. Most people don't read this far so I will just say that benihanas are not an illegal trick. Never have and never...

Thanks for stopping by. Hear my thoughts on Clive Dixon's very polarizing "creep" video, Anthony Pappalardo's 'How Covid Could Change Content' article, and Vans' latest member of their team. I'll give you a hint. His initials are T.H. Stay safe. Stay inside and be sure to work on that front foot impossible. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon How Covid Could Ch...

Last week the skateboarding community lost one of its most beloved and vocal OG's, Jeff Grosso. Hear my thoughts on that, Jenkem Mag's recent Candy Jacobs interview, and the latest from the #shuvitcancer movement. Be sure to tip your delivery drivers.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb 'DJ Miracle' Amidon  

Hope you and yours are staying sane and safe. In this episode I discuss why I feel that Nyjah owes me a "Story by" credit, Jarne Verbruggen's absolute fire "Professional Life" video, and divulge the results of the first ever Virtual National Championships. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  

This week I had to give a very large percentage of skateboarders some much needed tough love. Not all of you, but pretty darn close to it. Also, hear my thoughts on Primitive's "Rome" video and more details on the latest skateboarding games currently in development. Be safe out there. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Shout out to Commonwealth Skateboarding i...

If you are reading this odds are you are in lockdown at your home and attempting to keep your sanity. Just know you are not alone! This episode I talk about a thriving school/skate scene in India, Sabotage's "Milan" video, and the latest regarding the coronavirus and its impact on us all. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon

Tune in this week to hear my thoughts on the removal of a popular DIY park in Omaha, Nebraska, electronic skateboard maker, Boosted Skateboards, is in trouble, and what might happen if the 2020 Olympics gets canceled or postponed. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon