Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! 🎙️🛼 Episode 20 takes you through a full Thursday night at the rink—from running the music and managing the floor to working the ticket counter and keeping everything flowing smoothly. I also take you inside the pro shop for an unboxing and product drop, showing what’s new, what customers are picking up, and breaking down some of the gear we offe...

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my 13-year-old daughter. She’s a 9-time national champion speed skater, a high-level competitive dancer, and now stepping into the world of dirt bike racing. We dive into her journey in speed skating, what it really takes to compete at a national level, and the mindset behind performing under...

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! After taking a short break, I’m back with another behind-the-scenes episode from inside the rink. In this episode, I walk through how we open up Adult Night at Tarry Hall Roller Rink and what goes into preparing the rink for one of our most popular sessions. Then I sit down with one of our employees and several regular skaters to talk about: • Wh...

Podcast Episode 17 Anatomy of a Quad Skate 🛼 | Parts, Performance & Pro Shop Picks | Tarry Hall Roller Rink Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! In Episode 17, we continue our Anatomy of a Skate series by breaking down quad skates—the classic 4-wheel setup that built the roller rink industry. In this episode, I cover:
🛼 The full anatomy of a quad skate
🛼 Boots, plates, trucks...

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! In Episode 16, we continue the Anatomy of a Skate series—this time diving into rollerblades (inline skates). I break down the differences between rental rollerblades used in the rink and high-quality inline skates available in our pro shop, explaining what makes each one unique and who they’re designed for. If you’ve ever wondered: • Why rental r...

Episode 15 – Anatomy of a Speed Skate | Custom Carbon Boots with Dave Simmons Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! 🛼 In Episode 15, we take a deep dive into the anatomy of a speed skate—from the inside out. This episode takes us on the road to Florida, where I sit down with custom carbon speed skate boot maker Dave Simmons to break down exactly what goes into building a high-perfor...

🎧 Episode 14: What Nobody Sees | Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast Everyone sees the lights, the music, and a packed Friday night—but what they don’t see is the work that makes it all possible. In this episode of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, I’m not in the DJ booth or the pro shop—I’m in a plow truck. Because if the parking lot isn’t clear, the rink doesn’t open. We dive into the unglamorous...

Friday night at a roller rink is where everything comes together—and in this episode, I’m taking you along for the entire ride. From the moment I leave the house to the start of the session, you’ll see what a real Friday night looks like at Tarry Hall Roller Rink. We go behind the scenes with speed skating practice before session, I interview a long-time regular and a couple of our employees, and...

Episode 12 of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast — Inside the Snack Bar: How We Keep Skaters Fed 🍟🥤 Everybody sees the snack bar… but very few understand how it actually works. In this episode, host BJ takes you behind the counter at Tarry Hall Roller Rink to break down how a roller rink snack bar really operates. From layout and equipment to food ordering, candy strategy, and handling busy sess...

Adult Night is more than just skating—it’s community, therapy, and a reason to keep rolling. In Episode 11 of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, I recorded live during our Thursday Night Adult Skate and sat down with three regular skaters who come out week after week. Each of them shared their personal skating journey and what keeps bringing them back to Adult Night at Tarry Hall. In this episode...

Before the music drops… before the wheels hit the floor… before the lights come on—there’s a whole world of work that happens behind the scenes. In this episode, we take you inside a real night at Tarry Hall Roller Rink, starting hours before the doors open. From floor checks and staff prep to skate guard stories, safety realities, and the emotional highs and lows of running a rink, this is an hon...

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast 🎧 In Episode 9, we’re going inside the DJ booth to break down what really goes into running a great roller skating session. The DJ isn’t just playing songs—they’re managing energy, pacing the floor, supporting safety, and shaping the entire experience. Whether you’re a skater, rink DJ, floor guard, or rink owner, this episode explains why the boo...

🎙️ Behind the Roll: The Floor That Keeps Tarry Hall Moving In this episode of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, we take you behind the scenes to talk about one of the most important parts of the rink—the skating floor. We answer common questions about grip, consistency, and maintenance, explain why floor quality matters for both safety and performance, and share the history of how Tarry Hall’s f...

After nearly a year away from skating, I’m finally lacing up again. On January 16th at the Emerald Coast Challenge, I tore my ACL during a speed skating event—an injury that led to reconstruction surgery, months of physical therapy, and a long stretch of wondering whether I’d ever roll onto the floor again. Today, in this emotional comeback episode, I return to Tarry Hall Roller Rink and step back...

What to Buy (and What to Avoid) In this 18-minute episode, I break down my Top Five Skate Brands for the Money—ranked from #5 all the way to #1. Drawing from more than 40 years in the roller-skating industry at Tarry Hall Roller Rink, I dig into what makes each brand stand out, what you actually get for the price, and how these skates hold up in real-world use. I also share personal stories, behin...

In this episode, we sit down with Abby, one of our very own team members at Tarry Hall Roller Rink—someone who has spent nearly her entire life on wheels. Abby has been skating since she could walk and racing for as long as she can remember, turning her passion into a competitive career that has taken her around the world. From growing up at the local rink to competing on the global stage as a mem...

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Tarry Hall Roller Rink? In this episode of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, we take you into the workshop where rental skates get rebuilt, damaged boots get revived, wheels are tuned, bearings are cleaned, and the rink floor is kept fast and smooth. You’ll hear insider stories, maintenance tips, and the day-to-day realities of running a roller rink—...

Pro Shop Step inside the Tarry Hall Pro Shop! In this episode, we talk all about skating gear — from wheels and bearings to boots and accessories. Learn how the right equipment can make all the difference on the rink floor. 🛼🎧 #TarryHall #RollerRink #Podcast #RollerSkating #ProShop

The history of Tarry Hall Roller Rink In this episode of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, we roll back in time to explore the fascinating history of Tarry Hall — from its early beginnings to the community hub it’s become today. Join us as we dive into how the rink came to be, when it was built, and how it’s evolved over the years. Whether you grew up skating under the disco lights or you’re jus...

Kickoff time! 🎧 Our first episode — a quick intro to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast. Get ready to roll with us! 🛼