The Sk8LikeYou Podcast

This week, the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast hits the road to bring you an episode unlike any other, recorded live from the legendary USA Shuffle Skaters Daddy of Them All event at Kate's Gastonia. Instead of sitting down with just one guest, I grabbed skaters from all over the country for a series of conversations that capture what makes this community so special. From lifelong veterans to newer faces m...

Although Emily is one of the youngest guests in more than 120 episodes at just 18 years old, she has already become recognized by skaters all over the country for her positively infectious enthusiasm. No matter the rink, no matter the crowd, if you happen to skate the same session as Emily, you won't be able to miss her. Her energy, genuine love for people, and passion for roller skating have...

Episode 122 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features the incredibly talented ⁨@MorganWeske⁩ of www. DanceSkate.com. Morgan has built a reputation around the world for her dance skate workshops, helping skaters of all levels develop confidence, creativity, technique, and flow on wheels. In this episode, we dive into the two workshops Morgan will be bringing to SK8LIKE NO BRAKES, including both her Beginn...

On Episode 121 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ebony, better known throughout the skating community as Coach E, founder of Step & Skate. Coach E shares her skating journey, how she found her passion for teaching, and what inspired her to create Step & Skate. Since launching the movement in 2022, she has helped countless skaters build confidence, improve th...

On this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I’m joined by Tim Arnold for a conversation that goes far beyond skating. March 15, 2026 would become a date that changed everything for Tim and his partner Megan. While traveling home from one of the biggest shuffle skating events in the country, the two were involved in a devastating car accident that left Megan with catastrophic injuries. What happened...

This month on the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show, I’m joined by co-host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat and special guest Brad Armstrong, owner of multiple roller skating rinks across the United States including Roller Kingdom in Reno, Nevada, The Rink in Sacramento, California, Top Gun Skate Center in Fallon, Nevada, and Cortland Roller Rink in Cortland, Ohio. In this episode, we sit down and talk abou...

Episode 118 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Pittsburgh’s own Rodney Gaskins-Acie, better known as Clutch. From skating and community building to education and creating opportunities for others, Clutch represents the kind of passion that keeps roller skating culture alive far beyond the rink floor. As part of the growing Pittsburgh skate movement and the PGH SK8 Collaborative, he’s helping push...

This bonus episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast was recorded live on location at the legendary Cortland Roller Rink during Spring Bling 2026. From skating legends who helped shape the culture, to the regulars who keep these sessions alive every week, to the next generation already carving out their own lane, this episode is all about the people who make roller skating what it is. Throughout the night...

Episode 116 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features a content creator in the skating world that is probably making frequent appearances in your social media feeds lately… Greggo (instagram.com/thatsgregg0) This was actually Greggo’s very first official podcast appearance and from the second we started talking, I knew this conversation was going somewhere completely different than I expected. What start...

At just 11 years old and on the verge of turning 12, Ty VanHoose, better known online as “TyOn8s”, is already turning heads in the skating world. And the craziest part? He’s only been skating for about 7 to 8 months as of today. But if you’ve ever seen him roll, you’d never believe it. Whether it’s adult nights or major events, Ty has already been holding his own alongside seasoned speed and shuff...

Episode 114 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Heart 2 Shuffle host Angie Blatz alongside special guest Ron Murray, one of this year’s sponsors who is helping make the weekend even bigger for the skating community. We talked about the vision behind Heart 2 Shuffle, what it takes to bring an event like this together, and why creating unforgettable experiences for skaters matters so much. Angie shar...

Episode 113 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Mississippi skater and content creator Ant Banks. Known for doing things completely his own way, Ant has carved out a lane in skating through daily live streams, nonstop interaction with the community, and a style of humor that keeps people entertained across social media. Check him out on these platforms too: Twitch: twitch.tv/antbanksss15 Insta 1: i...

On location at Midwest Jam Fest in Cincinnati, this one is straight from the floor. The energy, the music, the movement, everything that makes events like this special was on full display. I tapped in with skaters who are really outside putting in work and pushing the culture forward. Chopped it up with Rachael Mills, Rob McGSkates, DJ JAMZ, and Korn Kid, the JG Hubs SAFO winner, plus more voices...

I sat down with Greg, Mike, Rich, and James of Roll’em Up, a crew that’s built on real connection, history, and a shared love for skating that never left them. We talked about how each of them got their start, what brought them together to form Roll’em Up, and the time they all spent away from the floor. But this one goes deeper than just the origin story. Months ago, something pulled them all bac...

Season 10 kicks off with Ron Murray, Jim Garrett, and Nathan Edwards for Episode 110 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, and this one is all about innovation, precision, and pushing outdoor skating forward. Ron breaks down his brand new outdoor wheels and the latest updates, including the new options skaters have been waiting for. But this isn’t just another product drop. This is the result of an all-star...

I sat down with Devon Messer of the Ohio Rollers for Episode 109 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, and this one is all about community, consistency, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in the skate scene. Devon represents a crew that’s putting in real work. The Ohio Rollers aren’t just showing up… they’re creating a lane, building momentum, and bringing people together through skating....

I sat down with Marlo “FloJo” Jones for a special bonus episode and this one hits different. FloJo isn’t just part of the  Pittsburgh  skate scene. She’s one of the people who refused to let it fade. When a major skate spot was lost and hundreds of skaters were left without a home, most would’ve accepted it. FloJo didn’t. Alongside Liz Brown of  Rink Rat Chat , we go deep into what it really takes...

I sat down with DJ Gemini and Favi of the 311 Sk8 Crew out of Cincinnati, and this conversation goes way deeper than just skating. For them, this isn’t just a crew it’s family. The way they move, the way they show up, and the way they support each other all comes back to one thing community. Everything they do is rooted in building something bigger than themselves. We talked about what it really m...

I sat down with Jim Larson who could only be described as a staple of the quad & inline speed skating world. His history in nearly every aspect of the sport has spanned over 50 years. Jim and I talk about what it really takes to move at a different level on wheels. From the mindset behind elite speed skating to the discipline, sacrifice, and precision it demands, Jim breaks down a side of skat...

In Part 2 of this Topic Show, I’m back with co-host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat and special guest Jackie Cusmano of EWNB as we continue our deep dive into Rink Etiquette, this time stepping off the floor as well and getting into everything happening around it. We’re talking about the side of skating that doesn’t always get called out but everybody sees. At what point does camerawork become too much...

In this episode, I sit down with Marly, the face behind @skatewithmarly and someone who’s building something real in the roller skating world. Her story goes way deeper than skating. Marly immigrated from Lebanon to Canada, leaving behind a life that had the potential to become dangerous, in search of something better. That kind of move takes courage, and you can feel that same energy in everythin...

In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Shayne and Kayla Mote to talk about the upcoming Catch the Rhythm for Autism skating event taking place April 24, 25, and 26 at Sportsworld Skate Center in Cullman, Alabama. We break down everything skaters need to know about the event, including the full weekend schedule, what sessions and activities are planned, and what makes this event...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Hinton Covington, better known as QuadSkatingHinton, we keep the conversation rolling with some of the funniest and most relatable moments from rink life. If you’ve spent any time around roller skating, you already know the rink always has a story. Hinton and I get into some of the hilarious things that happen at rinks everywhere and the personalities that make up...

In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, we’re joined by Hinton Covington, better known across social media as QuadSkatingHinton. Ask around the skate community and skaters will tell you the same thing. One day Hinton just started showing up in their feeds. With a quick wit and even quicker delivery, his commentary quickly caught the attention of the roller skating world. Blending humor with tru...

Every rink has its own rhythm, its own rules, and its own unspoken code. In Episode 103 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show, we dive headfirst into one of the most important conversations in roller skating culture: rink etiquette. This episode also features special guest Jackie Cusmano of EWNB, who brings her perspective from the event and promotion side of skating. Together, the crew shares stor...