The Sk8LikeYou Podcast

Rachel Mills is an avid event skater that rolls with purpose. Whether it's with those in her immediate 850 skate crew, or hundreds of others all over the country, Rachel does it with a big heart for others & a true passion for skating. We had an awesome conversation about everything that skating does for her, her family and friends.

The South East Skate Crew aka BONT Shuffle Crew joined me for a live bonus episode after returning from the Shuffle Down in O-Town where they secured their 3rd straight victory. The champs are here!

Will Osborne is one of the most well-versed skaters of multiple styles that I have not only met, but that I am also aware of.  Will has done it at all from competitive jam & rhythm to performing as a sponsored skater all over the world.  Known to his followers as @DadOnSkates, Will not only entertains millions online, but he also consistently gives freely of his time to helping every level of...

Rob McGarigle is a New England native skater that, like many others, can't get the North East out of his system.  Now residing in GA, Rob not only regularly takes road trips to skate New England, he also travels to various events & rinks throughout the U.S.  Rob returned to skating a few years ago & hasn't looked back.  He is very open with his substantially large social media following ab...

Here's a bonus episode of the Sk8LikeYou Podcast that includes parts 1 & 2 of the new Ghost Assassin Wheels. Special guest, Jen Rankin joined me for a 1 hour talk about the Ghost Assassin's & more so enjoy!

Alberto Quinones aka Roller King Once is considered one of the best roller skate videographers today.  As a highly skilled skater himself, he is able to catch amazing shots of the best skaters in the country.  Alberto is highly proficient on inline skates which allows him to move at a high speed with the kind of technical precision needed to catch unreal POV shots translating to a signature style...

Lady Tee & Kojak Anderson define what it means to be ATL Originals & legend of the skate world!  To say it was an honor to have them on the Sk8LikeYou Podcast is an understatement.  Tee & Kojak have done it all in the Atlanta skate scene & host the biggest skate parties & events in the country.  They are revered and respected not only in Atlanta but among skaters everywhere.  F...

Dale Edwards is the owner of Roller Skate New England   @Sk8_ne . He is a New England native & longtime skater who has made it his personal mission to spotlight the talents of other New England skaters state to state. In a short time, SK8.NE has become widely known across multiple social media platforms featuring every style. Dale actually parked at a rest stop during his skate travels to spea...

Nathan Edwards is a lifelong skater who has parlayed his other passion as a master mechanic into becoming the go-to guy for skate repairs & modifications. Need your wheels re-grooved? There is one name you will hear more than any other... Nathan Edwards. As the owner of N.E. Thing Machined, Nathan has become the most trusted resource for skate repairs & manufacturing hard-to-find skate par...

Angela is the owner of Roller Time Family Skate Center in Easley, SC. She is a lifelong skater with years of competing, coaching & training at the highest levels of the sport in multiple disciplines. Not only does Angela's passion for skating never waiver, it actually grows. This is evident by her newest effort to create a weekend shuffle event hosted at Roller Time Nov. 9th & 10th, 2024!...

JD Doptis is a Pittsburgh native that recently rediscovered his love for skating a few years ago. Both himself & family come from an artistic skating background that shaped his love for the sport. Since returning to skating JD has immersed himself in the culture by attending events, becoming a RSA Certified Skate Instructor & playing a major role in the planning of one of the year's bigges...

Angie is a skater that has recently returned to the rink after many years. Her passion was reignited and she has quickly become one of the most engaging personalities on the national skate scene. Many people will tell you that if you record Angie skating, people are going to watch it! As a stroke survivor, Angie recently hosted her first shuffle event called Heart 2 Heart that was a collaborative...

Jeff Groban is a lifelong skater & now owner of the Skatin' Place in Abilene Texas. Jeff has had nearly a lifetime's worth of experience working in every capacity of rink management. As a rink owner, Jeff's passion for skating only continues to grow year after year. One way this is demonstrated was through his desire to host a shuffle event in Abilene which he made happen. January 2025 will ma...

Jackie Cusmano is a lifelong NJ skater steeped in basically every aspect of the culture. From her involvement in creating what is considered to be the first shuffle event Eight Wheels No Brakes with her father, Rob Cusmano, to RollerJam USA, Derby and being a skate trainer, Jackie has dedicated her life to skating. Join me as I sit down with her for one of the most important discussions I've had s...

My conversation with Justin Ziegler was by far one of the best I’ve had! We talked so much about the technical aspects of skating, practice & what drives us both to always want to be better. This was a one-of-a-kind talk with a one-of-a-kind skater!

Sk8ters_R_Us (Instagram) are a 3-member skate videography team based in Florida. Each of the members play an individual and equally vital role in documenting the roller skate scene. Join me as sit down with them to discuss their journey and hopes to push every part of skate culture forward.

Don Crosby is a lifelong skater that although took a break like many of us, he has also returned with a greater passion than ever! Don is sk8fam to many & an enigmatic personality among the skate world although he doesn't know it which makes it even better! He is continuously involved with Florida skate culture in any way he can & although he maintains a busy professional life as a busines...

I sat down with footwork aficionado Ben Seawell as we talk about success in Shuffle Skate Competition, his new sponsorship with Bont & what it means to not only be in a Shuffle Skate Crew, but a Shuffle Skate Brotherhood!  Ben is a member of Bont Skate Crew & one of the most humble guys you could meet in his position.  His passion for skating is evident by his actions as he never stops doi...

Matthew McCaughan is a Philly Skate Plex regular and lifelong skater. Matt is the guy that you're always happy to see at your rink because of his positive attitude and genuine love for the sport and culture. He has also become the newest member of OG Skate Crew. Join me as I sit down with Matt and talk his life as a skater and how it not only is a lifelong passion, but also an actual need for bala...

Shawn Oraschin aka DJ Mad Hatter is not only one of most popular skate DJs in the Tri-State area, he is also a longtime skater himself. Shawn was a successfully competitive speed skater in Pennsylvania & now skates for fun when he is not keeping other skaters moving from the DJ Booth. DJ Mad Hatter has performed in numerous major shuffle events in NJ, PA, CO & more. Shawn also DJ’d the fam...

Jen Rankin is one of baddest skaters you'll find at ANY rink! She is a former competitive speed skater & derby pro. Jen now focuses on just enjoying life as an incredible shuffle skater & social media figure who attends skate events all over the country. To her followers she is known as Jen with One 'N'. To me & many others that know her personally, she is known as one of t...

Michelle Garmon is a lifelong skater and major social media figure in the skating world. As a competitive speed skater Michelle set numerous records that still hold today.  In addition to her numerous achievements as a skater, Michelle is also sponsored by bont. Friends & followers also know of her cancer diagnosis as she has remained open about her struggles & triumphs all in an effort to...

Ron Yeazell is the founder & owner of HuggyBear Roller Promotions.  He is best known for one of the most popular Shuffle Skating Events among skaters called ‘Fly’n Over the Castle Walls’ that takes place annually at one of the biggest rinks in the U.S., Castle Skateland in Loveland, OH.  This event is finale of 4 days & nights of skating at other rinks nearby & is attended by skaters f...

Bg Daddy Ray is one of the most popular Roller Skate Content Creators in the world. He is also a Skate Event Promoter based out of Philadelphia, PA. Ray is also a member of the OG Skate Crew along with myself (Magoo). Join us as we talk his skate story on location at the Philly Skate Plex!

Cory Gower is a competitive Shuffle Skater & 2x champ! He also just announced that he & the rest of the South East Skate Crew have become sponsored by Bont! Join us as we talk everything skating from freestyle, competition life & his hopes of pushing the sport & the culture further!