WCRP on Skateboarding

On this edition of #MondayMorningRAW, we have Part 2 of my conversation with skateboard LEGEND- Chris Senn. Tune in, as we discuss the infamous Powell Skatezone. Stories of skating China Banks at 4AM with Ray Barbee. We talk Blood Wizard Skateboards, the Senn family & Toad. We both share some insight, on what really was going down in the early 90’s. Cover everything, from Art, Chris’ favorite Pro...

Welcome back to Season 10, and hold on to your seats! On today’s episode, we have none other than skateboard LEGEND- Chris Senn. This gentleman, is simply in a class of his own. He ripped up every contest, street spot, crusty cement park & did it all with an unmistakable style & grace. Tune in, as Chris shares early memories of growing up in Grass Valley, CA. His first sponsor, Free Flight...

Welcome back, and thank you all for your patience. Let’s get right down to business, with none other than skateboard LEGEND- Danny Gonzalez. With an unmistakable style, and trick selection. This Texas native hit the scene like no other in the mid-90s. Today, he’s here to share his journey with us at WCRP on Skateboarding. Tune in, as Danny talks his humble beginnings in San Antonio, TX & first spo...

Welcome back, to an exciting Part 2 of my interview with Georgia’s own- Skate Xiii/Lord D’Andre. This is the interview, you’ve all waited for: Old School meets New School. I’ve been skateboarding for close to 40 years, and usually these types of discussions go downhill fast. Not over here, though. Tune in, as we cover everything from Beatrice Demond to Gifted Hater & so much more. We talk podc...

Back like I never left, featuring none other than rising YouTube star- Skate Xiii/Lord D’Andre. In today’s social media world, it’s rare to see independent Black skateboard reviewers. So, I linked up with one of the newest & brightest in the game. And, this is one hellluva conversation! Tune in, as the young Lord talks growing up in rural Georgia skateboarding. What does “Xiiii” actually mean?...

Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! Let’s get right down to business, with San Jose skateboard LEGEND- Carl Hyndman. Tune in, as Carl talks the humble beginnings of H-Street Skateboards. Shares an untold story of skateboard LEGEND- Jim Thiebaud, asked to be the first H-Street team member. We discuss Bobby G’s Skate Camp, 80’s San Jose punk scene, the early Canteen days.. it’s all here. and, was...

Ladies & gentlemen… it’s with great honor, that I present one of our childhood heroes. none other, than skateboard LEGEND - @hyndmedia. After his standout debut in @hstreetskateboards “Shackle Me Not”(1989). The San Jose local soon became a household name, right alongside his peers. and, the rest is history. Tune in, as Carl talks growing up skating Northern California in the early-80s. Attending...

Good morning, and welcome back to Part 2 with skateboard LEGEND- Andy Howell. We jump right back into our conversation, where Andy discusses the evolution of modern-day skateboarding. Look back, to his early days riding for Santa Cruz Skateboards. Talk the early days of Schmitt Stix. Releasing one of the first Pro Models, with a longer nose & smaller wheelbase. The evolution of Nollie & switchstan...

Welcome back, and let’s kick off Season 9 with skateboard LEGEND- Andy Howell! This gentleman has been a force in the game, going back to 1987. We’re talking about a pioneer in street skateboarding, art & business. We finally got to sit down, & start from the beginning. Join us, as Andy talks growing up in Virginia Beach & the early days of Mt. Trashmore. Shares influences behind his debut Schmitt...

Welcome back to Part 2, and let’s get right down to business with Florida skateboard LEGEND- Howard Montaque. On tonight’s episode, we take dive into some South Florida history . We talk , Allen “Ollie” Gelfand. Renegade Skateboards, and skateboard LEGEND- Elyssa Steamer. We discuss the parallels between playing sports & board confidence. Women’s competition, Steve Steadham being a former BMX Cham...

Grand risings, and we’re gonna get right down to business with Florida skateboard LEGEND- Howard Montaque. This gentleman’s story of starting in the small town of Port Charlotte, Fl. To being one of the first riders on Foundation Skateboards- this is truly, on for the books! Tune in, as Howard discusses discovering skateboarding via BookMobile in 1979. Shares a hilarious story about the infamous “...

Good morning, and welcome back to Part 2! Let’s get right down to business with Long Island skateboarding LEGEND- Chad Caruso. Today, he shares an inside look into his Guinness World Record for crossing American the fastest on a skateboard. Did he push switch? What about dirt roads? How many miles per day? Wild animals? The answer to all those questions, and more- are here today. One of the greate...

Good morning, and do we have a show you for guys! Last year, skateboard LEGEND- Chad Caruso set the Guinness World Record. By becoming the first person to ever skateboard across America. Over 30k miles on 4 urethane wheels, is crazy work. And, that’s just one of the World Records this gentleman holds. Tune in, as Chad takes us back to riding for the infamous Skate Sauce in Long Island. Opens up ab...

We’ve hit another milestone, here at the podcast. The coveted, WCR3-Peat(3 back-to back episodes) has arrived. Only few have roamed into this territory of great story-telling. Today, we can add skateboard LEGEND- Eric Ricks to said list. Tune in, as Eric breaks down what really happened with Liberty Skateboards. Is it actually worth reissuing a Pro Model with an old sponsor? We discuss everything...

Grand risings! Today’s gonna be a good one! not only due, to the exclusive content shared by skateboard LEGEND- Eric Ricks. But, I’ve also delivered this episode as promised. Tune in, as Eric takes us back to his chance meeting with none other than Birdman himself. Which subsequently, led to him getting on Powell-Peralta. But, that’s where things get interesting, I don’t even want to spoil this fo...

On today’s #MondayMorningRAW, we have none other than skateboard LEGEND- Eric Ricks in the house. The 90s street technician outta Torrance, CA, is here to share his hilarious beginning with skateboarding. and, there’s no better way to start your Monday! Tune is, as Eric takes us back to his first complete setup via Viking Skate Shop. He shares a hilarious story of childhood friend & skateboard LEG...

There’s some interviews, that simply resinate with you. This is easily one of those. Skateboarding LEGEND- Pep Williams lays it all out, on Part 2 of our exclusive interview here at WCRP on Skateboarding. Tune in, as Pep takes us back to the early days of BMX Plus. We talk skateboarding LEGEND- Anthony Oglesby, and break down the unfortunate truths about companies & Black skaters in the skateboard...

As a kid, heroes that looked like myself were not on the covers of skateboard magazines. In steps, skateboarding LEGEND- @pepwilliams. Being one of the few African-American skateboarders on the cover of Thrasher Magazine, was something of an anomaly. Although it was 1991, he was only the 3rd who’d ever graced the cover. Strange times we lived in. Although, it’s over 30 years ago- his hero status h...

Good morning, and do we have a show for you! First & foremost, it’s important that we discuss this photo skateboarding LEGEND- John Schultes sent over. It’s a Rocket Air, 1984 at Del Mar. Easily, one of the best promo photos I’ve received for the show. With that said, tune in as John talks his days with Dogtown Skateboards & shares a hilarious Ben Schroeder story. We discuss the upcoming H-Street...

Good morning, and buckle up! Today, we got certified 80’s superstar in the building. That’s right, none other than skateboarding LEGEND- John Schultes, is finally here. And, it’s everything you weirdos dream of & more. Tune in, as John takes us back to his early days growing up in Del Mar, California & the golden days of Del Mar Skate Ranch. Shares a hilarious story about his first sponsor, Logan...

Ladies, and gentlemen of the culture. We're back like we never left, with Part 2 of my exclusive interview with skateboarding LEGEND- Jeron Wilson. Tune in, as Jeron talks the early days at Blind Skateboards. Opens up about his 30+yrs with Girl Skateboards, and the importance of loyalty. We discuss everything from growing up too fast, the benefits of settling down, a Jeff Grosso/Animal Chin connec...

Good morning, ladies & gentlemen! For the past 3 decades, it’s been a personal goal to interview skateboarding LEGEND- Jeron Wilson. Very calculated, powerful & trick selection, is what truly separates the greats from the pack. Jeron, is one of the greats in skateboarding. And, he’s here today to share his story. Tune in, as Jeron takes us back to being sponsored by Hosoi Skateboards in the late 8...

Ladies & gentlemen. Its’s an absolute honor, to bring you all this interview with one of my oldest friends. Florida’s finest, skateboarding LEGEND- Dave Duren. Buckle up, because this is gonna take some twists & turns no one’s expecting! Tune is, as Dave talks growing up in Deland, FL. His first sponsor via Florida skateboarding LEGEND- Jeremy Laugheridge. We talk Tony Magnusson discovering him at...

We have arrived. No intro, straight down to business on Part 2 of my exclusive interview with skateboarding LEGEND- Tony Hawk. We cover it all. Tune in, as Birdman breaks down what really happened with skateboarding in the early 90s. Opens up about leaving Powell-Peralta, to start Birdhouse. We discuss how the high-demand for board sales, led to Boneite. Talk skateboarding LEGEND- Andrew Reynolds,...

Merry Christmas, everyone! The GOAT, is in the building!! Skateboarding LEGEND- Tony Hawk, is synonymous with Christmas. We all wanted that Tony Hawk board, with some Rat Bones. Tracker Trucks. Skate Rags. Next generation, wanted his video games. This gentleman, is part of everyones youth. Therefore, its with great honor. That I drop this episode on Christmas Day. Tune in, as Tony takes us back to...