WCRP on Skateboarding

When I’d started WCRP. One of the first gentleman that came to mind, was Alyasha Owerka-Moore. I’ve always been fascinated by dude. Quadruple-OG skateboarder, visionary, entrepreneur. So many things come to mind, when speaking on the legend.  I recently got to catch up with Aly, as he spoke candidly about his first skateboard crew growing up. Going to buy his first, new complete from Quadrupl...

Yesterday, on #MondayMorningRAW. Listeners were left with one helluva cliff-hanger. So, I decided to drop the conclusion of my conversation with Mr. Chris Casey. For the culture, of course. We pick right back up where it ended, discussing Street League judging. The Captain & Chris interviewing the late, great Kobe Bryant(RIP). Chaz Ortiz, and Dylan Rieders greatness. The original Nine Club pil...

Good morning, listeners! On this weeks episode of #MondayMorningRAW. I continue my conversation with the man himself, Chris Casey.  We talk skateboard maintenance. The importance of teaching kids skateboarding culture. Unsung heroes Bill Weiss & Jason Shelton. The infamous, Big Brother Magazine. SPoT vs Street League Contests. I’m trying to tell y’all- this is for the culture. No intro mu...

In all its glory. We have the one fans have been waiting for. Former host of one of the greatest skateboard television shows ever “The Captain & Casey Show”. None other than the man himself, Chris Casey is joining us this week on WCRP. Why are all your favorite companies doing collabs? Well, Mr. Casey has the answers. We also speak on the greatness of Danny Way. His favorite episode of “The Captai...

In our final installment, we got none other than the man himself- Fat Nick. For those unfamiliar, Nick was also one of the gentlemen that not only brought us Strength Magazine. This gentlemen has also brought us Scribble Magazine. As well as, the infamous Scribble Jam. Yes. The same Scribble Jam that brought yall Eminem. Make no mistakes about it- Fat Nick is 90s LEGEND, in 2 games. We discuss the...

Good morning, WCRP listeners! We’re back with our 8th installment, of #MondayMorningRAW. With none other than the man himself- Aaron Hoover. We pick right back up, talking the early days of Strength Magazine. His transition to DVS & Lakai. Life these days, and all great thing 90s skateboarding! You know the drill: No intro music. No static. No commercials. Just RAW, talk-radio! We do this, for the...

Strength Magazine to the mid-90s, thru early 2000s. Was the closest thing we got to Poweredge(That reference, may go over some of your heads. But, thats fine.) It was our Source Magazine. The voice of the streets. The underground. Shining light on all kinds of new companies, photographers, artists. Even some of your favorite skaters, to this day. Got their start in Strength. Tune into Part 1, as I...

Goood Morning! We’re starting this week off right. By continuing our conversation with NYC skateboarding LEGEND, Alex Corporan. This is one, you dont want to miss!! For the first time, Alex opens up about his decision to leave Supreme, for Es’. We also talk skateboarding contests, then & nowadays. His newest project with Burton, “Full Bleed 10yr Anniversary”. Tony Hawk, El Senor w/Spencer Fuji...

Alex Corporan has lived a skateboarders dream come true. From growing up skating the streets of NYC with his friends. To, those same KIDS lives being documented. And, defining an era. He then went on to run the juggernaut known around the world as Supreme. Soon after, Alex would take his talents over to powerhouses such as Es’ & Frank 151. These days, you can catch the NYC veteran running up El Se...

Back like we never left the building. We have our 3rd, and final installment with Bay Area skateboard LEGEND- Mike York. Tune in as we talk Jake Phelps(RIP), game on how companies claim “sold-out”. Ups & downs of running a small skateboard company. The influence of Simon Woodstock, and Mark Gonzales.. Lets just cut to the chase- this episode is 100% skateboarding! Once again, big shout-out to the...

Good morning, Vietnaaaaaaaam!!! Lets start this week off, by picking right back up with skateboarding LEGEND- Mike York. Our discussion continues, as Mike talks his relationship & upcoming project with Palace. We both share detailed experiences with some former team managers. Plus- soak up some Bay Area game on how to be a team player- not just the star. The skateboarding world needs more Mike...

Make no mistakes about it. When talking EMB, Pier 7 and Bay Area skateboarding LEGENDS- Mike York comes to mind. For close to 3 decades, this gentleman has held us down in these streets. Countless classic video parts, magazine covers & just one helluva career to his name. And, by the looks of his new footage on IG- he hasn’t lost a step. Tune in as we speak candidly about Fatherhood, internet trol...

For those that know- Kevin Taylor is a man of few words. To have him open up this candidly, for over an hour of interview- is simply amazing. On our 5th installment of #MondayMorningRAW, the GOD talks all things skateboarding. From contests, to backside noseblunts. Plus, his newfound love for the Alamo. Tune in as we take you on a journey of early Aesthetics days. And, just life in general. Amazin...

One of the most requested interviews we’ve gotten here at WCRP. The GOD, Kevin Taylor joins me this week. He discusses growing up skating in Pittsburgh, Aesthetics, and we discuss the time Rob Welsh had machine guns pulled on us in Germany. Always a pleasure catching up with my brother from another. Thank you, KT. love you, bruva!

There‘s so many crazy details in this portion of our interview. I honestly, dont even know where to start. One things for certain. For Mr. Hillsman to simply walk away, from one of the biggest companies in skateboarding. Over what he truly stood for- is not to go unrecognized. That alone, makes him a hero. Speaking about it this openly, also makes him a hero. Tune in, as the King of the South take...

Good morning, Vietnaaaaaaaaam!! On our 4th installment of #MondayMorningRAW, we pick right back up with ATL’s finest- Mr. Don Hillsman. We discuss everything from alcohol & drug abuse, with us both sharing personal stories & past shenanigans. The passing of his late friend Jeff Grosso. The pandemic & unemployment. And, a ender you DO NOT want to miss! with guest appearances by ATL‘s Ju...

When i first started WCRP, my vision was to educate. Plus, deliver the REAL history of skateboarding. Straight from the unsung heroes of skateboarding. One of the first gentlemen that came to mind- Don Hillsman. If you grew up skateboarding in the 80s. Especially, in the South. Don’s story, is that of legend. We hear these rappers who claim “King of the South”. But we all know who the real King is...

On our 3rd edition of #MondayMorningRAW, we continue our conversation with industry giant Mark Oblow. If there’s any knowledge you ever wanted to soak up in life. This is the one you wanna hear. Mark dives deep into industry meeting with Kareem Campbell. His close relationship with Gonz, as well as the importance of telling his dear friend Dylan Reider’s story. Back by popular demand, we have a sp...

In his first ever podcast interview. Mark Oblow opens up about his motivation to quit drinking. Skateboarding‘s diversity in the 80’s & 90’s. That time we shot up a hotel with BB guns, and the cops came. Europe contest riot, where all skaters boycotted the contest & created immediate change. The upcoming Olympics & Vans Park Series. Plus, the legendary Natas & Julien Cadillac Tour....

Get an exclusive sneak-peak, at the unreleased audio of the Clyde Singleton x Thrasher Magazine interview. (by his Father, Pastor Robert Lecount) To hear this full audio, get exclusive content, shout-outs & sponsorship packages- head on over to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wcrponskateboarding

On this edition of #MondayMorningRAW, were bringing you the Chet Childress full interview- acapella. No intro, no promos, no static. Just over one hour of the NC legend doing what he does best- make us all feel happy to be here. We all love you, Chet! And, thank you once again for joining me on #WCRP! Let’s GOOOOOOOOO!! 

My old ACME alumni “Larry Sizzlelino” joins me this week. We discuss fine topics such as, Vans actually thinking Brian Childers was his brother. Working a regular job, terrifying kids & parents at the skatepark. Jake Phelps(RIP), skateboard contests nowadays, John Lucero. Chet also opens up about his late Mother, and his son. Plus, we reminisce on old NSA contests & skaters. You dont wanna...

In our premier episode, we continue with pt.2 of skateboarding legend Ron Allen. We discuss the motivation behind the no-comply, Matt Hensley, setting up fake demos. Also, Ron opens up about Gonz, Natas, ALF & Sean Sheffey. and, a unreleased Red Hot Chili Peppers inspired board. With special guest appearances from hip-hip legends Tab-One, and The Roving Jewel. And, a grand opening from none ot...

We discuss growing up in Visalia, borrowing his first skateboard, first car purchase & payments. Mike Ternawsky paying off college loans, cheerleading in college. His 1st real job, writing for SLAP & performing with Boot Camp & Cormega in Baltimore. Also, an exclusive unreleased track provided by skateboarding & musical legend Chuck Treece & his son HawkButter. With a specoal g...

Intro.. for the culture, of course.