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Whitney Cummings and Chris Cole LEARN WAY TOO MUCH About Jason Ellis' Vasectomy

Jason Ellis 2.021 views
This conversation explores the deep psychological and structural parallels between professional skateboarding and stand-up comedy, highlighting how both disciplines require risk assessment, resilience against failure, ansummarySkateboarding and comedy share a core mechanic: both involve creating something (a trick or a joke) that evolves through repetition and audience feedback, requiring the practitioner to have an honest inventory of their stakeaway“Skateboarding really has always been that... it was like a therapy to me... I would pour it out on my skateboard and it would grab your board it'll like grab your board it makes it harder to do it but I refuse to do it quote

On The Street And Shopping With Tom

Tom Green10 views
The narrative also highlights the rich history of Ottawa skateboarding through discussions with shop owners and local legends.summarySkateboarding: For vert skating, wheel hardness should be between 101A and 104A, with diameters ranging from 53mm to 63mm (larger than street wheels) to provide stability and speed on ramps.takeawaySkateboarding: Ottawa has a deep skate history featuring local legends like Tony Hawk, Kevin Staeb, Wade Desarmo, Galia Mamalu, and photographer Jody Morris; the city is home to brands like Whitetail (Quebec) and has a stakeaway

The Art of Never Quitting ft. Tony Hawk | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 19

Killer Mike103 views
The conversation highlights how skateboarding provided a sense of belonging and taught him perseverance, lessons he now applies to philanthropy through the Skate Park Project.summaryDIY culture creates opportunity: The self-sufficient nature of skateboarding (building ramps, filming, designing) spawned entire industries and job opportunities for photographers, hardware makers, and entrepreneurs.takeaway“The Olympics needs skateboarding more than skateboarding needs Olympics.”quote

Chris Roberts

Jason Ellis 2.029 views
Jason Ellis and Chris Roberts discuss the evolution of skateboarding culture, contrasting the critical, insular nature of the 90s with the more inclusive, history-appreciative modern era.summaryGenerational Shift in Respect: Younger skaters (7-18 years old) are increasingly interested in skateboarding history and legends, a stark contrast to the 90s when skaters were critical and dismissive of elders. This shiftakeawayFinancial Illiteracy in Pro Skateboarding: Many pro skaters from the 90s lacked financial advice, leading to severe consequences like losing homes due to unpaid taxes. Companies rarely advise independent contractors on ttakeaway

Breaking Bread with Mikey Alfred & Marina Franklin

Tom Papa46 views
Filmmaker Mikey Alfred discusses his journey from skateboarding to directing the film 'North Hollywood,' emphasizing a self-taught, resilient approach to creativity over formal education.summaryThe conversation highlights how skateboarding serves as a classless, unifying activity that values action over identity, and explores the importance of maintaining artistic integrity while navigating industry rejection.summarySkateboarding as a Classless Unifier: Unlike comedy or other arts where identity and background are central, skateboarding is described as a 'void' of class, race, and wealth systems. It unifies people from diverse backgtakeaway