PODCASTS
Cautionary Tale: Josh Swindell Tells His Story Via Podcast
Skateboarding is filled with cautionary tales. Josh Swindell’s is one of its most infamous. His story has been told elsewhere from multiple angles, but this is the first time that it’s been packaged as a podcast. How the events transpired on that summer night in ’93, which landed Swindell in jail for 20 years for murder, is still a matter of perspective. But the lessons remain the same: Drinking can be dangerous, and choose your friends wisely.
I was a full-blown alcoholic. I was 20 years old, and the local liquor store was running a tab for us. I wasn’t even old enough to buy beer…Everyday, I woke up drunk. Not hungover, drunk still. And I’d need to drink again. And that’s what I did. I tried to skate, and get a clip here and there, no contests at that time. I continued that disfunction right up until July 7, 1993. That was the night we ended up at a private party at a bar, and my life changed…
Listen to Swindell recount exactly what happened as he remembers it starting at the 11:42 mark above.
PODCASTS
Mike York & Daniel Castillo on The Nine Club
Daniel Castillo and Mike York join Chris Roberts in the latest episode of The Nine Club podcast.
They discussed tour van and Embarcadero etiquette, York’s time on World Industries, and Raiding the World Industries warehouse & Sal Rocco.
They also talked about Daniel & Mike’s Chocolate days, Mike hurting his knee on the Hot Chocolate Tour, Daniel getting shot, the Chocolate video “Las Nueve Vidas De Paco“, and much more!
PODCASTS
Felipe Nunes Shares His Story in ‘Hawk vs. Wolf’ Podcast
Felipe Nunes talked about his journey in skateboarding and how he shredded against all odds in this episode of the Hawk vs. Wolf podcast.
Felipe lost his legs in a train accident at the age of six. At twelve years old, he used skateboards to get around because his prosthetic legs were poorly made.
Later on, he discovered that skateboarding can be more than a means of transportation. He started learning some tricks and joining skate contests.
The skate community was very welcoming to Felipe, making him realize that he had found his place in his life.
PODCASTS
Andy Jenkins Reflects on His Career on ‘The Nine Club’
In this episode of “The Nine Club“, Andy Jenkins talked about his role as the art director for the newly established Girl Skateboards, the discovery of Evan Hecox, his departure from and subsequent return to Girl Skateboards after a seven-year hiatus, and the remarkable 30-year journey of Girl Skateboards, among various other topics.
Andy also became a global art director for Element Skateboards from 2017 to 2020 before returning to Girl. He also founded several magazines.
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