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In this special episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with the most iconic figure in skateboarding history, Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk). Together, they dive deep into the incredible journey that took Tony from a bullied kid hiding his skateboard in high school to the global pioneer who changed action sports forever. Tony shares raw, powerful stories about the highs and lows of his career: from the near-collapse of skateboarding in the early '90s, to the life-changing night he landed the first-ever 900, to the unexpected explosion of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game.
Beyond the tricks and trophies, this conversation is about perseverance, community, and building a culture that now belongs to everyone. Whether you're a lifelong skater, an X Games fan, or someone who appreciates stories of grit and evolution, this episode captures a rare look inside the mind of a true cultural architect.
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#WhatShapesUs #TonyHawk #Skateboarding #XGames #TonyHawkProSkater #SkateCulture #ActionSports #SkatingLegends #SelemaMasekela #Resilience #SkateboardingHistory #ExtremeSports #CulturalIcons
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In this special episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with the most iconic figure in skateboarding history, Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk). Together, they dive deep into the incredible journey that took Tony from a bullied kid hiding his skateboard in high school to the global pioneer who changed action sports forever. Tony shares raw, powerful stories about the highs and lows of his career: from the near-collapse of skateboarding in the early '90s, to the life-changing night he landed the first-ever 900, to the unexpected explosion of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game.
Beyond the tricks and trophies, this conversation is about perseverance, community, and building a culture that now belongs to everyone. Whether you're a lifelong skater, an X Games fan, or someone who appreciates stories of grit and evolution, this episode captures a rare look inside the mind of a true cultural architect.
Follow us:
Tony Hawk: @tonyhawk
Selema Masekela: @selema
What Shapes Us Podcast: @whatshapesuspodcast
#WhatShapesUs #TonyHawk #Skateboarding #XGames #TonyHawkProSkater #SkateCulture #ActionSports #SkatingLegends #SelemaMasekela #Resilience #SkateboardingHistory #ExtremeSports #CulturalIcons

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