Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history and future with none other than the legendary Dan Cates for his 50th birthday special! 🔥In this episode we discuss Dan's favourite board graphics he's had, his upcoming 50 tricks video, the upcoming Death Skateboards documentary "Hand Me Down's" The upcoming Lost Tapes Death Skateboards video, the greatness of Twiggy, knee surgery, rehabilitation and skating past 50, being a certified head judge, his dream BMX bike, WhatsApp groups with Dave Allen, Dan's dream of creating an over 50's skateboarding video and a whole load more that you’re not gonna wanna miss!! 👀00:00 - Intro, 50th birthday madness and birthday cake!06:57 - What's Dan's favourite board graphic he's had on Death Skateboards?10:30 - When did Dan and Toby meet and start working together?13:13 - The Lost Death Skateboards tapes and the upcoming video!19:34 - The upcoming Death Skateboards Documentary "Hand Me Downs"30:30 - 50 tricks for 50 years old video and knee rehabilitation...48:00 - Twiggy appreciation section and a guest call from Martin Kennelly and Twiggy himself!58:20 - Dan's dream BMX bike and group chat's with Dave Allen.1:09:48 - Being a head judge for SkateboardGB, how to correctly judge a skateboarding competition, Alex DeCunha's insane bail and the endless list of invert tricks.1:30:00 - Skaters in Dan & Toby's generation and the dream of filming an over 50's skateboarding video with all the legends.1:44:51 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv

Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the original U.K. vampire and all round annihilator Lee Blackwell 🔥In this episode we discuss riding & turning pro for Death Skateboards & Muckefuck Skateboards, growing up dressing like a gangster to fit in, the infamous Eastpak tour, getting banned from Maidenhead, kidnapping Ben Grove whilst on an Death tour, riding for Hoax Skate Shop, discovering Ben Raemers with Mark Munson, filming crazy video parts, going to prison, sobriety and a whole load more that you’re not gonna wanna miss!! 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...04:00 - Slowing down on drinking and sobriety.13:57 - Where is Lee from and early local skate shops!24:00 - The Bones Brigade Powell Tour and the brilliance of Leigh-on-Sea Skate Park.34:50 - Early skate shop hook up's.43:46 - Dressing up gangsta to avoid being bullied, getting hooked up by Hoax Skate Shop, moving to Ipswich, getting on Death Skateboards and Lee Daintons Hot Sauce antics...56:05 - Kidnapping Ben Grove, Hotel Blackwell, Sleep When Your Dead Tour & other madness.1:07:40 - Death Skateboards "Escape from Boredom", winning the XFM Union awards, the infamous Butlins Tour and getting banned from Minehead.1:24:03 - Turning pro for Death Skateboards, skating for Airwalk, Genetic, 88 Footwear, Circa Footwear, photo & video incentives.1:32:20 - Losing all sponsors, illness, going to prison, getting on Muckefuck Skateboards & the comeback!1:47:07 - Discovering Ben Raemers with Mark Munson, Ben's unseen pro shoes for éS Footwear and more safeguarding for skateboarders! 2:13:36 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor

Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the original U.K. vampire and all round annihilator Lee Blackwell 🔥In this episode we discuss riding & turning pro for Death Skateboards & Muckefuck Skateboards, growing up dressing like a gangster to fit in, the infamous Eastpak tour, getting banned from Maidenhead, kidnapping Ben Grove whilst on an Death tour, riding for Hoax Skate Shop, discovering Ben Raemers with Mark Munson, filming crazy video parts, going to prison, sobriety, rebuilding relationships with his father and a whole load more that you’re not gonna wanna miss!! 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...04:29 - Slowing down on drinking and sobriety.14:22 - Where is Lee from and early local skate shops!24:39 - The Bones Brigade Powell Tour and the brilliance of Leigh-on-Sea Skate Park.35:16 - Early skate shop hook up's, Lee's father thinking he was stealing from skate shops & re-building their relationship.43:58 - Dressing up gangsta to avoid being bullied, getting hooked up by Hoax Skate Shop and moving to Ipswich...51:07 - Getting introduced to Nick Zorlac and skating for Death Skateboards! 1:01:41 - Kidnapping Ben Grove, Hotel Blackwell, Sleep When Your Dead Tour & other madness.1:12:00 - Death Skateboards "Escape from Boredom", winning the XFM Union awards, the infamous Butlins Tour and getting banned from Minehead.1:29:40 - Turning pro for Death Skateboards.1:33:28 - Skating for Airwalk, Genetic, 88 Footwear, Circa Footwear, photo & video incentives.1:37:58 - Losing all sponsors, illness, going to prison, getting on Muckefuck Skateboards & Urethane & the comeback!1:52:42 - Discovering Ben Raemers with Mark Munson, Ben's unseen pro shoes for éS Footwear and more safeguarding for skateboarders! 2:19:10 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #elementskateboards #madarseapse

Brain Drain Episode 67 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the Skate Tales man himself, Madars Apse 🔥In this episode we discuss riding for Element Skateboards and their new video “Search”, growing up in Latvia, getting on RedBull, Skate Tales, studying in London, skating with the Fancy Lad Skate Co. crew, Osaka Daggers & Far East Skate Network, the incredible Mountain High Valley Low documentary, and much, much, much more… this episode also features guest appearances by Vincent Milou, Brandon Westgate, Vitoria Mendonca and the rest of the Element Skateboards squad 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...03:51 - Why is Madars in Derby & the new Element Skateboards video "Search".06:57 - What was the first skate video Madars watched?10:10 - Where is Madars from, skating through harsh weather conditions and his hometown crew...15:23 - What were his first sponsors, getting on Element Skateboards and working towards their new full length video "Search".20:40 - Working on Skate Tales for Red Bull.29:55 - Living in London and studying at the University of Westminster and continuing his studies in Latvia.36:31 - The process and concept ideas behind Skate Tales...46:11 - The Mountain High Valley Low Documentary. 51:10 - The arrival of the Element team and some Brain Drain Extra with co-host Madars Apse:59:32 - The meaning behind Wind, Water, Fire & Earth...1:00:39 - How does it feel to be on Element, favourite Element riders past and present and premiere fights!1:02:50 - Brandon's gnarly last trick for the new Element video...1:04:16 - Vincents "are you ready?" madness before doing something gnarly!1:07:35 - How does Vitoria Mendonça like the European weather and other random madness with Madars before we wrap up the episode.1:16:42 - Credits Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #elementskateboards #madarseapse

Brain Drain Episode 66 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the legendary, Stefani Nurding 🔥In this episode we discuss the birth of Salon Skateboards, getting hooked up by Animal Clothing, snowboarding, the importance of social media and how it’s helped female skateboarding, the incredibly high standards of female skateboarding, the lack of female representation and funding for females in skateboarding and how it’s changed over the last few years, how Stefani’s social media presence has became the one of the most popular U.K. skateboarding pages, her intensely busy work schedule and much more!00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...02:35 - Where is Stefani from, discovering skateboarding, meeting the Vans UK team and getting into snowboarding...12:58 - When did skateboarding start taking off for Stefani, Girl Skate U.K. events at the Boardroom Skatepark, gym mentality, snowboarding seasons and getting on Animal Clothing.26:54 - Travelling to Sweden, meeting Pontus Alv & getting invited to the U.S open.31:56 - When did Stefani start noticing more females getting into skateboarding and the rapid rate of progression within the female scene?37:48 - Who's pushing the boat in the female skateboarding scene?39:27 - How did Stefani adapt her skateboarding into becoming a successful social media influencer?43:48 - How did Stefani build her social media following to becoming the most followed skateboarders in the U.K., dealing with any negative comments and how the industry are often using the term "influencer" as a bad thing.57:05 - Stefani's incredibly busy day to day schedule and helping the younger generation with their social media...1:03:08 - The birth of Salon Skateboards, the iconic photoshoot board and future plans!1:14:01 - What Stefani's plans for the upcoming year, what are her future goals & what advice would Stefani give to aspiring content creators?1:20:00 - What message would Stefani give to young female skateboarders getting into skateboarding?1:21:30 - Farewells, credits & thank you's Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #stefaninurding #stefnurding #salonskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 65 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 It’s been a long time coming, with multiple guest requests and Instagram polls, we finally managed to track down the mystical Avi and take a deep dive into his incredibly magical skateboarding history 🔥In this episode we discuss being a part of the first generation skateboarders from Lancashire/Manchester, creating insane skateboards & inspiring the likes of Matt Tomasello and Orange Man of the FancyLad Skateboards crew, skating for Karma Skateboards and Wight Trash Skateboards, his brilliant Sidewalk Magazine cover, filming the unreal “AVIT” video, coming out of skateboarding retirement and filming for the Baghead Crew video “SATAN” and the upcoming video “REPENT”, his most recent pro Baghead Crew board, riding for KR3W & eS Skateboarding, shooting photos with Leo Sharp, sessions with Tom Penny, Jimmy Boyes, Ali Cairns, Dennis Atherton, Radlands competitions and much, much, much more!!! 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...14:05 - Early crew and being considered as one of the first generation skateboarders from Manchester & Lancashire and exploring other cities scenes...22:51 - What were Avi's first photos in a magazine and early memories of shooting photos for Skateboard Magazine & RAD Magazine.28:34 - Shooting the iconic No Comply photo in the wind and snow with Leo Sharp!32:05 - Winning the Barrow-In-Furness "Street League" series, early hook up's and nearly getting sponsored by Zorlac & Deathbox Skateboards!37:12 - The burglar pub story, failing all his school exams, chip pan fires & getting into art college.42:54 - Private demo's with Rodney Mullen, the legend of Dennis Atherton, Radlands Competitions and favourite biscuits...1:03:07 - Show Sponsor #1: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:04:08 - Karma Skateboards:- Filming & editing the "Shit on the Lens" video- Turning pro & classic graphics- Riding for KR3W Denim- The scary pixie in the woods story- Everyone quitting at once...1:28:07 - Show Sponsor #2: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)1:28:47 - Filming & editing the "AVIT" video, working as an editor for a car manufacturing company. 1:39:40 - Meeting Will Sayer, Jesse James & Daz Williams.1:44:46 - The birth of "A Golden Egg" and inspiring Matt Tomasello & Orange Man, Rehab Skatepark in Wakefield & classic Paul Silvester stories.1:53:28 - Avi's incredible Sidewalk Magazine cover & other great photos and articles in classic Sidewalk Magazines.2:01:15 - Meeting Avi in Manchester for the first time with Nick "Big" Murray of FancyLad Skateboards after a long period dealing with the loss of family members & getting back into skateboarding...2:03:10 - Getting a guest pro board and designing the Papillon series for Heroin Skateboards.2:05:10 - His latest pro board for the Baghead Crew "SATAN" video!2:10:28 - What is Avi working on currently, becoming a joiner, loft conversions and installing wildflower meadows!2:16:51 - Avi's dream butterfly trick, his all time favourite skateboarding clip and the next dimension of physics in skateboarding...2:25:08 - Farewells, credits & thank you's Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #chrisatherton #chrisaviatherton #agoldenegg

Brain Drain Episode 64 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into over two and a half of skateboarding and videography geekery with one of the biggest legends in skateboarding, Sir Anthony Claravall!In this episode we discuss filming & travelling for 30 + years, getting his first opener clip of Quim Cardona in 411VM Issue #8, working for 411VM, extremely busy schedules, filming Street Cab (Steve Caballero), 411VM Brazilian Issue, Danny Wainwright's 411VM Profile, working on a new Rodrigo TX Documentary and part, Anthony's first full length feature for LRG Clothing "Give Me My Money Chico", the brilliance of Adelmo Jr, Asia trips with Ben Raemers, being held at gunpoint with Frank Gerwer, camera set up geekery, the consistency of Gershon Mosley, shooting film for zines, Ryuhei Kitazume and Kento Urano's "FTC" parts, 4:3 vs. 16:9 a whole load more 🧠 🔥00:00 - Coming in this episode/intro03:00 - Anthony's outrageous travelling & filming schedule...04:54 - Where is Anthony from, Pepsi & constantly moving countries since birth.06:51 - Since Anthony travelled so much, how did get into skateboarding & discovering R.A.D Magazine.11:53 - Meeting Curtis McCann, skating South Bank & some Underworld Element history...15:57 - Getting into filming, making skateboarding and music zines, filming for sequence and seeing John Cardiel for the first time....23:56 - Dan Wolfe being the first person to use the Century MK1 Fisheye and the importance of 4:3.37:34 - Current filming set up & equipment...47:22 - Did Anthony use the Century Xtreme set up, his thoughts on the set up, early High Definition hate and blending footage together from various camera set up's.55:03 - Show Sponsor #1: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)55:41 - Evolving from contributing footage to 411VM to becoming a residential filmer for 411VM, the most popular & worst selling issues, the brilliance of the Brazilian issue & could 411VM ever come back?1:08:01 - How did Lance Mountain become the host of 411VM, filming for The Firm and the importance of Steve Caballero...1:13:00 - Is it harder for filmers to get paid from skateboarding now and how Anthony pitches video part ideas to sponsors.1:18:08 - Who's been one of the most consistent people Anthony has filmed with, Marc Johnsons madness & Gnarly Gershon!1:20:51 - Show Sponsor #2: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)1:21:31 - Gershons Switch Smith at Hubba Hideout, filming with Mark Appleyard, Javier Sarmiento's iconic FS Flip in 411VM Europe & Anthonys favourite skateboarders...1:27:05 - Rodrigo TX's upcoming documentary and video part, upcoming parts with Leo Takayama, Margie Arda Didal, Marcello Campanello & an all female full length video!1:36:50 - What's the longest Anthony has ever spent filming a singular trick, the importance of never giving up on a trick & the brilliance of Mark Baines, Ben Raemers and Tiago Lemos!1:56:42 - Filming Danny Wainwright's 411VM Profile2:01:02 - Show Sponsor #3: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)2:02:02 - LRG's "Give me my money Chico", the idea behind the name, the in-between skits, the legendary Adelmo Jr, nearly getting Dan MaGee on editing and getting robbed at gunpoint!2:25:03 - Meeting Carl Shipman & what's next on the cards for Anthony?2:31:42 - Farewells, credits and thank you's!INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #AnthonyClaravall #411vm

Brain Drain Episode 63 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield🧠

Get yourself comfortable as we dive into just over hour and a half of intensive VHS collecting history from one of the biggest skateboard media collectors to ever exist, @sk8videofreak aka Marc Brinkers 📼In this episode we discuss why Brinkers is on a one man mission to collect & digitalise every single piece of skateboarding media ever documented, how he plans to present it to the Library of Congress & the National Archives so it’s digitalised forever, meeting Professor Paul Schmitt, meeting Johnny Rad, building Munster with Dave Duncan, his 1,200+ VHS & 1,100+ DVD collection, the importance of his work, contributing to Skate Video Site, travelling around the world in search of the rarest videos known to man, the earliest documented skateboarding media, overpriced VHS & a whole load more 🧠 🔥00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro04:17 - Where is Bonkers from, how did he get into skateboarding and visiting Professor Paul Schmitt...09:30 - Getting into hoarding, collecting VHS & DVD's, digitalising every single piece of skateboarding media to present it to the Library of Congress & National Archives.14:08 - How big is Bonkers current physical collection of skateboarding VHS & DVD's and working for Skate Video Site.17:36 - What's been the VHS that Bonkers is most stoked to own & what's a VHS that he's still searching for?25:39 - Show Sponsor #1: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)26:20 - What VHS is Bonkers still looking for? (Continued)27:46 - How big was skateboarding in the Netherlands and professional skateboarders that came out the Netherlands...31:48 - The history of the Munster competitions, meeting the legendary Dave Duncan and getting into skatepark building and design!36:41 - How where the original designs made for skateparks and figuring out the "golden ratio" for skatepark obstacles!40:45 - Is Munster coming back, meeting Johnny Rad and visiting the Powell Peralta factory!!49:12 - What's Bonkers day job?50:30 - Show Sponsor #2: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"51:15 - Classic behind the scenes stories from back in the day, who built the 1992 Munster course and the famous boycott...54:03 - Is judging street skateboarding competitions hard and has skateboarding benefitted from being recognised as an olympic sport?56:12 - What makes a good vert ramp and the legendary Chris Miller, Neil Blender, Jeff Phillips & new vert shredders Jimmy Wilkins, Mitchie Brusco and more!1:07:25 - Is there anyone Bonkers knows worldwide that have incredible collections that don't engage with reselling & who have some of the greatest skateboarding collections ever?1:10:08 - Information and details on the set up Bonkers uses to capture VHS at the highest quality possible and upscaling footage!1:16:23 - What's Bonkers next step with video collecting & his process of starting up an official skateboarding museum...1:21:05 - What's the earliest footage Bonkers has ever found of skateboarding?1:23:28 - Show Sponsor #3: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)1:24:06 - What's the furthest Bonkers has ever travelled to collect VHS and DVD's and how does he travel carrying so many VHS & DVD's when travelling internationally?1:35:36 - Credits, farewells and thank you's!Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Toby Batchelor [@tobybatchelor] & Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew)

Brain Drain Episode 62 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into two and a half hours of South African & Blackpool/Manchester antics from the legendary Brandon Valjalo & Adam Kay of Shortys Skateboards & Yenties 🇿🇦💜🇬🇧In this episode we discuss everything from cultural differences in skateboarding growing up on opposite ends of the world, Red Bull Skateboarding in South Africa, going on skate missions with fully loaded security guards, growing up in Blackpool & filming with the legendary Jake Powell, crazy trips to America, how Olympic skateboarding is perceived in South Africa, the brilliance of Alex DeCunha & Jamie Griffin, getting on Shorty's Skateboards, starting up the Yenties worldwide crew, riding for Red Bull, Adidas Skateboarding, NikeSB & a whole load more 🧠 🔥00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro02:44 - The master of BS Smiths...05:25 - Brandon growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a "competition kid", paying people for security and having a security guard on the skate sessions with a gun...24:50 - Adam growing up skateboarding in Blackpool with the legendary Jake Powell and moving back to Manchester.39:10 - The brilliance of Alex DeCuhna 40:47 - Show Sponsor #1: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"41:32 - Adam moving to Milton Keynes, meeting Brandon & more Alex DeCuhna hype.48:31 - The skateboarding politics in South Africa, getting on the Red Bull Skateboarding programme and the homie Chioke.55:12 - Adam's gnarly beef at JKwon, getting robbed and crackheads with guns & tasers...1:00:22 - Brandon winning multiple skateboarding championships, travelling numerous companies, moving to Los Angeles and similarities between South African & British spots...1:14:24 - Show Sponsor #2: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)1:15:02 - Brandon officially getting on Red Bull Skateboarding, eventually getting on Shortys Skateboards, bringing the brand back and meeting your heroes!1:30::02 - Who else is on the team & officially getting announced to the team after potentially tearing his lower abdominal muscle...1:42:22 - Is there any other South African skateboarders who got sponsored & gained international exposure?1:50:06 - Jamie Griffins 1000 flat ground tricks challenge!1:52:50 - What's it like skating in Cape Town and is it a gnarly town to skate?1:56:04 - Show Sponsor #3: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)1:57:00 - How did Adam get on Snake Farm Skateboards, the homies getting robbed in Barcelona, the birth of the Yenties Crew and trying to move to America!2:08:50 - Where is Brandon living or is he constantly travelling & how Olympic Skateboarding made its way to South Africa.2:34:19 - Show Sponsor #4: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)2:34:58 - Credits, farewells and thank you's!Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow

Brain Drain Episode 61 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Sit down, get comfortable and tune as we take a deep dive into some incredible skateboarding history with one of Canadas greatest skateboarders, TJ Rogers! In this episode we discuss the in depth design and functionality of his new shoe on  @esskateboarding  turning pro for  @SK8MAFIATV  riding for  @RedBullSkateboarding , his history with  @blindskate , the brilliance of Bill Weiss & Don Brown, his beautiful dog BB, growing up in Canada, moving to LA to better his skateboarding career, beating cancer, his long list of video parts, the legendary Renee Renee, his world tour and much, much, much, much more 🔥00:00 - Coming up/intro02:54 - TJ's breaks down the fine details about his incredible new PRO shoe on éS Footwear, designing the show, meanings behind the colour ways and future colourways!19:05 - TJ's one man World Tour...20:39 - When did TJ start skateboarding & how did he get into skateboarding? 22:46 - Early sponsorship, Slam City, the legendary Jason Bothe aka Renee Renee and skateboarding pornos?!28:24 - Show Sponsor #1: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"29:11 - Getting fully hooked up and breaking free of the Distro Flow...39:11 - Taking advice from Bill Weiss with Leaving Canada and moving to Los Angeles to better his career & turning pro for Blind Skateboards!47:10 - The end of Dwindle Distribution, the legendary Wes Kremer and officially getting on SK8Mafia whilst in jail!57:17 - Show Sponsor #2: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)57:56 - How & when did TJ get on the Red Bull Skateboarding program, how do they help his skateboarding and is the market oversaturated with too many brands?1:07:25 - Does TJ get to choose his PRO Bones Wheel profiles?1:09:37 - Beating cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, still skating through cancer & the healing process...1:22:41 - Switch FS 360, Switch FS Biggie & a secret third banger down the famous Wallenberg set!1:27:56 - Show Sponsor #3: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:28:57 - Filming multiple video parts and how many parts has TJ filmed so far?1:37:22 - Thankyou's, farewells & credits!Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #tjrogers #esskateboarding #sk8mafia