In episode 8 we talk to skate industry vet/Philly Hardcore scene legend, Vern Laird. We talk about the skateboarding industry, the #vx1000, his old hardcore band “Point of View”, Skateboarding in the Olympics, taking a meeting with Kevin Arnold and much more.
You can follow Vern on IG @vernlaird.
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Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E8 - Vern Laird - Bones Bearings | 411VM | Point of View

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Codec Projects - S1E26 - Chris Do | The Futur
In the season one finale I talk to Chris Do of The Futur. We discuss his mission of teaching 1 BILLION people how to make a living doing what they love. We also talk about how you can find your passion, the benefits of skateboarding and creativity, challenging yourself and a whole lot more. If you’re interested running a business in the creative arts, this is a must listen.
You can follow Chris on IG @thefutur, @thechrisdo and on YouTube @ The Futur
This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco
Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me.
Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available to view on TubiTV. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E26 - Chris Do | The Futur

In this episode I talk to Dan and Ricky of Queen City Pictures about the new documentary “Holding These Moments” that chronicles Bane’s 20 plus year history. We also talk about the filmmaking industry in general and a ton of other stuff.
You can follow what they’re up to at @holdingthesemoments and @queencitypictures
This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco
Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me.
Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E25 - Queen City Pictures | Holding These Moments

We talk about growing up in DC, getting into punk/ha rdcore at a very early age, playing in Battery and other bands, teaching himself audio recording, opening his own studio, Salad Days, starting Be Well, mental health and so much more.
You can follow Brian at @saladdaysstudio and @bewellhc
This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco
Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me.
Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E24 - Brian McTernan | Be Well | Battery | Salad Days Studio

Codec Projects - S1E23 - Pete Chilton | Nova Motorcycles| | Bane | Entrepreneur
We talk about growing up in central MA, playing in Bane and other bands, becoming a graphic designer, getting into motorcycles and opening his own shop.
You can follow Pete at @peterchilton , @novamotorcyles and www.novamotorcyles.comt
This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco
Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me.
Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E23 - Pete Chilton | Nova Motorcycles| | Bane | Entrepreneur

Codec Projects - S1E22 - Matt Harris | Filmmaker | | Rom Boys | Entrepreneur
We talk about growing up in the UK in the early 80’s, getting into skating and BMX, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, his film, “Rom Boys, 40 Years of Rad”, film distribution and a whole lot more.
You can follow Matt and check out his film at www.romboys.film
This episode was sponsored by @triumphprintingco
Please leave us a review in iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening to this. It really helps build awareness and it would mean a lot to me.
Also, don’t forget to check out the 6 part DSIL docuseries that’s now available for purchase or rental on Vimeo On Demand. You can learn more about it and everything else we’re working on at codecprojects.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @codecprojects

Codec Projects - S1E8 - Vern Laird - Bones Bearings | 411VM | Point of View

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