In this special final episode of the year, we’re celebrating the best moments, voices, and highlights from the world of skating with The Drop In Podcast Awards! Tune in to find out who takes home the titles for: Favourite Episode of the Year, Most Creative Edit of the Year, Most Underrated Skater, Best Event of the Year, Meme Account of the Year. Join us as we wrap up the year with some well-deserved recognition and a whole lot of love. Thanks to all who voted! 

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After a longer season break, we are officially back!

In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to Texan sweetheart Estyban! We met Esty at the first Quad Cup in Santa Ana, and have loved watching their progress ever since. We talk about roller skating alter egos, competing in skating and coffee making, finding space in skateparks, and more! Drop in to get to know Esty, and stay for all the laughs (there's a lot in this episode). 

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On this special 'on the road' episode of Drop In Podcast, Sam catches up with Irene from Coven Roller Skate in Trieste, Italy. We cover the comedown after the massive Milano Quad Fest event, how to hold onto beginner joy in rollerskating, the ethics of DIY, remembering skate icons, what the future of the industry could look like, where a future major event might be held... and MUCH more. Actually, we talk a lot! You'll just have to listen to hear it all.

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This mini episode of Drop In Podcast was recorded on Arrente Country when Chuffed Skates made a recent trip out to Ltyentye Apurte to run the first ever roller skating workshops in the community. Chuffed Founder, Sam, has a chat with Spinifex Skateboards Founder Nicky Hayes, and Program Coordinator at Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation, David Jagger.

A video of the trip shot by Gab Zussino will be up soon on our YouTube so be sure to check it out.

This trip was made possible by a Youth Activity Grant from the Northern Territory Government. 

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to the one and only Ragnaroll! Not only is Kenneth an amazing skater, he is one of the few who have had a pro rollerskate model. We talk all about this process, along with trick names, and the importance of preserving our own rollerskate culture. We touch on how it's felt switching to a heeled skate, being a new dad, and even karaoke! Don't miss out on getting to know this humble and inspiring skater. Also make sure to check out his Youtube channel and exclusive subscriber Instagram for loads of great content. 

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On this episode we catch up with Wales born, Naarm resident, Ruby (aka @rubyd00m). We chat about the importance of style and the difficulty of identifying one's own style, living at the zoo, coaching the next generation, and most importantly, what pants are best to skate in! 

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we chat to one of our favourite up and coming skaters, Miret Pelgrom from the Netherlands! Ret is one of those skaters that flows with such style and steeze, you might wonder if they've been skating their whole lives. Learn about how long this skater has been in the scene, what other skills she brings to her skating, how she approaches competition, and more. Get to know Miret before she takes on some of the best skaters in the world at the Milano QuadFest Invitational in September!

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to iconic skater, Shove, about embracing multiple identities, life after working at one of the world's biggest skate companies, getting married, buying a house, and how to be an influencer when social media can be so toxic. Get a deeper look into the life of one of skating's most popular figures. 

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to our good friend Crooks about co-founding and running @brunnyhardcore, travelling in Europe, carving out their own niche, and the joys of bird watching. There’s lots of laughs along the way, and you won’t want to miss getting to know this legend.

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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we chat to Pat from Albury about DIY mods, being the first skater to hit the Flinders St rail, what the skate scene is like in a rural city, and his future skate dreams. There may have been a few technical glitches in the making and editing of this episode, but we are sure glad we saved it. Listen to why we think Pat is one of the skaters you just have to keep an eye on right now. 

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