Episode 95 with John Gardner, skateboarder and student social worker from New Jersey.

Together we discussed his life and career, from growing up and picking up his first board in New Jersey to moving to California in 2017, officially getting on the DC shoes team and becoming their global TM, turning pro for Creature Skateboards in 2021, since 2023 transitioning into mental health awareness, moving back east early 2024 and settling down in Asheville, NC and everything in between through surprise questions from friends of his.

(00:13) – Intro
(01:25) – Jordan Gesko
(03:33) – Paul Overstrom
(06:06) – Chris Ray
(12:33) – Zach Gesko
(14:52) – Alex Pennacchia
(20:01) – Evan Smith
(21:24) – Jill Wijangco
(26:17) – Elias Parise
(31:14) – Ace Pelka
(34:35) – Darren Navarette
(35:19) – Shintaro Hongo
(36:56) – Felipe Amigo
(38:57) – Austin Leleu
(43:30) – Mike Heikkila
(47:55) – Jake Baldini
(51:38) – Chris “Rhino” Rooney
(55:34) – Martin Fobes
(58:46) – Jimmy Astleford
(01:03:51) – Andy Enos
(01:07:06) – Lauren Valls
(01:10:22) – Brandon Turner
(01:14:49) – Joel Pippus
(01:18:30) – Léo Valls
(01:22:43) – John Rattray
(01:26:30) – Kim and Ray Turpin
(01:33:09) – David Manaud
(01:34:33) – Sergio Cadaré
(01:38:47) – Wes Kremer
(01:42:47) – Conclusion 

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