A skate crew’s history is usually hidden in parking lots, old photos, and half-remembered road trips until somebody finally sits down and tells it right. We’re joined by Jason Cologne, formerly of Crown Skateboards, plus the homie Aaron Mullen for a loose, story-heavy hang that connects Puerto Rico roots, Westside Jacksonville sessions, and the specific kind of mayhem that seems to follow skaters wherever they go.

We talk about how Jason gets started, the early years at spots like Kona and Orange Park, and the contests and missions that shaped his skating. Aaron drops classic crew lore, and we get into how Crown Skateboards evolves when the torch passes hands and the brand shifts to Jacksonville. If you care about the Jacksonville skate scene, local skate shop sponsorships, and what it takes to build a real community around a park, this one has plenty of details that never show up in highlight clips.

We also zoom out to what skateboarding looks like now: the insane progression, the Olympics effect, and why video parts still hit harder than most contest formats. Then we come back to the roots with DIY backyard setups, salvaged rails, and the simple truth that skateboarding keeps pulling people back in, even when work, heat, and family life make sessions harder to come by. Hit play, share it with a friend from your old crew, and subscribe, rate, and review so more skaters can find the show.

A scrapbook lands on the table and suddenly we’re back in old Jacksonville sessions, staring at Kona Skate Park photos like they’re portals. We’re joined by Travis Ochab, a true local ripper with deep roots in Florida skateboarding, and we let his stack of newspaper clippings and faded prints steer the conversation through the spots, the people, and the moments that built the scene long before skate clips lived on a phone. If you care about Kona history, the Legacy crew, or how a local skate community holds together over decades, this one is packed.

We talk about where Travis started, the first board he rode, and how supportive parents and constant park time can change a kid’s whole trajectory. From there it turns into a wide-angle look at Jacksonville skateboarding: why rough concrete and “janky” parks quietly make you tougher, why perfect new parks can feel strange at first, and what’s happening now as progression accelerates through Instagram and skateboarding’s Olympics era. We keep it honest about the pros, the weirdness, and the pride of coming up in a place that never made it easy.

We also get into the painful side of the lifestyle: broken wrists, ankle disasters, hard slams, surgeries, and the mindset shift that keeps you skating anyway. To top it off, we share what we’re working on next, including plans for live podcast nights at Kona with guests, games, and a late-night-show vibe.

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You can tell when a brand comes from real skateboarding, not a trend report. We’re hanging with Jesse Farrell from Upland Clothing, a Jacksonville, Florida creator who started with DIY screen printing and turned it into a serious streetwear brand with a clean look, a strong point of view, and the kind of work ethic that doesn’t need hype to survive. We talk about learning to skate in small town Callahan, building style through limitation, and why “making it for yourself first” is still the best product strategy in skate culture. 

Jesse breaks down the practical side of building a clothing company today: how social media drives discovery, why networking is just showing up and following through, and what he learned from doing a week long New York pop up shop after noticing real demand outside Florida. We get into seasonal drops, collaborations, content plans like day in the life videos, and the long term goal of opening a storefront that makes sense for the brand, not just the hometown. 

Then we zoom out into the personal side: staying healthy, sobriety and coping, and how identity politics and media noise can distract people from what actually moves their lives forward. If you care about streetwear, e-commerce, Shopify, skateboarding stories, and building something from scratch without waiting for permission, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s building, and leave a review with the city you think Upland should pop up in next.

Your favorite skater’s favorite skater usually has the best stories, and Tim Johnson is exactly that kind of name in Jacksonville skateboarding. We pulled up to talk about where it all started: growing up just over the Georgia line, getting hooked on skateboarding at 10, and learning style the hard way on rough terrain, homemade ramps, and whatever spots the Southeast could offer. The result is a conversation packed with real skate history, Kona Skatepark memories, and the kind of details you only get from someone who lived it.

We nerd out on the stuff skaters actually argue about, too: goofy vs regular, frontside vs backside, why some tricks feel impossible until one tiny foot angle changes everything, and how pool skating teaches control you can’t fake. Tim also connects the dots between martial arts and skateboarding, from balance and timing to the ability to make small adjustments under pressure. If you’re into progression, vert ramp technique, or the DIY skatepark mindset, you’ll hear a lot to steal for your next session.

Then the lens widens to travel and culture: Australia bowls on the beach, tattoos as life bookmarks, and multiple trips through Scandinavia where the summer sun barely sets and the skate community goes all-in. We close with the real talk about getting older in skateboarding: pads, helmets, injuries we’ve seen up close, and how protecting yourself doesn’t dull your skating, it keeps you in the game.

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A hurricane rolls through, the doctor fights pneumonia, and we’re still determined to get back to what we love: talking skateboarding, surfing, and the people who keep the culture alive. We link up with Florida’s own Drew Hoffman, a transition skater with deep surf roots and a timeline that runs from Orlando to the Gulf Coast to Jacksonville. Drew breaks down how getting a surfboard at six quietly shaped his entire approach to skating, and why the ocean taught him patience long before a skatepark ever did.

We dig into the Florida skate scene the right way: the long waits for Gulf Coast swell, the parks that changed everything, and the mentors who pull you into bigger terrain when you’re ready. Drew shares stories about skating legendary spots, learning vert and transition, chasing that pool-skating feeling, and how being around the right sessions can light a fire for years. Along the way we talk sponsors and community, including how relationships with brands like Catch Surf and Catalyst are built on real-life connections, not just clips.

Then it gets personal in the best way. Drew talks about being engaged, having a new baby, and what it takes to keep skating and surfing when dad mode is in full effect. We also get into Jacksonville living, travel range for waves, and the not-so-small detail of sharks showing up exactly where the waves get good. And to close it out, we run our “Is It A Sport” game, where the criteria is simple: sweat, broken bones, and the dreaded groin pull.

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A cracked rib that punctures a liver. A pro-era contest scene where the most technical skating didn’t always win. A Virginia Beach style that still shows up every time the board hits smooth concrete. We’re sitting down with legendary East Coast skateboarder Julian Etheridge, and the stories go way deeper than a trick list.

We talk about where Julian comes from, how he started skating back in 1988, and what it was like growing up in the mini ramp and vert-heavy days before today’s million-dollar skateparks. From first shop sponsors to traveling footage, we connect the dots between Virginia Beach, Florida trips, and eventually landing in Jacksonville. If you care about skateboarding history, East Coast skate culture, and how local scenes actually get built, you’ll feel right at home here.

Then we get into the big questions: how competition skateboarding evolved from old-school course runs to modern SLS and park formats, why judging is always subjective, and why the current generation is doing “Tony Hawk Pro Skater” lines in real life. We also keep it real about injuries, aging, and what it takes to stay in skating when recovery becomes part of the routine. And yes, we still make time for our “Is It a Sport” game and a completely unnecessary debate about Taco Town food trucks.

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Skateboarding scenes don’t magically appear. Somebody drags plywood home, straightens nails, builds a ramp, and invites the crew over until it becomes a real thing. We’re sitting down with Paul “Toothless” Vaughn, a Florida skateboarder and lifelong ramp builder, to talk about what it takes to keep skateboarding alive from the ground up.

We go back to the first board, the first trip to Kona Skatepark, and that instant moment of knowing you found your tribe. From there, Paul breaks down what it was like skating parts of Florida where there was barely a scene at all, and how DIY ramp building, scavenging materials, and sheer persistence shaped both his skating and his life skills. We also get into stance, fakie versus switch, frontside and backside comfort, and the skaters who influenced his style, from the classics in the magazines to today’s heavy hitters.

Then we shift into Jacksonville skate history and ramp lore: the Toothless nickname, early sponsorship experiences, and the path to building for InstaRamp, including the bigger pro ramp and rebuilds. Paul shares what it was like living at the warehouse, the sessions that made it special, and the stories that only happen when skateboarding is right outside your bedroom door. We wrap with favorite local skateparks like Monument and Treaty, design input at Saplings, and a real take on how skateboarding feels now that it’s bigger, cleaner, and even Olympic.

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A skate career doesn’t always look like a sponsor check. Sometimes it looks like sleeping on floors, writing your first press release, herding a van full of strong personalities, and still showing up because you believe the scene matters. Ryan King is one of the behind the scenes builders who helped make Jacksonville skateboarding feel alive, starting with his jump from Pensacola to UNF and straight into the Flatline years. We talk about how a simple internship turns into real responsibility, what it took to pull off a sold out video premiere, and why local brands and local shops shape skaters more than any algorithm ever will. 

Then the conversation turns personal. Ryan opens up about his son Sturgil’s juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a rare autoimmune disease that can hit out of nowhere and steal a kid’s ability to walk. We get into the fear of early misreads, the fight to find the right specialists, the reality of treatment, and what it means to ride the roller coaster of remission and flare ups. It’s heavy, but it’s also hopeful, especially when you hear how the skateboard community rallies and how skating becomes a source of strength for their whole family. 

We also get into the stories that define an era: the legendary first Go Skateboarding Day in Jacksonville that went from positive news coverage to helicopters and chaos, plus tour life memories from New York to the Florida Keys. Finally, Ryan breaks down his move into action sports marketing at Red Bull as a field marketing manager and the process of pitching original events, including creating Red Bull Mind The Gap, a contest concept that’s still running years after he stepped away. If you care about skateboarding culture, community building, and doing creative work without losing the fun, this one’s for you. 

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Vegas has a way of turning a quick trip into a permanent memory, and this one ends with the biggest plot twist possible: we fly out, get married by Elvis, and come home as husband and wife. We walk through the whole Las Vegas wedding story, from the airport mishaps to the limo ride to the Graceland Wedding Chapel ceremony that somehow feels both hilarious and genuinely heartfelt. If you’ve ever wondered whether a Vegas elopement can be stress-free and still feel real, we give you the unfiltered play-by-play.

Then we zoom out to what made the honeymoon hit so hard: the landscapes. We talk Valley of Fire State Park and Red Rock Canyon like the outdoor bucket list stops they are, including petroglyphs, brutal heat that can sneak up on you, and why a scenic loop can be perfect when you want epic views without an all-day hike. We also head to Willow Beach for Colorado River kayaking to Emerald Cave, where the water is so cold it changes your personality, and the cliffs come with surprise wildlife sightings.

Of course, it’s still Las Vegas, so we get into the Mob Museum, Fremont Street, and the street-level lessons you learn fast about hustles, photo traps, and keeping your head on a swivel. We finish with the food and show highlights that make a Vegas honeymoon itinerary complete, including a Peruvian steak dinner at Chica, Gordon Ramsay beef Wellington, Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love, and a comedy night at the Laugh Factory.

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Two signed skate photos. Black and white. Never published. Only a few exist. That’s the spark for a bigger story about how a local skate scene can turn a piece of Jacksonville skateboarding history into real support for someone facing major medical costs. We’re joined by Jake Shrickling calling in from Wyoming, the photographer behind the Mike Peterson pool shots featuring Aaron Mullen and Mike Peterson, and the reason our GoFundMe raffle is even possible. 

We get into Jake’s roots, how he found skateboarding early, why Texas A and M shaped his mindset around helping others, and how that fed into his path as a photographer and creator. Then we rewind to the era of FTK Skate Mag, the free skate magazine that lived on shop counters and in backpacks, and talk about what it takes to build a publication, sell ads, chase content, and still keep it fun. We also shout out Look Back Library and why skate magazine archiving matters if we don’t want whole scenes to vanish. 

From there, Jake breaks down working with World Industries on the East Coast, what it’s like trying to rep a brand in the real skate retail market, and we trade classic road stories and contest memories. We close with a fast “Is It A Sport” game and a little Wyoming life talk before we sign off. 

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