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Jaro Frijn discusses what it was like competing at the World Skate Games in Italy and the comedic injury he picked up while he was there, what it's like skating at events like FISE, Winterclash and NL Contest, the support he receives to travel the world, his side hustle as a DJ, plans for the future and more.

Victor Daum talks about being trapped in South America during Covid lockdown, hiding in secret compartments of taxis to hop international borders, filming his epic El Mapache section, what it's like riding for one of the most controversial brands in rollerblading and much more in the latest episode of Platform podcast.

ohn Vossoughi talks about his numerous brilliant sections over the years, including The Shock Video, Bars, Citizens, Hit It Whet and more. He also tells the story of how he came to lose his two front teeth and the fun times he has with Worapoj Boonnim when he visited him in Thailand. We also delve into what it's like to ride for Them Skates, and filming for projects like T8-3. Needless to say, we covered a lot of ground!

Seattle resident Alex Same talks to us about being part of the excellent Chance of Rain video series that was created by Carter le Blank and Derek Brown. He also discusses what it was like working on Illegal Smiles with Josiah Blee, Jake Dotson and the rest of his highly skilled crew. In addition to this, we chat about how he got hooked up with Deal With It SF, TNEC and most recently Blank.

Stefan Brandow, Yandriel Silverio and Brian Weis, aka the Standard Skate Co team, are the latest guests on Platform podcast. The trio discuss what it was like working the Standard booth at Winterclash 2024 and talking shop with the masses, the stress of filming the promo and only receiving the skates the night before their first trip, the changes that they asked to be made to the shell, the aggressive industry and the impact Standard hopes to have on it and plenty more.

Stefan Brandow, Yandriel Silverio and Brian Weis, aka the Standard Skate Co team, are the latest guests on Platform podcast. The trio discuss what it was like working the Standard booth at Winterclash 2024 and talking shop with the masses, the stress of filming the promo and only receiving the skates the night before their first trip, the changes that they asked to be made to the shell, the aggressive industry and the impact Standard hopes to have on it and plenty more.

Heath Burley talks to us about the best show in blading, which is of course Jumbo! He also discusses his recent visit Winterclash and Barcelona, and why he wasn't a fan of one of Europe's most famous cities for rollerblading. He also expresses his views on tricks which he believes should be illegal and his thoughts on the current state of rollerblading. He explains some of his biggest slams caught on camera...and there have been a few! Basically, we cover a lot of topics and it was a lot of fun to talk to the guy. Still can't believe he shaved off his moustache on camera!

Javi Garrido, the Chile native who currently resides in rollerblading wonderland, Barcelona, is the latest guest on Platform podcast. She talks about this year's Winterclash and getting on the podium in the women's event, how she got picked up by Blank/Rollerblade, filming for Plastic Pushers 5 with Cavin Brinkman, and her many MANY plans for 2024.

Cody Sanders, the man behind the lens for Jumbo, is the latest guest on Platform podcast. He talks about how it all started, the highs and lows of running one of the most popular video series in rollerblading, the dynamic within the group, his views on everything from Braingod to having children, and his plans for this year. In short, we covered A LOT of topics!

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It took almost a year, but I finally managed to get Scott Quinn back on to finish the episode of Platform podcast that was interrupted due to the internet elves wreaking havoc with our connection. It turns out time difference, family life and work commitments can make arranging a time when we're both free for a couple of hours very difficult.

TNEC owner, and co-owner of Beehive Skate Shop, Duran Bickmore discusses the new TNEC 58 skate, an entry level aggressive skate aimed at newcomers. The Salt Lake City resident discusses his plans for the skate, why he chose to go with a mould from the 1990s, why it is going one of if not THE lightest aggressive skate on the market, and some of the key features that he thinks will make a different to first-time buyers.