Platform

Ricardo Lino is living the dream - he has managed to make a career out of skating and he's done it on his own terms. The former pro skater is currently working for Micro Skates and has built up a massive audience with his YouTube Channel, which is bringing in a decent income each month. He also runs two skate shops. As a result, he has been able to employ three people and support countless others. I can personally vouch for the fact that Ricardo wants everyone in blading to succeed because he has helped me out on more than one occasion.   In this episode, 

Ricardo talks about why he returned to skating, how he grew his channel, criticism he has faced along the way, why he is building his own skatepark, what the future holds for Micro Skates, why it's important to grow skating for everyone and not just himself, and much more. This is our longest episode yet, so if you wanna watch two bald, bearded guys deep dive into geeky aspects of blading, you are in luck!   

This episode is supported by Blader Union - www.bladerunion.com  

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Philip Moore, former Blading Cup winner and integral member of the notorious JSF crew, talks politics, that infamous Josh Petty episode of Jump Street, promoting inclusivity in blading, his plans for the future with Rollerblade and Sic Urethane...and there is a lot of talk about dogs! I have no idea why I keep saying Philip lived San Francisco in the intro because I know full well they lived in Oakland! I'm putting it down to lack of sleep.  

This episode is supported by Blader Union - www.bladerunion.com.   

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Ryan Parker has been a joy to watch for years, entertaining us with such parts as Multichorus and Port Authority. His one-foot grind control is a sight to behold. He is one of USD Skates' newest recruits and his introduction section was a big hit due to his perfectionist control, stylish execution and vast selection of switch tricks.  

For the latest episode of Platform, I talked to Ryan about moving from Razors to USD, the drastic change in his blading over the past decade, the ways he uses social media to connect with others across the globe, his inspirations and more. Oh, and his flatmate Cody Reffner crashed the party at various points to deliver his exceptionally dry sense of humour.   

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Tomek Przybylik has been making a name for himself on the competition circuit and in the streets, with podium finishes at both Winterclash and FISE events and a bunch of street sections to his name.  

For the latest episode of Platform, he talked about being on the pro team for Gawds, deciding to step down to return to USD Skates, FISE, his experience at Blading Cup, what he is doing to build up his national scene in Poland and more.  

This episode is supported by Pomulo - www.pomulo.store  

You can also watch Platform on Youtube www.youtube.com/wheelsceneblading  

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For the latest episode of Platform, I speak to one of my favourite female skaters of all time and arguably one of the best female skaters of all time, Martina Svobodova. Despite the fact she quit professional rollerblading over 12 years ago, there are still very few female skaters who can compete with her on handrails and her style and control is awe-inspiring.  

Martina talks about what it was like living in Philadelphia and skating with some of the scene's most famous faces, being on the Rollerblade team and being paid generously to street skate with her friends, winning the X Games and Gravity Games and earning enough money to buy a home. She also explains about what drove her away from professional skating, her professional golf career, her comeback and her plans for the future.   

Pomulo helped out on this episode - www.pomulo.store  

You can also watch Platform on YouTube - www.youtube.com/wheelsceneblading

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Eugen Enin was one of the first people I wanted to get on the podcast because the last time I interviewed him was just such a great laugh. Despite being a professional in every sense of the term, he doesn't take himself too seriously and he is quick to poke fun at himself. I knew he would be an entertaining guest that people would enjoy listening to as much as I enjoy speaking to. Unfortunately, the timing was terrible and he was in hospital recovering from surgery, so he wasn't in the best place of mind to answer a bunch of questions. Fast forward a couple of months and he finally took me up on the offer.  

Last year Eugen dropped Shadow Chronicles, a massive free section that puts most VOD parts to shame, then he went under the knife to correct a longstanding ankle problem. Now that he back on skates and working towards being able to perform to his incredibly high standards, it seemed like the perfect time to ask about his latest section, his upcoming pro skate, his views on the industry and more.  You also get an insight into Eugen's relationship with his brother Danny, who corrects him, tells him off for talking too fast and remembers blading trivia that he forgets at various points throughout the podcast. Listening to the two of them interact is entertainment in itself!   

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Bobi Spassov made a name for himself thanks to numerous impressive, and sometimes confusing, instagram clips and his cult following has only grown from there. He now has an admirable back catalogue of street sections to his name and Roces just announced his second pro skate. However, he is a divisive figure within the sport, with many people quick to criticise certain aspects of his skating and his outspoken views on the industry. Love him or hate him, Bobi is now a prominent figure in blading, with a strong work ethic that is an asset to the brands he rides for. His honesty and transparency is refreshing in a sport that is still largely secretive about the deals that exist between brands and skaters.

In this episode of Platform, Bobi talks us through a productive 2020 that saw him release two VOD sections, he gives an insight into the process that was involved in creating his new pro skate, his thoughts on not placing at Winterclash 2020, how he overcame addiction, his thoughts on the current state of the sport and more.    

This episode is sponsored by Pomulo - https://www.pomulo.store

You can also watch Platform on YouTube - www.youtube.com/wheelsceneblading

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Jake Eley started Loco Skates at the age of 21 and has built it into one of the most respected shops in the world. In the latest episode of Platform, he talks about the highs and lows of the coronavirus effect on his business, the various ways he is expanding the shop to make it more sustainable for the future and the reason behind launching his Go Project and Revolver brands. He also discusses his time as a sponsored skater for K2, his incredibly random pro frame, and his take on the now very public disputes between skaters and their sponsors.

You can also watch Platform on YouTube.

If you would like to support Wheel Scene, visit our online shop here - www.wheelscene.bigcartel.com

www.wheelscene.co.uk

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Jake Eley started Loco Skates at the age of 21 and has built it into one of the most respected shops in the world. In the latest episode of Platform, he talks about the highs and lows of the coronavirus effect on his business, the various ways he is expanding the shop to make it more sustainable for the future and the reason behind launching his Go Project and Revolver brands. He also discusses his time as a sponsored skater for K2, his incredibly random pro frame, and his take on the now very public disputes between skaters and their sponsors.  

You can also watch Platform on YouTube. 

If you would like to support Wheel Scene, visit our online shop here - www.wheelscene.bigcartel.com  

www.wheelscene.co.uk 

www.facebook.com/wheelsceneblading 

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A slightly strange episode this time round, this podcast features the man behind Words The Brand, the mysterious Mindgame-inspired clothing and accessories company that emerged without much information last year.  

The masked owner discusses how he sought the blessing of Mindgame co-owner Dustin Latimer before proceeding with his vision, a stacked team that includes John Bolino, Eugen Enin, Austin Paz, Dominic Bruce and more, and his very ambition plan to pay out high royalties to his riders, when we can expect new products and more.  

You can also watch to Platform on Youtube - www.youtube.com/wheelsceneblading

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