Skate Talk

Get ready, we got a wild one.... going into Hyper Speed with the Dustin Charlton story, starting at age 11 in 1989. Hailing from Hampton, Va. and plopping into D.C. for a hot minute by 1993. We'll talk about his days riding for Sunbums, WRV, Westside, Autobahn Wheels, Axion shoes, Fun Skateboards by age 16. Then Chapman, Status, Arrnette sunglasses, Rockstar Bearings, Outlook, and a company called Altered which ended up becoming Organica! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

This Friday you will step into the world of Kanten Russell. We'll take you back through his life with SKATE TALK Episode 7. Listen in as we discuss riding for Chapter 7, Shaft, Planet Earth Skateboards and being featured in Transworld skateboarding magazine and their videos. Featured in the Osiris video "The Storm" and known as one of the biggest cliff jumpers in skateboarding from his era. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Listen to his early years in the late 80's to now as Jake Rupp talks about his skate beginning, riding for Pitcrew Skate Shop, filming for the Static video, riding for Element Skateboards and what he's up to lately! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Hold on tight as we sit down with New Jersey's own Quim Cardona. Learn about his wonder years in the mid 80's discovering skateboarding together with his twin brother Mike, venturing out to New York City and beyond, riding for REAL Skateboards and rolling with the GONZ! We can't tell you anymore, it's just too good. Stay tuned and listen in. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Interviewing three skaters at once for their life story. See how Steve Teague, Darrel Vaughn and Ray Llanos started skating, all from Maryland and ended up at Pulaski Park here in the nation's capitol. What unique adventures they do now. From the late 70's, 80's 90's to 2020 they will form together again live at 5. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sit down as we take you back to 1988 when he first stepped on the scene here at Pulaski Park in Washington, D.C. Originally hailing from Louisiana, skateboarding beforehand with Sal Barbier and Shannon May! See how he came through, created mischief with the crew, rolled with Pep Martinez and Chris Hall, became best friends with Hojin Chang and Pooch, all while guarding the fort. Leaving skating for almost 10 years and disappearing for 5. Skating again and starting a family. Tune in! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

We compliment the early life where Carlos became an original local at one of the most famous skate plazas on earth, Pulaski Park, located right here in Washington. From his early days to him riding for Element Skateboards to growing up with Pep Martinez and other greats. Leaving skating behind for over 10 years and then coming back strong and recovering from his recent shoulder surgery. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

We sit down with Legendary Steve Ortega and discuss his inventions in the skate world and what it was like being a professional skateboarder in the 1980's before big money was involved with skateboarding like it is today. Covering his life story and what he's up to now. Powered and distributed by Simplecast