On this episode, I sit down with Ish, the founder of G Sheets and a true pioneer in the Fingerboard world. Known for his iconic yellow-backed grip tape with a border*, Ish has been shaping the community for nearly a decade and is currently based out of New Mexico. We dive into the history of G Sheets, the challenges and triumphs of launching a brand in a crowded niche market, and the future of his company. Ish also weighs in on current community topics like gatekeeping, shares insights on longevity in the Fingerboard scene, and drops some tips for anyone looking to make their mark.

Catch this episode on December 5 on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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I sat down for a quick mini-pod with Mike Schneider to talk about one of the biggest topics in fingerboarding right now.. gatekeeping.. Is it helping the scene, or is it hurting it?

Mike’s been in the community longer than almost anyone, and with FlatFace, plus now bringing Blistered Fingerboard Wheels and Duck Decks under his wing, he’s seen every era of fingerboarding. So he was the perfect person to get some honest insight from.

This wasn’t a full episode that one’s coming early next year and we recorded this on the fly, so the video and audio aren’t at the usual Bigspin quality. Thanks for bearing with it!

I appreciate everyone who’s been supporting the podcast, and I’d love to hear your take on gatekeeping in the comments. And huge thanks to Mike for jumping on and making time for this mini-pod.

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In this episode, I sit down with pro fingerboarder Jet-li, the founder of the quickly rising streetwear fingerboard brand Dope Game. Even though Dope Game dropped just a couple months ago, it’s already making serious noise in the fingerboard world with it's raw DIY aesthetic and fresh approach to style.

We talk about Jet-li’s fast rise in the fingerboard TikTok live community, the inspiration behind his designs, and how his family’s deep roots in the BMX scene shaped his creativity and hustle. This one blends culture, community, and the grind it takes to build something from nothing.

Catch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts starting November 28.

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This episode of the Bigspin features a familiar face within the Fingerboard.. Clayton McCarthy! (aka SLUSHGOD) owner of a new brand Dial *69, and the founder of Slushcult. We talk about what it’s like building a brand from the ground up when you already have a massively established one, and trying to grow something new without leaning on past success. Clayton shares the unique challenges of starting over, evolving creatively, and letting a fresh brand find its own identity. 

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This episode I sit down with Erick Wilson better known online as ROC Fingerboards.. a New York / Rochester creator who has grown his platform massively over the last couple years and stacked real sponsorships along the way. We talk about his Fingerboard journey, the current landscape of making content in this niche, and the identity struggle every creator faces: are you an “influencer who fingerboards” or a “fingerboarder who creates content”?

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On this episode of The Bigspin Fingerboard Podcast, I sit down with Cam, the mind behind Casper’s Concrete. For nearly three years, Cam has been crafting some of the most high-quality and realistic fingerboard concrete obstacles out of Orange County, California. After quickly gaining popularity with just a few drops, Casper’s Concrete suddenly went silent.. leaving many to wonder if the brand was gone for good. Recently, Cam announced the long-awaited return of Casper’s Concrete, and we talk all about it! From the brand’s origins and creative process to his time away and what’s next.

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In this episode of The Bigspin, I sit down with Adison Cooper, the owner of Tiny Ramp Co out of Arizona. Tiny Ramp Co is known for building super realistic fingerboard obstacles and more recently hyper-realistic full-scale parks, including replicas of legendary skate spots and SLS courses. Adison and I dive into how the brand started, the challenges of building at such a detailed level, and how skateboarding continues to influence his work!

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https://www.instagram.com/tinyrampco/

https://www.tinyramps.com/

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In this episode of The Bigspin, we sit down with Brandon Gillett, the founder of Wrkshp Fingerboards, a Los Angeles based brand built on a passion for skateboarding and a drive to bring something fresh to the fingerboard scene. Brandon opens up about the highs and lows of starting a brand from the ground up, how skateboarding continues to fuel his creativity, and what it takes to carve out space in such a tight-knit community. We also dive into some of the hot topics sparking conversations in the fingerboard community recently, sharing insights, laughs, and real talk along the way!

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