WCRP on Skateboarding

Grand risings, and welcome back to Part 2 Today, lets take a magical trip down memory lane, with Jacksonville, Florida skateboarding LEGEND- Neal Mims. This trips filled with the real-life ups & downs, of a kid going for his childhood dreams, Falling, getting back up. And, the relentless drive to never come home until he makes it. These tales, are what LEGENDS are truly made of.

Tune in, as Neal talks his early days skating for Platinum Skateboards. Crushing both heels, at infamous Carlsbad gap. Talks childhood friend, Caine Gayle linking him up with skateboarding LEGEND- Rodney Mullen & DECA. Flying across country, with no ID in the early 90s. We discuss Jacksonville, Florida's link, to 70's Z-Boys era. Cairo Foster, Mike Peterson, Kona Skatepark.. Such a great discussion, and thank you once again for your time Neal. Much love, brother...- Clyde Singleton

Grand risings!! Today, I got none other than Jacksonville, Florida's own. Skateboarding LEGEND- Neal Mims, is joining me for todays episode. And, do we have lots to unpack on this one. Grab your seats, folks.

Tune in, as Neal talks his early years skating for Zorlac & Deadbolt trucks. Speaks on legendary Jacksonville Beach skate spots. Discusses family, alcoholism & the roles they played in his younger years. Shares an incredible story, of how his first sponsor. Became home, to his very 1st skateboard academy over 30 years later. We talk the infamous Skate & Ski Contest, life outside of California, being a Grandfather & a bunch of grown man conversation the culture needs to hear. This was one of my personal favorite episodes, yet. I love these kinds of conversations, and to be honest- we need more of this. Much Love to Neal. and, thank you once again for your time. Duval County is in the building..!! its the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding- Clyde

For the 2yr Anniversary Episode, there couldn’t have been a finer guest. Than, lifelong friend & skateboarding LEGEND- Caine Gayle. Seeing as this interview has been 2yrs in the making. And, I had to edit it twice. I’d also like to note, it’s 2am & I’m posting this.

Tune in, as Caine & I go back to our Jacksonville roots & talk about his first sponsor- Sunrise Surf Shop. Meeting skateboarding LEGEND- Dave Andrecht, and starting 777 Skateboards. We talk about his Momma's cookies, the infamous Jacksonville Slamma Jamma Ramp Jam. Think back, on the trust & freedom our parents allowed us as teenagers. Y'all remember his lil brown Nissan? Yup. That too. What else? Mike Mihaly, skateboarding LEGEND- Kris Markovich, G-Turning Ass Steve McDonald. Mark Oblow, NSA Finals & his first Pro Model with Prime. It's all here. I love this guy. One of the greatest to EVER do it! Ladies & gentlemen- Duval, is in the building!!.

One thing is for certain: we need more OG's like skateboarding LEGEND- Steve Saiz. The amount of history this man holds, is unreal. Yall probably thought you knew hwo did the first noseblunt. Well, this is the man to set things straight. Being his brother is the man behind it. With that being said.. We're back, like we never left the building.

Tune in, as Steve talks shooting the first handrail sequence with Stacy Peralta. Shares what really happened, to the infamous SHAFT Skateboards. An actual-factual breakdown of the first noseblunt, by Marco Saiz. The disappearance of vert ramps in the early 90s. We discuss skateboarding LEGENDS- Ray Barbee & Ed Templeton. Throw some Curren Caples in the mix, seeing the Dogtown Documentary tapes in the late 80's & possibly the GOAT ender.. What more can i say? Thank you, once agin Steve.. Appreciate your time, and wisdom brother..- Clyde Singleton

This, is the one you waited for. On Part 2 of my discussion, with skateboarding LEGEND- Darin "CookieHead" Jenkins. We tackle all the topics needed. From friendly competition at the H-Street house, Tony Hawk vs Danny Way, dealing with racism growing up, plus- the importance of the skateboarding LEGEND- Bryan Ridgeway. Throw in some Christian Hosoi, and the skateboarding union that almost happened. You got one hell of a episode! I appreciate you, Darin. This conversation, was much needed.

Good morning. ladies & gentlemen.. Lets get right down to business. Today's guest, is none other than San Diego skateboarding LEGEND- Darin "CookieHead" Jenkins. Most know CookieHead, from his early days on H-Street. This brother, was an all-terrain machine late 80's/early 90s! Skated fast, fearless, most importantly- stayed dangerous. One of my personal, all-time favorites. And, one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He's here to share his story with the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding.

Tune is, as Darin talks his early days growing up in San Diego skating Del Mar. Filming his first H-Street part with Mike Ternasky(RIP). We discuss.skateboarding LEGEND- Steve Steadham, and his influence on us growing up. The pros & cons of Professional skating in the 90s. The homeless crisis, how to successfully flip a Police Academy 4 VHS, and the elephant in the room- "have you ever seen a print-out of your board sales?". Its all here, in real-time. For the culture, of course. Enjoy, and once again- THANK YOU, Darin!!