WCRP on Skateboarding

fun-fact: Steve Steadham was the first brand new skateboard, I actually bought with my own money. It was the white joint, with the tribal face paint.. Bought it at Board City, and even had that thang on layaway.. My man Andre had the Steadham shirt, too? You couldn’t tell us nothin.. So, you already know. The mighty, mighty WCRP On Skateboarding is not complete. Without a interview from skateboarding LEGEND- Steve Steadham.

Tune in, as we talk growing up in Las Vegas. Skating the LEGENDARY CASL contests in the early ‘80s. His first sponsor. Moving to California as a teenager. We discuss his early thoughts on street skating. Sponsoring both Donger & Daewon Song as kids. Opens up about the fire that destroyed his home. The support of his parents. Dave Hackett, Lester Kasai, Nyjah Huston, video pros.. And, all things skateboarding!! For the culture, of course..!!- Clyde Singleton

I can’t think of a better photo, that encapsulates both skateboarding & friendship.. look at these dudes, battling for that Airwalk. this, is what it’s all about. These kinds of photos, put you in a definitive place & time. Honestly, you just had to be there. Skateboarding LEGEND- Charlie Thomas, was there. And, today he’s gonna take us on a trip down memory lane here at the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding.

Tune in as we take a deep-dive into hometown Mom & Pop shops of the 80’s. His first ad for Toxic Skateboards. We discuss the grueling road, leading to the LEGENDARY NSA Finals contests. The insane progression of tricks in the late 80s. And, all things skateboarding.. For the culture, of course!- Clyde Singleton

Good morning, folks!! It’s absolutely impossible, to discuss the history of skateboarding. And, the state of Louisiana. Without mention, of skateboarding LEGEND- Charlie Thomas. His rise from the South, is one for the books. And, he’s here to share his story with the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding.

Tune in, as we talk his early origins riding for Epicc Skateboards. And, working for Mrs. Donna at Surf & Skate. Meeting lifelong friend, skateboarding LEGEND- Shannon May. The importance, of friendship while traveling. We talk Louisiana LEGEND- Al Gibson & Dread Skates. Sal Barbier, the H-Street house & all things skateboarding. For the culture, of course!!- Clyde Singleton

Good morning, ladies & gentlemen. On this bonus episode, with skateboarding LEGEND- John “The Man” Reeves. We discuss what happened with LIFE Skateboards. The origins of Invisible Skateboards. The politics of Thrasher & Transworld back in the day. The importance of San Diego. Peter Smolik, Kellen James & all things skateboarding.. For the CULTURE, of course!! Tune in!- Clyde Singleton

Good morning, ladies & gentlemen! On this 2nd installment, we get right down to business with skateboarding LEGEND- JTMR. We discuss his early beginnings at Toxic Skateboards. Watching the “Shackle Me Not” video after school, to him & Kien Lieu ultimately riding for H-Street years later. He discusses his friendship with skateboarding LEGEND- Mark Gonzales. Turning Pro, for LIFE Skateboards. We talk Colby Carter, Chuck Treece, Dave Crabb & all things skateboarding!! for the CULTURE, of course..!! Tune in!- Clyde Singleton

On today’s special edition of RAW… It’s absolutely impossible, to speak on San Diego, CA & the history of skateboarding. Without mentioning skateboarding LEGEND- John “The Man” Reeves. “Hokus Pokus”, “This Is Not The New H-Street video”. “Soldiers Story”. “Vanishing Point”.. lets make one thing perfectly clear: this gentleman was putting down classics, while most of you were in Pampers. And, today- he shares his story with the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding..

Tune in, as we talk influence & his early days street skating in San Diego. The infamous Scripps Surf & Skate contests. The importance of skateboarding LEGEND Primo Desiderio. We talk “Big Wednesdays” at Pacific Beach. Deep-dive into his 1st board from Uncle Wiggly Skateboards. Tony Magnusson & H-Street, Toxic Skateboards, and all things late-80s skateboarding. this, is strictly for the CULTURE.- Clyde Singleton

Before we go any further.. We really gonna act like, skateboarding LEGEND- Lance Conklin. Didn’t have you weirdos out here rocking Ghetto Wear & Chukkas? Like he didn’t have all y’all doing them 2-wheel slides? I got time today!! Lance Is one of the GOATs.. and, it’s high-time y’all put some respeck on that mans name..

On today’s episode, we take a deep-dive into everything from Stacy Peralta calling & turning him Pro. Working with C.R. Stecyk III. Sean Cliver drawing his CLASSIC debut. His relationship with Jeremy Klein. Lance speaks on his love & respect for his brother, Scott Conklin. The early days of hip-hop, on 88.5 w/DJ Kenny K. Ghetto Wear, John Lucero, Bo Turner. And, all things Florida & skateboarding. It’s the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding. Let’s GOOOOOO- Clyde Singleton

Good Morning, and welcome back folks!! Let’s get right into it, with none other than skateboarding LEGEND- Lance Conklin. Growing up in Florida, Lance was everyone’s hero. Not only was he the very first street pro, to come out of the “Sunshine State“ back in 1991. He was also, one of the most genuine people you could ever meet. I’m very proud, to call him a good friend of 30 years. And, today- you all get to hear his story.

We discuss growing up skating in Florida. His early days, of riding for Tracker Trucks. Mike Daher & Mike Vallely, getting him sponsored by Powell-Peralta. The infamous, 1990 Reno Amateur Finals. Our undying love, for Ray Barbee. The importance of Bryan Ridgeway. Tony Alva, Scott Conklin, Bo Turner, and all things skateboarding- for the CULTURE!

I can’t thank this gentleman enough. Not only for this interview, but for the impact he’s made on myself. And, skateboarding. Much love to Lance, Scott, Bo and all my people down South!

its the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding. Tune in!- Clyde Singleton

Ladies, and gentlemen. And I proudly present, one of the greatest talents to ever step on a skateboard. None other, than The King of the South- skateboarding LEGEND, Fred Reeves. Despite having one of the most remarkable careers in skateboarding. This gentleman’s story has never been told in full, until today. His rise to fame under the likes of Don Hillsman, Chuck Dinkins and all the Dirty South LEGENDS. to his dominance in the NSA contests- is one of the more remarkable tales in skateboarding history. Without further ado.. No radio bumpers, no static, etc.. pure talk radio. strictly for the CULTURE! it’s the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding. tune in!!- Clyde Singleton

Tune in as Marty talks both him, and his brother Clyde making tryouts for E-Z Rider. He opens up about skateboarding LEGEND Jay Adams & the connection to his career. We talk recent HOF inductee- Dennis Martinez, Freddie DeSoto, and Pedro Barros. We discuss 50 years of making his own skateboards, Inner City Bank Planks. The science behind “rockers”, whats going on with Hood Wood Skates & all things skateboarding!

This is one of the most exciting interviews, I’ve ever done. Thank you, to Mr. Marty Grimes!! A true treasure to skateboarding, and one of the most genuine humans on this planet.

You know how we do about this time. Its the mighty, mighty WCRP on Skateboarding. Lets GO!- Clyde Singleton