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Part two with Clyde Singleton sharing his raw experiences with skateboarding, mental health, and navigating life after skateboarding. He discusses the realities of the skateboarding industry, the importance of authenticity, and the struggles of mental health and recovery. Lots of wild stories including going to Vegas on a private plane with Tony Hawk, confronting Jim Gray at a So-Cal skatepark, getting jumped in a rehab facility, Arco on stage at the Hall of Fame awards, and much more...

UPDATE: This interview was conducted 5.30.26 Since then Clyde has returned to his home in Florida and is doing great.<...

In this candid interview, Clyde Singleton shares his raw experiences with skateboarding, mental health, and navigating life after skateboarding. He discusses the realities of the skateboarding industry, the importance of authenticity, and the struggles of mental health and recovery. Lots of wild stories including going to Vegas on a private plane with Tony Hawk, confronting Jim Gray at a So-Cal skatepark, getting jumped in a rehab facility, Arco on stage at the Hall of Fame awards, and much more...

UPDATE: This interview was conducted 5.30.26 Since then Clyde has returned to his home in Florida and is doing...

Brian Delatorre joins Talkin’ Schmit to discuss growing up skating in Florida, coming up through the Miami skate scene, filming video parts, riding for Think & Habitat Skateboards, life as a professional skateboarder, bombing hills with the GX1000 crew in San Francisco and much more.

Brian shares stories from his early years, the sponsors that helped shape his career, memorable sessions, traveling, filming, and his perspective on skateboarding today.

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Brian Delatorre joins Talkin’ Schmit to discuss growing up skating in Florida, coming up through the Miami skate scene, filming video parts, riding for Think & Habitat Skateboards, life as a professional skateboarder, bombing hills with the GX1000 crew in San Francisco and much more.

Brian shares stories from his early years, the sponsors that helped shape his career, memorable sessions, traveling, filming, and his perspective on skateboarding today.

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Has McKenney finally had enough of Schmitty? Will this be his last show? Is a new reporter waiting in the grassy knoll? Schmitty & McKenney are back with a look at the world of skateboarding in attempt to look at all things from both sides. Topics like Torey Pudwill's Battle, Ruby Lilley going pro, Ryan Johnson turning into the Arkitecht, SOTY Talk in May, and much much more...

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HOSTED BY: Tim McKenney & Schmitty
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Step into the roots of freestyle skateboarding with Ray Meyer as he shares incredible stories from San Francisco’s legendary skate scene. From riding metal wheels in the 1960s to competing in early contests and shaping the evolution of freestyle, Ray breaks down the tricks, culture, and iconic moments that defined an era. Hear firsthand about skating the hills of SF, the rise of skate crews, early sponsorships, backyard ramps, and witnessing game-changing moments like Tony Hawk’s 900. Packed with history, nostalgia, and raw insight, this is a must-watch for skateboarding history buffs, and anyone passionate about the skate cult...

Tim McKenney & Schmitty take a deep look at skateboarding from inside their car with a ripping report of Antwuan Dixon's FTP part, The Loop Hardware STFU video, Mind Freak featuring Al Partanen, Tim's "Coping Skills", David Copperfield skating, Nyjah Huston & Bro's, "The Lipslide Heard Around the World" and more...

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Part 2 of the Yndiara Asp interview has her discussing her experience with the Olympics, the evolution of women's skateboarding, and filming almost an entire video part with a broken hand. Discover insights into the culture, challenges, and fun of skateboarding across different countries and the importance of keeping the love for the sport alive. VIVA RTMF!

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INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur
INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith
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Professional skateboarder Yndiara Asp shares her journey from Brazil to the global skateboarding scene, discussing her experiences with competitions, the evolution of women's skateboarding, and her recent adventures including a daring stunt on a skyscraper. Discover insights into the culture, challenges, and fun of skateboarding across different countries and the importance of keeping the love for the sport alive. VIVA RTMF!

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He went to High School with Tim O’Connor, slept on Tim McKenney’s floor, lived in a garage in the Mission with the Butcher, took ecstacy with Duffy in Germany, dabble in the porn industry and played Sick Head in Rob Zombie’s “31”. That and so much more and through it all my long time friend Pancho Moler has always ‘walked tall’. Big love Panchy, thanks so much for meeting up!
Recorded October 15, 2019

This is episode 44 from Season 1, some of the early episodes got taken down so I've decided to rework them so they can stay up. Look...

This part 2 with Blood Wizard pro and filmer of the year, Chris Gregson sits in and discusses Swampfest, his obsession for Disneyland, filming with Tom Schaar, the full circle with Ewan Bowman, and a preview of the new Blood Wizard video, "Sorcery" coming out March 30th on the Thrasher site.

ALSO: BLOOD WIZARD IS GIVING AWAY A CHRIS GREGSON SKATEBOARD DECK THIS EPISODE!!!

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Blood Wizard pro and filmer of the year, Chris Gregson sits in and discusses Swampfest, his obsession for Disneyland, filming with Tom Schaar, the full circle with Ewan Bowman, and a preview of the new Blood Wizard video, "Sorcery" coming out March 30th on the Thrasher site.

ALSO: BLOOD WIZARD IS GIVING AWAY A CHRIS GREGSON SKATEBOARD DECK THIS EPISODE!!!

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Dennis Busenitz talks skating around the world, flipping a car in Australia with Jake Phelps, Battle of the Berrics, living with Drehobl and Upson, getting the Thrasher cover his first time to SF, designing his shoe for Adidas, starting a family and raising two kids, a nod to BoxCo and much much more...
Recorded: September 30, 2019

This is episode 40 from Season 1, some of the early episodes got taken down so I've decided to rework them so they can stay up. Look for a Youtube version soon.

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Greg Carroll aka the Gregulator sits on my couch as we discuss old and new tales from a skateboard based life. Our first ever guest at our home studio; Greg Carroll and Schmitty go way back. Talking about the industry, the early days skating EMB, skating for H-Street, Chris Cook at Devils Pit, getting the job at Venture and redesigning the trucks, starting Think Skateboards with Keith and Fish, the beginning and end of Empire Dist., working for his brother(Mike Carroll), P.E.A.C.E. Academy, and of course The Legend of Phil Shao and so much...

Greg Carroll aka the Gregulator sits on my couch as we discuss old and new tales from a skateboard based life. Our first ever guest at our home studio; Greg Carroll and Schmitty go way back. Talking about the industry, the early days skating EMB, skating for H-Street, Chris Cook at Devils Pit, getting the job at Venture and redesigning the trucks, starting Think Skateboards with Keith and Fish, the beginning and end of Empire Dist., working for his brother(Mike Carroll), P.E.A.C.E. Academy, and of course The Legend of Phil Shao and so much...

From the first year of Talkin Schmit this is episode 26 for all you to re-visit or you newbies can listen for the first time. Gotta love Fatty(and that laugh). Big love Byron!

I've known Byron since at least 2006, probably seen him around earlier then that. Gear up for some epic tales of growing up in the E, Crocker Amazon park, Phelper stories and more. Truly one of a kind and family for life. Gotta love Fatty!

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This week I have a wonderful human join me to discuss The Legend of Phil Shao documentary. From the early days interviewing, to the premiere at a theather in China Town San Francisco, to the release on Thrasher website and Youtube til today where it's almost at 200K views. What a journey it's been... Listen in and learn about how we're feeling after a major life hammer completion.--------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F---------------------------------------INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by NaturINTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane MedanichCLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle FioreEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa SmithSMFM MUSI...

This is episode 116 from May 2021!

Jeremy Wray coming on was a big moment for the podcast. Jeremy had lost his brother and agreed to come on and talk it up. Very special for me, always nothing but respect for Jeremy. Hope you enjoy whether you've heard it or not, throw it on and get stoked!

I have a real special episode for you this week with the one and only, Jeremy Wray talkin': growing up with his brothers and finding skateboarding, learning to ollie, early Blockhead days, joining Markovich at Color, the infamous w...

Schmitty interviews the young East Bay phenom, JD Sanchez out at his local vert ramp discussing his career so far, getting wheels from Gerwer, contest skating vs skating with your friends, his dad building incredible vert ramps, skating around the Bay, Potrero Park and Treasure Island, and East Bay "This or That", his stint with Braille, highest wall ride on a ripstick, banned off tic-toc, throwing out his first 900 and more...

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This is episode 99 from season two back in November of 2020. Mofo brings so much inspiration with his epic stories and as he'll tell you, being at the right place at the right time.

Raised in Escondido; Mofo is a straight up legend—a pioneer who created or helped create much of what drew me into the world of skateboarding. His stories are plenty and his miles are many and the people he's shot photos of... you've probably had on your wall.  Whether it be early days at Thrasher Magazine,  living with Tony Alva in So-Cal, coining and laun...

Caught up with Cedric Pabich out in the middle of a Grindline build in Las Cruces, New Mexico—talk about the ultimate dream come true! Listen as he tells stories of driving out west to California with the family, hanging with Grosso, going on epic Hewitt missions for the Spitfire part, getting on Anti-Hero, getting an ad the same month he got a job with Grindline and much more…

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INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur

INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith

CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane...

This is a classic throwback to my very first season (2019) and one of the all-time SF greats. Ladies and gentelemen; I give you episode 48 with Arco (from the seats of my car parked outside Potrero Skatepark)

Triple OG born and raised in the SFC, I was honored to get some time to talk Sick Boys, discovering China Banks, meeting Phelper, Day On the Green and beyond with the legendary Mike Archimedes. Concrete Jungle is forever—Thanks Arco!

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This week’s guest, Ricki “The Dude” Bedenbaugh sits in for a 2-hour bonanza podcast to kick off December talking Ryan Sheckler’s Costco kickflip, Bachinsky’s El Toro kickflip (just to name a couple of epic moments Ricki filmed). Nerd out as we discuss timelapse’s, super slow-mo, film vs video, Elvis Presley vs Triple Six Mafia, the one-shot filming technique, the origin story of his nickname "The Dude", girls with four wheels on each foot, working for Element, being the old guy while the young ones are raging, break dancing at weddings, Coffee and Curbs, and the art of shitt...

This is a classic throwback to the start of season 2 (January 6, 2020) with episode 54 and my main man from San Pedro, Ronnie "Ronbo" Sandoval.

Happy New Years and welcome back to work for all you lucky enough to have the two week break. This week I catch up with 2019 Skater of the Year heavy contender, Mr. Ronnie Sandoval. We discuss early days gettin' flowed by Almost, getting on Krooked, meeting the Gonz and Jason Jessee, San Pedro skatepark and of course, Robbie Russo. That and a lot more got me hyped to kick things back into g...

Schmitty drove down to Skate Works in Los Altos for this one and thanks to Jason Strubing we have an in-person interview that covers Andrew Langi's early days of skating Phil Shao park in Redwood City, working at Skate Works, a laundry list of nicknames, his big day at Bust or Bail on the Paul Revere school handrail, riding flow for Girl Skateboards, skating with Curren Caples and Louie Lopez, living with David Gonzalez and Luan, his new baby girl and much more...The wait is over—We did it Langi, thanks bro!--------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RY...

The Lutzka joins Schmitty for some discussion on the current state of the Turf, growing up in Wisconsin looking up to Parts and Hitz, coming to California, living with Hoops, his take on pie vs ice cream, buying a Bentley while being sponsored by Toyota, and much more...--------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F---------------------------------------INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by NaturINTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane MedanichCLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle FioreEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa SmithSMFM MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shane Medanich http://www.instagram.com/onsmfmSMFM GUEST BAND: The Midnight Confessions (www.instagram.com/the_midnight_confessions)WEBS...

The Lutzka joins Schmitty for some discussion on the current state of the Turf, growing up in Wisconsin looking up to Parts and Hitz, coming to California, living with Hoops, his take on pie vs ice cream, buying a Bentley while being sponsored by Toyota, and much more...--------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F---------------------------------------INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by NaturINTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane MedanichCLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle FioreEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa SmithSMFM MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shane Medanich http://www.instagram.com/onsmfmSMFM GUEST BAND: The Midnight Confessions (www.instagram.com/the_midnight_confessions)WEBS...

New pod who dis? It’s Nemo de Bovoise (@spaceghost.loco⁠ ). Yes, the girl that bombed Kearny St. backwards on skates. Listen in as we discuss early life bouncing all around, taking heavy slams, living thru a hurricane, her full part in the Lazo video, filming with Dave Hoang, the Sammy Baca experience, and more. Nemo is a ruler!

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INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur

INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith

CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane Medanich

CLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle Fiore

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CURREN CAPLES blesses the TS airwaves with early day stories of Termite and Hurley , the family dinner with @geoffrowley getting on Flip, the transition to @skatemental and getting to create his own graphic ideas, landing on FA with all the guys he skates with, shredding Brad Pitt’s backyard, the thought of surfing Teahupo’o, dealing with stalkers, getting his first signature shoe with VANS , the cover of Thrasher Magazine and much more. Listen and learn and if you haven’t seen his video part, stop sleeping-it’s one of his best.
Thanks Curren!

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Starting off season 7 with an older interview I did with Dave Sweetapple(R.I.P.), J. Mascis and O(R.I.P.). Wanted to give tribute, all three of these guys are legends, heros, nice people, the whole package. Hope you enjoy. We're back!

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INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur

INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith

CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane Medanich

CLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle Fiore

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa Smith

SMFM MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shane Medanich   / onsmfm  

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A dream come true episode. Tommy said he would do episode 100 and he delivered. We talk about working with Jake at Concrete Jungle, filming Animal Chin in SF,  early punk days and Free Beer, leaving Powell for REAL, Fausto and Swenson, skating with Natas and Gonz, and much more. There's even a first impression by an old friend. This episode is dedicated to my good friend who passed this last weekend, Eric J—Godspeed

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This episode is dedicated with love to MARCUS "NOSEY" DILLARD (R.I.P.) You can put my next guest in there with George Moscone, Willie Brown, Gavin Newsome, and London Breed. That's right kids, this is the Mayor—James Kelch discussing growing up as a military kid, finding a home on Treasure Island, EMB, gettin' sponsored and turning pro for REAL, the Raiders, Billy Valdez, Hella Cool Skateboards, current life in Cincinatti and more...THIS IS EPISODE 90, lets get it! .

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Judi Oyama ends 2024 with an in person visit and great discussion. We chopped it up in her backyard Woman-Cave and talked growing up in Santa Cruz area, skating in the 70s, Winchester, hanging with Hutson, Santa Cruz skateboards and Independent Trucks, driving Olson and crew over the hill to skate the park, being there for Blackharts roll-in Indy ad, helping create the wave mural at Mike Fox park, downhill slalom, skating in her 60s and much more. Truly an honor for me to get this one done and hopefully you all enjoy it and learn some history. Happy New...

In this episode of Talkin' Schmitt, we welcome the old homie from up North, Mr. Willis Kimbel. Willis checks in from his new skateshop in Portland, Oregon Rip's Co which was inspired by Bad Co. He shares his journey in skateboarding, the establishment of his skate shop, and the influence of his family and skate culture on his life. Family support played a crucial role in Willis's skateboarding journey. Listen as we deep dive in the wayback maching where a young Willis experiences the early stokes of skateboarding at the Encinitas YMCA. Willis ponders the question of the potential...

Hagop shares his journey from Beirut to La Mirada, detailing his family's immigration story and the cultural influences that shaped his life. He reflects on the vibrant skateboarding scene in Whittier, the evolution of skateboarding tricks, and the profound impact of punk rock on his artistic development. The discussion also delves into the formation of his band, Worked World, and the friendships that blossomed through music and skateboarding. They reflect on the impact of skate parks, cherished memories from their youth, and the emotional toll of losing beloved skate spots like Skate City. The discussion highlights the camaraderie, creativity...

We check in with friend of the show, Amelia Brodka as she gets ready for her annual Exposure event in Encinitas,CA. Whether it be announcing the Olympics, shooting an ad for Arbor Skateboards, snowboarding with her husband, one thing is for sure-things don’t seem to slow down. Tap in and if you’re able, get to Exposure Nov 2 & 3.

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Ryan "RJ" Johnson checks in with stories about growing up in the under rated Fresno skateboard scene with the likes of AP, the Paez bros, Tom Knox, Karma and more. We catch up big time, it's been over 20 years! Subject matter ranges from Consolidated days, New Deal, turning pro, his two cover shots, old days with McKenney and Panch and much more... Great to reconnect with Ryan and I think you can hear that in this episode. --------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F --------------------------------------- INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Ad...

Early days in SF at Playland, Santa Cruz Skateboards, entering contests in the 70's, skating Upland or not getting respect, playing music and leading his band the Gentle Orchestra, shooting with Mofo, and the era pre-handrail are just a few of the things Spidey and I discuss this week. Tune in, learn something, spread the word and hit the SUBSCRIBE button.

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Listen in as Dalton Dern talks moving around and living on floors in PDX, getting hooked up with Bryce Kanights and Lifeblood Skateboards, his first time to Burnside, travelling with Kowalski and Lockwood, entering the first Maloof money cup, turning pro, getting on Heroine Skateboards, the gap at Hastings skatepark, Dern Bro's Youtube channel and much more... --------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F --------------------------------------- INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane Medanich CLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle Fiore EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa Smith SMFM MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shane Medanich http://www...