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the Freestyle Podcast

A podcast about flatland freestyle skateboarding, with Tony Gale, Bob Loftin, Simon Mrozinski, and Michael Erskine.
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Dec 9, 2013

In this episode we welcome special guest Simon Mrozinski, from England. Yes, Bob is outnumbered by Brits this time. We discuss Tony’s demo at the London Edge event with Callum Bowran, Bob’s trip to the 2013 Philly Freestyle contest, and various other freestyle related babble.

In this episode we refer to Tony’s supplemental video from episode 4 – click here to see it. 

The video from the London Edge event is in two parts…

Part 1  and Part 2

May 30, 2013

Matt is on leave, while Tony and Bob discuss the upcoming (in September) Philly Freestyle event, the new 1-minute run format that seem to be gather steam, bearings, etc.

In this episode Bob mentions Pleasure Tools Bearings and Tony discusses Seismic Tekton Bearings.

Videos mentioned in this episode include…

Mike Osterman at the 2013 World Roundup.

Hippy Mike’s videos from the Roundup.

Mar 30, 2013

In this episode, after discussing various tricks, the Small School freestyle Jam (from mid March), and various other topics, we discuss the role that creativity plays in the lives of freestylers. Bob asks the boys about their other creative endeavors, and of course we relate such activities to our skating.

As promised, here are a few links:

Matt’s Stuff:
Reach Megamix (Push the Feeling).

Trick Matt discusses at :36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juQ9QN0RrP8

Tony’s Photography
on Flicker…
and on Tumblr

Some of Bob’s stuff…

The music on this episode is the Big Boys, of Austin, TX, and their song Self Contortion, from the new vinyl reissue of their album Where’s My Towel?/Industry Standard, from Light in the Attic Records. AWESOME!

Feb 9, 2013

In this episode, we discuss the four upcoming freestyle events, Bob announces that he has high blood pressure, we talk about flowing and transitioning well from one trick to another, and go over a a fun list of tricks to see who can do them.

Videos mentioned in this episode:

Guy in Zimbabwe, or other country…
http://youtu.be/Fvaryy8eAYc

Bob’s Longboarding video:
http://youtu.be/V8qZnXwKT9Q 

Sean Burke’s rear-handed 180 fingerflip (grabbing the tai), as at 1:35 of this video:
http://youtu.be/u7lJA4Y2gOA

Tony’s M-80 Video:
http://www.freestylepodcast.com/?p=119 

The Kilian Martin video mentioned…
http://youtu.be/pd3TlkitmAk 

Jan 25, 2013

In this episode, we talk about finding the right setup for how YOU ride, Bob announces that he’s learned a new trick (a rare event for the old man), we discuss learning 540 Shoveits, the boys discuss their recent skating adventures, and Bob has joined the Seismic Army.

Jan 18, 2013

In this episode, we discuss a number of fascinating topics, such as freestyle-street skating on softer wheels, Matt’s recent massive demo, possible contest in Texas, and Tony’s ramp-riding adventures and their effect on his freestyle.

Bob’s Zip Zinger Video: http://youtu.be/JgiCQSQeKTI

Matt’s Japanse Video – “2013/1/1 Nagai Park Freestyle SK8 Session”:
http://youtu.be/jN7n8FVO7OM 

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