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
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!
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
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.
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
In this episode we interview Stefan “Lillis” Åkesson, one of the greats of Freestyle. A huge thanks to Lillis for taking time to talk to us, and we look forward to doing it again!
In this episode, Tony, Matt, and Bob discuss and stereotype various national and regional styles of freestyle, discuss their love of the Seismic freestyle wheels (again — Tony give an update of how they last), etc.
In this episode we discuss the attainment of “flow” in your skating and beyond. We are also treated to some Gokey guitar playing…
Freestyle Podcast Supplement #8: (from Tony)
If you’ve listened to it (or are listening to it now) and wondered what I was on about, here’s the material I referenced.
First, the video Matt and I discussed:
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi?fil_direct=direct&fil_filename=cocos_at_nass.mpg
A bit on Wu-Wei that I quoted:
http://www.taoism.net/living/2000/200005.htm
And finally, Zen and the Art of Skateboarding:
http://www.dansworld.com/zen.html
In this episode we discuss, among other things, skateboarding in the Olympics and trucks.
In this episode, we hear about Matt’s adventures as a freestyle pro during demos in Texas (including tales of sexy girls attempting to wrestle a bull to the ground), discuss spinning 360s, Freestyle: Sport or Art?, and we have some laughs looking at old freestyle board graphics in Witter’s Museum. Please note: up until about 7:30 in the show, Matt’s microphone is a bit sketchy. Just turn it up. His story is worth hearing!
The Freestyle Museum page on the Decomposed website can be found at: http://decomposedsk8.com/id82.html
Next time we should be recapping the results of the Freestyle World Roundup: http://www.freeworldroundup.com/.
In this episode Tony reveals his new setup, we analyze and discuss three excellent freestyle videos recommended by Matt (see below), Tony leads a discussion on breaking down tricks for maximum learning, and Bob leads the boys down the twisted and wrongful path of making predictions about the upcoming World Roundup contest in Canada.
The videos we discuss are as follows:
Sebastian Heupel http://youtu.be/O6dTswJ3vcQ
Jesse Whalen http://youtu.be/5v2tsrHrQQk
Stefan Albert http://youtu.be/tvVrXwe2tzw
Information on the Freestyle World Roundup can be found here: http://www.theworldroundup.com/
In our first episode, Tony, Bob, and Matt introduce themselves, discuss the new Seismic and Decomposed Synnott freestyle wheels, talk about the benefits of actually rolling on your skateboards, praise the skills of the amazing Günter Mokulys, and have a nerdish discussion of the exact nature of freestyle.
In this episide, we mention wheels found on the following site:http://decomposedsk8.com/id68.html