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The Brain Drain Skateboarding show with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor

Brain Drain Show

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The UK's #1 skateboarding podcast. Hosted by Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor.

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Death Skateboards, Supra & Ben Raemers with Scott “Horsey” Walker | Brain Drain Show #37

Season 7 · Episode 1

Thursday, August 22, 2024 • Duration 02:17:00

Brain Drain Episode 37 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for over two hours of incredible skateboarding history with Death Skateboards OG, Scott "Horsey" Walker!In this episode we discuss Ben Raemers, Send Help Skateboards, classic Dan Cates & Dibble stories, Death Skateboards, Supra Footwear tours with Tom Penny, Lizard King, Furry, Spencer Hamilton & Boo Johnson, spending time in the U.S.A., the Big Push skate videos, Todd Bratrud, Motel 6, Dice Magazine, getting into motorbikes, gnarly vertigo issues, Kyle Green, Flip Skateboards tours and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.02:53 - When was the last time Toby & Horsey seen one another?04:08 - When did Horsey start skateboarding and where did the nickname come from?07:53 - Australia stories with Stu Crook & the watermelon smash story...10:40 - Harlow, Dan Cates' vegetables, Dibbles big cock & the House of Doom history.22:33 - Skating for Big Worms Skate Shop, getting on Death Skateboards, early trips and ferry sickness!30:03 - Meeting Todd Bratrud, getting pro graphics drawn by Todd and flying out to Santa Cruz & Costa Mesa.33:33 - Other sponsors and getting on Supra Footwear...37:52 - Horseys Supra Shoe & going on tours & trips with Tom Penny, Furby, Spencer Hamilton, Boo Johnson and Keelan Dadd.41:01 - Getting kicked off Supra abruptly, not getting on with Lizard King, numerous injuries and leaving tours...46:10 - Horseys favorite filming with Toby stories, the BIG PUSH videos, filming Death Skateboards parts and wild house parties.58:37 - Travelling to America and leaving Death for The High Five Skateboards and Teenage Runaway Wheels.1:05:46 - When did The High Five turn into Send Help Skateboards, why did it eventually come to an end and working for Hemming at Motel 6 with Mark Nicolson.1:15:11 - Working at the House of Vans, getting into event organising, buying his first moped and eventually working for Dice Magazine...1:23:28 - How long was it before Horsey got welcomed back to Death Skateboards?1:26:38 - Horseys gnarly vertigo and ear issues (get your ears checked folks)...1:38:38 - Skating & spending time with Ben Raemers during the final few weeks of his life.1:54:28 - Kyle Green stories...1:59:18 - Where is Horsey at with skateboarding/fatherhood currently and are skateboarders getting lazy?2:04:02 - Still being involved in skateboarding through Dice Magazine.2:08:13 - Getting told off by Ewan Bowman for poaching footage and piggybacking on Flip Skateboards trips...2:11:06 - Horseys Dice Magazine bike show at Dreamland in Margate.2:16:15 - Horsey signs us out & credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #scotthorseywalker #braindrainshow #horsey #deathskateboards #sendhelpskateboards

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Punching Jake Phelps, Insulting Tony TNT Trujillo & Fame in Japan with Joxa | Brain Drain Show #36

Season 6 · Episode 6

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 01:34:30

Brain Drain Episode 36 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 1 and a half hours of legendary skateboarding tales with one of the finest northern men to ever grace the world of skateboarding, Sir Stephen "Joxa" Delves!In this episode we discuss growing up in Barrow-in-Furness, Punching Jake Phelps, dissing TNT, making Deer Man of Dark Woods a homemade curry, being famous in Japan, one man Swedish fans, travelling for events, the iconic Sidewalk Forum, Los Savages, sleeping in cinemas, National Crust spots and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:32 - Pouring delicious tea with our very special guest, Joxa and discussing his tea obsession!04:40 - Joxa, how've you been, biscuit inflation and what've you been upto?06:18 - Joxa's picnic blanket and his go to curry spices.07:43 - Growing up in Barrow-in-Furness and early skateboarding endevours...12:07 - When did Joxa start venturing out of his hometown, travelling for skateboarding and oldskool friends.16:53 - Where did Joxa get his nickname from and the Sidewalk forum.23:00 - Moving to Coventry, skating in Bristol, meeting Mark Frocker & skating with Chris Atherton!33:17 - Being known to freestyle at skateboarding events & jams.35:40 - When did Joxa meet Swampy and skating his hellbowl in his backyard!!44:15 - Joxa's incredible Craig Questions impressions and skating Scotland with Stu Graham!46:02 - Joxa's one man Swedish fan club and perfectly executed tailblocks!50:20 - Being famous in Japan, sleeping in cinemas and skating incredible sports in Japan...56:58 - Punching Jake Phelps and watching Bad Shit play live in Osaka.1:06:58 - Meeting & skating with Deer Man of Dark Woods, making him a home made curry and skating tight transition spots!1:12:10 - The madness of Craig Questions...1:15:27 - Joxa's band Los Savages!1:20:35 - What is the National Crust!?1:33:11 - Joxa freestyles us into the credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #joxa #jakephelps #braindrainshow

Carl Shipman - Stereo Skateboards, Jason Lee, The Gonz, Deportation & More | Brain Drain Show #27

Season 5 · Episode 4

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 • Duration 02:34:59

Brain Drain Episode 27 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 and a half hours of classic British & American skateboarding stories from one of the most iconic skateboarders to ever step foot on a board Sir Carl Shipman!In this episode we discuss Stereo Skateboards, meeting Jason Lee and Chris Pastras, Thrasher covers, RAD covers, riding for DC Footwear, living in America, DC Euro Super Tour, head butting Micky Reyes, getting deported, living with Dyrdek, skating with Huf, arguing with Stevie Williams, getting deported, skating with James Kelch, getting phone calls from Mark Gonzales, Danny Way, Colin McKay, Pat Duffy, & Ethan Fowler, riding for Blueprint Skateboards, riding for New Deal Skateboards, Tom Penny Stories, alcoholism, drug abuse, sobriety and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:54 - Our very special guest is the legendary Carl Shipman!03:51 - What is Hydrogen Water?08:28 - How did Shipman start skateboarding & shooting photos in Adidas whilst riding for Etnies...13:12 - The legend of Piggy and Smiggy16:53 - Growing up skating vert and riding for Vision Streetwear19:20 - We're on Patreon!www.patreon.com/braindrainshow20:06 - How did riding for Vision come about, early photos in magazines and Lee Shipmans RAD cover.39:12 - Did the Americans struggle with Shipmans accent & Stereo Skateboards laid back approach to skateboarding videos.42:56 - Staying in San Francisco & Shipmans wife meeting Jason Lee & other Jason Lee greatness!53:20 - Show Sponsor #1:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+54:16 - Danny Way & Colin McKay calling Shipman to get him on Plan B Skateboards & How Carl Shipman got onto DC Shoes...1:01:42 - Who was Carl being paid by, how much product was he getting monthly & travelling between San Francisco, San Diego, New York and skating with Keith Hufnagel.1:08:02 - Staying with Dyrdek & watching him making business deals from a young age, going SLS & Olympic Skateboarding, Tom Pennys importance in skateboarding and the Transworld chained bank montage...1:24:10 - Did Shipman ever skate with the Flip guys when they finally made it to America and the differences between California & San Francisco street skating...1:30:47 - Show Sponsor #2:www.calmclub.io1:32:08 - Stories from the DC Euro Super Tour, addiction, alcoholism, sobriety and skateboarding jocks...1:40:05 - DEPORTED, visa issues & getting interrogated for 12 hours!!!1:50:10 - Returning to the U.S.A, head butting Mickey Reyes, smashing Mickeys van windows and getting sober...2:17:17 - Show Sponsor #3:www.heathenskateboards.uk2:18:11 - Do Shipmans kids know the impact he's had on skateboarding & arguing telling Stevie Williams to fuck off...2:22:40 - Getting phone calls off Mark Gonzales!!!2:31:53 - Carls new Stereo inspired Forty Skateboards pro model is available now!2:33:23 - Time to wrap it up, thank you's and credits!Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Heathen Skateboards:www.heathenskateboards.ukCalm Club CBD:https://calmclub.ioConsume Clothing:www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerSpecial guest archivist: Slugger Martin#skateboarding @stereoskate #markgonzales #jasonlee

Pete Dossett - Deathbox, Flip Skateboards, 80's Skateboarding & Re-Issues | Brain Drain Show #26

Season 5 · Episode 3

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • Duration 01:24:35

Brain Drain Episode 26 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for just under an hour 30 minutes of in depth British skateboarding heritage with one of the original Deathbox (now Flip Skateboards) team riders Pete Dossett!In this episode we discuss riding for Deahbox Skateboards, the transition from Deathbox to Flip Skateboards, Jeremy Fox & Ian Deacon, legendary magazine covers, turning pro, deadly knee breaks, potential re-issues, SCUK models, potentially inventing tricks, artwork, repping for Sole Tech and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:06 - Our very special guest is non other than the legendary Pete Dossett!01:35 - Tobys favourite photo of Pete Dossett from his childhood skatepark Nebworth!4:04 - Where is Dossett from and what parks/ramps did he skate growing up?09:02 - What year did Pete start skating, riding BMX and picking up a skateboard...15:23 - When did Pete first meet Jeremy Fox (Deathbox/Flip Skateboards)20:24 - Show sponsor #1: Calm Club CBD.(www.calmclub.io)21:45 - More Deathbox hype and potential re-issues...25:34 - How many Deathbox boards where getting made when it started and what where packages like?29:20 - What year did Pete turn pro, what was his first Deathbox graphic and the OG Deathbox team.33:35 - Meeting Tom Penny and Deathbox heading out to the U.S.A...36:58 - How did Ian Deacon get involved with Flip Skateboards?38:06 - What year did Deathbox turn into Flip Skateboards and when did the conversation start to change the companies name and direction?41:35 - Did Pete ever entertain the idea of riding for Flip Skateboards?43:05 - Does Pete talk to Jeremy often and some loose talks about the Deathbox re-issues!45:55 - Who where Petes favourite Deathbox & Flip Skateboards riders?48:19 - Show sponsor #2: Camp Rubicon.(https://www.camprubicon.com)49:55 - The ten year wave of skateboarding popularity and Olympic skateboarding...53:47 - How often does Pete skate and information on his knee injury.56:05 - Did Pete invent the Mute Fastplant and who where Petes inspirations?59:40 - Riding for Gullwing trucks, Airwalk Footwear and repping for Sole Tech.1:03:07 - Petes pro board on SCUK, the legend of greg Nowik, being the first person to skate the Radlands vert ramp and 540's.1:09:36 - The madness of early Pioneer Skate Park days...1:12:14 - What's Pete doing now recently and his artwork of British skateboarding legends!1:16:45 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:18:00 - More artwork talk, the possibilities of a Pete Dossett art show at Rollersnakes and iconic photos...1:23:54 - Farewell, goodbyes and credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Calm Club CBD:www.calmclub.ioCamp Rubicon:www.camprubicon.com/skateRollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer#skateboarding #petedossett #deathbox #deathboxskateboards #flipskateboards

Craig Smedley - Danny Way Hype, Fights, Knockouts & Three Balls | Brain Drain Show #25

Season 5 · Episode 2

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 • Duration 01:37:02

Brain Drain Episode 25 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for just under an hour 40 minutes of skateboarding antics, close encounters and skating with your heroes with the one and only Midlands breakdancing legend, Craig Smedley!In this episode we discuss being pro for Unabomber & Icon Skateboards, winning Play B demos and getting invites from Danny Way to skate, riding for Adio footwear and going on tours with Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, Jeremy Wray & Danny Montoya, being threatened by previous sponsors, getting robbed and pepper sprayed in Spain, nearly riding for Blueprint Skateboards, growing up skating in Nottingham, fist fights, knockouts, three balls, funny Pancho stories, infamous trick tip videos and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:30 - Our very special guest is non other than Icon/Unabomber Skateboards legend Craig Smedley2:39 - Craigs introduction to skateboarding, the mental battle of skating as you get older and very early inspiration from Police Academy, Gleaming the Cube and Powell Peralta's "Public Domain".08:05 - Growing up skating with Brad Garner, Nonstop Skate Shop in Nottingham, early sponsors and Radlands Competition madness...14:54: Show sponsor #1: Camp Rubicon.(https://www.camprubicon.com)16:25: We're on Patreon! Become a member for bonus episodes, BTS, classic format episodes with Forde & Toby, video reviews, fan mail and much much more!!!(www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow)17:11 - What was Craigs first photo in a magazine, more early sponsors and ending up on a session with Mark Gonzales...21:11 - Winning the unsponsored Radlands Competition, riding for Stüssy, getting on Icon Skateboards, tuning pro in the 2000s and riding for Unabomber Skateboards!28:22 - Is it true that Craig Medleys pro Icon Skateboards wheels are running on trams in Nottingham...31:38 - Did Craig ever nearly end up riding for Blueprint Skateboards?36:00 - Show sponsor #2: Calm Club CBD.(www.calmclub.io)37:22 - Who's been Craig's favourite team mates whilst riding for multiple brands and becoming a "snob" with his equipment.44:39 - Getting on and turning pro for Unabomber Skateboards, no sequences in magazines, Red Bull Manny Mania, the brilliance of Chris Atherton and where in the world is Joe Moore?50:40 - Nise Skateboards?55:54 - Skating briefly for Pariah Skateboards and enjoying buying his own boards again...58:29 - Winning Plan B's "Battle of the Buszy" and Danny Way inviting Craig to Saffron Walden to skate the Plan B demo.1:07:05 - The Chris Oliver conundrum...1:11:04 - Breakdancing stories, Pancho's pissing madness and tying Pancho's legs to a car and dragging out of the tent!1:13:23 - Three bollocks...1:15:34 - "Break Through" VHS with Craig Smedley, getting on Adio Footwear, getting pepper sprayed, snaking Bam Margera and hanging out for hours with Jeremy Wray & Danny Montoya.1:29:42 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:30:56 - What is Smedbench and what does Craig do for work?1:36:29 - Smedley signs us out & credits...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Calm Club CBD:www.calmclub.ioCamp Rubicon:www.camprubicon.com/skateRollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerSpecial guest archivist: Nick Warman#skateboarding #craigsmedley #iconskateboards #dannyway

Chris Haslam, Cheese & Crackers, Daewon Song, EA skate and more - Brain Drain Show #24

Season 5 · Episode 1

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 • Duration 02:53:40

Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Brain Drain Episode 24 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠In this episode we discuss and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:39 - Joining us on the episode is the greatest Canadian skateboarder of all time - Chris Haslam!02:06 - How did Haslam end up on The Brain Drain Show?03:55 - Haslams current love for Slappys and skating curbs, Will Sayers "worlds smallest skateboard" and Chris Avi Atherton appreciation...07:24 - Where did Haslam grow up, how did he get into skateboarding, living in Singapore and Haslams & Matt Tomasello's deep bag of unique tricks...21:10 - Has Haslam ever faced backlash for his unique bag of tricks?24:20 - Skating with Tom Penny & Rich McCrank and going to Redlands competitions in the 90's...31:35 - Has Haslam ever ran into the mysterious Barrier Kult?34:15 - Show sponsor #1: Camp Rubicon.(https://www.camprubicon.com)35:45 - We're on Patreon! Become a member for bonus episodes, BTS, classic format episodes with Forde & Toby, video reviews, fan mail and much much more!!!36:32 - More Barrier Kult & Tom Penny admiration...40:45 - Ali Cairns Kickflip Eggplant & Andy Andersons brilliance.44:10 - Haslams first sponsors and how he ended up riding for Action Shoes, RDS, riding for Dwindle Distribution and how Daewon Song ended up seeing Chris' 'sponsor me' tape!51:51 - Getting the call from Deca to skate the warehouse with Daewon Song and more Radlands Competition history.57-50 - Renee Renee & the Slam City uncensored1:00:50 - Calling Ali Cairns to find out more information about Andy Scotts Scrambled Egg trick1:02:26 - More Deca Warehouse antics and riding for Almost Skateboards with Rodney Mullen & Daewon Song...1:12:45 - Filming for Almost Skateboards Round Three, Haslams Sasquatch image and why he grew his hair and beard.1:17:50 - Show sponsor #2: Slowgold Clothing Co.(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slowgold)1:19:02 - What's Chris' opinion on how Dwindle Distribution ended, Almost Skateboards collaborations & putting impact technology in boards...1:24:02 - Riding for Globe Footwear and how board/footwear royalties work.1:29:08 - Alex Halford & Jordan Thackeray's Biscuits and Tea video, doing a demo in Japan surrounded by moving ramp graphics and crazy lights...1:32:20 - Ryan Sheckler stories & becoming an internationally known superstar...1:37:45 - Chris Haslams surprise smorgasbord & working on the Almost Cheese & Crackers video!1:49:20 - Working on Almost Round Three and who out of Rodney & Daewon won Round Three?2:00:55 - Show sponsor #3: Deez Nutz (https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/deez-nutz)2:01:58 - Almost's 5 Inches video, Chris' insane skate work schedule, two failing kidneys, 17 denied songs and not being able to help edit his 5 Inch part...2:10:07 - Where did Chris' song for Almost Round Three come from, how the video changed his entire life and Daewons intense manual ability.2:35:28 - What board size does Haslam ride?2:38:09 - EA Skate!2:46:49 - What are some of Haslams favourite U.K. skateboarders?2:48:42 - Show sponsor #4: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)2:49:57 - Back to Haslams favorite U.K. skateboarders...2:53:38 - Goodbyes, farewells & creditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerSpecial guest archivist: Chris HaslamINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv#skateboarding #chrishaslam #rodneymullen #daewonsong #cheeseandcrackers #tonyhawk #braindrainshow

Alice Smith & James "OG" Hewett - Brain Drain Show #23

Season 4 · Episode 6

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • Duration 01:26:45

In this episode we discuss the Birmingham scene, OG's dentures, starting OG Distribution, Casino Skateboards, Sabbath Wheels, Lovenskate, NikeSB, Ace Trucks, destroying elbows, early inspirations, social media popularity, Osiris Footwear, Karma Skateboards, the female community in skateboarding, Ideal mini ramp, the Casino Skateboards video and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro01:11 - Joining us on the episode is two of Birminghams finest skateboarders Alice Smith & James OG Hewett06:33 - How did OG end up with dentures?07:56 - When did Alice & OG start skateboarding and how did Alice deal with being one of the only female skateboarders in such a male dominated sport...13:42 - When did Alice start getting hooked up in skateboarding and her fast growing social media presence16:07 - Show sponsor #1: Deez Nutz (https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/deez-nutz)17:08 - How did Alice get on NikeSB & the brilliance of Lovenskate19:57 - When did OG start skateboarding and what were his first sponsors?25:57 - Alice and OG's history with Karma Skateboards and Supertoxic Urethane39:32 - The birth of Casino Skateboards...42:56 - Show sponsor #2: Slowgold Clothing Co.(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slowgold)44:05 - The birth of OG Distribution and his previous jobs as a removal man49:30 - How OG ended up on the Ride Channel for destroying his arm and other various injuries...55:03 - What skateboarders inspire Alice and who's making solid movements in the Birmingham scene?58:55 - Baggy trousers and matching outfits1:02:40 - Alice's current sponsors and general Truck chat...1:08:16 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:09:25 - The legends of the Birmingham skate scene, the pure talent of Kris Vile and the Casino Skateboards video.1:16:43 - Why did OG quit skateboarding & riding for Osiris Footwear...1:21:55 - Alice and the future of Lovenskate!1:25:09 - Goodbyes and farewells1:26:27 - CreditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 Click Here:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv#skateboarding #podcast #alicesmith #braindrainshow #ogdistribution #birmingham #casinoskateboards #lovenskate #nikesb

The Queen, Kanye and snapping ankles with James Threlfall & John Howlett - Brain Drain Show #22

Season 4 · Episode 5

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • Duration 01:49:28

Support Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Brain Drain Episode 22 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Immerse yourself in just under two hours of hysterical skateboarding history with 433 & BBC Radio's very own James Threlfall along with professional skateboarding superstar John Howlett.In this episode we discuss Kanye West, meeting the Queen, creating the TV show "Now Boarding:, visiting the U.S.A, Ed Sheeran's skate shop,, being a host for one of the largest sporting social media accounts ever, stopping breathing, completely snapping feet out of place, HOAX clothing and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro01:27 - Joining us on the show is Mr. Showbiz James Threlfall & his stunt double John Howlett02:57 - How long have our guests known each other?05:50 - Why does Howlett love the U.S.A so much & random flight nightmares...17:33 - What is your favourite sausage?21.47 - Random weirdness about de-gloving your fingers and other gross things...24:09 - Show sponsor #1: Deez Nutz (https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/deez-nutz)25:12 - More U.S.A admiration, the level of current skateboarding and battling British weather...31:55 - Have either of our guests seen a ghost?34:16 - Howlett getting compared to David Beckham and how Threlfall got into hosting events & 433 football...46:28 - Threlfall Pitching his TV show "Now Boarding" and random formula one talk...57:07 - Show sponsor #2: Slowgold Clothing Co.(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slowgold)58:17 - Taking a piss with Kanye West...1:04:20 - Service charges and tipping in the U.S.A.1:07:40 - How did Threlfall end up skating with Chris Pastras & Jason Lee...1:12:36 - When Threlfall broke his ankle and stopping breathing and Howlett's numerous knee injuries!1:19:30 - Howlett's previous sponsors, being flow for Slappy Trucks, optionally wearing DC Footwear and dealing with random OCD moments!1:29:32 - Meeting the queen, did she smell nice and was she a lizard?1:40:29 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)1:41:50 - Why does Threlfall still wear skinny jeans in 2023?1:43:15 - What where Howletts early sponsors, HOAX clothing and secret funding by Ed Sheeran...1:47:30 - Lets get wrapping this up...1:49:09 - CreditsAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 Click Here:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer🛠️ Need to BUILD a Skateboard?🛠️ Watch This:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFxzawhNQv8&t=3s👀Need to WATCH more Skateboarding content?👀 Go to our Socials:TIKTOK 🎵 RollersnakesTV 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@rollersnakestvINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv#skateboarding #podcast #jamesthrelfall #braindrainshow #johnhowlett #thequeen #MBE

From ZERO To Olympic HERO with Joe Hinson - Brain Drain Show #21

Season 3 · Episode 8

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 01:29:48

Brain Drain Episode 21 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Get yourself relaxed as we embark on an epic tale of insane handrail skateboarding from Zero Skateboards & SkateboardGB representative, Joe Hinson!

Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video or buy some merch here: https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainIn this episode we discuss.... 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro01:27 - Joining us on the show is the handrail hammer himself, Joe Hinson!3:21 - Growing up in the middle of nowhere and building his own skatepark in his backyard...5:00 - Driving lengths for rails and stair sets all over the U.K., the brilliance of Joe's filmer Charlie Bach & past filmers & shoe chat8:57 - What age/year did Joe Start skateboarding, what got him into skating massive handrails and the process of tackling a huge handrail15:50 - Joe's 16 flat 4 double kinked rail in Nottingham19:41 - AD: Deez Nutz20:44 - Who were some of Hinson's first sponsors, riding for Karma Skateboards and going through a deck & wheels per week...23:26 - Sitting on footage for three upcoming Zero and future truck sponsor parts26:39 - History of early sponsorships, loyalty to Karma Skateboards before eventually riding for Darkstar Skateboards and accepting sponsorships from alternative companies to help pay for fuel & travels...34:50 - The death of Darkstar/Dwindle & meeting Jamie Thomas and riding for Zero Skateboards?43:30 - Getting in the Zero Skateboards van and going on heavy rail sessions...48:00 - AD: Gallery Skateboards(https://galleryskateboards.com)49:07 - Learning more grab tricks to impress Jamie Thomas...50:45 - Did Hinson do a rail in the U.S.A that Milton Martinez REFUSED to do & his huge 13 page interview for The Skateboarders Companion!55:08 - Why is there no sequences in skateboard magazines anymore & convincing Hinson to film things aside from hand rails.58:49 - More information on future parts, what are Hinson's goals for the future of his skateboarding and the gnarliness of Zero Skateboards videos...1:01:52 - Hinson meeting Corey Duffel at the World Skate events, beating Jamie Foy & other top tier pros in contests and having a signature Kickflip Krooked Grind...1:07:09 - The brilliance of SkateboardGB, funding travels, supporting Hinson's olympic skateboarding goals and being labelled as a "contest skateboarder"...1:14:24 - AD: rollersnakes.co.uk1:15:33 - Hinsons opinion of Alex DeCuna on Heeleys & how much would it take for Hinson to ride for Crocks?1:20:00 - More information about SkateboardGB, Joes future with the olympics, restraints during timed competition runs and the strictness of waxing...1:28:03 - Sign offs, goodbyes, farewells and parting words of wisdom...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer🛠️ Need to BUILD a Skateboard?🛠️ Watch This:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFxzawhNQv8&t=3s👀Need MORE Skateboarding content?👀 Go to our Socials:TIKTOK 🎵 RollersnakesTV 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@rollersnakestvINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv

Craig "Questions" Scott - Supernatural experiences & crazy travel stories | Brain Drain Show #19

Season 3 · Episode 6

Friday, January 5, 2024 • Duration 02:32:03

Brain Drain Episode 19 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Divulge into 2 and a half hours of earth shattering skateboarding history, spookily insane encounters and near death experiences with Heroin Skateboards & Sabbath Wheels Pro Craig "Questions" Scott.In this episode we discuss UFO sightings, ghostly encounters, paranormal activity, riding for Lovenskate, turning pro for Heroin Skateboards and Sabbath Wheels, interviewing Tony Hawk, finding dead bodies, Mike V stories, BLOKES 2, Gullwing Trucks, near death experiences and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro01:35 - Joining us to our left is the legendary Craig "Questions" Scott who left his skateboard on the train, his love for spaghetti western movies, novels and physics books09:43 - Where did the nickname "Questions" come from, growing up and now being a property owner in Whitstable15:37 - Whitstable's finest oysters, odd jobs and unneeded worries...18:40 - Has Questions ever seen a ufo?20:48 - Seeing UFO's in America and visiting Roswell24:51 - Questions ghost and paranormal stories in both the U.K. and U.S.A...42:24 - Finding dead bodies and saving lives...51:00 - Collecting animal skulls and getting into taxidermy 57:54 - Getting on and riding for Lovenskate, finding shotguns, avoiding alligators and other great Stu Smith stories1:15:15 - Getting on Heroin Skateboards and Sabbath Wheels, drawing graphics, shooting photos, turning pro for both companies and new opinions on skateboarding in the Olympics1:32:45 - Interviewing Tony Hawk, favourite 80's skateboarders and the mystery of skateboarders who had one video part and disappeared...1:46:25 - Riding for Gullwing Trucks and riding Ace Trucks1:51:16 - Mike V's acoustic gig in Whitstable & other Mike V stories...2:05:08 - BLOKES 22:08:21 - Any near death/dangerous experiences & guns being pulled on busses...2:19:16 - Favourite Heroin Skateboards riders and visiting skull skates2:25:51 - A quick talk about Heroin Skateboards Video Nasty and Earth Goblin2:30:52 - Let's get wrapping this bad boy up2:31:46 - CreditsPresenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrewProducer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazerTitle animations: Mike Wright @michael_k_wright_designTheme tune: Shaun Hancock @shaunofthesadAlso available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes🛠️ Need to BUILD a Skateboard?🛠️ Watch This:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFxzawhNQv8&t=3s💰Need to BUY Skateboards, Parts or Tools💰 Click Here:https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/skate?filter.v.availability=1👀Need to WATCH more Skateboarding content?👀 Go to our Socials:TIKTOK 🎵 RollersnakesTV 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@rollersnakestv

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