Talkin’ Schmit Ep. 45: Darren Navarrette

Day after Rumble in Ramona 9, I stopped by the aftermath of the vertical gathering and talked my old friend Navarrette into doing a podcast. A few bloody marys, DJ Cranny, a Skipper cameo, and batting practice all went down as Dave Reul crooned away. Needless to say there’s a lot going on here but it’s always a great time conversing with my bro. Thanks again Darren, nothing but love and respect for you.


First photo ever published, sequence by Wez Lundry in July ’95. Read the caption:
The vertical monster, Darren Navarrette risks serious bodily injury by going psycho to fakie on the Vista YMCA ramp.


Chillin’ poolside with Wez Lundry who shot his first published photo(See above)


First pro board graphic…


Street Navs…


Issue #6 Lowcard—covers baby!


Cayman Islands skate trip? Yes please!


Air to fakie at Bario Logan…


King of the Road mystery guest—straight to Pops!


This is one of my favs…


Kickin it in Mission Beach late night with Corpsey, P-Stone and this Haro frame…


I shot this one in 2018 at Vertkeley


Indy ad… GOT IT


Life hammer in October 2003


The infamous pin up girls contest early Rumble in Ramona…


Duffy and Navs lookin’ at an advanced copy of a new video game they may or may not have been in…


EA Skate 2 Vertical Vampire character—boom!


Doubles with Jimmy… #RollinForBrolin


Arlington Skatepark, this may or may not have been the first day we met David Gravette…


Floating in Maui…


My gear situation is pretty amazing, but this is about Darren…


Lahaina skatepark before the grand opening. Hurricane for a shaved ice Obama style…


Sometimes Hawaii involves tents…


Maui Babe. Your day, my day, every day was awesome!

20 years of Navs, hope to see you at my wedding bro…