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, playing in a punk band at age 13 and getting into over 21 clubs(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.
The Poddy’s are here! Get ready to laugh, cry, say “that’s stupid”, and cry again. We got some awards, some giveaways and some acceptance speeches with a slice of spice for your Tuesday. Thanks to all of you that listen and help spread the stoke. Stay safe out there and I WILL BE BACK…
Best Laugh, Gnarliest story, Loosest Trucks, MOTY, Most Listened to, and Peoples Choice are just some of the awards along with 12 days of Christmas listener appreciation giveaways including a GoPro 9, a pair of CONS shoes, and a complete skateboard from REAL…
If you want to help support the show, head over to https://www.talkinschmit.com/ and pick up some merchandise. Either way though, thank you for listening. I’d love to hear what you’ve learned—Cheers!
Started off with the bar raised(Loosest Trucks): Ronnie Sandoval
Fish That Almost Got Away: Chuck Treece
Music To My Ears: Chuck Treece
Master Lensman: Atiba Jefferson
Grossest story: Brian Brannon (GG Allin)
Funniest: Frankie Hill
Fantastic Female: Giulietta from Trouble Coffee
Best Laugh: Eric J
ART Gadoy award(artist): Mike Gigliotti from Lotties Skateshop
Peaches and Herb(Reunited): Tim McKenney and Pancho Moler
His Story: Salman Agah
Listener’s Shout-Out: Aaron Meza
M.O.T.Y. (Mother Of the Year): Lisa Pabich
Tampa Am’s Thanks For Showing Up: Tommy Guerrero
Most Listened To: Jason Jessee
Executive Director’s Choice: Andy Roy
Peoples Choice: Brian Brannon
Intro Music: “Mary’s Cross” by Natur
Tim & Eric music: “coffee and radar” by Shane Medanich
Credits Music: “Adirondack gate” by @Shane_Medanich
First Impression: Tim McKenney
Closing Monologue: Noelle Fiore
Executive Director: Sharal Camisa
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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, playing in a punk band at age 13 and getting into over 21 clubs(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.
With all that’s going on in the world lately, I decided to lengthen today’s show in hopes of bringing you something else to focus on and hopefully a few laughs as well. Today on the show is Dandy Harris (co-owner of 510 skateshop) discussing growing up in Northern California, meeting her future husband and opening a successful skate shop together in the heart of Berkeley, the Travis Scott Dunks rage, Fugazi at Dolores Park, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s at Bottom of the Hill, a call from Max Schaaf, donating to Treasure Island’s DIY and more. Oh, and “Dogs eat their own shit—we’re doing the cockroach yeah! ”
T2 sits down at his home on the edge of Atherton and talks early SF days at EMB, FTC, going to school with Jovantae, Shortys, Santa Barbara skating with George Nagai, House of Skatin’, living with Ty Evans, shooting photos and much more on today’s episode.
Born and raised in the SFC, Joe Fong talks Bombora, the Belmont Drop, Joe Lopes Ramp, hangin’ with Fausto and Eric and much more on today’s special 60th episode of Talkin Schmit. He also was instrumental in testing and developing the first Indy truck. Lots of history on this one—hope you enjoy it.
You say Belmont Drop, we say the Spillway. San Mateo hills early days, this is the first place I ever took my skateboard.
Jason Jessee, Dr. Rick, and Joe Fong…
Double Trouble with Randy Katen from an article in late 80’s Thrasher Magazine. Photo: BK
Kickin’ it with KT and the boys at Cunningham with the coals on fire…
Paul Daly Pool in Marin was Joe’s first pool. Huge 10 foot deep on a Hobie with ACS 500 trucks and Road Rider wheels…
Classic Fong. Photo: Ted Terrebonne
Kickin’ it with Allysha and Lizzie out front Double Rock…
Inside the Rock in full camp Fong mode…
Milpitas skatepark. Photo: Terrebonne
Schafley, Fong, Reyes, Thatcher, Olson, Blackhart, Guerrero at the NHS museum opening—Now that’s a triple OG crew! Photo: Brook
Two page spread in Skateboard Wordl Mag—Jungle Bowlin’ way back when… Photo: Hugh Holland
Flyin’ into Reno? Photo: Hugh Holland
Testing Indy trucks back in 1977 at Campbell skatepark. Photo: BK
Edger at Sierra Wave Skatepark in Rancho Cordova. Photo: Terrebonne