The Bones Brigade Audio Show

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BBAS056: Matcha Rules with guest Bobby Puleo Apr 14, 2024

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We know what you’re thinking- what the hell is “Matcha Rules?" Indeed, The Bones Brigade Audio Show has not been shy about shining light onto some of the more obscure and unknown videos from the farthest corners of the ‘Brigade universe- but this one might just take the cake. What we have here, friends, is a half hour long, professionally produced, stacked and soundtracked 1999 Powell Skateboards Japan tour video featuring Steve Caballero, Jon Comer and Moses Itkonen… that no one has ever heard of. You won’t find it in a Google search. It’s not online. The aforementioned skaters that were in it have never heard of it. How it came to be made, printed, and immediately relegated to absolute obscurity- even in the age of the internet- is a complete mystery. However, as always, the BBAS crew- with the assistance of this episode’s special returning guest, legendary skate sleuth Bobby Puleo- are here to help unravel it all. Part by part, park by park and trick by trick, we get into the weeds and deliver you the VHS goods. Of course, you can come along for the ride, as this forgotten video enigma is now available for you to see in all its glory over on the BBAS YouTube channel. Does Matcha indeed rule? There’s only one way to find out- so join us, shall you?

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BBAS055: Back To The Future with guests Per Welinder, Bob Schmelzer and Jerry Madrid Mar 31, 2024

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Roads? For this episode of The Bones Brigade Audio Show, we don’t need roads. This week, the BBAS crew invite you to travel back in time to 1985 for the most complete and painstaking Back to the Future skateboarding retrospective ever assembled in one place! For many, this film- however unintentionally- marked the jumping off point, when skating entered the mainstream collective consciousness of legions of action-starved kids around the globe and helped kickstart the mid-80’s skate boom to follow. Joining us on our trip are three incredible guests: Jerry Madrid, owner of Madrid Skateboards, to discuss the origins of Marty McFly’s infamous Valterra/Madrid collaboration; Bob Schmelzer, Circle-A founder and pro freestyler who doubled for original BTTF leading man Eric Stoltz; and legendary Powell Peralta pro Per Welinder, who not only stepped into Michael J. Fox’s skate shoes for the refilming, but also managed to find himself sitting in a car careening toward the back of a famous manure truck for one of the movie’s most memorable scenes. We dig into the history, the filming, the stories, the culture, the graphics, and everything in between- so get that DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour and join us, shall you?

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BBAS054: Sophie Bourgeois (Intelligence Report Vol. 11) Mar 17, 2024

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Welcome back to the show! For this- our eleventh installment of the Intelligence Report series- we are honored to be joined in the studio by the legendary Sophie Bourgeois! Aside from being known far and wide in the Bones Brigade universe for her short but memorable interview and freestyle segment alongside Anita Tessensohn and Lori Rigsby in 1988’s Public Domain, Sophie has a long and fascinating tale that is deeply rooted in skateboarding history. From her early days as one of Canada’s top female skateboarders in the late 1970’s to championship wins, meeting Kevin Harris, moving to the US, her two-year relationship with Rodney Mullen, filming with Stacy Peralta, injuries, comebacks, and the eventual bowing out for a career in academics and aviation- we cover it all and then some. As you undoubtedly know by now, these are stories you’ll only get to hear if you are tuned into The Bones Brigade Audio Show, so watch out for them snakes and join us, shall you?

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BBAS053: Magic with guest Andy Macdonald Mar 03, 2024

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“Powell magic”- a topic of much discussion here at the BBAS from the very beginning. Faithful listeners have endured countless tales of spliced-in sound effects, bails cut into makes, Frankie Hill’s famous “foot POV” handrail, Robert Kittila’s experimental camera creations… the list of Powell’s magic moments goes on and on. Yet, there’s one considerably important bit of Powell Magic yet to be delved into- the 1998 video of the same name! Yes, Brigadiers, today we’ll be digging deep into Bones Brigade video 16- or so it’s labeled- and joining us for the adventure is none other than legendary Powell pro, global skateboarding ambassador and 23-time X Games medalist, Andy Macdonald! We go part-by-part with Andy through this late-nineties time capsule to get the inside information on the team, the tricks, the tours, the trampolines and the times that you have come to expect from The Bones Brigade Audio Show. Magic is in the air and the demo is about to start, so get up to the deck and join us- shall you?

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BBAS052: SK8-TV S01 E02 with guest Ed Syder (The SK8-TV Files Vol. 3) Feb 18, 2024

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The staff at the Pink Motel are working overtime this week as the BBAS crew once again descends on their doorstep for our third installment of the much-anticipated SK8-TV Files! This time- with the help of our good friend, returning special guest and skate artist extraordinaire Ed Syder- we will be tackling the monumental, Powell-heavy Episode 2 of this storied series. With assists from Lance Mountain and producer Mark Hunt, we get to the bottom of the location of the fabled, recurring “in the skateshop” segment- and do some heavy analysis on even heavier sections featuring Ray Underhill, Tony Hawk, the LA Boys, Chuck Treece, Dennis Dragon and plenty more. Of course, we have dutifully uploaded the complete, chronologically-correct Episode 2 of SK8-TV to The Bones Brigade Audio Show YouTube Channel- you won’t find it anywhere else- so be sure to check that out and follow along for maximum enjoyment. The pool sesh is about to get heated, so grab a deck chair and join us- shall you?

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BBAS051: Strip Mall Heroes with guest Rich Wilson Feb 04, 2024

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It’s time to delve, once again, into that strange and enchanted era known as the late nineties with a play-by-play review of the often-overlooked Powell Skateboards ’97 summer tour documentary, Strip Mall Heroes- and joining us for the occasion is none other than ripping skateboarder and thrift_store_paintings Instagram content creator, Rich Wilson! Much like Chaos and 8 before it, Strip Mall Heroes is a tale of a video in two forms: the officially-released version, and the lesser-known “rough cut” that was hastily shelved following the surprise departures of Mike Vallely, Stacy Lowery and Charlie Wilkins from the team prior to its release (never seen or heard of this version? Fret not, for it is now available for viewing over on The Bones Brigade Audio Show YouTube channel!) We get into it all- the tricks, the one-liners, the return of the Ripper intro, Ramp Master Pete, Cock Diesel and more- and cap it off with an epic mailbag. This is one you shan’t want to miss, so slam a glob of wasabi and join us-shall you?

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BBAS050: Colin McKay (Intelligence Report Vol. 10) Jan 21, 2024

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The fiftieth episode of The Bones Brigade Audio Show is roaring into your eardrums, and with it, the 10th installment of our vaunted Intelligence Report interview series! Joining us to celebrate the occasion is the one and only Colin McKay, who sat down with us in the studio for an incredible retrospective discussion on his formative career with Powell Peralta. We get into his origins of skateboarding in the Great White North, the various incarnations of the legendary Richmond Skate Ranch, the lasting impact of Expo ’86, every single one of his multiple Bones Brigade video parts, touring with Tony Hawk, and everything in between. And- as if that weren’t enough- our good friend (and episode 25 special guest) Anita Tessensohn dropped by to hang out for a bit and give the low-down on her recent surprise induction into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. It’s a full-on auditory assault, so grab a copy of your Operation Motherhood Field Manual, get to the front lines and join us- shall you?

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BBAS049: Tapes You Leave Behind with guest Tony Hawk Jan 07, 2024

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Welcome, wall-jammers, to season three of The Bones Brigade Audio Show! We are kicking off 2024 with a bang as we welcome to the studio none other than the legendary Tony Hawk- to get into the weeds on his newest (and final) video part, Tapes You Leave Behind! This nearly five-minute banger is dripping with tributes to Tony’s Powell Peralta past, with classic 'Brigade cameos and a soundtrack straight out of Skateboarding in the 80’s framing what is unsurprisingly one of the most progressive vert skateboarding segments ever committed to film. We discuss all that- plus The Bones Brigade Experience, Thrasher's Skater Of The Year, tricks that didn’t make the cut, Tony's favorite overall career video part, his favorite Powell graphic, the elusive location of the Blue Tile Lounge, and tons more that you will only find here at the BBAS. We don't want to miss Johnny Rad’s gig, so quit jelling and join us- shall you?

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BBAS048: Holiday Havoc - Vision's Rock N Roll Jam with guest Don Hoffman Dec 24, 2023

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Season’s greetings, dear listeners! The stockings are hung by the chimney with care and the eggnog is flowing here at the BBASHQ, because it’s time for our highly-anticipated annual holiday episode! And really, what better way to ring in the yuletide cheer then by digging into the 1986 Unreel video; Holiday Havoc? Yes, this one might be a bit of a departure from our usual stringent subject matter, but fret not, for the ‘Brigade is well represented at this legendary NSA contest- featuring not just incredible vert runs by Mike McGill, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain and Steve Caballero, but a flat bottom freestyle demo by Rodney Mullen and a guest host spot by Stacy Peralta himself. Joining us for this urethane journey is none other than Don Hoffman, heir to the fabled Upland Pipeline legacy and the head producer at Unreel Productions- the video arm of the Vision empire- back in their 1980’s heyday. This contest was his brainchild, so naturally we picked that brain clean to get you all the deepest details on the ins and outs of this towering achievement in the annals of skate contest history. Wait- did you hear sleigh bells just now? Was that the click-clack of Mini Rats on the rooftop? As always, there’s only one way to find out- so join us, shall you?

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BBAS047: The Bones Brigade Experience with guest Matt Lorentz Dec 10, 2023

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Now that the dust has settled on the first (and hopefully not the last) Bones Brigade Experience, we’re back in the studio to recount this momentous celebration to you in our usual painstaking detail! This episode is a play in three acts- Part I is a summary of the trip out to SoCal by our own Larry Ransom, wherein you’ll hear the entire tale of his ‘Experience experience from start to finish; Part II features an exclusive interview with BBEXP art director Matt “Air Matty” Lorentz, who spent the weeks leading up to the event delirious from paint fumes as he orchestrated the incredible recreation of Johnny Rad’s Blue Tile Lounge, and Part III is just a fun bonus- the entire audio of the Q&A session with Tony, Lance, Tommy, Mike, Stevie, Rodney, George and Stacy, as it happened! If you weren’t able to attend, this is as close as you’ll come to being there, so get up on those kick-tails and join us, shall you?

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