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The Sk8LikeYou Podcast

The Sk8LikeYou Podcast is your resource for any & everything roller skating! Mark ‘Magoo’ Vachon invites you on his journey as a lifelong skater while he covers everything from rink tours, professional skater interviews, content creators, speed skaters, competitive skaters, derby, to organizing & attending shuffle events all over the U.S. Magoo owns Sk8LikeYou.com which is a resource for everything skating & roller skating promotion. It serves as a collaborative effort with the national skate community to celebrate skating!

Latest Episodes:

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 28 - LIVE BONUS Show with South East Skate Crew Dec 01, 2024

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The South East Skate Crew aka BONT Shuffle Crew joined me for a live bonus episode after returning from the Shuffle Down in O-Town where they secured their 3rd straight victory. The champs are here!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 27 - Will Osborne aka DadOnSkates Dec 01, 2024

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Will Osborne is one of the most well-versed skaters of multiple styles that I have not only met, but that I am also aware of. Will has done it at all from competitive jam & rhythm to performing as a sponsored skater all over the world. Known to his followers as @DadOnSkates, Will not only entertains millions online, but he also consistently gives freely of his time to helping every level of skater that he comes in contact with. Whether it's skating outdoors, a Friday night session or an out-of-state event, you can catch Will passing on his knowledge of this craft to anyone who wants to learn. This episode was a perfect example of two people that can deep dive on the craft & our love for it. You're going to enjoy this one!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 26 - Rob McGarigle (Early Bird Thanksgiving Release) Nov 26, 2024

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Rob McGarigle is a New England native skater that, like many others, can't get the North East out of his system. Now residing in GA, Rob not only regularly takes road trips to skate New England, he also travels to various events & rinks throughout the U.S. Rob returned to skating a few years ago & hasn't looked back. He is very open with his substantially large social media following about the positive impact skating has made & continues to make on his life. In a short time Rob has become widely known among the event skating world for his willingness to always offer a handshake to anyone that might have the same, "I'm new here" look that he knows he had at one point. Rob & I sat down to talk about our shared love of New England skate culture, the skate community & more.

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 25 - Bonus Show with Jen Rankin (Bont Ghost Assassins Review Parts 1 & 2) Nov 25, 2024

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Here's a bonus episode of the Sk8LikeYou Podcast that includes parts 1 & 2 of the new Ghost Assassin Wheels. Special guest, Jen Rankin joined me for a 1 hour talk about the Ghost Assassin's & more so enjoy!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 24 - Alberto Quinones aka Roller King Once Nov 24, 2024

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Alberto Quinones aka Roller King Once is considered one of the best roller skate videographers today. As a highly skilled skater himself, he is able to catch amazing shots of the best skaters in the country. Alberto is highly proficient on inline skates which allows him to move at a high speed with the kind of technical precision needed to catch unreal POV shots translating to a signature style of videography that is recognizable and also hard to replicate. In addition to excellent camera work, Alberto also has dialed in a formula for creating highly relatable & engaging content that draws & maintains the attention of millions of viewers. We discussed all of this and a lot more in this episode!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 23 - Lady Tee & Kojak Anderson Nov 22, 2024

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Lady Tee & Kojak Anderson define what it means to be ATL Originals & legend of the skate world! To say it was an honor to have them on the Sk8LikeYou Podcast is an understatement. Tee & Kojak have done it all in the Atlanta skate scene & host the biggest skate parties & events in the country. They are revered and respected not only in Atlanta but among skaters everywhere. From appearances in movies & TV to being charismatic staple on social media, they do it all with love and respect for the game. With a skate history that spans decades, there was no way to cover all of their contributions & so we focused on the spirit of what they do together. Enjoy!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 22 - Dale Edwards Nov 14, 2024

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Dale Edwards is the owner of Roller Skate New England @Sk8_ne. He is a New England native & longtime skater who has made it his personal mission to spotlight the talents of other New England skaters state to state. In a short time, SK8.NE has become widely known across multiple social media platforms featuring every style. Dale actually parked at a rest stop during his skate travels to speak with me about everything skating.

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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 21 - Nathan Edwards Nov 02, 2024

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Nathan Edwards is a lifelong skater who has parlayed his other passion as a master mechanic into becoming the go-to guy for skate repairs & modifications. Need your wheels re-grooved? There is one name you will hear more than any other... Nathan Edwards. As the owner of N.E. Thing Machined, Nathan has become the most trusted resource for skate repairs & manufacturing hard-to-find skate parts. He attends events all over the U.S. whenever he can & is definitely someone I'm always excited to see at any rink. I really enjoyed this conversation!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 20 - Angela Dill Pitts Nov 02, 2024

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Angela is the owner of Roller Time Family Skate Center in Easley, SC. She is a lifelong skater with years of competing, coaching & training at the highest levels of the sport in multiple disciplines. Not only does Angela's passion for skating never waiver, it actually grows. This is evident by her newest effort to create a weekend shuffle event hosted at Roller Time Nov. 9th & 10th, 2024! I sat down with Angela & we discussed all of this & more.

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 19 - JD Doptis Nov 02, 2024

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JD Doptis is a Pittsburgh native that recently rediscovered his love for skating a few years ago. Both himself & family come from an artistic skating background that shaped his love for the sport. Since returning to skating JD has immersed himself in the culture by attending events, becoming a RSA Certified Skate Instructor & playing a major role in the planning of one of the year's biggest annual events, Steel City Shuffle Skate. JD and I talk about everything skating... especially our passion for it!

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