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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 18 - Angie B. Blatz Oct 27, 2024

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Angie is a skater that has recently returned to the rink after many years. Her passion was reignited and she has quickly become one of the most engaging personalities on the national skate scene. Many people will tell you that if you record Angie skating, people are going to watch it! As a stroke survivor, Angie recently hosted her first shuffle event called Heart 2 Heart that was a collaborative effort with the American Stroke Association in order to raise money and awareness. The event was more than a success exceeding their fundraising goal exponentially. Angie and I sat down to discuss her charitable efforts, skate family, skate culture and so much more!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 17 - Jeff Groban Oct 21, 2024

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Jeff Groban is a lifelong skater & now owner of the Skatin' Place in Abilene Texas. Jeff has had nearly a lifetime's worth of experience working in every capacity of rink management. As a rink owner, Jeff's passion for skating only continues to grow year after year. One way this is demonstrated was through his desire to host a shuffle event in Abilene which he made happen. January 2025 will mark the 3rd Texas Shuffle Showdown that has become a favorite event for many. To a person, everyone that has had the pleasure of getting to know Jeff will tell you that his passion for skating and dedication to all skaters is hard to match. I sat down with Jeff to discuss everything from his first memory of skating to now owning his own rink and hosting events!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 16 - Jackie Cusmano Oct 15, 2024

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Jackie Cusmano is a lifelong NJ skater steeped in basically every aspect of the culture. From her involvement in creating what is considered to be the first shuffle event Eight Wheels No Brakes with her father, Rob Cusmano, to RollerJam USA, Derby and being a skate trainer, Jackie has dedicated her life to skating. Join me as I sit down with her for one of the most important discussions I've had so far about skate culture in general!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 15 - Justin Ziegler Oct 06, 2024

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My conversation with Justin Ziegler was by far one of the best I’ve had! We talked so much about the technical aspects of skating, practice & what drives us both to always want to be better. This was a one-of-a-kind talk with a one-of-a-kind skater!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 14 - Sk8ters_R_Us Oct 01, 2024

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Sk8ters_R_Us (Instagram) are a 3-member skate videography team based in Florida. Each of the members play an individual and equally vital role in documenting the roller skate scene. Join me as sit down with them to discuss their journey and hopes to push every part of skate culture forward.

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 13 - "Danger" Don Crosby Sep 24, 2024

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Don Crosby is a lifelong skater that although took a break like many of us, he has also returned with a greater passion than ever! Don is sk8fam to many & an enigmatic personality among the skate world although he doesn't know it which makes it even better! He is continuously involved with Florida skate culture in any way he can & although he maintains a busy professional life as a business owner, he always finds the time to offer help and/or support to sk8fam everywhere however he can!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 12 - Ben Seawell Sep 24, 2024

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I sat down with footwork aficionado Ben Seawell as we talk about success in Shuffle Skate Competition, his new sponsorship with Bont & what it means to not only be in a Shuffle Skate Crew, but a Shuffle Skate Brotherhood! Ben is a member of Bont Skate Crew & one of the most humble guys you could meet in his position. His passion for skating is evident by his actions as he never stops doing his part to advance the sport & the culture!

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 11 - Matthew McCaughan Sep 24, 2024

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Matthew McCaughan is a Philly Skate Plex regular and lifelong skater. Matt is the guy that you're always happy to see at your rink because of his positive attitude and genuine love for the sport and culture. He has also become the newest member of OG Skate Crew. Join me as I sit down with Matt and talk his life as a skater and how it not only is a lifelong passion, but also an actual need for balance in his life.

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 10 - Shawn Oraschin aka DJ Mad Hatter Sep 22, 2024

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Shawn Oraschin aka DJ Mad Hatter is not only one of most popular skate DJs in the Tri-State area, he is also a longtime skater himself. Shawn was a successfully competitive speed skater in Pennsylvania & now skates for fun when he is not keeping other skaters moving from the DJ Booth. DJ Mad Hatter has performed in numerous major shuffle events in NJ, PA, CO & more. Shawn also DJ’d the famous RollerJam USA before the venue permanently closed in 2024. Shawn will tell anyone that he considers his time at RollerJam to be the pinnacle of his DJ career. In addition to this accomplishment, Shawn continues to stay motivated by doing whatever he can to push the limits of what moves skaters. Shawn expresses a drive not to change the skate world, but to provide yet another type of music experience for skaters. Join me as I sit down the skater & DJ that I am glad to call a friend to discuss all of these things and more.

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 9 - Jen Rankin Sep 15, 2024

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Jen Rankin is one of baddest skaters you'll find at ANY rink! She is a former competitive speed skater & derby pro. Jen now focuses on just enjoying life as an incredible shuffle skater & social media figure who attends skate events all over the country. To her followers she is known as Jen with One 'N'. To me & many others that know her personally, she is known as one of the fastest skaters on any floor and one of the most charismatic personalities in the sport today!

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