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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 104: Shayne & Kayla Mote - Catch the Rhythm for Autism Mar 15, 2026

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In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Shayne and Kayla Mote to talk about the upcoming Catch the Rhythm for Autism skating event taking place April 24, 25, and 26 at Sportsworld Skate Center in Cullman, Alabama.

We break down everything skaters need to know about the event, including the full weekend schedule, what sessions and activities are planned, and what makes this event such a unique gathering for the skating community.

But this conversation goes deeper than just the schedule. Shayne and Kayla share the personal story behind Catch the Rhythm for Autism and why creating this event means so much to them. What started as a passion project has grown into something that brings skaters together while raising awareness and support for autism.

If you are planning to travel skate that weekend or just want to hear the story behind an event built with heart, this episode gives you the full picture of what to expect when the skate community rolls into Cullman.

#sk8likeyou #rollerskating #skateevent #skatecommunity #catchtherhythm #autismawareness #travelskating #rinklife #sk8fam #rollerskatingculture

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 103: Hinton Covington - Part 2 Mar 10, 2026

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In Part 2 of my conversation with Hinton Covington, better known as QuadSkatingHinton, we keep the conversation rolling with some of the funniest and most relatable moments from rink life.

If you’ve spent any time around roller skating, you already know the rink always has a story. Hinton and I get into some of the hilarious things that happen at rinks everywhere and the personalities that make up the sk8fam.

We also talk about travel skating, visiting rinks in different cities, and how every rink has its own energy, style, and culture. These are the kinds of conversations that every skater can relate to because if you’ve been around skating long enough, you’ve probably seen some of the same things we’re talking about.

Part 2 keeps the humor and honesty going as we talk about the culture, the community, and the moments that make roller skating what it is.

And like always… if you know, you know.

#SK8LIKEYOU #QuadSkatingHinton #HintonCovington #RollerSkating #Sk8Fam #RinkLife #SkateCulture #TravelSkating #RollerSkatePodcast #SkateCommunity #SkateStories #RinkStories

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 103: Hinton Covington Part 1 Mar 08, 2026

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In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, we’re joined by Hinton Covington, better known across social media as QuadSkatingHinton.

Ask around the skate community and skaters will tell you the same thing. One day Hinton just started showing up in their feeds. With a quick wit and even quicker delivery, his commentary quickly caught the attention of the roller skating world.

Blending humor with truth, Hinton has built a following by pointing out the things skaters see every weekend but rarely say out loud. From rink personalities to sk8fam dynamics, his content highlights the satire of rink life in a way that is both hilarious and relatable.

In Part 1 of this two part conversation, we talk about how Hinton’s videos started gaining traction, the role humor plays in skating culture, and why sometimes the best way to say something real is through satire. Whether he is calling out the obvious or just making skaters laugh at themselves, Hinton brings a fresh voice to the conversation.

If you have ever watched one of his videos and thought, “That is way too accurate,” this episode is for you.

#SK8LIKEYOU #QuadSkatingHinton #HintonCovington #RollerSkating #SkateCulture #RinkLife #Sk8Fam #RollerSkatePodcast #SkateTalk #SkatersOfInstagram #RollerSkatingCommunity #SkateHumor #RinkStories

SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show Episode 2: Rink Etiquette with Jackie Cusmano Part1 Mar 05, 2026

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Every rink has its own rhythm, its own rules, and its own unspoken code. In Episode 103 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show, we dive headfirst into one of the most important conversations in roller skating culture: rink etiquette.

This episode also features special guest Jackie Cusmano of EWNB, who brings her perspective from the event and promotion side of skating. Together, the crew shares stories, opinions, and real-life situations that highlight how rink culture works when everyone respects the floor and what happens when they don’t.

Joined as always by co-host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat, we break down the do’s, don’ts, and gray areas that every skater encounters on the floor. Whether you're a seasoned rink regular or someone just getting comfortable in the circle, understanding rink etiquette is key to keeping the session smooth, respectful, and fun for everyone.

From floor traffic and lane awareness to respecting styles, space, and the vibe of different sessions, this conversation digs into the nuances that keep the skate community rolling.

And because there’s a lot to unpack on this topic, this is Part 1 of a two-part episode.

In this episode we discuss questions like:

• Who really has the right of way on the floor?

• How do different styles coexist in the same rink?

• Should kids who can roll be allowed at adult sessions?

• And much more!

This episode starts the conversation.

We are the conversation. Voices amplified.

🎧 SK8LIKEYOU Podcast – Amplifying the voices of roller skating, one story at a time.

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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 102: Doug Crabtree aka Caveman Mar 01, 2026

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In Episode 102 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Doug Crabtree, better known as Caveman, and we really go there.

Doug shares his early history in skating and how his home rink shaped his jam style. That rink hosted early members of the Break Skate crew, including Tony Zane and Diamond Walker, and being around that level of talent and innovation left a permanent imprint on him. You can hear how those early influences helped form his identity, creativity, and confidence on the floor.

But this conversation goes deeper than skating.

Doug opens up about his personal battle with depression and how stepping away from the rink impacted him. More importantly, he shares how returning to skating became a turning point in his life. The rink became therapy. It became community. It became fulfillment.

This episode is about influence, resilience, and the power of roller skating to bring you back to yourself.

If you’ve ever found healing at the rink, this one will hit home.

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#SkateTherapy

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#WeAreTheConversation

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 101: Zane Dixon & Midwest Jam Fest 26 Feb 22, 2026

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This week on SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Zane Dixon to talk about the 2nd Annual Midwest Jam Fest going down May 1, 2, and 3, 2026.

Last year, Zane organized the very first Jam Fest and it delivered. The energy was real. The culture showed up. It made noise. Now he is doing it again, only this time it is bigger, sharper, and even more intentional.

But this conversation goes deeper than just an event.

Zane comes from a true skating legacy. His family owns Castle Skateland in Loveland, Ohio, one of the most loved rinks in the country. He grew up inside this culture and inside the responsibility of preserving something that means everything to people. That gives him a perspective most promoters simply do not have.

In this episode, I break down with Zane:

The vision behind Midwest Jam Fest

What makes year two different

What it means to carry on a rink legacy

The balance of being both a promoter and part of a rink family

Exactly what you need to know before May 1, 2, and 3

If you are pulling up to Jam Fest, thinking about it, or just want to understand how events like this actually get built from the inside out, this episode is for you.

Everything you need to know about Midwest Jam Fest and more.

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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 100: Tony Zane Feb 15, 2026

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For the 100th episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sat down with Tony Zane — someone who has truly helped shape roller skating culture through longevity, evolution, musicality, and power.

This conversation meant more to me than just another episode. Tony represents foundation. He represents consistency. He represents what it looks like to build something that lasts.

We talked about:

• What it takes to stay relevant for decades

• Reinventing yourself without losing your identity

• Becoming a blueprint without even realizing it

• The responsibility that comes with influence

• How skating grows from passion into purpose

As I closed out this episode, I realized something... hitting 100 isn’t about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about voices. It’s about the impact this culture has had on my life and on so many others.

Thank you to every guest, every listener, and every skater who has made SK8LIKEYOU what it is today.

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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 99: Ginger Mathews aka The Skate Critic Feb 08, 2026

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Episode 99 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features one of the most fascinating voices in roller skating today. Ginger Mathews, widely known as The Skate Critic, Ginger comes from a deep rooted skating family spanning every discipline, with direct ties to rink ownership and operations. That foundation turned into a lifelong mission.

For more than 12 years, she has traveled the country visiting, reviewing, and rating roller rinks while documenting their history, culture, and condition. She maintains one of the most thorough and meticulously researched libraries of rink information anywhere, covering currently operating rinks across the world as well as rinks that have long since closed their doors. From floor quality and sound systems to management philosophy, regional styles, and preservation of skating culture, her knowledge goes far beyond surface level reviews.

This conversation dives into the realities of rink ownership, what separates great rinks from forgettable ones, why history matters, and how skating spaces shape communities. It is thoughtful, honest, occasionally challenging, and easily one of the most compelling discussions to ever hit the podcast. There will absolutely be a part two.

If you care about roller skating, rink culture, or the future of skating spaces, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

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Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 98: Jean “Juicy” Searing Feb 01, 2026

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Finally got the chance to sit down with the one and only Jean “Juicy” Searing! This is a skater that somehow has made a difference to more skaters on a personal basis than many I know.

We talk everything from her beginning to events, the current event landscape and what sk8 community means to her.

#rollerskating #sk8likeyou #skateculture #skatecommunity #skatepodcast #sk8likeyoupodcast #skatelife #shuffleskating #quadskating #skating

SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show Episode 1: Music with DJ Shake Jan 29, 2026

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Welcome to the debut episode of SK8LIKEYOU’s newest series: The Topic Show.

This monthly series brings together real voices and real conversations around skate topics that never seem to go away. No scripts. No safe answers. Just honest discussion from people who actually live the culture.

For Episode 1, SK8LIKEYOU host Mark Vachon teams up with co host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat to kick things off with special guest Brian Baker aka DJ Shake.

Nothing was off limits. Plenty was said. And a few things probably needed to be said.Exactly how we wanted to start this series. Welcome to The Topic Show!

#SK8LIKEYOU #TopicShow #RollerSkating #SkateCulture #SkateCommunity #RollerSkatePodcast #SkateTalk #SkateDebate #RinkCulture #SkatersOfInstagram #SkateLife #DJShake #BrianBaker #RinkRatChat #LizBrown #SkateVoices #SkateMedia #rollerskatelife

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