The Brain Drain Skateboarding show with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor

Brain Drain Episode 77 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over 2 hours of incredible skateboarding history with none other than the legendary Channon King 👑In this episode we take a deep dive into some incredible skateboarding history, riding for Blueprint Skateboards, riding for CONS & Slam Skates, the iconic Paternoster Square & Southbank Tunnel 50-50 photos he shot with Wig Worland, interesting trips to San Francisco with Adam Mondon, stepping away from filming and shooting photos, Playing Fields, Sidewalk Magazine covers, breaking his back & and a whole load more 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro05:15 - Growing up in Suffolk, famous skateboarding trick rumours, regretting not filming more back in the day, wasting filmers time & micromanaging how tricks should be filmed.38:50 - Dan MaGee getting the Century MK1, visiting Century Optics in London, lost old "bogroll" footage, Faze 7 Distribution, 44:11 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)44:57 - Shooting the iconic 50-50 at Paternoster Steps with Wig Worland multiple times for Slam Skates & the importance of authentic photography & music.1:09:48 - The Sidewalk Magazine cover that was never landed & stepping back from shooting photos...1:20:15 - The Southbank Tunnel 50-50 with Wig Worland for Sidewalk Magazine & the Playing Fields video with Mark Channer.1:25:28 - Skating with Mark Channer & Mike Manzoori & nearly getting mugged.1:34:08 - Bad repetative groin injury & continually skating through harsh injuries...1:40:48 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:41:34 - Filming for Tough Guys & Playing with Fire article by Sidewalk Magazine, Frank Stephens & the Ipswich scene.1:58:01 - Getting on Converse, riding for Slam Skates, filming for Waiting For The World & the first trip to San Francisco.2:15:30 - Giving Henry Sanchez & Guy Mariano a ride in his mums Morris Minor & heading back out to San Francisco with Adam Mondon.2:21:51 - Intense hip injuries, a broken spine & reconnecting with skateboarding again!2:34:21 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #channonking #blueprintskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 76 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over 2 hours of incredible skateboarding history with none other than the high popping hammer dog Neil Urwin 👑Is this episode we discuss Neil’s humble beginnings growing up in South Shields, getting on Gullwing Trucks, Steve Douglas hooking him up with New Deal Skateboards & getting him out to the USA to film for New Deal’s Promo Ninety Six video, filming with Chris Ortiz and meeting the Chocolate Skateboards team, skating with John Montesi, JB Gillet & other legends, riding for Reaction Skateboards, his iconic skateboard graphics, the best & worst tours he’s managed, filming for the Nike Gladiator adverts with Mark Baines & and a whole load more 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro07:00 - Growing up in South Shields, getting into skateboarding and his current annual yearly skate.20:22 - Speed Freaks Skate Shop, getting hooked up with Gullwing Trucks, meeting Ray from New Deal Skateboards and getting his first photo in R.A.D Magazine by Tim Leighton-Boyce.26:30 - Getting on the full New Deal Skateboards team, going to Tampa AM & Los Angeles to film for the New Deal "Promo Ninety Six" video & meeting the Chocolate Skateboards team!52:30 - Filming a Wheels of Fortune from 411VM's Issue 5 and the lost video part...57:04 - New Deal Skateboards U.K. tour, travelling to San Jose & San Francisco and filming with Steven “Bingo” Binks. 1:05:01 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)1:05:45 - Nearly riding for Element Skateboards, returning to the U.K., leaving New Deal Skateboards, getting on and turning pro for Reaction Skateboards & filming for the Creation video.1:27:12 - The legend of Steven “Bingo” Binks and Mischief Skate Shop's "Ignite" video.1:30:39 - The end of Reaction Skateboards, ditching the Rasa Libre team whilst on tour and managing Habitat, Zoo York, Toy Machine & Girl Skateboards U.K. tours...1:46:15 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:47:01 - The Nike Gladiator Adverts with Mark Baines & filming for the Sidewalk Magazine video "In Motion".2:00:47 - Working for DC Footwear in sales and leaving to work for Tom's Footwear.2:13:19 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #jeremiedaclin #clicheskateboards #filmtrucks #intothewildskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 75 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into just over an hour and a half of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary Jérémie Daclin 👑In this episode we the humble beginnings of  @clicheskate , the rebirth of Cliche under  @sidewalkdistribution ,  @filmtrucks8286  & Into The Wild skateboards, riding for Blockhead Skateboards, Deathbox Skateboards & New Deal Skateboards, opening up his skate shop to support the French scene, the brilliance of Lucas Puig & Jb Gillet geekery of curb skating and wheel bases, his yearly Slappy event in Lyon, Gypsie Tour videos, filming the gang with @frenchfred and contributing footage to Lakai’s “Fully Flared” video and a whole load more 👀 00:00 - Coming up/Intro02:40 - What's the secret to the slappy Frontside Feeble & Neil Blender...08:41 - When & why did Jérémie start heavily skating curbs & his slappy event in Lyon, France.18:33 - Where is Jérémie from, how did he get into skateboarding, opening his own skate shop & early sponsors...27:50 - Riding for V7 Distribution, Tracker Trucks, Blockhead Skateboards, New Deal Skateboards & Deathbox.35:16 - Starting Cliche Skateboards, Lordz Wheels, Puzzle Video Magazine & expanding the European industry.45:25 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)46:10 - Partnering with Solomon Shoes & teaming up with Dwindle Distribution.52:40 - When did Lucas Puig get sponsored by Cliche Skateboards, filming for Lakai Footwears "Fully Flared" video and the nostalgia of the Sony VX1000.1:03:24 - Franklin Stephens "Freedom Fries" part & the end of Cliche & Dwindle.1:06:48 - The rebirth of Cliche Skateboards with Sidewalk Distribution and working on a heritage series! 1:20:24 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:21:50 - Frontside Noseslides on curbs & the birth of Film Trucks & Into The Wild Skateboards.1:39:17 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #jeremiedaclin #clicheskateboards #filmtrucks #intothewildskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 74 with Forde Brookfield, Adam Aulaqi & Nick Richards 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into nearly 2 and a half hours of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary @MannySantiagoVids alongside Nick Richards & Adam Aulaqi and discuss exciting R.A.D Footwear news, his upcoming Pro Shoe, growing up in Massachusetts, skating with Dave Bachinsky, riding for Ammo Skateboards & Jart Skateboards, getting asked by Ryan Sheckler to ride for Sandlot Times, double ankle surgeries, working on new video parts and so much more it’s insane… 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro02:20 - Battling London Spots, how long has Manny been in the U.K. for, R.A.D Skateboarding Footwear and filming towards his upcoming video part with Nick Richards to promote his new pro shoe.24:44 - What is R.A.D Footwear, working on building his pro model shoe the "M1", why it's important to know that R.A.D is a British brand and the future of the brand...40:00 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)40:45 - Final words about R.A.D Footwear, launch dates and more details about Manny's Pro Shoe.44:25 - Where is Manny from, moving to Massachusetts, Dave Bachinsky, filming for multiple video parts & skating in Florida.59:10 - Early sponsors, the DGK competition fiasco and getting on Famous Stars & Straps.1:15:33 - The end of Famous, riding for Tony Vitello's brands, Ammo Skateboards and getting on Echō Untld and more difficulties of filming in London!1:45:51 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:46:38 - Ammo Skateboards with Diego Najera and Jonny Hernandez, the demise of Ammo, double ankle surgery & Fortune Skateboards.1:57:29 - Getting on Ryan Shecklers Sandlot Times Skateboards, S.O.T.Y Puerto Rico with Chris Joslin and nearly getting arrested!2:05:40 - Manny's skate shop "SK8HOP" and supporting the local community!2:11:36 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew), Adam Aulaqi (@stillsfam) & Nick Richards (@absolutebastard)Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #mannysantiago #radfootwear #echounltd #sandlottimes #jartskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 73 with Forde Brookfield & Special Guest Presenter Nick Warman 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into 3 hours of incredible skateboarding history with the legendary skateboarding archivist & all round historian @scienceversuslife aka Neil Macdonald as we dive into all things British skateboarding between the golden years of 1987 to 2002 and talk in detail about his new and utterly incredible book “ELSEWHERE” 👀00:00 - Coming up in this episode, organising book launches and how the book came to fruition.11:43 - How did Neil get the book published?16:55 - Where is Neil from, early years of skateboarding, working on re-issue boards at Sidewalk Distribution & Neil's first skateboarding magazines...39:45 - What were some of the first magazines Neil wrote for?52:25 - The birth of the Science VS Life project, Neils comprehensive magazine collection and the introduction of Adidas Gazelles in skateboarding...1:16:58 - Who were some of the hardest people to get hold of whilst conducting the interviews for the Elsewhere book, reshaping 80's boards for a 90's market and the brilliance of Alex Moul!1:25:08 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)1:26:47 - The legend of Jimmy Boyes and getting Curtis McCann involved in the book!1:41:16 - How did Neil accumulate his physical media collection, the timeline of British skateboarding magazines and how Phat Magazine inspired Loaded Magazine.1:53:48 - Why did Neil decide to document upto 2002 in his book and how the progression and image of skateboarding magazines changed.1:59:17 - Why did Neil start his book specifically from 1987, re-issue boards and wheelbase geekery...2:06:35 - How did Neil decide what photos made it into the book and what photos didn't & how many people have contributed to the book?2:19:50 - Working for Sidewalk Distribution and legitimate re-issues with 101 & more!2:25:58 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)2:26:45 - What's it like working with Steve Rocco at Sidewalk Distribution, Mike Tarnowski Plan B re-issues, no go re-issues and the changing style in skateboarding!3:00:15 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #neilmacdonald #elsewherebook #britishskateboarding