Talkin' Schmit

Jan 02 2025 236 ep. 92 mins 169

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Talkin' Schmit Ep. 233: JUDI OYAMA

Jan 02 2025 91 mins

Judi Oyama ends 2024 with an in person visit and great discussion. We chopped it up in her backyard Woman-Cave and talked growing up in Santa Cruz area, skating in the 70s, Winchester, hanging with Hutson, Santa Cruz skateboards and Independent Trucks, driving Olson and crew over the hill to skate the park, being there for Blackharts roll-in Indy ad, helping create the wave mural a

Talkin Schmit Ep. 232: WILLIS KIMBEL

Dec 15 2024 91 mins

In this episode of Talkin' Schmitt, we welcome the old homie from up North, Mr. Willis Kimbel. Willis checks in from his new skateshop in Portland, Oregon Rip's Co which was inspired by Bad Co. He shares his journey in skateboarding, the establishment of his skate shop, and the influence of his family and skate culture on his life. Family support played a crucial role in Willis's s

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 231: HAGOP NAJARIAN

Nov 15 2024 112 mins

Hagop shares his journey from Beirut to La Mirada, detailing his family's immigration story and the cultural influences that shaped his life. He reflects on the vibrant skateboarding scene in Whittier, the evolution of skateboarding tricks, and the profound impact of punk rock on his artistic development. The discussion also delves into the formation of his band, Worked World, and

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 230: AMELIA BRODKA

Oct 21 2024 59 mins

We check in with friend of the show, Amelia Brodka as she gets ready for her annual Exposure event in Encinitas,CA. Whether it be announcing the Olympics, shooting an ad for Arbor Skateboards, snowboarding with her husband, one thing is for sure-things don’t seem to slow down. Tap in and if you’re able, get to Exposure Nov 2 & 3. MAGIC MIND OFFER Use my code SCHMIT40 for g

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 229: RYAN JOHNSON

Oct 04 2024 129 mins

Ryan "RJ" Johnson checks in with stories about growing up in the under rated Fresno skateboard scene with the likes of AP, the Paez bros, Tom Knox, Karma and more. We catch up big time, it's been over 20 years! Subject matter ranges from Consolidated days, New Deal, turning pro, his two cover shots, old days with McKenney and Panch and much more... Great to reconnect with Ryan and

Talkin' Schmit Ep:228: Rick "SPIDEY" De Montrond

Sep 12 2024 118 mins

Early days in SF at Playland, Santa Cruz Skateboards, entering contests in the 70's, skating Upland or not getting respect, playing music and leading his band the Gentle Orchestra, shooting with Mofo, and the era pre-handrail are just a few of the things Spidey and I discuss this week. Tune in, learn something, spread the word and hit the SUBSCRIBE button. And while you're at it, h

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 227: DALTON DERN

Aug 30 2024 73 mins

Listen in as Dalton Dern talks moving around and living on floors in PDX, getting hooked up with Bryce Kanights and Lifeblood Skateboards, his first time to Burnside, travelling with Kowalski and Lockwood, entering the first Maloof money cup, turning pro, getting on Heroine Skateboards, the gap at Hastings skatepark, Dern Bro's Youtube channel and much more... -----------------

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 226: LADY J MEEK

Aug 15 2024 65 mins

Great conversation with Lady about living in between Costa Rica and Texas, surfing and skateboarding, skating with girls she looked up to, the Olympics, living with Mami Tezuka, relaxation techniques, her embroidery skills and much more... 10:50 MAGIC MIND OFFERING YOU ALL A BIG DISCOUNT ON SUBSCRIPTIONS (money back guarantee!) https://magicmind.com/talkinschmit USE THE CODE: TAL

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 225: VINCENT ALVAREZ

Aug 02 2024 90 mins

Vincent Alvarez was the first skateboarder on the Dickies program. He got on Chocolate Skateboards, turned pro, and had the first part in "Pretty Sweet". That’s just the tip of the iceberg though. What’s the most blood he’s seen, how long has he been playing drums, what does Patlanta Saves mean??? Whether it was meeting S.A.D. at a young age or seeing Jimmy Wilkins

Talkin' Schmit Ep. 224: GARY ROGERS of SKATELINE NBD

Jul 19 2024 103 mins

I think we got a NBD for you all. Schmitty went down to SKATELINE in suit and tie and chopped it up with its host, GARY ROGERS. Listen in as they discuss Gary's upbringing, grandmas house right down the street from Thrasher, skating the shitty San Leandro park, Thrasher Boys, meeting Joel Jutigar, skating the mini and hanging at Metro skateshop, comedy, getting into video makin