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Jack Denning is a Baltimore musician, who has been a part of some of Baltimore"s most iconic bands, including Golden Sound Axis, Q, Almighty Senators, 4 Footer, Bastard of Reality, and most recently, The Peanut Brothers. Catching up with Jack was filled with some fun stories from the road,which included some local stuff, to touring with The Pretenders and Busta Rhymes.

Recorded at The Cork Bar in Ocean City, MD this episode I talk with in order of appearence Pat Truitt 47:42 - Bill Danforth 1:10:10- George Bontz 1:23:10- B Rad / Reggie Barnes 2:20:10- Mickey Carmody/ Denny Riorden/ Chip Ayers 3:15:10- James "Planters" Rust- Shane Truitt 3:40- James/Sonny Furst/ Tyler Clazey

Brad Hoffman is a surfer, skateboarder, promotor from Ocean City Maryland. He has deep roots in the skateboarding, and surfing scene for many decades. He has helped Ocean City for years, by bringing some of the biggest events Ocean City has ever hosted.From action sport trade shows, to music festivals, car shows, to helping the Dew Tour organizers.  He still promotes, huge events like Jeep week, amongst other things, and works with the Ocean City Surf Club, which does amazing things for the local youth.  He is a husband, father, and friend. A must listen episode if you like mid atlantic board sport history.

Baltimore Board Brewery is based out of Charm City Skatepark in Baltimore MD. This episode I talk with founder Jason Chapman, his son Simon, and the guy running the operation Jim from Mike Duffy Gang. B.B.B. is a custom skateboard print shop, located at 4401 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD

100TH EPISODE! Lets do something fun! A split Podcast with Jim Gray, from BELEAV IN SKATEBOARDING! Jim Gray was a legendary pro in the 80"s for Blockhead Skateboards.He then started Acme skateboards, and many more companies, up until his present company Inkgenda. Epic conversation about skateboarding and podcasting. A must hear episode if your a fan of the show.

Jeff Greenwood is a skateboarder and creator of Concrete Disciples, as well as the current website administrator of The Skateboarding Hall of Fame, among many other things, like the OG Skate Jam and more. Concrete Disciples has been tracking the develompment of skateparks around the world over 25 years. Jeff has a great back story growing up in California and skating and building ramps with some of skateboarding"s biggest names. A lot of great stuff here for you skateboard historians. 

This week skateboarding lost a great, Jay Cabler from Tennesse. Jay was a friend of the show and appeared on the Kona Day 2 episode. He was a Host of the show Kickturn Party on YouTube and all around great human. Jay was on the cover of Thrasher magazine September 1983 and continued skateboarding his whole life, up until his final days. Jay will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and all his friends. This is his interview from Kona this past June.

Skater X is back to hang out In The Patch on a rainy day, after this weeks guest had to emergency cancel. We talk our favorite video parts, review Balance skateboard mag, and check out some frontside friday post on the internet. A bunch of other fun stuff too.

Kevin Marks is the creator of Look Back Library which is a non profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of skateboard magazines, and other printed materials. Great conversation about him moving to CA and working for Tumyeto during the explosion of Toy Machine and Zero. We also get into his love of skate mags, skateboarding and conceiving Look Back Libary. 

Brett Buehler is the Host of Part-Time Rockstar Podcast, a guitar player in the band The Hollow Truths, as well as a bunch of other creative things. This is part #2 of an interview that started on his podcast with me, then ends here with part #2. We thought it would be fun to help promote each other's shows this way. So head over to Part-Time Rockstar Podcast Episode #196 for part #1 with me cabbaGe, then dig into this one! Brett is a fasinating guy that shares some great stories of skateboarding, rock and roll, and being an EMT on an ambulance around a big city. Great conversation.

Eric Dixon is a longtime staple of the Baltimore music scene. From skateboarding early in life to then finding a passion for drums that landed him in some of Baltimore's most reconized bands, like Liqour Bike, to more recently 4 footer and Bastards of Reality. He shares great stories from the early punk days, including shotguning beers with Slayer at The Loft, to being a promotor for Memory Lane, to managing Guitar Centers. We have a great conversation outside of drums as well as some drum geek talk for you drummers. Eric has been an influence for years and was great to get to sit down and learn about his life then and now.

Phil Rouchard was a top amatuer skateboarder from Maryland in the late 80's for Blockhead skateboards.After that ended he raced motocross, and then became part of Monster Jams tour as a top Qaud racer. Phil was one of the first to land a Mctwist in MD and was known for his big airs and rad style. He later graduated Rutgers with a degree in Golf Course Management. He now resides outside Baltimore, had three son's, manages a golf course and still rides qauds. So much good skateboarding history packed into this one.

Justin Schlegel of the Justin, Scott, and Spiegel 98 Rock Morning Show, The DLP Agenda Podcast, and Die Laughing Productions,stops by The Patch to talk skateboarding and life. However as soon as we start talking we realize this is gonna be a multi episode interview. Justin has way too big of a story to try to cram into one episode. We catch up, then get into his growing up in Waldorf and how meeting Gordon Eckler changed his life. We talk about his youth, how he discovered comedy, all the way up until he was ready to spread his wings and move to California to persue that passion.  So much packed in this episode that your not gonna want to miss it. Part 2 will be in a couple weeks.

Getting back on the horse to kick off Season 4 has been hard but here we go... but first R.I.P. Thomas Taylor and R.I.P. Pat Clark So now let me explain whats going on and whats to come this season!

Peter Furnee and myself discuss last weekend's Rage At The Rose vert skateboarding event in Ardmore, Tennessee, presented by S1 helmets and pads. We talk about putting on an event like that, to all the sponsers, riders, results, and everyone that made it a successful weekend. Did want to shout out Bill Weiss and Madness Skateboards for the support. We accidentally forgot to talk about em, but have big love for Madness Skateboards!

Dave Messick is a longtime friend, father, skateboarder, CEO of Unscene Productions, amongst many other titles. We talk about his coming up in Cambridge, MD, moving to Virginia Beach, then ending up in Ocean City. Dave shares many stories about the skateboarding scene on the eastern shore, and helping to get the Ocean Bowl renovated. Then get into his humble beginnings as a videographer, to creating the biggest production company out of Ocean City, MD. 

Keith Lenharr aka KL is a skateboarder from Shady Grove, PA that has been skateboarding since metal wheels. He spent his youth skateboarding all over the mid atlantic and spreading his stoke of skateboarding.  One of the areas top skaters in the late 70's and 80's, he then moved to SD where he worked for Tracker trucks and became know as one of southern CA's best backyard pool skaters. Keith shares many names and stories of the areas skateboarding history, as well as his time working in the industry. 

Mike "Micro" Mapp is a skateboarder and CEO of Ramptech. We discuss his early roots of skateboarding, punk rock, and crafting his ramp building skills in Northern VA at the Atown ramp. Then we get into the local scene, Cedar Crest days, the DC punk scene, starting Ramptech, and a whole bunch of other cool stuff.

Rich Pugh is a long time friend, skateboarder, car enthusiast, and business owner. He currently owns Johnny Rads Pizzeria Tavern, Snake Hill Grill, and The Royal Blue Bar. He used to own Central Boardshop and Union Skate Shop. We have a great discussion about all of the above and many other great topics.

Brent Knoechel is a long time friend and one of my biggest inspirations as a drummer from early on. He is a husband, father, skateboarding, surfing, drummer that currently resides in Jacksonville, FL. He played in Juice, Aloha, Strange Friend, 9E, and currently has a new project that is still nameless at this time. We have a great converstion about growing up with drums, skateboarding, punk rock shows, and much more.

Jean Rusen is a wife, Mom, singer, artist, and skateboarder, amongst her many other talents. She is from Maryland, but currently resides in Arizonia. She made skateboarding history by being the first woman to compete in a World Cup Skateboarding men's event in 2009. She has also been on the podium at the Vans Pool Party at the Combi, and is currently a World Cup of Skateboarding judge, as well as an amazing ambassador for woman's skateboarding. 

This episode I talk with Shawn Wixted about his new Documentary called Ridge Army. The Ridge was more then just a D.I.Y. skate spot on the outskirts of Baltimore. Hear how an abandonded, burned down lumber mill, became a place that went on to influence hundreds of kids, and heled create life long bonds. It's more then just another skate film. check out www.ridgearmy.co for more info

featuring 12:27 Dave Duncan 25:05 Dave Hackett 47:10 Steve Olson 1:01:15 Steve Caballero 1:16:16 John Fudala 1:27:32 Jay Cabler 1:40:04 Todd Johnson / Barry Floyd

featuring interviews with: Peggy Turner 22:43 Martin Ramos 34:33 Nino Farham 40:57 Mike Rodgers (Grind for Life) 55:30 Donny Griffen/ Kevin Lambert/ Robbie Craig 2:22 Buck Smith 2:56 Jeff Head 3:08 Jimmy Plummer

Kona Skatepark turns 45 and I am there on location, talking to all the people that made, and continue to make Kona a piece of skateboarding history. This episode is a quick recap/ trailer for the next 2 shows and what to expect. Capped off with a conversation with the man holding it all together Martin Ramos.

Michael Brooke is a skateboarder from Canada that created Concrete Wave as well as many other books, magazines, and much more. His story is one of spreading the stoke for skateboarding in all the disciplines. His newest book co written with Nathan Ho, "The Endless Wave" is currently available online for free. This is a very insightful interview and we had alot of fun. Look forward to a part 2 in the future.

Bill Stevenson aka "Bill Waverly" is the owner of Waverly Tattoo Co and Waverly Color Co. He grew up in Baltimore skateboarding, playing in bands, writting graffiti, and later tattooing. He was one of the guys promoting punk shows and helping grow the underground musice scene. This episode he shares many stories from the early days of the scene. He now is a husband, father, business owner, artist, and is involved with the skateboard and art scene in Baltimore.

I'm back to catch up and let ya know whats about to go down on the show this season.

End of season #2 recap and a phone call with Josh Bolton and Matt Pittroff of Withrod. We talk about the process of making our new album REWIND and abunch of other stuff, I play some new tracks and talk about 2021 in a nutshell.

In this episode I talk with Gordon Eckler about his new Skateboarding Trivia game call Skate Trivia Vol 1. Then I recap all the lastest stuff in skateboarding thats been going on recently. Gordon tells the story about the long road to developing one of this season's hottest gifts. a ton of great stories and content packed into one show! check out www.SkateTriviaGame.com

I chat with Rick Bata from The No Mongo Podcast about this years Tampa Pro Contest and a bunch of other stuff. I also recap whats been going on in my life and whats coming up..

In this end of summer 2021 recap I fill ya in on a bunch of happening in my world, the maryland skateboarding world, and even your world too.  Upcoming events and I even get all political. ok not really, but tune in to find out!

Bill Danforth is the "American Nomad" He  started his life in Detroit Michigan. He was first picked up by Madrid skateboards then became part of the famous Alva team in the mid 80's.  He has traveled the world skateboarding and making friends for many generations, riding for some of the coolest brands, including G&S, Tracker, Skull Skates, Budweiser, Life's a Beach, and BBC just to name a few. We sit down at the Speedlab Compound and talk about his life over some cold beers. This episode was co hosted by AK from Speedlab Wheels.

JR was one of the few Maryland Skateboarders that impacted the national skate scene in a time when the west coast dominated in terms of big sponsors, innovation, and exposure. He competed in a number of contest, including the famous Clearwater contest, beating favorites such as Jim McCall, Tim Scroggs, and Rodney Mullen. He also helped develop one of the first double kick freestyle boards for Sundancer before anyone.

This week I recap the first 2 banked slalom events at Lansdowne Skatepark, and give ya my take on Skateboarding in the Olympics, and a whole bunch more, while trying to act right.

Stephanie Murdock is a skateboarder and President of Skatepark of Baltimore. She is involved in many aspects of of the sport and the communities in Baltimore. We discuss how it all came about, the future of the organization, womens skateboarding, being on the board of USA Skateboarding for the Olympics, and much more.

Shreddie Mercury aka Jonathan Marino, is a MD skateboarder, that has traveled around the country working in the skateboard industry, from shops, and parks, to 411VM and Distribution. He teaches and promotes different styles of skating. He currently is promoting banked slalom events at Lansdowne Skatepark, and tight slalom races all around the DMV. He has a great love of skateboarding and shares some great stories of chasing your passion.

I catch up with Lee Leal of Embassy Skateboards fresh off of assignment for Juice magazine at Dew Tour to talk about Embassy Skateboards and welcoming DK to the Embassy crew and what that means to him.

Derek Krasauskas has big news and stops by The Patch with Geoff Graham to share whats up with his new sponsor, and catch up how his career has brought him full circle back to Texas. Also Geoff shares some good stories as well.

Just a quick what's up. Letting ya know things coming up, and whats been going on In The Patch. 

Peter Furnee is a skateboarder/photographer/husband/father that loves vertical skateboarding. He always brings the stoke to the session. He grew up in the Northeast before coming to the mid Atlantic in 1988 and landing at Cedar Crest Country Club where his love for vert really took off. Fun episode packed full of names and stories from all over the world. Really enjoyed this conversation.

The final episode from the OG Ocean City Legends weekend wraps up with a "Grom" Roundtable. Late night after the session was over, the young guys get to get in there for a few. Some great stories from a different perspective. Including a dive into Exodus Skatepark and some names from my generation. 

Hsppy Mothers Day to all the Moms! I sit down and catch up with Tori and talk about becoming a Mom and a bunch of other nonsense..

This episode is the result of putting some podcast equipment in a room of skateboard legends that haven't seen each other in years and let em have at it. This episode starts with Pat Truitt and "One Time" aka Mark Hordeman, just talking then I give the host spot over the Rude Castelo and Denny Riorden jumps in. Not sure who else, but at that point I was a long for the ride.Hope ya enjoy

The conversation picks back up, after last week with three more legends of Maryland Skateboarding History. Once again these guys have done too much to type in an intro, so tune in and learn where it all came from.

Mickey Carmody of Oaks East Skateboards, Mark "One Time" Hordeman, and George Bontz are 3 original skateboarding legends from Maryland Skate History. These guys have done too much to type in this intro, so your just gonna have to listen. Best way to describe this episode is MD Skateboard Royalty. 

So I recently went on a trip skating and podcasting in Ocean City, MD with some of Maryland's most legendary names. This is just a trailer episode explaining what to expect and giving some shout outs to those involved and that helped make it happen.

Tim Morris is a Freestyle Skateboarder from Columbia, MD. After winning the NSA National Championships in 1988 he turned pro for Walker Skateboards and traveled the US competing and doing demos for some of the biggest companies like Converse and Shark watches to name a few. He still is active skating as well as breeding reptiles.He currently has pro boards out on Decomposed Skateboards

Gordon Eckler is a skateboarder, father, and principal creative/founder of Plaid Again Creative Co. He grew up skating in Waldorf, MD then moved to Baltimore where he attended MICA before moving to Northern CA where he currently resides. He has traveled and ridden for some of skateboardings biggest companies.

Chris Bush is a skateboarder from Baltimore and good friend. We talk about growing up skating Lansdowne, moving downtown, the early street scene, and his friendship with Pat Bordner aka Peewee R.I.P. Also a bunch of other great stuff. With a guest appearance at the end by Jason Chapman talking about Peewee's memorial April 2nd.

When your too busy to Podcast and want to keep some content moving, then this is what you get. Just a catch up episode sprinkled with a few pieces of informative words. Be back next week.