Physical Therapy meets Skateboarding. Licensed Physical Therapist, Dr. Kyle Brown and Professional Skateboarder Walker Ryan sit down with fellow skateboarders and discuss injuries, health, current events and old skate videos.
The Old Friends Catch Up podcast, hosted by Kyle and Walker, is an absolute delight to listen to. These two natural podcasters have a genuine chemistry that shines through in every episode. They bring a fun and lighthearted energy to the show that makes it incredibly enjoyable to tune in.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its focus on injuries and how to overcome them. Skating is full of risks, and the hosts and guests on this show provide valuable insights into dealing with pain and getting through injuries. Whether they're talking about their own experiences or bringing in experts, they offer practical advice and support for anyone who has faced skateboarding-related injuries. This unique angle sets The Old Friends Catch Up apart from other skateboarding podcasts.
Another standout feature of this podcast is its emphasis on skate videos. Kyle and Walker frequently discuss new releases and analyze footage from various skaters. It's great to hear their perspectives and insights as they explore different tricks, styles, and techniques. By diving deep into skate videos, the hosts not only enhance our understanding but also inspire us to keep skating ourselves.
While The Old Friends Catch Up offers plenty of compelling content, it does have a few minor drawbacks. One potential downside is that some episodes may lack structure or direction at times. While the casual vibe can be refreshing, it occasionally leads to tangents or less-focused discussions that may not resonate with all listeners. Additionally, there could be more consistency in terms of guest appearances to add variety and fresh perspectives to the show.
In conclusion, The Old Friends Catch Up podcast is a must-listen for any skateboarding enthusiast looking for entertaining yet informative content. Kyle and Walker's dynamic hosting skills make each episode engaging from start to finish. Their dedication to discussing injuries, offering advice, and dissecting skate videos ensures that this podcast stands out in a crowded field. With just a few tweaks here and there for increased structure, this podcast has the potential to become even more remarkable. Overall, it's an absolute pleasure to be part of their skateboarding journey through their fantastic podcast.
Walker Ryan and Dr. Kyle Brown (licensed Physical Therapist) discuss who they think will be the 2024 SOTY before going into an in-depth discussion about ACL injuries (12:10). Watch the full ACL Injury Prevention program. For more rehab and fitness information, subscribe at https://oldfriendsfitness.com/ Topics we cover: Warming Up Ankle Sprains Static Stretching Foam Rolling Achilles Tendinopathy Patellofemoral Pain Plantar Fasciitis Hamstring Strain Low Back Strain Hip Impingement Meniscus Pain Shin Splints ACL Prevention Hip Flexor Pain MCL Injury Groin Injury Resistance Bands
To ice or not to ice. Dr. Kyle Brown breaks down everything you need to know about using ice to treat injuries and inflammation. For more rehab and fitness information, subscribe at https://oldfriendsfitness.com/ Topics we cover: Warming Up Ankle Sprains Static Stretching Foam Rolling Achilles Tendinopathy Patellofemoral Pain Plantar Fasciitis Hamstring Strain Low Back Strain Hip Impingement Meniscus Pain Shin Splints ACL Prevention Hip Flexor Pain MCL Injury Groin Injury Resistance Bands
Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan sit down to recap their recent filming trip to NYC, along with some S.O.T.Y. Predictions (4:50). They finish with a conversation about Static Stretching (19:20) and whether or not (based on the research) skateboarders should be stretching at all. For more podcasts on injuries and injury rehab from Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Resistance Bands and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Coach Dan Bardallo from Skateboard Strength sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown (6:56) to discuss all things strength training. Dan explains the strength and conditioning program he designed for Old Friends Fitness, along with his experience working with skateboarders as a trainer. Dan dispels myths about bulking up, details how and when to train, and much more. For more podcasts on injuries and injury rehab from Dr. Kyle Brown, and to try out Coach Dan's program for Old Friends subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Resistance Bands, Jump Ropes, Power Bands and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Dan on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Frankie Spears sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to catch up (7:00) and discuss his upcoming video projects (8:55). Frankie talks about getting surgery on both his hips and his ACL (27:18), along with his approach to rehab and working out (46:00). Frankie also talks about his most recent injury and the long journey back to skating (49:00). For more podcasts on injuries and injury rehab from Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Resistance Bands and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Frankie on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Shawn Hale sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan (10:53) to discuss how he started Avos Therapy, a new product he created to help relieve arch and foot pain. Shawn talks in detail about the patent process (44:05), along with his recent meniscus injury (58:36). Get 20% off a pair of Avos sliders with discount code "OLDFRIENDS" at www.avostherapy.com For more podcasts on injuries and injury rehab from Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends foam rollers and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Shawn on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Jessika Alexander sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to discuss how she became an athletic trainer for Nike (7:11), how she started working with skateboarders (20:25), her journey to become the official Olympic Trainer for the USA Skateboarding team (34:00), and what it was like being in Tokyo for the Olympics in 2021 (1:05:00). For more podcasts on injuries and injury rehab from Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Resistance Bands and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Jessika on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Spencer Hamilton sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan (10:23) to discuss his experience dealing with Ankylosing Spondylitis (30:00), a rare inflammatory disease which caused debilitating back pain for years. Spencer also talks about cycling (13:35), yoga (1:23:40), upcoming video projects and more. For more podcasts on injuries and injury rehab from Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Resistance Bands and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Spencer on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Neen Williams sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to discuss his recent move to Texas (6:20), his coaching app/workout program TREIGNING DAY (14:40), and how he balances skating, working out, and everything else he's doing (32:20). Neen also dives into his two ACL injuries and details his recovery and rehab process from each of those injuries (53:24). For more on ACL Prevention and Meniscus Pain from Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Resistance Bands and other fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Neen on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
For this issue, Walker wanted to share a chapter from his new audio book, TOP OF MASON read by Rudy Behrens (11:55). And in the spirit of sharing, we thought it would be nice to offer our DEEP DIVE discussion about Meniscus Pain (21:20), previously only available on Patreon. Meniscus injuries are super common in skateboarding and Kyle shares his experiences treating them. He also goes into the research behind treating this condition with surgery, a surgery Walker had earlier in his career. Keep listening to Top of Mason on Audible. Subscribe to Old Friends Fitness. Follow Walker Ryan, Dr. Kyle Brown and Rudy Behrens on the gram. Shop Old Friends apparel, fitness gear, and books.
Kelly Hart sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to talk about Hip Impingement and to discuss his new role working with World Skate for the upcoming Olympic Games (10:00). They also talk about his recent trip to Rome (20:00) and the complexity of skate terminology in modern skate completions (24:30). From there, Kelly explains the origins of his newfound love for Jump Roping (27:00) and how it has helped him get back to skating. We dive into Kelly's Hip Impingement problems (34:00), his decision to get surgery (42:10) and the road to recovery through rehab with Kyle (46:30). Oh yeah, and much more about Jump Roping (52:50). For more on Hip Impingement with Dr. Kyle Brown, subscribe on Patreon! To shop Old Friends Jump Ropes and more fitness equipment, check out our website! Follow Kelly on Instagram. Follow Kyle on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
Justin Eldridge sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to discuss his devastating low back injury and his rehab back to full strength. As a follow up to Walker's low back muscle strain issue we thought it would be interesting to hear what it took for Eldy to bounce back from his herniated disc injury. We also dive into Justin's new business The Number Thirty Three (8:45) and who the best skater/golfers are (18:00). After KB and Eldy nerd out about golf, Justin explains how his low back injury first occurred (26:15), what he initially tried for treatment (32:00), why he decided NOT to get surgery (34:30) and what eventually got him back to full strength (39:45). To support this podcast and get access to exclusive Old Friends Fitness rehab and fitness video/podcast content, subscribe on Patreon. To purchase Old Friends fitness gear, apparel and more, shop Old Friends Follow Justin on Instagram. Follow Walker on Instagram. Follow Dr. Kyle Brown on Instagram. Music by Bobby Renz.
In this episode, Walker and Kyle discuss Walker's recent low back injury. Kyle breaks down how he diagnoses injuries and how he prescribes "At home" rehab programs, like the one featured in Issue 10 on Old Friends Fitness. Watch the video breakdown of the process on Patreon.com/oldfriendsfitness
Brandon Turner sits down with Walker and Kyle (9:50) to discuss his switch hard flip down Wallenberg and his approach to jumping down big sets at thirty-nine years young (15:10). Brandon also talks about pilates (18:20) and his work with Healthy Life Recovery, an addiction treatment center in San Diego (32:24). Brandon revisits the infamous session at Patrick Henry (44:00) and discusses the pros and cons of skating under the influence (46:50). Brandon talks about some of his gnarliest injuries (54:30) and his experiences with physical therapy and recovery (58:40). Watch Kyle's favorite Brandon part here and Walker's here. Make sure to watch all the rest of his parts, starting with his part in the Sk8mafia Promo. Support this podcast at Old Friends Fitness or shop Old Friends apparel and accessories.
David Cole sits down with Walker and Kyle (9:20) to critique their first podcast, a Deep Dive on Warming Up. Crave also shares his experiences as a Visalia Skate Camp Counselor (17:10) and explains how he battled a gnarly elbow (25:30) and ankle (48:50) injury. Stay tuned at the end (1:16:20) for an exclusive preview of the Warming Up Deep Dive. We offer a Deep Dive for every issue through Old Friends Fitness, focusing on Kyle's research and experiences as a Physical Therapist. Compliment this hilarious podcast with a David Cole video part, a "Dave in the Life," , a short film or some good old candid Crave antics.
Corey Duffel sits down with Kyle and Walker (12:13) to discuss his Bo Jackson saga (15:50), how his current Physical Therapy is going (26:50), his recent OATS surgery (30:25), his shocking plantar fascia injury (41:30), his Osiris shoe dilemma (47:40), his journey with a Lisfranc injury (51:35), and his undercover work outs(1:13:05). Corey also covers how he approaches getting back into skating after long bouts off the board (1:24:30). Music by Bobby Renz.
Dave Abair sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to talk injuries, and boy does Dave have some stories! But consider yourself warned, as these tales are not for the faint of heart. Spiral fractures, compartment syndrome, MCL/ACL tears, and a heel bruise that will give you nightmares. Watch Dave Abair rip through San Francisco in his latest part for Old Friends. Find more podcasts and rehab tutorials at Patreon.com/Oldfriendsfitness Buy some Old Friends physical therapy gear at oldfriendsandco.com
Chris Roberts sits down with Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan to discuss how Covid has affected The Nine Club and what it was like dealing with Achilles Tendinitis while filming for A Time to Shine (Transworld 2006). Kyle and Chris dig deep into this common (but often misunderstood) injury and Chris explains how his physical therapy treatment got him back to skating. Issue #5 of Old Friends Fitness is all about Achilles Tendinopathy. Subscribe on Patreon for a step by step program by Dr. Kyle Brown on how to address this injury. Issue # 6, releasing December 1, will focus on Patellofemoral Pain. We also cover Ankle Sprains, Warming Up, Static Stretching, and Foam Rolling.
In lieu of having Rob Welsh (AKA Skateboarding's Foam Rolling Godfather) on the pod, Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan share the Foam Rolling "Deep Dive," (7:50) from this month's issue on Old Friends Fitness. After, they dig into Rob Welsh's old video parts, starting with Mad Circle's Five Flavors (19:08), moving on to Aesthetic's Ryde or Die (25:00), then Transworld's Free Your Mind (27:50). They throw in his Foam Rolling section from The Final Flare (32:35) and end with his part Lakai's Fully Flared (38:20). Help out Behrens Family Winery and Sherwin Family Vineyards by buying some of their wine and if you'd like to donate to help people who have been displaced or affected by the fires in Napa, we recommend the Napa Farm Bureau, Napa Community Disaster Relief Fund, and Puertas Abiertas. For more podcasts and videos, visit our website or support us on Patreon.
Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan catch up with Jimmy Carlin and discuss why he walked away from professional skateboarding (7:45), his decision to become a middle school teacher (22:00), and what his relationship to skateboarding and watching skate videos is now (43:50). They also take a deep dive into the 2004 classic Bon Appetit, (54:40) and then talk books (1:09:52). For more, subscribe to Old Friends Fitness on Patreon.
Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan catch up with Alexis Sablone and discuss her recent Cons Project (6:45) and how she broke her hand during the filming and fiberglassed her own cast (12:00). Alexis details her recent Ankle Sprain (22:08) and explains how she skated through the injury and still managed to rank #2 in the USA Women's Street for the Olympics (35:05). Kyle, Alexis, and Walker dive into Welcome to Hell (54:00) and then discuss girls who are currently coming up in skateboarding (1:20:20) and some of the difficulties women have faced finding skateboarding sponsorships over the years (1:36:45).
Dr. Kyle Brown and Walker Ryan sit down with Sebo Walker to to discuss his recent injury/four-day hospital visit during Covid19 craziness. They also revisit The Reason and break down the origins of the Sebo Warm Up. Here are some of the causes we recommend donating to: Anti Racism Fund : https://antiracismfund.org/ Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Grass Roots Law Project: https://www.grassrootslaw.org/ Here are some podcasts we recommend listening to: The 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html Code Switch : https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/ This American Life : "We Are The Future" https://www.thisamericanlife.org/707/we-are-in-the-future Throughline: "American Police" https://www.npr.org/2020/06/03/869046127/american-police Fresh Air: "Militarization of Police" https://www.npr.org/2020/07/01/885942130/militarization-of-police-means-u-s-protesters-face-weapons-designed-for-war Steezus Christ : "The Plight Of My Black Skin" https://youtu.be/JMX0s-1n1g8
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