Pauly On The Pod

Five never-published black and white skate photos sat on a shelf for years, and now they're doing what skateboarding does best: bringing people together. We're joined by Aaron Mullen and Mike Peterson to talk about the legendary Jacksonville Beach backyard pool sessions that produced the shots, and how photographer and former FTK Skate Mag editor Jake Shrickling helped turn those images into a benefit raffle for Dr. Jones' hip surgery GoFundMe. The prints are certified authentic, signed, and limited to only five, which makes them a real piece of Florida skateboarding history you can actually own.We get into the story behind the spot, from the couch surfing era that made Aaron Mike's neighbor to the moment the pool got drained and everyone realized it really worked. We break down what the transition felt like, where the steep walls got serious, and why one “simple” frontside flip turned into a weeks-long battle. If you've ever fought the same trick until it finally clicks, you'll recognize every part of that process, including the classic timing twist where the camera shows up and the make happens fast.Then Mike jumps in with the behind-the-scenes details: draining schedules, resurfacing, adding real coping, and how the pool became a magnet for sessions, visitors, and even a Fuel TV Daily Habit shoot with full-on lighting. We also flip through memories from the era, connecting the dots between photos, videos, and the people who shaped the scene.If this conversation hits home, help us spread it: listen, share it with a friend who loves pool skating, and leave a review so more skaters can find the story and the raffle.

Someone can be a local skater in Jacksonville one year, then be sleeping in a truck in Colorado the next, chasing work and trying to keep a creative dream alive. That's the reality Voodoo and his cousin Ian bring into the garage with us, and it turns into one of those conversations that moves fast from laughs to real life lessons without losing the thread.We talk skateboarding at Monument, the OGs who actually help younger skaters level up, and how that daily grind mirrors what it takes to grow as an independent hip-hop artist. Voodoo breaks down his approach to honest lyrics, why he refuses the fake-flex rap template, and what it feels like to go months without studio time when you're out of state trying to survive. We also dig into the practical side of music marketing: networking, venues, mini tours, merch, BeatStars leasing, UnitedMasters distribution, and the hard math of streaming payouts.Then we switch gears into culture and current events: the Dave Chappelle stage attack, why comedians keep getting targeted, and how “offense culture” and social media censorship change the way people talk online. It's part free speech debate, part parenting and resilience talk, and part reminder that context matters more than outrage.Tap play for road trip stories, DIY music strategy, and the kind of perspective you only get after trying to build something the hard way. If you like it, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review.

A backyard skate ramp hidden in the St. Augustine woods sounds like a tall tale, but Carl Nagley lived it and built it. We sit down with the North Florida local to trace a 36-year skateboarding journey shaped by Kona Skatepark, contest-era Florida energy, and a deep love for spine ramps and technical coping tricks. If you've ever watched someone link lip trick combos that look straight out of Tony Hawk, Carl's the kind of skater you're thinking of. We get into the specifics that skaters actually care about: why certain transitions “feel right,” how to keep learning without chasing the biggest trick, and the mindset of taking what you already have and adding one small piece to create something new. Carl also talks favorite skaters, early sponsorship moments, Tampa Am memories, and how Florida skateboarding grew from a regional scene into a worldwide pipeline. Then we zoom out to the culture around the skating: the local skate shops that held scenes together, the overlap between skateboarding and music, and our chaotic “News with Idiots” segment. We also get honest about shared skateparks, from inline skaters to BMX and scooters, including the unbreakable rule that can save a session: don't wax coping. Stick around for the ramp round-two plans, plus a real update on surgery, recovery, and the drive to get back on the board with unfinished business. If you enjoy skateboarding stories with equal parts history, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a five-star review.

Skateboarding has a way of turning random people into lifelong crew, and Episode 55 is basically proof. We're at the table with Dave Libhart (True East Brand and True East Construction) and Travis and Devin Murtiff (Ride On Concrete) to talk about where we came from, what we're building now, and what we refuse to let skateboarding become. We get into first boards, early sessions, Kona and Monument memories, and the local names and moments that still define what “core” feels like in real life.Then we zoom in on the work: concrete, skate obstacles, and the new changes happening at Kona. Travis and Devin break down what it takes to pour features that actually skate well, while Dave explains how True East Brand grew from a construction logo into a skateboarding-focused apparel brand that gives back to DIY skateparks and community projects. If you're searching for skatepark construction stories, DIY skateboarding culture, or brands that reinvest in the scene, this one hits home.We also get honest about modern skateboarding: Instagram clips replacing full skate videos, the Olympics effect, and the rise of “skate coaches” for families who didn't grow up around the culture. Plus, we do what we do and spiral into “play stupid games, win stupid prizes” before coming back around to travel, building abroad, and why Japan left such a mark. Subscribe, share this with your skate group chat, and leave a review, then tell us: is skateboarding a sport, a game, or something else entirely?

A skate crew's history is usually hidden in parking lots, old photos, and half-remembered road trips until somebody finally sits down and tells it right. We're joined by Jason Cologne, formerly of Crown Skateboards, plus the homie Aaron Mullen for a loose, story-heavy hang that connects Puerto Rico roots, Westside Jacksonville sessions, and the specific kind of mayhem that seems to follow skaters wherever they go.We talk about how Jason gets started, the early years at spots like Kona and Orange Park, and the contests and missions that shaped his skating. Aaron drops classic crew lore, and we get into how Crown Skateboards evolves when the torch passes hands and the brand shifts to Jacksonville. If you care about the Jacksonville skate scene, local skate shop sponsorships, and what it takes to build a real community around a park, this one has plenty of details that never show up in highlight clips.We also zoom out to what skateboarding looks like now: the insane progression, the Olympics effect, and why video parts still hit harder than most contest formats. Then we come back to the roots with DIY backyard setups, salvaged rails, and the simple truth that skateboarding keeps pulling people back in, even when work, heat, and family life make sessions harder to come by. Hit play, share it with a friend from your old crew, and subscribe, rate, and review so more skaters can find the show.

A scrapbook lands on the table and suddenly we're back in old Jacksonville sessions, staring at Kona Skate Park photos like they're portals. We're joined by Travis Ochab, a true local ripper with deep roots in Florida skateboarding, and we let his stack of newspaper clippings and faded prints steer the conversation through the spots, the people, and the moments that built the scene long before skate clips lived on a phone. If you care about Kona history, the Legacy crew, or how a local skate community holds together over decades, this one is packed.We talk about where Travis started, the first board he rode, and how supportive parents and constant park time can change a kid's whole trajectory. From there it turns into a wide-angle look at Jacksonville skateboarding: why rough concrete and “janky” parks quietly make you tougher, why perfect new parks can feel strange at first, and what's happening now as progression accelerates through Instagram and skateboarding's Olympics era. We keep it honest about the pros, the weirdness, and the pride of coming up in a place that never made it easy.We also get into the painful side of the lifestyle: broken wrists, ankle disasters, hard slams, surgeries, and the mindset shift that keeps you skating anyway. To top it off, we share what we're working on next, including plans for live podcast nights at Kona with guests, games, and a late-night-show vibe.If you enjoy the ride, subscribe, share this with a skate friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

You can tell when a brand comes from real skateboarding, not a trend report. We're hanging with Jesse Farrell from Upland Clothing, a Jacksonville, Florida creator who started with DIY screen printing and turned it into a serious streetwear brand with a clean look, a strong point of view, and the kind of work ethic that doesn't need hype to survive. We talk about learning to skate in small town Callahan, building style through limitation, and why “making it for yourself first” is still the best product strategy in skate culture. Jesse breaks down the practical side of building a clothing company today: how social media drives discovery, why networking is just showing up and following through, and what he learned from doing a week long New York pop up shop after noticing real demand outside Florida. We get into seasonal drops, collaborations, content plans like day in the life videos, and the long term goal of opening a storefront that makes sense for the brand, not just the hometown. Then we zoom out into the personal side: staying healthy, sobriety and coping, and how identity politics and media noise can distract people from what actually moves their lives forward. If you care about streetwear, e-commerce, Shopify, skateboarding stories, and building something from scratch without waiting for permission, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's building, and leave a review with the city you think Upland should pop up in next.

Your favorite skater's favorite skater usually has the best stories, and Tim Johnson is exactly that kind of name in Jacksonville skateboarding. We pulled up to talk about where it all started: growing up just over the Georgia line, getting hooked on skateboarding at 10, and learning style the hard way on rough terrain, homemade ramps, and whatever spots the Southeast could offer. The result is a conversation packed with real skate history, Kona Skatepark memories, and the kind of details you only get from someone who lived it.We nerd out on the stuff skaters actually argue about, too: goofy vs regular, frontside vs backside, why some tricks feel impossible until one tiny foot angle changes everything, and how pool skating teaches control you can't fake. Tim also connects the dots between martial arts and skateboarding, from balance and timing to the ability to make small adjustments under pressure. If you're into progression, vert ramp technique, or the DIY skatepark mindset, you'll hear a lot to steal for your next session.Then the lens widens to travel and culture: Australia bowls on the beach, tattoos as life bookmarks, and multiple trips through Scandinavia where the summer sun barely sets and the skate community goes all-in. We close with the real talk about getting older in skateboarding: pads, helmets, injuries we've seen up close, and how protecting yourself doesn't dull your skating, it keeps you in the game.Hit play for Part One with Tim Johnson, then subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If you like it, share it with a friend and leave a review. What's the gnarliest place you've ever skated?

A hurricane rolls through, the doctor fights pneumonia, and we're still determined to get back to what we love: talking skateboarding, surfing, and the people who keep the culture alive. We link up with Florida's own Drew Hoffman, a transition skater with deep surf roots and a timeline that runs from Orlando to the Gulf Coast to Jacksonville. Drew breaks down how getting a surfboard at six quietly shaped his entire approach to skating, and why the ocean taught him patience long before a skatepark ever did.We dig into the Florida skate scene the right way: the long waits for Gulf Coast swell, the parks that changed everything, and the mentors who pull you into bigger terrain when you're ready. Drew shares stories about skating legendary spots, learning vert and transition, chasing that pool-skating feeling, and how being around the right sessions can light a fire for years. Along the way we talk sponsors and community, including how relationships with brands like Catch Surf and Catalyst are built on real-life connections, not just clips.Then it gets personal in the best way. Drew talks about being engaged, having a new baby, and what it takes to keep skating and surfing when dad mode is in full effect. We also get into Jacksonville living, travel range for waves, and the not-so-small detail of sharks showing up exactly where the waves get good. And to close it out, we run our “Is It A Sport” game, where the criteria is simple: sweat, broken bones, and the dreaded groin pull.If you're into skateboarding podcasts, Florida skate history, transition skating, surf culture, and the real-life balance of family and board time, this one's for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who rips, and leave a review so we can keep bringing more voices from the scene into the mix.

A cracked rib that punctures a liver. A pro-era contest scene where the most technical skating didn't always win. A Virginia Beach style that still shows up every time the board hits smooth concrete. We're sitting down with legendary East Coast skateboarder Julian Etheridge, and the stories go way deeper than a trick list.We talk about where Julian comes from, how he started skating back in 1988, and what it was like growing up in the mini ramp and vert-heavy days before today's million-dollar skateparks. From first shop sponsors to traveling footage, we connect the dots between Virginia Beach, Florida trips, and eventually landing in Jacksonville. If you care about skateboarding history, East Coast skate culture, and how local scenes actually get built, you'll feel right at home here.Then we get into the big questions: how competition skateboarding evolved from old-school course runs to modern SLS and park formats, why judging is always subjective, and why the current generation is doing “Tony Hawk Pro Skater” lines in real life. We also keep it real about injuries, aging, and what it takes to stay in skating when recovery becomes part of the routine. And yes, we still make time for our “Is It a Sport” game and a completely unnecessary debate about Taco Town food trucks.If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe, share it with your skate crew, and leave a review so more skaters can find it. What's the gnarliest slam you've seen someone come back from?

Skateboarding scenes don't magically appear. Somebody drags plywood home, straightens nails, builds a ramp, and invites the crew over until it becomes a real thing. We're sitting down with Paul “Toothless” Vaughn, a Florida skateboarder and lifelong ramp builder, to talk about what it takes to keep skateboarding alive from the ground up.We go back to the first board, the first trip to Kona Skatepark, and that instant moment of knowing you found your tribe. From there, Paul breaks down what it was like skating parts of Florida where there was barely a scene at all, and how DIY ramp building, scavenging materials, and sheer persistence shaped both his skating and his life skills. We also get into stance, fakie versus switch, frontside and backside comfort, and the skaters who influenced his style, from the classics in the magazines to today's heavy hitters.Then we shift into Jacksonville skate history and ramp lore: the Toothless nickname, early sponsorship experiences, and the path to building for InstaRamp, including the bigger pro ramp and rebuilds. Paul shares what it was like living at the warehouse, the sessions that made it special, and the stories that only happen when skateboarding is right outside your bedroom door. We wrap with favorite local skateparks like Monument and Treaty, design input at Saplings, and a real take on how skateboarding feels now that it's bigger, cleaner, and even Olympic.If you ride for the culture, this one's for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who still skates, and leave a review so more skaters can find the show.

A skate career doesn't always look like a sponsor check. Sometimes it looks like sleeping on floors, writing your first press release, herding a van full of strong personalities, and still showing up because you believe the scene matters. Ryan King is one of the behind the scenes builders who helped make Jacksonville skateboarding feel alive, starting with his jump from Pensacola to UNF and straight into the Flatline years. We talk about how a simple internship turns into real responsibility, what it took to pull off a sold out video premiere, and why local brands and local shops shape skaters more than any algorithm ever will. Then the conversation turns personal. Ryan opens up about his son Sturgil's juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a rare autoimmune disease that can hit out of nowhere and steal a kid's ability to walk. We get into the fear of early misreads, the fight to find the right specialists, the reality of treatment, and what it means to ride the roller coaster of remission and flare ups. It's heavy, but it's also hopeful, especially when you hear how the skateboard community rallies and how skating becomes a source of strength for their whole family. We also get into the stories that define an era: the legendary first Go Skateboarding Day in Jacksonville that went from positive news coverage to helicopters and chaos, plus tour life memories from New York to the Florida Keys. Finally, Ryan breaks down his move into action sports marketing at Red Bull as a field marketing manager and the process of pitching original events, including creating Red Bull Mind The Gap, a contest concept that's still running years after he stepped away. If you care about skateboarding culture, community building, and doing creative work without losing the fun, this one's for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who grew up skating, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of skateboarding has helped you most outside of skating itself?

Vegas has a way of turning a quick trip into a permanent memory, and this one ends with the biggest plot twist possible: we fly out, get married by Elvis, and come home as husband and wife. We walk through the whole Las Vegas wedding story, from the airport mishaps to the limo ride to the Graceland Wedding Chapel ceremony that somehow feels both hilarious and genuinely heartfelt. If you've ever wondered whether a Vegas elopement can be stress-free and still feel real, we give you the unfiltered play-by-play.Then we zoom out to what made the honeymoon hit so hard: the landscapes. We talk Valley of Fire State Park and Red Rock Canyon like the outdoor bucket list stops they are, including petroglyphs, brutal heat that can sneak up on you, and why a scenic loop can be perfect when you want epic views without an all-day hike. We also head to Willow Beach for Colorado River kayaking to Emerald Cave, where the water is so cold it changes your personality, and the cliffs come with surprise wildlife sightings.Of course, it's still Las Vegas, so we get into the Mob Museum, Fremont Street, and the street-level lessons you learn fast about hustles, photo traps, and keeping your head on a swivel. We finish with the food and show highlights that make a Vegas honeymoon itinerary complete, including a Peruvian steak dinner at Chica, Gordon Ramsay beef Wellington, Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love, and a comedy night at the Laugh Factory.If you like this kind of story-driven travel episode, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a trip, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.

Two signed skate photos. Black and white. Never published. Only a few exist. That's the spark for a bigger story about how a local skate scene can turn a piece of Jacksonville skateboarding history into real support for someone facing major medical costs. We're joined by Jake Shrickling calling in from Wyoming, the photographer behind the Mike Peterson pool shots featuring Aaron Mullen and Mike Peterson, and the reason our GoFundMe raffle is even possible. We get into Jake's roots, how he found skateboarding early, why Texas A and M shaped his mindset around helping others, and how that fed into his path as a photographer and creator. Then we rewind to the era of FTK Skate Mag, the free skate magazine that lived on shop counters and in backpacks, and talk about what it takes to build a publication, sell ads, chase content, and still keep it fun. We also shout out Look Back Library and why skate magazine archiving matters if we don't want whole scenes to vanish. From there, Jake breaks down working with World Industries on the East Coast, what it's like trying to rep a brand in the real skate retail market, and we trade classic road stories and contest memories. We close with a fast “Is It A Sport” game and a little Wyoming life talk before we sign off. If you like skateboarding podcasts, skateboard photography stories, and real community energy from Kona Skate Park and Jacksonville skateboarding, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.

Jacksonville skateboarding doesn't need more hype, it needs more history. That's why I sat down with Nate Carey, the filmmaker and skater behind Abel Skate Mag, a platform that's been shining a steady light on the Jacksonville skate scene for years. We start with where he's from, how moving around shaped his perspective, and the kind of origin story only skateboarding understands: seeing Marty McFly, asking for a first board, then getting fully pulled in once real skate videos and magazines hit.From there we get into the details that make skate culture feel real: favorite skaters and classic video parts, the parks that feel like home, why a tre flip becomes “your trick,” and how Florida skateboarding stacks up when you've lived elsewhere. Nate breaks down what it takes to film and photograph skating in a way that actually captures the moment, plus the grind nobody sees, the hours of editing behind a few minutes of footage. We talk why Abel Skate Mag started in 2016, how community coverage matters, and what it means to consistently show up for local events and local talent.Then the conversation opens up. We switch gears into BLM, COVID-19, masks, voting, and how misinformation and division spread online, before detouring into UFO footage, aliens, and the late-night rabbit holes the internet makes too easy. If you care about the Jacksonville skate scene, Florida skateboarding history, skate videography, or building an inclusive local community, there's a lot here to sit with.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who loves skating, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's one local skate moment you wish someone had filmed?

A legendary Florida vert ramp didn't just appear, it survived. We're down in Holopaw, Florida with pro vert skateboarder Rodney Mead and Daytona OG Gnarly Charlie while we work on Rodney's Vert Ramp Rehab project and swap the kind of stories you only get from decades in the trenches. If you grew up on 80s skateboarding, backyard halfpipes, and the loud, messy magic of local scenes, this one hits deep. We get into Rodney's early setups, the ramps that taught him everything, and the hilarious Christmas morning disaster where the “hidden” boards got found and the punishment lasted longer than the stoke. Then we jump straight into the real-world problem every ramp builder knows right now: lumber prices, material shortages, and how fast a rehab budget can explode. Rodney also breaks down the full saga of how the Orlando Vans Skate Park ramps shut down, got refurbished, and ended up being bought, sold, dismantled, hauled, and rebuilt into a new home base for Florida vert skateboarding. From there, it opens up into the bigger picture: Florida vs California skate culture, why the West Coast got the spotlight, and how social media changed the rules for getting recognized. Rodney shares his competition path from Vans events to Tampa Pro points, X Games proximity, and the surreal Combi Pool “golden ticket” year that got derailed by a decades-old warrant, only to lead to a passport and international contests like Vert Attack. We close with Charlie's Team Pain mega ramp build stories and what it's like to watch history get built from raw wood and stubborn will. If you're into vert skateboarding, ramp building, skateboarding history, or Florida skate culture, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a five-star rating. What's the most legendary ramp story you've ever heard or lived?

One sidewalk ollie can start a whole life. Aaron Mullins joins us to rewind the tape from South Florida to Jacksonville, where skateboarding goes from a kid's obsession to a full-on compass. We talk first boards, the Back to the Future spark, and what it felt like walking into Kona Skatepark for the first time with the “wrong” setup and the right amount of hunger. If you care about Jacksonville skateboarding history, Florida skate culture, or how a scene shapes a person, this one hits home.We get into the crew years: learning from skate videos, chasing progression in the streets, and linking up with skaters who are simply on another level. Aaron breaks down how Lindsay Robertson's skating lit a fire, how contests and early sponsorships actually worked, and why being around the right people can keep you from fading out. We also talk about the unglamorous parts: building your own obstacles, getting hurt, and the weird mental space where you land something big and barely remember doing it.Then we deliver what people keep asking for: the real origin story of “Dr. Jones,” straight from the days of Lighthouse Park and the chaos that follows a good session. We close with gratitude for Kona, the legends who came through, and the stoke that stays even when life, work, and injuries get loud. If you've ever had skateboarding pull you out of a rough season, you'll recognize the feeling.Subscribe for more long-form skate stories, share this with a friend who grew up at the park, and leave a review if you want us to keep bringing the Jacksonville lineage to the mic. What was the first moment that made you say, “I need a skateboard”?

A lot of skate scenes have legends on boards, but the real backbone is the person behind the camera who keeps the receipts. We're sitting with Jacksonville's own Bo Crum to talk about how North Florida skateboarding got documented from the early days at Kona Skate Park to the era of shoebox archives, shoulder-cam lines, and footage that still shapes how people remember the culture. Bo walks us through his origin story, moving from Tennessee to Jacksonville, learning transition, and linking up with skaters who became pillars of the region. From there we get into what it actually takes to film skateboarding when nobody's doing it yet: earning trust, stacking tapes, and capturing moments that don't feel historic until years later. We also talk about his new documentary series, Reflections, starting with Jamie “Fish” Alcorn, whose path from Kona local to custom motorcycle builder is the kind of story that only makes sense when you see the full arc. We don't dodge the harder stuff either. We dig into what “fair competition” could mean as skate contests and sports in general try to balance inclusion with divisions, and we talk about why women's skateboarding grows fastest when the environment feels truly welcoming. Add in Kona memories, injuries, vert ramp reality checks, and travel stories from the skate media world, and you've got a conversation that feels like a real snapshot of skateboarding as a lifetime culture. If you connect with this one, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves skate videos, and leave a review so more people can find these North Florida skateboarding stories.

You can trace a skate scene through its spots, but you understand it through the people who built it. We sit down at Kona Skate Park in Jacksonville, Florida with Rick Andrade, a longtime skater born and raised in Austin, Texas, who started skating in the summer of 1986 and carried that energy everywhere his Navy career took him. From backyard mini ramps and ditch sessions to the influence of Bones Brigade and classic skate videos like The End, Rick explains why he always leaned toward going fast, going big, and making it look right. Then we get into the real Jacksonville skateboarding history: Skate Asylum days, Kona memories, road trips, and the DIY grind that turns a tight crew into something bigger. Rick breaks down how Legacy Skateboards comes together, from blank decks and hand-cut stickers to contests, demos, and the “Legacy crew” reputation that followed them across Florida. Along the way, we swap stories about growing up, getting hurt, finding balance, and what it feels like to return to skating after life shifts into marriage, kids, and a career that demands you move. We also nerd out on skateboard setups for anyone who cares about what actually works under your feet: board sizes, wheel sizes, OJ vs Spitfire vs Bones, Independent trucks, risers, and bushing combos that help you stay stable at speed. Finally, we tackle the big question about modern skateboarding media: did Instagram and instant clips “break” skateboarding around 2013, or did it open the door for more skaters and smaller brands to get seen worldwide? If you're into skateboarding culture, skate history, Kona Skate Park stories, or the intersection of a military life and a lifelong skate habit, this one hits home. Subscribe, share this with a friend who still talks about VHS premieres, and leave a review so more skaters can find the show.

Bam Margera drops a rap diss and the internet does what it always does: dares you to watch. We took the hit for you and ran the live reaction, but the real heart of this one is Jacksonville's own Billy Winfield stepping into the studio with us to talk skateboarding, music, and how a scene shapes the person you become.Billy's a local skateboarder and hip hop artist with a gritty, dark sound, and he's got the stories to match. We go deep on growing up skating Kona Skatepark, learning tricks young, and how your style evolves when you're chasing progression, catching slams, and dealing with the reality of injuries and getting older. From mini ramps to step-ups, we get nerdy about what feels right on a board and why skateboarding builds a kind of confidence you can't fake.Then we pivot into the music path: a drummer dad, a house full of sound, and a crash course in foundational hip hop like Wu-Tang, Tupac, and more. We talk catalog building, the pain of losing files, and why planning a smart release matters. Billy also previews his concept project “Failed To Load,” with track phases like startup, processing, error, reboot, and data retrieval, plus upcoming shows including a Jacksonville headline date.If you're into skate culture, Jacksonville hip hop, dark rap, and unfiltered takes on internet chaos, hit play, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review with your favorite moment from the conversation.

One board can change a kid's entire direction and Ron Allen is proof. We're posted up at the legendary Kona Skatepark in Jacksonville, Florida with a guest whose name sits deep in skateboarding history: Ron Allen, widely credited as the first professional African American street skateboarder. From getting his first setup in 1973 to navigating the 80s and 90s street era, Ron brings the kind of memory and honesty you only get from someone who lived every version of the culture. We get into the real stuff: how it felt to skate when skateboarding wasn't accepted, how race shaped the way people read him, and why the line between ignorance and racism still has consequences. Ron tells a story about rejecting a board graphic that included a noose, then later seeing it circulate anyway, and it turns into a bigger conversation about consent, respect, and protecting your name in the skate industry. We also talk money, exploitation, and what riders did and didn't get paid for during the VHS boom. Then we zoom out to what keeps people rolling: skateboarding and mental health, the “escape” that comes from full focus, the community that pulls you back during dark times, and the way music and skating mirror each other in work ethic and performance pressure. We even debate the Olympics and wrap with our “Is It A Sport” game where Ron makes the case that skateboarding isn't a sport or a game, it's a lifestyle. If you dig skateboarding history, street skating culture, and honest talk about the business and the joy, hit play, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

Jacksonville skateboarding isn't just tricks and footage, it's places, people, and the years you put in when nobody is watching. We link up with Mike Peterson, aka Dinger, a hometown hero who helped shape how a whole generation here thinks about skating: skate everything, go fast, keep your style, and keep showing up.We talk Kona Skatepark memories from the first scary day on the ramps to the legendary obstacles that keep pushing skaters decades later. Mike walks us through the old Jacksonville street spots and how local history turns into local identity. Then we get into the real behind-the-scenes work of building a skate scene: how The Block Skate Supply grew, why an indoor warehouse skatepark hit zoning and city roadblocks, and what it takes to create something that can actually last.From there it gets wide-ranging in the best way, comparing Florida skate culture to California's massive ecosystem, shouting out the skaters who set the standard for style, and even breaking down the Ollie North with tips you can take to your next session. We also hit real life: injuries, ACL recovery, blue-collar work ethic, running Southern Pro Tree, and the kind of happiness that comes from doing what you love without needing the spotlight.If you ride for your city, you'll feel this one. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a five-star review so we can keep bringing on the people who built the scene.

A touring stand-up comedian pulls up to Jacksonville, skates all day, then hits the stage that night and somehow it all makes perfect sense. We're posted up at legendary Kona Skatepark with Taylor Clark (stand-up comedian and skateboarder) and St. Augustine's Nick Day, and the background sound of skating sets the tone for a conversation that's equal parts funny and real.Taylor breaks down how he started doing comedy, why skateboarding keeps showing up in his writing, and the hard problem every niche storyteller faces: making “skate language” land with people who've never stepped on a board. We also get into Florida skate stops like DIY parks, the vibe at Neon Moon, and the history that hangs over Kona, including the kind of spots that instantly humble you.Nick shares what it's like being 20 and living out of a backpack for skate trips, chasing sessions from San Francisco to Philly, and learning how connected the skateboarding world really is once you start moving. From there we go deeper on expectations, gratitude, and a line that sticks: skateboarding doesn't owe you anything. We talk sobriety and focus, how getting healthy can bring skating back, and why the best skate community is the one that lets people skate their own way.If you're into skateboarding, stand-up comedy, Kona Skatepark, Tampa Pro energy, or just love stories about finding your people, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who still skates, and leave us a review.

This episode we had a very special guest....Just kidding!!! It was just the gruesome twosome due to a guest cancellation. We talked about the new Riverside Skatepark being built down under the I95 off ramp of the Acosta Bridge, the College Park plaza development, as well as many other rad developments and happenings here in Jax. We explored our highly doubtful future as news anchors with "News w/ Idiots" and we got down and dirty with "Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes". We had a lot of fun and many laughs, as usual! So grab a beer, pack a bowl, and kick your shoes off, relax and enjoy.......Unless you're one of our sober homies, in that case skip steps 1-2 and go straight to kicking your shoes off, relaxing and enjoy!!!

Episode 56 Pauly and Doc link up with former Crown Skateboards team riders, Jayson Colón and Aaron Mullen.Mullen is a repeat guest, and we wanted him on this episode to help give some perspective, and straight up testimony on the absolute radness of Jayson's skateboarding. Jayson is originally from Puerto Rico, but he put down roots on the westside of Jacksonville, FL when his family moved here when he was ten years old.Jayson is a quiet storm and rips every terrain from the streets to the vert ramp. We were stoked as always to chop it up with two NoFla skateboarding legends. Westside Duval stand up for this one!!!

Episode 55 was one for the boizzzzz, and the books!!!We had Dave "Suede" Libhart from True East Brand, while also hosting Devon and Travis Mertiff of Ride On Concrete. We discussed skateboarding old and new, building skateparks and pools, as well as our favorite skateparks and street spots. We played "Is It A Sport", along with "Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes".  We had a gang of laughs with some of the raddest dudes spreading the concrete wave everywhere and anywhere possible!

After a long unexpected break we are back! Episode 54 we link up with local skater and hip hop artist Billy Winfield. Billy skates street and park, he grew up a Kona local. The past few years he's been making a name for himself in the music scene. His music is raw, dark, and real as shit! We talk everything from skateboarding, to music, to life in general.We also discuss Bam Margera's recent "beef" with the rest of his former Jaskass crew, and run a "Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes" segment.Stoked to be back on the grind! Enjoy the radness!

This week we recorded another episode at KONA Skatepark, with one of the raddest dudes, Rick Andrade of Legacy Skateboards. We talked everything from his early days in his hometown in Texas, where he started skating. His time in the military, the Legacy days, his current daily life being a father and a husband, and much, much more!!! This episode is filled with a ton of funny moments and rad stories. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!!

Episode 52 I sat down with the homie Trevor Brice. We talked everything from his roots surfing and skating at the beaches, to contests and much, much more.Trevor shreds any concrete or ramp his wheels touch!One of the raddest dudes, and we've been fortunate to witness his growth, both on and off the board, first hand.Big love on this episode!!!

We took a little break cause we've been working on big things!Stoked to be back and bringing you a guest I've looked up to since I was a kid. The one and only TO, Ochabellero, Travis Ochab!I've known Travis since I was a kid and he's always RIPPED!!!! Growing up he was one of the heavy hitters that if he showed up to the park or the ramp, get ready to have a seat and sit back, take a pad or two off, cause you're gonna wanna watch what TO is about to throw down!!!!We barely scratched the surface, but we are piecing the Legacy Team history back together, one guest at a time.Episode 51 rips!!! Hope you enjoy!

Episode 50 we sit down with the man that shaped Pauly into the man he is today. The one and only, Pop. Pop grew up in an Italian American household in South Florida.His adolescence was filled with fun. Like playing team sports, boating with family, biking, surfing, snorkeling/diving, etc......you know, the basic Florida life. But with an Italian American twist on it. He tells us tales of childhood adventures and life growing up in the 60's & 70's, as well as many stories where the parallels between father and son are impossible to miss. The love is big on this episode!We hope you enjoy!

Episode 49 we sit down with Jesse Ferrell of Upland Clothing. Jesse is a Jacksonville native that grew up all across town, from the beaches to Callahan. Jesse grew up street skating with big dreams and ambitions of owning his own clothing company. In true skater fashion, Jesse put in the work and created his brand, starting off by screen printing all his original designs. Fast forward some years later, Jesse's brand, Upland Clothing, is killing it!!! We discuss how he got into skateboarding, his dream of starting a brand, his New York pop-up stores & adventures, and so much more!!!Doc is fresh out of hip replacement surgery and loving the pain meds....enjoy the laughs!!! 

Episode 48 we sit down with the one and only Tim Johnson. Tim is originally from St. Marys, GA, which is a stones throw from Jacksonville, FL. Tim is an east coast legend, true southern man, and an absolute monster on a skateboard. A true ATV, that'll destroy anything in his path.Nowadays Tim's pretty busy being in Dad/Husband mode, so we are hella stoked and very appreciative he could sit down with us for a part-1, of a 2-3 part story telling.

Episode 47 is just the Doc and Pauly. The boys discuss the Jaguars season  and playoff loss. They also talk about the tragic murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis Police Department. And the fellas conclude the episode discussing and critqing recent shows and movies they have recently watched.

Kicking off our first episode of 2023 with a banger!!!None other than the O.G. Ron Allen!!! Ron is credited as being the first African American professional street skateboarder, breaking through social barriers and racial stereotypes, paving the way for so many generations.Ron was in town thanks to John Norris and Adirolf Skateboarding, speaking to kids at the local schools to motivate and inspire the next generation with stories of Ron's tribulations and triumphs in life. Ron is 100% skateboarder through and through, and one of the raddest human beings we've ever met! 

This week on Pauly On The Pod we have our "Thanksgiving Special" episode, which we recorded two days after Thanksgiving in true POTP fashion(better late than never). We  started off the day with a skate sesh at the POTP HQ. Pauly was joined by the homies John Norris of Adirolf Skateboarding and Joey Diaz, while the Docta heckled of course. Those three got a solid session on the quarter and flat bar before we sat down for a chat. And as expected madness and hilariousness ensued for the entirety of the episode. Be sure to check out everything that Adirolf Skateboarding has coming up in the future, and as we creep closer to the upcoming new year keep your ears to the streets for all the radness we have planned!!!We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!!!

On this episode of POTP we have Jax transplant, Virginia Beach native, Julian Etheridge. Julian is a professional skateboarder who has ridden for many different companies over the years. We discussed his early years in skateboarding, and growing up in VA Beach. His experiences and time competing on the Mountain Dew "dew tour". And we play everyone's favorite game, "Is It A Sport".We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and join in on the laughs!

For 43 we had local North Florida legend Carl Naegele. You may have heard once upon a time there being this massive skate-haven nestled under the trees, tucked away, amongst the palmettos and southern pine trees. A true Hessian Haven, just a stones throw from the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. Well, Carl Naegele is the man that owns that legendary property, and although the ramps have rotted away. Carl salvaged everything he could, grabbed materials from Rick Morgan when he had to tear down his ramps, and now has a clear path to set the final phase of skate madness on a property that has been in his family for years.We discuss his skateboarding roots, play "News With Idiots", and had an overall rad conversation. We enjoyed it, we hope you do too!  

On this exciting episode we break out of our normal format of interviewing and talking skateboarding to "shoot the shit" with Mrs. Walnuts. We try out two new segments and explore other topics and interests outside our comfort zone to hopefully showcase the true nature of our goofy ass personalties. This episode was a ton of fun and it's filled with "Tom Foolery" & "Shenanigans".We untucked our shirts, loosened our ties, and let our hair down for this one..... we recommend you do the same!All aboard the crazy train!Enjoy!

Episode 41 we have another super rad guest, Paul "Toothless" Vaughn. Paul is known throughout the south for his skateboarding, surfing, ramp building and his dedication to all three for the past 35 years. Paul is a true "Florida Man" through and through, rad in every sense of the word. We are stoked for this episode, we hope you are too!We were pleased to be joined by the one and only Mrs. Walnuts as well to assist in the coproduction of the episode. 

What can we say about Drew, that we haven't already said about legends like Christian Fletcher or Mike Frazier..... not much. In other words Drew is one RADICAL dude!!!Drew is a local Florida boy, growing up on the west coast of Florida where he gained his sea legs surfing the gulf. And grew skateboarding with Florida legends like Frazier & Jimmy The Greek. Hell, the man has even been known to slap some trucks on a surfboard and rip skateparks on it like it was standard popsicle shape, such as the New Smyrna Beach bowl and Kona Skatepark. We here at Pauly On The Pod hope everyone enjoys this episode as much as we did!

Episode 39 we bring you another special guest, Mr. Jake Schrickling. Who we can't thank enough for giving time out of his busy life, with moving into a new home and we are very appreciative that his wife was down to let him take some of his time to chat. We are truly honored to have Jake with us on this episode, and as a friend and supporter.Jake is a legend in the skateboarding world for the countless photos he's taken over the years and had published in every skateboarding magazine that we all know and love. He's been a staple in east coast skateboarding with FTK Skate Mag, his time as a world industries rep, as well as his affiliation with SkateLab during it's years of operation here in Jacksonville Florida.Jake is the man responsible for donation the limited print photos of Mike Peterson and Aaron Mullen for our raffle to benefit Docta Jones's hip surgery fund. We couldn't be more stoked to call him our friend! We had a blast with this one! To enter the raffle,Every donation of $25 is one entry to the Docta Jones GoFundMe at gofund.me/d24e994cRaffle ends 9/15/22We will draw the winner on 10/1/22

Episode 38 - The one and only Jake Schrickling, former editor of FTK Magazine, blessed us with some NBP (Never Been Published) photos of Mike and Aaron skating Mike's backyard pool in Jax Beach Florida.We are raffling off framed, autographed photos of this event to benefit Docta Jones's hip replacement surgery. We appreciate all donations but a minimum donation of $25 is required to enter the raffle. The raffle entry is open from August 1, 2022 - September 15, 2022.The drawing for the winners will be on October 1, 2022.Do NOT donate anonymously if you wish to enter the raffle!!!!!GoFundMe Link:gofund.me/d24e994cAll donations are graciously appreciated!!!Thank You All!!!Peace, Love, & Skateboarding 

For Episode 37 Pauly Walnuts, Docta Jones, and Joey "Jalapeño" Diaz sit down with special guest Ryan King. Ryan is a local film maker, former team manager of FlatLine Skateboards as well as former team manager for SquareOne Skate Shop. We discuss his days with sq.one, which led him into his marketing job with RedBull.Then we recap his days with FlatLine, discuss their heavy influence on Florida and east coast skateboarding, and how that led him to marketing for RedBull.We also discuss a very heavy topic which is the disease that his son Sturgill is diagnosed with.Juvenile Dermatomyositis.We discuss the parallels between what Ryan's son has experienced, what Ryan went through to crowd fund for treatment, and what Docta Jones is currently experiencing on his journey to finally get the surgery he so desperately needs.It was another super fun episode and we look forward to having Ryan back on in the future!Peace, Love, & Skateboarding 

Episode 36 Pauly, Doc, and Joey sit down with Jacksonville legend Beau Crum to discuss his life in skateboarding. Early KONA days and how he met and befriended Mike Peterson.His introduction to filming and his time he spent filming for Big Brother magazine.We talk about his first full length skate video, So!, about how the featured skaters came to be involved in the project, and the re-release of the video and its continued relevancy in Florida and East Coast skateboarding.Beau has a new documentary series coming out called "Reflections", with the first episode premiering at KONA Skatepark on July 16th featuring Jamie "Fish" Alcorn. The premier event hosts many artists and skaters including Kris Markovich and Jacksonville's own, Drew Hollingsworth.Enjoy!!! 

This episode of Pauly On The Pod is a special edition that we, here at the headquarters, are SUPER excited to put out. This episode is about love and marriage, the wild culture and people of Las Vegas, and the breathtaking landscapes that surround it. From the casinos and show biz. To the restaurants, shops, and so much more!It was a trip of a lifetime. We proudly introduce Mrs. Walnuts!

Pauly Walnuts & Docta Jones sit down with a Florida legend in his own right, Aaron Mullen.They talk about everything from his early days in skateboarding, earning his first sponsor, Crown Skateboards. To his friendship with Zero/Mystery pro, Lindsey Robertson. To the days he spent rooming with Tim Johnson, and being neighbors to Mike Peterson.Aaron had tons of fun stories including when Docta Jones was given his nickname, and much more!

Pauly Walnuts & Docta Jones sit down with hometown hero and Co-Owner of The Block Skate Supply, Mike Peterson. The conversation goes many places. From the history behind how The Block got it's name, fast food varieties and preferences, skateboarding history in Jacksonville FL, and tons of great stories from the "Dinger's" mouth himself!

For Episode 32 Doc and I link up with a couple of "Dunez Goonz", Noah Griswold and Ian Willis. Noah, a.k.a. Vudu, is an aspiring hip-hop artist and local skateboarder. He and his cousin, Ian, grew up skating monument skatepark and the surrounding area in Jacksonville FL. They recently took a cross country trip so we wanted to link up top chat about their adventure, skateboarding, music, life, and more!Check out Vudu's music on all streaming platforms, and enjoy two of his newest and unreleased tracks premiering on this episode!!!

For episode 31, Doc and I link up with St. Augustine local Nick Day, as well as touring stand up comedian and skateboarder Taylor Clark. Taylor was in town for a show at Neon Moon in Jacksonville and we were stoked he was able to join us before the show to talk jokes, traveling, life, and of course SKATEBOARDING! Taylor has had viral success on social media with his witty jokes about skateboarding and a skaters lifestyle, earning him a feature in Thrasher Magazine. You can catch Taylor on tour now!!!This episode was recorded on location at the historic Kona Skatepark, next to the Freestyle area. Enjoy!!!

Stoked to be back!!!The boyz and I heard about a youth skate contest series in North Florida so you know we had to show up, to show love and support! Doc, Joey, and myself link up with longtime homie Chris Taylor from StillDownCo. Local OG, BCskater. And the man organizing the event, John Norris.  We saw many friends and had a blast, enjoy the shenanigans!!!