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Jeff Stone from the Roller Skate Dad blog opens up the world of roller skating to both the beginner and long-time expert roller skater. Discover all of the tips and tricks for becoming a better roller skater from a past artistic roller skating national champion, skate DJ, rink floor guard and skating enthusiast. Jeff interviews special guests and authorities in the roller skating, speed skating, jam skating, roller hockey and roller derby industries. Detailed analysis of how roller skates work, skate reviews, skate music and answering your roller skating questions. From the hokey pokey to the limbo to the races and doing that slow jam, Jeff's got you covered. If you wish you could roller skate to work instead of driving a car, then this is the podcast for you!

Jeff Stone


    • Jul 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 17: Getting Started in a Roller Sport - 034

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 34:19


    In this episode, Jeff goes over some of the most popular roller sports and how to get started in each one. Whether it's art, speed, roller hockey or derby, learn what to do to get going in each sport.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 16: Doing a Two Foot Spin - 033

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 25:19


    In this episode, I go over all of the details on how to do your first artistic roller skating spin - the two foot spin.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 15: Doing a Waltz Jump - 032

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 26:31


    In today's episode, I go over the first artistic skating jump with revolutions - the Waltz Jump. Come learn how to do a real jump on your roller skates!

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 14: Doing the Bunny Hop - 031

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 25:00


    In today's episode, we talk all about how to do the first artistic roller skating jump - the Bunny Hop! Hop on over and check out this fun episode!

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 13: Doing One Foot Turns - 030

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 33:48


    In today's episode, I go over how to do 1 foot turns (or 3 turns as they are called). I also discuss wheel durometer and choosing harder wheels for turning and spinning.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 12: Doing Two Foot Turns - 029

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 33:33


    In today's episode, Jeff goes over how to do two foot turns on your roller skates so you can level up!

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 11: Doing Backwards Crossovers - 028

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 33:09


    In this episode, Jeff talks about roller skating backwards and doing backwards crossovers on roller skates. Come check out my tips on how to take your backwards skating to the next level.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 10: Roller Skating Backwards - 027

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 21:17


    In this episode, Jeff talks about skating backwards on roller skates. We discuss a few different tips & techniques to get you started with this fun roller skating activity.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 9: Balance, Standing on One Foot & Crossovers - 026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 33:16


    In this episode, Jeff talks about the importance of balance on roller skates when you are first learning how to skate. He also discusses balancing on 1 foot and doing crossovers.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 8: Skating Forwards without Falling Down - 025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 42:32


    In this episode, Jeff discusses how to skate forwards without falling down.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 7: Learn How to Stop on Roller Skates - 024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 28:43


    In today's episode, Jeff talks all about how to stop on roller skates and rollerblades.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 6: Falling Down & Getting Back Up - 023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 37:58


    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 5: Picking Out Your Safety Gear - 022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 43:11


    The Roller Skate Dad Podcast is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 21:57


    After almost 3 years away, the Roller Skate Dad Podcast is finally back! In this episode, Jeff talks about what he has been up to these last 3 years. Then, he discusses what is going on this year with the RSD website and podcast.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 4: Choosing Your First Roller Skates - 021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 40:54


    Jeff gives recommendations on 10 skate packages so you can get your first pair of roller skates. The goal of this episode is for you to get you a pair of skates so you can follow along with the rest of the Getting Started Roller Skating series.

    Getting Started Roller Skating – Part 3: Tips for Picking Out Your First Roller Skates Part 2 of 2 – 020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 31:16


    Have you wanted to roller skate, but haven't gotten around to buying your first pair of skates? In Part 3 of the Getting Started Roller Skating series, Jeff finishes his tips on things to consider before picking out your first pair of roller skates.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 2: Tips for Picking Out Your First Roller Skates Part 1 of 2 - 019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 27:35


    Have you wanted to roller skate, but haven't gotten around to buying your first pair of skates? In Part 2 of the Getting Started Roller Skating series, Jeff talks to you about tips to consider before picking out your first pair of roller skates.

    Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 1: The Skater's Mindset - 018

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 27:23


    Have you ever wanted to roller skate, but were too afraid to try? In Part 1 of the Getting Started Roller Skating series, Jeff talks to you about getting in the right mindset to start skating for the first time. If you can walk, you can skate.

    10 Amazing Health Benefits of Roller Skating - 017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 28:12


    In today's episode, I cover the top 10 health benefits you can get from roller skating. We also cover other articles about health and roller skating including burning calories, toning muscles and living a healthy lifestyle through skating.

    Building Nonprofit Roller Skating Clubs with Dave Nicholls Part 2 - 016

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 51:40


    Part 2 of my interview with roller skating performer, coach and community organizer Dave Nicholls of UK's Ipswich Skate Club. Dave talks about how he started the Ipswich Skate Club with the help of his local government and how others can do the same.

    UK Artistic Roller Skating Performer, Coach & Organizer Dave Nicholls - 015

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 43:40


    Dave Nicholls is a UK artistic roller skating performer, skating coach and organizer. As a teenager, Dave grew up in the slums of Sheffield. He joined a skating team and spent years traveling and performing roller skating shows all over the UK.

    Ask Dad - Balancing Exercises, Helping a Child Skate & Picking Outdoor Wheels - 014

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 25:17


    In this Ask Dad episode, we discuss some tips for picking outdoor roller skate wheels. Also, we review tips on helping a child learn how to skate. Finally, we cover a series of exercises & tips you can do to find better balance while roller skating.

    Ask Dad: Roller Skating Questions Answered - 013

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 22:25


    In this episode, Jeff answers all of your Ask Dad roller skating questions. We cover changing out wheels for the first time, selecting outdoor skates, wheel recommendations, a new Spotify playlist and much more. This is the first Ask Dad Q&A episode.

    Texas Roller Derby All-Star Milla Juke-a-bitch - 012

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 51:02


    Texas Roller Derby (TXRD) All-Star player Milla Juke-a-bitch joins me. Milla and I discuss her career starting as a beginner skater in 2010 into the All-Star roller derby player she is today. Milla and I discuss her roller derby journey so far.

    The Skate Critic with Ginger Mathews - 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 59:24


    Skate Critic Ginger Mathews joins us this week. Ginger has visited and reviewed over 300 roller skating rinks in the last 5 years. She discusses her favorite rinks, her review criteria, odd rinks she has visited and other fascinating stories.

    United Skates Documentary with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler - 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 44:02


    Tina and Dyana are the directors of a new roller skating documentary airing on HBO on Monday, February 18th, 2019. We chat about the film, African-American skate culture, skating rinks closing and what, if anything, we can all do to save them.

    Starting a Roller Skating Rink - 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 26:34


    In this episode, Jeff goes over tips & steps on starting a roller skating rink. From finding the right venue, buying rental skates and setting up the snack bar, Jeff covers his research from books, manuals and online guides on the subject.

    The Roller Skate Boots Show - 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 25:07


    In this episode, Jeff covers the different types of skate boots out there, which skate boots are typically used for which type of skating and 7 tips for buying your next skate boot.

    Rollergirls - The Story of Flat Track Derby - 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 39:19


    Jeff speaks to Texas Rollergirls photographer Felicia Graham about her new book "Rollergirls: The Story of Flat Track Derby". Over 13 years, Felicia travelled internationally with the team, took tons of photos and has some great stories to tell.

    Avid Roller Skater Alberto Quinones - 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 60:55


    In today's episode, Jeff interviews his good friend Alberto about growing up roller skating between Mexico and the US, raising 2 artistic roller and ice skating teenage boys and how to continue to improve at and love roller skating as we get older.

    Roller Skating Injuries & Protective Gear - 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 44:39


    In this episode, Jeff shares with you his stories of all of the times he hurt himself while roller skating, and also a few injuries he has seen from others. He also talks about protective gear that can be worn (and that he should wear) going forward.

    Teaching Roller Skating to Others - 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 31:28


    In this episode, Jeff talks about how to teach roller skating. He gives you his top 5 tips for helping teach a beginner and also gives tips for the parent, teacher, friend or coach who is trying to help someone else learn this great hobby and sport.

    The Roller Skate Bearings Show - 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018 26:52


    In this episode, Jeff covers details about roller skate bearings like how to locate a skate bearing, the anatomy of a skate bearing, whether ABEC is important and finally Jeff gives you some advice and recommendations on the bearings he uses.

    The Roller Skate Wheels Episode - 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 52:06


    In this episode of the Roller Skate Dad Podcast, your host Jeff Stone talks all about roller skate wheels. He goes over his Top 10 Tips for Buying the Perfect Roller Skate Wheels article from the RollerSkateDad.com website plus a couple of extra tips.

    Get Out There and Skate! - 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 23:02


    Welcome to the first episode of The Roller Skate Dad podcast. In this first episode, your host Jeff Stone talks about his background in roller skating and his thoughts on future episodes. Be sure to subscribe to this show for lots more to come!

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