Unapologetically Evolving

The title for this return episode nearly became the new title for the podcast itself until I decided to revert back to Unapologetically Evolving. I still like the sound of Foundations of Sand & Castles of Glass, so it became the episode title instead. It captures exactly how I feel about the world at the moment. Everything is a castle of glass built on a foundation of sand... Unapologetically Evolving ended up making more sense for the overall show, as this return episode, and potentially others, demonstrate how drastically someone can change if they give themselves permission to. Almost a year ago I had some things to say about the state of the world and in particular Australia during an episode I recorded with Electric Skate Cast (The State of ESK8 #12 - Electric Skate Cast crossover #2: Endgame). Boy, how my thoughts and opinions have changed since then! Here's the beautiful thing, my thoughts and opinions may yet change again! Imagine that. At this moment in time I felt compelled to capture my thoughts as they stand right now. Capture this moment in time for reflection again in maybe another year? Who knows? Will Unapologetically Evolving continue as a regularly occurring podcast once more? I'm not sure yet. I'm just taking each day as it comes. Website, social links, live streaming and banger DJ sets: ofthehousejames.com

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The boards are on charge and we've ordered some drinks. Let's talk about what's been going on the scene over the last couple of weeks, including Ownboard's AT1W and the issue of design mimicry, what's surprising about the Exway Flex, eskate conspiracy theories involving esk8 hubs, Bound Motor, Jed Boards, Ride Neo and Boa wheels. The Backfire Zealot gets a mention, as does Dot boards, Hoyt St, Loaded x Unlimited, the Ownboard AT/GT and Cloudwheels. We discuss the Lee Wright vs. Evolve controversy, the Trampa vs. Average Eskate Reviews controversy, the new Flux Motion Lacroix competitor and more! -Discounts/Support the podcast- https://samjadelaide.com/discounts -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more. -Scott Davies- https://youtube.com/channel/UCmLtejsN3ut6P6c433aQMVg -Eskate Hub/Nate Gell- https://eskatehub.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Are you guys ready for crazy? Cause I got a whole lot of it up in here today! Bioboards are just about to release their next generation electric skateboard, the Plutonium. Some boards are next level, then there are boards that are just on another planet! This is the latter. Enjoy! -Discounts/Support the podcast- https://samjadelaide.com/discounts -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more. -Bioboards- https://bioboards.se --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Let's talk about the two worlds of e-skate. DIY and production. I've got the right two guys for the job. Ronnie is one of the most popular YouTube e-skate personalities today who's channel is a favorite among many including me, whereas Neil runs one of my favorite DIY channels. Both are super chill and friendly and it was great to finally get the opportunity to speak with them. We cover the pros and cons of DIY vs. production as well as some topical subjects doing the rounds for the month of May 2020. Enjoy! -Neil Maglaya/Big Kids- https://bit.ly/3gIjXIq -Ronnie Sarmiento- https://bit.ly/2AowfoA -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com // Podcast homepage and discounts for listeners https://samjadelaide.com/podcast // YouTube https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o // @thestateofesk8podcast on Instagram on Facebook and @samjadelaide everywhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Listen to the Electric Skate Cast crossover double episode: -Part 1- https://bit.ly/3eUTkyP -Part 2- https://bit.ly/3bIiqz4 -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Hoyt St make some of the most beautiful electric skateboards in the world. In this episode I'm lucky enough get Jeff "JJ" Johnson himself tell us more about what's in store for the brand. The highlight reel includes a pneumatic tire option for the EL1 model, a short board, an all-terrain board and even more details about battery options, upgraded cells, ABEC11 wheels and the implementation of the Lacroix Stormcore. We also discuss the work and attention to detail that goes into the Hoyt St decks and the evolving options becoming available to people now and in the future. -Hoyt St- https://hoytskate.com -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Lacroix helped redefine what a premium electric board could be. The Jaws, Nazare and Lonestar are almost a category unto themselves. In this past month, Lacroix also announced their new VESC-based motor controller, the Stormcore. Filling the hole left behind by the FOCBOX Unity, news of a like replacement set the ESK8 community on fire! But the Stormcore is not merely a Unity with a face lift. It is much, much more than that! Sit back and relax as I kick it with Alex and discuss all things Lacroix; the past, present and future, and of course, the Stormcore. -Lacroix Boards- https://lacroixboards.com -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

The only OG electric skateboard company still around and still killing it today. I talk with Ilan about the roots of electric skateboarding, his take on Boosted, the question of quality vs. scalability, the future of Metroboard and much, much more (maybe even some news on future Metroboard product lines...) -Metroboard- https://metro-board.com -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Let's talk about all things electric skateboards. In this episode I cover Evolve Skateboards and the rise of the GTR, trouble at Boosted boards, Jed Boards - will they ever, Enertion woes, Meepo and a potential belt drive (too little too late) and the market disrupting Exway Flex. Link to Verge article: https://theverge.com/2020/2/5/21036805/boosted-board-electric-skateboard-finances-money-cash-trouble-customer-service -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

LINK TO FULL EPISODE - https://youtu.be/T5_O3lkMVrA It's a huge disappointment this episode didn't turn out as well as it should have. We covered a lot of ground. Jay Boston is a YouTube personality famous for his electric skateboard and urbex content. Like everyone who amasses a decent size following, he has some detractors too. I wanted to take the time to sit down and talk with him about the pros and cons of his journey, the ups and downs, wins and loses, and what he's learned along the way. We chat about Jed Boards, authenticity, his approach to YouTube, Evolve's massive turn-around, travel, Trampa, taking calculated risks, leaning into your "third thing," trial and error, and learning from your mistakes, Jay's other life as a successful digital agency owner (big risks and big rewards), time management, what the post-FOCBOX landscape might look like and what 2020 holds for him. Jay Boston will return... -Connect with Jay- https://youtube.com/jayboston || https://facebook.com/jaybostonyoutuber || https://instagram.com/jaybostonyoutuber || https://jayboston.com -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

What's a personality hacker? In this episode counselor, mental health professional and certified personality hacker profiler, Dan Anear, introduces us to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Enneagram test and Spiral Dynamics. We talk about systems thinking and the use of systems as tools, not dogma. -Connect with Dan- https://danielanear.com || https://facebook.com/danielanearcoaching || https://instagram.com/daniel_anear_coaching -Listen to Convergently Speaking- https://anchor.fm/daniel123 || https://instagram.com/convergentlyspeaking.podcast -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Rory Noke is the main man behind Adelaide's first and only professional podcasting studio. I recently got the chance to sit down with him and pick his brain about challenges of starting a business based around an emerging medium; podcasting for business vs. fun, as well as taking the opportunity to extract a few hints and tips for podcast newbies such as myself. -Connect with PodBooth- https://podbooth.com.au || https://facebook.com/podbooth || https://instagram.com/podbooth -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message

Colorado Cadi (just Cadi or Caddy to his friends) is a recovering alcoholic who uses e-skate to help on his road to recovery. For him skating isn't just a pastime or a hobby, it's life saving medicine. Despite his past, Caddy has gone from strength-to-strength, building a social following around his infectious, positive outlook on life, all the while using his story to reach out and help others. Apologies for the audio quality. Lessons were learned. -Connect with Caddy- https://instagram.com/colorado_cadi || https://facebook.com/colorado.caddy || https://youtube.com/channel/UCadk110pGOa0JDv0xmo6okA -Connect with me- https://samjadelaide.com is the HQ for everything I do and provides links to all of my social media accounts. Hint: I'm @samjadelaide on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow The State of ESK8 podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thestateofesk8podcast. If you're feeling generous you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2YqGh2o --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samjadelaide/message