Volcom presents True Conversation with host Fat Tony

On this episode of True Conversation we chat with a crew of women doing it real big in skateboarding. We spoke with Latosha Stone, who created the first black-woman-owned skate company,  Proper Gnar (https://propergnar.com) ; the very dope Monica Torres from Brazil and South Bay icon Eunice Chang.

On this episode of True Conversation we check in with our friends at Apache Skateboards on the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona to discuss skateboarding and art with Douglas Miles and team riders Douglas Miles Jr. and Tray Polk.  We discuss their perspective as Indigenous Americans expressing themselves through skateboarding.  

On this episode of True Conversation we further explore representations of Black women in surf.  With the veteran experience of Sharon Schaffer and Mary Mills plus GiGi Lucas a founder of the non-profit Surfear Negra here to discuss how new generations will be represented in surf.

In this episode of True Conversation we are joined by a talented panel of actors and entertainers that all have a background in action sports.  Join us as Gabrielle Maiden, Na-Kel Smith, Ardelia Lovelace and Gary Rogers talk about their experiences in front of the camera.  

In this episode of True Conversation, we discuss a variety of personal experiences of Black musicians in the world of alternative rock and punk music.  Joining me to talk music are OG skate-rock pioneer Chuck Treece, acclaimed journalist Wilbert Cooper and Tunde Adebimpe from the band TV on the Radio.

In this episode of True Conversation, we dive into the lack of representation of Black women in surfing. Today’s guest is the cross-continental organization Textured Waves. We spoke with Chelsea Woody, Martina Duran, and Danielle Black Lyons about their love for surf and the inclusive future they want to see.

In this episode of True Conversation, our guests Tion Torrance aka Bukue One, Black Dave, and Murs, discuss the connections between skateboarding and Hip-Hop. These two subcultures may have taken a while to link up, but the bond they formed made an indelible impression in pop culture.  

For this episode we discussed the experience of Black snowboarders in the industry with legendary guests Russell Winfield, Gabby Maiden and Selema Masekela.

True Conversation season 1 trailer featuring highlights from the first 3 episodes.  Special guests include Murs, Bukue One, Black Dave, Textured Waves, Selema Masekela, Russell Winfield and Gabrielle Maiden.