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Send us Fan Mail Ray Martz shares the story behind the Salamat Skateboard Project, a grassroots initiative using skateboarding to create opportunities, build community, and empower young people in the Philippines. We talk about the project's origins, the challenges of making a lasting impact, and why skateboarding can be such a powerful vehicle for connection, purpose, and hope. Ray also opens up about his personal journey, his Dad opening the first ever Woden skatepark in Canberra, travel, a...

Send us Fan Mail Nigel Cameron is the Director of the Totem Skateboarding Collective, a social enterprise using skateboarding, music, art, and culture to empower, connect, and inspire communities. In this conversation, Nigel speaks candidly about his personal journey, the courage required to follow your heart, the realities of chasing ideas and dreams, and what it takes to build teams, communities, and something bigger than yourself. Rad human alert. Enjoy, Shan Support the show FINANCI...

Send us Fan Mail Get to know the next generation of Aussie vert talent; Ash Wilcomes, Jake Thatcher, and Taj Wolfenden. These guys share a raw, first-hand look at life in competitive skating. From chasing comps and navigating sponsorships to what it actually means to represent Skate Australia on the world stage. Safe to say… the future’s in good hands. The kids are alright. Enjoy, Shan Support the show FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chad Ford shares his full journey, from growing up in Sydney and discovering skateboarding at a young age, to becoming a sponsored skater and helping shape the early skatepark landscape in Australia. We dive into Chad’s transition from skating to designing some of Sydney’s first proper skateparks, and how that passion evolved into a career. From there, he takes us behind the scenes of building some of the world’s most iconic skateboarding events, including Bo...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off releasing two new video parts, suffering a serious injury, and being named SLAM magazine Skater of the Year, Nixen opens up about what it’s like when everything hits at once. We talk injury recovery, family background, working with young people in remote and indigenous communities, the importance of kindness and empathy, his major influences, touring, travels, and much much more. Enjoy, Shan Support the show FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow on Instagram Fol...