Podcast Title: The Boardcast
Episode: 6
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd
Hosts: Al and Claire
Guest: Ben Portnoy (Lead singer, drummer, skateboarder)
Introduction:
In this episode, Al and Claire sit down with Ben Portnoy, lead singer, drummer, skateboarder, and former employee, to explore all things music, COFFIN, skateboarding and life.
Behind the Scenes of C.O.F.F.I.N :
- Discussion on Ben's band C.O.F.F.I.N's success with the No. 2 album in Australia.
- Releasing their latest album and recent tours with Amyl and the Sniffers.
- Insights into the current state of live music.
- Challenges faced with venues, approvals, rehiring, and managing situations when things get out of hand.
- Growing Up and Pursuing Passions
- Ben's experience growing up on the Northern Beaches, skateboarding, and navigating his passion for music.
- The reality of touring the world and the responsibilities it entails.
- The hustle and journey Ben put in to reach where he is now.
- The moment he realised C.O.F.F.I.N was starting to make it big.
- The decisions Ben had to make to fund C.O.F.F.I.N.
- Portnoy talks about the journey to understand his value as a band.
- Managing and growing a band.
Boarders / Skateboarding / Snowboarding:
- Recollection of the early shop fire and his first memory of the shop.
- Insights into the Gnarlshred Video and the unofficial criteria for joining the Boarders Shop Team.
- Portnoy shares the story of his first experience riding a snowboard.
Discussion on injuries and mishaps that have occurred while snowboarding.
- Differences between Ben's generation and today's generation of skateboarders.
- Ben shares humorous anecdotes about his time working at Boarders.
- Portnoy flips the script and starts to interview Al and Claire.
- He unveils the podcast jingle he made for "The Boardcast."
Closing Remarks:
The hosts express gratitude to Ben Portnoy for joining the episode and sharing his incredible journey.
Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel to follow along on our business journey.
We appreciate your support!
www.boardersonline.com.au
Podcast Title: The Boardcast
Episode: 6
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd
Hosts: Al and Claire
Guest: Ben Portnoy (Lead singer, drummer, skateboarder)
Introduction:
In this episode, Al and Claire sit down with Ben Portnoy, lead singer, drummer, skateboarder, and former employee, to explore all things music, COFFIN, skateboarding and life.
Behind the Scenes of C.O.F.F.I.N :
- Discussion on Ben's band C.O.F.F.I.N's success with the No. 2 album in Australia.
- Releasing their latest album and recent tours with Amyl and the Sniffers.
- Insights into the current state of live music.
- Challenges faced with venues, approvals, rehiring, and managing situations when things get out of hand.
- Growing Up and Pursuing Passions
- Ben's experience growing up on the Northern Beaches, skateboarding, and navigating his passion for music.
- The reality of touring the world and the responsibilities it entails.
- The hustle and journey Ben put in to reach where he is now.
- The moment he realised C.O.F.F.I.N was starting to make it big.
- The decisions Ben had to make to fund C.O.F.F.I.N.
- Portnoy talks about the journey to understand his value as a band.
- Managing and growing a band.
Boarders / Skateboarding / Snowboarding:
- Recollection of the early shop fire and his first memory of the shop.
- Insights into the Gnarlshred Video and the unofficial criteria for joining the Boarders Shop Team.
- Portnoy shares the story of his first experience riding a snowboard.
Discussion on injuries and mishaps that have occurred while snowboarding.
- Differences between Ben's generation and today's generation of skateboarders.
- Ben shares humorous anecdotes about his time working at Boarders.
- Portnoy flips the script and starts to interview Al and Claire.
- He unveils the podcast jingle he made for "The Boardcast."
Closing Remarks:
The hosts express gratitude to Ben Portnoy for joining the episode and sharing his incredible journey.
Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel to follow along on our business journey.
We appreciate your support!
www.boardersonline.com.au