The Bigspin Fingerboard Podcast
Welcome to The Bigspin (a fingerboard podcast) where we shine a spotlight on the incredible people and brands who have played a key role in growing the global fingerboard community!
From the early days of fingerboarding to the rise of iconic brands.. In each episode, we talk with community leaders, brand founders, and fingerboard influencers who share their experiences, challenges, and successes in helping fingerboarding reach new heights. Whether you're new to fingerboarding or a long-time fan, this podcast will give you an inside look at what it takes to drive fingerboard culture forward!
Episodes
42 episodes
The G-Sheets Interview
On this episode, I sit down with Ish, the founder of G Sheets and a true pioneer in the Fingerboard world. Known for his iconic yellow-backed grip tape with a border*, Ish has been shaping the community for nearly a decade and is currently base...
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1:08:13
Is Gatekeeping Hurting Fingerboarding? | Mike Schneider Mini Pod
I sat down for a quick mini-pod with Mike Schneider to talk about one of the biggest topics in fingerboarding right now.. gatekeeping.. Is it helping the scene, or is it hurting it?Mike’s been in the community longer than almost anyone, ...
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The Dope Game Interview
In this episode, I sit down with pro fingerboarder Jet-li, the founder of the quickly rising streetwear fingerboard brand Dope Game. Even though Dope Game dropped just a couple months ago, it’s already making serious noise in the fingerboard wo...
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1:10:00
The Dial *69 Interview
This episode of the Bigspin features a familiar face within the Fingerboard.. Clayton McCarthy! (aka SLUSHGOD) owner of a new brand Dial *69, and the founder of Slushcult. We talk about what it’s like building a brand from the ground up when yo...
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1:04:21
The ROC Fingerboards Interview
This episode I sit down with Erick Wilson better known online as ROC Fingerboards.. a New York / Rochester creator who has grown his platform massively over the last couple years and stacked real sponsorships along the way. We talk about his Fi...
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1:18:54
The Casper's Concrete Interview
On this episode of The Bigspin Fingerboard Podcast, I sit down with Cam, the mind behind Casper’s Concrete. For nearly three years, Cam has been crafting some of the most high-quality and realistic fingerboard concrete obstacles out of Orange C...
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1:39:47
The Tiny Ramps Co. Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, I sit down with Adison Cooper, the owner of Tiny Ramp Co out of Arizona. Tiny Ramp Co is known for building super realistic fingerboard obstacles and more recently hyper-realistic full-scale parks, including repl...
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1:05:47
The Wrkshp Fingerboards Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, we sit down with Brandon Gillett, the founder of Wrkshp Fingerboards, a Los Angeles based brand built on a passion for skateboarding and a drive to bring something fresh to the fingerboard scene. ...
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1:22:34
The Knife Interview
In this episode, we sit down with Andy, founder of the fast rising fingerboard brand KNIFE and head of Blackriver USA. Based out of the Blackriver Chicago store, Andy brings a unique blend of skateboarding, fingerboarding, musi...
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1:31:08
The USAFBL Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, I catch up with Levine from Usable to talk about all things competitive fingerboarding. We dive into the launch of USAFBL, the rise of organized competition in the U.S., and what it means for the future ...
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1:16:26
The Unique Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, I sit down with Mallory, the creative mind behind Unique Decks out of Oregon. We dive into their journey in the fingerboard scene, how Unique Decks got started, and what sets her handmade decks apart. Fr...
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55:24
The 3CCH1 Interview
Josh, founder of San Diego-based brand 3CCH1, joins The Bigspin to talk about his skateboarding background, love for fingerboarding and handboarding, and the inspiration behind his bold, sometimes edgy graphics. He also reflects on his brief in...
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1:00:41
A Conversation with Sorry for Fingerboarding (Part 1)
This episode of The Bigspin is a little different—in the best way. Instead of our usual show build format, this one plays out more like an open conversation. That’s because when you're talking with someone like Nash from Sorry for ...
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2:01:02
The Grindright Interview
In this episode, we sit down with Mark, the founder of Grind Right, a newer fingerboard brand that’s been gaining steady momentum over the past year. We talk about how he got into making rails, what inspired the first designs, and...
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52:53
The Whytmyk Interview
On this episode of The Bigspin podcast, we’re sitting down with a true fingerboard local legend—Mike Clarke, better known in the community as Whytmyk! We dive into his early skate years, his passion for fingerboarding, and how a simple...
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53:38
The Weaselrat Interview
On the next episode of The Bigspin, I’m joined by Miguel and Donnie, the masterminds behind Weaselrat— a rising fingerboard brand rooted in San Diego, CA, and Santa Fe, NM. Despite being relatively new to the scene, they’ve already made waves w...
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1:53:35
The Variant Decks Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin Podcast, we sit down with Mike, the mastermind behind Variant Decks, a Las Vegas-based fingerboard brand dripping in pure skateboard culture. A lifelong skater, Mike has seamlessly translated his p...
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1:07:25
The Dungeon Crawl (@Mannygfb) Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin Podcast, we sit down with Manny, the creator of Dungeon Crawl, to talk about his journey in the fingerboard scene. He shares what inspired him to start the brand, his love for fantasy aesthetics, and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:25:08
The 1936 Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, we chat with James Greenwood, the creative mind behind 1936 Decks. In just over a year 1936 Decks has become a standout brand in the local fingerboarding community. James shares the story behind the bran...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:10
The Yerrr Tape (@Esco_FB) Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, we chop it up with Esco, the founder of Yerrr Tape and the creator of Fingerama, an online-only Game of S.K.A.T.E. that’s bringing the community together in a whole new way. We get i...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:50
The Rogan Deck Co. Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, we sit down with Alex Rogan, the mastermind behind Rogan Deck Co. and the first employee of Dynamic Fingerboard Trucks. Alex shares his journey into the fingerboarding scene, from creating iconic edits t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:04:19
The Witch County Spellcasters Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, we're joined by Eric from Witch County Spellcaster Decks, a growing fingerboard brand based out of Los Angeles, California. Founded in March 2024, Witch County has quickly gained traction in the fingerbo...
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1:04:36
The Duck Decks Interview (Live from Blackriver Chicago)
In this episode of The Bigspin, I sit down with Savanna Simpson, the visionary founder behind Duck Decks, live from the Blackriver Store grand opening in Chicago This past October! Since her first drop of boards in on May of 2020, Sava...
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