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!
The Bigspin Fingerboard Podcast
The Chris Daniels (@cdplaya0) Interview
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On this episode of The Bigspin Podcast, we sit down with legendary pro fingerboarder Chris Daniels for a deep dive into nearly 20 years of fingerboarding history. From his early obsession with skateboarding and discovering fingerboarding in its infancy, to becoming one of the most respected names in the scene, Chris shares stories and insight that only someone who truly lived through every era can give!
We talk about his longtime sponsorship with Blackriver, traveling to Germany, building lifelong friendships with people like Mike Schneider, and witnessing the rise and fall ofncountless fingerboard companies over the years. Chris also gives some awesome hot takes on the current state of fingerboarding, what actually creates longevity in the scene, and why some brands, creators, and riders last while others disappear!
This episode is packed with history, perspective, laughs, and real conversation from someone who helped shape modern fingerboarding culture. Definitely one of those episodes that could’ve gone another three hours… part two might have to happen sooner rather than later!