Originally from Cocoa Beach, Florida but now living inSouthern California, Grace Marhoefer has been called the “ATV” of skateboarding, largely because she rips at every style she tries—transition, vert and street. Starting at the ripe old age of seven when she discovered skating at a friend’sbirthday party, Grace shares her story of working through injuries and personal challenges to become one of the coolest and most versatile skaters in women’s skateboarding today.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Introduction to Grace Marhoefer
00:53 Discovering a Love for Skateboarding at a BirthdayParty
02:45 Learning Tricks as a New Skater
03:23 Being a Mentor to Younger Skaters
04:45 Skaters Who Inspired Grace
06:44 Getting Her Start Skating Transition and FInding aLove of Street
08:06 Which Would She Choose, Transition, Street or Vert?
09:42 How Being Skilled in All Areas Helps Her Skating
10:45 Current Tricks She's Working On
12:50 The Driveway Struggle of Mastering the Ollie at Age 8
15:07 Balancing College and Skateboarding Around the World
17:50 Navigating Life as a Professional Skater
18:47 Dealing with Injuries and New Perspectives
21:02 The Road to Recovery and Olympic Aspirations
24:12 Maintaining Health Through Exercise and Rest
25:30 Thoughts on 2028 Olympics
26:31 Beyond Contests and Finding Creativity in Fliming
27:37 Filming Her New Indy Part
30:17 Hill Bombing, Pure Peer Pressure
32:12 Guys or Girls, Who's Challenging You More?
32:58 Favorite Skate Spots Out West and in Florida
35:43 Sponsorships in Skating
38:57 Dream Sponsors
41:23 Favorite Video Parts
42:04 How Skating Supports Her Mental Health
43:08 Dream Skatepark Features
43:42 Favorite Tricks to Land to Feel Good
44:30 Dream Sesh Partner, Past or Present
45:13 Grace's Current Setup
46:55 Learning Handplants
49:52 Advice for Aspiring Female Skaters
Kylie Frank is a rising star in women’s street skating. In this episode, Kylie shares her journey from starting out as a young skater learning first tricks in her driveway to a competitive athlete, winning first at the recent Jackalope contest in Virginia Beach. She shares how she balances schoolwork with travel for skating contests all over the world, the importance of community support, and her aspirations for the future, including the Olympics!
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Welcome to Kylie Frank from Orange County, CA
00:48 Balancing High School Work with a Skate Career
01:20 Traveling All Over the World for Skateboarding
03:20 Getting Started in Skating
04:36 Learning to Skate: YouTube and Flat Ground
05:08 Inspired by the Best, Nyjah!
05:56 Visiting Florida (SPoT and Other Parks)
07:14 Opinions on Women's Divisions at Big Contests
08:44 Fearless on a Skateboard...And a Motorcycle!
11:26 Kylie's Hobbies and Future Plans
13:18 Red Bull Origins Run and Practicing New Tricks
16:14 Current Tricks Kylie is Working on and Challenges
17:15 Upcoming Contests - Exposure
18:39 Mindset and Preparation for Contests
21:49 Kylie's Skate Crew
23:12 Street Skating All the Way, but Trying Some Transition
24:02 Skate Setup
25:22 Sponsorships and Building Relationships inSkateboarding
27:28 Balancing Contests and Street Skating in the Future
28:19 The Olympics: Aspirations and Perspectives
30:18 Favorite Skate Spots and Travel
32:09 The Supportive Skateboarding Community
34:09 The Evolution of Female Skateboarding
36:25 Dream Skate Park Features and Inspirations
36:55 Favorite Video Part
38:26 Living in California and the Skate Community There
39:35 Favorite Trick to Land on a Bad Day
39:56 Sessioning with Any Skater, Who Would it Be?
41:45 Advice for Aspiring Female Skaters
42:52 End Credits and Music
Anita Tessensohn Sanford is a true trailblazer in women’sskateboarding, from her gnarly street skating in the 80s when girl street skaters were a rarity to her appearance in Powell’s 1987 Some Girls Play With Dolls, Real Women Skate ad. The skate world is getting reintroduced to Anita today, thanks to her appearance on the Bones Brigade Audio Show nearly two years ago. Anita has found a rekindled love of skating as a mature adult and was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2023. Anita now continuesher skate journey and shares her love of skating with the next generation of skaters in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Intro to Anita Tessensohn Sanford
00:56 Anita's Griptape Gifted to Heather
02:29 The Significance of Anita's Iconic 1987 Powell Ad
04:17 Connecting with Other Women Through Skating
06:44 Leading Summer Skate Camps
08:04 Empowering Young Girls Through Skateboarding
09:09 Anita's Early Skate Days in Eugene, Oregon
10:31 Moving to Southern California
10:58 Family Recognizing a Skate Trailblazer
11:58 The Rarity of a Female Street Skater in the 80s
14:15 Anita's Reintroduction to Skating - Bones BrigadeAudio Show
15:31 Leaving Skating and Coming Back
16:23 An Injury that Changed Her Career Path
18:38 A Transition to the World of Dance
19:36 Fearlessness and Coming Back After Injury
21:11 The Influence of Gymnastics on Skateboarding
22:24 Skating with Family
24:29 80s Skate Culture in Southern California
27:38 Skating San Francisco in the 80s
28:06 New York City Skating
28:57 Hanging Out with Legends of Today Back Then
31:34 Empowering the Next Generation of Female Skaters
33:41 The Importance of Enjoying the Process
34:13 Learning Tricks: Then vs. Now
38:04 Filming the Public Domain Video
39:04 Current Favorite Skate Spots
39:48 Transitioning to Coaching and Teaching Gymnastics
41:24 Our Dance Instructor, Hall of Fame Skater
42:30 Rediscovering Passion for Skateboarding
45:08 Embracing Community and Representation inSkateboarding
47:48 Teaching and Sharing Skateboarding History
51:24 Dream Skate Park Features and Influences
55:01 Favorite Tricks and Personal Growth in Skateboarding
01:00:07 End Credits and Music
Cindy Whitehead is more than a pro skateboarder, and that’s just how she likes it. This legend is an activist, skate historian and founder of the nonprofit ‘Girl Is Not a 4-Letter Word’. In this chat with Cindy, we explore her deep connection to skate history through her involvement with Hermosa Beach Museum and the Smithsonian, and how she values activism in skate culture. Cindy also shares insights on the influence of her family on her confidence, the evolution of skate sponsorships, and the balance between competition and personal expression for young skaters. This discussion highlights the evolution of women’s roles in skateboarding since its early days and the importance of visibility and support for the next generation of girl skaters.Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Intro to Cindy Whitehead
00:51 Cindy's Skate History at Hermosa Museum
05:23 Involvement with the Smithsonian and Skateboarding at the Museum
11:47 Skating is the Vehicle; Activism is What Matters
15:01 Family's Influence Matters
18:52 Individualism and Independence of Skaters
20:48 How Skateboarding is Changing with the Olympics
22:12 Skating is Freedom
24:31 Supporting and Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Skaters
28:27 The Evolution of Sponsorship in Skateboarding
31:12 Finding Your Place in the Skateboarding Community
32:45 Freestyle in the Early Days
37:07 Redefining Success: Skating Beyond Competitions
38:27 The Pressure of Winning in Sports
40:33 Role Models and Mentorship in Skating
44:44 The Importance of Representation in History
49:56 Making Skateboarding What You Want It to Be - Outside Sponsors and Setting the Example for Others
52:57 The Challenge of Being the First and Handling Social Media Criticism
56:31 Supporting Girl is Not a 4-Letter Word
57:51 Building Community and Support in Local Skate Culture
01:00:39 Bringing the Book, It's Not About Pretty, to Life
01:05:18 Tapping Into New Markets with Skating
01:08:08 End Credits and Music
From an early encounter with women’s vert at X Games in Philly at age 12 to a professional skating career as the “Polish Wrecking Ball”, Amelia Brodka has made a life from the sport she loves. But what might be the biggest mark she leaves on the industry is transforming women’s skateboarding with a documentary film she made in response to seeing a decline in women’s events and lack of opportunity for girls and women. From the film, Underexposed, to her nonprofit organization and annual event, Exposure, Amelia Brodka has paved the way for countless girls and women to be accepted and find opportunity in the world of skateboarding.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Introduction to Amelia
02:10 Discovering Skateboarding at the X Games at Age 12
06:09 Women and Girls Finding Acceptance in Skateboarding
10:34 How Amelia's Skating Has Changed Over the Years
15:21 Finding Time to Skate with a Busy Schedule
16:59 What's Most Frustrating About Skating with Her Husband
18:34 Training and Health in Skateboarding - "Prehab" & Carrots!
20:38 Amelia's Skate Setups for All the Different Boards
21:56 Impact of the Documentary 'Underexposed'
26:43 Progress and Challenges in Women's Skateboarding
29:17 Pushing Ahead with Exposure 14
30:52 Navigating the Olympics: Experiences and Expectations
34:07 A Fun and Unexpected Career in Skate Commentary
35:15 How the Olympics Have Impacted Women's Skateboarding
36:50 The Stress of the Olympic Qualifying Process
41:01 2020 Olympics Challenges - COVID Fears, Uniforms and Colored Hair
48:14 The Olympics May Not Be for Everyone
49:26 Female Filmers and Creating a Safe Space for GirlSkaters
52:01 The Importance of Community and Mentorship
55:16 Utilizing Social Media to Connect with Female ProSkaters
57:26 Industry Opportunities at Exposure
58:40 SOTY and Tampa Pro for Women?
01:03:00 Encouraging Mature Women in Skateboarding
01:08:59 The Power of Just Showing Up
01:10:00 Supporting Exposure Skate and Its Mission
01:10:40 End Credits and Music
She may be a tiny, but eleven-year-old Anna Shea Reynolds-Madsen has already made a big mark in the world of skateboarding. This Northern California middle schooler is spinning 540s on the vert ramp with the big guys and winning contests like Exposure. In this fun conversation, AnnaShea shares her rapid progression in skating, her interest in art, and future travel aspirations. Anna also talks about her pet rats, her experiences in modeling and acting, and offers advice for young girls her age interested in skateboarding.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Introduction to Anna and How She Started Skating
01:48 First Visits to the Skatepark...And Over the Spine!
02:52 Anna's First Board, She Didn't Like It
04:03 Learning and Mastering Tricks
05:51 The Journey to 540s
10:05 Empowering Girls in Skateboarding
11:45 Boys Thinking That Girls Can't Skate
13:17 What Anna's Classmates and Teachers Think About HerSkating
14:42 Current Skate Setup and Favorite Spots
16:29 First 540 at Lower Bobs
17:36 Pixar and Anna's Amazing Sister, Eisa
18:47 Anna's Artwork
21:54 Skate Crews Who Anna Skates With
24:26 Woodward Camp
27:14 Jackalope Experience and Jarritos!
30:48 Getting All of Those Spins, Does Size Make aDifference?
32:39 Banana Con
33:43 Skating with Lyndsey Pastrana at the She Shred
37:37 Do You Dream About Skateboarding?
38:38 Traveling and Favorite Places
39:47 Skate Van Adventures, Who's Going?
43:57 Other Hobbies
44:10 Rats!
47:50 Modeling and Acting Work
52:03 Will She Skateboard Forever?
53:18 Advice for New Skaters
56:13 End Credits and Music
It’s not every teenager who can balance being a sponsored traveling vert and bowl skater with having a normal high school life, but Florida skater Harlow Johnsey does it all with style and grace. Harlow shares her evolution in skateboarding from her experiences with contests and going to Woodward, to frequent trips to California and filming for sponsors. Harlow also reflects on her aspirations for the future and offers advice to new skaters, emphasizing the importance of staying true to yourself and having fun.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Introduction to Harlow Johnsey, Florida Bowl and Vert Skater
01:22 Harlow's Skate Journey Begins at Age 10
03:22 Experiences at Woodward
05:04 Learning to Skate and Improving Her Skills inCalifornia
05:53 First Time Skating a Vert Ramp at Rodney Mead's
07:24 Support of Family
08:5 1 Life as a High Schooler and Skateboarder
10:52 Winning Exposure Longest Backside Grind
11:42 The Importance of Friendships in Skateboarding
14:44 Balancing School and Skateboarding
17:02 Sponsorships and Future Aspirations
20:07 Helping Young Skaters
20:57 Getting Started Skating Contests
22:39 Filming with Sponsors
24:44 Skate Setup and Gear Preferences
25:27 Dream Sponsors and Fast Food Favorites
27:41 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding
29:51 Life as a Teenager and Learning to Drive
31:08 Music Vibes While Skating
33:41 Overcoming Fear in Skateboarding
34:57 The Power of the Mind in Skating
37:21 Life Lessons from Skateboarding
38:36 Dream Skate Park Features
39:17 Favorite Tricks to Land on a Rough Day
41:51 Dream Session with Any Skater
42:42 Thoughts on the Olympics
44:28 Not Missing Out on the High School Experience
45:04 Advice for Aspiring Young Skaters
47:08 End Credits and Music
Fearless teen street skater Shiloh Catori shares her journeyin skateboarding, from her early days in Sarasota, Florida to her current adventures in Los Angeles, California. She discusses her rapid progression in skating, favorite California skateparks and participation in major contests like the X Games. Shiloh reflects on the support from her family and the importance of community in skateboarding. She also shares insights on overcoming fears, maintaining the thrill of skating and her aspirations for the future.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:14 Introduction to Shiloh Catori - Her Early Days inSarasota, FL
03:30 Transition to Tampa and SPoT
04:06 Going to New Skateparks
04:39 Woodward Experience
05:33 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
08:29 Moving to Florida from Texas
09:57 New Adventures in California
12:10 First X Games Appearance
14:31 Preparing for Contests
16:33 Thrasher's Bust or Bail
21:35 The Wild World of Swamp Fest
26:46 Focusing on Street Skating and Filming
28:05 The Commitment of Competing in the Olympics
28:52 The Family Vibe of Traveling with Toy Machine
30:02 Joining Toy Machine
31:16 Shiloh's Sponsors
31:50 Dream Sponsors
32:39 Transitioning to Driving and Independence
34:33 Favorite Skate Parks in LA
35:16 Skate Homies in California
35:56 Feeling at Home in California
36:37 Getting in Thrasher Mag
37:30 Dream Tricks
39:37 Consistency in Style
40:41 Dream Skate Homie - Marisa Dal Santo
41:36 Roof Skating
46:22 Advice for New Skaters
47:25 End Credits and Music
Florida-born pro skateboarder Fabiana Delfino provides an exclusive look into her evolution as one of the most stylish and aggressive woman skaters today. She discusses her time skating in California, the impact of the Olympics on skateboarding, and her experiences with pro sponsorships. Fabiana also shares her insights on board design and what the collaboration process is like. She talks about her new shoe partnership and what it’s like to help design a skate shoe, stressing the importance of providing options for smaller-sized skaters.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Introduction to Fabiana Delfino
01:25 Changes at Fabi's Home Skate Park
03:08 The slams video and taking slams
04:47 Skating with Her Brother
05:18 Skating in LA
06:41 Skating Solo or with Friends
07:22 The Olympics and Skateboarding
08:57 Growing Up in Sports
10:52 Not Taking it Too Seriously and Having Fun
12:00 Skating Tampa Pro and Other Contests
18:15 Board Design and Customization
22:20 Fabi's Style and How She Trains
23:51 Emulating Skaters and Influencing Others
26:34 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding
31:06 Transitioning Between Major Brands
33:45 Inclusivity in Skate Shoe Design
34:55 New Ad Campaign
36:40 Favorite Florida Skate Parks
37:49 From Park Shark to Street Skater
40:10 No Vert, It's Scary!
40:53 The Next Generation of Skaters
41:33 Women's Events Like Exposure
43:14 Dream Session with Any Skater
43:51 Favorite Trick to Land
44:15 Three Features in a Dream Park
46:12 Skating Forever - A Feeling That Won't Die
49:46 Be Who You Want in Skating, Get Off Your Phone
51:43 Closing Credits and Music
Florida skater Poe Pinson shares her journey as a young skater, starting from her early days influenced by her dad's support to her rise as a Team USA Olympic skater. She discusses her experiences at the Dew Tour, the importance of community, and her insights on competing in the Olympics. Poe emphasizes the joy of skating over competition and the pressures that come with being an athlete in thespotlight. She shares her experiences with sponsorships and filming, and how it’s important to continue to be your authentic self in skating, embracing the journey without fear of judgment.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:16 Introduction to Poe Pinson
01:02 Early Days of Skating and How Poe Learned to Skate
02:19 A Tight Knit Skate Community in Fernandina
03:19 Having a Skatepark Named After Her
04:21 Working at David's Restaurant
08:21 Early Career Highlights - Skating Dew Tour
10:10 From Young Skater to Olympic Hopeful
13:09 The Importance and Value of Parental Support
14:07 The Pressure of Contests and Professional Skating
15:27 Poe's Cool Dad!
17:20 The Influence of Flat Ground Skating Over Parks
21:07 No Magic Formula to Train for Olympics
23:13 Japanese Skaters and Idolization of Skating in Japan
25:29 Impact of the Olympics on Skateboarding
27:19 Skating Takes Up a Lot of Room in Your Brain
28:17 Finding Joy in Olympic Competition During Competitive Stress
31:28 Skating for Yourself Over Winning Contests
33:41 A Turning Point: Learning to Say No
36:07 SLS Miami
37:20 The Happy Accident of a Caveman Boardslide at SLS Miami
38:38 Drawing from a Deep Bag of Tricks
39:40 Dealing with Extreme Time Blindness
41:35 Sponsors, Travel and Filming Experiences
44:03 Importance of Community in Skateboarding
47:09 Behind the Scenes of Skate Videos
49:28 Poe's Sponsors
52:55 Always Something to Learn from Others
54:31 Advice for Girls and Women Getting Into Skating
56:26 Skateparks Can Be Intimidating
57:02 Favorite Tricks and Wrap-Up
58:34 Closing Credits and Music
Lady Meek shares her inspiring journey from a childhood split between Texas andCosta Rica to becoming one of the fiercest female pool skaters in skateboarding. She discusses how an injury and time away from surfing helped her to discover skateboarding. With the support of her amazing family (shoutout to mom!), Lady has navigated the competitive skate scene and the injuries that come along with skating, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and community.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Transitioning from Surfing to Skateboarding
07:01 Meeting Tim Storck and 180 Skate
08:25 Florida Grind For Life Win
09:10 The Role of Family Support
12:54 The Importance of Encouragement in Sports
14:00 Experiences in Contests
18:00 Memorable Skateboarding Adventures
21:19 Appearing in Thrasher Magazine
22:19 Manifesting Dreams in Skateboarding
26:35 The Journey to California: A Skater's Path
30:50Empowerment Through Community: Skating with Girls
32:18 Advice for Young Skaters: Keep It Fun
32:50 Challenges in Filming Video Parts
36:40 Balancing Skateboarding with Self-Care
38:36 Dream Skate Sessions: Inspirations and Aspirations
41:57 Closing Credits and Music
In the first episode of Carving It Out, meet Olivia Torres, a talented skateboarder from Sarasota, Florida. She shares her journey from gymnastics to skateboarding, her experiences at competitions, and her transition to enjoying skating for fun. Olivia shares her insights on the importance of representation in skateboarding, especially for women and people of color. The conversation also touches on her experiences at Woodward, advice for aspiring female skaters, and her future aspirations in the sport.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:14 Hello and Intro Olivia Torres
01:01 Olivia's Gymnastics Journey
04:11 Transitioning to Skateboarding
05:09 Competitive Mindset in Skateboarding
08:06 Finding Joy Beyond Contests
12:03 Experience at Woodward
14:50 Traveling and Independence in Sports
19:07 Representation in Skateboarding
20:38 Wheels of Fortune Event Experience
24:50 West Coast Skating, Meeting Pros, and Social Media Feeds
27:43 Olivia's Setup
29:07 Favorite Tricks
31:46 Favorite Skate Spots and DIY Culture
34:31 Favorite Skatepark in Florida / Skatepark of Tampa
37:29 Skating with Guys vs. Girls
38:54 Future Career Aspirations
40:59 Traveling with Skateboards on Planes
46:08 Conclusion and Travel Hacks
49:32 Closing Credits and Music