Rusty Bearings
Rusty Bearings
Podcast Description
Join hosts Matt and Todd as we talk with the cast of characters in the St Louis skate scene. Catch up with the heroes of yesterday and tomorrow. This is an oral history of skateboarding in St Louis.
Cover Art - Todd Bratrud
Instagram - @rustybearingspodcast
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@rustybearingspodcast?si=AHnHCVzWpYuXR08-
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The podcast explores the evolution of skateboarding in St. Louis, highlighting personal narratives and cultural shifts within the community. Topics include early skate experiences, influences from iconic skate parks like Gino's, the transition from amateur to professional skating, and the relationship between skateboarding and other interests such as art and business with episodes featuring skaters like Jabari Pendleton discussing his journey and Jason Sides reflecting on his long career.
Join hosts Matt and Todd as we talk with the cast of characters in the St Louis skate scene. Catch up with the heroes of yesterday and tomorrow. This is an oral history of skateboarding in St Louis.
Cover Art – Todd Bratrud
Instagram – @rustybearingspodcast
YouTube – https://youtube.com/@rustybearingspodcast?si=AHnHCVzWpYuXR08-
Randy Ploesser discusses growing up in Ballwin, early trips to California, getting on Birdhouse, Slap's One in a Million contest, wild days in Chino, filming for ”The Beginning”, the start of The High Five skateboards, what happened with NHS distributing the brand, the transition from The High Five to Send Help, and how Randy and Todd Bratrud helped name the Rusty Bearings podcast.
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cover pic – Bart Jones @bartjones
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