Brian Krans's Blog, page 6
December 3, 2017
#92: Hermanos
After four years of painstaking labor, Ivan Narez and his friends — or should I say Hermanos — debuted the first of what will hopefully be many more video and book combos. We talk about all the work going into the project, what’s next, and the difficulty of shooting on film. Pick up a copy at Hermanos.film.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, Todd, Konjure, Ian, Guy, Ty, and Trace.
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— BRIAN KRANS
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November 20, 2017
#91: Gav Drumm
Behold, your champion!
Gav Drumm was in the States for nearly three weeks. During that time, he took home first place in the Blading Cup, went down to Mexico, and filmed for the upcoming Valo 6 video. We discuss that, pursuing a master’s degree, and a whole bunch more.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
And don’t forget to buy Vine St.: Chapter II here.
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, Todd, Konjure, Ian, Guy, Ty, and now Trace Sexton. Thanks, Trace.
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— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
November 12, 2017
#90: Malm, Levi & Noah
There’s no better time to talk about rollerblading than right after a Saturday session.
Danny Malm, Levi Sebastian, and Noah Neuber are three wonderful human beings who rollerblade and live in Northern California. After a rousing afternoon of doing sweet tricks at a skate park, I invited them over to hang out in the Rock Town Garage and talk blading, growing up Catholic, and other things.
Follow them on Instagram as @dmurds, @doom666rider, and @jew_life.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, Todd, Konjure, Ian, Guy, and Ty.
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BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
October 7, 2017
#89: Nick Riggle
THE RIGGLER!
Nick Riggle is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego whose book — On Being Awesome: a Unified Theory of How Not to Suck — recently hit bookshelves. Previously, he was a pro rollerblader who helped shape the sport from its early days. We talk about skitching cars around the cul-de-sac, social openings, and, of course, what’s awesome, and what sucks, about rollerblading.
Follow Nick on Instagram as @nickriggle and Twitter as @nickriggle
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Want to find your local independent bookseller? Search IndieBound to find one and order Nick’s book.
Big thanks to Drew Humphrey for providing the photo of Nick.
Here’s Nick’s VG6 section that we talked about:
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, Todd, Konjure, Ian, and Guy.
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— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
October 3, 2017
#88: Philip Moore & Matty Schrock
Who knew that riding 8-wheels down could be so controversial?
Philip Moore and Matty Schrock are two Southern shredders mulling around the Bay Area. We talk about Phil’s recent contest winnings, BARS, and a lot about the different types of skating.
Follow them on Instagram: @baphomets_lilbrother (#cohost) and @mattyschrock
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, Todd, Konjure, Ian, and Guy.
Want to support the Rock Town Podcast for as little as $1 a month?
Don’t forget to like our stupid Facebook page so you don’t miss the latest episodes, relevant links, and updates about our growing list of guests.
BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
October 2, 2017
#87: Stephen Babcock & Cody Clark
The kids are growing up.
Stephen Babcock and Cody Clark are both Bay Area natives living up north in Oregon. They were in town for the Lux Street Open, so we talk about that, the Portland skate scene, and a whole bunch of other stuff.
Follow them on Instagram at @thewhitewolf_sb and @codymclark.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, Todd, Konjure, Ian, and now Guy Crawford.
Want to support the Rock Town Podcast for as little as $1 a month?
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BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
September 25, 2017
#86: Jaren Grob
Some dudes are just built different.
Jaren “The Monster” Grob is a huck-it and chuck-it legend in rollerblading. Since he’s in NorCal performing at Great America in Santa Clara, he came by to talk about his two decades performing skating shows and demos, why team sports aren’t for him, and more.
Follow him on Instagram at @themonsterjarengrob.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, Clay, and most recently, Todd Yates, Konjure Brand, and Ian Hutchinson.
Want to support the Rock Town Podcast for as little as $1 a month?
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BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
August 30, 2017
#85: Challe Walle
The greatest thing about rollerblading is the people you’ll meet while doing it. This is one of those examples.
Charles Solano — sometimes called Challe Walle, othertimes called the Exotic Animal — is a Bay Area blade scene staple known for, among other things, just being his damn self. We talk about Skynet, classism in blading, “urban” skaters, and more (inside the new Rock Town garage).
Follow him on Instagram: @challewalletv The same goes for Twitter.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, Mark, and now Clay Nicholson.
Want to support the Rock Town Podcast for as little as $1 a month?
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BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
August 7, 2017
#84: B. Free (w/ Challe Walle and Augustin)
We’re pretty sure Brian “BFree” Freeman has been on the show more than anyone else.
BFree recently moved back to Oakland from San Francisco, and, as of this recording, was 34 days into a long-term blading binge. Flanked by Challe Walle and Augstin, we talk about blading love, getting out and doing it every day, and so much more.
Follow him on Instagram as @bfreebfree.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, and now Mark Weaver.
Want to support the Rock Town Podcast for as little as $1 a month?
Don’t forget to like our stupid Facebook page so you don’t miss the latest episodes, relevant links, and updates about our growing list of guests.
BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
August 1, 2017
#83: Steven Johns
It’s swapcast time!
Steven Johns is a long-time SoCal staple in skating, tattooing, and general blade culture. He’s started his own podcast, called The TruSpin Podcast, so we talk about that, as well as hear from him trying to steer me away from talking about modern politics. And other fun topics.
Follow the show on Instagram as @TruSpinPodcast.
You can directly download the episode here, or on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. (Subscribe, if you feel like it.)
Or you can listen to Steven’s version of our swapcast…
Huge thanks to our supporters on Patreon: Trudy, Dustin, Edward, Jose, Nate, Steve, Alexander, Zach, Basti, Jon, Levi, Sean, Brad, Ivan, Randy, Jeff, Brad,Tri, Lawrence, Obe, and now Mark Weaver.
Want to support the Rock Town Podcast for as little as $1 a month?
Don’t forget to like our stupid Facebook page so you don’t miss the latest episodes, relevant links, and updates about our growing list of guests.
BLADE OR DIE,
— BRIAN KRANS
P.S.—I’ve also written a few books, which people don’t seem to hate. Use the promo code PODCAST for 30 percent off your entire order from our Big Cartel site.
