Brain Drain Episode 34 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠

Join us for just shy of an hour of incoherent gobbledygook with the founders of Dadlands Carpark and Groans Brigade, the minds behind the iconic Voltarol Open event for decrepit skaters 👴🏻

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00:00 - Coming Up / Intro

04:00 - Dadlands Carpark

07:30 - Groans Brigade

11:23 - Voltarol Open

19:00 - Peg Net

31:58 - Who's Coming To VO3

33:40 - Challenges

38:30 - The UFO

40:10 - Event Sponsors / DJ Anal

44:18 - Curb Encounters Of The Third Kind

47:00 - The Trailer

50:12 - Wrapping Up / Credits

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Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor

Edited by: Forde Brookfield & Frazer Murphy

Producer: Frazer Murphy

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Brain Drain Episode 33 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours of skateboarding history and music chat with UK Legend, Pro Skater Rob Smith now formally known as Dogger the drum and bass sevant. Time stamps are below, please like, comment, subscribe and share if you enjoy this content and want to see more! 00:00 - Intro. 02:25 - Toby's first introduction to Rob Smith 06:20 - The Big Push 11:50 - Rob's skateboarding origin story 21:25 - Avi Appreciation (Again) 26:47 - Discovering Death / Sponsorship 52:04 - *AD* sabbathwheels.co.uk 53:24 - Monster Ending / Shoe Sponsors 01:00:10 - Working at House of Vans 01:09:34 - Gnarliest tricks / Mega Ramp 01:20:00 - Sobriety 01:36:27 - Becoming a music producer 01:51:00 - Munsen Story / Getting back into skating. 01:54:20 - Thanks for watching / Secret Rob Part Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Show merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Rollersnakes: www.rollersnakes.co.uk www.Sabbathwheels.co.uk Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer Custom Intro/Outro Music By @dogger on instagram #skateboarding #podcast #braindrain #braindrainshow #dogger #dnb #drumandbass

Brain Drain Episode 32 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for just under 1 hour and 15 minutes of great skateboarding history with one of our favourite slappy enthusiasts, Ace Pelka! In this episode we discuss Ace's trip to the U.K., riding for Assault Skateboards, Madness Skateboards, the demise of Dwindle Distribution, getting on Arbor Skateboards, Meeting Bam Margera, riding for Footprint Footwear, the brilliant Will Sayer, various accents, drinking tea, eating loads of curry, growing up in Michigan and much, much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro. 01:38 - Our very special guest is the one and only Ace Pelka! 02:14 - Hoe was Ace's trip to Cologne, Germany? 03:28 - Is this Ace's first time in the U.K., Deer Man of Dark Woods U.K. rituals and what's Ace been eating & drinking whilst he's here? 10:33 - Ace explains the origins of his name, family history and growing up in Michigan... 15:58 - Various U.K. accents and Derby Skatepark in California. 17:00 - Ace's response to our friend Will Sayer shutting down the Rollersnakes curbs... 18:35 - What year did Ace start skating and his early inspirations. 21:11 - Who were Ace's first sponsors and hook ups, the brilliant Ned at Assault Skateboards and Jason Adams! 25:32 - How did Ace get on Black Label Skateboards, getting onto Madness Skateboards and the popularity of his pro shape. 32:25 - What went wrong with Dwindle Distribution? 39:41 - We're on Patreon! www.patreon.com/braindrainshow 40:28 - How did Ace end up riding for Arbor and what are his current sponsors? 50:35 - Meeting Bam Margera in Puerto Rico... 53:17 - The rise of Footprint Footwear and their incredible insoles! 56:24 - What's Ace's favourite countries & cities to skate? 59:50 - What does Ace do for work when he's back home, where is he travelling to next, new swear words, British & American slang and wild nicknames... 1:06:45 - The popularity of curb skating! 1:11:33 - Sign off's and credits... Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Rollersnakes: www.rollersnakes.co.uk Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer #skateboarding #acepelka #slappyredz #braindrainshow #madnessskateboards #arborskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 31 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours and 20 minutes of incredibly in depth U.K. distribution history and core skateboarding stories with the one and only, Nick Warman of Supereight. In this episode we discuss Adio Footwear, Icon Skateboards, getting insulted by Tony Hawk, nearly crashing into Kenny Anderson, working for Rollersnakes, being the worst employee ever, becoming a team manager, growing up in the Middle East, getting into distribution, opening up a skate shop, the legendary Craig Smedley, the unorganised skateboarding industry, cost effective import and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro. 01:41 - Our very special guest is Nick Warman! 05:17 - Growing up skateboarding in Bahrain, West Asia, Saddam Hussein's oil rain and visiting the U.K. to skate... 19:11 - When did Nick permanently move back to the U.K., moving to Nottingham, getting a job at Rollersnakes and being the self proclaimed "Worst employee ever"... 30:43 - We're on Patreon! www.patreon.com/braindrainshow 31:21 - Geeking out over the Adio Bam V1, being inspired by Jackass and other random Rollersnakes stories. 36:45 - Getting into team managing for Icon Skateboards, meeting Craig Smedley, becoming a sales agent for Adio Footwear, keeping it core and the arrival of the Nike Dunk in the skateboarding industry. 1:09:40 - The new wave of terrible quality Adio Shoes, selling thousands of shoes to TK Maxx and what was Nick's biggest year of sales? 1:19:07 - Show Sponsor: Rollersnakes https://www.rollersnakes.co.uk 1:20:12 - The very iconic Adio Footwear U.K. tour, being insulted personally by Tony Hawk and the incredible Bam Margera & Kenny Anderson shoe. 1:29:51 - Nick's IBS and nearly killing Kenny Anderson! 1:41:43 - How can distributors import skateboarding goods to keep prices down and geeking out on wood shops. 1:49:37 - Getting annoyed at the industry being so unorganised... 1:58:22 - The birth and success of Supereight. 2:09:05 - A sober persons perspective on the Craig Smedley & Chris Oliver story... 2:15:53 - Wrap up & credits Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Rollersnakes: www.rollersnakes.co.uk Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer #skateboarding #nickwarman #braindrainshow #adiofootwear #tonyhawk #kennyanderson

Brain Drain Episode 30 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours of outrageously funny skateboarding stories and other random madness from two of Death Skateboarders finest talents, Dan "Twiggy" Reeves & Charlie Spelzini In this episode we discuss riding for Death Skateboards, favourite Death riders, early sponsors, turning pro, meeting Nick Zorlac, ABC Coaching, filming for the Death Skateboards "13" video, dealing with Dan Cates, walking from London to Margate for Cancer Research U.K., giving away passports, crashing cars, eating dog shit, foot surgeries, new video parts and much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro. 00:57 - Our very special guests are Twiggy & Spelzini! 01:25 - What's your favourite Death Skateboards video? 10:33 - When did Twiggy & Spelzini start skateboarding? 16:35 - Show Sponsor #1: Rollersnakes https://www.rollersnakes.co.uk 15:41 - When did Twiggy & Spelzini first meet Nick Zorlac and end up riding for Death Skateboards? 30:15 - When did Twiggy and Spelzini meet one another? 32:50 - When did Spelzini turn pro and what was the lead up to turning pro and swingers parties... 42:22 - Twiggy & Spelzini's early sponsors, getting on Lakai, riding for Sabbath Wheels, the legendary Tom Smith and Vans Shop Riots... 47:46 - We're on Patreon! www.patreon.com/braindrainshow 48:33 - Vans Shop Riots and sponsors continued & Twiggys wild washing habits... 58:55 - Walking from London to Margate for Cancer Research U.K. 1:02:32 - ABC skate coaching school 1:08:45 - Filming for Death Skateboards "13" video with Dan Cates and Lee Dainton 1:15:20 - Do any of you guys ever have a sit down wee and Twiggys hatred for Black and Decker! 1:16:48 - Top 5 ways to deal with Dan Cates and their favourite Death Skateboards riders... 1:24:17 - Twiggy giving away his mates passport and getting into a car crash in Barcelona. 1:30:16 - The role James Fuller has played in both Twiggy & Spelzini's lives... 1:31:52 - Has Twiggy ever eaten shit? 1:36:26 - Show Sponsor #2: https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+clothing 1:37:23 - Spelzini's toe surgery & new Death Skateboards video part 1:44:00 - Credits Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Consume Clothing: www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+ Rollersnakes: www.rollersnakes.co.uk Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer #skateboarding #deathskateboards #charliespelzini #twiggy

Brain Drain Episode 29 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 and a half hours of classic British skateboarding stories everything in-between from the first ever professional skateboarder for Deathbox Skateboards, Duncan "Wurzel" Houlton! In this episode we discuss much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro. 01:01 - Our very special guest is the one and only Wurzel and the lead up to Wurzel coming onto the show! 06:39 - Where did the nickname Wurzel come from and growing up skateboarding, BMXing and many other things... 09:06 - When did Wurzel commit more to skateboarding and eventually meeting Sean Goff! 13:12 - Did Wurzel ever skate Stevenage Skatepark in the 80's? 17:03 - Discovering old skateparks in London, skating Southbank & Meanwhile 2 with Natas, Gonz, Don Brider, Sean Goff & more! 29:56 - We're on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 30:42 - Who was shooting photos of Wurzel at the time, riding for Converse & the brilliance of Neil Blender... 47:15 - How did Wurzel actually start riding for Converse, his early sponsors and working for Brand X... 51:43 - The birth of Deathbox Skateboards, OG Deathbox rider Graham "Mac" McEachran, losing the first run of skateboard decks & Pacer Skateboards. 1:17:05 - Show Sponsor #1: https://www.rollersnakes.co.uk 1:18:20 - Becoming the first professional for Deathbox, dealing with early hate & distribution... 1:23:28 - Moving to Wellingborough, printing Deathbox t-shirts & stickers and receiving 10,000 dollars from Jeremy Fox for his work on Deathbox. 1:32:06 - Is Jeremy Fox moving back to England? 1:44:00 - Did Wurzel have a wheel sponsor and who else did he ride for? 1:45:43 - The growing popularity of Deathbox Skateboards, Wurzel moving to Germany, Deathbox warehouse flooding, taking Flip Skateboards to America and Tom Penny! 1:53:36 - What is Wurzel's trade in Germany, the rebirth of Deathbox Skateboards and later years of skateboarding and his new passions of paddle boarding... 2:02:07 - Brilliant sticker history! 2:11:14 - Show Sponsor #2: https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+clothing 2:12:12 - More brilliant sticker history, getting annoyed at collectors and upsetting Titus! 2:23:02 - Lets get wrapping up and appreciating constructive criticism! 2:27:58 - Credits! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Consume Clothing: www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+ Rollersnakes: www.rollersnakes.co.uk Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer #skateboarding #wurzel #deathboxskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 28 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 hours and 15 minutes of classic British skateboarding stories, deadly life experiences and everything in-between from one of televisions most famous skateboarders, Marc Churchill! In this episode we discuss near death experiences, fatal car crashes, riding for Santa Cruz Skateboards, Creature Skateboards & Witchcraft Skateboards, the RAD TV Show, growing up in Southampton, the legends of Greg Nowik, Don Brider, Andy Evans and Bob Sanderson, getting into MC'ing, MC'ing for the Olympics, new boards on Forty Skateboard Co and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro. 01:49 - Our very special guest is the one and only TV's Marc Churchill, the history of Pitt Street in Portsmouth & Burnley... 05:35 - When did Marc start skateboarding, growing up in Southampton and early skateboard set ups. 12:30 - What was Marcs "proper" skateboard set up? 14:38 - When did Marc first get sponsored and early sponsors and the importance of wheel base. 25:00 - Riding for Santa Cruz, Creature & Witchcraft... 27:58 - Show sponsor #1: https://heathenskateboards.uk 28:52 - Marc's absolutely insane car crash and how the metal battles effected his skateboarding... 38:01 - The RAD TV Show & the potential creation of Bo Selecta's Craig David character. 49:28 - Bob Sanderson & getting into MC'ing work... 55:43 - What are Marcs opinions on skateboarding in the Olympics? 1:15:38 - We're on Patreon! www.patreon.com/braindrainshow 1:16:24 - The legend of Greg Nowik!! 1:24:22 - What skateboarders have blown Marcs mind in the Olympic circuit? 1:27:30 - Any good NASS stories? 1:32:57 - The legend of Don Brider... 1:37:12 - Who's Milky? 1:41:35 - What exactly was the "Punch an Eagle in Flight Tour"? 1:47:21 - The brilliant Andy Evans! 1:53:44 - Marcs new board and Forty Skateboard Co. 1:57:37 - Show sponsor #2: https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume 1:58:31 - The time Marc nearly died from skateboarding! 2:14:07 - Has Marc ever seen a ghost? 2:15:25 - Marc signs us off & credits! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Heathen Skateboards: www.heathenskateboards.uk Consume Clothing: www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+ Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer #skateboarding #marcchurchill

Brain Drain Episode 27 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 and a half hours of classic British & American skateboarding stories from one of the most iconic skateboarders to ever step foot on a board Sir Carl Shipman! In this episode we discuss Stereo Skateboards, meeting Jason Lee and Chris Pastras, Thrasher covers, RAD covers, riding for DC Footwear, living in America, DC Euro Super Tour, head butting Micky Reyes, getting deported, living with Dyrdek, skating with Huf, arguing with Stevie Williams, getting deported, skating with James Kelch, getting phone calls from Mark Gonzales, Danny Way, Colin McKay, Pat Duffy, & Ethan Fowler, riding for Blueprint Skateboards, riding for New Deal Skateboards, Tom Penny Stories, alcoholism, drug abuse, sobriety and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro. 01:54 - Our very special guest is the legendary Carl Shipman! 03:51 - What is Hydrogen Water? 08:28 - How did Shipman start skateboarding & shooting photos in Adidas whilst riding for Etnies... 13:12 - The legend of Piggy and Smiggy 16:53 - Growing up skating vert and riding for Vision Streetwear 19:20 - We're on Patreon! www.patreon.com/braindrainshow 20:06 - How did riding for Vision come about, early photos in magazines and Lee Shipmans RAD cover. 39:12 - Did the Americans struggle with Shipmans accent & Stereo Skateboards laid back approach to skateboarding videos. 42:56 - Staying in San Francisco & Shipmans wife meeting Jason Lee & other Jason Lee greatness! 53:20 - Show Sponsor #1: www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+ 54:16 - Danny Way & Colin McKay calling Shipman to get him on Plan B Skateboards & How Carl Shipman got onto DC Shoes... 1:01:42 - Who was Carl being paid by, how much product was he getting monthly & travelling between San Francisco, San Diego, New York and skating with Keith Hufnagel. 1:08:02 - Staying with Dyrdek & watching him making business deals from a young age, going SLS & Olympic Skateboarding, Tom Pennys importance in skateboarding and the Transworld chained bank montage... 1:24:10 - Did Shipman ever skate with the Flip guys when they finally made it to America and the differences between California & San Francisco street skating... 1:30:47 - Show Sponsor #2: www.calmclub.io 1:32:08 - Stories from the DC Euro Super Tour, addiction, alcoholism, sobriety and skateboarding jocks... 1:40:05 - DEPORTED, visa issues & getting interrogated for 12 hours!!! 1:50:10 - Returning to the U.S.A, head butting Mickey Reyes, smashing Mickeys van windows and getting sober... 2:17:17 - Show Sponsor #3: www.heathenskateboards.uk 2:18:11 - Do Shipmans kids know the impact he's had on skateboarding & arguing telling Stevie Williams to fuck off... 2:22:40 - Getting phone calls off Mark Gonzales!!! 2:31:53 - Carls new Stereo inspired Forty Skateboards pro model is available now! 2:33:23 - Time to wrap it up, thank you's and credits! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. https://linkin.bio/rollersnakes Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow 💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰 https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drain INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸 https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakes https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderby YOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv Support us by checking out our sponsors: Heathen Skateboards: www.heathenskateboards.uk Calm Club CBD: https://calmclub.io Consume Clothing: www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=consume+ Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer Special guest archivist: Slugger Martin #skateboarding @stereoskate #markgonzales #jasonlee