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Philip Moore and Brian Krans talk about how Phil broke his arm just before laying low in quarantine, cruising around our neighborhoods (separately) on some big wheels, and staying safe when going outside. Have something to say? Leave us a message at 415-569-0083. 

Dr. Dave Tran, MD, is a rollerblader who also works with a vulnerable population during a pandemic. We talk about good skating tips during a global medical crisis, wearing masks while out and about, and the latest understanding of the coronavirus. 

There’s a lot of information going on around the novel coronavirus, so Krans — who is now under a shelter-in-place — spoke to fellow rollerblading health reporter Alex Hogan of STAT News, a trustworthy source of health information. They talk about why the coronavirus is NOT the flu, how quickly it spreads, how being safe now could prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, tips for skating during a pandemic, and more. 

Daniel and Travis are the brains behind Blader Union, who will be live-streaming all of the action at the 10th Annual Pow-wow Pro/Am in lovely Jacksonville, Florida. If you can’t make it out to KONA March 12th through the 15th, you can check out all the action live at youtube.com/bladerunion.  The Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thanks to Uncle Jeff, Akerue and 50/50 frames, The Blade Rat Podcast, Brad, Clay, Drew, Jeff, Levi, Michael, Patrick, Randy, and Zach.

The 10th Pow-wow Pro/Am is going down March 12-15 at the historic Kona Skate Park in Jacksonville, Fla. Blake Taylor talks with Phil and Krans about what to expect that long weekend, including the skaters and bands signed up to come, as well as pro tips on how to make the most out of your weekend.  This show is supported through Patreon. 

Kevon Thompson is the host of This Week in Blade (or TWIB), a regular roundup of all things blading news available on YouTube and Blader Union.  Phil and Krans talk with him about the show, including some behind-the-scenes aspects of how he puts it together and every various topic that enters our heads.  Just like TWIB, the Rock Town Podcast is supported via the crowdfunding service Patreon. Thanks to Uncle Jeff.., Akerue and 50/50 frames, The Blade Rat Podcast,  Brad, Clay, Drew, Jeff, Levi, Michael, Patrick, Randy, and Zach. 

Jon Julio is the owner of Them, a longtime skating legend, and among the oldest professional athletes in all of sports, according to Wikipedia.  Phil and Krans sit down with Jon to talk about creating and running a skate brand, ways to subsidize rollerblading, the 909s, ten years of Blading Cup and its sprawling qualifier series, blading hands, and more. The Rock Town Podcast is supported via Patreon. Thanks to Uncle Jeff, Akerue and 50/50 frames, The Blade Rat Podcast, Brad, Clay, Drew, Jeff, Levi, Michael, Patrick, Randy, and Zach.  The show’s theme music is by The Skookum Brothers.

Caleb Smith is a Team Rollerblade rider currently “ultraskating” the 470-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles along California’s infamous Highway 1. Krans met up with Caleb at a taqueria in Half Moon Bay at the end of his first day to talk about preparing for  the trip, the little gear he brought with him, and the larger trip he’s training to complete. Thanks to our Patreon supporters for making this episode possible: Akerue Frames, 50/50 Frames, The Blade Rat Podcast, Brad, Clay, Drew, Jeff, Levi, Michael, Patrick, Randy, Zach, and Uncle Jeff.

Dan Collins is a U.K.-born shredder who was visiting the U.S. last year to skate in the Blading Cup. Rock Town co-host Levi Sebastian caught up with him on the last leg of his adventure to talk about living in Australia, LAX's holding facilities, and much more.  This episode's cover art was shot by Jonathan Labez for Be-Mag. This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi and Patrick. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.

We know it's been a long time, so Brian and Phil catch up on a variety of topics, including Phil now riding for Rollerblade, why a JSF pro skate is overdue, Be-Mag's blading awards, fake news, and more. This is every episode of the podcast is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Thank you for anyone who has ever helped out the show. We love and missed you all.  

Filthy Fiesta 3 is going down at noon on Oct. 12 at Third and Army in San Francisco Calif. The last two events have been hella fun because they’re not competitions. They’re fiestas. Phil, Cameron, ESG and I talk about past events, including the beloved long-jump contest complete with motorized acceleration. We find out what’s in store this time… which could include getting roped, winning a loaf, and skating a BJ Bernhardt custom DIY obstacle. This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi and Patrick. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.

Rock Town co-host Phillip Moore recently traveled to Australia to visit his partner's home and meet many of her friends. He took along his skates and a recorder to talk with some Aussie locals and a recent transplant. After coming back to Oakland, he shares his adventures.  This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi and Patrick. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.  

Nate Herse is an engineer and a rollerblader who made some frames called Akerue that look like aluminum skeletons. He tells us about his thought process behind their design and construction and what it will take to make them available to the rest of us. We skated them and had a lot of fun. 

Two years ago, Brian "BFree" Freeman started skating every day, first recording clips using a shoe tripod and soon developing a thesis: Let’s Get It Forever. Rock Town Podcast Co-Host Levi Sebastian talks with BFree before one of his three sessions on Day 731, his two-year anniversary. They talk about inspiration, the Bfree Blading Academy, demos at Oakland’s First Fridays and more. (Krans interjects some history on Town Park, where the interview took place.) This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi, Patrick, and Marty. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.  

Taylor Kobryn is a college student and blade filmmaker living in San Francisco. He’s current filming for Hit It Whet, a video with an impressive amount of talent, largely filmed in the lovely San Francisco Bay Area. We talk about his video, skating-friendly architecture in San Francisco, heroes like Danny Beer and Isiah England, billing for mandatory minimums, the need for Australian competitions, and how Taylor is looking for blading musicians to contribute to Hit It Whet. This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi, Patrick, and Marty. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.

Grant Hazelton is a skater out of Rochester, New York, who was in the Bay Area for the Gold Comp. Despite feeling under the weather that day, he was still able to skate some iconic spots in the area and spend some time talking (and skating) with Rock Town co-host Levi Sebastian.  This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi, Patrick, and Marty. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.

The Gold Comp was held April 27th, 2019 in San Jose, Calif. With $2,500 on the line, it brought out some talent from far away. Levi was there recording most of it, so he and Brian go through some of the major events of the day. This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi, Patrick, and Marty. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.

The Gold Comp is a new NorCal park contest by Josh Goldberg. It’s being held April 27th at the Stonegate Skatepark in San Jose with $2,500 in cash on the line, so, if you’re coming, make sure to get there before 11 a.m. to cheer for the kids' comp. This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi, Patrick, and Marty. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.

Phil and Brian talk about the death of Rollernews, blade books, blade memes, Filthy Fiesta 2, fresh Skookum Tunes, our recent skate sessions, and podcasting at Winterclash.

Matt Mickey, Cody Norman, Chad Tannehill and Anthony Luna are the local core of the Intuition Skate Shop in Bakersfield, California. Since Luna and Tannehill are on a streak of winning the Lux Street Open, Krans and Levi took a road trip to check in with our local skate shop to the South.  We talk about the DIY park known as Kernside, shop cats, cookies, tea and more.  This and every episode of the Rock Town Podcast is made possible thanks our supporters on Patreon. That’s Dustin, Nate, Zach, Basti, Levi, Steve, Randy, Jeff, Jeff, Brad, Brad, Lawrence, Clay, Konjure, Ty, Kofi, Patrick, and Marty. The show's music is by Skookum. Subscribe to the Rock Town Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play.