The Brain Drain Skateboarding show with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor

Episodes

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  Jimmy Wilkins of Real Skateboards & New Balance Numeric | Brain Drain Show #79 29.10.2026 1h 50m

  Brain Drain Episode 79 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into nearly two hours of incredible skateboarding history and vert geekery with the legendary Jimmy Wilkins! 👑In this episode we discuss getting on  @CreatureFiends  Vox & Osiris Footwear, getting on & the death of Lakai, getting on  @realskateboards  &  @NBNumeric , the Running Numbers tour, his iconic BS Disasters & the insane 540 Ollie, current vert NBD's & a whole load more 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro02:30 - Why is Jimmy visiting the U.K., skating Tony Hawk and Elliot Sloan's vert ramps & the iconic Backside Disaster!19:05 - Where is Jimmy from, getting into skateboarding and first skateboard set up's...30:39 - Getting into vert skateboarding and moving to California!40:41 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)41:25 - The upcoming generation of vert skaters, Green Issue Skateboards and Vox Footwear.44:40 - Going on trips with Darren Navarrette & getting on Creature Skateboards!50:50 - Getting on and the death of Lakai Footwear & getting on New Balance Numeric...56:30 - Getting on Real Skateboards and his own bespoke shape!1:12:25 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:13:10 - Real Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels & the New Balance Running Numbers tour.1:26:00 - Never entering another skateboarding competition again...1:41:40 - Frontside 540 Ollie & current NBD vert tricks?1:50:04 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #jimmywilkins #realskateboards #newbalancenumeric
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  Boots of Death Skateboards & South Norfolk Skateboard Academy | Brain Drain Show #78 08.10.2026 1h 27m

  Brain Drain Episode 77 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over an hour and a half of incredible skateboarding history with Death Skateboards Pro Paul "Boots" Hopkins 👑In this episode we meeting Nick Zorlac & Dan Cates, getting on Death Skateboards and turning pro, riding for Adidas, being on multiple Big Push', filming for Death Skateboards "Better Than Life" & "Ordinary Madness" videos, the famous Backside Noseblunt photo that was on the cover of Sidewalk Magazine, stepping away from skateboarding, getting back into skateboarding, the birth of his skate school SNSA & a whole load more 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro03:15 - Classic Dan Cates stories...07:10 - Where is Boots from & how did he get into skateboarding?11:06 - Meeting Nick Zorlac, getting sponsored by Death Skateboards & the Death's Big Push with Ricky Oyola & Adidas Skateboarding Big Pushs'34:34 - Riding for Fallen Footwear, Circa Footwear, getting sponsored by Adidas Skateboarding and the EA Skate Tour with the Death & Blueprint team.41:08 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)41:53 - Turning pro for Death Skateboards, an overview of his pro graphics and his best & worst video parts & riding for Rollersnakes & Oakley.56:22 - Boots' "First Light" in Sidewalk Magazine & his first cover for Document Magazine.58:48 - The Backside Noseblunt in Manchester for the cover of Sidewalk Magazine (continued after advert)1:04:31 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:05:18 - The Backside Noseblunt in Manchester & still being recognised from the Sidewalk cover.1:09:46 - Dipping out of skateboarding, numerous injuries & wanting to film a new video part!1:16:57 - South Norfolk Skateboard Academy1:23:40 - Where does the nickname Boots originate from?1:27:34 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...BOOK A LESSON WITH BOOTS HERE:www.snsa.co.uk | IG & TT: @snskateboardacademyDISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #channonking #blueprintskateboards
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  Channon King of Blueprint Skateboards, Converse CONS & Slam Skates | Brain Drain Show #77 20.08.2026 2h 35m

  Brain Drain Episode 77 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over 2 hours of incredible skateboarding history with none other than the legendary Channon King 👑In this episode we take a deep dive into some incredible skateboarding history, riding for Blueprint Skateboards, riding for CONS & Slam Skates, the iconic Paternoster Square & Southbank Tunnel 50-50 photos he shot with Wig Worland, interesting trips to San Francisco with Adam Mondon, stepping away from filming and shooting photos, Playing Fields, Sidewalk Magazine covers, breaking his back & and a whole load more 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro05:15 - Growing up in Suffolk, famous skateboarding trick rumours, regretting not filming more back in the day, wasting filmers time & micromanaging how tricks should be filmed.38:50 - Dan MaGee getting the Century MK1, visiting Century Optics in London, lost old "bogroll" footage, Faze 7 Distribution, 44:11 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)44:57 - Shooting the iconic 50-50 at Paternoster Steps with Wig Worland multiple times for Slam Skates & the importance of authentic photography & music.1:09:48 - The Sidewalk Magazine cover that was never landed & stepping back from shooting photos...1:20:15 - The Southbank Tunnel 50-50 with Wig Worland for Sidewalk Magazine & the Playing Fields video with Mark Channer.1:25:28 - Skating with Mark Channer & Mike Manzoori & nearly getting mugged.1:34:08 - Bad repetative groin injury & continually skating through harsh injuries...1:40:48 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:41:34 - Filming for Tough Guys & Playing with Fire article by Sidewalk Magazine, Frank Stephens & the Ipswich scene.1:58:01 - Getting on Converse, riding for Slam Skates, filming for Waiting For The World & the first trip to San Francisco.2:15:30 - Giving Henry Sanchez & Guy Mariano a ride in his mums Morris Minor & heading back out to San Francisco with Adam Mondon.2:21:51 - Intense hip injuries, a broken spine & reconnecting with skateboarding again!2:34:21 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #channonking #blueprintskateboards
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  Neil Urwin of New Deal Skateboards & Reaction Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #76 06.08.2026 2h 14m

  Brain Drain Episode 76 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over 2 hours of incredible skateboarding history with none other than the high popping hammer dog Neil Urwin 👑Is this episode we discuss Neil’s humble beginnings growing up in South Shields, getting on Gullwing Trucks, Steve Douglas hooking him up with New Deal Skateboards & getting him out to the USA to film for New Deal’s Promo Ninety Six video, filming with Chris Ortiz and meeting the Chocolate Skateboards team, skating with John Montesi, JB Gillet & other legends, riding for Reaction Skateboards, his iconic skateboard graphics, the best & worst tours he’s managed, filming for the Nike Gladiator adverts with Mark Baines & and a whole load more 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro07:00 - Growing up in South Shields, getting into skateboarding and his current annual yearly skate.20:22 - Speed Freaks Skate Shop, getting hooked up with Gullwing Trucks, meeting Ray from New Deal Skateboards and getting his first photo in R.A.D Magazine by Tim Leighton-Boyce.26:30 - Getting on the full New Deal Skateboards team, going to Tampa AM & Los Angeles to film for the New Deal "Promo Ninety Six" video & meeting the Chocolate Skateboards team!52:30 - Filming a Wheels of Fortune from 411VM's Issue 5 and the lost video part...57:04 - New Deal Skateboards U.K. tour, travelling to San Jose & San Francisco and filming with Steven “Bingo” Binks. 1:05:01 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)1:05:45 - Nearly riding for Element Skateboards, returning to the U.K., leaving New Deal Skateboards, getting on and turning pro for Reaction Skateboards & filming for the Creation video.1:27:12 - The legend of Steven “Bingo” Binks and Mischief Skate Shop's "Ignite" video.1:30:39 - The end of Reaction Skateboards, ditching the Rasa Libre team whilst on tour and managing Habitat, Zoo York, Toy Machine & Girl Skateboards U.K. tours...1:46:15 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:47:01 - The Nike Gladiator Adverts with Mark Baines & filming for the Sidewalk Magazine video "In Motion".2:00:47 - Working for DC Footwear in sales and leaving to work for Tom's Footwear.2:13:19 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #jeremiedaclin #clicheskateboards #filmtrucks #intothewildskateboards
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  Jérémie Daclin of Cliché Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #75 23.07.2026 1h 39m

  Brain Drain Episode 75 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into just over an hour and a half of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary Jérémie Daclin 👑In this episode we the humble beginnings of  @clicheskate , the rebirth of Cliche under  @sidewalkdistribution ,  @filmtrucks8286  & Into The Wild skateboards, riding for Blockhead Skateboards, Deathbox Skateboards & New Deal Skateboards, opening up his skate shop to support the French scene, the brilliance of Lucas Puig & Jb Gillet geekery of curb skating and wheel bases, his yearly Slappy event in Lyon, Gypsie Tour videos, filming the gang with @frenchfred and contributing footage to Lakai’s “Fully Flared” video and a whole load more 👀 00:00 - Coming up/Intro02:40 - What's the secret to the slappy Frontside Feeble & Neil Blender...08:41 - When & why did Jérémie start heavily skating curbs & his slappy event in Lyon, France.18:33 - Where is Jérémie from, how did he get into skateboarding, opening his own skate shop & early sponsors...27:50 - Riding for V7 Distribution, Tracker Trucks, Blockhead Skateboards, New Deal Skateboards & Deathbox.35:16 - Starting Cliche Skateboards, Lordz Wheels, Puzzle Video Magazine & expanding the European industry.45:25 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)46:10 - Partnering with Solomon Shoes & teaming up with Dwindle Distribution.52:40 - When did Lucas Puig get sponsored by Cliche Skateboards, filming for Lakai Footwears "Fully Flared" video and the nostalgia of the Sony VX1000.1:03:24 - Franklin Stephens "Freedom Fries" part & the end of Cliche & Dwindle.1:06:48 - The rebirth of Cliche Skateboards with Sidewalk Distribution and working on a heritage series! 1:20:24 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:21:50 - Frontside Noseslides on curbs & the birth of Film Trucks & Into The Wild Skateboards.1:39:17 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #jeremiedaclin #clicheskateboards #filmtrucks #intothewildskateboards
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  Manny Santiago of R.A.D Footwear, Echō Untld, Sandlot Times & Famous Clothing | Brain Drain Show #74 02.07.2026 2h 13m

  Brain Drain Episode 74 with Forde Brookfield, Adam Aulaqi & Nick Richards 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into nearly 2 and a half hours of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary @MannySantiagoVids alongside Nick Richards & Adam Aulaqi and discuss exciting R.A.D Footwear news, his upcoming Pro Shoe, growing up in Massachusetts, skating with Dave Bachinsky, riding for Ammo Skateboards & Jart Skateboards, getting asked by Ryan Sheckler to ride for Sandlot Times, double ankle surgeries, working on new video parts and so much more it’s insane… 👀00:00 - Coming up/Intro02:20 - Battling London Spots, how long has Manny been in the U.K. for, R.A.D Skateboarding Footwear and filming towards his upcoming video part with Nick Richards to promote his new pro shoe.24:44 - What is R.A.D Footwear, working on building his pro model shoe the "M1", why it's important to know that R.A.D is a British brand and the future of the brand...40:00 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)40:45 - Final words about R.A.D Footwear, launch dates and more details about Manny's Pro Shoe.44:25 - Where is Manny from, moving to Massachusetts, Dave Bachinsky, filming for multiple video parts & skating in Florida.59:10 - Early sponsors, the DGK competition fiasco and getting on Famous Stars & Straps.1:15:33 - The end of Famous, riding for Tony Vitello's brands, Ammo Skateboards and getting on Echō Untld and more difficulties of filming in London!1:45:51 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:46:38 - Ammo Skateboards with Diego Najera and Jonny Hernandez, the demise of Ammo, double ankle surgery & Fortune Skateboards.1:57:29 - Getting on Ryan Shecklers Sandlot Times Skateboards, S.O.T.Y Puerto Rico with Chris Joslin and nearly getting arrested!2:05:40 - Manny's skate shop "SK8HOP" and supporting the local community!2:11:36 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew), Adam Aulaqi (@stillsfam) & Nick Richards (@absolutebastard)Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #mannysantiago #radfootwear #echounltd #sandlottimes #jartskateboards
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  Neil Macdonald's "ELSEWHERE" Book & the story of UK skateboarding | Brain Drain Show #73 11.06.2026 3h 1m

  Brain Drain Episode 73 with Forde Brookfield & Special Guest Presenter Nick Warman 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into 3 hours of incredible skateboarding history with the legendary skateboarding archivist & all round historian @scienceversuslife aka Neil Macdonald as we dive into all things British skateboarding between the golden years of 1987 to 2002 and talk in detail about his new and utterly incredible book “ELSEWHERE” 👀00:00 - Coming up in this episode, organising book launches and how the book came to fruition.11:43 - How did Neil get the book published?16:55 - Where is Neil from, early years of skateboarding, working on re-issue boards at Sidewalk Distribution & Neil's first skateboarding magazines...39:45 - What were some of the first magazines Neil wrote for?52:25 - The birth of the Science VS Life project, Neils comprehensive magazine collection and the introduction of Adidas Gazelles in skateboarding...1:16:58 - Who were some of the hardest people to get hold of whilst conducting the interviews for the Elsewhere book, reshaping 80's boards for a 90's market and the brilliance of Alex Moul!1:25:08 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)1:26:47 - The legend of Jimmy Boyes and getting Curtis McCann involved in the book!1:41:16 - How did Neil accumulate his physical media collection, the timeline of British skateboarding magazines and how Phat Magazine inspired Loaded Magazine.1:53:48 - Why did Neil decide to document upto 2002 in his book and how the progression and image of skateboarding magazines changed.1:59:17 - Why did Neil start his book specifically from 1987, re-issue boards and wheelbase geekery...2:06:35 - How did Neil decide what photos made it into the book and what photos didn't & how many people have contributed to the book?2:19:50 - Working for Sidewalk Distribution and legitimate re-issues with 101 & more!2:25:58 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)2:26:45 - What's it like working with Steve Rocco at Sidewalk Distribution, Mike Tarnowski Plan B re-issues, no go re-issues and the changing style in skateboarding!3:00:15 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #neilmacdonald #elsewherebook #britishskateboarding
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  Ben Grove of Blueprint Skateboards, Unabomber Skateboards & Supra Footwear | Brain Drain Show #72 28.05.2026 2h 16m

  Brain Drain Episode 72 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over two hours of pure Mancunian madness with none other than British skateboarding royalty Ben Grove 🔥In this episode we discuss Bens history history with Blueprint Skateboards, Unabomber Skateboards,  @NOTEskateboardshop , Joe Gavin, insane sponsors, wild Supra Footwear trips with Chad Muska, Tom Penny, Ali Boulala, Jim Greco, Lizard King, riding for Vans Skateboarding for 15 years, going sober, moving to Cornwall and so much more… you’re not gonna wanna miss this one 👀00:00 - Coming up in this episode & running into James Woodley!04:42 - Where is Ben from, getting into skateboarding, meeting Tony Da Silva, Frank Sidebottom history and Derby Storm Skatepark.19:10 - Living in Worcester, meeting Vaughan Baker & his brother and winning a PS2 before it came out...27:26 - Early sponsors, Sidewalk Mag's In Motion video, filming with Dan MaGee for Blueprint Skateboards, getting on Unabomber Skateboards and moving to Sheffield!41:03 - Savier Footwear, getting on Vans Footwear, the iconic Ollie over the rail in Sheffield and living on Ronny Calows sofa...51:16 - Filming Unabomber Skateboards Urbane Mob in 6 months and the legendary Newquay Rail ollie!1:00:37 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)1:01:21 - The Hall of Meat video, moving to Manchester, Chris Atherton Appreciation and the Joe Nobes conundrum!1:08:23 - Filming for Sean Lomaxs' Pusherman video.1:10:33 - Riding for Vans, getting on for Supra Footwear and visiting guitar shops with Ali Boulala and Jim Greco.1:28:57 - Note Skate Shop, Ben's Pro Note boards and the brilliance of Joe Gavin & Frank Stephens!1:37:43 - Ben's Pro Unabomber Skateboards graphics and becoming the Team Manager.1:44:00 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:33:48 - Ben's guest board on Wight Trash Skateboards, Bondi Beer, self portrait tattoos & riding for Relentless Energy Drinks.1:53:08 - Hard quitting drinking & drugs and living a sober life!2:02:37 - How did Ben end up living in Cornwall and getting hooked up on Glossop Skateboards and how many Pro boards has Ben had in his career?2:10:32 - Being involved in the movie Get Santa, baking banana bread with the Gallagher brothers and sending his Pro board to Ian Brown!2:14:33 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #bengrove #unabomberskateboards #blueprintskateboards
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  Dee Collins of New Balance Numeric, National Skateboard Co & Ireland | Brain Drain Show #71 07.05.2026 2h 18m

  Brain Drain Episode 71 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into some fantastic Irish skateboarding history with none other than the big poppa himself Dee Collins 🔥In this episode we discuss Dee’s hometown of Derry, his kickboxing beginnings, the birth of Rosys Skatepark, briefly riding for DGK, getting on eS Footwear, meeting Ryan Gray and getting on The National Skateboard Co., sending footage to Mark Baines and Dave Mackey and getting on New Balance Numeric, getting on GVNMNT Clothing Co, the Irish skate scene and its legends, Dee’s love for Black Metal, hair dye & nail polish, working on multiple incredible projects with Josh Hallett, Tom Brown asking Dee to ride for Welcome Skate Store and so much more you’ll be fuckin’ daft to miss it! 👀00:00 - Intro & catching up with Dee about "The Table" New Balance Copenhagen Event...11:52 - Growing up in Derry, Ireland and the legend of Mike Wright.15:40 - Kickboxing, discovering skateboarding from a young age, the birth of Rosys Skatepark, early inspirations and Mark Baines, Mackey & New Balance Numeric appreciation!36:50 - Early sponsors, riding for Develop Skateboards, Cloud Skateboards and getting on VIA Skateboards.44:35 - Getting on DGK, complications with COVID-19 and happily being starstruck when meeting your favourite pro skateboarders.52:57 - Getting éS shoes from Don Brown and eventually getting on New Balance Numeric & National Skateboard Co. through Denis Lynn!1:18:51 - Meeting Ryan Gray, Josh Hallett, getting on Welcome Skate Store and filming for "Wake Up Massi".1:31:51 - The National Skateboard Co. "PRIZEFIGHT" video and turning pro!1:47:10 - Getting on GVNMNT Clothing Co and riding for Venture Trucks, Spitfire Wheels & Lucien Clarke's DCV'87.1:53:00 - How did Dee get into Black Metal music, being as massive fan of Olivia Rodrigo & girly pop.2:16:03 - Skating to a traditional Irish song for his "PRIZEFIGHT" part...2:17:53 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport Dan's skateboard brand Escapism Skateboards here:https://escapismskateboards.comSupport 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #deecollins #newbalancenumeric #nationalskateboardco
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  Dan Webz of Escapism Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #70 23.04.2026 1h 46m

  Brain Drain Episode 70 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding & social media geekery with none other than Dan Webz! 🔥In this episode we discuss Dan's crazy childhood growing up around drugs, the worst skatepark in Leicester, ongoing hate from Tony Alva, making content creation his full time job, the birth of Escapism Skateboards, the gnarliness of Josh Hay, the most lucrative brand deals, being sued by Braille, Dan’s upcoming, huge skateboarding event and a whole load more and a whole load more that you’re not gonna wanna miss!! 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...02:56 - Checking out the worst skatepark to ever exist in Leicestershire.10:14 - Where is Dan from and when did he get into skateboarding?16:48 - Online beef with a scooter kid...19:17 - An extremely rough home life, growing up around Heroin use, becoming homeless and support from your good friends.32:14 - Getting into the world of influencing, social media becoming a full time job with his girlfriend and the confusing world of constantly updating social media algorithms.52:42 - What's the craziest brand deals Dan's been offered and finding out companies are still using his likeliness for their social media.1:09:19 - Dan's upcoming insane skateboarding event!1:17:17 - Social media hate for being a skateboarding influencer, calling out Braille, online beef with Ricky Glaser and threatening with being sued...1:27:55 - The birth of Escapism Skateboards and the brilliance of Leicester legend Josh Hay.1:32:55 - The current state of skateboarding and Dan's new app Trucks and Fins.1:46:16 - Dan's Tony rating of the podcast & credits...DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport Dan's skateboard brand Escapism Skateboards here:https://escapismskateboards.comSupport 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #elementskateboards #madarseapse
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  Dan Cates 50th Birthday Special | Brain Drain Show #69 02.04.2026 1h 45m

  Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history and future with none other than the legendary Dan Cates for his 50th birthday special! 🔥In this episode we discuss Dan's favourite board graphics he's had, his upcoming 50 tricks video, the upcoming Death Skateboards documentary "Hand Me Down's" The upcoming Lost Tapes Death Skateboards video, the greatness of Twiggy, knee surgery, rehabilitation and skating past 50, being a certified head judge, his dream BMX bike, WhatsApp groups with Dave Allen, Dan's dream of creating an over 50's skateboarding video and a whole load more that you’re not gonna wanna miss!! 👀00:00 - Intro, 50th birthday madness and birthday cake!06:57 - What's Dan's favourite board graphic he's had on Death Skateboards?10:30 - When did Dan and Toby meet and start working together?13:13 - The Lost Death Skateboards tapes and the upcoming video!19:34 - The upcoming Death Skateboards Documentary "Hand Me Downs"30:30 - 50 tricks for 50 years old video and knee rehabilitation...48:00 - Twiggy appreciation section and a guest call from Martin Kennelly and Twiggy himself!58:20 - Dan's dream BMX bike and group chat's with Dave Allen.1:09:48 - Being a head judge for SkateboardGB, how to correctly judge a skateboarding competition, Alex DeCunha's insane bail and the endless list of invert tricks.1:30:00 - Skaters in Dan & Toby's generation and the dream of filming an over 50's skateboarding video with all the legends.1:44:51 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestv
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  Lee Blackwell, Death Skateboards, Muckefuck & Ben Raemers | Brain Drain Show #68 11.03.2026 2h 13m

  Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the original U.K. vampire and all round annihilator Lee Blackwell 🔥In this episode we discuss riding & turning pro for Death Skateboards & Muckefuck Skateboards, growing up dressing like a gangster to fit in, the infamous Eastpak tour, getting banned from Maidenhead, kidnapping Ben Grove whilst on an Death tour, riding for Hoax Skate Shop, discovering Ben Raemers with Mark Munson, filming crazy video parts, going to prison, sobriety and a whole load more that you’re not gonna wanna miss!! 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...04:00 - Slowing down on drinking and sobriety.13:57 - Where is Lee from and early local skate shops!24:00 - The Bones Brigade Powell Tour and the brilliance of Leigh-on-Sea Skate Park.34:50 - Early skate shop hook up's.43:46 - Dressing up gangsta to avoid being bullied, getting hooked up by Hoax Skate Shop, moving to Ipswich, getting on Death Skateboards and Lee Daintons Hot Sauce antics...56:05 - Kidnapping Ben Grove, Hotel Blackwell, Sleep When Your Dead Tour & other madness.1:07:40 - Death Skateboards "Escape from Boredom", winning the XFM Union awards, the infamous Butlins Tour and getting banned from Minehead.1:24:03 - Turning pro for Death Skateboards, skating for Airwalk, Genetic, 88 Footwear, Circa Footwear, photo & video incentives.1:32:20 - Losing all sponsors, illness, going to prison, getting on Muckefuck Skateboards & the comeback!1:47:07 - Discovering Ben Raemers with Mark Munson, Ben's unseen pro shoes for éS Footwear and more safeguarding for skateboarders! 2:13:36 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, do not hesitate to get help:https://thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgSupport 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor
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  Madars Apse W/ Vincent Milou, Brandon Westgate & Element Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #67 19.02.2026 1h 16m

  Brain Drain Episode 67 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the Skate Tales man himself, Madars Apse 🔥In this episode we discuss riding for Element Skateboards and their new video “Search”, growing up in Latvia, getting on RedBull, Skate Tales, studying in London, skating with the Fancy Lad Skate Co. crew, Osaka Daggers & Far East Skate Network, the incredible Mountain High Valley Low documentary, and much, much, much more… this episode also features guest appearances by Vincent Milou, Brandon Westgate, Vitoria Mendonca and the rest of the Element Skateboards squad 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...03:51 - Why is Madars in Derby & the new Element Skateboards video "Search".06:57 - What was the first skate video Madars watched?10:10 - Where is Madars from, skating through harsh weather conditions and his hometown crew...15:23 - What were his first sponsors, getting on Element Skateboards and working towards their new full length video "Search".20:40 - Working on Skate Tales for Red Bull.29:55 - Living in London and studying at the University of Westminster and continuing his studies in Latvia.36:31 - The process and concept ideas behind Skate Tales...46:11 - The Mountain High Valley Low Documentary. 51:10 - The arrival of the Element team and some Brain Drain Extra with co-host Madars Apse:59:32 - The meaning behind Wind, Water, Fire & Earth...1:00:39 - How does it feel to be on Element, favourite Element riders past and present and premiere fights!1:02:50 - Brandon's gnarly last trick for the new Element video...1:04:16 - Vincents "are you ready?" madness before doing something gnarly!1:07:35 - How does Vitoria Mendonça like the European weather and other random madness with Madars before we wrap up the episode.1:16:42 - Credits 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #elementskateboards #madarseapse
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  Stefani Nurding, Salon Skateboards, Skateboarding & Snowboarding | Brain Drain Show #66 05.02.2026 1h 21m

  Brain Drain Episode 66 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the legendary, Stefani Nurding 🔥In this episode we discuss the birth of Salon Skateboards, getting hooked up by Animal Clothing, snowboarding, the importance of social media and how it’s helped female skateboarding, the incredibly high standards of female skateboarding, the lack of female representation and funding for females in skateboarding and how it’s changed over the last few years, how Stefani’s social media presence has became the one of the most popular U.K. skateboarding pages, her intensely busy work schedule and much more!00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...02:35 - Where is Stefani from, discovering skateboarding, meeting the Vans UK team and getting into snowboarding...12:58 - When did skateboarding start taking off for Stefani, Girl Skate U.K. events at the Boardroom Skatepark, gym mentality, snowboarding seasons and getting on Animal Clothing.26:54 - Travelling to Sweden, meeting Pontus Alv & getting invited to the U.S open.31:56 - When did Stefani start noticing more females getting into skateboarding and the rapid rate of progression within the female scene?37:48 - Who's pushing the boat in the female skateboarding scene?39:27 - How did Stefani adapt her skateboarding into becoming a successful social media influencer?43:48 - How did Stefani build her social media following to becoming the most followed skateboarders in the U.K., dealing with any negative comments and how the industry are often using the term "influencer" as a bad thing.57:05 - Stefani's incredibly busy day to day schedule and helping the younger generation with their social media...1:03:08 - The birth of Salon Skateboards, the iconic photoshoot board and future plans!1:14:01 - What Stefani's plans for the upcoming year, what are her future goals & what advice would Stefani give to aspiring content creators?1:20:00 - What message would Stefani give to young female skateboarders getting into skateboarding?1:21:30 - Farewells, credits & thank you's 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #stefaninurding #stefnurding #salonskateboards
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  Chris "Avi" Atherton & The Golden Egg's | Brain Drain Show #65 01.01.2026 2h 26m

  Brain Drain Episode 65 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 It’s been a long time coming, with multiple guest requests and Instagram polls, we finally managed to track down the mystical Avi and take a deep dive into his incredibly magical skateboarding history 🔥In this episode we discuss being a part of the first generation skateboarders from Lancashire/Manchester, creating insane skateboards & inspiring the likes of Matt Tomasello and Orange Man of the FancyLad Skateboards crew, skating for Karma Skateboards and Wight Trash Skateboards, his brilliant Sidewalk Magazine cover, filming the unreal “AVIT” video, coming out of skateboarding retirement and filming for the Baghead Crew video “SATAN” and the upcoming video “REPENT”, his most recent pro Baghead Crew board, riding for KR3W & eS Skateboarding, shooting photos with Leo Sharp, sessions with Tom Penny, Jimmy Boyes, Ali Cairns, Dennis Atherton, Radlands competitions and much, much, much more!!! 👀00:00 - Intro/coming up in this episode...14:05 - Early crew and being considered as one of the first generation skateboarders from Manchester & Lancashire and exploring other cities scenes...22:51 - What were Avi's first photos in a magazine and early memories of shooting photos for Skateboard Magazine & RAD Magazine.28:34 - Shooting the iconic No Comply photo in the wind and snow with Leo Sharp!32:05 - Winning the Barrow-In-Furness "Street League" series, early hook up's and nearly getting sponsored by Zorlac & Deathbox Skateboards!37:12 - The burglar pub story, failing all his school exams, chip pan fires & getting into art college.42:54 - Private demo's with Rodney Mullen, the legend of Dennis Atherton, Radlands Competitions and favourite biscuits...1:03:07 - Show Sponsor #1: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:04:08 - Karma Skateboards:- Filming & editing the "Shit on the Lens" video- Turning pro & classic graphics- Riding for KR3W Denim- The scary pixie in the woods story- Everyone quitting at once...1:28:07 - Show Sponsor #2: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)1:28:47 - Filming & editing the "AVIT" video, working as an editor for a car manufacturing company. 1:39:40 - Meeting Will Sayer, Jesse James & Daz Williams.1:44:46 - The birth of "A Golden Egg" and inspiring Matt Tomasello & Orange Man, Rehab Skatepark in Wakefield & classic Paul Silvester stories.1:53:28 - Avi's incredible Sidewalk Magazine cover & other great photos and articles in classic Sidewalk Magazines.2:01:15 - Meeting Avi in Manchester for the first time with Nick "Big" Murray of FancyLad Skateboards after a long period dealing with the loss of family members & getting back into skateboarding...2:03:10 - Getting a guest pro board and designing the Papillon series for Heroin Skateboards.2:05:10 - His latest pro board for the Baghead Crew "SATAN" video!2:10:28 - What is Avi working on currently, becoming a joiner, loft conversions and installing wildflower meadows!2:16:51 - Avi's dream butterfly trick, his all time favourite skateboarding clip and the next dimension of physics in skateboarding...2:25:08 - Farewells, credits & thank you's 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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #chrisatherton #chrisaviatherton #agoldenegg
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  Anthony Claravall, The Nomad Videographer & 411VM | Brain Drain Show #64 04.12.2025 2h 32m

  Brain Drain Episode 64 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into over two and a half of skateboarding and videography geekery with one of the biggest legends in skateboarding, Sir Anthony Claravall!In this episode we discuss filming & travelling for 30 + years, getting his first opener clip of Quim Cardona in 411VM Issue #8, working for 411VM, extremely busy schedules, filming Street Cab (Steve Caballero), 411VM Brazilian Issue, Danny Wainwright's 411VM Profile, working on a new Rodrigo TX Documentary and part, Anthony's first full length feature for LRG Clothing "Give Me My Money Chico", the brilliance of Adelmo Jr, Asia trips with Ben Raemers, being held at gunpoint with Frank Gerwer, camera set up geekery, the consistency of Gershon Mosley, shooting film for zines, Ryuhei Kitazume and Kento Urano's "FTC" parts, 4:3 vs. 16:9 a whole load more 🧠 🔥00:00 - Coming in this episode/intro03:00 - Anthony's outrageous travelling & filming schedule...04:54 - Where is Anthony from, Pepsi & constantly moving countries since birth.06:51 - Since Anthony travelled so much, how did get into skateboarding & discovering R.A.D Magazine.11:53 - Meeting Curtis McCann, skating South Bank & some Underworld Element history...15:57 - Getting into filming, making skateboarding and music zines, filming for sequence and seeing John Cardiel for the first time....23:56 - Dan Wolfe being the first person to use the Century MK1 Fisheye and the importance of 4:3.37:34 - Current filming set up & equipment...47:22 - Did Anthony use the Century Xtreme set up, his thoughts on the set up, early High Definition hate and blending footage together from various camera set up's.55:03 - Show Sponsor #1: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)55:41 - Evolving from contributing footage to 411VM to becoming a residential filmer for 411VM, the most popular & worst selling issues, the brilliance of the Brazilian issue & could 411VM ever come back?1:08:01 - How did Lance Mountain become the host of 411VM, filming for The Firm and the importance of Steve Caballero...1:13:00 - Is it harder for filmers to get paid from skateboarding now and how Anthony pitches video part ideas to sponsors.1:18:08 - Who's been one of the most consistent people Anthony has filmed with, Marc Johnsons madness & Gnarly Gershon!1:20:51 - Show Sponsor #2: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)1:21:31 - Gershons Switch Smith at Hubba Hideout, filming with Mark Appleyard, Javier Sarmiento's iconic FS Flip in 411VM Europe & Anthonys favourite skateboarders...1:27:05 - Rodrigo TX's upcoming documentary and video part, upcoming parts with Leo Takayama, Margie Arda Didal, Marcello Campanello & an all female full length video!1:36:50 - What's the longest Anthony has ever spent filming a singular trick, the importance of never giving up on a trick & the brilliance of Mark Baines, Ben Raemers and Tiago Lemos!1:56:42 - Filming Danny Wainwright's 411VM Profile2:01:02 - Show Sponsor #3: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)2:02:02 - LRG's "Give me my money Chico", the idea behind the name, the in-between skits, the legendary Adelmo Jr, nearly getting Dan MaGee on editing and getting robbed at gunpoint!2:25:03 - Meeting Carl Shipman & what's next on the cards for Anthony?2:31:42 - Farewells, credits and thank you's!INSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #AnthonyClaravall #411vm
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  Largest Skate Video Collection Ever w/ SK8 Video Freak | Brain Drain Show #63 20.11.2025 1h 37m

  Brain Drain Episode 63 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into just over hour and a half of intensive VHS collecting history from one of the biggest skateboard media collectors to ever exist, @sk8videofreak aka Marc Brinkers 📼In this episode we discuss why Brinkers is on a one man mission to collect & digitalise every single piece of skateboarding media ever documented, how he plans to present it to the Library of Congress & the National Archives so it’s digitalised forever, meeting Professor Paul Schmitt, meeting Johnny Rad, building Munster with Dave Duncan, his 1,200+ VHS & 1,100+ DVD collection, the importance of his work, contributing to Skate Video Site, travelling around the world in search of the rarest videos known to man, the earliest documented skateboarding media, overpriced VHS & a whole load more 🧠 🔥00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro04:17 - Where is Bonkers from, how did he get into skateboarding and visiting Professor Paul Schmitt...09:30 - Getting into hoarding, collecting VHS & DVD's, digitalising every single piece of skateboarding media to present it to the Library of Congress & National Archives.14:08 - How big is Bonkers current physical collection of skateboarding VHS & DVD's and working for Skate Video Site.17:36 - What's been the VHS that Bonkers is most stoked to own & what's a VHS that he's still searching for?25:39 - Show Sponsor #1: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)26:20 - What VHS is Bonkers still looking for? (Continued)27:46 - How big was skateboarding in the Netherlands and professional skateboarders that came out the Netherlands...31:48 - The history of the Munster competitions, meeting the legendary Dave Duncan and getting into skatepark building and design!36:41 - How where the original designs made for skateparks and figuring out the "golden ratio" for skatepark obstacles!40:45 - Is Munster coming back, meeting Johnny Rad and visiting the Powell Peralta factory!!49:12 - What's Bonkers day job?50:30 - Show Sponsor #2: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"51:15 - Classic behind the scenes stories from back in the day, who built the 1992 Munster course and the famous boycott...54:03 - Is judging street skateboarding competitions hard and has skateboarding benefitted from being recognised as an olympic sport?56:12 - What makes a good vert ramp and the legendary Chris Miller, Neil Blender, Jeff Phillips & new vert shredders Jimmy Wilkins, Mitchie Brusco and more!1:07:25 - Is there anyone Bonkers knows worldwide that have incredible collections that don't engage with reselling & who have some of the greatest skateboarding collections ever?1:10:08 - Information and details on the set up Bonkers uses to capture VHS at the highest quality possible and upscaling footage!1:16:23 - What's Bonkers next step with video collecting & his process of starting up an official skateboarding museum...1:21:05 - What's the earliest footage Bonkers has ever found of skateboarding?1:23:28 - Show Sponsor #3: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)1:24:06 - What's the furthest Bonkers has ever travelled to collect VHS and DVD's and how does he travel carrying so many VHS & DVD's when travelling internationally?1:35:36 - Credits, farewells and thank you's!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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Toby Batchelor [@tobybatchelor] & Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew)
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  Brandon Valjalo & Adam Kay of Shortys Skateboards & Yenties | Brain Drain Show #62 09.10.2025 2h 36m

  Brain Drain Episode 62 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into two and a half hours of South African & Blackpool/Manchester antics from the legendary Brandon Valjalo & Adam Kay of Shortys Skateboards & Yenties 🇿🇦💜🇬🇧In this episode we discuss everything from cultural differences in skateboarding growing up on opposite ends of the world, Red Bull Skateboarding in South Africa, going on skate missions with fully loaded security guards, growing up in Blackpool & filming with the legendary Jake Powell, crazy trips to America, how Olympic skateboarding is perceived in South Africa, the brilliance of Alex DeCunha & Jamie Griffin, getting on Shorty's Skateboards, starting up the Yenties worldwide crew, riding for Red Bull, Adidas Skateboarding, NikeSB & a whole load more 🧠 🔥00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro02:44 - The master of BS Smiths...05:25 - Brandon growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa, as a "competition kid", paying people for security and having a security guard on the skate sessions with a gun...24:50 - Adam growing up skateboarding in Blackpool with the legendary Jake Powell and moving back to Manchester.39:10 - The brilliance of Alex DeCuhna 40:47 - Show Sponsor #1: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"41:32 - Adam moving to Milton Keynes, meeting Brandon & more Alex DeCuhna hype.48:31 - The skateboarding politics in South Africa, getting on the Red Bull Skateboarding programme and the homie Chioke.55:12 - Adam's gnarly beef at JKwon, getting robbed and crackheads with guns & tasers...1:00:22 - Brandon winning multiple skateboarding championships, travelling numerous companies, moving to Los Angeles and similarities between South African & British spots...1:14:24 - Show Sponsor #2: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)1:15:02 - Brandon officially getting on Red Bull Skateboarding, eventually getting on Shortys Skateboards, bringing the brand back and meeting your heroes!1:30::02 - Who else is on the team & officially getting announced to the team after potentially tearing his lower abdominal muscle...1:42:22 - Is there any other South African skateboarders who got sponsored & gained international exposure?1:50:06 - Jamie Griffins 1000 flat ground tricks challenge!1:52:50 - What's it like skating in Cape Town and is it a gnarly town to skate?1:56:04 - Show Sponsor #3: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)1:57:00 - How did Adam get on Snake Farm Skateboards, the homies getting robbed in Barcelona, the birth of the Yenties Crew and trying to move to America!2:08:50 - Where is Brandon living or is he constantly travelling & how Olympic Skateboarding made its way to South Africa.2:34:19 - Show Sponsor #4: REKD Protection(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/collections/safety-gear?filter.p.vendor=REKD)2:34:58 - Credits, farewells and thank you's!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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow
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  TJ Rogers | Brain Drain Show #61 18.09.2025 1h 38m

  Brain Drain Episode 61 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Sit down, get comfortable and tune as we take a deep dive into some incredible skateboarding history with one of Canadas greatest skateboarders, TJ Rogers! In this episode we discuss the in depth design and functionality of his new shoe on  @esskateboarding  turning pro for  @SK8MAFIATV  riding for  @RedBullSkateboarding , his history with  @blindskate , the brilliance of Bill Weiss & Don Brown, his beautiful dog BB, growing up in Canada, moving to LA to better his skateboarding career, beating cancer, his long list of video parts, the legendary Renee Renee, his world tour and much, much, much, much more 🔥00:00 - Coming up/intro02:54 - TJ's breaks down the fine details about his incredible new PRO shoe on éS Footwear, designing the show, meanings behind the colour ways and future colourways!19:05 - TJ's one man World Tour...20:39 - When did TJ start skateboarding & how did he get into skateboarding? 22:46 - Early sponsorship, Slam City, the legendary Jason Bothe aka Renee Renee and skateboarding pornos?!28:24 - Show Sponsor #1: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"29:11 - Getting fully hooked up and breaking free of the Distro Flow...39:11 - Taking advice from Bill Weiss with Leaving Canada and moving to Los Angeles to better his career & turning pro for Blind Skateboards!47:10 - The end of Dwindle Distribution, the legendary Wes Kremer and officially getting on SK8Mafia whilst in jail!57:17 - Show Sponsor #2: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)57:56 - How & when did TJ get on the Red Bull Skateboarding program, how do they help his skateboarding and is the market oversaturated with too many brands?1:07:25 - Does TJ get to choose his PRO Bones Wheel profiles?1:09:37 - Beating cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, still skating through cancer & the healing process...1:22:41 - Switch FS 360, Switch FS Biggie & a secret third banger down the famous Wallenberg set!1:27:56 - Show Sponsor #3: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)1:28:57 - Filming multiple video parts and how many parts has TJ filmed so far?1:37:22 - Thankyou's, farewells & credits!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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #tjrogers #esskateboarding #sk8mafia
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  Paul Alexander & Ignacio Echeverría with Tim Crawley | Brain Drain Show #60 04.09.2025 3h 13m

  Brain Drain Episode 60 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Sit down, get comfortable and tune into over three hours of incredible skateboarding history & Nollie nerdery with none other than one of the greatest documentarians to ever grace our television sets, Sir Tim Crawley!In this episode we discuss everything from Tim's early years growing up & skating in villages, moving to Bristol, meeting Dan Leech and Lee Jordan, getting hooked up through Rollersnakes & Shiner Dist, riding for Osiris Footwear & Minute Skateboards, getting magazine covers & contents pages, being the first person to Nollie Flip the Lloyds Big Three, dissatisfaction with sponsored skateboarding, riding for Dave Mackeys East Skateboards, making the incredible Paul Alexander & Ignacio Echeverría documentaries, future plans within filmmaking, coming to terms with his sexuality, the importance of friends, therapy and much more 🔥00:00 - Coming up/intro04:05 - Growing up, early skate video inspirations, getting into skateboarding in the village Timsbury and shooting photos for early magazine articles with Leo Sharp!15:00 - Moving to Bristol:- Making early videos with Dan Leech- Filming incredible edits with Lee Jordan- Getting hooked up through Rollersnakes & Shiner Dist- Riding for Genetic Shoes (Airwalk)(Continued after the show sponsor)36:32 - Show Sponsor #1: Prime 8 Skate Tools(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/products/prime8-triple-ratchet-lite-skate-tool-black?_pos=1&_sid=f8e3eba02&_ss=r)39:24 - Getting on Osiris Footwear and Minute Skateboards & funny Josh Kasper stories!50:51 - Being the first person to Nollie Flip the Lloyds Big Three set, getting the cover of Document Skateboard Magazine and the dissatisfaction of sponsored skateboarding.1:05:10 - Show Sponsor #2: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)1:05:51 - The end of Minute Skateboards, the Purpose Built video, riding for Dave Mackey's East Skateboards and the end of sponsored skateboarding.1:18:55 - Meeting Paul Alexander, making the incredible documentary "Gone: The Paul Alexander Story" for Vice and Paul's mental illness...1:48:28 - Show Sponsor #:3 Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.co.uk)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"1:49:14 - Making the documentary "Christ Bearer: The rapper who chopped off his own penis" for BBC.1:56:26 - making the incredible documentary "The Skateboard Hero Who Fought a Terrorist" about the hero Ignacio Echeverría.2:14:59 - Future documentary plans2:18:19 - Show Sponsor #4: Slappy Trucks(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)2:19:20 - Is Tim still skating and how does skating help with his mental health and what's next in his career?2:26:20 - A very important change in Tim's life, accepting his sexuality, how he gathered the strength to come out and talk about it & the importance of therapy and incredible friends...3:13:03 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...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+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow ##jasonadams #blacklabelskateboards #enjoiskateboards #creatureskateboards #thinkskateboards #santacruzskateboards #johnlucero #lancemountain