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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
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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!
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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:
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1:37:23 - Spelzini's toe surgery & new Death Skateboards video part
1:44:00 - Credits

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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:
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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:
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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!

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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:
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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!
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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:
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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!

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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:
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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:
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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:
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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!

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Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor
Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew
Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer
Special guest archivist: Slugger Martin

#skateboarding @stereoskate #markgonzales #jasonlee

Brain Drain Episode 26 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠
Join us for just under an hour 30 minutes of in depth British skateboarding heritage with one of the original Deathbox (now Flip Skateboards) team riders Pete Dossett!

In this episode we discuss riding for Deahbox Skateboards, the transition from Deathbox to Flip Skateboards, Jeremy Fox & Ian Deacon, legendary magazine covers, turning pro, deadly knee breaks, potential re-issues, SCUK models, potentially inventing tricks, artwork, repping for Sole Tech and much much more!

00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.
01:06 - Our very special guest is non other than the legendary Pete Dossett!
01:35 - Tobys favourite photo of Pete Dossett from his childhood skatepark Nebworth!
4:04 - Where is Dossett from and what parks/ramps did he skate growing up?
09:02 - What year did Pete start skating, riding BMX and picking up a skateboard...
15:23 - When did Pete first meet Jeremy Fox (Deathbox/Flip Skateboards)
20:24 - Show sponsor #1: Calm Club CBD.
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21:45 - More Deathbox hype and potential re-issues...
25:34 - How many Deathbox boards where getting made when it started and what where packages like?
29:20 - What year did Pete turn pro, what was his first Deathbox graphic and the OG Deathbox team.
33:35 - Meeting Tom Penny and Deathbox heading out to the U.S.A...
36:58 - How did Ian Deacon get involved with Flip Skateboards?
38:06 - What year did Deathbox turn into Flip Skateboards and when did the conversation start to change the companies name and direction?
41:35 - Did Pete ever entertain the idea of riding for Flip Skateboards?
43:05 - Does Pete talk to Jeremy often and some loose talks about the Deathbox re-issues!
45:55 - Who where Petes favourite Deathbox & Flip Skateboards riders?
48:19 - Show sponsor #2: Camp Rubicon.
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49:55 - The ten year wave of skateboarding popularity and Olympic skateboarding...
53:47 - How often does Pete skate and information on his knee injury.
56:05 - Did Pete invent the Mute Fastplant and who where Petes inspirations?
59:40 - Riding for Gullwing trucks, Airwalk Footwear and repping for Sole Tech.
1:03:07 - Petes pro board on SCUK, the legend of greg Nowik, being the first person to skate the Radlands vert ramp and 540's.
1:09:36 - The madness of early Pioneer Skate Park days...
1:12:14 - What's Pete doing now recently and his artwork of British skateboarding legends!
1:16:45 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes
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1:18:00 - More artwork talk, the possibilities of a Pete Dossett art show at Rollersnakes and iconic photos...
1:23:54 - Farewell, goodbyes and credits...

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Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew
Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer

#skateboarding #petedossett #deathbox #deathboxskateboards #flipskateboards

Brain Drain Episode 25 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
Join us for just under an hour 40 minutes of skateboarding antics, close encounters and skating with your heroes with the one and only Midlands breakdancing legend, Craig Smedley!

In this episode we discuss being pro for Unabomber & Icon Skateboards, winning Play B demos and getting invites from Danny Way to skate, riding for Adio footwear and going on tours with Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, Jeremy Wray & Danny Montoya, being threatened by previous sponsors, getting robbed and pepper sprayed in Spain, nearly riding for Blueprint Skateboards, growing up skating in Nottingham, fist fights, knockouts, three balls, funny Pancho stories, infamous trick tip videos and much much more!

00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.
01:30 - Our very special guest is non other than Icon/Unabomber Skateboards legend Craig Smedley
2:39 - Craigs introduction to skateboarding, the mental battle of skating as you get older and very early inspiration from Police Academy, Gleaming the Cube and Powell Peralta's "Public Domain".
08:05 - Growing up skating with Brad Garner, Nonstop Skate Shop in Nottingham, early sponsors and Radlands Competition madness...
14:54: Show sponsor #1: Camp Rubicon.
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16:25: We're on Patreon! Become a member for bonus episodes, BTS, classic format episodes with Forde & Toby, video reviews, fan mail and much much more!!!
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17:11 - What was Craigs first photo in a magazine, more early sponsors and ending up on a session with Mark Gonzales...
21:11 - Winning the unsponsored Radlands Competition, riding for Stüssy, getting on Icon Skateboards, tuning pro in the 2000s and riding for Unabomber Skateboards!
28:22 - Is it true that Craig Medleys pro Icon Skateboards wheels are running on trams in Nottingham...
31:38 - Did Craig ever nearly end up riding for Blueprint Skateboards?
36:00 - Show sponsor #2: Calm Club CBD.
(www.calmclub.io)
37:22 - Who's been Craig's favourite team mates whilst riding for multiple brands and becoming a "snob" with his equipment.
44:39 - Getting on and turning pro for Unabomber Skateboards, no sequences in magazines, Red Bull Manny Mania, the brilliance of Chris Atherton and where in the world is Joe Moore?
50:40 - Nise Skateboards?
55:54 - Skating briefly for Pariah Skateboards and enjoying buying his own boards again...
58:29 - Winning Plan B's "Battle of the Buszy" and Danny Way inviting Craig to Saffron Walden to skate the Plan B demo.
1:07:05 - The Chris Oliver conundrum...
1:11:04 - Breakdancing stories, Pancho's pissing madness and tying Pancho's legs to a car and dragging out of the tent!
1:13:23 - Three bollocks...
1:15:34 - "Break Through" VHS with Craig Smedley, getting on Adio Footwear, getting pepper sprayed, snaking Bam Margera and hanging out for hours with Jeremy Wray & Danny Montoya.
1:29:42 - Show sponsor #3: Rollersnakes
(https://rollersnakes.co.uk)
1:30:56 - What is Smedbench and what does Craig do for work?
1:36:29 - Smedley signs us out & credits...

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Presenters: Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor @tobybatchelor
Edited by: Forde Brookfield @bagheadcrew
Producer: Frazer Murphy @dontfollowfrazer
Special guest archivist: Nick Warman

#skateboarding #craigsmedley #iconskateboards #dannyway