USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast

United States Fingerboarding League
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🎙️ Welcome to the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast – the official podcast of the United States Fingerboarding League! Hosted by Levine Cunningham and co-hosted by Gary Graves, this weekly show brings you behind the scenes of the growing fingerboarding industry. We talk everything from contests and rankings to culture, community, and creativity. Each episode features interviews with riders, brands, and event organizers from across the country, and sometimes the world. We break down events like King of the Plies, talk Combo of the Year, drop exclusive magazine teasers, and explore the heart of fingerboarding through real stories and raw conversations. Whether you're a fingerboarder, brand owner, event host, or just curious about the scene, this is your front-row seat to the movement shaping modern fingerboarding. 🛹 New episodes drop weekly. 🧠 Stay informed. 🔥 Stay inspired. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @usafbl_fbp

  1. May 20

    Cleveland Bolt Co RESPONDS | Tristan Speaks On The Fallout, Drama & Allegations | S4E168

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Tristan from Cleveland Bolt Co for Part 2 of one of fingerboarding’s most talked-about stories right now. After Part 1 featuring Mondo’s perspective, Tristan joins the podcast to respond to the allegations, explain his side of the fallout, and talk about what really happened behind the scenes during the rapid rise of Cleveland Bolt Co. We also dive deep into the current state of fingerboarding, hype culture, consumerism, tuning, hardware, and what it takes to build a successful fingerboard brand in today’s scene. ⚑CONNECT WITH TRISTAN⚑  Instagram ➜  https://www.instagram.com/tankedandtatted Instagram ➜  https://www.instagram.com/cle.bolts Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    44 min

  2. May 20

    Fingerboarding’s Biggest Startup Fallout? | Cleveland Bolt Co Drama Explained | S4E167

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Mando from Cleveland Bolt Co for one of the rawest and most emotional interviews we’ve ever recorded. We talk about the rapid rise of Cleveland Bolt Co, launching one of fingerboarding’s fastest-growing hardware brands, the success at Fingerboard Con 2026, and the shocking fallout that happened behind the scenes just days later. Mando opens up about friendship, business partnerships, loyalty, legal issues, startup mistakes, brand building, and what really happened during the split between the founders of Cleveland Bolt Co. If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, and share! Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    34 min

  3. May 13

    From Local Fingerboarding Events to World Championships | S4 E166

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the podcast, we break down the rapidly growing USAFBL ecosystem, the return of @Fingersk8, and the explosive start to the 2026 sanctioned event season. With sanctioned events popping up across the country, local fingerboarding communities are moving up through official rankings, medals, qualification pathways, and the road to Regionals, Nationals, and beyond. We also dive into King of the Plies 2026, the upcoming USAFBL trip to Germany for Fast Fingers 22, and the future of competitive fingerboarding as the 2027 season begins taking shape. Plus, we cover new FingerSk8 products, USAFBL obstacles and parks hitting shops nationwide, and what’s next for the growing competitive fingerboarding scene. Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    28 min

  4. May 6

    The Truth About Getting Into Fingerboarding in 2026 | S4 E165

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome special guest Corey @hoshikuzuuu, a brand new fingerboarder who got into fingerboarding in late 2025. We hit the road to the Gary Graves skatepark grand opening in Corydon, Indiana to compare the experience of getting into fingerboarding in 2026. We talk about Corey’s journey from modern fingerboarding community, attending his first events, learning tricks, buying setups, contest intimidation, social media, and the difference between watching fingerboarding online versus experiencing it live in person. This episode gives a rare look at fingerboarding through the eyes of a brand new fingerboarder entering the scene in 2026. ⚑CONNECT WITH COREY⚑   Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/hoshikuzuuu  Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    44 min

  5. Apr 29

    Bam Margera, Andy Roy & King of the Plies Chaos | S4 E164

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the podcast, we are recording LIVE from the grand opening skatepark party in Corydon, Indiana! The energy was absolutely insane with thousands of people showing up throughout the day, skateboarding, BMX, rollerblading, fingerboarding, live chaos, and special guests everywhere. We talk about Bam Margera pulling up, Andy Roy, Jaime Mateu, the massive crowd, and the launch of the third annual King of the Plies contest. During this episode, we officially reveal all 24 KOTP 2026 challenges for the very first time. This year’s King of the Plies is shaping up to be the wildest one yet with teams from all across the country competing for cash, medals, sponsor packs, and the cover of Plies Magazine. ⚑ CONNECT WITH GARY GRAVES ⚑ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/garygraves22 Youtube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/garygravesfb Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    22 min

  6. Apr 22

    Big Badass Brian Talks Vintage Tech Deck History, Philly Scene, and Fingerboard Collecting | S4 E163

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest Big Badass Brian from Instagram and eBay. We dive into Brian’s background in art, sticker culture, gardening, and how all of that eventually connected back into fingerboarding. We talk about vintage Tech Deck history, old KB Toys contests, Philly fingerboard culture, collecting rare pieces, and Brian’s unique approach to vending, creativity, and community. If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, and share! ⚑CONNECT WITH BIG BADASS BRIAN ⚑ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/bigbadassbrian/ Etsy Shop ➜ https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoredHippieGifts Ebay Shop ➜ https://www.ebay.com/usr/bigbadassbrian Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    1h 45m

  7. Apr 16

    The Wildest Fingerboarding Competition Is Back (KOTP 2026) | S4 E162

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome back @garygraves22 as we break down everything you need to know about the Third Annual King of the Plies! We dive into what King of the Plies is, how the competition works, and why it’s becoming one of the biggest events in competitive fingerboarding. We talk about the 2026 teams, what to expect from this year’s challenges, and how the level of video production continues to push the entire scene forward. From new fingerboarding tours and magazines popping up, to upcoming events like Fingerboard Con and Fast Fingers 22, there’s a lot happening right now in the fingerboarding world. This is a must-listen episode if you want to stay tapped in and see where everything is heading.  If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, and share! If you haven’t been keeping track, we have weekly episodes! Audio versions out on Wednesday and video version out on Thursdays! ⚑ CONNECT WITH GARY GRAVES ⚑ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/garygraves22 Youtube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/garygravesfb Save 15% at USAFBL.COM  ➜ PREORDER15 ⚑ KING OF THE PLIES PLAYLIST⚑ 2025 ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ckfvw6tfPaP-tJhPUDOsjdxhW9KaYyx&si=6WzOUKiQb5hTN5UM 2024 ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ckfvw6tfPZ0vOUoOzIOfEVKoKIvafG2&si=DgW1JKz6BzJZiotL Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    29 min

  8. Apr 8

    Taking Over the West Coast, Tours, Shops, & Future of Fingerboarding | LC Boards | S4 E161

    Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest Chris from @lc.boards! We dive into the rise of LC Boards and how it all started, but this episode goes way bigger than that. We talk about the explosion of the Salt Lake City scene, the incoming wave of new shops and storefronts, and why fingerboarding is shifting into a whole new era. Chris breaks down his upcoming West Coast tour, what’s happening behind the scenes, and how these events are bringing the community together in a way that online never could. From outdoor parks to shop activations to full tour stops, this movement is pushing fingerboarding forward in a major way. If you want to understand where fingerboarding is headed next, this is the episode you need to hear. If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, and share! ⚑CONNECT WITH LC BOARDS⚑   Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/lc.boards/ Shop ➜ https://www.lcboards.com Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

    46 min
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About

🎙️ Welcome to the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast – the official podcast of the United States Fingerboarding League! Hosted by Levine Cunningham and co-hosted by Gary Graves, this weekly show brings you behind the scenes of the growing fingerboarding industry. We talk everything from contests and rankings to culture, community, and creativity. Each episode features interviews with riders, brands, and event organizers from across the country, and sometimes the world. We break down events like King of the Plies, talk Combo of the Year, drop exclusive magazine teasers, and explore the heart of fingerboarding through real stories and raw conversations. Whether you're a fingerboarder, brand owner, event host, or just curious about the scene, this is your front-row seat to the movement shaping modern fingerboarding. 🛹 New episodes drop weekly. 🧠 Stay informed. 🔥 Stay inspired. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @usafbl_fbp

Information

  • Creator
    United States Fingerboarding League
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast
  • Show Website
    USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast

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