Rusty Bearings

Rusty Bearings
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Join hosts Matt and Todd as we talk with the cast of characters in the St Louis skate scene. Catch up with the heroes of yesterday and tomorrow. This is an oral history of skateboarding in St Louis. Cover Art - Todd Bratrud Instagram - @rustybearingspodcast YouTube - https://youtube.com/@rustybearingspodcast?si=AHnHCVzWpYuXR08-

  1. Rusty Bearings Ep 011 - Gabe Kehoe

    3D AGO

    Rusty Bearings Ep 011 - Gabe Kehoe

    Gabe Kehoe discusses growing up in Webster Groves, working at Infinity Skateshop, his early introductions to videography, the early days of YouTube, taking on the filming of St Losers, the filming of Comb, tour guiding around St Louis, what it takes to make a spot skateable, his favorite current videos, and what he’s working on now.   @gabekehoe @mittsta @schweigengel cover pic – Michael Worful @worful

    2h 47m
  2. Rusty Bearings Ep 010 - Jeremy Jones

    12/22/2025

    Rusty Bearings Ep 010 - Jeremy Jones

    Jeremy Jones discusses growing up in South St Louis, Keiner Plaza being built, going into TNT Skates as they were opening, why Zorlac was the best, Splash Skatepark contests, taking a break from skating then getting back into it, Altered Skates of America, and slalom.   @rickrickerson @mittsta @schweigengel

    1h 25m
  3. Rusty Bearings - PSA

    12/07/2025

    Rusty Bearings - PSA

    We interrupt the regularly scheduled program to bring you this important message.... Randy Ploesser provides details on how to get involved with the skateboard drive this holiday season. Listen to our conversation for details on how to support this cause. Thank you, Randy, The Jay Family Foundation, Infinity Skate Supply, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis -Herbert Hoover Club for making this happen. Donations of skateboard hardgoods can be dropped off at Infinity Skate Supply, 5528 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63123.   @randyploesser @mittsta @schweigengel

    9 min
  4. Rusty Bearings Ep 009 - Marcy Spanogle

    11/03/2025

    Rusty Bearings Ep 009 - Marcy Spanogle

    Marcy Spanogle discusses the early skate scene in Kirkwood, the Island Water Sports Skate Camp, VP Fair contests, being the art director for a magazine, gardening, skate contests throughout the Midwest in the 80’s,Vivoplois, and much more. These stories are priceless! @marcellahawley @mittsa @schweigengel

    2h 20m
  5. Rusty Bearings Ep 008 - Randy Ploesser /Part 2

    10/06/2025

    Rusty Bearings Ep 008 - Randy Ploesser /Part 2

    Randy Ploesser discusses Pretty Skateboards and filming for the Pretty video, Ezekiel Clothing trips, early trips to Spain and China, further details on the launch of the Hi-Five with Todd Bratrud, the story behind the Skateboarder article at the City Museum, time living in Texas and Los Angeles, and his current band, Low Cloud. We had to go back in to fill in the gaps. Once again, a great conversation. PART 2 @randyploesser @mittsta @schweigengel cover pic – Sam McGuire @samuelmcguire

    2h 24m
  6. Rusty Bearings Ep 008 - Randy Ploesser

    07/28/2025

    Rusty Bearings Ep 008 - Randy Ploesser

    Randy Ploesser discusses growing up in Ballwin, early trips to California, getting on Birdhouse, Slap's One in a Million contest, wild days in Chino, filming for "The Beginning", the start of The High Five skateboards, what happened with NHS distributing the brand, the transition from The High Five to Send Help, and how Randy and Todd Bratrud helped name the Rusty Bearings podcast. @randyploesser @mittsta @schweigengel cover pic – Bart Jones @bartjones

    2h 47m
  7. Rusty Bearings Ep 007 - Christian Koppel

    06/30/2025

    Rusty Bearings Ep 007 - Christian Koppel

    Christian Koppel discusses the highly anticipated Bane video, a behind the scenes look at what has gone into the making of the video, who has parts, his start in skateboarding in O'Fallon, the Live Hard video "Neighborhood", what goes into a wedding video, and everything else in between. ***BANE VIDEO COMING SOON*** @dudefilmthis @mittsta @schweigengel cover pic – David Flotte @daved_and_confused

    2h 6m
  8. Rusty Bearings Ep 006 - Kyle Craren

    06/02/2025

    Rusty Bearings Ep 006 - Kyle Craren

    Kyle Craren discusses Altered Skates, getting on BBC, contests at Rotation Station, moving to Rockford, riding for New School, riding for Dogtown, stuntman work, and all things in between. @kylecraren @mittsta @schweigengel cover pic – Steve Vallie @sittinsilly

    2h 6m
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Join hosts Matt and Todd as we talk with the cast of characters in the St Louis skate scene. Catch up with the heroes of yesterday and tomorrow. This is an oral history of skateboarding in St Louis. Cover Art - Todd Bratrud Instagram - @rustybearingspodcast YouTube - https://youtube.com/@rustybearingspodcast?si=AHnHCVzWpYuXR08-

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  • Creator
    Rusty Bearings
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rusty Bearings
  • Show Website
    Rusty Bearings

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