#227 - John Gray: Backyard Vert Ramps, Drums, Friendships and Inverting History.

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At 60, John's tale is one of enduring passion, a chronicle that zigzags the drainage ditches of Blacktown to his personal vert ramp, with detours into the realms of music, friendship, skate shops, and even the glittering world of jewellery. This episode promises a rich tapestry of stories that reveal the heart and soul of skateboarding through generations, whilst inadvertently highlighting the evolution of Australian society and culture as a whole.
John, with Ti Coleing by our side, reminisces about the makeshift ramps of yesteryear, the groundbreaking tricks that were never documented, and the unforgettable characters who left their mark on and off the board. From Curbs 'n' Copings to skateboarding's grand entrance into the Olympics, we traverse a path laden with nostalgia, innovation, and reflection on how the art-form continues to redefine itself.
With a skater's soul, John Gray's story isn't just about mastering inverts or running a skate shop—it's about the imprint left on a life well lived and the friendships that are forged for eternity . You'll hear about the joy of grandparenting and how the love for a good roll- be it on a skateboard or behind the wheel of a classic car—can keep the buzz of youth alive in the heart of a 60-year-old legend forever.
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Capitoli

1. #227 - John Gray: Backyard Vert Ramps, Drums, Friendships and Inverting History. (00:00:00)

2. Skateboarding Through Generations (00:00:04)

3. Origins of Skateboarding in Blacktown (00:09:24)

4. Skateboarding Ramp Building Memories (00:22:59)

5. Skateboarding, Music, and Friendship (00:30:24)

6. Skateboarding Journey From Jewelry to Skateboards (00:43:06)

7. Move to Port Macquarie & Skateboarding Memories (00:56:22)

8. Skateboard Tricks and Sponsorship Memories (01:08:04)

9. Skateboard Shop Nostalgia and Pricing (01:17:48)

10. Life After Skateboarding and Jewelry (01:28:24)

11. Skateboarding, Cars, and Competition (01:38:53)

12. Skateboarding in the Olympics (01:51:14)

13. Skateboarding Through the Years (01:55:56)

14. Skateboarding and Life Adventures (02:03:41)

15. Memories of a Wild Friend (02:14:15)

16. Positive Energy and Life's Zest (02:23:34)

17. Contemplating the Evolution of Dinosaurs (02:30:04)