In this episode of The Bigspin, I sit down with Adison Cooper, the owner of Tiny Ramp Co out of Arizona. Tiny Ramp Co is known for building super realistic fingerboard obstacles and more recently hyper-realistic full-scale parks, including replicas of legendary skate spots and SLS courses. Adison and I dive into how the brand started, the challenges of building at such a detailed level, and how skateboarding continues to influence his work!Check out Tiny Ramps! https://www.instagram.com/tinyrampco/https://www.tinyramps.com/Support the show
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The Wrkshp Fingerboards Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, we sit down with Brandon Gillett, the founder of Wrkshp Fingerboards, a Los Angeles based brand built on a passion for skateboarding and a drive to bring something fresh to the fingerboard scene. Brandon opens up about the highs and lows of starting a brand from the ground up, how skateboarding continues to fuel his creativity, and what it takes to carve out space in such a tight-knit community. We also dive into some of the hot topics sparking conversations in the fingerboard community recently, sharing insights, laughs, and real talk along the way!Support Wrkshp!https://www.instagram.com/wrkshpmfgcohttps://wrkshpfingerboards.comSupport the show
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The Dudeguy Interview
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The Knife Interview
In this episode, we sit down with Andy, founder of the fast rising fingerboard brand KNIFE and head of Blackriver USA. Based out of the Blackriver Chicago store, Andy brings a unique blend of skateboarding, fingerboarding, music, videography, and photography to everything he touches.We dive deep into Andy’s creative process and hear how his visual storytelling background fuels KNIFE’s distinct identity and aesthetic. Despite being a relatively new player, KNIFE has already carved out a name as one of the most in-demand brands in the fingerboard scene today.From working closely with Blackriver to building a brand that stands for both quality and culture, Andy shares the journey and the hustle behind it all.Support KNIFE: https://knifemfg.co/Support the show
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The USAFBL Interview
In this episode of The Bigspin, I catch up with Levine from Usable to talk about all things competitive fingerboarding. We dive into the launch of USAFBL, the rise of organized competition in the U.S., and what it means for the future of the scene. Levine also shares the story behind Plies—the new fingerboard magazine that's making waves—and gives us a sneak peek at the upcoming USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast. Plus, we talk about the importance of local support, especially around the USAFBL Tour. This one’s packed—tune in!Check out USAFBL: https://www.usafbl.com/Support the show
Welcome to The Bigspin (a fingerboard podcast) where we shine a spotlight on the incredible people and brands who have played a key role in growing the global fingerboard community! From the early days of fingerboarding to the rise of iconic brands.. In each episode, we talk with community leaders, brand founders, and fingerboard influencers who share their experiences, challenges, and successes in helping fingerboarding reach new heights. Whether you're new to fingerboarding or a long-time fan, this podcast will give you an inside look at what it takes to drive fingerboard culture forward!