In episode #85 Chris Roberts and the Nine Club talk about Baker’s newest video “WaterCRACKER”, Budget Or Buttery, Henry Fischer’s “Al Carrer Skateshop” part, a new shoe brand from Paris France & their video “First Times Are Special”, The Hardest Game Ever and much more!
Steve Caballero – Life at 60: Still Creating and Ripping | Portraits – Platfrm
You know him for his impact on skateboarding culture, but are you up to speed with everything else that makes up the life of Steve Caballero? At 60 years young, Cab sat down with us to talk about it all. He describes how his mastery of the wooden toy has ultimately led him to seek out new hobbies to keep growing. Although he skated in the final, farewell edition of the famed Combi Pool Party, Cab admits that he has spent much less time competing in recent years—and that’s just fine with him. This shift has opened up room for more motocross, art, and, of course, music in his life. If you didn’t already know about Cab’s first band, Faction, you’ve got some catching up to do. Since COVID, his new band, Urethane, has been in full swing with a full album and tour dates. Go deep into the current happenings of Steve Caballero in this episode of Portraits.
Danny Gonzalez | The Nine Club #376
Danny Gonzalez discusses moving from San Antonio to San Francisco to follow his dream of being a pro skateboarder, learning the hard way not be the home town hero, one wheel manuals, doing freestyle when he was younger, the kickflip melon down Wallenberg, being intimidated going on Globe tours with Rodney Gershon & Chet, quitting skating professionally after re-hurting his knee, getting back into skating & doing the upside down wallride, the new release of his Gas Mask Chapman deck and much more!
Nike SB Zoom Nyjah 4 | Skate Shoe Review
Tactics got team rider and Nike shoe guru Dakota Mead to try out the new Nike SB Zoom Nyjah 4s.
Alex Willms Dealer’s Choice: NBD at Patrick Henry, HUGE 50-50 at City College & SK8MAFIA Call Up!
Alex Willms shuffles the deck and lays it all out in Dealers Choice—Watch as he talks about his first-ever skatepark session at Carmel Valley, meeting Rhino, and stacking clips with the crew. He breaks down his switch bluntslide at Patrick Henry, an insane 50-50 grind at City College, and getting the call for SK8MAFIA.
Thunder T2 Truck Review with Ben DeGros | Skateboarding Review
In this video, we link up with Ben Degros for a deep dive into the brand new Thunder T2 Trucks. Known for his honest, in-depth gear breakdowns, Ben puts the latest Thunder Trucks to the test with a full product review that covers everything from turning radius to weight to grind feel. Whether you’re a Thunder loyalist or just curious about what’s new in the skateboarding world, this review delivers the details you actually care about.
The Nine Club – Bad Trip, Wilson Chaves, Balenciaga Skate Shoe? – 7/10/25
In episode #84 Daniel Castillo sits in with Chris Roberts and the Nine Club to discuss “Bad Trip” A Skateboarding Film by Beyond Medals, Balenciaga’s skate shoe, Wilson Chaves “Impossible Dream” Part, Budget Or Buttery, “Bad For The Bones” Ibu Sanyang & Lucien Genand, “Down Here” Indy in Australia, Nyjah 4 Nike SB Shoe and much more!
Braden Hoban on Early YMCA Sessions, Van Tours, and Pro Shoe | Then/Now – Platfrm
Growing up in Encinitas, California—surrounded by skateparks and local rippers—Braden Hoban was perfectly positioned to become the powerhouse skater he is today. In this Now/Then interview, he takes us from his first shop board at McGill’s to the two-year process behind his pro model shoe with Emerica. As a grom, Braden’s go-to spot was the Encinitas YMCA, where he honed his skills on rails and hubbas that laid the groundwork for his street style. Now, the same skaters he once watched in videos—like Leo Romero and Jeremy Leabres—are his crew for van tours. Braden has made a smooth progression from hometown sessions to riding with his heroes.
Heatwaves and Kickflip BSNBs… At Home with Maurio McCoy – MOB
Check in at home with Reading, Pennsylvania’s finest, Maurio McCoy as he set up his latest Santa Cruz Skateboards model at Holistic Skateshop and then proceeds to rip through his local. Heat waves and rain storms ain’t stopping Maurio…
Bringing Your Skate Career Back Home With Blake Carpenter – JENKEM
Ever consider moving back home? Blake Carpenter just did, after a long stint operating and skating at the center of the skate industry. Follow along as we watch him re-enter his local community, launch a board brand and what it means to be back where it all began.
Daniel Haney | The Nine Club #375
Daniel Haney discusses moving to West LA from Arkansas, choosing to skate handrails, breaking his ankle on the Fairfax rail, getting on Foundation, the craziest slams he’s ever taken, how Donny Barley coined the nickname Danrail Haney, the pressure he felt skating with his peers, skating for Jason Rogers company Arcade, hitting every rail at Slam City Jam and much more!
The Nine Club – Walker Ryan, Eric Koston’s Chomp On This part, Jim Greco – 7/3/25
In episode #83 Christopher Hiett sits in with the Nine Club to discuss Walker Ryan’s “Siesta” part, Jim Greco’s Baker 3 part, the Free Game video, Orson Merry’s winning freestyle skateboard run, Eric Koston’s Chomp On This part, Skate Trivia and much more!