The Brain Drain Skateboarding show with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor
Brain Drain Show 75 episodes Oct 29, 2026
The Brain Drain Skateboarding Show is a UK-based skateboarding podcast hosted by Forde Brookfield and Toby Batchelor. It focuses on skateboarding culture and conversations around the sport. The show is presented in English for a UK audience.
Episodes
Jimmy Wilkins of Real Skateboards & New Balance Numeric | Brain Drain Show #79
Brain Drain Episode 79 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into nearly two hours of incredible skateboarding history and vert geekery with the legendary Jimmy Wilkins! 👑In this episode we discuss getting on @CreatureFiends Vox & Osiris Footwear, getting on & the death of Lakai, getting on @realskateboards & @NBNumeric , the Running Numbers tour,
Boots of Death Skateboards & South Norfolk Skateboard Academy | Brain Drain Show #78
Brain Drain Episode 77 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over an hour and a half of incredible skateboarding history with Death Skateboards Pro Paul "Boots" Hopkins 👑In this episode we meeting Nick Zorlac & Dan Cates, getting on Death Skateboards and turning pro, riding for Adidas, being on multiple Big Push', filming for Death Skatebo
Channon King of Blueprint Skateboards, Converse CONS & Slam Skates | Brain Drain Show #77
Brain Drain Episode 77 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over 2 hours of incredible skateboarding history with none other than the legendary Channon King 👑In this episode we take a deep dive into some incredible skateboarding history, riding for Blueprint Skateboards, riding for CONS & Slam Skates, the iconic Paternoster Square & Southbank Tunnel
Neil Urwin of New Deal Skateboards & Reaction Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #76
Brain Drain Episode 76 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over 2 hours of incredible skateboarding history with none other than the high popping hammer dog Neil Urwin 👑Is this episode we discuss Neil’s humble beginnings growing up in South Shields, getting on Gullwing Trucks, Steve Douglas hooking him up with New Deal Skateboards & getting him out to t
Jérémie Daclin of Cliché Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #75
Brain Drain Episode 75 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into just over an hour and a half of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary Jérémie Daclin 👑In this episode we the humble beginnings of @clicheskate , the rebirth of Cliche under @sidewalkdistribution , @filmtrucks8286 & Into The Wild skateboards, riding for Blockhead Skat
Manny Santiago of R.A.D Footwear, Echō Untld, Sandlot Times & Famous Clothing | Brain Drain Show #74
Brain Drain Episode 74 with Forde Brookfield, Adam Aulaqi & Nick Richards 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into nearly 2 and a half hours of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary @MannySantiagoVids alongside Nick Richards & Adam Aulaqi and discuss exciting R.A.D Footwear news, his upcoming Pro Shoe, growing up in Massachusetts, skating with Dave Bachinsky, riding for
Neil Macdonald's "ELSEWHERE" Book & the story of UK skateboarding | Brain Drain Show #73
Brain Drain Episode 73 with Forde Brookfield & Special Guest Presenter Nick Warman 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into 3 hours of incredible skateboarding history with the legendary skateboarding archivist & all round historian @scienceversuslife aka Neil Macdonald as we dive into all things British skateboarding between the golden years of 1987 to 2002 and talk in detail about his new and u
Ben Grove of Blueprint Skateboards, Unabomber Skateboards & Supra Footwear | Brain Drain Show #72
Brain Drain Episode 72 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over two hours of pure Mancunian madness with none other than British skateboarding royalty Ben Grove 🔥In this episode we discuss Bens history history with Blueprint Skateboards, Unabomber Skateboards, @NOTEskateboardshop , Joe Gavin, insane sponsors, wild Supra Footwear trips with Chad Muska, Tom
Dee Collins of New Balance Numeric, National Skateboard Co & Ireland | Brain Drain Show #71
Brain Drain Episode 71 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into some fantastic Irish skateboarding history with none other than the big poppa himself Dee Collins 🔥In this episode we discuss Dee’s hometown of Derry, his kickboxing beginnings, the birth of Rosys Skatepark, briefly riding for DGK, getting on eS Footwear, meeting Ryan Gray and getting on The Nationa
Dan Webz of Escapism Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #70
Brain Drain Episode 70 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding & social media geekery with none other than Dan Webz! 🔥In this episode we discuss Dan's crazy childhood growing up around drugs, the worst skatepark in Leicester, ongoing hate from Tony Alva, making content creation his full time job, the birth of Escapi
Dan Cates 50th Birthday Special | Brain Drain Show #69
Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history and future with none other than the legendary Dan Cates for his 50th birthday special! 🔥In this episode we discuss Dan's favourite board graphics he's had, his upcoming 50 tricks video, the upcoming Death Skateboards documentary "Hand Me Dow
Lee Blackwell, Death Skateboards, Muckefuck & Ben Raemers | Brain Drain Show #68
Brain Drain Episode 68 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the original U.K. vampire and all round annihilator Lee Blackwell 🔥In this episode we discuss riding & turning pro for Death Skateboards & Muckefuck Skateboards, growing up dressing like a gangster to fit in, the infamous Eas
Madars Apse W/ Vincent Milou, Brandon Westgate & Element Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #67
Brain Drain Episode 67 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the Skate Tales man himself, Madars Apse 🔥In this episode we discuss riding for Element Skateboards and their new video “Search”, growing up in Latvia, getting on RedBull, Skate Tales, studying in London, skating with the Fancy Lad S
Stefani Nurding, Salon Skateboards, Skateboarding & Snowboarding | Brain Drain Show #66
Brain Drain Episode 66 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into some fantastic skateboarding history with none other than the legendary, Stefani Nurding 🔥In this episode we discuss the birth of Salon Skateboards, getting hooked up by Animal Clothing, snowboarding, the importance of social media and how it’s helped female skateboarding, the incredibly hi
Chris "Avi" Atherton & The Golden Egg's | Brain Drain Show #65
Brain Drain Episode 65 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 It’s been a long time coming, with multiple guest requests and Instagram polls, we finally managed to track down the mystical Avi and take a deep dive into his incredibly magical skateboarding history 🔥In this episode we discuss being a part of the first generation skateboarders from Lancashire/Manchester, creating insane skateboa
Anthony Claravall, The Nomad Videographer & 411VM | Brain Drain Show #64
Brain Drain Episode 64 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into over two and a half of skateboarding and videography geekery with one of the biggest legends in skateboarding, Sir Anthony Claravall!In this episode we discuss filming & travelling for 30 + years, getting his first opener clip of Quim Cardona in 411VM Issue #8, working for 411VM, extrem
Largest Skate Video Collection Ever w/ SK8 Video Freak | Brain Drain Show #63
Brain Drain Episode 63 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into just over hour and a half of intensive VHS collecting history from one of the biggest skateboard media collectors to ever exist, @sk8videofreak aka Marc Brinkers 📼In this episode we discuss why Brinkers is on a one man mission to collect & digitalise every single piece of skateboarding m
Brandon Valjalo & Adam Kay of Shortys Skateboards & Yenties | Brain Drain Show #62
Brain Drain Episode 62 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get yourself comfortable as we dive into two and a half hours of South African & Blackpool/Manchester antics from the legendary Brandon Valjalo & Adam Kay of Shortys Skateboards & Yenties 🇿🇦💜🇬🇧In this episode we discuss everything from cultural differences in skateboarding growing up on opposite ends of the world, Red
TJ Rogers | Brain Drain Show #61
Brain Drain Episode 61 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Sit down, get comfortable and tune as we take a deep dive into some incredible skateboarding history with one of Canadas greatest skateboarders, TJ Rogers! In this episode we discuss the in depth design and functionality of his new shoe on @esskateboarding turning pro for @SK8MAFIATV riding for @RedBullSkateboarding , his his
Paul Alexander & Ignacio Echeverría with Tim Crawley | Brain Drain Show #60
Brain Drain Episode 60 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Sit down, get comfortable and tune into over three hours of incredible skateboarding history & Nollie nerdery with none other than one of the greatest documentarians to ever grace our television sets, Sir Tim Crawley!In this episode we discuss everything from Tim's early years growing up & skating in villages, moving t
Jason Adams of Black Label, Enjoi Skateboards & Sobriety | Brain Drain Show #59
Brain Drain Episode 59 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable and get ready for a near 3 HOUR conversation with one of the most influential skateboarders of all fuckin’ time, the one and only Jason "The Kid" Adams!In this episode we discuss everything from The Kids humble beginnings, @SantaCruzSkateboards , Santa Monica Airlines, Think Skateboards, Scarecrow Skateboards, @
Blueprint Skateboards, NikeSB, Supra, Emerica & Unabomber with Vaughan Baker | Brain Drain Show #58
Brain Drain Episode 58 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Sit down and get comfy as we dive into some incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely wonderful Vaughan Baker!In this episode we take a deep dive into his intensive skateboarding history riding for Blueprint Skateboards & Unabomber Skateboards, working for NikeSB, Kr3w, Supra Footwear & Vans Skateboarding, getti
James Harris on Filming, VX1000's, Beating Cancer & Little Paradise | Brain Drain Show #57
Brain Drain Episode 56 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Sit down and get comfy as we dive into over two hours of absolute video camera and skateboarding geekery with the legendary James Harris 📹In this episode we discuss James’ humble beginnings in skateboarding videography, filming for Shiner Distribution, filming his independent full video “Little Paradise”, beating thyroid cancer, t
Pancho's Near Death Experience & Dirty Sanchez Madness | Brain Drain Show #56
Brain Drain Episode 56 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Sit down and get comfy as we dive into some classic British skateboarding & prankster history with non other than Dirty Sanchez's very own Mike "Pancho" Locke!In this episode we discuss some in depth Port Talbot skateboarding history, meeting Mattew Pritchard, Lee Dainton and Dan Joyce, the birth of Dirty Sanchez, deadly stunt
Beth Howells | Brain Drain Show #55
Brain Drain Episode 55 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Crack a tea on, get comfortable and zone out to an hour and a half of fun skateboarding history with Heroin Skateboards very own Beth Howells.In this episode we discuss growing up in a tiny town, getting involved with the Hereford scene, getting on Heroin Skateboards, her other sponsors; Converse, Ace Trucks & Snot Wheels, the
The Ben Raemers Foundation | Brain Drain Show #54
Brain Drain Episode 54 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Buckle up for just under two hours of Ben Raemers history with non other than Lucky Raemers & Susie Crome of the wonderful The Ben Raemers Foundation!In this episode we discuss the absolute beauty of Ben himself, Ben's early years & skateboarding, how the Ben Raemers Foundation was created, the SMiLe interviews, import
PHOTO:SKIN: The Rollersnakes x Skin Phillips Documentary BONUS EPISODE Episode 38.5
Rollersnakes is beyond proud to present the "PHOTO:SKIN" documentary.Decades in the darkroom, now in the spotlight — "PHOTO:SKIN" peels back the layers of skateboarding’s golden era with raw, unseen images that shaped a generation. In this documentary piece, Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor visit Skin Phillips in his hometown of Swansea to dive through thousands of unseen photos from Skin's v
Romford Legend & Working Class Hero Simon Skipp | Brain Drain Show #53
Brain Drain Episode 53 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Sit back and relax as we dive into over two hours of incredible skateboarding history with the legendary Simon Skipp!In this episode we discuss the history of Romford skatepark, moving too Reading, skating for Adidas' "Research and Development" team, getting on Converse, Howies Clothing and Rookies Skateboards, incre
Rock Solid Distribution's Wes Morgan | Brain Drain Show #52
Brain Drain Episode 52 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into two hours of incredible distribution history with the legendary Wesley Morgan of Rock Solid Distribution.In this episode we sit down with one of the UK's most beloved distributors, Wesley Morgan of Rock Solid Distribution. We dive deep into the history of Rock Solid Distribution from it's humble beg
Skateboard Cafe, Lost Art & Slam City Skates with Andy Makepeace | Brain Drain Show #51
Brain Drain Episode 50 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 In this episode we sit down with one of Bristols finest, Andrew Makepeace for three hours to discuss his history of skateboarding, living in Bristol, his history and working for @rocksoliddistribution , @keendist63 & Route One, starting @skateboardcafe with Rich Smith buying @slamcityskates86 @slamcitylondon & Lost
Funeral French of Dungeon Gateway talks Witchcraft Hardware & Illustration | Brain Drain Show #50
Brain Drain Episode 50 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfiel🧠 Prepare yourself for nearly 3 hours of skateboarding, art & death metal geekery with the incredible Funeral French!In this episode we discuss everything from his intensive back catalog of artwork, designing boards for @heroinskateboarding , @CreatureFiends , @zeroskateboards , @blacklabelskates , the birth of Witchcraft Hard
Matthew "Dykie" Ryan's Crayon Skateboards, East Skateboards and Marathons | Brain Drain Show #49
Brain Drain Episode 49 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Strap on your running shoes for a marathon of history with legendary welsh filmer and Madman Marathon 5000, Matthew "Dykie" Ryan!In this episode we discuss Pritchard vs Dainton, the early Welsh scene, Dykie's full length videos, meeting Dave Mackey, moving to Liverpool, filming for East Skateboards, starting Crayon Skateboards, NO
Andy Macdonald's 23 X Games Medals, Tony Hawk's £500 Whiskey & More! | Brain Drain Show #48
Brain Drain Episode 48 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
In this episode we discuss the first mega ramp, dual citizenship, skating for Great Britain, growing up in Boston, Massachusetts, the pro skater game, insane sponsorships, the legend of Tony Hawk, Woodward, £500 whiskey, riding for Powell Peralta, having the longest standing pro shoe on Airwalk, skating in the White House and a
Don Brown of éS, Etnies, Emerica, Vision & The Freestyle Conspiracy | Brain Drain Show #47
Brain Drain Episode 47 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
Sit back and relax as we dive into two and a half hours of fascinating skateboarding history with the British/American freestyle master Don Brown.
In this episode we discuss the changes at Sole Tech, being the first U.K. skateboarder to turn pro for an American company, leaving for America at the age of 18 and never returning, t
Zoo York, Blueprint, New Balance & Lost Art with Dave Mackey
Brain Drain Episode 46 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
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Merry Christmas everyone! Get comfy and join us for just under 4 HOURS of absolutely phenomenal stories, in-depth history and golden era skateboarding with the one and only Dave Mackey.
In this episode we discuss growing up in Southport, early skateboarding stories of Manchester and Liverpool, travelling to the USA, getting o
Death Skateboards, H-Street & living in Atlanta with Dave Allen | Brain Drain Show #45
Brain Drain Episode 45 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
Join us for just under two hours of in-depth skateboarding history throughout the U.K. and U.S.A. with none other than Death Skateboards Pro and vert legend, Dave Allen!
In this episode we discuss @DeathSkateboardsTV / @deathskateboarding , growing up in Hertfordshire, growing up next to Dan Cates, riding for Santa Cruz &
Shred Sleds, Vans TM, Adidas Skateboarding & Snowboarding's Chris Chatt | Brain Drain Show #44
Brain Drain Episode 44 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠
Join us for two and a half hours of in-depth skateboarding, snowboarding and footwear knowledge from the legendary Chris Chatt.
In this episode we discuss SHRED SLEDS, getting sponsored by Vans & Ride Snowboarding, becoming the Vans Team Manager, working for Adidas Skateboarding & Snow, snapping femurs and MCL's, support
Breaking Bones & New Balance Numeric with Garry "Woody" Woodward | Brain Drain Show #43
Brain Drain Episode 43 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two and a half hours of bone crunching brilliant skateboarding history with Spiv Agency's one and only Garry "Woody" Woodward.In this episode we discuss growing up in Northwich, Goshen Skatepark, the legendary Dennis Atherton, private sessions with Danny Way, Mike Carroll, Rick Howard, Colin McKay, filming for Hat
X Games Gold Medalist & Opera Skateboards Pro Sam Beckett | Brain Drain Show #42
Brain Drain Episode 42 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two hours vertical madness with XGames gold medalist and Opera Skateboards very own Sam Beckett. In this episode we discuss being the only British skateboarder to win an X-Games gold medal, Turning pro for Blind Skateboards & Madness Skateboards, the death of Dwindle Distribution, the birth of Opera Skateboard
R.A.D Magazine and The Read & Destroy Book with Dan Adams | Brain Drain Show #41
Brain Drain Episode 41 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two hours for an in depth conversation of the day to day operations that went into creating one of the greatest and most culturally important British skateboarding Magazine of all time with none other than the author of the Read and Destroy book, Dan Adams!In this episode we discuss the creation of the Read and De
Going VIRAL, World Records & Debit Card Griptape with Ellis Frost | Brain Drain Show #40
Brain Drain Episode 40 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over an hour and a half of pure social media and skateboarding wizardry with the one and only Ellis Frost.In this episode we discuss going viral overnight, early days of YouTube fame, his latest video parts, working full time jobs and creating content, being followed by Tony Hawk and Jack Black, being invited to s
Skating USA & UK, trimming W*** and hangin' with the pros! - Harry Lintell - Brain Drain Show #39
Brain Drain Episode 39 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over just under 2 hours of top-shelf skateboard nerd chat with Harry Lintell!In this episode we discuss living in Texas, moving back to the UK, getting hooked up via the DVS 'Hook Me Up' contest, moving to London then Manchester, getting on Superdead, iPath and Converse deals, how he ended up riding for Real, meeting E
Penny VS The Chain, Gonz and Danny Way Stories with Skin Phillips | Brain Drain Show #38
Brain Drain Episode 38 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for over two hours of incredible skateboarding history from across the pond with one of skateboardings greatest and most iconic photographers, Skin Phillips!!In this episode we discuss the iconic Tom Penny Transworld Chain story, moving to the U.S.A., working for Transworld, Danny Way's Helicopter antics, Daniel Harold Stu
Death Skateboards, Supra & Ben Raemers with Scott “Horsey” Walker | Brain Drain Show #37
Brain Drain Episode 37 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for over two hours of incredible skateboarding history with Death Skateboards OG, Scott "Horsey" Walker!In this episode we discuss Ben Raemers, Send Help Skateboards, classic Dan Cates & Dibble stories, Death Skateboards, Supra Footwear tours with Tom Penny, Lizard King, Furry, Spencer Hamilton & Boo Johnson, spend
Punching Jake Phelps, Insulting Tony TNT Trujillo & Fame in Japan with Joxa | Brain Drain Show #36
Brain Drain Episode 36 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 1 and a half hours of legendary skateboarding tales with one of the finest northern men to ever grace the world of skateboarding, Sir Stephen "Joxa" Delves!In this episode we discuss growing up in Barrow-in-Furness, Punching Jake Phelps, dissing TNT, making Deer Man of Dark Woods a homemade curry, being famou
The Olympics NEEDS Skateboarding w/ Darren Pearcy | Brain Drain Show 35
Brain Drain Episode 35 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for a 2+ hour breakdown of everything you need to know to bring you up to speed on olympic skateboarding with SBGB Team Manager, Darren Pearcy AKA Derby DazTime stamps are below, please like, comment, subscribe and share if you enjoy this content and want to see more!00:00 - Intro02:28 - Toby and Darren’s skate house07:25
Our Worst Episode Yet... Artificial Hips, Peg Net & Voltoral Open Origins | Brain Drain Show #34
Brain Drain Episode 34 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for just shy of an hour of incoherent gobbledygook with the founders of Dadlands Carpark and Groans Brigade, the minds behind the iconic Voltarol Open event for decrepit skaters 👴🏻Check out everyone on IG ⬇️@dadlandscarpark@alanrushbrooke@russcowling@thegroansbrigade@sidewalkhorse@michael_k_wright_designTime stamps are belo
Pro Skater Turned DnB Music Producer On Getting Sober w/ Dogger AKA Rob Smith | Brain Drain Show #33
Brain Drain Episode 33 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours of skateboarding history and music chat with UK Legend, Pro Skater Rob Smith now formally known as Dogger the drum and bass sevant.Time stamps are below, please like, comment, subscribe and share if you enjoy this content and want to see more!00:00 - Intro.02:25 - Toby's first introduction to Rob Smi
The Demise of Dwindle and Worldwide Slappies with Ace Pelka | Brain Drain Show #32
Brain Drain Episode 32 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for just under 1 hour and 15 minutes of great skateboarding history with one of our favourite slappy enthusiasts, Ace Pelka!In this episode we discuss Ace's trip to the U.K., riding for Assault Skateboards, Madness Skateboards, the demise of Dwindle Distribution, getting on Arbor Skateboards, Meeting Bam Margera, riding fo
HATED by Tony Hawk with Adio's TOP Salesman, Nick Warman | Brain Drain Show #31
Brain Drain Episode 31 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours and 20 minutes of incredibly in depth U.K. distribution history and core skateboarding stories with the one and only, Nick Warman of Supereight.In this episode we discuss Adio Footwear, Icon Skateboards, getting insulted by Tony Hawk, nearly crashing into Kenny Anderson, working for Rollersnakes, bei
Death Skateboards, Stolen Passports & Turning Pro with Twiggy & Spelzini | Brain Drain Show #30
Brain Drain Episode 30 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 hours of outrageously funny skateboarding stories and other random madness from two of Death Skateboarders finest talents, Dan "Twiggy" Reeves & Charlie SpelziniIn this episode we discuss riding for Death Skateboards, favourite Death riders, early sponsors, turning pro, meeting Nick Zorlac, ABC Coachin
Deathbox, Jeremy Fox & Flip Skateboards with Duncan "Wurzel" Houlton | Brain Drain Show #29
Brain Drain Episode 29 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just under 2 and a half hours of classic British skateboarding stories everything in-between from the first ever professional skateboarder for Deathbox Skateboards, Duncan "Wurzel" Houlton!In this episode we discuss much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:01 - Our very special guest is the one and only Wu
ESCAPING DEATH TWICE with Olympic Skateboarding MC Marc Churchill | Brain Drain Show #28
Brain Drain Episode 28 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 hours and 15 minutes of classic British skateboarding stories, deadly life experiences and everything in-between from one of televisions most famous skateboarders, Marc Churchill! In this episode we discuss near death experiences, fatal car crashes, riding for Santa Cruz Skateboards, Creature Skateboards &a
Carl Shipman - Stereo Skateboards, Jason Lee, The Gonz, Deportation & More | Brain Drain Show #27
Brain Drain Episode 27 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Join us for just over 2 and a half hours of classic British & American skateboarding stories from one of the most iconic skateboarders to ever step foot on a board Sir Carl Shipman!In this episode we discuss Stereo Skateboards, meeting Jason Lee and Chris Pastras, Thrasher covers, RAD covers, riding for DC Footwear, living in
Pete Dossett - Deathbox, Flip Skateboards, 80's Skateboarding & Re-Issues | Brain Drain Show #26
Brain Drain Episode 26 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for just under an hour 30 minutes of in depth British skateboarding heritage with one of the original Deathbox (now Flip Skateboards) team riders Pete Dossett!In this episode we discuss riding for Deahbox Skateboards, the transition from Deathbox to Flip Skateboards, Jeremy Fox & Ian Deacon, legendary magazine covers, t
Craig Smedley - Danny Way Hype, Fights, Knockouts & Three Balls | Brain Drain Show #25
Brain Drain Episode 25 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for just under an hour 40 minutes of skateboarding antics, close encounters and skating with your heroes with the one and only Midlands breakdancing legend, Craig Smedley!In this episode we discuss being pro for Unabomber & Icon Skateboards, winning Play B demos and getting invites from Danny Way to skate, riding for Ad
Chris Haslam, Cheese & Crackers, Daewon Song, EA skate and more - Brain Drain Show #24
Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Brain Drain Episode 24 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠In this episode we discuss and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro.01:39 - Joining us on the episode is the greatest Canadian skateboarder of all time - Chris Haslam!02:06 - How did Haslam end up on The Brain Drain Show?03:55 - Haslams
Alice Smith & James "OG" Hewett - Brain Drain Show #23
In this episode we discuss the Birmingham scene, OG's dentures, starting OG Distribution, Casino Skateboards, Sabbath Wheels, Lovenskate, NikeSB, Ace Trucks, destroying elbows, early inspirations, social media popularity, Osiris Footwear, Karma Skateboards, the female community in skateboarding, Ideal mini ramp, the Casino Skateboards video and much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/int
The Queen, Kanye and snapping ankles with James Threlfall & John Howlett - Brain Drain Show #22
Support Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Brain Drain Episode 22 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Immerse yourself in just under two hours of hysterical skateboarding history with 433 & BBC Radio's very own James Threlfall along with professional skateboarding superstar John Howlett.In this episode we discuss Kanye West, meeting the Queen,
From ZERO To Olympic HERO with Joe Hinson - Brain Drain Show #21
Brain Drain Episode 21 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Get yourself relaxed as we embark on an epic tale of insane handrail skateboarding from Zero Skateboards & SkateboardGB representative, Joe Hinson!Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video or buy some merch here: https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainIn this episode we discuss.... 00:
Craig "Questions" Scott - Supernatural experiences & crazy travel stories | Brain Drain Show #19
Brain Drain Episode 19 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Divulge into 2 and a half hours of earth shattering skateboarding history, spookily insane encounters and near death experiences with Heroin Skateboards & Sabbath Wheels Pro Craig "Questions" Scott.In this episode we discuss UFO sightings, ghostly encounters, paranormal activity, riding for Lovenskate, turning pro for Heroin Sk
Ali Cairns - First 540s, living in CA, Tony Hawk and leg snaps | Brain Drain Show #20
Brain Drain Episode 20 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Sit back, pop a brew open and get comfortable - we're heading deep into the world of professional skateboarding with the one and only Ali Cairns!In this episode we discuss first 540s, hanging with Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek and Jim Greco, early days with Tom Penny, moving to California, Birdhouse, leg snaps and much much more! 00:00 -
Dan Cates - Arrested in Chernobyl, North Korean Cloning & Deadly Encounters | Brain Drain Show #18
Brain Drain Episode 18 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Immerse yourself with over three hours of insane skateboarding & travelling stories from the one and only, Sir Dan Cates.In this episode we discuss Death Skateboards, Chornobyl, North Korea, St Albans & Radlands Competitions, early sponsorships, touring Butlins, Simon Woodstock, visiting 60+ countries, iconic magazine photo
John "Fustoop" Benton - Matt Tomasello, FancyLad Skateboards & Shootings | Brain Drain Show #17
Brain Drain Episode 17 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for In this episode we discuss much much more! 00:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro01:10 - Our very special guest is none other than John Benton AKA Fustoop02:20 - Is this Johns first visit to the U.K & oddities in a chip shop...04:14 - What did John get unto in Edinburgh?06:39 - What is Johns opinion on gun laws in
Dan Joyce - Dirty Sanchez, Gimps, Poop, Upsetting Bam Margera & Tony Hawk | Brain Drain Show #16
Brain Drain Episode 16 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for just over an hour and a half of skateboarding antics & insane stunts from one of the U.K's most loveable stuntmen, Dan Joyce of Dirty Sanchez.In this episode we discuss working gimps, IBS, Vanessa Feltz, Sidewalk Magazine articles, Dirty Sanchez, Happy Skate Store, pissing off Bam Margera, Tony Hawk, Andrew Reynolds
Ricky Martin - Art Ninja, Saucy DM's & Exposing The BBC | Brain Drain Show #15
Brain Drain Episode 15 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for just under an hour 20 minutes of absolutely shocking, exploitive and secret insider information from one of the BBC's biggest child entertainers ever, the Art Ninja.In this episode we discuss working for the BBC, the birth of the popular kids TV show Art Ninja, skateboarding in Bristol, animation, fake adverts, tarantul
Stuart Smith & Lucy Adams - 21 Years of Lovenskate | Brain Drain Show #14
Brain Drain Episode 14 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for an hour 15 minutes of insider goodness with two of the U.K's most cherished skateboarders - Stuart Smith & Lucy Adams of LovenskateIn this episode we discuss alien conspiracy, the history of Lovenskate, screen printing boards, making zines, Metallica, biscuit tax, the rise of board prices, collaborations with Carhar
Matthew Pritchard - Dirty Sanchez, Getting Stabbed, | Brain Drain Show #13
Brain Drain Episode 13 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for an hour 40 minutes of insanity from one of Wales' most outrageous stunt men, Matthew Pritchard.In this episode we discuss getting stabbed, Dirty Sanchez, stalkers, Iron Man challenges, Globe Footwear, Panic Skateboards, the iconic Milton Keynes double set ollie, getting numerous sponsorship deals on the same day, Pritch
Ashley Mercer - U.K's Worst Skatepark, TikTok Fame, Finding Guns & Dan Webz | Brain Drain Show #12
Brain Drain Episode 12 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for just over an hour of social media wizardry from one of TikTok's most popular skateboarding content creators, Ashley Mercer.In this episode we discuss much more!00:00 - Disclaimer/Intro00:33 - A warm welcome and thank you's to everyone who's been tuning in01:45 - It's Ashley Mercer!02:07 - Toby continuing his rants of fl
Div - Anti Hero Skateboards, Scotland, Ben Shcroeder & More | Brain Drain Show #11
Brain Drain Episode 11 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for just over an hour of immensely brilliant skateboarding history with the Scottish powerhouse Lord Div Adam.In this episode we discuss Anti Hero Skateboards, touring America, skating with legends such as Jeff Grosso, Darren Navarette, Stu Graham, Night of the Living Dead events, Nass Festival poop antics, touring New Zeal
Nick Zorlac - Death Skateboards, Power Distribution, Richie Jackson & More | Brain Drain Show #10
Brain Drain Episode 10 with Toby Batchelor and Forde Brookfield 🧠00:00 - Intro01:02 - Our very special guest is Nick Zorla01:20 - What is Zorlacs body clock, lifestyle pattern & real last name?05:10 - What time does Toby wake up in the morning?06:51 - How does Zorlac work around an opposite sleep pattern and has there ever been a time when Zorlac has travelled to a country with a huge time dif
Mark Munson - Ben Raemers, Mag Covers, Suicide Prevention & Egg Plants | Brain Drain Show #9
Brain Drain Episode 9 with Forde Brookfield and Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for three hours of immensely brilliant skateboarding history.In this episode we discuss discovering Ben Raemers and guiding him through his career, Munsons history of skateboarding & snowboarding, working for Airwalk & Duffs Footwear, riding for Panic & Forty Skateboards, therapy, suicide prevention, scoring fishin
Dane "Morph" Crook - Prison Stories, Piff Sticks & Filming for Palace | Brain Drain Show #8
Brain Drain Episode 8 with Toby Batchelor and Forde Brookfield 🧠Join us for two hours of skateboarding history.In this episode we discuss filming for Palace Skateboards, Blueprint Skateboards, The Harmony Skateboards, Piff Sticks, "how-to" prison tutorials, Jak Pietryga, VX1000's, HD filming, being unaware of the two meter rule and and much more!Send us your voice notes, messages, kooks of the wee
Brain Drain Episode #7 with Joe Habgood & Lee Dainton
Brain Drain Episode Seven with Forde Brookfield and Toby Batchelor 🧠Join us for two hours and 15 minutes of skateboarding history.In this episode we discuss gimps, starting riots, Mike V, ADHD, NBD's, magazine covers, crazy fans, unreal tours, first sponsors, drugs, alcohol & sobriety, Pritchard vs Dainton, Witchcraft, Creature, airport dramas and much more!0:00 - Disclaimer/Intro00:29 - Which
Best Moments, Utter Drivel & Ninja Giveaway | Brain Drain Show #6.5
Brain Drain BONUS Episode with Forde Brookfield and Toby Batchelor 🧠
Join us for an hour of the top highlights in Season 1, everything from 'Andy From Shropshires' messages to the Airfryer Saga. If you missed an episode you can go Back and watch them all on our channel.
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