Our first episode features the man, the myth, the Mayor Mitch Kaufmann who we were so privileged to sit down with and learn all about the 70s-80s surf/skate scenes in Jacksonville, and of course, the legendary formation of 'Rat Town', influenced by none other than Santa Monica's Dog Town and Z-Boys. Mitch has been a serious force and presence in mine, Alec's, and Colin's lives and it felt like no better place to start than with someone we have so much respect and love for. Mitch is family to us in so many ways. Thanks to you Mitch Kaufmann for hanging out with us and teaching us about some beach culture. We cannot wait for you all to listen and learn, reminisce, laugh, and feel connected to our community.
Links to more info:
Florida Skateboard Hall of Fame
https://floridaskateboardhalloffame.com/members
https://www.longboarderlabs.com/19/kona-hits-40-years/2018/02/blog/skateboard/
Hixon’s Surf Shop
Bill Hixon
https://eastcoastsurfinghalloffame.org/portfolio-items/bill-hixon/
Jimmy Plumer
https://www.boardparadise.com/zflex-jimmy-plummer-cruiser-white-skateboard-complete/
https://juicemagazine.com/home/jimmy-plumer/
Dogtown and Rattown Connection
https://vimeo.com/user106290672
Mentioned Locals
https://www.visitjacksonville.com/blog/jacksonvilles-surf-history/
https://floridasurfmuseum.org/kahuna/jacksonville-surf-legends
Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Dogtown
https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/jay-adams-the-freestyle-and-vert-skateboarding-pioneer
https://www.tonyalva.info/about/bio-3/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dogtown-and-z-boys-review-1235792787/
https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/stacy-peralta-the-skateboard-industry-legend-and-visionary
