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The Dungeon Plunger PodcastA Chat With Matthew Sprange Of Mongoose PublishingI sit down with Matthew Sprange of Mongoose Publishing to talk about Traveller and the history of Mongoose from the early d2o days to the present and beyond!Find everything Mongoose at the link below.Mongoose Publishing: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/Special thanks to Bob Loftin for his help sourcing questions for the show. You can listen to his Traveller focused podcast SAFCO at the link below.SAFCO Podcast: https://www.safcocast.com/ Music and Stingers by: Reed Reimer of Fable Factory Studio: https://fablefactory.org/
2025-06-231h 17
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 40: Perpetual TravellerIn this episode Bob talks with Traveller booster/evangelist/hero Greg Caires about the future of Traveller, the need for new players, what’s up with Mongoose, online Traveller play, and his new project, Perpetual Traveller!
Edit!
We were not sure about Mongoose having a Traveller “starter” set. Well, they do, and here is the link to their Traveller Starter Pack, which is a free PDF!
In addition the Traveller Explorer’s Edition is only 99 cents for the PDF.
Relevant Links:
The Perpetual Traveller Facebook group
Virtual Traveller Facebook group
The mu...
2025-05-301h 14
Old Movies For Young StonersS4E4.2 Gene Hackman Tribute feat. Lennie Loftin w/ The Quick and the Dead (1995)Gene Hackman left us in shocking and tragic circumstances on February 18, 2025. With his signature intensity, he may be one of the least stony actors of all time, but he was one of the best. To pay tribute to him we have his trippiest movie this side of CISCO PIKE (1971) with the quick-cut, dolly-shot, bullet-hole-cam madness of Sam Raimi's THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (1995).
In this tribute to Sergio Leone's ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968), Gene Hackman delivers one of his most villainous performances as old west tyrant John Herod, who draws every shootist to his desert town...
2025-05-0849 minSAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 38: Return from the Event HorizonWe’re back!
In this episode Jeff and Bob do their best to explain their way out of the fact that it’s been nearly two years since they recorded together!
Seriously, we thank all the listeners who have stuck with us. We love doing the podcast.
We jump into some X-Boat Transmissions and hear from numerous listeners. Bob then corrects a rules mistake he made about blade throwing in Classic Traveller two years ago. It’s a great rule, and Bob throws in another Earl Dumarest example.
We then to through...
2025-03-261h 16
bindwavesA Library is More Than Books!If you hadn't visited your library in the last 10 years, you might not recognize it. Yes, there are still plenty of books, but they have added heaps of services, many of which are especially helpful for those recovering from a brain injury. Kristen Lindscott and Bob Loftin who work for community partnership and engagement for the Plano Library talk about the recent changes that benefit our community. You may not know that many of the services are free to other areas outside of Plano: they offer programs with technology, work searches, language learning, bookmobile, virtual platforms, among others. Kristen an...
2024-08-0827 min
Whole 'Nuther ThingEpisode 838: Whole 'Nuther Thing May 18, 2024"Ain't it just like the night to play tricks when you're tryin' to be so quiet ?We sit here stranded, though we're all doing our best to deny it And Louise holds a handful of rain, tempting you to defy itLights flicker from the opposite loftIn this room the heat pipes just coughThe country music station plays softBut there's nothing really nothing to turn offJust Louise and her lover so entwinedAnd these visions of Johanna that conquer my mind."Please join me and perhaps a glimpse of Johanna on the Saturday Edition of Whole 'Nuther Thing live from Laguna Beach C...
2024-05-192h 00SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 35: the Scoundrels of BrixtonIn this episode Bob interviews the creators of the Scoundrels of Brixton Cepheus Engine/Traveller setting and books, Jeffrey Jones of the RPG Ramblings podcast and writer Adam Kovac.
Relevant Links
RPG Ramblings 66 on which Bob was a guest
RPG Ramblings 100: with Bob and Adam talking about Traveller
Jeffrey Jones RPG Ramblings publications on DriveThru RPG
2024-02-181h 04
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 35: the Scoundrels of BrixtonIn this episode Bob interviews the creators of the Scoundrels of Brixton Cepheus Engine/Traveller setting and books, Jeffrey Jones of the RPG Ramblings podcast and writer Adam Kovac. Relevant Links RPG Ramblings 66 on which Bob was a guest RPG Ramblings 100: with Bob and Adam talking about Traveller Jeffrey Jones RPG Ramblings publications on DriveThru RPG
2024-02-181h 04
Roleplay RescueFive Percent Challenge with Bob from SAFCOThis is the third in a series of four conversations I’ve enjoyed with various friends and new acquaintances within the Roleplay Rescue community over the tail end of 2023 and into January 2024. My guest today is Bob from the SAFCO podcast. Bob Loftin is co-host of SAFCOcast, a podcast about the Traveller roleplaying game and its derivatives. SAFCO stands for Super Adventure Friends Co., the tongue-in-cheek name the members of Bob’s group decided to give the company their characters formed for their Classic Traveller campaign, “Into The Void”. Bob keeps a log of the games...
2024-02-1052 min
College Sports: Follow The MoneyFollow The Money - Ep. 44 (feat. Craig Sloan of Playfly Sports)In Ep. 44 of College Sports: Follow The Money, Gabe Bock, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin and Jon Heidtke dive into major gambling issues happening of late around college sports, address the Bob Huggins situation at WVU and talk sports marketing with Playfly Sports COO Craig Sloan.
2023-05-1256 min
Deez Lug NutzVoice of the SMART MODS Bob Dillner and Martinsville RecapJulian and Jody are back from Martinsville and talk hot dogs, Kyle Larson's win, comers and goers, the short track package, shifting, tempers and more from the paper clip!The CARS Tour is back this weekend as they head to Hickory for the Tuff Shed 250 which features both the Pro Late Models and Late Models. Ronnie Bassett Jr scored a top five finish last time out at Florence and is looking to improve on that this weekend. Ronnie joins the podcast to discuss this, his family and how his team is making its home running the CARS...
2023-04-182h 04SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 32: Never knife-fight Earl DumarestIn this episode we discuss the last two “longest campaign” submissions, talk about the Parry rule in Classic Traveller Combat, go through a lot of great Internet Finds, and briefly touch on the OGL debacle.
Relevant links:
Our last session: https://www.gaming.concretelunch.info/itv-session-24-one-night-at-the-happy-gluck/
Third Imperium Fanzine online archive: http://thirdimperiumfanzine.info/
Men’s Tactical Jacket, on which the fictional Scout jacket was based. https://www.wayrates.com/products/mens-all-terrain-versatile-tactical-jacket-5688118.html
“Any Dice” website – Online dice probability calculator: https://anydice.com/
Honor Thy Grandfather board game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373921/honor-grandfather
Android Arts:
http://andro...
2023-01-071h 18
RPG RamblingsE100. “Essential Elements for Traveller Adventures” with Adam Kovac and Bob Loftin2.47
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
This week author Adam Kovac, and fellow podcaster Bob Loftin of Safeco fame, joins me to talk Traveller. More specifically, we discuss and ponder about what makes a Traveller adventure a Traveller adventure. It is easy to fall into the line of thinking proffered by the late Supreme Court Judge, Potter Stewart - “I know it when I see it” but I seek a more specific definition. I don’t know that w...
2022-12-171h 05
Roleplay RescueTraveller With Bob LoftinToday is the last in a series of conversations I shared over the period between the seasons, with some of the most creative gamers I know.My guest today is a fellow podcaster and perhaps one of the nicest and most mellow souls I have had the privilege to meet. We sat down to talk a little about the Classic Traveller roleplaying game - especially since, at the time, I was re-approaching the old Black Box set for a possible SF campaign I am still desperate to create. This conversation inspired many elements in the project that...
2022-09-1753 min
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 30: More Campaign Descriptions, Bribery Confusion, and Review of our CampaignIn this episode we do internet finds, rules finds (in which Bob gets even more confused about the Bribery skill in the little black books), xboat transmissions, two from our longest campaign event, and we review our own campaign 4.5 years into it. Relevant links: Maritime Executive Newsletter Log of the Grayswandir Dragon Magazine #53 (go to page 60) 2nd Dynasty 3D Print STLs Classic Traveller Harsh Beginning, by Omer Golan-Joel Luke Gearing's interview with Marc Miller "Writing Traveller Adventures Using the Hero's Journey Method" by CyborgPrime MegaTraveller (DGP) Adventure: Manhunt Traveller Facsimile Edition TravellerCon 2022 Lone Star Game Expo2022 C...
2022-08-211h 32
Ross And Phil Talk MoviesRoss And Phil Talk... The 4th Annual Boyask Action Awards (2022 Edition)On this episode of the podcast we host the 4th Annual Boyask Awards – our nod to the best that action cinema had to offer in 2021. We look at Best Action Sequence, Best Fight Scene, Best Stunt Sequence, Standout Action Performer of 2022 and more plus induct THREE new members to the Ross And Phil Hall Of Fame..
Hosted by Award winning filmmaker Ross Boyask and blogger/writer/former filmmaker Phil Hobden.
Discussed: The Lost City, Choose or Die, Uncharted, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Choose Or Die, Showtime, Gilbert, The Northman, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Nob...
2022-04-2755 min
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 29: Your Longest Traveller Campaign! Winner announced!In this episode Jeff and Bob read some much appreciated email from listeners, go over from great finds from the internet, talk about some rules finds, announce the winner for the random drawing from the Longest Campaign submissions, and read the first six of the twelve submissions! Relevant links: RPG Ramblings Podcast, with Jeffrey Jones Traveller RPG Mayday Mayday 2022 Official Event Page - from CyborgPrime The Log of the Grayswandir - Traveller blog by Dennis Matheson Stargrave - miniatures A Less-Travelled Road: The Three Creeps - blog entry from Omer Golan Joel FB post about IISS...
2022-04-251h 14
RPG RamblingsE66. “Podcasting, Traveller and Other Things” with Bob Loftin2.12
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
This week Bob Loftin of the Safco podcast joins me. We start out discussing the behind-the-scenes of podcasting. We dovetail into Traveller. And ….. we manage to ramble a bit.
The free merchant ship is departing soon. I have enough credits to cover the low-berth lottery… Sisters and brothers, it is time to get rambling.
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2022-03-192h 13SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 27: Cepheus Deluxe and Alien AndroidsIn this episode Jeff and Bob dig into a couple of listener emails, announce a new event, review their last Traveller Session, and dig into a tiny fraction of the greatness that is Cepheus Deluxe. This episode is dedicated to the great Ron Stepp, a devoted member of the Traveller community, who recently died. Ron emailed us often, and his friendship was indeed valued. Relevant Links include: Ron Stepp's Art: https://moriturimax.artstation.com/ Our "Your Longest Campaign" event submission form Michael Brown's "New World" cyberpunk setting and game based on Cepheus Engine Distress C...
2021-12-011h 40
Real Estate Auction RoundtableAbsolute Bang For Your BuckJohn Dixon & Associates is pleased to announce its 2nd Quarter Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction. Please call or email now for a no obligation proposal to include your property in this next important real estate event.Pertinent Facts & BenefitsAggressive marketing campaign…includes signage, direct mail, online advertising, e-mail campaigns, print advertising, hand delivery and personal communication of auction notifications, and many other items.Shared cost of marketing among sellersAs-is no contingency contractsCommission paid from buyer’s premiumIf you have properties you are considering and/or would like more information about this event, plea...
2021-02-1906 min
Real Estate Auction RoundtableListen To A Clip of Our January 27th Multi-Seller Real Estate AuctionWhether you have not heard of real estate auctions, have always wanted to attend one but have not had the chance or curious how the bidding and sale of a property works, we have a clip just for you of our recent auction on January 27, 2021. Click to listen to our Auctioneer, Drew Dixon, as he auctions the last three properties in our first quarter Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction. Interested in selling your property? Contact our team for a no-obligation proposal tailored to fit your property selling needs. Call us today –Scot...
2021-02-0114 min
Real Estate Auction RoundtableJDA Real Estate Roundtable Episode 18 | Upcoming November Multi-SellerJohn Dixon & Associates is pleased to announce its 4th Quarter Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction. Please call or email now for a no obligation proposal to include your property in this next important real estate event.Pertinent Facts & BenefitsDeadline to enter properties October 12Aggressive marketing campaign…includes signage, direct mail, online advertising, e-mail campaigns, print advertising, hand delivery and personal communication of auction notifications, and many other items.Shared cost of marketing among sellersAs-is no contingency contractsCommission paid from buyer’s premiumIf you have properties you are considering and/or woul...
2020-10-0208 min
Real Estate Auction RoundtableJDA Real Estate Roundtable Episode 17 | November Multi-SellerJohn Dixon & Associates is pleased to announce its 4th Quarter Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction. Please call or email now for a no obligation proposal to include your property in this next important real estate event.Pertinent Facts & BenefitsDeadline to enter properties October 12Aggressive marketing campaign…includes signage, direct mail, online advertising, e-mail campaigns, print advertising, hand delivery and personal communication of auction notifications, and many other items.Shared cost of marketing among sellersAs-is no contingency contractsCommission paid from buyer’s premiumIf you have properties you are considering and/or woul...
2020-09-2809 min
Real Estate Auction RoundtableJDA Real Estate Roundtable Episode 16 | What Is It Like To Be At A JDA Auction?John Dixon & Associates is pleased to announce its 4th Quarter Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction. Please call or email now for a no obligation proposal to include your property in this next important real estate event.Pertinent Facts & BenefitsDeadline to enter properties October 12Aggressive marketing campaign…includes signage, direct mail, online advertising, e-mail campaigns, print advertising, hand delivery and personal communication of auction notifications, and many other items.Shared cost of marketing among sellersAs-is no contingency contractsCommission paid from buyer’s premiumIf you have properties you are considering and/or woul...
2020-09-2106 minSAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 20: What are the basic elements of a Traveller game?In this episode Jeff and Bob discuss the basic elements of a Traveller game, as detailed by Marc Miller in the Traveller Book. Before that Bob does a short correction from the previous episode, we do Internet Finds, and some fun Rules Finds, as well as present the last of the planets submitted in our Random Planet Generation Smackdown! (that system appears below, under the relevant links). Relevant links: Freelance Traveller 'zine Reaver's Deep: https://www.reaversdeep.com/ Cepheus Journal is now online: https://cepheusjournal.com/ Independence Games has released the Opportunity-class Light Trader, with art by Ian St...
2020-09-121h 24
the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 40. Pandemic SkatingWe are finally back, and in the midst of the 2020 pandemic! Michael, Tony, Simon, and Bob talk freestyle! Join us!
2020-08-301h 48Real Estate Auction RoundtableJDA Real Estate Roundtable Episode 13 | Bryson City & Multi-Seller AuctionsDon’t miss out on our upcoming auctions in Bryson City, North Carolina on August 29, 2020 and our next Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction on September 15!Saturday, August 29, 2:00 P.M.253+/- Acres Plus 38 Lots Offered in 5 Groups, Bryson City, North Carolinahttps://www.johndixon.com/auctiondetails.asp?id=506Tuesday, September 15, 2020We have a great number of offerings! Buyers/Investors are looking for good opportunities to get their capital out of the volatile stock & bond markets and into good real estate investments.View a list of properties he...
2020-08-2806 minReal Estate Auction RoundtableJDA Real Estate Roundtable Episode 11 | Upcoming AuctionsDon’t miss out on our upcoming auctions in Bryson City, North Carolina on August 29, 2020 and our next Multi-Seller in September!Saturday, August 29, 2:00 P.M.253+/- Acres & 38 Lots, Bryson City, North Carolina253± Acres Offered in 2 TractsPlus 38 Lots in Almond Estates Offered in 5 Groups.https://www.johndixon.com/auctiondetails.asp?id=506September 2020We already have a great number of offerings, and it’s filling up fast! The pent-up demand is still there -- Buyers/Investors are looking for good opportunities to get th...
2020-08-1410 minReal Estate Auction RoundtableJDA Real Estate Roundtable Episode 10 | Bryson City & September Multi-SellerDon’t miss out on our upcoming auctions in Bryson City, North Carolina on August 29, 2020 and our next Multi-Seller in September!Saturday, August 29, 2:00 P.M.253+/- Acres & 38 Lots, Bryson City, North Carolina253± Acres Offered in 2 TractsPlus 38 Lots in Almond Estates Offered in 5 Groups.https://www.johndixon.com/auctiondetails.asp?id=506September 2020We already have a great number of offerings, and it’s filling up fast! The pent-up demand is still there -- Buyers/Investors are looking for good opportunities to get th...
2020-08-0708 minSAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 16: Traveller Session Recap, Imperial News, Etc.In this episode we discuss their last Classic Traveller session (written recap here on Bob's gaming blog). We also do Internet Finds, Imperial News, and Rules Finds. Links and info from the show: Dragon #87 p 75: “Luna, A Traveller’s Guide - The Moon in Traveller” by Marc Miller. Cyborg Prime Games: Traveller RPG Ship Distance Calculator Darkest Stars #2 is out, from Omer Golan Joel and Richard Rose is out. https://www.darkestfanzine.com/ Ron Stepp has started a FB page called Traveller Gaming in the Future. Greg Caires' games can be found here!
2020-06-251h 07Real Estate Auction RoundtableThe John Dixon & Associates Team hits another home run!Atlanta, GA June 17, 2020There was so much pent-up demand, we had 11 sellers with 34 offerings up for bid in the sale which included 45 individual properties including high quality properties from a National Real Estate Investor with 12 offerings in 7 states and one of the largest US banks with a 33 acre parcel on the Papagayo Peninsula next door to the planet Hollywood Resort in Guanacaste Costa Rica!We conducted the sale in our unique time tested and proven “live in-person”/”simulcast online” format which allowed...
2020-06-1907 min
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 14: Traveller on Roll20, Session Recap, and other Traveller Stuff!Note: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. In which Jeff and Bob discuss a very nice mailbag submission, recap the last Classic Traveller session of their Into the Void campaign, discuss their end-times transition to the Roll20 online system, and various other fun things like some rules finds! Also, Bob drops an f bomb...
2020-05-271h 18
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 13: Interview with Robert EaglestoneNote: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. We are honored and happy that Robert Eaglestone, of the Xboat 'zine joined us for conversation on this episode! For those who don't know, Rob did a very successful kickstarter for a four issue Traveller 'zine called Xboat: a Traveller5 Zine. It's a great publication...
2020-04-111h 24SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 12: Session Report, etcNote: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. In this episode, Jeff and Bob discuss the length of the podcast, read some listener comments, look at the Classic Traveller rules for Cover/Concealment and the Medical skill, do a quick look at Gerry Miller Jr.'s excellet Agweedo-Girdena Traveller campaign, and do a quick discussion...
2020-03-2846 min
the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 39: Brandenburg 2019Denis Šopović of Sweden joins Tony and Bob to discuss the 2019 European Freestyle Championships, in Brandenburg Germany. This is part 1.
2020-03-1957 min
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 6: Lone Star Game Expo 2019 recapNote: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. In this episode we discuss our recent experience at the Lone Star Game Expo, an excellent gaming con held in Grapevine, TX, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We talk about the Classic Traveller session Bob ran, the Dungeon Crawl Classics game we played in, various seminars we...
2019-09-231h 20
the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 38: Paderborn 2019, a Deceased Magazine, and Various Other TopicsIn this episode we discuss the 2019 Paderborn contest that happened back in July (was it really only a couple of months ago?), the demise of Broken Fingers Mag, and some other stuff.
2019-09-081h 43
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 5: Internet Finds, Traveller, and Descriptiveness/ImmersionNote: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. In this episode we discuss a couple of internet finds, which lead us to some talk about Traveller, and then discuss the merits of being highly descriptive and dramatic in your RPGs. Links to stuff in the show: Traveller System Reference Document High Level T...
2019-08-251h 01
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 4: Traveller Recap and Homebrew Vehicular Combat System, Mail Bag, Upcoming Cons in TexasNote: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. After a month of work and vacation, we're back! This episode is all about Traveller, specifically Classic Traveller and Cepheus Engine stuff. It's also the debut of SAFCO Mail Bag, in which we respond to comments and email we've gotten. As always, comment...
2019-07-221h 03
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG PodcastSAFCOcast 1: History, GURPS, Traveller, and a ConNote: Episodes 1-14 happened before we changed to a Traveller-only show. In those episodes we discuss some other RPGs. As time went on we realized we were really a Traveller-only podcast, and in Episode 15 officially made the switch. You will find lots of Traveller talk in 1-14. Just be aware. This is our first episode! It's going to sound like two friends talking about tabletop roleplaying games, because that's what it is. Our goal for this episode is simply for listeners to know a little about who we are -- just two regular guys talking about gaming. We'll discuss...
2019-05-2734 min
the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 37: the Dan Garb InterviewBehold! Or...rather...listen! Tony Gale interviews Dan Garb!
2019-03-021h 10the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 36: the Josh Dunstone InterviewTony interviews Josh Dunstone on a train.
2019-01-0734 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 35: the Nick Beaulieu InterviewIn summer 2018, young Nick Beaulieu made the trek from the United States to England and endured a car ride with British people to go to the legendary and mystical land of Paderborn, Germany! Here's Tony Gale's Interview with him!
2018-11-061h 04the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 34: Organ Harvesting, Freestyle Skateboarding, and DinosaursIn this episode, Tony, Nathan, Michael, and Bob catch up after quite of few months of not podcasting. We cover the upcoming contest in Japan, new products, freestyle as it relates to bank skating and longboarding, and various other things.
2018-10-221h 35the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 33: On the Road with Alex FosterTony recorded this episode on his way to Paderborn this year, with hero of freestyle and driver-supreme Alex Foster, of LateTricks.com. So get something to drink, sit back, and pretend you're there in the car with them, Nathan Hill, and Nick Beaulieu.
2018-07-081h 33
the Freestyle PodcastFreestyle Podcast Episode 32 - Marius ConstantinTony took a trip to skate with Marius, in Romania. Here is the interview!
2018-06-0751 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 31 - Skateboarding and a Fairbro StoryWe recorded this pretty early in the morning Texas time, so that's why I sound so slow and weird. It's been a looooong time since we talked. We yammer about various gossipy happenings in the freestyle world, and Tony relates a class Fairbro story. So good.
2018-01-261h 20the Freestyle PodcastPaderborn Report 2017 - from a BOAT!!!Ahhh yes, friends, Paderborn 2017 has happened! As always it was a glorious celebration of freestyle skateboarding. Tony, Bob, and Simon traveled from just south of London to Paderborn, Germany with the elusive Scaife and our driving hero, ripper, scholar, and friend, Latetricks.com's own Alex Foster. There we met Michael, who had traveled there by train and later hitching a ride with a non-English-speaking German man who kindly gave them a ride. This podcast was recorded on the return ferry from Calais, France, to Dover, England, by Simon Mroz. Surely the first ever skateboarding podcast recorded on a...
2017-07-1225 minthe Freestyle PodcastWORLD ROUNDUP 2017 PRO FINALS COMMENTARYOnce again, Nathan Hill joined me (Bob) to do commentary of the Pro finals at the 2017 World Freestyle Roundup. It was fun. Listen while you do something else.
2017-05-221h 422017-05-1927 minthe Freestyle PodcastRoundup Travelogue #1The first of Tony's recordings as he and most of the other Brits head over to the World Freestyle Roundup 2017, in Vancouver. Listen to it. Sounds like you are THERE!
2017-05-1913 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 29.1: Bonus - short bit from the Southbank JamA few weeks ago the lads in England had a jam at Southbank. Simon was there with the digital audio recorder, and here is the resulting sound file, raw and unedited!
2017-02-0605 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 29: Trash TalkIn this episode we talk about various different things, with no real direction, but it was a lot of fun and we hope you will enjoy! Oh, here's the picture of Mac that we discuss...not doing freestyle but being a badass. So rad.
2017-02-061h 18the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 28 - Terry Synnott part 1We talked to Terry Synnott - the LEGENDARY Terry Synnott - for over 2 hours. I cut a lot out. We still have a lot to discuss. Terry is certainly one of the top 5-10 freestylers in the world. Though he's been plagued by injuries for the last few years, he is also one of the most well-rounded freestylers. Spins, handstands, rail tricks, imaginative footwork, difficult shove-it variations and combos - dude can do it all. In this episode we really got into some of the technical aspects of making skateboards. Terry has learned a lot...
2016-12-241h 26the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 27: Election Time ChaosIn which we discuss freestyle stuff as usual - such as... Some cool new wireless headphones that are great for FS practice. Young Alex from London's quick development as a freestyler and why Tony should fear him. The new Powell board with some funky glass laminates. Tony's recent demo. Michael's absence this week, in order to attend a Rubic's Cube festival. Board gimmicks. Etc, etc, etc...
2016-11-071h 28the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 26 - Toe Spins, Broken Fingers, and other FoolishnessIn this episode we discuss toe spins, Broken Fingers magazine, and various other freestyle-related things, including a great new website. The intro music is of course Black Sabbath's Neon Nights. Here is Simon's G-Turn Toe Spin... G-turn toespin A video posted by Simon Mroz (@simonmroz) on Oct 7, 2016 at 3:14pm PDT
2016-10-171h 16the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 25: Freestyle, Contests, Opiates, and DongsteenIn this episode, we discuss freestyle skateboarding, with some additional discussion of psychology, opiates, and mega-church preachers. Laziest intro I've ever made for a podcast!
2016-09-051h 31the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 24.2 - More World Roundup and Other StuffPart 2 of our 2016 World Roundup episode. In this part we are joined by Simon Mrozinski, and we talk, and a good time is had by all.
2016-06-2451 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 24.1 - The World RoundupThis is the first part of a 2-hour talk we had the other day, in which we debriefed Tony on his World Round experience. Apparently, fun was had by all and skateboarding still rules. Give it a listen.
2016-06-1755 min
Discover DEP: the Official Podcast of the NJ Department of Environmental ProtectionEpisode 10-Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program with Virginia LoftinThe 2016 beach season is rapidly approaching, and DEP’s Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP) is making sure that New Jersey’s recreational beaches are ready to be open to the public. In the 2015 beach season, ocean and bay beaches were open 99.9% of the time. New Jersey has consistently been a national leader in water quality, and beach monitoring helps to make sure that New Jersey maintains that same level of quality at our recreational beaches. Bob Bostock spoke to Virginia Loftin, who oversees the CCMP, to discuss water quality monitoring, coastal surveillance, and how the work of the CCMP posi...
2016-06-1000 minthe Freestyle PodcastLive Commentary 2016 World Freestyle Roundup Awards CeremonyWe took a break, then came back to comment on the awards ceremony, and now YOU can listen to it over and over and over....
2016-05-2339 minthe Freestyle PodcastWorld Roundup Commentary 2016 Pro Semi FinalsThis year we did a live commentary of the World Freestyle Roundup via streaming audio. This is the unedited file from the Pro semi finals on May 21, 2016.
2016-05-231h 59the Freestyle PodcastWorld Roundup Commentary 2016 Pro FinalsThis year we did a live commentary of the World Freestyle Roundup via streaming audio. This is the unedited file from the Pro finals on May 22, 2016.
2016-05-231h 18the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 23: Respect the BearWe begin this episode with a discussion of the new Bear "Polar Bear" truck, in the smallest size (105mm), which is well-suited to freestyle board width, and which Tony has procured for his own enjoyment.
I then edit out massive amounts of technical talk about trucks and bearings, and we move on to the actual act of riding skateboards and doing freestyle!Tony is working on a very detailed review, with precise measurement, of the Bear trucks. Look for that soon on the website.
2016-02-231h 19the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 22: And Then There Were FourSimon Mrozinski and Michael Erskine join the podcast crew.
This is an unusually short episode, due to the hour of technical talk about trucks we decided to put into a separate, supplementary episode (22-a), which will be up soon.
We briefly touch on the greatness of Mode wheels, and Bob looks forward to riding the new 95a wheels. I’m glad we have hard and softer version of the wheel, no matter what the Brits say!
Then we discuss potential dates for the 2016 Paderborn contest, as Bob tries to firm up travel plans....
2016-01-1727 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 21: Holiday Season 2015!This is our first ever holiday episode. Yes, it is shorter than the last one! yaaaaaay!
Links to check out:Moonshine SkateboardsLateTricks.comBroken Fingers Freestyle Skateboarding Zine
2015-12-0750 minthe Freestyle PodcastEpisode 20: The Equipment RantWhat happens when we don’t talk for 2 months?
Well, we talked for 3 hours. I cut this down to just under 2 hours. Forgive us, but listen to us! We discuss the Mode Mike Rogers board, flat single kicks in general, the Tyranny of Concave, Mode FS wheels, Kevin Harris FS wheels, Seismic FS wheels redesign, and lots of other stuff.
Yeah, this one is a bit long, but I didn’t feel good cutting out too much. Listen in a couple of sittings if you like, but for episode 20 I thought we’d leave it long.
2015-11-091h 53the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 19: to Paderborn and Beyond!In this episode, Tony and Bob discuss recent freestyle skateboarding events they’ve participated in and/or organized, including their fun and epic trip to the legendary Paderborn contest! Plus tales of skating in London. Fun for all! Give it a listen.
In this episode we also go on about the brilliance of Alex Foster and LateTricks…which you can find at LateTricks.com!!!
2015-08-091h 23the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 18: Back from the UndeadYes, we are still alive, and yes this is a new episode, and yes, we discuss the following stuff!
Cirus freestyle deck
Bob’s upcoming London/Germany trip
Upcoming Events
2014 Philly Freestyle
Connor Burke vs. Darryl Grogan fantasy skateboard cage match.
Broken Fingers Freestyle Magazine
The opening of this episode sounds quite majestic, so play it on some good speakers.
This is kind of a long episode, so get a nice glass, cup, mug, or bottle of your favorite beverage and stay calm.
The opening music comes from a couple of Godzilla movies, an...
2015-02-221h 26the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 17: Fingerflips, Massacres, and Trick TipsIn this very long episode (We haven't talked for quite a while), Tony and Bob discuss various topics such as fingerflips, Tony's new Instagram Trick Tips, the Texas Freestyle Massacre, and various other topics.
Tony's trick tips can be found on his Instagram account: http://instagram.com/coldkennels
The music in this episode is from the band Red Hare - check them out and buy their music, from Dischord Records.
Mentions in the episode: Mike Osterman skates for Mode Skateboards. Jesse Whalen is now riding for Bustin Boards. Congrats to both of these g...
2014-04-071h 22the Freestyle PodcastEpisode 16: the British InvasionIn this episode we welcome special guest Simon Mrozinski, from England. Yes, Bob is outnumbered by Brits this time. We discuss Tony’s demo at the London Edge event with Callum Bowran, Bob’s trip to the 2013 Philly Freestyle contest, and various other freestyle related babble.
In this episode we refer to Tony’s supplemental video from episode 4 – click here to see it.
The video from the London Edge event is in two parts…
Part 1 and Part 2
2013-12-0953 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 15: A CASE OF THE 1-MINUTE RUNSMatt is on leave, while Tony and Bob discuss the upcoming (in September) Philly Freestyle event, the new 1-minute run format that seem to be gather steam, bearings, etc.
In this episode Bob mentions Pleasure Tools Bearings and Tony discusses Seismic Tekton Bearings.
Videos mentioned in this episode include…
Mike Osterman at the 2013 World Roundup.
Hippy Mike’s videos from the Roundup.
2013-05-3053 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 14: FREESTYLE AND THE CREATIVE MINDIn this episode, after discussing various tricks, the Small School freestyle Jam (from mid March), and various other topics, we discuss the role that creativity plays in the lives of freestylers. Bob asks the boys about their other creative endeavors, and of course we relate such activities to our skating.
As promised, here are a few links:
Matt’s Stuff:Reach Megamix (Push the Feeling).
Trick Matt discusses at :36http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juQ9QN0RrP8
Tony’s Photographyon Flicker…and on Tumblr
Some...
2013-03-301h 00the Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 13: NAME THAT TRICK!In this episode, we discuss the four upcoming freestyle events, Bob announces that he has high blood pressure, we talk about flowing and transitioning well from one trick to another, and go over a a fun list of tricks to see who can do them.
Videos mentioned in this episode:
Guy in Zimbabwe, or other country…http://youtu.be/Fvaryy8eAYc
Bob’s Longboarding video:http://youtu.be/V8qZnXwKT9Q
Sean Burke’s rear-handed 180 fingerflip (grabbing the tai), as at 1:35 of this video:http://youtu.be/u7lJA4Y2g...
2013-02-0952 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 12: RANDOM DISCONNECTIONS AND #1 FAN!In this episode, we talk about finding the right setup for how YOU ride, Bob announces that he’s learned a new trick (a rare event for the old man), we discuss learning 540 Shoveits, the boys discuss their recent skating adventures, and Bob has joined the Seismic Army.
2013-01-2550 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 11: ZIP ZINGERS AND A HAPPY NEW YEARIn this episode, we discuss a number of fascinating topics, such as freestyle-street skating on softer wheels, Matt’s recent massive demo, possible contest in Texas, and Tony’s ramp-riding adventures and their effect on his freestyle.
Bob’s Zip Zinger Video: http://youtu.be/JgiCQSQeKTI
Matt’s Japanse Video – “2013/1/1 Nagai Park Freestyle SK8 Session”:http://youtu.be/jN7n8FVO7OM
2013-01-1844 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 10: TO GO WHERE NO LILLIS HAS GONE BEFORE…In this episode we interview Stefan “Lillis” Åkesson, one of the greats of Freestyle. A huge thanks to Lillis for taking time to talk to us, and we look forward to doing it again!
2012-12-1837 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 9: BRING THE KAOSS!In this episode, Tony, Matt, and Bob discuss and stereotype various national and regional styles of freestyle, discuss their love of the Seismic freestyle wheels (again — Tony give an update of how they last), etc.
2012-11-2055 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 8: FLOWIn this episode we discuss the attainment of “flow” in your skating and beyond. We are also treated to some Gokey guitar playing…
Freestyle Podcast Supplement #8: (from Tony)
If you’ve listened to it (or are listening to it now) and wondered what I was on about, here’s the material I referenced.
First, the video Matt and I discussed:http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi?fil_direct=direct&fil_filename=cocos_at_nass.mpg
A bit on Wu-Wei that I quoted:http://www.taoism.net/living/2000/200005.htm
And...
2012-09-1650 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 7: DAI KAIJU ATTACK!In this episode we discuss, among other things, skateboarding in the Olympics and trucks.
2012-08-2848 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 6: THE ICE AGE!!!!In this slightly more freeform episode, Tony, Matt, and Bob discuss various freestylers (see videos below), Bob confesses that he recently felt the anger while trying to practice, Matt’s cell phone causes interference, we hear about Tyler Self’s visit to Texas and his skate session with Bob, and skateboarding in Cuba.
Videos referenced in this podcast:
Matthew Smithies http://youtu.be/D3rQwE2ETl8
Alex Rademaker http://youtu.be/bMxcfAyrRbM
Darryl Grogan’s video of World Roundup Highlights http://youtu.be/vb2xI92nc8w
Suzuki’s video of th...
2012-07-1751 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 5: SON OF THE FREESTYLERIn this very special episode of the Freestyle Contest we are joined by kickass guest, Darryl Grogan, long time awesome skater and winner of the Pro division at the recent Freestyle World Roundup contest in Vancouver, Canada!
In the podcast, Tony mentions Darryl’s part in the Casper video. Well, here it is!
Huge thanks to Darryl for being our first guest.
2012-06-061h 07the Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 4: INVASION OF THE ASTRO FREESTYLERSIn this episode we give our very preliminary thoughts on the Freestyle World Roundup that happened this week in Vancouver. We discuss some Eastern European freestyler whose name we do not know but we all agree rips (or at least did rip in the late 1980s), we talk boards, high trucks, and lastly the boys give Bob some advice on learning M-80 Kickflips.
The video mentioned in this podcast – regarding the dude riding freestyle on an 1980s street board, can be found here: http://youtu.be/Fvaryy8eAYc
The great Ray Barbee, whom Bob mentions dur...
2012-05-2448 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 3: DESTROY ALL FREESTYLERSIn this episode, we hear about Matt’s adventures as a freestyle pro during demos in Texas (including tales of sexy girls attempting to wrestle a bull to the ground), discuss spinning 360s, Freestyle: Sport or Art?, and we have some laughs looking at old freestyle board graphics in Witter’s Museum. Please note: up until about 7:30 in the show, Matt’s microphone is a bit sketchy. Just turn it up. His story is worth hearing!
The Freestyle Museum page on the Decomposed website can be found at: http://decomposedsk8.com/id82.html
Next time we shou...
2012-05-0943 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 2: ATTACK OF THE FREESTYLERS!In this episode Tony reveals his new setup, we analyze and discuss three excellent freestyle videos recommended by Matt (see below), Tony leads a discussion on breaking down tricks for maximum learning, and Bob leads the boys down the twisted and wrongful path of making predictions about the upcoming World Roundup contest in Canada.
The videos we discuss are as follows:
Sebastian Heupel http://youtu.be/O6dTswJ3vcQJesse Whalen http://youtu.be/5v2tsrHrQQkStefan Albert http://youtu.be/tvVrXwe2tzwInformation on the Freestyle World Roundup can be...
2012-04-2550 minthe Freestyle PodcastEPISODE 1: ENTER THE FREESTYLE!In our first episode, Tony, Bob, and Matt introduce themselves, discuss the new Seismic and Decomposed Synnott freestyle wheels, talk about the benefits of actually rolling on your skateboards, praise the skills of the amazing Günter Mokulys, and have a nerdish discussion of the exact nature of freestyle.
In this episide, we mention wheels found on the following site:http://decomposedsk8.com/id68.html
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