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No Mongo
No MongoEP 91: Zane is InsaneThis week I discuss Zane Timpson's fire My War video and the latest update from the Concrete Jungle Foundation. Social media @rickbata. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Zane Timpson My War  The Wave  Croakies  Concrete Jungle Foundation 
2020-11-2417 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 90: Tom Made Get EmotionalThanks for stopping by. From Primitive Skateboards' "Fourth Quarter" video to Tom Knox's "Atlantic Drift" edit I was caught up in a range of emotions. Tune in and be sure to bring your tissue. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Fourth Quarter  Tom Knox's "Atlantic Drift"  Also, any idea what happened to OG Tom Knox? He vanished from all social media. Tell him I miss him please. 
2020-11-1722 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 89: War Rigs and GrandmasThis week I talk about Transworld Skateboarding's Skate and Create contest that was revived after a ten year break and Ryan Sheckler's "Being - Extended Cut" from ESPN. Listener shout out to @FattiusM. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Skate and Create  Ryan Sheckler - Being 
2020-11-1024 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 88: Franky Gets Cut in HalfTune in to hear my thoughts on Franky Villani's "One Big Mess" part and Jagger Eaton turning pro. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon One Big Mess Jagger Eaton's PRO Part Be sure to get out and VOTE today!! 
2020-11-0320 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 87: Congrats to Mason SilvaThis week I discuss the loss of The Godmother of Skateboarding, Ellen O'Neal, and congratulate Mason Silva in advance for winning SOTY. You read that right. Game over. Time to focus on stacking clips for 2021 now. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Mason Silva REAL Short part Now that it's officially hoodie season be sure to pick one up and support your boy!! Thanks in advance. See link below.  Click here to check out the NMP SHOP. 
2020-10-2718 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 86: The Manual EpisodeTurns out I felt like talking a lot about manuals this week. Good thing FA World Entertainment and Richard Stickney were able to help out the cause. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Richard Stickney's "Smile"  Anthony Pappalardo's "Skateboarding Podcasts, What's Missing?"
2020-10-2015 minWood In Your Ear Skateboarding
Wood In Your Ear SkateboardingEP 49 - Not Pushing Mongo (w/ Rick Bata)Rick Bata from the No Mongo Podcast sits down with us for this very fun and special episode.The No Mongo PodcastNo Mongo The Blog   "Yes, You Can Invert!"Wood In Your Ear Merch  We Are:Gordy Tharp - gordontharp.com - @manisthetapeSpencer Gloy - @yeaaaa_dewdtwitch.tv/woodinyourearskate Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2031 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 85: Kento Yoshioka and DreamsThis week I discuss Kento Yoshioka's very creative / polarizing "Evisen" part and give a shout out to for Alexis Ramirez recently putting his body on the grenade for all of humanity. Email your fire takes to nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Evisen
2020-10-1315 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 84: Screaming Hand and CopersTopics this week: Santa Cruz Skateboards' Vlog 6 and Dan Burman brings back copers.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com Santa Cruz Skateboards Vlog 6
2020-10-0617 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 83: Heatwave and 20 Minute SessionsThis week I discuss the Chris Colbourn x Cobra Man "Heatwave" video, Christian Kerr's "7 Tricks", and the passing of Keith Hufnagel.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Heatwave Skate Video  Heatwave Music Video  7 Tricks to Make you Look Better at Skating Than You Really Are R.I.P Huf
2020-09-2920 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 82: Blake Norris and Lucas PuigThanks for tuning in. This week I talk about Blake Norris' new "Julia" part, skaters switching teams, and how Lucas Puig just screwed over every shirtless skater on the planet. Send your takes to nomongopodcast@gmail.com. Or, leave a positive review if you are digging the show. I appreciate it in advance. It really does help.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2020-09-2219 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 81: THPS and Erik EllingtonThis week I talk about the revival of Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Erik Ellington's "Out There" documentary that dropped last week. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Erik Ellington "Out There" 
2020-09-1520 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 80: Interview with Jack Connor and Carlo MonniThis week's episode is a great chat with Hospitalflip.com founders, Jack Connor and Carlo Monni. Tune in to hear us talk about everything from launching their at-home physical therapy service, Tony Hawk + Milk, illegal tricks, and much more. Available wherever you consumer your favorite podcasts. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  www.hopsitalflip.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  
2020-09-081h 03No Mongo
No MongoEP 79: Pacel Khachab's Stock is RisingThis week I discuss some of the latest from the City of Buckhannon and Pacel Khachab's latest Pocket Part. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Be sure to check out @randumbnobody on IG and Twitter. Randumb shreds!!! Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Pacel Khachab - Pocket Part Skateboarding Ordinance Questioned  City of Buckhannon Petition  Do people even read this far?
2020-09-0114 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 78: Black Skaters Share Their ExperiencesThis week I discuss Larry Lanza's "Black Skaters Share Their Experiences in Skateboarding" interviews with some of the biggest names in the game. If you haven't read them yet be sure to click on the link below. nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Black Skaters Share Their Experience in Skateboarding  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com   
2020-08-2514 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 77: Beagle Battles SnitchesTune in to hear my thoughts on Trae Montgomery's 13 minute raw and uncut edit and Beagle's war with snitches. Also, if you are diggin' the show please leave a review so others can find it. I appreciate it in advance. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  
2020-08-1816 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 76: Reese is the new JawsTopics this week: Red Bull's Tricks for Beginners List and Reese Salken's "Devils Reject" part. Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Red Bull's Tricks for Beginners  Give Back to Beruit  
2020-08-1116 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 75: Sk8Mafia and the PioneersThis week I discuss Sk8Mafia's latest 27 minute "Promo" edit and shout out to some of the pioneers from skateboarding's past. Email the show @ nomongopodcast@gmail.com    Save 5% on your order with A/V Gear Guy. Just mention the No Mongo Podcast at checkout!   Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon   Ron Allen - Shackle Me Not
2020-08-0423 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 74: Zoom Boom Huck JamWelcome. Tune in to hear me talk about Airbnb's 5 day Olympian & Paralympian online festival and Lotties & Vans latest "On God" edit. Also, don't you worry Manramp, I've been keeping an eye on your latest videos as well. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com    Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon   Airbnb Festival    "On God"    "Frank Rizzo. R-i-z-z-o"
2020-07-2817 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 73: Mason and BacaLast week Mason Silva dropped a SOTY worthy edit and Sammy Baca traveled over 300 hours on a bus from Vegas to L.A. and back to land a single trick. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com    Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon   Spott Dreams of Skate Parks   MASON   My War: Sammy Baca
2020-07-2120 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 72: Skateboarders in Love & HateThis week I discuss Michael Burnett's "Skateboarders in Love" piece from the latest Thrasher mag and my extreme dislike of the N-word in the music tracks of white skaters videos. Let me know your thoughts at nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com   
2020-07-1419 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 71: Manramp and DressenThanks for stopping by. Tune in to hear my thoughts on Manramp's latest "Return of the Ramp" edit, as well as, the "Eric Dressen Spills the Beans About the Speed Freaks" video. nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  
2020-07-0720 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 70: Drew DomkusSkatosis' very own Drew Domkus joins me this week. Tune in to hear us talk about being a rad uncle, Trae the Tank's 'Full Street Part', Jarne Verbruggen's 'Professional Life Rough Cut', and more. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Learn more about Drew @ www.skatosis.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  
2020-06-3051 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 69: EA Announces Skate-ishThis week I discuss Milton Martinez's fire Rough Cut and EA's announcement about another installment of the Skate franchise. Let me know your thoughts at nomongopodcast@gmail.com  If you are digging the show please take a moment to rate and review. I appreciate it in advance.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Demolicion! Rough Cut   Jenkem Skate Interview 
2020-06-2324 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 68: Bear Walker InterviewBear Walker is a custom skateboard designer out of Alabama who uses his life-long passion for pop culture to help create fabulous hand-crafted works of art.  He has worked with many top entrepreneurs and A-list celebrities like Gary Vee, Jason Mamoa, Zachary Levi, and Robert Downey, Jr. just to name a few.  Bear's journey from being a carpenter to failed entrepreneur and back is an amazing story and a great message to all about never giving up on your dreams. His persistence and positive attitude eventually allowed him to finally take the leap of faith an...
2020-06-1631 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: 'A Golden Egg' by Jesse James & Chris AthertonThis week I finally got around to checking out Jesse James & Chris Atherton's 'A Golden Egg' from 2013.  How many pressure flips do you count? Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  www.nomongo.com  A Golden Egg 
2020-06-1307 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 67: When Nak-el Talks, People ListenThis week I discuss Na-kel Smith's 35 minute Instagram video about his experience being a black professional skater and give a shout out to one of the companies from Patrick Kigongo's ever-growing 'Black List'. Send your fire takes to nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Jane Doe Wheels Promo Mention the No Mongo Podcast and save 5% on your order with A/V Gear Guy  
2020-06-0916 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: Roger Skateboards 'Secondhand Stoke'I finally got around to checking out Roger Skateboard's 'Secondhand Stoke' from 2012. Thanks for tuning in.  Part 1 Part 2 Part 3  www.nomongo.com  Was that 540 tail grab from Paul Zitzer?
2020-06-0609 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 66: 7 Octillion AtomsBlack Lives Matter Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Official George Floyd Memorial Fund I love you
2020-06-0212 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: Enjoi 'Tweak the Beef'This week I discuss Enjoi's 'Tweak the Beef' from 2012. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  www.nomongo.com  "How's my hair?"
2020-05-3010 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 65: Skate DreamsThis week I discuss Pick Pocket MFG's latest "Posse Video" and share one of my recent dreams. Email the show at nomongopodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com What kind of tricks (or bails) are you doing in your dreams? Hit me up, send me an email or an audio clip and I just might use it on the show! 
2020-05-2620 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: 5boro 'Join, or Die'This week I finally got around to checking out 5boro's 'Join, or Die' video from 2012. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  www.nomongo.com 
2020-05-2310 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 64: Tony Hawk Just won 2020Last week Tony Hawk announced that a new, remastered, 4K version of THPS 1 & 2 will be released this September causing all of us gamers to lose our minds. Hear my thoughts on that and fellow THPS character, Rune Glifberg's, latest 'Phunk 45' part. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com 
2020-05-1916 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: Antihero 'Destination Unknown'This week's installment of Better Late Than Never has me chiming in on Antihero's 'Destination Unknown' from 2014. Spoiler alert: Grant Taylor stole the show with the best/most controversial handplant in skateboarding history. Shoot me an email @ nomongopodcast@gmail.com  www.nomongo.com "Andy's got a gun..."
2020-05-1612 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 63: X Games Real Street 2020Welcome back. Today I talk about the 11 years skateboarding was banned in Norway and the X Games Real Street showdown between 5-6 of your favorite skaters. Spoiler alert - skateboarding is now legal in Norway and even though he didn't experience the ban firsthand Kevin Baekkel is doing just fine. @rickbata on Twitter or Instagram.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  Foul Play: Norway's Skate Ban X Games Real Street 2020 Radiohead 'Creep'    
2020-05-1217 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: DGK 'Parental Advisory'For this installment of Better Late Than Never I discuss the first full-length video from DGK titled 'Parental Advisory' from 2012. Clocking in at just over an hour it was time well spent, but definitely worthy of the title/warning. Let me know your favorite tricks and/or riders from this one. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com www.nomongo.com    
2020-05-0912 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 62: The Robot's Got SkillsThanks for tuning in. This week I chime in on Lil Wayne's latest seven minute skate/video 'Piano Trap & Not Me' and skateboard designer, Bear Walker. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Lil Wayne 'Piano Trap & Not Me' Tom Petty 'Free Fallin'' Suicidal Tendencies 'Possessed to Skate' Sonic Youth "100%' Be sure to watch Thrashin' during this lockdown/quarantine.  Additional Wayne audio courtesy of ESPN
2020-05-0516 minNo Mongo
No MongoBetter Late Than Never: Almost 5 IncherI am on a mission to get caught up on some of the videos I missed in 2012-2015. Better Late Than Never episodes will have me sharing my thoughts on these great videos and parts from the past. The first of these episodes is about Almost Skateboards' '5 Incher' which was 34 minutes of pure pleasure. Enjoy. nomongpodcast@gmail.com www.nomongo.com  
2020-05-0208 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 61: Milton Down UnderOnly two topics for me this week. First one is all about Dakota Hunt's moves both on the dance floor and four wheels. His 3 minute 'Life Dance' video is just what the world needed. And the second you'll hear my thoughts on Milton's "Up in Smoookes!" tour. Spoiler alert. Milton straight up killed it.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Get 5% off your video transfer order with AV Gear Guy when you mention the No Mongo Podcast
2020-04-2819 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 60: Hashtag Wes KremerThis week I discuss Alex Sorgente's 'Raw AM's Rough Cut', the surge of quarantine backyard ramp erections, and #WesKremer's (SOTY 2014) 420 latest video drop from DC Shoes. Be sure to hit that subscribe button, tell a friend about the show, or go do the most illegal trick on your list. Most people don't read this far so I will just say that benihanas are not an illegal trick. Never have and never will. You can thank me later. You can email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com
2020-04-2119 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 59: Vans Just got the BirdmanThanks for stopping by. Hear my thoughts on Clive Dixon's very polarizing "creep" video, Anthony Pappalardo's 'How Covid Could Change Content' article, and Vans' latest member of their team. I'll give you a hint. His initials are T.H. Stay safe. Stay inside and be sure to work on that front foot impossible. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon How Covid Could Change Content article
2020-04-1426 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 58: Remembering GrossoLast week the skateboarding community lost one of its most beloved and vocal OG's, Jeff Grosso. Hear my thoughts on that, Jenkem Mag's recent Candy Jacobs interview, and the latest from the #shuvitcancer movement. Be sure to tip your delivery drivers.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb 'DJ Miracle' Amidon  
2020-04-0722 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 57: Jarne Can't be StoppedHope you and yours are staying sane and safe. In this episode I discuss why I feel that Nyjah owes me a "Story by" credit, Jarne Verbruggen's absolute fire "Professional Life" video, and divulge the results of the first ever Virtual National Championships. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  
2020-03-3119 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 56: Keep Calm and Stay HomeThis week I had to give a very large percentage of skateboarders some much needed tough love. Not all of you, but pretty darn close to it. Also, hear my thoughts on Primitive's "Rome" video and more details on the latest skateboarding games currently in development. Be safe out there. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Shout out to Commonwealth Skateboarding in Portland www.cwskate.com  Primitive "Rome" 
2020-03-2423 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 55: Keep Calm and Push WiselyIf you are reading this odds are you are in lockdown at your home and attempting to keep your sanity. Just know you are not alone! This episode I talk about a thriving school/skate scene in India, Sabotage's "Milan" video, and the latest regarding the coronavirus and its impact on us all. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2020-03-1720 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 54: Skateboarding's Olympic Debut Might be in JeopardyTune in this week to hear my thoughts on the removal of a popular DIY park in Omaha, Nebraska, electronic skateboard maker, Boosted Skateboards, is in trouble, and what might happen if the 2020 Olympics gets canceled or postponed. Email the show nomongopodcast@gmail.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  
2020-03-1020 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 53: New Year, new New DealThis week I'm talking about the latest drama that went down over at New Deal Skateboards, my failed attempt at getting Brandon Biebel on the show, and the results from the Tampa Pro event that went down over the weekend. Thanks for tuning in. @rickbata Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com Save 5% on your next video transfer with A/V Gear Guy simply by mentioning this podcast. 
2020-03-0325 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 52: Will the Real Birdman Please Stand up?Welcome back to the show. Today I discuss Tony Hawk's singing debut, Chris Haslam's great cause with his Brain Child brand, and I geek out over how awesome of a skater Dakota Servold is. Be sure to leave a review if you are digging the show. I really do appreciate your assistance with the dreaded "algorithm". @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  Which skater should try out for the Masked Singer next? Tom Penny? Tommy Guerrero?
2020-02-2520 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 51: There's no Cheating in SkateboardingThe Houston Astros became MLB's most hated team this past week after admitting to cheating for years. This got my wheels turning (no pun intended) in wondering if skateboarding will ever have a similar incident. Also, find out who the latest face of Bitcoin is going to be, as well as, hear my thoughts on Kris Burkhardt's latest "Hum" video. All this packed into episode #51. Enjoy.  www.nomongo.com  Bit Coin News Network Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon Save 5% on your order when transferring your old footage to digital with A...
2020-02-1821 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 50: Steezus PlugThanks for tuning in to episode number 50! Today I chime in on the very polarizing Versace Plug video, skateboarding Olympic uniforms, and the #shuvitcancer movement that was started by a 68-year-old shredder. Follow along on social media @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  www.nomongo.com Have some old footage you need to transfer to digital? Check out A/V Gear Guy and mention this podcast to save 5%. 
2020-02-1119 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 49: Adult Men Should SkateboardThe 49ers didn't win the Super Bowl, but we did get to see some interesting commercials -- a couple of them even included some well-known skateboarders. Hear my thoughts on that, as well as, a recent article from the Jezebel website that pissed off a few riders, and whether or not underage kids should be allowed to turn pro. Chime in on social media @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Also, shout out to The Skatefulness Podcast. Be sure to give them a listen! Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com
2020-02-0421 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 48: Revisiting Sweaty PalmsNot gonna lie, this one was a tough one to get through. Hear my thoughts on Jenkem's recent "Revisiting the Water Tower Ollie With Jeremy Wray" video, backyard pools/ramps and their future impact on real estate sales, and the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Hug your loved ones, people.  Kyle Dion's House Listing www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  
2020-01-2825 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 47: Sad Plants for Mental HealthThis week I discuss how Duane Peters appears to mellowing out with age, the Hanging Out...With Bryan Herman video, and John Rattray's quest to help raise mental health awareness. Follow along on social media @rickbata Twitter and Instagram.  **New sponsor alert!!!** A/V Gear Guy If you have any photos or documents you need to scan, or video tapes, audio tapes or film reels you need to import, check out http://avgearguy.com. If you mention the No Mongo podcast when you order, you will get 5% off!! It's that easy.  www.nomongo.com...
2020-01-2124 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 46: TOTY and SOTYsMilton Martinez scored yet another TOTY award with his kickflip heard 'round the world. That's back-to-back Trick of the Year wins for him. Can this guy be stopped in 2020? Hear thoughts on that, my open invitation to Tony Hawk to breakdown the best skateboarding movie of all-time, and I geek out over Real Skateboard's latest "Be Free" video in this latest episode of the podcast.  www.nomongo.com Be Free  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2020-01-1425 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 45: Damn it, ZeroHappy New Year to you and yours. This episode has me talking about my NYE session (ish) with Mark Suciu and the latest videos from Tired Skateboards and Zero Skateboards. Be sure to leave a review if you are digging what you are hearing. I appreciate it. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram.  Congrats to Gabriel Sanchez for winning the free SkateParty Skateboards deck!!  www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon 
2020-01-0724 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 44: The Future of Skateboarding PodcastsThis will most likely be the last episode of the year/decade. It's short and sweet. I remind you of the awesome SkateParty Skateboards giveaway that ends on 12/31, make a very bold prediction on the future of skateboarding podcasts, and wish you the very best to you and yours.  www.skatepartyskateboards.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon www.nomongo.com  
2019-12-2411 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 43: Coattails Video PremiereThis week I talk about Patrick Melcher's latest "Alphabet" clip, the awesome Coattails' video premiere that went down at The Ritz here in San Jose, and the possibility of an old-school skateboarding legend being released from prison after 3 decades.  Special Thanks to Dee @ SkateParty Skateboards! SkateParty Deck Giveaway Details  Patrick Melcher's Alphabet www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro Music by Bobb Amidon
2019-12-1720 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 42: Baca 4 ThoughtsWelcome back. Tune in to hear my thoughts on Baker 4, or as I'm calling it, Baca 4, Milton wins SOTY for 2019, and I finally wish Brandon Biebel the very best in his post-skateboarding career. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-12-1021 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 41: Huck Boom Contest JamsHappy December to you. In this episode I talk about whether or not skateboarding contests are even needed in 2019 and beyond, booming huck jams, and the very polarizing, Weckingball. Be sure to tell your grandma about the show. Appreciate it! Micky Papa Meets Weck  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-12-0317 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 40: Milton Martinez SWOTY ContenderWe will all remember where we were when the Milton Martinez "Demolicion!" part dropped. It lived up to the hype and pretty much solidified him winning SOTY this year.  Game over. Done. I discuss his video, the rest of the Encore video, and also talk a little about skateboard raps inspired by a recent Jenkem article. If you are digging the show, please leave a positive review so more peeps can discover it. Appreciate the support.  Jenkem Article on Skateboard Raps www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-11-2619 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 39: The Future is PrimitiveIt was yet another amazing week for skateboarding. I shed some light on a cool event that went down in Vancouver, Canada, geek out over how awesome Tiago's "Encore" part is, and, once again, ponder whether or not skateboarding has peaked in regards to the magnitude of tricks being pumped out on a daily basis.   vancouverskateboardcoalition.ca www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-11-1919 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 38: Jake Wooten Should be ProThis week I discuss how the battle between skateboarders and pedestrians might end badly, Nyjah grants a wish to a young ripper by the name of Jaydon, and I thank (in advance) Santa Cruz Skateboards for finally turning Jake Wooten pro. @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-11-1220 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 37: Hellbomb Bowling Championship ResultsWelcome back. Today I discuss how the Joker had the last laugh at this year's Halloween Hellbomb event in Long Beach, I also invite a potential SOTY out to a skate/playdate, and share my thoughts on Fair Game Skateboards latest video "Golden Age". Thanks for tuning in and be sure to tell a stranger about the show!  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-11-0520 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 36: Seven by Seven ThoughtsSkateboarding had yet another amazing week last week. Find out why Leo Romero will be hearing from my lawyer soon, my pick for MOTY, and hear my thoughts on Chico Brenes' "7x7" part that is all packed into this episode of the No Mongo Podcast. Cheers.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-10-2920 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 35: WBATB Round One Recap‪Welcome back. I'm bummed that I didn’t get to talk about Chico’s latest footage this week, but I made up for it by talking about new NMP hoodies, WBATB drama and the awesome "How Tyshawn Jones Became Skater of the Year" documentary. ‬@rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon 
2019-10-2219 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 34: Felipe Nunes Pwned the LoopLast week I talked about Felipe Nunes and then his "Welcome to Birdhouse" hit the interwebs and took the world by storm. This week I geek out about him accomplishing the loop and why he should win SOTY, in addition to, Ted Schmitz's "By the Numbers" article and share my thoughts on an upcoming boxing match in TX.  www.nomongo.com By the Numbers Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-10-1519 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 33: Verso WeekThis week I discuss the awesome new Thrasher cover/interview with Felipe Nunes, react to the madness that went down at the Dime Street Challenge, and of course, chime in on the Mark Suciu's "Verso" part that finally hit the interwebs. Spoiler alert...it did not disappoint.  www.nomongo.com  Dime Street Challenge Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-10-0823 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 32: Vert Will be Around 'Til the EndWelcome back to the show. This week's episode has me discussing whether or not vert is dead, the latest Santa Cruz vid "'Til the End" Vol. 3, and that one part we've all been impatiently waiting for. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @rickbata  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-10-0119 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 31: My Apology to Nyjah HustonThis week's episode consists of me apologizing to the G.O.A.T. for not picking him to win it all at the Street League World Championships that went down over the weekend. My bad. Lesson learned. I also confess my love for the "Lotties Skateshop Must be Stopped" video and give an update on the Tim Brauch Foundation contest that was supposed to happen at Lake Cunningham next month.   www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-09-2421 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 30: BP Championships ResultsAbout a week and a half ago one of the most memorable events went down at the Berrics and nobody is talking about it. Nobody. I discuss that, the departure of two prominent Plan B riders, and a cool prison inmate skateboard art program that is going down in Fresno, CA. Thanks for tuning in! www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-09-1718 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 29: Vans Park Series Championships ResultsThe Vans Park Series had their World Championship event over the weekend and Japan took one more step towards global skate domination. I talk about the finals results and a recent Jenkem article that had me geeking out. Plus, I finally got around to Bam's appearance on the Ripride Podcast with Andy Roy. Tune in to hear my thoughts.  www.nomongo.com  http://www.jenkemmag.com/home/2019/07/31/statistical-analysis-every-jim-greco-clip/ Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-09-1023 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 28: Miles Silvas SOTY ContenderBack from the lake and fully recharged. In this week's episode I recap the X Games Norway results, David Gonzalez's Thrasher Magazine interview, and how Miles Silvas' latest part is one for the history books. He is so damn good. Will he win SOTY this year? Go watch it ASAP.  www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon  
2019-09-0318 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 27: Kanten Russell's Time in PrisonThanks for tuning in. This week I discuss how certain songs in video parts stick with me forever, Kanten Russell went to prison a few days ago, but is in good spirits, and it was my turn pick out a "Classic".  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-08-2720 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 26: Skateboarding Video GamesMy first topic this week was inspired by Donovan Strain's teaser tweet about an upcoming skateboarding game titled, "Session". I also give a shout out to Felipe Nunes after his awesome "Firing Line" clip and my worst fear from episode 11 game true, sort of. Thanks for all your support.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-08-2018 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 25: Pedro Barros is RetiringLet's face it, the mainstream news media is going to attempt to cover skateboarding all the way up to the 2020 Olympics and we're just going to have to deal with it. Pedro Barros is going to step down soon and we lost another L.A. legend over the weekend.  Britt's GoFundMe www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-08-1317 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 24: Bam Margera's cry for HelpHave to be honest in that this episode was a tough one to get through. Starting off with the good -- I'm finally back on the Thrasher magazine train as I finally received my first issue. X Games Minneapolis went down over the weekend and the world saw the first ever 1260. And finally, I address the latest downward spiral of Bam Margera that also happened over the weekend.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-08-0625 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 23: Tony Hawk WeekThis week I jump into the #TonyHawkWeek conversation/tribute. Tony Hawk is a living legend and is still crushing the Berrics at the ripe age of 51. He even learned a new trick thanks to Donovan Strain. That, and the SLS Los Angeles results are in store for this episode. Thanks for tuning in and leaving a review.  Tony Hawk Battle Commander Video  www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-07-3023 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 22: Keeping up With the JoslinsStay cool, peeps. It's hot out there. In this week's episode I breakdown Blake Norris' "Wicked Child" part, X Games' profile video for Chris Joslin in which his grandma rightfully steals the show, and one of my favorite skaters is now sponsorless.  Chris Joslin: Being www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-07-2319 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 21: Hill Bombs and Human BowlingWelcome back to the show. The Vans Park Series in Montreal did not disappoint and team Brazil showed up strong as usual. Also, the 3rd Annual Dolores Hill Bomb went down in San Francisco and once again GoFundMe.com ending up taking first place. Be sure to hit subscribe if you are digging the show.  www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-07-1619 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 20: Still Searching for ChinI had to get right to the point in this episode. No way to say it other than it turns out the Welcome team did not find Animal Chin. Tune in and find out who that mystery shadow was. I also talked about revisiting The Bones Brigade Video Show and gave a shout out to Alphonzo Rawls and #EveryBodySkates.  www.nomongo.com www.everybodyskates.com Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-07-0921 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 19: Red Bull Roller Coaster ResultsThe annual Red Bull Roller Coaster event went down in Munich, Germany over the weekend. It was a blast to watch. Hear my thoughts on the results, in addition to, the Justin Bishop's 'Ditch Your Vision' and Welcome Skateboards' 'Seance' videos that dropped this past week as well. Also, huge shout out to the Welcome team for finding Animal Chin.  www.nomongo.com  Welcome Skateboards 'Seance' Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-07-0222 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 18: Near Death TricksIn this week's episode I discuss the uptick of "near death tricks" as of late. Some are worthy attempts. Others have me scratching my head with sweaty palms. Rayssa Leal stopped by the Berrics for a Bangin' session that did not disappoint and I talk about the Vans Park Series results that went down over the weekend in Brazil.  www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-06-2519 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 17: Dew Tour Long Beach ResultsThanks for stopping by. In this week's episode I discuss Gage Boyle's awesome "Welcome to Spitfire" part and the Dew Tour Long Beach results. Needless to say, there was some pretty damn good skating going down this past week.  www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-06-1819 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 16: Skateboarding RegretsThis week's episode is inspired by an old clip that my brother recently sent me. I break down some of my regrets from over the years and also point out how I was rocking Nyjah shorts way before he was born. So in a sense, I'm a skate fashion trailblazer. If you are liking what you're hearing be sure to hit subscribe. I know you won't regret it.  www.nomongo.com  Twitter and Instagram @rickbata Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-06-1118 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 15: Nike SB's Gizmo VideoThanks for stopping by. This week I discuss Nike's first all-women skate video, Gizmo, which is groundbreaking in itself, but there seems to be another trend on the rise. X Games Shanghai didn't disappoint and a Seattle based rider needs your thoughts and/or prayers.  www.nomongo.com Aiden Schellings' Go Fund Me Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-06-0419 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 14: Daewon Song's DocumentaryWelcome back. In this episode I discuss the Daewon Song Documentary and the fact that we actually have something in common. Oh yeah, we could almost be at a BFF status. Also, Street League London results and a shout out to Aaron "Jaws" Homoki for being a cool dude to my wife.  @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-05-2820 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 13: Rest Easy, BenThis was a tough one to get through on many levels. Between the loss of Ben Raemers, remembering Mike Ternasky, and having 'Careless Whisper' stuck in my head for the past few days, my podcasting skills were put to the test this week. Also, find out which tracks I chose for a highly unlikely remix edit of the April Launch Video. Love you, guys.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 www.nomongo.com  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-05-2120 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 12: My War: Clive DixonThanks for tuning in. It's been a full decade since we lost the late, great Tim "Beans" Brauch. He was a San Jose ripper who was probably one of the most humble and rad dudes I ever met. I discuss some of my interactions with him over the years, the Vans Combi Pool results, and break down the 8 minute and 26 seconds My War: Clive Dixon clip, but you'll be surprised who I thought stole the show in that video.  www.nomongo.com  Tim Brauch Foundation  Intro/Outro music by Bobb Amidon
2019-05-1419 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 11: X Games Real Street Competition PicksThis week I break down the X Games Real Street competition, #NationalDoAKickflipDay, share an awesome new female rider I have on my radar, and divulge my concern about my favorite skater of all-time having a Boosted board in his possession.  P.S. Noticed when editing that I seemed to have left out Corey Glick. I did have him in my notes, but must have had a brain fart. His trick @ :30 is what's up.  Thanks for listening and be sure to tell a stranger about the show! www.nomongo.com Intro/Outro mus...
2019-05-0717 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 10: R.I.P. Pablo Ramirez AKA P-SpliffOnce again the skateboarding industry took a huge loss in the passing of Pablo Ramirez. He was a rare rider who gave it all, every time. 100% skateboarder to the core. Rest easy, P-Spliff. Andy Roy has an awesome podcast and I have a crazy thought about a potential skateboarding draft down the road. Yeah, I went there. Be sure to hit subscribe and be sure to leave a review if you're digging what's in your ears.  @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram www.nomongo.com 
2019-04-3016 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 09: Shane O'Neill is bad for SkateboardingThat's right, I said it. Shane O'Neill is bad for skateboarding. I break down why and how if nothing changes in the near future it will be extremely detrimental to the sport. Max Geronzi had me wanting to bust out with a Puma windbreaker and shout out to Josh Hanson (@joshhanson1) for his courage during a very difficult time in his life.  www.nomongo.com Josh Hanson's GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/josh-hanson-motorcycle-accident Intro/Outro Music by Bobb Amidon
2019-04-2313 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 08: Skate Photographers and Backyard RampsToday I talk about my love for legendary skate photographer, Grant Brittain's, work and how I will own at least 2 (or 9) of his pieces one day. Toss in some comments on pump ramps and my desire to have a mini ramp in my backyard again and you have the perfect combination for episode 08. Subscribe via iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Podbean. Intro/Outro Music by Bobb Amidon @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram nomongopodcast@gmail.com www.nomongo.com
2019-04-1613 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 07: The Passing of Jake PhelpsI finally get around to talking about the huge loss skateboarding took in the passing of Jake Phelps. R.I.P. He was 100% skateboarder 24/7/365. I then do a quick recap of the Tommy Sandoval 'Nine Club Episode', discuss how Bucky Lasek is now a goofy footed rider and how I'd love to be one of Lincoln Ueda's shoes for just a day.  @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram nomongopodcast@gmail.com www.nomongo.com  
2019-04-0918 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 06: Skateboarding has Officially Gotten RidiculousWelcome back. In this episode I talk about how insane skateboarding has gotten. With the amount of NDB and crazy tricks that have gone down as of late I question whether or not the sport has peaked in regards to its limits. We are living in the "Video Game Era" of skating in 2019. Then Bam Part 2. Boo Johnson had a plate date with L.A. and more. Follow @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram. 
2019-04-0212 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 05: Thrashin' is the Best Skate Movie EverIn this episode I formally apologized to Jonah Hill. I also channeled my inner Siskel & Ebert (Google it, kids) and broke down a couple skateboarding movies. Gave a huge shout out to the fine folks at The Nine Club -- "The best thing to happen to skateboarding in a long, long time." and more. Visit www.nomongo.com for more info! 
2019-03-2610 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 04: Stop Using Your Board as a WeaponOn this episode I ended up talking about two different people named Dan. Dan Mancina who is an awesome skater who can keep up with all the latest tricks. Oh, and by the way he's 95% blind. A true inspiration. I then shift to a very unfortunate incident that occurred late 2018, but the ramifications of the event were life-changing. Dan Jansen is a security guard in San Francisco and was attacked by a pro skater who happened to use his board as a weapon. 
2019-03-1913 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 03: Milton Martinez wins 2018 TOTYThat's right, you read that right. Tony Hawk is going to broadway. Will it be the next Hamilton? Congrats to Louie Lopez on getting your own billboard. 2018 Trick of the Year congrats to Milton Martinez and more. Follow me @rickbata on Twitter and Instagram. 
2019-03-0911 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 02: Fingerboard Pros and Bam's StrugglesMy follow up episode has me covering the latest Tech Deck model that is a game changer. And, even you can become a professional fingerboarder...or at least try and get some flow! Bam Margera is having some rough times and we are all just living in Nyjah's world. Thanks for stopping by. 
2019-03-0911 minNo Mongo
No MongoEP 01: Intro and the Day Jamie Foy Almost DiedIn this first episode I do a quick intro on my background and passion for this crazy sport we call skateboarding. Then I waste no time going right into a couple of polarizing topics such as skateboarding in the Olympics and also whether or not street skaters should (or ever will) rock helmets -- inspired by Jamie Foy's near death experience. Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to interacting with you. 
2019-03-0812 minThe Trauma Therapist
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