Platform #46 - Mike Scott

“'90s competition wunderkind Mike Scott is the latest guest on Platform. The former Roces and Senate pro team rider talks about competing on the NISS tour and earning the respect of his idols, being chosen by Arlo Eisenberg to skate for Super Computer Robots and what happened with the ill-fated brand. He also discusses how his pro skating career was cut short by injury and a downturn in the industry, but how he never stopped skating despite several knee surgeries and persisting injury issues.” - David McNamara

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If you haven't seen the excellent documentary about Mike Scott that is referenced throughout this episode, The Legacy Series, check it out below:

Platform #45 - Matt Reyes

“Them Skates' latest addition, Matt Reyes, talks about how he got into blading, being tutored on iconic videos by his cousin Json Adriani, skating in front of the Supreme skateboarding team, how Jon Julio ended up asking him to ride for his skate brand and many other interesting stories. The young Italian is part of the new generation steering European blading and we are excited to see what he does next. He's also incredibly warm, funny and a pleasure to speak with.” - David McNamara

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Platform #44 - Cavin Brinkman

“Dutch videographer Cavin Brinkman talks about his latest video, Plastic Pushers 2, what it was like working on Sven Boekhorst and Dominik Wagner's first street sections in years, Levi van Rijn's stunt-filled ender part and more tales from the filming process. He also discusses his tendency to start internet conflict, why various pro skaters have blocked him on social media over the years, and his thoughts on other blading-related topics.” - David McNamara

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Platform #43 - Jeff Dalnas

“Jeff Dalnas talks about what it was like coming up in the era of Rollernews, how he got on Rollerblade, the highs and lows of riding for USD and how things ended, and his new pro skate from Trigger. He also talks about his thoughts on the current state of blading, and what he likes and dislikes about it. We also reminisce on some of his biggest tricks throughout the years, including the epic drop kink rails he is known for.” - David McNamara

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Platform #42 - Jacob Juul

“Danish blading icon Jacob Juul is the latest guest on Platform. He has won more contests than he can remember, including several events in 2018 alone, and produced a phenomenal amount of street sections over the years. He is known for exceptionally technical skating and carried the torch for his national scene for many years, following in the footsteps of fellow countrymen Rene Hulgreen and Tom Ahlqvist. Jacob talks about how he discovered skating, travelling throughout Europe on his own to make a name for himself, getting on Remz and going on tour with Chris Haffey and Franky Morales, winning the AIL at Woodward West and his pro skate from Remz that never came out, getting on USD and again narrowly missing out on another pro skate, and his future plans with Trigger. He also talks about his highly successful skate school that he has developed to become a sustainable income.” - David McNamara

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Platform #41 - Eric Schrijn

“The latest guest on Platform is a true icon of the sport, Esco Zoo's very own Eric Schrijn. He was involved in aggressive skating from its initial birth, skated for some of the biggest companies at the height of the sport's mainstream popularity, and stuck with it through some of the toughest times in its short history.
Eric has an insane amount of stories, including how he was introduced to aggressive skating through his youth pastor, none other than living legend Chris Edwards. He talks about how the Airman advised him to skate for Senate, what it was like riding for Rollerblade during their most lucrative period, competing at the X Games in front of tens of thousands of people, the insane perks that came with being a successful pro skater during that era and how he witnessed its rapid fall from grace.
Throughout our discussion, Eric was warm, charming and didn't take himself too seriously. He was very candid and openly discussed the moments he cherished and the experiences that were the most difficult for him emotionally. Unlike some of his contemporaries from that period, he looks back on his time as a pro with fond memories and advises how he believes it made him improve as a person.” - David McNamara

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Platform #40 - Matty Vella

“Matty Vella is one of my favourite skaters in the UK and I am massive fan of his style and trick selection. I invited him up to film for the first Wheel Scene video about four years ago and we've been good friends ever since. Anyone who has spent time with Matty knows that he has a great sense of humour, doesn't take himself too seriously and knows how to have a good time. Matty talks to us about the various projects he's been involved with this year, including helping Alex Burston build SK Skatepark, doing lessons at various skateparks and working on an upcoming Manchestuhhh project. He also talks about getting on USD Skates and BHC Wheels, what it was like hanging out with Bobi Spassov for the first time, his current injury that he's struggling with and more.” - David McNamara

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Platform #39 - Sacha Lopez

“Sacha Lopez has been around for a long time, but it feels like he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. He was recently picked up by new boot brand Iqon, as well as skating for the iconic frame company 50-50, and his section in the Barcelona scene video Flama was exceptional. He has just followed up that ender part with an online profile, and he's got another one coming out this summer.
Sacha talks about having to leave his native Argentina because of all the violence, what it was like growing up in Germany, why he moved to Barcelona and what his life is like now. He also discusses why he quit Razors after riding for the brand for several years and his plans going forward.” - David McNamara

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