On this episode, Jon answers questions from the /r/rollerblading community about the relationship between Valo and Roces, the likelihood of a Fifth Element reboot, the status of the industry, and more. Jon and I also talk about his new storefront, the Blading Cup, the new Forecast trade show, and taking pride in being a rollerblader.

Check out Valo-Brand.com, Them Goods, and swing on down to the Blading Cup Nov. 5 in lovely downtown Santa Ana, Calif.

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BLADE OR DIE (and we mean it),

— BRIAN KRANS

Erick is a staple of NorCal rollerblading, from history-making stunts during Bay Area traffic to shooting photos for FilthJuice.

Known better as ESG, he’s “El Presidente” of the Juiced Sucka Foos, a crew formed in the Battle My Crew days.

On this episode, we talk about his experiences working for his parents carpet cleaning business, how cess slides are a sign of financial independence, his relationship with K2 skates, getting into photography, and, of course, smoking weed.

Follow him on Instagram: @juicedsuckafoos

CHECK OUT FILTHJUICE.COM

Erick in Valo V:

Ringbone:

Humble Beings:

Break song: “Juiced” by Zyme (Jared Majors)

If you’d like to know more about the JSF crew, read the article I wrote for AggressiveMall.com when they launched the JSF/AM Juiced line.

Blade or Die,

— Brian Krans

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As I took a similar break in college, we talked about what we missed, New York blading history, the Mushroom Blading influence, the radicalization of rollerblading, the realization we’re Millennials, and many names we couldn’t remember.

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Before his Nitro Circus stop in San Jose, Chris gives us the full story behind his newly-revitalized “Bone Crusher” nickname, the good ol’ days of watching VHS skate videos until the tape broke, and talking about the one thing he hates most about rollerblading.

He also answers questions the /r/rollerblading community on Reddit.

If you haven’t already, buy his Vibralux VOD on Sellfy for a mere $3.99.

Here’s what happens when Chris’ Nitro Circus family found out about his old nickname.

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(If you can support, I can fix my phone’s camera lens and get pictures without the JJ Abrams lens flares.)

Blade or Die,

— Brian Krans

Here’s your audio coverage of the event, including guest commentary from Korey “Sneaky” Waikiki, Jose Fuentes, B.J. Bernhardt, Joey and the Wolves Den Crew, and others.

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