The first episode tells the aspects that make California unique to the practice of skateboarding, besides presenting the California lifestyle and cultures that make California to be what it is nowadays..
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The episode features one of the largest skateparks in the world, the famous Lake Cunningham. The skatepark is located in the city of San Jose and is the backyard of Steve Caballero, one of the biggest names in the industry and a legend from the 80's generation.
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Venice Beach is one of the most visited tourist spots in California and one of the cradles of the skateboarding. The third episode tells the story of the famous Venice Beach Skatepark, which is one of the most important skatepark in the world and how it is maintained by locals, like legend Jesse Martinez.
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In this episode, one of the greatest legends of skateboarding, Tony Alva talks about his personal influences such as surfing, Dogtown and Z-Boys, the importance of Los Angeles, the love for music and his band GFP, besides a great session at The Cove Skatepark! What a memorable day!
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S1 EP05 - Aaron Scott´s San Diego
The episode tells the story of the Z-Boy Aaron Scott, skateboard lover and follower of the California dream, which takes us on a journey through the secret spots, private pools and skateparks in San Diego and Venice Beach.
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Orange County is a very important region for skateboarding scenario. Idols like Jay Adams and Christian Hosoi live in this area, known not only for surfing, but also by the large amount of skateparks and the strong punk rock scene. Lincoln Ueda rides the Combi Pool!!
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S1 EP07 - Mike McGill
Mike McGill is no only important to the history but also to the evolution of skateboarding. In this episode, he talks about his daily activities, about the revolutionary 540, skates at YMCA in Encinitas and goes to Brazil!.
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S1 EP08 - Santa Cruz and Jim Phillips Important for the skateboard, the city of Santa Cruz, located north of the state of California, breathes skateboarding. There lives Jim Phillips, one of the most influential artists in the world of skateboarding, whose work gains more recognition each year.Click here for the 5 min preview
The episode features the main skateparks of Santa Cruz and some characters. The region's importance to the evolution of skateboarding beyond the life story of Scott Foss, an original member of the Bones Brigade team.
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S1 EP10 - Parents and theis sons
The great names in skateboarding talks about the importance of parental support for children and analyze the future of skateboarding and the revolution that the new generation adds to the sport, like the young Venice local Asher Bradshawn.
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S1 EP11 - Cliff Coleman and Downhill Slide
Cliff Coleman was the man who invented the Downhill slide. Skateboarder from the 60´s. he still skates and is admired by many as an example of life.
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S1 EP12 - Tony Hawk, the legend. This episode features the skater better known and regarded as the global ambassador of skateboarding: Tony Hawk. He has many titles in his career and is dedicated to various activities in support of the skateboard cause.Click here for the 5 min trailer.
S1 EP13 - Pedro Barros´s Brazil How Brazil became a reference for the skateboard industry. Great names of skateboarding talks about Pedro Barros, Bob Burnquist, Sandro Dias and others.
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SEASON 2
S2 EP01 - An ode to California pt2
Legends like George Powell, Lance Mountain, Chirstian Hosoi, Steve Olson explains why California is skateboard´s cradle and how the passion for it unites them, creating a great world community.
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S2 EP02 - Backyard Pools pt1
The backyard pools revolutionized the skateboard culture in late 70´s. This episode shows it in the first of two special episodes, how the tricks and equipments adapted to this reality.Click here for a preview!
S2 EP03 - Backyard Pools - pt2
The second episode on the pools special, brings the story of Ridiculous and Pink Motel Pool, some of the main pool icons on California skateboard culture.
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S2 EP04 - Christian Hosoi´s life.
The life changing episode on one of the biggest skateboard´s legends ever. Christian Hosoi.
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S2 EP05 - DIY Skateparks
The story behind Channel Street in LA, and Washington St. in San Diego, two of the main "Do It Youtself" skateparks.
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S2 EP06 - Jeff Hedges and the Vert in NorCal
Jeff Hedges, vert legend from the 80´s tells his story and take us trough the coolest vert spots in North California.
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S2 EP07 - Thrasher Magazine
The story behind Thrasher Magazine, one of the most influents publications on skateboard scenario, and one of the responsibles for the industry revigoration on the 80´s and it´s maintenance until nowadays.
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S2 EP08 - Powell-Peralta in Santa Barbara
On this epidode, we show the Powell-Peralta (SkateOne) story, one of the most important and influent skateboard brands, from Santa Barbara.
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This episode portraits the inspiring story of the freestyle world champion, Dennis Martinez
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Know about the main skateparks in San Diego area, events like Grind For Life and a session with Tony Magnusson, in one of the most intense skateboard regions in California.
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The story of one of the most inovative skateboarders of the 80´s, Tommy Guerrero, a Bones Brigade Member.
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S2 EP 12 - Santa Cruz and NHS.The story of the skateboard culture in North California through NHS, one of the main names on the industry.
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The importance of the LA area for the skateboard scence and how it influences the lifestyle of skaters like Pat Ngoho, one of the most important skaters from the post Dogtow Era.
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