I talked to who is maybe the most influential person in the history of fingerboarding, the founder of Blackriver. Martin and I talked about the beginnings, contests, ramps and a tiny bit about things to come.
Episode 21 – Interview with Andrew Hill, Creator of Otcho Magazine
This week I interviewed Andrew Hill of Otcho Magazine, a small paper Magazine that is primarly available at the FlatFace Rendevouz.
Episode 20 – Interview with Jospe of Fingercan
Today Fingercan is mostly known for their setupsoftheweek on Instagram. But it used to be much more than that.
I talked to Jospe, the man behind Fingercan about the origins of the website and it’s ultimate demise.
My Entry for the Halloween Fbing contest that we mentioned a few times:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIKLvoay4NU
Episode 19 – Interview with Olli and Tom from the Fingerboard Popcast
This time I teamed up with Olli and Tom from the other Podcast called “The Fingerboard Popcast”.
We talked about what it’s like doing a podcast, how they got their start in fingerboarding etc.
Episode 18 – Interview with Benh Dulac, aka FingeredBenh
I sat down with Benh Dulac aka Fingered Benh and talked about how he got into fingerboarding, how he finds outdoor spots, his approach to his youtube channel etc.
Episode 17 – Interview with Evan aka Ouas
From now on most episodes are going to be mainly Interviews, and I, Jana are going to be doing most of them alone.
The first of those Interviews was with Evan Davidson aka Ouas on Youtube and Instagram.
We talked about his fingerboard history, his park, building fb stuff in general, his youtube channel and getting to know him.
Episode 16 – Interview with Annie Yan, Creator of Femblance
Following the release of the first Female only Fingerboard Full Length Video, we talked to the Creator and Mastermind of the whole Video, Annie Yan.
Episode 15 – Interview with Ryan Bernier from Loft
We talked with Ryan about his fingerboard career, living with Mike Schneider and how he started his company Loft.
Switchcraft the fingerboard podcast trailer
Episode 14 – Trends and former friends
We talk about the “new” Blackriver Wheels and what’s up with that, and trends in Fingerboarding. Everything from board sizes, tricks, filming styles etc.
Episode 13 – Interview with Katha from FBS
This time we interviewed Katha from the fingerboard store, today better known as FBS. It was the first fingerboard webstore where you could buy stuff from different companies. We talked about the beginnings of FBS, and what it is like to run a succesfull business in the fingerboard world. Special thanks to our guest Katha.
Episode 12 – Whatya Buyin?
Weeeell, we are baaack, back with the switchcraft. After we’ve been absent for a while we are back again. This time we discuss different part of setups and what to buy at what level, or better what to look for.
Hartz IV Wheels
Handjob Fingerboard Supply Wheels
Gripskin 3D printed boards and Wood boards
Episode 11 – Keep it simple
Episode 10 – The Shade, the shade of it all
We talk about the new hotness, the new trucks that appeared on the scene, out of china, coming up with unique ideas and concepts and the fingerboard worldchampionship, FastFingers20 in Blackriver Town.
Episode 9 – We’re all Sorry
This Time we talk about the new “Sorry x Berrics” Video, Fingerboard-Parks, Contests and Wheels.
We had minor sound issues this week but we know what they were and gonna prevent them the next episode.
Episode 8 – Interview with Mike Schneider
We had the amazing opportunity to interview the one and only, the founder of FlatFace, Mike Schneider.
Shownotes:
The Video Mike mentioned:
https://vimeo.com/179290
The first FlatFace rendevouz:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gk6jGkybHY
Blackriver Flickr account
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackriver/
Episode 7 – What the truck?
This time we discuss trucks, board-widhts and realism in fingerboarding.
Shownotes
the videopart with the mentioned tricks by @fingeredBenh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAz49v0Omy4
Episode 6 – News from Vous
Julian recaps his trip to the US and we talk about Rendevouz 29, compare it to Events like Fast Fingers etc.
Shownotes
The “Loft” Bench
Support the ASI shop by shopping here:
https://asi-berlin.com/
Or by becoming a patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/Timokranz/
Upcoming Events
July 6th, Fast Fingers, Schwarzenbach an der Saale
November 23rd, Off the rails, Devon, England
Episode 5 – The OGs
In this episode we introduce a new co-host, talk about the OGs in the szene and go over a matter of preference.
The Hennemon:
asi-berlin.com/product/the-hennemon/
Videos for all the riders mentioned:
Martin Winkler youtu.be/lImNtC6_A3Q?t=978
Martin “Ernie” Ehrenberger www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRRqCmBBZbo
Timo Lieben www.youtube.com/watch?v=TajmARqu2CA
Boris Dietschi youtu.be/lImNtC6_A3Q?t=1647
Kassel Ost (tobias phieler) www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d276VMlc…L982AD64537E7922F
Fabian Schreiter www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ9DJsuTmoA
Thomas Hansen www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwhBt_i8mrw
Timo “TKY” Kranz www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf7yWBFbDhg
and www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfAqY7GbJZw
Dimitri Schlotthauer www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdsAHzbYBzo
Flaki www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVTGGtMgqpI
Elias Asmuth www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6NRwpvNFf0
Manuel Oberle www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VRqp0DCcss
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Martin Beckmann www.youtube.com/user/fingerboardtv
Katharina “Katha” Schütz www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2K3k8-_cbo
Gene Senges www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPLe_zQViHk
Ramon Angelow www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P0M3CzRXZo
Harald “Harry/DirtyHarry” Schön
www.youtube.com/channel/UCuesuRpfg-7WbI_IOgtea-A
Episode 4 – Interview with OnkelUrban
Instagram mentions:
Find our Special Guest: @onkel_urban
Asi Shop: asi_berlin_shop
FBUpdates: @_fbupdates
Redemption: @redemptionfingerboards and www.redemptionfb.com/
Grindking Kreper trucks:
i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/…Swd4xbrH4s/$_1.JPG
Episode 3 – Interview with Julian Buono
We changed our name from fingersized podcast to SwitchCraft. Contrary to what we talked about in the episode we decided on a name on our own, so switChcraft it is.
Shownotes:
Julian’s instagram
www.instagram.com/julianbuono/?hl=de
Blackriver concrete Ramps (paperweight and quarter)
www.blackriver-shop.com/obstacles/bla…concrete.html
The Mega Session at the Harrics 2012 Video by Harry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=367SLRVKEQoPodcastfingerboard
Episode 2 – Talking OldSchool
In this episode we reminisce about old ramps and how it influenced the riding style.
You can see an old park in action here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackriver/albums/72157594272364607
We later changed the name after episode 3. There have also been a few changes later regarding the hosts and the focus of the podcast.
Episode 1 – A new … podcast
Welcome to our first episode. We later changed the name after episode 3.
There have also been a few changes later regarding the hosts and the focus of the podcast.