For the 100th episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sat down with Tony Zane — someone who has truly helped shape roller skating culture through longevity, evolution, musicality, and power.

This conversation meant more to me than just another episode. Tony represents foundation. He represents consistency. He represents what it looks like to build something that lasts.

We talked about:

• What it takes to stay relevant for decades

• Reinventing yourself without losing your identity

• Becoming a blueprint without even realizing it

• The responsibility that comes with influence

• How skating grows from passion into purpose

As I closed out this episode, I realized something... hitting 100 isn’t about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about voices. It’s about the impact this culture has had on my life and on so many others.

Thank you to every guest, every listener, and every skater who has made SK8LIKEYOU what it is today.

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Episode 99 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features one of the most fascinating voices in roller skating today. Ginger Mathews, widely known as The Skate Critic, Ginger comes from a deep rooted skating family spanning every discipline, with direct ties to rink ownership and operations. That foundation turned into a lifelong mission.

For more than 12 years, she has traveled the country visiting, reviewing, and rating roller rinks while documenting their history, culture, and condition. She maintains one of the most thorough and meticulously researched libraries of rink information anywhere, covering currently operating rinks across the world as well as rinks that have long since closed their doors. From floor quality and sound systems to management philosophy, regional styles, and preservation of skating culture, her knowledge goes far beyond surface level reviews.

This conversation dives into the realities of rink ownership, what separates great rinks from forgettable ones, why history matters, and how skating spaces shape communities. It is thoughtful, honest, occasionally challenging, and easily one of the most compelling discussions to ever hit the podcast. There will absolutely be a part two.

If you care about roller skating, rink culture, or the future of skating spaces, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

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Finally got the chance to sit down with the one and only Jean “Juicy” Searing! This is a skater that somehow has made a difference to more skaters on a personal basis than many I know.

We talk everything from her beginning to events, the current event landscape and what sk8 community means to her.

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Welcome to the debut episode of SK8LIKEYOU’s newest series: The Topic Show.

This monthly series brings together real voices and real conversations around skate topics that never seem to go away. No scripts. No safe answers. Just honest discussion from people who actually live the culture.

For Episode 1, SK8LIKEYOU host Mark Vachon teams up with co host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat to kick things off with special guest Brian Baker aka DJ Shake.

Nothing was off limits. Plenty was said. And a few things probably needed to be said.Exactly how we wanted to start this series. Welcome to The Topic Show!

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This week on the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I’m joined by David Smith, better known as @smittyonskates, to talk all things HeartBreak Skate Jam.

We dig into how HeartBreak first came to life, the uphill battle of keeping the event alive before skating’s recent resurgence, and what it’s taken to build something that the community truly believes in. Smitty breaks down what skaters can expect this year when HeartBreak takes over Spinnerz in Carrollton, Georgia on February 20th and 21st, plus where he sees the event heading in the future.

Smitty’s passion for skating runs deep. He’s driven not just to preserve the culture, but to push it forward and create space for it to evolve the right way. If you love the behind the scenes of skate events, care about the history, or just enjoy hearing from someone who truly lives this life, this one is for you.

Skate nerds are absolutely gonna love this one.

The internet saw the clips.

The rink felt the movement.

But this conversation goes deeper than the viral moments.

In this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Dutcher, known to the skating world as Push — one of the most influential and recognizable figures in modern roller skating.

Push’s skating style is instantly identifiable. Smooth. Expressive. Intentional. His viral rise helped bring roller skating to audiences far beyond the rink, but what most people don’t see is the journey behind the momentum.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Push found skating and developed his unique style
• What really happened after the viral explosion
• The pressure that comes with visibility and expectations
• Creativity, self expression, and skating as a form of therapy
• Community, culture, and staying grounded while pushing forward

This isn’t just an interview about skating clips or social media success. It’s a real conversation about growth, identity, and what it takes to keep moving when the spotlight is on you.

The SK8LIKEYOU Podcast isn’t just about skating — it’s about life, and this episode with Push is a perfect example of why.

If skating has ever been more than just skating to you, this episode will hit home.

Check out Push here too:

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instagram.com/push1515

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Part II of 2025’s funniest moments with awesome guests like Renee Love, Chase Sk8s, DJ Mayhem, DJ JAMZ, Herbie Lawley, Melanie ATL, Bionic Billy, Crystal Skates, JoJo Rizzo & more! Enjoy and thanks for an awesome 2025!

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On this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, we welcome Fusion Skate Group members Brandon “DJ B Nasty” and Amari “DJ Black Dragon” for their first-ever appearance on the podcast—and the timing couldn’t be better.

The guys are coming off a major milestone, having just earned their first win at the annual Shuffle Down in O-Town Shuffle Skate Competition in their hometown of Orlando, FL. After three consecutive years of finishing in second place, this long-awaited victory made the moment even sweeter. We talk about just how meaningful that win was, the mindset it took to finally break through, and what set them apart from the rest of the competition.

We also dive into the formation of Fusion Skate Group, how the crew came together, and the role music and skating play in shaping their identity. Brandon and Amari discuss their sponsorship with Uniq Skates, what that partnership means to them, and the pride that comes with repping Astro Orlando as the home team. From competitive skating and DJ culture to community, consistency, and what’s next, this episode captures the energy and momentum behind Fusion’s rise.

If you’re into shuffle skating, rink culture, and championship moments that come from years of dedication, this episode is a must-listen.

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