Talkin' Schmit

A dream come true episode. Tommy said he would do episode 100 and he delivered. We talk about working with Jake at Concrete Jungle, filming Animal Chin in SF,  early punk days and Free Beer, leaving P...

7 Apr 20251h 35min

This episode is dedicated with love to MARCUS "NOSEY" DILLARD (R.I.P.) You can put my next guest in there with George Moscone, Willie Brown, Gavin Newsome, and London Breed. That's right kids, this is...

3 Feb 20251h 39min

Judi Oyama ends 2024 with an in person visit and great discussion. We chopped it up in her backyard Woman-Cave and talked growing up in Santa Cruz area, skating in the 70s, Winchester, hanging with Hu...

3 Jan 20251h 31min

In this episode of Talkin' Schmitt, we welcome the old homie from up North, Mr. Willis Kimbel. Willis checks in from his new skateshop in Portland, Oregon Rip's Co which was inspired by Bad Co. He sha...

16 Dec 20241h 31min

Hagop shares his journey from Beirut to La Mirada, detailing his family's immigration story and the cultural influences that shaped his life. He reflects on the vibrant skateboarding scene in Whittier...

15 Nov 20241h 52min

We check in with friend of the show, Amelia Brodka as she gets ready for her annual Exposure event in Encinitas,CA. Whether it be announcing the Olympics, shooting an ad for Arbor Skateboards, snowboa...

21 Okt 202459min

Ryan "RJ" Johnson checks in with stories about growing up in the under rated Fresno skateboard scene with the likes of AP, the Paez bros, Tom Knox, Karma and more. We catch up big time, it's been over...

4 Okt 20242h 9min

Early days in SF at Playland, Santa Cruz Skateboards, entering contests in the 70's, skating Upland or not getting respect, playing music and leading his band the Gentle Orchestra, shooting with Mofo,...

13 Sep 20241h 58min