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Chuffed Skates
A podcast where guests drop in to talk all things roller skating with hosts Sugu and Sam from Chuffed Skates.
A new skater who has dedicated her time to leveling up and growing her community in Medellín, Colombia. Sofia is one of those who inspire with their individuality into collectivity. Her first video part "Ready Pa Vivir" is featured on our youtube channel and it was about time to have her join us to talk about her experience.
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Unexpectedly, we ended up interviewing Alli right before her cover shot for Fantom Magazine was revealed. Learn more about this specific trick featured there, how to approach scary obstacles, her interesting hobbies, and cross-sport experience as a triple threat on roller skates, inline skates, and skateboards.
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On a mission to find our guest with the most interesting real life job, we meet Lauren, who has been skating for only a short time yet has already achieved a lot in rollerskating including filming, touring, and balancing it all with her role as a full-time student and researcher.
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From roller derby legend to rollerskating icon, Loren Mutch joins us on today's podcast, where we talk about the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup, what it's like to excel in the toughest quad skate sport, and how she balances her love for all playgrounds of skating!
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"Drop-In Podcast goes... ¡bilingual! Or should we say, the "Lánzate" Podcast? 🎙️
Today's episode features our friend and co-worker Sela (@sela.selenaa), where we chat about all things design, skating, creativity, and rollerskating in Buenos Aires, Argentina."
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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we have a very long overdue chat with Caro! This is one of the very few skaters who makes a living from roller skating. She tells us about her experiences working with S1 Helmets and Pads and Chuffed Skates, as well as how she balances this with creating her own identity outside skating. Caro hails from Colombia and gives us an insight into the local scene, setting stuff on fire for the annual holiday 'Las Velitas,' and what she wants next for her community. Drop in and get to know this visionary and hardworking skater.
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After another long break, we are back with a bang!
In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to the very lovely Elise aka Booty! This is a skater who has gone from strength to strength in her short skating career. We chat about being a celebrity on HBO's Roller Jams, the ultimate euro skate trip, filming and editing the killer edit Backwash, and what's up next for her. Drop in for an Apperol Spritz, and get to know this inspiring New York based shredder.
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In this special final episode of the year, we’re celebrating the best moments, voices, and highlights from the world of skating with The Drop In Podcast Awards! Tune in to find out who takes home the titles for: Favourite Episode of the Year, Most Creative Edit of the Year, Most Underrated Skater, Best Event of the Year, Meme Account of the Year. Join us as we wrap up the year with some well-deserved recognition and a whole lot of love. Thanks to all who voted!
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After a longer season break, we are officially back!
In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to Texan sweetheart Estyban! We met Esty at the first Quad Cup in Santa Ana, and have loved watching their progress ever since. We talk about roller skating alter egos, competing in skating and coffee making, finding space in skateparks, and more! Drop in to get to know Esty, and stay for all the laughs (there's a lot in this episode).
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On this special 'on the road' episode of Drop In Podcast, Sam catches up with Irene from Coven Roller Skate in Trieste, Italy. We cover the comedown after the massive Milano Quad Fest event, how to hold onto beginner joy in rollerskating, the ethics of DIY, what the future of the industry could look like, where a future major event might be held... and MUCH more. Actually, we talk a lot, and share a lot of opinions. You'll just have to listen to hear them all.
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This mini episode of Drop In Podcast was recorded on Arrente Country when Chuffed Skates made a recent trip out to Ltyentye Apurte to run the first ever roller skating workshops in the community. Chuffed Founder, Sam, has a chat with Spinifex Skateboards Founder Nicky Hayes, and Program Coordinator at Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation, David Jagger.
A video of the trip shot by Gab Zussino will be up soon on our YouTube so be sure to check it out.
This trip was made possible by a Youth Activity Grant from the Northern Territory Government.
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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to the one and only Ragnaroll! Not only is Kenneth an amazing skater, he is one of the few who have had a pro rollerskate model. We talk all about this process, along with trick names, and the importance of preserving our own rollerskate culture. We touch on how it's felt switching to a heeled skate, being a new dad, and even karaoke! Don't miss out on getting to know this humble and inspiring skater. Also make sure to check out his Youtube channel and exclusive subscriber Instagram for loads of great content.
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On this episode we catch up with Wales born, Naarm resident, Ruby (aka @rubyd00m). We chat about the importance of style and the difficulty of identifying one's own style, living at the zoo, coaching the next generation, and most importantly, what pants are best to skate in!
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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we chat to one of our favourite up and coming skaters, Miret Pelgrom from the Netherlands! Ret is one of those skaters that flows with such style and steeze, you might wonder if they've been skating their whole lives. Learn about how long this skater has been in the scene, what other skills she brings to her skating, how she approaches competition, and more. Tune in know to get to know Miret before she takes on some of the best skaters in the world at the Milano QuadFest Invitational in September!
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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to iconic skater, Shove, about embracing multiple identities, life after working at one of the world's biggest skate companies, getting married, buying a house, and how to be an influencer when social media can be so toxic. Get a deeper look into the life of one of skating's most popular figures.
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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we talk to our good friend Crooks about co-founding and running @brunnyhardcore, travelling in Europe, carving out their own niche, and the joys of bird watching. There’s lots of laughs along the way, and you won’t want to miss getting to know this legend.
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In this episode of Drop In Podcast we chat to Pat from Albury about DIY mods, being the first skater to hit the Flinders St rail, what the skate scene is like in a rural city, and his future skate dreams. There may have been a few technical glitches in the making and editing of this episode, but we are sure glad we saved it. Listen to why we think Pat is one of the skaters you just have to keep an eye on right now.
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Have you been wondering when the @skatefantom Quad Skater of the Year announcement will drop? Well, we got the scoop.
On this episode of Drop In Podcast, we chat with the one and only Karli Craig who tells us all about Fantom Media's game changing new venture. We also go on a deep dive into Karli's skate history, how sponsorships have changed over the years, injuries, and what it's like navigating standards as the head of a media company.
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For the last Drop In Podcast of the year we catch up with the winner of The Few Studio’s Most Valuable Skater Award - Keeks Vaughan (aka @keeksonwheels_). We chat about the cross over between roller skating and horse girl culture, how to have a healthy online presence, the ins and outs of creating events, and how to find balance when you’re a mum/student/business owner/full time employee/partner AND skater! Find out for yourself what makes Keeks so valuable!
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New Drop In Podcast episode alert! We're thrilled to feature the incredible #chuffedcrew member @eshna.g (she/her) in this episode filled with laughter. Eshna shared insights into her unique approach to street roller skating, drawing inspiration from other activities such as parkour, skateboarding, blading and jam skating....And how rotating in between activities avoids her getting stuck in a funk.
She tells us about quitting her full time job to pursue her personal goals, and how she’d ultimately like her skating to look like art (which, in our opinion, it already does). Tune in to hear more about this super creative skater!
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Starting our 3rd season with a banger! Vashti (she/her) drops in to chat with us about skating for the feels and not the clips, she tells us where she finds inspiration to push herself, and points out how much we can learn from other action sports for the growth and progression of our own community .
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For our final episode of our second season, we have a very special podcast crossover episode with Skate Sundae, another roller skate podcast! For a change, Sam & Sugu drop in to chat with Florida based skaters & podcast hosts Rozy and Shorty. Listen to hear about lots of BTS stories about Chuffed, Skate Sundae, and all things rollerskating!
This month we were so honoured to chat with Michelle Barrios (she/her) , known for being amongst many other things the founder and Roller Party Boss of @skatelovebcn ! Michelle talks with us about how the festival was born from a spontaneous meetup and how it's developed through the years, how it's affected her life for both good and bad, and about learning to prioritise herself now.
This month, we were lucky to have our majesty the Green Queen RIB (she/her) drop in to chat with us about her fast progress as a skater, the importance of wearing her protective gear (and styling it right) and about how she spreads the joy of roller skating through community events.
This month, we had the pleasure to have #chuffedcrew skater @lannathornhill (she/her) drop in to chat with us. Lanna tells us a bit about her gardening and fish tanks, about her shy beginnings skating alone at night, and about her skate trips chasing the sun. Tune in to listen to this amazing skater!
In this episode, we were super happy to have our friend @pattinatrici (she/they) drop in to chat with us! Gabby is not only an amazing roller skater, but also a super talented skate filmer with whom we have had the pleasure to work with on projects like "Middle Ground". Gabby chats with us all about how they manage to navigate the skater-filmer balance, about overcoming injuries, getting buff, and of course, about skate edits!
This month, we had the pleasure to have our good friend @___swampy (he/they) drop in to have a chat with us. Swampy is a roller skater, a skateboarder, an ex-scooter rider, a soon to be inliner....In short, Swampy is a lover of all things wheels. They talk with us about the fluidity between skateboarding and roller skating, about skating as a coping mechanism to release anxious energy, and about their experience with judging in competitions (while maybe having a bit too much fun along the way). If you're curious to know what sound a happy alligator makes... this is the episode for you.
This month we caught up with Marta aka @octopolly (she/her), the founder of @dogdays_magazine . We talk about the history and processes behind Dog Days, how she keeps the community front of mind, and the challenges of running a magazine when print is dying out. We also touch on the dreaded topic of trick names!
Proud Larrakia Woman Tia aka @steeez.t (she/her) drops in to chat with us about growing up in Darwin, how she is proud of her culture, and how the skate community provides a safe environment for sharing her emotions. There’s also some good ‘ol snake and bug talk!
chuffedcrew teamie Mud aka @angxxiety (they/it) drops in to talk about growing up as a gymnast and skier in rural Idaho, finding community through roller skating and the issues about gendering competitions in roller skating.
After our little break in between seasons, we are back with a bang!
Australian legend Emerald (she/her) aka @skitztits drops in with us - we chat skate tricks, comps, progress ... But if you are here for the more spicy topics, we also weigh in what makes a land "legit", and the never ending tech vs gymnastics debate!
For our 10th episode, we decided to do something a bit different !
Hosts Sam and Sugu interview each other - Drop In to hear about some of their pet peeves, skating memories, wishes and hopes for the roller skating industry.
We finally had the courage to ask one of our all time favourite skaters to Drop In and chat with us! JaQuan (he/him) tells us about his lil purple & yellow roller skates being one of his earliest memories, how he likes competitions to feel like a big session with old & new friends, and how he would like to see more acceptance of different opinions in the community.
Zulfiye (she/her) aka @zulfiyeah drops in to chat with us about starting her skating journey in her 30s, how living authentically has helped her find balance and the importance of representation in the community.
Silvia aka @silvkam (she/they) drops in to talk about how she has paced her learning to stay safe and injury free, her thoughts and feelings about participating in the upcoming Quad & Blading Cup, and her hopes for the industry to grow and support skaters the way they really deserve.
This month we chat to our very own Chuffed Crew mate Bowzer (he/him)! Bowz drops in to talk about his relationship with skating, how this aligns with his creativity, his secret netball talent, and much more.
We were stoked to have Daniela Marie aka @babygirldee (she/her) drop in to chat with us about being a rollerskating queer xingona, the changes she has seen in the community in recent years, coping with being injured and more!
Ever wondered how CIB got started? Or just wanted to have a good ol' chat with one of the roller skaters who pioneered the modern park skating movement? Well, today is your lucky day. Lady Trample (she/her) dropped in to talk about skating from 2011 until now. Spoiler alert: she's very inspiring.
Kiana aka @kianayouwanna (they/them) drops in to talk about being unapologetically yourself, finding non-binary identity, and the future potential of competition in roller skating.
Jade aka @optimuslime_ (she/they) drops in to talk about the Meanjin skate scene, being TikTok famous, and how ballet and blading has influenced her style.
Anastasija aka Tov aka @the_moljitov_princess (she/her) drops in to talk about how she got into skating, her style, being trans in the skate community, and her ideal skate utopia.