In this episode, Scott and Tony dive into Tony's journey from a young skateboarder to a household name. Tony shares several stories about turning pro at a remarkably young age, buying a house in high school, and eventually landing the 900 trick that made him famous. Beyond skateboarding, Tony also discusses the creation of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Project), and the iconic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series. Tony provides behind-the-scenes insights into the development of the game and its influence on both the gaming industry and skateboarding culture. Finally, the episode ends with some of Tony's top 5's, including his top 5 punk bands and top 5 skating slang terms. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation with a skateboarding legend!
Timestamps
17:40 - Staying grounded
18:46 - Support from parents
20:30 - Royalties
22:11 - Career reevaluation
23:22 - Vert skating
24:38 - Injuries
25:55 - When vert skating became uncool and the ESPN Extreme Games
30:05 - Making money early on
33:34 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game
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Credits
Host Scott Lipps
Edited by Steven Meiers
Music by Robby Hoff
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA
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