In today's episode, share some updates to the Portland blade scene, discuss with David Wittman our new blade project called ROSE, I share some tips for film-making and creativity.  And Thompson, Zach Gideon, and Brad Oz go spot hunting for some final sessions for ROSE.

In today's episode, we join the Portland crew on their drive up to the Northwest Shred Tour in Seattle.  In the van, we're joined with David Wittman, Ivan Gwynn Cody Clark, and myself Brad Oz.   I sit down to chat with Dave Hill about Flying Eagle and his recent exploration with quad skates.  And I sit down with Josh Acosta to chat about new fitness project on Youtube and his passion for wire wrapped jewelry.   blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, patin, patins,  portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast, nwst, northwest, shred tour, flying eagle, wire wrap, jewelry 

Travis Stewart from Blader Union and Brad Oz from Blade Rat have an in depth discussion in the new Flowerpot Media podcast studio.  We learn more about Blader Union, Jetlag Deciples, Winterclash, give out some safety tips on blading, and talk SD vs. HD flicks. blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, patin, patins,  portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast, blader union, jetlag deciples, winterclash

Greg Tuthill and Brad Oz sit down in the new podcast studio.  We chat about West Coast blade events, tips on getting through winter, upcoming projects, Blade Rat art contest, art technique, and so much more!  blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, patin, patins,  portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast, drawing, hand drawn, artwork 

Zach Gideon, Alan Clark, Eric Thompson have been collaborating to put together the logistics, product, and hosting of the 2018 Donate and Skate at Happy Valley, OR. We chat about hosting events, best trick contests, and getting new people on blades.  Our Blade Rat discussion begins August 19, 2018.   SUPPORT: Patreon.com/bladeratpodcast WEBSITE: bladerat.com blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, podcast, portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast, donate and skate, dos 

Blade Rat Podcast has been an evolving and amazing blade project.  David Wittman, Greg Tuthill, Eric Thompson, and Brad Oz have been collaborating behind the scenes to create new designs and gear. We chat about our creative project, Them Skates, Rob G, Donate And Skate, and David Wittman leaving Portland.  Our Blade Rat discussion begins August 2, 2018.   SUPPORT: Patreon.com/bladeratpodcast WEBSITE: bladerat.com blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, podcast, portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast

Cody Clark has been the main organizer of 2018's Wednesday Night Skate in Portland. We chat about his recent travels to Colorado, the North West Shred Tour, Chance of Rain, VXPDX, Cheezy Feet, and organizing blading sessions. Our Blade Rat discussion begins June 13, 2018.   SUPPORT: Patreon.com/bladeratpodcast WEBSITE: bladerat.com blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, podcast, portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast

Ivan Gwynn and Brad Oz have been brewing up a new Portland, OR blade flick called VXPD.  We dive into the details of that project, we discuss pinball, working in the video production industry, cassettes, and camping in the Pacific Northwest. Our Blade Rat discussion begins March 17, 2018.   blade, blading, inline, inline skating, rollerblade, rollerblading, skate, skating, podcast, portland podcast, pdx podcast, portland, pdx, blade rat, blade rat podcast

Mark Vanderboegh is the former owner of Six Won Six (SWS) and Integrated Distribution and has been involved The Cause, Night Hardware, Powerslide, and ASA. Mark talks about Woodward, the X-Games, Skiing, and a whole lot more.  Our Blade Rat journey begins September 10, 2017 rollerblade, rollerblading, blading, inline skate, blade rat, blade rat podcast, Mark Vanderboegh, sws, six won six, integrated distribution, x games, x-games, ski, skiing, halo, halo supercars

Mark Vanderboegh is the former owner of Six Won Six (SWS) and Integrated Distribution and has been involved The Cause, Night Hardware, Powerslide, and ASA. Mark talks about Woodward, the X-Games, Skiing, and a whole lot more.  Our Blade Rat journey begins September 10, 2017 rollerblade, rollerblading, blading, inline skate, blade rat, blade rat podcast, Mark Vanderboegh, sws, six won six, integrated distribution, x games, x-games, ski, skiing, halo, halo supercars