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Ben Ventress is a lifelong skateboarder and the founder of Project, one of Australia’s largest skateboarding distribution companies.

In this episode, Ben shares stories from his early days growing up in New Zealand, moving to Queensland Australia, getting sponsored by Kwala Distribution, meeting his wife, starting Project from his garage, fatherhood, and much, much more.

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Ray Martz shares the story behind the Salamat Skateboard Project, a grassroots initiative using skateboarding to create opportunities, build community, and empower young people in the Philippines. We talk about the project's origins, the challenges of making a lasting impact, and why skateboarding can be such a powerful vehicle for connection, purpose, and hope. Ray also opens up about his personal journey, his Dad opening the first ever Woden skatepark in Canberra, travel, and the challenges of being a single Dad.

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Nigel Cameron is the Director of the Totem Skateboarding Collective, a social enterprise using skateboarding, music, art, and culture to empower, connect, and inspire communities.

In this conversation, Nigel speaks candidly about his personal journey, the courage required to follow your heart, the realities of chasing ideas and dreams, and what it takes to build teams, communities, and something bigger than yourself.

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Get to know the next generation of Aussie vert talent; Ash Wilcomes, Jake Thatcher, and Taj Wolfenden.

These guys share a raw, first-hand look at life in competitive skating. From chasing comps and navigating sponsorships to what it actually means to represent Skate Australia on the world stage.

Safe to say… the future’s in good hands. The kids are alright.

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In this episode, Chad Ford shares his full journey, from growing up in Sydney and discovering skateboarding at a young age, to becoming a sponsored skater and helping shape the early skatepark landscape in Australia.

We dive into Chad’s transition from skating to designing some of Sydney’s first proper skateparks, and how that passion evolved into a career. From there, he takes us behind the scenes of building some of the world’s most iconic skateboarding events, including Bowlarama and Bowlzilla.

Chad's story is one of risk, creativity, and building something from the ground up, along with the harsh realities that go with it. His story spans skate culture, event production, and even the 90's club and rave scene in Sydney.

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Fresh off releasing two new video parts, suffering a serious injury, and being named SLAM magazine Skater of the Year, Nixen opens up about what it’s like when everything hits at once. We talk injury recovery, family background, working with young people in remote and indigenous communities, the importance of kindness and empathy, his major influences, touring, travels, and much much more.

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Shan speaks with event organiser Jim Fowlie, official photographer Luke Brown, Street MC Jesse Noonan, and Belco spirit animal Conz about the history, chaos, and community that have defined Belco for a quarter of a century. From street, bowl, and vert all in one weekend to music, parties, and the infamous leg wrestling...this is why Belco matters.

Get there 20-22nd February 2026.

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Pro skateboarder Kevin Baekkel jumps on the phone with Shan to talk about his standout part in the Creature Skateboards film Sever.

Shan, Jim, and Jamie get into SOTY predictions, break down this year’s THT episodes, and debate why we lie to children about Santa.

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