The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

The Nine Club

The Nine Club is the show that has skaters talking. Each weekly episode hosted by Chris Roberts with co-hosts Jeron Wilson and Kelly Hart invite you into conversations with professional skateboarders, musicians, actors and artists that share a common passion for skateboarding. Nine Club episodes air on YouTube every Monday at 6am (pst). Nine Club Live episodes stream on YouTube every Thursday at 5pm (pst). read less

Our Editor's Take

Skateboarding has gone from being a subversive sport to one of the most mainstream in the world. The Nine Club With Chris Roberts is a podcast that helps connect skateboarding's past to its present. The show takes its title from a skateboarding expression. A “nine club” describes a unique or innovative skateboarding trick. The Nine Club With Chris Roberts debuted in 2016. This show offers some great insights for skaters. It also documents skateboarding history and culture. The podcast's host, Chris Roberts, has been a professional skateboarder for decades. During that time, he has managed to make friends with a variety of skateboarding legends. The show's cohosts are videographer Roger Bagley and pro skateboarder Kelly Hart. The trio does a great job at keeping things light and balancing one another out.

The best thing about The Nine Club With Chris Roberts is the variety of guests. Skateboarding royalty like Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, and Paul Rodriguez have all appeared. Each of these skaters offers insight into the sport that is insightful and hard-won. Chris Roberts is great at getting these guests to share exclusive stories.

Sometimes, the topics get serious. Jackass star Bam Margera made headlines when he talked about being sexually assaulted. And some of the guests are surprising choices. Hip-hop artist Lil Wayne spoke to the show about his passion for skateboarding. Other celebrity guests include Spike Jonze and Ben Harper.

For those interested in skateboarding, The Nine Club with Chris Roberts is a great place to start. The show releases several new episodes every week.

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Episodes

#317 - Chico Brenes
Yesterday
#317 - Chico Brenes
Chico Brenes Discusses crossing the boarder into the US when he was a kid, going to EMB for the first time, how he got on World Industries, filming for the Love Child video, leaving World Industries for Chocolate Skateboards, his appendix bursting & needing emergency surgery in Nicaragua, doing the voiceovers for The Chocolate video "Las Nueve Vidas De Paco", opening Central Skateshop in Nicaragua, why he ultimately left Chocolate, starting his company Chico Stix, getting into cycling after his knee injury, Chico Stix x Factor Bikes collab, Animal Thug and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Chico Brenes 00:04:45 Lil' Cheeks crossing the boarder into the US 00:20:04 Bmx'ing and being introduced to skateboarding 00:23:53 Chico's first SF homie 00:28:18 Going to EMB for the first time 00:30:43 How he went from Rolando to Chico 00:40:22 How Chico got on World Industries 00:43:20 Schnurrballs antics 00:46:09 The Love Child video 00:48:37 Going pro for World Industries 01:00:43 The beginning of Girl and Chocolate 01:03:33 Getting on Chocolate 01:05:37 His appendix bursting 01:12:17 The Chocolate Las Nueve Vidas De Paco video 01:15:41 Leaving Chocolate 01:18:14 Riding the big boards after knee surgery 01:27:07 Why Chico left Chocolate 01:41:53 Chico Stix! 01:44:19 Chico's current relationship with Crailtap 01:59:20 Central Skateshop 02:08:42 Chico's DVS shoe 02:10:46 LRG 02:12:35 Betting on tricks 02:18:31 Touring 02:22:42 Getting into cycling after his knee injury 02:28:30 Chico Stix x Factor Bikes collab 02:32:29 Chico the bike racer 02:46:34 Animal Thug 02:48:26 Bedtime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#316 - Greg Lutzka
Mar 11 2024
#316 - Greg Lutzka
Greg Lutzka discusses the fedora, winning the very first pro contest he ever entered, leaving the midwest to move to California, getting on Globe, Rodney asking him to ride for Almost & filming for Round 3, winning 160k at Maloof Money Cup, the multi-million dollar K-Swiss deal, why he lost his Toyota deal, his most recent Walmart Lutzka board deal, his new documentary and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Greg Lutzka 00:00:59 The fedora 00:03:49 Young Greg 00:08:24 Going to Tampa AM for the first time 00:11:46 His second visit to Tampa AM 00:13:19 The san Dieguito rail 00:18:24 Winning the very first pro contest he ever entered 00:18:56 Leaving the midwest to move to California 00:23:46 Starting to make a decent living from skateboarding 00:24:12 Getting on Globe 00:25:19 Greg's short stint on Krooked 00:30:48 Getting on Almost and filming Round 3 00:34:25 His Globe "United By Fate" part 00:38:36 Winning 160k at Maloof Money Cup 00:41:48 Annoying the filmers and photographers by getting tricks before they were set up 00:43:06 How Greg manages his career 00:50:31 Getting health insurance from his board sponsor 00:51:57 The K-Swiss deal 01:03:04 Brand deals 01:08:25 Winning Tampa Pro 01:10:18 Lutzka talks 270's 01:18:00 Losing his Toyota deal 01:22:08 Working with Harley Davidson 01:24:57 The Walmart Lutzka board deal 01:41:58 Greg's new TV show 01:53:49 Time management and getting hypnotized 02:12:58 Greg's next step 02:18:45 His new documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#315 - Steve Van Doren
Mar 4 2024
#315 - Steve Van Doren
Steve Van Doren discusses his dad working for another shoe brand prior to starting Vans, starting to work at Vans when he was 12 years old, where the Vans side stripe came from, working with Tony Alva and other skaters to develop the first Vans skate shoe, Vans appearance in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High, the Vans Warped Tour, having to file a chapter 11 in 1984 then selling the company in 1988, Rowley's Staple Center statue, VF Corp coming into the picture in 2004, The origins of the waffle sole and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Steve Van Doren 00:00:58 How they named Vans shoes back in the day 00:02:45 Starting working at Vans when he was 12 years old 00:05:47 Steve's dad working for another shoe brand prior to starting Vans 00:08:31 How Vans was created 00:10:53 Where the Vans side stripe came from 00:14:11 Working with Tony Alva and other skaters to develop the first Vans skate shoe 00:28:01 Vans appearance in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High 00:34:11 Having to file a chapter 11 in 1984 00:39:45 Selling the company in 1988 00:44:40 BBQ'ing and being the face of Vans 00:48:22 The Vans Warped Tour 01:00:11 Building the block skatepark in Orange 01:04:59 What happened with the Combi Pool? 01:08:20 How Steve felt when his dad sold Vans 01:15:38 All the great Vans events 01:23:29 Vans involved with the Olympics? 01:27:29 The Bones Brigade reunion 01:30:31 Bringing a plexi glass ramp to Catalina to be on the Today Show 01:30:58 Steve Caballero's signature shoes 01:33:24 Geoff Rowely's signature shoes 01:36:27 Rowley's Staple Center statue 01:42:07 VF Corp coming into the picture in 2004 01:48:11 The damn Daniel moment 01:50:11 The MLB pitcher that wears vans 01:56:49 Ave's new shoe release 02:03:07 Retirement? 02:06:39 Steve and waffles 02:09:36 The origins of the waffle sole 02:17:50 Steve's charity work 02:27:55 Being inducted into the skate hall of fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#314 - Ron Allen
Feb 19 2024
#314 - Ron Allen
Ron Allen discusses getting his first skateboard in 1974, his first sponsor Gullwing Trucks, skating in his first contest, getting on Vision Street Wear, how much his first pro check was for, leaving Vision for H-Street & filming the “Shackle Me Not” video, starting Life Skateboards with Mike Ternasky, Sean Sheffey in the Life video "A Soldier's Story”, starting Fun Skateboards, his Krooked guest board & video part, being "babysat" by Stacy Peralta and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Ron Allen 00:01:00 Coming down to LA from the Bay 00:02:48 Ron's 3 skate moms 00:04:10 Growing up in Visalia 00:05:52 The Visalia skate camp Mcdonalds racket 00:06:57 Getting his first board in 1974 00:16:35 Being chased by cowboys 00:18:39 Ron at school 00:19:05 Ron the cheerleader 00:23:50 Getting his first sponsor - Gullwing trucks 00:24:15 Ron's first contest 00:26:34 Experiencing racism and prejudice 00:30:32 Getting on Vision Street Wear 00:36:30 Ron's first pro check 00:37:49 Leaving Vision for H-Street 00:41:22 The H-Street Shackle Me Not video 00:46:23 Hanging with the Neighborhood team in Chicago 00:50:15 Tour stories... 00:52:50 Starting Life Skateboards with Mike Ternasky 00:59:23 Life skateboards video "A Soldier's Story" 01:03:49 Why and how Life Skateboards ended 01:18:00 How DLX got involved with Fun Skateboards 01:32:44 Sean Sheffey 01:34:12 What happened with Fun Skateboards 01:36:24 Fun becoming American Dream 01:46:15 Rons's love experiment 01:47:19 Ron's Krooked guest board/video part 01:48:17 Ron's recent handrail slam 01:54:04 Heaters 01:55:25 Makin' bongs 02:03:43 Getting on Creation Skateboards 02:12:00 Ron's thoughts on current skateboarding 02:22:57 Ron's Thrasher cover 02:24:13 Getting on Converse 02:29:47 James Kelch stories 02:37:36 Being "babysat" by Stacy Peralta 02:40:13 What's Ron working on now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#313 - Rune Glifberg
Feb 12 2024
#313 - Rune Glifberg
Rune Glifberg discusses growing up in Copenhagen, Moving to California with the Flip team in the early 90's, Going pro for Flip, making his mark in the X Games, why he never got into the Mega Ramps, Kareem Campbell asking him to ride for Axion Footwear, being in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games, finding Ali Boulala, Arto Saari & Bastien Salabanzi, skating in the Olympics and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Rune Glifberg 00:00:58 Moving back to Copenhagen after being in California for 17 years 00:03:44 Moving to California with the Flip team in the early 90's 00:04:31 Being on Flip Skateboards forever 00:12:42 When Deathbox turned into Flip 00:23:06 Going pro for Flip 00:26:02 The 411 Flip industry section with Penny's switch fs flip 00:36:38 X Games and making his mark 00:41:21 Rune on the mega ramp 00:44:44 Joining in on the street sessions with Penny and Rowley 00:49:14 When vert was dying 00:59:24 Getting clowned for being on Volcom 01:02:58 Skating for Axion 01:08:46 Rune's collection of stuff 01:12:17 Being in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games 01:21:21 Christiana in Denmark 01:25:43 Rune the architect 01:36:58 Finding Ali Boulala, Arto Saari & Bastien 01:47:40 Riding for kooky brands 01:54:08 Working with BMW 01:58:54 Getting connected with Golden Goose 02:13:49 What would rune do at Hollywood High 02:15:01 The Japanese skaters 02:16:46 Rune in the Olympics 02:29:33 A new Flip project? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nine Club Live #34 | Peanut Butter Whisky, Nikolai Piombo, Dranochugger
Jan 26 2024
Nine Club Live #34 | Peanut Butter Whisky, Nikolai Piombo, Dranochugger
Nikolai Piombo, Hayley Wilson Slam Skater of the Year, The Blind Video 1993, Jeron, Guy, Rudy, Henry, Ronnie, Louie Lopez gets the key to the city of Hawthrone, Vote with your dollars, Janos Herzog Maxallure Part, What was your first skateboard, Budget or Buttery, Janos Herzog Maxallure Part, Nike SB Ville Wester, Dranochugger IV: Satan's Drano and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Nine Club Live #34 00:01:30 Talking during movies 00:03:00 Peanut Butter Whiskey is back! 00:05:30 ADB Collectibles be doing things 00:08:30 Super Chat Appreciation Mystery Boxes with Philip the Bucket 00:13:25 Nikolai Piombo 00:15:00 Do you ever picture yourself doing the trick when you see a clip your hyped on? 00:19:00 Thank you for being a friend 00:22:00 Who is the best singer? What band are we? 00:28:00 Hayley Wilson Slam Skater of the Year 00:32:00 Companies matching contest winnings 00:34:00 Kelly's phone is broadcasting live 00:38:00 The Blind Video 1993, Jeron, Guy, Rudy, Henry, Ronnie 00:57:00 The forgotten Blind video? 01:01:00 Louie Lopez gets the key to the city of Hawthrone 01:07:00 Etnies in Walmart?! 01:11:00 Chris needs a bathroom break 01:17:00 Vote with your dollars 01:20:00 Kung Fu Master Video Game 01:23:00 What was your first skateboard? Jeron's First 01:33:00 Chris Roberts's first board  01:46:50 Kelly Hart's First Board 02:09:00 Janos Herzog Maxallure Part 02:28:00 Budget or Buttery 02:56:00 Nike SB Ville Wester and black/white shoe black/white sock talk 03:15:00 An update to the SOTY board? The Debate continues... 03:43:00 Super Chat appreciation Mystery Box 2 with Philip the Bucket 03:47:00 Dranochugger IV: Satan's Drano 04:06:00 Winding down, signing off farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nine Club Live #33 | Yuri Facchini, Shocking Moments Caught On Video
Jan 24 2024
Nine Club Live #33 | Yuri Facchini, Shocking Moments Caught On Video
New Balance Numberic 2023 Year in Review, Marcello Campanello, Jante 9:19, Budget or Buttery, Damon byrd 1992 Union part, Jack Curtin on DGK, Josh Kalis killing his Home Park, Lucas Puig Adidas Skateboarding presents Machi Mockil, Yuri Facchini Shake Junt Part, Giorgi Armani's got a new trick, Feather by Felix Soto, Shocking Moments Caught on Video, Joseph Campos for Hockey and much more! Timestamps 00:00:00 Nine Club Live #33 00:01:52 Kelly blew his back out 00:05:00 Topics be dropping 00:06:20 throwaway clips? 00:08:00 Chris's Pretty Sweet Line 00:14:00 Superchat Appreciation give back!!! 00:16:50 Philip The Bucket is back, and ain't no trash can 00:21:00 New Balance Numberic 2023 Year in Review 00:29:00 Marcello Campanello 00:33:00 I'm Glad I'm not me shuv it skate vs Paul Rodriguez 00:36:00 Happy birthday Javier Nunez and Rick McCrank 00:38:00 Jeron went to the Baker has a deathwish part 2 premier 00:41:00 Jante 9:19 00:58:00 Us in a Bus 00:59:45 Budget or Buttery? 01:23:51 Chris's first board graphic Natas re-screened on Jason Lee? 01:28:00 Damon byrd 1992 Union part 01:32:00 Airwalk of past and current at walmart now 01:39:00 Jack Curtin on DGK and Josh Kalis killing his Home Park 01:46:00 Lucas Puig Adidas Skateboarding presents Machi Mockil and Mino Skateboards 01:56:00 Yuri Facchini Shake Junt Part 02:02:00 Giorgi Armani's got a new trick 02:08:00 Feather by Felix Soto 02:26:42 Is there a way to get your trick without escalating a situation with a security guard 02:35:00 Shout out to LMNT 02:39:00 Superchat Appreciation give back #2!!!! 02:43:00 Shocking Moments Caught on Video, Joseph Campos for Hockey 02:54:00 Wrap-up 02:56:00 Last minute SOTY board update!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices