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. Get to know Miret before she takes on some of the best skaters in the world at the Milano QuadFest Invitational in September!Support the Show.

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. Support the Show.

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.Support the Show.

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. Support the Show.

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. Listen to find out MORE. Support the Show.

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! Support the Show.

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! Support the Show.

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 . Support the Show.

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!Support the Show.

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 how to prioritise herself now. Support the Show.

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. Support the Show.

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! Support the Show.

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! Support the Show.

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.  Support the Show.

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! Support the Show.

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! Support the Show.

#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. Support the Show.

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!Support the Show.

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.Support the Show.

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. Support the Show.