John Cardiel is a rare breed of skater who is known for a fast, loose, and powerful style that will never get old. He was Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year at 19, had a long skate career, was paralyzed, amazed Dr's by moving again and now bikes like a madman. If you don't know about him, you should. This is a story about a guy who puts everything he has into everything he does. He goes one speed in life and it’s really f##king fast. All Hail Cardiel!!!

John Cardiel Show Notes:

2:00: Working with Chrome Industries , growing up in California, and team sports

7:30: When does he really get into skateboarding, BMX , moving up to Grass Valley, High School, and weed

11:00: His snowboarding career and the first documented Rodeo

19:15: Getting on Dogtown Skateboards, things fall apart, moving to Black Label and working with John Lucero

23:40: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout)

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The 10 Barrel Brewery

26:00: Winning Thrasher Magazine’s ‘Skater of the Year’ and being branded skater of the year and money

33:00: How does Anti Hero come together, Bob Burnquist, and sketchy situations

38:30: John’s Transworld Skateboarding ‘Sight Unseen’ part, Mark Gonzales and injury

42:00: The drive of John Cardiel