Dive into the world of skateboarding legend Paul Rodriguez in this exclusive podcast episode where P-Rod himself unfolds his journey from whimsical childhood dreams of music and sports to becoming a titan in the skateboarding industry. This in-depth interview explores Rodriguez's initial encounters with skateboarding at 118 Skateshop, how martial arts refined his skills, and the profound impact of early mentors. With video chapters detailing every pivotal moment, from his first sponsor to launching his own brand, Primitive Skateboards, this podcast offers a comprehensive look at P-Rod's illustrious career. Uncover how he was inspired by icons like Eric Koston, collaborated with stars like Ice Cube and Kobe Bryant, and his thoughts on the financial realities of pro skating. Tune in to hear P-Rod's candid stories and learn how the skate mentality can apply to all aspects of life, right here on this week's Grind and Unwind Episode 33.
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00:00 - INTRO
01:06 - PAUL COMES ON
04:43 - P-ROD’S ORIGIN
06:41 - DREAMS OF PLAYING GUITAR, BEING A GYMNAST, AND BASEBALL PLAYER
09:25 - 118 SKATESHOP
11:58 - MARTIAL ARTS AIDING SKATEBOARDING SKILLS
14:11 - EARLY MENTORS AND INSPIRATION
25:07 - NO SUCH THING AS THE BEST SKATEBOARDER
26:02 - FIRST SPONSOR
33:07 - CITY STARS SKATEBOARDS
35:56 - THE TERROR SQUAD
40:04 - SKATING FOR ES
44:16 - INSPIRED BY ERIC KOSTON
49:20 - GETTING ON GIRL SKATEBOARDS
1:01:53 - FIRST SKATER ON GIRL WITH A CONTRACT
1:04:59 - FILMING FOR YEAH RIGHT
1:09:04 - GETTING ON NIKE
1:15:37 - RAISED TO PURSUE YOUR DREAMS
1:19:54 - THE FIRST P-ROD SHOE
1:23:59 - TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY WITH ICE CUBE AND KOBE BRYANT
1:25:12 - THE FIRST ITUNES SKATE VIDEO PART
1:36:14 - LEAVING PLAN B TO START PRIMITIVE SKATEBOARDS
1:39:43 - MOST PRO SKATERS NEED FINANCIAL SUPPORT
1:42:35- SKATE COMPANIES SPENDING MORE THAN THEY CAN AFFORD
1:46:14 - SUCKING THE ART OF SKATEBOARDING
1:53:18 - APPLYING THE SKATE MENTALITY TO ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE
1:57:39 - TARGET SPONSORSHIP
1:59:48 - BUILDING THE PRIMITIVE TEAM
2:07:34 - MT RUSHMORE OF SKATING
2:07:46 - FAVORITE X GAMES MOMENT
2:08:42 - KIND WORDS
2:10:29 - A MILLION BARS