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🎙️ Welcome to the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast – the official podcast of the United States Fingerboarding League!
Hosted by Levine Cunningham and co-hosted by Gary Graves, this weekly show brings you behind the scenes of the growing fingerboarding industry. We talk everything from contests and rankings to culture, community, and creativity.
Each episode features interviews with riders, brands, and event organizers from across the country—and sometimes the world. We break down events like King of the Plies, talk Combo of the Year, drop exclusive magazine teasers, and explore the heart of fingerboarding through real stories and raw conversations.
Whether you're a fingerboarder, brand owner, event host, or just curious about the scene, this is your front-row seat to the movement shaping modern fingerboarding.
🛹 New episodes drop weekly.
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Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome back Matt from Pipsqueak Wheels! We dive into his journey from Long Island skater to Michigan fingerboard innovator. We talk about how a DIY mindset led him to start making affordable wheels and decks, why he sells six wheels per set. Matt breaks down his constantly evolving formulas, F0, F1, F2, FTP 95, FTP 60, and even custom mixes that ride like no other. We get into what’s next for Pipsqueak, from 3D print...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Ryan Steinwascher from Future Bound Prints and @GoofyDigits_FB! We dive into Ryan’s journey into 3D printing, from childhood diorama builds with his brother to creating fingerboard props that carry on his brother’s legacy. We talk about Michigan’s tight-knit scene, the crossover into RC cars, action figures, how painting and customizing props adds realism to his work. Ryan also drops exci...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Brian O’Neill and unpack a whirlwind tour: results from Portland, Philly, Detroit, and Atlanta, shoutouts to the crews who made it happen, and why this season’s “real ones” are carrying the culture. We clarify COTY Live (Best Trick), break down top-three podiums across regions, spotlight Day-in-the-Life winners, and map the road to Nationals in Indianapolis, October 10–12, including how top 10s, alternates, an...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Alex Nugent, aka @nugz.fb, from @radio.fbs! We dive into the evolution of the Radio FBS store in Wilmington, NC, from its origins as a private hangout to a public hub for both fingerboarding and RC drifting. We talk about the challenges of mixing RC and fingerboarding under one roof, the growth of the Carolina Fingerboard Jam, and the importance of keeping core storefronts alive. Alex also shares future plans ...
Send us a text Live from the Philly stop of the USAFBL Tour, we sit down with Matt and Geraldine from @teaktuning! We dive into the history of Teak Tuning, from Geraldine’s early DIY days in South Africa to the company’s growth into one of fingerboarding’s biggest retail names. We cover their role in helping beginners transition from Tech Deck into higher-end fingerboarding, the launch of the Session brand, and the new Comp Ready Completes designed for entry-level competitors. We also g...
Send us a text Live from the Philly stop of the USAFBL tour, we sit down with Ashley from @sessionsfingerboards, part of the @teaktuning family! This was our first chance to meet and chat in person, and we dive right into Ashley’s background in industrial design, woodworking, and art, and how that led to building handcrafted decks and obstacles. We talk about the inspiration behind Sessions, the balance between artistry and sharing the process online, and their vision for making fingerb...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we dive into the wild ride that was Portland! Levine shares the highs, lows, and the long haul of the first stop on tour, including stolen gear, marathon drives, and hauling Black River parks up three flights of stairs. We talk about the release of Plies Magazine Issue #10 and what it means to tie Black River’s Fingerboard Mag as the longest-running fingerboard magazine. We cover the latest community news from the NYC DI...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome back Chris from @loosenut_fb! Recorded live in Wilmington, NC, at the RC Drift + Fingerboard event, we dive into the challenges of running a fingerboard team in today’s social media era. We talk about how sponsorship dynamics have shifted from brand-driven to rider-driven, the importance of aligning team values with brand image, and why politics and controversy can sink a reputation fast. Chris gives us an ins...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re joined by , Age Teles a.k.a Ryse Fingerboards @ryse.fb, for a deep dive into the epic crossover between fingerboarding and Skater XL. Ryse gives us the first look at the Ryse Court Map by @whynot_fs inside Skater XL, packed with legendary skate spots, iconic fingerboard obstacles, and hidden Easter eggs. We talk about how the map was built, the upcoming Skater XL contests, and how this collaboration could push fing...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Eli Box, aka @lost_flipper! We dive into the controversial David Jones slander and how it shook the community. We talk about the destruction, and inspiring rebuild of New York’s legendary DIY park. And we explore the rising buzz around Fingerboarder of the Year and how you can get involved. Plus, we preview the Portland tour stop, exclusive Plies Magazine giveaways, and a potential early drop of the large logo...
Send us a text On this week's episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we kick things off with a set of outrageous fingerboarding jokes written by AI. We talk about Plies Magazine’s historic first female cover feature, a wild new trading card updates for the tour, and all the details about the Portland regional event. We break down competition rules, power rankings, Friday night qualifiers, and the after-party lineup. We also drop some hints about an exciting new Teak Tuning collab and teas...
Send us a text On this week's episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Radio FBS store in North Carolina with legendary park builder Dave Ware. We dive into the making of the brand new 12x2 ft USAFBL tour park. We talk about how Dave transitioned Warehouse Ramps to passion-only builds, break down the marble-heavy construction, and reveal hidden details in every section of the park. This park is a monster, literally, and it's hitting the road on tour. Portland is up...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Andy from @blackriver_usa! We dive into the evolution of the Chicago fingerboard scene, Black River's U.S. manufacturing goals, and the exciting changes coming to the store. We talk about the rotation of iconic parks, upcoming product drops, and the growing local league. And we share insights into the cultural differences between fingerboard scenes across the country. It’s a deep an...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re back with a familiar face, Eli Box aka @lost_flipper! We dive into the global growth of fingerboarding, including the rise of the scene in Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. We talk about USAFBL’s role in developing fingerboard parks overseas and mentoring organizations like Zimskate. We highlight the upcoming USAFBL Regional and National Tour, discuss the Fingerboarder of the Year, and tease the trading card series. We...
Send us a text On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Eli Box a.k.a @lost_flipper! We dive into his backstory growing up in Mississippi and how fingerboarding became a creative outlet. We talk about the evolution of gear, his military service, and the regional growth of the scene. He breaks down his recent travels, upcoming video parts, and drops a few unexpected hot takes on fingerboarding vs skateboarding. This one’s packed with passion, history, and major r...
Send us a text On this week's episode of the podcast, we go absolutely off the rails, while leaking the biggest USAFBL announcements of the year. We reveal new details about the 2025 tour, introduce the brand-new regional medals, and officially launch USAFBL competitor trading cards. We talk about the upcoming issues of Plies Magazine, the impact of Andy (Knife Daddy), and even break down the infamous “money grabbing whores” narrative with brutal honesty. You’ll also hear wild takes on gateke...
Send us a text On this explosive episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, Cramp the Stupid is back for Part 2, and it’s even gnarlier than before. We talk teabagging trees, fingerboarding in canals, naked bridge jumps, and the wild truth behind the infamous Castle Bam incident. From spontaneous stories with Bam Margera to naked stunts and the building of a $1.5M skatepark, this episode blurs the line between podcast and chaos. Plus, we pay tribute to young fingerboarder Colton Wray, whose l...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome back Gary Graves for another wild ride in fingerboarding culture. We unpack the chaos of last week's explicit episode, reveal the behind-the-scenes of King of the Plies, and talk about tattoos, upcoming sanctioned events, and our growing media empire. We also break down the big four global contests: Fast Fingers Online, King of the Plies, Combo of the Year, and Line of the Year, with full prize breakdowns, rules, and how they st...
Send us a text This is not your typical episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast. In fact, this might be the wildest, most unhinged episode we’ve ever released, and it’s absolutely not for the faint of heart. This week, we throw all structure out the window and dive headfirst into absolute chaos with Cramp the Stupid, joined by the reckless energy of @garygraves22 and @sam_miller69. Think Jackass meets fingerboarding. We’re talking full send, no filter, no brakes. Disclaimer: The opinions ...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we have Gary Graves on the podcast! We dive into the most important competition of the year, 2025 King of the Plies. We talk about the judging process, behind-the-scenes drama, and the wildest edits in fingerboarding history. Plus, we reveal the official team rankings, from DNFs to the $1,500 grand prize winners! This is a legacy-defining episode that sets a new standard for fingerboard video submissions. If you enjoy the show, pleas...
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