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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 a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Miami Mitch on the mic live from Index Fingerboarding Shop! We dive into Mitch’s journey from Florida to Chicago, how COVID pulled him deeper into fingerboarding, and why living close to a fingerboard shop can completely change your progression. We talk about Florida’s untapped scene, the importance of local organizers, shop culture in Chicago, and how skating with better people levels you up fast. Mitch also sha...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re breaking down one of the biggest problems in fingerboarding, how hard it is to get high-quality parks for sessions, meetups, and events. We reveal the official USAFBL obstacles and park lineup, including our modular Stage 1 park system, the park canvas, the Game of SKATE table, and our adjustable table stand built for the perfect session height. We talk about why we’re going against drop culture with always-in-stock inventory, how preor...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Frankie from SXL Fingerboard Ramps @sxl.fb in Puerto Rico! We dive into the Puerto Rico fingerboarding scene and why the vibes are “calentón,” including weekly meetups, public fingerparks, and how local skate shops help power events across the island. We also get into team video projects, bridging fingerboarding with art and music through Culture on Wheels, and what SXL has planned for 2026....
Send a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Bailey, founder of Blistered Fingerboards, back on the show for his first appearance since Episode 12. We dive into everything that’s happened over the last few years, from building Blistered during the boom era to navigating burnout, scaling pressure, and the realities of running a successful brand. Bailey breaks down the behind-the-scenes story of Blistered’s acquisition, shares how the legendary April 1 ann...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Nash from Sorry For Fingerboarding and Index Fingerboarding in Chicago! We dive into Nash’s move from California to Chicago, building the Index shop from the ground up, and his journey working with Black River. We talk about reviving the Midwest fingerboarding scene, hosting Big Steppas, designing new parks, and what it takes to turn a fingerboard shop into a true destination. Nash also shares what’s coming next for Index, new prod...
Send a text This week’s episode is a reflective one. We acknowledge a recent situation that brought up strong feelings within the fingerboarding community and take responsibility for where we fell short. We talk about what we learned, why community trust matters, and how we’re moving forward with more awareness and intention. USAFBL remains committed to supporting fingerboarding through events, media, and consistency, and we appreciate everyone who continues to engage with us in good faith. I...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Andy Cole, also known as @andyfingerboarding! We dive into Andy’s early skateboarding roots and how fingerboarding first entered his life in the mid-2000s. We talk about the Chicago stop on the USAFBL Tour that reignited his passion for fingerboarding, his long hiatus from the scene, and how everything changed after reconnecting with the community. We also get into Andy’s creative relationship with Knife Finge...
Send a text On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Nick from @run_it_back.fb! We dive into how Run It Back FB really works, we pull back the curtain and show the full process. We talk about pricing used gear fairly, quality control and inspection cards, massive 150 item drops, and what it takes to scale a one man operation without losing community trust. We also get into Nick’s origin story from skateboarding to discovering pro fingerboarding, plus the Upstate...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Andy, also known as Index Chicago and from Knife MFG Co! We dive into the full behind the scenes breakdown of how a true full length fingerboard video gets made, from filming missions and footage strategy to music selection, pacing, and building the structure before the edit even begins. We talk about Index in Chicago, remodeling the shop with the local crew, rotating parks, prototyping obstacles, and how they balance difficulty ve...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Keelan from Red Wolf Fingerboards, Wysocki Wheels, and 1-800 Fingerboards! We dive into Keelan’s nearly 20-year journey in fingerboarding, from starting Red Wolf, to becoming one of the most respected manufacturers in the scene. We talk about wheel formulas, durometers, shapes, and why true manufacturing knowledge matters more than hype. We also get into the evolution of fingerboarding events, pre- and post-CO...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Matt, the original founder of Joycult, for one of the most honest and in-depth conversations ever recorded about fingerboarding history. We dive into Matt’s early life as a skateboarder, how Joycult started, why he chose to focus on wheels instead of decks, and how Joycult became one of the most influential brands of the 2010s. Matt opens up about the pressures of rapid growth, the impact of COVID on small ...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we recap one of the wildest years in competitive fingerboarding. We dive into the massive cash prizes from Combo of the Year, Line of the Year, and King of the Plies, and break down why 2025 became the year fingerboarding officially stepped into the world of sports. We talk about the first-ever USAFBL trading cards, the rise of Plies Magazine as the heartbeat of the scene, and the Fast Fingers 22 trip that’s turning our nat...
Send a text On this week's episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with @twenty.7.decks at the USAFBL National Event in Indianapolis. We dive into the origin of Twenty7 Decks, their design philosophy, and how their shapes and molds came to life. We talk about the story behind their brand name, the Jimi Hendrix-inspired graphics, and the creative process that brought their decks to the community. We wrap up with future projects and a few well-earned shoutouts. Big energy from th...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with a very special guest, Anthony Perez of Lost inTransition Fingerboards. We dive into team culture, what it really means to support riders, and how Anthony is one of the few brand owners who actually backs his crew at events across the country. We talk about his journey from early shop-class boards, to rediscovering fingerboarding in 2020, to building a family-powered deck company with graphics, craftsmanship...
Send a text On this week's episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Markov from Hangnail Ramps! We dive into the unbelievable history behind his 19,000 piece fingerboard collection. We talk about the upcoming Fingerboard Museum, and how he built one of the largest archives of fingerboard products on earth. We also get into the origins of Hangnail Ramps, the IFC era, and the evolution of park-building and physics-based design. This one is packed with history,...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Mason Baker, the rider behind Father’s Skate Supply and the Texas Ranger Division. We talk about his 20-hour bus ride to Atlanta, the evolution of the American fingerboard scene, and what it means to build real community in 2025. We dive into King of the Plies, crew culture, and why the competitive circuit is finally developing real consistency. We also talk about Nationals, the road to Germany, and the pre...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Southern Regional Tour Stop in Atlanta! We sit down with Parker from @223fingerboards out of Cartersville, Georgia, to talk about how he turned a skateboard brand into a fingerboard company with heart. They dive into his creative builds, his roots in skateboarding, community collabs, and his drive to give back to the scene. Parker shares how he brings unique, one-of-one pieces to life and the story behin...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Atlanta Regional stop with Drew from Zeg Heads! We talk about Zeg’s beginnings, the growth of his mobile shop, and the importance of supporting local fingerboard scenes. Drew shares how sticker culture became his signature, the vision for a future Chattanooga storefront, and the inspiration behind creating a 2000s-style skate shop vibe for fingerboarding. It’s all about staying true to the culture, build...
Send a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Atlanta Tour Stop with a very special guest, Josh from Boardparadise! We talk about the legendary Boardparadise shop in Greensboro, North Carolina, its deep roots in skateboarding, and how they’ve recently brought fingerboarding into the retail world. Josh shares how his team added parks, events, and new sponsors, transforming the local scene into a thriving community. We dive into the Hangout events, gr...
Send a text This week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast captures the heart and energy of Nationals 2025, a weekend that redefined competitive fingerboarding. Recorded live from Indianapolis, host Levine Cunningham sits down with national champions Mitchell Rushing, Tanner Hench, and Chris Daniels, three riders whose grit, creativity, and precision have earned them a place on Team USAFBL, representing the United States at Fast Fingers 22 in Germany. From Mitchell’s unexpected sweep o...
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